GOD ON OTHER GODS - Genesis 1:26
Then God said, "Let us make man in our image, in our likeness..."
GOD ON OTHER GODS - Genesis 3:22
And the LORD God said, "The man has now become like one of us, knowing good and evil. He must not be allowed to reach out his hand and take also from the tree of life and eat, and live forever."
GOD ON OTHER GODS - Genesis 11:7
Come, let us go down and confuse their language so they will not understand each other.
GOD ON OTHER GODS - Exodus 20:3 [part of one of the three sets of 10 Commandments]
"You shall have no other gods before me."
GOD ON OTHER GODS - Exodus 20:23
"Do not make any gods to be alongside me; do not make for yourselves gods of silver or gods of gold."
GOD ON OTHER GODS - Exodus 23:13
"Be careful to do everything I have said to you. Do not invoke the names of other gods; do not let them be heard on your lips."
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Fear - Exodus ,Leviticus
GOD AND FEAR - Exodus 20:20
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 19:14
"Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 25:17
"Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the LORD your God."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 25:36
"Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 25:42-43
"Because the Israelites are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt, they must not be sold as slaves. Do not rule over them ruthlessly, but fear your God."
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 6:13
Fear the LORD your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 6:24
The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the LORD our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 10:20
Fear the LORD your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 31:12-13
"Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess."
GOD AND FEAR - Joshua 4:24
"He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God."
GOD AND FEAR - Joshua 24:14
"Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness."
Moses said to the people, "Do not be afraid. God has come to test you, so that the fear of God will be with you to keep you from sinning."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 19:14
"Do not curse the deaf or put a stumbling block in front of the blind, but fear your God. I am the LORD."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 25:17
"Do not take advantage of each other, but fear your God. I am the LORD your God."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 25:36
"Do not take interest of any kind from him, but fear your God, so that your countryman may continue to live among you."
GOD AND FEAR - Leviticus 25:42-43
"Because the Israelites are my servants, whom I brought out of Egypt, they must not be sold as slaves. Do not rule over them ruthlessly, but fear your God."
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 6:13
Fear the LORD your God, serve him only and take your oaths in his name.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 6:24
The LORD commanded us to obey all these decrees and to fear the LORD our God, so that we might always prosper and be kept alive, as is the case today.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 10:12
And now, O Israel, what does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to love him, to serve the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 10:20
Fear the LORD your God and serve him. Hold fast to him and take your oaths in his name.
GOD AND FEAR - Deuteronomy 31:12-13
"Assemble the people—men, women and children, and the aliens living in your towns—so they can listen and learn to fear the LORD your God and follow carefully all the words of this law. Their children, who do not know this law, must hear it and learn to fear the LORD your God as long as you live in the land you are crossing the Jordan to possess."
GOD AND FEAR - Joshua 4:24
"He did this so that all the peoples of the earth might know that the hand of the LORD is powerful and so that you might always fear the LORD your God."
GOD AND FEAR - Joshua 24:14
"Now fear the LORD and serve him with all faithfulness."
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Who is Fool -Bible Study
FOOLS - Psalm 14:1
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
FOOLS - Proverbs 8:5
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.
JESUS ON FOOLS - Matthew 5:22
"But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell."
JESUS ON FOOLS - Matthew 23:17,19
"Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?"
PAUL ON FOOLS - 1 Corinthians 3:18"Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a 'fool' so that he may become wise
The fool says in his heart, "There is no God." They are corrupt, their deeds are vile; there is no one who does good.
FOOLS - Proverbs 8:5
You who are simple, gain prudence; you who are foolish, gain understanding.
JESUS ON FOOLS - Matthew 5:22
"But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell."
JESUS ON FOOLS - Matthew 23:17,19
"Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold? Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?"
PAUL ON FOOLS - 1 Corinthians 3:18"Do not deceive yourselves. If any one of you thinks he is wise by the standards of this age, he should become a 'fool' so that he may become wise
Monday, May 12, 2008
Why God created Good and Evil
GOD CREATED ALL GOOD - Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
GOD CREATED EVIL - Isaiah 45:7 (KJV)
"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things."
GOD CREATED DISASTER - Isaiah 45:7 (NIV)
"I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things."
GOD CREATED EVIL - Amos 3:6 (KJV)
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?
GOD, EVIL, AND GOOD - Lamentations 3:38 (KJV)
Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
GOD HATES WORKERS OF INIQUITY - Psalm 5:5 (KJV)
The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
GOD HATES - Malachi 1:2,3
saith the LORD: "yet I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau."
GOD CREATED WICKED PEOPLE - Proverbs 16:4 (NAB)
"The Lord has made everything for his own ends, even the wicked for the evil day."
GOD AND TRUTH - Proverbs 30:5-6
"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee and thou be found a liar."
GOD AND TRUTH - Psalms 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
GOD AND TRUTH - Psalms 19:8
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
GOD AND TEMPTATION - James 1:13
When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
IS GOD ALL-POWERFUL? - 1 John 5:19 (NIV)
We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
GOD CREATED EVIL - Isaiah 45:7 (KJV)
"I form the light, and create darkness: I make peace, and create evil: I the LORD do all these things."
GOD CREATED DISASTER - Isaiah 45:7 (NIV)
"I form the light and create darkness, I bring prosperity and create disaster; I, the LORD, do all these things."
GOD CREATED EVIL - Amos 3:6 (KJV)
Shall a trumpet be blown in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall there be evil in a city, and the LORD hath not done it?
GOD, EVIL, AND GOOD - Lamentations 3:38 (KJV)
Out of the mouth of the most High proceedeth not evil and good?
GOD HATES WORKERS OF INIQUITY - Psalm 5:5 (KJV)
The foolish shall not stand in thy sight: thou hatest all workers of iniquity.
GOD HATES - Malachi 1:2,3
saith the LORD: "yet I loved Jacob, and I hated Esau."
GOD CREATED WICKED PEOPLE - Proverbs 16:4 (NAB)
"The Lord has made everything for his own ends, even the wicked for the evil day."
GOD AND TRUTH - Proverbs 30:5-6
"Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him. Add thou not unto his words, lest he reprove thee and thou be found a liar."
GOD AND TRUTH - Psalms 19:7
The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.
GOD AND TRUTH - Psalms 19:8
The statutes of the LORD are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the LORD is pure, enlightening the eyes.
GOD AND TEMPTATION - James 1:13
When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone;
IS GOD ALL-POWERFUL? - 1 John 5:19 (NIV)
We know that we are children of God, and that the whole world is under the control of the evil one.
Sunday, May 11, 2008
HUMAN SACRIFICE in Bible
GOD ON HUMAN SACRIFICE - Genesis 22:2
Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about."
GOD ON HUMAN SACRIFICE - Ezekiel 20:26 (NIV)
"I let them become defiled through their gifts — the sacrifice of every firstborn — that I might fill them with horror so they would know that I am the LORD."
GOD ON HUMAN SACRIFICE - Deuteronomy 18:10 (NIV) [What about Genesis 22:2 and Ezekiel 20:26?]
"Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft."
GOD ON SUBSTITUTIVE SACRIFICE - Leviticus 5:5-10
"And it shall be, when he is guilty in any of these matters, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing; and he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD for his sin which he has committed, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats as a sin offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin.
"If he is not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring to the LORD, for his trespass which he has committed, two turtledoves or two young pigeons: one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. And he shall bring them to the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off its head from its neck, but shall not divide it completely. Then he shall sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, and the rest of the blood shall be drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering. And he shall offer the second as a burnt offering according to the prescribed manner. So the priest shall make atonement on his behalf for his sin which he has committed, and it shall be forgiven him."
GOD ON SUBSTITUTIVE SACRIFICE - Deuteronomy 12:27
"Present your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God, both the meat and the blood. The blood of your sacrifices must be poured beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat."
SUBSTITUTIVE SACRIFICE - Deuteronomy 21:1-4 (NIV)
If a man is found slain, lying in a field in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, your elders and judges shall go out and measure the distance from the body to the neighboring towns. Then the elders of the town nearest the body shall take a heifer that has never been worked and has never worn a yoke and lead her down to a valley that has not been plowed or planted and where there is a flowing stream. There in the valley they are to break the heifer's neck.
PHAROAH AND SACRIFICES - Exodus 5:17
Pharaoh said, "Lazy, that's what you are - lazy! That is why you keep saying, 'Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD."
Then God said, "Take your son, your only son, Isaac, whom you love, and go to the region of Moriah. Sacrifice him there as a burnt offering on one of the mountains I will tell you about."
GOD ON HUMAN SACRIFICE - Ezekiel 20:26 (NIV)
"I let them become defiled through their gifts — the sacrifice of every firstborn — that I might fill them with horror so they would know that I am the LORD."
GOD ON HUMAN SACRIFICE - Deuteronomy 18:10 (NIV) [What about Genesis 22:2 and Ezekiel 20:26?]
"Let no one be found among you who sacrifices his son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft."
GOD ON SUBSTITUTIVE SACRIFICE - Leviticus 5:5-10
"And it shall be, when he is guilty in any of these matters, that he shall confess that he has sinned in that thing; and he shall bring his trespass offering to the LORD for his sin which he has committed, a female from the flock, a lamb or a kid of the goats as a sin offering. So the priest shall make atonement for him concerning his sin.
"If he is not able to bring a lamb, then he shall bring to the LORD, for his trespass which he has committed, two turtledoves or two young pigeons: one as a sin offering and the other as a burnt offering. And he shall bring them to the priest, who shall offer that which is for the sin offering first, and wring off its head from its neck, but shall not divide it completely. Then he shall sprinkle some of the blood of the sin offering on the side of the altar, and the rest of the blood shall be drained out at the base of the altar. It is a sin offering. And he shall offer the second as a burnt offering according to the prescribed manner. So the priest shall make atonement on his behalf for his sin which he has committed, and it shall be forgiven him."
GOD ON SUBSTITUTIVE SACRIFICE - Deuteronomy 12:27
"Present your burnt offerings on the altar of the LORD your God, both the meat and the blood. The blood of your sacrifices must be poured beside the altar of the LORD your God, but you may eat the meat."
SUBSTITUTIVE SACRIFICE - Deuteronomy 21:1-4 (NIV)
If a man is found slain, lying in a field in the land the LORD your God is giving you to possess, and it is not known who killed him, your elders and judges shall go out and measure the distance from the body to the neighboring towns. Then the elders of the town nearest the body shall take a heifer that has never been worked and has never worn a yoke and lead her down to a valley that has not been plowed or planted and where there is a flowing stream. There in the valley they are to break the heifer's neck.
PHAROAH AND SACRIFICES - Exodus 5:17
Pharaoh said, "Lazy, that's what you are - lazy! That is why you keep saying, 'Let us go and sacrifice to the LORD."
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Bible Sayings About War !
WAR - Deuteronomy 2:32-34
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz. And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people. And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain.
WAR - Deuteronomy 20:10-18
When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. When the LORD your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the LORD your God gives you from your enemies. This is how you are to treat all the cities that are at a distance from you and do not belong to the nations nearby. However, in the cities of the nations the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them-the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites-as the LORD your God has commanded you. Otherwise, they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshiping their gods, and you will sin against the LORD your God.
WAR - Deuteronomy 20:13-14 (NIV) When the LORD your God delivers it [the city] into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder [slaves] for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the LORD your God gives you from your enemies.
WAR - Exodus 17:13
So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.
WAR - 1 Samuel 15:3
"Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass."
Then Sihon came out against us, he and all his people, to fight at Jahaz. And the LORD our God delivered him before us; and we smote him, and his sons, and all his people. And we took all his cities at that time, and utterly destroyed the men, and the women, and the little ones, of every city, we left none to remain.
WAR - Deuteronomy 20:10-18
When you march up to attack a city, make its people an offer of peace. If they accept and open their gates, all the people in it shall be subject to forced labor and shall work for you. If they refuse to make peace and they engage you in battle, lay siege to that city. When the LORD your God delivers it into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the LORD your God gives you from your enemies. This is how you are to treat all the cities that are at a distance from you and do not belong to the nations nearby. However, in the cities of the nations the LORD your God is giving you as an inheritance, do not leave alive anything that breathes. Completely destroy them-the Hittites, Amorites, Canaanites, Perizzites, Hivites and Jebusites-as the LORD your God has commanded you. Otherwise, they will teach you to follow all the detestable things they do in worshiping their gods, and you will sin against the LORD your God.
WAR - Deuteronomy 20:13-14 (NIV) When the LORD your God delivers it [the city] into your hand, put to the sword all the men in it. As for the women, the children, the livestock and everything else in the city, you may take these as plunder [slaves] for yourselves. And you may use the plunder the LORD your God gives you from your enemies.
WAR - Exodus 17:13
So Joshua overcame the Amalekite army with the sword.
WAR - 1 Samuel 15:3
"Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass."
Friday, May 9, 2008
BELIEVERS about Bible !
