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Verse 22-Those who set their own standards of right and wrong and do wicked things will not enjoy true peace.

Verse 9-Jehovah God is the God of peace and to be at true peace we must imitate Him and draw closer to Him.

Hi Gloria See God knows your heart and your condition and met the need

That's why I don't judge a. Only God knows your heart and b. He know your

Personal situation so that being said God Bless.

Hiya Dere Gbu....Dere salvation is for everybody...According to the New Covenant Jeremiah 31:34....I will KNOW them all from the least to the greatest thats everybody...And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more...And this New Covenant is what Jesus accomplished at Calvary....in his blood....And Isaiah 11 saw all the world coming under this New Covenant....He says that KNOWLEDGE shall cover the earth as the waters cover the Seas....This knowledge is a spritual intimacy that results in a birth of Christ in everybody....Thats y Jeremiah saw all men in travail and birth pains...Thats y Jesus said if i be lifted up ( his blood of that New Covenant) I will draw all men unto me...There is a book in the right hand of the father that Jesus wrote with his own Blood...When that book is opened it gonna result in a Spritual pregnancy for all men....Thats y the woman n Rev. 12:5 is giving birth to the child that is gonna rule all nations...This intimacy KNOWLEDGE is gonna be to everyman....I will KNOW THEM ALL from the least to the greatest...Thats everybody....Thats y Isaiah 65 :1 is saying...I was found of them that sought me not i was made manifest to them that asked not after me....Everybody is gona get it...When we were yet sinners Jesus died for all of us....We are all bought and paid for by his blood...Everybody....At the CROSS we were all redeemed by the blood of the lamb....Behold the lamb of God that taketh away the sins of the world...period

.....Thats y God told Peter what i have made CLEAN ( BY THE blood of Jesus )...donot call common or unclean....( by commanding water baptism for the remission of sins).....AT the Cross that New Covenant in his BLOOD all sins were paid for...He is gonna pour out of his spirit on all flesh....Thats everybody...The old covenant many were called few chosen..but the New Covenant is all Inclusive....i will know them ALL from the least to the Greatest..In Adam we all die but in CHRIST WE WILL ALL LIVE...

Personally , I believe that the angels were created by God before He created Adam and Eve . Adam was made in the image of God , I believe God is masculine and doesn't have a feminine counterpart . God created Eve to be a complimentary partner for Adam . God and His angels don't need a partner . Women were created as partners for men . It doesn't bother me what gender angels are , in Christ we are one , there is no male or female . Angels do not biologically procreate . Also , we can be angels to each other , as men or women , God can use us to deliver His message or give practical help to others whichever gender we are . I'm a single woman so no human male has any direct power over me , my pops is dead . God and Jesus are my bosses and I'm very glad they are . Most of the time in this world I would definately identify myself as a feminist , however God is my life , my breath , my peace , my strength and my comfort . Without His love and mercy I'm done for . Christ is my sinless redeemer . I'm very happy to say that they are in charge of me and I'm also happy to be unmarried in this world .

2Pet. 3:10; the elements shall melt with fervent heat = These "elements" consist of the physical substances and materials of the universe from the largest building blocks to the smallest sub-atomic particles.

This expression proves more sinister than just describing intense heat that destroys. It also describes the elements breaking out into fiery heat similar to a spontaneous combustion.

Think of a person who suffers from an internal bodily fever, of which if left unchecked, untreated, and unabated, that sufferer will surely die.

Note, Apostle Peter did not identify the source of origin that results in this "fervent heat". From where, or from what does this heat generate? The description seems to suggest this heat builds up from an internal fever within the created physical elements which breaks out into a wild fire.

This is all very plausible, for GOD created all things consisting of molecules and atoms. Atoms constantly move, and their movement generates heat. The faster atoms move, the more intense the heat.

Such is the plan The LORD (v.9) has in store for the present heavens, elements, the earth, and all the works.

