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THE FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRT

Galatians 5:22-23

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

The Bible says if we are alive when the "caught up in the clouds"Happens, we will receive our resurrection bodies that never know sickness, and look like we did when we were in our 30's. Except for little kids. Somebody who had a NDE (near death experience) said that. I'm open to anything (I'm 70)

In Matthew 13:42, Jesus says: "And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth." HELL IS FOREVER. SzoAll who enter hell; abandon all hope! The horror of hell; for even one second is unbearable but FOREVER!

The Hebrew Bible (or Old Testament) uses the word Sheol to describe the realm of the dead. Sometimes described as a pit and imagined to be a literal place under the earth, Sheol is where the dead - all of them, good and bad - go when they die.

Is hell for all eternity? The Christian Bible clearly states that hell is eternal punishment. There are several other phrases that the Bible uses to describe this place of eternal torture including darkness, weeping, torment, anguish, and most importantly, eternal separation from God.

I have a testimony of just before I took the Lords hand to save me: He let me see hell. Isaiah 14

It was twisted roots, so dense you can't move. I heard screams, or it might've been me screaming. I grabbed the Lords hand and the vision stopped.

That scripture in Isaiah says the same thing but it's talking about Satan. Don't go there. The most wonderful, exciting thing can happen instead. You get to meet Jesus if you choose him. He prays for all Saints (that's you), every day. If you Hillary for help, he's right there.

There's a link out on the red page with a prayer on it. You can pray to the Lord yourself.

Come back to this room and ask us anything you need to know quick ok? I have the best sense of humor. God saw what he was getting when he chose me :D

Thank you GiGi for sharing those very intimate matters. Maybe, there's a lot we don't understand & we just have to be there to pray, guide & counsel, as we're led or allowed to. May the Lord minister in & through you as you have opportunity to meet with your sisters. The Lord can & does move in 'mysterious ways' & we must but trust Him for 'His wonders to perform'.

Hi Michael,

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1 Samuel 25:28

I pray thee, forgive the trespass of thine handmaid: for the LORD will certainly make my lord a sure house; because my lord fighteth the battles of the LORD, and evil hath not been found in thee all thy days.

1 Samuel 1:26

And she said, Oh my lord, as thy soul liveth, my lord, I am the woman that stood by thee here, praying unto the LORD.

There are over 6,700+ more verses to read. Get a King James Study Bible. Come back here anytime.

Mishael :D

Hello again brother Prasanth. This verse can seem confusing as one easily assumes that Joshua fell to the ground & worshipped the Captain of the Lord's hosts.

Now this is the way I understand it (& by no means it will gain majority agreement). Looking at the Hebrew of this verse, it would appear that both words, 'worship' & 'bow down' would apply here. Some translations, as the KJV, show it as 'worship', while others use 'bow down'. Ordinarily, this could be a problem as it implies two quite different meanings. But if we understand that the outward form of greeting to an aged or honourable person in those days was a 'bending over' (as one would do for royalty), we may appreciate this better. However, verse 14 states that "Joshua fell on his face to the earth" before the Captain of the Lord's hosts, which could give it a further expansion on the 'bowing down' - it was not just a bending over, but a falling prostrate before this angelic presence. So did Joshua worship this angel or did he fall before him giving him honour due to him, as one coming from God's Presence? And this presence is also seen in the angel's command for Joshua to remove his sandals for the ground was now holy. Why? It wasn't holy ground before this time or else Joshua would have shown more care. Maybe because the angel was present & came representing the Almighty.

Another interpretation that is often given, is that this event was a Christophany; i.e. the Angel of the Lord was a pre-incarnate appearance of Christ. I think many would adhere to this understanding, though I remain cautious because of other Scriptures of the pre-incarnate Jesus, as God's Word. Not saying that's not impossible, but I would need more proofs. Trust this helps you.

Hi Sister GiGi.

You all are doing a wonderful job!! It's very profitable for everyone. We're enjoying the tour.

God bless.

The Church is Jew and Gentile , so you seem confused to me .

Not all Israel is Israel , where is that written and why ? it will help you understand , use the search box to find the verse in NT . have a nice day ...