JESUS ON BELIEVERS: TALK TO CREATURES - Mark 16:15
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
JESUS ON BELIEVERS AND UNBELIEVERS - Mark 16:16
"He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."
JESUS ON BELIEVERS: HEALING, SNAKES, POISONS - Mark 16:17-18
"And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name they shall cast out demons, they shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
JESUS ON BELIEVERS: KINGDOM OF GOD - John 3:3
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
JOHN ON BELIEVERS: ETERNAL LIFE - John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."
PAUL ON BELIEVERS AND UNBELIEVERS - 2 Corinthians 6:14-15
"Believers must not commune with unbelievers. What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness, light with darkness, believers with infidels?"
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature."
JESUS ON BELIEVERS AND UNBELIEVERS - Mark 16:16
"He that believeth and is baptised shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned."
JESUS ON BELIEVERS: HEALING, SNAKES, POISONS - Mark 16:17-18
"And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in my name they shall cast out demons, they shall speak with new tongues. They shall take up serpents and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay their hands on the sick, and they shall recover."
JESUS ON BELIEVERS: KINGDOM OF GOD - John 3:3
In reply Jesus declared, "I tell you the truth, no one can see the kingdom of God unless he is born again."
JOHN ON BELIEVERS: ETERNAL LIFE - John 3:36
Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life, but whoever rejects the Son will not see life, for God's wrath remains on him."
PAUL ON BELIEVERS AND UNBELIEVERS - 2 Corinthians 6:14-15
"Believers must not commune with unbelievers. What fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness, light with darkness, believers with infidels?"
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Marriage and Divorce from Bible
GOD ON DIVORCE - Deuteronomy 24:1-4 (NIV)
If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, and her second husband dislikes her and writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, or if he dies, then her first husband, who divorced her, is not allowed to marry her again after she has been defiled.
JESUS ON MARRIAGE - Matthew 25:1 (NIV)
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom."
JESUS ON MARRIAGE - Luke 20:34-36 (KJV)
"The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection."
JESUS ON DIVORCE - Matthew 5:32 (NIV)
"But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery."
JESUS ON DIVORCE - Mark 10:11-12 (NIV)
"Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
[NOTE: It was not possible in Palestine at that time for a woman to divorce her husband.]
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 (KJV)
"Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband."
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 (NIV)
"Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion."
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (NIV)
"To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife."
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:27 (NIV)
"Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. Are you unmarried? Do not look for a wife."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Timothy 2:9
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shame-facedness and sobriety; not with broided [braided] hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Timothy 2:11-15
"A woman should learn [from men] in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Corinthians 11:3
"I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Corinthians 11:9-10
"For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
"Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church."
If a man marries a woman who becomes displeasing to him because he finds something indecent about her, and he writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, and if after she leaves his house she becomes the wife of another man, and her second husband dislikes her and writes her a certificate of divorce, gives it to her and sends her from his house, or if he dies, then her first husband, who divorced her, is not allowed to marry her again after she has been defiled.
JESUS ON MARRIAGE - Matthew 25:1 (NIV)
"At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom."
JESUS ON MARRIAGE - Luke 20:34-36 (KJV)
"The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: But they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection."
JESUS ON DIVORCE - Matthew 5:32 (NIV)
"But I tell you that anyone who divorces his wife, except for marital unfaithfulness, causes her to become an adulteress, and anyone who marries the divorced woman commits adultery."
JESUS ON DIVORCE - Mark 10:11-12 (NIV)
"Anyone who divorces his wife and marries another woman commits adultery against her. And if she divorces her husband and marries another man, she commits adultery."
[NOTE: It was not possible in Palestine at that time for a woman to divorce her husband.]
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 (KJV)
"Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband."
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:8-9 (NIV)
"Now to the unmarried and the widows I say: It is good for them to stay unmarried, as I am. But if they cannot control themselves, they should marry, for it is better to marry than to burn with passion."
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:10-11 (NIV)
"To the married I give this command (not I, but the Lord): A wife must not separate from her husband. But if she does, she must remain unmarried or else be reconciled to her husband. And a husband must not divorce his wife."
PAUL ON MARRIAGE & DIVORCE - 1 Corinthians 7:27 (NIV)
"Are you married? Do not seek a divorce. Are you unmarried? Do not look for a wife."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Timothy 2:9
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shame-facedness and sobriety; not with broided [braided] hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Timothy 2:11-15
"A woman should learn [from men] in quietness and full submission. I do not permit a woman to teach or to have authority over a man; she must be silent. For Adam was formed first, then Eve. And Adam was not the one deceived; it was the woman who was deceived and became a sinner. But women will be saved through childbearing—if they continue in faith, love and holiness with propriety."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Corinthians 11:3
"I would have you know that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Corinthians 11:9-10
"For man did not come from woman, but woman from man; neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. For this reason, and because of the angels, the woman ought to have a sign of authority on her head."
PAUL ON WOMEN - 1 Corinthians 14:34-35
"Let your women keep silence in the churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak; but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also saith the law. And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home: for it is a shame for women to speak in the church."
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
WERE MARY AND JOSEPH MARRIED WHEN JESUS WAS BORN? - Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had in mind to divorce her quietly. But after he had considered this, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife, because what is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will give birth to a son, and you are to give him the name Jesus, because he will save his people from their sins." All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel" — which means, "God with us." When Joseph woke up, he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took Mary home as his wife. But he had no union with her until she gave birth to a son. And he gave him the name Jesus.
Tuesday, May 6, 2008
Jesus and Paul on Jews
JESUS ON JEWS - Matthew 23:33 (NIV)
"You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?"
THE JEWS ON JEWS - Matthew 27:25 (NIV)
All the people answered, "Let his [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children!"
JESUS ON JEWS - John 8:22-24 (NIV)
This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, 'Where I go, you cannot come'?" But [Jesus] continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins."
PAUL ON JEWS - Galatians 3:10-11 (NIV)
"All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.' Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, 'The righteous will live by faith.'"
PAUL ON JEWS - Galatians 6:15 (NIV)
"Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation."
"You snakes! You brood of vipers! How will you escape being condemned to hell?"
THE JEWS ON JEWS - Matthew 27:25 (NIV)
All the people answered, "Let his [Jesus'] blood be on us and on our children!"
JESUS ON JEWS - John 8:22-24 (NIV)
This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, 'Where I go, you cannot come'?" But [Jesus] continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. I told you that you would die in your sins; if you do not believe that I am the one I claim to be, you will indeed die in your sins."
PAUL ON JEWS - Galatians 3:10-11 (NIV)
"All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: 'Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law.' Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, 'The righteous will live by faith.'"
PAUL ON JEWS - Galatians 6:15 (NIV)
"Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation."
Monday, May 5, 2008
Bible Study about EARTH
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Job 26:7
He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Job 28:24
... for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Ecclesiastes 1:7
All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea is not full. To the place where the rivers flow, there they flow again.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Matthew 4:8 (KJV)
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Luke 4:5 (KJV)
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Revelation 7:1
After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Revelation 20:7-8
When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth — Gog and Magog — to gather them for battle.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - 1 Chronicles 16:30
He has fixed the earth firm, immovable.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 75:3
"When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm."
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 77:18
Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 82:5
... all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 93:1
Thou hast fixed the earth immovable and firm ...
He spreads out the northern skies over empty space; he suspends the earth over nothing.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Job 28:24
... for he views the ends of the earth and sees everything under the heavens.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Ecclesiastes 1:7
All the rivers run into the sea, yet the sea is not full. To the place where the rivers flow, there they flow again.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Matthew 4:8 (KJV)
Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Luke 4:5 (KJV)
And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Revelation 7:1
After this I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding back the four winds of the earth to prevent any wind from blowing on the land or on the sea or on any tree.
GOD'S FLAT EARTH - Revelation 20:7-8
When the thousand years are over, Satan will be released from his prison and will go out to deceive the nations in the four corners of the earth — Gog and Magog — to gather them for battle.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - 1 Chronicles 16:30
He has fixed the earth firm, immovable.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 75:3
"When the earth and all its people quake, it is I who hold its pillars firm."
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 77:18
Your thunder was heard in the whirlwind, your lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 82:5
... all the foundations of the earth are shaken.
GOD'S FIXED EARTH - Psalm 93:1
Thou hast fixed the earth immovable and firm ...
Sunday, May 4, 2008
TORTURE - Revelation 9:3-5
JESUS ON TORTURE - Revelation 9:3-5
"Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man."
"Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man."
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Bible say about ANGER
GOD'S ANGER - Exodus 22:24
[God:] "My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless."
GOD'S ANGER (BEHEADING) - Numbers 25:3-4
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. And the LORD said unto Moses, "Take all the heads of the people and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel."
GOD'S ANGER - Numbers 16:32-35
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods. They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.
GOD'S ANGER - Jeremiah 25:15-16 (NLT)
Then the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me, "Take from my hand this cup filled to the brim with my anger, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. When they drink from it, they will stagger, crazed by the warfare I will send against them."
GOD'S ANGER - Isaiah 9:18
At the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land quakes, and the people are like fuel for fire; No man spares his brother, each devours the flesh of his neighbor.
GOD'S ANGER - 1 Kings 15:29-30
As soon as [Baasha] began to reign, he killed Jeroboam's whole family. He did not leave Jeroboam anyone that breathed, but destroyed them all, according to the word of the LORD given through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite - because of the sins Jeroboam had committed and had caused Israel to commit, and because he provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger.
GOD'S ANGER - Job 4:9
At the breath of God they are destroyed; at the blast of his anger they perish.
[God:] "My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless."
GOD'S ANGER (BEHEADING) - Numbers 25:3-4
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. And the LORD said unto Moses, "Take all the heads of the people and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel."
GOD'S ANGER - Numbers 16:32-35
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods. They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.
GOD'S ANGER - Jeremiah 25:15-16 (NLT)
Then the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me, "Take from my hand this cup filled to the brim with my anger, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. When they drink from it, they will stagger, crazed by the warfare I will send against them."
GOD'S ANGER - Isaiah 9:18
At the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land quakes, and the people are like fuel for fire; No man spares his brother, each devours the flesh of his neighbor.
GOD'S ANGER - 1 Kings 15:29-30
As soon as [Baasha] began to reign, he killed Jeroboam's whole family. He did not leave Jeroboam anyone that breathed, but destroyed them all, according to the word of the LORD given through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite - because of the sins Jeroboam had committed and had caused Israel to commit, and because he provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger.
GOD'S ANGER - Job 4:9
At the breath of God they are destroyed; at the blast of his anger they perish.
Friday, May 2, 2008
Bible study GOD'S QUALITIES
GOD'S QUALITIES - 1 John 4:8
God is love.
GOD'S QUALITIES - 1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is not jealous.
GOD'S QUALITIES - Exodus 20:5
"I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God."
GOD'S QUALITIES AND NAME - Exodus 34:14
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.
DOES GOD CHANGE? - Malachi 3:6 (KJV)
"For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."
DOES JESUS CHANGE? - Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? NO. - Numbers 23:19 (NIV)
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? NO. - 1 Samuel 15:29 (KJV)
And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? NO. - James 1:17 (KJV)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - Genesis 6:6 (KJV)
And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - Exodus 32:14 (NIV)
Then the LORD relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - Numbers 14:20 (KJV)
And the LORD said, "I have pardoned according to thy word."
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - 1 Samuel 15:35 (KJV)
And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - 2 Samuel 24:16 (KJV)
And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil,
GOD CREATED ALL GOOD - Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
God is love.
GOD'S QUALITIES - 1 Corinthians 13:4
Love is not jealous.
GOD'S QUALITIES - Exodus 20:5
"I, the Lord thy God, am a jealous God."
GOD'S QUALITIES AND NAME - Exodus 34:14
For thou shalt worship no other god: for the Lord, whose name is Jealous, is a jealous God.
DOES GOD CHANGE? - Malachi 3:6 (KJV)
"For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed."
DOES JESUS CHANGE? - Hebrews 13:8 (KJV)
Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? NO. - Numbers 23:19 (NIV)
God is not a man, that he should lie, nor a son of man, that he should change his mind.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? NO. - 1 Samuel 15:29 (KJV)
And also the Strength of Israel will not lie nor repent: for he is not a man, that he should repent.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? NO. - James 1:17 (KJV)
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - Genesis 6:6 (KJV)
And it repented the LORD that he had made man on the earth, and it grieved him at his heart.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - Exodus 32:14 (NIV)
Then the LORD relented and did not bring on his people the disaster he had threatened.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - Numbers 14:20 (KJV)
And the LORD said, "I have pardoned according to thy word."
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - 1 Samuel 15:35 (KJV)
And Samuel came no more to see Saul until the day of his death: nevertheless Samuel mourned for Saul: and the LORD repented that he had made Saul king over Israel.
