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Originally Posted by byHismercy
I am guilty of cherry picking, too, Ohio. But the Lord is teaching me, and with His help, I would be a good student! For certain, He is the One who keeps me walking, running, and I know, following Him. This really is unique, what we are collectively going through. A real training ground for believers to live in trust, not fear. I feel for those who are facing this world without knowing the savior Christ. I would never make it without His peace!
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Me either Cara!!
Do you know how many people have read Philippians 4 and know we should not be anxious and worry? But we still do! I don't worry as much anymore and when that spirit comes upon me, the Holy Spirit (Praise His Holy Name) reminds me to trust in God by Praising and thanking Him constantly, and lean not on my own understanding. He always comes through.
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Originally Posted by Ohio View Post
The Bible really is a balanced book. God intended that His children read it.
The difficulty with many teachers is that they cherry pick verses which suite their agenda. With enough picking and squeezing and shoehorning, one can make the Bible say anything you like.
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YES Ohio! But that is what is great about learning how to rightly divide God's Word. Dispensational doctrine teaches that not everyone gets saved the same way. But Blood shedding seems to always have been involved.
For example Adam and Eve did not know Jesus.. Yet when they sinned, God most likely killed a Lamb and covered them with the skin (bloody) and thus they received salvation. The Israelites had to go through the priests and High Priests to rid of their sins.
And they had to offer a blood sacrifice. Today, we just trust in the Blood of the Precious Lamb of God.
Dispensational teaching may not have everything right but it sure makes it easier for me to read and understand the bible.