Religion & Spirituality

Here is what the letter from God, the Bible has to say in the Book of

1 Timothy 2: 4,-6. "Whose will ( God's will ) is that all sorts of people should be saved and come to an accurate knowledge of truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, a man, Christ Jesus, who gave himself a corresponding ransom for all.

The Book of John 3: 16 attests that "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that EVERYONE EXERCISING FAITH IN HIM might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

The Book of Psalm 37: 9 which is God's promise: " For evil men will be done away with, But those hoping in Jehovah will possess the earth. Verse 29 reads. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it. Which has always been God's purpose.

That choice was given to the first couple, Adam and Eve.

Read Genesis 2: 15-17

Today we have the same choice as the first couple did, as confirmed in the Scriptures above.

Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history, which explains why our planet is in such a mess. It is because the whole world is in the power of the wicked one. Read 1 John 5: 19

Jesus told us to pray for God's kingdom to come in The Book of

Matthew 6: 9, 10, That kingdom is His government that will undo all the harm that millenniums of human rule have done.

It will provide perfect health for everyone, peace and security, and a clean environment. Read Isaiah 33. 24; 54: 13; Revelation 21: 2 Micah 4: 4.

2 Peter 3: 13 reads. " But there are new heavens ( Government) and a new earth (A new society of humans ) that we are awaiting according to his promise ( God's promise ) and in these righteousness is to dwell."

Titus1: 2 reminds us that God is someone who does not lie. It reads: " And is based on a hope of the everlasting life tha God, who cannot lie, promised long ago".

So to answer your question, which is: Does God desire no one to perish? The Scripture above reveals that he made it possible by the gift of the ransom, but we have to do our part, if we do not want to perish.

To gain salvation, each person must exercise faith in Jesus and demonstrate that faith by obeying his commands.​ As mentioned at John 3:16, "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life."

Taking in knowledge is the first essential, and on this point Jesus Christ declared: “This means everlasting life, their taking in knowledge of you, the only true God, and of the one whom you sent forth, Jesus Christ.” (John 17:3) So the first step on the way to salvation is study of the Bible, because it is God’s book and in it he tells us what he, the Provider of salvation, requires of us if we are to benefit from his provision. Salvation is a gift from God as mentioned at Ephesians 2:8,9, "By this undeserved kindness you have been saved through faith, and this is not of your own doing; rather, it is God’s gift.  No, it is not a result of works, so that no one should have grounds for boasting." Matthew 24:13, "But the one who has endured to the end will be saved."

(New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures. Watchtower)

King Solomon was a worshipper of Jehovah God, who gave him wisdom and riches, who had many wives and concubines, which became his fall from grace in Jehovah God's eyes, has this to say concerning the conclusion in search in God, in the Book of Ecclesiastes 12: 13,14 .

" The conclusion of the matter, everythig having been heard, is: Fear the true God and keep his commandments, for this is the whole obligation of man. For the true God will judge every deed, including every hidden thing, as whether it is good or bad."

King Solomon finally became aware that God's purpose of life can bring us happiness.

When Solomon wrote "to fear the true God" he did not mean to have a morbid dread of God, who wants what is good for us .

The Book of Isaiah 41: 10 reminds us of God's state of mind in these words. "Do not be afraid, for I am with you. Do not be anxious, for I am your God. I will fortify you, yes, I will help you, I will really hold on to you with my right hand of righteousness. "

So to answer your question: The conclusion is: to fear the true God who has our best interest and his purpose for our future is written in the Book of

Psalm 37: 29 in these words.

" The righteous will possess the earth, and they will forever on it".

The Book of John 17: 3 shows that becoming familiar with God's word is lifesaving.

When Jesus was on earth, he set the example. The Book of Matthew reveals the work he has done as our teacher and as the wisest man ever to walk the earth.

His places of teaching were people's homes, on mountainsides, at the seashore, and on boats. Jesus was a great teacher, because he was taught by his Father Jehovah, when he was in heaven with him, before coming on earth.

