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[mightymen]

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Pick a verse, lets talk about it or just post your favorite verses.

Here's my favorite in the book of Romans Chapter 10 verse 4 to 15

For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above)

Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!

I can't help it ,I get so excited when I read this!

 

[Saintscruiser]

Welcome to the board, Mighty! I love meeting new people in Christ Jesus.

Favorite verses......sigh......There are so many! My favorite Gospel is Matthew, my favorite disciple is Peter, (if you are interested in knowing why, I'll post it) and my favorite book is Revelation. I study it on and off all the time. I'm always learning some new facet.

The scariest verse in the Bible is when Jesus says, 'depart from me ye worker of iniquity for I never knew you.' I guess my all time favorite verse is: 'and God will wipe away your tears,' because that denotes closeness as God is compassionate, and empathetic, but also close enough to all us to cry on His shoulder. I truly look forward to that day.

 

[mightymen]

Favorite verses......sigh......There are so many! My favorite Gospel is Matthew, my favorite disciple is Peter, (if you are interested in knowing why, I'll post it) and my favorite book is Revelation. I study it on and off all the time. I'm always learning some new facet.

Of course I want to hear them and why, how else can I learn.

The scariest verse in the Bible is when Jesus says, 'depart from me ye worker of iniquity for I never knew you.' I guess my all time favorite verse is: 'and God will wipe away your tears,' because that denotes closeness as God is compassionate, and empathetic, but also close enough to all us to cry on His shoulder. I truly look forward to that day.

Scary no, sad yes "depart from me ye worker of iniquity for I never knew you." not for me I'm sure that Jesus Blood covers me for those that are told to depart.

'and God will wipe away your tears,' What can I say WOW!

Revelation is a rough one its about things to come.
Insight on this book is always welcome.

One of my favorite that I just came across is 2 TIMOTHY CHAP 3 VERSE 16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

This tells me its Ok if I don't get it right, just keep on studying, it can be corrected as long as it leading to rightousness.
That says a LOT me!

 

[HarmonyPB]

I would like to hear your thoughts on Peter as well SC! And if you could recommend anything for Revelations that would be great! I just read it for the first time as an adult and wow it was scary and confusing. But at the end I had peace because good wins over evil.

My favorite verse, although it changes from time to time as there are so many good ones, is Philippians 4:6-7 (NIV)
6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

I have struggled with major anxiety for a long time. This verse, and God, has helped me through many situations. He has brought me a very long way in the last couple of years.

 

[mightymen]

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[mightymen]

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[Saintscruiser]

MM, what's with the deleted posts?

The reason Peter is my favorite disciple, is that he is the perfect example to all of us. He mastered the ability to put both feet in his mouth on a regular basis. Jesus told him that satan was speaking through him. OOPS! Then he swore he would never deny Jesus. OOPS! He didn't want Jesus to be seen eating a meal at a tax collector's house. Of course that tax collector became a disciple. OOPS! Then he fell asleep when Jesus specifically asked him to pray. OOPS! He got reprimanded by Jesus for cutting off a soldier's ear. OOPS!

Peter had his ups and downs, just like all of us. I identify with him. Peter is a man after my own heart. I can't tell you how many times my husband has taken me to the ER to have my feet removed from my mouth. HA! I'm going to preface the next sentence as I didn't mean anything wrong and had the purest of intentions. I had done something, which was typically behavior of the disciple Peter. I walked into my bosses office and announced (my boss was male), "Well, I just pulled a Peter!" (We enjoyed talking about Jesus and Biblical things.) So he sits there and stares at me, trying hard not to laugh, until I realized how bad that sounded. Had to go to the ER and have my feet once again removed from my mouth. Afterwards, we both laughed and then went home and told his wife! She cracked up over it. He was probably the best boss I have ever had.

