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Something I have wondered about is the studying of the bible. The main issue I see is we all study the bible yes? And each person says that they don't read it with their own understanding but instead use the holy spirit, and yet I can't help but notice that for ever scripture there is many different views beliefs interpretations and doctrines.
Even I question what I think any scripture really says.
Even I question what I think any scripture really says.
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Sorry I have no idea to what you are alluding to?
What do you mean any of this? As in just this particular question?
If so my intention is hopefully getting a response that gives me insight into it.
I have found that the more you know the more you question. Is knowing really worth it?
I also found that the things God shows you through the bible are much more alive. If you know what i mean?
What do you mean any of this? As in just this particular question?
If so my intention is hopefully getting a response that gives me insight into it.
I have found that the more you know the more you question. Is knowing really worth it?
I also found that the things God shows you through the bible are much more alive. If you know what i mean?
You've been listening to the wrong preacher if you question studying the scriptures without the Spirit, or being led by the Spirit if you do not study the scriptures.
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" 2 Timothy 3:15-16
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" Ephesians 6:17
If the Spirit of God instigated scripture writing then the Spirit and the Word go hand in hand. They cannot be separated. The bible says that at least 2 witnesses are necessary to confirm the truth.
"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24
You cannot know the truth of the Word without the Spirit of God, and you cannot know the Spirit of God without the Word.
"This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 Corinthians 13:1
"Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:" 2 Timothy 3:15-16
"And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:" Ephesians 6:17
If the Spirit of God instigated scripture writing then the Spirit and the Word go hand in hand. They cannot be separated. The bible says that at least 2 witnesses are necessary to confirm the truth.
"God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth." John 4:24
You cannot know the truth of the Word without the Spirit of God, and you cannot know the Spirit of God without the Word.
"This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established. 2 Corinthians 13:1
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All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
(2Ti 3:16-17)
And yes, we must depend on the Spirit to also open our eyes to His Word.
And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
(Luk 24:31)
(2Ti 3:16-17)
And yes, we must depend on the Spirit to also open our eyes to His Word.
And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
(Luk 24:31)
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The bible is meant for God to reveal Himself to us because of His great love for us the best way to understand scripture is to keep everything you read in context. to many people get confused about scripture because they really don't understand how the Holy Spirit teaches His word. God himself will teach you if you keep everything in its proper place!!!!!!!!!
I believe so, but all things need to be confirmed by scripture. There are other books out there pumping the wrong religious doctrines. Be careful.
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" Matthew 7:15
Jesus then talks about the last days that we are living in now.
"And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Matthew 24:11 and verse 24
"Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves" Matthew 7:15
Jesus then talks about the last days that we are living in now.
"And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect." Matthew 24:11 and verse 24
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How do we do this and not live by the law?
[COLOR=#333333 !important]1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]4 Have you suffered so much for nothing--if it really was for nothing? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]5 Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]6 Consider Abraham: "He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]7 Understand, then, that those who believeare children of Abraham. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: "All nations will be blessed through you." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]11 Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith."[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, "The man who does these things will live by them." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]14[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]1 You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]3 Are you so foolish? After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]4 Have you suffered so much for nothing--if it really was for nothing? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]5 Does God give you his Spirit and work miracles among you because you observe the law, or because you believe what you heard? [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]6 Consider Abraham: "He believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]7 Understand, then, that those who believeare children of Abraham. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]8 The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: "All nations will be blessed through you." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]9 So those who have faith are blessed along with Abraham, the man of faith. [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]10 All who rely on observing the law are under a curse, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who does not continue to do everything written in the Book of the Law." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]11 Clearly no one is justified before God by the law, because, "The righteous will live by faith."[/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]12 The law is not based on faith; on the contrary, "The man who does these things will live by them." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us, for it is written: "Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree." [/COLOR]
[COLOR=#333333 !important]14[/COLOR]
Here's one to digest that most people don't know. The scripture that I'm going to post is the very same month and day Jesus rose from the dead (approximately) 1446 years later. Please comprehend the foreknowledge of God and the wonder of His divine word/Word.
Exodus 14:21-27
[SUP]21 [/SUP]And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the Lord looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,
[SUP]25 [/SUP]And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians.
[SUP]26 [/SUP]And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
[SUP]27 [/SUP]And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.
Exodus 14:21-27
[SUP]21 [/SUP]And Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea dry land, and the waters were divided.
[SUP]22 [/SUP]And the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea upon the dry ground: and the waters were a wall unto them on their right hand, and on their left.
[SUP]23 [/SUP]And the Egyptians pursued, and went in after them to the midst of the sea, even all Pharaoh's horses, his chariots, and his horsemen.
[SUP]24 [/SUP]And it came to pass, that in the morning watch the Lord looked unto the host of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and of the cloud, and troubled the host of the Egyptians,
[SUP]25 [/SUP]And took off their chariot wheels, that they drave them heavily: so that the Egyptians said, Let us flee from the face of Israel; for the Lord fighteth for them against the Egyptians.
[SUP]26 [/SUP]And the Lord said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand over the sea, that the waters may come again upon the Egyptians, upon their chariots, and upon their horsemen.
[SUP]27 [/SUP]And Moses stretched forth his hand over the sea, and the sea returned to his strength when the morning appeared; and the Egyptians fled against it; and the Lord overthrew the Egyptians in the midst of the sea.
OOO, that hurts my eyes.
As born again believers the law (God's nature) is written on our hearts.
I probably got your question wrong.
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
(Jer 31:33)
As born again believers the law (God's nature) is written on our hearts.
I probably got your question wrong.
But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, saith the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.
(Jer 31:33)