Faithful And Ready

 

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Bible Questions Answered:

“I don't see what's the big deal if Christ comes before or after the tribulation....”

Ed/ Chicago, Illinois U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

I John 3:1-3 KJV

1 Behold, what manner of love The Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew Him not.

2 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.

3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as He is pure.

What is important is that we are found, faithful and ready, to meet Him.

To be received with reward and blessings, we must be found faithful and ready to our Lord's calling, when He comes.

Matthew 24:36-51 KJV

36 But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but My Father only.

37 But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of The Son Of Man be.

38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark,

39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of The Son Of Man be.

40 Then shall two be in the field; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

1 Two women shall be grinding at the mill; the one shall be taken, and the other left.

42 Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.

43 But know this, that if the good man of the house had known in what watch the thief would come, he would have watched, and would not have suffered his house to be broken up.

44 Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not The Son Of Man cometh.

45 Who then is a faithful and wise servant, whom his lord hath made ruler over his household, to give them meat in due season?

46 Blessed is that servant, whom his lord when he cometh shall find so doing.

47 Verily I say unto you, That he shall make him ruler over all his goods.

48 But and if that evil servant shall say in his heart, My lord delayeth his coming;

49 And shall begin to smite his fellow servants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;

50 The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of,

51 And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

Matthew 25:1-13 NLT (Parable of the Ten Bridesmaids)

1 “Then the Kingdom of Heaven will be like ten bridesmaids who took their lamps and went to meet the bridegroom.

2 Five of them were foolish, and five were wise.

3 The five who were foolish didn’t take enough olive oil for their lamps,

4 but the other five were wise enough to take along extra oil.

5 When the bridegroom was delayed, they all became drowsy and fell asleep.

6 “At midnight they were roused by the shout, ‘Look, the bridegroom is coming! Come out and meet him!’

7 “All the bridesmaids got up and prepared their lamps.

8 Then the five foolish ones asked the others, ‘Please give us some of your oil because our lamps are going out.’

9 “But the others replied, ‘We don’t have enough for all of us. Go to a shop and buy some for yourselves.’

10 “But while they were gone to buy oil, the bridegroom came. Then those who were ready went in with him to the marriage feast, and the door was locked.

11 Later, when the other five bridesmaids returned, they stood outside, calling, ‘Lord! Lord! Open the door for us!’

12 “But he called back, ‘Believe me, I don’t know you!’

13 “So you, too, must keep watch! For you do not know the day or hour of My return.

Matthew 25:14:30 NLT (Parable of the Three Servants)

14 “Again, the Kingdom of Heaven can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. He called together his servants and entrusted his money to them while he was gone.

15 He gave five bags of silver to one, two bags of silver to another, and one bag of silver to the last—dividing it in proportion to their abilities. He then left on his trip.

16 “The servant who received the five bags of silver began to invest the money and earned five more.

17 The servant with two bags of silver also went to work and earned two more.

18 But the servant who received the one bag of silver dug a hole in the ground and hid the master’s money.

19 “After a long time their master returned from his trip and called them to give an account of how they had used his money.

20 The servant to whom he had entrusted the five bags of silver came forward with five more and said, ‘Master, you gave me five bags of silver to invest, and I have earned five more.’

21 “The master was full of praise. ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

22 “The servant who had received the two bags of silver came forward and said, ‘Master, you gave me two bags of silver to invest, and I have earned two more.’

23 “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities. Let’s celebrate together!’

24 “Then the servant with the one bag of silver came and said, ‘Master, I knew you were a harsh man, harvesting crops you didn’t plant and gathering crops you didn’t cultivate.

25 I was afraid I would lose your money, so I hid it in the earth. Look, here is your money back.’

26 “But the master replied, ‘You wicked and lazy servant! If you knew I harvested crops I didn’t plant and gathered crops I didn’t cultivate,

27 why didn’t you deposit my money in the bank? At least I could have gotten some interest on it.’

28 “Then he ordered, ‘Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one with the ten bags of silver.

