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FEMINISM IN ISLAMIC TRADITIONS PART THREE
LYING TO AND CHEATING ON YOUR WIFE IS PERMITTED.
Below is another installment into the heart of Allah towards the women of Islam, as seen through the eyes of Muslims for 1400 years as ordained by Allah thee Holy and Just god of Islam. 🤔
SAHIH BUKHARI 7:6:715 - Humaid b. 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of 'Uqba b. Abu Mu'ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him), as saying that she heard Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good. Ibn Shihab said he did not hear that *exemption was granted in anything what the people speak as lie but in three cases: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and the narration of the words of the husband to his wife,* and the narration of the words of a wife to her husband (in a twisted form in order to bring reconciliation between them).
Lying to and cheating on your wife is permitted, is it a yes or a no?
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life. John 3:16.
LYING TO AND CHEATING ON YOUR WIFE IS PERMITTED.
Below is another installment into the heart of Allah towards the women of Islam, as seen through the eyes of Muslims for 1400 years as ordained by Allah thee Holy and Just god of Islam. 🤔
SAHIH BUKHARI 7:6:715 - Humaid b. 'Abd al-Rahman b. 'Auf reported that his mother Umm Kulthum daughter of 'Uqba b. Abu Mu'ait, and she was one amongst the first emigrants who pledged allegiance to Allah's Apostle (may peace be upon him), as saying that she heard Allah's Messenger (may peace be upon him) as saying: A liar is not one who tries to bring reconciliation amongst people and speaks good (in order to avert dispute), or he conveys good. Ibn Shihab said he did not hear that *exemption was granted in anything what the people speak as lie but in three cases: in battle, for bringing reconciliation amongst persons and the narration of the words of the husband to his wife,* and the narration of the words of a wife to her husband (in a twisted form in order to bring reconciliation between them).
Lying to and cheating on your wife is permitted, is it a yes or a no?
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life. John 3:16.
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Forwarded from The Fountain Of Life Gospel Ministry (Evangelist Samson Segun Bello)
LET THE WILL OF GOD PREVAIL OVER YOUR DESIRES
Let's endeavor to always remain submissive to God and embrace His divine will in any given situation we find ourselves, for by doing this we will surely be blessed with divine peace and eternal salvation in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER: Dear LORD Abba Father, thank you for the divine call of salvation, please continue to strengthen our faith and will for your service, that we may continue to live for your glory in Christ Jesus amen.
https://thefountainoflifegospelministry.blogspot.com/2022/06/let-will-of-god-prevail-over-your.html
Let's endeavor to always remain submissive to God and embrace His divine will in any given situation we find ourselves, for by doing this we will surely be blessed with divine peace and eternal salvation in Christ Jesus.
PRAYER: Dear LORD Abba Father, thank you for the divine call of salvation, please continue to strengthen our faith and will for your service, that we may continue to live for your glory in Christ Jesus amen.
https://thefountainoflifegospelministry.blogspot.com/2022/06/let-will-of-god-prevail-over-your.html
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Forwarded from Pedro Penner
Dear brothers and sisters and friends, today I have a Bible verse for you with a prayer request: Then he said to his disciples: The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few.
Matthew 9:37. Please pray that God will send out workers for His ministry, there is a large field of work but few workers, dear brothers and sisters and friends, pray without ceasing.
Matthew 9:37. Please pray that God will send out workers for His ministry, there is a large field of work but few workers, dear brothers and sisters and friends, pray without ceasing.
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Forwarded from NEW LIFE 4 YOU
Whatever situation you are in, you are definitely in God’s plan.Our God is an omniscient God and He knows about you and about your future.Therefore, you have no reason to worry. Make yourself available to the Lord so that He can carry out His mighty plans through you.Stay encouraged. God is with you and He has chosen you to accomplish great things.
God Bless You Abundantly.
God Bless You Abundantly.
