Except when he’s not. “For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.” -Jeezus Harold Christ
I love how you say he's coming soon at different intervals People need to be aware we need to make sure we live as Christians and remind others to live as Christians
@Faith and Love good for you But I want to ask why did you Change? Because you didn't believe the word again? Or because it said things you didn't like/agree with?
@keemochee you do realise Christ does say no one can get to the father except through the son right? God allows sure but he gives prerequisites to be allowed
I've always loved that verse at the end of John's Gospel, too! So amazing to know we'll get to spend eternity in awe of Christ and getting to fully understand the depth and breadth of His love for us, and His glory. Amazing. And we'll be in heaven not by any merit of our own, praise God. My righteousness is as rags before His holiness, but how beautiful is it that Jesus clothes us in His perfection! Thankful for your videos, as always, sister; they really encourage me to get in the Word, and convict me of not valuing His Word enough!!
@@keeper341 Since you are attempting to convert this girl into islam, it is only fair of me to try to convert you. __________________________________________ *These are the main reasons why islam is FALSE:* Reason #1: In sura 4 in the Quran, it states that Jesus did NOT die on the cross. This is FALSE! Virtually *all* historians (religious and non-religous) accept that Jesus DID DIE on the cross. Even secular historians agrees with that. Therefore, the Quran has been corrupted. The Quran was written down hundrends of years after the death of Jesus. The New Testament and the non-biblical sources were written down the *same* century as the death of Jesus. Even the jews admit he died on the cross in the Talmud! Therefore, the New Testament is more reliable than the Quran about the life of Jesus. You have been told a lie your entire life! The Quran was written by the Devil (or written by Mohammed who was an imposter, whatever comes first)! Reason #2: The qurannic dilemma (islamic dilemma) causes the Quran to be self-defeating. Reason #3: There are more than one Quran. Even muslim scholars admit that that there is more than one Quran. The Quran did NOT come from the sky! You have been told a lie your entire life! __________________ For more information, go to the channel "cira international" and "pfanderfilms" and "acts17apologetics". Hatush Tash, Derya Little and Dinesh D´Souza are a few muslims who have become Christians.
I love that you reminded us to be in our Bibles instead of just watching videos… it’s so easy to neglect reading and “check off the box” of God-time by listening to a video
We talk a lot about narcissistic behavior today, but most people don't see it in them selves. The most common trait of a narcissist is that they will love bomb you but then they will only "love" you as long as you fullfil their needs. Isn't that how many treat their relationship to Jesus? They just worship Him for what He can do for them instead of for who He is. Very important difference. Jesus - please come soon!!
A great practice to study scripture in a meaningful way is to reflect on how every character is you in a certain way, so put yourself into their place and view the story through their perspective. Great reminder, Becca!
The more I look around today, I see more and more people move away from Jesus and religion. I live in Miami and the immorality here is so prevalent that it is almost depressing. Therefore, I’m happy to know that people like you exist that have morals and a belief in Jesus! 👌
What a profound question…”liar, lunatic, or LORD”? Thank you!!! And, what an awesome idea for “ornaments”, the many names of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. By the way, my personal favorites are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd verses of John. May GOD bless and keep you and yours.
Finally, someone who has some understanding about Jesus & who He is. While this is good to know & understand, people have been seriously deceived & led astray, by 'wolves in sheep's clothing' about how He (Jesus) works daily / overall in one's life and what it actually means to be a True Believer In & Follower Of the Lord & Saviour. Many people are going to be in for a rude awakening on Judgment Day. God is not & will not be mocked.
A word of Truth, very refreshing sister! Your lamp is lit set on a hill with words seasoned by salt and fire! Glory to Our God and King, for the work He is doing in and though you. Praying for peace, wisdom, joy, protection and endurance in your life and to run your race. in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST! Keep the faith, God Bless you! ✝️🙏🏾💜
Such important words for us to hear. Thank you for reminding us of these truths and for sharing that Spotify playlist, it has lead me to many great artists!
thanks for this video i am 19 years old im trying to get closer to Jesus Christ and i want to start reading my bible ive had it for years but have never read it ive always been a bad reader and cant understand things i read but thats no excuse im going to try my best and i want to be better for God. i am a sinner and i do believe Jesus died for my sins i ask for forgiveness everyday.
Love you love your teachings thank you for mentioning to read the Old Testament as well I’ve been told stay in the new I’ll now be buying an Old Testament and diving right in! Jesus reigns forever amen to the amen! 🙏🏻💓
Keep on being truthful and faithful to the Lord, seek understanding and knowledge of the word of God. Be strong, have compassion and intimacy with the Lord. -God is with you, you do not have to fear. Pray, read your bible and let him work, he will never leave you, obey his words and talk to him. Seek Christ, seek the truth. Flee from sin and truly try.
(HUG) Thank you, title confused me, but what an amazing video. I made a song with all the names of Yeshua/Jesus when I was really sick and used sang it every day as I recuperated. WITH EACH NAME ALL THE THINGS HE WILL DO FOR US, OUR HEALER, OUR PROVIDER, OUR VICTORY, HE IS ALWAYS WITH US, HE IS OUR PEACE, OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, ETC. Thank you so much for this video. GOD BLESS YOU
Thank you very much for the video. Amen Sister! You are a blessing. In Rev 19 Jesus will come back on a white horse as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
Great video Becca! As we’re approaching Christmas Day, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on traditions like putting up a Christmas tree, hanging mistletoe, etc. Historically, these practises originated from Celtic, Scandinavian and Germanic pagan practises that were believed to help ward off evil spirits and protect the household, etc. Would you consider these anti-biblical/Christian or to be worshipping false gods? Would love to hear your thoughts :)
Dear one, you don't need to hide your beauty behind makeup and earrings anymore. God wants to see you as he made you, give him the glory. I hope you take it the right way. Thank you for your service sister. Bless.
I await his coming for His own to take us to be with Him (rapture) before He comes with His own to judge . Acts1 vs 11 "This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven shall thus come in the manner in which you have seen him going into heaven"
Luke 11:29- "As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation. 31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom; and now something greater than Solomon is here. 32 The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and now something greater than Jonah is here." Jesus' words will never fade away, hallelujah. Come, Lord Jesus.
Becca, thank you for making these videos. I'm curious - do you identify yourself as a saint or as a sinner? Have you thought about who Paul addressed his letters to?
You said "Jesus is coming soon" ( around 5:30 of the video) and I also believe He is coming soon. But you said like in minutes He would arrive. And it could actually happen. It seems that you are waiting for Him in some minutes. If I werent prepared by the Holy Spirit (not by my own) I would be scared. So let's meet there someday 👑 Jesus, plz keep my seat on the Holy Supper 🍷🍞 when we arrive there.
