₦airaland Forum

Welcome, Guest: Register • Login • With Google • Trending • Recent • New

Stats: 3,345,033 members, 8,515,086 topics. Date: Sunday, 08 November 2026 at 03:17 AM

Toggle theme

Image123's Posts

Nairaland Forum › Image123's Profile › Image123's Posts

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 (of 1040 pages)

Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 8:53am On Feb 09, 2009
February 9 Psalm 9:7,17

Psa 9:7 But the LORD shall endure forever: he hath prepared his throne for judgment.
Psa 9:17 The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.


Judgement is not a convenient thing to talk about.Many of us don't want to be judged so we say "thou shall not judge".But of a fact,God has prepared His throne for judgement.Unbelievers may doubt the coming judgement,well that's why they are unbelievers.They don't believe. But the truth is that God has prepared His throne for judgement.We may come boldly today for mercy,for grace,or for favour.We may even fill His throne with praise but NEVER ever forget again, God has prepared His throne for judgement.Judgement is coming.The wicked will be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.
You may boast today of 'good economy',good facilities etc but make no mistake,the wicked shall be turned into hell, and everyone that forget God.Have that God conciousness with you.Live a God pleasing,holy life.Remember God in all your dealings and by God's grace,you'll be saved from the judgement to come.
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 3:22pm On Feb 08, 2009
Rom 2:6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
Rom 2:7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honor and immortality, eternal life:
Rom 2:8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath,
Rom 2:9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
Rom 2:10 But glory, honor, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to[b] the Jew first[/b], and also to the Gentile:
Rom 2:11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
Rom 2:12 For as many as have sinned without law shall also perish without law: and as many as have sinned in the law shall be judged by the law;

Its a context of judgement mr.Nobody can escape the judgement/punishment for sin.Only if you allow Jesus to replace you.
Christianity Etc › Re: Did Adam And Eve Exist? by Image123(m): 3:14pm On Feb 08, 2009
I'll vote for Jesus against a nun and a billion atheists.Jesus spoke like adam and eve existed.The apostles also spoke the same way
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 2:13pm On Feb 08, 2009
February 8 John 8v12

John 8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.

Jesus says "I am the light of the world".He has come to give light to the world.His light is the way.Man is in darkness without Christ Jesus.He is the Christ,the Messiah,our Saviour who saves us from darkness.Christians should understand this.The world is in darkness but Christ reveals the light.He is light.His word is light,he is the Word.What He reveals to us in the Word is light.We should understand that our reasonings andunderstanding is dark.Jesus is the light.His command is light.He is the Way,the only Way.If you follow Jesus,you will not walk in darkness.He will reveal His light to you.you will have the light of life.He will tell you what is right and what is wrong.You need to follow the light.He that follows the light shall not walk in darkness.
Christianity Etc › Re: What Is Considered A Sin? by Image123(m): 10:55pm On Feb 07, 2009
Sin is missing the mark of God's standard of righteousness.One may try,but try is not good enough if it doesn't reach the mark of God's standard.Always remember,God's standard,not your standard or what you feel.Not neccesarily the pastor or denomination's standard.Not the agrees or accepted standard,but God's standard.1John 3:4 Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law.
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 10:54pm On Feb 07, 2009
@dalaman
Romans 11:2a God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew
Rom 11:18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.
Rom 11:19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be grafted in.
You could read the whole chapter 'if you have time'.
N.B I'll be worried if they were not laughing at 'us' and mind you,its not going to be forever.Jesus is coming.Maranatha
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 2:42pm On Feb 07, 2009
February 7 John 7v15
John 7:15 And the Jews marveled, saying, How knoweth this man letters, having never learned?

