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Hello @DavidLamb, Where did The Lord Jesus use it in His teaching? Other than to expose the hypocrisy of the Pharisees (Luke 16:22), with the story of, 'The Rich Man and Lazarus', which was, in itself, not teaching, but an exposure of these men who sought His life, blasphemed the Holy Spirit...

The State of The Dead:- (Psa 6:5) For in death there is no remembrance of thee: in the grave who shall give thee thanks?' (Psa 30:9) 'What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?' (Psa 31:17) 'Let me not be ashamed, O...

There was a certain rich man, .. which was clothed in purple and fine linen, .... and fared sumptuously every day: And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, .. which was laid at his gate, full of sores, .... And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: ...

'Now we, brethren, as Isaac was, are the children of promise. But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that was born after the Spirit, even so it is now.' (Gal 4:28-29) Hello @Doug, Yes, I see. Isaac was a child of promise, born miraculously to Sarah, who was long dead...

Hello @Doug * Paul does use the words, 'born after the Spirit', and surely you would agree that the Holy Spirit is God Himself? * John refers to being, 'born of God', several times as you can see. Peter just once:- (Gal 4:29) 'But as then he that was born after the flesh persecuted him that...

Subject Heading:- 'What did Jesus mean to be born of water and of The Spirit?' 'Jesus answered and said unto him, (John the Baptist) Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto Him, How can a man be born when he is...

Hello @Scott Downey, When you acknowledged my entry, I looked back to see if you had entered yourself, and read your entries made earlier on this page. I agree with what you say in them, but question the last few words in the one quoted above, namely:- 'the Holy Spirit cleanses and renews the...

Subject Heading:- WHAT DID JESUS MEAN TO BE BORN OF WATER AND OF THE SPIRIT Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. (Joh 3:5) Hello @Doug, Looking at the verse above, in which the words in...

Thank you, @Johann, For seeking to be of help to other forum members, who like yourself, know that precious truths, like jewels and precious metals, are not found on the surface, but have to be worked for, by study and careful consideration. In Christ Jesus Chris

'Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus: Grace be to you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ.' (Eph 1:1-2) Hello @MatthewG, This epistle is written to the 'saints' and...

'For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called: But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world to confound the things which are mighty...

Hello @Doug, I disagree with what you say in your entry above: but will not counter it with an argument at the moment, for time will not allow. Thank you In Christ Jesus Chris

Hello Doug, Thank you for correcting me. In Christ Jesus Chris

Hello @Doug, Reading your OP again, I came to the words singled out and quoted above, and must question what you called the company being saved at Pentecost. You say that they were the Church which is the Body of Christ, but this is not so. For that church was not established as a newly...

Hello @Doug, There can be no doubt as to what message was preached in Acts 2, because it is recorded for us. It is a call to repentance for the nation of Israel. 'Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and...

'So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.' (Rom 10:17) Have you ever watched a nature program which shows what happens when the rains come, in a country such as Africa, When what looks like a dry river bed suddenly teams with life when the rains fall and the dry river...

'But of Him are ye in ('en' - G1722) Christ Jesus, Who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let Him glory in ('en' - G1722) the Lord.' (1Cor 1:30-31) Hello @Episkopos, I have watched the...

'Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all...

'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.' (Gen. 2:7) 'And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit.' (1Cor.15:45) 'Then shall the...

'O that thou wouldest hide me in the grave, that thou wouldest keep me secret, until thy wrath be past, that thou wouldest appoint me a set time, and remember me!' @Stumpmaster @Taken The hope is for resurrection life, at that time of God's choosing, not life immediately after death as some...