Bible Food for Hungry Christians

2011 Comments Archive

Name	Date	Comments
Patsy	Jan/01/11	HAPPY NEW YEAR! Do you have a Biblical answer for why the tribe of Dan will not be sealed in Rev 7?
	Jan/03/11	Happy New Year to you also, Patsy! Ephraim is also left out in Rev 7. I do not know of any reason given in Scripture for their omission, but I think perhaps, overall, they were two of the most idolatrous tribes, Bob
Eldridge	Jan/04/11	Happy New Year Bob!
Patsy	Jan/05/11	Thanks for your answer about the 144,000 sealed. I just assumed Ephraim was Joseph since Manasseh had already been listed. Don't you find it interesting that Dan is the first one mentioned in the new division of the land spoken of in Eze 48?
	Jan/05/11	You're welcome Patsy."Joseph" was one of the original 12 tribes listed in Gen 49:28, but "Joseph" was split into the tribes of Ephraim and Manassah, when the Tribe of Levi became the "priestly tribe" in the Book of Numbers. We have to remember that Israel goes into the Tribulation in unbelief, where Dan is not mentioned, but Eze 48 is Millennial, and all Israel who enter into the Millennium are believers in Christ. "Dan" is "in the flesh" in Rev chap 7, but "in Christ" in the Millennium. In Eze 48, the 12 tribes are back to the original 12, except Levi is replaced as the priestly tribe by the sons of Zadok (Eze 48:11), because of the disobedience of the sons of Levi. Facinating, isn't it! God is good, Bob
Patsy	Jan/08/11	You are exactly right, as always you give me such enlightening answers. Don't you just love how all of God's Word ties together from beginning to end!! God indeed is Good!!
Jim M.	Jan/14/11	Your recent teaching on 1 Cor. 12:31 and Our Spiritual Gifts. It so makes sense. Thank you, as usual for bring clarity to the Word of God. Your BibleFood brother :-)
	Jan/15/11	Hi "BibleFood Brother" Jim, thanks for the encouragement and glad you enjoyed the study! Bob
Michelle	Jan/17/11	I still become anxious when thinking of the day the world comes to an end, not because I do not know where we are going or Who we will finally get to come home to, but because I worry about my little children. Will they be taken with the rapture before everything becomes terrifying on earth?
	Jan/18/11	Good question Michelle. Many Christians are concerned about what will happen to their young children when the Rapture occurs. First we must remember that, to the Church Age body of Christ, the Rapture is the "blessed hope" of Titus 2:13. If our babies and helpless children are going to be left behind - helpless - to me, that would not be much of a "blessed hope". I believe that babies and children and all people who have not reached the "moment of accountability" will meet Jesus "in the air", with us, in the Rapture. It is clear that the basis of "condemnation" for human beings is rejection of the Gospel of Christ, or rejection of what God has shown them about Himself through "physical phenomena". Rom. 1:18-32 teaches this, and that God shows the human race truth about Himself, through observation of the physical universe, the "things that He has made", and He says "therefore" they are without excuse, when humans reject what He has shown them. John 3:18 teaches that the basis of condemnation is "unbelief". 2 Thess 2:11 & 12 teaches that people go into the Tribulation because they knew God's Truth and ?believed not the truth". In Matt 19:14 Jesus said, literally, ?leave the little children alone, and do not hinder them from coming unto me, because, of such, the Kingdom of the heavens consists?. I believe God has a plan for every human being that will ever live, and if He does not take our helpless children with us in the Rapture, then He certainly has a perfect plan for their care, and we can fully trust Him with their safety and salvation. I have posted a full explanation of what I believe on this subject at the biblefood.com "Subject Index" Tab, under "Children and the Rapture", and as the "Your Q's and A's" Tab Question Number 33. God is good, and we can trust Him with our children, Bob
David Scarpellini	Jan/31/11	I have been in and out LAW churched for 30 years or more; I have been a slave to the sins of the flesh. For the last 10years I have given myself to the revelations that Paul received from the LORD JESUS now at last I have come to know the ALL powerful CHRIST that live IN ME. IT IS A JOY TO KNOW THAT THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE THAT BELIEVES in the Christ that is are inner life (Col,3:4).HE now is my all in all
	Jan/31/11	Great to hear from you David! And, how wonderful is the Matchless Grace of God, and the New Testament Truth that "sets us free" to be motivated by the Spirit of God. Blessings to you and your loved ones, Bob
Liana	Feb/15/11	Very encouraging. Still making good choices, living by grace everyday.