Have you ever thought that self development is also part of what is meant to be Christlike or godly?Jesus developed Himself as much as He could,followers of Jesus should do likewise. Of course,you'll also remember that He(Jesus) also listened to and asked questions from others,so its not self dependence or isolation or ego, its self development. Many Christians behave like invalids,they want everything to be done for them,by God or by their leaders(spiritual and political) or by others in general.
No! There should be self/personal development.That takes you to the top. how does this man know letters having never learned.Some people blame others,the economy,the country,the government,their parents,"NEPA",for their present condition.But do you realise that most of the richest men in our country are not professors or Ph.D holders?Some are even illiterates,but htey took their opportunities,made the right decisions,developed themselves and are very good at what they do.Do you know that one of America's former vice presidents did not finish school,the CEOs of Microsoft and Oracle both dropped out of university.They said 20% of America's millionaires never set foot in college to study.they developed themselves.Are you studying in school,look around.Some of the brilliant people around you develop themselves.They go the extramile,above what is taught in class.
You have no excuse.Develop yourself,at least it's Christlike.
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 9:59am On Feb 06, 2009
@Bindex
To help your understanding,you've been told before I'm sure.the gospels were written in different perspectives to reveal Christ Jesus,the good news to the recipients.Let me use a scenario that might aid you.Picture this.Its like you taking/snapping a picture of someone directly facing you to describe him to another person.Of course,you'll not see the back of the person.Its not a deliberate attempt to hide the back neither is it a proof that the back does not exist.It's just the perspective being described. Another person could snap from the side view and reveal some other details about the person that were not present/visible in your picture. It's not about who is a better writer or more correct writer.Its the perspective.The Gospel (good news) and how it is shared to who it is shared. You're writing to the Jews and telling them what Christ (the good news) has got to offer them.Of course,it may reveal something more,but the thrust of the writing is Christ Jesus to the Jews as thier king.Matthew1verse 1 introduces Him ass the Son of David and Abraham.That says it all to the Jews.That is the theme. Another person is writing to the gentiles or both Jews and gentiles and telling them what Christ Jesus has got to offer them,simple. At the end,it all boils down to fact that all Scripture is profitable for us all.It is inspired,useful for all the earth.It would be ignorant to say,this part is not for me,it is for so and so.It is that ignorance that majorly divides Christianity today and that is the path you're treading.
What though would you say say about Matthew 5:13 Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savor, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.
Mat 5:14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.
where Christ taught His disciples that they are light and salt(influence) to the whole earth,the world not just Israel.
Matthew 8:5 And when Jesus was entered into Capernaum, there came unto him a centurion, beseeching him,
Mat 8:11 And I say unto you, That many shall come from the east and west, and shall sit down with Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, in the kingdom of heaven.
Mat 8:12 But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
where Christ was speaking on the centurion(a non Jew)'s faith. Even a casual open reader of the Bible knows right from Old Testament that the Jews have priority.They are number one in God's eyes,others follow.They are the naturals,we gentiles are just graffed in.So for you to build your misconsturueing on one or so verse(s) and jettison other verses and books is at best dumb.Get a life and get open.
Matthew 26:13 Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached in the whole world, there shall also this, that this woman hath done, be told for a memorial of her. also talks of the gospel preached in the whole world.
Nations here mean the 12 Nations of Israel. The word "nations" in greek(Which the original new testament was translated from) is the word ethnos, which also translates as ONE Race / ONE Ethniciy, or ONE Tribe, or ONE People. The word "nations" is the Greek word Ethnos, which occurs 164 times in the New Testament. Throughout the entire text of scripture this word refers to the people / ethnos of the covenant seed of Abraham, Isaac, and Jaccob. Notice the bible speaks specifically that the literal flesh of Abraham is called the (NATIONS) "ethnos" or "goyim" in Hebrew. (Gen. 12:2; Gen. 17:4-6; Gen 17:16; Gen 18:18; Gen 22:18; Gen 25:23; Gen 35:11; Gen 48:19; Jer. 31:36). keep in mind the other commandments, and that Jesus Christ would not contradict his other commands. In Matt 10:5-6 He commanded the disciples to not enter cities that weren't of the lost sheep of the house of Israel. In Mat 15:24 He answered, "I was sent ONLY to the lost sheep of Israel."