"May I add "you said ?

Revelation 22v 18 is the answer to all people .

I've been listening to old speeches by Obama and John Kerry. I am so sorry before a righteous God for being clueless to the abuses spoken to Jews everywhere. I don't know how God can stand it!!

Absolutely NO ONE knows how the abandoning of 85 billion in weapons from Afghanistan is going to play out. US politics did this knowingly. Biden first refused to help Israel with more Iron Dome ammo. Trump supported Israel totally.

If you look at a map of Israel and Palestinian lands, you'll see the Palestinians have most of it. In his speeches Obama addresses Israel as opposing poor helpless Palestinians barely hanging on like a thread against the cruel Israelis. Them vs Israel. They never once mention the Abrahamic Covenant of THE LAND that belongs to Israel by DEED. Obama and Kerry step right over it.

The Palestinians will overcome differences to fire upon Israel.

If we don't get informed and start praying for the peace of JERUSALEM, we'll be in disfavor as well.

Israel needs THE CHURCH. They are building the 3rd Temple now. I saw a prophesy that said Israel will let go of the West Bank in exchange for total control of the Temple Mount so they can perform sacrifices again. Nothing is said about TWO STATE.

This is so messed up Watch those old Obama speeches in Jerusalem (4 yrs, 8 yrs and 12 years back)

We need to read it with the book of Daniel. See, we are The Elect Now. As soon as we are caught up, the Election Passes back upon Israel.

Let us pray for God to blind Israel's enemies while they are rebuilding the Temple. If your church has intercessors, ask them to protect Israel.

All this stuff with China is a smoke screen. USA is making deals with them. All this energy crisis stuff is diversion. The green deal is a gigantic betrayal to us!! Refuse it!

I saw in a vision. Room dark. Faces in shadow. One appears and it was Obama's face. His father was Palestinian. Palestinian children are the fathers religion.

Mishael

I noticed in the text that Abraham and Sarah had made an agreement for her to be called Abraham's sister since they first left Ur or Haran when God called them to go to a new place to live. I doubt that their visit to Egypt and this incident with Abimelech were the only times they had used this strategy. Perhaps God had told Abraham to do this. Abraham was called God's friend and so talked far more than recorded in Scripture. We do not know all of the content of conversations they had. Since God blessed Abraham after both of these encounters instead of disciplining him, I think God wanted Abraham and Sarah to say this to leaders they encounter. There was a reason God made Sarah so beautiful and desirable even in to her older years.

Traci, I can't think of any reason why covering your face should bring dishonour to God. Some people need to do so (& not referring to some Muslim women who do); especially if a person's skin suffers under sunlight (Xeroderma pigmentosum) or some other medical problem on the face that requires a covering.

Hello Leo. The emotional & spiritual conflict that Abraham would have gone through, from the time the command was given to the raising of the knife against his son, would have been so real & devastating. But Abraham knew his God. The God Who would provide Isaac as the "heir of promise" ( Genesis 15:4), now fulfilled that promise, & had something special planned that cannot disannul His Word. Abraham didn't know how, he only knew this God & that God's Promise would never fail.

If Satan was evident, it would have been sinful flesh working in Abraham's heart & mind to somehow avoid or change this 'awful' plan. It would have been Satan's delight to see Abraham cower down & refuse. But it was Abraham's singular focus to obey his God no matter what was asked of him (he might have even recalled the Lord's Directive to leave the Ur of the Chaldees & then Haran, not knowing what lay ahead). The provision of the ram in place of Isaac is clearly a picture of God providing His Sacrifice in our place. God could have allowed Isaac to lose his life through sacrifice & then raised up another. But the provision of the ram shows that each life is precious to God & there should never be an occasion for a life to die & face eternal judgement - that the ram was Isaac's substitute in death as the Lord Jesus is ours, hence providing the means for God to forgive us, as the Just takes on the punishment of the unjust.

Hello Consuelo. It is admirable that your son desired to serve his country in the Marines. He, as the other young men with him, would have been well tested medically pre-enlistment, so on that score, his body & mind should be able to take the rigors of the high intensity training. The exercise program there will also ensure that his body is built up to be able to be pushed to its limits.