DOES GOD CHANGE HIS MIND? YES. - 2 Samuel 24:16 (KJV)
And when the angel stretched out his hand upon Jerusalem to destroy it, the LORD repented him of the evil,
GOD CREATED ALL GOOD - Genesis 1:31
And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good.
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Adult Bible Study
GOD ON GIVING - Leviticus 27:30
A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD;
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 5:40-41
"And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well."
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 5:41
"If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles."
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 5:42
"Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
JESUS ON GIVING - Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 6:29
"If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 6:30
"Give to everyone that asketh thee; and from him that taketh away thy goods ask not again."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 6:35
"But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be Sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 12:33
"Sell your possessions and give to the poor."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 14:33
"Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Matthew 13:12 (NIV)
"Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Mark 10:25
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Luke 6:24-25
"But woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:19,20 (NIV)
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:26,27 (NIV)
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:28-31 (NIV)
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Luke 14:33 (CEV)
"So then, you cannot be my disciple unless you give away everything you own."
JOHN THE BAPTIST, ON ASKING FOR A RAISE - Luke 3:13-14
"Exact no more than that which is appointed you." And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" and he said unto them, "Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages."
GOD ON WORKING - Exodus 20:9-10
Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates.
A tithe of everything from the land, whether grain from the soil or fruit from the trees, belongs to the LORD;
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 5:40-41
"And if someone wants to sue you and take your tunic, let him have your cloak as well."
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 5:41
"If someone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles."
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 5:42
"Give to the one who asks you, and do not turn away from the one who wants to borrow from you."
JESUS ON GIVING - Matthew 19:21
Jesus answered, "If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
JESUS ON GIVING - Mark 10:21
Jesus looked at him and loved him. "One thing you lack," he said. "Go, sell everything you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 6:29
"If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone takes your cloak, do not stop him from taking your tunic."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 6:30
"Give to everyone that asketh thee; and from him that taketh away thy goods ask not again."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 6:35
"But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be Sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 12:33
"Sell your possessions and give to the poor."
JESUS ON GIVING - Luke 14:33
"Any of you who does not give up everything he has cannot be my disciple."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Matthew 13:12 (NIV)
"Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Mark 10:25
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Luke 6:24-25
"But woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:19,20 (NIV)
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:26,27 (NIV)
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:28-31 (NIV)
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Luke 14:33 (CEV)
"So then, you cannot be my disciple unless you give away everything you own."
JOHN THE BAPTIST, ON ASKING FOR A RAISE - Luke 3:13-14
"Exact no more than that which is appointed you." And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" and he said unto them, "Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages."
GOD ON WORKING - Exodus 20:9-10
Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
How to Pray - John
JESUS ON INFALLIBILITY OF PRAYER - Matthew 21:22 (NIV)
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
JESUS ON INFALLIBILITY OF PRAYER - John 14:13-14
"And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."
THE BIBLE ON INFALLIBILITY OF PRAYER - 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
JESUS, ON HOW TO PRAY - Matthew 6:5-6
"When you pray, be not like the hypocrites who love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. When you pray, enter into the closet, shut the door, and pray to thy Father in secret."
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
JESUS ON INFALLIBILITY OF PRAYER - John 14:13-14
"And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Son may bring glory to the Father. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it."
THE BIBLE ON INFALLIBILITY OF PRAYER - 1 John 5:14-15 (NIV)
This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us—whatever we ask—we know that we have what we asked of him.
JESUS, ON HOW TO PRAY - Matthew 6:5-6
"When you pray, be not like the hypocrites who love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. When you pray, enter into the closet, shut the door, and pray to thy Father in secret."
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Love Your Enemies !
JESUS, ON EVIL AND SELF PROTECTION - Matthew 5:38-39
"You have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil; and whosoever shall smite thee on they right cheek, turn to him the other also."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Luke 6:35
"But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be Sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Matthew 5:43-44
"You have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love they neighbour, and hate thine enemies. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Matthew 23:27
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanliness."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Matthew 23:33
"Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?"
JESUS, ON INSULTS - Matthew 5:11
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me."
"You have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil; and whosoever shall smite thee on they right cheek, turn to him the other also."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Luke 6:35
"But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be Sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Matthew 5:43-44
"You have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love they neighbour, and hate thine enemies. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Matthew 23:27
"Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanliness."
JESUS, ON ENEMIES - Matthew 23:33
"Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?"
JESUS, ON INSULTS - Matthew 5:11
"Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me."
Monday, April 28, 2008
About Lust -Matthew
LUST - Matthew 5:28"But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart."
[NOTE: See Matthew 5:29-30 and Mark 9:43-48 (below) for what to do if this happens.]
PAUL ON LUST AND GREED - Colossians 3:5
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry."
PAUL ON LUST - Romans 1:24
"Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another."
[NOTE: See Matthew 5:29-30 and Mark 9:43-48 (below) for what to do if this happens.]
PAUL ON LUST AND GREED - Colossians 3:5
"Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry."
PAUL ON LUST - Romans 1:24
"Therefore God gave them over in the sinful desires of their hearts to sexual impurity for the degrading of their bodies with one another."
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Bible on Truth
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH - Psalms 19:7 (NIV)
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple."
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH - Psalms 119:130
"The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."
GOD'S WORDS AND LAWS ARE ETERNAL - Psalm 119:160
"All your [God's] words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal."
THE BIBLE ON HISTORY - Luke 13:31
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you."
[NOTE: Herod died about 4 BCE.]
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple."
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH - Psalms 119:130
"The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."
GOD'S WORDS AND LAWS ARE ETERNAL - Psalm 119:160
"All your [God's] words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal."
THE BIBLE ON HISTORY - Luke 13:31
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you."
[NOTE: Herod died about 4 BCE.]
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Biblical Farming And Food Laws
FARMING - Leviticus 19:19
"Do not plant your field with two kinds of seed."
FARMING - Leviticus 25:3-4
"For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops. But in the seventh year the land is to have a sabbath of rest, a sabbath to the LORD. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards."
FOOD (YOUNG GOATS) - Exodus 23:19 [part of one of the three sets of 10 Commandments]
"You will not boil a kid in its mother's milk."
FOOD (FAT and BLOOD) - Leviticus 3:17
"This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood."
FOOD (BLOOD) - Leviticus 7:27 [What about communion?]
"If anyone eats blood, that person must be executed."
FOOD (FISH) - Leviticus 11:10 [God doesn't like whales or dolphins. No eating lobster, shrimp, clams or calamari!]
"But anything in the seas or rivers that does not have fins and scales, regard as an abomination. Do not eat their meat and regard their carcasses as an abomination."
FOOD (BIRDS) - Leviticus 11:13-19 [God doesn't like our national emblem, and bats are birds!]
Of the birds, regard the following as an abomination and do not eat them: the eagle, the osprey, the kite, the falcon, the raven, the horned owl, the nighthawk, the sea gull, hawks of all kinds, the little owl, the cormorant, the white owl, the desert owl, the carrion vulture, the stork, the heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.
FOOD (INSECTS) - Leviticus 11:21-22
There are, however, some winged insects you may eat: those that have jointed legs for hopping on the ground. You may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket or grasshopper.
FOOD (CRAWLING THINGS) - Leviticus 11:29 [No escargot.]
Of the crawling things that crawl on the earth, regard the following as unclean: the weasel, the rat, the tortoise, the ferret, the crocodile, the lizard, the snail, and the mole.
FOOD (BLOOD) - Deuteronomy 12:23
But be sure you do not eat the blood, because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat.
FOOD (FISH) - Deuteronomy 14:9-10
These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat: And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you.
FOOD (CANNIBALISM) - Isaiah 9:18
At the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land quakes, and the people are like fuel for fire; No man spares his brother, each devours the flesh of his neighbor.
FOOD (CANNIBALISM) - Jeremiah 19:9 (NIV)
"I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another's flesh during the stress of the siege imposed on them by the enemies who seek their lives."
FOOD (EXCREMENT) - 2 Kings 18:27 (KJV)
"Hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?"
FOOD (RITUAL CANNIBALISM AND VAMPIRISM) - John 6:53-57 (NIV)
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me."
GOD ON CHRISTMAS TREES - Jeremiah 10:2-8
Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.... They are altogether brutish and foolish.
"Do not plant your field with two kinds of seed."
FARMING - Leviticus 25:3-4
"For six years sow your fields, and for six years prune your vineyards and gather their crops. But in the seventh year the land is to have a sabbath of rest, a sabbath to the LORD. Do not sow your fields or prune your vineyards."
FOOD (YOUNG GOATS) - Exodus 23:19 [part of one of the three sets of 10 Commandments]
"You will not boil a kid in its mother's milk."
FOOD (FAT and BLOOD) - Leviticus 3:17
"This is a lasting ordinance for the generations to come, wherever you live: You must not eat any fat or any blood."
FOOD (BLOOD) - Leviticus 7:27 [What about communion?]
"If anyone eats blood, that person must be executed."
FOOD (FISH) - Leviticus 11:10 [God doesn't like whales or dolphins. No eating lobster, shrimp, clams or calamari!]
"But anything in the seas or rivers that does not have fins and scales, regard as an abomination. Do not eat their meat and regard their carcasses as an abomination."
FOOD (BIRDS) - Leviticus 11:13-19 [God doesn't like our national emblem, and bats are birds!]
Of the birds, regard the following as an abomination and do not eat them: the eagle, the osprey, the kite, the falcon, the raven, the horned owl, the nighthawk, the sea gull, hawks of all kinds, the little owl, the cormorant, the white owl, the desert owl, the carrion vulture, the stork, the heron, the hoopoe, and the bat.
FOOD (INSECTS) - Leviticus 11:21-22
There are, however, some winged insects you may eat: those that have jointed legs for hopping on the ground. You may eat any kind of locust, katydid, cricket or grasshopper.
FOOD (CRAWLING THINGS) - Leviticus 11:29 [No escargot.]
Of the crawling things that crawl on the earth, regard the following as unclean: the weasel, the rat, the tortoise, the ferret, the crocodile, the lizard, the snail, and the mole.
FOOD (BLOOD) - Deuteronomy 12:23
But be sure you do not eat the blood, because the blood is the life, and you must not eat the life with the meat.
FOOD (FISH) - Deuteronomy 14:9-10
These ye shall eat of all that are in the waters: all that have fins and scales shall ye eat: And whatsoever hath not fins and scales ye may not eat; it is unclean unto you.
FOOD (CANNIBALISM) - Isaiah 9:18
At the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land quakes, and the people are like fuel for fire; No man spares his brother, each devours the flesh of his neighbor.
FOOD (CANNIBALISM) - Jeremiah 19:9 (NIV)
"I will make them eat the flesh of their sons and daughters, and they will eat one another's flesh during the stress of the siege imposed on them by the enemies who seek their lives."
FOOD (EXCREMENT) - 2 Kings 18:27 (KJV)
"Hath he not sent me to the men which sit on the wall, that they may eat their own dung, and drink their own piss with you?"
FOOD (RITUAL CANNIBALISM AND VAMPIRISM) - John 6:53-57 (NIV)
Jesus said to them, "I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you have no life in you. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. For my flesh is real food and my blood is real drink. Whoever eats my flesh and drinks my blood remains in me, and I in him. Just as the living Father sent me and I live because of the Father, so the one who feeds on me will live because of me."
GOD ON CHRISTMAS TREES - Jeremiah 10:2-8
Thus saith the Lord, Learn not the way of the heathen, and be not dismayed at the signs of heaven; for the heathen are dismayed at them. For the customs of the people are vain: for one cutteth a tree out of the forest, the work of the hands of the workman, with the axe. They deck it with silver and with gold; they fasten it with nails and with hammers, that it move not.... They are altogether brutish and foolish.
Friday, April 25, 2008
Healing message's from Bible
JESUS ON HEALING THE SICK - Matthew 10:1
He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
JESUS ON HEALING THE SICK - James 5:14-15
"Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up."
JESUS ON GENTILES, WHOM TO HEAL - Matthew 10:5-8
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons."
JESUS ON GENTILES, WHOM TO HEAL - Matthew 15:22-26
A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs."
He called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority to drive out evil spirits and to heal every disease and sickness.
JESUS ON HEALING THE SICK - James 5:14-15
"Is any sick among you? Let him call for the elders of the church; and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord: And the prayer of faith shall save the sick, and the Lord shall raise him up."
JESUS ON GENTILES, WHOM TO HEAL - Matthew 10:5-8
These twelve Jesus sent out with the following instructions: "Do not go among the Gentiles or enter any town of the Samaritans. Go rather to the lost sheep of Israel. As you go, preach this message: 'The kingdom of heaven is near.' Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons."
JESUS ON GENTILES, WHOM TO HEAL - Matthew 15:22-26
A Canaanite woman from that vicinity came to him, crying out, "Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! My daughter is suffering terribly from demon-possession." Jesus did not answer a word. So his disciples came to him and urged him, "Send her away, for she keeps crying out after us." He answered, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel." The woman came and knelt before him. "Lord, help me!" she said. He replied, "It is not right to take the children's bread and toss it to their dogs."
