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Q5. Naming the Child
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 2. Joseph, the Stand-In Father (Matthew 1:18-25)
The HOLY BIBLE says that Joseph was a rightous man; this means he was just , fair minded, and wanted to do what was right . Just as Mary was chosen to be the mother of our LORD , Joseph was chosen to be HIS father in name. Joseph was of the House of David and this made JESUS heir to his throne. We serve an Amazing GOD , who knows and plans all things for HIS purposes . I Thank HIM for revealing JESUS to me ( Luke 10:21-24 ) Praise be to GOD ! -
Q4. The Prophecy of Immanuel
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 2. Joseph, the Stand-In Father (Matthew 1:18-25)
Praise the LORD ! I quess i got ahead of myself in replying to Question # 3 . Anyhow the HOLY BIBLE says that this was done to fulfill prophecy. This was all planned before the foundation of the world . The HOLY BIBLE is 2/3 or more prophecy about our LORD and Saviour JESUS CHRIST . It prophesies of HIS coming , HIS sacrifice of HIMSELF for us, HIS resurrection, and HIS soon return to gather HIS children and Reign for 1000 years . I thank GOD for giving me understanding of these things and only want to know HIM better. -
3. The Name Jesus
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 2. Joseph, the Stand-In Father (Matthew 1:18-25)
The name JESUS means " YAHWEH saves " this is what HE was sent from the FATHER to do . To save HIS people from our sins , to destroy the power of the devil . Although there were many folks with the name Jesus in that day , there was only ONE who was Born of a Virgin . I believe the angel told them both to name HIM JESUS because of HIS mission to mankind. This was the start of the plan of salvation , made before the foundation of the world . -
Q2. The Character of Joseph
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 2. Joseph, the Stand-In Father (Matthew 1:18-25)
Marys' options were few . First , she could be stoned , second , she could be shunned by friend & family alike. GOD knew that Josephs' character was such that he would protect Mary & except JESUS as his own son . I believe this is why he was chosen to be the father of our LORD , also because he was of the line of David . -
Q1. Son of a Carpenter
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 2. Joseph, the Stand-In Father (Matthew 1:18-25)
JESUS would have learned that a man should work with his hands to support his family . He would learn that honesty and how truth in business is of great importance. -
Q3. The Virgin Conception
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 1. Mary, The Virgin Mother (Luke 1:26-45)
It teaches that JESUS is the HOLY SON of GOD , born of the seed of a woman with no man or sin involved . It shows JESUS' divinity and is the fulfillment of the prophecy written in Isaiah 7:14 . -
Q1. The Angel's Announcement
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 1. Mary, The Virgin Mother (Luke 1:26-45)
HIS name shall be called JESUS HE is the SON of GOD HE is born of a virgin HIS kingdom shall be forever HE shall save HIS people from their sins His Father is the HOLY GHOST -
Hello brothers & sisters . My name is Butch Brooks . I live in a small community called Locust Fork Alabama . i am 64 yrs old and met the LORD JESUS when HE raised me from the dead after a backhoe accident in 2004. I was 55 yrs old and had lived a life of drug addiction and crime after my mother died in 1975. All that changed the instant HE spoke to me & gave me 2 visions that Glorious day. I was in the fire of hell and HE came to me and showed me that hell was my just reward for the life that i was living . HE was not angry nor mad , but only shewed me the Truth .This wreck tore my left arm almost completely off & crushed my right hip , pelvis and femur bone . I was a dead man and as i lay there burning in hellfire , i heard my brother in law Ricky , praying for me . He was praying " please LORD just save his soul" ; he knew i was dead too . About this time the LORD spoke to me and said " you have trampled opon all my commandments & if MY Name was mention around you , you would duck your head and run" . Then HE told me that i could be HIS child if i would only believe & learn of HIM . I THANK GOD for HIS amazing LOVE , PRAISE HIS HOLY NAME . Next HE showed me heaven . It happened like this ; as Ricky prayed for me , he put his hands like a cross and kneeled down and put them on my chest , over my heart. As i was laying on my back looking up , before his hands ever touched me , i felt a power stronger than an electric shock jump to my body from his hands. Looking up , i saw the sky opened, all pain left me , and i saw gazillions of beings made of brilliant light . It was the most indescribaly beautiful sight anyone could ever see. They were made of beautiful colors that are beyond anything on earth.They were living souls , pulseating with light that was coming from the ONE who gave them that light . As this was shown to me , one of the souls came foreward and stood lookind down upon me . i don't know how , but i knew it was the soul of my Granny Brooks , the kindest most humble person that i ever knew. She never said any thing bad about anyone and always tried to help folks. I think it was the LORD'S way to let me know how to make it . Well i hope i haven't written too much , but i feel GOD led me to post this . I have changed my lifestyle at least 99% . i no longer do drugs and i am a happy man instead of the torchered heathern i once was . I pray this will give someone hope . If JESUS will save a sinner like me , HE will give you the HOLY GHOST too . THANK YOU JESUS ! PRAISE YOU LORD !
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Q4. Charge to Archippus
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 8. Final Instructions and Greetings (4:2-18)
I think Paul was asking the church at Colossus to to build Archippus's confidence. He may have been young in the LORD and unsure of himself. It could have been a reminder that the LORD had given him the knowledge of JESUS CHRIST and he was to share it with all.He may have been having doubts, like we all do at times, but GOD is TRUE. -
Q3. Conversations with Non-Christians
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 8. Final Instructions and Greetings (4:2-18)
We should always pray for the words to speak unto the people we are trying to reach with the gospel. If the LORD is ready to move them , HE will. If not , we can never save anyone ourselves.Praise the LORD for opening my eyes to the Truth. -
Praise GOD , Let us Thank HIM for giving us HIS WORD , in which all Truth , Knowledge , Wisdom are concealed . JESUS CHRIST is that WORD who became flesh . When we are Born Again , then we can begin to understand this. The Truth that is revealed about GODS'plan to redeem mankind is worth much more than all riches. The answer to every question is in the Bible and it is revealed to those who believe . Our Bible is the only material thing that we own that is of any real value. JESUS tells us " Heaven and Earth shall pass away, but MY WORDS shall never pass away " Thank GOD for HIS promises.
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Reconcile means we are no longer enemies of GOD because JESUS has made us free from condemnation through HIS blood that was shed for us at Calvary. We were once hellbound until JESUS came as the Lamb of GOD to show mercy and grace through faith in HIS HOLY name.
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Q2. Firstborn over All Creation
butch replied to Pastor Ralph's topic in 2. The Supremacy of Christ (1:15-19)
JESUS was in the Beginning and was with GOD in creation. and the term firstborn means HE is the first to be Resurrected from the dead Verses 15 - JESUS is -
Hi i'm Butch. 61 yr male from Locust Fork Alabama. Born again 9-24-04.