It should be our prayer though, that your son will always stay focussed on his Lord & Saviour, the One to Whom he's given his heart & life. He will be under many pressures, not just physically & mentally, but also spiritually, to conform to the pattern of the lives around him. This too will take much discipline, that he both gets on well with his team, but also sets time aside to read the Word & prayer. Some may mock him, others will appreciate his singular trust & dependence on the Lord. But he needs to stay true to God & always count on Him for everything he experiences - good & bad. Your prayers are most important, as also your encouragement, particularly when he expresses any discouragement or pain. He should seek out other believers there, to join with them in fellowship & around the Word and usually there will be a chaplain on base to offer some spiritual guidance.

I just share this to encourage you & to be able to advise him. I learned the hard way, falling into sin & going far away from God. But God never left me & waited patiently for the day (it took eight years) when I would once again bend my knee to Him & cry out in repentance because of the volume of my sins. Dear Lord God, please watch over this young lad's soul & his life - reveal Yourself always to Him in whatever situation he might find himself in - that his delight & hope might always rest in you. Amen.

Hello Wayne. There are various applications for the use of 'Lord' in the Bible. When you see it capitalized (LORD) as in Genesis 2:4, it conveys to us the meaning, that only Almighty God is referred to here. The Jewish use of Jehovah (YHWH, which is the tetragrammaton of Yahweh), signifies that God, the Eternal, Self-Existent One is spoken of. Of course, Jews won't write or speak this Name, lest they do so incorrectly & offend God. So, in English, you may see it written as G_d, or HaShem (= the Name).

Then you will see the words 'Lord' or 'lord' in the Bible. For 'Lord': the word is 'Adonai', which is also the Name attributed to God & this means, 'master, lord, sovereign'. And sometimes, you can see both of the above together, as in Genesis 15:2: "And Abram said, Lord GOD, what wilt thou give me...", where Lord is not capitalized but God is.

And 'lord' is also seen, as in Genesis 31:35 from the root, 'adoni', used mainly with mankind. And this word can mean: master, lord, sir, even husband, in an older usage.

Hope this helps as you see these words being used throughout Scriptures - and yet, other names have been applied to God, especially compound names which describe the Character or Activity of God.

You put a lot of men to shame Sasha ! awesome statement and so right on ...

Verse 18 says that Abraham was not sure if the fear of the Lord was in this place. that is why I think Abraham and Sarah presented Sarah as his sister, to test and see if the inhabitants fear god, and if they don't, God will cause them to have this fear and respect.

I like that God said that Abraham is a prophet. He knew that Abimelech would respect Abraham as God's chosen man since God agreed that Abimelech had integrity. Glad that Abimelech accepted Abraham to pray for him. He was able to see God's restoration of is household with wombs being opened. Just wondering, was Sarah's opened at that time also?

I'm interested in learning the Bible that says the Lord

Greeting in the awesome name of the Lord our God! I have read the comments on this chapter. Thank you for contributing! In this chapter, once again Abraham and Sarah agree for her to say she is Abraham's sister when encountering another magistrate from the surrounding area, like in Egypt. Many seem concerned about Sarah actually being Abraham's half sister. I think this was common in tribal cultures. God did not condemn the relationship and protects both Sarah and Abraham. In Ur, when Abraham married Sarah, there may not have been available relatives from the line of Nahor his grandfather living in the area for him to choose a wife from. Or he relatives of Abrahams grandfather and uncles who lived in the area may have already been married or were too steeped in the pagan religions of the area and therefore were not suitable for Abraham for God's purposes.

In revisiting these chapters on Abraham once again now wonder if God had told Abraham to have Sarah say she is his sister in order that the magistrates in the respective kingdoms would be put in a position to to have to discover the power of The God of Abraham. The Pharoah in Egypt did not want to take another man's wife, but still sickness came to his household and he needed to inquire of Abraham. This gave God the opportunity to show the Pharoah His power and Abraham's favor by God. Pharaoh recognized the supremacy of Abraham's God and showered him with riches as Abraham left the area. A healthy respect was created in Pharaoh for God. He knew not to mess with Abraham.

