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Kobojunkiee:
1. You have done no such thing since Jesus Christ is the Truth of God and all you have done is try to get around Him by posting references that are not directly given by Him to all His followers.
2. I am afraid you are wrong. Adam did die as God decreed that He would since from the moment God pronounced the sentence, Adam began to die. Adam wasn't dying before that sentence was pronounced on him by God, but death began for Him as soon as God condemned Him. That is what God said after all... from dust you were made and to dust you will return. The process was concluded for Adam almost 1000 years later. Now, for the rest of us, however, the process starts from the moment we are conceived and ends less than 1000 years later.
3. That is untrue! Adam was created a physical being from the clay of this earth hence the reason why it was to dust that God condemned Him to be returned to and not to the spirit.

Concerning Adam, please leave it for another day or time after you have done the simple task of praying for better understanding. Thank you.

Kobojunkiee:
1. You have done no such thing since Jesus Christ is the Truth of God and all you have done is try to get around Him by posting references that are not directly given by Him to all His followers.
2. I am afraid you are wrong. Adam did die as God decreed that He would since from the moment God pronounced the sentence, Adam began to die. Adam wasn't dying before that sentence was pronounced on him by God, but death began for Him as soon as God condemned Him. That is what God said after all... from dust you were made and to dust you will return. The process was concluded for Adam almost 1000 years later. Now, for the rest of us, however, the process starts from the moment we are conceived and ends less than 1000 years later.
3. That is untrue! Adam was created a physical being from the clay of this earth hence the reason why it was to dust that God condemned Him to be returned to and not to the spirit.

The crown of life is found in the book of revelation 2:10

Are you insinuating that the book of revelation is all lies?

Kobojunkiee:
1. You have done no such thing since Jesus Christ is the Truth of God and all you have done is try to get around Him by posting references that are not directly given by Him to all His followers.
2. I am afraid you are wrong. Adam did die as God decreed that He would since from the moment God pronounced the sentence, Adam began to die. Adam wasn't dying before that sentence was pronounced on him by God, but death began for Him as soon as God condemned Him. That is what God said after all... from dust you were made and to dust you will return. The process was concluded for Adam almost 1000 years later. Now, for the rest of us, however, the process starts from the moment we are conceived and ends less than 1000 years later.
3. That is untrue! Adam was created a physical being from the clay of this earth hence the reason why it was to dust that God condemned Him to be returned to and not to the spirit.

Are you insinuating that the old testament is all lies?

Kobojunkiee:
1. Be specific. Where in scripture did Jesus Christ tell you God loves sinners?
2. God loves those who obey Him, not those who continue in their sins. That publican repented from his wickedness and started there to follow instead God's way, that is why he was able to go home justified - Ezekiel 33 vs 9 - 20.. He was of God's Old Covenant and hence was justified according to God's Old Law as detailed in Ezekiel 33 there.
3.Again, God does not justify you by your prayer. You are instead justified by your obedience of His teachings and commandments.

Who is telling you that you are justified by prayers?

Am only stressing the need for you to pray for proper understanding of the scriptures to avoid misinterpretation.

Kobojunkiee:
No one is saying you shouldn't read the scriptures. What I am saying is you have to obey that which Jesus Christ decreed in order to receive that which you desire from Him. There is no way around that.

Even where it concerns prayer, there are laws to be obeyed in order to receive answers from God. if you don't obey those laws, don't expect any answers from God.

Have you not heard that God hates sin. Yet he loves sinners and wants them to come to Him and be changed. Come as you are but don't remain as you were.

The publican that would not even raise his head when praying but kept pleading for mercy went home justified than the other that came to God and was claiming righteousness.

So dear, pray pray pray, never look down on prayers. Pray always. Humble yourself in the presence of God.

Kobojunkiee:
And one cannot be in violation of God's Law yet claiming to preach the same Law to others... There is a curse that near guarantees damnation on anyone who does that.

Of course if you are not living in obedience to God's word and you are preaching it to others, you are a hypocrite.

Kobojunkiee:
Don't you think it is suspicious how none of those verses is taken directly from the Gospels where Jesus Christ in fact teaches and makes His direct promises to His followers?

You mention these crowns.... for example, the one you call the crown of life, but according to Jesus Christ, you already obtain Eternal life the moment you enter into the Kingdom of God and this applies to everyone in the Kingdom of God - John 3 vs 5 - 16 - including those who will end up in Hell(Eternal life spent in damnation) - Matthew 25 vs 31 - 46.

I have given you scriptural evidence of the truth. And yet you did not believe. Please how can you live in obedience when you live in doubt and disbelief of the scriptures?

Was Adam not alive after eating the forbidden fruit? Would you now say that he did not die as God told him he would?

You can be alive physically but dead spiritually.
But when you are connected to God, you are alive in Him. You are alive physically and spiritually.

