Paying Taxes (Matthew 17:24-27 and 22:15-22) In Jesus’ day, Jews paid taxes both locally to the Jewish temple and to the pagan government in Rome. Matthew records two separate instances depicting Jesus’ view on paying these taxes. The first incident is recorded in Matthew 17:24-27, where the ... collectors of the temple tax ask Peter whether Jesus pays that tax. Jesus, knowing of this conversation, asks Peter, “What do you think, Simon? From whom do kings of the earth take toll or tribute? From their children or from others?” Peter answers, “From others.” Jesus responds, “Then the children are free. However, so that we do not give offense to them, go to the sea and cast a hook; take the first fish that comes up; and when you open its mouth, you will find a coin; take that and give it to them for you and me.” The second incident, concerning the Roman tax, is found in Matthew 22:15-22. Here the Pharisees and Herodians want to entrap Jesus with the question, “Is it lawful to pay taxes to the emperor, or not?” Jesus knows the malice in their hearts and responds with a cutting question, “Why are you putting me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin used for the tax.” When they hand him a denarius, he asks, “Whose head is this, and whose title?” They respond, “The emperor's.” Jesus ends the conversation with the words, “Give therefore to the emperor the things that are the emperor’s, and to God the things that are God’s.” Our true citizenship is in God’s kingdom, and we devote our resources to God’s purposes. But we give to earthly powers what is due. Paying taxes is one of the bedrock obligations we as citizens or residents undertake for the services we enjoy in any civilized society. Those services include the work of first responders (police, firefighters, medical people, and so on), as well as the social nets in place to assure justice or aid for the poor, the aged, and others in need. The Roman Empire was not governed primarily for the benefit of the common people, yet even so it provided roads, water, policing, and sometimes relief for the poor. We may not always agree on the type or extent of services our governments should provide, but we know that our taxes are essential in providing for our personal protection and for the help of those who cannot help themselves. Even though not all of government activity serves God’s purposes, Jesus does not call us flout the tax requirements of the nations where we reside (Romans 13:1-10; 1 Thessalonians 4:11-12). Jesus is saying in essence that we do not necessarily have to resist paying taxes as a matter of principle. When possible, we should “live peaceably with all” (Romans 12:18; Hebrews 12:14; cf. 1 Peter 2:12), while also living as lights shining in the darkness (Matthew 5:13-16; Philippians 2:15). To work at our jobs and to refuse to pay our taxes in a way that brings dishonor to God’s kingdom would be neither peaceable nor winsome. This has direct applications to work. Workplaces are subject to governmental laws and powers, in addition to taxes. Some governments have laws and practices that may violate Christian purposes and ethics, as was true of Rome in the first century. Governments or their employees may demand bribes, impose unethical rules and regulations, subject people to suffering and injustice, and use the taxes for purposes contrary to God's will. As with taxes, Jesus does not demand that we resist every one of these abuses. We are like spies or guerrillas in enemy territory. We can’t get bogged down in fighting the enemy kingdom at every stronghold. Instead, we must act strategically, always asking what will most further the establishment of God’s kingdom on earth. Of course, we must never engage in abusive practices for our own benefit. (This topic is also discussed under "Luke 19:1-10; 20:20-26" in Luke and Work at www.theologyofwork.org.) https://www.theologyofwork.org/new-testament/matthew/tales-of-two-kingdoms-matthew-11-17/paying-taxes-matthew-1724-27-and-2215-22/ Read more
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Paying Taxes (Matthew 17:24-27 and 22:15-22) In Jesus’ day, Jews paid taxes both locally to the Jewish temple and to the pagan government in Rome. Matthew records two separate instances depicting Jesus’ view on paying these taxes. The first incident is recorded in Matthew 17:24-27, where the ... Read more
Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
2 The same was in the beginning with God.
3 All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.
4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.
