Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 447

As my brethren has stated , Jesus didn't come to change the law of Moses . He came and fulfilled the ceremonial laws . Sacrifices , Blood ordinances , Circumcisions ... these are all of the heart now . they were all nailed to the cross with Him (praise be) Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; Colossians 2:14

I will NOT EVER stir up anyone against anyone else, but as brothers and sisters, we MUST be EVER VIGILANT for ourselves--not just the rest of the flock! Christ said, we are to be as wise as serpentine a, but as gentle as doves! We are to pray FOR our enemies, and we are to bless those that curse us, do good to them that hate us, and to love our enemies. We are not to be tarnished b the world, or get lost in its darkness, but to be light! I was weary, but GOD allowed you my UNSEEN BRETHREN to make me STRINGER!!! I. appreciate the power of prayer to God who it only hears, but answers and allows us to save each other from death!!!! Thank you brother or sister, GiGi, and I HOPE, that or Father will that the others who have elped me in here and elsewhere will see my Thanksgiving for you ALL!! My strength is fickle! But if I keep close and abide IN Christ, I will be held up in Him, and heldup by you all--my hands of Moses! ( Exodus 17:11-14)

11 And it came to pass, when Moses held up his hand, that Israel prevailed: and when he let down his hand, Amalek prevailed.

12 But Moses' hands were heavy; and they took a stone, and put it under him, and he sat thereon; and Aaron and Hur stayed up his hands, the one on the one side, and the other on the other side; and his hands were steady until the going down of the sun.

13 And Joshua discomfited Amalek and his people with the edge of the sword.

14 And the Lord said unto Moses, Write this for a memorial in a book, and rehearse it in the ears of Joshua: for I will utterly put out the remembrance of Amalek from under heaven."

Be vigilant...EVERYBODY, because the enemy wants to defeat, and we NEED GOD's word IN US as a sword, shield, helmet, etc

!!! Please do NOT take my words lightly!!! Fear GOD!!!! And beseech Him and even if you don't, He STILL prepares us in advance for what we'll need in the future! He told me to pray 14 seconds b4 I was in a head-on collision in 2012. I walked away, to help the person whoHitMe

Yes , The Keys is a metaphor

A nice thing today . I was stood alone in a bus stop and a young man on a bicycle came up to me and said something in a foreign language . He got his mobile phone out and spoke into it , then beckoned to me to read his phone . It said " I have come from the Ukraine to tell you that Jesus loves you " . He put his hand on my shoulder and said a prayer in Ukrainian , I did the same for him . What a nice way to start the day . I'm a bit of an introvert and that sort of thing doesn't come naturally to me , so today I thank God for the kindness of extroverts .

It is true that the Roman Epistle was directed primarily to believing Gentiles, but when we read the whole letter, we see that Paul wanted to bring out the doctrine of Justification by Faith and its ramifications - and this he did in a systematic manner unlike his other epistles. And if one is to properly handle such an important doctrine, then one would have to appeal to where it all began: with God's chosen people, Israel.

The Law was given to them ("the law of righteousness", as Paul calls it in Romans 9:31), but they failed to apprehend it "because they sought it not by faith" (v32). But the Gentiles on the other hand, "attained to righteousness" (v30), not having been given the Law, because they attained it by faith.

Had Israel found righteousness by faith (i.e. through Christ, Who ultimately was their "stumbling stone" (v33)), maybe much of what Paul wrote in Romans chapters 9 to 11, would need not be shared with the Roman believers. But what Paul did share, serves to show how Israel, who was in such a privileged blessed position, lost it; and their loss was the gain of the Gentiles. The Roman believers can now better appreciate the Gospel brought to them & the salvation received through Christ, when they know that "through their (the Jews) fall, salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy" ( Romans 11:11). To a Church that neither Paul nor Peter founded, this was an important history & spiritual lesson to the believers: why the Gospel had to be brought 'first to the Jew & then to the Greek' ( Romans 1:16), and that it is by faith alone we all stand (Jew & Gentile) & not by the "works of the law" ( Romans 9:32). From this brief explanation, I hope you can appreciate Paul's need to share this part of Jewish spiritual history in his discourse with the gentiles.

who is Molech?

humas sacrifice was it permissible prior to Leviticus 20?

