branchesofHim

Your spirit goes wherever you believe. And what you believe determines what you do. According to your faith be it unto you. It's not a questionable topic. Shalom.

Do you know that the world (planet allegedly where we all live) is round and we live in a heliocentric universe? Is it because you've personally experienced the round world in which in which we live? Or is it because that is what you've been taught, what you've learned over your years here?

Fact is you literally do not "know". You may have been taught that we live on a round planet influenced by other planets in the "universe" we are told that surrounds us here. And I appreciate that as I was taught the same. Proof doesn't literally exist to that alleged story of creation however. Likewise do you "know" that the bible is true as the most zealous theologically will affirm doctrinally by their "belief" that it is so? But do you "know" it? Probably not. You probably only know you have been taught and are oblivious to any other truth. That's the nature of deception though, feed your mind with an untruth but tell you to accept it as true (whether it is or not). 

The bible that we so admirably adore today is lacking much information, but because we've been told it's so, it is allegedly so. Don't you know that the bible we have today was affirmed as such by the Roman Catholic Church upon a book they changed over the years to meet their narrative after having received incomplete records of the past rewritten by the Jews? I encourage you to seek God with your whole heart and He will reveal truth to you. Do not rely on a "fable" pushed upon the population by the most wicked church organization of Jews and Catholics ever. You, only you, can seek the truth in your spirit and only you, only you, can know the truth. Seek it. Shalom.

Phillipians 2:[5] Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
[6] Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
[7] But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
[8] And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
[9] Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
[10] That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
[11] And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
[12] Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

On 9/15/2022 at 3:42 AM, C_Beth said:

Please pray for me.  I am in tears and am so alone in this world even though I'm surrounded by people.  Always begging for people to like me and not be angry with me.  Begging to be loved.. So tired of it all.  Asking God to help me, to fix me.  I am broken and finding it hard to simply hang on.  So much loss.  So much pain.  So tired.

You are "never" alone. Many of the people around you probably feel the same way as you. You are loved and the Holy Spirit will help you and enable you to realize the goodness of God in the land of the living. Be encouraged. Shalom

Matthew 28:[18] And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.
[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:
[20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen

The more you are weak then the more of God's Spirit is upon you. Don't give up. Hang in there.

2 Conrinthians 12:[8] For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.
[9] And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
[10] Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.

Hebrews 10:[35] Cast not away therefore your confidence, which hath great recompence of reward.
[36] For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise.
[37] For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.
[38] Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
[39] But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the soul.

On 8/31/2022 at 5:40 AM, B-B said:

4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest you also be like him.
5 Answer a fool according to his folly,
Lest he be wise in his own eyes.

 

Proverbs 26

Good for you! Finally! A relevant scripture! 

On 8/26/2022 at 4:22 AM, B-B said:

You have stated that this is ‘interesting’.

Why is this interesting for you?

Proverbs 25:[2] It is the glory of God to conceal a thing: but the honour of kings is to search out a matter.

25 minutes ago, B-B said:

Plain speaking please… cryptic talk is tiresome…

I apologize for any misunderstanding. There is so much that none of us know. Shalom

2 Peter 3:[13] Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness.
[14] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
[15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
[16] As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
[17] Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
[18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

1 minute ago, B-B said:

Our Lord spoke in parables, are you Jesus??

Oh my. But ... John 17:[11] And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.

1 minute ago, B-B said:

Are we to assume that there is something “interesting” in all things 66?

e.g. a person dies aged 66 

a person is born on the 6th day of the 6th month 1666… 

Be plain speaking @branchesofHim … enough of the cryptic stuff. It gets rather tiresome…

I see your point. Shalom

Matthew 13:[34] All these things spake Jesus unto the multitude in parables; and without a parable spake he not unto them:
[35] That it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying, I will open my mouth in parables; I will utter things which have been kept secret from the foundation of the world.

Love the interaction here. Shalom

On 8/4/2022 at 6:00 AM, Dennis1209 said:

We do not know when the Luciferian fall and rebellion occurred, but it had to be before the Garden of Eden, as the adversary was already present in the garden.

Since that rebellion, there appears to be a holy war constantly occurring, good physically fighting evil. How spiritual warfare operates, I have no idea. As one example, the angel that delivered God's response to Daniel needed the help of the Archangel Michael to deliver it. Then left Daniel to fight the princes of Persia and Greece.

Indeed. Many aspects to the whole story. Excellent point.

On 8/5/2022 at 4:39 AM, tim_from_pa said:

Then, at some point God created man (actually Adam) and spiritually speaking again to become a son to now rule over the earth and the earth was replenished . 

Indeed. Excellent point.