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1. Blood Represents Life (Leviticus 17:11): For humanity, blood represents the very essence of life that only God can provide. 2. Blood as Ransom: In the Old Testament, blood is often used in sacrifices, particularly as a ransom—a price paid to release someone from bondage or captivity. This co ... ncept aligns with 1 Corinthians 7:23, which emphasizes that we were “bought with a price.” Christ’s blood becomes the ultimate payment, a ransom given to release humanity from the bondage of sin and the authority of Satan. 3. The Fall and Authority of Satan: When Adam sinned, according to Romans 5:12, sin entered the world, and humanity lost its original glory. Adam’s transgression handed over authority to Satan, the prince of this world. The spiritual battle that followed was rooted in this authority shift, where humanity became enslaved to sin and death. 4. Christ’s Sinless Nature: Christ’s coming was unique because He was born not of man’s seed but through the Holy Spirit. This is critical for redemption because if Christ had come through the lineage of Adam, He would have inherited the sin nature that passed down through all of humanity. However, because He was conceived by the Holy Spirit, His blood was pure—blameless and sinless—qualifying Him as the perfect sacrifice to atone for mankind’s sins. 5. Redemption and Regaining Possession: The term redeem means to regain possession, and Christ’s mission was precisely that: to redeem humanity from the dominion of sin and Satan. His sinless blood became the payment that secured our redemption, purchasing us back from the grip of death and Satan’s power. 6. The Role of Satan in Christ’s Death: Although Christ’s death was ordained by God (1 Peter 1:18-20), Satan played a role in the crucifixion. In his deception and manipulation of men, Satan thought he was orchestrating Christ’s downfall. However, in reality, he was fulfilling God’s plan of redemption. The innocent Christ’s death became the basis for Satan’s defeat because in killing a sinless man, Satan overstepped, ultimately condemning himself and undoing his hold on humanity. 7. Innocence and the Consequence of Murder: According to the scriptures, when an innocent man is killed, one who does not deserve judgment or condemnation, his blood cries out to God. When that blood cries, God hears, and whatever the innocent asks of God, it will be done. In the case of Christ, instead of His blood crying out for vengeance for His unjust death, He asked God to forgive and release those who were guilty. This is why our eternal life and salvation are found in the Lord Jesus Christ, who, through His sacrifice, secured our redemption by pleading for mercy rather than judgment. Christ foretold how He would be killed and resurrected in Matthew 12:40, showing that He knew what would happen before it even began. In Matthew 26:36-46, we see that Christ submitted to God’s will, praying for the cup of suffering to pass from Him, but ultimately accepting that His death was part of God’s plan. If it wasn’t God’s will, the Father could have stopped it. In Matthew 17:22-23, Christ again demonstrated His knowledge of the events that would unfold. Later, in Luke 24:25-27, Christ confirmed that everything that happened was written in the scriptures. Isaiah 53:1-5 also prophesied the sufferings and afflictions Christ would endure to bring us salvation. Read more
These Books: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life: volumes I to IV, are the first accurate account of the history of the Igbo from Ancient Egypt as the Dynastic Pharaohs (efere ọha - your worship of the people) to their expulsion in the Exodus. The research was based on genetic, ethnolinguisti ... c, paleo-anthropologic and archeological scientific proof. Each volume of the book builds on the theme of the series, that the Igbo are the Chosen People of God, the true Israelites (Igbo language: ḷ zara Eli - you answered the Most High). The Igbo were the original inhabitants of ancient Egypt (a gọ Ya, a pa atụ, - prays to God and carries out His instructions), and were the Dynastic Pharaohs. The Igbo were the earlier inhabitants of Nubia (Owere dialect Igbo language: anị ibo - the land of the mediators, as priests that mediate between God and humanity for the remission of sin). The Igbo that speak the Owere dialect lived in Nubia or Lower Egypt while those that speak the Ọnịtcha dialect lived in Upper Egypt. The Igbo Egyptians were conquered by the Turkic and ancestors of Arabs, and then enslaved in their own land, as Hebrews (ọha e bu ụrụ ụwa - the people who bear the wickedness of the world). On the way to the Promised Land of Canaan (oke Nna, - the allotment of the Father), they were formally ordained a nation of priests by God and called Igbo (i gbo, meaning ‘mediators or priests’ between God and humanity for the remission of sin). Human origins are traced through matrilineal genes, starting with the Eve gene called superhaplogroup L0. The Igbo have L1 gene Semite gene of Ancient Israelites. The Igbo gene haplogroup is L1 dating 150,000 to 240,000 years. The L2 are genes of the people of Black Southern Sudan, which dates 100,000 to 150,000 years; and L3 dates 70,000 to 100,000 years and comprise all other black people. The genes of the white people are M and N, and are mutations of L3, that dates back 6,000 to 12,000 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Zco67xXnM Read more
