Luke contraidctions

 When was the Holy Ghost given?


After the resurrection of Jesus


The Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified. John 7:39


And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost. John 20:22

And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place. And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance. Acts 2:1-4

Before resurrection of Jesus


For David himself said by the Holy Ghost, The LORD said to my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, till I make thine enemies thy footstool. Mark 12:36


He [John the Baptist] shall be filled with the Holy Ghost, even from his mother's womb. Luke 1:15

Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost. Luke 1:41

Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost. Luke 1:67

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. Luke 2:25

... which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake.... Acts 1:16

Who is the most blessed woman?


Mary


The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Luke 1:26-28


Jael


Blessed above women shall Jael ... be, blessed shall she be above women ... He asked water, and she gave him milk; she brought forth butter in a lordly dish. She put her hand to the nail, and her right hand to the workmen's hammer; and with the hammer she smote Sisera, she smote off his head, when she had pierced and stricken through his temples ... there he fell down dead. Judges 5:24-27


Judith


Blessed art thou ... above all women upon the earth. The Lord ... directed thee to the cutting off the head ... Thy praise shall not depart out of the mouth of men ... for ever. Judith 13:23-25

Was Mary (the mother of Jesus) blessed?


Yes, according to the angel Gabriel.


The angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women. Luke 1:26-28


No, according Jesus.


A certain woman of the company lifted up her voice, and said unto him, Blessed is the womb that bare thee, and the paps which thou hast sucked. But he said, Yea rather, blessed are they that hear the word of God, and keep it. Luke 11:27-28


Jesus said that his mother (The Most Blessed Virgin Mary) wasn't blessed. (At least her womb and breasts weren't, anyway.)

So Gabriel was probably just being polite when he recited the first half of the Rosary with her. (Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee. Blessed art thou among woman....)

 Can God do anything?


God can do anything.


When Sarah laughed at God for saying he'd make Sarah pregnant, God responded by saying "Is anything too hard for the Lord?"


Is any thing too hard for the LORD? Genesis 18:14


When Moses doubts that God can feed his 600,000 soldiers and their families, God says to him, "Has my hand gotten shorter lately?"


And the LORD said unto Moses, Is the LORD's hand waxed short? Numbers 11:23


After God spent four chapters talking about all the great things he can do (like feed lions, restrain unicorns, and catch leviathans), Job says, "Yeah, you can do everything."


Then Job answered the LORD, and said, I know that thou canst do every thing. Job 42:1-2


When God tells Jeremiah that he will soon destroy Jerusalem by the sword, famine, and pestilence, Jeremiah and God say it will be easy for him, since nothing's too hard for the Lord.


Ah Lord God! ... there is nothing too hard for thee. Jeremiah 32:17


Behold, I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for the Lord? Jeremiah 32:27

When the angel Gabriel told Mary that the Holy Ghost would soon empregnate her, she said, "How will that work, since I am a virgin?" But the angel told her, "Nothing's impossible with God."


For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37


When Jesus said that it'd be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter God's kingdom, his disciples said, "Then who can be saved?" Jesus replied by saying, everythng's possible with God.


With God all things are possible. Matthew 19:26, Mark 10:27


The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Luke 18:27

After God judged the great whore and just before Jesus got married, a great thundering voice of many waters said:


The Lord God omnipotent reigneth. Revelation 19:6


There are some things that God cannot do.


God is powerless against iron chariots.


And the Lord was with Judah; and he drave out the inhabitants of the mountain; but could not drive out the inhabitants of the valley, because they had chariots of iron. Judges 1:19


Jesus, whom many Christians believe is God, was unable to do any mighty works in his hometown.


Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Joses, and of Juda, and Simon? and are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. But Jesus, said unto them, A prophet is not without honour, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. And he could there do no mighty work, , save that he laid his hands upon a few sick folk, and healed them. Mark 6:4-6


And just like George Washington, God cannot tell a lie.


God ... cannot lie. Titus 1:2


It was impossible for God to lie. Hebrews 6:18

When was Jesus born?


