Heavenly Wisdom vs. Earthly, Sensual, Devilish Wisdom

RajeshG

James 3:15 This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish.

In this verse, James clearly distinguishes heavenly wisdom from earthly, sensual, devilish wisdom. Correlating this statement with other passages concerning information that is demonic points us to the vital issue of our need to reject information, teaching, wisdom, etc. that is demonic.

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1 Peter 3:19-20, "the spirits in prison"

Jim

Discussion thread for 1 Peter 3:19-20 Who were the “spirits in prison”? Comment: Not trying to just provoke debate. It’s the text for my SS lesson for Sunday. So get back to me right away! :)

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Psalm 88: Did the Psalmist Leave His Prayer with Peace?

Ed Vasicek
Psalm 88:1-18 has long been called “The Dark Night of the Soul.” The Psalmist begins feeling despondent and ends feeling despondent.

I am suggesting, that, in light of Philippians 4:4-8, the Psalmist probably did experience God’s peace by pouring out his soul, but it is possible to experience God’s peace and still be despondent.

What do you think about this? Any other thoughts on Psalm 88 or despondency?

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John 1:13-

Jim

Thread to discuss this important text. John 1:12-13

But as many as received Him, to them He gave the right to become children of God, to those who believe in His name: 13 who were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.

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James 2:2: Do they come in together or not?

skjnoble
Hi, I don’t really want to “debate” so I’m not sure if this is the right category. If the moderators want me to move it somewhere else, I will.

I wanted to find out if anyone has studied the book of James, specifically James 2:2, (NASB) “For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes,… “?

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Luke 14:5 "an ass, a son or a sheep"?

Guest

Luke 14:5 “an ass” or “a son” or “a sheep”?

Luke 14:5 - KJB - “And (Jesus) answered them, saying, Which of you shall have an ass or an ox fallen into a pit, and will not straightway pull him out on the sabbath day?”

NIV, RSV, NASB - “Then he asked them, “If one of you has a son or an ox that falls into a well on the Sabbath day, will you not immediately pull him out?”

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John 9 Blind man healing

NoahB
I am not a pastor, but I received the opportunity to preach recently. In preparation, I was thinking about the theme of dying to this world and living for Christ and the passage of the blind man being healed by Christ at the beginning of John 9 came to mind.

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Who is on the Throne?

Ed Vasicek
In Revelation 7:9, we read:
9fter this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and in front of the Lamb.
Who is on the Throne? Is it the Father, or God as a Trinity with God the Son incarnate also seen as the Lamb? If it is the Father, where would you place the Spirit?

Is there a sense in which God the Son was also in heaven, even during the incarnation?

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unbelief in Hebrews 3

Anne Sokol
Vitaliy and I got to discussing this passage, and I have a question. Is the unbelief of the israelites the unbelief that God was their Savior—meaning that He was coming to save them from Egypt and lead them into the Promised Land … ?

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Isaiah 6:13 and Statistics

Ed Vasicek
Isaiah 6:13 is ofen interpreted unnaturally, IMO. The verse reads:
And though a tenth remains in the land, it will again be laid waste. But as the terebinth and oak leave stumps when they are cut down,

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