Why do you call me Lord LOTD?
“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say? Whoever comes to Me, and hears My sayings and does them, I will show you whom he is like: He is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock.
What is the meaning of Matthew 7 23?
The phrase translated as “you who work iniquity,” literally means “you who break the law.” Alternative translations are evildoers or lawbreakers. There is debate amongst scholars over whether this is a specific reference to the Law of Moses.
What is the meaning of Matthew 7 21?
This verse states that some of those who claim to be good Christians will be rejected by Jesus if they have not carried out the will of God. It was also a common address for a teacher, and Harrington believes the meaning of this verse is that one needs to practice the teachings of Jesus and not just speak them.
What does the Bible say about defending yourself and your family?
—Proverbs 16:32 . “There are circumstances under which reasonable self-defense is justified. People have a right to protect themselves and their loved ones from aggression and deadly harm. When escape is not possible, there is no Biblical injunction against reasonably defending ourselves.
Why do you call me good KJV?
[18] And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God.
What is the will of the Lord?
God’s ultimate will is the advancement of his kingdom (Dan 2:44), his glorification (1 Cor 10:31), and the salvation and sanctification of his children through his son, Jesus Christ (2 Peter 3:9). Stop thinking of God’s will for your life as a separate plan from his will for his kingdom. They are the same.
What does the Bible mean when it says you will know them by their fruits?
Jesus states that one will be able to identify false prophets by their fruits. False prophets will not produce good fruits. Fruits, which are a common metaphor in both the Old and New Testaments, represent the outward manifestation of a person’s faith, thus their behaviour and their works.
What is the will of God in our lives?
What is the meaning of Luke 22 36?
— Gospel of Luke 22:36-38, NIV. Ellul, Yoder and Archie Penner claim that two swords could not possibly have been “enough” to defend Jesus from his pending arrest, trial and execution, so their sole purpose must have been Jesus’ wish to fulfill a prophecy (Isaiah 53:9-12).
Do you love me keep my commandments?
It is in John 14:15: “If ye love me, keep my commandments.” And these important verses follow: “I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever; Fasting, prayer, scripture study, and obedience greatly enhance our ability to hear and feel the promptings of the Spirit.