How does the stroy of Abraham and Isacc relate to Liviticus 20?

Esau aka Edom, & Jacob aka Israel.

Genesis 25:23-26,

Hopefully these are helpful

@ Karin

Yes, the powers that be don't want Israel to wake up so they hid The Information but there is a Great Revealing taking place.

Psalms 83

Questions to Sincere Bible Believers (2)

1) If Paul is speaking to The actual Gentiles(non Israelites), why does he state this;

- Romans 9:3-4

- Romans 11:1

- Romans 11:25-27

Hi Prosperity.

The law was given to Israel but let's set that aside.

You are right in that you say, "The Commandments must be kept" Israel couldn't obtain salvation thru the keeping of the law and neither can we.

Christ came to free us from the curse of the law, that doesn't mean he did away with The Law.

In the old covenant "under the law" there was sacrifices made for sin. Those sacrifices pointed ahead to the only sacrifice that could take away sin AND regenerate the believer by the Spirit. Hebrews 10:3-10.

The old covenant had no power over the incurable heart. The new covenant humbled the sinner and pointed him in the right direction. "CHRIST" Ezekiel 36:26-27. Jeremiah 31:31-33.

The old covenant slew us and is called the ministration of death. Romans 7:5-11. 2 Corinthians 3:6-14.

The new covenant gave mercy. Why mercy? Because no one could keep the law, and no one is able to do so today. Putting ourselves in chains and grinding our teeth while restraining from sin isn't keeping the law. Galatians 2:21.

The commandments given didn't say keep the commandments as best you can.

You're breaking the law in your heart You're still a sinner. There's no sanctification. Christ came to give new birth and a new heart accompanied with mercy and grace.

The second you broke any one of them you were forever lost if there was no sacrifice that could take away sin. Hebrews 10:1-5.

It was the sacrifices that pointed to Christ that made atonement for those sins.

Israel having God in their midst with all the providence showed the world that the heart of man is incurably wicked.

The law showed that there was a need of a savior that could regenerate the believer and give a new heart and life.

The commandments are Holy and was given to a nation that was set apart to show man with God in their midst was nothing like God being "IN" them.

That's what's available today.

Read Galatians 3:10-26.

Perhaps more on this later this weekend God bless."

S. Spencer,

What you are saying about Israel is so telling. They had the Law and the words of the prophets, They had the status as God's favored nation. They had the history of God doing nighty miracles that none of the idols ever could do.

But they failed miserably to live up to God's will in what He commanded of them. But along with the civil and moral laws, God had instituted sacrifices for the people to offer to God to take care of their sin. This was to show them that they NEED a sacrifice for their sins because it was clear that they could not keep their end of the covenant, that is perfectly obeying the law. Yet, they came to depend on the sacrifices of sheep and bulls to take care of their sins instead of depending on God to provide the forgiveness in the Messiah. They opted for religious observances and could not look past them to see that they pointed to Jesus.

But, in Jesus, we have the ultimate best for us. In Him is created a new humanity that is changed from what they were before they believed. Redemption includes this, not just to restore us to pre-fall holiness, but to advance us into a life of victory over sin and death through Jesus' death and resurrection. We are a new creation, not like Adam, who turned away from God. We have turned to God in Christ and in doing so we are kept in fellowship with God by the righteousness of Jesus imputed upon us.

Hallelujah! for that. And on top of that, our Paradise will be with Jesus in heaven where no corruption will ever enter again. So much better that Adam's paradise!

God is everything on the planet earth.

Amen Gigi.

