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I hear you dragonfly, It is amazing how it took an encounter with Jesus for many to see who He was/is. There are a few examples of some who expected Him. The wise-men, Matthew 2:10 When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. Matthew 2:11 And when they were come into the...

Paul describes the foundation that is set in place and even goes into detail of what that foundation is. We must be rooted and planted on the sure foundation as Paul wrote, “upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner stone.” The cornerstone...

Hi Dragonfly, The Gospels are the fulfillment of the promise of HIS coming, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John, as it is recorded in the first half of the bible. (As it is written.) Luke 24:44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all...

Exactly!

Hi Axehead, We can't get the full picture with only half of the book. The bible isn't two books, but one. There are many passages within the entire bible that show Jesus from Genesis to Revelation. I believe that those who walked closest with God, (as it is written in the first half of the...

Genesis Ch.15 is well into the story of Abram/Abraham. In Genesis 12 God tells Abram to leave the land where he dwelt. Genesis 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father's house, unto a land that I will show thee: Genesis 12:2...

Exactly Epsikopos' 1 Thessalonians 5:22 Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thessalonians 5:24 Faithful is...

I personally believe that scripture interprets scripture, and when we seek understanding through the scriptures prayerfully. Jesus gives us the understanding. That being said, there are many verses from Genesis to revelation that show what chastisement and chastening is. However, since you...

It is always seen as a contradiction, to me, for someone to say that they believe the word of God, and find it more appropriate to lean on their own understanding and disregard certain scriptures. Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding...

Are you referring to the verses where the discussion was about what commandments to give to the Gentiles? Acts 15:20 But that we write unto them, that they abstain from pollutions of idols, and from fornication, and from things strangled, and from blood. Acts 15:21 For Moses of old time hath in...

Are the ten commandments in the New Testament? Yes they are. 1. You shall have no other gods before me Matthew 6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon...

I don't disagree with that at all. However, we can't separate the two. I am still learning and still maturing, but I see that even Peter who walked with Jesus had to be corrected in one scriptural example. Paul corrected him when he separated himself from the gentiles when they were eating...

I do not disagree that there are those who live by the letter, and that is no different from the Pharisees. They hear the word only, and they don't do what it say to do. There has been so much division in the church since the beginning of the early church, and different denominations teach set...

Axehead, That passage is so often taken out of context. Joh 5:38 And ye have not his word abiding in you: for whom he hath sent, him ye believe not. Joh 5:39 Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. Joh 5:40 And ye will not come...

Paul said that faith comes by hearing the word of God. Jesus said this: Matthew 7:24 Jesus replied, "But even more blessed are all who hear the word of God and put it into practice." None of God's Apostles or Prophets within the scriptures contradict Jesus at all. How can they? They are...

Hi Axehead, You stated that what HE tells you does not contradict scriptures. Without the scriptures how would one know this? Jesus said that His sheep hear His voice and they will not follow another. I've learned that when I'm talking with another believer whether they use scripture or not...

Haz, by reading your questions I can see that you haven't even read the original message as he goes into those things, and I doubt that you've studied it out yourself. 1 John 1:8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. 1 John 2:1 My little children...

Exactly dragonfly, Some seem to reach for anything, even things that aren't there to try to try to discount the truth. It shouldn't, but it amazes me.

Before we can look at what the scriptures say about leaven lets take a look at how leaven works. Leaven is a substance, typically yeast, that is added to dough to make it ferment and rise. When the dough has fully risen it is puffed up and it is leavened. Jesus warned the disciples about two...

Well, I suppose if we all compromise and just take what we want to believe out of the scriptures, we could all be in agreement with you haz. Unfortunately for you, some of us will not compromise, especially based your ideas of what is true within the scriptures. Jesus said that we should live...