What saith the Scripture

June 30th,   2017 2 Timothy 1:12 (KJV):   “ For the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” “Brethren, be followers together of me ( Paul ), and mark them ( know who they are )   which walk so ( professing lies, being deceitful, false evangelists, teacher & pastors ) as ye have us ( Paul, Silas, Barnabas, Apollos & Timothy ) for an ensample. (Ro 16:25 w/Eph 6:19)”   Philippians 3:17 My first question is;   If you know, really really know, in whom you have believed, how is one intimidated by any thing they (the confronter or whom ever) are able to do or say?   When feeling intimidated, challenged or threatened, by one saying this or that, or asking this or that (especially those who have donned the cloak of evangelist, teacher pastor) *** if any, shouldn’t, again should not, be intimidated by another it s

June 23rd, 2017 Acts 13:32-33 (KJV):  “ And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers, God hath fulfilled the same unto us their children, in that he hath raised up Jesus again; as it is also written in the second psalm, Thou art my Son, this day have I begotten thee.” Last week i asked a question.  When did Jesus become “the only begotten of the Father”?  Was it at birth? Was it at His baptism? At the transfiguration?   Maybe at the crucifixion; or was it at the resurrection? When was Jesus begotten of the Father?  This is how i understand the answer to this question: your input appreciated. Didn’t receive any replies, either these aren’t read, those who did, didn’t want to take the time.  Whatever i was able to benefit from both the question and searching out what i believe to be the answer. This is why a good concordance is invaluable; so now concerning “begotten”.   Strong’s #1080: “ (8b) of one who by means of preaching

June 16th, 2017 1 Corinthians 14:33 (KJV) “For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” So why all the separation, disunity and confusion in fellowships today? Last week we read John 16:13-15, concerning truth and the Holy Spirits workings in the believer.  i read “ Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. ”  John 16:13-15.  Is there more than one truth?  “Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me .” John 14:6.  Again i read “And the Word ( from John 1:1 and Colossians 1:15-19 ) was made flesh, and dwelt among us

June 09, 2017 Exodus 33:19 (KJV):  “And he said, I will make all my goodness pass before thee, and I will proclaim the name of the Lord before thee; and will be gracious to whom I will be gracious, and will shew mercy on whom I will shew mercy.” God's mercyLittle known, if even known, considered, or taught; let us consider the mercy of God, humanity and eternity. The first time i read  “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:  Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of his power;  When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe (because our testimony among you was believed), ( exercising God given faith + nothing ) in that day.  2 Thessalonians 1:8-10.  What got me to wondering, was the phrase in verse 9;  “from the presence of the Lord”.  How can that be?  When i read:  “Whither