Paulo	Feb/25/11	Where's the famous NASA formula that proves that the moon is only 7000 years old? Here is one for you en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Age_of_the_universe. The moon is about 4.5 billion years old say that the moon is around 7000 years old is a joke.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moon Any questions.. contact me at pkegles@msn.com
	Feb/26/11	Hi Paulo, I simply reported what I personally heard on Radio and on TV in 1969 with my own ears. It was on the air every day for months before the first lunar landing. Scientists on TV were expecting moon dust up to 22 feet thick, and if it was thin and they didn't find any sign of life on the moon, the top scientists were saying that "they would have to go back to the drawing board" concerning the "age of the universe and moon", and the "origin of life". Well, instead, I have watched them change their formulas and theories to MATCH WHAT THEY FOUND. Now, if you would like to join the debate, just Google "Moon dust debate" and join which ever side you like. I just reported what I heard, and what was common knowledge in 1969. Thanks for writing, and I pray that people will read all the debates and come to a knowledge of the truth. Bob
Curious in Florida	Feb/27/11	Is there a church I can visit to hear you preach in person?
	Feb/27/11	We meet on the Northside of Jacksonville FL, Sunday morning and Wednesday nights. Email me if you are going to be in the area, and I'll send you the details and directions, Bob
A Jesus Follower	Feb/27/11	I'm curious why you depend on the Old English 1600's British bible, since there are newer American bibles that are actually based on older scripture? Although you may have a command of the British English languare, not many Americans realize all the differences, between the two languages.
	Feb/27/11	I must respectfully state that I do not "depend" on the 1600's KJV, I "depend" on the Textus Receptus and Masoretic Hebrew texts. Please see the "Subject Index" Tab, and "Bible Translations", for my view on this subject. This is why I teach from the Hebrew OT and Koine Greek NT, to help God's people understand His word from any "translation". I believe the New King James is the most faithful English translation from the correct Textus Receptus and Masoretic Hebrew texts. I quote the KJV, because it is "public domain", and because virtually all the "Bible study tools", such as Strong's Exhaustive Concordance, the Greek Interlinears, Trenches Synonyms, the Thayer and Gesenius Lexicons, the "Word Study Bible", and many other New Testament reference books and computer programs are keyed to the 1611 King James. When we understand what the KJV is saying, I don't think we have a problem with it either. For the new believer, I would recommend the New King James. Thank you for the question, and if my answer is not satisfactory, please write again or e-mail me. Blessings to you and yours, Bob
RICKY6443	Mar/10/11	I KNOW MORE NOW THAN I EVER DID ABOUT GOD/JESUS, GOD BLESS
	Mar/10/11	Wonderful Ricky! If we were engaged to the richest, most powerful, and most wonderful person in the world, wouldn't we want to know all about them, and cling to every detail? We Christians are "engaged" to Jesus, and are about to meet and "marry" Him! I wish more of our brothers and sisters were less "self satisfied", and got excited about learning all about Him! Bob
Patsy	Mar/30/11	Can you explain what Jesus said to the disciples in John 20:23 after He had breathed on them and they had received the Holy Ghost. I know they were given the power to perform miracles, but only God can forgive sins. Does it mean that now with the Holy Spirit abiding within them they are more able to forgive other's wrongdoings against them?
