GROWING the God kind of Faith for Healing - In Reply - 3 years ago
As long as we walk in forgiveness and don't hold onto hurts, grudges; God answers our prayers.
Matthew 6:14-15
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive NOT men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
[Unforgiveness and unbelief can hinder our prayers]
Matthew 18 [Ask someone to agree with you]
19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
I pray against sickness in my coming and going. I pray against any form of sickness coming near me, my family, or near my vicinity. I claim my healing against: (speak your disease out now) in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I declare by the power and authority of the Holy Ghost, that no illness, spirit of infirmity or sickness attack from the enemy shall prevail against me in Jesus's mighty name. I am covered by the Blood of Jesus.
I confess Jesus Christ as my infinite Healer, and by His holy stripes and mighty authority, I declare that I am totally healed from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. I render every satanic attack against me bound up and cast out by the Name of Jesus! every spiritual foundation of sickness, and I command every infirmities spirit to bow down right now to the authority that is in the name of Jesus Christ. Go into outer darkness. Do not return in Jesus of Nazareth name! Praise God
I find it builds my faith to take breaks, open up YouTube and listen to Healing Scriptures for an hour.
Your faith will get big if you listen to 'Authority of the Believer' by Charles Capps. It helps to know what the life of Jesus accomplishes for us; Genesis to Today. Faith must be fed and exercised.
I am not catholic! However, what I was referring too is that these books are not listed in the bible (66 books). It was originally in the old KJV bible 1610, but was removed. I do not believe in purgatory and praying for the dead.
You are replying to a comment by "Glen Barbour and Chris"
Messenger Replies:
Please read Acts 24:15 We can pray to God ( Psalm 83:18) for his kingdom to come ( Matthew 6:9,10).
Why? because we can pray that he resurrect our loved ones who have died (the ones we love so dearly)
Amen. No monks here:) The WORD is amazing! Producing good works/good fruit! I agree our ACTIONS ARE NEEDED to produce the fruit!
Revelation 2:23
"And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works."
Matthew 6:20-21
20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
I did not find Heretic in the Bible, I don't remember reading it in other translations. I looked it up & it seems to be a word associated with a religious word for someone that doesn't believe the Biblical text. Not exactly sure?
I will try answering your question best as I can through scripture:
Amen BSP, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.
You are correct; when God purposes something, it's good as done.
1 Timothy 2:4 Who WILL HAVE (God's WILL; will be done)( Matthew 6:10) ALL MEN TO BE SAVED, and come to the KNOWLEDGE OF TRUTH.
1 Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour (in the WORKS OF GOD; not our work)( Colossians 1:29) and suffer reproach, because we trust ( Ezekiel 36:27) in the living God, who is the SAVIOUR OF ALL MEN, specially those who believe ( Philippians 1:29)
1 Timothy 4:11 There things COMMAND and TEACH.
God IS NOT searching for those who want to SERVE HIM; because if it were up to flesh, NO ONE would serve him. He has already CHOSEN US ( Ephesians 1:11); he is BRINGING US TO THAT TRUTH ( Ezekiel 36:27).
Flesh WILL NOT serve GOD; it is enmity to SPIRIT ( Romans 8:7) .
God has CHOSEN (through casting the die; if you will)( Ezekiel 20:37) a select FEW to be KINGS and PRIEST ( Revelation 5:10) with HIM in his kingdom.
Those, CHOSEN TO BECOME the IMAGE of GOD ( Romans 8:29)( Ephesians 4:24), will become judges with Christ' at the resurrection of the dead, back to their flesh ( 1 Corinthians 6:2)( Revelation 2:26-27). They (the dead) will be THEN brought to TRUTH.
Isaiah 29:9 For when thy judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants WILL LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS.
None of this is a reproof to you, my brother in Christ, I am just ADDING to your comments.
These symbolic tribes made Mary and joseph available
OR chosen to take care of the promise seed; Jesus Christ. Matthew 1; Revelation 7:4-8
by means of these tribes 144,000 will be chosen from God himself (from earth 50ad-?) to share as Jesus helper in Jehovah's ( Psalm 83:18) coming Kingdom. Revelation 20
However, the Dan tribe and many others also mentioned in Matthew 1 did not share in the baptism of holy spirit. ( Acts 1&2 Chapters). so therefore, they have a privilege of being
Hello Mishael, thank you for your comments. I am glad you found the Lord. Praise God. Sounds like you went through a lot. Glad you look to God's word for your answers, I think it is sufficient for all problems/solutions. Forgiveness is of utmost importance. Matthew 6:14-15.
I don't think there are any biblical references to 'forgiving yourself' though. 2 Corinthians 7:10. 1 John 1:9. God forgives us. We repent of our sins with grief and Godly sorrow and place our faith in Jesus. Mark 1:15. Mark 6:12.
Prayer is absolutely critical, I agree.
He will speak to us through His word. Romans 6:1-4.
Thanks again, God bless you and Adam for your responses.
Thanks for your response Adam, it is insightful and thoughtful. I have a few disagreements though. In regards to the definition - isn't our behavior influenced by either a submission to God or a submission to our flesh? James 4:7. Romans 8:6-8. I have yet to find a psychological theory about behavior that refers to God's word & sin and not worldly/secular explanations that are unbiblical. Doesn't it matter that psychology was heralded by people like Wundt, Freud, Jung, Skinner - all people who denied the Lordship of Jesus and were unbelievers? Matthew 9:17-18.
