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If a judge came down to earth to judge us, we would be found guilty on all counts, and God would be held accountable. God's God must be angry at God for creating this hell on earth, and blaming us for how we were made at your hands.

Pat Edwards Gospel of Mathew 22: 37-40 some others along the same lines James 3:9-17, Ephesians 4:29, and Galatians 6:10 there are many more God Bless When we communicate with the Love of God there is nothing to hide because 1 John 4:18 walking or communicating in perfect love all motivations are pure.

Pat Edwards Gospel of Mathew 22: 37-40 some others along the same lines James 3:9-17, Ephesians 4:29, and Galatians 6:10 there are many more God Bless.

Hi RLW.

I hold to some of those views you have, I have never studied intensely in that area, But I have listened to teachings from Chuck Missler on the Book of Jude and Genesis Ch 1:2. that is provocative.

God bless.

How we are to behave one to another .. ( Eph. 4.31-32) ( Prov. 17.17) ( 1 Cor. 13.1-8)

If someone is being bad to you or harmful/hurtful .. (Ecclesiasticus 6.13) ( Prov. 26.18-19)

If someone is being bad to another and the other stays .. (Ecclesiasticus 13.15-18)

And depending on what they did that was bad .. (Ecclesiasticus 22.20-22)

Just depends on the scenario and what bad thing(s) they're doing, if they're wanting to change and/or are showing signs of repentance but if they're doing bad things just because it's what they love to do then I would stay clear from them.

Don't feel bad about not being around them until they change .. ( Prov. 4.14-15)

I hope this helps.

Hi Vernard The word saint in the church epistles is the word hagios which means holy seperate or set apart, it applies to primarily to people who God set apart spiritually, in all the church epistles in the first few verses you will notice called to be saints or to the saints it applies to us who God has separated from the darkness of this world Believing Romans 10:9+10 born again. In regards to equal with God have no idea where that's coming from. God Bless

You are welcome sister, Thank you.

God bless

If you marry and divorce. Then marry another person and divorce. Can you go back to your first husband? And is that sin?

Donna

Luke 16:16 The law and the prophets were until John: since that time the kingdom of God is preached, and every man presseth into it. - These are Jesus words

Hi Donna I'm going to endeavor to answer this question which is a challenging one. First sin is broken fellowship with God that is the position all mankind is born in. Ephesians 2:1 we are born body and soul no spiritual connection period. Man still has free will thats where he has a choice John 3: 16-20 Gods word is the only true explanation for life the way God meant it to work. No matter if a man believes or not he will still be Judged by his deeds Romans 2:1-16. The only way to get out of the state of sin is believing Romans 10: 9+10. Man is driven by the deeds of the flesh the five senses which is sin until he receives Jesus Christ as lord and Saviour and receives holy spirit and renews His mind to the word his body is captive to the flesh which works against Gods Word 1 John 2:16. So man has free will and some love sin more than God knowingly. Prayer fully this helped God Bless

How are we to behave toward others? A worldly saying is "Never hide your bad side to make someone stay. Show your bad side & see who can stay." What is a scriptural verse that can counter this?

On your question of water baptism being 'required' for salvation. The apostle Paul in his letters spoke many times of living for the Lord and the many characteristics that would confirm that new nature. Salvation is twofold. First, one must trust Christ as Savior for the forgiveness of their sins. Secondly, and of equal weight, they must embrace Him as Lord of their life. When one comes to the realization of their wretched state in relation to God, they should call upon the Lord for his mercy to forgive them their trespasses and then be prepared to receive the grace provided by the Holy Spirit to follow His mandates, statutes, and commands. Among the first of these would be water immersion, if possible.

But, if not possible for reasons of location, current physical condition or other unique factors, God would not negate the forgiveness of sins for that believer. He would simply start the walk of obedience from that point on. If situations are permitted in future time, the Holy Spirit could be relied upon to prompt that person to complete that obligation then.

Remember, faith and obedience. They go hand in hand for the follower of Christ and God.

S spencer Thanks your first three statements cleared up everything, that was not communicated before, so God Bless its all good.

If you have faith, the Bible says walk in it. No more going by your thoughts that are not scriptural.

HI Chris An interesting note that I saw was the other places used it appears to refill that which was lost, one place in Gen. 9:1 is same exact word male in concordance.

I spoke with my son who likes evil movies, spooky movies, Children's minds are different than ours. Empty hard drives, waiting to be filled. As a grandparent it is only possible to explain what evil and good is in the light of Gods word. Even so this child has a free will and therefore could be easily mislead. As the movies ,such is the ability to gain and hold the attention of the child!

I was " frank" with Him. I told Him, Evil is real even the most subliminal ,even so is the good!

That satan wishes to have the soul in fear and subjection. He comes easily, starting out small until the fear is complete! That there is a war. A spiritual war! Getting Him to think in the safe mode, while trusting in God, the creator of Heaven and earth!

This little one is bold, how lovely our God creates for the war that is beyond us? Even as Christ was born out of due time, such are the children , who the evil one tries, even medicating us to prevent the will of God! As to the answer of evil angels, if you can see with your eyes that they are real. Even walking among us! Even so is the spirit of God!

Brother theres no reason to get upset it was just clarification . God Bless

Thank you Lauren & S. Spencer for your kind words. Yet, I see that our contributions here are not just given as individuals for credit's sake, but we come together as one body, so that the enquirer may receive the beauty of God's Word from different perspectives & by different testimonies. Our experience with Word & the Spirit's Power behind that Word can only give Light & understanding for another's personal application. The Lord bless you both.

