Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 465

why stand ye gazing into the sky? The same way He has left is the same way He will return. Just as you have said, watch Him fill all things while He gazes into your eyes!

Hi Freddie,

I'm happy to offer my opinion. We can and should worship God every day, but many churches choose Sunday as a day to worship I believe because the first century church met on the first day of the week- Sunday. Read Acts 20:7. Since that is an example we are given, surely that's a good time to meet.

For your 2nd question, can you please provide scripture with the east/west that you believe is confusing? Christmas- I don't know. I kind of doubt Dec 25 was the correct day Jesus was born. But we also don't know the exact place in Bethlehem or elevation Jesus was born. There are many variables.

What some Roman guy or Catholic said or did carries no weight or credibility. The fact is Acts 20:7 said long before them that they met on the first day of the week so its not wrong to gather that day.

As for 666, people into numerology can make any book have the same 'coincidences' through enough research, but this is merely confirmation bias. It's similar to the birthday paradox how it seems illogical and almost like a conspiracy how with so few people you have 2 or more with the same birthday. It's a cute party trick just like the 666. It's equally likely to find 555 or 444 or any other sequence if one crunches enough numbers, but it doesn't mean anything. If some day I see people funneled into taking a mark with 666 on it then I will know with certainty that is something to avoid, but someone doing a little trickery to make a coincidence seem like its not is insignificant in my opinion. God bless.

why do we worship on Sunday instead of Saturday? If the star appeared in the east, how could the wise men end up in Bethlem which is west. Why do we celebrate Christmas in December when there are no shepherds in the fields in December because they are kept in town until warm weather......could you shed light on these questions. I know that Constantine 1 decreed on March 7 321 that all worship in Rome would occur on Sunday the day of sub worship but when II added everything up, I got a bad number..... March 7 is the 66th day of ear and adding 321 Ad 3, 2, and 1 is 6 which together is 666.Now, according to Daniel and Revelation, the antichrist will be a pope and the beast that gives him his power is the Roman catholic hierarchy. SO>..... why do we worship on Sunday???????

Hi.

John 4:24 GOD IS A SPIRIT: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.

Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body, and ONE SPIRIT, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;

"ONE LORD," one faith, ONE BAPTISM,

One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, AND IN YOU ALL.

Romans 8:11. ( 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.

1 Corinthians 15:45. And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; THE LAST ADAM WAS MADE A QUICKENING SPIRIT.

Acts 13:30. But God raised him from the dead:

Study these verses and you will see the trinity in who raised up Christ from the dead.

John 10:17. Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again.

God bless.

verse 16 can you give me a better understanding of that please

Amen Phil.

Well Stated! I think you covered it all, there's not much to add to what you have said. Perhaps I can dig up a few scriptures that goes well with what you have stated.

I agree with that we can't judge the heart of man to be able to judge/condemn him. Romans 14:4.

Also Matthew 7:1-5 possibly is speaking of condemning as well.

Some of these would probably help being read in the Greek.

FRUIT INSPECTORS.

There's several scriptures that say we should correct one in their error, here's one and the mindset we should have while doing it.

Galatians 6:1-5. Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, YE WHICH ARE SPIRITUAL, RESTORE SUCH AN ONE IN THE SPIRIT OF MEEKNESS; CONSIDERING THYSELF, LEST THOU ALSO BE TEMPTED.

Bear ye one another's burdens, and so fulfil the law of Christ.

For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself.

But let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone, and not in another.

For every man shall bear his own burden.

In doing this I believe we should use the word of God. ( Hebrews 4:12-13)

This can be troublesome! How well this person takes this rebuke depends on their spiritual condition as well.

Paul says this kind of judgment is to be kept in house.

1 Corinthians 6:1-6.

Today some judge from a carnal mind. "One look at him and we think we got him figured out."

Also culture gets in the way. We compromise TRUTH for politeness. This also can be difficult.

We compliment someone's dead works "Efforts to glorify self" and we ignore their fruitlessnes or incorrect doctrine.

