tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.comments2023-10-14T08:43:43.986-05:00Hear God Speak-Bible CommentaryJoe Blackmonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05609279285784683781noreply@blogger.comBlogger756125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-46570723343362023402014-04-01T18:00:00.317-05:002014-04-01T18:00:00.317-05:00Good wordsGood wordsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-86891784497883938712014-03-20T00:27:29.615-05:002014-03-20T00:27:29.615-05:00To anonymous .....
Jesus, did indeed, teach love ...To anonymous .....<br /><br />Jesus, did indeed, teach love for all of humanity. He was also a Jew, meaning He still held to the Ten Commandments. Christians do not condemn anyone to Hell - humans don't have that authority - people condemn themselves to Hell by sinning without asking for redemption. Homosexuality IS NOT a biological fact (biology clearly works with the sole purpose of perpetuating a species). Your lack of scientific evaluation is disappointing.<br /><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18206587673418585600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-33272582165732089202013-12-15T21:14:37.524-06:002013-12-15T21:14:37.524-06:00I am still having trouble applying this to my life...I am still having trouble applying this to my life. I would appreciate your advice. Let's say that you know someone who hates you because they are jealous of you and are constantly being attacked by them, so you confront them and it gets worse. Then you apologize and they don't accept. Is there any more you can do?Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02867454188364160219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-71396582546285594912013-12-13T02:06:22.369-06:002013-12-13T02:06:22.369-06:00Awesome ! Thank you brother in Christ !Awesome ! Thank you brother in Christ !Faithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-14736337171475040692013-11-20T06:40:22.049-06:002013-11-20T06:40:22.049-06:00I listened to a sermon on psalms 1, he said if we ...I listened to a sermon on psalms 1, he said if we studied it faithfully it held many answers. Thank you so much for your insight. Very helpfulDonnanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-29642072579685875192013-11-19T18:35:05.599-06:002013-11-19T18:35:05.599-06:00Everyone seems to believe the lie. No one was crea...Everyone seems to believe the lie. No one was created that way. Things happen in the world, but this do not attribute to the Master and Creator. When I approached my redeemer He restored me to His original ersion of myself. Little children keep free from idols. Praise the name of the Lord forever.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-24787849790193450882013-10-13T21:08:04.801-05:002013-10-13T21:08:04.801-05:00What if the person who is offering the gift at the...What if the person who is offering the gift at the alter has something against another does he or she then leave the gift and go and reconcile with that other?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-89066408211602264842013-10-13T21:07:05.773-05:002013-10-13T21:07:05.773-05:00What if the person who is offering the gift at the...What if the person who is offering the gift at the alter has something against another does he or she then leave the gift and go and reconcile with that other?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-50950506753556402252013-09-02T11:08:39.456-05:002013-09-02T11:08:39.456-05:00You're very kind, Melissa. Thank you!You're very kind, Melissa. Thank you!Joe Blackmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609279285784683781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-70431760482592980172013-09-01T16:04:09.213-05:002013-09-01T16:04:09.213-05:00Amen! Great article. I was doing some research f...Amen! Great article. I was doing some research for a class I teach for young ladies. We are talking about happiness. These thoughts will be helpful in our discussion. I've read that verse many times, but the way you pulled it apart to explain it was very helpful. God Bless!Born tohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16337060526465752555noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-47990587421546547952013-06-03T05:45:34.161-05:002013-06-03T05:45:34.161-05:00John hadn't been executed at the time these me...John hadn't been executed at the time these men asked that question of Jesus as is seen in the next chapter when John sent them to ask Jesus if He was the one. <br />I was hoping for an explanation verses 16 and 17 in this section of the chapter because I don't understand their juxtapositon with the bridegroom verse.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12168568381694506602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-80984836764532620672013-05-31T18:36:16.988-05:002013-05-31T18:36:16.988-05:00Very good blog! Do you have any suggestions for as...Very good blog! Do you have any suggestions for aspiring writers?<br />I'm planning to start my own website soon but I'm a little <br />lost on everything. Would you advise starting with a free platform like <br />Wordpress or go for a paid option? There are so many options out there <br />that I'm totally overwhelmed .. Any recommendations? Appreciate it!<br /><br />Feel free to visit my web blog; <a href="http://www.vozfemenina.com/2012/06/27/google-lanza-oficialmente-su-nueva-tablet-nexus-7-fabricada-por-asus/" rel="nofollow">advokat</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-17407142646820696202013-05-19T07:17:33.600-05:002013-05-19T07:17:33.600-05:00Anon (May 9)
