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Wild Emails @ CLE / Re: Feigned Words Won't Hide Lies and Malice

« on: December 05, 2018, 06:52:42 AM »

'I normally don't spend this much time with emails this long, but I gave you my word in the last letter that I would give you a second chance. You ended up proving my discernment was correct, which, at the very least, gives me some peace of mind that I'm standing on the truth of the matter. The reason I spent this much time on this letter was because of the Word of God that you seem to despise:
And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
-2Ti 2:24-25'
I think I have inserted this quote from Chris incorrectly


After reading this and reflecting on the way I handle these types of discussion, I have come to realise that I must learn patience. Sometimes, I can even hear the restrained anger and impatience in my voice.  I can be so quick to dismiss if the conversation is going nowhere and I think the person is not listening and my time is being wasted. I must learn to pause and consider.

And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth;
-2Ti 2:24-25

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Introduce yourself: Hello

« on: July 08, 2018, 10:22:26 AM »

Hi Ruth - Thank you so much for sharing your story. Reading your testimony reminded me of so much of myself, before the Lord in His mercy and grace, opened my eyes to my sinful ways and placed the grace of repentance in me. Praise God for repentance and salvation. I live over in Scarborough, up north. Where are you located in England?

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Bible Discussion / Re: Genesis

« on: March 05, 2018, 11:00:28 AM »

Genesis 15:16 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

God, in His mercy, was allowing the Amorites and other Canaanites time to repent before using Israel to destroy them.

God allows affliction and many times, it has nothing to do with disobedience. Look at Job. Or even Jesus, for that matter. Just think about what would have happened if the Israelites had never been afflicted in Egypt. They would have been comfortable and not wanted to leave. That's just human nature. We have to get to the point that we are uncomfortable enough to want make a change. People who are comfortable want things to stay the way they are and that is often not what God wants.

Thanks Jeanne.. I did not see it that way at all. God truly and indeed is so merciful to the point that He would let those He loves suffer to give everyone else a chance to repent. What an awesome and loving God we serve.

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Bible Discussion / Philipians 2: 1-9

« on: March 05, 2018, 03:46:25 AM »

Yesterday as we sorted out the midweek bible study session, something struck me. I did not have the words to explain it at the time, however it seems like this morning I may have. Initially I thought to myself, 'I'll wait till the next time we meet', but I obviously decided it may best to state it here.

Sometimes, I have thought that by the Grace of God, I have gotten the hang of something and then something happens that reminds me of the contrary.

I have been struck by the spirit of humility and gentleness I have witnessed from Joshua. When tasks are raised, it appears that he is often the first to take on the organisation of the task if he is able to. I do not know how old Joshua is, but from conversations it seems as if he is the youngest of all of us. His response and reactions to events or others is something that deeply struck me and continues to. It is almost unassuming. I recall my first week with the church, he spent time with Silindile helping her with her Skype issue and I think I must have thought, 'Is he the tech guy?'. God has indeed blessed him with these gifts and I praise God for it and what I am learning from being a first hand witness to it. May God continue to bless you and your household Joshua.

Phil 2: 1-9 (KJB)

1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

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Bible Discussion / Re: Genesis

« on: March 05, 2018, 01:38:55 AM »

This was discussed somewhat in the last forum that is now, unfortunately, lost.

Israel was not in Egypt for 400 years; God said that Abraham's descendants would be strangers in a land not theirs and they would be afflicted 400 years. (Verse 13 of the passage you just quoted.)

Abraham, Isaac and Jacob were all treated badly at one time or another by the people of the land they dwelt in. If you read the timeline in Genesis and Exodus carefully, you'll find that it was approximately 400 years (430 years according to Exodus):

Exodus 12:40 Now the sojourning of the children of Israel, who dwelt in Egypt, was four hundred and thirty years. 41 And it came to pass at the end of the four hundred and thirty years, even the selfsame day it came to pass, that all the hosts of the Lord went out from the land of Egypt.

from the time this promise was made to Abraham until the Exodus.

