Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 779

Deloys Sutherland,

Hello, welcome to the Discussion & Questions section of this website.

Many of us here volunteer here because we love GOD & love HIS people, whom HE created.

Like Adam said be careful about listening to opinion. This is such a difficult topic, emotionally, spiritually, morally etc. This issue effects society, families, individuals.

1st let's address the effects = Loss to their family, loved ones, friends, community & even the World. Loss of what that person would have accomplished, & what that would have attributed to each mentioned. 1Corinthians 12, Psalms 139,

2nd, What that leaves behind = confusion, sadness, undue feelings of guilt, grief, helpless feelings to those dear & close to the person & then effecting all around them, even extended to people that looked at that person as an example, children nearby, jobs, everyone & everything left, all effected 2Corinthians 3:2, 1Timothy 4:12,

3rd root causes = pain, abuse, sometimes just selfishness, etc. But we are not without hope, Romans 8, (whole chapter)

Hope = Hebrews 4:8-16, Romans 5:1-21, Romans 15:4,13, Galatians 5:5, Colossians 1:23,

Strength to endure = James 5:10, Romans 12:12,

Comfort = 2Corinthians 1:2-4,

Purpose = Ephesians 1:17-19,

People that went through feelings of that but made it through = 2Corinthians 1, Job 7:15, Jonah 4:9, Matthew 26:38,

Direction = Proverbs 2, Proverbs 8, Proverbs 10:2, Proverbs 24:10-12, Hebrews 4:15-16,

Disobedience to GOD = Psalms 68:20, Ezekiel 18:32, Ezekiel 33:11, Exodus 20:13, Deuteronomy 5:17,

Hopefully these are helpful

Have to disagree with you about the Sunday law diving the people, as it changed the day God blessed and sanctified and gave to all creation. It causes God's children to worshiped him on the day of the pagan Sun god day of worship. It joined the Christians to the pagans. It only divided Christians from God. Sunday is the only day God blessed and sanctified, and for God to change it would make him a liar. As it would also make Christ a liar to except any day his God and ours chose for himself and us.

And any Christian should be worshiping God every day, but His chosen day of rest is the Sabbath; unless someone can show me in the bible were it was changed. (Mamatos5, there is a good book about Passover, the bible) And Christ becoming our Passover has nothing to do with a day of the week. Christ is our Passover, the blood over our "door" that gives us eternal life by forgiving our sins. And my comments about Sunday being the mark of the beast was only to make those reading to consider what might be, and to search their bibles for answers. No one knows what is it unless God has chosen them to be a last days prophet. All you can do is pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you to where God wants you in your knowledge of his word. And Friday sundown to Saturday sundown is the Sabbath, as explained by Genesis 1:5,8,13,19 and 23 "And the evening and the morning where the first day"; 12 hours of light, morning through evening ( John 11:9)

Dear Linda, I will pray for your daughter and her situation today.

Dear heavenly Father, Linda is so concerned about her daughter being in any relationship with Amy. We ask that you prevent her from becoming Amy's co-worker or for any relationship to be formed with Amy. We ask that You protect Linda's xo-worker from those who love evil. We pray for Amy today, too, that you will deliver her from evil and release her from the bondage of evil influences. We pray that You will bring Amy to salvation so that she can love and serve You all of her days. We ask these things of you, Father, in the name of Your Son, Jesus. Amen.

Hello John.

Genesis 1:1 says that in the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Since the verses after this of the creation account do not give account of Him creating water or the land, we can assume that these were created when the earth was first formed int the beginning.

Suze ,

amen to that!

Thank you for creating this marvelous resource :-)

Dear Boondoggle , keep reading and be further amazed smiley face , you have only just touched the surface . Enjoy .

It is written.