Proverbs 26:4.Anon (May 9)<br /><br />Proverbs 26:4.Joe Blackmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609279285784683781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-64499797093713057782013-05-09T23:19:04.172-05:002013-05-09T23:19:04.172-05:00Dear writer of this blog,
There's something yo...Dear writer of this blog,<br />There's something you are doing completely wrong here. Your whole blog focuses on one thing - "homosexuality". You use it as a thing, an object, a concept. The problem is, it's not a thing, nor an object, nor a concept. It's people. People, like you or me. People who want love and families, and were made the way they were. They could be a 100x stronger Christian than you or me. They're people. Fathers, mothers, husbands, wives. And Jesus teaches, "Love all people". Yes, Jewish law condemns homosexuality. But, it also condemns leprosy, blindness (as people who have sinned or parent's have), and prostitution. And Jesus did not agree with these things, either. But, when the PEOPLE affected with these things came to Jesus, he loved them. He healed them. Because Jesus loves all PEOPLE. What is the main focus of Christianity - "You should follow Jewish Law?" - NO. It's "You should love God and LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." So, lighten up, truly act like Jesus, and Love. All. People. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-89715861764183762632013-05-09T10:38:37.191-05:002013-05-09T10:38:37.191-05:00Good basic understanding or true meaning of prayer...Good basic understanding or true meaning of prayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-73652562891773149822013-02-18T23:51:11.823-06:002013-02-18T23:51:11.823-06:00Great post! You have a gift. Please keep sharing...Great post! You have a gift. Please keep sharing the word.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-60482601592404506732013-01-15T22:50:01.071-06:002013-01-15T22:50:01.071-06:00I will pray for you in your illness.I will pray for you in your illness.Joe Blackmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609279285784683781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-89700783829316983612013-01-12T09:15:11.611-06:002013-01-12T09:15:11.611-06:00I'm suffering from a similar problem. I've...I'm suffering from a similar problem. I've been to doctors and they act like there is nothing wrong. But i know that this is not normal. I've been suffering for three years now. There has never been a doubt in my mind that god can heal me, i just figured a doctor could as well. I believe that god can heal through doctors. I deciced to turn my faith into him for this cure. Soon i will testify to others that are dealing with this condition! <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-35892630481083845502012-12-27T03:37:55.491-06:002012-12-27T03:37:55.491-06:00Great blogGreat blogjyothihttp://www.enotifications.innoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-77173265865603916472012-12-04T15:10:31.152-06:002012-12-04T15:10:31.152-06:00Joe I am just curious as to your educational backg...Joe I am just curious as to your educational background is, are you a scholar who has studied Hebrew or the Hebrew Culture? What are you basing your definitions on? I understand from reading the Bible (the Old Testament) that it lays out the act of homosexuality clearly Lev 18:22 and Lev 20:13. I also understand that this is one of the books of Law. I am logically to assume that you abide by Lev 19:19, Lev 19:20, Lev 19:27, Lev 15:15, Lev 15:20..I could go on. So based on your logical proposition you still abide by the Jewish law outlined in Lev and don't eat seafood, make sure to wash your clothes as soon as you come in contact with a woman on her period, cut your hair and beard in the appropriate manner, and are prepared to adhere to proper birth rituals as outlined in the book. If so then man I give you props, if not then you are just picking out what suits you and not reading things in its proper Hebraic context. Consider John 7:53-8:11...where Jesus speaks of condemning people..the question was posed was "Teacher, this woman was caught in the act of adultery. In the Law Moses commanded us to stone such women. Now what do you say?" Jesus answers, "Let any one of you who is without sin be the first cast your first stone." What are your thoughts? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-19728804744073949782012-11-30T15:07:12.078-06:002012-11-30T15:07:12.078-06:00Here's the elephant in the room: not everyone ...Here's the elephant in the room: not everyone is a Bible-believing Christian. However, Christians are convinced to their core that their way is the ONLY way - (yeah, yeah, I know - your book says so - I've got a book that says MY way is the only way...nah-nah-nah-nah).