I’m stating my testimony from John 10:36 as I again could have told the truth that the Jews were right for calling me god, yet I say :” how is it blasphemy for stating I’m only the son of god.” (A prophet)
Malachi 2:6 The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity. Hebrews 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Very helpful study but he did come as the Lion and Lamb initially overturning tables and calling temple leaders a brood of vipers which is what resulted in his crucifixion. Nuance, while real and desperately needed to be addressed is difficult, I know, when people have been trained to view things in terms of black/white or right/wrong.
8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Mark
I need help, Sisters. I'm 18mths Saved and when I got Saved I stopped drinking and smoking medical MJ. It wasn't easy but it was done. I'm ashamed to say I still struggle with nicotine. Not cigarettes, vaping. It's not that I haven't tried, prayed, cried... Is this just something I will have to always fight or is it time to leave it in God's hands, for His perfect timing? 😥 God bless you all. 🕊💕
John 20:17 I tell Mary Magdalene :” I’m going to my god and your god.” Why would I lie to her and have Thomas think I’m god? Or maybe the context of Thomas calling me my Lord and my god, has a totally diff context such as: he called me Lord meaning master, and as he stuck his fingers in my side he said my god! As in expression he couldn’t believe I was real.
Becca I love your videos and teachings but I remember that Paul felt women should not preach and they should be silent in church and ask their husbands if they had questions. What should we make of this? I have taught some of the Gospels to my husband who is not Christian.
From what I have learned at my Reformed Bible College, what Paul said is translated to actually mean that women should be calm and submissive, just like all people should be submissive while learning. He did not mean that women could not teach. At the time in Ephesus, the church was being taught false teachings due to the bad religions coming in that people were worshipping on the side. Paul did not want anyone to be teaching if they were spreading false and sinful teachings!
Mark15:15-16 we are all required to preach the good news to all creation. Only difference is, us women are not meant hold a position as a Pastor/Deacon. This is my understanding. Please read the Bible for better understanding. (All of us must share the gospel to unbelievers. No woman is exempt from this duty)
@FarAwayDistance I checked out Got Questions like you advised me to. Unfortunately, I could not find articles on there that addressed the following questions: Why didn’t God just create us all in Heaven in the first place? Why didn’t God only create those He knew would obey Him so nobody ended up suffering in Hell? Why did God create marriage in the first place if it’s just going to cease to exist after this life anyway? It did in some way at least attempt to answer the rest. I have follow up questions from reading the answers those articles provide. The answer Got Questions tried to provide to what happens to those who die without hearing the Gospel was that God reveals Himself through creation and therefore no one is blameless before God. The thing about that answer is that I can understand how someone might look at creation and reasonably come to believe there's a creator. However, I don't see how someone can look at a rainbow and suddenly know that a virgin gave birth to Christ and that Christ is the One they should accept and worship. From what I understand, believing God exists is not enough to be able to gain salvation. You also have to accept Christ as your Savior which then still begs the question: what happens to those who don't hear about the message of Christ while they're alive? Their response to the accusation that God sacrifices Himself to Himself to save everyone from Himself was basically that the eternal laws weren't laws that God created but rather that those laws are simply manifestations of His character. My follow up question to that is: then why does the Bible frame things as commandments? For example, why is it called the Ten Commandments and why does it say things like Thou shalt honor thy father and they mother? Why doesn't God instead say something like honoring your parents is a godly attribute and you should strive to do that? Why is it all framed as if it's a set of rules if it's simply all just a manifestation of God's character? Their answer to why God created us at all was simply that it pleased God. My follow up question to that is then a question I've already asked which is why didn't God create us all in Heaven in the first place in order to gain the most pleasure He could by just having us live with Him in Heaven from the very beginning? Anyway, thanks in advance for any personal responses you might give or any additional sources you may point me to.
Im not who you asked the questions to, but I'd like to say that you have some very good questions. Most believers have had similar ones as you. Keep reading your Bible and you will get more and more answers. The Holy Spirit teaches his children what we need to know this side of Heaven. Some things we just have to find out when we get there. God is good and holy and perfect. His law therefore has to be perfect. But no one could follow it perfectly, except Jesus, and that's why Jesus had to come to become the ultimate sacrifice for every single sin ever committed by the entire human race. God calls his creation to make a choice, believe in Jesus and follow Him, or die apart from His sacrifice and grace. In the book of Romans it mentions that God has revealed Himself in His creation and therefore everyone is accountable. I don't know exactly what God will do to those who never heard the name of Jesus, but we have to trust God that His judgement will be perfect because He is perfect. My biggest suggestion is for you to keep reading the Bible and ask God to help you understand how all the stories work together to show that salvation was necessary for humans to be reconciled to God. And according to God there can only be forgiveness of sins by the shed blood of Christ. God gives people many chances to come to Himself, by christians sharing with other people and He has been known to reveal himself through dreams and visions as well. God gives his creation, us humans, free will and the choice to serve and believe in Him or not. I know there are going to be a lot of unanswered questions until we meet God. Just know that He is good and holy and He will do what it takes to make himself known to those He knows will become His children. The idea and reality of hell is awful, I think everyone agrees on that, but that is the place of complete absence of God. Without God the only thing left is death and pain and misery. So that's what those that didn't want God will get. We all have sinned and we all deserve God's wrath, but Jesus took on our sins and God poured four His wrath on Jesus. Who is Himself a part of the Godhead (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). Jesus loves you, He loves everyone, but we must put our faith in Him to become saved. That's the perfect plan of God and what he requires. God bless and I pray you never give up searching for the truth found in God's Word, but I also pray you rest in knowing He's got everything under control. Have a great day. You are loved.
@@juliaheisey8589 Thanks for the comment. If you’re not sure what the answers are to these questions, I have a different question for you. I asked FarAwayDistance this same question in a comment section on one of her videos. What convinces you that Christianity is true despite not being sure what the answers to my list of questions are?
