Was Jacob's well dug so long ago specifically for the purpose of Jesus' meeting with the woman of Sychar?
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or not. I am currently reading a book that is basically a debate on Calvinism. It's actually called 'Debating Calvinism' . I have dwelt on this type of thinking and the more I do, the less I see its truth. 
Seems more like a debate on what came first, the chicken or the egg to me.
Seems more like a debate on what came first, the chicken or the egg to me.
i do not adhere to Calvanism.
Nor was i refering to Calvinism,
also, i do not believe the OP ever mentioned Calvanism.
The OP was about the Purpose from God concerning Jacob's Well and the preservation of that Well for the LORD to use for His Gospel.
In this TRUTH, Brother CV5 is 100% CORRECT.
PEACE
P.S. - You do not know which came first??? "chicken or egg"?
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yeah yeah...the chicken
You agree with CV. I do not. Afraid we will just have to leave it there. For one thing, my salvation and yours and CV's do not depend on it. Such liberty in the Lord! Be grateful you can believe as you will as you are firm in your belief God showed you what you believe.
Me too. Guess one day it will all be much clearer.
You agree with CV. I do not. Afraid we will just have to leave it there. For one thing, my salvation and yours and CV's do not depend on it. Such liberty in the Lord! Be grateful you can believe as you will as you are firm in your belief God showed you what you believe.
Me too. Guess one day it will all be much clearer.
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yeah yeah...the chicken
You agree with CV. I do not. Afraid we will just have to leave it there. For one thing, my salvation and yours and CV's do not depend on it. Such liberty in the Lord! Be grateful you can believe as you will as you are firm in your belief God showed you what you believe.
Me too. Guess one day it will all be much clearer.
You agree with CV. I do not. Afraid we will just have to leave it there. For one thing, my salvation and yours and CV's do not depend on it. Such liberty in the Lord! Be grateful you can believe as you will as you are firm in your belief God showed you what you believe.
Me too. Guess one day it will all be much clearer.
P.S. = Correct on the chicken..........
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yeah yeah...the chicken
You agree with CV. I do not. Afraid we will just have to leave it there. For one thing, my salvation and yours and CV's do not depend on it. Such liberty in the Lord! Be grateful you can believe as you will as you are firm in your belief God showed you what you believe.
Me too. Guess one day it will all be much clearer.
You agree with CV. I do not. Afraid we will just have to leave it there. For one thing, my salvation and yours and CV's do not depend on it. Such liberty in the Lord! Be grateful you can believe as you will as you are firm in your belief God showed you what you believe.
Me too. Guess one day it will all be much clearer.
If yo dwell/pray on it (give it time), you will SEE for SURE = guaranteed
None of us SEE all things, as you even stated, and it is a pleasure and blessing to share our thoughts together on the Word.
Peace to you this Day in Christ
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But of course it was....... No doubt this was its main purpose.
Among its many other gracious gifts to men.
. No doubt this was its main purpose.Among its many other gracious gifts to men.
Peace
My question is: does this Op increase us in the knowledge of Christ?
If it doesn't, it is good for nothing. If it doesn't, neither side of this debate has any spiritual value.
I would that the author of the Op relate to what this is needful for. If it's determined not needful, it could border on the edge of heresy.
I believe a fuller explanation is needed.
If it doesn't, it is good for nothing. If it doesn't, neither side of this debate has any spiritual value.
I would that the author of the Op relate to what this is needful for. If it's determined not needful, it could border on the edge of heresy.
I believe a fuller explanation is needed.
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My question is: does this Op increase us in the knowledge of Christ?
If it doesn't, it is good for nothing. If it doesn't, neither side of this debate has any spiritual value.
I would that the author of the Op relate to what this is needful for. If it's determined not needful, it could border on the edge of heresy.
I believe a fuller explanation is needed.
If it doesn't, it is good for nothing. If it doesn't, neither side of this debate has any spiritual value.
I would that the author of the Op relate to what this is needful for. If it's determined not needful, it could border on the edge of heresy.
I believe a fuller explanation is needed.
Frankly, as no fistacuffs have broken out yet, I would say we are doing pretty good.
It isn't a sin to discuss interpretation. Now the name calling and anger has to go. There is plenty of that, sadly, to go around.