29 To those who use well what they are given, even more will be given, and they will have an abundance. But from those who do nothing, even what little they have will be taken away.

30 Now throw this useless servant into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Luke 12:35-48 NLT (Be Ready for The Lord’s Coming)

35 “Be dressed for service and keep your lamps burning,

36 as though you were waiting for your Master to return from the wedding feast. Then you will be ready to open the door and let Him in the moment He arrives and knocks.

37 The servants who are ready and waiting for His return will be rewarded. I tell you The Truth, He Himself will seat them, put on an apron, and serve them as they sit and eat!

38 He may come in the middle of the night or just before dawn. But whenever He comes, He will reward the servants who are ready.

39 “Understand this: If a homeowner knew exactly when a burglar was coming, he would not permit his house to be broken into.

40 You also must be ready all the time, for The Son Of Man will come when least expected.”

41 Peter asked, “Lord, is that illustration just for us or for everyone?”

42 And the Lord replied, “A faithful, sensible servant is one to whom the master can give the responsibility of managing his other household servants and feeding them.

43 If the master returns and finds that the servant has done a good job, there will be a reward.

44 I tell you The Truth, the master will put that servant in charge of all he owns.

45 But what if the servant thinks, ‘My master won’t be back for a while,’ and he begins beating the other servants, partying, and getting drunk?

46 The master will return unannounced and unexpected, and he will cut the servant in pieces and banish him with the unfaithful.

47 “And a servant who knows what the master wants, but isn’t prepared and doesn’t carry out those instructions, will be severely punished.

48 But someone who does not know, and then does something wrong, will be punished only lightly. When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.

Acts 1:9-11 KJV

9 And when he had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a cloud received Him out of their sight.

10 And while they looked steadfastly toward heaven as He went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;

11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same Jesus, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen Him go into heaven.

I Thessalonians 4:13-18 NLT (The Hope of the Resurrection)

13 And now, dear brothers and sisters, we want you to know what will happen to the believers who have died so you will not grieve like people who have no hope.

14 For since we believe that Jesus died and was raised to life again, we also believe that when Jesus returns, God will bring back with Him the believers who have died.

15 We tell you this directly from The Lord: We who are still living when The Lord returns will not meet Him ahead of those who have died.

16 For The Lord Himself will come down from heaven with a commanding shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trumpet call of God. First, the believers who have died will rise from their graves.

17 Then, together with them, we who are still alive and remain on the earth will be caught up in the clouds to meet The Lord in the air. Then we will be with The Lord forever.

18 So encourage each other with these words.

Prayer:

Matthew 24:44 KJV

Therefore be ye also ready: for in such an hour as ye think not The Son Of Man cometh.

Mark 13:32-37 NLT

32 “However, no one knows the day or hour when these things will happen, not even the angels in heaven or The Son Himself. Only The Father knows.

33 And since you don’t know when that time will come, be on guard! Stay alert[l]!

34 “The coming of The Son Of Man can be illustrated by the story of a man going on a long trip. When he left home, he gave each of his slaves instructions about the work they were to do, and he told the gatekeeper to watch for his return.

35 You, too, must keep watch! For you don’t know when The Master of the household will return—in the evening, at midnight, before dawn, or at daybreak.

36 Don’t let Him find you sleeping when He arrives without warning.

37 I say to you what I say to everyone: Watch for Him!”

Romans 10:8,9 KJV

8 But what saith it? The Word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, The Word Of Faith, which we preach;

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth The Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

I Peter 1:16 KJV

Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.

I John 2:28,29 NLT (Living as Children of God)

28 And now, dear children, remain in fellowship with Christ so that when He returns, you will be full of courage and not shrink back from Him in shame.

29 Since we know that Christ is righteous, we also know that all who do what is right are God’s children.

Thrown Into Outer Darkness

 

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“...what does it mean the children of the kingdom shall be thrown out into outer darkness?

Sheila/ Mount Vernon, Washington U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Matthew 8:5-13 NLT (The Faith of a Roman Officer)

5 When Jesus returned to Capernaum, a Roman officer came and pleaded with Him,

6 “Lord, my young servant lies in bed, paralyzed and in terrible pain.”