Before 4 BCE.


Jesus was born during the reign of Herod the Great, who died in 4 BCE.


(Wikipedia: Herod the Great)


Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king. Matthew 2:1


There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judaea, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth. ... After those days his wife Elisabeth conceived. ... And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God unto a city of Galilee, named Nazareth, To a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the virgin's name was Mary. And the angel came in unto her, and said ... thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS. Luke 1:5-31

After 6 CE.


Quirinius (Cyrenius) became governer of Syria in 6 CE, nine years after king Herod's death.


(Wikipedia: Quirinius)


And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) ... Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, in Judea ... To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Luke 2:1-4

Where did Joseph and Mary live before the birth of Jesus?


They lived in Nazareth, and traveled to Bethlehem because of a census.


And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:1-7


They lived in a house in Bethlehem, and moved to Nazareth after returning from Egypt.


Jesus was born in a house in Bethlehem, where he was visited by the wise men from the east.


Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? ... And they said unto him, in Bethlehem of Judaea .... And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him. Matthew 2:1-11


An angel appeared to Joseph in a dream, telling him to take Mary and Jesus to Egypt.


The angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and ... he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: And was there until the death of Herod. Matthew 2:13-15


They stayed in Egypt until an angel told Joseph in a dream to return to Israel.


When Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, Saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel ... And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. Matthew 2:13-15


So they returned to Israel, where Joseph was told by an angel in a dream to go to Nazareth.


But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judaea in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee: And he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth. Matthew 2:22-23

Was Jesus born in a house or a manger?


In a manger, because there was no room at the inn.


And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn. Luke 2:1-7


In a house.


Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him.


...


And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him. Matthew 2:1-2, 11

Has there ever been a just person?


No, there has never been a just person.


For there is not a just man upon earth, that doeth good, and sinneth not. Ecclesiastes 7:20


Yes, there have been many.


Lot, Noah, Joseph (Mary's husband), Simeon, John the Baptist, Joseph of Arimathaea, and Cornelius the centurion were all just men.


And delivered just Lot, vexed with the filthy conversation of the wicked. 2 Peter 2:7


She [Wisdom] delivered the just man [Lot]. Wisdom 10:6

Noah was a just man and perfect. Genesis 6:9

Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily. Matthew 1:19

Simeon ... was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. Luke 2:25

For Herod feared John, knowing that he was a just man and an holy. Mark 6:20

And, behold, there was a man named Joseph, a counsellor; and he was a good man, and a just ... he was of Arimathaea. Luke 23:50-51

And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and one that feareth God. Acts 10:22

Wicked people gnash their teeth, while plotting against just people.


The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. Psalm 37:12


Just people are laughed to scorn.


The just upright man is laughed to scorn. Job 12:4


But their houses are blessed by God.


The curse of the LORD is in the house of the wicked: but he blesseth the habitation of the just. Proverbs 3:33


Just people walk along a shining path towards a perfect day.


But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Proverbs 4:18


Just people become more learned with instruction.


Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. Proverbs 9:9


Just people have blessings upon their heads.


Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. Proverbs 10:6


The memory of just people is blessed.


The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot. Proverbs 10:7


Just people have silver-like tongues.


The tongue of the just is as choice silver. Proverbs 10:20


Just people's mouths bring forth wisdom.


The mouth of the just bringeth forth wisdom. Proverbs 10:31


Just people are saved by knowledge.


Through knowledge shall the just be delivered. Proverbs 11:9


Just people get out of trouble.


The wicked is snared by the transgression of his lips: but the just shall come out of trouble. Proverbs 12:13


Just people never have anything bad happen to them.


There shall no evil happen to the just. Proverbs 12:21


Just people get sinners stuff when they die.


The wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just. Proverbs 13:22


The condemnation of just people is an abomination to the Lord.


He that justifieth the wicked, and he that condemneth the just, even they both are abomination to the LORD. Proverbs 17:15


Just people should not be punished.


Also to punish the just is not good, nor to strike princes for equity. Proverbs 17:26


Just people walk in integrity and have blessed children.