With Abimelech, not intending to take another man's wife had good intention and God spoke to him in a dream. He, too, was able to learn that the God of Abraham was real and powerful and that this God favored Abraham. He needed to inquire of Abraham just like Pharaoh, and learned to respect both God and Abraham for future meetings, (which probably occurred) sending Abraham away with the choice of the land to tend his flocks.

I have heard that some people view the Bible as teaching that hell will last forever. Others contend that after so long a time God will end the suffering because He is a merciful God. What does the Bible say about this?

Thanks Chris,

I really can't say what influenced my sisters or how it came about that the enemy deceived them. I also know of a friends in laws, the dad is a pastor and one son is in ministry, but a sister and brother are homosexuals. They probably had a loving upbringing in a Christian home and still they were drawn into the lifestyle. Some things we will not be able to know but we can continue to pray and stand firm. Over the years my sisters have not had much to do with me because they know of my strong faith. One year, my sister who is 16 months older than me called me out of the blue and wanted to meet with me. We met and she shared that it bothered her that I could not accept her relationship with her partner, since I had declined to attend a commitment ceremony for their 25th yr. together, and I wrote why I could not attend.

We had a good discussion. much was said that got a lot of things out inn the open. We then meet monthly for dinner for a year or so to get to know each other more since we are sisters. She mentioned how nervous she was to first try to get to know me , but that now after she knew me better she realized I was a very kindhearted person and "safe" for her even though I still said I would continue to pray for her. (she did not like that) We now see each other a few times a year, but not as I would someone who shares my faith in Christ. My other two sisters have never initiated a conversation with me about their lifestyle and I have not spoken to them about it. I think it is up to them to reveal things to me. I am sure they feel uncomfortable about doing that and are concerned about what I might say. I treat them kindly when we have family events,, but don't feel right about entering their home or being very relational with them unless they would ask for it. I am sure they have talked with my other sister about our meetings that took place 15 years ago. It's different and I try to follow the lead of the Spirit only in interacting or not

Hello again,

What do you mean when you said you could tell I was seeing with different eyes?

Understood.

Hi Leo That does not flow with the message of Abraham obeying Gods command to do what God told Him to the point of being willing to give His son believing and that God by the ram would provide the sacrifice. A tremendous account of unwavering believing. Here's even a greater perspective Abrahams committed walk was so big being called a friend of God that if he had to sacrifice his son that he figured God could resurrect Him that's just an interesting thought.

Hello Earl, since we do not know each other, but are brethren in Christ, I do want you to explain to me what you you are intending from your post that said that you believe the Spirit impressed you to tell me to dig deeper. What do you mean by digging deeper? I am open to receiving from others, but I do want to to know more about a person and their ideas behind a statement in order for me to learn from it or to at least prayerfully evaluate it for applicability. I have read all of those Scriptures and have rad them many times before. What prompted you to select those? I am sincere in my request. I am sensitive to the promptings of the Spirit, but if I have something for someone else, I usually give more explanation than to just suggest to someone that they find out on their own what the Spirit may be trying to work in them. I certainly able to inquire of the the Spirit on my own, but since you responded to my post, we now should seek to understand one another better.

Thanks for your comments. Yes , I agree it is good to have a good appetite for Scripture and more so for growing our relationship with Christ. With eating, having regular meals and snacks spaced well is a good strategy. Same is true for taking in God's Word, rather than feast or famine.

Dorothea

Lucifer was thrown out of heaven because he wanted to be God. Lucifer was God's right hand angel until he thought he could be God. Here are some of the verses that show where Lucifer was cast out of Heaven and on to the Earth where he (Lucifer) set up his kingdom.

Isaiah 14:12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.

16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;

17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

And in Luke chapter 10 verse 18 Jesus said I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven. ( Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, I beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven). Lucifer is Satan and Lucifer / Satan is the prince of this world. Jesus never called Satan the King of this world Jesus just called Satan / Lucifer a prince of this world.

