Parents need to have daily Bible studies with their kids. This shows how important the Bible is to kids and increases their knowledge. Sadly, I didn’t know this until my child grew up and moved away.
Exodus 21:20-21 New International Version 20 “Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result, 21 but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property.
Jesus was there thru all of time, including creation and the flood, because nothing was made without Him. Jesus confirmed a literal Adam and Eve in the beginning of the world/time, starting on day six. Jesus said, in the Revelation, that the world (and universe) would be destroyed and Jesus would create it again.
I remember when my sister and I were in school my mother would read the Bible to us during breakfast. I am so familiar with so many Bible events it surprises me when I realize so many Christians don't seem to be able to answer the simplest questions.
I had read the action bible because it was such a fun book to read, and now listening to this, that made me realize how important reading fun, kid friendly versions of the Bible. So I am close to the same boat as you.
AiG used to use God's preserved Word in the original texts, translated to KJV. Now they use 'modern' Bibles that are from corrupted texts lost for almost 2000 years. And they don't find that CONCERNING. Christian organizations fall in tiny steps - other organizations start out the same way - compromise on God's Word as if He didn't preserve every. single. Word.
Seen that at Catholic churches in the past. If your church spends less than an hour in teaching during a Sunday service...leave and find a Bible believing church that does.
I do like the louder music as long as it aligns with the Bible. Even the Israelites played loud music before the Lord. However, I do agree with your statement. The TED talk part is true but pretty funny lol
Thank you AIG for as always standing up and making your voice heard as we're all commanded to do. I'm adding something below that I pray opens the eyes of some who are truly misguided right now. We are to make our voices heard in support of Judeo Christian values and those who most closely align with them. Now that being said, Trump nor any other is a savior, there's only One savior of all mankind, the man Christ Jesus, the very Son of God. So when voting as a Christian we know we'll find no perfect person to vote for, that's just not possible in this fallen world. That does not mean however we are to remain silent. In the USA we are not a monarchy, we have a responsibility as dual citizens of both His kingdom and the USA to vote and have a say in the direction this nation takes. We should vote for those who most closely align with His values, knowing we'll find none who are perfect. Abstaining from voting may feel good but that is all it is a good feeling, vanity. By not voting we're doing nothing but possibly helping the more evil option into office. So by not voting you are in fact voting whether you want to accept that fact or not. Many may bring up Eph 5:11 that tells us to "take no part in it", (evil), but here in the US we're forced into choosing the lesser of two or three evils. There's no such thing as abstaining from voting and it not having an effect on an election. I'm not sure how I can make this more clear, when people don't vote they are in fact voting. Not voting may make someone feel good and like they've not taken part but please think critically for just a moment. If you're not voting allows a far greater evil to take power what should that tell you, by not making your voice heard what are you really doing? Eze 33:8-9 come to mind and what we're told about inaction and it's result. Yes there are degrees of evil and some are far worse than others, just look at what they support or not and then make the best informed decision possible. An example right now is both sides support abortion, which is murder of the unborn, but one side supports it even up to and after birth. You tell me which is more evil as both are abhorrent but we have a duty to choose, inaction is not a Biblically viable option. When the Apostle Paul wrote about governments he was writing during a time of centralized power, emperors and monarchies. One of the things that still applies in our situation today is prayer for those in power to hopefully see them converted to true followers of His Way or at least used and guided by Him. We're a Constitutional Republic and every citizen of both this nation and His kingdom has a duty to make their voices heard as to the direction the nation takes. We can use that voice and our votes to further His values as best we can or watch as it all falls apart. You tell me which seems more aligned with His Word and instructions to us. Just something to chew on. Take care and God Bless...
I agree with you 100% and people think Trump is going to save us well they forgot about Jesus Christ Trump is not going to save you, is Jesus Christ is going to save you. When I keep telling people on Instagram and Facebook that Trump is not the answer.
'one side supports it even up to and after birth.' Surely you know that's a lie, a desperate Trump lie. If you're suggesting he deserves anyone's vote, you're off your rocker. Surely God has explained this to you!
Thank you for this brother! I have been telling my family members and in laws the same thing. I appreciate you going into detail as to why placing a vote is important and that no candidate is perfect. But we vote for the lesser evil and the ones who will honor God’s principles and laws the most. God bless
@@logangriffin3528 Thank you brother for your encouraging words, I truly hope and pray this helps you reach those around you in your attempts to make them think more critically in a Biblically minded way. May He bless you, yours and all those around you. Num 6:24-26
If I may make a suggestion....listen the Bible on cd or on mp3 or whatever format you have access to. I have been listening in my car for years and have been through it well over a dozen times. The scriptures speak to us differently depending on the season of life we are in. It never ceases to amaze me. It is truth.
I found your channel just recently, and I have been enjoying it immensely. I'm thankful for my faith, but I watch your videos because they're very informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) , and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men. Really knowing Jesus requires getting into the scriptures ...Jesus' Word.
My personal favourite is the book of Esther. Wait- that and the book of Psalms. I really like those books. It's SO hard to choose a favourite because I have so many favourite parts of the old testament. My least favourite has got to be both Kings books and both chronicles books because they are super dry to get through. It takes huge effort and perseverance to read the entire bible. Once I get through the end of kings I'm quite happy. I'm somewhere in 2nd Samuel just now 🙂
Exactly. Jesus never quoted the New Testament because it wasn't written yet. His Scriptures were the Law and the Prophets. Which is the platform on which everything stands.
@@nilarene2088 I've been to non-denominational churches that preach more on tithing and giving than the Gospel. I've been to non-denominational Bible studies that turn into "Bible Opinion Sessions" instead of studies. You tell me.
1Kings 22:23 Now therefore behold, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the Lord has declared disaster for you.” 2 Thessalonians 2:11 And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
@@andrevisser7542 The parable: the son leaves the father by his own choice, not by being expelled. The father waits with patient love for his son to return until after the son realizes his world falls apart when he doesn't listen to his father. The father doesn't condemn his son as evil and sinful but sees him only as a lost son who will return. It's the son who stayed home who thinks he is better than his brother who condemns him, not the father.That son represents people on earth who condemn others, for example, those who think they are saved while others are worse.
It's also amazing how many young adults raised in Christian homes don't know if premarital sex is wrong or that same sex is wrong. I knew that when I was 15 and at 22 in a young Bible study group i realized how little youth are learning from their parents or pastor/church
Too many toss the OT because they have been taught that knowledge is not important and that all a person needs is to accept Christ, regardless of what doctrine is involved, to be saved.
@@billcook4768A bit... Particularly the creation, Abraham Covenant, the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus. That information is useful but certainly not required. That knowledge can come post - redemption
@@billcook4768 Depends on one’s definition of saved. Saved from death and hell? I believe there are three resurrections for three types of souls. Each group are worthy of three different rewards and savings. Each accept different levels of doctrine and works.
@@billcook4768you need to understand what you're saved from, which comes from the OT. Jesus's teachings make so much more sense when you understand the OT,because Jesus quotes the OT all the time. You also get the context of the Epistles and why the Gospel is good news when you understand the OT relationship between God and man, specifically Israel.
@@According_To_Matt Oh, I didn’t mean to suggest that studying the OT isn’t a good idea. I just get squishy when somebody suggests that something is necessary for salvation other than what is specifically said in the Bible.
My parents sent my siblings and I to Catholic grade school in the 60s where we were taught catechism daily. My Mom was a temporary Catholic having converted to marry my Dad. The one thing that she did was had children's Bible in our family library. I read that Bible frequently, which had a profound effect on me. At age 14, my friend led me to Christ. I left the Catholic church when I turned 18. I am eternally grateful to my Mom and friend.
You are right. I've heard many people say that we should only focus on the new testament; love thy neighbor as yourself and love one another. . When the rich man approached Jesus and asked him," what shall I do to obtain eternal life" and Jesus told him to obey the 10 commandments. That's a clear indication that we still need to focus on the old testament as well as the new testament.
It's so ironic, I was just having a conversation with one of our elders regarding one of my family members who believes that Genesis and Revelation are allegory and that Job and Jonah weren't real men, just a 'type'. This young man went to Multnomah, was going to be a youth pastor, but was never hired as one. Any conversations regarding this belief system are no longer on the table....
Right! I think ‘account’ is a better word than ‘story’. I also wish they hadn’t name different Bible translations as ‘versions’ bc that implies “different” versions that are revised and leave things out. They should call them translations. It’s more accurate. [though I suppose that the JWs’ Bible could count as a version because actual biblical scholars didn’t work on it.]
It all comes down to this. Either God created the heavens an earth, and we will have to answer to him some day; or this is all just a product of chance, and thus has no purpose, or meaning. I will stick with the creator God.
