Yoked-Unequally

Bible Questions Answered:

“My girls and I received the Lord together three years ago, but I am afraid that they are going back to old ways. What should I say...”

Melanie/ Baton Rouge, Louisiana U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Text:

II Corinthians 6:14-18 KJV

14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath Light with darkness?

15 And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel?

16 And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of The Living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be My people.

17 Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith The Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you.

18 And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be My sons and daughters, saith The Lord Almighty.

Some would tell us that this writing by the apostle, refers only to Christian people who have gone back on their Christian faith, but in truth, it refers to any and all who are “not,” living for or serving The Lord Jesus Christ, in holiness!

We are known by the friends we keep, Christian or not!

The Christian is to be something special in the world, a new creation!

II Corinthians 5:17 KJV

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

Romans 6:4;11-13 KJV

4 Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of The Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.

11 Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.

12 Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.

13 Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.

Let us ask the Apostle Paul, what he means by “unequally yoked.”

And he tell us in ...

II Corinthians 6:14-18 KJV

Verse 14 Fellowship-Greek: Metoche (Met-okh-ay): Participation, communication, fellowship (A

friendly association with common interests.)

 

               Communion-Greek: Koinonia (Koy-nohn-ee-ah): Partnership, participation or social

communication, fellowship.

Verse 15 Concord-Greek: Sumphonesis (Soom-fo-nay-sis): Accordance (in agreement), concord.

 

                Part-Greek: Meris (Mer-ece): A portion, i.e. a share. Participation: part.

Verse 16 Agreement-Greek: Sugkatathesis (Soong-kat-ath-es-is): A deposition (of sentiment) in

company with i.e. accord with: agreement.

II Corinthians 6:14 KJV

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers...”

What is the Apostle saying?

The Apostle Paul, (not this writer), says that Christian people, should not have a fellowship, partnership, or close social communications with unbelievers.

Why, that sure sounds awful cruel? Yes of course we are to witness to them in love!

But, why not the buddy fellowship, partnership or social exchange, with unbelievers?

Because we can by our very presence, encourage them to go on living the way they are, right up to the very gates of hell.  And others who see us associating with them, may think we endorse their life styles!

Matthew 5:13 KJV

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.

“Pastor, was there ever a time when Christian men and women, lived this way?”

Answer: yes!

But a strange and sinister event has crept up upon the church of The Lord Jesus Christ, called lukewarmness. To be accepted by the world, she has become, as the world. And our Lord has a message for us today, as He did for the Laodiceans.

Revelation 3:14-22 NLT The Lord speaks to the Church in Laodicea

14 “Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from The One Who Is The Amen—The Faithful And True Witness, The Beginning Of God’s New Creation:

15 “I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I wish that you were one or the other!

16 But since you are like lukewarm water, neither hot nor cold, I will spit you out of My mouth!

17 You say, ‘I am rich. I have everything I want. I don’t need a thing!’ And you don’t realize that you are wretched and miserable and poor and blind and naked.

18 So I advise you to buy gold from Me—gold that has been purified by fire. Then you will be rich. Also buy white garments from Me so you will not be shamed by your nakedness, and ointment for your eyes so you will be able to see.

19 I correct and discipline everyone I love. So be diligent and turn from your indifference.

20 “Look! I stand at the door and knock. If you hear My voice and open the door, I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends.

21 Those who are victorious will sit with Me on My throne, just as I was victorious and sat with My Father on His throne.

22 “Anyone with ears to hear must listen to The Spirit and understand what He is saying to the churches.”

The Apostle Paul warned of evil without the church and in the church. We are to “shun” those who say they are Christians but are far from it, living in sin!

I Corinthians 5:11-13 NLT

11"... you are not to associate with anyone who claims to be a believer yet indulges in sexual sin, or is greedy, or worships idols, or is abusive, or is a drunkard, or cheats people. Don’t even eat with such people.

12 It isn’t my responsibility to judge outsiders, but it certainly is your responsibility to judge those inside the church who are sinning.

13 God will judge those on the outside; but as the Scriptures say, “You must remove the evil person from among you.

I Timothy 6:3-5 KJV

3 If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;

4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,

5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of The Truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself.

God's people, called to a life of holiness.

I Corinthians 3:16,17 KJV

16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that The Spirit of God dwelleth in you?

17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are.

I Corinthians 6:9,10 NLT

9 Don’t you realize that those who do wrong will not inherit the Kingdom of God? Don’t fool yourselves. Those who indulge in sexual sin, or who worship idols, or commit adultery, or are male prostitutes, or practice homosexuality,

10 or are thieves, or greedy people, or drunkards, or are abusive, or cheat people—none of these will inherit the Kingdom of God.