Positive thinking was started by Phineas Quimby who hypnotized people. He believed that the body was a reflection of the mind and all illnesses were a result of false beliefs. He had conversations with Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science founder) and influenced her to believe that 'right thinking' in accordance with scripture could cure any ailment. I don't think that 'positive thinking' can be aligned with the word of God.
Philippians 4 says 'by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving', not by 'positive thinking'. I believe Matthew 6:34 is in relation to submitting to God and trusting in Him, something atheists do not do. It was not meant to just say "don't worry about tomorrow" (which would be worldly wisdom) but "trust in the Lord" which is Godly wisdom. I would argue that psychology says "trust in yourself" and the bible says "deny yourself", two viewpoints which are incompatible.
I would say counseling is good as long as it is biblical. Shouldn't everything center around the Lord and His word? If you talk to a counselor and they do not point you to the bible and Godly wisdom, the only other option is they are pointing you towards worldly wisdom. The bible says we have a heart issue, not a mental issue. Jeremiah 17:9-10.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Acts 17:10-12. I think everything needs to be tested against scripture.
Thanks for explaining your question a bit more. This is an interesting question I haven't heard before and I'll gladly share my opinion. I personally do not see much scripture support against what you call psychology. So to start I looked up a definition of 'psychology' and Cambridge dictionary says: "the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the influence of a particular person's character on their behaviour:"
My understanding is it is just studying our mind and how we think. In a counseling session we discuss our thoughts/feelings/thinking and someone can sometimes help see any negative patterns and can sometimes help someone. There is pastoral counseling that is often the same thing. It's my belief that the Bible supports positive psychology concepts like positive thinking, for instance Philippians 4:6-8. It also challenges us to not be anxious, to take each day one at a time: Matthew 6:34. These are practical psychological wisdom that even atheists usually agree with, but this wisdom came from God.
My view of psychology is something everyone already does- such as talking to teach other. Fellowship is Biblical and is also therapeutic- not much different than talking with a counselor in my opinion. Also education and learning is ok, and that is also done in church. Challenging ourselves is also a positive thing. The Bible is full of personal challenges, and much of them is mental or psychological, such as focusing on following and emulating Jesus and not on sin.
What I think you did is interpret 1 Cor 3:5 as to avoid all wisdom from man. But it says don't put your "faith" in them. It doesn't say don't go to school, college, to not learn anything, to not ever be counseled, to not even talk to your parents, or anybody who says anything personal. So, my interpretation of this verse is probably different than yours and I see no problem with psychology. God bless...
What Makes Us Really Beautiful - In Reply on Matthew 6 - 3 years ago
I think Proverbs 31 is a model of a godly woman, wife and mother.
Ruth and Esther are women of God with books in the Bible for us to study.
Song of Solomon's, Shulamite woman: is a study into the bride of Christ or, the Church of Christ. I once thought it quite scandalous, but it's explained in Psalm 45:11 and Galatians 2:20
I think our understanding the strength of love, is imperfect. I will tell you a dream I had. After I was born again, people said to my face: that anyone who had been as evil as me__could not possibly be saved!! Then they laughed.
It cut me to my fragile heart and spirit.
I decided I would make Jesus despise me. When Jesus love knocked on my door I would slam the door shut and the pain of self-hate grew huge.
In the Dream, I saw Jesus laying stretched out on the Cross. He looked in my eyes with all the love within Him. I got angry! How dare He love The Unlovable?! I saw rocks. I picked one up and hit the nail in his hand. I felt sure I could make him sorry he had ever met me.
But he looked in my eyes and said, I LOVE YOU. I hit him again and again, and each time He said he loved me. Something inside of me broke open. I dropped the rock and lay on his chest and wept. His arms held me close. Then I woke up.
When I read Song of Solomon later: 2:19, 6:3, 7:10, 8:7; I knew I was loved. I forgave all those who cursed me. I learned how to give love to those who were like me. It's not carnal.
Only God can heal a human heart; and cause it to beat for others who have not heard Jesus say, I Love You.
The ability to love without judging, speaking curses or rationing is valuable. Love like Jesus.
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the CARNAL mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the FLESH cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Hebrews 11:6 (View whole chapter)
But without faith it is impossible to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Mishael: the 11th Chapter of Hebrews is known as "THE BOOK OF HEROES OF FAITH".
We all walk by faith and not by sight.
And God tests us in little things first. Tithing is a total work of faith. On Christmas Eve, I and my son were sitting at a traffic light. We saw an old man cross in front of us; head down in the freezing rain. All the money I had was 20 dollars for Christmas dinner. I asked my 8 yr old son if we should, and he shouted YES. I jumped out and gave the old man a hug and said Blessed Christmas and gave him the 20. We both thought upon him the next day. He was our Christmas blessing! Friends called and said to come over and eat with their family.
It doesn't take great faith. Just simple obedience to the Holy Spirit; who IS God. He never asks us to do impossible feats of faith: just ordinary things.
What will we do if the Holy Spirit taps us on the shoulder and asks us for a small act of faith?
The right answer to your question of what pleases God, is to be a person of faith. Like Jesus.
If you follow Jesus you will listen to what he says in scripture:
Matthew 11:29
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
If we want God's Grace (Reward) we must become humble as the apostle relates below:
1 Peter 5:5
"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."
1 Peter 5:6
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
Humility is better than gold. We can't buy humility, but we can pray REAL REAL REAL HARD for it, and hope the Holy Sprit blesses us with it!