It's much worse than that. Evolution is scientifically impossible; there's no scientific chance that even a single cell organism could evolve into existence. Much less evolve into an animal. We need only apply the scientifically held laws of entropy, statistics or other normal means of interpretating evidence, in order to debunk evolution. Only an overriding presupposition, such as blind faith in materialism, can even begin to ignore an otherwise natural, scientific interpretation of the evidence. Yet that's what we observe among evolutionary scientists to date. To that end, these evolutionists have been forced to adopt infinite universes, for which there is no evidence, in order to eliminate the obvious need for a Creator. Talk about "confounding the wisdom of the wise"! So the creation of matter, energy, physical laws, order and life-itself become the product of chance, if and only if, we grant infinite universes. And even in that unscientific faith, one less than infinite blows up the religion.
Well, my favourite old testament "story" is Elijah and God against the Baal prophets. Just epic. I don't remember deep diving into the Bible as a child, but I had good sunday school teatchers, good youth pastors and grew up in a household where questions about faith were allowed, well recieved and taken seriously, so the sunday service preaching was always discussed after coming home from church, and I guess that just made many Bible themes stick by osmosis. Nowadays kids faces are stuck to a cell phone though so I guess theres more of a challenge, but I still think it's a good idea to try it, we often had seriously fun and interresting discussions, and it makes you curious as a child about what else there might be in the Bible to discover.
Really love to read Isaiah 66, Psalm18 and Revelation 4 over and over 💜 reading Luke now, super excited for September BIble Study in James. Pastor is preaching 2 Samuel. Did i mention how grateful i am for our church?
I was surprised recently that a person in Sunday school didn't know where the book of Hebrew was! The part that really shocked me they had been going to our church for years, and our Pastor teaches the whole Bible.
Most depend on all Biblical knowledge and reading to come from the church. Can't bank a solid biblical life on a 40 minute once a week teaching. Bible reading daily. Nt and OT
Most Christians ARE stumped. THey don't even realize YAHWEH has a Name that we are Commanded to use, yet Christianity has buried it (breaking the third Command) substituting the Name above all names with a demeaning pagan title - the LORD.
The ancient gods all had personal names, so why wouldn't our Creator? He has many titles- Father,God,LORD, Almighty God,Creator,etc but his personal name is Jehovah. See older Bibles at Psalm 83:18. Gods personal name was removed approx 6,800 times from his holy Scriptures and wrongly replaced with LORD,all capitals. See Psalm 110:1 God himself warns those that add to or remove anything from his word at Revelation 22:19, just what a very serious position they put themselves in.
@@joeythebushkangaroo1You sound like a Jehovah witness. Jehovah is just the Latin version of Yahweh, which translates to "I am that I am". There's no conspiracy to replace it with Lord. The translations like the King James Bible are translated exactly, and God is often referred to by his titles like Lord.
@@joeythebushkangaroo1Who else do we call Lord or King than God? The capitals are to show it as a name because he is not just a lord, a king, or a god. He is the Lord of lords, King of kings, and the only God.
The following are many of the scriptures which most modern churches refuse to teach to the congregation: 1 Corinthians 5:11-13 11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people. 12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside? 13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you." Titus 1:9-13 9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it. 10 For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group. 11 They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach-and that for the sake of dishonest gain. 12 One of Crete’s own prophets has said it: “Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.” 13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith 2 John 9-10 9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: Romans 16:17-18 17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. 18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Acts 20:28-30 28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood. 29 I know that after I leave, wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. 30 Even from your own number, men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them. 2 Corinthians 6:14 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Matthew 7:6 6 Give not the things that are holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine. For they will trample them under their feet and turn back again to rend you.
I have the same problem with the term "protestant" as I have with "Bible stories." Neither accurately describes anything that is remotely biblical. If you knew your Bible, you would not try to label Christians or churches as "protestant."
Nowadays we even have the Black bible, Blue Bible, the Yellow bible, the Red bible, the modern Korean Bible, Bible for the Moslems, Scientology Bible, etc
Well as you may know 'Protestant' is simply a helpful label attributed to those who call themselves Christians because they trust solely in the 'imputed' righteousness of Christ for their Justification before God. While Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox doctrine rejects this Protestant view while teaching that Christ's 'infused' righteousness through the process of Sanctification justifies a man before God. Man's works then, are either: meritless duty out of gratitude as fruit of the Gospel and rebirth. Or man's works become meritorious payment to God in hopes of salvation as a reward through the santifying work of Christ in us. These doctrines are so opposed yet foundational to the Gospel message, that Protestants were historically those inside Roman Catholicism that sought to reform/recover what they believed to be the true Gospel of grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone. So if getting the gospel right is important to our salvation, then extrabiblical labels such as these become important tools in distinguishing between radically different Gospel messages. Since this schism was no doubt wrought by God, each 'Christian' therfore must decide which type of Savior they trust in for their Justification before God. A Savior that is the propitiation for sin, or a Savior that makes you a partner in that payment for sin.
and in the group of Protestants we find Reformed, Calvinists, etc. it is just helpful to have a starting place term to grow out Theological Discussions from... Most of us Bible -based, Grace alone, folks agree on the Pre-Eminence of Christ Jesus and The Authoritative Word.
@@devoted72well I'm a little different than the reformed folks but I very well believe in sola fide just not a Calvinist I believe in libertarian free will but I believe in sola fide and of course the rest of the solas I just can't see god decreeing sin since there's scripture that even says not to even think god tempts man let alone decree it
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When we went to church and worked in the children's ministry, taught Sunday school and ran the puppet ministry. Why our adult children turn away, cuz the lesson tell "stories" rather than imbed the scripture in their hearts. The church spends the bulk of its budget on the sanctuary worship appearances, not the children's ministry, and when they do spend money it's on lane material. When we taught those deep lesson we were fired. The lame lessons continues to this day after 35 years of wining about loosing the young adults when the go to college.
I am so grateful for the preachers I can follow online. The ones who go verse by verse, and only use the Bible to explain any given passage that might be difficult to understand. I haven’t been able to find a church that I can attend regularly enough ( life events and personal health) to assess and to feel like I belong), but I do appreciate my online pastors and thank God for the insights I am given each week.
@@bevp7838 I love "Through the Bible With Les Feldick," he passed about 2 years ago but his ministry continues they play the reruns and I watch him on RUclips.
@@kathleenking47our tiny little independent Baptist church that uses KJV started with hardly any people and now we’re bursting at the seams! Our teen ministry has grown like crazy. Our pastor made it clear that he’s willing to invest in our children’s ministry and they teach the Bible, doing verse by verse study. Our pastor consistently reminds moms and dads how incredibly important it is that we not just rely on the church to teach our kids about Jesus, we need to make it a daily thing and home… not just a quick devotion but study our bibles. Seek understanding, and then live it out. Be doers of the word. Im so thankful God led us to our church! I pray more pastors begin to lead their flock in the right direction and not be afraid to preach truth!
That’s really so sad. I had no idea it was going more towards the worship team than Sunday School. Some churches do not seek the Lord when it comes to finances, and that has troubled me for quite some time now. Churches need to do a better job with godly financial wisdom. That’s just crazy to me.
Thank you for all the work you do. As a senior citizen who lived in the birth control inception, I never knew an IUD worked by keeping the baby fetus from attaching to the womb. So grateful you informed me!
Jehovah's people were informed and warned against using IUDs, bc of the fact they abort the developing child, during the 1980s. IUDS do not prevent conception,they only prevent implantation of the child into the womb lining after life begins, thus causing an abortion. 😢 I was shocked, but pleased to be warned against this type of "contraception" way back then. The mini-pill was said to do the same... it did not prevent conception.
Note that the Hebrew term translated as "children" means teenagers too... up until the age 20 or 21 where they could serve in the military and be counted in the census and pay the shekel tax....
This is exactly what I am thinking about. My parents promised, when we were baptized as baby"s , to educate us in the faith,but that never happened. The Bible stayed where it was. Between the other books. We were ordered to go to Sunday school. I always asked my self, why should we hear about this story's about an other country( Israël). Later I needed a Bible for school when I was thirteen. Slowly I began to discover things. My mother was very disappointed that my brothers didn't go to church anymore. I think it probably was there own fault. We never talked about faith and so on. Now I know whats it all about and that the Bible is true, thank fully, but my brothers say it is nonsense.