II Corinthians 7:1 NLT

Because we have these promises, dear friends, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that can defile our body or spirit. And let us work toward complete holiness because we fear God.

Hebrews 12:29 KJV

Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see The Lord:

Christians, in the world, but not a part of the world.

John 17:13-21 NLT (The Lord's prayer for His people.)

13 “Now I am coming to You. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they would be filled with My joy.

14 I have given them your word. And the world hates them because they do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world.

15 I’m not asking you to take them out of the world, but to keep them safe from the evil one.

16 They do not belong to this world any more than I do.

17 Make them holy by your Truth; teach them your Word, which is Truth.

18 Just as you sent Me into the world, I am sending them into the world.

19 And I give Myself as a Holy Sacrifice for them so they can be made holy by your Truth.

20 “I am praying not only for these disciples but also for all who will ever believe in Me through their message.

21 I pray that they will all be one, just as you and I are one—as you are in Me, Father, and I am in you. And may they be in us so that the world will believe you sent Me.

In the world, but not a part of the world and its godlessness. In the world to win the lost, and to be a light, a shining light of the greatness of The Living God.

Matthew 5:14-16 KJV

14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.

15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.

• Salvation Prayer

Babel #2

Bible Questions Answered:

“Our class is asking to have this question answered, is it a Bible error or what? The confusion of tongues does not happen until Genesis 11, but as we read it in Genesis 10:5,20 and verse 31it mentions different languages among the people!

Lane/ Manchester, England United Kingdom

Bible Answer:

Bible Text:

Genesis 11:1-9 NLT (The Tower Of Babel.)

1 At one time all the people of the world spoke the same language and used the same words.

2 As the people migrated to the east, they found a plain in the land of Babylonia and settled there.

3 They began saying to each other, “Let’s make bricks and harden them with fire.” (In this region bricks were used instead of stone, and tar was used for mortar.)

4 Then they said, “Come, let’s build a great city for ourselves with a tower that reaches into the sky. This will make us famous and keep us from being scattered all over the world.”

5 But The Lord came down to look at the city and the tower the people were building.

6 “Look!” He said. “The people are united, and they all speak the same language. After this, nothing they set out to do will be impossible for them!

7 Come, let’s go down and confuse the people with different languages. Then they won’t be able to understand each other.”

8 In that way, The Lord scattered them all over the world, and they stopped building the city.

9 That is why the city was called Babel, because that is where The Lord confused the people with different languages. In this way He scattered them all over the world.

Genesis 10:4,5; 20, 25, 31 NLT

4 The descendants of Javan were Elishah, Tarshish, Kittim, and Rodanim.

5 Their descendants became the seafaring peoples that spread out to various lands, each identified by its own language, clan, and national identity.

20 These were the descendants of Ham, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.

25 Eber had two sons. The first was named Peleg* (which means “division”), for during his lifetime the people of the world were divided into different language groups. His brother’s name was Joktan.

*Peleg-Hebrew: Peleg (Peh-leg):The name Peleg comes from the verb (Palag), to split or divide,

31 These were the descendants of Shem, identified by clan, language, territory, and national identity.

Moses the writer, knew well all these events as he wrote from memory. What has happened is that in his recounting events, he has skipped ahead of himself, putting the effects of Babel, before it actually happens. In literature this is known as an anachronism.

Anachronism: Something or someone that is not in its correct historical or chronological time.

(Dictionary .Com)

Homily:

Hollywood had produced an epic western movie, which had grossed millions of dollars. But, someone had noticed that in one scene where the hero of the movie is in pursuit of the villain, that off to the side of the mountain range, ….oh yes, there, distant though it was, was a television broadcasting tower.

And of course such a thing did not exist in the old west. It was an anachronism, something chronically out of place. The movie makers had not caught it.

The events spoken of by Moses in Genesis 10:5, 20, 25 and verse 31 took place after Babel.

The Bible is not always in chronological order.

Genesis 11:9 NLT

“...The Lord confused the people with different languages. In this way He scattered them all over the world.

Why did this happen? It happened because men were sinful and disobedient to the call of God.

For God had told Adam and Eve and Noah and his sons....

Genesis 1:28 KJV (Adam & Eve)

And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth.

Genesis 9:1 KJV

And God blessed Noah and his sons, and said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth.

But the heart of evil men said:

Genesis 11:4 NLT

“...“Come, let’s build a great city for ourselves with a tower that reaches into the sky. This will make us famous and keep us from being scattered all over the world.”

Numbers 32:23 KJV (Moses)

But if ye will not do so, behold, ye have sinned against The Lord: and be sure your sin will find you out.

