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These things speak to the Jew first, then the Gentile. And Jesus was correcting the wrong belief and mindset of the Jews when He told them His kingdom comes not with observation that you may say lo here it is or there, but His kingdom is within us (Luk 17:20-21). A belief in an earthly king...

I agree that seems to be the pattern of how it may go when we "press in" (though I wonder if it may be subject also to God's will and wisdom at the time for each one...?). But I would like to mention a caution about "seeking the presence of God" as opposed to simply seeking God for His own...

Yep. Gimme that ol' time religion. If it aint broke (and it wasn't) don't fix it.

Amen....it occurs to me that the "Israel" He is returning to are His people, the Israel of God...."when He comes to be glorified IN His people".

The Word made flesh speaks to us in parables (allegories). And unto us are the secrets of the kingdom of heaven revealed, but unto them who don't have ears to hear they are HID. What is the promised land that the Israel of God is promised? The land of rest, yes? The "land" of resting from...

Amen. It does seem the Lord is beginning to pull the veil back and it's awful and very sad and grieving to see.....first He faithfully warns, then He exposes before He judges what He is exposing. That is like a court of justice, to show the evidence and proof in order to justly determine guilt...

Maybe to some extent. But dont' forget the Israel of God is a commonwealth, which by definition includes other nations (Gentiles) too. And I hope nobody here thinks in terms of Jewish people or Israel being clods. Jesus Himself said no one after tasting the old wine straightway desires the...

Amen. This passage comes to mind: Heb 13:10-14 We have an altar, whereof they have no right to eat which serve the tabernacle. For the bodies of those beasts, whose blood is brought into the sanctuary by the high priest for sin, are burned without the camp. Wherefore Jesus also, that he...

Amen, and I hope there are some ears to hear what is being said about this subject. Being unequally yoked with unbelievers is what the interfaith movement is doing. Which scripture tells us we are NOT to do. And being unequally yoked with unbelieving Jewry seems to have been the beginning...

May God bless you that you are seeking the truth. Jesus and His apostles (messengers) said there would be false prophets in the last days and if it were possible even the very elect would be deceived. He was sent by God to receive the punishment in our place, so that we might be reconciled to...

I'd just be repeating myself to answer this. How does one rightly divide between soul and spirit without the Holy Spirit? How does the natural carnal mind of man compare spiritual with spiritual, which scripture says we are to do? The things of God are spiritually discerned and the natural...

I certainly do do look at context. But I know the Lord is not always limited to context, as I've said a few times now. And I've been encouraging you to look to the Holy Spirit. The word "study" in the 2 Tim 2 verse means "endeavour" in ye olde Englishe. God is not telling us to study the...

I agree we generally do need to "earn" the right to speak into a person's life, but on a forum it is kind of understood that everything shared in public is open to comment by others. And sometimes the Holy Spirit will use someone to speak to another without any social niceties. I read what you...

Wisdom, knowledge and understanding is given as a gift to those who seek it and are humble enough to realize it comes from God, and that we have it not of ourselves. We can "study" the bible til the cows come home and still be blind to what it is saying. God says we are not to lean on our own...

I don't think I can explain it any more than I've already tried to. It's one of those things we need to "hear" or "see" by faith, as the Lord quickens it to us. I can only suggest to ask Him about it and keep it on a back burner for now. Like an old saying that some things can't be "taught"...

The only church fathers I recognize are the apostles....of whom Paul said ye have not many fathers. And he said after he departed this life, wolves would come in not sparing the flock. And he also wrote this: 2Co 11:3-4 But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his...

Adultery and fornication aren't illegal either. We need to put God's ways above man's laws. You're putting yourself in danger Matthew. I hope you'll sincerely ask the Lord about your drug use.

Gosh Matthew....this is concerning to hear. There is more to being a follower of Christ than walking around being nice to people. Living a clean life is a start.

Mind altering drugs open doors to demons. That's why they have been used by pagans for millenia in idol worship. And sin can be so deceptive by nature.....it can "feel" or "seem" just fine and harmless, but spiritually is destructive. Even more so if people are using drugs for the purpose of...

Amen brother. There seem to be only a few Elijah voices today trying to get the people of God to return to the real God and Christ, which means the God and Christ that is in accordance with His word and Spirit, and they often get treated as we see Elijah and John the Baptist being treated. Not...