I think that’s why it’s so important for parents to read the Bible with their children and actually get them to ask questions to understand the faith more. Not many kids who grow up in church are encouraged by their parents or youth pastors to read and ask questions. Just pray that Jesus will soften your brothers’ hearts. I’m not saying parents will be perfect though. I grew up with a believing mom (wasn’t really walking with the Lord at the time) and a skeptic dad. I didn’t grow up in church. However, my grandma taught me some things about Jesus, but I didn’t have a relationship with Him at that time. I grew in public schools and worldly knowledge and my mom tried her best. I think it’s important not to force your kids but just direct them and be good examples of Christ to them. I came to Christ at 20 years old and have had a personal relationship for almost nine years now. We all go through hills and valleys, but pray to the Lord to have His hand on them. The Lord had His hand on me and saved me. If He could do that for me, He could do it for your brothers. I’ll be praying.
I cringe when my pastor refers to people in the Bible as characters. A character is a fictitious creation, not a real person. Accounts in the bible are not fictitious "stories."
Parents responsibility and many of them have no clue. Reading the Bible every day and reading the Whole Bible and studying it with family resolves this. In my early days our church only taught NT, but my parents expected us to be able to know the whole Bible and started with real understanding of Genesis, then the rest made sense.
After learning so much from you guys, ICR and CRS, my favorite part of the Old Testament is Genesis 1-11. If I had to narrow it down, it would be Creation and next The Flood.
That’s why I read the Bible on my own and use the internet to get further explanation on old words I’m unfamiliar with I’m going from front to back on Leviticus now
It’s such a hard read, but so important to study it. Skeptics will use it to try to “attack” our faith. But, we know God is good and faithful and just throughout it all.
@@katierucker2870 yeah some of the old words trip me up but I find them but I like that it shows god is changing with us after the flood it seems to me like he was sad he had to do it and doesn’t want to do it again and it seems like he gets more patient with us as time goes on
Perhaps the thing to blame all along is Dispensationalism (which in my opinion, is what has caused so much trouble in the US churches). When the vast majority of the Bible (around two thirds) is split off and most of its promises reserved only for a certain genetic bloodline--and shoved away to a future literal 1000 year period, why do you wonder that people don't read or have interest in the OT? And all this gloomy outlook about the state of the Gospel and how the Church is expected to be able to run away in the "rapture" as the world literally goes to Hell... what does that do for anyone? The tree has long been rotten at the roots, and only now we are seeing the rottenness in the fruit.
I was watching a movie from 1994 and one character on a fishing boat said “the kid’s a real Jonah we should throw him overboard” and I realized that although I understood the reference, a lot of people wouldn’t understand well because they probably don’t know the whole Jonah story, how and why he was eaten by a “whale”. But in 1994 the writers of a comedy movie assumed people would understand.
@@roxanewoo548 - Well, the Hebrew Text (which I would defer to) simply reads "great fish" or dag gadol (דג גדול) When the account is reference in Matthew, the Greek renders "κητους" (kétous) which is understood to be a whale.
One of my favorites is Psa 51 because I can so identify with David in that Psalm, The Psalms are a great source of comfort, another great book is Daniel, Isa, and Eze are great, The New Testament is built from the Old Testament fulfilling many prophesies concerning Jesus, the Bible is one whole book made up of many smaller books all having their place and all are the Word of God.
I don't think it's bad to have social programs in the church. As long as you are preaching the truth and God is the focus. Using things like youth groups or Christmas light shows and carol singing to get people there to hear the message can be good. Or building relationships with like minded christians outside (but consistent with) the word. Our church has church services and bible studies, but they also have times when they just have ladies morning tea, or men's breakfast.
@@farfallabianca1998 I disagree. It's celebrated in an anti God way by most people now, but it was a good christian holiday and still is a great outreach opportunity. Answers in Genesis and Pastor Mike Winger have some great content on whether or not Christmas is pagan if you're interested.
This was a very good presentation, pointing out how vital it is for churches and parents to get back to basics. I recently learned (like this morning) how in Genesis 4:3, the phrase "in the process of time" most likely refers to Sabbath ("Saturday" in today's time) by most scholars, definitely worth AiG looking into since their emphasis is on Genesis 1-11 (rightfully IMHO since it is quoted so often by the Messiah). One thing that I would like to point out is that "Rocket Rob" indicates at around 4:54 minutes how pagan deities have names "Thor," "Zeus," but shouldn't that indicate that our Heavenly Father ALSO has a Name and one which was removed roughly 7,000 times from His own words? You should let that sink in, the most important entity of all times and His Name was removed, replaced with titles (L-rd, G-d)? Thanks, AiG for making these weekly broadcasts available for all to view and see the problems in so many articles out there!
Ruth and Boaz is a good account. Deborah the Judge in Judges stands out. Samson is memorable. Why can't people remember? Moses, Noah, Jonah and the Whale. Surely people know these.
Genealogy of Genesis 5 (with their Hebrew meaning.) Adam = "Man" (is) Seth = "Appointed" Enosh = "Mortal" Kenan = "Sorrow" (but) Mahalael = "The Blessed God" Jared = "Shall Come Down" Enoch = "Teaching" Methuselah = "His Death Shall Bring" Lamech = (the) "Despairing" Noah = "Comfort, Rest" Man is Appointed Mortal Sorrow but The Blessed God Shall Come Down Teaching His Death Shall Bring the Despairing Rest, Comfort. A Prophecy or a chance Get this Genesis was written around 1400 Before Christ.
nilarene. Presidents are selected NOT elected. Your vote is there to make you think that you have some say in who is selected in voting, but you don't.
Vote for which swamp creature politicians? They’re all in bed together. There’s a few that might be decent, but they’re not stopping our sinking ship of a country from going down.
Some people in the church would rather play video games or watch TV than read the Bible. That's why so many Christians don't think thisnisnall a big deal. Meanwhile, so many are dying in their sin. Many in the church are asleep because they don't spend time with God.
Ya recall how, a few years ago, the infamous pastor of a suburban Atlanta church recommended hearers to: "Unhitch frim the Old Testament." ?? That's an earned rebuke for the wayward pastor: Andy Stanley.
It is not surprising that so many can't name a single Bible verse. What is your favorite? Mine is this. Read it and then think about all of the things happening around the world right now that you never could have imagined 10 years ago. Habakkuk 1:5 KJV 5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvelously: for I will work a work in your days which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
So the snake was not really a snake in the Garden? If the snake stood for something else metaphorically speaking, then why did God determine to "punish" the innocent animal snakes for all eternity? And didnt God create the snake kind and saw that they were very good? It makes no sense at all!!!!
Love GOD love each other, repent, forgive, pray, believe, hold the faith, walk in the spirit, shine in the darkness, speak truth and life in love with compassion and empathy, living out our hope, encouraging and building each other up in the faith and truth of the gospel-good news, don't worry or fear but have the relationship with the LORD our GOD Jesus Christ who wants to carry our burden by his loving gracious mercy and compassion, receive a love of the truth and consume his living word of life deeply in your entire being, trust him, pray for the body of Christ Jesus all believers with the LORD'S PRAYER, bless the LORD, pray for all who are not believing to be called by GOD and repent evil and do good, know what GOD ALMIGHTY says is good true right and useful.
And yet in the US we have folks who desire to have Bible taught in schools...which would mean each parent would be 'permitting' someone whose doctrines they don't know explain what the Bible says and means to their kids. Even I who left Christianity decades ago can see this would (or at least should) be seen as a problem.
Anyone wonder why the church invented doctrine that we don’t need the first covenant (Old Testament)? Christ said until Heaven and Earth pass away not one yod or tittle will pass from The Law. Christ, for whom we are named “Christian” taught Torah to all. The problem is the idea that we don’t need every word from Genesis through Revelation.
Do you understand that the meteor did not kill EVERY living thing on the earth? That is why we are here! Our distant mammalian ancestors survived the catastrophe, along with certain other species, including certain dinosaur like species.....
I came to Christ through Campus Crusade for Christ. In the 60s & and 70s, they used Scofield Reference Bible. In its footnotes, it placed a gap between the 1st and 2nd verses of Genesis chapter one. They were the conservative Christian group of that time. It took me until the 1980s, when I was finally introduced to ICR before it became clear that the 6 days of creation were six ordinary days. It took more decades for me to discover that the toledoth statements were signature blocks at the end of eyewitness statements. When you discovered that Moses was the compiler of Genesis and not the author, it makes it really become more meaningful.
There's nothing wrong with the word "story." Stories can be true, and often are. There's no need to change the meaning of a word just because some people misunderstand it's meaning.
I agree. I work in finance and will be asked "what's the story this month" when I'm explaining our financial results. They're not asking me to say something fictional.
Anyone who has read "stories/myths" and the Bible should be smart enough to see the difference. Myths don't contain such detailed information, like who died when, when the next important child was born, when they died, and it all adds up to the proper number of years to show when the flood began, the year Methuselah died, and other such details, which many have been found in archaeological digs; myths don't contain evidence. For instance, Jonah. So many people think the story of Jonah was just a myth. But he is mentioned in the historical sections of the Bible known as Kings. In 2 Kings 14:25 it says, "He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gathhepher." The Bible verifies itself everywhere if you just know how and where to look.
