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Friend; Mt. 22:12 = In the New Testament, two root words translate into the term "friend". The first, and most often used, is the Greek noun root (pronounced "FEE-los") which speaks of brotherly love (e.g. CHRIST's love for HIS "friend" Lazarus; Jn. 11:11).

But here, "friend" translates from the Greek noun root (transliterated "hetairos"; pronounced "het-ah-EE-ros"). This term speaks of two close associates who are bound by mutual obligations such as in business ventures wherein both must equally trust, confide, and depend upon the other. Such is the use of the term "friend" in this parable as well as that used by the householder when responding to the employee's complaint concerning his wages ( Mt. 20:13):

"But he (the householder) answered one of them, and said, Friend (Greek "hetairos"), I do thee (the employee) no wrong: didst not thou agree with me for a penny?"

The king's use of the word "friend" proves highly ironic for this attendee was unconcerned, and possibly even rebellious toward the dress requirement. By blatantly violating such a visible requirement as refusing to wear a "wedding garment", this attendee revealed his lack of cooperation and resistance to other obligations as well (cp. Ps. 55:12-14 & 20-21).

Of note, JESUS addressed Judah Iscariot as "friend" when Judas betrayed HIM ( Mt. 26:50):

"JESUS said unto him (Judas), Friend (Greek "hetairos"), wherefore art thou come? Then came they, and laid hands on JESUS, and took HIM."

The verse above ( Mt. 26:50) fulfilled the prophecy recorded in Psalm 41:9:

"Yea, MINE own familiar* friend, in whom I trusted, which did eat of MY bread, hath lifted up his heel against me."

* Hebrew "shalom" = English "peace".

While Judas was CHRIST's "friend" only through his feigned and hypocritical discipleship, he perfectly fits in the context of a "familiar friend" ( Ps. 41:9) as John 13:18 & 26-27 describes: "I know whom I have chosen:He that eateth bread with ME hath lifted up his heel against ME."

Well said Mishael but i think it is good to share testimonies with fellow christians.The four gospels are actually a sum of testimonies written by various authors. A brother's or sister's experience can lift us up and give us an advantage when we face a challenge in future.

GBU

Are the unrighteous in verse 9, talking about unbelievers outside the church?

Thank you

Did Adam and Eve see God face to face?

Mary (beloved) Magdalene ("Moriah Migdal Eder" = "mor" myrrh oil, "yah" Lord, "Migdal" high tower/ fortress from root "gadal" braiding hair)

Name of Mary Magdalene alias Mary of Bethany who dried Christ's myrrh oiled feet with her hair matches her constellation "Hair of Berenice" at the peak of the galaxy: Lord's beloved's myrrh oil hair in high tower of Moriah (Zion).



He (Lord) calls the stars/constellations by their names/individual characteristics ( Psalm 147).

Berenice's (after Queen Berenice of Egypt) tiara crowned, braided curls at the galactic north pole hint to daughter of Jerusalem's (true church, the little flock) crown and only one lady in the gospels gained fame due to her hair. Mary Magdalene, daughter of Jerusalem, Zion, instead of Queen Berenice of Egypt, is represented in the stars and the gallery frescoes after what she's most vividly remembered for: Drying Christ's oiled feet with her hair.



The name play, mar 'a, foreshadows prophetic revelation, as she is the visionary behind the Book of Revelation and the witness of the Gospel of John: John = Yah hanan or "Lord favours, favoured by the Lord" whom the gospel states to be Mary Magdalene ( John 19). She was the noble lady who after being healed from seven demons helped Christ with her finances ( Luke 8) and could afford expensive Alabaster oil jar. She, the beloved disciple, became the church's exemplar for being an honest sinner who loved, unlike the pharisees or gospel distorting so-called Christians.



Mary, transliteration of original (Egyptian) beloved makes her the beloved disciple whom the male scholars shamelessly hid by replacing her with poor fisherman's son John of Zebedee who, unlike the upper-class lady Magdalene, could not write high the Greek used in Revelation and John's gospel. The fraud was widely accepted against the witness of the gospels:

Now there stood by the cross of Jesus his mother, and his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Cleophas, and Mary Magdalene. W

Ephesians 6.

GOOGLE: Ephesians 6, Teachings

Your Helmet of Salvation should be upon your head always, even at bedtime.

I'm not going to share a testimony today. ANY VOICE that causes fear, doubts of your salvation, or ACCUSES you about your actions or words_ is a demon.

You fight accusations WITH SCIPTURES. Like Jesus did on his 40 day fast in the desert; after being Baptized by John the Baptist. Satan knew who Jesus was, but he thought Jesus was weakened and Temptable.

