Proverbs 6:14Frowardness is in his heart, he deviseth mischief continually; he soweth discord. Proverbs 6:19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. The Lord Jesus said: Mark 3:25 And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. The apostle Paul Tell it as it is: Romans 3:10-18 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one: There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God. They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one. Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips: Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness: Their feet are swift to shed blood: Destruction and misery are in their ways: And the way of peace have they not known: There is no fear of God before their eyes. And he warns Titus: Titus 3:10-11 A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. Guard your heart, Flee these things that the Lord Hates. Put all your trust in The Lord Jesus
A false witness that speaketh lies, The ninth commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Proverbs 6:19A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren. Proverbs 12:17 He that speaketh truth sheweth forth righteousness: but a false witness deceit. Proverbs 14:5 A faithful witness will not lie: but a false witness will utter lies. Proverbs 19:5 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall not escape. Proverbs 19:9 A false witness shall not be unpunished, and he that speaketh lies shall perish. Proverbs 21:28 A false witness shall perish: but the man that heareth speaketh constantly. Proverbs 25:18 A man that beareth false witness against his neighbour is a maul, and a sword, and a sharp arrow. The Lord Jesus said: Matthew 15:19For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies: Matthew 19:18, Mark 10:19 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Luke 18:20Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. False accusers against the Lord: Matthew 26:59 Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought false witness against Jesus, to put him to death; Mark 14:56-57 For many bare false witness against him, but their witness agreed not together. And there arose certain, and bare false witness against him, saying, The apostle Paul warns: Romans 13:9 For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
feet that be swift in running to mischief, Proverbs 6:18An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,
The apostle Paul warns: Romans 3:15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
Jude reminds believing Jews of their past: Jude 5-7 I will therefore put you in remembrance, though ye once knew this, how that the Lord, having saved the people out of the land of Egypt, afterward destroyed them that believed not. And the angels which kept not their first estate, but left their own habitation, he hath reserved in everlasting chains under darkness unto the judgment of the great day. Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
The Lord Jesus said: Mark 7:20-23 And he said, That which cometh out of the man, that defileth the man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man.
hands that shed innocent blood, “Murderer” The sixth commandment:Thou shalt not kill. Psalm 10:8He sitteth in the lurking places of the villages: in the secret places doth he murder the innocent: his eyes are privily set against the poor. Psalm 94:6 They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. Jeremiah 7:9 Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; Hosea 6:9 And as troops of robbers wait for a man, so the company of priests murder in the way by consent: for they commit lewdness. The Lord Jesus said: Matthew 19:18 He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Mark 15:7 And there was one named Barabbas, which lay bound with them that had made insurrection with him, who had committed murder in the insurrection. Luke 23:19 (Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.) Luke 23:25 And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will. The apostle Paul warns: Romans 1:29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers,
a lying tongue The ninth commandment: Thou shalt not bear false witness against thy neighbour. Psalm 31:6 I have hated them that regard lying vanities: but I trust in the LORD. Psalm 31:18Let the lying lips be put to silence; which speak grievous things proudly and contemptuously against the righteous. Psalm 52:3 Thou lovest evil more than good; and lying rather than to speak righteousness. Selah. Psalm 59:12 For the sin of their mouth and the words of their lips let them even be taken in their pride: and for cursing and lying which they speak. Psalm 109:2 For the mouth of the wicked and the mouth of the deceitful are opened against me: they have spoken against me with a lying tongue. Psalm 119:29Remove from me the way of lying: and grant me thy law graciously. Psalm 119:163I hate and abhor lying: but thy law do I love. Psalm 120:2Deliver my soul, O LORD, from lying lips, and from a deceitful tongue.
Proverbs 10:18He that hideth hatred with lying lips, and he that uttereth a slander, is a fool. Proverbs 12:19The lip of truth shall be established for ever: but a lying tongue is but for a moment. Proverbs 12:22Lying lips are abomination to the LORD: but they that deal truly are his delight. Proverbs 13:5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. Proverbs 17:7 Excellent speech becometh not a fool: much less do lying lips a prince. Proverbs 21:6The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. Proverbs 26:28 A lying tongue hateth those that are afflicted by it; and a flattering mouth worketh ruin. The apostle Paul warns: Ephesians 4:25Wherefore putting away lying, speak every man truth with his neighbour: for we are members one of another. 2 Thessalonians 2:9 Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, John writes to believing Jews: James 4:11 Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge.
