understanding

  1. Christsfreeservant

    For Those Who Love God

    “But, as it is written, ‘What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him’— these things God has revealed to us through the Spirit. For the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. For who knows a person's thoughts except...
  2. G

    He that has the blade, does not train to be obstreperous (selah)

    Hi there, So this is going to be step by step, ok? I want you to assess where you stand on the idea that there is a right way to wield a blade. The claim is this: he that has the blade, does not train to be obstreperous. In other words, the efficacy of the blade, is better trained to cut than...
  3. G

    Nature need not be theorized, injuries do; Evolution is not solely predatorial

    Hi there, So this is an important qualification, that stems from the Lord's word that "those that are well, do not need a physician, but those who are sick" (gospels, from memory). Basically, the logic is this, nature does not need to be theorized, injuries do. You can't do anything about your...
  4. Christsfreeservant

    God's Word and His Promises

    The Way of Your Statutes Psalms 119:33-35 ESV “Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it.” The Lord’s...
  5. Christsfreeservant

    By Faith, Not by Sight

    Proverbs 3:1-4 ESV “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. “Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of...
  6. Christsfreeservant

    How to Understand This?

    The Arrogant Wicked Psalm 73:6-9 ESV “Therefore pride is their necklace; violence covers them as a garment. Their eyes swell out through fatness; their hearts overflow with follies. They scoff and speak with malice; loftily they threaten oppression. They set their mouths against...
  7. Christsfreeservant

    Wisdom of God, Not Man

    1 Corinthians 2:1-5 ESV And I, when I came to you, brothers, did not come proclaiming to you the testimony of God with lofty speech or wisdom. For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. And I was with you in weakness and in fear and much trembling, and my...
  8. Christsfreeservant

    Give Me Understanding

    Psalm 119:33-35 ESV Teach me, O Lord, the way of your statutes; and I will keep it to the end. Give me understanding, that I may keep your law and observe it with my whole heart. Lead me in the path of your commandments, for I delight in it. We need the Lord to teach us the way of...
  9. archarios

    Majority of Mexicans favor deporting migrants waiting to enter US

    Majority of Mexicans favor deporting migrants waiting to enter US
  10. Christsfreeservant

    Wisdom Personified

    Proverbs 9:1-6 NASB Wisdom has built her house, She has hewn out her seven pillars; She has prepared her food, she has mixed her wine; She has also set her table; She has sent out her maidens, she calls From the tops of the heights of the city: “Whoever is naive, let him turn in here!” To him...
  11. DeeDee79

    God, our thoughts and free will.

    Does God influence our free will to do what he wants us to do by inserting certain thoughts in our head?
  12. Monna

    Four Living Creatures and 24 Elders

    Who are the 4 living creatures/beings and 24 elders of Revelation 4, 5 and 19? (The KJV uses the word 'beasts' but many other translations use 'living creatures' or 'living beings' (including both the Complete Jewish Bible and the Orthodox Jewish Bible). 'Beast' has a connotation of animalistic...
  13. J

    Trouble understanding what God wants from me.

    Hi, my name's Jordan, I'm 17. This is my first time using this site so I apologise in advance if I'm doing something wrong! I'm here asking for advice, because I feel completely lost as to what God is calling me to do. So it started in fall last year, I've lived in France for the last 11 years...
  14. CtC

    Living With A Heavy Heart

    There are times when regret, doubt, and sadness cut straight through my heart and pierce my soul. It seems I can't listen to the song "Take Courage" without taking a deep dive for a time. Of course, in spirit, I know that all is well in Heaven. I know all is well when the Holy Spirit is...