These Books: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life: volumes I to IV, are the first accurate account of the history of the Igbo from Ancient Egypt as the Dynastic Pharaohs (efere ọha - your worship of the people) to their expulsion in the Exodus. The research was based on genetic, ethnolinguisti ... c, paleo-anthropologic and archeological scientific proof. Each volume of the book builds on the theme of the series, that the Igbo are the Chosen People of God, the true Israelites (Igbo language: ḷ zara Eli - you answered the Most High). The Igbo were the original inhabitants of ancient Egypt (a gọ Ya, a pa atụ, - prays to God and carries out His instructions), and were the Dynastic Pharaohs. The Igbo were the earlier inhabitants of Nubia (Owere dialect Igbo language: anị ibo - the land of the mediators, as priests that mediate between God and humanity for the remission of sin). The Igbo that speak the Owere dialect lived in Nubia or Lower Egypt while those that speak the Ọnịtcha dialect lived in Upper Egypt. The Igbo Egyptians were conquered by the Turkic and ancestors of Arabs, and then enslaved in their own land, as Hebrews (ọha e bu ụrụ ụwa - the people who bear the wickedness of the world). On the way to the Promised Land of Canaan (oke Nna, - the allotment of the Father), they were formally ordained a nation of priests by God and called Igbo (i gbo, meaning ‘mediators or priests’ between God and humanity for the remission of sin). Human origins are traced through matrilineal genes, starting with the Eve gene called superhaplogroup L0. The Igbo have L1 gene Semite gene of Ancient Israelites. The Igbo gene haplogroup is L1 dating 150,000 to 240,000 years. The L2 are genes of the people of Black Southern Sudan, which dates 100,000 to 150,000 years; and L3 dates 70,000 to 100,000 years and comprise all other black people. The genes of the white people are M and N, and are mutations of L3, that dates back 6,000 to 12,000 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Zco67xXnM Read more
These Books: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life: volumes I to IV, are the first accurate account of the history of the Igbo from Ancient Egypt as the Dynastic Pharaohs (efere ọha - your worship of the people) to their expulsion in the Exodus. The research was based on genetic, ethnolinguisti ... c, paleo-anthropologic and archeological scientific proof. Each volume of the book builds on the theme of the series, that the Igbo are the Chosen People of God, the true Israelites (Igbo language: ḷ zara Eli - you answered the Most High). The Igbo were the original inhabitants of ancient Egypt (a gọ Ya, a pa atụ, - prays to God and carries out His instructions), and were the Dynastic Pharaohs. The Igbo were the earlier inhabitants of Nubia (Owere dialect Igbo language: anị ibo - the land of the mediators, as priests that mediate between God and humanity for the remission of sin). The Igbo that speak the Owere dialect lived in Nubia or Lower Egypt while those that speak the Ọnịtcha dialect lived in Upper Egypt. The Igbo Egyptians were conquered by the Turkic and ancestors of Arabs, and then enslaved in their own land, as Hebrews (ọha e bu ụrụ ụwa - the people who bear the wickedness of the world). On the way to the Promised Land of Canaan (oke Nna, - the allotment of the Father), they were formally ordained a nation of priests by God and called Igbo (i gbo, meaning ‘mediators or priests’ between God and humanity for the remission of sin). Human origins are traced through matrilineal genes, starting with the Eve gene called superhaplogroup L0. The Igbo have L1 gene Semite gene of Ancient Israelites. The Igbo gene haplogroup is L1 dating 150,000 to 240,000 years. The L2 are genes of the people of Black Southern Sudan, which dates 100,000 to 150,000 years; and L3 dates 70,000 to 100,000 years and comprise all other black people. The genes of the white people are M and N, and are mutations of L3, that dates back 6,000 to 12,000 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Zco67xXnM Read more
