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Hi Fullmatt, what a lovely post, I can so relate to it. Like you I came know the Lord through the power of a dream, one time someone said to me: 'that’s the worst testimony I’ve ever heard!' Let me assure you that God wouldn’t send his son, Jesus to die on the cross and then walk away from you...

It’s an absolutely fascinating subject. The only thing I’m sure about on this subject is that we have no idea of the splendour, wonder and magnitude of Heaven and its inhabitants, words like awesome, fantastical don’t even begin to cut it! Thank you for his glory for this really inciteful...

I'm feeling a bit like Elisha's servant when I read that verse in Matthew. So he answered, “Do not fear, for those who are with us are more than those who are with them.” And Elisha prayed, and said, “ Lord , I pray, open his eyes that he may see.” Then the Lord opened the eyes of the young...

“Take heed that you do not despise one of these little ones, for I say to you that in heaven their angels always see the face of My Father who is in heaven. Matthew 18:10 NKJ V This passage is not about children0, earlier Jesus said: ' We have to become like children.' Do we really have angels...

If God is God and Jesus is the son of God, why would he quote from the Bible and not Harry Potter? You can't believe in God but not the Bible, the two are so interrelated that that position is incompatible. Can I urge you to read a Bible as much and often as possible. Start with Matthew's...

I was saying it would be easier to convince me that there’s no such thing as Belgium than God. Some Christians suffer with doubt but fortunately I’m not one. No I’m not perfect, sin, especially lust is a big problem. But if people ask me why I believe God is alive, I can give one example after...

I'm pretty sure that since God gave us brains and an ability to plan, we can plan ahead. I remember (a long time ago) as a member of a church that helped with the organisation of a Billy Graham crusade, that was planned meticulously a couple of years in the making. What God wants though is a...

TBH I'd rather be an atheist than a Muslim, all that fasting, no pork, dress code etc. Lol. No, but if you imagine being at the pearly gates to be moved on by St Peter, saying: 'Sorry mate, you arrived on the wrong bus!' the Muslim would be slightly more gutted than the atheist. On a more...

Absolutely right Michael. The verse that stands out is - “Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in heaven.” ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭6:10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Another is “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” ‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭16:9‬ ‭NKJV‬‬ Yes the Bible’s not saying we can only...

This is one of those issues that in my own head, seems perfectly logical. What’s wrong with making plans? God has given us a brain, ability to predict and plan ahead but it seems that the Bible advises against it. Two passages the support the passage that you’ve quoted are - “I made my works...

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” ‭‭Jeremiah‬ ‭29:11‬ ‭NIV‬‬ I remember as a youngster some of my peers had long-term aims and objectives, some teens and early twenties seem to have their...

I don’t like it when people imply from what I’ve said because usually they’re a mile off, as in this case.

Wouldn’t be a problem for me, I’d still be saying my prayers each day with a quiet time and I’ll still be at church the following Sunday. Why? Because to me that would be like trying to prove that Belgium doesn’t exist. I’ve never been to Belgium, but I know and believe with all my heart that...

Having the Bible read to you all night long sounds idyllic. Not sure you'd get much sense out of me the next day, I think I'd be up all night listening to it, I'm a very light sleeper. But if it works for you I can see that would be a massive blessing for you. There are all sorts of gadgets now...

YouVersion Is brilliant. It takes 50 mb on my Samsung galaxy s7. I've got about 5 or 6 versions downloaded. Most of it's text which isn't so punishing oaphn memory as graphics. Give it a try, you can always uninstall. They also have some nice reading plans. Can't recommend it highly enough.

Sadly my copy of Crudens didn’t make it on one of my house moves, but this thread has inspired me to repurchase through Amazon so I’m looking forward to seeing how many times the word n appears in the Bible. My favourite version of the Bible is You Version, on the tablet. It’s an amazing little...

Back in the 1980s and 90s I used to be a sales rep covering the whole of the UK. I had a really good sense of direction and geographical knowledge. I could find my way to virtually any town in the UK, pull up at a petrol station and buy an A-Z Street Map to find the actual street. Then they...

Hi Wondering. I think that one thing this thread has done for me is to make me really contemplate on the contrasts of the two alternatives of Heaven and Hell. I had a good trawl through the Old Testament and could find very little on the subject of where OT believers went. Jacob mentioned it...

Hi Taylor. I know we've had our spats and disagreements, but I'm wondering if a lot of that is us misunderstanding each other's posts? We each of us seem to hold doggedly to our theories about the saints that came back to life following Jesus's crucifixion. Old Testament or recently departed...

There are a few verses that seem to confirm that Jesus did actually go to Heĺl or Hedes, Sheol or whatever you want to call it- Therefore my heart rejoiced, and my tongue was glad; Moreover my flesh also will rest in hope. For You will not leave my soul in Hades, Nor will You allow Your Holy...