He taught his disciples to be as humble as a small child. Read Matthew 18: 1-5. To not over worry about what tomorrow brings. Read Matthew 6: 25-33.

People were amazed at Jesus' way of teaching. God wants us to continue to listen to his teaching. Read 7: 28; Matthew 17: 1-5.

We can listen to God's Son by reading the Bible accounts of his life.

As the great teacher who served other people and knew that he was not always going to be on earth, he told his disciples that he came, not to be served, but to serve others. Read Matthew 20: 28.

So if we want to continue Jesus' work, we must follow his great teaching example , which is to make disciples of people of all nations. Read Matthew 28: 19: 20

God's purpose for mankind is written in the first Book of the Bible in Genesis 2: 15-17, where the bounday was set, for our healthy everlasting life in a clean environment on earth.

John 3: 16 reads. " For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so that everyone EXERCISING FAITH IN HIM might not be destroyed but have everlasting life. Which is what God has put in place for our salvation.

God's purpose has not changed and Psalm 37: 29 shows what our future holds in these words. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it".

So to answer your question, which is: " Does God lead us to salvation? The answer is YES.

personally, i would start by describing the exodus. then i would add that moses and his fellow hebrews stopped at mount sinai and that moses started to climb the mountain. at the summit, inquire that god spoke to him in spirit and gave him the ten commandments. also, include the fact that the hebrews were getting pretty anxious. they wanted to have a god they could see. so they built a golden calf. add that when moses returned, he found the golden calf and had the hebrews destroy it. then add what happened during the exodus after the ten commandments were given.

When Adam died, he became what he was created with, which was the dust from the ground, as confirmed in the Book of Genesis 2: 7 and 3: 19.

The Book of John 5: 28,29 shows us that the dead are in God's memory in the memorial tombs. Which means that we are remembered the way we were, psychologically and physiologically speaking.

Resurrection involves a reactivating of the life pattern of the individual, which life pattern God has retained in his memory.

So to answer your question. The Bible talks about a resurrection and not about a rebirth.

Genesis 3: 19 shows that when we die we return to dust.

1 Corinthians 15: 22 reads. "For just in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive."

So it is quite clear, our future and hope is in the ransom, that was paid by Jesus Christ.

So to answer your question concerning when we die and what God has in stock for us.

John 5: 28,29 reminds us that all those who died exercising faith and living up to His standards, that they are in God's memory, in the memorial tombs.

John 17: 3 reminds us that accurate knowledge of God and Jesus Christ is lifesaving.

Thus, it is our responsibility to choose life and it is only by our choice while alive, we can show God who we stand for.

The Book of Psalm 37: 29 reminds us that one day the earth will be full with righteous people.

An agreement is an arrangement, promise or contract made between two sides, which is the way that Jehovah God dealt with the first couple in the garden of E'den. Read Genesis 2: 15-17.

Genesis chapter 3 and Romans 5: 12 is mankind's history.

So to answer your question:

Our grace will depend on our choice, to live or not to live according to God's requirements.

Read 1 Timothy 2: 4

We read at Genesis 1:26, "Then God said: “Let us make man in our image, according to our likeness,..." This scripture indicates that God made humans in his likeness. Because we have his qualities, we naturally show we are curious about God. It is good to ask such questions, and it is important that we do not give up until we find satisfying, reliable answers. The famous teacher Jesus Christ said: “Keep on asking, and it will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and it will be opened to you.”​—Matthew 7:7. The Bible teaches that we can draw close to our creator Jehovah. James, "Draw close to God, and he will draw close to you.” And Jesus said: “This means everlasting life, their coming to know you, the only true God, and the one whom you sent, Jesus Christ.” (John 17:3) the Bible teaches that learning about Jehovah and Jesus leads to “everlasting life”! As we read and learn more, we will see how Jehovah God has shown many appealing qualities.

(New World Translation of The Holy Scriptures; Bible Teach Book)

According to Genesis 3: 5 the serpent (who was no one else but Satan ) promised Eve that she will be like God if she chooses to listen to him instead of listening to God's requirements. That is when the god-like complex was invented.