These Books: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life: volumes I to IV, are the first accurate account of the history of the Igbo from Ancient Egypt as the Dynastic Pharaohs (efere ọha - your worship of the people) to their expulsion in the Exodus. The research was based on genetic, ethnolinguisti ... c, paleo-anthropologic and archeological scientific proof. Each volume of the book builds on the theme of the series, that the Igbo are the Chosen People of God, the true Israelites (Igbo language: ḷ zara Eli - you answered the Most High). The Igbo were the original inhabitants of ancient Egypt (a gọ Ya, a pa atụ, - prays to God and carries out His instructions), and were the Dynastic Pharaohs. The Igbo were the earlier inhabitants of Nubia (Owere dialect Igbo language: anị ibo - the land of the mediators, as priests that mediate between God and humanity for the remission of sin). The Igbo that speak the Owere dialect lived in Nubia or Lower Egypt while those that speak the Ọnịtcha dialect lived in Upper Egypt. The Igbo Egyptians were conquered by the Turkic and ancestors of Arabs, and then enslaved in their own land, as Hebrews (ọha e bu ụrụ ụwa - the people who bear the wickedness of the world). On the way to the Promised Land of Canaan (oke Nna, - the allotment of the Father), they were formally ordained a nation of priests by God and called Igbo (i gbo, meaning ‘mediators or priests’ between God and humanity for the remission of sin). Human origins are traced through matrilineal genes, starting with the Eve gene called superhaplogroup L0. The Igbo have L1 gene Semite gene of Ancient Israelites. The Igbo gene haplogroup is L1 dating 150,000 to 240,000 years. The L2 are genes of the people of Black Southern Sudan, which dates 100,000 to 150,000 years; and L3 dates 70,000 to 100,000 years and comprise all other black people. The genes of the white people are M and N, and are mutations of L3, that dates back 6,000 to 12,000 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Zco67xXnM Read more
These Books: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life: volumes I to IV, are the first accurate account of the history of the Igbo from Ancient Egypt as the Dynastic Pharaohs (efere ọha - your worship of the people) to their expulsion in the Exodus. The research was based on genetic, ethnolinguisti ... c, paleo-anthropologic and archeological scientific proof. Each volume of the book builds on the theme of the series, that the Igbo are the Chosen People of God, the true Israelites (Igbo language: ḷ zara Eli - you answered the Most High). The Igbo were the original inhabitants of ancient Egypt (a gọ Ya, a pa atụ, - prays to God and carries out His instructions), and were the Dynastic Pharaohs. The Igbo were the earlier inhabitants of Nubia (Owere dialect Igbo language: anị ibo - the land of the mediators, as priests that mediate between God and humanity for the remission of sin). The Igbo that speak the Owere dialect lived in Nubia or Lower Egypt while those that speak the Ọnịtcha dialect lived in Upper Egypt. The Igbo Egyptians were conquered by the Turkic and ancestors of Arabs, and then enslaved in their own land, as Hebrews (ọha e bu ụrụ ụwa - the people who bear the wickedness of the world). On the way to the Promised Land of Canaan (oke Nna, - the allotment of the Father), they were formally ordained a nation of priests by God and called Igbo (i gbo, meaning ‘mediators or priests’ between God and humanity for the remission of sin). Human origins are traced through matrilineal genes, starting with the Eve gene called superhaplogroup L0. The Igbo have L1 gene Semite gene of Ancient Israelites. The Igbo gene haplogroup is L1 dating 150,000 to 240,000 years. The L2 are genes of the people of Black Southern Sudan, which dates 100,000 to 150,000 years; and L3 dates 70,000 to 100,000 years and comprise all other black people. The genes of the white people are M and N, and are mutations of L3, that dates back 6,000 to 12,000 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Zco67xXnM Read more
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These Books: Igbo Mediators of Yahweh Culture of Life: volumes I to IV, are the first accurate account of the history of the Igbo from Ancient Egypt as the Dynastic Pharaohs (efere ọha - your worship of the people) to their expulsion in the Exodus. The research was based on genetic, ethnolinguisti ... c, paleo-anthropologic and archeological scientific proof. Each volume of the book builds on the theme of the series, that the Igbo are the Chosen People of God, the true Israelites (Igbo language: ḷ zara Eli - you answered the Most High). The Igbo were the original inhabitants of ancient Egypt (a gọ Ya, a pa atụ, - prays to God and carries out His instructions), and were the Dynastic Pharaohs. The Igbo were the earlier inhabitants of Nubia (Owere dialect Igbo language: anị ibo - the land of the mediators, as priests that mediate between God and humanity for the remission of sin). The Igbo that speak the Owere dialect lived in Nubia or Lower Egypt while those that speak the Ọnịtcha dialect lived in Upper Egypt. The Igbo Egyptians were conquered by the