Kobojunkiee:
ROFLMAO


Where in the Gospels did Jesus Christ in fact promise you a crown, to begin with? The Kingdom belongs to Jesus Christ, right, so if there is a crown waiting for you, He must have announced it in His teachings. So can you point to exactly where any of those crowns you mention were indicated by Jesus Christ?

Revelation 2:10 and James 1:12
1. Crown of Life

It is bestowed upon "those who persevere under trials." Jesus references this crown when he tells the Church in Smyrna to "not be afraid of what you are about to suffer... Be faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life."


1 Corinthians 9:25
2. The Incorruptible Crown

This epistle of 1 Corinthians, written by Paul of Tarsus, deems this crown "imperishable" in order "to contrast it with the temporal awards Paul's contemporaries pursued". It is therefore given to those individuals who demonstrate "self-denial and perseverance"

2 Timothy 4:8
3. Crown of Righteousness
Is promised to "those who love and anticipate" the Second Coming of Christ.


1 Peter 5:4
4. Crown of Glory
Will be given to believers, who "shepherd the flock in unselfish love being a good example to others"

1 Thessalonians 2:19 and Philippians 4:1
5. Crown of Rejoicing
Is given to people who engage in evangelism of those outside the Christian Church. In the New Testament, Paul earns this crown after winning the Thessalonians to faith in Jesus.

Kobojunkiee:
No one is saying you shouldn't read the scriptures. What I am saying is you have to obey that which Jesus Christ decreed in order to receive that which you desire from Him. There is no way around that.

Even where it concerns prayer, there are laws to be obeyed in order to receive answers from God. if you don't obey those laws, don't expect any answers from God.

Yes, obedience to the word of God. Sure. After all, you can not be disobeying God's word and be claiming to belong.

This is because last last, that person will receive a resounding:

Depart from me ye workers of iniquity, I know you not.

Kobojunkiee:
That statement in bold is not what Jesus Christ told you as He made clear the lesson of His telling you that Parable clearly in the context. And the message is clear "Everyone who uses what they have will get more. They will have much more than they need. But people who do not use what they have will have everything taken away from them.’" This is the statement in Matthew 25 vs 29 and Luke 19 vs 26 . Once you begin to add your own interpretation to that which is written, not only have you veered away from the teachings of Jesus Christ, but you guarantee that you will remain blind to His Truth for longer.

Jesus Christ made it known from the beginning that those who belong to Him, those who love Him are those who obey His teachings and commandments- John 14 vs 15 - 20. Those who are His friends are those who do as He asks - John 15 vs 14. So, if you instead follow the examples of those you refer to as His apostles, you delude yourself because He never asked you to do any of that, to begin with.

He did.
The great commission is for all believers not just for his disciples back then okay.

Acts 1:8
But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

King James Version

Kobojunkiee:
Why should I care about an Ethiopian Eunuch?

God has made scripture available to each and every one of us in this time and age, yet rather than read and learn, you instead seek to have someone hold your hand.

My point remains that you can read the scriptures and understand or you can read and yet not understand what you are reading.

So, one needs to always pray for understanding. In all thy getting, get wisdom.
We pray for wisdom, knowledge and understanding from the Almighty God.

Kobojunkiee:
That statement in bold is not what Jesus Christ told you as He made clear the lesson of His telling you that Parable clearly in the context. And the message is clear "Everyone who uses what they have will get more. They will have much more than they need. But people who do not use what they have will have everything taken away from them.’" This is the statement in Matthew 25 vs 29 and Luke 19 vs 26 . Once you begin to add your own interpretation to that which is written, not only have you veered away from the teachings of Jesus Christ, but you guarantee that you will remain blind to His Truth for longer.

Have you not heard about the various crowns believers will get as their reward?

The overcomes crown
The soul winner crown
The crown of glory
e.t.c

Have you not heard of stars on your crown?

I believe that the significance of the teaching of the talents is for us believers to go out and work for Christ and win souls to God. Try and reach out to people who have not accepted Christ and win them over.

Like the Apostles and the early christians and even the missionaries did. They left the comfort of their homes and came to Africa. Some of these missionaries were killed and their flesh eaten by African natives back then.

These people are examples of the people who received the Gospel message and weren't selfish with it. They gained more souls for Christ.

By strength can no man prevail

Kobojunkiee:
Recall that Jesus Christ told you in John 14 vs 6 that He is the way, the TRUTH, and the Life? Well, the one who is the Spirit of Truth is the very Spirit that was in Jesus Christ when He was here on earth, and as Jesus Christ clearly informed you in John 16 vs 1 - 15, the Spirit of Truth, His Spirit, who comes after He is gone, will take from what is the Truth of Jesus Christ to give to you. So, if you think the Spirit of Truth came to change that which was decreed by Jesus Christ while He was on earth, you have another thing coming for you.