The God of Babel is also The God of Pentecost.

Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV

I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you Life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose Life, that both thou and thy seed may live:

• Salvation Prayer

Parables-Our Lord's: The Strait Gate.

Bible Lesson: Parables-Our Lord's: The Strait Gate.

Occasion: Answers The Question: How Many Will Be Saved.

Lesson: The Way Of Salvation Is Only Through God's Son.

Bible Text:

Matthew 7:13,14 KJV (The Strait Gate.)

13 Enter ye in at the strait (Narrow) gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:

14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

Matthew 7:13,14 NLT (The Narrow Gate.)

13 “You can enter God’s Kingdom only through the narrow gate. The highway to hell is broad, and its gate is wide for the many who choose that way.

14 But the gateway to life is very narrow and the road is difficult, and only a few ever find it.

Luke 13:22-30 KJV

22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

23 Then said one unto Him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And He said unto them,

24 Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

25 When once The Master Of The House is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and He shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are:

26 Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.

27 But He shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from Me, all ye workers of iniquity.

28 There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out.

29 And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.

30 And, behold, there are last which shall be first, and there are first which shall be last.

Luke 13:22-30 NLT (The Narrow Door.)

22 Jesus went through the towns and villages, teaching as He went, always pressing on toward Jerusalem.

23 Someone asked Him, “Lord, will only a few be saved?”

He replied,

24 “Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.

25 When The Master Of The House has locked the door, it will be too late. You will stand outside knocking and pleading, ‘Lord, open the door for us!’ But He will reply, ‘I don’t know you or where you come from.’

26 Then you will say, ‘But we ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.’

27 And He will reply, ‘I tell you, I don’t know you or where you come from. Get away from Me, all you who do evil.’

28 “There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth, for you will see Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, and all the prophets in the Kingdom of God, but you will be thrown out.

29 And people will come from all over the world—from east and west, north and south—to take their places in the Kingdom of God.

30 And note this: Some who seem least important now will be the greatest then, and some who are the greatest now will be least important then.”

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Luke 13:22-30 KJV

22 And He went through the cities and villages, teaching, and journeying toward Jerusalem.

23 Then said one unto Him, Lord, are there few that be saved?..”

People want to know! Will there only be a few that will be saved, many, or even everyone?

That is one question, Jesus above all others longed to answer, for people must know!

Luke 13:23,24 KJV

“...And He said unto them,

24 Strive to enter in at the strait* (Narrow) gate*: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

*Strait-Greek: Stenos (Sten-os): Narrow, strait.

*Gate-Greek: Pule (Poo-lay): Entrance, gate.

Today there is the damnable teaching that “One Kingdom- Many Paths) and it is the “Doctrine Of Devils!”

I Timothy 4:1 KJV

Now The Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;

Jesus Christ, God's Eternal Son:

John 14:6 KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life: no man cometh unto The Father, but by Me.

And the Jesus way, is a narrow way indeed.

Matthew 16:24 KJV

Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Mark 10:21 KJV (Rich Young Ruler)

Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.

The way of Jesus is a narrow way of obedient Cross bearing,

Matthew 7:14 KJV

Because strait (narrow) is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.

John 10:6,7 NLT

6 Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what He meant,

7 so He explained it to them: “I tell you The Truth, I am The Gate for the sheep.

The Huffington Post printed an ABC news poll claiming that in America, 85% believe that they will go to heaven!

An old Negro Spiritual:

Chorus:

Everybody talkin' 'bout heav'n that ain't goin' there

Everybody talkin' 'bout heav'n that ain't goin'

Everybody talkin' 'bout heav'n that ain't goin' there

Oh my Lord

Repeat Chorus (x2)

Well I read about the streets of gold

And I read about the throne

Not everybody callin' "Lord, Lord"

Is gonna see that heavenly home

Repeat Chorus

Additive Parts:

1 - But those who do the will of my God will enter heaven

2 - If you wanna go to heaven, you gotta do more than talk about it

3 - Oh heaven, to heaven, to heaven

4 - If you wanna go to heaven, to heaven, to heaven

5 - Heaven, I wanna go to heaven

Repeat ad lib

There will come a day

When we will all stand before the throne

On that day, some will say

"Did we not prophesy in your name?"

And they'll say:

"We drove out demons in your name"

I know some will say:

"We performed many miracles in your name"

Some will say

"So many works we've done in your name"

Then the Lord will say:

"Depart from me, ye workers of iniquity

I never knew you"

That's why I know

Repeat Chorus (x2)

Oh my Lord

Oh my Lord

Oh my Lord

Matthew 7:16-29 KJV

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21 Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven;

but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a Rock:

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a Rock.

