John 6:43 "Stop grumbling among yourselves,"

[agapaoHope]

John 6: 41At this the Jews began to grumble about him because he said, "I am the bread that came down from heaven." 42They said, "Is this not Jesus, the son of Joseph, whose father and mother we know? How can he now say,'I came down from heaven'?"

43"Stop grumbling among yourselves,"

Jesus answered.

44"No one can come to me unless the Father who sent me draws him, and I will raise him up at the last day. 45It is written in the Prophets:'They will all be taught by God.' Everyone who listens to the Father and learns from him comes to me. 46No one has seen the Father except the one who is from God; only he has seen the Father. 47I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. 48I am the bread of life. 49Your forefathers ate the manna in the desert, yet they died. 50But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which a man may eat and not die. 51I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he will live forever. This bread is my flesh, which I will give for the life of the world."

[agapaoHope]

John 3:16 is known to most people.

Now observe the next verses.
It IS Gods desire that ALL should choose to know of Him. For their own greater good and for the good of His kingdom, that many will preach His word.
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John 3: 17For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world,
but to save the world through him.

18Whoever believes in him is not condemned,
but whoever does not believe
stands condemned already
because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.

19This is the verdict:
Light has come into the world,
but men loved darkness instead of light
because their deeds were evil.

20Everyone who does evil hates the light,
and will not come into the light
for fear
that his deeds
will be exposed.

21But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."
^^^^^^^^^^

IN asking God... "ARE you for real" a new world is opened to you. An understanding that you thought was impossible is NOW yours to grow in.

[agapaoHope]

What IF you KNEW that today was YOUR last day on earth? Would you seek to KNOW that GOD is? Would YOU ask Him..."IS JESUS the WAY to eternity in heaven?"

http://www.youtube.com/watch...

ASK GOD today~
^^^^^^^^^^
John 3:16"For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever

believes in him
shall not perish

but have eternal life.

[agapaoHope]

Love (Noun and Verb)[Verb]

agapao and the corresponding noun agape (agape below) present "the characteristic word of Christianity, and since the Spirit of revelation has used it to express ideas previously unknown, inquiry into its use, whether in Greek literature or in the Septuagint, throws but little light upon its distinctive meaning in the NT. Cp., however, Lev_19:18; Deut_6:5.
"Agape and agapao are used in the NT
(a) to describe the attitude of God toward His Son, John_17:26; the human race, generally, John_3:16; Rom_5:8; and to such as believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, particularly, John_14:21;
(b) to convey His will to His children concerning their attitude one toward another, John_13:34, and toward all men, 1_Thess_3:12; 1_Cor_16:14; 2_Pet_1:7;
(c) to express the essential nature of God, 1_John_4:8.

"Love can be known only from the actions it prompts. God's love is seen in the gift of His Son, 1_John_4:9,10. But obviously this is not the love of complacency, or affection, that is, it was not drawn out by any excellency in its objects, Rom_5:8. It was an exercise of the Divine will in deliberate choice, made without assignable cause save that which lies in the nature of God Himself, Cp. Deut_7:7,8.

"Love had its perfect expression among men in the Lord Jesus Christ, 2_Cor_5:14; Eph_2:4; Eph_3:19; Eph_5:2; Christian love is the fruit of His Spirit in the Christian, Gal_5:22.

"Christian love has God for its primary object, and expresses itself first of all in implicit obedience to His commandments, John_14:15,21,23; John_15:10; 1_John_2:5; 1_John_5:3; 2_John_1:6. Self-will, that is, self-pleasing, is the negation of love to God.

"Christian love, whether exercised toward the brethren, or toward men generally, is not an impulse from the feelings, it does not always run with the natural inclinations, nor does it spend itself only upon those for whom some affinity is discovered. Love seeks the welfare of all, Rom_15:2, and works no ill to any, Rom_13:8-10; love seeks opportunity to do good to 'all men, and especially toward them that are of the household of the faith,' Gal_6:10. See further 1_Cor_13 and Col_3:12-14." [ From Notes on Thessalonians, by Hogg and Vine, p. 105.]

In respect of agapao as used of God, it expresses the deep and constant "love" and interest of a perfect Being towards entirely unworthy objects, producing and fostering a reverential "love" in them towards the Giver, and a practical "love" towards those who are partakers of the same, and a desire to help others to seek the Giver.

[agapaoHope]

from http://www.regent.edu/acad/global/publication...