The commandment to teach ALL 12 nations / tribes of Israel was given to the disciples to move beyond the house of Judah to the other 12 tribes of Israel. All the nations were to be ministered to and not only the pureblooded house of Judah.
Where did you get this? Are you a kid?
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and[b] teach all nations[/b], baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.


These passages above are just from Matthew.the whole Bible tells us more on these things but those that are blind will not see except they become sincere.You need your eyes opened and freed from your prejudice.
And before I post, to be fair on the Bible,the historical reliability of the Bible should be put to the same test that all other historical documents are tested with.The number of new testament manuscripts available is far much more than the number of manuscripts of ANY book of antiquity.It means then that if the New testament books are not reliable or spoof,then no other ancient literature is reliable.
The gap between the date of the original manuscript and the earliest extant copies found today is so small compared to tother books.The gap/span is about 25-50 years.Check out the gap between plato's original work and the copy available now,about 1200years.Aristotle,about 1300 years,Homer 'illiad' about 500 years,Caesar,about 1000years. You couldn't reasonably doubt the historical reliability of the Bible then. There's incomparable validity for Matthew,Mark,Luke John to Revelation.If you doubt these writings/writers,you could as well doubt EVERY other thing that was written ages ago and claim forgery.
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 9:08am On Feb 06, 2009
@Bindex
Firstly,you're speaking with people,not just me who have seen God in their lives and circumstances and have experienced the power of the word of God,and who even if you brought up a million so called "mistakes" in the Bible will never doubt God.You don't know God,so stop all your 'gra gra' and listen if you want to learn. You need to be open.You are not. You're more interested in copying and pasting and looking at area that you think you can counter while rejecting or overlooking areas you cannot counter.Imagine basing your arguments on the books that you please and insisting that trhe others are unknown and false.First it was gospel Mark because you think it doesn't contain ressurection account.Now its Matthew,because you believe it helps you.Quit this delusion please.You either believe the Bible or you don't.Stop picking and choosing.
Christianity Etc › Re: How Did They Know? by Image123(m): 8:41am On Feb 06, 2009
@bindex
Thank you for assuming.Its a step forward.As regards your question about contradiction,I thought I told you somewhere to at least get a good bible commentary.Since you 'read' the Bible,it might aid your understanding and help you/us to avoid this confusions to an extent.Lets see the passages.
John 19:14 And it was the preparation of the passover, and about the sixth hour: and he saith unto the Jews, Behold your King!
Mark 15:25 And it was the third hour, and they crucified him.
In our days,we say something like 11th hour to mean lateness.Its not necessarily 11:00 sharp.It could be 1pm or 4am.Its not a lie,its simple human communication.In the times when Jesus was crucified,the people of that time did not have wrist watches or handsets.They used the sun,sundials and shadows etc.If someone said third hour,the people knew he was refering to some time around 9am-12noon.If someone said 6th hour,they knew he was refering to sometime arond 12noon to 3pm.Its a general time idea,no big deal about it except you want to make a big deal of it.If for instance,Jesus was crucified around noon,say 15minutes to 12,one could say the 6th hour,another could still say the 3rd hour.They're both telling the truth from their time estimations.Even today,we still look at our watches and make 'mistakes' as regards time,and most times,your wrist watch is not usually the same time with mine even though we work together.
John says about hte 6th hour,Marksays the 3rd hour and they crucified him.To me I don't really care if it was the 10th hour,the main point is that he was crucified.He died for me and for you and the whole world.And the purpose for His death was fulfilled.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 8:13am On Feb 06, 2009
February 6 1Corinthians 6:9-11

1Co 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
1Co 6:10 Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God.
1Co 6:11 And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.