GRACE_ambassador {ChrisE} - In Reply - 3 years ago
More Distinctions In God's TWO Different Programs!:
Prophecy/Law: 15) The Two "Main" (of 12) baptismS = A) water, For remission of sins! ( Matthew 3:5-6Mark 1:4Luke 3:3John 1:31Luke 7:29-30Acts 10:37Matthew 28:19Mark 16:16Acts 2:38Acts 22:16Ezekiel 36:25)
B) "WITH" The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! ( Isaiah 44:3Matthew 3:11Mark 1:8, 16:17-18 Luke 24:49Acts 2:17-18, 38 Acts 8:15-17Acts 11:16)
Rightly Divided ( 2 Timothy 2:15) From {RDf} "Things That DIFFER!":
Mystery/GRACE!: 15) Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION, Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST! ( Ephesians 4:5Colossians 2:12Galatians 3:27Romans 6:3-4; 1 Corinthians 12:13) 'ONE' = not two...
Prophecy/Law: 16) Forgive others First, Then God Will Forgive! ( Matthew 6:14-15, 18:35; Mark 11:25-26; Luke 6:37)
RDf Mystery/GRACE!: 16) Forgive others Because CHRIST Has Already Forgiven us! ( Ephesians 4:32)
Prophecy/Law: 17) Taught how/what to pray! ( Matthew 6:9; Luke 11:2)
RDf Mystery/GRACE!: 17a) we Are Exhorted to "...Make our requests known Unto God!" ( Philippians 4:6) While, At The Same Time, God "Teaches":
17b) Concerning our infirmities, we "know Not" what to pray "as we ought," But "The Spirit Intercedeth For us, According To The Will Of God!..." ( Romans 8:26)
Prophecy/Law {earthly!}: 18) "watchmen," {as CHRIST Told the Jews On the earth!}, looking for The "wicked one, the deceiving man of Sin" And "signs" ( Matthew 24)
RDf Mystery/GRACE {Heavenly!}: 18) ambassadors {As CHRIST Told Paul, From Heaven!} Looking, Watching, & Waiting For The Holy One, The LORD JESUS CHRIST {From Heaven!} ( Romans 8:18, 19, 23, 25; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Ephesians 6:12-18; Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:2, 4:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 5:5-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Titus 2:13)
It gets hard sometime, things we do and how we treat other people and the good things we do seem to have no effect. First thing you need to do is look inside yourself, we need to make sure the if lack of gratitude from those we do things for is not what is frustrating us. It's baked in the cake, we as humans, when we do a good job, do something for someone our flesh looks for a reward, we all have those feelings.
We have to constantly remind ourselves, "do not let the left hand know what thy right hand doeth" ( Matthew 6:1-4).
If these are people you are around a lot and they are taking advantage of you, have a loving discussion and let them know how you feel, and say a little prayer maybe for you and them. If these are people you do not know and they take your goodness or if you share the gospel and they are rude or reject what you try to share, turn and walk away and be thankful and ask the Lord for strength and guidance.
We must remind ourselves, the good we do or if we share the gospel and they reject it, the testimony is against them. Hey, there are many none caring, selfish people in this world, out for number one, and sometimes it is hard to be a light in a world of darkness.
This is what I feel, but may someone else have a better response that may help, but do not ever stop doing good. It is like a food you hate, taste like yuck be is good for the body, so hold your nose and kill em with kindness.
Hello, it sounds like you're assuming visions are the same as tarot cards, numerology, etc. That is not the case. There is nothing wrong with having a vision or a dream. That is very different than claiming to talk to ungodly spirits or demonic spirits or claiming to have powers other than from the holy spirit.
You said you thought speaking of visions was evil. I don't know where you get that from or what you mean by this. I think to simplify one could just ask: is what you're doing from God or of God? yes/no. If yes, that is good. If are you claiming special power from an ungodly source (like satan) and doing things not of God, then that is bad and evil.
You also mentioned the lottery and I don't understand how that's related. God doesn't promise riches in this life by following Him. If anything it's the opposite, as we are promised persecution for our beliefs. 2 Timothy 3:12.
Money is meaningless- you can't take it with you when you die. We are to be responsible with our things, but not put our heart in it. The love of money is the root of evil. We are called to put our treasures in heaven, not on earth. Have you read this before and do you know what it means? Matthew 6:19-21
I see images of christ in my apt. at all times. a few of them are permanent. i also see jesus wherever he chooses to appear.
christ allowed me to take photos of the images of him, christ jesus to share as well. such a beautiful sight to see of our father who's art in heaven .
his name is jesus christ of nazareth alone and only!!!.
for, it is written...thy kingdom come and thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. ( matthew 6: 10.)
1. Acknowledgment your addiction to sex. Admitting the problem is the first step. But you need to acknowledge it with all your heart and make the choice to repent.
2. Repent. Self-pity and remorse and self-loathing are not enough. You must repent--that is, be determined with all your heart to never do it again--if you have acted upon it or if it's just lustful thought, ask God to condition those thoughts out of your head. You can help yourself by rooting out media--music, books, films, etc. that have sex in them because seeing or hearing those things will trigger sexual lust. There are plenty of good clean books and movies to watch instead of R or X-rated media.