<br /><br />OK, I'm being a little silly, but the point remains - many people don't derive their beliefs from the same place you do. Christianity says homosexuality is a sin - fine. Don't be a homosexual if you're a Christian. What most of us object to is you trying to foist your code of living and your morals on the rest of us.<br /><br />I challenge you to honestly reflect if your way is any better than the countries that practice Islam and other places where government and daily life is controlled by a set of religious standards and practices. Christians are NO DIFFERENT than Muslims in this respect. They have Sharia Law and you have Mosaic Law. You both want to control the entire population with the rules of your supposed righteousness.<br /><br />What's the difference?<br />("But we're right - cuz the Bible sez so," is not a valid answer.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-84487480780311316432012-10-28T21:46:12.883-05:002012-10-28T21:46:12.883-05:00Sad to say, that it's hard to find sound counc...Sad to say, that it's hard to find sound council any more in today's churches.bryer26https://www.blogger.com/profile/16215428810561989022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-57638375378198440292012-09-02T14:10:18.103-05:002012-09-02T14:10:18.103-05:00The belief of certain circles is that Jesus did no...The belief of certain circles is that Jesus did not specifically speak on the subject of homosexuality and since they believe He did not, then He must condone it and even bless it. It is a fact indeed that Jesus is never quoted as saying the word homosexual or the like. I will say at this point, however that when one person of the trinity speaks they all speak.<br /><br />When our Creator-Father spoke then Jesus was also speaking. When the Holy Spirit spoke Jesus was speaking too. In addition, I have always seen in God's Written Word Him protecting heterosexual monogamous marriage: God warns against adultery, promiscuity, lusting, divorce and even the coveting of another man's wife. All of these commands are directed for the protection of the heterosexual monogamous relationship. No other type, of relationship is guarded by God as this one. The Lord never gives directives for a homosexual relationship (monogamous or otherwise). In fact he guards the heterosexual monogamous relationship from homosexuality! Let's look at his perfect intentions.<br /><br />Mt. 19:J3 "And Pharisees came up to him and tested him by asking, is it lawful to divorce one's wife for any cause?" <br />Obviously the question is regarding divorce. Why, then does Jesus answer in the following way:<br /><br />Mt. 19:4 - 5 "He answered, 'Have you not read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female, and said, for this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh?' "<br /><br />Jesus is quoting Gen. 1:27 & 2:24 above. Jesus has taken their question to a deeper level. It is not just a "man" and "wife" question Jesus is desiring to bring the topic to include the Father's intentions for sexuality. He uses the words "male" and "female " to do this.<br /><br />It is in this inclusive context that Jesus continues by saying, Mt. 19:6 "What therefore God has joined together. Let not man put asunder.<br /><br />The Father is commanding us to not put the male to female union asunder. Do not divorce the male to female union He says. The Creator-Father has designed male and female for one another specifically and exclusively.<br /><br />Together male and female are the greatest reflection of the image of God. <br />Gen. 1:27 "So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them." <br />God is protecting the male and female relationship (thus the husband and wife relationship). The father has put very clear boundaries on the male and female relationship. No other relationship is for the male or female. No male to male, no female to female unions, no bestiality, lesbianism, polygamy, promiscuity.... "What therefore God has joined together, let no man put asunder." (Mt 19:6)<br /><br />Once again the Father is clearly showing us His divine intentions regarding human sexuality.<br /><br />"The Creator Father<br /><br />has designed male and female<br /><br />for one another<br /><br />specifically and exclusively. "<br /><br />Going back to the Pharisees original question--Jesus answers them, but only after affirming heterosexual monogamy.<br /><br />Was Jesus silent on the issue of homosexuality? I think it is clear in Jesus' teaching from Matthew chapter 19 that Jesus was aware that man's sinful condition could seduce one into sexual relationships outside of heterosexual monogamy. Jesus says no to homosexuality.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-80978226200815782132012-08-22T19:21:35.263-05:002012-08-22T19:21:35.263-05:00Nah, Wade's been out to seed theologically for...Nah, Wade's been out to seed theologically for years. Nothing surprises me out of him anymore.Joe Blackmonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05609279285784683781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6544357985732366608.post-72261950317279205922012-08-22T10:16:49.114-05:002012-08-22T10:16:49.114-05:00Joe, did you see this latest blog post by Wade Bur...Joe, did you see this latest blog post by Wade Burleson: <br /><br />http://www.wadeburleson.org/2012/08/it-honors-christ-and-is-biblical-for.htmlJamesnoreply@blogger.com