Beware of anyone giving you answers that aren't in the Bible. For example if someone says yes to your question and if the Bible doesn't say that, then that sounds more like one person's opinion rather than anything from God. But we are trying to learn God's position on this not mans, right? The Bible doesn't specifically address this question, but it does say that even people who expect and feel entitled to get to heaven won't get in. Matthew 7:21. So, many people will be horrified to learn that they put their hope and trust in the wrong thing, or that they weren't even real followers of Jesus to begin with. They should have been following Jesus and His teachings and taking it to heart, not the teachings of the world (satan). So, given that most people will not make it to heaven, is it likely that someone who commits such a defiant sin against God will be warmly welcomed with great rewards? So, someone wants to intentionally destroy God's creation right in front of His face then the next moment beg for mercy and forgiveness from the intentional act of defiance? I don't see these two things as being congruent. My answer is "not yes" to your question and someone considering this act should deeply search what his or her priorities are. God likely has greater plans and purposes for the person they are not even remotely aware of. For someone to blatantly sin, disobey and defy God and His Will is evil. Grace is not an excuse to commit intentional sin. Hebrews 10:26-31, Hebrews 6:4-6, James 2:14-26, John 14:15, Romans 6:1-2. God bless.

No sin will enter Heaven. If you blaspheme the Holy Ghost Jesus said you will never be forgiven in this world or the world to come.

It's a critical question. You're saved by grace alone & not of our any works. The answer to your question is, yes. But you're accountable for your body, which God has given. The scripture says, the Believer's Body is the Temple of God. And moreover, God alone has the authority to give and take the Spirit.

If we commit suicide for any temporal problem. We are not just hurting ourselves, we are hurting others and God as well. We defile the body that God has given us, His holy temple.

1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.

In 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, Paul also said that whosoever defiles the temple of God, God shall also destroy him/her. When you have the thought of hurting your body, you are hurting God.

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

Do not rob God's house. The temple (your body) belongs to God, not to you. When you commit suicide, you take away what belongs to God.

One or two points I want to put forth.

According to the book of ( Numbers 4:3, 30) the Levi's or Leviticus priests did not serve until they reach the age of 30 yrs., I believe. However, Numbers 8:24 - 26; says 25, and Ezra 3:8 says 20.

Secondly, they retired at the age of (50) Fifty. Nevertheless, other books in the cannon also stipulate that Levite men age 25 yrs., or older could take part in the work at the tent.

Hence, Samuel, was too young to become a priest. I don't believe Samuel in his young age was called to be a priest nor did he fulfilled any priestly functions.

The Bible declares God regulated the priestly office and limited the age of the priests. Anyone younger or older was not eligible to serve. Also don't know of any specific purpose of this or these age limit.

Nevertheless, military involvement age was 20 yrs., hence eligibility for priests would be that old likewise. That's the Bible.

If you would please pray for Alex's salvation and for the attacks of the enemy against him to stop and for The LORD to heal his mind and body. Also please pray for Nicole's salvation and for her to pass her exam this week, and that she is able to get her life back together. If you would pray for The LORD to heal my backsliding, body, mind and spirit as well as delivering & protecting me from my enemies and providing for my spiritual needs. Finally, If you would please pray for the salvation of: Jeremy B., Deshawn W and his sons health., Dennis, Jimbo, Randall R., Justin R., Williard, Pat, Keyshawn, Jeremy A., Jovanni V., Sheik, Kyle D.,Justin B., Moses, Luis v., C. Mcmichael, Thomas, Jack, Aven, Stephen, Alex w., Lisa & M., Stacy, Mike W., Andy, allen, Dom, C., Allen T., Alexis, Larry W., Eric,Julio, Richie, Annie, Josh Jr., Robert M., A. Facey, Victor M., Celeste, Anthony V., Dorian, Kemo, Raymond R., Roberto S., Brandi, Joanne, Mike, Joseph T., Joe, Holly, Colleen, Ryan, Lupe, Brian , andrew, George, chase,, Michael M., Lawrence, Francisco, Barbara, Carlos, linwood, Denise F., Jeremiah. Thank you and God bless you.

I don't believe he did, Albert. John probably knew of his Divine mission & the zeal & spirit of Elijah would have spurred him on in his endeavours, but when he saw Jesus coming to him at the Jordan, he expressed great surprise (maybe some consternation) that Jesus wanted to be water baptized by him ( Matthew 3:11-15). He knew that Jesus would baptize others with the Holy Spirit, just as John was baptizing in water those indicating contrition & repentance of their sins, but for John to baptize Jesus in water would have seemed unfathomable to him.