Turkic and ancestors of Arabs, and then enslaved in their own land, as Hebrews (ọha e bu ụrụ ụwa - the people who bear the wickedness of the world). On the way to the Promised Land of Canaan (oke Nna, - the allotment of the Father), they were formally ordained a nation of priests by God and called Igbo (i gbo, meaning ‘mediators or priests’ between God and humanity for the remission of sin). Human origins are traced through matrilineal genes, starting with the Eve gene called superhaplogroup L0. The Igbo have L1 gene Semite gene of Ancient Israelites. The Igbo gene haplogroup is L1 dating 150,000 to 240,000 years. The L2 are genes of the people of Black Southern Sudan, which dates 100,000 to 150,000 years; and L3 dates 70,000 to 100,000 years and comprise all other black people. The genes of the white people are M and N, and are mutations of L3, that dates back 6,000 to 12,000 years! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9Zco67xXnM Read more
12 Now when he came nigh to the gate of the city, behold, there was a dead man carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow: and much people of the city was with her.
13 And when the Lord saw her, he had compassion on her, and said unto her, Weep not.
14 And he came and touched the bier: and they that bare him stood still. And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise.
15 And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak. And he delivered him to his mother.
16 And there came a fear on all: and they glorified God, saying, That a great prophet is risen up among us; and, That God hath visited his people.
17 And this rumour of him went forth throughout all Judaea, and throughout all the region round about.
18 And the disciples of John shewed him of all these things.
19 And John calling unto him two of his disciples sent them to Jesus, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
20 When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?
21 And in that same hour he cured many of their infirmities and plagues, and of evil spirits; and unto many that were blind he gave sight.
22 Then Jesus answering said unto them, Go your way, and tell John what things ye have seen and heard; how that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, to the poor the gospel is preached.
23 And blessed is he, whosoever shall not be offended in me.
Water baptism is not necessary (Ps Gino Jennings)/No need for water baptism (Dr Abel Damina) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcnQ9r92w8g
POST CATEGORY : christ did not baptize with water, but rather with the holy spirit and fire
1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,
2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.
3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto Johns baptism.
4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.
5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.
6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.
7 And all the men were about twelve.
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Is Christ truly the GOD of the Old Testament? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ug25VvpWUIo&t=1469s Stay tuned and watch Pastor Gino Jennings and Apostle Michael Orokpo's insights on the Divine nature of Our LORD JESUS CHRIST. This is why our faith in Christ remains unshakable as we continue to ... anchor our belief in 1John 4:2 and 1Timothy 3:16. Christ is referred to as 'the Rock.' This marks the first time God is called such in Scripture. Moses' words convey that the Divine power, greatness, faithfulness, and love, as revealed in Christ and the gospel, provide an unshakeable foundation upon which we can anchor our hopes for happiness. This is found in Deuteronomy 32:3-4 and Deuteronomy 32:18. Notably, Apostle Paul identifies 'the Rock' as Christ in 1 Corinthians 10:4. In essence, Moses is pointing to the Messiah, Christ, as the One whom individuals must personally turn to for eternal salvation. The words of King David in Psalm 18:2 . The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. This passage is self interpreted as a reflection of King David's unwavering trust in the Lord's strength and protection. Furthermore, the reference to Psalm 110:1 and the connection to Christ as "my Lord" in Matthew 22:41-45 shows that God manifested in flesh, reconciling the world to Himself, as described in 2 Corinthians 5:19. There are numerous scriptures that support the belief in Christ's divinity. Please feel free to ask your questions, and kindly allow 1-3 days for a response. May God bless you all as you participate in the revelation of our LORD Jesus Christ. Read more
10 And Jacob went out from Beersheba, and went toward Haran.
11 And he lighted upon a certain place, and tarried there all night, because the sun was set; and he took of the stones of that place, and put them for his pillows, and lay down in that place to sleep.