26 And every one that heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at His doctrine:

29 For He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.

There is only one way to heaven, and that is through the door, the gate to heaven, Jesus Christ, God's Son.

Revelation 3:20 KJV

Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear My voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with Me.

Will The Savior always be knocking at the door of men's hearts- No!

Hebrews 4:7 KJV

Again, He limiteth a certain day, saying in David, Today, after so long a time; as it is said, Today if ye will hear his voice, harden not your hearts.

John 3:14-21 KJV

14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must The Son Of Man be lifted up:

15 That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have eternal life.

16 For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of The Only Begotten Son Of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth The Light, neither cometh to The Light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

21 But he that doeth Truth cometh to The Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

Remain faithful, cross bearing Christians:

Revelation 2:10 KJV

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Revelation 3:11 KJV

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.

• Salvation Prayer

Psalm 73

Bible Questions Answered:

“It seems the wealthy man with all his money has the good life while the christian people I see are a lot of them poor or living very modestly....what about all the blessings...?”

Corrie/ Queens town, New Zealand

Bible Answer:

Bible Text:

Psalm 73:1-28 NLT (A psalm of Asaph.)

1 Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose hearts are pure.

2 But as for me, I almost lost my footing. My feet were slipping, and I was almost gone.

3 For I envied the proud when I saw them prosper despite their wickedness.

4 They seem to live such painless lives; their bodies are so healthy and strong.

5 They don’t have troubles like other people; they’re not plagued with problems like everyone else.

6 They wear pride like a jeweled necklace and clothe themselves with cruelty.

7 These fat cats have everything their hearts could ever wish for!

8 They scoff and speak only evil; in their pride they seek to crush others.

9 They boast against the very heavens, and their words strut throughout the earth.

10 And so the people are dismayed and confused, drinking in all their words.

11 “What does God know?” they ask. “Does The Most High even know what’s happening?”

12 Look at these wicked people— enjoying a life of ease while their riches multiply.

13 Did I keep my heart pure for nothing? Did I keep myself innocent for no reason?

14 I get nothing but trouble all day long; every morning brings me pain.

15 If I had really spoken this way to others, I would have been a traitor to your people.

16 So I tried to understand why the wicked prosper. But what a difficult task it is!

17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.

18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.

19 In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.

20 When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.

21 Then I realized that my heart was bitter and I was all torn up inside.

22 I was so foolish and ignorant— I must have seemed like a senseless animal to you.

23 Yet I still belong to you; you hold my right hand.

24 You guide me with your counsel, leading me to a glorious destiny.

25 Whom have I in heaven but you? I desire you more than anything on earth.

26 My health may fail, and my spirit may grow weak, but God remains the strength of my heart; He is mine forever.

27 Those who desert Him will perish, for you destroy those who abandon you.

28 But as for me, how good it is to be near God! I have made The Sovereign Lord my shelter, and I will tell everyone about the wonderful things you do.

Asaph says he almost lost his way, over envy and confusion, concerning the wealthy and their carefree ways. He reflected have I lived a pure and innocent life for nothing?

Asaph, learned the answer when he went to the sanctuary of God, and that is where we will receive our answers too.

17 Then I went into your sanctuary, O God, and I finally understood the destiny of the wicked.

18 Truly, you put them on a slippery path and send them sliding over the cliff to destruction.

19 In an instant they are destroyed, completely swept away by terrors.

20 When you arise, O Lord, you will laugh at their silly ideas as a person laughs at dreams in the morning.

Matthew 16:24-26 KJV

24 Then said Jesus unto His disciples, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

25 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for My sake shall find it.

26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?

II Corinthians 4:15-18 KJV (The Apostle Paul.)

15 For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.

16 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day.

17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, worketh for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory;

18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal.

As God's people, take heart, whatever we may go through, we go through it with God at our side:

Genesis 28:15 KJV

And, behold, I am with thee, and will keep thee in all places whither thou goest..."

Exodus 33:14 KJV

And He said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

Psalm 34:19 KJV

Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but The Lord delivereth him out of them all.

Psalm 41:3 NLT

The Lord nurses them when they are sick and restores them to health.

Psalm 91:15,16 KJV

15 He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honor him.

16 With long life will I satisfy him, and shew him My salvation.

Isaiah 43:2 KJV

When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.

Isaiah 58:9 NLT

Then when you call, The Lord will answer.‘Yes, I am here,’ He will quickly reply..."

Matthew 18:20 KJV

For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them.

Matthew 28:20 KJV

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.

John 14:18 KJV

I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you.

Romans 8:18 KJV

For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

II Timothy 2:10-12 KJV

10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.