Thursday, April 24, 2008
About Heaven in Bible
JESUS ON UNDERSTANDING HEAVEN - Matthew 13:11
And the disciples came, and said unto him, "Why speaketh thou to them in parables?" He answered and said unto them, "Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given."
JESUS ON ENTERING HEAVEN - Matthew 18:2-6
"Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore humbleth himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believeth in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
NUMBER OF PEOPLE (MEN) IN HEAVEN, SEX WITH WOMEN IS DEFILING (MALE VIRGINITY) - Revelation 14:3-4
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they kept themselves pure
And the disciples came, and said unto him, "Why speaketh thou to them in parables?" He answered and said unto them, "Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given."
JESUS ON ENTERING HEAVEN - Matthew 18:2-6
"Verily I say unto you, Except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter the kingdom of heaven. Whosoever therefore humbleth himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven. And whosoever shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me. But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believeth in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged around his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea."
NUMBER OF PEOPLE (MEN) IN HEAVEN, SEX WITH WOMEN IS DEFILING (MALE VIRGINITY) - Revelation 14:3-4
And they sang a new song before the throne and before the four living creatures and the elders. No one could learn the song except the 144,000 who had been redeemed from the earth. These are those who did not defile themselves with women, for they kept themselves pure
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Jesus On The Rich
JESUS ON THE RICH - Matthew 13:12 (NIV)
"Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Mark 10:25
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Luke 6:24-25
"But woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:19,20 (NIV)
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:26,27 (NIV)
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:28-31 (NIV)
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Luke 14:33 (CEV)
"So then, you cannot be my disciple unless you give away everything you own."
JOHN THE BAPTIST, ON ASKING FOR A RAISE - Luke 3:13-14
"Exact no more than that which is appointed you." And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" and he said unto them, "Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages."
GOD ON WORKING - Exodus 20:9-10
Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates.
"Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken from him."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Mark 10:25
"It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God."
JESUS ON THE RICH - Luke 6:24-25
"But woe unto you that are rich! For ye have received your consolation. Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:19,20 (NIV)
"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:26,27 (NIV)
"Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they? Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:28-31 (NIV)
"And why do you worry about clothes? See how the lilies of the field grow. They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his splendor was dressed like one of these. If that is how God clothes the grass of the field, which is here today and tomorrow is thrown into the fire, will he not much more clothe you, O you of little faith? So do not worry, saying, 'What shall we eat?' or 'What shall we drink?' or 'What shall we wear?'"
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Matthew 6:34 (NIV)
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own."
JESUS ON SAVING AND PLANNING FOR THE FUTURE - Luke 14:33 (CEV)
"So then, you cannot be my disciple unless you give away everything you own."
JOHN THE BAPTIST, ON ASKING FOR A RAISE - Luke 3:13-14
"Exact no more than that which is appointed you." And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, "And what shall we do?" and he said unto them, "Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages."
GOD ON WORKING - Exodus 20:9-10
Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the LORD your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH -NIV
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH - Psalms 19:7 (NIV)
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple."
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH - Psalms 119:130
"The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."
GOD'S WORDS AND LAWS ARE ETERNAL - Psalm 119:160
"All your [God's] words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal."
THE BIBLE ON HISTORY - Luke 13:31
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you."
[NOTE: Herod died about 4 BCE.]
"The law of the LORD is perfect, reviving the soul. The statutes of the LORD are trustworthy, making wise the simple."
THE BIBLE ON TRUTH - Psalms 119:130
"The unfolding of Thy words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple."
GOD'S WORDS AND LAWS ARE ETERNAL - Psalm 119:160
"All your [God's] words are true; all your righteous laws are eternal."
THE BIBLE ON HISTORY - Luke 13:31
At that time some Pharisees came to Jesus and said to him, "Leave this place and go somewhere else. Herod wants to kill you."
[NOTE: Herod died about 4 BCE.]
Monday, April 21, 2008
God's Anger from bible
GOD'S ANGER - Exodus 22:24
[God:] "My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless."
GOD'S ANGER (BEHEADING) - Numbers 25:3-4
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. And the LORD said unto Moses, "Take all the heads of the people and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel."
GOD'S ANGER - Numbers 16:32-35
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods. They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.
GOD'S ANGER - Jeremiah 25:15-16 (NLT)
Then the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me, "Take from my hand this cup filled to the brim with my anger, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. When they drink from it, they will stagger, crazed by the warfare I will send against them."
GOD'S ANGER - Isaiah 9:18
At the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land quakes, and the people are like fuel for fire; No man spares his brother, each devours the flesh of his neighbor.
GOD'S ANGER - 1 Kings 15:29-30As soon as [Baasha] began to reign, he killed Jeroboam's whole family. He did not leave Jeroboam anyone that breathed, but destroyed them all, according to the word of the LORD given through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite - because of the sins Jeroboam had committed and had caused Israel to commit, and because he provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger.
GOD'S ANGER - Job 4:9
At the breath of God they are destroyed; at the blast of his anger they perish.
[God:] "My anger will be aroused, and I will kill you with the sword; your wives will become widows and your children fatherless."
GOD'S ANGER (BEHEADING) - Numbers 25:3-4
And Israel joined himself unto Baalpeor: and the anger of the LORD was kindled against Israel. And the LORD said unto Moses, "Take all the heads of the people and hang them up before the LORD against the sun, that the fierce anger of the LORD may be turned away from Israel."
GOD'S ANGER - Numbers 16:32-35
And the earth opened her mouth, and swallowed them up, and their houses, and all the men that appertained unto Korah, and all their goods. They, and all that appertained to them, went down alive into the pit, and the earth closed upon them: and they perished from among the congregation. And all Israel that were round about them fled at the cry of them: for they said, Lest the earth swallow us up also. And there came out a fire from the LORD, and consumed the two hundred and fifty men that offered incense.
GOD'S ANGER - Jeremiah 25:15-16 (NLT)
Then the LORD, the God of Israel, said to me, "Take from my hand this cup filled to the brim with my anger, and make all the nations to whom I send you drink from it. When they drink from it, they will stagger, crazed by the warfare I will send against them."
GOD'S ANGER - Isaiah 9:18
At the wrath of the Lord of hosts the land quakes, and the people are like fuel for fire; No man spares his brother, each devours the flesh of his neighbor.
GOD'S ANGER - 1 Kings 15:29-30As soon as [Baasha] began to reign, he killed Jeroboam's whole family. He did not leave Jeroboam anyone that breathed, but destroyed them all, according to the word of the LORD given through his servant Ahijah the Shilonite - because of the sins Jeroboam had committed and had caused Israel to commit, and because he provoked the LORD, the God of Israel, to anger.
GOD'S ANGER - Job 4:9
At the breath of God they are destroyed; at the blast of his anger they perish.
Sunday, April 20, 2008
Jesus On Hell -bible study
JESUS ON HELL & SELF MUTILATION - Matthew 5:29-30 [OUCH!]
"And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
JESUS ON HELL & SELF MUTILATION - Matthew 18:8-9 [OUCH!]
"If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. It is better for you to enter life with one eye, than to have two eyes and be cast into the fiery hell."
JESUS ON SELF CASTRATION - Matthew 19:12 [OUCH!]
"For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it."
JESUS ON HELL & SELF MUTILATION - Mark 9:43-48 [OUCH!]
"If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.'
JESUS ON HELL - Matthew 13:41-42
"The Son of Man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity. And shall cast them into a furnace of fire; there shall be a wailing and gnashing of teeth."
JESUS ON HELL - Matthew 13:49-50
"So it shall be at the end of the world; the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. And shall cast them into the furnace of fire; there shall be a wailing and gnashing of teeth."
JESUS ON HELL - Matthew 25:41
"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
JESUS ON HELL & BLASPHEMY - Matthew 12:32
"Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."
b- Mark 3:28-29 (Whatever happened to Jesus' love?)
"I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."
ANGEL, ON HELL - Revelation 14:9-11
A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: "If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand, he, too, will drink of the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. He will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever.
JESUS ON HELL - Revelation 21:8
"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars — their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
JESUS ON PUNISHMENT - Mark 9:42
"And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck.
JESUS ON TORTURE - Revelation 9:3-5
"Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man."
"And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell. And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell."
JESUS ON HELL & SELF MUTILATION - Matthew 18:8-9 [OUCH!]
"If your eye causes you to stumble, pluck it out and throw it from you. It is better for you to enter life with one eye, than to have two eyes and be cast into the fiery hell."
JESUS ON SELF CASTRATION - Matthew 19:12 [OUCH!]
"For there are eunuchs, that were so born from their mother's womb: and there are eunuchs, that were made eunuchs by men: and there are eunuchs, that made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it."
JESUS ON HELL & SELF MUTILATION - Mark 9:43-48 [OUCH!]
"If your hand causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life maimed than with two hands to go into hell, where the fire never goes out. And if your foot causes you to sin, cut it off. It is better for you to enter life crippled than to have two feet and be thrown into hell. And if your eye causes you to sin, pluck it out. It is better for you to enter the kingdom of God with one eye than to have two eyes and be thrown into hell, where 'their worm does not die, and the fire is not quenched.'
JESUS ON HELL - Matthew 13:41-42
"The Son of Man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity. And shall cast them into a furnace of fire; there shall be a wailing and gnashing of teeth."
JESUS ON HELL - Matthew 13:49-50
"So it shall be at the end of the world; the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. And shall cast them into the furnace of fire; there shall be a wailing and gnashing of teeth."
JESUS ON HELL - Matthew 25:41
"Then he will say to those on his left, 'Depart from me, you who are cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels."
JESUS ON HELL & BLASPHEMY - Matthew 12:32
"Whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come."
b- Mark 3:28-29 (Whatever happened to Jesus' love?)
"I tell you the truth, all the sins and blasphemies of men will be forgiven them. But whoever blasphemes against the Holy Spirit will never be forgiven; he is guilty of an eternal sin."
ANGEL, ON HELL - Revelation 14:9-11
A third angel followed them and said in a loud voice: "If anyone worships the beast and his image and receives his mark on the forehead or on the hand, he, too, will drink of the wine of God's fury, which has been poured full strength into the cup of his wrath. He will be tormented with burning sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. And the smoke of their torment rises for ever and ever.
JESUS ON HELL - Revelation 21:8
"But the cowardly, the unbelieving, the vile, the murderers, the sexually immoral, those who practice magic arts, the idolaters and all liars — their place will be in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death."
JESUS ON PUNISHMENT - Mark 9:42
"And if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to be thrown into the sea with a large millstone tied around his neck.
JESUS ON TORTURE - Revelation 9:3-5
"Then out of the smoke locusts came upon the earth. And to them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. They were commanded not to harm the grass of the earth, or any green thing, or any tree, but only those men who do not have the seal of God on their foreheads. And they were not given authority to kill them, but to torment them for five months. Their torment was like the torment of a scorpion when it strikes a man."
Friday, April 18, 2008
There are a number of places in the Bible where reference is made to families and the relationship they have with God.
Unfortunately, in some cases, Scriptures have been hijacked for the purpose of strengthening a particular religious group at the expense of the family. This practice dates back to the religious leaders of Jesus' day when elderly parents were deprived their due support because their children claimed that everything was devoted to God. (Mark 7:11)
Cult leaders in modern times have misused Scriptures by pointing to statements of Jesus such as Luke 14:26: "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple."
There's also a statement which sounds like Jesus actually promotes and rewards the break-up of families: "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life." (Matthew 19:29)
Once, when Jesus was teaching the people, His own family members, mother and brothers, came to see Him. Listening to how Jesus responded, some people get the idea that He couldn't care less about them; He seems to redefine the family as now being made up of His disciples, along with anyone who "does the will of my Father in heaven." (Matthew 12:46-50)
On another occasion, while looking into the future, Jesus proclaimed, "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." (Luke 12:51-53)
Drawing from these verses, many religious leaders have instructed their followers to separate themselves from their "ungodly" family members and join together with their new-found spiritual family. In so doing, they nullify the Messianic promise given in the last verse of the Old Testament, "He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers." (Malachi 4:6) Just the opposite of this transpires - children are separated from their parents and vice a versa for the sake of furthering the goals of the religious organization.
On the other side of the coin, there is the command, "Honor your mother and your father," a commandment which was included in the commandments given to Moses. This was on the first stone tablet that has primarily to do with our relationship with God, placing the relationship with parents on a high level of importance. This injunction was reiterated by Paul, "'Honor your father and mother' - which is the first commandment with a promise." (Ephesians 6:2)
In the Gospels, after Jesus delivered the man possessed by a "legion" of demons, He sent him back home to give the good news to his family: "'Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.' So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed." (Mark 5:18-20)
Also in the Gospels, there are several examples of parents bringing their needy children to Jesus. There was Jairus, whose daughter was terminally ill, a woman from Syria who came begging Jesus to heal her daughter, a father whose son was demonized; and we have the group of parents who brought their little children to be blessed by Jesus. All of these are examples of believers caring for their family members by bringing them to Jesus of by praying for Him to intervene.