12 And he dreamed, and behold a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven: and behold the angels of God ascending and descending on it.
13 And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed;
14 And thy seed shall be as the dust of the earth, and thou shalt spread abroad to the west, and to the east, and to the north, and to the south: and in thee and in thy seed shall all the families of the earth be blessed.
15 And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest, and will bring thee again into this land; for I will not leave thee, until I have done that which I have spoken to thee of.
16 And Jacob awaked out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the Lord is in this place; and I knew it not.
17 And he was afraid, and said, How dreadful is this place! this is none other but the house of God, and this is the gate of heaven.
2 Peter 3:8-9 emphasizes the nature of God's perspective on time and His patience towards humanity. In verse 8, Peter reminds believers that with the Lord, one day is like a thousand years and a thousand years like one day, highlighting that God's perception of time is vastly different from human pe ... rception. In verse 9, Peter assures that the Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead, He is patient, not wanting anyone to perish but everyone to come to repentance. This passage underscores God's infinite patience and His desire for all people to be saved and turn away from sin. Read more
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16. For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Language Translation
It is a love that knows no limits, extends beyond all conditions, and is steadfast regardless of human shortcomings. This divine love is all-encompassing, offering grace, forgiveness, and a promise of eternal fellowship with Him. John 3:16 is one of the most well-known and frequently quoted verses ... in the Bible. It summarizes the core message of Christianity, highlighting God's love and the promise of eternal life. The verse states: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. 1. God's Love: It underscores the immense love God has for humanity. 2. Sacrifice of Jesus: It highlights the giving of God's only Son, Jesus Christ, as a profound act of love and sacrifice. 3. Promise of Eternal Life: It assures that those who believe in Jesus will not face eternal separation from God but will have everlasting life. John 3:16 encapsulates the essence of the Gospel message - God's love, the sacrifice of Jesus, and the promise of salvation through faith. Read more
32. He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things? Language Translation
7. And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Language Translation
21. But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year. Language Translation
13. And, behold, the Lord stood above it, and said, I am the Lord God of Abraham thy father, and the God of Isaac: the land whereon thou liest, to thee will I give it, and to thy seed; Language Translation
Jacob, fleeing from his brother Esau, stops to rest for the night. As he sleeps, he dreams of a ladder reaching from earth to heaven, with angels ascending and descending on it. The Lord stands above the ladder and speaks to Jacob, reaffirming the covenant made with Abraham and Isaac. God promises J ... acob that his descendants will be numerous and will inherit the land on which he is lying. He also assures Jacob of His presence, protection, and guidance. Upon waking, Jacob realizes the significance of the place, declares it the house of God, and names it Bethel, meaning house of God." He is filled with awe, acknowledging that he has encountered God in this place. Read more
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This is found in Deu...teronomy 32:3-4 and Deuteronomy 32:18. Notably, Apostle Paul identifies 'the Rock' as Christ in 1 Corinthians 10:4. In essence, Moses is pointing to the Messiah, Christ, as the One whom individuals must personally turn to for eternal salvation. The words of King David in Psalm 18:2 . The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. Read more
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14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculi... Read More
4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory....
1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me....
2 In my Fathers house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you....
3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also....
27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be....
28 For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together....
29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall f......
30 And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of......
31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of......
16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Chr......
17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be......
8 In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:...
9 Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;...
10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that da......
34 Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation......
52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we......
53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality....
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the sa......
55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory?...
10 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh fin...
11 If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, wil...
12 Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto you... Read More
6 But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed....
7 For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord....
8 A double minded man is unstable in all his ways....
4 For into a malicious soul wisdom shall not enter; nor dwell in the body that is subject unto sin....
5 For the holy spirit of discipline will flee deceit, and remove from thoughts that are without understanding, and will not abide when unright......
6 For wisdom is a loving spirit; and will not acquit a blasphemer of his words: for God is witness of his reins, and a true beholder of his he......
7 For the Spirit of the Lord filleth the world: and that which containeth all things hath knowledge of the voice....
7 Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:...