Friends,even as children of God,we are not omniscient.Its possible for us not to know somethings.That's why we learn everyday.Infact,someone said that when you stop learning,you start dying.The Corinthian church had the gift of God but they were nearly deceived.But thenk God for Apostle Paul,he enlightened them.He made them aware of the danger of unrighteousness. He gave them an idea of the people on the danger list.Of the danger of not inheriting the eternal kingdom of God.This is something you must know about. If you are/practice any of the things listed below,the Word of God says you're not going to heaven.

(1). Fornicators(sexual relations between YOU and ANYone or ANYthing you're not married to,man or woman, or animal, or stimulator)

(2). Idolaters [giving preference to anything, idea or person above God('s)].

(3). Adulterers(polygamists,divorced John 4v17,18 and other sexual relations outside marriage)

(4). Effeminate(erasing distinction of the genders by your actions e.g dressing,sex,mien,position).

(5). Abusers of themselves with mankind (perverts).

(6). Thieves (taking away what belongs to God or other people)

(7). Coveteous (envious of others' possessions and discontent, dissatisfaction).

(cool. Drunkards (ANYBODY who gets drunk is a drunkard whether once or anytime).

(9). Revilers (Haters of God,of a particular church or sect/denomination like Saul of Tarsus, or of a person maybe the leader,the politician,your ex, etc).

(10). Extortioners (collecting something from someone by force).

The danger list continues in other Scriptures. Stay away from its membership.We were all in the danger list,there's no point arguing that so and such is no sin.Such were some of you.Make the right decisions. Be washed,sanctified and justified by the Lord God.
Christianity Etc › Re: How Did They Know? by Image123(m): 12:00am On Feb 06, 2009
Mr bindex,you need to be open and forget your prejudice to understand the Word of God.In my first reply to thids thread,I told you of 2 out of many other possibilities of how the gospel writers knew what they wrote,but you're obviously not interested in 'How did they know'.The spirit of the antichrist seems to be in charge of you.God will deliver you in Jesus' name
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 11:38pm On Feb 05, 2009
February 5 John 5v24

Joh 5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.

Understand this,by default,all have sinned and come short of the glory of God.that has been the position of man since Adam's fall.Man has being seperate from God,dead,condemned since then.They've all gone out of the way,they're all sinners having a sentence of eternal death hanging on them,but here comes verily,verily. Anyone who hears i.e obeys Christ's words(the Bible) and believes i.e has faith in God,such one has everlasting life and shall not come into condemnation.Thats from the judge Himself.
You will not come into condemnation. A born again child of God is passed from death to life.it is a transfer,passed from death to life.He that believeS in Me shall never die.Keep this conditions and forget,throw away anything that the devil tells you.The devil is a liar.The devil wants to put condemning thoughts in the believer.He wants you to doubt God and doubt what you have received.Give him no space,you've been passed.You're in life.You have everlasting life.Stay in God and hear Christ's words and live forever and ever.
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 11:32pm On Feb 03, 2009
I've told you times before,you do not understand simple simple bible.
Matthew 28:18 And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
Mat 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
Mat 28:20 Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Thats just one from Matthew which you quoted since you seem to be in love with Matthew.i wonder the premise for which you hold Matthew to be more authentic than tne others.First it was Mark,now Matthew.May God help you.Jesus came revealing his will first to the Jews then to the others(Gentiles).The Jews had priority because they had an established covenant with God
Christianity Etc › Re: How Did They Know? by Image123(m): 11:22pm On Feb 03, 2009
The gospel writers wre present.I doubt if Josephus was a christian and he was not present,
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 10:03pm On Feb 03, 2009
@bindex
you're very funny and confused.You don't believe the Bible,then you believe the writings in Matthew are the words of Jesus then the words in John are not the words of Jesus.Get a life
Christianity Etc › Re: Obama And The Antichrist by Image123(m): 9:25am On Feb 03, 2009
@St Paul
Are we reading the same Bible?Jesus said the antichrist will deceive the elect?Watching out for the antichrist is not found in the bible.Watch rather for the coming of Christ which will precede the revelation of the antichrist
Christianity Etc › Re: How Did They Know? by Image123(m): 9:21am On Feb 03, 2009
Do you believe in the contents of the gospel of Mark?Leave the dates that the gospels were written to those of us who believe the 4 gospels.They were written to complement each other,not to outdo each other or repeat or revise each other.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 9:19am On Feb 03, 2009
February 3 1Corinthians 3v18