The children of Israel sojourned (were not settled) and they dwelt in Egypt but they didn't spend the whole time of their sojourning in Egypt.

Kohath was one of the sons of Levi who went to Egypt along with Jacob and the rest of his family, meaning he was already born before they moved down there. Kohath had a son named Amram and a sister named Jochobed. Amram and Jochobed were the parents of Aaron, Miriam and Moses.

Exodus 6:16 And these are the names of the sons of Levi according to their generations; Gershon, and Kohath, and Merari: and the years of the life of Levi were an hundred thirty and seven years. 18 And the sons of Kohath; Amram, and Izhar, and Hebron, and Uzziel: and the years of the life of Kohath were an hundred thirty and three years. 20 And Amram took him Jochebed his father

Thanks Jeanne for taking the time to explain it to me. I'm wondering why they had been afflicted. Did Abram do something to provoke this from God? I know God really loved him.

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Bible Discussion / Re: Chronological Bible

« on: March 05, 2018, 01:36:45 AM »

WOW!  Angel, I can't believe you could get a hard copy!!  That is great! 

I have a VI, so the digital works best for me.

Hi Tonya - Yes Jeanne is right. I just got the regular KJV bible.

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Introduce Yourself / Re: Greetings from sunny South Africa

« on: March 05, 2018, 01:31:56 AM »

Hello Sillindile :-)...

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Bible Discussion / Genesis

« on: March 04, 2018, 02:29:40 AM »

Hello all,

Why did God place the Israelites under captivity for 400 years? Is it because Abram did not sacrifice all the animals that he was asked to? I feel I am missing something here, but I cannot put my finger on it.

Genesis 15: 7-16 (KJV)

And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness.

7 And he said unto him, I am the LORD that brought thee out of Ur of the Chaldees, to give thee this land to inherit it.

8 And he said, Lord GOD, whereby shall I know that I shall inherit it?

9 And he said unto him, Take me an heifer of three years old, and a she goat of three years old, and a ram of three years old, and a turtledove, and a young pigeon.

10 And he took unto him all these, and divided them in the midst, and laid each piece one against another: but the birds divided he not.

11 And when the fowls came down upon the carcases, Abram drove them away.

12 And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and, lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him.

13 And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years;

14 And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance.

15 And thou shalt go to thy fathers in peace; thou shalt be buried in a good old age.

16 But in the fourth generation they shall come hither again: for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet full.

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Bible Discussion / Re: Chronological Bible

« on: March 04, 2018, 02:15:58 AM »

Praise God!! Thank you Jeanne. After you and Masha made your recommendations to me, I did go into Amazon, but there were so many NKJV versions. I was also put off by the ones that had comments, so I bought a hard copy KJV. Thanks for placing the link for this one :-)

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General Discussion / Re: Scripture Button is Back

« on: February 23, 2018, 12:56:40 PM »

  I am discovering a few tools I didn't know existed before, like being able to edit/modify a comment once you posted it ... teehee and now the bible scripture tool 

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Wild Emails @ CLE / Re: Billy Graham's Dead: His Followers React #1

« on: February 23, 2018, 12:53:33 PM »

Graham had just as much opportunity to read what you wrote as anyone else did, so I really don't think having someone share it with him would have made any more difference than Rick Warren reading what you wrote about him would. He would have been blinded by pride. I doubt your article would have any influence over Franklin, either. He would never want to admit that his father is in hell.

I absolutely 100% agree with Jeanne.

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Wild Emails @ CLE / Re: Billy Graham's Dead: His Followers React #1

« on: February 23, 2018, 12:17:38 PM »

I didn't realise he was dead either. If God wills by His Grace some will hopefully repent when they read the article.

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Introduce Yourself / Hello

« on: February 22, 2018, 01:06:57 AM »

Hi Everyone,

I have had to repent many times and I thank God for His mercy and grace upon my life.

I live in a small coastal town up in the northern part of the UK.

There is much I am learning and much much more I must learn as I grow in God's Word and I praise God for this website as it has been a really good learning resource tool for me.