8 For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and to him that knocketh it shall be opened....
9 Or what man is there of you, whom if his son ask bread, will he give him a stone?...
10 Or if he ask a fish, will he give him a serpent?...
11 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father which is in heaven give good things......
23 And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, ha......
24 But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee....
3 Ye ask, and receive not, because ye ask amiss, that ye may consume it upon your lusts....
4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the......
13 And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son....
14 If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it....
7 And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and... Read More
13 Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die....
14 Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell....
21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness......
1 He that loveth his son causeth him oft to feel the rod, that he may have joy of him in the end....
2 He that chastiseth his son shall have joy in him, and shall rejoice of him among his acquaintance....
3 He that teacheth his son grieveth the enemy: and before his friends he shall rejoice of him....
11 Behold, all they that were incensed against thee shall be as... Read More
4 And I say unto you my friends, Be not afraid of them that kill the body, and after that have no more that they can do....
5 But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him......
7 But the Lord said unto me, Say not, I am a child: for thou shalt go to all that I shall send thee, and whatsoever I command thee thou shalt......
8 Be not afraid of their faces: for I am with thee to deliver thee, saith the Lord....
9 Then the Lord put forth his hand, and touched my mouth. And the Lord said unto me, Behold, I have put my words in thy mouth....
27 What I tell you in darkness, that speak ye in light: and what ye hear in the ear, that preach ye upon the housetops....
28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in......
17 Thou shalt not hate thy brother in thine heart: thou shalt in any wise rebuke thy neighbour, and not...
18 Thou shalt not avenge, nor bear any grudge against the children of thy people, but thou shalt love t...
19 Ye shall keep my statutes. Thou shalt not let thy cattle gender with a diverse kind: thou shalt not... Read More
Confidentiality, Gossip, and Openness in the Body of Christ God calls on Christians to disclose their problems to one another (Galatians 6:2; James 5:16). But is it ever right to discuss another’s problem with a third party? What about leadership teams that need to decide what to do with a member? What about a lay counselor who needs help discerning a tough situation? What about a friend who knows something serious about another friend, but the other friend won’t agree to disclose the problem? What about a friend who says, “I’ve got something to share, but you have to promise not to tell anyone,” or “By the way, what I told you was in confidence”? The Biblical Position Like so many issues, when viewing things under grace we are not given black and white prescriptions on exactly how to handle each situation. The Bible lays out key principles, the biggest being love. The best way to love someone is not one-size fits all. Believers are supposed to follow the Holy Spirit’s leading while growing in their own discernment. As they grow in discernment, they will develop an ability to sense what the most loving stance is to take in each situation. On the one hand, Scripture speaks strongly against gossip. Proverbs 20:19 - “…do not associate with a gossip.” (See also Proverbs 11:13a; 16:27,28; 17:9b) Romans 1:29; 2 Corinthians 12:20 – Both differentiate gossip from slander and condemn it as the result of a depraved mind, unfitting for Christians. 1 Timothy 5:13; 2 Thessalonians 3:11 – Both condemn “busybodies” who “speak about things not proper to mention.” Likewise, some passages defend the idea of confidentiality. Proverbs 11:13 – “He who goes about as a talebearer reveals secrets, but he who is trustworthy conceals a matter.” Proverbs. 17:9a - “He who covers a transgression seeks love, but he who repeats a matter separates intimate friends.” Proverbs 20:19 – “He who goes about as a slanderer reveals secrets, therefore do not associate with a gossip.” Proverbs 25:9-10 - “…don’t reveal the secret of another, lest he who hears it reproach you, and the evil report about you not pass away.” Matthew 18:15 - “If your brother sins, go and reprove him in private…” This implies the desirability of resolving the matter one on one. We have all seen the wreckage that gossip can cause: feelings hurt, trust destroyed, relationships ruined – and above all, an atmosphere of mistrust and fear. People feel reluctant to open up out of fear people will broadcast it. Also, people may not open up about serious problems, or may sanitize their versions of those problems unless we can offer them the safety of confidentiality. Merely avoiding gossip isn’t enough. While the Scripture above shows a value for confidentiality between friends, the following passages signal a scriptural value for transparency. Take, for example, disciplinary cases involving objective and damaging sin. Matthew 18:16, 17 – The same passage that recommends resolving it in private commands making it public if necessary. Galatians 6:1 – It must be a public matter if someone was “caught in sin.” 1 Timothy 5:20 – Paul tells Timothy that an elder who “continues in sin” should be rebuked “in the presence of all.” We may conclude from passages like these that we do not have the right to insist that other Christians cover up our sins. Other passages indicate that discussing others’ sins may be necessary for the healthy working of the local church.