1Co 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Have you ever heard that the way up is down?That there's a cross before the crown,and humility before honour. In God's system of dealing with man,that's the way to go.Becoming foolish to be wise.This is not earthly wisdom that we're talking about.This is spiritual understanding.To understand God and His ways.A wisdom that is not devilish but first pure,then peaceable and full of good fruits an without hypocrisy.Let no man deceive himself. How prone we are to deceive ourselves,thinking we know something. Evidence,we have evidence against God and His ways.If any among you seems wise in this world,let him become a fool that he may be wise.Let him come down from his high horse.Let him put aside his 'brilliance' and put his trust in God,believing.That's the way to wisdom.Eternal wisdom,godly wisdom. The wisdom that
matters after life.Let no man deceive himself.Get wisdom
Christianity Etc › Re: Jesus Vs Paul. by Image123(m): 9:03am On Feb 03, 2009
LAck of understanding bindex,lack
Christianity Etc › Today's Rhema (uncommon Sense) by Image123(op): 8:17am On Feb 03, 2009
February 3 1Corinthians 3v18

1Co 3:18 Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.
Have you ever heard that the way up is down?That there's a cross before the crown,and humility before honour. In God's system of dealing with man,that's the way to go.Becoming foolish to be wise.This is not earthly wisdom that we're talking about.This is spiritual understanding.To understand God and His ways.A wisdom that is not devilish but first pure,then peaceable and full of good fruits an without hypocrisy.Let no man deceive himself. How prone we are to deceive ourselves,thinking we know something. Evidence,we have evidence against God and His ways.If any among you seems wise in this world,let him become a fool that he may be wise.Let him come down from his high horse.Let him put aside his 'brilliance' and put his trust in God,believing.That's the way to wisdom.Eternal wisdom,godly wisdom. The wisdom that
matters after life.Let no man deceive himself.Get wisdom
Christianity Etc › Re: How Did They Know? by Image123(m): 10:53am On Feb 02, 2009
Bindex,the scriptures are not merely the words of men but hte words of God.They contain divine inspiration and illumination.They reveal to us the truth about God.There are various possibilities as to how the writers could have known those words.Firstly,it could have been revealed to them.God gives revelations to his people.e.g He could reveal information about someone that you're counselling without previous knowledge of it.Secondly,they could have been told,there's that possibility.Jesus was with them for many days after His ressurection.I don't think they were just winking at each other or giving each other thumbs up during those days.Its possible that Jesus relayed to them,the events.
John 14:26 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.
Unfortunately,I'll not be suprised if you do not understand this possibilities.All the best though.
Christianity Etc › Re: What Do I Do,advice Me Plz by Image123(m): 10:40am On Feb 02, 2009
Hello mezdim.Actually,if you look harder still,you'll see someone to give you money to settle your bills.That by the way,you say you were able to defer your rent by a month and pay others.Why,seems you gave the others more proirity above your rent and your promise(vow) to God.And now you're asking for advice on who to settle first now between rent and promise to God,well i believe it will be difficult for me to give you advice cos you may not listen to my advice.If you have the spine anyway,
Psalm 76:11 Vow, and pay unto the LORD your God: let all that be round about him bring presents unto him that ought to be feared.