Hello Henry,

Thank you for sharing that. Yes, a need was met. Their debt was paid. I really cannot comment much on this other than to say that if God's Spirit persuaded them to place a wager to pay off a debt, and they obeyed that persuasion, then they did the right thing.

What I am seeing is that they had a need. They were in debt and they needed money to pay off their debt. I do like and agree with your previous post where you said "Here's the question if we are to believe God to supply all our needs through Jesus Christ then why gamble because God does not work by chance."

So, I must wonder, was there any other way they could have gotten themselves out of debt, other than gambling or placing a wager? Like you said, "Why gamble?" Then again, if that was the means God used to supply their need, then I have to say all is well.

There are so many ways we can look at the issue of gambling. But I think it all boils down to one thing. Is the Lord putting it on a person's heart to gamble? Is this something He would lead a believer to do? Adam has shared a link with several pieces of scripture which I do appreciate. I read through those verses shared and could not help but notice the word covetousness. To covet means to want more than you have, more than what the Lord has provided.

I think covetousness is sinful. So, why would someone want to gamble with their money? Is it because they want more money than what they have? I have gambled in the past. I gambled because I wanted more money than what I had. Was I not satisfied with what the Lord had given me? Could I have considered my gambling as a form of covetousness? By the definition, I would say yes. I gambled because I wanted more money. Isn't this the reason why anyone would gamble with their money? Was I being a good steward with what God gave me when I was gambling what He has provided me away?



Again, thanks for what you have shared. God Bless!

Brother Brian,

I am one of those newly born again Christian (just a baby Christian idiomatically speaking) and God has blessed me greatly. Today I want to help you also to the best that I can. I think your concern correlates to a very wonderful scripture in the Bible where it is obvious that Jesus really wants us to be specific in our prayers: see this verse:

Matthew 20:30-34 (KJV)

30 And behold , two blind mem sitting by the way side when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out saying, Have mercy on us O, Lord, thou son of David.

31 And the multitude rebuked them

because they should hold their peace; but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O, Lord, thou son of David.



32 And Jesus stood still. and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you?



33 They say unto Him, Lord, that our eyes may be open

34 So Jesus had compassion on them, and touched their eyes: and immediately their eyes received sight, and they followed him.

I'll tell you: this week I have been desperately reaching out to Jesus in spirit, literally talking to him like a child to a father in my secret place , telling him everything ( what I feel, what I am worried about, what am anxious about, what I hate.. who I hate and then I repented... and so on.. I hide nothing because he knows my heart better than I. and I ask Him in detail all about this request.. to solve this problem that I thought almost insurmountable. HE JUST ANSWERED MY PRAYER LAST NIGHT. now I am so grateful and so free .. )

And also this verse I think will help : Philippians 4: 6-7

Praying for you too!

E. Phillipians first four verses start with Al the saints that's us in Christ Jesus

Then he talks about the fellowship in the gospel or like!indeed notice verse 9

The things he's talking about deal with the mind and heart increasing in their

Walk then he's dealing with in verses 15-17 the way in which the gospel is

Preached i.e. love of God via the spirit or the senses. His bottom line was Christ

Is preached, in the church of Phillipi there were different attitudes of thought

I.E. egos and natural practices being exhibited not walking in pure love.

Great website!!

Thank you Ronnette,

I will share this info with my sons when I get the opportunity.

please explain phil. 1-18

Thank you for answering my question. Yes my husband and son won some money and continue to do so because we have some great needs. I do not work myself and was in the hospital for three weeks with pnuemona and my husband had to look after me over 6 weeks with no pay. I truly believe that the Lord look after our needs and He sure looked after me in the hospital I was close to death and my Sovereign Lord sure took care of me surrounded by precious people bragging I've had all my shots and boosters and I haven't. The precious Holy Spirit gave me the words to say to the doctor and he never pushed anything on me to God be the glory. I'm sorry to go typing on but I want to thank you for your comment and not being judgemental. God richly bless you in all of your endeavors for His glory.