11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with Him, we shall also live with Him:

12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with Him: if we deny Him, He also will deny us:

Hebrews 13:5 KJV

Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for He hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.

I Peter 4:12,13 KJV

12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you:

13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when His glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

Revelation 21:4 KJV

And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.

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Joseph-Was He Cruel To His Brothers?

Bible Questions Answered:

“...we were debating in class if Joseph wasn't cruel to his brothers, because he did not right away reveal himself to his brothers...”

Tom/ San Diego, California – U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Text:

Genesis 42:5-8 KJV

5 And the sons of Israel came to buy corn among those that came: for the famine was in the land of Canaan.

6 And Joseph was the governor over the land, and he it was that sold to all the people of the land: and Joseph's brethren came, and bowed down themselves before him with their faces to the earth.

7 And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.

8 And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.

Nowhere are we told in the Biblical narrative that Joseph ever treated his brothers cruelly or unkindly.

Though his brothers had at one time, the idea to kill him, but were talked out it by Reuben.

Yet they sold their own brother into slavery.

Could Joseph have been revengeful, yes but he was not. Joseph did however wish two things, information about Jacob and Benjamin, and to awaken something in his brothers that certainly they lacked, and that was, conscience.

Up until now in the story, they had no regrets.

7 And Joseph saw his brethren, and he knew them, but made himself strange unto them, and spake roughly unto them; and he said unto them, Whence come ye? And they said, From the land of Canaan to buy food.

8 And Joseph knew his brethren, but they knew not him.

They would receive more than food from the hands of God, also they would also receive a contrite heart.

Psalm 51:10,17 KJV

10 Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

17 The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise.

Hosea 10:12 KJV

Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow* ground: for it is time to seek The Lord, till He come and rain righteousness upon you.

*Fallow-Hebrew: Nir (Neer): Ploughing, freshly ploughed land: fallow ground, ploughing tillage.

Hosea 10:12 NLT

I said, ‘Plant the good seeds of righteousness, and you will harvest a crop of love. Plow up the hard ground of your hearts, for now is the time to seek The Lord, that He may come and shower righteousness upon you.’

Psalm 34:18 KJV

The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.

Conscience:

Hebrews 9:14 KJV

How much more shall The Blood Of Christ, who through The Eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve The Living God?

Acts 24:16 KJV

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void to offense toward God, and toward men.

Romans 2:14,15 NLT

14 Even Gentiles, who do not have God’s written law, show that they know His law when they instinctively obey it, even without having heard it.

15 They demonstrate that God’s law is written in their hearts, for their own conscience and thoughts either accuse them or tell them they are doing right.

Romans 9:1 KJV (Apostle Paul.)

I say The Truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in The Holy Ghost,

II Corinthians 1:12 KJV (Paul)

We can say with confidence and a clear conscience that we have lived with a God-given holiness and sincerity in all our dealings. We have depended on God’s grace, not on our own human wisdom. That is how we have conducted ourselves before the world, and especially toward you.

I Timothy 1:5 KJV (Paul)

The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.

I Peter 3:15,16 NLT

15 "...you must worship Christ as Lord of your life. And if someone asks about your Christian hope, always be ready to explain it.

16 But do this in a gentle and respectful way. Keep your conscience clear. Then if people speak against you, they will be ashamed when they see what a good life you live because you belong to Christ.

Psalm 139:23,24 KJV

23 Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:

24 And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.

See the blog posting: Conscience 

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Tithing #2

Bible Questions Answered:

“I have tithed for the last 5 months but I am no better off....”

Carrie/ Liverpool, England (United Kingdom)

Bible Answer:

Bible Text:

Malachi 3:10 KJV

Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in Mine house, and prove Me now herewith, saith The Lord Of Hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

We cannot dictate to Almighty God, just what He should do for us! But He has promised to bless His faithful children. He does this faithfully in ways we may or may not ever know of.

We do not give to The Lord, because He is a source of financial revenue! What an insult that would be!

We give to The Lord and His church, because He has told us to do so!

Luke 11:42 NLT

“What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

Not to tithe, The Lord says is to “rob God!”

Malachi 3:8,9 KJV

8 Will a man rob God? Yet ye have robbed Me. But ye say, Wherein have we robbed thee? In tithes and offerings.

9 Ye are cursed with a curse: for ye have robbed Me, even this whole nation.

Stop here and read the previous blog posting: Tithing

Our safety, our health, yes our finances, our homes, and friends...what wealth, what blessings, this and more than we will ever know this side of eternity, our Living God, blesses us with every hour!

How extremely thankful we should be!