Later in the New Testament is the wonderful promise given to the correctional officer in charge of Paul and Silas - "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved - you and your household." (Acts 16:31)
In the household instructions, the "haustafel," the Lord is very much involved both with children obeying their parents as well as the way parents treat their children. (Acts 6:1-9) And Paul gives a firm word in the Pastor's manual, "If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." (I Timothy 5:8) Perhaps this instruction is related to financial provision, but if Scripture urges faithfulness in regard to the material things, how much more the spiritual.
Unfortunately, in some cases, Scriptures have been hijacked for the purpose of strengthening a particular religious group at the expense of the family. This practice dates back to the religious leaders of Jesus' day when elderly parents were deprived their due support because their children claimed that everything was devoted to God. (Mark 7:11)
Cult leaders in modern times have misused Scriptures by pointing to statements of Jesus such as Luke 14:26: "If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple."
There's also a statement which sounds like Jesus actually promotes and rewards the break-up of families: "And everyone who has left houses or brothers or sisters or father or mother or children or fields for my sake will receive a hundred times as much and will inherit eternal life." (Matthew 19:29)
Once, when Jesus was teaching the people, His own family members, mother and brothers, came to see Him. Listening to how Jesus responded, some people get the idea that He couldn't care less about them; He seems to redefine the family as now being made up of His disciples, along with anyone who "does the will of my Father in heaven." (Matthew 12:46-50)
On another occasion, while looking into the future, Jesus proclaimed, "Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. From now on there will be five in one family divided against each other, three against two and two against three. They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law." (Luke 12:51-53)
Drawing from these verses, many religious leaders have instructed their followers to separate themselves from their "ungodly" family members and join together with their new-found spiritual family. In so doing, they nullify the Messianic promise given in the last verse of the Old Testament, "He will turn the hearts of the fathers to their children, and the hearts of the children to their fathers." (Malachi 4:6) Just the opposite of this transpires - children are separated from their parents and vice a versa for the sake of furthering the goals of the religious organization.
On the other side of the coin, there is the command, "Honor your mother and your father," a commandment which was included in the commandments given to Moses. This was on the first stone tablet that has primarily to do with our relationship with God, placing the relationship with parents on a high level of importance. This injunction was reiterated by Paul, "'Honor your father and mother' - which is the first commandment with a promise." (Ephesians 6:2)
In the Gospels, after Jesus delivered the man possessed by a "legion" of demons, He sent him back home to give the good news to his family: "'Go home to your family and tell them how much the Lord has done for you, and how he has had mercy on you.' So the man went away and began to tell in the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And all the people were amazed." (Mark 5:18-20)
Also in the Gospels, there are several examples of parents bringing their needy children to Jesus. There was Jairus, whose daughter was terminally ill, a woman from Syria who came begging Jesus to heal her daughter, a father whose son was demonized; and we have the group of parents who brought their little children to be blessed by Jesus. All of these are examples of believers caring for their family members by bringing them to Jesus of by praying for Him to intervene.
Later in the New Testament is the wonderful promise given to the correctional officer in charge of Paul and Silas - "Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved - you and your household." (Acts 16:31)
In the household instructions, the "haustafel," the Lord is very much involved both with children obeying their parents as well as the way parents treat their children. (Acts 6:1-9) And Paul gives a firm word in the Pastor's manual, "If anyone does not provide for his relatives, and especially for his immediate family, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever." (I Timothy 5:8) Perhaps this instruction is related to financial provision, but if Scripture urges faithfulness in regard to the material things, how much more the spiritual.
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Best Bible Message About Lord !
"The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies. The cords of death entangled me; the torrents of destruction overwhelmed me. The cords of the grave coiled around me; the snares of death confronted me. In my distress I called to the LORD; I cried to my God for help. From his temple he heard my voice; my cry came before him, into his ears."
Psalm 18:2-6
Psalm 18:2-6
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Bible Study About Faith on God
"Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. In the sight of God, who gives life to everything, and of Christ Jesus, who while testifying before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, I charge you to keep this command without spot or blame until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which God will bring about in his own time--God, the blessed and only Ruler, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen."1
Timothy 6:12-16
Timothy 6:12-16
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Bible Message of the Day
— 2 Corinthians 7:10 —
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation" refers to the sorrow for our sins that results in changed behavior. Many people are sorry only for the effects of their sins or for being caught ("worldly sorrow"). Compare Peter's remorse and repentance with Judas' bitterness and act of suicide. Both disowned Christ. One repented and was restored to faith and service; the other took his own life.
Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.
"Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation" refers to the sorrow for our sins that results in changed behavior. Many people are sorry only for the effects of their sins or for being caught ("worldly sorrow"). Compare Peter's remorse and repentance with Judas' bitterness and act of suicide. Both disowned Christ. One repented and was restored to faith and service; the other took his own life.
Seven Benefits from Reading Your Bible
Bible reading is more than a pleasant pastime. It can become a daily habit that will change your life.
God’s Word holds out the promise of rich benefits for those who spend time reading it and taking its truths to heart. Here are just seven of the many ways your life can be better as you make the Bible your daily reading companion. All seven come from Psalm 119-a magnificent song of praise for God’s Word.
1. The Bible will help keep you from sin. “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (verse 11).
2. The Bible will lift up your burdens.”My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word” (verse 28).
3. The Bible will guide your steps. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (verse 105).
4. The Bible will bring you joy. “Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart” (verse 111).
5. The Bible will lead you to wisdom.”The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple” (verse130).
6. The Bible will give you peace. ”Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (verse 165).
7. The Bible will bring you back to God. “I have strayed like a sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands” (verse 176).
From The Daily Walk Bible by Walk Thru the Bible Ministries
God’s Word holds out the promise of rich benefits for those who spend time reading it and taking its truths to heart. Here are just seven of the many ways your life can be better as you make the Bible your daily reading companion. All seven come from Psalm 119-a magnificent song of praise for God’s Word.
1. The Bible will help keep you from sin. “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you” (verse 11).
2. The Bible will lift up your burdens.”My soul is weary with sorrow; strengthen me according to your word” (verse 28).
3. The Bible will guide your steps. “Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path” (verse 105).
4. The Bible will bring you joy. “Your statutes are my heritage forever; they are the joy of my heart” (verse 111).
5. The Bible will lead you to wisdom.”The unfolding of your words gives light; it gives understanding to the simple” (verse130).
6. The Bible will give you peace. ”Great peace have they who love your law, and nothing can make them stumble” (verse 165).
7. The Bible will bring you back to God. “I have strayed like a sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands” (verse 176).
From The Daily Walk Bible by Walk Thru the Bible Ministries
Romans 6
Romans 6 informs us about our being dead in sin, but alive in Christ. I believe that this means because of our being held in sin, we are ‘dead’ in sin; that is, gone and farther apart from God. However, because we believe in Christ, we are ‘alive’ in Him, which means we are triumphant over our sins and can now be close to Christ! This is amazing and assuring, and I would enjoy reading about this if I were a new believer. The reason for that is because it tells of my forgiveness and assures me of my salvation
How to Study the Bible and Understand It
Have you ever had trouble digging into God’s word? What about getting your thoughts together regarding proper Bible study? Are you unfocused because you have no direction on how to begin? Listed below are 12 ways that may just help you regain that zeal and direction for your study:
Set aside a regular time for study - schedule study time in advance or other things will interfere. Bible study should be something you look forward to daily, so that you can show yourself approved to God (II Tim.2:15).
Pray for understanding - study the Bible in a prayerful attitude, asking God to lead you by His Spirit, and to reveal His will to you. True understanding comes from God. You cannot reason it out for yourself. If God teaches us, we will retain our understanding, but we have to desire it (Ps.119:33-40), trusting with all our heart and acknowledging all His ways (Prov.3:5-8). In that sense, even those who think they are not capable, will be given divine guidance (I Cor.1:25-29, Jer.9: 23-24).
Seek correction and instruction - the word of God cuts deep, like a two edged sword. It judges our innermost thoughts and reveals every character flaw. We must approach this study with a humble, correctable attitude (Jer.10:23-24, Is.66:1-2, 5). Without the Spirit of God guiding us, we cannot understand the word of God (Rom.8:6-9) to become perfect. Only then are we ready to understand that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (II Tim.3:16), giving us spiritual light (Prov.6:23) and helping us to become perfect (Matt.5:48).
Realize the Bible is inspired - the entire Bible - both Old and New Testament - is the inspired word of God. When studying it, bear in mind that God is speaking to you. Reverence His word and let it inspire and motivate you to grow in His likeness. The Bible is from the very mind of Christ (Phil.2:5) and is of a spiritual nature; bringing eternal life (John 6:63).
Let the Bible interpret the Bible - keep in mind that although some passages may seem confusing at first, there are no contradictions in the Bible - none! Examine the content (scriptures before and after a relevant verse), and gather all scriptures on a given subject or doctrine. The clear passages will clarify and shed light on those that are difficult to understand. None of the Bible is of any private interpretation (II Pet.1:20) and the scriptures are true forever (John 10:35, GNB).
Keep an open mind - because there is so much religious confusion, it is necessary to prove the truth and distinguish it from error. In so doing, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and keep an open mind. Be thankful and appreciative as new knowledge is revealed. Be willing to change, even if it means you must unlearn wrong ideas and teachings. We can’t stay conformed to this world, but have to be transformed by the renewing of our mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God (Rom.12:2). Examine yourself, whether you are in the faith (II Cor.13:5).
Prove God’s way is right - put the Bible to the test. Begin to practice the things you learn, and note how much more you get out of Bible study, and the changes taking place in your life. If we continue in God’s word, then only are we disciples of Christ, having proven God’s truth (John 8:31-32) and looking for understanding (I John 3:22), to experience life more abundantly (John 10:10).
Study by subject - in addition to reading the Bible through, concentrate at times on one book, doctrine or subject and get into it thoroughly. This systematic approach will help you grow in depth and understanding. But you have to search scriptures and subjects out, and that takes work because they are precept on precept; line on line, here a little, there a little (Is.28:10). In the end, your effort is well worth it because God’s word is the only truth we have (John 17:17).
Mark key verses and passages - a marking system will save time in locating scriptures and provide a quick recall of subject matter. We are to mark those who walk in God’s way (Php. 3:17) and those who walk contrary to God’s way (II Thess.3:14), so that we can take note of each example. In the same way, we are to note passages and mark our Bible to remember what we come across, developing a system that works best for us. For example: use one colour or symbol for doctrine, another for personal correction and another for story flow.
Meditate and review - stop and think about what you are learning and the real meaning of the scriptures you are studying. Then reflect on the different ways it can be applied in your daily life. God really blesses our focus on Him (Ps.1:1-3), on His law and way of life (Ps.119:97-99), and His very thoughts (Ps.139:17-18).
Read the Bible through - read the Bible from cover to cover as a separate project, in addition to other study. This will ensure no sections are missed and it will broaden your perspective as to story flow. It is for reading all the days of your life, so that you may be trained in the fear of the Lord your God to keep and do all the words of this teaching and laws (Deut.17:9).
Be familiar with study aids - study aids are useful for providing historical background and time settings on the books of the Bible. A good Bible handbook will provide helpful background information, while a concordance will locate all passages on a given subject. Bible maps will provide topographical, geographical and historical information, and commentaries can be helpful also, but exercise care as they contain a great deal of uninspired opinion.
Set aside a regular time for study - schedule study time in advance or other things will interfere. Bible study should be something you look forward to daily, so that you can show yourself approved to God (II Tim.2:15).
Pray for understanding - study the Bible in a prayerful attitude, asking God to lead you by His Spirit, and to reveal His will to you. True understanding comes from God. You cannot reason it out for yourself. If God teaches us, we will retain our understanding, but we have to desire it (Ps.119:33-40), trusting with all our heart and acknowledging all His ways (Prov.3:5-8). In that sense, even those who think they are not capable, will be given divine guidance (I Cor.1:25-29, Jer.9: 23-24).
Seek correction and instruction - the word of God cuts deep, like a two edged sword. It judges our innermost thoughts and reveals every character flaw. We must approach this study with a humble, correctable attitude (Jer.10:23-24, Is.66:1-2, 5). Without the Spirit of God guiding us, we cannot understand the word of God (Rom.8:6-9) to become perfect. Only then are we ready to understand that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness (II Tim.3:16), giving us spiritual light (Prov.6:23) and helping us to become perfect (Matt.5:48).