When confronted, say what you know is truth. I am a blood bought child of the Most High God. My Lord is Jesus.

"They" will not cross the Blood of Jesus. They will flee.

Get more Scripture in your arsenal of weapons. Study.

Amen! Some of this doctrine seems to be exactly what is talked about in 2 Timothy 4:3-4. Even some pastors try to "modernize" the gospel assuming its going to be better received by society. It seems there's been a big push from somewhere recently trying to redefine who Jesus is, along with other parts of the gospel- "it doesn't really mean what it says, but means this..." it all reminds me of how the serpent first deceived people.

Hello

Grandma JoJo,

Good to meet you here.

The Bible does not tell us much about Noah's wife. But if she protested much, I am sure we would have! She was most likely godly like Noah, desiring to walk God's way along with being supportive of Noah and his work constructing the ark. She probably helped build it! It will be interesting meeting these people in heaven and finding out "The rest of the story", as Paul Harvey would say.

Luke 6 verse 5

And he said unto them ,that the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath .

I wonder how many actually understand this verse ...

But is sure shows what power and authority God has given Jesus of Nazareth .

Dear bob, Scripture seems to indicate that Jesus would be three days in the belly of the earth, perhaps to indicate the grave. One thing to mention, unlike any other person who dies, Jesus' body did not see decay or any effects of deterioration while in the grave.

HOSEA wrote this book to remind the IsraeliteS; and us-that ours is a loving God whose loyalty to His covenant people is unwavering. In spite of Israel's continual turning to false gods, God's steadfast love is portrayed in the long-suffering husband of the unfaithful wife. Hosea's message is also one of warning to those who would turn their backs on God's love. Through the symbolic presentation of the marriage of Hosea and Gomer, God's love for the idolatrous nation of Israel is displayed in a rich metaphor in the themes of sin, judgment, and forgiving love.

The first section of the book contains three distinctive poems illustrating how God's children returned time after time to idolatry. God commands Hosea to marry Gomer, but after bearing him three children, she walks away from Hosea to her lovers. The symbolic emphasis can be seen clearly in the first chapter as Hosea compares Israel's actions to turning from a marriage to life as a prostitute. The second section contains Hosea's denunciation of the Israelites but followed by the promises and the mercies of God.

The Book of Hosea is a prophetic accounting of God's relentless love for His children. Since the beginning of time God's ungrateful and undeserving creation has been accepting God's love, grace, and mercy while still unable to refrain from its wickedness.

The last part of Hosea shows how God's love once again restores His children as He forgets their misdeeds when they turn back to Him with a repentant heart. The prophetic message of Hosea foretells the coming of Israel's Messiah 700 years in the future.

One who can give us eternal life in glory instead of the hell we deserve. It is essential that we learn to respect our Creator. Hosea has shown us God's heart of loving commitment. When we do sin, if we have a sorrowful heart filled with repentance, then God will bring us back to Himself and show His never-ending love to us ( 1 John 1:9).

Hosea teaches us what Covenant Marriage is.

Dear Stephen,

this is an interesting verse about the young man who covered himself with a linen cloth because he was naked. When an attempt was made to cease him, he fled naked, leaving the cloth behind. I do not know why this was included, unless the young man was the author, Mark, and included to indicate that he was an eye-witness to this event. Why he was naked is unknown, but he was in the Garden of Gethsemane at night for a reason we are not told.

I'm interested to find out more, so am looking forward to more replies.

Thanks S. Spencer.

With all of this in mind, I think that it is even more important for sound doctrine to be repeatedly spoken on this site in order that readers will be more exposed to what is true than what is falsely claimed as true.

Dear Chris,

I pray that God will give those here discernment between truth and error for the sake of their souls. I pray that those of us who can relate sound doctrine on here do so. I pray that those who promote false and dangerous heresies will have a change of mind and conviction. I pray that those who are new in the faith will be protected from error. I pray that the Spirit will attest to the truth in the hearts of believers and alert believers of error. I pray that those here will be like the Bereans and check everything against Scripture to see if what someone says aligns with the word of God. I pray that, like the Bereans, those on here will come to know the Word more thoroughly and understand what is being taught within context rather than relying on singled out verses to prove a certain doctrine.

This is such an open forum without internal checks for doctrinal accuracy. So, as a warning, this openness allows for much error to be promoted here.

Mere hours before, Jesus tells the disciples that they will soon abandon Him. He quotes Zechariah 13:7: "Strike the shepherd, and the sheep will be scattered." The disciples vehemently deny that they would do such a thing ( Mark 14:31). To Jesus, who knows what will happen, it's already a certainty. His prophecy isn't to shame the disciples, but to tell them that after they scatter, they are to meet up again in Galilee ( Mark 14:28).

It's common for us to fear our sin. We may do something ambiguous and worry whether it's against God's will. Or we may make a vow that we will not commit a specific sin and despair when we inevitably fail. Or we, try to justify what we want to do to settle in our own minds that it is not sin. There are many ways in which we try to convince ourselves that what we do isn't sin. But those machinations are filled with pride and selfishness. We will sin. Every believer sins. We don't stop sinning when we become Christians. Jesus told the disciples they would scatter, and they do. It doesn't surprise God when we sin. The whole point of Jesus' coming is to cover those sins.

We do need to avoid sin ( 1 Corinthians 10:31). We do need to consider whether the action we're considering is in God's will. But it's also sin to concentrate on sin so much we lose focus on God. Instead of dwelling on whether something was a sin or if the thing we want to do is a sin, we need to remember that after it all, Jesus promises to forgive and restore us. We sin far more than we imagine, and if we accept Him, He forgives every sin. When we learn to rest in that forgiveness, obeying becomes a lot easier. And, ironically, we're less likely to sin in the first place.

Mishael: find strength in the Lords supper. He washes our feet. We wash each other's. Walk in forgiveness, with everyone. Be the earth body of Jesus, who would bless those good, and wretched. Pray as would.

"Resist the devil and He will flee from you" James 4:7

Dear Acbertha, I suggest disassociating with this person who is asking you to join this group.

We are told to "avoid even the appearance of evil". (can't find the verse)

So, it may be best to speak firmly to this person that you will not join him in this group because you are a Christian and belong to Jesus, not the devil, as this group follows the evil one.

Hi Grae....nice to see you back...GBU

Bill,

It is my understanding that throughout the earthly life of Jesus, he obeyed the law perfectly, never sinned, and completely submitted Himself to the will of the Father. He is the only person to fulfill the law perfectly, so yes, He did fulfill the law and is the fulfillment of the law, which culminated in His obedience in dying on the cross.

I'm so passionate about the Old Testament helping us to understand the New . It frustrates me that others don't seem to get how important and helpful it is . It is God's Words , how can anyone not want to know what it says . I think that the internet can be a problem in that it allows people to find things from the Old Testament when they haven't actually read all or even any of it but verses can be cherry picked out of it and totally out of context . I get a bit over enthusiastic I think and it can sound as if I'm being aggressive so I have to bite my tongue a lot , not just on here but in real life also , smiley face . It's a big fire inside me and I have to let it out occasionally . I'm glad you are on here for me to talk to . Thanks Alex . Isaiah Ch 43 V 1 - 13 .

On the day of the crucifixion was the law fulfilled?

What do I do. I want to wait until my God ge is refuge and my shield. He is also my comforter in times of need. What do I say to the man standing before me asking me to be initiated into illuminati.

Go you know that I have put all my trust in you for protection, healing, to be my judge lawyer and also to be my provider.

Today I vote seeking your face even in this situation. I know that when you come into this situation all the serpents shall be defeated. I call upon the name Jedus Christ my lord and saviour and plead that he intercedes in this situation.

I pray all this through Jesus's Christ who strengthens me. AMEN

Whale might be the answer that the writer was looking for, however, Scripture explicitly states that Adam named all the "livestock" (Hebrew behemah), the "birds of the air" (Hebrew oph hashamayim) and all the "beasts of the field" (Hebrew chayyah hassadeh). There is no indication that Adam named the fish in the sea, or any other marine organisms, nor any of the insects, beetles or arachnids.

Steven ... Malachi 3 : 2 kjv...plainly tells us about a cleansing fire that is coming the last day .Who shall abide the day of his coming, Who shall stand when he appears for he shall be as a REFINERS FIRE AND FULLERS SOAP. ...TO PURFIY the sons of Levi meaning the Sons of God that we might offer an offering of righteousness unto the lord etc..our bodies.offer up your bodies a sacrifice etc

....This is nothin less then Baptism of the H.G. and Fire which is judgement beginning at the house of God meaning a new heart and a new spirit etc...And Steven that cleansing fire is the H.G. which is what we soo need....Whom the Lord loveth he chastens.

....We gotta keep in mind that our God is a consuming fire as Hebrews says...That is gonna consume our old adamic nature....Thats y baptism of the H.G AND FIRE IS SO IMPORTANT...OK GBU

Thanks Brother Chris.