Ecc 5:4 When thou vowest a vow unto God, defer not to pay it; for he hath no pleasure in fools: pay that which thou hast vowed.
Ecc 5:5 Better is it that thou shouldest not vow, than that thou shouldest vow and not pay.
Ecc 5:6 Suffer not thy mouth to cause thy flesh to sin; neither say thou before the angel, that it was an error: wherefore should God be angry at thy voice, and destroy the work of thine hands?
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 10:26am On Feb 02, 2009
February 2 Ephesians 2v2

Eph 2:2 in which you once lived according to the ways of this present world and according to the ruler of the power of the air, the spirit that is now active in those who are disobedient. ISV

Children of God are different from others.Thats what the Bible says.They are new creatures,they've repented,turned away from some past deeds.Its bad to see many today that claim salvation without a DEFINITE change. A new walk.A new look. A genuinely saved person does not,cannot do the things that he used to do.Today,People are not ususlly taught to drop the course/way of the world when they come to Jesus.They've being taught ANOTHER gospel.A gospel of come to Jesus with your fornication,come to Jesus with your witchcraft and idolatry,come to Jesus with your anger and superstitions,we can blend them together.
NO,no,no.You should come to Jesus just as you are so that he then saves you from your sins . Immediately He saves you,there's a great change. A CONVERSION,a new way of thinking,talking,dressing,even walking and eating.In time past i.e BEFORE,you walked according to the course of this world.The course of this world is different from the course of heaven. There're things that only children of disobedience should be found with or doing.A new creature cannot continue smoking, hemp for that matter.That is for 'in time past'.A new creature cannot dress like they do in the world.the spirit that works in the children of disobedience should not remain in your life. You become strangers to the world,pilgrims, God's workmanship,created in Christ Jesus unto good works.May God deliver you from the course of this world.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 12:44pm On Feb 01, 2009
February 1 Judges 1 v 19

Jdg 1:19 And the LORD was with Judah; and he drove out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron.


As we come into the new month,its good that we do a quick inspection of our 'goals' for the year.You most likely must have had lovely goals,great promises and prayers at the start of the year.
Wake up,its just the second month.Get refreshed,those promises are still yours. They are not as far away as you may feel. This was the state of the children of Judah in our Today's passage.The Lord was with them but they could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley.Surely,they know that the enemies had chariots of iron but they seem to have forgotten that the Lord was with them,looking at the things that are seen. Thank God for the faith that Caleb earlier demonstrated saying "give me this mountain".It was in that faith that Judah drove out the inhabitants of the mountain.But now,no Caleb,no Joshua.
Judah couldn't see anything but the chariots of iron in the valley.They forgot that all they needed was in them and with them. Many people think that way.They say 'If only Caleb was here,If only Joshua had not died,everything will be fine'.Everything can be fine but it depends on your approach.God is ALWAYS with His children.God was with Moses at the Red Sea when they faced Pharaoh and HIS CHARIOTS.God told Moses,why are you crying to me,do your part.God was with David in 1Chronicles 11v9,he waxed greater and greater.Jesus/God been in the ship doesn't mean that there would be no storms.Are you looking at the storms or the chariot of iron? What do YOU DO with Jesus/God when the storm comes. He's with you and His promises are true.Look into you.What are doing or need to do.The onus is still on you.
Christianity Etc › Re: Who Is A Christian? by Image123(m): 7:51pm On Jan 31, 2009
A christian is a small christ,a little Jesus.i.e A light to the world.Let you light so shine.He does things like christ Jesus.When the world sees a Christian,they see someone different from them.Some cannot take it so a christian is liable to persecution.A Christian is given to Christ,He is a follower of Jesus.i will follow you whersoever,that is a christian.He does what Jesus does,what he will do and what he did.At every situation,he asks himself what will Jesus do?and then he does what Jesus would do.He doesn't just believe in Jesus,even the demons believe in Jesus and call Him the Son of God.He takes Jesus as Lord of His life and Saviour.He goes to church of course,because Jesus loved to go to church when He was on earth.It was His Father's house,etc.
Christianity Etc › Re: Is It Wrong For Musician To Be Paid In The Church? by Image123(m): 7:41pm On Jan 31, 2009
Was he a musician b/4 he came to the church or he became a musician as soon as he b/come a member of the church?

