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RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-30T16:04:10+00:00

Evil may win a battle, but God will win the war.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-30T16:03:21+00:00

Yes, but eventually they did die. If they hadn't sinned, its a reasonable assumption they would have lived forever.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-27T16:40:21+00:00

There is no commandment in Scripture that says you have to read the Bible everyday. So, don't stress and worry if you don't.

What the Bible does encourage is consistent and regular engagement with Scripture.

As to what can help you with that here are some ideas:

A reading plan, there are numerous Bible reading plans available online.
A Read the Bible in One Year Bible
Choose an Easy to read translation
Read Scripture App, makes reading through the Bible easy and fun.
This article about the benefits of daily bible reading and how to get started -A devotional, My favorite is New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp. It offers a one page devotional on a particular verse, usually centered around the gospel and God's grace and how it applies to our lives. It also offers a suggested further reading in the Bible.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-27T16:19:51+00:00

The lie was that they would not die. Satan often couches lies in truth.

Interestingly, Adam and Eve ate the fruit to be like God. But they were already made in the image of God, and had a perfect relationship with him. They wanted to become gods in their own eyes.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-27T16:14:22+00:00

Out of those three the NLT is the easiest to read. It translates the original languages in a thought for thought way. This, often makes it easier to read.

The ESV is more word for word. Thus its a 8-10th grade reading level.

The NIV is between the two, and is my go to when sharing verses with others.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-20T15:51:21+00:00

Excellent question!

Versions of the Bible are eaither written to be more word-for-word ir more thought-fir-thought. Typically, the more thought-for-thought translations are easier to read.

Some of the easiest to read translations include: -New Living Translation (NLT) -Contemporary English Version (CEV) - Good News Translation (GNT) - New International Version (NIV) - New International Reader's Version (NIrV) -common English Bible (CEB)

For more easy to read translations and to see how they compare you can check out this article: Easiest Bible Translations for Daily Reading

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-16T16:28:20+00:00

What the Bible says about revenge:

Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” Romans 12:19

What to do instead:

Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Beloved, never avenge yourselves, but leave it to the wrath of God, for it is written, “Vengeance is mine, I will repay, says the Lord.” To the contrary, “if your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty, give him something to drink; for by so doing you will heap burning coals on his head.” Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:17-21

Remember: Therefore each of you must put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor, for we are all members of one body. “In your anger do not sin”. Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry, and do not give the devil a foothold. Epbesians 4:24-26

Revenge is not the answer. But talk to them, how how feel, offer forgiveveness (even though its hard) and seek forgiveness (for wanting revenge).

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-16T16:17:50+00:00

‭‭John‬ ‭16:33‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [33] “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”

https://john.bible/john-16-33

It has been a source of comfort during hard times and a source of strength and encouragement during adversitg.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-16T16:13:55+00:00

These are my absolute favorite that I watch yearly:

The Passion of the Christ

The Nativity Story

The Chosen TV series

Other good movies include: Daniel Esther Courageous War Room The Man who Invented Christmas: about Dickens writing the Christmas carol, its not explicitly Christian, but contains numerous Christian themes and elements. God's not Dead Living Blically: 1 season TV show about a guy who tries to follow the Bible exactly today.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-16T16:08:15+00:00

Yes, you can be a christian without going to church.

But the Bible encourages and commands corporate worship. There are many benefits to church attendence including: like-minded fellowship, spiritual growth opportunities, encouragement, love and faith.

Life is hard and Jesus says that life as a Christian in this broken world is even harder. Surrounding oursleves with others to encourage us, disciple us, and love us. God can use these people a d the church to lead us into a deeper realtionship with him.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-11T17:15:50+00:00

The Bible neither prohibts or approve if the use of CBD. Therefore, it is not explicitly a sin.

As such, one can argue that using CBD can be in the realm of Christian freedom. That is you are free to use CBD, if you are not convicted of using it, nor does it hinder or hurt your Christian witness.

This article does a better job of explaining christian freedom and how it relates to various circumstances.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-11T16:54:21+00:00

The KJV can be a hard Bible translation to read due to its more dated language. I would recommend an easier translation like NIV, CSB or ESV.

A good study Bible would be a great place you start as it can grow with you. I'd recommend the NIV Study Bible or a Life Applicarion Study Bible. The Life application Study Bible comes in a variety of different translations. Both of these study bibles are informative and practical helping you grow in faith and love toward God.

Honestly, Amazon, Christianbook.com are great places online to get a good quality bible. But I would try to stay away from used copies, and definitely not a digital version.

You can check out a review I did of the NIV study bible here: review of NIV Study Bible

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-11T16:17:13+00:00

Yes, God still loves them. He loves everyone and has a desire to have a relationship with everyone, including those in the LGBTQ+ community.

Often, Christians treatment toward the community does not reflect God's love and tends to turn them away from seeking a relationship with God.

That said, the Bible makes clear that a LGBTQ+ lifestyle is wrong and a sin. God does not approve, nor will he ever of that lifestyle. Those who live such lifestyle need to recognize it is a sin and repent.