*Anyone who has read "stories/myths" and the Bible should be smart enough to see the difference. Myths don't contain such detailed information, like who died when, when the next important child was born, when they died,* So uh... what does it say then about other religions that have similar mythology, details included? You really only try making this argument because it's _your_ myths on the line. *and it all adds up to the proper number of years to show when the flood began, the year Methuselah died, and other such details, which many have been found in archaeological digs; myths don't contain evidence.* In reality, the archaeological data shows that the ancient biblical lineages didn't exist. The ancient Hebrews were simply one among many Canaanite ethnicities, Noah never existed, the flood couldn't have happened and the closest we have to a _real_ "Noah's flood" was a localized flood centered on a relatively nearby city, Shuruppak. *For instance, Jonah. So many people think the story of Jonah was just a myth. But he is mentioned in the historical sections of the Bible known as Kings. In 2 Kings **14:25** it says, "He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gathhepher." The Bible verifies itself everywhere if you just know how and where to look.* "MUH BIBLE PROVES MUH BIBLE PROVES MUH BIBLE PROVES" isn't a good thing dude, it's literally the _ur_ example of fallacious circular reasoning in these sorts of discussions.
I want to clarify that a modern IUD IS a contraceptive. The Mirena carries a small amount of hormone on it. "The hormone released into the uterus by Mirena prevents pregnancy by: Thickening cervical mucus, preventing sperm from entering the uterus.Inhibiting sperm movement so it’s more difficult to reach and fertilize an egg Thinning the lining of your uterus Perhaps copper IUDs work differently, but i think you should check more into this claim. Personally, i think an IUD like o described is much better than other methods, mostly because it is very dependable and has a almost nonexistent failure rate, leading to fewer abortions, as opposed to higher failure rate of oral contraceptive and condoms. I want to be clear that i am a Christian and very conservative and pro life. I worked as a high risk labor nurse and ive see a lot of myths float around anout womens health. I hope you will receive this in a spirit of kindness and truth. Thank you for what you do ❤
I don’t know much about IUDs but I had to stop taking birth control pill. Not only did they make me feel crazy in a sense, but I also learned that it is possible for them to kill a fertilized egg, which is a baby and life nonetheless. My mom took birth control during her marriage with my dad for quite some time, and when he was stationed out to Japan (marines) my mom stopped it when he was gone. She then got pregnant with me. It’s not really a common thing to happen, but I don’t trust any forms of birth control. I can understand why you might think it’s a myth, but pharmaceutical companies have been doing sketchy things for the longest time now and so has our healthcare. I’m sure you’re a wonderful nurse though and I know there’s still some good doctors out there. I believe in good medicine practice, but our nation definitely has been doing a lot of pill pushing for ridiculous reasons.
Thank you for pointing this out. It's exactly what I was thinking, and I hope the truth about the Mirena IUD will ease people's minds who need the device for medical issues. It is not an abortive, but a contraceptive.
Not only should people learn their whole Bible from beginning to end, but they should also learn about the false translations, the ones that take verses out of scripture or change the text. For instance, I'm a KJV reader, but most people today don't read that version. The NIV leaves out verses like Acts 8:37. It's important to know the Bible, what every book is about, learn a little about the other religions that call themselves Christian, and learn about the versions of the Bible that are not correct and change the whole meaning of the most important doctrines.
One of the qualities of a good preacher/pastor etc is to bring people to the knowledge of The Truth. By omitting the Old Testament and key doctrines, gaps in understanding grow. Read Romans 5 and 11, for example, and the root of those chapters begin in Genesis.
Did the study include catholics? I'm interested to see if they recognized the historical accounts better than protestants. I've never met a catholic who knows anything about the Bible.
If you don't understand Genesis 1-11 you can't possibly understand the rest of God's word. It's all a historical document of God's word. Our Lord is constantly talked about in the old testament. John macarthur is the greatest at expository of God's word.
Very selfish attitude. Instead it should be, thank you Lord for your patience as we pray and witness to our unsaved family and friends so they will know you too!
I am thankful atheists come to sites like this if only that they may learn about the God of the Universe who created all things and is coming soon to carry away his bride, the communion of saints. Lord Jesus, I pray that the lost souls will find you and be saved from the hell to come.
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Parents need to have daily Bible studies with their kids. This shows how important the Bible is to kids and increases their knowledge. Sadly, I didn’t know this until my child grew up and moved away.
Exodus 21:20-21
New International Version
20 “Anyone who beats their male or female slave with a rod must be punished if the slave dies as a direct result, 21 but they are not to be punished if the slave recovers after a day or two, since the slave is their property.
Maybe. I didn't MANY times, the schedule was more important, I indulged my children...😮
They ignore my pleas now 😭
It's literally just saying don't kill your slaves. Y'all twist anything and everything. @@narcissistinjurygiver2932
Until you know for certain your beliefs are both true and for the better best not to indoctrinate people.
@@wingednut2283 I do know for certain that my beliefs are true and for the better. That’s why it’s important to teach them to our children.
Jesus took Genesis LITERALLY.
We don’t know that.
yep and the one depicted as "god" is a psychopath in genesis
Jesus was there thru all of time, including creation and the flood, because nothing was made without Him. Jesus confirmed a literal Adam and Eve in the beginning of the world/time, starting on day six. Jesus said, in the Revelation, that the world (and universe) would be destroyed and Jesus would create it again.
Makes sense because He was THERE !
@@toolegittoquit_001 so jesus was the serpent?
Another part of this problem is that there are "Teachers" out there using Extra Biblical sources and synchronizing them with the actual Scriptures.
Perhaps to give broader Historical perspective, padillas? What is wrong with that?
I remember when my sister and I were in school my mother would read the Bible to us during breakfast. I am so familiar with so many Bible events it surprises me when I realize so many Christians don't seem to be able to answer the simplest questions.
I had read the action bible because it was such a fun book to read, and now listening to this, that made me realize how important reading fun, kid friendly versions of the Bible. So I am close to the same boat as you.
AiG used to use God's preserved Word in the original texts, translated to KJV. Now they use 'modern' Bibles that are from corrupted texts lost for almost 2000 years. And they don't find that CONCERNING. Christian organizations fall in tiny steps - other organizations start out the same way - compromise on God's Word as if He didn't preserve every. single. Word.
Here's a simple question. Was god genocidal?
Many church services nowadays are little more than a mini concert followed by a Ted talk with a couple of scriptures sprinkled in.
Seen that at Catholic churches in the past. If your church spends less than an hour in teaching during a Sunday service...leave and find a Bible believing church that does.
I do like the louder music as long as it aligns with the Bible. Even the Israelites played loud music before the Lord. However, I do agree with your statement. The TED talk part is true but pretty funny lol
I think you see more and know more than you posted here. Very insightful post, thank you.
Thank you AIG for as always standing up and making your voice heard as we're all commanded to do.
I'm adding something below that I pray opens the eyes of some who are truly misguided right now.
We are to make our voices heard in support of Judeo Christian values and those who most closely align with them.
Now that being said, Trump nor any other is a savior, there's only One savior of all mankind, the man Christ Jesus, the very Son of God.
So when voting as a Christian we know we'll find no perfect person to vote for, that's just not possible in this fallen world.
That does not mean however we are to remain silent. In the USA we are not a monarchy, we have a responsibility as dual citizens of both His kingdom and the USA to vote and have a say in the direction this nation takes. We should vote for those who most closely align with His values, knowing we'll find none who are perfect. Abstaining from voting may feel good but that is all it is a good feeling, vanity. By not voting we're doing nothing but possibly helping the more evil option into office. So by not voting you are in fact voting whether you want to accept that fact or not.
Many may bring up Eph 5:11 that tells us to "take no part in it", (evil), but here in the US we're forced into choosing the lesser of two or three evils. There's no such thing as abstaining from voting and it not having an effect on an election. I'm not sure how I can make this more clear, when people don't vote they are in fact voting. Not voting may make someone feel good and like they've not taken part but please think critically for just a moment. If you're not voting allows a far greater evil to take power what should that tell you, by not making your voice heard what are you really doing?
Eze 33:8-9 come to mind and what we're told about inaction and it's result.
Yes there are degrees of evil and some are far worse than others, just look at what they support or not and then make the best informed decision possible.
An example right now is both sides support abortion, which is murder of the unborn, but one side supports it even up to and after birth.
You tell me which is more evil as both are abhorrent but we have a duty to choose, inaction is not a Biblically viable option.
When the Apostle Paul wrote about governments he was writing during a time of centralized power, emperors and monarchies.
One of the things that still applies in our situation today is prayer for those in power to hopefully see them converted to true followers of His Way or at least used and guided by Him.