	Mar/30/11	Hi Patsy, all ?sin? in the Bible is against God. John 20:23 can only have reference to the proclaiming of the ?Good News? of Jesus Christ, and the resultant ?belief? or ?unbelief? of the hearer. Only God, according to the Bible, has the authority to forgive sins. All "forgiveness of sin" is tied to the "belief" of the individual. No person can forgive another person's sins. One of the verses we have for confirmation of this interpretation is John 3:18, ?He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God?. The unbeliever cannot do anything but sin (?hamartia?, to fall short of God?s righteousness), and the only solution for this is to believe, meaning to trust in and rely on, Jesus Christ as their Savior, and receive forgiveness of their sins. Good question! Bob
AndyFletchert	Apr/12/11	Hi - I am really happy to find this. cool job!
Kenny Beasley	Apr/20/11	Since tithes are a shadow but Christ is the reality, this means that tithe offering regulations have been completed in His earthly ministry. I heard a false minister telling people to offer to him the monetary value of a lamb for a sin offering to receive forgiveness of their sin. We know this is false because Jesus is the only sin offering that brings about our forgiveness. The sin offering is a shadow but Christ is the reality, this means that the sin offering regulations were completed in during the earthly ministry of Jesus. The Israelites were not allowed to pay monetarily as a tithe; however, under the old covenant law the people were required to pay tithes of the harvest of the produce and cattle grown in the land of promise. During the tithing ceremony at the end of every three years, the third year, the year of tithing, tithes were offered as a heave offering. A heave offering was an offering that had to be lifted up to God. We see how tithes are significantly shown to be a shadow of the sacrifice of Christ. The Gospel of Luke tells us that Jesus began His ministry about 30 years of age and in John it records three Passovers during the ministry of Jesus, attesting to us that Christ preached for three years. At the end of the three years of His ministry, in the third year was the year He offered Himself up. The Lord went to Jerusalem at the end of three years of ministry as our tithe as a heave (lifted up) offering in the third year of His ministry. He was lifted up (the heave offering of the tithe) from the earth on the cross. The shadow of the tithe shows us that the Levites were to be physically sustained by tithes and offerings that came from the land of promise. The reality is the sacrificial offering of Jesus, that has been given to us from God, is the only sacrificial gift that is capable of keeping us sustained and nourished. This sustenance and strength, we are given in Christ, results in our maturity. The land of promise produced the goods that was to ensure the physical survival of the Levites. The land of promise is a shadow of Jesus; Christ is the promise that the entire Old Testament pledged. God promised a redeemer starting in Genesis and Jesus is the guarantee of God's promise. Jesus is the authentic Promised Land of all Christians because in Him is produced everything we need for true and eternal life. This clearly shows that Jesus was the completion of the Old Testament tithe. As the priests in Malachi were robbing God of tithes and offerings and this was stealing from what was due to Him. Us not lifting up Jesus with the proper respect is the way that God is robbed of His due glory, because the modern false teaching concerning tithes and offerings is stealing from the glory of Christ's sacrifice that is given to us for sustenance and life.
	Apr/23/11	Amen Kenny! I believe you are correct. Jesus Christ is the fulfillment of the whole Levitical system, and we, who believe in Jesus, are now a Holy Temple, and we are a Holy Priesthood. It couldn't be clearer, to me. Blessings, and thanks, Bob
BelieverInTruth	Apr/25/11	Bob, A departure can mean a physical movement, but in it's context in 2 Thess 2 and based on other scriptures about the same events and times, this isn't a physical departure, but a spiritual departure from the faith. 2 Tim 2:16-18 is the most convincing proof because it speaks of the same event (the lie that resurrection, ie. being gathered to Christ, had already happened). In that verse it clarifies that Paul is speaking about a departure from the truth and the result of which destroys the faith of others. There are other scriptures pertaining to the last days: 1 Tim 4:1; 1 Tim 6:20-21; 2 Tim 3:1-5; 2 Peter 3:17; (warnings in Revelation to the Christian churches) Rev. 2:4; Rev. 2:14 (2 Peter 2:15 compliments Christs warning in Rev about 'going astray' - following the way of Balaam); and of course, Matt 24:9-14. Let's discuss specifically Matt 24. Jesus speaks to his Apostles in private. He is addressing THEM, telling them what they can expect. Take note of the order of events. Christ says there will be false prophets deceiving and many will fall away from the faith. THEN the anti-christ will be revealed and declare himself to be god. As soon as anti-christ is revealed, that's when Christ followers were to flee to the mountains. This is the exact same order that Paul uses to assure the Thessalonians. False teachings, people falling away, revelation of anti-christ. Also, both Jesus and Paul encourage believers to stand firm until the end. All the events of the bible are a 'type' which mirrors the true event. This event which Jesus speaks of in Matt. and which takes place in AD 70 was a 'type' of end times, not THE end times which is yet to come, but we should still look to the actual history and what took place to know the future and what will take place. The times that God has let loose his wrath, he protected his people while they remained on the earth. Besides the AD 66 Christians, consider Noah and Lot.