The just man walketh in his integrity: his children are blessed after him. Proverbs 20:7


Just people love to judge people.


It is joy to the just to do judgment. Proverbs 21:15


Just people fall seven times.


For a just man falleth seven times, and riseth up again: but the wicked shall fall into mischief. Proverbs 24:16


Just people search for the souls of upright people.


The bloodthirsty hate the upright: but the just seek his soul. Proverbs 29:10


Just people think unjust people are abominations.


An unjust man is an abomination to the just: and he that is upright in the way is abomination to the wicked. Proverbs 29:27


Just people perish in their righteousness.


There is a just man that perisheth in his righteousness, and there is a wicked man that prolongeth his life in his wickedness. Ecclesiastes 7:15


Bad things happen to just people.


There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked. Ecclesiastes 8:14


Just people's paths are upright and are weighed by upright people.


The way of the just is uprightness: thou, most upright, dost weigh the path of the just. Isaiah 26:7


Just people's blood has been shed by their prophets and priests.


For the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, that have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her. Lamentations 4:13


Just people never eat on the mountains.


But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, And hath not eaten upon the mountains. Ezekiel 18:5-6


Just people never defile their neighbor's wife.


But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, And hath not ... defiled his neighbour's wife. Ezekiel 18:5-6


Just people never come near a mestruating woman.


But if a man be just, and do that which is lawful and right, and ... neither hath come near to a menstruous woman. Ezekiel 18:5-6


Just people keep all of the commandments.


Hath walked in my statutes, and hath kept my judgments, to deal truly; he is just, he shall surely live, saith the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 18:9


Just people walk in the ways of the Lord.


The ways of the LORD are right, and the just shall walk in them. Hosea 14:9


Just people are afflicted by mighty sins.


For I know your manifold transgressions and your mighty sins: they afflict the just. Amos 5:12


Just people live by faith.


But the just shall live by his faith. Habakkuk 2:4


The just shall live by faith. Romans 1:17, Galatians 3:11, Hebrews 10:38

Just people's souls are in the hand of God; they shall never be tormented with death.


The souls of the just are in the hand of God, and the torment of death shall not touch them. Wisdom 3:1


Just people condemn the wicked after they die.


The just that is dead, condemneth the wicked that are living. Wisdom 4:16


Just people stand.


Then shall the just stand. Wisdom 5:1


Just people live forever.


The just shall live for evermore. Wisdom 5:16


The course of just people is directed by wisdom.


Wisdom ... directing the course of the just. Wisdom 10:4


She conducted the just. Wisdom 10:10

Just people know Wisdom.


She [Wisdom] knew the just. Wisdom 10:5


Just people are not forsaken by Wisdom.


She [Wisdom] forsook not the just. Wisdom 10:13


Just people are delivered by Wisdom.


She [Wisdom] delivered the just people. Wisdom 10:15


Just people are paid by Wisdom for their labor.


She rendered to the just the wages of their labours. Wisdom 10:17


Just people take the spoils from the wicked.


The just took the spoils of the wicked. Wisdom 10:19


Just people get bread and wine when they are buried.


Lay out thy bread, and thy wine upon the burial of a just man. Tobit 4:18


God sends sunshine and rain on just people.


For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust. Matthew 5:45


Angels will separate the just from the wicked at the end of the world.


So shall it be at the end of the world: the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just. Matthew 13:49


Just people will by their wisdom turn fathers' hearts toward their children.


And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just. Luke 1:17


Just people will be resurrected.


But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just. Luke 14:14


And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Acts 24:15

Just people will be valued 99 times less than repented sinners.


I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance. Luke 15:7


Only just people can become bishops.


For a bishop must be blameless ... just, holy, temperate. Titus 1:7-8


Just people have perfect spirits.


To the general assembly and church of the firstborn, which are written in heaven, and to God the Judge of all, and to the spirits of just men made perfect. Hebrews 12:23


Just people were killed by rich men.