3. I advise you to set up morning and evening devotions. Pray. Confess your sins and ask God to forgive you. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you focus on your devotions. Ask him to show you His ways and teach you His paths. Psalm 25:4.Thank Him and praise Him for all the good and the bad things, including answered and unanswered prayer. Add people who need prayer, include prayer for your lust addiction to be healed to a prayer list. Quote the Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13
4. Ask him to give you wisdom, strength, and determination to stand in the battle raging about you (temptation and troubles and such). Ask Him to help you use all the armor and weapons (His Word, rebuking the devil in His name) He has given you to their fullest extent. 2 Corinthians 10:3"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)."
5. When sexual temptation is upon you, rebuke the devil by saying, "In the name of Jesus Christ, get behind me, Satan!" And he will flee from you. James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
Good morning my sister's and brother's in CHRIST; sometimes in order to get your blessing you have to keep some things to your selves, being prideful and having attention brought to yourself, is self reward.... It doesn't give GOD the glory that he deserves for HE is the ONLY one who supplies us the gifts to do what we are able to do.
Everyone have a bless and prosperous day and I look forward to our next study discussion.
Being a born-again Christian means you do not have to go through anyone to talk to God. You don't have to read set prayers, though you can read them during your talks with God, and that is the keyword--talk. Talk to Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to you and just spill your heart to Jesus.
Pray for focus. That is, ask the Holy Spirit to keep your mind from straying during your daily devotions. Proverbs 4:25 "Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee." Keep it about Him, not your job, food, vacation, you get the idea.
Pray that God will help you to keep you walking in Christ. Romans 13:14 "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof." So that you will be presentable to him in--
Body
Tongue & Heart
Motives
Relationships
Finances
Attitude
Emotions
Ask Him to give you wisdom, strength, and determination to stand in the battle--temptation, persecution, etc--raging about you, to use all the armor and weapons--The Word, Faith, Trust--He has given you to their fullest extent. 2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Keep a prayer list of those people in your circle who need God's help. James 5:15 "And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the LORD will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven."
Set times for morning and evening devotions, but follow 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing." How is that possible? Have you ever performed a task with the radio playing in the background? You can keep an open connection to talk to God as you go through your day.
And when you pray, forgive those who have wronged you. Matthew 6:14 "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
As we learn more of God, the Lord Jesus Christ, and walk in the same manner; opportunities will open for us to testify and witness to others of the riches and splendor of the Lord in our lives. Therefore we must be ready to "...give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear."
1 Peter 3:15
May the Lord bless everyone here on this forum to excel in the things of the Lord as God is faithful in all things. Matthew 6:33
Let us continue to pray for our Leadership, on all levels, that they learn to trust in Christ Jesus as we go into the second year of this "pandemic." August 2021
We are all emotional beings. We worry and fret and borrow tomorrow's trouble. And usually, most of our worries do not pan out. God orders us not to fret because it displays our doubt in His ability to take care of us. Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Remember: God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten son to die on the cross and raised him from the dead so that whosoever believes in Him could be saved. John 3:16. Give your troubles to Christ. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
I urge you to develop daily devotions, sing, read God's word, and pray for all the things you have mentioned here. He will hear you, and He will answer according to His will. 1 John Chapter 5:15-15 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."
No one is good enough. ROMANS 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
Pray that God conditions you not to worry. Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Give your troubles to Christ. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
I do not know your situation, sometimes we can go through some pretty lousy times, that is hard to for us see an out. It can look so dark we cannot see any light. Let me assure you there is light out there if we hold fast to our faith. Start with prayer, ( Psalms 66:20) Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Matthew 6 is a good chapter, if we strive to live in this way the Spirit of Christ will lift us up and give us the strength to get through. We must keep in our thoughts, the life to come is our hope in Jesus Christ. It may take time but don't give in and when you see better times don't forget who brought you through, give Him all the praise and glory.
( James 1:2-4) ( Psalm 34:17) ( Proverbs 3:5-6) ( 2 Corinthians 1:10) ( Colossians 1:13) ( James 1:12)
Matthew 6:14-15
For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:
But if ye forgive NOT men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
[Unforgiveness and unbelief can hinder our prayers]
Matthew 18 [Ask someone to agree with you]
19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven.
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
I pray against sickness in my coming and going. I pray against any form of sickness coming near me, my family, or near my vicinity. I claim my healing against: (speak your disease out now) in the mighty name of Jesus Christ. I declare by the power and authority of the Holy Ghost, that no illness, spirit of infirmity or sickness attack from the enemy shall prevail against me in Jesus's mighty name. I am covered by the Blood of Jesus.
I confess Jesus Christ as my infinite Healer, and by His holy stripes and mighty authority, I declare that I am totally healed from the top of my head to the soles of my feet. I render every satanic attack against me bound up and cast out by the Name of Jesus! every spiritual foundation of sickness, and I command every infirmities spirit to bow down right now to the authority that is in the name of Jesus Christ. Go into outer darkness. Do not return in Jesus of Nazareth name! Praise God
I find it builds my faith to take breaks, open up YouTube and listen to Healing Scriptures for an hour.
Your faith will get big if you listen to 'Authority of the Believer' by Charles Capps. It helps to know what the life of Jesus accomplishes for us; Genesis to Today. Faith must be fed and exercised.
Mishael
Chris,
I am not catholic! However, what I was referring too is that these books are not listed in the bible (66 books). It was originally in the old KJV bible 1610, but was removed. I do not believe in purgatory and praying for the dead.
You are replying to a comment by "Glen Barbour and Chris"
Messenger Replies:
Please read Acts 24:15 We can pray to God ( Psalm 83:18) for his kingdom to come ( Matthew 6:9,10).