	Apr/25/11	Hi BelieverInTruth, I appreciate your view here, and we know there will be a "general falling away from the truth". But, I based my comments on the fact that the Greek word "apostasia" in 2 Thess. 2:3 has the Greek article "the" in front of it, in the Greek text, which makes it, not a general "going away", or "departure", but "The Departure", a special EVENT, that the reader is expected to already know about. The CONTEXT of 2 Thess 2 is Rapture. Paul taught the Thessalonian church about the Rapture in his visit there and reminded them of it in his first letter (1 Thess 4:13-18). "Apostasia" with the article "the" in 2 Thess. 2:3 indicates that Paul expects the Thessalonian Christians to already understand that this is the TITLE of an EVENT, and he expects them to already know what he means by the title "the departure". All you stated is true, but, the immediate context of 2 Thess chap 2 and the article "the" with "apostasia" makes it clear to me that Paul is referring to the Rapture. If you read First and Second Thess all the way through in one sitting and think about what I am saying here, you may agree. But, I respect your opinion, because, an end-time "general" apostasy" is certainly very clearly taught. Blessings to you and yours, Bob
Morgan	May/16/11	The church Smyrna, what is the brief history between 3 B.C. and 90 A.D.?????? I really need you to answer this question for me, I'm stuck! Thank You.
	May/17/11	Hi Morgan, Historic Smyrna is in present day Turkey. ?Smyrna? means "myrrh?, signifying ?death?. In 3 BC, it was a rich and prosperous pagan city of Ionia, forty miles N of Ephesus. It was one of the finest cities of Asia and was called "the lovely crown of Ionia-the ornament of Asia." Smyrna foresaw the rising power of Rome and built a temple for emperor worship. Between 49AD and 66AD, the Apostle Paul proclaimed the Gospel throughout Asia Minor during his missionary journeys, and some of the residents of Smyrna were converted to Christ. In 70 AD, when the Roman armies of Titus destroyed Jerusalem, the Jews were dispersed, and many of them settled in southern Asia Minor, some of them in Smyrna. By 90 AD, the Church (the ?called out ones?) at Smyrna must have consisted of converted Jews as well as gentiles. Being a center of fanatical emperor worship brought on severe persecution for the church at Smyrna. It is referred to in Rev 2:8-11, in 96 AD, when John wrote the Book of Revelation, as facing death, but still faithful, and there is no word of reproach in the message of Jesus to the church at Smyrna. See ?Wikipedia?, or Google ? Ungar?s Bible Dictionary Smyrna? for a full history. Hope this helps, Bob
Emmanuel	May/17/11	Well, i want to know more about god/jesus but i don't know what to read in the bible... where do i start on.....so i can be wise and have the knowledge of a pastor for i am only 15 years old.
	May/17/11	Hi Emmanuel! It thrills me to hear from someone of your age! I created Biblefood dot com for people just like you, to take you "from the ground up" in plain everyday language. The 10 "Q & A's on my home page are a good start, and will point you to hundreds of important Scriptures. The "subjects" and "categories" of God's Word are scattered throughout the Bible, so the "organized subjects" must be collected from many Books of the Bible. To the new believer, I recommend beginning with the Book of John and the Book of Romans. When you have questions, please feel free to write me at bobjones at biblefood dot com. Blessings to you and your family, Bob
Emmanuel	May/19/11	Hey it's me again, i've been searching through the web, of is hentia a sin? because sometime's a pop-up of those hentia things come n i watch it.....but i google answer it and everything....but some people say its not a sin some people say it is a sin..... i don't really know who to listen to but im gonna listen to you because it seems like you know alot about god and the bible....so what is your answer?