Go to now, ye rich men, weep and howl for your miseries that shall come upon you. ... Ye have condemned and killed the just; and he doth not resist you. James 5:1-6


Christ suffered for both just and unjust people.


Christ ... suffered for ... the just and the unjust. 1 Peter 3:18

Was Joseph the father of Jesus?


Joseph was the father of Jesus.


These verses claim that Jesus is son of David -- "the seed of David", "the fruit of his loins" "according to the flesh". For this to be true, Jesus would have to have a real father (presumably Joseph).


Therefore being a prophet [David], and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne. Acts 2:30


Of this man's seed [David's] hath God, according to his promise, raised unto Israel a Saviour, Jesus. Acts 13:23

Concerning his son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh. Romans 1:3

Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David. 2 Timothy 2:8

For verily he [Jesus] took not on him the nature of angels, but he took on him the seed of Abraham. Hebrews 2:16

I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David. Revelation 22:16

Joseph was not the father of Jesus.


The Holy Ghost was the father of Jesus. He came upon the virgin Mary and impregnated her.


When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. Matthew 1:18


And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. Matthew 1:25

And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring for a son, and shalt call his name Jesus .... Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be seeing I know not a man. And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee. Luke 1:31-35

Should we fear God?


Yes.


God commands us to fear him.


Thou shalt fear thy God: for I am the LORD your God. Leviticus 25:17


That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments. Deuteronomy 6:2

Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 6:13

And the LORD commanded us ... to fear the LORD our God. Deuteronomy 6:24

What doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 10:12

Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 10:20

Fear the Lord. Joshua 24:14, 1 Samuel 12:24, Proverbs 3:7

Let all the earth fear the LORD. Psalm 33:8

My son, fear thou the LORD. Proverbs 24:21

God doeth it, that men should fear before him. Ecclesiates 3:14

For in the multitude of dreams and many words there are also divers vanities: but fear thou God. Ecclesiates 5:7

Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. Ecclesiastes 12:13

Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread. Isaiah 8:13

Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence? Jeremaih 5:22

Fear the Lord and his goodness in the latter days. Hosea 3:5

Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God. Ephesians 5:21

Fear God. 1 Peter 2:17

Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come. Revelation 14:7

So learn to fear him and teach your children to do likewise.


That they may learn to fear me all the days that they shall live upon the earth, and that they may teach their children. Deuteronomy 4:10


And that their children, which have not known any thing, may hear, and learn to fear the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 31:13

That thou mayest learn to fear the LORD thy God always. Deuteronomy 14:23

Gather the people together, men and women, and children, and thy stranger that is within thy gates, that they may hear, and that they may learn, and fear the LORD your God. Deuteronomy 31:12

Fear God all day long.


Be thou in the fear of the LORD all the day long. Proverbs 23:17


Fear his glorious and fearful name.


That thou mayest fear this glorious and fearful name, THE LORD THY GOD. Deuteronomy 28:58


Fear him above all the other gods.


The Lord ... is to be feared above all gods. 1 Chronicles 16:25


For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods. Psalm 96:4

Fear him like Levi did.


That my covenant might be with Levi, saith the LORD of hosts. My covenant was with him of life and peace; and I gave them to him for the fear wherewith he feared me, and was afraid before my name. Malachi 2:4-5


And like upright people still do.


He that walketh in his uprightness feareth the LORD. Proverbs 14:2


The whole world should fear him.


That all the people of the earth might know the hand of the LORD, that it is mighty: that ye might fear the LORD your God for ever. Joshua 4:24


Who shall not fear thee, O Lord? Revelation 15:4

But no one does.


As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: ... There is no fear of God before their eyes. Romans 3:10-18


Slaves should fear God and obey their masters.


Servants, obey in all things your masters according to the flesh; not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but in singleness of heart, fearing God. Colossians 3:22


If you fear God, he will help you defeat your enemies.


If ye will fear the LORD, and serve him, and obey his voice, and not rebel against the commandment of the LORD, then shall both ye and also the king that reigneth over you continue following the LORD your God. 1 Samuel 12:14


But the LORD your God ye shall fear; and he shall deliver you out of the hand of all your enemies. 2 Kings 17:39

And you'll become rich and famous.