We're a Constitutional Republic and every citizen of both this nation and His kingdom has a duty to make their voices heard as to the direction the nation takes.
We can use that voice and our votes to further His values as best we can or watch as it all falls apart.
You tell me which seems more aligned with His Word and instructions to us.
Just something to chew on.
Take care and God Bless...
I agree with you 100% and people think Trump is going to save us well they forgot about Jesus Christ Trump is not going to save you, is Jesus Christ is going to save you. When I keep telling people on Instagram and Facebook that Trump is not the answer.
'one side supports it even up to and after birth.'
Surely you know that's a lie, a desperate Trump lie. If you're suggesting he deserves anyone's vote, you're off your rocker. Surely God has explained this to you!
Thank you for this brother! I have been telling my family members and in laws the same thing. I appreciate you going into detail as to why placing a vote is important and that no candidate is perfect.
But we vote for the lesser evil and the ones who will honor God’s principles and laws the most.
God bless
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Thank you brother for your encouraging words, I truly hope and pray this helps you reach those around you in your attempts to make them think more critically in a Biblically minded way.
May He bless you, yours and all those around you.
Num 6:24-26
I've read the Bible daily for years, but the oldet I get, I reallize very few self proclaimed Christians really want to read the Bible... ??????
I know many who have never read the Bible completely through.
Keep reading and so will I...I listen a lot these days...
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If I may make a suggestion....listen the Bible on cd or on mp3 or whatever format you have access to. I have been listening in my car for years and have been through it well over a dozen times. The scriptures speak to us differently depending on the season of life we are in. It never ceases to amaze me. It is truth.
Biblical illiteracy must end! Jesus gave the church the commission to not only preach the gospel, but also teach all nations.
His church has been destroyed the pope has done a real bang up job.
I agree! Biblical literacy let me away from belief in a deity who acts immorally at times.
I found your channel just recently, and I have been enjoying it immensely. I'm thankful for my faith, but I watch your videos because they're very informative. Thank you for sharing your knowledge.
Genesis: In the beginning...
Me: And I took that literally.
Yes but most people who say they're Christians don't believe in the historical jesus.
If anyone doesn't believe in the historical Jesus they aren't Christians.
Not wrong.
Could it be the Bible translations?
John 1:1-4 In the beginning was the Word (Jesus) , and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Really knowing Jesus requires getting into the scriptures ...Jesus' Word.
Most religious will be misleading- tickling ears…. Test all things!!!
@@margaretschultz8159 Jehovah is God?
My personal favourite is the book of Esther. Wait- that and the book of Psalms. I really like those books. It's SO hard to choose a favourite because I have so many favourite parts of the old testament. My least favourite has got to be both Kings books and both chronicles books because they are super dry to get through. It takes huge effort and perseverance to read the entire bible. Once I get through the end of kings I'm quite happy. I'm somewhere in 2nd Samuel just now 🙂
We are studying 2 Samuel too. MV preaches through the entire book before Advent. Grateful for our church.
Every early New Testament Church was founded on the Old Testament texts.
nope. the entire new test is in a totally different language. so ask yourself why the ot is in Hebrew and why the Nt is in Greek.
Exactly. Jesus never quoted the New Testament because it wasn't written yet. His Scriptures were the Law and the Prophets. Which is the platform on which everything stands.
@narcissistinjurygiver2932 those were the predominant languages of the times in which they were written.
@@user-py2ep7wv2v and how about the nt not being written by mathew mark luke and john?
@@narcissistinjurygiver2932 Those men certainly wrote the books / letters attributed to them.
What's your point ??
The church is to blame.
God have mercy on us.
I'll bear my cross...
The parents are to blame #1 then the church. Again it’s up to the parents to pick the right church.
The church or the raising?
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I've been to non-denominational churches that preach more on tithing and giving than the Gospel.
I've been to non-denominational Bible studies that turn into "Bible Opinion Sessions" instead of studies.
You tell me.
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What criteria should the parents use for the "right church?"
Large parts of the new testament are quotes from the 'old testament'
True, but Jesus revised the Adam and Eve story with the parable of the Prodigal Son.
There are no contradictions in the Bible, only misunderstandings or misinterpretations.
God is not the author of confusion...satan is, for he was a liar from the beginning.
1Kings 22:23
Now therefore behold, the Lord has put a lying spirit in the mouth of all these your prophets; the Lord has declared disaster for you.”
2 Thessalonians 2:11
And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie:
Jesus revised the Adam and Eve story with the parable of the Prodigal Son.
@@robertdouglas8895, that parable got absolutely nothing to do with Adam and Eve.
@@andrevisser7542 The parable: the son leaves the father by his own choice, not by being expelled. The father waits with patient love for his son to return until after the son realizes his world falls apart when he doesn't listen to his father. The father doesn't condemn his son as evil and sinful but sees him only as a lost son who will return.
It's the son who stayed home who thinks he is better than his brother who condemns him, not the father.That son represents people on earth who condemn others, for example, those who think they are saved while others are worse.
It's also amazing how many young adults raised in Christian homes don't know if premarital sex is wrong or that same sex is wrong. I knew that when I was 15 and at 22 in a young Bible study group i realized how little youth are learning from their parents or pastor/church
Too many toss the OT because they have been taught that knowledge is not important and that all a person needs is to accept Christ, regardless of what doctrine is involved, to be saved.
How much OT knowledge is required to be saved?
@@billcook4768A bit... Particularly the creation, Abraham Covenant, the prophecies fulfilled by Jesus.
That information is useful but certainly not required. That knowledge can come post - redemption
@@billcook4768 Depends on one’s definition of saved. Saved from death and hell? I believe there are three resurrections for three types of souls. Each group are worthy of three different rewards and savings. Each accept different levels of doctrine and works.
@@billcook4768you need to understand what you're saved from, which comes from the OT. Jesus's teachings make so much more sense when you understand the OT,because Jesus quotes the OT all the time. You also get the context of the Epistles and why the Gospel is good news when you understand the OT relationship between God and man, specifically Israel.
@@According_To_Matt Oh, I didn’t mean to suggest that studying the OT isn’t a good idea. I just get squishy when somebody suggests that something is necessary for salvation other than what is specifically said in the Bible.
My parents sent my siblings and I to Catholic grade school in the 60s where we were taught catechism daily. My Mom was a temporary Catholic having converted to marry my Dad. The one thing that she did was had children's Bible in our family library. I read that Bible frequently, which had a profound effect on me. At age 14, my friend led me to Christ. I left the Catholic church when I turned 18. I am eternally grateful to my Mom and friend.
But you could worship Christ of the scientifically accurate Bible ( round Earth, jet streams) and still go to the great Catholic Church!
But you could worship Christ of the scientifically accurate Bible ( round Earth and jet streams) and still have gone to the great Catholic Church!
@@user-rg7uh9se4cI converted to Catholicism (Christianity) at 18. And today I am a man and my wife is a woman. I have many children. Thanks be to God.
@@stuartdodson6630 Atleast Catholics got that right.
You are right. I've heard many people say that we should only focus on the new testament; love thy neighbor as yourself and love one another.
. When the rich man approached Jesus and asked him," what shall I do to obtain eternal life" and Jesus told him to obey the 10 commandments. That's a clear indication that we still need to focus on the old testament as well as the new testament.
thank you God bless everyone on the team who brings these forth.
It's so ironic, I was just having a conversation with one of our elders regarding one of my family members who believes that Genesis and Revelation are allegory and that Job and Jonah weren't real men, just a 'type'. This young man went to Multnomah, was going to be a youth pastor, but was never hired as one. Any conversations regarding this belief system are no longer on the table....
Interesting. I’ve heard some don’t believe that Jonah was historical as well. Jesus says otherwise though. And He doesn’t lie.
If we want to change our kids, start by having them see mom and dad reading the Bible, and praying. Then ask them to join you!
That is because Biblical illiteracy is rampant in the Church.
Exactly it’s not bible stories but bible history.
Right! I think ‘account’ is a better word than ‘story’. I also wish they hadn’t name different Bible translations as ‘versions’ bc that implies “different” versions that are revised and leave things out. They should call them translations. It’s more accurate. [though I suppose that the JWs’ Bible could count as a version because actual biblical scholars didn’t work on it.]
Jesus revised the Adam and Eve story with the parable of the Prodigal Son.
If it’s in the Bible here it is, if it’s not in the Bible there’s a perfectly good reason for it. What a fantastic rationalization.
In our Church we Bible read designated verses of the Bible every day & as a family, reading the OT once & the NT twice yearly.
Can't wait to visit you guys ❤❤❤ love you all!
It all comes down to this. Either God created the heavens an earth, and we will have to answer to him some day; or this is all just a product of chance, and thus has no purpose, or meaning. I will stick with the creator God.