Why? because we can pray that he resurrect our loved ones who have died (the ones we love so dearly)
John 5:28,29
Job 14:14,15
John 11:25
1 John 5:19
Revelation 12:7-12
2 Timothy 3:1-7
How can we Avoid Satan wicked influence
Luke 4
Matthew 6:9,13
1Timothy 2:8
Matthew 19:22,23
Matthew 22:37-39
From Messenger:
Hope these scripture helps
not my words. These words are free.
John 3:16,17
2 Timothy 3:16,17
Amen. No monks here:) The WORD is amazing! Producing good works/good fruit! I agree our ACTIONS ARE NEEDED to produce the fruit!
Revelation 2:23
"And I will kill her children with death; and all the churches shall know that I am he which searcheth the reins and hearts: and I will give unto every one of you according to your works."
Matthew 6:20-21
20But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal: 21For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.
God Bless.
Psalm 115:16; Ps 104:14
Ecclesiastes 8:9
1 Timothy 6:6-10
2Corinthians 8:14,15
Matthew 6:9-11
hope these scriptures help
Hdhdhd ASK: How do you ask god for forgiveness
Reply: Matthew 6:9 saids,
... therefore pray ye: Our Father which art (are) in heaven, Hallowed (Holy) be thy (your) name.
( Psalm 83:18)
Matthew 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
(sins is like being in debt- Romans. 6:23, )
Jesus explained further About forgiveness:
Please read Matthew 6:14-15
Does this mean we can go on a shopping spree of immorality or do what God
hates because our debts are paid off ( Hebrews 10:26,27). no, we work to stay out of debt.
How?
1.Prayer ( Matthew 6:9,13; Matthew. 26:38,41)
3. Study ( Matthew 4:1-13 "written"; 2 Timothy 3:16,17; Romans 15:4)
4. Avoid the cause and those who practice them. if can't...
#1 will help. ( 2 peter 2:9; 1Corinthians. 15:33; 1corinthians 6:9-11)
Hope this is helpful
I will try answering your question best as I can through scripture:
1 John 1:9
Matthew 6:14
James 1:5
Hopefully these scriptures are helpful.
You are correct; when God purposes something, it's good as done.
1 Timothy 2:4 Who WILL HAVE (God's WILL; will be done)( Matthew 6:10) ALL MEN TO BE SAVED, and come to the KNOWLEDGE OF TRUTH.
1 Timothy 4:10 For therefore we both labour (in the WORKS OF GOD; not our work)( Colossians 1:29) and suffer reproach, because we trust ( Ezekiel 36:27) in the living God, who is the SAVIOUR OF ALL MEN, specially those who believe ( Philippians 1:29)
1 Timothy 4:11 There things COMMAND and TEACH.
God IS NOT searching for those who want to SERVE HIM; because if it were up to flesh, NO ONE would serve him. He has already CHOSEN US ( Ephesians 1:11); he is BRINGING US TO THAT TRUTH ( Ezekiel 36:27).
Flesh WILL NOT serve GOD; it is enmity to SPIRIT ( Romans 8:7) .
God has CHOSEN (through casting the die; if you will)( Ezekiel 20:37) a select FEW to be KINGS and PRIEST ( Revelation 5:10) with HIM in his kingdom.
Those, CHOSEN TO BECOME the IMAGE of GOD ( Romans 8:29)( Ephesians 4:24), will become judges with Christ' at the resurrection of the dead, back to their flesh ( 1 Corinthians 6:2)( Revelation 2:26-27). They (the dead) will be THEN brought to TRUTH.
Isaiah 29:9 For when thy judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants WILL LEARN RIGHTEOUSNESS.
None of this is a reproof to you, my brother in Christ, I am just ADDING to your comments.
Sorry no tribe of Dan.
These symbolic tribes made Mary and joseph available
OR chosen to take care of the promise seed; Jesus Christ. Matthew 1; Revelation 7:4-8
by means of these tribes 144,000 will be chosen from God himself (from earth 50ad-?) to share as Jesus helper in Jehovah's ( Psalm 83:18) coming Kingdom. Revelation 20
However, the Dan tribe and many others also mentioned in Matthew 1 did not share in the baptism of holy spirit. ( Acts 1&2 Chapters). so therefore, they have a privilege of being
resurrected back to earth in the
coming kingdom. Revelation 21:3-5
Psalm 37:9-11,29,34; Matthew 6:9,10
I don't think there are any biblical references to 'forgiving yourself' though. 2 Corinthians 7:10. 1 John 1:9. God forgives us. We repent of our sins with grief and Godly sorrow and place our faith in Jesus. Mark 1:15. Mark 6:12.
Prayer is absolutely critical, I agree.
He will speak to us through His word. Romans 6:1-4.
Thanks again, God bless you and Adam for your responses.
Positive thinking was started by Phineas Quimby who hypnotized people. He believed that the body was a reflection of the mind and all illnesses were a result of false beliefs. He had conversations with Mary Baker Eddy (Christian Science founder) and influenced her to believe that 'right thinking' in accordance with scripture could cure any ailment. I don't think that 'positive thinking' can be aligned with the word of God.
Philippians 4 says 'by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving', not by 'positive thinking'. I believe Matthew 6:34 is in relation to submitting to God and trusting in Him, something atheists do not do. It was not meant to just say "don't worry about tomorrow" (which would be worldly wisdom) but "trust in the Lord" which is Godly wisdom. I would argue that psychology says "trust in yourself" and the bible says "deny yourself", two viewpoints which are incompatible.