13 And withal they learn to be idle, wandering about from house to house; and not only idle, but tattlers also and busybodies, speaking things......
14 I will therefore that the younger women marry, bear children, guide the house, give none occasion to the adversary to speak reproachfully....
15 For some are already turned aside after Satan....
21 As coals are to burning coals, and wood to fire; so is a contentious man to kindle strife....
22 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly....
14 Where no counsel is, the people fall: but in the multitude of counsellors there is safety...
19 He that goeth about as a talebearer revealeth secrets: therefore meddle not with him that flattereth with his lips....
15 But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other mens matters....
36 But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment....
37 For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned....
6 A fools lips enter into contention, and his mouth calleth for strokes....
7 A fools mouth is his destruction, and his lips are the snare of his soul....
8 The words of a talebearer are as wounds, and they go down into the innermost parts of the belly....
21 And, behold, I have given the children of Levi all the tenth... Read More
29 And the Levite, (because he hath no part nor inheritance with thee,) and the stranger, and the fatherless, and the widow, which are within t......
30 And all the tithe of the land, whether of the seed of the land, or of the fruit of the tree, is the Lords: it is holy unto the Lord....
16 Three times in a year shall all thy males appear before the Lord thy God in the place which he shall choose; in the feast of unleavened brea......
17 Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of the Lord thy God which he hath given thee...
15 And he divided himself against them, he and his servants, by night, and smote them, and pursued them unto Hobah, which is on the left hand o......
16 And he brought back all the goods, and also brought again his brother Lot, and his goods, and the women also, and the people....
17 And the king of Sodom went out to meet him after his return from the slaughter of Chedorlaomer, and of the kings that were with him, at the......
18 And Melchizedek king of Salem brought forth bread and wine: and he was the priest of the most high God....
19 And he blessed him, and said, Blessed be Abram of the most high God, possessor of heaven and earth:...
20 And blessed be the most high God, which hath delivered thine enemies into thy hand. And he gave him tithes of all....
21 And the king of Sodom said unto Abram, Give me the persons, and take the goods to thyself....
22 And Abram said to the king of Sodom, I have lift up mine hand unto the Lord, the most high God, the possessor of heaven and earth,...
23 That I will not take from a thread even to a shoelatchet, and that I will not take any thing that is thine, lest thou shouldest say, I have......
24 Save only that which the young men have eaten, and the portion of the men which went with me, Aner, Eshcol, and Mamre; let them take their p......
1 And it shall be, when thou art come in unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee for an inheritance, and possessest it, and dwellest......
2 That thou shalt take of the first of all the fruit of the earth, which thou shalt bring of thy land that the Lord thy God giveth thee, and shalt put i.....
8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings....
9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed me, even this whole nation...
10 Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not o.....
20 So the merchants and sellers of all kind of ware lodged without Jerusalem once or twice....
21 Then I testified against them, and said unto them, Why lodge ye about the wall? if ye do so again, I will lay hands on you. From that time f......
22 And I commanded the Levites that they should cleanse themselves, and that they should come and keep the gates, to sanctify the sabbath day.......
28 And the rest of the people, the priests, the Levites, the porters, the singers, the Nethinims, and all they that had separated themselves fr......
29 They clave to their brethren, their nobles, and entered into a curse, and into an oath, to walk in Gods law, which was given by Moses the servant of G.....
10 And I perceived that the portions of the Levites had not been given them: for the Levites and the singers, that did the work, were fled ever......
11 Then contended I with the rulers, and said, Why is the house of God forsaken? And I gathered them together, and set them in their place...
12 Then brought all Judah the tithe of the corn and the new wine and the oil unto the treasuries...
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