Today we are surrounded with people, who would like to be a god, which explains such a question like yours.

Today people have made themselves gods, in the show business, sports business, the love of money world, and so forth......

The Book of 1 John 5: 19 explains that the whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one, and Revelation 12: 9 describes the wicked one as the Devil and Satan who is misleading the entire inhabited earth.

Satan started his career on earth, in the garden of Eden, when he promised Eve that she will be like God. Well ! that did not happen, did it?

The idea of being a god has extended its desire to this day, because the whole world is lying in the power of Satan.

Bible references : The New World Translation of the Holy Scriptures.

The 10 commandments are relevant, because it is associated with God's requirements and are the basic laws of the law covenant; commonly called the Ten Commandments. Read Exodus 34: 28, De 4: 13; 10: 4

The first commandment in Exodus 20: 3 which reads: "You must not have any other gods against my face, " means that Jehovah God as the the Supreme Sovereign ought to have the first position in our life.

The second commandment forbade idolatry in any shape or form, because Jehovah requires exclusive devotion. Read Exodus 20: 4-6

The third commandment requires that God's name should not be used in a worthless way. Exodus 20: 7.

The fourth commandment shows the importance to honour one's employees' need of rest. Exodus 20: 8-10.

The fifth commandment is the honour that children ought to have for their parents. Which is of great lack in our society. Exodus 20: 12.

The following commandments emphasize the fact that no one is allowed to murder, commit adultery, steal, testify falsely, which are the laws dealing with crimes causing the greatest harm to family and the society. Exodus 20: 13-16.

Jesus' quoted a commandment that, in effect, epitomized the first four( or possible five) of the Ten commandments, saying: " You must love Jehovah your God with your whole heart and with your whole soul and with your whole mind. "

The rest of the Decalogue that Jesus' words summed up in another command: " You must love Jehovah God with your whole heart, and your neighbour as yourself. " Read Matthew 22: 35-40; Shows the whole Law hangs on the two Commandments, which are to love God and one's neighbour.

So to answer your question. Christians are no longer under Decalogue. Jesus was born under the law, and he kept it perfectly, finally giving up his life as a ransom for mankind. Read Galatians 4: 4; 1 John 2: 2.

Furthermore, by his death, he freed those under the Law ( including the basic Ten Words or Commandments) "by becoming a curse insteed" of them. His death provided for the 'blotting out of the handwritten document.' Read Galatians 3: 13; Colossians 2: 13,14.

Read Romans 3: 23,24.

Pride is a tendency that leads to being haughty, which God opposes to.

1 Peter 5: 5 encourages us to clothe ourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the haughty ones, but he gives undeserved kindness to the humble ones.

Jesus came on earth to show us the way that pleases his Father Jehovah, which was one of his missions. John 14: 6 shows that Jesus confirms that he is the way and the truth and the life.

Proverbs 16: 18 reminds us that 'Pride is before a crash, and a haughty spirit before stumbling.

There are a number of examples of the crash that proud individuals, dynasties, and nations have suffered in Bible times and today in our society.

1 Timothy 2: 5 reads: " There is one mediator between God and men, a man Christ Jesus.

The Book of Mathew 6: 9-12 Jesus has given us an example of things to pray for, such as God's kingdom to come and for God's will to take place as in heaven also on earth.

We can also pray for our daily needs, to be helped to not be tempted, and to learn how to be forgiving.

We can ask God for all the things that are in harmony with His will.

The Book of James 4: 8 shows that God wants us to draw close to him to cleanse our hands and to purify our hearts.

We can gain a measure of tranquillity by pouring out our concerns to our heavenly Father.

The Book of Psalm 55: 22 shows that God encourages us to "Throw our burden on Jehovah God, and he will sustain us.

So to answer your question, praying is being in communiation with our heavenly Father through Jesus Christ as our mediator.

Proverbs 15: 8 reads. " The prayer of the upright is a pleasure to God."

Worshipping God is all about knowledge, understanding, and actions.

