The ‘what ifs’ are a definite result of the discernment gift you’ve been given and I’m finding the transliterations that appear to diminish the clarity of God’s word to us enlightening. I’ve heard different versions of the Bible when attending a study away from our home church, but haven’t found one I like better than the KJV. Maybe because I am a reader and grew up on this version.. I’ve observed previously that the evil one has worked from the beginning to dilute and/or misrepresent God’s word in order to draw believers away from the one true God. Most are not taught to use a Lexicon to compare a version from the originals. God won’t accept this as an excuse, however.
Paul’s observation that ‘Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly…’ is another clear statement of this time as well as then. It’s very obvious that each warrior in this current war has been gifted by God for the ‘specific’ purpose He’s been given. It’s not that one gift is better than another, but each is a critical component of the intended result. Very comparable to constructing a building. Should one element be left out, the result could not be as designed. (Architectural design background)
I’ve never sat down and tried to determine the timeline of the generations after the flood and am amazed by how many things happened so relatively quickly compared to what my impression has been. Thinking several hundreds of years…
God is surely blessing me with your series, but I do have to save them for a time where it’s quiet to read, as I want to clearly understand. Thank you for all of the work you’ve done to bring these to us!
"God won't accept this as an excuse..." - I so appreciate your willingness to share that. It is dangerous, to some, when we ask questions or seek answers to contradictions - in the various arenas of life. God is never threatened by honest questions. And we are told that He rewards us for seeking diligently (not lazily).
I love the building comparison as well!
I am going to take the next two weeks and provide a year in review - so the "God's Love for His Created Order will be the two for this year.
Thank you for your encouragement. Please feel free to share with others as you discern best!
God Bless you and yours - and though we celebrate His love and life every day, it is nice to share special time with family and fiends - I trust you will be able to surround yourself with loved ones!
Merry Christmas and I pray you and yours are blessed! I still have a couple of your studies to read, but like the quiet to think. NJ family arrives today for a week! The 6 grandkids (total) are great friends and we thoroughly enjoy our ‘quality’ time together! I do think honest questioning is always encouraged…how else do we learn?
God bless you!🙏. PS: I have shared your post with my Sunday School class.
The ‘what ifs’ are a definite result of the discernment gift you’ve been given and I’m finding the transliterations that appear to diminish the clarity of God’s word to us enlightening. I’ve heard different versions of the Bible when attending a study away from our home church, but haven’t found one I like better than the KJV. Maybe because I am a reader and grew up on this version.. I’ve observed previously that the evil one has worked from the beginning to dilute and/or misrepresent God’s word in order to draw believers away from the one true God. Most are not taught to use a Lexicon to compare a version from the originals. God won’t accept this as an excuse, however.
Paul’s observation that ‘Since we have gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, each of us is to exercise them accordingly…’ is another clear statement of this time as well as then. It’s very obvious that each warrior in this current war has been gifted by God for the ‘specific’ purpose He’s been given. It’s not that one gift is better than another, but each is a critical component of the intended result. Very comparable to constructing a building. Should one element be left out, the result could not be as designed. (Architectural design background)
I’ve never sat down and tried to determine the timeline of the generations after the flood and am amazed by how many things happened so relatively quickly compared to what my impression has been. Thinking several hundreds of years…
God is surely blessing me with your series, but I do have to save them for a time where it’s quiet to read, as I want to clearly understand. Thank you for all of the work you’ve done to bring these to us!
God bless you.🙏🙏
"God won't accept this as an excuse..." - I so appreciate your willingness to share that. It is dangerous, to some, when we ask questions or seek answers to contradictions - in the various arenas of life. God is never threatened by honest questions. And we are told that He rewards us for seeking diligently (not lazily).
I love the building comparison as well!
I am going to take the next two weeks and provide a year in review - so the "God's Love for His Created Order will be the two for this year.
Thank you for your encouragement. Please feel free to share with others as you discern best!
God Bless you and yours - and though we celebrate His love and life every day, it is nice to share special time with family and fiends - I trust you will be able to surround yourself with loved ones!
J.S. Livesay
Merry Christmas and I pray you and yours are blessed! I still have a couple of your studies to read, but like the quiet to think. NJ family arrives today for a week! The 6 grandkids (total) are great friends and we thoroughly enjoy our ‘quality’ time together! I do think honest questioning is always encouraged…how else do we learn?
God bless you!🙏. PS: I have shared your post with my Sunday School class.