7 Jesus said, “I will come and heal him.”

8 But the officer said, “Lord, I am not worthy to have you come into my home. Just say the word from where you are, and my servant will be healed.

9 I know this because I am under the authority of my superior officers, and I have authority over my soldiers. I only need to say, ‘Go,’ and they go, or ‘Come,’ and they come. And if I say to my slaves, ‘Do this,’ they do it.”

10 When Jesus heard this, He was amazed. Turning to those who were following Him, He said, “I tell you The Truth, I haven’t seen faith like this in all Israel!

11 And I tell you this, that many Gentiles will come from all over the world—from east and west—and sit down with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob at the feast in the Kingdom of Heaven.

12 But many Israelites—those for whom the Kingdom was prepared—will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

13 Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.” And the young servant was healed that same hour.

12 But many Israelites—those for whom the Kingdom was prepared—will be thrown into outer darkness, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Why? They will be cast out, because of their unbelief!

Matthew 7:21 KJV

Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.

The Jewish nation had rejected Jesus, as being from God, or that He Himself was God. And so they would see nations of other people come sit down with Abraham, in the kingdom, and themselves cast out. Why, because countless others from other nations would believe, and receive Him, and be accepted.

II Timothy 3:5 KJV

Having a form of Godliness, but denying The Power thereof: from such turn away.

John 3:14-21 KJV

14 "...even so must The Son of Man be lifted up:

15 That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of The Only Begotten Son Of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth The Light, neither cometh to The Light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth truth cometh to The Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Prayer:

Psalm 86:5 KJV

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

John 1:12,13 KJV

12 But as many as received Him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name:

13 Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

Titus 3:4-7 NLT

4 But—When God our Savior revealed His kindness and love,

5 He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new life through The Holy Spirit.

6 He generously poured out The Spirit upon us through Jesus Christ our Savior.

7 Because of His grace He made us right in His sight and gave us confidence that we will inherit eternal life.

Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Honesty Versus Dishonesty.

 

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Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Honesty Versus Dishonesty.

Bible Texts:

Honesty:

Romans 12:17 NLT

Never pay back evil with more evil. Do things in such a way that everyone can see you are honorable.

Dishonesty:

II Corinthians 4:2 NLT

We reject all shameful deeds and underhanded methods. We don’t try to trick anyone or distort The Word Of God. We tell The Truth before God, and all who are honest know this.

The Word, Honesty:

Exodus 20:16 KJV

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Proverbs 10:9 KJV

He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.

Proverbs 11:1,3 KJV

1 A false balance is abomination to The Lord: but a just weight is His delight.

3 The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.

Proverbs 12:22 KJV

Lying lips are abomination to the Lord: but they that deal truly are his delight.

Proverbs 19:1 KJV

Better is the poor that walketh in his integrity, than he that is perverse in his lips, and is a fool.

Matthew 5:37 KJV

But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil.

Luke 6:31 KJV

And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

John 8:32 KJV

And ye shall know The Truth, and The Truth shall make you free.

Acts 24:16 KJV (Apostle Paul)

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offence toward God, and toward men.

II Corinthians 8:21 KJV

Providing for honest things, not only in the sight of The Lord, but also in the sight of men.

Ephesians 4:25,28 KJV

25 Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbor: for we are members one of another.

28 Let him that stole steal no more: but rather let him labor, working with his hands the thing which is good, that he may have to give to him that needeth.

Philippians 4:8,9 KJV

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and The God Of Peace shall be with you.

Hebrews 13:18 NLT

Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.

James 1:26 KJV

If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain.

I Peter 3:10-12 KJV

10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:

11 Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.

12 For the eyes of The Lord are over the righteous, and His ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of The Lord is against them that do evil.

The Word, Dishonesty:

Exodus 20:16 KJV

Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbor.

Psalm 101:7 KJV

He that worketh deceit shall not dwell within My house: he that telleth lies shall not tarry in My sight.