Peter had great faith. As I have posted before, he was the only disciple who stepped out of the boat to meet Jesus, walking on water himself. Like all of us, he turned around and looked at the wave which was about to hit him.....or was it? No other disciple had the faith and courage to do that. He alone identified Jesus as the Son of God. After Jesus' resurrection, there was no stopping him. He was in jail and supposed to be killed the next day and he was sleeping like a baby. The angel that Jesus sent to help him out of prison had to wake him up before he could get Peter out of jail. Peter was sleeping so deeply. Peter refused to be crucified upright on a cross like Jesus was. He said he wasn't worthy to even die like his beloved Savior. Peter was completely devoted to Jesus.

Now Paul was a great apostle. He was the Billy Graham of his day. But, like I said, I identify with Peter. How about everyone else? Who is your favorite?

 

[Saintscruiser]

My favorite books on Revelation, are 'End Times in Our Time,' by Dr. Adrian Rogers. Hal Lindsey wrote one as well. I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but look on his website. There are others out there, but these 2 are my favorites. Both books go verse by verse. You have to remember, that John wrote what he saw. He had no idea what he was seeing and it was very difficult for him to put into words. How could John describe a nuclear bomb? tanks? All types of warfare.....like planes, helicopters, grenades and such. There is some symbolisim and straight reporting. I've been studying it for 28 years and I don't have all the answers. Pray while you are reading it. Ask the Holy Spirit to make the Scriptures plain to you. Don't take my word, take God's words. I wouldn't want to tell you something that is erroneous. I get enough reprimmanding from the Lord as it is. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask me. If I can answer, I will. If I can't, I'll tell you. Fair?

 

[mightymen]

MM, what's with the deleted posts?

I replyed to questions that were address to you and I didn't realize it at the time.

"I would like to hear your thoughts on Peter as well SC"

 

[HarmonyPB]

My favorite books on Revelation, are 'End Times in Our Time,' by Dr. Adrian Rogers. Hal Lindsey wrote one as well. I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but look on his website. There are others out there, but these 2 are my favorites. Both books go verse by verse. You have to remember, that John wrote what he saw. He had no idea what he was seeing and it was very difficult for him to put into words. How could John describe a nuclear bomb? Tanks? All types of warfare.....like planes, helicopters, grenades and such. There is some symbolisim and straight reporting. I've been studying it for 28 years and I don't have all the answers. Pray while you are reading it. Ask the Holy Spirit to make the Scriptures plain to you. Don't take my word, take God's words. I wouldn't want to tell you something that is erroneous. I get enough reprimmanding from the Lord as it is. If you have any specific questions, feel free to ask me. If I can answer, I will. If I can't, I'll tell you. Fair?

Thanks for the recommendations! Sounds fair to me

 

[mightymen]

Now Paul was a great apostle. He was the Billy Graham of his day. But, like I said, I identify with Peter. How about everyone else? Who is your favorite?

This months favorite has to be Romans Chapter 10 verse 4 to 15
Making a comparision to Old Testament with the Law and New Testament under Grace.

Saying to myself could I have kept the Law, NO! And finding out more about myself that I had a burning desire to know God before I even knew it myself.

That God made a way for me to be Rightous in His Sight; so I didn't have to earn Salvation I see that He know me before I was even born and set it up for me how big of a gift is that! How much easyer could He have made it, He put the desire in all of us then gave us free will, Jesus coming was not a spur of the monent idea for God that was in place before He created us. Now when I think on this I just can't imagine how powerful our God really is, I have to agree with Scripture that nothing is impossible for our God.

 

[mightymen]

When ever I do study on REVELATION I read the last part first Chapter 22 verses 11 to 21 It asures me who I am in Christ before getting scared out of my wits with so much prophesies that tell us about the end times and what must happern.

I did a study last week on taking the mark (666), How could a believer be able to buy and sell and still be saved! I got some weird thoughts on that. I see only two possible outcomes for a believe.

 

[Saintscruiser]

I replyed to questions that were address to you and I didn't realize it at the time.

"I would like to hear your thoughts on Peter as well SC"

MM, if you wish to put your 2 pennies in, please feel free to do so. I would like to read everyone elses choices and why. Who knows.....exchanging ideas make light bulbs go on in our brains. It won't upset me in the least.