@@supervegeta1833 I can tell you why I think Christianisty is true. It is a long comment, but I hope you will bear with me. ______________________________________ *This is why I reject the other religions:* - Islam is rejected because (1) the qurannic dilemma, which causes the Quran to be self-defeating, and (2) the Quran claims Jesus did NOT die on the cross (which is false) and (3) the Quran was written hundreds of years after the death of Jesus. - Polytheism in general is false, because (1) their gods are _internal_ of time and place which lack explanatory power due to natural science and (2) as pantheists they posit that the universe is eternal and goes through a regenerative mechanism (which is NOT in alignment with the empirical findings from the 20th century) and (3) their writings are legendary, which means they were written more than one century after the alleged events transpired. - Mormonism is false, because (1) they only have one eyewitness for their golden plates, namely Joseph Smith himself, and (2) all other eyewitnesses recanted and (3) Smith acquired money, sex and power as a consequence of spreading his message, which gives credence to it being a conspiracy theory. - Jehovas witnesses is false, because the trinity can be deducible from _their own_ translation. - Buddhism is false because, if true, it would result in an infinite regress, which is a bad thing. - Rabbinical judaism is false, because of the messianic prophecy in the Old Testament. ______________________________ *This is why Christianity has the most amount of evidence:* 1. The resurrection-hypothesis appears to be the only hypothesis that can account for all the facts that the *majority* of *non-religious* scholars *affirm* . The attempted alternative naturalistic explanations are not valid. It was NOT a hallucination, since hallucinations cannot be in groups. Optical illusions can be in groups, but not hallucinations. (For more information, see the book "The case for the resurrection of Jesus" by the former agnostic historians Gary Habermas and Mike Licona.) 2. God is _external_ of time and place, which is in alignment with modern cosmology. 3. The textual evidence that exists is from the 1st century; the same century as the event ranspired. Hence, it´s NOT legendary. According to *atheist* scholars Maurice Casey and James Crossley, Gospel of Mark was written in around 40 AD. 4. Does not result in an infinite regress. 5. Fulfills the messianic prophecy in the Old Testament. 6. This is not evidence per say, but an observation that Christianity is the only religion where (1) god became incarnate and (2) the only religion where you do NOT have to do any works to achieve salvation and (3) is the only religion in which its founder claimed to be divine (others only say prophets or similar). 7. Claims that universe has a _singular_ beginning, which is in alignment with modern cosmology as evident by the findings of the 20th century. 8. The characteristics of a conspiracy theory (money, sex and power) do NOT apply to the apostles, since they died poor and got tortured and never recanted. 9. More than one claims to have been eyewitneses of the resurrection while never recanting, namely James, Peter etc. Additionally, the eyewitnesses were (former) skeptics and deniers. 10. The gospels include embarrassing accounts of the apostles that puts them in bad light (e.g. they were cowards and deniers), which heighten the sincerity of the authors of the gospel (since if the narrative would have been a later construction, you would have removed those embarrassing passages - but they are kept in, indicating a degree of sincerity and transparency). ____________________________ Christianity is the religion that has the highest probability and is the most in alignment with reality.
@@hhstark8663 Thanks for explaining why you believe in Christianity. Could you elaborate for me how the Quran is self-defeating? I’ve never heard that before. Also, could you tell me when the eye witnesses to Joseph Smith’s golden place recanted seeing them? I haven’t heard about that either. If you don’t mind, would you also tell me what you make of my list of questions regarding Christianity? Do you have any idea what the answer to any of those questions may be? To know what questions I’m talking about, look at my initial comment. Thanks again for responding!
@@supervegeta1833 *Why the Quran is self-defeating:* In the Quran, Mohammed tells christians and jews to read the Bible to support his claims. The Bible does NOT support Mohammed´s claims. Therefore, the Quran is false. *Why the other eyewitnesses of the golden plates recanted:* The other eyewitnesses said they saw the physical golden plates. Then they recanted upon confrontation. They did NOT see the plates physically with their own two eyes. Stephen Burnett and Martin Harris writes in their letters than they never saw the plates. *Regarding your questions:* Since the resurrection happened in history with historical evidence (for real), Jesus is the messiaha and everything he taught is true. Therefore, we know that sin is real and that we live in a fallen world. Let me use an analogy. Even if I am unable to explain WHY a car crash happened (may be the driver was drunk), that does not change the fact that a car crash happened. A car crash happened, whether or not I know why it happened.
Ecclesiastes 3:15: “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.” The “natural man” cannot grasp that, for to him reality is based only on the evidence of the senses. The man of reason could justify the verse’s end, saying if it has any meaning then the writer must mean recurrence. The sun comes every day and the moon completes its cycle and the seasons come and go. If we took a picture of the universe today, the scientists can compute how long it will take to return to this point in the picture. So the intellectual man could justify the verse; but that is not what is meant, for it is addressed not to the man of reason or the man of sense, but to the man of Imagination. What is it all about? “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been, and God seeks what has been driven away.”
Hey I love most of what you do, and I have deep respect for you. There are two things that I would challenge you on. In your ABC (Admit, Believe and Confess), I think you miss the Biblical concept of repentance. Like the Canons of Dort (I don't know if you are familiar with them, I highly recommend them) say: "Moreover, it is the promise of the gospel that whoever believes in Christ crucified shall not perish but have eternal life. This promise, together with the COMMAND TO REPENT AND BELIEVE, ought to be announced and declared without differentiation or discrimination to all nations and people, to whom God in his good pleasure sends the gospel." (2nd article, paragraph 5) And second: You often say that you recommend people to believe, but Scripture says that it is our duty, it commands us to repent and believe. I mean this in love and kindness. And if you want to talk about this, I would be happy to. Greetings from the Netherlands, Daniël Schut
no man or woman should turn the other cheek when a thug slaps them , ta pastor in alabama was protesting saying that women belong in the kitchen he harassed girls students till he messed with the wrong one and she knocked him out.
