tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post6373947059532926553..comments2023-10-21T08:10:23.445-04:00Comments on The Heart of a Pastor's Wife: Christians Will Have Enemies - No Doubt . . .Esthermay Bentley-Goossenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17353385912611151311noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-11811215501047951732010-02-08T22:37:07.710-05:002010-02-08T22:37:07.710-05:00Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com
You've p...Carrie @ comfortedbyGod.blogspot.com<br /><br />You've provided a biblically sound exposition on a verse that can easily be a stumbling stone for an unbeliever. Thank you for taking time to carefully study corresponding passages so we get the big picture. Great job!Carrie Cooperhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132160608233100161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-2909184031978039222010-02-07T09:26:00.245-05:002010-02-07T09:26:00.245-05:00Amen Esthermay, I love your writting and love the ...Amen Esthermay, I love your writting and love the scripture you give, wonderful in all ways.Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09800203244324984782noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-8116068225699937952010-02-03T17:29:21.435-05:002010-02-03T17:29:21.435-05:00I like your application of this verse and how, lik...I like your application of this verse and how, like Denise said, you discuss it in context. The Gospel will cause division. And I think you are right, too, about the prospect for world peace. It will never be achieved through some of our political means. Only by addressing sin with the Gospel can we hope for any peace.Warren Baldwinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956713921509659993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-66698629291079482252010-01-27T10:59:13.263-05:002010-01-27T10:59:13.263-05:00Hmmm, I think commenter Vegaia missed the entire p...Hmmm, I think commenter Vegaia missed the entire point of your post. Vegaia is upset about the effects of sin in the world, but hasn't found the one true solution yet, in Christ. <br /><br />I really liked how you pointed out the different wording in the parallel passage of Luke where "division" is used instead of sword. I didn't catch that in my study.LittleWomen21https://www.blogger.com/profile/06091702178175691046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-31408991168555303052010-01-26T21:19:23.124-05:002010-01-26T21:19:23.124-05:00It all began with Cain and Able. For we are the fr...It all began with Cain and Able. For we are the fragrance of Christ to those who are perishing and those who are being saved. To one we are the kiss of death, the other the fragrance of life...<br /><br />I love when Jesus dropped Paul and said "why do you persecute ME?" We are He, and all He endured we are a continuation of.<br /><br />Another great post!Kathy Schwankehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16575973280157910643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-68409662409217677922010-01-26T17:27:51.780-05:002010-01-26T17:27:51.780-05:00I really appreciate the way you approach this vers...I really appreciate the way you approach this verse in its context. That is so important to understanding its meaning! I love it when the quote for IOW is from Scripture. Thank you so much for hosting today, and for sharing the truth of God's Word.<br /><br />Blessings to you,<br />Denise Hughes :)Denise J. Hugheshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17433836218417931621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-7759146932733523842010-01-26T17:25:46.352-05:002010-01-26T17:25:46.352-05:00you are such a great teacher Esthermay!you are such a great teacher Esthermay!michellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01855240895148103436noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-25451518508239634042010-01-26T16:53:29.009-05:002010-01-26T16:53:29.009-05:00Richer upon second reading :-)
& I agree with ...Richer upon second reading :-)<br />& I agree with others who comment: this is exceptionally well-written.<br /><br />The commitment to holding the authority of ALL Scripture as the ultimate source of our understanding gives us 20/20 vision. The difficult passages make clear sense when put in the context of the full authority of HIS WORD.<br /><br />Excellent post, ESthermay.kalopoieohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17489462462733867086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-13540260268201207652010-01-26T15:27:01.038-05:002010-01-26T15:27:01.038-05:00You write so well! This week's was quote, admi...You write so well! This week's was quote, admittedly a little more difficult to come up with a coherent post, but really drove some truths home once I got into it. It's so important to make the distinction between what everyone else hears and what Jesus actually said.<br /><br />Thanks for hosting!Nichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559149506126040177noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-3695864448491081662010-01-26T13:18:55.374-05:002010-01-26T13:18:55.374-05:00I love posts that explain the trickier concepts of...I love posts that explain the trickier concepts of Scripture--especially those often taken out of context. This is a great post that many people need to read.<br />Christians will have trouble, but the trouble is directed at their Savior, not at them personally. If more people understood that, they would be better equipped to handle the trouble when it comes. And it always does.<br />Thanks again!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18289899048471322587noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-50451293574521156082010-01-26T13:05:45.015-05:002010-01-26T13:05:45.015-05:00Yes.well written. I read an article with a simila...Yes.well written. I read an article with a similar premise a few days ago but the author used so little Scripture that it really made you want to argue his whole idea. I so love the way you always bring in the rock solid back-up of God's Word on any issue.<br />I am so thankful that my life's path has taken me running to His Word for all the answers. Thankful that I understand what "peace on earth" really means.Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16471905414831964545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-43166213312635286522010-01-26T12:56:06.725-05:002010-01-26T12:56:06.725-05:00Well written and AMEN!Well written and AMEN!Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18069046018983952268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-25482896063411170912010-01-26T10:54:56.467-05:002010-01-26T10:54:56.467-05:00Woo hoo, preach it again, sister! I love your bol...Woo hoo, preach it again, sister! I love your boldness and commitment to the truth here.Betsy Markmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13600148899348868100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-31898875225504789192010-01-26T09:12:07.432-05:002010-01-26T09:12:07.432-05:00what a great post I joined in for the first time a...what a great post I joined in for the first time as wellannies homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14583996787641143024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-60715990059672652192010-01-26T08:29:41.290-05:002010-01-26T08:29:41.290-05:00That was really good. It makes you think doesn'...That was really good. It makes you think doesn't it. Thanks for hosting today.Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652234142945839138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-49224777592358844802010-01-26T08:15:59.776-05:002010-01-26T08:15:59.776-05:00I praise God He gives us a weapon to fight evil an...I praise God He gives us a weapon to fight evil and pray we learn to use it to defend the Truth, not tear each other down.Tamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12344112481831867779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-46490971606914305832010-01-26T07:40:02.491-05:002010-01-26T07:40:02.491-05:00So thankful that as I put on the armor of God I am...So thankful that as I put on the armor of God I am able to experience his peace. Even more thankful that there will be a day when I live in the presence of his total peace.<br /><br />Beautiful, well-thought post. Bless you for sharing and for hosting us this week!Miriam Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18418972749843611051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17856112.post-52006928487575117712010-01-26T07:05:28.869-05:002010-01-26T07:05:28.869-05:00Esthermay, how well written your post was today an...Esthermay, how well written your post was today and so true! I'm glad you chose this Scripture as our quote for "In Other Words". It's all about context!<br /><br />I hear so many people speak of peace in this world but I so agree with you. The only peace we can truly seek is peace with God and that is offered only to us through Jesus. Yes, Jesus came to bring peace but peace between God and man. And oh how thankful I am for that peace that passes all understanding.<br /><br />I loved writing on this Scripture verse today. I've walked this path of strife and conflict with loved ones when I began to truly walk with Jesus. It made such a difference in my life choices when I opened my heart and gave Him my all. People couldn't help but notice the difference in me. And that at times brings conflict.<br /><br />But God ...is so good and faithful. My theme for 2010 is trust and obey and my verses are Philippians 4:6-7. So I pray about everything, including loved ones who don't yet know Him. And I do have a peace within. And I praise Him and give all the glory to Him.<br /><br />Thank you for hosting us today Esthermay.<br /><br />Blessings and love,<br />DebbieDebbie Petrashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08235978883396499354noreply@blogger.com