Hello William. According to 1 Kings 2:11, King David reigned a total of forty years; seven years from Hebron & thirty-three years from Jerusalem. Before David died, he appointed Solomon his son (son from Bathsheba) to take his place as ruler ( 1 Kings 1:28-40). So Solomon was anointed ( 1 Kings 1:39) as King prior to David's death & wasn't ousted.

Did Jesus answer his critics. Or did Jesus always start the argument?

Didn't Jesus always look at the heart?

He knew what was in it. He knew how to answer it! This is of course what the nature of man hates. How is it possible for this one to look into my heart and know how I am thinking?

When this happens in a follower of Christ, there is then no argument, so then ,there should be no critics? So be it!

Enough said! Repent and be baptized

I love gods word

Hello, who told you there was such a thing and did you assume that was true?

i want to know more about saints equal with God

My God is all powerful and can do anything that will glorify Him. He always has His people in positions that we lest likely to expect. Such as Obadiah, governor to king Ahab, who feared God greatly. And the 100 prophets of God who Obadiah hid in caves and took care of them.

We may believe that we alone are doing the work of God as Elijah thought, but the truth is -God always has other people in the land working in His name.

My God is capable in sending down fire so powerful that it "consumed" everything and left only a hole in the ground. The 12 barrels of water poured on the alter and sacrifice was and is as scripture said- water, and not some type of flammable liquid as some would contend.

As we go through more government mandates, that continue to change almost daily; we believers know that it will "rain" soon. Thank you Lord. Let us all have faith in God's promises.

I pray for the people who chose to not believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. May they find salvation in the Biblical Christ. God bless everyone August 2021

Amen..and God said "Trust no man"

Further to what Dianne has shared, it's interesting that the Hebrew word for what we read as "replenish" is 'mala or male' (pr. mar-lay) & that is rendered as 'to be full or to fill'. So whether there was some life form prior to verse 2 or that Adam & Eve were told to 'begin filling up the Earth' as a primordial event, is up to your understanding & opinion. I lean towards the latter: that the Earth was formless & empty & subsequent to God's Creative Work, this new man & woman were commanded to be fruitful, multiply & 'fill' the Earth with their progeny.

Can someone clarify James 1:12. I know we are tempted. But to endure temptation. I struggle with it and try my best not to give in

Brother S Spencer, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

1 John 3:2 (NOT GODS) I assume this is because of my response to Chris.

I BELIEVE that everyone on this site is here because God has CAUSED them to be here.

I BELIEVE all on this site are seeking TRUTH and God has CAUSED them to be here for that TRUTH.

We just SHARE God's Words; it's the SPIRIT that reveals the TRUTH.

Ephesians 4:4 There is one body, and ONE SPIRIT.....

John 4:24 God is SPIRIT....

There is only ONE SPIRIT (GOD)

Christ was the Firstborn of that ONE SPIRIT, being born again of that ONE SPIRIT we are Joint Heirs with Christ.

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

Philippians 2:6 Who, being in the FORM of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God.

Mark 12:20 .... The Lord our God, is ONE LORD.

2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass (mirror) the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same IMAGE from glory to glory, even as by the (ONE) Spirit of the Lord.

1 Corinthians 6:17 But he that is joined into the Lord is ONE SPIRIT.

Ephesians 4:4....ONE SPIRIT....

John 4:24 God is SPIRIT

Joshua 22:22 The Lord God of gods, the Lord God of gods .....

John 10:34 Is it not written in you LAW, I said, ye are gods

Matthew 5:17 ....but to fulfil (the LAW).

Psalms 82:6 I have said, Ye are gods, the children of the most high.

Psalms 136:2 O give thanks to the God of gods: for his mercy endureth forever.

Jesus did say, unless we are converted and become as little children we WILL NOT enter the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 18:3

"And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven."

So, if Psalms 82 or any other scripture was read to a child, how would the child understand it?

As adults we have a great tendency to complicate things, it's the way we are. We want to read between the lines, figure out what is really being said, etc.etc. Then we come up with various interpretations and theories of our own.which really takes us away from the real meaning of the word/scripture.

A child will really listen, and understand, what is stated in scripture better than many adults.

We need to humble ourselves moreand become more like children..I know that I do.

God Bless

Hi Dianne.

When I say create, God brought nothing into something!! Whether you call him Lucifer, The Serpent, The Devil, Satan, Angel, or Cherub. Whether he turned Good to bad or bad to Good, ( In the beginning he didn't exist.) If there was no Lucifer there would be no Devil.

The question wasn't " Did God create the attributes of the Devil"

Lucifer was cast down "From his glorious position" and so did many other Angels, At onetime they didn't exist and God spoke them into existence.

Colossians 1:16. For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, VISIBLE and INVISIBLE, whether they be THRONES, or DOMINIONS, or PRINCIPALITIES, or POWERS: ALL THINGS WERE CREATED BY HIM, and for him:

ALL of creation, this World we live in now is nothing like it was when it was created. We only know of it post Adam sin.

Man is flesh, Sinful, unholy, ( The opposite of God, )

We are born descendants of Adam. Someday we will be like Christ.

1 John 3:2. (NOT GODS.)

1 Corinthians 15:45-49 . And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.

Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual.

The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly.

And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

The world we know will someday be destroyed, and the Heavens,

All creation will be redeemed, There will be a new Heaven and earth. Revelation 21:1.

This creation will be known as the creation of old,

Did God create both the old and the new?

Yes he did.

God bless.