NOTE: If there's incorrect doctrine they believe in, that would certainly affect their fruitfulness.

We are to build one another up with the truth not flattery.

We should handle God's word cautiously and be open for improvement.

Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? 1 Corinthians 5:6.

God bless you.

-Jesus is him that will judge the living and dead, we as Christians and humans in general we can not instruct God in any way even we don't even know our own hearts. as its written no one knows or gives counsel to God.

Isaiah 40:13-14

(13 Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him?

14 With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding?)

-God does according to his will, even our own breath is in his hands.

on 6 its written that jesus died and went to hell and perched the gospel, Pray and read the bible ask for understanding.

Ephesians 4:8-10

8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men.

9 (Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

10 He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all heavens, that he might fill all things.)

5.Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

6 For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

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But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.

i love the online holy bible i have so much love for god

Where can I purchase a 1611 King James Bible?

Dear Donna, I am praying for Daniel.

We continue to persevere in prayer for those we love who have rebelled against God and turned from Him despite us bringing them up in the knowledge of salvation in Jesus. I pray for Daniel and for my sons to quickly turn back to God when they feel Him leading them back. I pray that they will inquire about Jesus and salvation from the ones God send to them to answer their questions.

Daniel had been through alot with his addictions and rehab and all. I pray that he will continue in sobriety and never return back to drugs or alcohol again.

Lord God, You love these men, our dear boys, help them today! In Jesus' name we pray. Amen.

Hello D e.

I will pray for your nephew tonight.

Dear Heavenly Father, in Jesus' name we ask that You will bring swift healing to this boy's leg. Repair the sin that was burned. Take away any painfulness from this injury. Help him to be patient and strong through this trial. We are so glad that You desire the little children to come to You. Lead Him to You today, Father. Amen.

Lighting lamps was common in the Scripture. It was part of the service of the Levites in their priestly work in the tabernacle and Temple. The ten virgins in Jesus' parable had lamps that burned oil. The Israelites carried torches in prarades, marches, etc.

Candles burn wax which has a certain amount of oil in them. So-they are really not that different. essentially. Scripture does not say specifically not to burn candles or use them in worship. So, for me, if it is meaningful to one, I think it is fine to do so. But then again. I am not aware of candle lighting ceremonies or worship of pagans. They may be part of some pagan religious rites. But, then, pagans pray to their idols, should we not pray? Pagans sing songs in their worship, should we not sing? Pagans bow to their idols, should we not kneel or bow before God?

I think that each person should pray about whether using candles is a good thing to do for them. it may be good for some and not so much for others, depending upon one's prior experiences in non-Christian religious practices or lack of such experiences. For me, I was always involved in Christian religious practices, so I view many of these through the lens of how they help me understand who God is, how I can worship Him sincerely, and how it represents scriptural spiritual realities.

Us is the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. Just as God is Mind, body and soul so was man made in his image.

what would be the best bible chapter or book when you have been in a back sliden condition for a while i need some help plz.

Phil,

I believe that we indeed can tell someone whether they are headed for heaven or hell as long as they are alive and can be shown the way of Christ. But once a person dies, that is when it is God's business, not ours to judge someone eternal determination. We can be assured that those we have walked together with in Christ are indeed with Him after they die. But as to the heart condition of one at their death who we knew was not a Christian, God only knows that. So, we commend those who die into His hands and judgment.

I agree that we are to be discerning and discriminating about who we allow to influence us and our family. Also, who we engage with in close friendship and in business relations. We can make judgment as to the boundaries we will set in relationships with believers and unbelievers. We can certainly warn anyone who is sinning, especially if they are putting themselves or others in danger. Some may not like us to call them out on sin, but I do think we are to do so in love. Conversely, we should be gracious to anyone who warns us about our sin or wrongs we have done to them. We should use these admonitions as an opportunity to go before God and ask Him to help us see our sin and confess. We also set the example to others as to how we handle criticism and correction. We should not be like an unruly, rebellious child, but in all things be humble and able to listen to what others are perceiving.