Realize the Bible is inspired - the entire Bible - both Old and New Testament - is the inspired word of God. When studying it, bear in mind that God is speaking to you. Reverence His word and let it inspire and motivate you to grow in His likeness. The Bible is from the very mind of Christ (Phil.2:5) and is of a spiritual nature; bringing eternal life (John 6:63).
Let the Bible interpret the Bible - keep in mind that although some passages may seem confusing at first, there are no contradictions in the Bible - none! Examine the content (scriptures before and after a relevant verse), and gather all scriptures on a given subject or doctrine. The clear passages will clarify and shed light on those that are difficult to understand. None of the Bible is of any private interpretation (II Pet.1:20) and the scriptures are true forever (John 10:35, GNB).
Keep an open mind - because there is so much religious confusion, it is necessary to prove the truth and distinguish it from error. In so doing, it is important to maintain a positive attitude and keep an open mind. Be thankful and appreciative as new knowledge is revealed. Be willing to change, even if it means you must unlearn wrong ideas and teachings. We can’t stay conformed to this world, but have to be transformed by the renewing of our mind, in order to prove by you what is that good and pleasing and perfect will of God (Rom.12:2). Examine yourself, whether you are in the faith (II Cor.13:5).
Prove God’s way is right - put the Bible to the test. Begin to practice the things you learn, and note how much more you get out of Bible study, and the changes taking place in your life. If we continue in God’s word, then only are we disciples of Christ, having proven God’s truth (John 8:31-32) and looking for understanding (I John 3:22), to experience life more abundantly (John 10:10).
Study by subject - in addition to reading the Bible through, concentrate at times on one book, doctrine or subject and get into it thoroughly. This systematic approach will help you grow in depth and understanding. But you have to search scriptures and subjects out, and that takes work because they are precept on precept; line on line, here a little, there a little (Is.28:10). In the end, your effort is well worth it because God’s word is the only truth we have (John 17:17).
Mark key verses and passages - a marking system will save time in locating scriptures and provide a quick recall of subject matter. We are to mark those who walk in God’s way (Php. 3:17) and those who walk contrary to God’s way (II Thess.3:14), so that we can take note of each example. In the same way, we are to note passages and mark our Bible to remember what we come across, developing a system that works best for us. For example: use one colour or symbol for doctrine, another for personal correction and another for story flow.
Meditate and review - stop and think about what you are learning and the real meaning of the scriptures you are studying. Then reflect on the different ways it can be applied in your daily life. God really blesses our focus on Him (Ps.1:1-3), on His law and way of life (Ps.119:97-99), and His very thoughts (Ps.139:17-18).
Read the Bible through - read the Bible from cover to cover as a separate project, in addition to other study. This will ensure no sections are missed and it will broaden your perspective as to story flow. It is for reading all the days of your life, so that you may be trained in the fear of the Lord your God to keep and do all the words of this teaching and laws (Deut.17:9).
Be familiar with study aids - study aids are useful for providing historical background and time settings on the books of the Bible. A good Bible handbook will provide helpful background information, while a concordance will locate all passages on a given subject. Bible maps will provide topographical, geographical and historical information, and commentaries can be helpful also, but exercise care as they contain a great deal of uninspired opinion.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
Abortion and the Bible
The fundamental question to be answered is whether or not the life that has been conceived in the mother's womb is a human person, separate and distinct as an individual from the mother.
God created only three basic classes of life, each of which reproduces after its own kind: plants, animals, and people. (Gen. 1:11,12,20-25,26-30; 5:1-4). In which of these three categories should a living, unborn baby be classed? It cannot be considered plant or animal because plants and animals reproduce after their own kind. It is the result of human reproduction, and humans are distinct from the plants and animals. Therefore the life in the womb of a human mother must necessarily be human!
We next ask: is the life in the womb just a part of the mother's body (like an appendix, so removing it is not murder), or is it a separate and distinct individual from the mother so that aborting it is murder? This is the issue we must resolve.
The Bible (King James Version and most other versions) nowhere uses the phrases "human" or "human being" to refer to anyone, so we cannot determine whether the unborn is a human individual simply by searching for the terms "human being." Instead, the Bible identifies a human person by calling it simply a "man," "woman," "child," "son," "daughter," "baby," "infant," etc. What we need to know, then, is whether or not the Bible refers to the unborn baby by terms that imply humanity, just as it does for other humans.
A. God's Terms for the Unborn
Gen. 25:21,22
In Genesis 25:21,22, Rebekah conceived twins, and "the children struggled together within her." That which was conceived was called a "child" between the conception and the birth.
The Hebrew word used here (BEN) is the most common Old Testament word for a child or son. When used for the physical offspring of humans, it consistently refers to distinct human individuals (see Gen. 25:1-4; 3:16; etc.).
Job 3:3
On the very night of Job's conception it could have been said, "There is a man-child conceived." The word for "man-child" (Heb. GEBER) elsewhere means "man," i.e., a human individual (see Job 3:23; 4:17; 10:5; Psalms 127:5; 128:4; etc.).
Job 3:16
Babies that die before birth are called "infants" that never saw light. This is exactly like babies that are aborted. This word (Heb. OLEL) always and without exception refers to human individuals (cf. Hosea 13:16; Psalm 8:2; Joel 2:16).
Numbers 12:12; Luke 1:43
In Numbers 12:12, when Miriam became leprous, she was described "as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother's womb." If a baby dies before it is born -- as in an abortion -- the woman who conceived it is still a "mother."
In Luke 1:43, Elizabeth addressed Mary as "the mother of my Lord" before Jesus was born.
The word "mother" (Heb. EM; Greek METER), in contexts referring to physical human reproduction, always refers to one who has procreated or formed another human individual, a separate and distinct individual from the mother herself (see Num. 6:7; Gen. 3:20; Luke 1:60). A woman who has conceived, even if the child is not yet born and even if it dies before birth, is a "mother."
Luke 1:41,44
Elizabeth conceived (v. 24), and the life "in her womb" is called a "babe" or "baby" (Greek BREPHOS). This is the second-most-common New Testament word for a baby. It is always used for that which is a human individual separate and distinct from its mother (see Luke 2:12,16; Acts 7:19.)
Luke 1:36
Again, the life conceived in Elizabeth's womb, before it was born, is called "a son." The word "son" (Greek HUIOS), in contexts that refer to the physical offspring of humans, always refers to that which is a human individual separate and distinct as an individual from its parents. It is the most common New Testament word for a "son" (see Matt. 1:21,23,25; Luke 1:13,31; 2:7; etc.)
B. Observations on the Verses
That which has been conceived and lives in the mother's womb from conception on is referred to by God as a "child," a "son," an "infant," a "baby," a "man-child," etc. The woman in whose womb it lives is a "mother." No human being anywhere in the Bible is identified by terms that are more distinctly human than these terms. God makes no distinction between born and unborn life. He uses exactly the same terms for both, therefore we should view them as having the same nature.
Remember that we established from the beginning that the life in the mother's womb is human life. The only question to be settled was whether it is a distinct individual from its mother or just part of the mother's body. Consider the force of the evidence we have now examined:
Does the Bible refer to parts of the mother's body as "child," "son," "baby," etc.? Clearly not. Nor is a woman ever called a "mother" just because she has these body parts. Why is this so? Because the terms "child," "son," "baby," etc., are terms that imply a separate human individual, not just a part of the mother's body.
Consider the parallel to the Godhead. We can prove that God the Father and Jesus are two separate individuals by referring to the many passages that mention Jesus as the Son of God the Father. A person cannot be his own father or his own son. A father and his son make two separate individuals (cf. John 8:16-18).
Likewise, when a woman has conceived, the life in her womb is her "son" (or "daughter") and she is its "mother." If God the Father is a separate individual from Jesus Christ His Son, then in the very same way and for the very same reasons a mother must be a separate individual from the son or daughter in her womb.
II. How Should We Treat an Unborn Child?
The unborn life in the mother's womb is a human individual from conception on. How should we treat this unborn life, and may we deliberately kill it? Surely we must be guided by exactly the same rules or principles we should follow in our treatment of any other "child" or "baby." What are these rules?
A. Stewardship: Train, and Protect a Child
Abortion's defenders often argue that, if the mother does not "want" to have the child, she may abort it. But does a mother have the right to not want her child?
Psalm 127:3-5; 128:3-5 -- Children are a blessing, a source of happiness and joy to their parents. Yet unborn babies are children, so parents ought to appreciate them as a blessing from God. People who have Scriptural attitudes will never kill unborn babies because they will never want to. Abortion is the grossest form of ingratitude for God's blessing.
Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4 -- God has made us stewards of our children. A steward is a person who has been entrusted with something that belongs to someone else. He is responsible to care for that item and use it to accomplish the purpose of the one to whom it belongs. He will be condemned and punished by the owner or master if he abuses or misuses that which has been entrusted to him (Luke 12:42-46; Matt. 25:14-30; I Cor. 4:2).
An unborn child is a particular blessing that has been given into our care just as surely as is a child that has been born. We have the same God-given duty toward an unborn child as we do toward one that has been born. If we kill them, we defeat God's purpose for their lives. How can we "train up" and "bring up" those whom we have killed?!
Abortion is the grossest form of child abuse and the most extreme perversion of parental responsibility. God will not fail to hold us accountable.
B. God Says to Love Our Children.
Titus 2:4 -- Young women should be taught to love their children. But an unborn baby is a "child," and a woman who has conceived is a mother even before the baby is born. The Bible tells us how we should act toward those we love (I Cor. 13:4-7), and this teaching definitely does not allow us to kill them (Rom. 13:8-10).
We have clearly established that abortion is wrong without even (thus far) examining passages specifically dealing with murder. Abortion does fit the Bible definition of murder. But even if it did not, it would still be sinful because it is unloving, a lack of appreciation for God's blessings, and a gross abuse of our stewardship to raise our children as God directs.
C. Respect for Life: Do Not Kill an Innocent Child.
Many passages teach us not to deliberately kill innocent human beings. Please read Exodus 23:7; Proverbs 6:16,17; Revelation 21:8; 22:15; Matthew 15:19,20; and Romans 13:8-10. In addition, please consider these specific passages.
Psa. 106:37,38 -- Israel was polluted with blood because the people shed the innocent blood of their "sons and daughters." But unborn babies are "sons and daughters." What then is the condition of our land when over 25 million "sons and daughters" have been legally killed?
Matthew 2:16 -- Herod is considered wicked because he slew the male children in Bethlehem. Luke 2:12,16 calls such children "babes." But Luke 1:41,44 also calls unborn children "babes," so how can it be acceptable to kill them?
Hosea 13:16; 2 Kings 8:12 -- When children or infants are dashed to pieces, it is a great tragedy to any nation. Yet unborn babies are children or infants, and in our nation they are dashed to pieces by the millions!
Acts 7:19; Ex. 1:16-18 -- Pharaoh commanded that Israelite "sons" or "men children" be killed as soon as they were born. But these same terms are used for unborn babies. Would it have been acceptable for Pharaoh to have had abortions performed to kill the babies? Is it any less wicked if people today do it?
Deuteronomy 27:25 -- "Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person." What clearer description could be given for people who operate abortion clinics?
Conclusion
Abortion is wrong, therefore, because it is a failure to love, appreciate, and care for a human baby. It is also wrong because it constitutes the deliberate killing of an innocent human being.
When people defend abortion, their arguments should always be evaluated in light of the fact that the unborn baby is a human being, a separate individual from its mother. Therefore, deliberately killing it would be just as wrong as killing any other innocent human being.
What should a woman do if she has aborted a baby and now realizes she did wrong? She does not need to spend the rest of her life with the burden of unforgiven guilt. The Bible says abortion is wrong, but it also offers a source of true forgiveness through the blood of Jesus Christ. God will forgive if we will come to Him according to His conditions. Read and obey these passages: Rom. 1:16; 6:3,4; 10:9,10; Mark 16:16; Acts 17:30; 2:38; 22:16.
God created only three basic classes of life, each of which reproduces after its own kind: plants, animals, and people. (Gen. 1:11,12,20-25,26-30; 5:1-4). In which of these three categories should a living, unborn baby be classed? It cannot be considered plant or animal because plants and animals reproduce after their own kind. It is the result of human reproduction, and humans are distinct from the plants and animals. Therefore the life in the womb of a human mother must necessarily be human!
We next ask: is the life in the womb just a part of the mother's body (like an appendix, so removing it is not murder), or is it a separate and distinct individual from the mother so that aborting it is murder? This is the issue we must resolve.
The Bible (King James Version and most other versions) nowhere uses the phrases "human" or "human being" to refer to anyone, so we cannot determine whether the unborn is a human individual simply by searching for the terms "human being." Instead, the Bible identifies a human person by calling it simply a "man," "woman," "child," "son," "daughter," "baby," "infant," etc. What we need to know, then, is whether or not the Bible refers to the unborn baby by terms that imply humanity, just as it does for other humans.
A. God's Terms for the Unborn
Gen. 25:21,22
In Genesis 25:21,22, Rebekah conceived twins, and "the children struggled together within her." That which was conceived was called a "child" between the conception and the birth.