	May/21/11	Hi again, Emmanuel. God designed sex to be a wonderful part of marriage. Heb 13:4 in the Greek, states that marriage is honorable in every way, and the marriage bed is totally undefiled. Sex outside of marriage though, is called ?fornication? in the New Testament, which is the Greek word ?pornea?, where we get our English word ?pornography?. Eph 5:4 states that filthiness, and even foolish talking, and joking, are not appropriate, but we should instead be giving thanks to God. Col 3:5 states that we should consider these things that nag at us, that are bad for us, to have no more power over us. Because, when we stay close to Him, God gives us the power to live above all these things and to joyfully glorify Him. In Rom 7:24&25, Paul speaks of his own struggle with the ?flesh? and states ?O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?? the answer, ?through Jesus Christ our Lord?. Emmanuel, don?t think you are alone, struggling with ?curiosity? and ?desires?, 1 Cor 10:13 states, that no testing has overtaken us but such as is common to mankind, and goes on to say that God is faithful and will not allow us to be tested above what we are able to bare, and will help us to bare it. Eph 6:18 states that we should be constantly in a prayerful state with our Loving Heavenly Father, and Gal 5:22&23 states that the result of this fellowship is love, joy, peace, patience, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, and self control. Phil 4:8 States ?Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think (keep on thinking) on these things?. If we want God?s best for us, we will live our life ?God?s way?. When Jesus had completed teaching His disciples, He told them that He no longer considered them ?servants?, but ?friends?. Through the work of Jesus on the Cross, I believe we can talk to our Loving Heavenly Father, just like He is our best friend, and ?share? our concerns, and what is going on in our lives with Him. God lives in us and calls us His ?Holy Temple? and is aware of everything that is going on in our lives, and probably spends a lot of time waiting for us to speak to Him. You are in my prayers Emmanuel, and I pray that you will have wonderful success in all your endeavors, in school and beyond, Bob
smithson	May/29/11	Hey - I am certainly happy to find this. Good job!
Woody	Jun/04/11	Keep up!
Dorothy	Jun/16/11	My pastor used Matthew 24:1-14 in his sermon yesterday, and said that the world will never end, we just come to the end of the age. Do you agree? If so, are there scriptures about this?
	Jun/16/11	He is correct Dorothy. There is a lot of talk these days about "the end of the world", but there is no "end of the world" taught in the original language Scriptures. The English phrase "end of the world" occurs 5 times in the KJV, and every time, in the Greek, the Greek word "aion" is referring to the end of the "AGE", meaning, the end of the "dispensation". The New Testament Greek never says the end of the "world": Mt 13:39, Mt 13:49, Mt 24:3, Mt 28:20, and Heb 9:26 speak of the end of the Jewish "Age". There are more "Ages" to come. Bob
Roxanne	Jun/27/11	I looked up the question on how do we pray to our Father or to Jesus. You had already answered this question for another person. Seeking to know my Father and my Savour more clearly I cannot begin to tell you how helpful your answer was. My tears flowed without stoppping as I looked up scripture and it seemed to open up to me even more. I've loved the Lord for years but I humbly say I haven't given Him the time He has given me. My life has changed so these last few years through Salvation and truly knowing Him, thank you again so much!
	Jul/02/11	Roxanne, thank you so much for writing, and may the Lord bless you in every way! I feel my calling is not so much to "teach", as it is to point God's people to His WORD. You don't know how much your comments are an inspiration and an encouragement to me. Thank you again! Bob
Lefty	Jul/04/11	You know what, I'm very much icnliend to agree.