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THE DEATH OF MOHAMMED AND WHAT IT REVEALS ABOUT ISLAM AND IN-DEPTH LOOK WITH BOB THE BUILDER AND REASONED ANSWERS. 👍
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Romans Road.
Romans 3:10
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans10:9-13
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves : it is the gift of God :
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
1st Corinthians 15:1-4
1 MOREOVER, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein you stand.
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto unto you first of all that which also I received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
You must realize that you are a sinner and need a Saviour because you can't save yourself. Jesus is the only Saviour. He died on the cross to pay for your sins. He was buried and rose again after 3 days. He is alive today. Will you trust Him to save you today? Dont wait, we are not promised tomorrow, or even the next second. 2 Corinthians 6:2 tells us that NOW is the accepted time for salvation.
Romans Road.
Romans 3:10
As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one.
Romans 3:23
For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;
Romans 5:8
But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans10:9-13
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.
13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
John 3:16
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
Ephesians 2:8-9
8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves : it is the gift of God :
9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
1st Corinthians 15:1-4
1 MOREOVER, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein you stand.
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto unto you first of all that which also I received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures.
You must realize that you are a sinner and need a Saviour because you can't save yourself. Jesus is the only Saviour. He died on the cross to pay for your sins. He was buried and rose again after 3 days. He is alive today. Will you trust Him to save you today? Dont wait, we are not promised tomorrow, or even the next second. 2 Corinthians 6:2 tells us that NOW is the accepted time for salvation.
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DOES HABAKKUK 3:3 PREDICT THE COMING OF MOHAMMED? #OBJECTIONS. #WordFromTheLord. #ISLAMDEBUNKED.
“God comes from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran Selah His splendor covers the heavens, and the earth is full of His praise," (Hab. 3:3).
Some Muslims argue that this passage refers to Muhammad coming from Paran (Arabia) in light of Deuteronomy 33:2 (https://t.me/ChristIS/6259)
A number of serious problems with arguing that Muhammad fulfills this “prophecy” in Deuteronomy 34:10.
First, Paran is not near Mecca where Muhammad came from but is hundreds of miles away.
Second, the text is speaking of God coming, not Muhammad who denied being God.
Third, the “praise” does not refer to Muhammad (whose name means “the praised one”), since the subject of “praise” and “glory” is God (“His”).
Even Muslims would agree that Muhammad should not be praised as God. Therefore, it is unreasonable to believe that this passage is referring to Muhammad.
WORD FROM THE LORD. (https://t.me/ChristIS/2177)
Reading Psalms last I noticed something amazing. The musical term SELAH in numerous verses and places. So, for any Muslim who still wishes to place Mohammed as the Holy One in the book of Habakkuk 3:3 OT it's not here and you will need to find another place, as I originally said SELAH is a musical term and proven as scripture interprets scripture to the Truth of His Word.
Psalm 3:1-8 KJV — A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Please see Psalms 4 and 9 for the same word, plus have a word search as theirs many other places too.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life. John 3:16
“God comes from Teman, and the Holy One from Mount Paran Selah His splendor covers the heavens, and the earth is full of His praise," (Hab. 3:3).
Some Muslims argue that this passage refers to Muhammad coming from Paran (Arabia) in light of Deuteronomy 33:2 (https://t.me/ChristIS/6259)
A number of serious problems with arguing that Muhammad fulfills this “prophecy” in Deuteronomy 34:10.
First, Paran is not near Mecca where Muhammad came from but is hundreds of miles away.
Second, the text is speaking of God coming, not Muhammad who denied being God.
Third, the “praise” does not refer to Muhammad (whose name means “the praised one”), since the subject of “praise” and “glory” is God (“His”).
Even Muslims would agree that Muhammad should not be praised as God. Therefore, it is unreasonable to believe that this passage is referring to Muhammad.
