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"For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren. Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified."...

Hi there, So Jesus warned that the time would be coming, when they considered it a favour to God if they killed us - which is true, but deeper than this is the fact that what they think they will kill you for: changes from generation to generation. Initially they meant "Peace without life...

Hi there, So yes, the Bible says "A Day with the Lord is as a thousand years, and a thousand years, as one day" (from memory). Therefore, though Israel may face the tribulation and the testing of the Elect, Israel will not know what has happened until a couple of Days after the fact. In part...

Hi there, So just looking at a hypothetical, here: if two identically evolved suitor seek the same mate, they can only be chosen on the basis of emotion. This means that a better emotional tenor for Evolution, will out evolved a less emotional one. Reconciling this, can only lead to a stronger...

The question always comes to our minds of who are the lost sheep? No, who are the Sheep ? In this particular thread the discussion of who the Children of God are ? Who is the Father of these children? The relation between 'Jesus' , Ancient of Days, and holy spirit; amongst other topics relating...

Hi there, So I have been a believer for many years now, and I have frequently struggled, with what my faith means. I said the line "Jesus, I make you my Lord and Saviour" in direct contradiction to the verse "you did not choose me" John 15:16-17. The systemic problem then, went back to what...

Ephesians 1:3-6 ESV Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined...

Throughout my entire 35 years of living, people in and out of my life have claimed to witness or experience undeniable, visible, and/or tangible events that are never so obvious or observable to the general public. It's for this very reason that the skeptical side of me admittedly throws the...

I love how Jesus can make you feel completely special, chosen and beloved, like you are the only one He is looking at, and at the same time remind you of how He loves each and every one of us with that same complete love that only He can give. :heart: I am feeling so deeply loved through what...

Wednesday, November 1, 2017, 6:11 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “The Ransom.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Ephesians 1 (ESV). Chosen by God (vv. 1-10) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are in Ephesus, and are faithful in Christ...

Saturday, October 28, 2017, 7:41 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Jesus, I am Resting, Resting.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 1 (Quoting select vv. NASB). Chosen by God (vv. 1-2) Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who reside as aliens, scattered...

I don't understand God, it's as if he condemns me, I read his word and I get condemned, I'm tired. I'm in highschool God expects so much out of me and oh how I would love to do what he expects! But it's like he doesn't want me. I'm tired of everyone here saying God loves me, I'm tired of...

So I am currently 18 and I have been dating my boyfriend for about eight months now. I cannot describe the love I have for him. He is my absolute best friend and I am so crazy in love with him. He is not my first love, though. Nor am I his. But both of us agree that neither of us have loved...

Thursday, July 14, 2016, 6:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “You Never Let Go.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Thessalonians 2:13-3:5. Belief in the Truth (vv. 2:13-14 NASB) But we should always give thanks to God for you, brethren beloved by the Lord, because God...

Matthew 13:31 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: "The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed, which a man took and sowed in his field, NOTE: The mustard seed, which represents the coming Kingdom of God is often overlooked. Where is that seed planted? In the Earth and compare that...