On 8/13/2022 at 9:31 AM, JohnD said:

The utterance of the seven thunders (Revelation 10:3-4) is mentioned even if not explained, but it's in there.

Excellent point. We do NOT have everything. Shalom

On 8/13/2022 at 9:27 AM, JohnD said:

There was a spirit realm created first and then the physical. 

Surely a "basic" truth. Shalom

On 8/13/2022 at 9:23 AM, JohnD said:

Yes.

Appreciated truth. According to our faith is a principle throughout. Shalom

Matthew 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.
[12] But the children of the kingdom shall be cast out into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
[13] And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.

On 8/9/2022 at 4:42 AM, B-B said:

I answered you, with an appropriate answer. If it failed to meet your approval there is little I can do.

And your answer is appreciated. As of present there has been no one that can adequately answer the topic of the post. That, in itself, is the answer to the inquiry. Shalom

On 8/9/2022 at 1:17 AM, JohnR7 said:

We can choose life or death, sickness or health, blessing or curse. 

Agreed. And Jesus quoted the book of Deuteronomy much. Shalom

On 8/9/2022 at 1:04 AM, JohnR7 said:

If we do not understand the simple truth as a child we will not be able to understand the complexity.

Good point. And we must have the "simple truth" as the foundation. Hence the inquiry regarding our having access to it. Shalom

On 8/8/2022 at 11:05 PM, Marilyn C said:

God`s word is all about revealing Christ, His character and His purposes for -

- the Body of Christ, for Israel and the Nations.

The entire post is about "having all of the record" which reveals this. And there will definitely be many things revealed when we see Him as He is. Shalom

On 8/7/2022 at 12:33 PM, Dan Knight said:

What is interesting is that you are not seeking answers to your inquiries.  You already have statements prepared to drop on any unsuspecting respondent. You seek arguments you have deemed yourself victorious in well before the debate has even begun. You have already justified yourself and seek ....from others, at the expense of others. You have your reward. 

Whoa. I see your viewpoint. Never the intention from me. Shalom

Ecclesiastes 1:[13] And I gave my heart to seek and search out by wisdom concerning all things that are done under heaven: this sore travail hath God given to the sons of man to be exercised therewith.
[14] I have seen all the works that are done under the sun; and, behold, all is vanity and vexation of spirit.

12 hours ago, JohnR7 said:

The GAP people would say the GAP takes place between verse one and verse two. 

I can understand that view. We are at conjecture at this point in most "beliefs" of the biblical record. It surely is much more complex. Shalom

2 Peter 3:[5] For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water:
[6] Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished:
[7] But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men.
[8] But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day.

4 hours ago, JohnR7 said:

I think the Sermon on the mount says it all and Jesus narrowed it down to love God and love your neighbor as yourself. his prayer was Thy Kingdom come. Thy Will be done on Earth as it is in Heaven. Our life should be an example of Heaven on Earth. 

And with this in mind, heaven on earth as mentioned, it is easy to see that if anything on earth is not like Heaven in the earth then it is NOT the will of the Creator. Thank you for the scriptural affirmation. Shalom

On 8/7/2022 at 5:05 AM, B-B said:

I respond with this:

On 8/7/2022 at 4:57 AM, B-B said:

A belief in the authority and inerrancy of Scripture is bound to a belief in the divine preservation of the canon. The God who “breathed out” (2 Timothy 3:16) His word into the minds of the writers ensured that those books, and no others, formed part of the completed canon of the Bible.

Source: https://answersingenesis.org/the-word-of-god/why-66-books/

I see. You have no answer from scripture (that we have). Ok. Thank you for participating. I see several quotes from the website listed. Shalom

2 minutes ago, B-B said:

Source: https://answersingenesis.org/the-word-of-god/why-66-books/

Interesting that you cannot answer the question with scripture. 

2 Peter 3:[14] Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
[15] And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;
[16] As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.
[17] Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.
[18] But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

8 minutes ago, B-B said:

The Lord is able to preserve His word. 

The LORD is most certainly able to preserve His Word indeed. The original question of this post was do we have all of it? Please don't be offended and find the multiple discrepancies in the Canon we have of the 66 books which are an incomplete record. Shalom

7 minutes ago, B-B said:

....wow...this is quite a statement! Do you believe that the Lord is unable to preserve His word? Which is found in the 66 Books of the Bible. Holy Spirit inspired Scripture...?

I never said that or implied it. Shalom

Matthew 13:[9] Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
[10] And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables?
[11] He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given.
[12] For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.
[13] Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand.
[14] And in them is fulfilled the prophecy of Esaias, which saith, By hearing ye shall hear, and shall not understand; and seeing ye shall see, and shall not perceive:
[15] For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.