The Bible is a Revelation from God, of the fall of man, the way of salvation and God’s plan and purpose for the ages. It speaks of: Four Persons: God the father, God the Son, God the Holy Spirit and Satan Three Places: Earth, Heaven, Hell Three classes of people: Jew, Gentile and Believers The Scriptures were given to man a little at a time, “at sundry times and in diverse manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets” Hebrews 1:1, “… holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:21 during a period of 1600 years, from 1492 BC to 100 AD. There are 66 books, 39 Old Testament, 27 New Testament. The books wee written by about 40 different authors. By Kings, David and Solomon, by statesmen, Daniel and Nehemiah, by priests, Ezra, by Moses, raised by Egyptians, by herdsmen, Amos, prophets Isaiah, Ezekiel and Zechariah, a tax collector, Matthew, fisherman, Peter, James and John who “were unlearned and ignorant“ Acts 4:13, a man well versed in Jewish Law, Saul (Paul). The Old and New Testaments were not separate and distinct books, but rather are two halves of a whole. The New in “enfolded” in the Old, and the Old is “unfolded” in the New. One cannot understand Leviticus without Hebrews, or Daniel without Revelation or Isaiah 53 without the Gospels. Hidden in the Old Revealed in the New. Three kinds of language in the Bible: Figurative, Symbolical and Literal. Such expressions as “Harden not your heart” are Figurative, there meaning is made clear by the context. Symbolic language like the description of Nebuchadnezzars’ “Colossus”, Daniel’s “four wild beasts” or Christ in the midst of the “seven candlesticks” are explained either in the same chapter or elsewhere in Scripture. Literal are true statements as “the true gospel is the Death, Burial and Resurrection of the Lord Jesus”. Three things that must be avoided when handled in God’s word: Misinterpretation of Scripture Misapplication of Scripture Dislocation of Scripture We must not overlook the “Parable” form of imparting truth. In the Gospels it is used as a “Mystery Form” of imparting truth. Matthew 13:10-13And the disciples came, and said unto him, Why speakest thou unto them in parables? He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath. Therefore speak I to them in parables: because they seeing see not; and hearing they hear not, neither do they understand. 2 Timothy 3:16All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: The Old Testament is preparation for Christ; The Gospels Manifest Him to the world; In Acts He is preached and His Gospel Propagated; in the epistles His gospel is explained; and in Revelation all the purposes of God through Christ are consummated.
The story of the wicked cities of Sodom and Gomorrah can be found in Genesis 10-19. Nine other Old Testament Books also refer to these evil cities: Deuteronomy, 1 Kings, 2 Kings , Isaiah, Jeremiah, Lamentations, Ezekiel, Amos andZephaniah. And yet many today deny that these cities every existed. “It’s a Myth”. “Where’s evidence?” Is their cry. First of all, The Scriptures are the true word of God. Second look what the Lord Jesus (GOD) had to say about the two evil cities: Matthew 10:15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Matthew 11:23-24And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted unto heaven, shalt be brought down to hell: for if the mighty works, which have been done in thee, had been done in Sodom, it would have remained until this day. But I say unto you, That it shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom in the day of judgment, than for thee. Mark 6:11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. Luke 10:12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city. Luke 17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. The apostle Paul writes: Romans 9:29 And as Esaias said before, Except the Lord of Sabaoth had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorra. The apostle Peter writes: 2 Peter 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; And Jude writes: Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. And the apostle John, writing about the 7 year Tribulation: Revelation 11:8And their dead bodies shall lie in the street of the great city, which spiritually is called Sodom and Egypt, where also our Lord was crucified. SO, either the Scriptures and the Lord Jesus and the Apostles are all LIARS, or there actually was two wicked, evil cities named Sodom and Gomorrha, that God destroyed.
The Apostle Paul, in his epistles explains THE GOSPEL and the way of Salvation:
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 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: He was the Apostle to the gentiles: Romans 11:13For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, When we believe the Gospel and follow Romans 10:9-13 we experience SALVATION. But James, Peter, John and Jude writing to Jewish believers hardly mention these subjects, let alone put them together: DEATH: James 1:15 Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. James 5:20 Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins. 1 Peter 3:18For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit: 1 John 3:14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth indeath. 1 John 5:16-17 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death. BURIAL: Never Mentioned RESURRECTION: 1 Peter 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 1 Peter 3:21The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: And what about the Cross? The Apostle Paul also has much to say about the cross: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18For Christ sent me not to baptize, but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words, lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. Galatians 5:11 And I, brethren, if I yet preach circumcision, why do I yet suffer persecution? then is the offence of the cross ceased. Galatians 6:12As many as desire to make a fair shew in the flesh, they constrain you to be circumcised; only lest they should suffer persecution for the cross of Christ. Galatians 6:14But God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. Ephesians 2:16And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross , having slain the enmity thereby: Philippians 2:8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross . Philippians 3:18(For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Colossians 1:20 And, having made peace through the blood of his cross , by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 2:14Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross ; Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross , despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. But James, Peter, John and Jude writing to Jewish believers never mention the Cross.
God told Israel: Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. Hebrews 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more.
Because Christ went to the Cross, suffered and died, Believers have forgiveness, and once saved (1 Corinthians 15:1-4, Romans 10:9-13) ever have to ask forgiveness for sin again. Read what the apostle writes: Romans 4:7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered. Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace; Colossians 1:14In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Colossians 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; Ephesians 4:32And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you. Since believers are forgive, we should have forgiveness in our hearts: 2 Corinthians 2:7So that contrariwise ye ought rather to forgive him, and comfort him, lest perhaps such a one should be swallowed up with overmuch sorrow. 2 Corinthians 2:10 To whom ye forgive any thing, I forgive also: for if I forgave any thing, to whom I forgave it, for your sakes forgave I it in the person of Christ; 2 Corinthians 12:13 For what is it wherein ye were inferior to other churches, except it be that I myself was not burdensome to you? forgive me this wrong. As a Believer YOU have been forgiven of ALL your sins.