it all depend, if he became a member and choose to do the work of God by singing, i see no reason why he should asked to be paid, except he is not doing it for God but for money. If he was a musician b/4 he came to the church and he asked to be paid befor he play music, if the church needs his service then they could pay him, in this case he is seen as employed by the church to sing. I don't know if this king of songs will be for the glory of God shal.
I couldn't add more
Christianity Etc › Re: Where Can I Get The Spiritual E-books? by Image123(m): 6:43am On Jan 31, 2009
Hi Gabreann.There's a lot of books available on the net,but my sincere advice is that if you want to be really really spiritual,then spend more time with your physical Bible and in prayers to God.You'll be shocked at our progress.You can get tons of material by just typing Spiritual E books on google or any search engine,but its majorly chaff I tell you.The quality stuff is right with you already.
Proverbs 17:24 Wisdom is before him that hath understanding; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.
Christianity Etc › Re: Today's Rhema (God's gifts to men). by Image123(op): 6:31am On Jan 31, 2009
January 31 Job 31 v 29,30
Job 31:29 If I rejoiced at the destruction of him that hated me, or lifted up myself when evil found him:
Job 31:30 Neither have I suffered my mouth to sin by wishing a curse to his soul.


Father Job was God's man.A peculiar person.Chosen. God could even pit Job against the devil.Why?Because he lived a radiant life.He was Christlike,Shining for all the world to see. If there ever was grace and patience,it was in the life of Job.
He's an example for us Today, Among the cloud of witnesses that we are ALWAYS surrounded by. Job did not have the new testament.I sincerely doubt if he had the old testament to read.He could not come boldly before the throne of grace like we can today,to obtain grace in time of need.But he was no 1. He was righteous.He said "I should have denied God if I rejoiced at the destruction of mine enemies".That is heavenly language.No 1 stuff.Many of our spiritual people today,pride themselves in been terrorists to other men.They are willing and always armed to rain down fire,curses and death on their 'opposition'.Thank god our fathers are not like that.As for me,I will not remove the landmark which the fathers have set.Job said "I have not allowed my mouth to SIN by wishing a curse to him that hated me". if anybody should ever have enemies and bitterness,it should be Job,but thank God for his example. If he did it,then I can.
Christianity Etc › Re: Obama And The Antichrist by Image123(m): 11:44pm On Jan 30, 2009
It'll be best if we thought less about the anti christ and dwelt more on the coming of Jesus as christians.speculations will not help our cause.Knowing the antichrist is of no great importance.everyone will know him when the time comes for him to be revealed.Lets know more of God,and be ready for our deparrture from earth.(rapture or death).
Christianity Etc › Re: Worshipping On The Wrong Day Of The Week (Sunday) : by Image123(m): 11:35pm On Jan 30, 2009
John 4:23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

Galatians 4:10 Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years4:11 I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labor in vain.
4:12 Brethren, I beseech you, be as I am; for I am as ye are: ye have not injured me at all.
Christianity Etc › Re: God Makes People Eat Human Shit. Now Is This Gross, Or What? by Image123(m): 11:30pm On Jan 30, 2009
See this two people amusing themselves with the bible.hehehe. grin grin
Snce you read bible,I think it will do you good if you bought some bible commentaries to help your studies.It would reduce some of your absurd and funny questions at leaset.By the way,whats the big deal if he actually ate human feaces which he didn't.at least he wasn't told to go and swallow cyanide or something.some medical people tell us that drinking your urine every morning will be delicious.Go and eat frog or repent.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 ... 1022 1023 1024 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 (of 1040 pages)