I know that Scriptures says not to judge and also to judge. Perhaps Jesus was speaking about a judgmental attitude that mostly picks out the wrongs in others pridefully. This is certainly not godliness. We do need to check what we say and avoid being snarky, critical, sarcastically putting down others, snubbing others we deem too sinful for our attention, being quick to accuse another of sin. We also should check our hearts concerning our attitudes to people being sure to not hold ourselves above others, being respecters of persons, etc. like the Pharisees

Good day, Frank. You have spoken well here.

I would like to speak to just one thing. the Holy spirit indeed lives within us, but He is not confined to us. He is omnipresent just like the Father and Son because the Godhead is 100% infinitely omnipresent. We do not know how the Godhead is everywhere present and how He fills the universe with His Presence and yet be so personal with us and avails Himself to us in a real, vital, and interpersonal relationship. Amazing!

I wonder if there's a difference between discerning, judging, and condemning.

Matthew 7:1-5 - says not to judge, then elaborates that if you are a hypocrite. But what if you're following Jesus, not a hypocrite and you're genuinely trying to help a loved one avoid ruining their life to sin? Are we to still keep our mouths shut and stay out of their business altogether, and how does that benefit your loved one?

I can say from personal experience that those who risked offending me to speak truth to help me I have been most appreciative of in the long run. Those who kept their mouth shut while I was hurting or embarrassing myself showed the relationship was weak.

John 7:24 - says to judge, then elaborates on righteous judgment.

1 Corinthians 15:33 - says bad company corrupts and we should avoid. But if we don't evaluate their moral condition then how would we even know if they're good company or bad company?

I remember Joel Osteen caved on national TV when asked about hell and judgment- and suggested that everyone is good or something. What about those living in sin who will never escape unless they hear the reality that, yes, they will burn in hell if they continue their ways. Is truth and tough love always bad?

Romans 14:10-13, Hebrews 10:30 suggests not judging their salvation in the way I'm reading it. But some suggest someone trying to seek vengeance too, which is of course bad.

The reality is everyone judges. You judge if a babysitter will harm your child or not, you wouldn't hire an atheist for a job as Christian pastor, you would illegally ask them about their beliefs. Yes, this is illegal in the US, even though its understood and common sense that everyone does this.

Street evangelists commonly ask if the person believes they're going to heaven or not. Are they not to do that?

If anyone has more clarification on this topic for when is appropriate for each type of judgment / evaluation of others then that might be useful. God bless.

We are told in scripture to be very careful whom we spend over time! All people are not found to be good "company" as defined in scripture! So we are required by and as instructed in scripture to evaluate, consider and make judgments of whom we should have as close friends, BUT ARE NOT TO ACCESS "Judgment" of anyone's eternal future in Heaven or Hell! That is God's business! If anyone says to you, "You can not fudge me!" You can accurately say, I can make judgments about your life styles and your life actives as to whether I want to make your family values "a part of" my family values and actives! We have a responsibility to be a Christian family as defined in scripture and to also give witness of same! We are not instructed to become something else so we can remain friends to any other than Jesus!

Does the church escape the wrath of god and his judgements during the 7 year tribulation?

Are candle lighting ceremonies scriptural?

Hi David.

1 Peter 4:6 is a verse that you have to put it in context with the previous verses.

Dead mentioned here in this verse isn't physical death it is spiritually dead. ( Dead in trespasses and sins).

Notice the context.

1 Peter 4:3-6. For the time past of our life may suffice us to have wrought the will of the Gentiles, when we walked in lasciviousness, lusts, excess of wine, revellings, banquetings, and abominable idolatries:

Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

Who shall give account to him that is ready to judge the quick and the dead.

For for this cause was the gospel preached also to them that are dead, that they might be judged according to men in the flesh, but live according to God in the spirit.

John 5:24. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; BUT IS PASSED FROM DEATH UNTO LIFE.