The Hebrew word used here (BEN) is the most common Old Testament word for a child or son. When used for the physical offspring of humans, it consistently refers to distinct human individuals (see Gen. 25:1-4; 3:16; etc.).
Job 3:3
On the very night of Job's conception it could have been said, "There is a man-child conceived." The word for "man-child" (Heb. GEBER) elsewhere means "man," i.e., a human individual (see Job 3:23; 4:17; 10:5; Psalms 127:5; 128:4; etc.).
Job 3:16
Babies that die before birth are called "infants" that never saw light. This is exactly like babies that are aborted. This word (Heb. OLEL) always and without exception refers to human individuals (cf. Hosea 13:16; Psalm 8:2; Joel 2:16).
Numbers 12:12; Luke 1:43
In Numbers 12:12, when Miriam became leprous, she was described "as one dead, of whom the flesh is half consumed when he cometh out of his mother's womb." If a baby dies before it is born -- as in an abortion -- the woman who conceived it is still a "mother."
In Luke 1:43, Elizabeth addressed Mary as "the mother of my Lord" before Jesus was born.
The word "mother" (Heb. EM; Greek METER), in contexts referring to physical human reproduction, always refers to one who has procreated or formed another human individual, a separate and distinct individual from the mother herself (see Num. 6:7; Gen. 3:20; Luke 1:60). A woman who has conceived, even if the child is not yet born and even if it dies before birth, is a "mother."
Luke 1:41,44
Elizabeth conceived (v. 24), and the life "in her womb" is called a "babe" or "baby" (Greek BREPHOS). This is the second-most-common New Testament word for a baby. It is always used for that which is a human individual separate and distinct from its mother (see Luke 2:12,16; Acts 7:19.)
Luke 1:36
Again, the life conceived in Elizabeth's womb, before it was born, is called "a son." The word "son" (Greek HUIOS), in contexts that refer to the physical offspring of humans, always refers to that which is a human individual separate and distinct as an individual from its parents. It is the most common New Testament word for a "son" (see Matt. 1:21,23,25; Luke 1:13,31; 2:7; etc.)
B. Observations on the Verses
That which has been conceived and lives in the mother's womb from conception on is referred to by God as a "child," a "son," an "infant," a "baby," a "man-child," etc. The woman in whose womb it lives is a "mother." No human being anywhere in the Bible is identified by terms that are more distinctly human than these terms. God makes no distinction between born and unborn life. He uses exactly the same terms for both, therefore we should view them as having the same nature.
Remember that we established from the beginning that the life in the mother's womb is human life. The only question to be settled was whether it is a distinct individual from its mother or just part of the mother's body. Consider the force of the evidence we have now examined:
Does the Bible refer to parts of the mother's body as "child," "son," "baby," etc.? Clearly not. Nor is a woman ever called a "mother" just because she has these body parts. Why is this so? Because the terms "child," "son," "baby," etc., are terms that imply a separate human individual, not just a part of the mother's body.
Consider the parallel to the Godhead. We can prove that God the Father and Jesus are two separate individuals by referring to the many passages that mention Jesus as the Son of God the Father. A person cannot be his own father or his own son. A father and his son make two separate individuals (cf. John 8:16-18).
Likewise, when a woman has conceived, the life in her womb is her "son" (or "daughter") and she is its "mother." If God the Father is a separate individual from Jesus Christ His Son, then in the very same way and for the very same reasons a mother must be a separate individual from the son or daughter in her womb.
II. How Should We Treat an Unborn Child?
The unborn life in the mother's womb is a human individual from conception on. How should we treat this unborn life, and may we deliberately kill it? Surely we must be guided by exactly the same rules or principles we should follow in our treatment of any other "child" or "baby." What are these rules?
A. Stewardship: Train, and Protect a Child
Abortion's defenders often argue that, if the mother does not "want" to have the child, she may abort it. But does a mother have the right to not want her child?
Psalm 127:3-5; 128:3-5 -- Children are a blessing, a source of happiness and joy to their parents. Yet unborn babies are children, so parents ought to appreciate them as a blessing from God. People who have Scriptural attitudes will never kill unborn babies because they will never want to. Abortion is the grossest form of ingratitude for God's blessing.
Proverbs 22:6; Ephesians 6:4 -- God has made us stewards of our children. A steward is a person who has been entrusted with something that belongs to someone else. He is responsible to care for that item and use it to accomplish the purpose of the one to whom it belongs. He will be condemned and punished by the owner or master if he abuses or misuses that which has been entrusted to him (Luke 12:42-46; Matt. 25:14-30; I Cor. 4:2).
An unborn child is a particular blessing that has been given into our care just as surely as is a child that has been born. We have the same God-given duty toward an unborn child as we do toward one that has been born. If we kill them, we defeat God's purpose for their lives. How can we "train up" and "bring up" those whom we have killed?!
Abortion is the grossest form of child abuse and the most extreme perversion of parental responsibility. God will not fail to hold us accountable.
B. God Says to Love Our Children.
Titus 2:4 -- Young women should be taught to love their children. But an unborn baby is a "child," and a woman who has conceived is a mother even before the baby is born. The Bible tells us how we should act toward those we love (I Cor. 13:4-7), and this teaching definitely does not allow us to kill them (Rom. 13:8-10).
We have clearly established that abortion is wrong without even (thus far) examining passages specifically dealing with murder. Abortion does fit the Bible definition of murder. But even if it did not, it would still be sinful because it is unloving, a lack of appreciation for God's blessings, and a gross abuse of our stewardship to raise our children as God directs.
C. Respect for Life: Do Not Kill an Innocent Child.
Many passages teach us not to deliberately kill innocent human beings. Please read Exodus 23:7; Proverbs 6:16,17; Revelation 21:8; 22:15; Matthew 15:19,20; and Romans 13:8-10. In addition, please consider these specific passages.
Psa. 106:37,38 -- Israel was polluted with blood because the people shed the innocent blood of their "sons and daughters." But unborn babies are "sons and daughters." What then is the condition of our land when over 25 million "sons and daughters" have been legally killed?
Matthew 2:16 -- Herod is considered wicked because he slew the male children in Bethlehem. Luke 2:12,16 calls such children "babes." But Luke 1:41,44 also calls unborn children "babes," so how can it be acceptable to kill them?
Hosea 13:16; 2 Kings 8:12 -- When children or infants are dashed to pieces, it is a great tragedy to any nation. Yet unborn babies are children or infants, and in our nation they are dashed to pieces by the millions!
Acts 7:19; Ex. 1:16-18 -- Pharaoh commanded that Israelite "sons" or "men children" be killed as soon as they were born. But these same terms are used for unborn babies. Would it have been acceptable for Pharaoh to have had abortions performed to kill the babies? Is it any less wicked if people today do it?
Deuteronomy 27:25 -- "Cursed be he that taketh a bribe to slay an innocent person." What clearer description could be given for people who operate abortion clinics?
Conclusion
Abortion is wrong, therefore, because it is a failure to love, appreciate, and care for a human baby. It is also wrong because it constitutes the deliberate killing of an innocent human being.
When people defend abortion, their arguments should always be evaluated in light of the fact that the unborn baby is a human being, a separate individual from its mother. Therefore, deliberately killing it would be just as wrong as killing any other innocent human being.
What should a woman do if she has aborted a baby and now realizes she did wrong? She does not need to spend the rest of her life with the burden of unforgiven guilt. The Bible says abortion is wrong, but it also offers a source of true forgiveness through the blood of Jesus Christ. God will forgive if we will come to Him according to His conditions. Read and obey these passages: Rom. 1:16; 6:3,4; 10:9,10; Mark 16:16; Acts 17:30; 2:38; 22:16.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Inspirational Bible Study !
"We love Him because He first loved us."
1 John 4:9-10
"And Jesus said unto them ... , "If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to younder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible to you."
Romans 1:17
"There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear ... "
1 John 4:18
Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."
Deuteronomy 31:6
The LORD gave this command to Joshua son of Nun: "Be strong and courageous, for you will bring the Israelites into the land I promised them on oath, and I myself will be with you."Deuteronomy 31:23
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go."
Joshua 1:9
Then you will have success if you are careful to observe the decrees and laws that the LORD gave Moses for Israel. Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged.
1 Chronicles 22:13
Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be men of courage; be strong.
1 Corinthians 16:13
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Final Teachings of Jesus !
>>> Read Mark 13:1-13. <<<
As they left the temple area, one of the disciples pointed to the magnificent buildings and commented on their splendor. Jesus replied that they all would be torn down. This remark astonished the disciples and they asked when this would happen and what sign there would be of the temple's impending destruction. Jesus began answering by telling about some things that would happen before the temple was destroyed. He warned of false Christs, wars, natural disasters and great persecution. These events would be unsettling for the Christians, but Jesus assured them that they were not signs of the overthrow of the temple. It is remarkable that some people have taken these things that Jesus said were not signs of the destruction of the temple and used them to try to predict the date of the return of Christ.
*1* According to v1-4, what subject was Jesus discussing in these verses? Answer: The destruction of the ______ in Jerusalem.
*2* Instead of saying that the events of these verses were signs of the immediate end, what did Jesus say in v7? Answer: The end is ______.
The Destruction of the Temple
>>> Read Mark 13:14-30. <<<
This paragraph is one of the most difficult in the gospel of Mark. Several things should be carefully observed: 1) Jesus said that all of these things were going to occur within that generation (13:30). 2) We know that Jerusalem and the temple within it were destroyed by Roman armies in the year 70 A.D. Contemporary reports chronicle Jerusalem's horrible siege and tell that thousands (possibly more than a million) died in the conflict. 3) Jesus warned the Christians to flee to the mountains. History records that the disciples fled to a mountain fortress near the Dead Sea. As far as we know, no Christians perished in that war. It always pays to listen to Jesus.
*3* What did Jesus tell the disciples in Judea to do when they saw the evil thing in the temple (v14)? Answer: They should ______ to the mountains.
*4* When did Jesus say all the things in 13:1-30 would occur? a) when He returns for the final judgment; b) within that generation; c) no one knows; d) 2000 years later. Answer: ______.
Jesus Warns of His Return
>>> Read Mark 13:31-37. <<<
In verse 30 Jesus said that the destruction of the temple would occur within that generation. But in verse 32, He spoke of an event that would occur at a totally unknown time. He was referring to His own return and the destruction of the world. Not even Jesus Himself knew when that would occur. So, He exhorted everyone to be alert and constantly prepared His return.
Note -- Practical lessons: 1) We should not believe anyone who claims to be able to predict the date of the Lord's return. If Jesus didn't know, surely no mere man does. Anyone who claims to be able to discern the time of Jesus' return by a careful study of prophetic texts is claiming to know more than the Lord Himself and should not be taken seriously. 2) Since we don't know when the Lord will come back, we should always be ready. If you knew for sure that the Lord would come back today, would you change some things in your life? Then why not just assume that He is returning today (for He might), and make the changes immediately. It is utterly foolish to procrastinate in our repentance.
*5* Who knows when Jesus will return (cf. 1 Thess. 5:1,2)? a) those who study prophecies; b) the angels; c) Christians; d) only the Father. Answer: ______.
Anointing of Jesus
>>> Read Mark 14:1-11. <<<
What contrasting attitudes toward Jesus! The chief priests and scribes searched for a way to kill Him. Judas offered to betray Him. But a single woman spent 300 days' wages for perfume which she poured over His head. The disciples criticized her for this extravagant act of love. They viewed it as a waste of money, and thought it would have been better to have sold the perfume and given the money to the poor. But Jesus defended her saying that she had anointed His body for burial and that in all the world people would tell of her deed.
*6* What did the woman pour over Jesus' head? Answer: She poured out a flask of expensive ______ made from nard (spikenard).
*7* What did the disciples think should have been done with the perfume? Answer: They thought it should be sold and the money given to the ______.
The Last Supper
>>> Read Mark 14:12-26. <<<
Passover was an annual feast commemorating God's sparing the Jews in the tenth plague on Egypt (see Exodus 11-12). Jesus sent the disciples to prepare the feast, then He ate it with them. During the meal, Jesus warned that one of them would betray Him. He was trying to prepare the apostles for the traumatic night to follow. The Lord also took some of the bread and grape juice of the Passover and said that it was His body and blood. In this way, He initiated the observance of the Lord's Supper, a feast that was continued by the early Christians (Acts 2:42; 20:7; 1 Corinthians 11:17-34).
Note -- Is it I? It is interesting to observe the disciples' reaction to Jesus' prediction that one of them would betray Him. Each asked: Is it I? They were thinking of the possibility of their own fall. Unfortunately, this moment of introspection soon vanished and in the next paragraph they return to brash overconfidence. Surprisingly, they did not ask: Is it Judas? Apparently they had not observed anything in Judas' behavior during the months they had spent together that signaled that he was disloyal. When we read Jesus' warnings in the Bible, we also should ask: Is it I?