Proverbs 6:16-19 NLT

16 There are six things The Lord hates— no, seven things He detests:

17 haughty eyes, a lying tongue, hands that kill the innocent,

18 a heart that plots evil, feet that race to do wrong,

19 a false witness who pours out lies, a person who sows discord in a family.

Proverbs 11:3 NLT

Honesty guides good people; dishonesty destroys treacherous people.

Proverbs 12:22 NLT

The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in those who tell The Truth.

Proverbs 16:28 NLT

A troublemaker plants seeds of strife; gossip separates the best of friends.

Proverbs 19:5 KJV

A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape.

Proverbs 20:17,23 NLT

17 Stolen bread tastes sweet, but it turns to gravel in the mouth.

23 The Lord detests double standards; He is not pleased by dishonest scales.

Jeremiah 9:8 NLT

For their tongues shoot lies like poisoned arrows. They speak friendly words to their neighbors while scheming in their heart to kill them.

Matthew 23:27,28 KJV

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 uncleanness.

28 Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

Luke 16:10-12 NLT

10 “If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.

11 And if you are untrustworthy about worldly wealth, who will trust you with the true riches of heaven?

12 And if you are not faithful with other people’s things, why should you be trusted with things of your own?

John 8:43-47 NLT

43 Why can’t you understand what I am saying? It’s because you can’t even hear Me!

44 For you are the children of your father the devil, and you love to do the evil things he does. He was a murderer from the beginning. He has always hated The Truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, it is consistent with his character; for he is a liar and the father of lies.

45 So when I tell The Truth, you just naturally don’t believe Me!

46 Which of you can truthfully accuse Me of sin? And since I am telling you The Truth, why don’t you believe Me?

47 Anyone who belongs to God listens gladly to The Words Of God. But you don’t listen because you don’t belong to God.”

Colossians 3:9 KJV

Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds;

I Thessalonians 5:22 KJV

Abstain from all appearance of evil.

Hebrews 13:18 NLT

Pray for us, for our conscience is clear and we want to live honorably in everything we do.

James 4:1 NLT

What is causing the quarrels and fights among you? Don’t they come from the evil desires at war within you?

I Peter 2:1 NLT

So get rid of all evil behavior. Be done with all deceit, hypocrisy, jealousy, and all unkind speech.

Revelation 21:7,8 NLT

7 All who are victorious will inherit all these blessings, and I will be their God, and they will be My children.

8 “But cowards, unbelievers, the corrupt, murderers, the immoral, those who practice witchcraft, idol worshipers, and all liars—their fate is in the fiery lake of burning sulfur. This is the second death.”

Revelation 22:15 KJV

For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

Prayer:

Proverbs 16:13 NLT

The king is pleased with words from righteous lips; he loves those who speak honestly.

Holy Scripture Authority Questioned

 

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Bible Questions Answered:

“...he's a good boss, but doesn't believe in the bible, that it is a holy book from god, what do I tell him...”

Sidney/ Wyoming, Ohio U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

The Word:

Psalm 119:89,142,160 KJV

89 For ever, O Lord, thy Word is settled in heaven.

142 Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, and thy Law is The Truth.

160 Thy Word is true from the beginning: and every one of thy righteous judgments endureth for ever.

Isaiah 8:20 KJV

To The Law and to The Testimony: if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no light in them.

Isaiah 8:20 NLT

Look to God’s instructions and teachings! People who contradict His Word are completely in the dark

Matthew 5:17,18 KJV

17 Think not that I am come to destroy The Law, or The Prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from The Law, till all be fulfilled.

Matthew 24:25 KJV

Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My Words shall not pass away.

Luke 10:16 KJV

He that heareth you heareth Me; and he that despiseth you despiseth Me; and he that despiseth Me despiseth Him that sent Me.

John 5:39 KJV

Search The scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me.

John 10:27 KJV

My sheep hear My voice, and I know them, and they follow Me:

John 12:48 KJV

He that rejecteth Me, and receiveth not My Words, hath one that judgeth him: The Word that I have spoken, the same shall judge him in the last day.