Harmony, I remembered Hal Lindsey's book title. 'There's A New World Coming.' Hal Lindsey has a weekly program on TBN every weekend on prophsey that he finds in the news. DVR it. I've learned a great deal. Of course, God's word has the final say. But both he and Dr. Rogers are two men I trust, besides Dr. Billy Graham and Dr. Charles Stanley. These are my favorites. That's not to say they are all ya'lls favorites. SHARE!

 

[eHuman]

Paul is my favorite. I relate and understand what he's saying and where he's coming from, the Old to New Testament references...
Other than the Gospels, New Testament favs' are Romans, Hebrews, Philippians, Ephesians, John, 1 Peter, James, Jude, Revelation,

Revelation: Revelation is presented semi-chronological, it does jump around some. And like the creation account in Genesis, a portion repeats and retells the same info from a different perspective. It does tell of the past, of the then present and of the then future. Do not stress or worry reading Revelation. "Blessed is he/she who reads these words, and blessed is he/she who hears these words". I liken this to Jesus talking to Peter in the last chapter of John when He asks, "Do you agape me Peter?" Peter responds, "Lord you know I phileo you."

It's like saying, "Do you hear me?", "Yes I'm listening", "No, I asked, do you HEAR me? Do you understand me? Are you doing what you understand?"

Blessed are they that "hear" by the Holy Spirit and are granted understanding that leads to greater trust and faith in our Lord and Savior.

Don't try to understand it all at once, you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time, but stay hungry my friends.

eH

 

[Unhooked]

I know this is off topic a bit but it is relevant to the OP subject line.

When I am working on my weekly teaching I spend a lot of time reading four versions of the same passage. This is easy with a link I've saved. I click on it, then put in either the bible reference or something I'm searching for and it brings up four versions of the same passage. Check it out:

Eph 6:10-11 NIV;NKJV;MSG;NLT - The Armor of God - Finally, be strong - Bible Gateway

 

[eHuman]

I used bible gateway and also BLB (blue letter bible) way back when. Good free online resources. I then bought good study bible software that my pastor uses (Biblesoft PC study Bible). It has like 40 Bible versions, Greek and Hebrew, tons of books, classic sermons, commentary. Very good investment for anyone wanting to study rather than read.

 

[Saintscruiser]

Paul is my favorite. I relate and understand what he's saying and where he's coming from, the Old to New Testament references...
Other than the Gospels, New Testament favs' are Romans, Hebrews, Philippians, Ephesians, John, 1 Peter, James, Jude, Revelation,

Revelation: Revelation is presented semi-chronological, it does jump around some. And like the creation account in Genesis, a portion repeats and retells the same info from a different perspective. It does tell of the past, of the then present and of the then future. Do not stress or worry reading Revelation. "Blessed is he/she who reads these words, and blessed is he/she who hears these words". I liken this to Jesus talking to Peter in the last chapter of John when He asks, "Do you agape me Peter?" Peter responds, "Lord you know I phileo you."

It's like saying, "Do you hear me?", "Yes I'm listening", "No, I asked, do you HEAR me? Do you understand me? Are you doing what you understand?"

Blessed are they that "hear" by the Holy Spirit and are granted understanding that leads to greater trust and faith in our Lord and Savior.

Don't try to understand it all at once, you can only eat an elephant one bite at a time, but stay hungry my friends.

eH

E, I thought that Scripture asks, "Peter do you love me?" not "do you hear me."I have heard it preached, and I always say, read it for yourselves, is the reason Jesus asks three times, is in reference to the God Head. 3 in 1. Once for God the Father, once for God the Son, and once for God the Holy Spirit. It makes sense, but I can't say for 100% it is. Ya'll read it and post what you were told by God while you were reading. Now in the first few chapters, Jesus repeats, "He who has an ear, listen." That means that people better listen because what He's saying is IMPORTANT! Again, check this out yourselves, but the 7 churchs are for eras in our history and we are now living in the church of Laodicia's time. Read it again and see if it doesn't fit. We are living in a time of lukewarm "Christians." Lukewarm people are not saved. If Jesus says He'll spew you out of His mouth, He means it! Just a couple of things to ponder.