It's much worse than that. Evolution is scientifically impossible; there's no scientific chance that even a single cell organism could evolve into existence. Much less evolve into an animal. We need only apply the scientifically held laws of entropy, statistics or other normal means of interpretating evidence, in order to debunk evolution. Only an overriding presupposition, such as blind faith in materialism, can even begin to ignore an otherwise natural, scientific interpretation of the evidence. Yet that's what we observe among evolutionary scientists to date. To that end, these evolutionists have been forced to adopt infinite universes, for which there is no evidence, in order to eliminate the obvious need for a Creator. Talk about "confounding the wisdom of the wise"! So the creation of matter, energy, physical laws, order and life-itself become the product of chance, if and only if, we grant infinite universes. And even in that unscientific faith, one less than infinite blows up the religion.
Thanks. Me too!
I am happy to create my own meaning, instead of depending on a genocidal, misogynistic deity.
@@johnelliott5859 You have every right to be a fool, and to advertise that fact.
@@harpintn so your good with the genocide and misogyny?
Well, my favourite old testament "story" is Elijah and God against the Baal prophets. Just epic. I don't remember deep diving into the Bible as a child, but I had good sunday school teatchers, good youth pastors and grew up in a household where questions about faith were allowed, well recieved and taken seriously, so the sunday service preaching was always discussed after coming home from church, and I guess that just made many Bible themes stick by osmosis. Nowadays kids faces are stuck to a cell phone though so I guess theres more of a challenge, but I still think it's a good idea to try it, we often had seriously fun and interresting discussions, and it makes you curious as a child about what else there might be in the Bible to discover.
Really love to read Isaiah 66, Psalm18 and Revelation 4 over and over 💜 reading Luke now, super excited for September BIble Study in James. Pastor is preaching 2 Samuel. Did i mention how grateful i am for our church?
I was surprised recently that a person in Sunday school didn't know where the book of Hebrew was! The part that really shocked me they had been going to our church for years, and our Pastor teaches the whole Bible.
I’m not surprised you will shocked to find out so many Christian’s to not read or study the Bible on a weekly basis Sunday it’s not enough
Most depend on all Biblical knowledge and reading to come from the church. Can't bank a solid biblical life on a 40 minute once a week teaching. Bible reading daily. Nt and OT
When they say , " Which god " ? , they think we'll be stumped. Its supposed to be a gotcha question .
Most Christians ARE stumped. THey don't even realize YAHWEH has a Name that we are Commanded to use, yet Christianity has buried it (breaking the third Command) substituting the Name above all names with a demeaning pagan title - the LORD.
The ancient gods all had personal names, so why wouldn't our Creator? He has many titles- Father,God,LORD, Almighty God,Creator,etc but his personal name is Jehovah.
See older Bibles at Psalm 83:18.
Gods personal name was removed approx 6,800 times from his holy Scriptures and wrongly replaced with LORD,all capitals.
See Psalm 110:1
God himself warns those that add to or remove anything from his word at Revelation 22:19, just what a very serious position they put themselves in.
There is the one true God and the god of this world that all non-believers follow.
@@joeythebushkangaroo1You sound like a Jehovah witness. Jehovah is just the Latin version of Yahweh, which translates to "I am that I am". There's no conspiracy to replace it with Lord. The translations like the King James Bible are translated exactly, and God is often referred to by his titles like Lord.
@@joeythebushkangaroo1Who else do we call Lord or King than God? The capitals are to show it as a name because he is not just a lord, a king, or a god. He is the Lord of lords, King of kings, and the only God.
The following are many of the scriptures which most modern churches refuse to teach to the congregation:
1 Corinthians 5:11-13
11 But now I am writing to you that you must not associate with anyone who claims to be a brother or sister but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or slanderer, a drunkard or swindler. Do not even eat with such people.
12 What business is it of mine to judge those outside the church? Are you not to judge those inside?
13 God will judge those outside. “Expel the wicked person from among you."
Titus 1:9-13
9 He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it.
10 For there are many rebellious people, full of meaningless talk and deception, especially those of the circumcision group.
11 They must be silenced, because they are disrupting whole households by teaching things they ought not to teach-and that for the sake of dishonest gain.
12 One of Crete’s own prophets has said it: “Cretans are always liars, evil brutes, lazy gluttons.”
13 This saying is true. Therefore rebuke them sharply, so that they will be sound in the faith
2 John 9-10
9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:
Romans 16:17-18
17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.
18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple.
Acts 20:28-30
28 Keep watch over yourselves and all the flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he bought with his own blood.
29 I know that after I leave, wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock.
30 Even from your own number, men will arise and distort the truth in order to draw away disciples after them.
2 Corinthians 6:14
6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
Matthew 7:6
6 Give not the things that are holy unto the dogs, neither cast your pearls before swine. For they will trample them under their feet and turn back again to rend you.
I have the same problem with the term "protestant" as I have with "Bible stories." Neither accurately describes anything that is remotely biblical. If you knew your
Bible, you would not try to label Christians or churches as "protestant."
Nowadays we even have the Black bible, Blue Bible, the Yellow bible, the Red bible, the modern Korean Bible, Bible for the Moslems, Scientology Bible, etc
Well as you may know 'Protestant' is simply a helpful label attributed to those who call themselves Christians because they trust solely in the 'imputed' righteousness of Christ for their Justification before God. While Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox doctrine rejects this Protestant view while teaching that Christ's 'infused' righteousness through the process of Sanctification justifies a man before God. Man's works then, are either: meritless duty out of gratitude as fruit of the Gospel and rebirth. Or man's works become meritorious payment to God in hopes of salvation as a reward through the santifying work of Christ in us. These doctrines are so opposed yet foundational to the Gospel message, that Protestants were historically those inside Roman Catholicism that sought to reform/recover what they believed to be the true Gospel of grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone, to the glory of God alone. So if getting the gospel right is important to our salvation, then extrabiblical labels such as these become important tools in distinguishing between radically different Gospel messages. Since this schism was no doubt wrought by God, each 'Christian' therfore must decide which type of Savior they trust in for their Justification before God. A Savior that is the propitiation for sin, or a Savior that makes you a partner in that payment for sin.
and in the group of Protestants we find Reformed, Calvinists, etc. it is just helpful to have a starting place term to grow out Theological Discussions from... Most of us Bible -based, Grace alone, folks agree on the Pre-Eminence of Christ Jesus and The Authoritative Word.
@@devoted72well I'm a little different than the reformed folks but I very well believe in sola fide just not a Calvinist I believe in libertarian free will but I believe in sola fide and of course the rest of the solas I just can't see god decreeing sin since there's scripture that even says not to even think god tempts man let alone decree it
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When we went to church and worked in the children's ministry, taught Sunday school and ran the puppet ministry. Why our adult children turn away, cuz the lesson tell "stories" rather than imbed the scripture in their hearts. The church spends the bulk of its budget on the sanctuary worship appearances, not the children's ministry, and when they do spend money it's on lane material. When we taught those deep lesson we were fired. The lame lessons continues to this day after 35 years of wining about loosing the young adults when the go to college.
Some of the churches that are growing, tend to be the KJV ones
I am so grateful for the preachers I can follow online. The ones who go verse by verse, and only use the Bible to explain any given passage that might
be difficult to understand. I haven’t been able to find a church that I can attend regularly enough ( life events and personal health) to assess and to feel like I belong), but I do appreciate my online pastors and thank God for the insights I am given each week.
@@bevp7838 I love "Through the Bible With Les Feldick," he passed about 2 years ago but his ministry continues they play the reruns and I watch him on RUclips.
@@kathleenking47our tiny little independent Baptist church that uses KJV started with hardly any people and now we’re bursting at the seams! Our teen ministry has grown like crazy. Our pastor made it clear that he’s willing to invest in our children’s ministry and they teach the Bible, doing verse by verse study. Our pastor consistently reminds moms and dads how incredibly important it is that we not just rely on the church to teach our kids about Jesus, we need to make it a daily thing and home… not just a quick devotion but study our bibles. Seek understanding, and then live it out. Be doers of the word. Im so thankful God led us to our church! I pray more pastors begin to lead their flock in the right direction and not be afraid to preach truth!
That’s really so sad. I had no idea it was going more towards the worship team than Sunday School. Some churches do not seek the Lord when it comes to finances, and that has troubled me for quite some time now. Churches need to do a better job with godly financial wisdom. That’s just crazy to me.
Thank you for all the work you do. As a senior citizen who lived in the birth control inception, I never knew an IUD worked by keeping the baby fetus from attaching to the womb. So grateful you informed me!
Jehovah's people were informed and warned against using IUDs, bc of the fact they abort the developing child, during the 1980s.
