Does the Word of God teach us how to cast our political Votes?

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Michael Newdow is best known for a lawsuit filed on behalf of his daughter against inclusion of the words "under God" in public schools' recitals of the United States Pledge of Allegiance. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that the phrase constitutes an endorsement of religion, and therefore violates the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. However, the decision was later overruled by the U.S. Supreme Court on procedural grounds, citing that Newdow did not have custody of his daughter and therefore did not have the right to bring suit on her behalf. Newdow filed suit regarding the same issue, but this time on behalf of three unnamed parents and their children. Citing the precedent set by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in the course of Newdow's previous suit, U.S. District (DEMOCRAT)Judge Lawrence Karlton ruled that the pledge is unconstitutional when recited in public schools.

Karlton has been called liberal. Many of his clerks go on to work in public interest law, and before becoming a judge in the mid-'70s, (he served a four-year stint in Sacramento Superior Court prior to the federal judgeship) Karlton did some pro bono work for the ACLU.

Karlton's rulings over the years bear out his left-leaning credentials. In a 1994 ruling later overturned by the Ninth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals, he tried to hold California in contempt for the way the prison system handles mentally ill patients. He issued a restraining order against a state reduction in welfare benefits in 1997. And Karlton twice overturned the death sentence of convicted killer Steven Ainsworth -- first in 1996 (also overturned by the Ninth Circuit) and again last September. http://www.law.com/regionals/ca/judges/usdistrict/karlton.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Newdow

 

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Remember that the Kenites, the sons of Satan are the palmer-worm, the first to attack in the army of the locust, and these four hidden dynasties are the tool that is setting up the world to accept their father Satan. God has set limits on Satan, the Kenites, and the fallen angels, when they violate those commands, God will deal with them directly, for He can read their minds and know the intent of their mind. Are the Kenites to be hated, of course not, just leave them alone? God gave them a mission to do, and by the grace of God, some of those dear souls will be saved out of destruction.
So this gets to another matter, if you know their mission and that one of their dynasties is "Religion"; why in the world would you allow any of them to do your interpretation for you. Today they have a club and it is easy to join their club, and

that club is called the "World Council of Churches". Through that tool any church that allows it's doctrine to conform and accept their dogma, is under pressure to change their doctrine. Remember that the seal of God, is the Word of God as it was given to the Prophets, Apostles and Christ and written.

There has been controversy within the WCC about its programs and actions. Orthodox and Evangelical member churches have sought to make clear the nature of their involvement and limits on the authority of the WCC to speak on their behalf. Many churches have opted to stay out of the WCC, accusing it of being dominated by liberals and (or) leftists. Through the Programme to Combat Racism, the council was involved in several activities that caused controversy and criticism, including the funding for humanitarian purposes of groups engaged in liberation struggles during the 1970s, as in South Africa.

As a member based organization, the WCC has needed to address the concerns raised by member churches and has done so. The Programme to Combat Racism has been changed and Orthodox concerns have been and are being addressed through the Special Commission. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_Council_of_Churches

 

[O44DOG]

When you cast your vote, make sure you vote for the republican candidate and check his or her fruits/voting record. Jesus said it.......not me.

Normally I wouldn't say this but..........

NEGRO PLEASE! YOU REALLY NEED TO STOP WATCHING PAT ROBERTSON ON TV AND START PRAYING FOR SOME SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING.

 

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Normally I wouldn't say this but..........

NEGRO PLEASE! YOU REALLY NEED TO STOP WATCHING PAT ROBERTSON ON TV AND START PRAYING FOR SOME SPIRITUAL UNDERSTANDING.

I'm not a fan of Pat Robertson but a fan of Christ. I speak the truth and not everyone is able to handle the Truth which is the Word. You should get to know what angers God or you will be one of those that are standing on the wrong side of the boat. God doesn't play around with foolish people and it doesn't take an intelligent man to understand right from wrong........it comes natural.

 

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Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a son is given: and the "government" shall be upon His shoulder: and His name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The Everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."