John 14:6 KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life: no man cometh unto The Father, but by Me.

John 15:26,27 KJV

26 But when The Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from The Father, even The Spirit Of Truth, which proceedeth from The Father, He shall testify of Me:

27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with Me from the beginning.

John 17:3,17,20 NLT

3 And this is the way to have eternal life—to know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, the one you sent to earth.

17 Make them holy by your Truth; teach them your Word, which is Truth.

20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in Me through their message.

John 18:37 KJV

Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou A King then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am A king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto The Truth. Every one that is of The Truth heareth My voice.

John 20:30,31 KJV

30 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book:

31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is The Christ, The Son Of God; and that believing ye might have life through His name.

Acts 17:10,11 KJV

10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received The Word with all readiness of mind, and searched The Scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

I Thessalonians 2:13 KJV

For this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received The Word Of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of men, but as it is in truth, The Word Of God, which effectually worketh also in you that believe.

II Timothy 3:13-17 NLT

13 But evil people and impostors will flourish. They will deceive others and will themselves be deceived.

14 But you must remain faithful to the things you have been taught. You know they are true, for you know you can trust those who taught you.

15 You have been taught The Holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus.

16 All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make us realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right.

17 God uses it to prepare and equip His people to do every good work.

Hebrews 1:1,2 NLT

1 Long ago God spoke many times and in many ways to our ancestors through the prophets.

2 And now in these final days, He has spoken to us through His Son. God promised everything to The Son as an inheritance, and through The Son He created the universe.

Hebrews 4:12 KJV

For The Word Of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

II Peter 1:20,21 KJV

20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of The Scripture is of any private interpretation.

21 For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by The Holy Ghost.

II Peter 3:15,16 NLT

15 And remember, our Lord’s patience gives people time to be saved. This is what our beloved brother Paul also wrote to you with the wisdom God gave him—

16 speaking of these things in all of his letters. Some of his comments are hard to understand, and those who are ignorant and unstable have twisted his letters to mean something quite different, just as they do with other parts of Scripture. And this will result in their destruction.

I John 1:1-4 KJV

1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of The Word Of Life;

2 (For The Life was manifested, and we have seen it, and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with The Father, and was manifested unto us;)

3 That which we have seen and heard declare we unto you, that ye also may have fellowship with us: and truly our fellowship is with The Father, and with His Son Jesus Christ.

4 And these things write we unto you, that your joy may be full.

Revelation 22:18,19 KJV

18 For I testify unto every man that heareth The Words Of The Prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this Book:

19 And if any man shall take away from The Words Of The Book Of This Prophecy, God shall take away his part out of The Book Of Life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this Book.

Prayer:

Psalm 19:7 KJV

The Law of The Lord is perfect, converting the soul: The Testimony of The Lord is sure, making wise the simple.

Food-The Order For Praying For

 

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“How are we supposed to pray for food?...”

Leticia/ San Diego, California U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

The Word:

Matthew 6:9-13 KJV

9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.

10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.

11 Give us this day our daily bread.

12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.

13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen.

Matthew 14:19 GNT

He ordered the people to sit down on the grass; then He took the five loaves and the two fish, looked up to heaven, and gave thanks to God. He broke the loaves and gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people.

Matthew 15:36 KJV

And He took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to His disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.

John 6:23 KJV

(Howbeit there came other boats from Tiberias nigh unto the place where they did eat bread, after that The Lord had given thanks:)

Acts 27:35 NLT (Apostle Paul)

Then he took some bread, gave thanks to God before them all, and broke off a piece and ate it.

I Corinthians 10:31 KJV

Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God.

Philippians 4:6,7 NLT

6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank Him for all He has done.

7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.

Colossians 3:17 NLT

And whatever you do or say, do it as a representative of The Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God The Father.

I Timothy 4:4,5 KJV

4 For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:

5 For it is sanctified by The Word Of God and prayer.

Yes we are to pray for our food, before we eat.

Illustration:

Years ago, my wife and I were out at a restaurant to eat, and we saw the most wonderful thing.