The old testimony scares me ;-; knowing that god is all loving but in the same time i hear how they kill people with rocks and how to leave their wives cause they no longer like them and im so confused why these things happened, i also remember how Jesus didn't kill the woman that they expected him to kill with rocks and that he also changes it that people cannot leave their wives unless for cheating but then i remembered that god is the same always yesterday today and forever but then im confused why did these rules changed and why were they so scary back in the old testimony and most of them were punishable with death could someone please explain me why and how... im a christian but im just confused :(
I can recommend these two books: - "Is god a moral monster: Making sense of Old Testament violence" by Paul Copan - "How (not) to read the Bible" by Dan Kimball
Question: *Is God immoral for commanding to kill the Cannaties?* (Background: We acknowledge that it happened as part of the Old Covenant and hence does NOT apply to us today, as it is part of the Old Covenant. Unless a moral issue is *repeated* in the New Testament, it does NOT apply today. We acknowledge also that god may have morally sufficient reasons for issuing certain commands, which we may or may not comprehend.) There are two interpretations of the passage - (1) hyperbolic interpretation and (2) literal interpretation. Both interpretations are equally valid. I will begin by mentioning the part of the answer that applies to both interpretations and then mention the answer that applies to each interpretation individually. I personally adhere to the hyperbolic interpretation. *Part of the answer that applies to both interpretations:* God is not arbitrary and gives reasons for judging people in the Old Testament during the Old Covenant. The reason is that the Cannaties, despite repeated warnings for 400 years prior when their debauchery had not reached a critical stage, were still sacrificing their own children for the pagan idol Molech (it´s analogous to today´s abortion industry more or less) and not to mention (according to non-biblical texts) bestiality and blasphemy and human sacrifice of the highest order in such cultures. Sometimes you will hear people say "If god is so loving, then why doesn´t he stop evil in the world?". Well he did stop evil in this case by commanding the israelites to put an end to Canaaties´ evil-doing by driving them out of the nation-states (meaning those who left the land would be spared and those who stayed to fight made the cautious decision to oppose God - this is NOT genocide). What else is there to do? They did not listen to reason, so they had to listen by force. You might now be thinking: "But why did he kill everyone, including the small children then? Why not just keep them alive?" *Part of the answer that applies only the hyperbolic-interpretation:* The answer is that he did NOT kill everyone. It´s only hyperbolic language. It´s just like in deuteronomy 7 - God commands everyone is to be killed, yet in the next verse God commands the israelites to not interbreed with them. How can they interbreed if they were all annihiliated? The answer is that they were not all annihiliated, it´s just exaggeration to illustrate a decisive victory over the opponent. (It´s analogous to sport-competitions; when someone says football team #1 annihiliated football team #2, they do NOT literally mean that anyone died - only that a decisive victory was achieved.) *Part of the answer that applies only the literal-interpretation:* Even if children would have been killed, they would not die and go to hell. According to theology, those who are pure of heart (e.g. children) will not be judged but acquire ever-lasting life. If any children would have died, that would be God´s way of saying that it is their time to go to Heaven. When any human being die that is pure of heart, they change location and go to Heaven. When a human being dies of sickness, is that murder by God? No, that is God´s way of saying that it is their time to change location. (God has the right to decide when humans die or live as he is the Creator, but human beings does not have that right.) The adults would die and go to hell, since they would at that point be evil beyond saving as they would have cautiously enganged in these evil acts and remained in the land despite repeated warnings.
The old testament is so violent, all the killing in it how do you get past the violence,it says all the books in the world could not contain the things jesus did yet there is so little known about jesus?
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The Trinity is confusing though. We will never fully understand how Jesus was 100% man & 100% God. & I've been struggling with other concepts of the Trinity that I feel is too controversial to put in a comment
I’m ok with not knowing everything but enough not to end up in hell…my statement is ignorance to the world but God Himself states knowledge of man is folly.
@@sofiabravo1994 The end point is if u wanna believe in something believe it. Spiritually I understand what Jesus did, became one of us to humble himself & became one of us to serve God. That makes sense, but logically... It's hard to grasp the concept of how God could abandon Jesus on the cross, when Jesus was God & somehow got reunited with God. The lessons Jesus taught & the archetype of Jesus make sense but I'm a bit fuzzy on whether it logically makes sense or not. I hope that doesn't come of as me being offensive to u & ur faith because that's not my intention. However, if u can accept it I urge u to accept it & point to what Jesus said in Matthew 18 about "To enter the kingdom of Heaven, u must have faith of a child." Have we learned nothing from our undoubting believe in Santa Claus even though we never saw him? And, now that we're adults why can't we have the same level of faith in God?
@@sofiabravo1994 Plus the fear of Hell or Hellfire shouldn't be what's scaring you into submission! Hell is the eternal absence of God alone & that has enough fright in&of itself!
Jesus is Lord and true to his word. He deserves all our praise day and night, amen.
AMEN!!
Amen
Except when he’s not.
“For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works. Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.”
-Jeezus Harold Christ
Amen!
@Faith and Love I was put in bondage by witchcraft, when I prayed to Allah, tried Buddhism and Hindoesm nothing changed, only Christ helped me out.
Jesus is beautiful
I seriously, seriously, seriously appreciate this video. When you take apart scripture and understand who Jesus was/is in reality, it is astounding.
I love how you say he's coming soon at different intervals
People need to be aware we need to make sure we live as Christians and remind others to live as Christians
Yes living by faith always!
@Faith and Love good for you
But I want to ask why did you Change?
Because you didn't believe the word again?
Or because it said things you didn't like/agree with?
@keemochee you do realise Christ does say no one can get to the father except through the son right?
God allows sure but he gives prerequisites to be allowed
I've always loved that verse at the end of John's Gospel, too! So amazing to know we'll get to spend eternity in awe of Christ and getting to fully understand the depth and breadth of His love for us, and His glory. Amazing. And we'll be in heaven not by any merit of our own, praise God. My righteousness is as rags before His holiness, but how beautiful is it that Jesus clothes us in His perfection! Thankful for your videos, as always, sister; they really encourage me to get in the Word, and convict me of not valuing His Word enough!!
Read quran ,you will find true christ over there.
@@keeper341 well... I encourage you to read the Bible, where many of the writers saw Jesus face to face instead.
@@keeper341 Since you are attempting to convert this girl into islam, it is only fair of me to try to convert you.
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*These are the main reasons why islam is FALSE:*
Reason #1:
In sura 4 in the Quran, it states that Jesus did NOT die on the cross. This is FALSE!
Virtually *all* historians (religious and non-religous) accept that Jesus DID DIE on the cross. Even secular historians agrees with that.
Therefore, the Quran has been corrupted. The Quran was written down hundrends of years after the death of Jesus. The New Testament and the non-biblical sources were written down the *same* century as the death of Jesus. Even the jews admit he died on the cross in the Talmud! Therefore, the New Testament is more reliable than the Quran about the life of Jesus. You have been told a lie your entire life! The Quran was written by the Devil (or written by Mohammed who was an imposter, whatever comes first)!
Reason #2:
The qurannic dilemma (islamic dilemma) causes the Quran to be self-defeating.
Reason #3:
There are more than one Quran. Even muslim scholars admit that that there is more than one Quran. The Quran did NOT come from the sky! You have been told a lie your entire life!
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For more information, go to the channel "cira international" and "pfanderfilms" and "acts17apologetics". Hatush Tash, Derya Little and Dinesh D´Souza are a few muslims who have become Christians.
I KNOW all this, but hearing it again in this video really hits home. Thank you, Becca!
God Bless, Christ is God, John 10:30 KJV
Amen! Your never alone!