IUDS do not prevent conception,they only prevent implantation of the child into the womb lining after life begins, thus causing an abortion. 😢
I was shocked, but pleased to be warned against this type of "contraception" way back then. The mini-pill was said to do the same... it did not prevent conception.
As a follically challenged man, my favorite Old Testament story is Elisha and the Bears. And the little children.
Don't mess with old bald guys .
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Note that the Hebrew term translated as "children" means teenagers too... up until the age 20 or 21 where they could serve in the military and be counted in the census and pay the shekel tax....
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I think that was in the "Per version" of the bible.
11%? Worse still 99% don’t know or use God’s personal name? Why?
This is exactly what I am thinking about. My parents promised, when we were baptized as baby"s , to educate us in the faith,but that never happened. The Bible stayed where it was. Between the other books. We were ordered to go to Sunday school. I always asked my self, why should we hear about this story's about an other country( Israël). Later I needed a Bible for school when I was thirteen. Slowly I began to discover things. My mother was very disappointed that my brothers didn't go to church anymore. I think it probably was there own fault. We never talked about faith and so on.
Now I know whats it all about and that the Bible is true, thank fully, but my brothers say it is nonsense.
I think that’s why it’s so important for parents to read the Bible with their children and actually get them to ask questions to understand the faith more. Not many kids who grow up in church are encouraged by their parents or youth pastors to read and ask questions. Just pray that Jesus will soften your brothers’ hearts. I’m not saying parents will be perfect though. I grew up with a believing mom (wasn’t really walking with the Lord at the time) and a skeptic dad. I didn’t grow up in church. However, my grandma taught me some things about Jesus, but I didn’t have a relationship with Him at that time. I grew in public schools and worldly knowledge and my mom tried her best. I think it’s important not to force your kids but just direct them and be good examples of Christ to them. I came to Christ at 20 years old and have had a personal relationship for almost nine years now. We all go through hills and valleys, but pray to the Lord to have His hand on them. The Lord had His hand on me and saved me. If He could do that for me, He could do it for your brothers. I’ll be praying.
There's also way too many people that think there is a bible verse that says, "God helps those who help themselves."
That comes from Aesop's Fables.
Lol! And if they truly read the Bible it would say something completely different like God helps the helpless. He is a Strong Tower for the weak.
I cringe when my pastor refers to people in the Bible as characters. A character is a fictitious creation, not a real person. Accounts in the bible are not fictitious "stories."
Parents responsibility and many of them have no clue. Reading the Bible every day and reading the Whole Bible and studying it with family resolves this. In my early days our church only taught NT, but my parents expected us to be able to know the whole Bible and started with real understanding of Genesis, then the rest made sense.
That is extremely sad. Come on church. Teach your sheep.
Yet nothing concerning Catholics idol worship...
After learning so much from you guys, ICR and CRS, my favorite part of the Old Testament is Genesis 1-11. If I had to narrow it down, it would be Creation and next The Flood.
That’s why I read the Bible on my own and use the internet to get further explanation on old words I’m unfamiliar with I’m going from front to back on Leviticus now
It’s such a hard read, but so important to study it. Skeptics will use it to try to “attack” our faith. But, we know God is good and faithful and just throughout it all.
@@katierucker2870 yeah some of the old words trip me up but I find them but I like that it shows god is changing with us after the flood it seems to me like he was sad he had to do it and doesn’t want to do it again and it seems like he gets more patient with us as time goes on
Perhaps the thing to blame all along is Dispensationalism (which in my opinion, is what has caused so much trouble in the US churches). When the vast majority of the Bible (around two thirds) is split off and most of its promises reserved only for a certain genetic bloodline--and shoved away to a future literal 1000 year period, why do you wonder that people don't read or have interest in the OT?
And all this gloomy outlook about the state of the Gospel and how the Church is expected to be able to run away in the "rapture" as the world literally goes to Hell... what does that do for anyone? The tree has long been rotten at the roots, and only now we are seeing the rottenness in the fruit.
I was watching a movie from 1994 and one character on a fishing boat said “the kid’s a real Jonah we should throw him overboard” and I realized that although I understood the reference, a lot of people wouldn’t understand well because they probably don’t know the whole Jonah story, how and why he was eaten by a “whale”. But in 1994 the writers of a comedy movie assumed people would understand.
FYI The bible says, Jonah was swallowed & after 3 days spit out. Not eaten.
Why did u " " the whale? U mean it's not a whale?
@@roxanewoo548 - Well, the Hebrew Text (which I would defer to) simply reads "great fish" or dag gadol (דג גדול)
When the account is reference in Matthew, the Greek renders "κητους" (kétous) which is understood to be a whale.
Whatever happened to the "Walk Through the Bible" workshops, where attendees are taught the timeline and 'choreography' (the walking) to remember it?
this is absolutely positive, so more people have a change to survive, instead of drowning into the suffocating bible stories, let your kids grow free
One of my favorites is Psa 51 because I can so identify with David in that Psalm, The Psalms are a great source of comfort, another great book is Daniel, Isa, and Eze are great, The New Testament is built from the Old Testament fulfilling many prophesies concerning Jesus, the Bible is one whole book made up of many smaller books all having their place and all are the Word of God.
Volume is way too low....
I don't think it's bad to have social programs in the church. As long as you are preaching the truth and God is the focus. Using things like youth groups or Christmas light shows and carol singing to get people there to hear the message can be good. Or building relationships with like minded christians outside (but consistent with) the word. Our church has church services and bible studies, but they also have times when they just have ladies morning tea, or men's breakfast.
Peccato che il Natale sia una festa pagana!!!
@@farfallabianca1998 I disagree. It's celebrated in an anti God way by most people now, but it was a good christian holiday and still is a great outreach opportunity.
Answers in Genesis and Pastor Mike Winger have some great content on whether or not Christmas is pagan if you're interested.
This was a very good presentation, pointing out how vital it is for churches and parents to get back to basics. I recently learned (like this morning) how in Genesis 4:3, the phrase "in the process of time" most likely refers to Sabbath ("Saturday" in today's time) by most scholars, definitely worth AiG looking into since their emphasis is on Genesis 1-11 (rightfully IMHO since it is quoted so often by the Messiah). One thing that I would like to point out is that "Rocket Rob" indicates at around 4:54 minutes how pagan deities have names "Thor," "Zeus," but shouldn't that indicate that our Heavenly Father ALSO has a Name and one which was removed roughly 7,000 times from His own words? You should let that sink in, the most important entity of all times and His Name was removed, replaced with titles (L-rd, G-d)? Thanks, AiG for making these weekly broadcasts available for all to view and see the problems in so many articles out there!
Amen! Even Jesus quoted the Old Testament...
Ruth and Boaz is a good account. Deborah the Judge in Judges stands out. Samson is memorable. Why can't people remember? Moses, Noah, Jonah and the Whale. Surely people know these.
Genealogy of Genesis 5
(with their Hebrew meaning.)
Adam = "Man" (is)
Seth = "Appointed"
Enosh = "Mortal"
Kenan = "Sorrow" (but)
Mahalael = "The Blessed God"
Jared = "Shall Come Down"
Enoch = "Teaching"
Methuselah = "His Death Shall Bring"
Lamech = (the) "Despairing"
Noah = "Comfort, Rest"
Man is Appointed Mortal Sorrow but The Blessed God Shall Come Down Teaching His Death Shall Bring the Despairing Rest, Comfort.
A Prophecy or a chance
Get this Genesis was written around 1400 Before Christ.
Please turn up your volumn please. An Old Man
The only time the bible contradicts itself is when it's exegized poorly that falls on the person not the object
Jesus revised the Adam and Eve story with the parable of the Prodigal Son.
I study the old testament with a messianic Jew.
Amazing how prophecy is very accurate in the bible ❤
Please Christians get out and vote! So important!!
nilarene. Presidents are selected NOT elected. Your vote is there to make you
think that you have some say in who is selected in voting, but you don't.
Please Christians pray for our nation...call down the power of the risen King against the powers of the air and the forces of darkness.
Vote for which swamp creature politicians? They’re all in bed together. There’s a few that might be decent, but they’re not stopping our sinking ship of a country from going down.
Thank you so much, great video
And Christ was incarnated in a supernatural way even though he was present before creation!!!
Some people in the church would rather play video games or watch TV than read the Bible. That's why so many Christians don't think thisnisnall a big deal. Meanwhile, so many are dying in their sin. Many in the church are asleep because they don't spend time with God.
Ya recall how, a few years ago, the infamous pastor of a suburban Atlanta church recommended hearers to:
"Unhitch frim the Old Testament." ??
