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. 264) 1Thess 5:18 . . Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus. The Greek word for "give thanks" basically means to be grateful. This goes much deeper than just common courtesy. Appreciation is an attitude; which Webster's defines as: to value or admire...

. Sheep are pretty good at bonding with their shepherd. For example Jesus said: ● John 10:3-6 . .The sheep listen to his voice. He calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. When he has brought out all his own, he goes on ahead of them, and his sheep follow him because they know his voice...

Webster's defines fornication as consensual sexual intercourse between two persons not married to each other. That is very definitely sin for 2.52 billion card-carrying Christians. ● Heb 13:4 . . Marriage should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the...

. 263) 1Thess 5:17 . . pray continually The Greek word for "continually" basically means: uninterruptedly; viz: without omission. Webster's defines omission as: 1) something neglected or left undone, and 2) apathy toward, or neglect of, duty. Believers who pray seldom, or not at all, are like...

. 262) 1Thess 5:16 . . Rejoice evermore. I think we'd better include the passage below with the one above. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into...

I've watched a number of films pertaining to the Rapture and every one of them left out the part where the remains of 2,000 years of deceased Christians from all over the globe will be restored to life. (1Thess 4:14-17) The films also left out the part where Jesus' followers rise into the air...

. 261) 1Thess 5:15a . . See that none render evil for evil unto any man; Reciprocation is a normal response to abuse, injustice, and ill will but it isn't an acceptable response; unless of course turning the other cheek is somehow no longer in vogue for Christ's followers. ● 1Thess 5:15b . ...

I'm glad someone brought that up because it doesn't get enough attention these days. ● 1Cor 2:10-11 . . For who among men knows the thoughts of a man except the man's spirit within him? In the same way no one knows the thoughts of God except the Spirit of God. Apparently the supreme being has...

. 260) 1Thess 5:14d . . Be patient with everyone. The Greek word translated "patient" speaks of giving things space to happen in their own good time. (cf. Jas 5:7-8) I would say that in this case, it speaks of giving people a chance to either catch on or catch up. For example: we all perfectly...

. 259) 1Thess 5:14c . . Support the weak That could probably be stretched to mean any number of things; but I should think it includes care for your church's aged and/or infirm; viz; people on crutches, people getting around in wheel chairs, people who can no longer drive a car, people lacking...

. ● 1John 3:9 . . No one who is born of God practices sin, because His seed abides in him; and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. FAQ: Is that verse talking about born-again Christians? REPLY: I really don't think so because the epistle of 1John starts by saying: "If we say that we...

. ● John 10:29 . . My sheep . . my Father gave them to me Now, those sheep weren't exactly a freebee, viz: the sheep didn't come cheap. Jesus bought and paid for them himself at enormous personal expense. ● 1Pet 1:18-19 . . For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or...

. 258) 1Thess 5:14b . . Comfort the discouraged A discouraged person is someone who's given up all expectation that a situation will improve or change; viz: they're in despair. In order to obey that directive, it's necessary to become personal with the people with whom you attend church. Too...

Were I the Devil, I would make it one of my life's missions to pull the rug out from under Christians by means of Heb 10:26-31 because many of them haven't a clue how that that passage is a bounce from Numbers 15:30-31 nor how it speaks to conventional Jews in a way that quite a few Gentiles...

. I should've mentioned this at the very beginning along with the story of my experience with that Protestant. Back in the decade of the 1960s, while still a young guy in his twenties, it occurred to me that even if I managed to live a pious enough life to make the cut for Heaven, I was pretty...

. Anne Frank died at the age of 15. Exactly where God draws the line relative to an age of accountability is an on-going debate. _

. According to the Bible, there's coming a day when every Jew in the land of Israel will be righteous (Isa 60:21) Well; that's certainly not now because from what I'm told: better than 50% of the Jews in Israel today are hiloni (secular) _

. 257) 1Thess 5:14a . . We urge you, brethren, admonish the unruly The "brothers" in this case likely addresses church managers. The Greek word translated "unruly" basically means irregular; viz: out of order; disorderly. Unruly people are like kindergartners. Little kids are disruptive...

. ● John 10:29 . . My sheep . . my Father gave them to me Now, those sheep weren't exactly a freebee, viz: the sheep didn't come cheap. Jesus bought and paid for them himself at enormous personal expense. ● 1Pet 1:18-19 . . For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or...

. During dialogue with a Jewish man several years ago, I was asked a very pertinent question that went like this: "Jesus died for your sins up to the point of your conversion. What about the sins you are committing now?" That's a reasonable question coming from a Jew because Levitical...