The spirit of Truth is the Holy Spirit. When you pray for understanding, God gives you the outpouring of the Spirit to help you understand.

Kobojunkiee:
You are indeed asked to pray without ceasing, but no amount of praying will change what God has declared to be the way to receive even understanding from Him. If you refuse to use the understanding He has given you, you will not more understanding from Him no matter how ceaselessly you pray for it. Obedience, not prayer, is the key in the Kingdom of God.

Let me ask you:

Did the Ethiopian Eunuch read the scriptures?

Did he understand what he was reading?

Did God use someone else to explain the scriptures to him?

QueenEsther1:
We are admonished to pray without ceasing.
Even Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit

John 14:16-17
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—
17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.

John 16:13
English Standard Version

Kobojunkiee:
God never said you have to pray for His Truth to be revealed as you have probably been thought by your pastors and mogs. Instead, God made it clear, even through Parables, that it is by using that which you have that you will be able to receive more. Those who refuse to use what they have will not be given more.

We are admonished to pray without ceasing.
Even Christ promised to send the Holy Spirit

John 14:16-17
16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—
17 the Spirit of truth. The world cannot accept him, because it neither sees him nor knows him. But you know him, for he lives with you and will be in you.

Kobojunkiee:
1. There is no mention of the word "blessing" in any of the contexts, so be careful not to twist what is written to suit the narrative you prefer. You are asked to carefully process and use what you glean from what you hear. So, please go over what is written in that context as it is, so you can understand exactly what Jesus Christ is in fact saying from that which you seem to want Him to be saying instead.

As for blessings, Jesus Christ more than made it clear in His teachings that those who are blessed in HIs Kingdom are those who obey His teachings and commandments, not just anyone who brandishes claims of believing in Him. So please be careful what you subscribe to using the Name of Jesus Christ.

May you grow in grace and in the knowledge of the truth.

When a lamp is lighted and put on a lamp stand, it gives light to all. So also, when a person is blessed, he is meant to be a blessing to others too.
Ye are the light of the world.

Please refer to my earlier message, we don't need to argue about the scriptures. Instead, pray to God to reveal the truth to you through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Note: Jesus Christ confirmed the scriptures. He knew the scriptures, he very well understood the scriptures and even used the scriptures to overcome the devil during his temptation.

Good night

Kobojunkiee:
So, is what is written in Proverbs 3 vs 5 - 6 somehow meant to counter what is Jesus Christ's direct commandment to you which is that you use the understanding you have, in order that more will be given to you? ..........

Christ is insinuating that you are blessed to be a blessing.

That's why he said that a lamp is not meant to be covered up instead, it is to be put up to give light to all.

"Take heed what you hear": means diligently attend to it, seek to understand it, and lay it up in your minds and memories, that it may be of use to you in time to come, and you may be useful in communicating it to others.

Matthew 13:12 NLT
To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given, and they will have an abundance of knowledge. But for those who are not listening, even what little understanding they have will be taken away from them.
NLT: New Living Translation

QueenEsther1:
The Holy Bible is a book that is well loaded with information. A preacher can actually take only one verse in a chapter and give a very long expository teaching. Another preacher can take the same verse and simply browse through and move on.

Depending on each person's understanding of the message

The Holy Bible is a book that is well loaded with information. A preacher can actually take only one verse in a chapter and give a very long expository teaching. Another preacher can take the same verse and simply browse through and move on.

Kobojunkiee:
Care to specifically point out exactly what you claim is wrong?

In Proverbs 3:5–6, we read this counsel: “Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.”

Kobojunkiee:
Understanding, according to Jesus Christ, comes from using even the little understanding you already have - Matthew 13 vs 12 and Mark 4 vs 22 - 24 and Matthew 25 vs 29. You can pray until you are blue in the face, but the only way to get understanding from God is to begin by using the understanding He has already given you, even if it is simply human language comprehension skills.

Lack of understanding of scripture is born of a refusal to obey God's teachings and commandments, and this is the very reason why people go around injecting their personal delusions as interpretation for scripture where God has required none. To understand scripture, one simply needs to open one's eyes and mind to accept what is written as is written.

This is where you got it wrong

Kobojunkie:
God revealed His Truth to you over 2000 years ago, and the same Truth remains valid to this day and will for eternity.

My dear, you may read the scriptures but understanding comes from God.

Lack of understanding of the scriptures have brought about different interpretation by individuals.

Most importantly, pray to God to reveal the truth to you through the power of the Holy Spirit as you do your research

Instead of trying to argue it out with me, why not research about it. We have different types of Bible versions.
King James Version
New King James Version
New International Version
e. t. c

Is the heaven mentioned there by Christ false?

Also, did you read the Lord's prayer?