Comparing Agapao with Phileo and Agape There is no agreement on meaning of Agapao in that some writers/pastors imply that while Phileo is a love of mankind, Agapao is love from God, yet the use of Agapao in the bible implies that Agapao is more about people-to-people-love or friendly-love. To help see the focus on friendship-love note the use of Agapao in Matthews account of the Sermon on the Mount: Matthew 5:43: "You have heard that it was said,'You shall love your neighbor, and hate your enemy.' Matthew 5:44: "But I say to you, love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you Matthew 5:46: "For if you love those who love you, what reward have you? Do not even the tax-gatherers do the same? Matthew 6:24: "No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will hold to one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon.

[scambuster]

Why is this considered a "top story"?

Shouldn't it be in the religion forum where it belongs?

[Red Apples]

scambuster wrote:

Why is this considered a "top story"?
Shouldn't it be in the religion forum where it belongs?

It's right where it belongs because it's the "top story" of all time.

Nobody is forcing you to come in here and read it now are they?

[scambuster]

Red Apples wrote:

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It's right where it belongs because it's the "top story" of all time.
Nobody is forcing you to come in here and read it now are they?

Nope. I guess it's time for me to start spreading atheist an satanic material all over the christian forums then.

Take Care.

[debraz]

Red Apples wrote:

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It's right where it belongs because it's the "top story" of all time.
Nobody is forcing you to come in here and read it now are they?

Thank YOU brother (c:
God IS a current event <c:
ps...deb here~ taking a break from the other room~

[Truths]

scambuster wrote:

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Nope. I guess it's time for me to start spreading atheist an satanic material all over the christian forums then.
Take Care.

Please keep in mind that Christianity is NOT a religion...
Religion is HUMANS TrYiNg to work their way TO God.
Christianity IS God coming to men and women through a RELATIONSHIP with Jesus Christ.

The choice to post negative content in other forums is yours friend~

Thats what ALL of life comes down to doesn't it?

Choice of people to either act selfishly and harmful to others ...or to contribute GOOD to others.

Peoples wrong choices AGAINST you, are what turned you into a negative person... WHY celebrate THAT mentallity...by choosing to wrong MOOOORE peopel? Wouldn't it make MORE sense to become a BETTER person. That'll teach 'em.

[Truths]

Red Apples wrote:

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It's right where it belongs because it's the "top story" of all time.
Nobody is forcing you to come in here and read it now are they?

Thank YOU brother (c:
God IS a current event <c:
ps...deb here~(Agapaohope) taking a break from the other room~

[Junker]

debraz wrote:

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Thank YOU brother (c:
God IS a current event <c:
ps...deb here~ taking a break from the other room~

Hey sweetie...I am glad to see that you are okay...I was worried about you.

Take that break from the other place...put yourself back together...and then come back when you are ready. I for one miss you!

Take care.

[scambuster]

Truths wrote:

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Please keep in mind that Christianity is NOT a religion...

If I had a dime for every time I heard THAT one.

religion |ri&#712;lij&#601;n|
noun
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, esp. a personal God or gods : ideas about the relationship between science and religion.

• details of belief as taught or discussed : when the school first opened they taught only religion, Italian, and mathematics.

• a particular system of faith and worship : the
world's great religions.

• a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance : consumerism is the new religion.

Yes, I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but christianity is a religion.

[scambuster]

Truths wrote:

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Peoples wrong choices AGAINST you, are what turned you into a negative person... WHY celebrate THAT mentallity...by choosing to wrong MOOOORE peopel? Wouldn't it make MORE sense to become a BETTER person. That'll teach 'em.

Just curious as to why you think I'm a negative person when you don't know me. My friends and family see me as one of the most positive people that they know.

I guess thats what beLIEving in christ does to you. Makes you judgemental and prone to assume things about people.

[Ham]

Hi Deb..

Thanks for your invite... I will keep you in mind..I do need a change of scenery, that's for sure.. Maybe the timing isn't just right for me..

We shall see..

Love,

Ham

[Truths]

Junker wrote:

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Hey sweetie...I am glad to see that you are okay...I was worried about you.
Take that break from the other place...put yourself back together...and then come back when you are ready. I for one miss you!
Take care.

LOL~~ HI THERE!