Remember from the last chapter that Children are signs in the prophesies that Isaiah is giving, and those signs have not ended. This is the prophecy concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ in the flesh. He is the "Everlasting Father", that Father that has no beginning nor no end. This is looking foreward to the second advent, as we saw from Isaiah 8:8 the child "O Immanuel" was the coming of Christ in the first advent as the baby born in the manger. We see here that Jesus will return as the King, with the "government" of the entire world on His shoulders. He will come then to give counsel to all those that will listen, and He will be seen and known for who is; the Almighty God.

He will comes again in our generation as God eternal, the KING OF KINGS AND THE LORD OF LORDS; He is coming back. Do you see now how the children are signs given to prophecy? You can see the dispensations or time periods of truth in God's plan. We can see the deception that shall come upon the people; of the remnant that returns when this deception is here. Then as an individual who is fed through this time of deception, while the rest of the world is starving for the lack of spiritual food.

Friend, during this time, you are the one with the cow and the two sheep putting out more spiritual food then you could ever use. While the famine of Amos 8:11 is on, you will never run out of your feed from the Word of God. That food is the Word of God, and you will take of it now and come out of the darkness, or it will be hid from you through the time of deception by the Antichrist. Now is the time to get use to checking every man out with the Word of God, the final authority to your understanding must come from God's Word, or you will be deceived. God is our Counsellor and the final source of our understanding.

Isaiah 9:7 "Of the increase of "His government" and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon His kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this."

This increase of His government and the peace upon the entire earth is why we know this is Christ's second advent. Time means nothing to God, for He is letting us know the chronological order of the things and events to come. God is telling you that each of these things will come to pass because He has ordered it. This is talking about the final day of this earth age, which is the first day of the Millennium age. On that day Jesus Christ will return to earth to set up His Millennium kingdom, and rule the earth from the throne of David in Jerusalem. That rule is forever, for at the end of the thousand year period, those in their mortal but incorruptable bodies will be judged, and those found worthy by their works will receive their immortality and remain in Jesus Christ's kingdom.
http://www.theseason.org/isaiah/isaiah9.htm

 

[Dr H..]

Yes, it is true that we(christians) are suppose to vote republican because Jesus said we better do it.

Give me book, scripture and verse.

The Bible teaches in Romans 14:1-17, Liberty and Conscience - not to violate your own conscience.

 

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Give me book, scripture and verse.

The Bible teaches in Romans 14:1-17, Liberty and Conscience - not to violate your own conscience.

Romans 16:17 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrines which ye have learned; and avoid them."

Romans 16:18 "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts(MINDS) of the simple."

Romans 16:19 "For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil."

Paul is telling us to be wise in doing good, and innocent in things concerning evil things. We learn what is good and evil from our studying of God's Word. Teaching falsely and the traditions of men can be evil and damaging to your mind. It teaches you to lean on the man that is teaching, and not God Himself. We are to be innocent and harmless in the ways and things of the world.

Romans 16:20 "And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

God will bruise Satan, his Kenites, or any of Satan's realm if they come near you, when you are in the peace of God, and studying to apply His Word to your life. This only applies when you are in our Father's Word. Do you understand our Heavenly Father's plan for this earth age? For then you know what to expect and how to direct your energies to prepare yourself for these end times. God's plan allows us to understand what Satan the Antichrist will be doing, and how he intends to deceive the whole world.

Part of that plan of God is knowing the Kenites that are discussed in Matthew and John, and understand how they work and gain control in their merchandising, and bringing traditions (religion) to those unaware of who they are. When we know God's plan then we can direct our energy into pleasing God. If you are going to build a building, you hire someone that knows how to read the plans, and get the work done on schedule. The scholar philosopher may think he knows a lot, but you would not think of using him on your building job. You go to the person that knows the plan, and what the outcome of the job should be.

Now apply this to God's plan for the ages. He has laid out His plan in detail, right up to His return at the sounding of the seventh trumpet. God has even given us in detail the events that will take place right up to the final moments of Jesus Christ's return, and yet most of the Christians chose to ignore those warnings, and chase after men's traditions, that will lead them right into Satan the Antichrist's religious system.

Friend, it helps if you love Him, but more then likely if you do not know the plan of God, you will not become a hindrance and in the way of His plan.

http://www.theseason.org/romans/romans16.htm

 

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Romans 16:17 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrines which ye have learned; and avoid them."