This was beautiful and so true. God bless you. Jesus is coming.
I’m not coming
I love that you reminded us to be in our Bibles instead of just watching videos… it’s so easy to neglect reading and “check off the box” of God-time by listening to a video
Had a conversation that was nigh identical to the topics of this video.
Jesus is The Lord above all lords. He is my savior, and my King.
We talk a lot about narcissistic behavior today, but most people don't see it in them selves. The most common trait of a narcissist is that they will love bomb you but then they will only "love" you as long as you fullfil their needs. Isn't that how many treat their relationship to Jesus? They just worship Him for what He can do for them instead of for who He is. Very important difference. Jesus - please come soon!!
A great practice to study scripture in a meaningful way is to reflect on how every character is you in a certain way, so put yourself into their place and view the story through their perspective. Great reminder, Becca!
The more I look around today, I see more and more people move away from Jesus and religion. I live in Miami and the immorality here is so prevalent that it is almost depressing. Therefore, I’m happy to know that people like you exist that have morals and a belief in Jesus! 👌
What a profound question…”liar, lunatic, or LORD”? Thank you!!! And, what an awesome idea for “ornaments”, the many names of our LORD JESUS CHRIST. By the way, my personal favorites are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd verses of John. May GOD bless and keep you and yours.
It is so important to share the truth of Jesus In these times and I needed a reminder of this! Thankyou Becca
Finally, someone who has some understanding about Jesus & who He is. While this is good to know & understand, people have been seriously deceived & led astray, by 'wolves in sheep's clothing' about how He (Jesus) works daily / overall in one's life and what it actually means to be a True Believer In & Follower Of the Lord & Saviour. Many people are going to be in for a rude awakening on Judgment Day. God is not & will not be mocked.
This is SO GOOD, what a wonderful reminder. Thank you sister!
You are such a wonderful teacher. I always love hearing your videos they are such a blessing
A word of Truth, very refreshing sister!
Your lamp is lit set on a hill with words seasoned by salt and fire!
Glory to Our God and King, for the work He is doing in and though you. Praying for peace, wisdom, joy, protection and endurance in your life and to run your race.
in the mighty name of JESUS CHRIST!
Keep the faith, God Bless you! ✝️🙏🏾💜
Amen, so so good!!
JESUS is simply JESUS! 🙌🙏 Merry Christmas!
Such important words for us to hear. Thank you for reminding us of these truths and for sharing that Spotify playlist, it has lead me to many great artists!
This video has instantly propelled me to read the entire Old Testament in 90 days. I just started one of those YouVersion programs.
Glad you brought up CS Lewis, and love this vid. Well said, now we look up in these troubling times. MARANATHA :D
Pray for me to want Jesus to return
Imagination is God in man.
So wonderful that you are teaching your kids apologetics and theology! Also, great video!!
@Faith and Love that is awesome friend! What can I be praying for you for?
Jesus is our savior. Thank you Jesus for the cross
thanks for this video i am 19 years old im trying to get closer to Jesus Christ and i want to start reading my bible ive had it for years but have never read it ive always been a bad reader and cant understand things i read but thats no excuse im going to try my best and i want to be better for God. i am a sinner and i do believe Jesus died for my sins i ask for forgiveness everyday.
Love you love your teachings thank you for mentioning to read the Old Testament as well I’ve been told stay in the new I’ll now be buying an Old Testament and diving right in! Jesus reigns forever amen to the amen! 🙏🏻💓
Keep on being truthful and faithful to the Lord, seek understanding and knowledge of the word of God.
Be strong, have compassion and intimacy with the Lord. -God is with you, you do not have to fear. Pray, read your bible and let him work, he will never leave you, obey his words and talk to him. Seek Christ, seek the truth. Flee from sin and truly try.
Thank you, Becca! Keep it up. Jesus is Lord, and He is the God of the Bible.
Of the World!
(HUG) Thank you, title confused me, but what an amazing video. I made a song with all the names of Yeshua/Jesus when I was really sick and used sang it every day as I recuperated. WITH EACH NAME ALL THE THINGS HE WILL DO FOR US, OUR HEALER, OUR PROVIDER, OUR VICTORY, HE IS ALWAYS WITH US, HE IS OUR PEACE, OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS, ETC. Thank you so much for this video. GOD BLESS YOU
Thank you very much for the video. Amen Sister! You are a blessing. In Rev 19 Jesus will come back on a white horse as King of Kings and Lord of Lords!
WOW!! This is so good!! I learn something new every time watching these videos and it's so great. Never new about the abc's.
Great video Becca! As we’re approaching Christmas Day, I’d be interested to hear your thoughts on traditions like putting up a Christmas tree, hanging mistletoe, etc. Historically, these practises originated from Celtic, Scandinavian and Germanic pagan practises that were believed to help ward off evil spirits and protect the household, etc. Would you consider these anti-biblical/Christian or to be worshipping false gods? Would love to hear your thoughts :)
It's called Saturnalia aka Yule etc. I'd love to know too!
JESUS LAYED HIS LIFE DOWN NOBODY TOOK IT JESUS WORDS NOT MINE
Keep up the good work.
Dear one, you don't need to hide your beauty behind makeup and earrings anymore. God wants to see you as he made you, give him the glory. I hope you take it the right way. Thank you for your service sister. Bless.
I await his coming for His own to take us to be with Him (rapture) before He comes with His own to judge . Acts1 vs 11 "This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven shall thus come in the manner in which you have seen him going into heaven"
Girl, I am so ready for Jesus to overthrow the government😭😂
Thanks for the video.
Good project for this week: read 2 Samuel 6 and then Luke 1. Compare and contrast. Eye-popping stuff.
Truth is paramont!
I wish you were my older sister 😭 great role model. I’m sure you’re not perfect, but you’re humble. God bless ❤️
Luke 11:29- "As the crowds increased, Jesus said, “This is a wicked generation. It asks for a sign, but none will be given it except the sign of Jonah. 30 For as Jonah was a sign to the Ninevites, so also will the Son of Man be to this generation. 31 The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with the people of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to listen to Solomon’s wisdom; and now something greater than Solomon is here. 32 The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah; and now something greater than Jonah is here." Jesus' words will never fade away, hallelujah. Come, Lord Jesus.
Becca, thank you for making these videos. I'm curious - do you identify yourself as a saint or as a sinner? Have you thought about who Paul addressed his letters to?
This video is going to be big
Thank you so much for this video!
Christ tolerates this world for the moment he desires mercy over wrath but will deliver wrath in due time...