I would say counseling is good as long as it is biblical. Shouldn't everything center around the Lord and His word? If you talk to a counselor and they do not point you to the bible and Godly wisdom, the only other option is they are pointing you towards worldly wisdom. The bible says we have a heart issue, not a mental issue. Jeremiah 17:9-10.
1 Corinthians 1:18-25. Acts 17:10-12. I think everything needs to be tested against scripture.
Thanks for the discussion Adam, I appreciate you.
Thanks for explaining your question a bit more. This is an interesting question I haven't heard before and I'll gladly share my opinion. I personally do not see much scripture support against what you call psychology. So to start I looked up a definition of 'psychology' and Cambridge dictionary says: "the scientific study of the way the human mind works and how it influences behaviour, or the influence of a particular person's character on their behaviour:"
My understanding is it is just studying our mind and how we think. In a counseling session we discuss our thoughts/feelings/thinking and someone can sometimes help see any negative patterns and can sometimes help someone. There is pastoral counseling that is often the same thing. It's my belief that the Bible supports positive psychology concepts like positive thinking, for instance Philippians 4:6-8. It also challenges us to not be anxious, to take each day one at a time: Matthew 6:34. These are practical psychological wisdom that even atheists usually agree with, but this wisdom came from God.
My view of psychology is something everyone already does- such as talking to teach other. Fellowship is Biblical and is also therapeutic- not much different than talking with a counselor in my opinion. Also education and learning is ok, and that is also done in church. Challenging ourselves is also a positive thing. The Bible is full of personal challenges, and much of them is mental or psychological, such as focusing on following and emulating Jesus and not on sin.
What I think you did is interpret 1 Cor 3:5 as to avoid all wisdom from man. But it says don't put your "faith" in them. It doesn't say don't go to school, college, to not learn anything, to not ever be counseled, to not even talk to your parents, or anybody who says anything personal. So, my interpretation of this verse is probably different than yours and I see no problem with psychology. God bless...
Ruth and Esther are women of God with books in the Bible for us to study.
Song of Solomon's, Shulamite woman: is a study into the bride of Christ or, the Church of Christ. I once thought it quite scandalous, but it's explained in Psalm 45:11 and Galatians 2:20
I think our understanding the strength of love, is imperfect. I will tell you a dream I had. After I was born again, people said to my face: that anyone who had been as evil as me__could not possibly be saved!! Then they laughed.
It cut me to my fragile heart and spirit.
I decided I would make Jesus despise me. When Jesus love knocked on my door I would slam the door shut and the pain of self-hate grew huge.
In the Dream, I saw Jesus laying stretched out on the Cross. He looked in my eyes with all the love within Him. I got angry! How dare He love The Unlovable?! I saw rocks. I picked one up and hit the nail in his hand. I felt sure I could make him sorry he had ever met me.
But he looked in my eyes and said, I LOVE YOU. I hit him again and again, and each time He said he loved me. Something inside of me broke open. I dropped the rock and lay on his chest and wept. His arms held me close. Then I woke up.
When I read Song of Solomon later: 2:19, 6:3, 7:10, 8:7; I knew I was loved. I forgave all those who cursed me. I learned how to give love to those who were like me. It's not carnal.
Only God can heal a human heart; and cause it to beat for others who have not heard Jesus say, I Love You.
The ability to love without judging, speaking curses or rationing is valuable. Love like Jesus.
(or maybe the HS guiding me) Philippians 2 right after and thought it very fitting. God bless
Matthew 18:2 - 18:5
And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them,
And said, Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.
And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.
Philippians 2:1-15
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
7 Because the CARNAL mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
8 So then they that are in the FLESH cannot please God.
9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.
Hebrews 11:6 (View whole chapter)
But without faith it is impossible to PLEASE him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.
Mishael: the 11th Chapter of Hebrews is known as "THE BOOK OF HEROES OF FAITH".
We all walk by faith and not by sight.
And God tests us in little things first. Tithing is a total work of faith. On Christmas Eve, I and my son were sitting at a traffic light. We saw an old man cross in front of us; head down in the freezing rain. All the money I had was 20 dollars for Christmas dinner. I asked my 8 yr old son if we should, and he shouted YES. I jumped out and gave the old man a hug and said Blessed Christmas and gave him the 20. We both thought upon him the next day. He was our Christmas blessing! Friends called and said to come over and eat with their family.
It doesn't take great faith. Just simple obedience to the Holy Spirit; who IS God. He never asks us to do impossible feats of faith: just ordinary things.
What will we do if the Holy Spirit taps us on the shoulder and asks us for a small act of faith?
The right answer to your question of what pleases God, is to be a person of faith. Like Jesus.
Matthew 11:29
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls."
If we want God's Grace (Reward) we must become humble as the apostle relates below:
1 Peter 5:5
"Likewise, ye younger, submit yourselves unto the elder. Yea, all of you be subject one to another, and be clothed with humility: for God resisteth the proud, and giveth grace to the humble."
1 Peter 5:6
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time:"
Humility is better than gold. We can't buy humility, but we can pray REAL REAL REAL HARD for it, and hope the Holy Sprit blesses us with it!