John 17: 3 shows the importance of knowledge of the only true God and His Son, that He sent to earth, 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from the curse of sin and death and to undo all the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den. Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

It is also very important to become familiar and understand God's purpose for mankind, described in the Book of Psalm 37: 29 in these words.

" The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it."

2 Peter 3: 13 has this to say. " But there are new heavens ( a new government ) and a new earth ( a new society of humans ) that we are awaiting according to his promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell."

To be able to be part of the righteous ones, 2 Peter 3: 14 set the instructions in these words, which is God's recipe.

" Therefore, beloved ones, since you are awaiting these things, do your utmost to be found finally by him spotless and unblemished and in peace."

2 Timothy 3: 16,17 shows that the Bible is the letter from God and beneficial for our instruction. Thus, we are not left without help.

The Book of James 1: 22,-24 shows the importance of living up to God's requirements. It reads:

" However, become doers of the word and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves with false reasoning.

For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, this one is like a man looking at his face in a mirror.

For he looks at himself, and he goes away and immediately forgets what sort of person he is.

Spirituality is not the name of a religion. It is the journey of becoming friends with yourself.When the daily rush, stress and confusion exhaust the mind, we start searching for peace & answers within.That search is called Spirituality.It teaches us that true happiness is not outside, but within.

Understanding thoughts, feeling your breath and living life with awareness is what spirituality all about.Spirituality is far more than a set of rituals; it is a profound journey toward inner silence and a deep connection with the universal energy that binds us. It is the art of seeking balance between the mind’s restlessness and soul’s inherent peace. Through the practice of Pranayama and Sacred Mudras, we don't just heal the body; we awaken our consciousness to a higher state of being.

There is only one form of worship and one true God to worship. The only Book that is worthwhile in knowledge, is the Bible, which is a library of 66 Books.

2 Timothy 3: 16,17 explains the origin of the Bible and why it is beneficial for mankind.

It reads: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, so that the man of God may be fully competent completely equipped for every good work.

The Book of Isaiah 48: 17 shows how God presented himself to mankind, in these words. " I. Jehovah, am your God, The One teaching you to benefit yourself.

Isaiah 45: 18 reads: " I am Jehovah, and there is no one else.

It also confirms that He is the One who formed the earth, its maker who firmly established it, who did not create it simply for nothing, but formed it to be inhabited.

John 4: 23 shows what kind of worhippers God is looking for. It shows that true worshippers will worship the Father with spirit and truth, for indeed, the Father is looking for ones like these to worship him.

Which means that those who desire to gain God's approval should walk in his truth and serve him in truth. Read Joshua 24: 14; 1 Samuel 12: 24; Psalms 25: 4,5; 26: 3-6; 43: 3; 86: 11; Isaiah 38: 3.

This would include abiding by God's requirements and serving him in faithfulness and sincerity.

John 17: 3 shows that worshipping God according to his requirements is lifesaving. The first couple lost that priviledge due to the fact that they chose to listen to some other voice, with deadly consequence for mankind. Read Genesis 3: 1-5; 16-19; Romans 5: 12.

However, God did not give up on the human race. 1 Corinthians 15: 22 reads: " For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive. Which was accomplished 2'000 years ago, when he sent his precious Son to earth to redeem the humans race from the curse of sin and death and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den.

Read John 3: 16; 1 John 3: 8.

So to answer your question. There is only one true God and one way to worship him, which is with truth and action in harmony with his requirements.

The Book of James 1: 22 reminds us to become doers of the word and not hearers only.

The Bible tells us that man originally believed in only one God. This was not his own idea. According to the record, God revealed himself to man at the very beginning as the great Source of life. He offered help and guidance, so that man could make his way successfully in life. (Genesis 1:26–2:25)

In a document that is more than 3,000 years old, a man named Nimrod is identified as initiating this rebellion. Nimrod became a city builder, constructing cities in the ancient region known as Mesopotamia. Today that area is a part of Iraq. Some of the cities that he built were named Babel, Erech, Accad and Calneh.​—Genesis 10:10-12.