Romans 16:18 "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts(MINDS) of the simple."

Romans 16:19 "For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil."

Paul is telling us to be wise in doing good, and innocent in things concerning evil things. We learn what is good and evil from our studying of God's Word. Teaching falsely and the traditions of men can be evil and damaging to your mind. It teaches you to lean on the man that is teaching, and not God Himself. We are to be innocent and harmless in the ways and things of the world.

Romans 16:20 "And the God of peace shall bruise Satan under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen."

God will bruise Satan, his Kenites, or any of Satan's realm if they come near you, when you are in the peace of God, and studying to apply His Word to your life. This only applies when you are in our Father's Word. Do you understand our Heavenly Father's plan for this earth age? For then you know what to expect and how to direct your energies to prepare yourself for these end times. God's plan allows us to understand what Satan the Antichrist will be doing, and how he intends to deceive the whole world.

Part of that plan of God is knowing the Kenites that are discussed in Matthew and John, and understand how they work and gain control in their merchandising, and bringing traditions (religion) to those unaware of who they are. When we know God's plan then we can direct our energy into pleasing God. If you are going to build a building, you hire someone that knows how to read the plans, and get the work done on schedule. The scholar philosopher may think he knows a lot, but you would not think of using him on your building job. You go to the person that knows the plan, and what the outcome of the job should be.

Now apply this to God's plan for the ages. He has laid out His plan in detail, right up to His return at the sounding of the seventh trumpet. God has even given us in detail the events that will take place right up to the final moments of Jesus Christ's return, and yet most of the Christians chose to ignore those warnings, and chase after men's traditions, that will lead them right into Satan the Antichrist's religious system.

Friend, it helps if you love Him, but more then likely if you do not know the plan of God, you will not become a hindrance and in the way of His plan.

http://www.theseason.org/romans/romans16.htm

Huh, you said all this to say nothing. It dosen't support what you say.

 

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In John 21:6 we see that Jesus is very detailed in His instruction to Simon Peter; "CAST the nets on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find." This holds true even today, for when we cast our nets to fish for men, it should always be to the right.

Luke 5:10 "And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, "Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men."

Close your flesh eyes and open your spirit eyes. We fish for men by "CASTING" our votes for those on the "Left" or "Right" side of the boat.

 

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In John 21:6 we see that Jesus is very detailed in His instruction to Simon Peter; "CAST the nets on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find." This holds true even today, for when we cast our nets to fish for men, it should always be to the right.

Luke 5:10 "And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon. And Jesus said unto Simon, "Fear not; from henceforth thou shalt catch men."

Close your flesh eyes and open your spirit eyes. We fish for men by "CASTING" our votes for those on the "Left" or "Right" side of the boat.

Are you serious, because the republicans are considered right wing?

 

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Close your flesh eyes and open your spirit eyes. We fish for men by "CASTING" our votes for those on the "Left" or "Right" side of the boat.

lu-di-crous (loo' di kres) to rail at, rebuke; so absurd, ridiculous, or exaggerated as to cause or :dizzy:merit laughter (webster?s new world dictionary)

I think I can at least speak for a small minority when I say that you should probably not put so much faith in this ?Roger Christopherson bible study Commentary (http://www.theseason.org/)?. It isn?t scripture, just opinion. Although a forum such as this seeks opinions, some of us prefer not to labour through such long 3rd party commentary. How about just giving YOUR opinion based on YOUR understanding of scripture? The Bible is the ultimate righteous source; any commentary (mine, yours, Roger Christopherson or others) probably dilutes some of the true meaning. Such being the case, let us atleast stick of our own faith (and opinions) not others.

?Dont be offended this is all my opinion . Ain?t nothing that I?m sayin law.This is a true confession of a life learned lesson I was sent here to share with y?all? (India Arie ? Video).


The following is not my opinion, but God?s instructions to us thru the apostle Paul:
2 Timothy 2:15. Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

God also warned us not to be so quick to support and/or approve others (including Roger Christopherson bible study Commentary). If we do, we may unwhittingly become partaker of there sins (errors).
1 Timothy 5:22. Lay hands suddenly on no man, neither be partaker of other men's sins: keep thyself pure.

