Bible Discussion Replies PAGE 1374

Hi Femi.

I don't believe there's any mention of Boaz having other wives, but which knows.

I believe the story of Ruth and Boaz is to give us a model of a kinsman redeemer.

We study Ruth we have a better understanding of Revelation Ch 5 and 6.

God bless.

Repentance is a necessity. Jesus preached it. I wish people would stop saying God will forgive you and start saying yes God will forgive you for your sin but you MUST repent and turn from your sins.

I don't believe one can live in sin and sinful lifestyle and claim the "grace" card. I do believe that if they really belong to the Lord they will repent at some point and turn from their sin. At least that was my case.I'm glad that I didn't die in my sin.

I said a prayer and asked God if I were to die the way that I was living because I was a believer would I go to heaven? What I am about to say is going to shock you.

Soon afterwards I woke up out of my body, it was just me and Jesus. I thought I had died, I was at the outskirts of what appeared to be Hell. I began to plead with Jesus there but He wouldn't speak to me, He wouldn't look at me either. That's when I realized it was too late. Yes I believed but I did not repent and my just reward was being handed to me. I was living a sinful lifestyle doing sinful things that I knew He didn't approve of. When I woke up back in my body I was shocked and terrified. I was so affected by this experience I couldn't speak to anybody for three days. I literally trembled and wouldn't answer my phone or door. I will never forget the look of love in Jesus's eyes. They were so full of compassion but He wouldn't hear my pleas for mercy my fate was sealed. It wasn't because He didn't want to be merciful it was that I had every chance to repent of my sin and I did not. I basically took advantage of God's grace and used the grace card to sin. Needless to say I was shocked and grateful when I woke up in my own body. I didn't talk about this experience for a year and the one person I did tell didn't believe me because they weren't saved. I rarely talk about it. It affected me deeply and changed the course of my life. I am now free from addictions. I'm still not perfect but I'm working towards getting into Gods perfect will

Please show me in the scriptures all Gods creation have free will

GiGi, Thank you for praying for my grandson. Yes he did get antibiotics. He lives in a different town and his mom (my daughter) doesn't give me any details. I miss the days of house phones. She rarely answers her cell phone much less let's me have a phone conversation with him. She does text me. Please pray for her and her baby's daddy. She may be in a DV situation. She's changed so much since this relationship started. She wants out but is stuck for the childrens sake.

Praise,sing it out ,shout it out about how blessed we are to have Jesus ! I am so very thankful ! Pray it also in good times & in tough times & the in between times. God bless everyone!

2:22; n 22:2 how many verses in each book have

Rick could you please send me the scriptures you are quoting from. Because I need to know about freedom of will in all his creations. Also how did the thought even occur to Lucifer when he was in heaven Scriptures Only Please

Hi Cheryl Alo I'd stick with Gods word concerning names and titles when it comes to spiritual things, because

Gods Word doe's have all things that pertain to life and Godliness.

Thank you

Thank you.

Hi Jackie Having read your post we endeavor to live peaceably with all men if at all possible, that being

said I believe they live in great fear not knowingly so scripturally walk in love and pray for them. Other

than that help when they allow but don't get caught up in their situation. Give it to God for a door to open

but don't pry it.

Lord we need u yes we do

Gigi Speaking for myself in respect of how and what the world or religions of the world do or how they acknowledge

Christ birth or resurrection, in matters of principle stand like a rock. In matters of taste flow with the current, I'm

not the judge I just answer to Him. It does amaze me the greed and lust that get triggered by the celebration

in the world. Jesus Christ led captivity captive so I don't get caught up so to speak in it. That being stated its a great time

speak the TRUTH IN LOVE.

I love the Lord God is my refuge help me and my family

Hi Dar The sin unto death is rejection of the Saviour from sin Jesus Christ also known as blaspheme or

rejection of God and holy spirit. Basically spiritual death which is unredeemable. Ouch!

Gigi Perhaps divination is not the right term Deuteronomy 18:9-14 God giving information is revealed knowledge

not divination. Just sharing some word.

Gigi Anyone can ascribe or put [Christian Meaning] to anything but that doesn't change the reality of

what's going on. I'm not a scrooge if someone who believes goes all out for HoHo, prayerfully their all



out the rest of the year they have the same zeal for Walking by the spirit. That's my only point. Also do

you give because you want to to or you feel you have to! One has heart the other is guilt.

Gigi The reason I see why Joseph told the servant to put the cup there was god was showing him what to do to get

the rest of His family there, the true God does not use divination. Just making a point, Joseph walked with God so

God was showing Him the whole time what to do and how to do it.

This is known as the 6th day creation ... the different races. Many people read this passage and don't realize or put emphasis on "Thus the heavens and the earth were FINISHED, and all the HOST of them". We were with God in spiritual body and were given the opportunity to become flesh on this earth as God became flesh in Christ Jesus.

In Chpt 1:26 He was speaking to his children "Elohim" meaning God and His children)

Chapter 1: 27 God created them simultaneously and sent them out ...He told them to be fruitful, and multiply and replenish the earth and he gave them dominion as fisherman, hunters and caretakers. (Notice he sent them out and did not place them in a certain place, garden)

Chapter 2:1 Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. Here it explains that everything was finished, plus all the host (races) of them.

Then He states that

2:7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. (This is a specific man, God breathed into his nostrils...this is where Christ genealogy will come from. In the Hebrew scriptures, this man Adam is Et Ha Adam (specific man).

If you think about it, if it was just Adam and Eve that we all came from, women would be giving birth to all different races of children now also.

There is so much information in the book of genesis that God has given us; all we have to do is put aside what man has told us and let God speak to us as we read His word.

Was Ruth the only woman Boaz married?

Is it safe for a pregnant woman to fast?