By humility and the fear of the LORD are riches, and honour, and life. Proverbs 22:4

Nothing bad will ever happen to you.


The fear of the LORD ... shall not be visited with evil. Proverbs 19:23


It shall go well with him that feareth the Lord. Ecclesiasticus 1:19

Fearing God makes you live longer.


The fear of the LORD prolongeth days. Proverbs 10:27


And is the begining of wisdom and knowledge.


The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Proverbs 9:10, Psalm 111:10

The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom. Proverbs 15:33

The fear of the LORD, that is wisdom. Job 28:28

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge. Proverbs 1:7

The fear of the Lord is the beginning and crown of wisdom. Ecclesiasticus 1:16

The fear of the Lord is clean and it endures forever.


The fear of the LORD is clean, enduring for ever. Psalm 19:9


Those who fear the Lord know God's secret.


The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him. Psalm 25:14


God has his eye on, and takes pleasure from, those that fear him.


The eye of the LORD is upon them that fear him. Psalm 33:18


The LORD taketh pleasure in them that fear him. Psalm 147:11

And he will satisfy all of their desires.


He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him. Psalm 145:19


The fear of the LORD ... he that hath it shall abide satisfied. Proverbs 19:23

People that fear God have whatever they want.


O fear the LORD, ye his saints: for there is no want to them that fear him. Psalm 34:9


God has mercy on those that fear him.


Great is his mercy toward them that fear him. Psalm 103:11


But the mercy of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear him. Psalm 103:17

And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation. Luke 1:50

Blesses them.


Blessed is the man that feareth the LORD. Psalm 112:1


He will bless them that fear the LORD. Psalm 115:13

Blessed is every one that feareth the LORD. Psalm 128:1

Pities them.


The LORD pitieth them that fear him. Psalm 103:13


And saves them.


He ... will hear their cry, and will save them. Psalm 145:19


If you fear God's name, the Sun of righteousness will heal you with his wings, and you'll grow up like a calf in a stall.


But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall. Malachi 4:2


Fear God since he is able to destroy your soul and body in hell.


Fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28, Luke 12:5


It is a fearful thing to fall into God's hands.


It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31


No.


God has given believers the spirit of love, not of fear.


For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7


Not as fearful slaves, but as the children of a loving God.


For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15


God is love, and there is no fear in love.


God is Love. 1 John 4:8


There is no fear in love; but perfect love casteth out fear: because fear hath torment. He that feareth is not made perfect in love. 1 John 4:18

Is Jesus peaceful?


Yes.


Blessed are the peacemakers. Matthew 5:9


One of them ... drew his sword, and struck a servant of the high priest's, and smote off his ear. Then said Jesus ... Put up again thy sword into his place: for all they that take the sword shall perish with the sword. Matthew 26:51-52

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Luke 2:14

Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. John 14:27

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. John 16:33

The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ. Acts 10:36

No.


Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Matthew 10:34


Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division: For from henceforth there shall be five in one house divided, three against two, and two against three. The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. Luke 12:51

He that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one. Luke 22:36

And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. Revelation 19:11

 Is circumcision required?


Absolutely.


God commands every male to be circumcised as "an everlasting covenant."


And I will establish my covenant between me and thee and thy seed after thee in their generations for an everlasting covenant, to be a God unto thee, and to thy seed after thee. Genesis 17:7


This is my covenant which ye shall keep between me and you and they seed after thee: Every man and child among you shall be circumcised. Genesis 17:10

And I will establish my covenant with him for an everlasting covenant, and with his seed after him. Genesis 17:19

Circumcision is so important that even slaves must be circumcised.


He that is born in thy house, and he that is bought with thy money, must needs be circumcised: and my covenant shall be in your flesh for an everlasting covenant. Genesis 17:13


Every male child must be circumcised when he is eight days old.


And in the eighth day the flesh of his foreskin shall be circumcised. Leviticus 12:3


Jesus was circumcised eight days after his birth.


When eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS. Luke 2:21


And Paul circumcised Timothy (a non-Jewish convert) as an adult.


Paul ... took and circumcised him (Timothy). Acts 16:3


Not at all.


If you're not circumcised, don't get circumcised.

Is any called in uncircumcision? let him not be circumcised. 1 Corinthians 7:18

Don't bother with the traditional procedure. Let Jesus give you a hand-less circumcision instead.

Ye are complete in him ... In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands ... by the circumcision of Christ. Colossians 2:10-11


If you do get circumcised, you are fallen from grace and not even Jesus can save you.


Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. Galatians 5:2-4


 Is only God holy?


Yes, only God is holy.


For thou alone are holy. Revelation 15:4


No, others are holy too.


God wants everyone (all the men, anyway) to be holy. (Holiness likes comapany.)


Ye shall be holy men unto me. Exodus 22:31


Ye shall be holy; for I am holy. Leviticus 11:44-45

Ye shall be holy: for I the LORD your God am holy. Leviticus 19:2

Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Peter 1:16

You've got to be holy if you're going to see God.


Holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord. Hebrews 12:14


So be holy. Cleanse yourself of all that filthiness of the flesh and spirit.


Sanctify yourselves therefore, and be ye holy. Leviticus 20:7


Let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. 2 Corinthians 7:1

Israelites (or some group of people, anyway) are already holy.


For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God. Deuteronomy 7:6


Whoever is left in Zion or Jerusalem will be called holy.


He that is left in Zion, and he that remaineth in Jerusalem, shall be called holy, even every one that is written among the living in Jerusalem. Isaiah 4:3


Whoever wrote Psalm 16 is holy.


For thou wilt not leave my soul in hell; neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption. Psalm 16:10


Likewise for Psalm 86.


Preserve my soul; for I am holy. Psalm 86:2


Every male that opens the womb is holy to the Lord.


Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord. Luke 2:23


Unbelieving husbands are made holy by their wives and vice versa. (Otherwise your children would be unclean, but now they are holy, too!)


For the unbelieving husband is sanctified by the wife, and the unbelieving wife is sanctified by the husband: else were your children unclean; but now are they holy. 1 Corinthians 7:14


And whoever is holy, let him be holy still.


He that is holy, let him be holy still. Revelation 22:11

Did Jesus, Mary, and Joseph go to Egypt or Nazareth?


They went to Egypt after Jesus's birth.


When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt. Matthew 2:14


They went to Nazareth after Jesus's birth.


And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Luke 2:39

Did Jesus baptize anyone?


Yes.


Jesus baptized people in Judea.


After these things came Jesus and his disciples into the land of Judaea; and there he tarried with them, and baptized. John 3:22


He baptized people with fire and the Holy Ghost.


I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire. Matthew 3:11


John answered, saying unto them all, I indeed baptize you with water; but one mightier than I cometh, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to unloose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost and with fire. Luke 3:16

No, Jesus didn't baptize anyone.


Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples. John 4:2

At his baptism, did God address Jesus directly?


Yes.


Thou art my beloved son. Mark 1:11, Luke 3:22


No, God addressed those who witnessed his baptism.


This is my beloved son. Matthew 3:17

. Who was Jesus's paternal grandfather?


Jacob.


And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Matthew 1:16


Heli.


And Jesus himself began to be about thirty years of age, being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli. Luke 3:23

Who was Zerubbabel's father?


His father was Pedaiah.


And the sons of Pedaiah were, Zerubbabel, and Shimei. 1 Chronicles 3:19


His father was Shealtiel.


Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel. Ezra 3:2, Nehemiah 12:1


... came the word of the LORD by Haggai the prophet unto Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel. Haggai 1:1

Salathiel begat Zorobabel. Matthew 1:12

Zorobabel, which was the son of Salathiel Luke 3:27

From which of David's sons was Jesus descended?


Solomon


David the king begat Solomon ... and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Matthew 1:6-16


Nathan


And Jesus ... being (as was supposed) the son of Joseph, which was the son of Heli ... which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David. Luke 3:23-31

How many generations must a bastard wait until his offspring can enter the congregation of the Lord?