That is so funny! I did names of God ornaments with my friends at my Christmas party! I am keeping them for next year too!!
You can see the lion in the lamb, the way He called out the hypocrites. So we need prepare and make ourselves acceptable to Him. The King is Coming.
Jesus love us
Good Advent Merry Christmas🎄🕊
Great message! Eye opening for sure
You said "Jesus is coming soon" ( around 5:30 of the video) and I also believe He is coming soon. But you said like in minutes He would arrive. And it could actually happen. It seems that you are waiting for Him in some minutes. If I werent prepared by the Holy Spirit (not by my own) I would be scared.
So let's meet there someday 👑
Jesus, plz keep my seat on the Holy Supper 🍷🍞 when we arrive there.
I’m stating my testimony from John 10:36 as I again could have told the truth that the Jews were right for calling me god, yet I say :” how is it blasphemy for stating I’m only the son of god.” (A prophet)
This is when you show them
2 Timothy 3:16
Hebrews 4: 12 - 13
Malachi 2:6
The law of truth was in his mouth, and iniquity was not found in his lips: he walked with me in peace and equity, and did turn many away from iniquity.
Hebrews 10:17
And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Solid video. What's the name of the poem that you read? Where can I find it?
1 John 5:7 - This is proof of who He is.
Very helpful study but he did come as the Lion and Lamb initially overturning tables and calling temple leaders a brood of vipers which is what resulted in his crucifixion. Nuance, while real and desperately needed to be addressed is difficult, I know, when people have been trained to view things in terms of black/white or right/wrong.
JESUS IS GOD
Jesus was the Lamb and Lion, the reunification of the Levi and Joseph lines of Jacob 🎈
8:38 Whosoever therefore shall be ashamed of me and of my words in this adulterous and sinful generation; of him also shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in the glory of his Father with the holy angels. Mark
Do you know the channel Lion of Judah?
Keep on seeking .
I agree He will come back as a Lion. Did you know Isiah 11:6 now reads wolf and Lamb , not Lion and Lamb?
I need help, Sisters. I'm 18mths Saved and when I got Saved I stopped drinking and smoking medical MJ. It wasn't easy but it was done.
I'm ashamed to say I still struggle with nicotine. Not cigarettes, vaping. It's not that I haven't tried, prayed, cried... Is this just something I will have to always fight or is it time to leave it in God's hands, for His perfect timing?
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God bless you all. 🕊💕
How i got rid of my nicotine addiction *put this on the search think hope it helps
Hey Becca, I think you would really like the artist "Sarah sparks" I've been listening to her song 400 years on repeat. Highly recommend!
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thank u for making this video❤️
Bless you from Brazil ;-)
Powerful truth in this awesome video! Seems to me the world is ready for the second coming.
Maranatha
John 20:17 I tell Mary Magdalene :” I’m going to my god and your god.”
Why would I lie to her and have Thomas think I’m god?
Or maybe the context of Thomas calling me my Lord and my god, has a totally diff context such as: he called me Lord meaning master, and as he stuck his fingers in my side he said my god! As in expression he couldn’t believe I was real.
Now i hate how people misconstrue Christ as a softie
I just found your channel. I just subscribed
Please pray for me I need the intercession of Gods Children
What’s your opinion on orthodoxy?
Becca I love your videos and teachings but I remember that Paul felt women should not preach and they should be silent in church and ask their husbands if they had questions. What should we make of this? I have taught some of the Gospels to my husband who is not Christian.
From what I have learned at my Reformed Bible College, what Paul said is translated to actually mean that women should be calm and submissive, just like all people should be submissive while learning. He did not mean that women could not teach. At the time in Ephesus, the church was being taught false teachings due to the bad religions coming in that people were worshipping on the side. Paul did not want anyone to be teaching if they were spreading false and sinful teachings!
Mark15:15-16 we are all required to preach the good news to all creation. Only difference is, us women are not meant hold a position as a Pastor/Deacon. This is my understanding. Please read the Bible for better understanding. (All of us must share the gospel to unbelievers. No woman is exempt from this duty)
@FarAwayDistance I checked out Got Questions like you advised me to. Unfortunately, I could not find articles on there that addressed the following questions: Why didn’t God just create us all in Heaven in the first place? Why didn’t God only create those He knew would obey Him so nobody ended up suffering in Hell? Why did God create marriage in the first place if it’s just going to cease to exist after this life anyway? It did in some way at least attempt to answer the rest. I have follow up questions from reading the answers those articles provide. The answer Got Questions tried to provide to what happens to those who die without hearing the Gospel was that God reveals Himself through creation and therefore no one is blameless before God. The thing about that answer is that I can understand how someone might look at creation and reasonably come to believe there's a creator. However, I don't see how someone can look at a rainbow and suddenly know that a virgin gave birth to Christ and that Christ is the One they should accept and worship. From what I understand, believing God exists is not enough to be able to gain salvation. You also have to accept Christ as your Savior which then still begs the question: what happens to those who don't hear about the message of Christ while they're alive? Their response to the accusation that God sacrifices Himself to Himself to save everyone from Himself was basically that the eternal laws weren't laws that God created but rather that those laws are simply manifestations of His character. My follow up question to that is: then why does the Bible frame things as commandments? For example, why is it called the Ten Commandments and why does it say things like Thou shalt honor thy father and they mother? Why doesn't God instead say something like honoring your parents is a godly attribute and you should strive to do that? Why is it all framed as if it's a set of rules if it's simply all just a manifestation of God's character? Their answer to why God created us at all was simply that it pleased God. My follow up question to that is then a question I've already asked which is why didn't God create us all in Heaven in the first place in order to gain the most pleasure He could by just having us live with Him in Heaven from the very beginning? Anyway, thanks in advance for any personal responses you might give or any additional sources you may point me to.