Good Day and God Bless

 

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Are you serious, because the republicans are considered right wing?

Yep, you are correct and you should ask yourself why are they considered "Right Wing". Why do people say you're too far "left" or too far "right"? Why is it when people refer to a crazy person they consider that person's mind as being in "Left Field"? What side of the Throne does Jesus sit on?

Mark 13:23 "But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things."

Jesus is telling us that there will be no excuses when He returns. Why? because he has told you everything that will happen in His Word. It is written there and given in many different witnesses, If you have refuse to study His Word than you have chosen to reject His Word. It simply doesn't matter what your preacher says, but what matters is what Christ said. Have you read His Word with understanding? http://www.theseason.org/mark/mark13.htm

A word to the wise is sufficient.

 

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Yep, you are correct and you should ask yourself why are they considered "Right Wing". Why do people say you're too far "left" or too far "right"? Why is it when people refer to a crazy person they consider that person's mind as being in "Left Field"? What side of the Throne does Jesus sit on?

Mark 13:23 "But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things."

Jesus is telling us that there will be no excuses when He returns. Why? because he has told you everything that will happen in His Word. It is written there and given in many different witnesses, If you have refuse to study His Word than you have chosen to reject His Word. It simply doesn't matter what your preacher says, but what matters is what Christ said. Have you read His Word with understanding? http://www.theseason.org/mark/mark13.htm

A word to the wise is sufficient.

Sounds like you base your reasoning off of someone else opinion. How do you answer for the UnChrist like things that the right wing does? How is that justified?

 

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Matthew 13:9 "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."

Jesus uses this terminology when there is an deep in-depth meaning concerning the final generation. So it is with this parable with the sower. You will understand it or you will not understand the other parables of Christ. This first parable is all tied together with other parables of the sower, this is only the first part. This is only the foundation of the analogy that is being set up to get to the truth that is being taught.

The wise will even go back into that world age that was. Some people simply cannot understand that level, for their roots in God's Word are not deep enough to give them understanding.

Matthew 13:11 "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."

Matthew 13:13 "Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand."

Matthew 13:14 "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:"

Matthew 13:15 " For this people's heart/Mind 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."

Jesus gave us many prophesies and rich teachings, as He walked upon the earth, and all the time these scribes and Pharisees, stumbling after Christ missed the whole thing. It's like they went to the ball game, and were more concerned with the lead in the paint on the scoreboard, then the score posted. It was written long ago, many times, by the prophets, and in the sky that the Messiah would come, and when He came He performed the prophesies, and performed the miracles so that those with eyes to see and ears to hear would understand.

God didn't close their eyes, they closed them themselves, then God sent the stupor. They made the choice, and then God acted on their choice. This is also what will happen again very shortly. Those who choose to study and know the truth will be sealed in their minds with the understanding of God and His prophecies of the end times, And those who choose to believe Satan's lies, God will send them into a stupor, and they will be deceived.

Matthew 13:16 "But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear." http://www.theseason.org/matthew/matthew13.htm

 

[Dr H..]

First of all Jesus, is not concerned about how anyone votes. He is more concerned about your soul. There will be Democrats, Republicans, Independents as well as voters and non voters in hell.

 

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Matthew 13:9 "Who hath ears to hear, let him hear."

Jesus uses this terminology when there is an deep in-depth meaning concerning the final generation. So it is with this parable with the sower. You will understand it or you will not understand the other parables of Christ. This first parable is all tied together with other parables of the sower, this is only the first part. This is only the foundation of the analogy that is being set up to get to the truth that is being taught.

The wise will even go back into that world age that was. Some people simply cannot understand that level, for their roots in God's Word are not deep enough to give them understanding.

Matthew 13:11 "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."

Matthew 13:13 "Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand."

Matthew 13:14 "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:"

Matthew 13:15 " For this people's heart/Mind 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."

Jesus gave us many prophesies and rich teachings, as He walked upon the earth, and all the time these scribes and Pharisees, stumbling after Christ missed the whole thing. It's like they went to the ball game, and were more concerned with the lead in the paint on the scoreboard, then the score posted. It was written long ago, many times, by the prophets, and in the sky that the Messiah would come, and when He came He performed the prophesies, and performed the miracles so that those with eyes to see and ears to hear would understand.