I am together sweet friend~ thank you ((((ANNIE))))) Prayer and standing on His word with our actions~ is mandatory and to me it is a God given life mission to stand WITH His word as my map.
Paky~'cuz you seem to KNOW my heart friend. I will add more: Disbelief of what I was witnessing from other siblings in Christ made me have a few wobbly moments.... only due to how ILL it made me feel to see people I serve with and that I care for so decieved~ I had a moment of "hate my job" and THAT never happened to me in my service to God.


That thread has a lot of friends that I have known for 3 yrs~ and some newer friends too (c:-----> pointing at you lady !
God IS who He says He is~
and He has much to teach us~
With me there ...NO one else has to speak up when transgressions happen~ because they KNOW I will speak up .
Others leave the thread or don't post due to the same feelings I have on the matter~(c: But I think the people there are going to have to see and hear with out my presence for awhile. God will work IT ALL out to His plan for our growth. Growing pains AlWaYs hurt ...but we are better for it in the end~

Love to YOU~ and now ya Know whaer I am hidin' so don't be thinkin you can ignore me <c; *wink*

Love,deb~

[Truths]

scambuster wrote:

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Just curious as to why you think I'm a negative person when you don't know me. My friends and family see me as one of the most positive people that they know.
I guess thats what beLIEving in christ does to you. Makes you judgemental and prone to assume things about people.

(c; By your own word sfriend~ My assumption was based on you posting that you would retaliate ON the Christian threads because I posted 'here'~

I AM glad your friends and family that see you as positive (c:

Thay can't alllll be wrong <c; *wink*

Have a great night and great er tomorrow~
deb~

[Truths]

Ham wrote:

Hi Deb..
Thanks for your invite... I will keep you in mind..I do need a change of scenery, that's for sure.. Maybe the timing isn't just right for me..
We shall see..
Love,
Ham

I am in complete UNDERSTANDING of this matter brother~(((((HAM))))

When you want to post I will be here to reply ~

Gods peace and blessings surround YOU friend~

Love,deb~

[Truths]

scambuster wrote:

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If I had a dime for every time I heard THAT one.
religion |ri&#712;lij&#601;n|
noun
the belief in and worship of a superhuman controlling power, esp. a personal God or gods : ideas about the relationship between science and religion.
• details of belief as taught or discussed : when the school first opened they taught only religion, Italian, and mathematics.
• a particular system of faith and worship : the
world's great religions.
• a pursuit or interest to which someone ascribes supreme importance : consumerism is the new religion.
Yes, I'm sorry to burst your bubble, but christianity is a religion.

Religion is the man made stuff that PEOPLE hope will make PEOPLE happy.... in order to get them to come TO THEIR church.
True Christians SERVE God , not for our own sake...but for His purpose.
Use your old time child optimism... not WHO the world has turned you into okay?
humbly submitted from another CHILD of God.

God Believes In You~Ask Him

The evidence of God and Jesus is in the
answering of prayers,prayed in FAITH or
OUT of a last ditch effort of a non believer.

Miracles~THAT no hands of humans have caused,

except hands folded together in prayer
to Jesus and OUR Father.

Proof~
Non believers calling miracles
and "signs" coincidence,
YET SEEKING and wishing God was real,

so that they too may experience coincidence of
good things coming together for THEMSELVES

~for their OWN peace of mind.

God is proved TRUE~
...when you are so negative you
can NOT stand your own selves so we try FAITH
and ask for help~
...just in case~it's true.
"Coincidences" have A WHOLE new meaning~
as they become OUR VERY OWN answer to prayer.

Proof~
In THE JOY in a prepared heart that hears Loudly for
the first time,what they once hated and CURSED
as LIES.
Moving forward to the exuberance of a
child of wonderment,
seeing for the VERY first
TIME
all the Blessings we were bestowed
with
all along~
that we NEVER once gave thanks for.

HE still BELIEVES in YOU.

--Debra Ackley

[Truths]

scambuster wrote:

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Just curious as to why you think I'm a negative person when you don't know me. My friends and family see me as one of the most positive people that they know.
I guess thats what beLIEving in christ does to you. Makes you judgemental and prone to assume things about people.

I like your picture~ At first I thought you looked like a meanie~ then I realized that you have a kind of fun 'smirk' in your eyes... like you were having FUN trying to look allll tough <c:

If this thread does not seem to be to your liking~ please do not post negative content okay? I am attempting to bring people a bit of pleasant in their day ~(your welcome to stay~ BUT wipe that GRIN off your face mister.(c: