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Dreams and Visions

Dreams “a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person’s mind during sleep”.

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Jacob dreaming


Everybody has them. Almost none are remembered (and for those remembered, not for very long). What do they mean? Why do we have them? There are those who place much belief on a dream, claiming they tell us things; should we? (For a list of dreams in scripture see Dreams – Visions)



Dream(s) are mentioned 61 times in a little over 4000 years of human history as recorded in Scripture.
54 times in the Old Testament: In Genesis 23, Numbers 1, Judges 2, 1 Kings 2, Job 2, Psalm 2, Ecclesiastes 1, Isaiah 1, Jeremiah 1, Daniel 18, Joel 1.
7 times in the New Testament: Matthew 6, Acts 1.

Visions “something seen in a dream, trance, or religious ecstasy, especially a supernatural appearance that usually conveys a revelation”.

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Yes there are people who claim to have them, even today.
Vision(s) are mentioned 73 times in scripture.
58 times in the Old Testament: Genesis 1, Numbers 3, 1 Samuel 2, 2 Samuel 1, 1 Chronicles 1, 2 Chronicles (1) Job (2) Psalm 1, Proverbs 1, Isaiah 7, Jeremiah 2, Lamentations 1, Ezekiel 10, Daniel 19, Obadiah 1, Micah 1, Nahum 1, Habakkuk 2, Zechariah 1.
15 times in the New Testament: Matthew 1, Luke 2, Acts 11,.Revelation 1.
Even though the Apostle Paul had dreams and visions, he never suggests them in his epistles to the churches. In study of the above passages, it is almost every time the Lord God communicating a message, instruction to man. Which brings us to Paul’s message in Hebrews:
Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
And as Paul concludes in 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away. For we know in part, and we prophesy in part. But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away. When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things. For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.

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Bible Fruit

The Apostle Paul wrote about fruit in at least two different ways: Fruit as individuals being saved and Fruit of the Spirit.
To the church in Roman Paul writes of Fruit as people:
Romans 1:13 Now I would not have you ignorant, brethren, that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles.

And again, when writing to the church in Philippi. (his labor was soul winning) But not for just himself but for them also.
Philippians 1:22 But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose I wot not.
Philippians 4:17 Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account.
Back to Romans he writes about Fruit of Holiness (how believers live):
Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
Romans 7:4-5 Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
And to the church in Corinth he write of the fruit of righteousness:
2 Corinthians 9:10 Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;
To the churches of Galatia and Ephesus he lists Fruits of the Spirit that should be (is) in the life of all believers
Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Ephesians 5:9 (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;)

Yes, Paul was a soul winner and writing to the Colossian church he challenges all believers to be soul winners.
Colossians 1:6 Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth:
Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God;
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Remnant

Means remaining, a small quantity remaining
   Found 91 times in the Bible

THERE WILL ALWAYS BE A REMNANT
God saved a REMNANT

The Apostle Paul quotes from Isaiah (Esaias) the judgements concerning Israel.

Romans 9:27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:
      See Isaiah 1:9, 10:20-22, 11:11,16, 14:22,30, 15:9, 16:14, 17:3, 37:4,31-32, 46:3

Yes, over the centuries, Israel, the Jew, has suffered many great trials, BUT they are still God’s chosen and a REMNANT will pass into and through the Tribulation, to help repopulate the earth again during the Millennium.  

Romans 11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

Putting this verse back into context, we see Paul is referring to Israel, the Jew, NOT the church. Be sure to read Romans 9-11 where Paul writes about Israel’s spiritual condition during the Church age. Below is just a short picture: (remember, Jacob represents the ungodly side of the Jew, Israel represents the spiritual side of the Jew).

Romans 9:6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:
Romans 9:27 Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:
Romans 9:31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.
Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.
Romans 10:19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith, I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation I will anger you.
Romans 10:21 But to Israel he saith, All day long I have stretched forth my hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people.
Romans 11:2 God hath not cast away his people which he foreknew. Wot ye not what the scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel saying,
Romans 11:7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for; but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded.
Romans 11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Romans 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness fulness of the Gentiles be come in.
Romans 11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:

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Doubt

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Noun – a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction.
Verb – feel uncertain about.