Well spoken, Jesus came to redeem all of creation from the curse pronounced on the world in Genesis. The work of the cross didn't just redeem us, Christ came to redeem all that was created. Romans 8:21-23. The commandments weren't set forth to do that. The commandments were to show the need for redemption.

The commandments given didn't say keep the commandments the best you can.

The second you broke any one of them you were forever lost if there was no sacrifice that could take away sin. Hebrews 10:1-5.

It was the sacrifices that pointed to Christ that made atonement for those sins.

Israel having God in their midst with all the providence showed the world that the heart of man is incurably wicked.

The law showed that there was a need of a savior that could regenerate the believer and give a new heart and life.

The commandments are Holy and was given to a nation that was set apart to show man with God in their midst was nothing like God being "IN" them.

That's what's available today.

God bless.

Leviticus 6:19-22

This section of the chapter explains how the meat (grain) offering should be made when one is consecrated to be high priest. The high priest will take 7 days to be set apart (consecrated to God) for this lifelong service. Beginning on the 8th day he will begin t offer this grain offering morning and night for as long as he serves as the high priest. He will make a sort of pancake out of one tenth of an ephah of fine flour and oil. He will bake it and place it on the altar where the morning and evening sacrifice is burning. The pancake is to be burnt up completely with no portion kept for the priest to eat.

This may be showing us that Jesus, as our eternal high priest offered Himself (the bread of life from heaven) completely to the Father. He held back nothing, but His offering of himself was totally given over to the Father in order to give life to believers. At the Last Supper, Jesus referred to the bread of Passover as His body, given to take away the sins of all mankind, except He Himself was sinless. As our High Priest, the efficacy of His offering of Himself is eternal, never failing to be sufficient for the remission of sins for all who believe.

Hey Daddy,

The keys, the Greek word Kleis, are not actual keys in a physical form, it is the power and authority to open and shut. The first of the verse "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold I am alive for evermore". Jesus conquered death because He was sinless, Acts 2:24, and the devil/Satan who had the power of death, that is, the devil (Satan), Heb. 2:14-15 1 John 3:8.

Romans 8:10-11 And if Christ be in you, the body is dead because of sin; but the Spirit is life because of righteousness. 11 But if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you, he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.

My understanding is Jesus was in the tomb/hell for the three days and He did not ascend to the Father until He rose from the tomb. John 20:17, Jesus ascended to the Father and presented himself and was accepted by God the First Fruits of them that slept. He returned and met the women on the road going to tell the apostles and they could then touch Him, Matt.28:9.

God bless,

RLW

Dear Prosperity, as to your question about the disciples celebrating Pentecost. I think that they did this because when they were with Jesus He celebrated all of the Jewish feasts. They were following His example, since they were Jews, too. There was nothing wrong with Jesus' disciples celebrating these feasts, but also nothing meritorious either. Years later, Paul meets with the church in Jerusalem to counsel together about what Gentiles are to do concerning Jewish Law. The determination was that Gentiles did not have to keep Jewish Law with a few exceptions.

As the church grew throughout that first century it became more and more compiled of converted Gentiles rather than Jews. So, in his epistle letters Paul says to not let anyone judge you as to whether or not one celebrates the traditional Jewish feasts, Sabbaths, and holy days. So, all Christians are to decide for themselves if they will celebrate any, all, or none of these observances of days and seasons. Whatever one chooses is acceptable, being part of the liberty we have in Christ. What matters is a clear conscience before God.

Hi Estelle, the trinity (or Godhead) is mentioned in verses like 1 John 5:7.

The Godhead is mentioned in verses like Romans 1:20.