Chris. You and Richard are speaking from two entirely different state of

Conditions Gen.2 Before the fall sinless no broken fellowship, Genesis 3

After the fall in sin under the enemies dominion. Just an observation.

Lorrie. The context of phillipians is dealing with fellowship among Christian's

And like-minded in the gospel. There were divisions even between leaders

That was affecting the believers and making division. 1 Corinthians chapter 7

Deals with marriage whether Christian or not.

BSP. David at that time of his life was a young man already God was

At work in him preparing him to rule his God's people. Everybody in the battle

Against Goliath had fear except David because he was walking with a pure

And simple heart. When he was staring Down Goliath and being cursed by

Him he said I come in the name of the Living God not even giving an ounce

Of thought what the outcome would be. We should walk in that kind of heart

And commitment.

Salvation is for everyone who believes and is baptized. Here are some scriptures:

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

John 3:16 For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

Romans 10:9 That if thou Confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead thou shalt be saved.

Acts 19:34 Then Peter opened his mouth and said, of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter if persons:

Acts 10:35 But in every nation here that feareth him and worker's righteousness is accepted with him.

Hi Dere.

Here is the conclusion.

John 3:17-19. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

HE THAT BELIEVETH ON HIM IS NOT CONDEMNED: ""BUT" HE THAT BELIEVETH NOT IS CONDEMNED ALREADY, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil.

There is many that won't be saved because they seek another way.

Matthew 7:13-14. Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Matthew 7:21-23. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.

Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

Anyone that says otherwise beware of them.

Matthew 7:15. Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

God bless.

I'm totally lost on most of the discussion in Philippians chapter 1. I've read this chapter like five times in the commentaries and researched it and I'm not really finding anything about marriage in there I meant that's an overall yes thing to deal with but how did it come to be such a discussion in Philippians one? I guess I'll go ahead and give my input on it though I believe if you are an unsaved person and you get married and divorced then what you do once you're saved is what matters otherwise why would we be telling people that Jesus forgives our sins. before I was saved doesn't count as it does after I was saved he cleanse me of all my sins and still now I'm a new in person in Christ from that day forward everything matters. Including divorce and marriage you would definitely apply God's word to divorce and marriage and you wouldn't do it unless adultery. But again before being said you didn't know this.

Gloria. Another question is what the purpose or motive in the time or thinking

If it were Godly you would win to meet a specific need and the exact amt. Like

When Jesus prayed a fed a multitude with a few fish and bread and it was

Enough to meet immediate need. Not judging just an observation.

Jesse. I know of a few Christian's that were told of persuaded by the spirit

To wager a certain way to pay off debts and they received the exact amt.

They needed. That is meeting a need other than that I don't see it Scripturally

Being right. P.S. those believers never did it again.

Looking for five things lord jesus must do and scripture refrence

Gloria we should not visit Gamblins Halls..or Casinos....Or sports bettings ...Remember what PAUL said i have suffered the loss of all things and count them but dung that i might win Christ.... Rev. 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire that you might be rich and white raiment that you might be clothed....Thats the shame of your nakedness not appear.

......God sees our evil nakedness when we go a whoring after money or materialistic things....Our affections should be on Heavenly things not on Earthy things....Where your heart is there will be your treasure be also....Our treasure is the H.G the gift of God a heavenly gift...I rebuke the Devil and his materialistic things and also his loads of Money ..Godliness with contentment is much Gain ...But todays preachers are preaching gain is Godliness and money is Ministry...From such turn away..Paul

A faithful servant is a steward of the things of the kingdom. He must be wise, hard working, doing the will of the master. He must understand what the law is and how to apply it in the strictest sense. How the law will convict the heart of sin, while proclaiming the forgiveness of this sin through faith in Christ. These studies of the word of God are a responsibility we do not take lightly. Called into the things that apply to salvation and eternal life!

If you feel the law convict you in His sermon, applying the forgiveness of sin, then you can say without hesitation , that He is a true steward of the kingdom of God!

May God grant your request .