DOUBT – Many a young believer will doubt their salvation, especially when they sin, when things are falling apart all around them. This is a device of the devil. God would not have us DOUBT our salvation. First of all, Salvation is based on belief not works. Belief in the death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus.
1 Corinthians 15:2-4 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
And second, our acting on that belief as stated in Romans:
Romans 10:9-13 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Paul mentioned doubt in his epistles; (read them in context to understand them).
Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.
Romans 14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.
1 Corinthians 9:10 Or saith he it altogether for our sakes? For our sakes, no doubt, this is written: that he that ploweth should plow in hope; and that he that thresheth in hope should be partaker of his hope.
2 Corinthians 12:1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
Galatians 4:20 I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.
Philippians 3:8 Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
1 Timothy 2:8 I will therefore that men pray everywhere, lifting up holy hands, without wrath and doubting.

As a believer we should never doubt our salvation or the word of God. God said it and that settles it.

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TONGUES – Part 4

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If only the tongue was used today for what Paul says it will do on judgement day: Romans 14:11 For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.
Philippians 2:11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
Peter quotes David praising God: Acts 2:26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
Other mentions of the tongue as a languge Acts 1:19 And it was known unto all the dwellers at Jerusalem; insomuch as that field is called in their proper tongue, Aceldama, that is to say, The field of blood.
Acts 21:40 And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the people. And when there was made a great silence, he spake unto them in the Hebrew tongue, saying,
Acts 22:2 (And when they heard that he spake in the Hebrew tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he saith,)
Acts 26:14 And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.
Again John writes of togues in the future as a people: Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
Revelation 10:11 And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings.
Revelation 11:9 And they of the people and kindreds and tongues and nations shall see their dead bodies three days and an half, and shall not suffer their dead bodies to be put in graves.
Revelation 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations.
Revelation 17:15 And he saith unto me, The waters which thou sawest, where the whore sitteth, are peoples, and multitudes, and nations, and tongues.
Since they did not use their tongue to praise God,
Revelation 16:10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was full of darkness; and they gnawed their tongues for pain,
One more reference, during the Tribulation. Revelation 9:11 And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

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TONGUES – Part 2

Another occurrence of this sign is recorded in Acts 10 when Peter went to the (gentile) house of Cornelius. This occurrence of tongues appears to be a language that the Jews who accompanied Peter understood. It was to show the Jew that God was opening the door of Salvation to the Gentile. Acts 10:46 For they heard them speak with tongues, and magnify God. Then answered Peter,…
Another occurrence of this sign is Acts 19 when Paul was dealing with Jews who had not heard of the working of the Holy Spirit. Notice it doesn’t say unknown tongues. Acts 19:6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

James, Peter and John write to the Jews about the tongue(s) but only how they should use it (and it has nothing to do with unknown tongues):

James 1:26 If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man’s religion is vain.
James 3:5-6 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
James 3:8 But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.
1 Peter 3:10 For he that will love life, and see good days, let him refrain his tongue from evil, and his lips that they speak no guile:
1 John 3:18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
And John writing about future mentions tongues (as a language). Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people, Revelation 16:16 And he gathered them together into a place called in the Hebrew tongue Armageddon.

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TONGUES – Part 3

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(Please read all scripture in context)

Paul gives further use of speaking in tongues (other languages); there are liars:
Romans 3:13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
Paul gives instruction of the use of this gift:
1 Corinthians 12:10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: 1 Corinthians 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:30 Have all the gifts of healing? do all speak with tongues? do all interpret? 1 Corinthians 13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. 1 Corinthians 13:8 Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1 Corinthians 14:5-6 I would that ye all spake with tongues but rather that ye prophesied: for greater is he that prophesieth than he that speaketh with tongues, except he interpret, that the church may receive edifying. Now, brethren, if I come unto you speaking with tongues, what shall I profit you, except I shall speak to you either by revelation, or by knowledge, or by prophesying, or by doctrine?
1 Corinthians 14:18 I thank my God, I speak with tongues more than ye all:
1 Corinthians 14:21-23 In the law it is written, With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people; and yet for all that will they not hear me, saith the Lord. Wherefore tongues are for a sign, not to them that believe, but to them that believe not: but prophesying serveth not for them that believe not, but for them which believe. If therefore the whole church be come together into one place, and all speak with tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that ye are mad? 1 Corinthians 14:39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to prophesy, and forbid not to speak with tongues.

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TONGUES

What are tongues? Should we speak in Tongues? What does the Bible say?

Acts 2:1-4 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.