You're welcome.

God bless.

WHAT IS A UNBELIEVER; the unbelieving?

The Israel of OLD believed in God.

Even devils believe in God.

But the Israel of OLD didn't believe the words of God.

The Israel of NEW have the same problem, they don't believe the words of God.

John 12:32 And I, if I be lifted up, will draw all men unto me.

Romans 5:10 For if, WHEN WE WERE ENEMIES, we were RECONCILED (already completed) to God by the death of his Son ......

1 Corinthians 15:28 ....and GOD WILL BE ALL IN ALL.

Revelation 21:8 .. the UNBELIEVING and ALL LIARS.....shall have their part in the LAKE OF FIRE.

Revelation 3:9 Behold, I will make them of the synagogue Satan, which say are Jews (born again), and are not, BUT DO LIE ........

God Bless You!

What is the meaning behind Mark 14:50-51What is the Bible saying to me?

Sorry, above comment should read Matt 19:3-9 (not 24)

Matthew 24:3-9 is what we need to see but most married men/women don't want to doctrinally acknowledge today. I see the verse there posted above in the 1st response stating yes; if any were to try to hold us back from serving God (this would be an extreme but it has happened)...we'd forsake all for Christ. But this chapter starts off with Jesus Christ rebuking the Pharisees challenging God's plan for marriage with Law. Men/women sometimes just want someone to justify them divorcing and going to another who is not their flesh. I hope the reason you ask these questions is not to seek divorce. Try looking at verse 9 and understand that divorce has never been and never will be in God's plan and it is adultery.

Thank you Suze much love in Christ Jesus...I think you are pretty far advanced in that you and I knew about Samuel the Levite but they didn't know...They don't even think in the spirit..And this steven s makes fun of the H.G...How sick is that....And this Chris knows nothin about the new covenant which is to everybody....I will know them ALL from the least to the greatest...Thats everybody.

....As Jeremiah saw ALL MEN IN TRAVAIL AND CHILD BIRTH... Jeremiah 30 : 6 kjv..Thus ALL men will be bornagain of his spirit..I will pour out my Spirit on ALL FLESH...Joel...Remember back a few months they didn't even know that the CROSS was a new covenant in his BLOOD.....Jesus plainly tells us if I be lifted up I will draw ALL men unto me..His BLOOD..But they scoff at that...They think that their works are gonna save them...Lil do they knew that this NEW COVENANT is all Jesus doings...not ours...And Chris there is only 1 thing that initiates Salvation which is the New Birth...Faith can only come by 1 thing hearing his word...And Faith is the evidence of a Birth of Christ in us.

....It wd make God a hypocrite if he applied the curse of that 1 st Adam to all men no exceptions mind you...But Not apply the blood of that 2 nd ADAM Christ Jesus the lamb of God to ALL MEN NO EXCEPTIONS...SEE the folly in your doctrine Chris...Thats y the scripture is saying In Adam we ALL die..But in Christ we will ALL ALL LIVE...Doncha see Chris Jesus cd not teach us to forgive ALL our debtors if he didn't forgive ALL HIS DEBTORS ALL of Humanity...AS God so loved the world that he gave his only son ..see the blood of that new covenant is for everybody....When that BOOK is opened the last day...And Steven Jesus tells us Every sinner will have their part in the lake of fire as our God is a consuming fire...And God is not a torment to them in Christ Jesus but only to the DEVILS AND HIS ANGELS...And our old adamic nature which is in rank to satan...But we are gonna birth Christ in us via that good seed.

This is my best guess. The name of God is the only thing that makes sense. This was His inception into the ministry; which was signified by the Spirit coming on Him as a dove; and in Matthew 4:1 immediately He was sent out into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. This showed total reliance on the Spirit in order to fulfill the supernatural plan to wage war and achieve ultimate victory over death for our sake. Since there is no clear O.T. baptism; only some parallels with the Red Sea passage in Exodus ( 1 Cor. 10:1-4). It fits in with a purification rite; a separation for God's purpose-which for Christ was to be the "suffering servant" mentioned in Isaiah 53. Since John's ministry was one of repentance; there still needed to be the Lamb of God who would die for the sake of the elect sheep.

It is possible that nothing needed to be said when he baptized Christ. It was the end of his time living according to Mosaic law or principles; being obedient to his parents working in his father's trade until of age for priesthood. All of that was likely done with His own Divine strength; as He never wielded His power; or displayed supernatural authority for the sake of men.

Anyway; that's my best attempt. Agape. Rich P.