God didn't close their eyes, they closed them themselves, then God sent the stupor. They made the choice, and then God acted on their choice. This is also what will happen again very shortly. Those who choose to study and know the truth will be sealed in their minds with the understanding of God and His prophecies of the end times, And those who choose to believe Satan's lies, God will send them into a stupor, and they will be deceived.

Matthew 13:16 "But blessed are your eyes, for they see: and your ears, for they hear." http://www.theseason.org/matthew/matthew13.htm

Do you base all of your reasoning off of this one site?

 

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Sounds like you base your reasoning off of someone else opinion. How do you answer for the UnChrist like things that the right wing does? How is that justified?

No man is perfect however there are some that strive to do it God's way by following Christ. What did Christ tell the disciples? Follow me! Did they not backslide? Did they not get back on the right track? How does one get back on the right track? By following Christ. There are bad apples on both sides of the boat but there are far more on the "Left" than "Right". Christ knew this and thats why he told us to fish for men on the "Right" side of the boat. All you have to do is look up their works on both sides and you'll have your proof. Start from 1854 - present.

Romans 16:17 "Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrines which ye have learned; and avoid them."

Romans 16:18 "For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts(MINDS) of the simple."

Romans 16:19 "For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil."

 

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Do you base all of your reasoning off of this one site?

Negative, I found this site this year and its the only site that teaches on 3 levels. I have yet to find one error. This site teaches pure truth and all you have to do is study to prove their work wrong. Please forgive me but I forgot to tell you to pray for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding before you study the "Word of God". Only God can allow the Holy Spirit to touch and cause your spiritual eyes to open........on a deeper level. You can read it 100x and you will only see what your eyes allow you to see, but if you sincerely pray before you read it then God will allow your spiritual eyes to open. You see the Word of God is pregnated and it can mean many things depending on the subject. Did you know the Old Testament talks more about the "End Times" than the New?

For example, Genesis 3:15 "And I [God] will put enmity between thee [Satan] and the woman [Eve], and between thy seed [the Kenites] and her Seed [Jesus Christ]; It [Christ] shall bruise thy [Satan's] head, and thou [Satan] shalt bruise His [Christ's] heel."

It is Jesus Christ that shall bruise the head of Satan, at Christ's return at the second advent; while it was Satan's children the Kenites, [not brother Judah] that bruised the heel of our Lord Jesus Christ on the cross of Calvary. This was done when the spikes were driven through Christ's heel, as He hung on the cross to pay the full price for our sins, once and for all. http://www.theseason.org/genesis/genesis3.htm

 

[illinijag]

Negative, I found this site this year and its the only site that teaches on 3 levels. I have yet to find one error. This site teaches pure truth and all you have to do is study to prove their work wrong.

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Psalms 118:8. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Proverbs 3:5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

 

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Psalms 118:8. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Proverbs 3:5. Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

Only God can allow the Holy Spirit to touch and cause your spiritual eyes to open........on a deeper level. You can read it 100x and you will only see what your eyes allow you to see, but if you sincerely pray before you read it then God will allow your spiritual eyes to open.

What did I say that stands out to be contrary to the "Word of God"?

 

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Hebrews 5:12 "For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat."

Hebrews 5:13 "For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe."

Hebrews 5:14 "But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil."

I Peter 2:2 "As new born babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:"

I Peter 2:3 "If so be ye have tasted that the Lord is gracious."

I John 2:12 "I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for His name's sake."

I John 2:13 "I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him That is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father."

I John 2:14 "I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him That is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and the word of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one."

I John 2:15 "Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him."

I John 2:16 "For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world."

I. THREE LEVELS OF SPIRITUAL GROWTH.

A. LITTLE CHILDREN. The First level of Growth.

B. YOUNG MEN. The Second level of growth.

C. FATHERS. This is the greater level of growth.

Hebrews 6:1 "Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God,"

Therefore when you fall back into the teachings of milk, milk and more milk in Word, you leave the foundation that we are to be in. We are to strive to bring ourselves to perfection, and this word "perfection" means "maturity" and it does not mean being perfect. In the flesh body you will never reach perfection, but you can come to full age of maturity with the discernment of the Word of God. http://www.theseason.org/hebrews/hebrews6.htm

 

[illinijag]

What did I say that stands out to be contrary to the "Word of God"?