There were Jews in Jerusalem from all over the Roman empire to celebrate the Passover. They all spoke the language (tongue) of the countries they came from. (Acts 2:5 And there were dwelling at Jerusalem Jews, devout men, out of every nation under heaven.)
And they heard the (120) disciples speak in their own language. (Acts 2:6-8 Now when this was noised abroad, the multitude came together, and were confounded, because that every man heard them speak in his own language. And they were all amazed and marvelled, saying one to another, Behold, are not all these which speak Galilaeans? And how hear we every man in our own tongue, wherein we were born?

And what languages (tongues) did they hear? (Acts 2:9-11 Parthians, and Medes, and Elamites, and the dwellers in Mesopotamia, and in Judaea, and Cappadocia, in Pontus, and Asia, Phrygia, and Pamphylia, in Egypt, and in the parts of Libya about Cyrene, and strangers of Rome, Jews and proselytes, Cretes and Arabians, we do hear them speak in our tongues the wonderful works of God.)
The speaking in other tongues (languages) was of God, and it was sign to these Jews that God was again trying to reach them as a Nation. And the result?
(Acts 2:12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this?)

Paul writes to the Church in Corinthians about use and misuse of unknown tongues. The Corinthians had many problems and tongues was one of them. (It didn’t appear to be a problem anywhere else.) The following text address the problem. 1 Corinthians 14:2 For he that speaketh in an unknown tongue speaketh not unto men, but unto God: for no man understandeth him; howbeit in the spirit he speaketh mysteries. 1 Corinthians 14:4 He that speaketh in an unknown tongue edifieth himself; but he that prophesieth edifieth the church. 1 Corinthians 14:9 So likewise ye, except ye utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? for ye shall speak into the air. 1 Corinthians 14:13-14 Wherefore let him that speaketh in an unknown tongue pray that he may interpret. For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful. 1 Corinthians 14:19 Yet in the church I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also, than ten thousand words in an unknown tongue. 1 Corinthians 14:26-27 How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. If any man speak in an unknown tongue, let it be by two, or at the most by three, and that by course; and let one interpret.
NOTE: the word, unknown, is in italitics. This means it was NOT in the original, but added by the translators, hopefully to help understand the text.

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Who is Simon? – Part 6

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Was Simeon also Simon?.

This is the 6th list. Also please read the verses in context.

What about Simeon who was He?
He was not Simon Peter!
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Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, …
Luke 3:30 Which was the son of Simeon, which was the son of Juda, …
Acts 13:1 Now there were in the church that was at Antioch certain prophets and teachers; as Barnabas, and Simeon that was called Niger…
Acts 15:14 Simeon hath declared how God at the first did visit the Gentiles, …
Revelation 7:7 Of the tribe of Simeon were sealed twelve thousand. Of the tribe of Levi were sealed twelve thousand. …

It’s clear by the text above SIMEON is not another spelling of Simon! They are two different people.

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Who is Simon? – Part 5

Simon occurs 71 times in the New Testament with 58 times in the Gospels. Here we will focus on Simon Peter.

This is the 5th list. Also please read the verses in context.

SOME FACTS ABOUT SIMON PETER:
His name was Simon until The Lord Jesus changed it John 1:42, Mark 3:16 And Simon he surnamed Peter; Luke 6:14 Simon, (whom he also named Peter,)
He was a son of Jona John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: …
He had a brother John 1:40 One of the two which heard John speak, and followed him, was Andrew, Simon Peter’s brother.
He owned a house with his brother Mark 1:29 And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house….
He was Married Mark 1:30 But Simon’s wife‘s mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her. Luke 4:38 And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife‘s mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.
He was a fisherman Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. Mark 1:16 Now as he walked by the sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew his brother casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers.

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He owned a ship Luke 5:3 And he entered into one of the ships, which was Simon’s, and prayed him that he would thrust out a little from the land. And he sat down, and taught the people out of the ship.
He was a business man Luke 5:10 And so was also James, and John, the sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.
He had several names Matthew 16:17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona:… John 1:42 And he brought him to Jesus. And when Jesus beheld him, he said, Thou art Simon the son of Jona: thou shalt be called Cephas, which is by interpretation, A stone.
He was a fighter John 18:10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear.
He was an Apostle Matthew 10:2 Now the names of the twelve apostles are these; The first, Simon, who is called Peter, 2 Peter 1:1 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ,

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