Micahel Makwela Snr (RSA)	Jul/10/11	This site is powerful. Very educating. scriptures focused. I'm learning lot from here. You are blessed.
daniel	Jul/10/11	if Jesus Pbuh is God then how did shaytan pick him up take him to the highest mountain and also say pray to me? shytan cant do that to God
daniel	Jul/10/11	as someone who knows about the religion i know that there is not 1 aniquivocal statement where jesus pbuh himself says that i am God or pray to me
daniel	Jul/10/11	i come to realise that the bible's beliefs have been proven to be unscientific which indicates that it is not the word of God... correct?
	Jul/11/11	Hi Daniel, I think maybe you have been reading ?about? the Bible, instead of reading the Bible itself. Jesus said that He is the Son of God in John 10:36, ?Jesus said ? Say ye of him, whom the Father hath sanctified, and sent into the world, Thou blasphemest; because I said, I am the Son of God?? And, in John 14:8 & 9, Jesus said ?he that hath seen me hath seen the Father?. In John 8:58, Jesus said that He existed before Abraham. In Luke 22:70 Jesus said that He was the ?Son of God?, Luke 22:70 ? Then said they all, Art thou then the Son of God? And he said unto them, Ye say that I am?. A.T. Robertson states that the ?ye say? here is a Greek idiom for ?yes?, I am. And, in Mark 14:61 & 62, Jesus said that He is the Christ, the Son of the Blessed, ?Again the high priest asked him, and said unto him, Art thou the Christ, the Son of the Blessed? 62 And Jesus said, I am: and ye shall see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven?. Concerning ?science?, Daniel, ?science? cannot make a ?scientific law?, they can only observe God?s ?laws?. I suggest you read the first article on my Home Page, ?Who is Jesus according to the Bible?, and then write me at ?bobjones at biblefood dot com? with your questions. Rom 10:9 States: ?That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved?. Daniel, if you will do that, the Bible will come alive to you, and you will become secure in your walk here on earth, and confident in your eternal destiny. Bob
Richard	Jul/17/11	I read somewhere that every christian believer in Jesus is a "priest", not just people who call themselves that. Is tat true? thanks, richard
	Jul/18/11	Yes Richard, First of all, the Old Testament priest was a "go-between", between the Nation of Israel and God. In the New Testament, all believers in Jesus are God's "priests" and Jesus is our "High Priest". This is taught in 1 Pet 2:5, 1 Pet 2:9, Rev 1:6, Rev 5:10, and Heb 4:14. After the Cross, there is NO ONE between the believer and the Lord Jesus Christ. We now have direct access to God, through Jesus, by means of prayer. Thank you for the question, and I have posted a full explanation on the "Your Qs&As" tab, as question #34, Bob
Ruth	Jul/25/11	How do I talk to Jesus more closely
	Jul/26/11	Hi Ruth, when we look at our ?position?, ?in Christ? from God?s perspective, (See Page 2 ?Are you saved? for details), we couldn?t be any ?closer? to the Lord Jesus Christ. We are ?sealed? into union with Him, and that ?union? is the basis of our relationship with God, and this is what God has already done for believers. From our human perspective though, the more we know about Jesus, and the less unconfessed sin we have in our life, the closer we will ?feel? to Jesus. I do not see anything ?physically? that we can ?do? to feel closer to Jesus, I see the answer as spiritual growth. I believe we should keep on studying, reading, and listening to the teaching of the Word, and staying ?in fellowship?, and seeking to live by God?s Word and revealed will, and we will find ourselves wanting to do what God wants us to do, and God will help us feel closer and closer to Him.
geno	Aug/06/11	this is good stuff , it helped me to get a better understanding. THANKS
John Reese	Aug/25/11	The article written by Mr. Jones about baptism is very incorrect. 1. Eis in Acts 2:38 doesn't mean "because of" Early baptist debators picked a verse in John where eis and dia were in the same sentence, the word in the sentence translated because was dia but the unsuspecting public didn't catch on in time. It was in John 2:23-24. It was later published by teachers at the Dallas Theological Society. When caught they silently withdrew it. Same with - at the preaching of Jonah vs because of the preaching of Jonah. Eis can be used to tie events together in time, changing it to because to effect a debate was very bad exegesis and bad character. 2. Your usage of the thief on the cross is assumptive, he could have been baptized in John's baptism. All people sin after being baptized. Christ had power on earth to forgive even those who were baptized and sinned later. Plus the thief was fully aware of Christ's kingdom, thus he was taught about John's doctrines. Your teaching is simply presumptive. You as a greek teacher should know better.
