Nah, my conviction is in peace. not troubled at neither do I have difficulty to find the answers.

I would prefer prophetjul to explore and explain on every new answers given.
It is the repeated questions from prohetjul that causes 10-20 pages.

but then again, even if he's capable to find new answers, I don't mind doing another 30 pages long of sermons.

Actually this staying up late, starving, etc should come as personal conviction from the holy spirit.
We should not accuse all these as sins and impose judgement on others.
Let it be between each believer and God.

I would like your opinion about this disagreement of scriptures which is 10 pages long.

What do you think?

You need to come to the altar to be saved.

The pulpit.

And you wonder.

Don't what?

Actually it's not important whether I'm right or wrong but whether the scripture supports the case.
That's more important. Because if it does, then it's up to the believer Faith.

There are dinosaurs fghvbn. Genesis 1 mentioned all manners of creature, dinosaurs are included.

The only thing that's inconclusive and there are various explanation on this matter is the time frame from Adam until today.

hahahaha

I believe Genesis explains the Finished work of God in the Garden of Eden.

The land, sea and air creatures, Plants, trees, Vegetation were created in the full growth status.

Adam was a fully grown Man, not from birth as a Baby.

The reason why none of the creatures could hurt Adam was because Adam was given dominion power over everything that was created.

I believe this was the original intention that God had for Adam.

1. The Bible record the on going phase of God's thoughts about his creation. I know what you're leading this to. If indeed that God made a mistake, none of us would be here today. But the fact that we are here, shows the clear indication that God was right to let history unfold from Genesis.

2. God didn't create Dinosaur bones as artifacts. Dinosaurs did exist.

3. Reserve for difference of opinion, you could be right.

4. God created the entire universe including the outer reaches of unknown and undetected planets.

5. Eternal Joy. Something I longed for.

6. I believe we are special. The bible says we are the apple of God's eye. We his masterpiece.

1. Yes you're right, God knew (in the power of omniscience) the out-come would out weight the destruction of the fall of Man. That is why we are still here. I believe If Man was ever hopelessly doomed to succumbed to evil to the point of no return, All of us would have been destroyed. Fact of the matter is, there are more Believers called into his Kingdom and is progressing in increasing numbers and the kingdom advancing in full force.

2. Well I'll leave that for open discussion.

3. For an All Powerful being that is Eternal, the concept of time is rather insignificant. All we understand is that the creation of the world marked a starting point in time along the line and path of eternity. The Old Testament was written in Hebrew. The meaning of the word day in Hebrew hold a few meaning. Many Scholars have come to conclude a few definition. As to whether it meant a point in time, 24 hours, 12 hours, etc is inconclusive.
But on the grander scale of importance, The Bible's main purpose is to reveal God and his salvation to us. Not so much to be concern on the nitty gritty of things like this.

4. Somebody may have some opinion on this. I'll leave this open for discussion.

5. I believe God will reveal more in details as to what to do in Heaven and what would entail over there. It's rather pointless trying to figure what to do when there's already so much to do and achieve while we are still here. Jesus never asked us to live in the expectation of the future but to live one day at a time, living Now.

Christianity is really in essence Having Relationship with God rather than being a religion. When you have a deep walk with God, you don't have to rely on self effort for everything you're going through. We've learned to focus our expectation and get it in line with the One who knows better, God.

This post has been edited by unknown warrior: Apr 24 2012, 08:20 PM

I Desire Mercy




Mercy is really in essence a humble human trait. When you exhibit mercy, you surrender your pride and it's a mark of loving others.

The word Sacrifice here represents Man's self righteous effort.

Throughout the history Man tried to reach out or please God by offering the sacrifice of works or things that they do. Even some Christians thinks they qualify themselves to be with God by the things that they do, ie: abstain from pornography. Study Grace.

In another passage it gives us a clue as to what Jesus is super imposing.



Religion is like this,



Man self righteous effort caused him to exhibit pride and that is what happened to the pharisees and experts of the Law.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Let us come and humble ourselves to the Lord, asking forgiveness in any areas we may have trespassed others.

God Bless.

This post has been edited by unknown warrior: Apr 25 2012, 10:02 AM

haha Praise God.

Answered point by point below.

First of all my devotion is open to all.
I don't force anyone to agree with me.
You're the one who got paranoid thinking I'm trying to change the scripture,
but people who have better discernment or comprehension would know I'm not.

You should certainly take the initiative to try read again and again if you think something is amiss.
I don't know if you're the type of reader who rush through impatiently but based on your repeated questions,
I have to assumed you are that type.

Because I've already highlighted the part where you seeing the result is the end result of your Faith not the beginning.
You definitely have to see your answered prayers with your eyes unless you're physically blind.
It doesn't get any easier to summarise this, If you're still adamant, use the dictionary and check what's the definition of end result.

Do you know the point God wanted to make when Abraham was commended for his Faith even though He didn't see it happen in his life time (Hebrews 11:29)?
The reason is this, Abraham was commended by God because He held on believing He'll receive the promise even until his death.
That is the attitude God wants every believer to have. This attitude coincides with what I posted about

2 Corinthians 1:20
For no matter how many promises God has made, they are "Yes" in Christ. And so through him the "Amen" is spoken by us to the glory of God..