WORD FROM THE LORD. (https://t.me/ChristIS/2177)
Reading Psalms last I noticed something amazing. The musical term SELAH in numerous verses and places. So, for any Muslim who still wishes to place Mohammed as the Holy One in the book of Habakkuk 3:3 OT it's not here and you will need to find another place, as I originally said SELAH is a musical term and proven as scripture interprets scripture to the Truth of His Word.
Psalm 3:1-8 KJV — A Psalm of David, when he fled from Absalom his son. LORD, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah. But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah. I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me. I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about. Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.
Please see Psalms 4 and 9 for the same word, plus have a word search as theirs many other places too.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life. John 3:16
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DOES DEUTERONOMY 33:2 PREDICT THE COMING OF MOHAMMED? #OBJECTIONS. #WordFromTheLord. #ISLAMDEBUNKED.
Surah 7:157 must be the biggest pain in all Islamic polemics; it's amazing to me how many verses Muslims will often try and use to fulfil this false claim…
Surah 7:157 must be the biggest pain in all Islamic polemics; it's amazing to me how many verses Muslims will often try and use to fulfil this false claim…
THE NON-CONTRADICTIONS OF THE BIBLE. PART THREE.
#ObjectionDebunked.#WordFromTheLord.
Unbelievers will say God incited David to conduct the census of his people, or is it Satan?
2 Samuel 24:1 - Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, “Go, number Israel and Judah.”
1 Chronicles 21:1 - And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.
SHORT ANSWER - The reader misunderstands how God works in history.
IN-DEPTH ANSWER - This seems an apparent discrepancy unless of course both statements are true. It was towards the end of David’s reign, and David was looking back over his brilliant conquests, which had brought the Canaanite, Syrian, and Phoenician kingdoms into a state of vassalage and dependency on Israel. He had an attitude of pride and self-admiration for his achievements and was thinking more in terms of armaments and troops than in terms of the mercies of God.
The Lord therefore decided that it was time that David be brought to his knees, where he would once again be cast back onto the mercy of God. So, he let him go ahead with his census, to find out just how much good it would do him, as the only thing this census would accomplish would be to inflate the national ego (intimated in Joab’s warning against carrying out the census in 1 Chronicles 21:3). As soon as the numbering was completed, God intended to chasten the nation with a disastrous plague which would bring about an enormous loss of life (in fact the lives of 70,000 Israelites according to 2 Samuel 24:15).
What about Satan? Why would he get himself involved in this affair (according to 1 Chronicles 21:1) if God had already prompted David to commit the folly he had in mind? It seems his reasons were entirely malicious, knowing that a census would displease the Lord (1 Chronicles 21:7-8), and so he also incited David to carry it through.
Yet this is nothing new, for there are several other occurrences in the Bible where both the Lord and Satan were involved in soul-searching testing and trials:
A - In the book of Job, chapters one and two we find a challenge to Satan from God allowing Satan to bring upon Job his calamities. God’s purpose was to purify Job’s faith, and to strengthen his character by means of discipline through adversity, whereas Satan’s purpose was purely malicious, wishing Job as much harm as possible so that he would recant his faith in his God.
B - Similarly both God and Satan are involved in the sufferings of persecuted Christians according to 1 Peter 4:19 and 5:8. God’s purpose is to strengthen their faith and to enable them to share in the sufferings of Christ in this life, that they may rejoice with Him in the glories of heaven to come (1 Peter 4:13-14), whereas Satan’s purpose is to ‘devour’ them (1 Peter 5:8), or rather to draw them into self-pity and bitterness, and down to his level.
C - Both God and Satan allowed Jesus the three temptations during his ministry on earth. God’s purpose for these temptations was for him to triumph completely over the very tempter who had lured the first Adam to his fall, whereas Satan’s purpose was to deflect the saviour from his messianic mission.
PART ONE OF TWO
#ObjectionDebunked.#WordFromTheLord.
Unbelievers will say God incited David to conduct the census of his people, or is it Satan?