God Bless
1) Concerns a kingdom: a political organization ( Daniel 2:44; Matthew 6:10)
Rightly Divided ( 2 Timothy 2:15) From {RDf} "Things That DIFFER!":
1) Concerns a body; a living organism ( 1 Corinthians 12:12; 1 Corinthians 12:27; Ephesians 4:12-16)
2) The kingdom to be established on earth ( Jeremiah 23:5; Matthew 6:10)
RDf
2) The Body given a position in Heaven ( Ephesians 1:3; Ephesians 2:5-6; Colossians 3:1-3)
3) Christ to be its King ( Jeremiah 23:5; Isaiah 9:6-7)
RDf
3) CHRIST Is The Living Head ( Ephesians 1:19-23; Colossians 1:18)
4) The Body Chosen In CHRIST "Before the world began," but "kept secret since the world began" ( Romans 16:25; Ephesians 1:4-11; Ephesians 3:5-9)
RDf
4) The kingdom prophesied "since the world began" ( Luke 1:68-70; Acts 3:21)
5) Israel to be given supremacy over the nations ( Isaiah 60:10-12; Isaiah 61:6)
RDf
5) Jew and Gentile place on the same level before God ( Romans 10:12; Romans 11:32; Ephesians 2:16-17)
6)The Gentiles to be blessed by Israel's instrumentality ( Genesis 22:17-18; Zechariah 8:13)
RDf
6) The Gentiles blessed through Israel's obstinancy ( Acts 13:44-46, Romans 11:28-32)
7)The Gentiles to be blessed by Israel's rise ( Isaiah 60:1-3; Zechariah 8:22-23)
RDf
7) The Gentiles blessed through Israel's fall ( Acts 28:27-28; Romans 11:11-12; Romans 11:15)
So we as believers are suppose to be humble like Solomon or just prideful or proudful like Satan? Just wanting to know your opinion
Prophecy/Law: 15) The Two "Main" (of 12) baptismS = A) water, For remission of sins! ( Matthew 3:5-6 Mark 1:4 Luke 3:3 John 1:31 Luke 7:29-30 Acts 10:37 Matthew 28:19 Mark 16:16 Acts 2:38 Acts 22:16 Ezekiel 36:25)
B) "WITH" The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! ( Isaiah 44:3 Matthew 3:11 Mark 1:8, 16:17-18 Luke 24:49 Acts 2:17-18, 38 Acts 8:15-17 Acts 11:16)
Rightly Divided ( 2 Timothy 2:15) From {RDf} "Things That DIFFER!":
Mystery/GRACE!: 15) Only ONE Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION, Spiritually "Identifying" members In (The Body Of) CHRIST! ( Ephesians 4:5 Colossians 2:12 Galatians 3:27 Romans 6:3-4; 1 Corinthians 12:13) 'ONE' = not two...
Prophecy/Law: 16) Forgive others First, Then God Will Forgive! ( Matthew 6:14-15, 18:35; Mark 11:25-26; Luke 6:37)
RDf Mystery/GRACE!: 16) Forgive others Because CHRIST Has Already Forgiven us! ( Ephesians 4:32)
Prophecy/Law: 17) Taught how/what to pray! ( Matthew 6:9; Luke 11:2)
RDf Mystery/GRACE!: 17a) we Are Exhorted to "...Make our requests known Unto God!" ( Philippians 4:6) While, At The Same Time, God "Teaches":
17b) Concerning our infirmities, we "know Not" what to pray "as we ought," But "The Spirit Intercedeth For us, According To The Will Of God!..." ( Romans 8:26)
Prophecy/Law {earthly!}: 18) "watchmen," {as CHRIST Told the Jews On the earth!}, looking for The "wicked one, the deceiving man of Sin" And "signs" ( Matthew 24)
RDf Mystery/GRACE {Heavenly!}: 18) ambassadors {As CHRIST Told Paul, From Heaven!} Looking, Watching, & Waiting For The Holy One, The LORD JESUS CHRIST {From Heaven!} ( Romans 8:18, 19, 23, 25; 1 Corinthians 1:7; Ephesians 6:12-18; Philippians 3:20; Colossians 3:2, 4:1-3; 1 Thessalonians 1:10, 5:5-11; 2 Thessalonians 3:5; Titus 2:13)
Please Be RichlyEncouraged!
Heavenly GRACE/Mystery fellowship, today? ( 2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 16:25; Ephesians 1:3-9; Ephesians 3:9)
It gets hard sometime, things we do and how we treat other people and the good things we do seem to have no effect. First thing you need to do is look inside yourself, we need to make sure the if lack of gratitude from those we do things for is not what is frustrating us. It's baked in the cake, we as humans, when we do a good job, do something for someone our flesh looks for a reward, we all have those feelings.
We have to constantly remind ourselves, "do not let the left hand know what thy right hand doeth" ( Matthew 6:1-4).
If these are people you are around a lot and they are taking advantage of you, have a loving discussion and let them know how you feel, and say a little prayer maybe for you and them. If these are people you do not know and they take your goodness or if you share the gospel and they are rude or reject what you try to share, turn and walk away and be thankful and ask the Lord for strength and guidance.
We must remind ourselves, the good we do or if we share the gospel and they reject it, the testimony is against them. Hey, there are many none caring, selfish people in this world, out for number one, and sometimes it is hard to be a light in a world of darkness.
This is what I feel, but may someone else have a better response that may help, but do not ever stop doing good. It is like a food you hate, taste like yuck be is good for the body, so hold your nose and kill em with kindness.
RLW
God knows, we think we know!