A group of 8 nuns had eater their meal and were done. They took one another's hands and sang a prayer of thanksgiving. It was not loud or disturbing, a song of thanks to The Lord, for His goodness.

Little do some know that The Lord also admonished His people to give thanks, “after they had eaten!”

Deuteronomy 8:10 KJV

When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless The Lord thy God for the good land which He hath given thee.

What is the proper order of pray for food? First thank The Father in heaven for His provision, and then after you have eaten and are full, give thanks again for all His kindness in caring for you.

Our God's name is Jehovah Jireh

Genesis 22:14 KJV

And Abraham called the name of that place Jehovah jireh: as it is said to this day, In the mount of The Lord it shall be seen.

Jehovah Jireh: The Lord will provide.

On Mount Moriah, Abraham offerred up a ram (provided by The Lord), instead of his son Isaac.

(Genesis 22:1-19)

Giving Thanks-the rest of the story:

Deuteronomy 8:10-20 KJV

10 When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the Lord thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

11 Beware that thou forget not The Lord thy God, in not keeping His commandments, and His judgments, and His statutes, which I command thee this day:

12 Lest when thou hast eaten and art full, and hast built goodly houses, and dwelt therein;

13 And when thy herds and thy flocks multiply, and thy silver and thy gold is multiplied, and all that thou hast is multiplied;

14 Then thine heart be lifted up, and thou forget The Lord thy God, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage;

15 Who led thee through that great and terrible wilderness, wherein were fiery serpents, and scorpions, and drought, where there was no water; who brought thee forth water out of the rock of flint;

16 Who fed thee in the wilderness with manna, which thy fathers knew not, that He might humble thee, and that He might prove thee, to do thee good at thy latter end;

17 And thou say in thine heart, My power and the might of mine hand hath gotten me this wealth.

18 But thou shalt remember The Lord thy God: for it is He that giveth thee power to get wealth, that He may establish His covenant which He sware unto thy fathers, as it is this day.

19 And it shall be, if thou do at all forget The Lord thy God, and walk after other gods, and serve them, and worship them, I testify against you this day that ye shall surely perish.

20 As the nations which The Lord destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of The Lord your God.

Should we pray at the end of a meal, as well as at the beginning, yes it helps us to remember, just where our blessings come from!

Prayer:

Psalm 92:1 KJV

It is a good thing to give thanks unto The Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High.

Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Hope Versus Hopelessness.

 

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Bible Lesson: Marks Of Godly Character Versus Marks Of Non-Christian Character: Hope Versus Hopelessness.

Bible Texts:

Hope:

Titus 2:13 KJV

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

Hopelessness:

Job 3:20 NLT

“Oh, why give light to those in misery, and life to those who are bitter?

The Word, Hope:

Psalm 39:7 KJV

And now, Lord, what wait I for? my hope is in thee.

Psalm 71:5,14 KJV

5 For thou art my hope, O Lord God: thou art my trust from my youth.

14 But I will hope continually, and will yet praise thee more and more.

Psalm 119:114 KJV

Thou art my hiding place and my shield: I hope in thy Word.

Psalm 130:5 KJV

I wait for The Lord, my soul doth wait, and in His Word do I hope.

Psalm 147:11 KJV

The Lord taketh pleasure in them that fear Him, in those that hope in His mercy.

Jeremiah 29:11 KJV

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith The Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Romans 12:12 KJV

Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

Romans 15:13 KJV

Now The God Of Hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of The Holy Ghost.

Galatians 5:5 KJV

For we through The Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith.

Colossians 1:27 KJV

To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory:

Titus 2:13 KJV

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Savior Jesus Christ;

Titus 3:7 KJV

That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Hebrews 10:23 KJV

Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for He is faithful that promised;)

The Word, Hopelessness:

I Chronicles 29:15 KJV

For we are strangers before thee, and sojourners, as were all our fathers: our days on the earth are as a shadow, and there is none abiding.

Psalm 32:10 KJV

Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in The Lord, mercy shall compass him about.