	Aug/25/11	John, If I am "incorrect" concerning Acts 2:38, then I am in good company. A.T. Robertson states, in his big grammar, on page 592, that the correct meaning of the preposition "eis" in Acts 2:38 can only be determined by the "context and tenor of N. T. teaching", and is "a task for the interpreter, not the grammarian". In his "Word Pictures", which can be read on line, at BibleStudyTools.com, under "Commentaries" and his comments on Acts 2:38, Robertson points out that the "causual" use of "eis" is just as good Greek as the "purposive" use, and says "illustrations of both usages are numerous in the New Testament and the Koine generally". I stand by what I have posted under the subject "baptism". Tell me what you believe the Greek preposition "eis" means in Acts 2:38, and I will post your comments along with mine, so the reader can make up their own mind. Fair enough? Bob
Sher	Sep/14/11	What specifically does it mean to "fear" the Lord?
	Sep/14/11	Hi Sher, I am glad you asked this question. I know of parents who teach their children to "be afraid" of God, thinking this will "keep them in line". But, the "fear" we have for God is "awe", and "respect". Heb. 12:28 states for us to serve God acceptably with reverence and "godly fear". 1 John 4:18 states "There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love". When we consider all that God has done for us through our Lord Jesus Christ, our love for Him casts out all "negative fear". See FAQ 3 on the Home Page for a list of what God's love has done for us. Heb. 12:6 even teaches us that even our discipline from God comes from His love! Blessings, Bob
Bobby	Oct/10/11	What's the meaning of ecclesiastes3:1-15
	Oct/11/11	Good Question Bobby! I just happen to be teaching Ecclesiastes, presently in chap 4. I taught Song of Solomon first, written when he was a young king, then Proverbs, when he was older and wiser, then Eccl, when he is old and has had everything and tried everything, and was miserable, even though he could have anything he wanted, whenever he wanted it. In the end, Solomon concludes that true lasting happiness is walking with God. Chap 12:13-14 "Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. 14 For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil". Chap 3, ver 1-15 are about God's Sovereign plan for this world. In verses 1-8, there is a proper time for all things. In ver 10 and 11, everything is beautiful - in its proper time, but, the natural man cannot see it. Ver 12 and 13 It is the gift of God to be able to enjoy life. Ver 14 and 15 God's plan is perfect, He thought it through in eternity past, before He placed it in motion, and, in the mind of God it is already finished, including every reward and every punishment, for every deed. (See also Romans chap 8) thanks, Bob
John	Nov/02/11	Hi, I've not been to church in along time. I started going about 2 months ago. I have alway's beleived I'n god and I knew I needed to start going again. I get emotional at times, and I feel a little lost and confused..like I have so much to make up for my long absense. I will say that going back the first time broke the ice, I look forward so much for the next sunday! I have been hard on myself most of my life, and hard on others. I wan't to ask god if he will forgive me for my sins. I just hope that God knows that I'm trying to bring myself closer to him..I think he knows..I can feel him in my heart, and my whole body. I'm sorry if I made any mistakes in my comment? I just started going to church again...I really need to hand my life over to god!
	Nov/02/11	Good for you John! I posted BibleFood.com just for people like you, who need Biblical answers. I would recommend that you read at least the first few "Bible FAQ's" posted on the Home Page. They will point you to the Scriptures, where you can read God's love letter to people like yourself. Please Email me if you have questions! Blessings to you and yours, and we will pray for you, Bob
John	Nov/03/11	I't feel's like I have so much to make up? I was so happy to see your reply! I am going to keep at it. Thank you Bob!