2 Samuel 24:1 - Again the anger of the LORD was aroused against Israel, and He moved David against them to say, “Go, number Israel and Judah.”
1 Chronicles 21:1 - And Satan stood up against Israel, and provoked David to number Israel.
SHORT ANSWER - The reader misunderstands how God works in history.
IN-DEPTH ANSWER - This seems an apparent discrepancy unless of course both statements are true. It was towards the end of David’s reign, and David was looking back over his brilliant conquests, which had brought the Canaanite, Syrian, and Phoenician kingdoms into a state of vassalage and dependency on Israel. He had an attitude of pride and self-admiration for his achievements and was thinking more in terms of armaments and troops than in terms of the mercies of God.
The Lord therefore decided that it was time that David be brought to his knees, where he would once again be cast back onto the mercy of God. So, he let him go ahead with his census, to find out just how much good it would do him, as the only thing this census would accomplish would be to inflate the national ego (intimated in Joab’s warning against carrying out the census in 1 Chronicles 21:3). As soon as the numbering was completed, God intended to chasten the nation with a disastrous plague which would bring about an enormous loss of life (in fact the lives of 70,000 Israelites according to 2 Samuel 24:15).
What about Satan? Why would he get himself involved in this affair (according to 1 Chronicles 21:1) if God had already prompted David to commit the folly he had in mind? It seems his reasons were entirely malicious, knowing that a census would displease the Lord (1 Chronicles 21:7-8), and so he also incited David to carry it through.
Yet this is nothing new, for there are several other occurrences in the Bible where both the Lord and Satan were involved in soul-searching testing and trials:
A - In the book of Job, chapters one and two we find a challenge to Satan from God allowing Satan to bring upon Job his calamities. God’s purpose was to purify Job’s faith, and to strengthen his character by means of discipline through adversity, whereas Satan’s purpose was purely malicious, wishing Job as much harm as possible so that he would recant his faith in his God.
B - Similarly both God and Satan are involved in the sufferings of persecuted Christians according to 1 Peter 4:19 and 5:8. God’s purpose is to strengthen their faith and to enable them to share in the sufferings of Christ in this life, that they may rejoice with Him in the glories of heaven to come (1 Peter 4:13-14), whereas Satan’s purpose is to ‘devour’ them (1 Peter 5:8), or rather to draw them into self-pity and bitterness, and down to his level.
C - Both God and Satan allowed Jesus the three temptations during his ministry on earth. God’s purpose for these temptations was for him to triumph completely over the very tempter who had lured the first Adam to his fall, whereas Satan’s purpose was to deflect the saviour from his messianic mission.
PART ONE OF TWO
Forwarded from Christ is Life - Seeds to Sow (Mark Lock)
PART TWO OF TWO.
D - In the case of Peter’s three denials of Jesus in the court of the high priest, it was Jesus himself who points out the purposes of both parties' involvement when he says in Luke 22:31-32, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.“
E - And finally, the crucifixion itself bears out yet another example where both God and Satan are involved. Satan exposed his purpose when he had the heart of Judas filled with treachery and hate (John 13:27), causing him to betray Jesus. The Lord’s reasoning behind the crucifixion, however, was that Jesus, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world should give his life as a ransom for many, so that once again sinful man could relish in the relationship lost at the very beginning, in the garden of Eden, and thereby enter a relationship which is now eternal.
We see above five other examples where both the Lord and Satan were involved together though with entirely different motives. Satan’s motive in all these examples, including the census by David, was driven by malicious intent, while the Lord in all these cases showed an entirely different motive. His was a benevolent motive with a view to eventual victory, while simultaneously increasing the usefulness of the person tested. In every case Satan’s success was limited and transient, while in the end God’s purpose was well served furthering His cause substantially.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life - John 3:16.