As the human race dispersed from Mesopotamia, their religious ideas and memories went with them.

(New World Translation; Watchtower 1982)

because the bahai religion is afraid that there are secrets that getting told to the outsideworld

Well the number nine has a significant value in the Baha'i faith. There are nine major world religions, and Baha'u'llah was the 9th prophet. Also, there are 9 holy days in the Baha'i faith. All Baha'i temples have nine entrances symbolizing that all religions are one.

The Book of Ezekiel 28: 11-19 describes the angel who later became Satan as: a model of perfection, full of wisdom and perfect in beauty, who was adorned with every precious stone. Who was faultless in his ways, from the day he was created, until he became filled with violence and began to sin. Whose heart became haughty because of his beauty, which is why God threw him out of heaven, down to earth.

1 John 5: 19 has this to say. "The whole world is lying in the power of the wicked one. And Revelation 12: 9 describes the wicked one as the original serpent, the one called Satan and the Devil, who is misleading the entire inhabited earth. Which shows that Satan is still very active even though he no longer has access to heaven.

So to answer your question, which concerns the leader who was kicked out of heaven because of pride. That leader is Satan, who is still in power, concerning our planet Earth. Thus, people should not be surprise if life on earth will go from bad to worse.

2 Timothy 3: 1-5 shows that people's bahaviour will look more like people who are lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, haughty, without self-control, head-strong and so forth....

Because we are living the last days under Satan's influence, called the critical times hard to deal with.

Mankind has never been under such a great scale and so many things to deal with at the same time. Such as nations rising against nations, great earth quakes in one place after another, food shortages and pestilences confirmed in Luke 21:10,11.

God's solution is his government, called the God's Kingdom ,that will undo all the harm that millenniums of human rule have done.

It will provide: perfect health, peace and security,and a clean environment for all those who take their stand for His government and requirements.

Psalms 37: 29 shows what our future holds, in thses words. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it." Which has always been God's purpose.

Read Daniel 2: 44; John 17: 3 Isaiah 33: 24; Revelation 21: 4.

Titus 1: 2 reads: " And is based on a hope of the everlasting life that God, who cannot lie, promised long ago. Jesus taught his disciples to pray for God's kingdom to come in Matthew 6: 9,10. Jesus would have never asked us to pray for something that will never come true.

It is never too late to learn how to live up to God's requirements.

The best way to find the answers to your questions concerning the Creator of the Universe, is to take the needed time to read his letter the Bible. It is the way that God has chosen to communicate with the human race.

2 Timothy 3: 16.17 reads: "All Scripture is inspired of God and beneficial for teaching, for reproving, for setting things straight, for disciplining in righteousness, so that the man/woman of God may be fully competent, completely equipped for every good work."

Which means that the Bible provides knowledge that can equip or enable us to do all that is good. It can help us to look at things from God's point of view. We are all aware that God's knowledge and wisdom are far above anyone else's or any human's institution.

Isaiah 55: 8,9 confirms that God's thoughts and ways are higher than anyone's thoughts and ways.

The Book of Proverbs 3: 5 reads. " Trust in Jehovah God with all your heart, And do not rely on your own understanding.

Psalm 146: 3 warns us to not put our trust in humans, because they cannot bring salvation.

That being said, you may ask, how can I understand what is written in the Bible without help, because the Bible is a difficult Book to read.

Well ! the next time someone knock on your door, with the intention to share a thought from the Bible, feel free to ask any of your questions, they will be happy to show you the answer from your Bible.

So to answer your question, which is: What are some good questions to ask (your church) God?

All humans want to konw about their past, present and future.

Psalm 37: 29 talks about our future and tells us that: the righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it.

2 Peter 3: 13 reassures us that we are awaiting new heavens (a new government ) and a new earth ( a new society of humans ) according to God's promise, and in these righteousness is to dwell.

2 Peter 3: 14 encourages us to do our utmost to be found by God, spotless and unblemished and in peace.

The new government of God is called the Kingdom of God , that will undo all the harm that millenniums of human rule have done.