Cheap oem software	Nov/09/11	It`s really useful! Looking through the Internet you can mostly observe watered down information, something like bla bla bla, but not here to my deep surprise. It makes me happy..!!
mark	Nov/18/11	I tried to email you, but address failed.
	Nov/19/11	Sorry Mark, looks like there was a " in the address. Please try again, or just click on the Email Bob button on the Home Page. Blessings, Bob
Joel	Nov/22/11	According to Genesis 1:29, it states all seed bearing plants are here for our food. Do you feel this includes the use a cannabis and other seed bearing fruits and plants that help to connect with God? If so, should this only be done in times of prayer, and not to excess where it would limit our ability to grasp emotions and feelings of others around us?
	Nov/22/11	Hi Joel, I get this question quite often. In Gen 1:29, God is speaking to Adam & Eve before their fall, and there was nothing they could eat that was not good for them and there was nothing they could do that was sin against God - except eat of the one forbidden fruit. In Gen 3:16-19, we see the earth cursed because of their fall, and the result is pain, heartache, sweat, thorns & thistles, and death. "Thistles" are poisonous. The earth is very different after Gen chap 3. Concerning "connecting with God", God lives in the Christian and that "connection" cannot be broken. We do not need moods and trances, we just need to talk to God and live by His Word. Concerning "drugs", see the "Your Q's&A's" tab, question # 10. We need the "fruit of the Spirit", Gal 5:22 & 23, not "mood altering drugs". Blessings to you and yours, Bob
Biodun Rotimi	Dec/04/11	Your answer to the question "Do we pray to God or Jesus" seems somewhat reasonable, but bullet (b) where you claim: b. We can only approach the Father in the name of Jesus, the Son, John 14:13 & 14. I read those passages and did not see how it implies we can only approach the Father in the name of Jesus. And if Jesus is God, then why not just pray to him?
	Dec/04/11	Hi Biodun, the principle that we can only approach the Father in the name of Jesus is all through the New Testament, as in Matt. 11:27 "...no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him". John 14:13 & 14 speak of praying to the Father in the "Name" of Jesus. Biodun, we find over 200 "Names" for God in the Bible, and the only one we are told to pray TO is the "Father", and the one in whose "Name", or "authority" we approach the Father is "Jesus". It is the "humanity" of Jesus that died for us on the Cross and "redeemed" us, and "reconciled" us to God. The name "Father", identifies our "relationship" with God. The Name "Jesus" identifies the "authority" by which we can approach God. I know this is a "heavy" subject, and I pray that our loving Heavenly Father will reveal His will and a proper understanding to all of us, that we may please Him in every way, Bob
Pamela	Dec/11/11	I am so blessed to have come to know the Lord BC (before computer) I enjoy using it however the days that we really studied the Word with our Strongs Concordance have changed. Although there is much more information here on computer there is also very much danger in what distracts us. I love the Word of God and am Thankful for all who are using the computer for the glory of God.
	Dec/12/11	Yes Pamela, there is the danger of distraction and misuse in many "modern conveniences", and therein is "wisdom", in using them properly and to glorify God. BTW, I still use Strong's Concordance (the Book) regularly, and it continues to be a wonderful Bible study tool, LOL, Blessings, Bob
sirikah	Dec/13/11	hi a little bit confused by what people say although i should just search in the Scriptures.is water baptism necessary for salvation?if no,then why does Jesus specify that in the Bible?
	Dec/14/11	Hi Sirikah, yes, there is much confusion about "water baptism". You will have to show me where Jesus "specifies" that water baptism is necessary for "salvation". I have written all I know on this subject under the "Subject Index" tab - "Baptism". If you or anyone else feels that they should be water baptized after believing in Jesus, by all means, do so. "Salvation" is "by faith", by believing on the Lord Jesus Christ. Water baptism is a beautiful picture of what has already been done for the believer. I sincerely pray that you will study this subject for your self, and find a profound peace in your heart about it. As the Ethiopian eunoch stated in Acts 8:36, "What doth hinder me from being baptized". Sirikah, if you believe in Jesus, there should be nothing "hindering" you. Yours "In Christ", Bob