The KJV doesn't have the word trinity, but "Godhead" and uses 'we' and 'us' plural in places even though God is one. Galatians 3:20

Some unfortunately use this as a weapon to attack who God is, so its worth noting that the word Bible isn't in the Bible either, but that doesn't mean it isn't one. The KJV doesn't have the word demons, but that doesn't mean there's no demons. It doesn't have "labor", "encouragement", "suicide", "anxiety", "honor", but they are still real and true subjects discussed within. So for any onlookers with questionable motives in their heart, this busts one of the most common strawman arguments dishonestly made against God.

God bless.

Who were twins born in KJV

This Psalm is a continuation from Psalm 42 with the same author(s) according to experts on the subject. We see here a continuing sense of alienation from God as well as an unknown nation and their affects. It is unclear in these verses if there is a specific forced diaspora to other parts of the country or other nations. Clearly this was before the time the Kingdom was completely rendered; although it was near and David's sins had incurred promises from Nathan the Prophet that God was about to send enemies; and the continued rebellion of Solomon would end the united rulership of the nation under kings permanently.

As others have mentioned; there are continuing exhortations to trust God in these Psalms; despite the feeling of estrangement from His presence. In Lamentations in particular we can see how the writer agonized over the state of Jerusalem when the sufferings to come were considered. This was true of the book of Jeremiah itself; as well as Daniel. There was always a realization of the sin of the individual (such as Isaiah in the presence of God); as well as the sins of the nation as a whole (seen in Daniel's prayer when the 70 years were up when he acknowledged that despite God's promises they had been in rebellion and unrepentant much of that time). We learn from this that in the end His promises to us will be fulfilled; as well as for all of God's people. We understand that He chastises His people as individuals as well as the nation of Israel in particular which will occur in the Tribulation to full fruition once national repentance ensues (see the last few chapters of Zechariah).

One issue these writers wouldn't have is that of ancestor worship seeing how God's wrath had come on their father for rebellion against God. Such destruction as Jesus illustrated when the tower of Siloam came down; and Pilate's offering was tainted with blood of innocent Jews is the fate of all of us; in our sins we all perish apart from Christ's atoning blood.

Is the word Trinity in the Bible??? If so please tell me where that scripture is

Thank you Giannis , much food for thought .

Prophets and Teachers are distinct from one another but both minister correct? This is my opinion of course . in basic terms, a prophet is one through whom revelation is given, while a teacher is one who explains revelation.

Since Phillip was an evangelist who had four virgin daughters which did prophesy . this to me suggests evangelism , ministering , leadership in the Church .

A prophet is a person regarded as an inspired teacher or proclaimer of the will of God. While a teacher is someone who educates emphasis on school. They both educate the difference, one gets you ready for this life while the other prepares you for the after life. Prophet and Teacher Barnabas, and Simeon Acts 13 in the church in Antioch both minister to the Lord were separated and sent out by The Holy Spirit and they preached the word of God in the synagogues of the Jews: This further suggests they both preached the word of God in the Church .

Mark 16:15, "And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." 'Creature, or creation' as the Greek suggests applies to all who need to hear & respond to the Gospel. My own thought is that by using this word, 'creation', the implication is that the Gospel needs to reach all parts of the world, to every nation & tribe.

Hi Jag. This is a very sad indictment against a Church that was vibrant for the Lord & had a great love for the saints ( Ephesians 1:15,16). Now about thirty years later, Jesus speaks to the Apostle John from Heaven, that the Church at Ephesus which was once well commended by Paul & recognized by the Lord ( Revelation 2:2,3), had given way to a lifeless orthodoxy in belief, in service & in love for each other.

When a Church degenerates to such a state, Jesus feels the pain as when a spouse becomes unfaithful & looks aside to other suitors. But the Lord is gracious to allow them to reconsider their backsliding, repent & return to their first love. Even though there may have been individual believers that were true & faithful to the Lord (Who was their first love: 1 John 4:19), when those who ought to have been keen to arrest any departure from their relationship to Jesus have been negligent, then the Church as a whole will be judged & the faithful would do well to depart from their midst, finding food for their souls elsewhere.