Matthew 9:29
According to your faith will it be done to you

Secondly learn and understand this.
There's nothing wrong with prosperity teaching as long as you understand everything you achieved,
every money that you have, every skills, talent and ability, every source of your Life comes from God (John 15:5, Deuteronomy 8:18, Philippians 4:19, etc)
and you don't seek after it to the point you lose focus on seeking God.(Matthew 6:33)
New Age prosperity teaching by pass the Cross and focus too much on prosperity. That is wrong. I am well aware of what you're tying to point here.


2 Timothy 3:16 says All Scripture is inspired by God or God breath in some translation.
It didn't say only certain part of the Bible or only the New Testament is.
Hebrews 4:12 Says the word of God is Alive, Living, Active and Powerful.
John 6:63 Says the word of God is Spirit and Life.

This means Every Book in the Bible, from Genesis all the way to Revelation is God inspired. Every part of the book would include Deuteronomy.
You can basically meditate the scripture from Genesis and to Revelation and by God's grace, He will speak to you.

I did not stretch or add anything into the scriptures. It says exactly what it is, that God is indeed in favour of prospering you.

Deuteronomy 8:18
But remember the LORD your God, for it is He who gives you the ability to produce wealth, and so confirms his covenant, which he swore to your forefathers, as it is today

2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.

Deuteronomy 28:8
The LORD will send a blessing on your barns and on everything you put your hand to. The LORD your God will bless you in the land he is giving you.

Deuteronomy 15:10
Give generously to him and do so without a grudging heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything you put your hand to.

Proverbs 3:9–10
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops;then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

If you're going to fall back into denial, refer to 2 Timothy 3:16, Hebrews 4:12 and John 6:63.


What has Jesus becoming poor has got to do with both Macedonia and Smryna?

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Jesus understood perfectly. He became poor so that through His sacrifice on the cross, He reconciled us back to God so that our Heavenly Father can reach to us and bless us with every blessing which include Material wealth, that's the meaning of the last part we become Rich.

Read the entire passage.

2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.


Macedonia is made know in the scripture for giving beyond what they have as you can see from the verse below.
This is about their generosity, not their poverty.
Even the NIV translation put the header Generosity in the Bible.
I feel that Macedonia is irrelevant to support your opinion. Look at the word below "I testify". That is the focus.

Smyra is an event in the future yet to happen. The Scripture tells us that they're going through some kind of affliction and their poverty is somehow related. The word Rich according to Barnes Note relates to God's favour and grace. Here if you study the scripture, God is acknowledging their (2) conditions. 1. Affliction 2. Poverty.

According to online dictionary the meaning of commend

to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence, notice, kindness, etc.

I believe you're hinting towards praise. But if you study the NIV translation below, Jesus says I know, He did say I praise your poverty. Again, I don't see how you're using this to support your preposition.



So what do you think?

Irrelevant. Jesus becoming poor has nothing to do with Macedonia and Smryna. As explained above.

The "whatever reason" is important because that is what complete the meaning of 2 Corinthians 8:9. Otherwise you'll be quoting scripture out of context as you so evidently accuse me of.


Correct.


I've already explain above, the word commend is not suited because Jesus did not PRAISE (assuming that's what you meant). He acknowledge their poverty


This is a matter of misunderstanding principal. Nothing to do with pleasing God.

You quote the part of Jesus being poor out of context. 2 Corinthians 8:9 never even mention about asking you as the believer to be poor and to follow as an example Because there are many things Jesus did by example and He asked us to follow. A good reference would be when He washed the disciple's feet. If we were to agree with your line of reasoning, then by Jesus walking on the water, We should give a try too? Common, have better sense.

Nope God is RIGHT to commend Smyra for their Faith.



Well if you think it's full of holes, I welcome your refuting points with better explanation,
don't just resort to just accusing, saying bad things about me and ask open ended questions which lead readers wondering what you're trying to say.

Already explained above and before and before, you go figure.

Which you rightly should.



Notice the word there has? It didn't say will have.
Unless you don't believe, then I can't blame you.

A No to you does not mean it's a No to others.

I beg to differ on any of the points I made put Jesus and God in error because it's scriptural based.

Anyway thanks for your input.

It's clear you do not understand the points but

I do not want any enmity between you and me.

If there's anything I've hurt you, I seek your apology.

I will end all conversation with your repeated questions.

Until I see new effort from you, I will answer in kind.

But I will continue what God has impressed in my spirit and in my heart.

God Bless.

This post has been edited by unknown warrior: Apr 25 2012, 11:56 AM

what do you mean?

Already answered in Post #1659

lol. Which is correct (in bold red).

See, to claim that it's full of holes and to say it's in error, you must give explanation as to why the new points made to refute your repeated questions is in error.

Repeating the same questions will lead you no where.

This post has been edited by unknown warrior: Apr 25 2012, 12:07 PM

And I have answered your explanation in kind.
Believe me, there are new points in there.
You did not read probably because TLDR.