At least ten.


A bastard shall not enter into the congregation of the LORD; even to his tenth generation. Deuteronomy 23:2


Less than ten.


(Assuming David entered the congregation of the Lord)


Judas begat Phares ...


Phares ... [Phares was a "bastard" to God. (See Genesis 38:)]


[1] Esrom ...


[2] Aram ...


[3] Aminadab ...


[4] Naasson ...


[5] Salmon ...


[6] Booz ...


[7] Obed ...


[8] Jesse ....


[9] David. Matthew 1:3-5


(See also Luke 3:31-33)

How many sons does God have?


God has only one son (Jesus).


He that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. John 3:18


God sent his only begotten son into the world. 1 John 4:9

God has many sons.


Adam was also God's son.


Adam, which was the son of God. Luke 3:38


Some of God's sons had sex with women producing a race of giants.


That the sons of God saw the daughters of men that they were fair; and they took them wives of all which they chose. ... There were giants in the earth in those days; and also after that, when the sons of God came in unto the daughters of men, and they bare children to them. Genesis 6:2-4


Israel is God's firsborn son.


Thou shalt say unto Pharaoh, Thus saith the LORD, Israel is my son, even my firstborn. Exodus 4:22


I [God] am a father to Israel. Jeremiah 31:9

Ephraim is (also) God's firstborn son.


Ephraim is my [God's] firstborn. Jeremiah 31:9


Satan and his companions are sons of God.


The sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came also among them. Job 1:6


Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD. Job 2:1

The king that God set on the holy hill of Zion is God's son.


Yet have I set my king upon my holy hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Psalm 2:7-8


Solomon was God's son.


He [Solomon] shall build an house for my name, and I will stablish the throne of his kingdom for ever. I will be his father, and he shall be my son. 2 Samuel 7:13-14


God's sons were present when the universe was created.


Whereupon are the foundations thereof fastened? or who laid the corner stone thereof; When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy? Job 38:6-7


Male peacemakers are God's sons.


Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. Matthew 5:9


Christians are God's sons.


But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God. John 1:12


That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God. Philippians 2:15

Beloved, now are we the sons of God. 1 John 3:2

Whoever is led by the Spirit of God is a son of God.


As many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God. Romans 8:14

When Jesus was tempted by the devil, what was the sequence of temptations?


Stones to bread, temple dive, kingdoms of the world


Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungred. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. Matthew 4:1-3


Then the devil taketh him up into the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. Matthew 4:5-6

Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Matthew 4:8-9

Stone to bread, kingdoms of the world, temple dive


And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, Being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing: and when they were ended, he afterward hungered. And the devil said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, command this stone that it be made bread. Luke 4:1-3


And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time. And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it. Luke 4:5-6

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down from hence: For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee: Luke 4:9-10

 Can God be tempted?


God can't be tempted.


Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man. James 1:13


God can be tempted.


One of God's commandments is "Don't tempt God." This commandment wouldn't be necessary if it is impossible to tempt God.


Ye shall not tempt the Lord your God. Deuteronomy 6:16


When the people complained about the lack of water, Moses accused them of tempting God.


Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD? Exodus 17:2


Malachi says that people who do wicked things tempt God.


They that work wickedness ... tempt God. Malachi 3:15


Jesus quoted the commandment "Don't tempt God" when he argued with Satan.


Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God. Matthew 4:7, Luke 4:12


Peter accused those that require Gentiles to be circumcised of tempting God.


Now therefore why tempt ye God, to put a yoke upon the neck of the disciples, which neither our fathers nor we were able to bear? Acts 15:10


And Judith warns the leaders not to tempt God.


Who are you that tempt the Lord? Judith 8:11


And Jesus (whom many Christians believe is God) was tempted.


Then was Jesus led up of the spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. Matthew 4:1


Jesus ... Being forty days tempted of the devil. Luke 4:1-2

Jesus ... was in all points tempted like as we are. Hebrews 4:14-15