You said you thought speaking of visions was evil. I don't know where you get that from or what you mean by this. I think to simplify one could just ask: is what you're doing from God or of God? yes/no. If yes, that is good. If are you claiming special power from an ungodly source (like satan) and doing things not of God, then that is bad and evil.
You also mentioned the lottery and I don't understand how that's related. God doesn't promise riches in this life by following Him. If anything it's the opposite, as we are promised persecution for our beliefs. 2 Timothy 3:12.
Money is meaningless- you can't take it with you when you die. We are to be responsible with our things, but not put our heart in it. The love of money is the root of evil. We are called to put our treasures in heaven, not on earth. Have you read this before and do you know what it means? Matthew 6:19-21
God bless...
christ allowed me to take photos of the images of him, christ jesus to share as well. such a beautiful sight to see of our father who's art in heaven .
his name is jesus christ of nazareth alone and only!!!.
for, it is written...thy kingdom come and thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. ( matthew 6: 10.)
i am that i am have spoken take heed.
2. Repent. Self-pity and remorse and self-loathing are not enough. You must repent--that is, be determined with all your heart to never do it again--if you have acted upon it or if it's just lustful thought, ask God to condition those thoughts out of your head. You can help yourself by rooting out media--music, books, films, etc. that have sex in them because seeing or hearing those things will trigger sexual lust. There are plenty of good clean books and movies to watch instead of R or X-rated media.
3. I advise you to set up morning and evening devotions. Pray. Confess your sins and ask God to forgive you. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you focus on your devotions. Ask him to show you His ways and teach you His paths. Psalm 25:4.Thank Him and praise Him for all the good and the bad things, including answered and unanswered prayer. Add people who need prayer, include prayer for your lust addiction to be healed to a prayer list. Quote the Lord's Prayer Matthew 6:9-13
4. Ask him to give you wisdom, strength, and determination to stand in the battle raging about you (temptation and troubles and such). Ask Him to help you use all the armor and weapons (His Word, rebuking the devil in His name) He has given you to their fullest extent. 2 Corinthians 10:3"For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)."
5. When sexual temptation is upon you, rebuke the devil by saying, "In the name of Jesus Christ, get behind me, Satan!" And he will flee from you. James 4:7 "Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you."
God bless you!
Everyone have a bless and prosperous day and I look forward to our next study discussion.
Being a born-again Christian means you do not have to go through anyone to talk to God. You don't have to read set prayers, though you can read them during your talks with God, and that is the keyword--talk. Talk to Him. Ask the Holy Spirit to you and just spill your heart to Jesus.
Pray for focus. That is, ask the Holy Spirit to keep your mind from straying during your daily devotions. Proverbs 4:25 "Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee." Keep it about Him, not your job, food, vacation, you get the idea.
Pray that God will help you to keep you walking in Christ. Romans 13:14 "But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfill the lusts thereof." So that you will be presentable to him in--
Body
Tongue & Heart
Motives
Relationships
Finances
Attitude
Emotions
Ask Him to give you wisdom, strength, and determination to stand in the battle--temptation, persecution, etc--raging about you, to use all the armor and weapons--The Word, Faith, Trust--He has given you to their fullest extent. 2 Corinthians 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
Keep a prayer list of those people in your circle who need God's help. James 5:15 "And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the LORD will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven."
Set times for morning and evening devotions, but follow 1 Thessalonians 5:17 "Pray without ceasing." How is that possible? Have you ever performed a task with the radio playing in the background? You can keep an open connection to talk to God as you go through your day.
And when you pray, forgive those who have wronged you. Matthew 6:14 "For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you."
God bless you!
1 Peter 3:15
May the Lord bless everyone here on this forum to excel in the things of the Lord as God is faithful in all things. Matthew 6:33
Let us continue to pray for our Leadership, on all levels, that they learn to trust in Christ Jesus as we go into the second year of this "pandemic." August 2021
We are all emotional beings. We worry and fret and borrow tomorrow's trouble. And usually, most of our worries do not pan out. God orders us not to fret because it displays our doubt in His ability to take care of us. Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." Remember: God loved us so much that He sent His only begotten son to die on the cross and raised him from the dead so that whosoever believes in Him could be saved. John 3:16. Give your troubles to Christ. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
I urge you to develop daily devotions, sing, read God's word, and pray for all the things you have mentioned here. He will hear you, and He will answer according to His will. 1 John Chapter 5:15-15 "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him."
God bless you!
No one is good enough. ROMANS 3:23 "For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God."
Pray that God conditions you not to worry. Matthew 6:34 "Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
Give your troubles to Christ. 1 Peter 5:6-7 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.
God bless!
I do not know your situation, sometimes we can go through some pretty lousy times, that is hard to for us see an out. It can look so dark we cannot see any light. Let me assure you there is light out there if we hold fast to our faith. Start with prayer, ( Psalms 66:20) Blessed be God, which hath not turned away my prayer, nor his mercy from me.
Matthew 6 is a good chapter, if we strive to live in this way the Spirit of Christ will lift us up and give us the strength to get through. We must keep in our thoughts, the life to come is our hope in Jesus Christ. It may take time but don't give in and when you see better times don't forget who brought you through, give Him all the praise and glory.
( James 1:2-4) ( Psalm 34:17) ( Proverbs 3:5-6) ( 2 Corinthians 1:10) ( Colossians 1:13) ( James 1:12)
Prayers for better times for you.
RLW