Thank you

I suggest two other books are so important to read. Dinesh D'Souza wrote "What is So Great About Christianity." He brings the strong intellectual material that is important for the serious Bible student to know and comprehend. Dinesh is an Indian who is American Citizens. He was framaed and targeted by White House to use the the Department of Justice to wrongfully to convict him because of all of his important books he has written. America should be deeply appreciative of his gargantuan work to teach that Americans the Precious Foundations that gave us the great nation status.He has been on of the most important forces to explain what was America we are seeing destroyed by Atheism, Post Modernism, and Political Left Marxism.

One book that is making Catholic Church defense. The discussion and understanding of the terribly false view of the Christian Crusades is an important to read. Even the Christian Church masses has let the false interpretation of this era be accepted as a blight on Christianty. It is very helpful to get a correct understanding. Henry Kamen's knowledge and writings of this time in Spain is very important to know. The repeat again and again that this was where Christians killing Non Christians is just non sense. "Christianity on Trial: Arguments Against Anti-Religious Bigoptry" by Vincent Carroll & David Shiplett

Have more but enough for now.

I agree yet only got to tell him very little before he blocked me. Christ death & resurrection was for ALL. (All meaning All ) I just pray he continues reading Gods word and learning the truth. it was on youtube not on this site.

Hello Gigi:

I prayed for you and your son as well. God knows the timing of all things. You are correct about the book of job. There is a great reason why Job is in the Bible. When you said there is depression involved. I am not a doctor but I research a lot with my nurse friend how to live heathy. We found out that some of the processed food we eat gets our body chemically imbalance and sick. I know and experience it for a fact. You can see it in your blood test with the right doctor to test it for you. Once you know, you may want to use a homeopathic remedy supplements. Try to find a refutable Holistic Doctor. Most of these doctors got away from practicing regular certified doctor because they had a close family near death experiences as a result of a wrongful practice of our health system. I have to share this knowledge to you and every Christian that reads this post. I am not against people who work in medical and pharmaceuticals industries. I am against all evil act from that practice. So I decided to take it in my own vigilance way, which I think FDA is not doing their job, to find an honest and Bible believing doctors. Anyhow, if there is any consolation to this post, I thought I share you this important way of life I found very helpful. I eat all natural produce. I wash them with baking soda for any impurities and fertilizers if it is not organic. Organic produce is a choice but it can be too expensive.? Grass finished is the best for cows. I actually just found out that it is better to drink distilled water as well. So with lots of reading Bible and making it my daily bread for my soul, I try to eat fresh fruits and vegetables and take natural ingredients supplements. In conclusion, we have to trust God first and foremost and next best thing is to share knowledge that works towards others because we honestly care and love the saints. I hope that helps you. My prayers will continue for you until we see progress here on earth. GTG.

Thanks so much for your input I greatly appreciate it yet he has since blocked me. I pray he reads all this however. God bless

Working for the rich has its benefits , but along with these benefits , come responsibilities.

Watching over the property, making sure that the bills are payed, keeping those who perform the maintenance are keeping and doing the work.

Even with all these things, a steward must be aware who is watching. Those who might benefit from His discrepancies, taking His job from Him ,if only with a rumor, it would behoove the master of the house to investigate from such rumor.

Placing blame, revealing the goods that ALL have been benefiting from.

As the world fills its silos, canning the oil, we ALL know that someone has dropped the dime, that may take us all down.

It would be the call too the steward who is responsible! He will be held responsible, this steward we have had confidence in that He would do what is right!

He will come, and He will make the decision on how much we owe! He will trust us to tell Him the truth, as He knows that His days may be numbered, that His job is at stake!

We hear that He is on His way, this supposed one who must cover the cost of using the fields and pressing the oils from His tree's that are His, the Rich man's property.

Even so, their is something certain about this rich man, Certain in He is a benevolent man, a man who forgives enough that we ALL benefit!

If for only half the amount owed, The steward shall remain, and we will only pay half of what we owe!

The question then remains, what about the other half! When shall that half be payed?

Repent and be Baptized