Psalm 68:19 KJV
Blessed be The Lord, who daily loadeth us with benefits, even The God Of Our Salvation. Selah.
Psalm 103:1-5 KJV
1 Bless The Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless His holy name.
2 Bless The Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;
4 Who redeemeth thy life from destruction; who crowneth thee with lovingkindness and tender mercies;
5 Who satisfieth thy mouth with good things; so that thy youth is renewed like the eagle's.

Our treasure, our real treasure is not to be found in money, or transitory earthly things.

A Christians Treasure:

Matthew 6:19-21 KJV

19 Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:

20 But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves do not break through nor steal:

21 For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.

Matthew 19:21 KJV (Rich young ruler.)

Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow Me.

Our Giving To The Lord:

Deuteronomy 16:17 KJV

Every man shall give as he is able, according to the blessing of The Lord thy God which He hath given thee.

I Chronicles 29:9 KJV

Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to The Lord..."

Proverbs 3:9 KJV

Honor The Lord with thy substance, and with the first fruits of all thine increase:

Proverbs 11:25 KJV

The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.

Luke 6:38 KJV

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

I Corinthians 16:2 KJV

Upon the first day of the week let every one of you lay by him in store, as God hath prospered him..."

II Corinthians 9:6,7 KJV

6 But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

Galatians 6:9 KJV

And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.

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Vision-Where There Is No #2

Bible Questions Answered:

“They say were there are no visions the people perish. In our church no one has visions, though some churches do. How do we encourage this?...”

Sheila/ Melbourne, Victoria (Australia)

Bible Answer:

Bible Text:

Proverbs 29:18 KJV

Where there is no vision*, the people perish*: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

(Notice that the context of this verse is about "the law-God's Word!")

*Vision-Hebrew: Chazown (Khaw-zone): A sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle:-vision.

(A prophetic revelation that comes from The Word Of God.)

*Perish-Hebrew: Para (Paw-rah): To loosen; to dismiss, go back, perish, refuse (To cast off restraints.)

What is Solomon saying here?

He is saying where people do not heed The Word Of God, they become lawless, casting off all restraints to do the evil they imagine constantly.

Genesis 6:5 KJV

And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

I Timothy 1:3-11 NLT (Apostle Paul warns against false teachings.)

3 When I left for Macedonia, I urged you to stay there in Ephesus and stop those whose teaching is contrary to The Truth.

4 Don’t let them waste their time in endless discussion of myths and spiritual pedigrees. These things only lead to meaningless speculations, which don’t help people live a life of faith in God.

5 The purpose of my instruction is that all believers would be filled with love that comes from a pure heart, a clear conscience, and genuine faith.

6 But some people have missed this whole point. They have turned away from these things and spend their time in meaningless discussions.

7 They want to be known as teachers of the law of Moses, but they don’t know what they are talking about, even though they speak so confidently.

8 We know that the law is good when used correctly.

9 For the law was not intended for people who do what is right. It is for people who are lawless and rebellious, who are ungodly and sinful, who consider nothing sacred and defile what is holy, who kill their father or mother or commit other murders.

10 The law is for people who are sexually immoral, or who practice homosexuality, or are slave traders, liars, promise breakers, or who do anything else that contradicts the wholesome teaching

11 that comes from the glorious Good News entrusted to me by our blessed God.

Psalm 119:11 KJV

Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.

The Apostle Paul, is not here speaking of individuals visions, but having spiritual insight, and revelation of God's Word!

Proverbs 29:18 NLT

When people do not accept divine guidance, they run wild. But whoever obeys the law is joyful.

Proverbs 29:18 ERV (Easy To Read Version)

If a nation is not guided by God, the people will lose self-control, but the nation that obeys God’s law will be happy.

Spiritual Darkness, And Loss Of Vision.

Amos 8:11 KJV

Behold, the days come, saith The Lord God, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of The Lord:

Matthew 6:22,23 NLT

22 “Your eye is a lamp that provides light for your body. When your eye is good, your whole body is filled with light.

23 But when your eye is bad, your whole body is filled with darkness. And if the light you think you have is actually darkness, how deep that darkness is!

John 3:17-20 KJV

17 For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through Him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of The Only Begotten Son Of God.

19 And this is the condemnation, that Light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than Light, because their deeds were evil.

20 For every one that doeth evil hateth The Light, neither cometh to The Light, lest his deeds should be reproved.

John 11:10 KJV

But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no Light in him.

Romans 13:12 KJV

The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of Light.

II Corinthians 4:3,4 KJV

3 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:

4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest The Light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

I Thessalonians 5:4 KJV

But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief.

Spiritual Light:

Deuteronomy 5:29 KJV

O that there were such an heart in them, that they would fear Me, and keep all My commandments always, that it might be well with them, and with their children for ever!

