WHEN Jehovah( God) speaks, those who are wise listen with great respect and respond to his words. Everything that Jehovah says is for our benefit, and he is keenly interested in our welfare. For example, how heartwarming it is to consider the way Jehovah addressed his ancient covenant people: "O if only you would actually pay attention to my commandments!" (Isaiah 48:18) The proven value of God's teachings should move us to listen to him and follow his guidance. The record of fulfilled prophecy dispels any doubt about Jehovah's determination to fulfill his promises. There is another vital principle that people must bear in mind regarding Jehovah's saving deeds. The righteously inclined may suffer because of their sins, but they will not be destroyed. It is different, though, for the unrighteous. "'There isno peace,' Jehovahhas said, 'forthe wicked ones.'"(Isaiah 48:22) Unrepentant sinners will not receive the peace that God has reserved for those who love him. Acts of salvation are not intended for the stubbornly wicked or the unbelieving. Such acts are only for those who have faith. Titus 1:15, 16; states: "All things are clean to clean [persons]. But to [persons] defiled and faithless nothing is clean, but both their minds and their consciences are defiled. 16 They publicly declare they know God, but they disown him by their works, because they are detestable and disobedient and not approved for good work of any sort". Revelation 22:14, 15 assures us peace from God is not the possession of the wicked. " Happy are those who wash their robes, that the authority [to go] to the trees of life may be theirs and that they may gain entrance into the city by its gates. 15 Outside are the dogs and those who practice spiritism and the fornicators and the murderers and the idolaters and everyone liking and carrying on a lie.""He has told you, O earthling man, what is good. And what is Jehovah asking back from you but to exercise justice and to love kindness and to be modest in walking with your God?" - MICAH 6:8. Of course, not just anybody can walk with Jehovah. This privilege is reserved for those who 'have met him by appointment,' so to speak. (Amos 3:3) How so? By having made an unreserved dedication to Jehovah and symbolized this by water baptism. So, what does Micah 6:8 mean for these individuals? To begin with, there is the requirement to "exercise justice." To "exercise justice" basically means to do what is right, what is required of us by God. This means that we must fulfill our obligations, the chief one being to give Jehovah exclusive devotion. Jehovah does not want and will not use as his fellow workers any individuals who are wicked. This is made clear at Psalm 50:16-18, where we read: "But to the wicked one God will have to say: 'What right do you have to enumerate my regulations, and that you may bear my covenant in your mouth? Why, you-you have hated discipline, and you keep throwing my words behind you. Whenever you saw a thief, you were even pleased with him; and your sharing was with adulterers.' How the lot of the wicked differs from that of the righteous! Wicked ones may appear to prosper materially for a time, but they are not prospering spiritually. This is evident from the psalmist's further words: "The wicked are not like that, but are like the chaff that the wind drives away. That is why the wicked ones will not stand up in the judgment, nor sinners in the assembly of righteous ones." (Psalm 1:4, 5) Note that the psalmist says, "the wicked are not like that." He means that they are not like godly people. The wicked are not "rich toward God." Hence, they have no more security and stability than does chaff, the thin covering on kernels of grain. After grain was harvested in ancient times, it was taken to a threshing floor, a flat area generally on high ground. There sledges with sharp stone or iron teeth on their underside were pulled over the grain by animals to break the stalks into pieces and loosen the kernels from the chaff. Next, a winnowing shovel was used to pick up the whole mixture and toss it into the air against the wind. (Isaiah 30:24) The kernels fell back onto the threshing floor, while the breeze carried the straw off to the side and blew the chaff away. (Ruth 3:2) After the grain was passed through a sieve to remove pebbles and the like, it was ready for storage or grinding. (Luke 22:31) But the chaff was gone. Just as the kernels of grain dropped to the ground and were preserved while the chaff was blown away, so the righteous will remain and the wicked will be removed. Surely, though, we are happy that such evildoers will soon be gone forever. With them out of the way, people who take delight in Jehovah's law will be greatly blessed. Indeed, obedient humans will eventually receive God's gift of everlasting life. "And just a little while longer, and the wicked one will be no more; And you will certainly give attention to his place, and he will not be.... Psalm 37:10
Yes, you can study the Bible at a non-religious college. Many colleges offer courses on religious studies, including the Bible, as part of a broader curriculum that explores various cultural and historical perspectives. Be sure to check the course offerings at your college to see if they offer classes on the Bible.
Yes, God can be exalted through unbelievers through the manifestation of His glory in their lives, prompting others to see His power and goodness. God's sovereignty can work through all people, believers and non-believers alike, to ultimately bring glory to Himself.
The Bible tells us how old Noah was when he died, but not HOW he died(Genesis 9:28-29). It may simply have been 'old age' at that point. He died faithful to God, that we can be sure of. (Hebrews 11:7)
The Gospel of Nicodemus is not part of the Bible, as it is considered an apocryphal or non-canonical text. It is also known as the Acts of Pilate and contains accounts of events surrounding the trial and crucifixion of Jesus Christ.
Because he is our creator and he loves us.
There are a lot of Bible experts that believe there are passages in the Bible that are in reference to UFOs. But like everyone else, there are believers and non-believers.
There are references to non-believers.
Followers of some religions treat non-believers with disdain, and openly wonder why they fail to see the truth. Some seek to aggressively proselytise to the non-believers and show signs of frustration when their apparently straight-forward information is rejected. Other accept the absolute right of non-believers to follow their own religion, or to follow no religion, and treat the non-believers with tolerance and respect. Apart from this, non-believers may be affected by national or state laws that are based on religious beliefs and limit the freedom of non-believers.
The word "marriage" is mentioned 43 times in 41 verses of the New International Version (a non-King James Bible translation).
Short : yes.See link "Bible Codes ! (part 1 of 4) and decide for yourself.
In this age of political correctness and acceptance of all for who they are is a major world-view, non-believers have made an impact on the thoughts of the believer. Society has labeled believers as being intolerant and judgmental which many believers are not.
Insurgent propaganda may portray their enemies as oppressive followers of the dominant religion in the area, labeling them as religious fanatics who oppress non-believers and use religion to justify their actions. This portrayal aims to rally support by framing the conflict as a struggle against religious tyranny and intolerance.
because the lifestyle that nonbelievers live tempts believers to join in
The same as believers--you are born, live, die.
There are no "Christian scholars" who are non-believers. it is an impossibility.
The cast of Smokers and Non-Believers - 2007 includes: Paula Snoeren as Laura
About one thousand well armed non-believers against 313 poorly armed Muslims.