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'For the love of Christ constraineth us; .. because we thus judge, .... that if one died for all, then were all dead: ...... And that He died for all, that they which live should not henceforth live unto themselves, .. but unto Him which died for them, .... and rose again. Wherefore...

Hello @Truman the Levite, What do you mean by this? I don't understand. In Christ Jesus Chris

'Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave Himself for it; That He might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, That He might present it to Himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should...

Hello there I thank the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ that He is merciful and gracious, and that His love will be poured out upon those who have placed their trust in Him: that He will be with them, and be their comfort. That those in Afghanistan who are caught up in the conflict...

Hello there, I pray to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, that those who have lost loved ones in the fires and floods in America and throughout the world will be comforted, and that where there is faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, it will be strengthened that it fail not: and where...

Hello @CharismaticLady Yes, I have heard this before concerning Abraham's Bosom being considered to be the place where Old Testament saints went when they died, but have yet to find a source for that information. I was told that Josephus mentions it as a doctrine held by the Pharisees, he...

Thank you,MatthewG, Your words remind me of the prayer of Ephesians chapter one, I will quote it from verse 15-23:- 'Wherefore I also, .. after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, .... and love unto all the saints, ...... Cease not to give thanks for you, ........ making mention of you...

Hello @CharismaticLady, I have only now read your OP. I also do not believe that predestination relates to salvation, but to what accompanies it. (Romans 8:29; Ephesians 1:5 & Ephesians 1:11 KJV - translated 'foreordained' in this translation) Would you please explain your words,' in...

'Hold fast the form of sound words, which Thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.' (2 Timothy 1:13) @GRACE ambassador @An Apologetic Sheepdog @MatthewG @quietthinker Hello there, Thank you all for your encouragement and advice, it is appreciated. I shall soak...

'Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.' (2 Timothy 1:13) Hello there, I am conscious that my faith is under trial. Not my faith in Christ, as my Saviour and Lord, but the 'form of sound words' which comprise it. It has...

Why am I a Christian? 'Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.' (Act 4:12) Hello again, @BarnyFife, I heard the word of God concerning His Son the Lord Jesus Christ, and believed it: recognised my lost...

Hello @BarnyFife, Thank you for including me. I hope that I am never put to that ultimate test, but if I am I don't see what I could do but state the truth, and take the consequences. But if you have young children whose lives are being threatened on the strength of your testimony, and you...

'In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.' (John 1:1-3) 'And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His...

Hello @soul man, Thank you for your response. Good questions:- 1) What would they be led away from? * They would be led away from the completeness which is in Christ Jesus, which is described so fully in Ephesians and Colossians, which brings such peace and assurance, with the knowledge that...

Q) How wicked are we? 'And GOD saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, .. and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually. .... And it repented the LORD that He had made man on the earth, ...... and it grieved Him at His heart. ........ And the...

Hello @Wrangler, I agree that there is no disobedience on the part of the Apostles, as you say. However, I believe that the word spoken by the Lord in Matthew 28 is to be fulfilled at the end of the Age, when Matthew 24:14 will also be fulfilled, 'And this gospel of the kingdom shall be...

Dear Heavenly Father, God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, We thank You that You delight to bless us, and that our welfare is Your concern. I pray now for @My Dreams, that he will be refreshed and strengthened to enjoy his time with his sister-in-law. Please take away the cause of his...

'For I would that ye knew what great conflict I have for you, and for them at Laodicea, and for as many as have not seen my face in the flesh; That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement...

'For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son: That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent Him. Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth My word, and...

'And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and...