 

[Saintscruiser]

I know this is off topic a bit but it is relevant to the OP subject line.

When I am working on my weekly teaching I spend a lot of time reading four versions of the same passage. This is easy with a link I've saved. I click on it, then put in either the bible reference or something I'm searching for and it brings up four versions of the same passage. Check it out:

Eph 6:10-11 NIV;NKJV;MSG;NLT - The Armor of God - Finally, be strong - Bible Gateway

I love Bible Gateway. If you can't get answers there, you've done it wrong! I try to stick with King James or New King James, but when I read and read and it just doesn't make sense, I go with something a little more plain. I know Dr. Billy Graham likes to use The Living Bible, but he has many, ya know?

 

[eHuman]

SC, I was summing it up with an analogy.

Jesus asked Peter, "Do you love (agape) me?" Peter responded, "Lord you know I love (phileo) you."
Jesus then asked Peter, "Do you love (agape) me?" Peter responded, "Lord you know I love (phileo) you."
Jesus finally asked Peter, "Do you love (phileo) me?"
The nuance is the difference between agape and phileo.
It is LIKE Jesus said "you say you hear me but are you really listening?"


Jesus was asking Peter if he loved Him. Agape, as in "sacrificial - do what it takes for the benefit of others - regardless of what you feel like- having nothing to do with an emotional feel good but rather by what is right."
Peter was responding with "You know I love you (phileo) as in the good feeling you get around someone you enjoy being with - the emotional "feeling" kind of love.

Jesus was saying, Peter are you doing what is right out of love? And Peter responding with, You know I feel good about you... Kind of avoiding the question.

Unlike his recent triple boasting, then triple denying, Peter was not so confident to boldly, boastfully or answer with pride. Peter understood what Jesus was asking. But this was after God had dealt with him, broke him down (read as exposed his pride) and was building him back up. Viola' Peter the humble trusting in God instead of Himself.

Sorry the analogy failed to convey. My viewpoint was on the subtle difference between merely "hearing the word of God (with your ears), and HEARING the word of God by His Spirit. There's hearing and there's "hearing".

The world hears, but they do not "hear" else they would repent and turn to God for the forgiveness of their sins and salvation of their souls.

 

[Saintscruiser]

SC, I was summing it up with an analogy.

Jesus asked Peter, "Do you love (agape) me?" Peter responded, "Lord you know I love (phileo) you."
Jesus then asked Peter, "Do you love (agape) me?" Peter responded, "Lord you know I love (phileo) you."
Jesus finally asked Peter, "Do you love (phileo) me?"
The nuance is the difference between agape and phileo.
It is LIKE Jesus said "you say you hear me but are you really listening?"


Jesus was asking Peter if he loved Him. Agape, as in "sacrificial - do what it takes for the benefit of others - regardless of what you feel like- having nothing to do with an emotional feel good but rather by what is right."
Peter was responding with "You know I love you (phileo) as in the good feeling you get around someone you enjoy being with - the emotional "feeling" kind of love.

Jesus was saying, Peter are you doing what is right out of love? And Peter responding with, You know I feel good about you... Kind of avoiding the question.

Unlike his recent triple boasting, then triple denying, Peter was not so confident to boldly, boastfully or answer with pride. Peter understood what Jesus was asking. But this was after God had dealt with him, broke him down (read as exposed his pride) and was building him back up. Viola' Peter the humble trusting in God instead of Himself.

Sorry the analogy failed to convey. My viewpoint was on the subtle difference between merely "hearing the word of God (with your ears), and HEARING the word of God by His Spirit. There's hearing and there's "hearing".

The world hears, but they do not "hear" else they would repent and turn to God for the forgiveness of their sins and salvation of their souls.

You were giving a lesson on God's unconditional love agape versus friendship love, phileous. To me, these passages describe Peter so plainly. What he was really saying is: "Duh, I already told You yes." As usual, Peter put both feet in his mouth and had to be taken to the ER.