Psalm 19:8 KJV

The statutes of The Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of The Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.

Psalm 119:105, 130 KJV

105 Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet, and a Light unto my path.

130 The entrance of thy words giveth Light; it giveth understanding unto the simple.

Proverbs 6:23 KJV

For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is Light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of Life:

Isaiah 8:20 KJV

To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this Word, it is because there is no Light in them.

Luke 1:78-79 KJV

78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby The Day Spring from on high hath visited us,

79 To give Light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

John 1:1-5 KJV

1 In the beginning was The Word, and The Word was with God, and The Word was God.

2 The same was in the beginning with God.

3 All things were made by Him; and without Him was not any thing made that was made.

4 In Him was Life; and The Life was The Light of men.

5 And The Light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.

John 3:21 KJV

But he that doeth Truth cometh to The Light, that his deeds may be made manifest, that they are wrought in God.

John 5:39 KJV

Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of Me.

John 8:12 KJV

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.

John 12:35,36,46 KJV

35 Then Jesus said unto them, Yet a little while is The Light with you. Walk while ye have The Light, lest darkness come upon you: for he that walketh in darkness knoweth not whither he goeth.

36 While ye have Light, believe in The Light, that ye may be the children of Light. These things spake Jesus, and departed, and did hide Himself from them.

46 I am come a Light into the world, that whosoever believeth on Me should not abide in darkness.

II Corinthians 4:6,17 KJV

6 For God, who commanded The Light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give

The Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 5:8 KJV

For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye Light in The Lord: walk as children of Light:

I Thessalonians 5:5 KJV

Ye are all the children of Light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness.

II Timothy 1:10 KJV

But is now made manifest by the appearing of our Savior Jesus Christ, who hath abolished death, and hath brought Life and immortality to Light through the gospel:

James 1:25 KJV

But whoso looketh into the perfect law of liberty, and continueth therein, he being not a forgetful hearer, but a doer of the work, this man shall be blessed in his deed.

I Peter 2:9 KJV

But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of Him who hath called you out of darkness into His marvelous Light;

II Peter 1:19 KJV

We have also a more sure word of prophecy; whereunto ye do well that ye take heed, as unto a Light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and The Day Star arise in your hearts:

I John 1:7 KJV

But if we walk in The Light, as He is in The Light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.

Revelation 22:14 KJV

Blessed are they that do His commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

 Notice what is promised those who have “vision,”(insight into God's Word).

Proverbs 29:18 KJV

Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.

Nehemiah 8:10 KJV

"...for the joy of The Lord is your strength.

Psalm 16:11 KJV

Thou wilt shew me the path of Life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.

Psalm 132:16 KJV

I will also clothe her priests with salvation: and her saints shall shout aloud for joy.

Isaiah 12:3 KJV

Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation.

Isaiah 35:10 KJV

And the ransomed of The Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.

Isaiah 61:10 KJV

I will greatly rejoice in The Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, He hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh Himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.

Jeremiah 15:16 KJV

Thy words were found, and I did eat them; and thy word was unto me the joy and rejoicing of mine heart: for I am called by thy name, O Lord God Of Hosts.

John 15:11 KJV

These things have I spoken unto you, that My joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

John 16:24 KJV

Hitherto have ye asked nothing in My name: ask, and ye shall receive, that your joy may be full.

Romans 14:17 KJV

For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.

I Peter 1:8 KJV

Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see Him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:

Proverbs 29:18 ERV (Easy To Read Version)

If a nation is not guided by God (Spiritual Vision), the people will lose self-control, but the nation that obeys God’s law will be happy.

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Bible Lesson: Parables-Our Lord's: The Good Shepherd.

Bible Lesson: Parables-Our Lord's: The Good Shepherd.

Occasion: Jesus Reveals Spiritual Blindness.

Lessen: Christ The Only One Who Gives Spiritual Sight, And Entrance To Eternal Blessings.

Bible Text:

John 10:1-21 NLT (The Good Shepherd.)

1 “I tell you The Truth, anyone who sneaks over the wall of a sheepfold, rather than going through

The Gate, must surely be a thief and a robber!

2 But the one who enters through The Gate is The Shepherd of the sheep.

3 The Gatekeeper opens The Gate for Him, and the sheep recognize His voice and come to Him. He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.

4 After He has gathered His own flock, He walks ahead of them, and they follow Him because they know His voice.

5 They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.”

6 Those who heard Jesus use this illustration didn’t understand what He meant,

7 so He explained it to them: “I tell you The Truth, I am The Gate for the sheep.