Im not who you asked the questions to, but I'd like to say that you have some very good questions. Most believers have had similar ones as you. Keep reading your Bible and you will get more and more answers. The Holy Spirit teaches his children what we need to know this side of Heaven. Some things we just have to find out when we get there. God is good and holy and perfect. His law therefore has to be perfect. But no one could follow it perfectly, except Jesus, and that's why Jesus had to come to become the ultimate sacrifice for every single sin ever committed by the entire human race. God calls his creation to make a choice, believe in Jesus and follow Him, or die apart from His sacrifice and grace. In the book of Romans it mentions that God has revealed Himself in His creation and therefore everyone is accountable. I don't know exactly what God will do to those who never heard the name of Jesus, but we have to trust God that His judgement will be perfect because He is perfect. My biggest suggestion is for you to keep reading the Bible and ask God to help you understand how all the stories work together to show that salvation was necessary for humans to be reconciled to God. And according to God there can only be forgiveness of sins by the shed blood of Christ. God gives people many chances to come to Himself, by christians sharing with other people and He has been known to reveal himself through dreams and visions as well. God gives his creation, us humans, free will and the choice to serve and believe in Him or not. I know there are going to be a lot of unanswered questions until we meet God. Just know that He is good and holy and He will do what it takes to make himself known to those He knows will become His children. The idea and reality of hell is awful, I think everyone agrees on that, but that is the place of complete absence of God. Without God the only thing left is death and pain and misery. So that's what those that didn't want God will get. We all have sinned and we all deserve God's wrath, but Jesus took on our sins and God poured four His wrath on Jesus. Who is Himself a part of the Godhead (God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit). Jesus loves you, He loves everyone, but we must put our faith in Him to become saved. That's the perfect plan of God and what he requires. God bless and I pray you never give up searching for the truth found in God's Word, but I also pray you rest in knowing He's got everything under control. Have a great day. You are loved.
@@juliaheisey8589 Thanks for the comment. If you’re not sure what the answers are to these questions, I have a different question for you. I asked FarAwayDistance this same question in a comment section on one of her videos. What convinces you that Christianity is true despite not being sure what the answers to my list of questions are?
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I can tell you why I think Christianisty is true. It is a long comment, but I hope you will bear with me.
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*This is why I reject the other religions:*
- Islam is rejected because (1) the qurannic dilemma, which causes the Quran to be self-defeating, and (2) the Quran claims Jesus did NOT die on the cross (which is false) and (3) the Quran was written hundreds of years after the death of Jesus.
- Polytheism in general is false, because (1) their gods are _internal_ of time and place which lack explanatory power due to natural science and (2) as pantheists they posit that the universe is eternal and goes through a regenerative mechanism (which is NOT in alignment with the empirical findings from the 20th century) and (3) their writings are legendary, which means they were written more than one century after the alleged events transpired.
- Mormonism is false, because (1) they only have one eyewitness for their golden plates, namely Joseph Smith himself, and (2) all other eyewitnesses recanted and (3) Smith acquired money, sex and power as a consequence of spreading his message, which gives credence to it being a conspiracy theory.
- Jehovas witnesses is false, because the trinity can be deducible from _their own_ translation.
- Buddhism is false because, if true, it would result in an infinite regress, which is a bad thing.
- Rabbinical judaism is false, because of the messianic prophecy in the Old Testament.
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*This is why Christianity has the most amount of evidence:*
1. The resurrection-hypothesis appears to be the only hypothesis that can account for all the facts that the *majority* of *non-religious* scholars *affirm* . The attempted alternative naturalistic explanations are not valid. It was NOT a hallucination, since hallucinations cannot be in groups. Optical illusions can be in groups, but not hallucinations. (For more information, see the book "The case for the resurrection of Jesus" by the former agnostic historians Gary Habermas and Mike Licona.)
2. God is _external_ of time and place, which is in alignment with modern cosmology.
3. The textual evidence that exists is from the 1st century; the same century as the event ranspired. Hence, it´s NOT legendary. According to *atheist* scholars Maurice Casey and James Crossley, Gospel of Mark was written in around 40 AD.
4. Does not result in an infinite regress.
5. Fulfills the messianic prophecy in the Old Testament.
6. This is not evidence per say, but an observation that Christianity is the only religion where (1) god became incarnate and (2) the only religion where you do NOT have to do any works to achieve salvation and (3) is the only religion in which its founder claimed to be divine (others only say prophets or similar).
7. Claims that universe has a _singular_ beginning, which is in alignment with modern cosmology as evident by the findings of the 20th century.
8. The characteristics of a conspiracy theory (money, sex and power) do NOT apply to the apostles, since they died poor and got tortured and never recanted.
9. More than one claims to have been eyewitneses of the resurrection while never recanting, namely James, Peter etc. Additionally, the eyewitnesses were (former) skeptics and deniers.
10. The gospels include embarrassing accounts of the apostles that puts them in bad light (e.g. they were cowards and deniers), which heighten the sincerity of the authors of the gospel (since if the narrative would have been a later construction, you would have removed those embarrassing passages - but they are kept in, indicating a degree of sincerity and transparency).
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Christianity is the religion that has the highest probability and is the most in alignment with reality.
@@hhstark8663 Thanks for explaining why you believe in Christianity. Could you elaborate for me how the Quran is self-defeating? I’ve never heard that before. Also, could you tell me when the eye witnesses to Joseph Smith’s golden place recanted seeing them? I haven’t heard about that either. If you don’t mind, would you also tell me what you make of my list of questions regarding Christianity? Do you have any idea what the answer to any of those questions may be? To know what questions I’m talking about, look at my initial comment. Thanks again for responding!
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*Why the Quran is self-defeating:*
In the Quran, Mohammed tells christians and jews to read the Bible to support his claims. The Bible does NOT support Mohammed´s claims. Therefore, the Quran is false.
*Why the other eyewitnesses of the golden plates recanted:*
The other eyewitnesses said they saw the physical golden plates. Then they recanted upon confrontation. They did NOT see the plates physically with their own two eyes. Stephen Burnett and Martin Harris writes in their letters than they never saw the plates.
*Regarding your questions:*
Since the resurrection happened in history with historical evidence (for real), Jesus is the messiaha and everything he taught is true. Therefore, we know that sin is real and that we live in a fallen world.
Let me use an analogy.
Even if I am unable to explain WHY a car crash happened (may be the driver was drunk), that does not change the fact that a car crash happened. A car crash happened, whether or not I know why it happened.
Ecclesiastes 3:15: “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been; and God seeks what has been driven away.” The “natural man” cannot grasp that, for to him reality is based only on the evidence of the senses. The man of reason could justify the verse’s end, saying if it has any meaning then the writer must mean recurrence. The sun comes every day and the moon completes its cycle and the seasons come and go. If we took a picture of the universe today, the scientists can compute how long it will take to return to this point in the picture. So the intellectual man could justify the verse; but that is not what is meant, for it is addressed not to the man of reason or the man of sense, but to the man of Imagination. What is it all about? “That which is, already has been; that which is to be, already has been, and God seeks what has been driven away.”