That's an earned rebuke for the wayward pastor: Andy Stanley.
my people perish through lack of knowledge Hosea 4.7
I am so with these guys,
Christians should read a lot more from the old testament, so they get full understanding what their religion is about
It is not surprising that so many can't name a single Bible verse. What is your favorite? Mine is this. Read it and then think about all of the things happening around the world right now that you never could have imagined 10 years ago.
Habakkuk 1:5 KJV
5 Behold ye among the heathen, and regard, and wonder marvelously: for I will work a work in your days which ye will not believe, though it be told you.
There is no old and New Testament it is the HEBREW SCRIPTURES AND THE GREEK AND CHRISTIAN TESTAMENT
The whole Bible includes both as one 😊
So the snake was not really a snake in the Garden? If the snake stood for something else metaphorically speaking, then why did God determine to "punish" the innocent animal snakes for all eternity? And didnt God create the snake kind and saw that they were very good? It makes no sense at all!!!!
Love GOD love each other, repent, forgive, pray, believe, hold the faith, walk in the spirit, shine in the darkness, speak truth and life in love with compassion and empathy, living out our hope, encouraging and building each other up in the faith and truth of the gospel-good news, don't worry or fear but have the relationship with the LORD our GOD Jesus Christ who wants to carry our burden by his loving gracious mercy and compassion, receive a love of the truth and consume his living word of life deeply in your entire being, trust him, pray for the body of Christ Jesus all believers with the LORD'S PRAYER, bless the LORD, pray for all who are not believing to be called by GOD and repent evil and do good, know what GOD ALMIGHTY says is good true right and useful.
Amen AIG 🙏 good wake up call
And yet in the US we have folks who desire to have Bible taught in schools...which would mean each parent would be 'permitting' someone whose doctrines they don't know explain what the Bible says and means to their kids. Even I who left Christianity decades ago can see this would (or at least should) be seen as a problem.
Anyone wonder why the church invented doctrine that we don’t need the first covenant (Old Testament)? Christ said until Heaven and Earth pass away not one yod or tittle will pass from The Law. Christ, for whom we are named “Christian” taught Torah to all. The problem is the idea that we don’t need every word from Genesis through Revelation.
My favorite was Daniel and the Lions Den
Pls make the audio louder its hard to hear thanks n may God bless 🙏
The Gospel has always been offensive to us the sinner.
Do you understand that the meteor did not kill EVERY living thing on the earth? That is why we are here! Our distant mammalian ancestors survived the catastrophe, along with certain other species, including certain dinosaur like species.....
I came to Christ through Campus Crusade for Christ. In the 60s & and 70s, they used Scofield Reference Bible. In its footnotes, it placed a gap between the 1st and 2nd verses of Genesis chapter one. They were the conservative Christian group of that time. It took me until the 1980s, when I was finally introduced to ICR before it became clear that the 6 days of creation were six ordinary days.
It took more decades for me to discover that the toledoth statements were signature blocks at the end of eyewitness statements. When you discovered that Moses was the compiler of Genesis and not the author, it makes it really become more meaningful.
There's nothing wrong with the word "story." Stories can be true, and often are. There's no need to change the meaning of a word just because some people misunderstand it's meaning.
I agree. I work in finance and will be asked "what's the story this month" when I'm explaining our financial results. They're not asking me to say something fictional.
Anyone who has read "stories/myths" and the Bible should be smart enough to see the difference. Myths don't contain such detailed information, like who died when, when the next important child was born, when they died, and it all adds up to the proper number of years to show when the flood began, the year Methuselah died, and other such details, which many have been found in archaeological digs; myths don't contain evidence. For instance, Jonah. So many people think the story of Jonah was just a myth. But he is mentioned in the historical sections of the Bible known as Kings. In 2 Kings 14:25 it says, "He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gathhepher." The Bible verifies itself everywhere if you just know how and where to look.
*Anyone who has read "stories/myths" and the Bible should be smart enough to see the difference. Myths don't contain such detailed information, like who died when, when the next important child was born, when they died,*
So uh... what does it say then about other religions that have similar mythology, details included? You really only try making this argument because it's _your_ myths on the line.
*and it all adds up to the proper number of years to show when the flood began, the year Methuselah died, and other such details, which many have been found in archaeological digs; myths don't contain evidence.*
In reality, the archaeological data shows that the ancient biblical lineages didn't exist. The ancient Hebrews were simply one among many Canaanite ethnicities, Noah never existed, the flood couldn't have happened and the closest we have to a _real_ "Noah's flood" was a localized flood centered on a relatively nearby city, Shuruppak.
*For instance, Jonah. So many people think the story of Jonah was just a myth. But he is mentioned in the historical sections of the Bible known as Kings. In 2 Kings **14:25** it says, "He restored the coast of Israel from the entering of Hamath unto the sea of the plain, according to the word of the Lord God of Israel, which he spake by the hand of his servant Jonah, the son of Amittai, the prophet, which was of Gathhepher." The Bible verifies itself everywhere if you just know how and where to look.*
"MUH BIBLE PROVES MUH BIBLE PROVES MUH BIBLE PROVES" isn't a good thing dude, it's literally the _ur_ example of fallacious circular reasoning in these sorts of discussions.
Keep the whole 10 commandments....Amen 🙏
I want to clarify that a modern IUD IS a contraceptive. The Mirena carries a small amount of hormone on it. "The hormone released into the uterus by Mirena prevents pregnancy by: Thickening cervical mucus, preventing sperm from entering the uterus.Inhibiting sperm
movement so it’s more difficult to reach and fertilize an egg
Thinning the lining of your uterus
Perhaps copper IUDs work differently, but i think you should check more into this claim. Personally, i think an IUD like o described is much better than other methods, mostly because it is very dependable and has a almost nonexistent failure rate, leading to fewer abortions, as opposed to higher failure rate of oral contraceptive and condoms. I want to be clear that i am a Christian and very conservative and pro life. I worked as a high risk labor nurse and ive see a lot of myths float around anout womens health. I hope you will receive this in a spirit of kindness and truth. Thank you for what you do ❤
I don’t know much about IUDs but I had to stop taking birth control pill. Not only did they make me feel crazy in a sense, but I also learned that it is possible for them to kill a fertilized egg, which is a baby and life nonetheless. My mom took birth control during her marriage with my dad for quite some time, and when he was stationed out to Japan (marines) my mom stopped it when he was gone. She then got pregnant with me. It’s not really a common thing to happen, but I don’t trust any forms of birth control. I can understand why you might think it’s a myth, but pharmaceutical companies have been doing sketchy things for the longest time now and so has our healthcare. I’m sure you’re a wonderful nurse though and I know there’s still some good doctors out there. I believe in good medicine practice, but our nation definitely has been doing a lot of pill pushing for ridiculous reasons.
Thank you for pointing this out. It's exactly what I was thinking, and I hope the truth about the Mirena IUD will ease people's minds who need the device for medical issues. It is not an abortive, but a contraceptive.
Not only should people learn their whole Bible from beginning to end, but they should also learn about the false translations, the ones that take verses out of scripture or change the text. For instance, I'm a KJV reader, but most people today don't read that version. The NIV leaves out verses like Acts 8:37. It's important to know the Bible, what every book is about, learn a little about the other religions that call themselves Christian, and learn about the versions of the Bible that are not correct and change the whole meaning of the most important doctrines.
Thanks! Loved the puns
Calvary Chapel. Enid OK. We still teach the bible. I wish I could de better living the bible. But we do try.
They probably go to Andy Stanley's church.
Another problem is the false teaching of pretribulation rapture.
One of the qualities of a good preacher/pastor etc is to bring people to the knowledge of The Truth. By omitting the Old Testament and key doctrines, gaps in understanding grow.
Read Romans 5 and 11, for example, and the root of those chapters begin in Genesis.
Why do people click on this video just to hate. If you are going to hate then give real reasons, and read the BIBLE please before making hate comments
Well, God is consistent and reliable in fulfilling His Word to any and all of mankind when it concerns His elect.
Did the study include catholics? I'm interested to see if they recognized the historical accounts better than protestants. I've never met a catholic who knows anything about the Bible.
If you don't understand Genesis 1-11 you can't possibly understand the rest of God's word. It's all a historical document of God's word. Our Lord is constantly talked about in the old testament. John macarthur is the greatest at expository of God's word.
seeing everything that is happening, all that is left is to wait for the rapture, Come Lord, come….😊❤
Very selfish attitude. Instead it should be, thank you Lord for your patience as we pray and witness to our unsaved family and friends so they will know you too!
Pre-tribulation rapture is false.
I am thankful atheists come to sites like this if only that they may learn about the God of the Universe who created all things and is coming soon to carry away his bride, the communion of saints. Lord Jesus, I pray that the lost souls will find you and be saved from the hell to come.
I am so with you on this, help those atheist by show them god.
Take them in their arm and point at god so they can see him for themself.