8 All who came before Me were thieves and robbers. But the true sheep did not listen to them.

9 Yes, I am The Gate. Those who come in through Me will be saved. They will come and go freely and will find good pastures.

10 The thief’s purpose is to steal and kill and destroy. My purpose is to give them a rich and satisfying life.

11 “I am The Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep.

12 A hired hand will run when he sees a wolf coming. He will abandon the sheep because they don’t belong to him and he isn’t their shepherd. And so the wolf attacks them and scatters the flock.

13 The hired hand runs away because he’s working only for the money and doesn’t really care about the sheep.

14 “I am The Good Shepherd; I know My own sheep, and they know Me,

15 just as My Father knows Me and I know The Father. So I sacrifice My life for the sheep.

16 I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to My voice, and there will be one flock with one Shepherd.

17 “The Father loves Me because I sacrifice My life so I may take it back again.

18 No one can take My life from Me. I sacrifice it voluntarily. For I have the authority to lay it down when I want to and also to take it up again. For this is what My Father has commanded.”

19 When He said these things, the people were again divided in their opinions about Him.

20 Some said, “He’s demon possessed and out of His mind. Why listen to a Man like that?”

21 Others said, “This doesn’t sound like a Man possessed by a demon! Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?”

These words in response to the unbelieving Pharisees.

John 9:35-41 NLT (Be sure to take the time and read the whole chapter verses 1-41.)

(Jesus had healed a blind man.)

35 When Jesus heard what had happened, He found the man and asked, “Do you believe in The Son Of Man?”

36 The man answered, “Who is He, sir? I want to believe in Him.”

37 “You have seen Him,” Jesus said, “and He is speaking to you!”

38 “Yes, Lord, I believe!” the man said. And he worshiped Jesus.

39 Then Jesus told him, “I entered this world to render judgment—to give sight to the blind and to show those who think they see that they are blind.”

40 Some Pharisees who were standing nearby heard Him and asked, “Are you saying we’re blind?”

41 “If you were blind, you wouldn’t be guilty,” Jesus replied. “But you remain guilty because you claim you can see.

Jesus explains to those unbelieving, the blind will see and those who think they see, will be revealed to be the blind ones. The Pharisees, understood that He was speaking to them.

The Good Shepherd:

3 The Gatekeeper opens The Gate for Him, and the sheep recognize His voice and come to Him. He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.

The sheep know His voice of love, trust and care.

The Shepherd calls His sheep by name.

The Shepherd leads His sheep.

4 After He has gathered His own flock, He walks ahead of them, and they follow Him because they know His voice.

5 They won’t follow a stranger; they will run from him because they don’t know his voice.”

The Shepherd gathers His flock.

The Shepherd leads them on.

The Shepherd protects His sheep from danger.

11 “I am The Good Shepherd. The Good Shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep.

15 just as My Father knows Me and I know The Father. So I sacrifice My life for the sheep.

The Good Shepherd sacrifices His life for the sheep.

16 I have other sheep, too, that are not in this sheepfold. I must bring them also. They will listen to My voice, and there will be one flock with one Shepherd.

Jew & Gentile, from Palestine to around the world, The Good Shepherd will gather all His sheep.

The Good Shepherd:

Psalm 23:1-6 KJV

1 The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.

2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: He leadeth me beside the still waters.

3 He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name's sake.

4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.

5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in The House Of The Lord for ever.

Isaiah 40:11 KJV

He shall feed His flock like a Shepherd: He shall gather the lambs with His arm, and carry them in His bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young.

Hebrews 13:20,21 KJV

20 Now The God Of Peace, that brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that Great Shepherd Of The Sheep, through The Blood Of The Everlasting Covenant,

21 Make you perfect in every good work to do His will, working in you that which is well pleasing in His sight, through Jesus Christ; to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

I Peter 2:25 KJV

For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto The Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

I Peter 5:4 KJV

And when The Chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Jesus , The Good Shepherd, and only Savior:

John 3:16 KJV

For God so loved the world, that He gave His Only Begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 6:68,69 KJV

68 Then Simon Peter answered Him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.

69 And we believe and are sure that thou art that Christ, The Son Of The living God.

John 8:24 KJV

I said therefore unto you, that ye shall die in your sins: for if ye believe not that I am He, ye shall die in your sins.

John 14:6 KJV

Jesus saith unto him, I am The Way, The Truth, and The Life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by Me.

Acts 4:10-12 KJV

10 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead...

11 This is The Stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become The Head Of The Corner.

12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.

I Corinthians 3:11 KJV

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

Psalm 79:13 KJV

"...We thy people and sheep of thy pasture will give thee thanks for ever: we will shew forth thy praise to all generations.

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