Psalm 42:11 KJV

Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted within me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise Him, who is the health of my countenance, and my God.

Psalm 94:18 KJV

When I said, My foot slippeth; thy mercy, O Lord, held me up.

Ecclesiastes 7:17 KJV

Be not over much wicked, neither be thou foolish: why shouldest thou die before thy time?

Isaiah 45:22 KJV

Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.

Matthew 25:41 NLT (The Final Judgment-Verses 31-46)

“Then The King will turn to those on the left and say, ‘Away with you, you cursed ones, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his demons.

Mark 16:16 KJV

He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

John 10:10 KJV

The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.

Acts 17:30 KJV

And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commandeth all men every where to repent:

Romans 6:23 KJV

For the wages of sin is death; but The Gift Of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.

Romans 8:7,8 KJV

7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.

8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.

I Corinthians 6:9-11,18 NLT

9 Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality,

10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God.

11 Some of you were once like that. But you were cleansed; you were made holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name of The Lord Jesus Christ and by The Spirit of our God.

18 Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body.

Hebrews 10:31 KJV

It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of The Living God.

James 5:13 KJV

Is any among you afflicted? let him pray. Is any merry? let him sing psalms.

Revelation 21:8 KJV

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

Prayer:

Psalm 33:18 KJV

Behold, the eye of The Lord is upon them that fear Him, upon them that hope in His mercy;

Confidence

 

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Bible Questions Answered:

“...what is confident of this thing, meaning?...”

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Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Philippians 1:6 KJV

Being confident of this very thing, that He which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

Confidence:

Faith or belief that one will act in a right, proper, or effective way

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Paul is saying, that The Lord Jesus, who has begun a good work in you (saving you and infilling you with His Holy Spirit), will continue to be with you, until the day of His appearing.

The people of God, must be confident (have faith) that our Lord's Spirit is with us and changing us into His image.

Romans 8:29 KJV

For whom He did foreknow, He also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of His Son, that He might be the Firstborn among many brethren.

1 Corinthians 15:49 KJV

And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly.

II Corinthians 3:16-18 NLT

16 But whenever someone turns to The Lord, the veil is taken away.

17 For The Lord is The Spirit, and wherever The Spirit Of The Lord is, there is freedom.

18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of The Lord. And The Lord—who is The Spirit—makes us more and more like Him as we are changed into His glorious image.

Colossians 3:10 KJV

And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him:

Mark 11:22 KJV

And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God.

John 6:28,29 KJV

28 Then said they unto Him, What shall we do, that we might work the works of God?

29 Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on Him whom He hat sent.

Hebrews 11:6 KJV

But without faith it is impossible to please Him: for he that cometh to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of them that diligently seek Him.

Faith Is the Victory

Encamped along the hills of light,

Ye Christian soldiers, rise,

And press the battle ere the night

Shall veil the glowing skies.

Against the foe in vales below

Let all our strength be hurled;

Faith is the victory, we know,

That overcomes the world.

Refrain:

Faith is the victory!

Faith is the victory!

Oh, glorious victory,

That overcomes the world.

His banner over us is love,

Our sword The Word Of God;

We tread the road the saints above

With shouts of triumph trod.

By faith, they like a whirlwind’s breath,

Swept on o’er every field;

The faith by which they conquered death

Is still our shining shield.

On every hand the foe we find

Drawn up in dread array;

Let tents of ease be left behind,

And onward to the fray.

Salvation’s helmet on each head,

With truth all girt about,

The earth shall tremble ’neath our tread,

And echo with our shout.

To him that overcomes the foe,

White raiment shall be giv’n;

Before the angels He shall know

His name confessed in heav’n.

Then onward from the hills of light,

Our hearts with love aflame,

We’ll vanquish all the hosts of night,

In Jesus’ conqu’ring name.

Author: Ira D. Sankey

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Prayer:

Luke 17:5,6 KJV

5 And the apostles said unto The Lord, Increase our faith.

6 And The Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree (Mulberry tree NLT), Be thou plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea; and it should obey you.