Hello Charles, I will pray for you tonight.

Heavenly Father, we come to You today in the name of Jesus and ask that You will repair Charles' vision. Thank You for always hearing our prayers and always answering in the best way for us. Amen.

Tiffany, I pray that God will bless you now as you engage in a move to a new home and new circumstances. May He give you a truly fresh start, guiding you every step of the way and clearing out the path He lays out for you so that You can walk in His ways and will. I pray that You will listen for His voice and only follow His speaking to you. I pray that you and your household will be safe, healthy, harmonious, faithful, and Spirit led always. Amen.

Nevertheless I have somewhat against thee, because thou hast left thy first love.

What is first love refereed to by the Lord?

And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

Whta is the meaning of creature in above ?

Yes. The Commandments must be kept. The love of God is keeping The Commandments. 1 John 3:23-24

Psalm 42. PART TWO of the 5 sections of Psalms

I am not sure how the divisions of the Psalms relate to the Pentateuch but I heard they were in five sections. At any rate; this begins the first one that is NOT written by David. The sons of Korah were descendants of those destroyed in the rebellion by God therefore were grateful to have a place (see 1 Chronicles 9:19 for their place as doorkeepers in the House of God).

The first two verses echo the popular song "As the deer panteth for the water". The rest of the Psalm seems to contain a desire to appear before God (v. 3); and considering Him in a dispersed situation (v. 6). It seems like a diaspora; although the details are missing. The Psalmist (or multiple "sons" of Korah) seem to be taunted by the enemies as to where God is in verse 3 and 10. The author(s) of the Psalm also ask themselves and cry out to God the same plea in verses 5 and 9.

The last verse of the Psalm shows how praising God raises the condition of the soul from all sorts of despair. This is good to remember whether it is in suffering the perishing of the old body in 2 Cor. 4:16; facing martyrdom ( Philippians 1:21); or just the stresses of everyday life. Thankfully; as God states emphatically in Ezekiel 18:20. The sons are not to bear the guilt for their father's sins. This also; of course shows us that just because our parents may be a Pastor that we are not specially privileged in any way. Matthew 23:15 gives that principle to the Pharisees; whose physical descendancy from Abraham didn't give them any spiritual value without true faith. Praise the Lord for His grace toward the sons of Korah who didn't rebel.

Dear Beverly,

Salvation is a gift from God, given to us because He is gracious and merciful. We receive salvation by faith-believing that God has indeed brought about salvation to those who believe in Jesus and His work to save us. This means believing that the eternal Son of God took on a human body and nature, though being God, and was born of a virgin (Mary), lived a life in perfect obedience to God, thus fulfilling completely any and all laws God has spoken to mankind, suffered in His body, soul, and spirit on the cross, having been crucified, He died, paying the just penalty for all the sin of mankind and accepting upon Himself all of the wrath of God that is due all of mankind for our sins, was buried and stayed dead physically for three days. His soul and spirit went to the abode of the dead. before dawn on the third day, He rose bodily from the dead by the power of God the Father, God the Holy Spirit, and Himself, God the Son. He appeared to His disciples many times, and ascended into heaven, taking His rightful place at the right hand of the Father.

Beverly, believing that these things really did happen to and in Jesus is necessary. But in addition, we, by faith, call on the name of Jesus and agree that He saved us from our own sinfulness, forgives us all of our sins, gives us new life (His) that is eternal, and will spend eternity with God the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit after we die.

Beverly, if you believe in Jesus and in all that He did as our Savior, then you can be assured that you are saved and that the Father has chosen you and drawn you to Jesus. No one can snatch you from Him. He will preserve you in faith in this life because He will not lose even one whom the Father has given Him. Praise be to our amazing God!

In our saved new life, we will certainly desire to live in faith and obedience to Jesus. The Holy Spirit dwells in us and helps us through God's grace. yet, as long as we are in this life with our sinful nature, we will sin.