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Nope! Just interpreting Scripture for what it actually says. :) Not going to argue with you brother. If you believe otherwise, that's fine. What's going to be will be in the end we will all see! ;)

Indeed the Gospel itself (the Good News of God's plan for creation) was preached to Israel in the wilderness hundreds of years before the Man Jesus was born. "Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 2 For indeed the...

To get us back on track here... In answer to Arsenios question, I have found the answer in the Psalm - "To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to...

"Now I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away. Also there was no more sea. 2 Then I, John, saw the holy city, New Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. 3 And I heard a loud voice from heaven...

I have found the answer in the Psalm - "To you, O Lord, I lift up my soul. 2 O my God, in you I trust; do not let me be put to shame; do not let my enemies exult over me. 3 Do not let those who wait for you be put to shame; let them be ashamed who are wantonly treacherous. 4 Make...

Exactly! You are correct sir. I believe the Williams New Testament translation brings that out very accurately; and in many other places as well. This Journey of ours is from "glory to glory" and we only come to maturity as we partake daily of the Bread of Life. It is a continual ongoing...

Amen. And this is True for us as well. Being "grafted" into the one olive tree which is Israel. all the promises and warnings given to them are for us as well.

Circumcision of the heart Amen. Very well said indeed. Just a couple quick thoughts this morning... The Apostle Paul in writing about those who were insisting that one must be circumcised physically to be of the family of God says - "For he is not a Jew who is one outwardly, nor is...

What those found Worthy stand to inherit Have we ever wondered why the Scripture exhorts us to "walk worthy" of our calling and the Kingdom? Truly there is an inheritance that awaits those who overcome and remain faithful. Below is a brief portion of an essay in which we look at what God has...

"For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20 For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly...

"Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die, for I have not found your works perfect before God. 3 Remember therefore how you have received and heard; hold fast and repent. Therefore if you will not watch, I will come upon you as a thief, and you will not know...

I agree with brother Bonhoeffer. A worn copy of "Cost of Discipleship" is among my favorite books. :) We'll address the Law elsewhere, as I know that so many misunderstand that we are still under, and always will be subject to, Law (The Law of the Spirit of Life). The Law and the Gospel go...

Amen. Question is... do we "believeth" everything Jesus taught, that we might know Him and the Father? John 3:16 does not negate everything - not even a single verse of anything - else Jesus taught about repentance and having to be worthy of Him by how we respond to the call of God. If we...

What "Worthy" means in the Biblical Greek ἄξιος áxios, (Strong's G514); deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise):—due reward, meet, (un-)worthy. ἀξιόω axióō, (Strong's G515); from G514; to deem entitled or fit:—desire, think good, count (think) worthy. In the Biblical Greek...

But here is the thing Andrew... a few on here absolutely insist that once a person is "saved" God no longer sees their sin, and nothing they do (or don't do) can separate them from the love of God. Ok... so if someone commit's "murder" then that could be a reason once doesn't get to "waltz...

Blessings to all this day as we walk with Jesus! May He ever be our portion and sustenance.

Hmmm.. interesting. I'm not only a member of a church for over 20 years, but also an Elder and Bible teacher in the church. And I often lead Bible Study groups in my home and meet often for fellowship, prayer and communion with fervent saints as did the original disciples, "from house to house."...

Yes, indeed the Scripture declares that Jesus had brothers & sisters born of Mary. We see this clearly in the Gospels - "While He was still talking to the multitudes, behold, His mother and brothers stood outside, seeking to speak with Him. 47 Then one said to Him, “Look, Your mother and Your...

Question for the nay-sayers... We know from the Scripture that we are to "walk worthy" of our calling, the Gospel, the Kingdom, of Christ and of God. (Matt 10:37-38, Eph 4:1, Phil 1:27, Col 1:10, 1Thess 2:12, 2Thess 1:5, 2Thess 1:11, Rev 3:4) So... what happens if we don't "walk worthy"? Do we...

Issues of the heart It is always the heart of man which is to blame. And God knows what is in our heart only by what we DO. When we murder or blaspheme or engage in sexual activity out of wedlock, or steal or lust or lie - especially if we call ourselves by His Name - we prove to God what is...