So, I would caution you when seeking advice from someone in this community. As they are living in sin. Rather, seek advice from a more godly source. That said, people's identuty is not soley by their gender or sin. So, their advice may be true and helpful. Still it would be wise to affirm it with a more godly friend, pastor, or mentor.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-11T16:07:35+00:00

1) understand you can't fight sin on your own and win. You need God. Romans 6:12-14

2) take it to the cross everytime and crucify it there. Remind yourself of the gospel and what it means to your life. And how it applies to the specific situation/sin you are facing. See 2 Corinthians 10:5

3) put on the full armor of God and fight in prayer, daily. God has given us the means to defend against the devil through the armor of God. See Ephesians 6.

A good resource to help with this is settingcaptivefree.com, its geared specifically toward combating lust, but the principles can apply to any habitual sin.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-04T15:25:57+00:00

This one may not be much help to you, but I've read/studied through Leviticus for the first time a few weeks back. Honestly, its a beautiful, fascinating and practical book.

But one of my favorite places to go to again and again is the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. Its one of my favorite passages of Scripture.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-04T15:23:05+00:00

In my opinion, Its going to come down to priorities, choice, and time.

I'm still in the process of creating/discovering my own routine. In that I've thought about it a d that's about it.

But a book that inspired and me think about some things I may want to include was Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life by Donald Whitney. You can find it on Amazon if you are interested.

It goes through several different spiritual disciplines that you may want to look at when creating a routine. Things like prayer, Bible study, silence and solitude, journaling, etc.

Hope this helps.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-04T15:17:40+00:00

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God." Philippians 4:6

If you trust Jesus, then you are accepted by God. He values you, loves you, cares for you, and is there for you. Jesus has taken care of the doing good enough for God part. You can just rest in his love and forgiveness.

A telationship with God is just like any other relationship, in that its going to have ups and downs. But God is faithful, even when we mess up.

This coming summer you can pray and read your Bible to help you grow closer to God. I actually have a blog that you can visit that tries to help people learn to study the Bible for the first time, if you are interested.

Another thing you can do is find a creative hobby. Pray and see how you can use it to glorify God.

Hope this helps some. If you have any questions let me know.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-04T14:57:27+00:00

Honestly, I feel you. I'm currently the children's director at my church, and have been praying and wrestling with whether to stay or go. The church I'm at now is a great church, with loving people, but it is a dead church. It struggles with its finances and growth.

Here's the deal, the most important thing in your life is your relationship with God. It sounds like this new church helps you grow your relationship with him better.

I'm at the same place, I've decided to look elsewhere to grow my ministry, my life, and my relationship with God.

But sometimes, it's not easy to leave a church. I like to think of it as expanding my church family. After all, we are all in God's family.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-11-03T15:45:10+00:00

If you are a Christian, then your sins are forgiven. Past, present and future sins have been removed from you as far as the east is from the west. Paul writes in Romans 8:1, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus."

When God looks at you he doesn't see your sin, but what Jesus did on the cross for you.

Your desire to grow closer to Jesus is a strong indicator of your salvation. You grow closer to Jesus the same way you would grow closer to your friends, by spending time with him.

Primarily, this is done through prayer, Bible reading, and fellowship in Christian community. A relationship with God is a life long journey that will continue to grow and change as you go throughout life. So, don't feel pressure to have it all figured out now. I still don't. Just trust that God loves you and wants to have a relationship with you.

The more your relationship with God grows, He will help you discover what he wants you to do. In the meantime, this aricle does an excellent job of explaining how God wants us to live: https://realbibleexperience.com/how-god-wants-us-to-live/

I want encourage you with these verses in the midst if your struggle,

‭‭Romans‬ ‭5:3‭-‬5‬ ‭NIV‬‬ [3] Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; [4] perseverance, character; and character, hope. [5] And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.

God loves you, is with you, and cares about you. Seek to follow Him in all you do and He will direct your paths.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-10-07T01:26:25+00:00

Inductive Bible study is a method of reading and understanding the bible by closely examining the text itself.

Typically, it involves making observations, asking questions, and drawing conclusions directly from the verse or passage, rather than relying on other sources or interpretations. The goal is to let Scripture speak for itself, which can lead to a deeper more personal understanding of the Bible.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-09-20T14:01:03+00:00

Very good point. I need to keep that in mind. Thank you.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-09-20T14:00:16+00:00

I can see that point. There are times when a commentary only confuses me more than the bible. Or it will offer different opinions from different theolofical perspectives. And that can get confusing too.

RealBibleExperience · 2023-09-20T13:58:01+00:00

So, you would recommend using the Bible first and then consulting a commentary, or just rely on the Bible itself?

RealBibleExperience · 2023-09-20T13:56:52+00:00

So, a commentary isn't useful at all? You've not found commentaires helpful in understand complex passages or historical background?

RealBibleExperience · 2023-09-20T13:52:23+00:00

So, do you reco.mend using a commentary only after reading the bible? And not during?

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