D - In the case of Peter’s three denials of Jesus in the court of the high priest, it was Jesus himself who points out the purposes of both parties' involvement when he says in Luke 22:31-32, “Simon, Simon, Satan has asked to sift you as wheat. But I have prayed for you Simon, that your faith may not fail. And when you have turned back, strengthen your brothers.“
E - And finally, the crucifixion itself bears out yet another example where both God and Satan are involved. Satan exposed his purpose when he had the heart of Judas filled with treachery and hate (John 13:27), causing him to betray Jesus. The Lord’s reasoning behind the crucifixion, however, was that Jesus, the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world should give his life as a ransom for many, so that once again sinful man could relish in the relationship lost at the very beginning, in the garden of Eden, and thereby enter a relationship which is now eternal.
We see above five other examples where both the Lord and Satan were involved together though with entirely different motives. Satan’s motive in all these examples, including the census by David, was driven by malicious intent, while the Lord in all these cases showed an entirely different motive. His was a benevolent motive with a view to eventual victory, while simultaneously increasing the usefulness of the person tested. In every case Satan’s success was limited and transient, while in the end God’s purpose was well served furthering His cause substantially.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life - John 3:16.
Forwarded from The Fountain Of Life Gospel Ministry (Evangelist Samson Segun Bello)
WATCH AND PRAY
Be spiritually vigilant and always pray without season, that you may remain strengthened, having all it takes to overcome the weakness of the flesh and stand triumphantly victorious over every trial or temptation that comes your way.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father thank you for the zeal you've bestowed upon us for your service, please continue to strengthen us, that we may always overcome every weakness of the flesh that stands as a barrier against our faithfulness to you in Jesus Christ name amen.
https://thefountainoflifegospelministry.blogspot.com/2022/06/watch-and-pray.html
Be spiritually vigilant and always pray without season, that you may remain strengthened, having all it takes to overcome the weakness of the flesh and stand triumphantly victorious over every trial or temptation that comes your way.
PRAYER: Heavenly Father thank you for the zeal you've bestowed upon us for your service, please continue to strengthen us, that we may always overcome every weakness of the flesh that stands as a barrier against our faithfulness to you in Jesus Christ name amen.
https://thefountainoflifegospelministry.blogspot.com/2022/06/watch-and-pray.html
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June 22 - The Measure of Commitment
God entered into covenant with Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 15. Each person involved—God and Abraham—made a total commitment. There came a time when God called on Abraham to fulfill his commitment and offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice. But God’s commitment was just as total as Abraham’s. So, two thousand years later, the other side of the covenant came to the fore: God gave up His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Remember that the commitment you make to God usually determines the measure of God’s commitment to you. Total commitment to God calls for total commitment from God. That is the very essence of a covenant relationship. However, Abraham’s covenant with God had a further practical effect on his personal relationship with God. In his epistle, James spoke about what Abraham did when he offered up Isaac, and the result of his willingness to do so.
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God. (James 2:21–23 NASB)
Through that covenant commitment and through its outworking in the offering up of Isaac, Abraham was reckoned as God’s friend. That is a very significant and honorable title. The lesson is this: covenant is the door to true friendship. When two individuals make a covenant with one another and live out the terms of their covenant, that is true friendship at work.
prayer-response (SAY OUT LOUD)
Thank You, Jesus, that You have redeemed me. I proclaim my total commitment to God, and His to me—our covenant is the door to true friendship. I proclaim that I am a friend of Christ. Amen.
God entered into covenant with Abraham, as recorded in Genesis 15. Each person involved—God and Abraham—made a total commitment. There came a time when God called on Abraham to fulfill his commitment and offer his son, Isaac, as a sacrifice. But God’s commitment was just as total as Abraham’s. So, two thousand years later, the other side of the covenant came to the fore: God gave up His only Son, the Lord Jesus Christ.