If I were explaining the 'Kingdom of God' to an unsaved person ELB, I wouldn't share Romans 8:38,39 with him, unless he was asking about why a Christian could possibly have such a strong confidence & hope in this God - why a Christian could persevere through difficulties, even persecutions, to be faithful to such a God. Maybe, elements of this chapter could be used in such a situation.

"Could I also have such a hope & confidence as you have", he asks. I reply, "Most certainly, when you truly repent of your sins & turn to God's Provision of a Sacrifice (found only in His Son Jesus Christ) to deal with those sins & to forgive you entirely. You are then accepted by God, & coming to Him on His Terms, you enter into His family, enjoying His Blessings, with His Spirit in you to give you such a hope & power to live this life & finally enter into His Presence. Then whatever befalls you in this life, you are eternally secure in His Love & nothing - but nothing - can separate you from that Love." Romans 8:35-39.

If I simply gave an unbeliever this Truth in Romans chapter 8, I should expect to be derided & disdained, for such Truth would be as pearls cast before swine, unappreciated, even meaningless. This whole chapter is for those whose life is in Christ Jesus - whose "life is hid with Christ in God". And this same confidence is kept in store (waiting in hope), that one day the 'groaning in pain of all creation' will cease, when the new heavens & earth will be ushered in. But my unbeliever 'friend' who receives the witness from the Word, can only share in that hope if he repents now & is born again of God's Spirit. If he refuses, the Word stands against him: "For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth, much more shall not we escape, if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven."

Can you enter heaven if you commit suicde ?

I do have a question denise...do you celebrate christmas or easter? And i'm just curious...i'll tell you right from the gitgo...i don't...noway...nohow...more of lucifers lies

Hi Dennis,

I don't know how open minded you are in regards to the scripture you shared and how others interpretations differ from yours. You probably are aware that your view isn't common among most Bible readers and that you might at least expect some kind of response to posting such an interpretation publicly on a Bible website. May I ask have you prayed to God about this and asked Him if what you're saying is true?

The first verse is talking about John the baptist preparing the way for Jesus who is the Light. I'm not sure if that is your belief or not but when you read the whole context it would be hard to come up with any other view in my opinion. Verse 14 days the Word (God, as said in verse 1) became flesh and dwelt among us and continues to describe Jesus.

God created you, gave you life, and He has the right to take your life. You have no entitlements and no authority in comparison. God loved us enough to give us freewill and sadly many choose evil which harms others. But just because people choose evil and just because God may choose to punish evildoers doesn't mean God is "bad". God is good, evil/satan is bad. When your parents disciplined you growing up where they "bad" too? Most love their kids enough to punish them so they will be afraid of doing wrong in the future and avoid it, so they can life a better life. Some people in history have chosen evil and been so consumed with it that they were a lost cause and they were killed so that innocents don't have to suffer anymore by their evil. Is it right that evildoers are continued to be allowed to harm innocents. God is fair and just. This life is temporary, we all will die and face judgment. Just because some extremely wicked satan-followers are taken earlier than others doesn't mean to me that fairly punishnig someone is bad. People keep spitting in God's face and demand entitlements from Him as if they think God is a genie in a lamp to serve them. People are mistaken. Matthew 10:28, Matthew 7:21. God bless.

Dear Dennis, please show me where in the old testament that you believe that God is not our Father or Creator? Thank you! He is not a liar or murderer or a thief? I think you have the verses mixed up or you are being deceived? Just checking!

Happy Resurrection Day, Earl.

Thanks for your reply. I just don't concur with your analysis. Jesus resurrected in a physical body, and I believe we will also be resurrected in a physical body, but one that cannot be corrupted or die. Our body will be glorified like Jesus' is in heaven and He said He will return in the same way as he ascended, bodily.

We do not yet know what these bodies will be like, but we will not be disembodied spirits, nor gods.

I realize that we will not come to agreement on this topic. Even so, I wish you a happy day in the Lord today.

Hello Robert,

Ephesians 28-10

"For by grace you have been saved through faith, and not of yourselves; it is a gift of God, not of works. lest anyone should boast. For we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them."