Since animals can presently/partially learn and understand from us = how much more will the communication between Man, animals and even plants/trees be Super Awesome = can't wait for Restoration.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
Romans ch8
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19For the earnest expectation of the creation eagerly waits for the revealing of the sons of God. 20For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it in hope; 21because the creation itself also will be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22For we know that the whole creation groans and labors with birth pangs together until now. 23Not only that, but we also who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, eagerly waiting for the adoption, the redemption of our body. 24For we were saved in this hope, but hope that is seen is not hope; for why does one still hope for what he sees? 25But if we hope for what we do not see, we eagerly wait for it with perseverance.
Romans ch8
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We have 3 dogs, one of which is a blue heeler. Sometimes she reacts to what we say to each other and goes and does whatever, that indicates she totally understood. She's frustrated that we do not understand her when she paws us and makes all kinds of little doggie sounds. Yeah. Alot of groaning going on in nature at this present time.
I do hope for what I cannot see with my physical eyes.
I do hope for what I cannot see with my physical eyes.
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Titus 3: 9But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. 10As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, 11knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned.
My question is, does this scripture apply? Notice I neither approved or disapproved of the Op. I just want people to think before speaking to either side of the Op.
My question is, does this scripture apply? Notice I neither approved or disapproved of the Op. I just want people to think before speaking to either side of the Op.
OK, i applied your recommendation of the Truth of Titus 3:9 to the OP and the Truth of the matter is this: Titus 3:9 does not apply here.
Here is the Scripture that applies to this Subject at Hand - "Jacob's Well'
Hear this, O house of Jacob,
Who are called by the name of Israel,
And have come forth from the wellsprings of Judah;
Who swear by the name of the Lord,
And make mention of the God of Israel,
But not in truth or in righteousness;
For they call themselves after the holy city,
And lean on the God of Israel;
The Lord of Hosts is His Name:
“I have declared the former things from the beginning;
They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it.
Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass."
Isaiah 48:1-3
The LORD declared the TRUTH of Jacob's Well since the Beginning = GENESIS
Peace my Brother Edify
Here is the Scripture that applies to this Subject at Hand - "Jacob's Well'
Hear this, O house of Jacob,
Who are called by the name of Israel,
And have come forth from the wellsprings of Judah;
Who swear by the name of the Lord,
And make mention of the God of Israel,
But not in truth or in righteousness;
For they call themselves after the holy city,
And lean on the God of Israel;
The Lord of Hosts is His Name:
“I have declared the former things from the beginning;
They went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it.
Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass."
Isaiah 48:1-3
The LORD declared the TRUTH of Jacob's Well since the Beginning = GENESIS
Peace my Brother Edify
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My Jesus' mission in life was too important to be left up to him to accomplish
alone.
• John 3:34 . .God's spirit is upon him without measure or limit.
For example:
• Mark 1:12 . . At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert
The Greek word translated "sent" speaks of force, and is commonly used
as language to describe casting out demons. In other words: the Spirit
drove Jesus out into the desert, i.e. compelled him to go, viz: shoved him.
Here's another:
• Heb 9:14 . .Through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God
The Jesus you don't know suffered a great deal of anxiety in Gethsemane,
and sought to avoid the cross; but the Spirit screwed up his courage to face
it. Well, we have God to thank for the Spirit's involvement or Jesus might've
chickened out and run for it.
It's been my experience that most Christians don't mind conceding that
Jesus was fully Man, but then become indignant and defensive when
somebody suggests that he was a real man instead of some sort of divine
hominid fully competent to operate solo.
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My Jesus' mission in life was too important to be left up to him to accomplish
alone.
• John 3:34 . .God's spirit is upon him without measure or limit.
For example:
• Mark 1:12 . . At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert
The Greek word translated "sent" speaks of force, and is commonly used
as language to describe casting out demons. In other words: the Spirit
drove Jesus out into the desert, i.e. compelled him to go, viz: shoved him.
Here's another:
• Heb 9:14 . .Through the eternal Spirit offered himself unblemished to God
The Jesus you don't know suffered a great deal of anxiety in Gethsemane,
and sought to avoid the cross; but the Spirit screwed up his courage to face
it. Well, we have God to thank for the Spirit's involvement or Jesus might've
chickened out and run for it.
It's been my experience that most Christians don't mind conceding that
Jesus was fully Man, but then become indignant and defensive when
somebody suggests that he was a real man instead of some sort of divine
hominid fully competent to operate solo.
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