Psalms 118:8. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

• It is better to trust in the Lord: Trust in God and God's Word Alone
• than to put confidence in man: Place Little confidence in Man (including Bible Study is written by Roger Christopherson http://www.theseason.org/ )

Only Jesus deserves this type of trust and accolades:

Negative, I found this site this year and its the only site that teaches on 3 levels. I have yet to find one error. This site teaches pure truth and all you have to do is study to prove their work wrong.

Contrary to your beliefs, if this Guy IS NOT GOD, He is fallible. So again, I give you my reccomendation that was give to all by GOD " It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man."

Good Day and God Bless

 

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Only Jesus deserves this type of trust and accolades:

II Timothy 2:15 "Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth."

This is how you become approved unto God. You study His Word and apply those teachings and words to your life. Don't worry about what some man might think of you, for it is God that we are to please. If what pleases God doesn't please man, than who cares what those men and women think. Let the ignorant remain ignorant.

Studying the Word is the first step. Then act out what you have studied and applying it to your life. After you have done this you become a workman for the Lord that does not need to be ashamed in what you do, if you rightly divide the Word of God. Get away from those foolish games that many churches play, criticizing one another in the manner of dress, in the manner they do their hair, and the little things that just don't matter. What type of music should be played, what the ladies can say, and all sorts of do's and don'ts that just are not in the Word of God. The body of Christ has become split into denominations and groups over silly things that just don't matter.

Paul is asking us, what profit is there in the things that you hold dear in your church, that are not upheld in the Word of God? Absolutely none. Any church that places man's traditions in a higher authority than God's Word will find that there is no profit in their service because God will not bless them. God doesn't bless stupidity, but He does for rightly divide the Word. This is why you should teach by keeping the outline of the chapters in line before you, following the subject of what is being taught in mind, and focusing in on the object of what is being taught.

When you study any of the books of the bible, stay focused on who it is written to. For an example; the book of Romans was written to the Romans, and is for Israel and for the Gentile. It is a beautiful book but it is written to them. The Book of James is written to the twelve tribes that are scattered abroad. You would have a hard time understanding the book of James if you did not rightly divide it. When you understand who it is written to, then you can understand who the "we" and "they" and "them" are referring to.

When you break away from the manuscripts you lose much of the meanings, but a good teacher always goes to the study tools for understanding. These study tools include a numbered concordance, numbered to Greek and Hebrew dictionaries to get to the true meaning of the Word. The Companion Bible allows us to take words back into the Massorah, as well as other helpful references so that we can rightly divide the Word of God. While Greens Interlinear Bible actually has the earliest text side by side with the King James version of the Bible and numbered to the Strongs Greek and Hebrew dictionaries. Smith's Bible dictionary gives us the meaning of the names, as well as many other helpful pieces of information to help our studies.

When we rightly divide the Word of God, it flows in the simplicity that it was written in. We are to stay to our Father's business, and keep focused on the instructions given it it. Allow God's Word only to take first place in your congregation, instead of some quarterly or monthly that is stuffed full of nonsense. It is a very poor thing that some men try to place their works above God Word. God's Word is quite sufficient, if you learn to study it. http://www.theseason.org/2timothy/2timothy2.htm

 

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Contrary to your beliefs, if this Guy IS NOT GOD, He is fallible. So again, I give you my reccomendation that was give to all by GOD "It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man."

What did Roger Christopherson say thats contrary to II Timothy 2:15?

 

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What did Roger Christopherson say thats contrary to II Timothy 2:15?

I will spend no time evaluating Roger Christopherson commentary. Roger has to stand before Jesus for Roger Christopherson work and I will have to stand for my work.

I stand on the works and word of Jesus Christ alone. Commentary is good, ONLY if it supports or provides insight to Scripture. Any fables or wives tales listed in commentary is just COMMENTARY.

Trust in what you will my friend, I will trust in the Lord (and his holy word).

Good Day and God Bless