I hope this helps you understand

God Bless

Stay prayed up and ready to go up

Cowboy

Matthew 12:31

Precious friends, How can a "member" of The Body Of Christ, whose sins have ALL "Been FORGIVEN," then commit an Unpardonable sin which can NEVER "be forgiven"?

According To God's Sound Doctrine of His Free Gift Of ETERNAL Life, we do Not have 'temporary life conditioned' on "committing the Unpardonable sin."

If man's 'idea of temporary life' is true, then that would NEGATE A Vast Multitude Of God's Scriptures, In His Sound Doctrine of God's ETERNAL Salvation: Link

Conclusion:

The "blasphemy of The Holy Ghost" is committed by Unbelievers who reject The Gospel of The GRACE Of God, and The ALL-Sufficient BLOOD Of CHRIST, for Forgiveness.

It is then IMPOSSIBLE for one With God's ETERNAL Life "Bestowed Upon them Forever" By God Himself, to commit "the Unpardonable sin, which can NEVER be Forgiven! Makes no sense, Correct?

However, a saint "in sin" Can:



1) GRIEVE Ephesians 4:30, And

2) Even QUENCH The Spirit Of God 1 Thessalonians 5:19, with results of

3) "losing reward when they arrive in Heaven, and stand at The Judgment Seat Of CHRIST!" 1 Corinthians 3:6-11 1 Corinthians 3:12-15 Amen?

Therefore:

"For The GRACE Of God that bringeth Salvation Hath Appeared to all men, Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; Looking for that Blessed Hope, and The Glorious Appearing of The Great God and our Saviour JESUS CHRIST; Who Gave Himself for us, that He might Redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto Himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Titus 2:11-14

Amen?

Please accept my apologies for the previous errors...

Some days are awful. It's like "train wreck" all day long (if I allow). You name it, it happens.

Then I realize that I must've done something RIGHT. :D I switch over to Praise & Worship.

I learned this through tears, heartache, frustrations, self-condemnation for not being better organized, etc. What that is, is full frontal spiritual warfare. The Fruit is there.

All we have to do, is STOP and Pray right then. Bind and send out the demons, and pray for God to send the angels in to escort "them" out. "They" are like little chaos demons. If that works, they bring in "doubts"; self attacks.

We need to DISCERN the Spirits. 1 Cor. 12. If we need that Gift, we can ask The Holy Spirit for it. He knows what we need. That's why I pray first.

I don't receive it as a personal failure. Anyone doing all the right things are going to be tempted.

In Genesis, God gave us DOMINION over Creeping Things. Demons are CREEPS. Prayer for them to be sent into Outer Darkness to Wander; WORKS.

Let's just see it for what it is. Job 1, was doing all the right things. Satan spied on him; was jealous of Gods protection of Job. He decided first to attack Jobs family, homes, wealth, health; and sent in "well-meaning friends" to accuse Job of sinning. Job is in want, need, misery, loss; but he holds tight to his faith in God. He refuses to let go and REACT.

1. If you get tested a lot. It means you are tight and right, with God. Satan hates our guts for having what he has not, anymore.

2. If we know someone being tested; let's not Pile On, like Jobs "friends". They got in trouble for it. Weep with those who are weeping. Prayers and words of blessing are more valuable than anything else. Self Pity and False Pity help nobody.

There's alot of good Truth in the Book of Job. In the End, God reveals His blessing to Jobs faith and holding onto Gods unchanging Love.

Realize you are doing something RIGHT.

Mishael

Dear God, Please help this young soldier. Please hear his mommas prayers. Cover him with your feathers and grow him into a Holy Spirit filled young man of God. Strengthen him when he's weak, encourage him when he's doubtful, and hear him when he prays Lord! Please.

Be merciful to them all. Give them supernatural strength, ability, and favor. Protect them Father. Lead them to pray. Give them wisdom. Encourage them. Help them to encourage one another. Grow their faith. Be with them.

And for momma, a supernatural peace (from The Fathers heart) that passes understanding!

I ask this in Jesus Name! Thank You Lord God Almighty! Thank You You are faithful.