Hey
I love most of what you do, and I have deep respect for you. There are two things that I would challenge you on. In your ABC (Admit, Believe and Confess), I think you miss the Biblical concept of repentance. Like the Canons of Dort (I don't know if you are familiar with them, I highly recommend them) say: "Moreover, it is the promise of the gospel that whoever believes in Christ crucified shall not perish but have eternal life. This promise, together with the COMMAND TO REPENT AND BELIEVE, ought to be announced and declared without differentiation or discrimination to all nations and people, to whom God in his good pleasure sends the gospel." (2nd article, paragraph 5)
And second: You often say that you recommend people to believe, but Scripture says that it is our duty, it commands us to repent and believe.
I mean this in love and kindness. And if you want to talk about this, I would be happy to.
Greetings from the Netherlands,
Daniël Schut
Isaiah 9:6-7
no man or woman should turn the other cheek when a thug slaps them , ta pastor in alabama was protesting saying that women belong in the kitchen he harassed girls students till he messed with the wrong one and she knocked him out.
The old testimony scares me ;-; knowing that god is all loving but in the same time i hear how they kill people with rocks and how to leave their wives cause they no longer like them and im so confused why these things happened, i also remember how Jesus didn't kill the woman that they expected him to kill with rocks and that he also changes it that people cannot leave their wives unless for cheating but then i remembered that god is the same always yesterday today and forever but then im confused why did these rules changed and why were they so scary back in the old testimony and most of them were punishable with death could someone please explain me why and how... im a christian but im just confused :(
I can recommend these two books:
- "Is god a moral monster: Making sense of Old Testament violence" by Paul Copan
- "How (not) to read the Bible" by Dan Kimball
Question: *Is God immoral for commanding to kill the Cannaties?*
(Background: We acknowledge that it happened as part of the Old Covenant and hence does NOT apply to us today, as it is part of the Old Covenant. Unless a moral issue is *repeated* in the New Testament, it does NOT apply today. We acknowledge also that god may have morally sufficient reasons for issuing certain commands, which we may or may not comprehend.)
There are two interpretations of the passage - (1) hyperbolic interpretation and (2) literal interpretation. Both interpretations are equally valid. I will begin by mentioning the part of the answer that applies to both interpretations and then mention the answer that applies to each interpretation individually. I personally adhere to the hyperbolic interpretation.
*Part of the answer that applies to both interpretations:*
God is not arbitrary and gives reasons for judging people in the Old Testament during the Old Covenant. The reason is that the Cannaties, despite repeated warnings for 400 years prior when their debauchery had not reached a critical stage, were still sacrificing their own children for the pagan idol Molech (it´s analogous to today´s abortion industry more or less) and not to mention (according to non-biblical texts) bestiality and blasphemy and human sacrifice of the highest order in such cultures. Sometimes you will hear people say "If god is so loving, then why doesn´t he stop evil in the world?". Well he did stop evil in this case by commanding the israelites to put an end to Canaaties´ evil-doing by driving them out of the nation-states (meaning those who left the land would be spared and those who stayed to fight made the cautious decision to oppose God - this is NOT genocide). What else is there to do? They did not listen to reason, so they had to listen by force. You might now be thinking: "But why did he kill everyone, including the small children then? Why not just keep them alive?"
*Part of the answer that applies only the hyperbolic-interpretation:*
The answer is that he did NOT kill everyone. It´s only hyperbolic language. It´s just like in deuteronomy 7 - God commands everyone is to be killed, yet in the next verse God commands the israelites to not interbreed with them. How can they interbreed if they were all annihiliated? The answer is that they were not all annihiliated, it´s just exaggeration to illustrate a decisive victory over the opponent. (It´s analogous to sport-competitions; when someone says football team #1 annihiliated football team #2, they do NOT literally mean that anyone died - only that a decisive victory was achieved.)
*Part of the answer that applies only the literal-interpretation:*
Even if children would have been killed, they would not die and go to hell. According to theology, those who are pure of heart (e.g. children) will not be judged but acquire ever-lasting life. If any children would have died, that would be God´s way of saying that it is their time to go to Heaven. When any human being die that is pure of heart, they change location and go to Heaven. When a human being dies of sickness, is that murder by God? No, that is God´s way of saying that it is their time to change location. (God has the right to decide when humans die or live as he is the Creator, but human beings does not have that right.) The adults would die and go to hell, since they would at that point be evil beyond saving as they would have cautiously enganged in these evil acts and remained in the land despite repeated warnings.
It is in you not coming.
I'd sue "jesus" for persecuting the self-righteous/denying "pain"
The old testament is so violent, all the killing in it how do you get past the violence,it says all the books in the world could not contain the things jesus did yet there is so little known about jesus?
Jesus is the son of God.
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Thank you. Merry Christmas. Please stay away from a little man named John Eldredge. God bless all the mighty works of The Lord.
The Trinity is confusing though. We will never fully understand how Jesus was 100% man & 100% God. & I've been struggling with other concepts of the Trinity that I feel is too controversial to put in a comment
I’m ok with not knowing everything but enough not to end up in hell…my statement is ignorance to the world but God Himself states knowledge of man is folly.
@@sofiabravo1994 The end point is if u wanna believe in something believe it.
Spiritually I understand what Jesus did, became one of us to humble himself & became one of us to serve God.
That makes sense, but logically...
It's hard to grasp the concept of how God could abandon Jesus on the cross, when Jesus was God & somehow got reunited with God.
The lessons Jesus taught & the archetype of Jesus make sense but I'm a bit fuzzy on whether it logically makes sense or not.
I hope that doesn't come of as me being offensive to u & ur faith because that's not my intention.
However, if u can accept it I urge u to accept it & point to what Jesus said in Matthew 18 about "To enter the kingdom of Heaven, u must have faith of a child."
Have we learned nothing from our undoubting believe in Santa Claus even though we never saw him?
And, now that we're adults why can't we have the same level of faith in God?
@@sofiabravo1994 Plus the fear of Hell or Hellfire shouldn't be what's scaring you into submission! Hell is the eternal absence of God alone & that has enough fright in&of itself!
Such an important lesson. Thank you for sharing
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what a lovely woman, sign me up for one of her, where do you get those? Amazon? well-done miss
You do know Jesus said not to worship Christmas right so you love the Lord but you break his rules
Jesus never said that
If you read the Bible you'll see it says do not go into a forest and cut down a tree bring it to your house decorated and nail it to the floor
Jesus is the same now then and Forever so how come the first time Jesus was here he was a Lamb the Second time he is a Lion?
Different roles for different times, but still He is both.
@@sitathisfeet5797 Even when Jesus was on this Earth he was doing two things at once Being a Humble Servant and Being the Leader
The talmud has an interesting view about what/who Our Lord is.
Jesus is just human and the fact he eat and drink he has some nature as any human.