*8* When Jesus predicted that one of the disciples would betray Him, what did they ask? Answer: They asked, "______?".
*9&10* In the Lord's supper, what do the bread and fruit of the vine remind us of? Answer: The bread reminds us of Jesus' ______, and the fruit of the vine reminds us of His ______.
Jesus Predicts the Flight of the Disciples
>>> Read Mark 14:27-31. <<<
Jesus told the disciples that they would all fall away. Peter retorted that though the others might, he would never abandon Him. Christ replied that he would deny Him three times that very night. Again Peter denied it saying that he would even be willing to die with Him. Perhaps Peter's overconfidence was one reason he fulfilled this very prophecy a few hours later.
*11* What did Jesus predict Peter would do that very night? Answer: Peter would ______ Jesus three times.
*12* How did Peter respond to this prediction? Answer: He said he would rather ______ than deny Jesus.
Jesus Prays in the Garden
>>> Read Mark 14:32-42. <<<
Jesus took His disciples into a garden and asked them to watch and pray. He told them that He was deeply distressed. He went a little farther and prayed that God would take the cup of suffering away from Him. Jesus knew how terrible His death would be. He asked, however, that God's will be done above all. Each time He returned to His disciples, they had fallen asleep. Jesus wrestled with His griefs and fears alone, without human support.
Note -- The true suffering of Jesus: This paragraph reveals Jesus' deep grief as He thought about what He was going to suffer. He knew exactly what was about to happen and He dreaded it. Was He thinking only of physical pain? Crucifixion certainly was an agonizing experience--the victim slowly suffocated as he grew gradually weaker and finally unable to pull his body up against the nails to breathe. But others have suffered similar executions with less dread than Jesus. There must be something Jesus feared besides pain. Several passages teach that Jesus bore the sins of the world on the cross (Isaiah 53; 1 Peter 2:24; 2 Corinthians 5:21). He suffered the punishment for man's sin, which was spiritual death, separation from God. His greatest agony was being cut off from His Father on the cross (study Mark 15:34). Because He suffered this punishment of utter separation from God, His faithful followers will never have to.
*13* What did Jesus pray for in the garden? Answer: He asked for the ______ to pass from Him.
*14* Whose will did Jesus say should be done? (a) His own will, (b) His Father's will, (c) the will of the Jewish leaders, (d) all of the preceding. Answer: ______.
Jesus Is Arrested
>>> Read Mark 14:43-52. <<<
Judas had bargained with the chief priests to betray his Master. He had promised to lead them to the place where He spent the night, away from the crowds. Although Jesus knew the plan, He went again to the usual spot where He knew Judas could easily find Him. A troop of soldiers with the traitor leading the way interrupted the calm of the night. Judas kissed Jesus, a signal that it was safe to arrest Him. One disciple tried to defend Jesus by sword, severing the ear of a man in the arrest party in the process (see Luke 22:50-51; John 18:10-11 for more details). But then the disciples lost their nerve and fled. Jesus remained alone with His captors and Judas.
*15* Who betrayed Jesus for money (cf. v10,11)? Answer: Jesus was betrayed by ______.
*16* What sign did he use to identify Jesus for the captors? Answer: He betrayed Jesus with a ______.
Jewish Trial of Jesus
>>> Read Mark 14:53-65. <<<
Though it was very late at night, Jesus was brought before the Jewish supreme court and tried. They bribed false witnesses who told contradictory stories about Him. For a time, it appeared that the court would be unable to find consistent testimony by which to convict Jesus. Finally, the high priest asked Him if He were the Christ. When Jesus said, "Yes," they used this statement as evidence of blasphemy and convicted Him. Then they spat on Him, mocked Him and beat Him.
*17* Why was the Jewish court unable to convict Jesus on the basis of the testimony of the false witnesses? a) their testimony was inconsistent; b) the witnesses refused to testify; c) they could not allow false witnesses to testify in their court; d) Jesus refuted what they said. Answer: ______.
*18* What was finally used to convict Jesus in the Jewish trial? Answer: He admitted that He was the ______, the Son of the Blessed One.
Peter Denies Jesus
>>> Read Mark 14:66-72. <<<
Peter had slipped into the courtyard to watch the trial. Various people began to recognize him. A servant-girl asked him if she hadn't seen him with Jesus. Peter claimed not to understand what she was talking about. Then she began to tell others that he was a disciple and he flatly denied it. Finally, others noticed his Galilean accent and accused him of following Jesus. With this, Peter panicked, vehemently denying Jesus, even asking God to curse him if He knew the man. The cock crew and Peter remembered Jesus' warning. He came to himself with a sickening awareness of the horrible deed he had done. He rushed out and began weeping in despair.
Note -- Failure of the disciples: The disciples failed Jesus miserably in His hour of greatest need. They fled. Peter denied Him. Why? They had been such loyal supporters. Think back upon contributing factors in their failure: 1) They hadn't listened when Jesus had frequently warned them of His impending suffering. They had been too eager to argue about who would be the greatest in the kingdom. 2) They were overconfident. Earlier that evening, Jesus warned them that they would flee, but they didn't believe it. 3) They didn't watch and pray in the garden as He instructed. Thus, they were not mentally prepared to face the challenge. We could fail in the hour of temptation for these same reasons.
*19* How many times did Peter deny Jesus during the Jewish trial? Answer (give a number): ______.
*20* How did he react when he realized that he had denied Jesus? a) killed himself; b) apologized to Jesus; c) gave up being an apostle; d) fled away and began to cry. Answer: ______.
How To Study Bible !
Introduction:
After baptism, people should be taught to observe all things Jesus has commanded (Matthew 28:18-20). Learning God's will is just as essential after baptism as before. Conversion should be the beginning of a lifelong effort of study. However, in order to benefit from Bible study, we must know how to study the Bible properly.
The purpose of this lesson is to present basic Bible principles and methods of proper study. We will consider proper attitudes in study, Bible inspiration, a comparison of the old and new laws, and the danger of following human laws and authority instead of Scripture. Finally, we will give some suggestions about proper use of such helps as translations, concordance, and cross-references.
Part I: Proper Attitudes in Study
Ezra "prepared his heart to seek the law of the Lord" (Ezra 7:10). Right methods of study must begin with right attitudes.
A. Appreciate the Importance of Study
People must be motivated before they will study a subject. Christians have all the reasons they could possibly need to study the Bible. Consider a few. As you do, note the emphasis on regular, frequent study.
#1: Study so you can obey God and grow in His service.
Joshua 1:8 - Success in pleasing God requires obedience. To obey, we must meditate on God's word day and night. Frequent, regular study is required.
1 Peter 2:2 - Can a baby grow without nourishment? No, and neither can Christians grow without Bible study. Do we long for the word like a baby longs for milk if we neglect to attend assemblies or to study at home?
(See also 2 Tim. 2:15; Rom. 10:17; Matt. 4:4; John 6:44,45; 2 Peter 1:12-15.)
#2: Study so you can avoid error and false teaching.
Hosea 4:6 - God's people were destroyed for lack of knowledge. Many Christians and congregations have been led astray by error and false teaching. To avoid this we must put teachers to the test (1 John 4:1,6). How do we do this unless we know God's word (Gal. 1:8,9)?
Acts 17:11 - The Bereans distinguished truth from error because they studied the word. To imitate their example, we must study "daily."
(See also Matt. 22:29; 15:14; Prov. 2:1-20; Rom. 10:1-3.)
#3: Study so you can teach others.
Deuteronomy 6:6-9 - Parents should teach their children diligently through the day. This requires us to first have God's word in our own hearts. How can we teach what we do not know?
Hebrews 5:12 - The time comes when we ought to be teachers, but these had not studied so they needed others to teach them! There is no excuse for Christians who do not study. Teachers know they need to study. If you are not a teacher, you must study to prepare yourself to become a teacher!
(See also 2 Tim. 2:2; 1 Tim. 1:7; 1 Peter 3:15; Col. 3:16; Rom. 15:14.)
#4: Study to express love for God and His word.
Psalm 1:2; 119:47,48,97-99 - One who delights in God's word will meditate on it day and night. The time we spend thinking about God's word indicates how much we love Him. Those who truly love Him will not complain about "having to go" to worship services or prepare for Bible classes. (See Psalm 19:7-11.)
John 14:15 - If we love God, we keep His commands (cf. 1 John 5:3). But obedience requires knowledge. So one who loves God must study His word.
Suppose a young lady is separated from her boyfriend. He writes every day, so she prominently displays his letters on the coffee table. But they sit there for days before she opens and reads them. Does she really love him? No, we want to hear from those we love. The Bible is your only way to hear from God. How much do you love Him?
If we studied all subjects as negligently as some people study the Bible, we would surely be ignorant people. On the other hand, if we would study the Bible as diligently as some people study about sports, hobbies, etc., we would all be excellent Bible students. How much more important is it to understand the Bible than to understand secular subjects?
B. Study with an Open Mind & a Love for Truth.
We must strive to learn truth and obey it regardless of the consequences. Seek it even if it disagrees with what we have believed in the past and requires us to change.
Acts 17:11 - The Bereans were also noble because they received the word with readiness of mind - minds open to truth.
Matthew 5:6 - Hunger and thirst after righteousness.
Matthew 13:14,15 - Some misunderstand truth because they close their hearts, eyes, and ears. They enjoy practices or have prejudices contrary to what God teaches. They have motives for rejecting Bible teaching, so they satisfy their own minds that it is not true.
If we do not have a burning desire for truth, God will not force us to accept the truth. He will let us be lost (cf. 2 Thess. 2:10-12; 2 Tim. 4:2-4; John 3:19-21).
(See also 2 Cor. 13:5; 1 Thess. 5:21,22; Prov. 18:13; 23:23; 15:10; Luke 8:15; 1 Sam. 3:9,10.)
C. Respect the Bible as Being Verbally & Infallibly Inspired.
If a person doubts that the Bible is God's infallible word, he is much more likely to disagree or reject it.
The Bible is from God.
2 Timothy 3:16,17 - All scripture is inspired by God to teach us and provide us to all good works.
1 Thessalonians 2:13 - It is the word of God not of men (cf. Gal. 1:11,12).
1 Corinthians 14:37 - Paul wrote the commands of the Lord. To reject any command is to reject the will of God.
(See also Eph. 3:3-5; Luke 10:16; 2 Peter 1:20,21.)
The Bible is verbally inspired.
Some people believe that God just gave the inspired men ideas, then let them explain them as they saw fit. This belief leaves room for error in the way the men expressed the ideas. "Verbal" inspiration means that every word written by the inspired writers was exactly the word God wanted.
1 Corinthians 2:10-13 - The Spirit guided men so they received, not just the ideas from God, but also the words from God.
Deuteronomy 18:18,19 - God put His words in the prophet's mouth, so the prophet spoke (or wrote) the very words chosen by God Himself.
God gave the inspired men the very words they used to express the inspired ideas.
(See 1 Cor. 2:3-5; Matt. 10:19,20; 2 Sam. 23:1,2; Ex. 24:3,4,7; Isa. 51:l6; Jer. 1:5-9.)
The Bible is infallible
The message of the inspired writers cannot possibly be wrong because God does not make mistakes.
Psalm 119:128 - God's word is always true and right.
Titus 1:2 - God cannot lie or be wrong.
Matthew 22:32; Galatians 3:16 - The Scriptures are so accurate that we can rely even on the tense of the verbs and the plurality or singularity of words.
We should approach the Bible with faith that every word is exactly right and true, otherwise we may reject its teaching.
(Cf. John 17:17; Psalm 33:4; 19:8; 147:4,5; Rom. 3:4; Job 37:16; Num. 23:19; Heb. 6:18; Deut. 18:20-22).
D. Believe that the Bible Can Be Understood.
Some believe that the Bible can be understood only by specially-trained preachers or priests, but not by the average person. As a result, they approach the Bible convinced they will never understand it, they put forth only a half-hearted effort, and of course they do not understand.
Mark 12:37; Acts 17:11 - Inspired teachings were addressed to the common people, not to some special elite group. (See also Gal. 1:2; 1 Thess. 1:1; 5:27; 2 Peter 1:1; Rev. 1:4.)
Mark 7:14 - Jesus required everyone among the great crowds of people to understand His teaching.
2 Timothy 3:16,17 - The Scriptures are profitable to teach and provide to all good works. What profit would they be if we could not understand?
People were expected to understand the written word (Eph. 5:17). Instead of just accepting whatever preachers say, people should use the scriptures to check out the teachers (Acts 11:17).
(See also 1 Cor. 14:33; Eph. 3:3-5; Isa. 55:11; 35:8; John 20:30,31; 8:32; Prov. 2:1-12; Psalm 19:7ff; 119:105; Col. 1:9-11; 2 Peter 3:15,16.)
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