I will trust the lord at all times, praises shall continually be in my mouth. Thank you lord for another day; to praise and glorify our lord

Amen.

Father epuipped me with the whole LORD the belt of truth

breastplate of righteousness

the shield of faith

the helmet of salvation

and the sword of the SPIRIT,

strenghtend my feet LORD healp me to stand and shout JESUS is alive



AMEN

Thank you Gigi - I especially appreciate your insight and discernment. I pray so much for this family, to all God to work on my heart to see them not as enemies but likewise sinners as all of us. I thought things became more peaceful. I used to ignore their carport, which is aligned with mine, but the other day, I swept their debris as well, just to do it. As mentioned, I was prepared to provide a tin box of Christmas cookies and a card, but was drawn to the sign in their window, which is written in bold letters. I'm so busy being involved with my work, business, and projects, as daughter is with hers. We realized the more we ignore them they seem to seek attention. The problem is they live in the same parcel so that even ignoring is not entirely being unaware. I've always preferred being nice would help, but a police officer observed I find it easier to talk to homeless members around the community than to the neibors next door. I understand and have observed the young man selling drugs and we often smell marijuana coming from the house. So they're not quite the kind of people we associate with, though there is greater desire to be in better if neutral terms. Association is not safe - or desired, but prayer is always on and for them.

My daughter has lived in her house here for five years. The neibors moved in last year. In the first month, he was arrested and sat in a police car in front of our house being vocally expletive, etc. That was the beginning of nightmarish behaviors we are all enduring in this block. My daughter and I are not the only neibors who have been affected by their presence. They changed the environment where the rest of us live.

Again, thank you for your prayer - I feel it speaks accurately to the situation and need in this case. Good was surely speaking to you through it.

Thank you, Gigi

Hi Adam - thank you for your response. It's hard to see both sides w/out experiencing the context, especially over time. The young lady & I used to speak. I'm sorry we have lost that with each other - however I have to share that I'm twice her age. She's close to my daughters ages so the disputes are basically of her age standings.To answer your questions:

1) I pray for them often. They have three young kids (2 are special needs and the youngest doesn't seem so).As a former teacher, I understand parents w/special needs children need patience from others. When they first moved in I offered multiple times to watch the children if she needed a break. She wouldn't utter anything in response. I continue to pray for her as I had often seen her as an overwhelmed parent.

2) She suddenly became weird. I used to chat with the young man of the cuff. One day my daughter drove home and the young man and I walked over to my daughter's car, where he was looking at a bumper. The young woman burst out the door, shielded the young man, and screamed at me and my daughter that "neither of us could have him." It was a strange occurrence, and that is where we felt it would be best to no longer engage. It implied a multitude of things we saw as justifiably negative and in a dark direction.

3) one random day, the guy stalked me in his car, dark windows, aggressive, and swift. It scared me. I had no idea from where that came.

4) I was not snooping in the window. It is a 30x50 case window (been an architect for 35 years.) The poster board is at least 30 length/letters bold black - enough pre-attentive attributes to effectively draw the eyes - doesn't require snooping - it draws attention.

5) I didn't grow up w/neibor conflicts, nor my daughters: as that will always be my standard. I'll continue to ensure they receive their packages, there's no behavior need or desire to act against them, or reason to think it safe to engage.

Thanks you Chris,

Yes, so much of wat you say makes good spiritual sense. I don't think that the early church celebrated Jesus' birth, even though Mary was part of one of those fellowships and knew His birthdate. I don't think that birthdays were celebrated much in those times anyway. But if Mary had told the apostles the date of His birth, it wasn't preserved in Scripture for us to know. And yes, is death and resurrection was remembered and solemnly celebrated in their gatherings for worship. They had a meal, as you said, and I agree, the measly way we "do" communion now a days kind of "guts" the whole purpose of this ordinance, "to unify the believers in Christ."

So, I will be thinking about what you have said in regards to my questions and also see what others say. I don't plan to go against my conscience on this.

Ok Rick, understood. No problem. Going to bed. have a good night's rest.

Hi GiGi. Your comments on the historical aspects of what we refer to as Christian festivals/commemoration made great reading & reflected the actual roots of these celebrations. As much as I agree with the use of various 'religious accoutrements', one must ascertain not only the origin of them but also how they can be perceived by others, given their history & use. And of course, if there is any biblical evidence of them. It's not for me to be opinionated on this matter, as each person has to be convinced in his own mind, but I like to, as much as I can, envision what the early Church believed & did & what the Scriptures have to say about it or allude to it.

I may well be wrong because of insufficient evidence, but I don't believe that the early Church, under the direction of the apostles, set any particular day(s) aside for remembering Christ's Birth & Death. What we do read is, as appointed to them from the Lord, that whenever they come together to worship, fellowship & enjoy meals together, that a time be set aside to remember the Lord Who bought them. And so we have Paul's strong criticism & admonition of the Corinthians ( 1 Corinthians 11:20-30) for treating the fellowship meal & subsequent remembrance of the Lord as an orgy of gluttony & drunkeness. It ought to be treated as a special holy occasion of rembrance & giving of thanks for God's 'unspeakable gift' to them. I feel that both the Christmas & Easter sentiments were encapsulated in this fellowship feast, believers taking a moment to break bread from that meal & drink of that cup, to remember the Lord. Today, of course, mostly our celebration at the Lord's Table consist of a miniscule piece of wafer & even a smaller amount of juice, though convenient for our larger congregations, makes some mockery of the proper design of this blessed time. That said, maybe having Christmas & Easter celebrations will actually give some more reason to make it special.

Hi Cheryl Sorry Scripture reference Ezekiel 28: King of Tyrus figure of speech for lucifer veres 1-17, also

Isaiah 14:12-16.

Thanks for you input, David. Going to bed now. Have a good night's rest.