Good works are all that we do that is of the Spirit of God, by whom we are a new creation in Christ Jesus to live, not to ourselves, but to God. In this we obedience we will walk by the Spirit in the fruit of the Spirit, through the power of the Spirit, under the guidance of the Spirit, in the way the Spirit ask us to speak, act, pray, and think.

I find an interesting passage of Scriptures in acts 2.22 and verse 30 ,31,32 33,34,35,36

Remarkable all spoke by Peter just after Pentecost, and prophesied by David .

Any thoughts? Thanks

A clear millennial psalm. We see here the city of Zion; in which the kings of the earth fear, (v. 4-5). Verse 6 shows a travailing similar to birth pangs in Matthew. The Heavenly city on the "sides of the north" could be describing it hanging over the earth; and/or indicate its eventual landing as it were on earth during the restoration forming the new heavens and earth.

Verse 13 about the "generation following" seems to show natural descendants as other millenial verses indicate as well. Death will be for mainly rebels during the millennium; but he is our guide in all dispensations or time frames until death is conquered with the new heaven and earth ( 1 Cor. 15:55).

It is interesting to see that some of the sons of Korah remained obedient after the rebellion earlier ( Numbers 16).

Define good works. Happy Easter

Luke 1, Luke 2, note Luke 1:15,16,17, Luke 1:41-45, Luke 1:76,

Hopefully these are helpful.

Genesis 2, Genesis 3:8-24, note Genesis 3:21, Genesis 4:16, Genesis 4:26, Genesis 5:22,24,

Hopefully you find these helpful in your study

Allan,

While everyone will stand before the Lord, a believers judgement will be different than the judgement for non-believers. Believers stand before the Bema Seat judgement. This judgement is not to determine whether we go to heaven or hell, but what reward/s we will receive. There will be a separate judgement for non-believers that takes place after the 1,000 year reign of Christ. It is called the Great White Throne judgement. No believer will stand before God at that judgement. So, the judgement for the person who dies in Christ is to determine their reward. At the Great White Throne judgment, not one single person will enter into heaven. Their judgement will be eternal separation from Christ.

Matthew 12:31, Read in context to better understand what they were doing & who Jesus was talking to. Matthew 12, whole chapter

Romans 14:12, Matthew 12:36, Exodus 27:10,

Read these verses...this is the words of our Savior for the most part...i don't believe the god of the old testament is our Father/Creator...our Father is not a murderer...liar...or thief...He has none of these attributes...guess who does...thats right...lucifer and the fallen ones..we are warned not to follow the traditions of man. Ok folks...read these verses and decide for yourselves: john 1:7-18; john 6:32-51; john 14:6 and now for the biggie, the gospel .. 1st Corinthians 15:1-5 +....i encourage you to read and use eyes to see and ears to hear ..may Jesus bless each one of you with His Truth and Grace

Sister GiGi, you are correct when you said God is spirit.

Ephesians 4:4 There is ONE body, and ONE Spirit .....

Ephesians 4:6 One God, and Father of all, who is above all, and through you all, and IN YOU ALL.

WE do not have LIFE apart from God.

LIFE can't be seen because it is Spirit, and no one has seen God.

John 14:6 .....I am LIFE and TRUTH .....

What is the only thing left when we PUT OFF THIS BODY of flesh.

SPIRIT, which is LIFE.

John 3:6 That which is born of flesh (man) is flesh (man); and that which is born of SPIRIT (GOD) is SPIRIT (God).

GOD is LIFE, FAITH, TRUTH, MERCY, WISDOM, COUNSEL, UNDERSTANDING, ETC.

Luke 16:4 The disciple is not above his master: but everyone that is PERFECT WILL BE AS HIS MASTER.

You are made PERFECT when you depart this body of flesh, because the only thing that is left is LIFE AND TRUTH.

1 Timothy 6:16 Who (the MASTER) ONLY hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto .....

1 Corinthians 15:53 ......this mortal shall PUT ON IMMORTALITY ......

Only Christ has IMMORTALITY, only Christ is LIFE, DWELLING in the LIGHT.

Psalms 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods; and ALL OF YOU are the children of the most high.

God Bless You!