It will provide prefect health, peace and security and a clean environment.

Here are a few scriptures to ponder over: Isaian 33: 24; Revelation 21: 4; Isaiah 55: 13: Micah 4: 4.

John 17: 3 shows the importance of becoming familiar with God's requirements.

Believing in one's self is healthy, but our belief must be based on something solid. Every house must have a solid foundation, and our life is more important than a house.

1 Corinthians 3: 10-14 encourages us to build our life with quality material, such as gold, silver, precious stones, But if we build it with wood, hay, or straw.,the outcome will not be the same when difficulties strike.

We have all learned the story about the "three little pigs at school or as a bed time story.

". One built his house with straw, the other with wood, and the other with bricks, but the outcome was not the same when trouble stroke.

So to answer your question, which is " Why is self belief important?

The answer is: According to God, it is knowledge in Him that is important, if we want to build our life on a solid foundation, that is important. Read Isaiah 48: 17,18; John 17: 3

The redeeming grace is explained in the Book of John 3: 16 in thee words. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only begotten Son, so that everyone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life.

Everlasting life on earth for the human race, has always been God's purpose and has not changed.

When the first couple no longer stayed under God's approval, he put in place the opportunity for humans to carry out his purpose by offering his precious Son some 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from sin and death, and to undo the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den.

1 Corinthians 15: 22 confirms that fact, in these words. "For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive". All those who take their stand for God's Sovereignty, who has chosen Jesus as king.

The grace that was offered by God is his underserved kindness expressed in Romans 16: 20 due to the fact that Jesus accepted to offered his life to save all those who will accept that gift of life from his Father Jehovah.

As a perfect man, Jesus was the equal of the first man, Adam, before he sinned. So by Jesus' death, he was able to atone for Adam's sin, that is to replace what Adam had lost. Read 1 Corinthians 15: 45; Romans 5: 19.

So to answer your question, which is " What is redeeming grace?

Well ! God's grace is his undeserved kindness, and being redeemed is the opportunity given, due to Jesus' death that was able to atone for Adam's sin.

The grace of God is the unearned favour, mercy and love given by God to humanity.

The unearned favour is expressed in the Bible in the Book of John 3: 16 in these words. "For God loved the world so much that he gave his only-begotten Son, so the everone exercising faith in him might not be destroyed but have everlasting life."

Which means the grace given by God will be for those exercising faith in him.

Exercising faith in God goes beyond mere belief or recognition that someone exist. It includes the idea of faith and trust that lead to obedient action " faith is thought of as an activity, as something men do. Therefore, in that context, "to exercise faith" includes the idea of demonstrating one's strong beliefs of faith through obedience. James 2: 26 shows that faith without works is dead.

The life of Abraham proved " That a man/woman is to be declared righteous by works, and not by faith alone."

The Book of Hebrew chapter 11 is an overview of the vital quality of faith,

and is full of examples of faith proved by works.

So to answer your question, which is:" What is the outward sign of God's grace for us? Well ! as explained above, God's grace for mankind,is all about what God's undeserved kindness, that we can encounter on daily bases.

Our world is filled with so many marvelous things. Big things, such as a setting sun that turns the western sky into a blaze of colours.

Little things, such as a tiny bird, a warbler, flying high over the Atlantic, heading toward Africa on the way to South America.

Ingenious things, such as bats that use sonar, Eels that make electricity, Gulls that desalt seawater and so forth...

But most important is the gift of His Son that He sent to earth 2'000 years ago, to redeem the human race from sin and death, and to undo all the damage caused by Satan in the garden of E'den. 1 Corinthians 15: 22 reads: " For just as in Adam all are dying, so also in the Christ all will be made alive".

John 17: 3 shows that our everlasting life on earth depends on our choice, in the same way that Adam and Eve had that choice.

Psalm 37: 29 reads. " The righteous will possess the earth, and they will live forever on it"

A righteous person is someone who puts faith with works, in the One who gave the human race, the gift of life.