Remember that the commitment you make to God usually determines the measure of God’s commitment to you. Total commitment to God calls for total commitment from God. That is the very essence of a covenant relationship. However, Abraham’s covenant with God had a further practical effect on his personal relationship with God. In his epistle, James spoke about what Abraham did when he offered up Isaac, and the result of his willingness to do so.
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness,” and he was called the friend of God. (James 2:21–23 NASB)
Through that covenant commitment and through its outworking in the offering up of Isaac, Abraham was reckoned as God’s friend. That is a very significant and honorable title. The lesson is this: covenant is the door to true friendship. When two individuals make a covenant with one another and live out the terms of their covenant, that is true friendship at work.
prayer-response (SAY OUT LOUD)
Thank You, Jesus, that You have redeemed me. I proclaim my total commitment to God, and His to me—our covenant is the door to true friendship. I proclaim that I am a friend of Christ. Amen.
THE NON-CONTRADICTIONS OF THE BIBLE. PART FOUR.
#ObjectionDebunked #WordFromTheLord
Unbelievers will say the bible is corrupted because 2 Samuel mentions 7 years of famine whereas 1 Chronicles mentions only three?
Please see the verses in question below.
2 Samuel 24:13 - So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.
1 Chronicles 21:12 - Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.
SHORT ANSWER - The reader misunderstood the author’s intent, they also misunderstood the wording.
IN DEPTH ANSWER - The answer can be found by observing the usage of words in each passage. When you compare the two passages you will note that the wording is significantly different in 1 Chronicles 21 from that found in 2 Samuel 24.
In 2 Samuel 24:13 the question is “shell seven years of famine come to you?” In 1 Chronicles 21:12 we find an alternative imperative, “take for yourself either three years of famine…” From this we may reasonably conclude that 2 Samuel records the first approach of the prophet Gad to David, in which the alternative prospect was seven years; whereas the Chronicles account gives us the second and final approach of Nathan to the King, in which the Lord (doubtless in response to David’s earnest entreaty in private prayer) reduced the severity of that grim alternative to three years rather than an entire span of seven. As it turned out, however, David opted for God’s third preference, and thereby received three days of severe pestilence, resulting in the deaths of 70,000 men in Israel.
May the peace of Christ be with you all.
Christ is Life. John 3:16.
#ObjectionDebunked #WordFromTheLord
Unbelievers will say the bible is corrupted because 2 Samuel mentions 7 years of famine whereas 1 Chronicles mentions only three?
Please see the verses in question below.
2 Samuel 24:13 - So Gad came to David, and told him, and said unto him, Shall seven years of famine come unto thee in thy land? or wilt thou flee three months before thine enemies, while they pursue thee? or that there be three days' pestilence in thy land? now advise, and see what answer I shall return to him that sent me.
1 Chronicles 21:12 - Either three years' famine; or three months to be destroyed before thy foes, while that the sword of thine enemies overtaketh thee; or else three days the sword of the LORD, even the pestilence, in the land, and the angel of the LORD destroying throughout all the coasts of Israel. Now therefore advise thyself what word I shall bring again to him that sent me.
SHORT ANSWER - The reader misunderstood the author’s intent, they also misunderstood the wording.
IN DEPTH ANSWER - The answer can be found by observing the usage of words in each passage. When you compare the two passages you will note that the wording is significantly different in 1 Chronicles 21 from that found in 2 Samuel 24.
In 2 Samuel 24:13 the question is “shell seven years of famine come to you?” In 1 Chronicles 21:12 we find an alternative imperative, “take for yourself either three years of famine…” From this we may reasonably conclude that 2 Samuel records the first approach of the prophet Gad to David, in which the alternative prospect was seven years; whereas the Chronicles account gives us the second and final approach of Nathan to the King, in which the Lord (doubtless in response to David’s earnest entreaty in private prayer) reduced the severity of that grim alternative to three years rather than an entire span of seven. As it turned out, however, David opted for God’s third preference, and thereby received three days of severe pestilence, resulting in the deaths of 70,000 men in Israel.
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