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I've read of strictly observant Jewish people who won't flip a light switch on the Sabbath.
Ah, so we have something in common. Except I am not retired yet.
I am simply stating the facts.
I do think you are not completely sold over because you are aware that it is the Spirit who leads us, not the letter of the law.
For that, I am grateful. Thank you.
According to God's Word no one has God's Spirit unless they believe and follow God's Word as God's Spirit is the Spirit of the Word of God *John 6:63 that we are saved by as we believe and follow God's Word *John 17:17. If we say we know God according to the scriptures and and do not keep His commandments according to 1 John 2:3-4 we are not telling the truth. According to John in 1 John 3:6-10 the difference between the children of God and the children of the devil is sin (breaking God's commandments) those who do not practice known sin are those who have been born again according to 1 John 3:6-9 and these are the ones that the scriptures teach know God. While we are told that the children of the devil are those who practice sin (breaking God's law) in 1 John 3:4-10.
Hope this is helpful.
Peter and the disciples and gentile believers in the scripture you quoted were already believing and following Gods' Word it says so these scriptures do not support your claims that repentance is not a requirement for receiving God's Spirit and receiving God's forgiveness so are your words above that disagree with God's Word below.I stopped reading at your first sentence.
Acts proves you are in error. Grave error.
Acts 10:44-45 (ESV) While Peter was still saying these things, the Holy Spirit fell on all who heard the word. And the believers from among the circumcised who had come with Peter were amazed, because the gift of the Holy Spirit was poured out even on the Gentiles.
The Gentiles there did not do anything other than believe what was being told them. They did not do anything before receiving the Spirit.
The difference between the children of God and those who are not is His Spirit who leads them.
Those who are not His are led by many things, but they all point back to the flesh - the law.
Peter and the disciples and gentile believers in the scripture you quoted were already believing and following Gods' Word it says so these scriptures do not support your claims that repentance is not a requirement for receiving God's Spirit and receiving God's forgiveness so are your words above that disagree with God's Word below.
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Proverbs 28:13, He that covers his sins shall not prosper: but whoever confesses and forsakes them shall have mercy
Acts of the Apostles 2:38 [38], Then Peter said to them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and you shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
Acts of the Apostles 3:19 Repent you therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Acts of the Apostles 8:22 Repent therefore of this your wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of your heart may be forgiven you.
Acts of the Apostles 17:30 And the times of this ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to repent
1 John 2:3-4, [3] And hereby we do know that we know him, if we keep his commandments.[4], He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him
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I prefer Gods' Word over your words.
Hope this is helpful
Sure these Gentile believers were following God read the scripture contexts. These gentiles believed in God and were living up to all the knowledge that God had revealed to them and the context of the scriptures you quoted says an Angel appear to them when they were praying to God....The gentiles in that passage were not following God. Where do you think they were?
Peter thought them to be unclean, and it took a vision from God for him to see otherwise.
You are presenting a false testimony. Think about what you are saying before you present it. Your works will follow you.
That's right, we don't want to judge other people's activities. Just in general, it looks to me like the amount of work involved in driving would be the same whether it was to a church or to a shopping center.It not my place to judge and my opinion really means nothing. I honestly don’t understand your question though. I could see where you are coming from if I said I was driving my car on Sabbath to go grocery shopping, or a rock concert, but church?
I have said all along though, when people start looking for minuscule details on the Sabbath commandment and are more concerned with what you can’t do instead of focusing on the Sabbath day as a day of communion with our Savior, its taking away from the Spirit of God’s Sabbath. Just something you might want to consider praying about. God bless
Yes, it is always good to test ourselves so we won’t be deceived.I believe this too and a gift we receive when we obey God is the Holy Spirit
Acts 5:32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
It’s always good to test yourself so you won’t be deceived
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
God bless
Also, do you believe we received the holy Spirit when we are born again?I believe this too and a gift we receive when we obey God is the Holy Spirit
Acts 5:32 And we are His witnesses to these things, and so also is the Holy Spirit whom God has given to those who obey Him.”
It’s always good to test yourself so you won’t be deceived
To the law and to the testimony! If they do not speak according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Isaiah 8:20
God bless
Yes, I agree.At least they are recognizing the law for how it was given to them.
They are in error, but it shows they are not in willful error.
I think those kind of people are ripe for harvest.
Hi KingdomSermon@52,The laws of God are his standard in what he has commanded us to do and follow.
According to Gods Servant servant Apostle Joshua Selman = Download All Apostle Joshua Selman Sermons Mp3 Free Messages Audio
They are his patterns we should learn and align to the patterns of God for our life. More Source www.kingdomsermons.com
According to God's Word no one has God's Spirit unless they believe and follow God's Word as God's Spirit is the Spirit of the Word of God *John 6:63 that we are saved only as we believe and follow God's Word *John 17:17. If we say we know God and and do not keep His commandments according to 1 John 2:3-4 we are not telling the truth. According to John in 1 John 3:6-10 the difference between the children of God and the children of the devil is sin (breaking God's commandments) those who do not practice known sin are those who have been born again according to 1 John 3:6-9 and these are the ones that the scriptures teach know God. While we are told that the children of the devil are those who practice sin (breaking God's law) in 1 John 3:4-10.
Hope this is helpful.
The laws of God are his standard in what he has commanded us to do and follow.
According to Gods Servant servant Apostle Joshua Selman = Download All Apostle Joshua Selman Sermons Mp3 Free Messages Audio
They are his patterns we should learn and align to the patterns of God for our life. More Source www.kingdomsermons.com
Yes, I agree.
And I think it shows what living by the letter of the law can look like.
This only works if you're obeying the laws. As soon as you disobey, you are probably going to get a ticket. Under this scenario there are still laws that apply, they didn't go away. It’s pretty easy when you’re not paying attention, to put a little gas on the pedal and speed without even realizing it. That’s why its always best to be mindful of our actions.If you want an interesting exercise try driving the speed limit or slower. If it bothers you to be told, for example, that you can't exceed 45 mph, then you're bothered by the law and you keep looking for the police and hope you won't be arrested.
On the other hand, if you naturally drive 45 mph or below then you don't need the law and there is no guilt or fear of punishment. You just feel "right" driving that speed; you don't need external controls.
It's the same principle of the Mosaic law versus the Holy Spirit. One restrains us by commanding us externally; the other guides us internally.
Why is it so difficult for some Christians to understand this basic principle?
Yes, it could be two or three or a whole church full of people with God's Spirit worshipping Him on the day He asked us to keep holy, His Sabbath.I believe the Hebrew word there can mean convocation, yes, also assembly or reading.
I don't think it has to be of a particular size. I think it would fit well with Jesus talking about when two or three of his followers assemble in his name.
I think that's another reason why Jewish people who want to carefully observe the letter of the Sabbath regulations tend to live in clusters.
Strong's Hebrew: 4744. מִקְרָא (miqra) -- a convocation, convoking, reading
Gods Spirit is alive and gives life to those who believe in the name of His Son.
Those who live by the written law are rejecting Christ and His death.
Those who have Gods Spirit know they do and do not need to be troubled by those who have confidence in themselves and what they think they know about the law.
Also, do you believe we received the holy Spirit when we are born again? Or is it bit by bit as we obey?
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