Here's more parallel references.

John 11:25-26. Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:

And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die. Believest thou this?

Ephesians 2:1-3, 5. And you hath he quickened, who were dead in trespasses and sins;

Wherein in time past ye walked according to the course of this world, according to the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that now worketh in the children of disobedience:

Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.

Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)

I hope this helps.

God bless.

Psalm 18: An overview

This Psalm relates as usual to David's own situation either in regard to victory over Saul's forces but could just as well relate to any enemies or with his own sin; or both. Once again; we go into the theme of David's justification and righteousness resulting in vindication for himself with ultimate destruction of his enemies.

The final verse gives a promise for not only David but to "his seed for evermore". This would indicate the spiritual descendants ultimately; which was procured because of Christ (the anointed One) dying in our place.

We see David lifted in a similar manner to Jonah in verses 3 through 7. (see Jonah 2:6). The dramatic presence of God is also similar to the way with Elijah before the "still small voice" in 1 Kings chapter 19.

Verses 8 through 10 also have similar cross references (see Rev. 19 and Rev. 11:5 in regard to 2 Prophets; 1 Kings 8:12 and Ezekiel 38:22 for verses 12 through 13 and/or 14.

Verses 16 through 32 show how God can preserve the righteous from wrath ( 2 Peter 2:9) or through it. Even death brings ultimate victory for God's people. In this case; however it becomes apparent that David is saved alive; and then is able to take on his enemies in battle.

We see throughout the remainder of the Psalm David's victory over enemies. Basically this is total destruction. Verse 41 can also find cross reference in Micah 3:4 and apparently is in a dozen other verses. There are many more passages including in Psalms where people do cry out and God answers. This shows the state of their hearts; and if they are one of God's children is paramount as to receiving an answer to that petition. We can see a similar story in Psalm 40 with verbage also being similar in regard to the miry clay and being lifted up. We are led here to ponder that a complete view of God as one who we are utterly dependent on yet we can confidently assert that will totally destroy the wicked shows both grace and wrath.

What is The Meaning 1Peter Chapter 4 v 6 ?

1 Timothy 3:16

"And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: GOD WAS MANIFEST IN THE FLESH, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory"

What a beautiful verse, it summerizes it all.

Knowing who God is, should be every souls need. While God in all his omniscience, omnipresence, omnipotence, in all these things are the reality of who He is, All these attributes are within One Spirit, a Spirit who, is who He is! He who says "I Am that I Am".

The spirit world belongs to God. It is always moving and waiting to prove itself. It is always ready!

We therefore, must have a ready mind, a mind that is consistent, with who He is. A ready heart and mind always ready to see Him work His works. If we are not of this mind, then we are living in the flesh and not the spirit.

There are many interpretations of how and who the spirit is! The Holy Spirit is a person. It is part of the trinity, "Father, Son, Holy Ghost.

This person has a personality, a personality that will come alive in those who know Him. This person living inside becomes who you and I are in Him! This is the communion we have with Him. It is not a spirit that lives outside of us, if your Holy Spirit is living outside of you, the spirit you worship is not the Holy Spirit! God is a spirit, and we worship Him in truth and in Spirit!

Reading the words of Christ, the words that will implant within you this Holy Spirit. Listening for His voice you will wait and you will hear Him as He calls. You must have a ready mind, living and waiting for Him.

Repent and be Baptized

Sing O ye heaven for the LORD hath done it shout ye lower parts of the earth break forth into singing ye mountains o forest and every tree there in for the LORD hath redeemed Jacob and glorified himself in lsrael

All these statements are true, as a nation we are moving away from God. Few I fear realize our creation is all about God and for Him, for His purpose. How long will He be patient with us? We are his children and He loves but if we turn from Him He will punish us.

Acts 2 : 22 .

John 20 : 17 and v 31 .

John 1:1

"In the beginning was the Word (Jesus Christ), and the Word was with God, and the Word (Jesus Christ) was God."