> Introductions, Announcements, and More of Ray's Teachings
Hi brothers and sisters!
hebrewroots98:
Hello there Jason!
Glad to have you aboard. Don't feel bad that you are eager to teach Gods new truths to those whom you love. Most of us have been there and done that till we had to learn the hard way to just let go and let God bring anyone whom He wants us to teach, to us. It is my understanding that Paul spent three years in Arabia b/c that is where God could teach Paul without any interuptions/interferences; just he and God. I can attest that this is the very thing that is happening with me and my family at our home as we speak.
This time last year I had first learned of the BT website and truths. I was pretty much blown away by all of the truths that I found at once, till now. It takes awhile for reading all of Rays' site as well as for all of these truths to be digested; it is meat, not milk of the word. Just be patient. (I tried to 'teach' others before I was well rounded in this info, and it didn't turn out well.) It is better to put all of these new truths into my life; not just into my head. People are beginning to see my life; not my words, and they are responding a little at a time; to where I can help them with a little truth at a time. If we try to teach too much to those whom haven't been exposed to these things, then they will choke on it. It again, is meat! God will open doors of communication when people see your love,passion and joy for what you are living out too. For our family, God has us still in 'Arabia'; where GOD, HIMSELF (HIS SPIRIT)CAN MINISTER THESE TRUTHS TO US. We all need alone time with God before taking on the world. (So, if someone asks you why you aren't 'in church', you can just tell them that God has you away on a sabatical (from others) for this period of time, so that He can teach you some things (like Paul got taught by God), and to where you are sure that you are hearing from God and not from men... It's a great relief too from not having to be in a 'church' to where you can't hear from God with all of the people around. You will have plenty of chance real soon it you will just get grounded in this BT info first.
eggi:
--- Quote from: sansmile on December 31, 2006, 06:11:16 AM ---Me again :)
Here is some scripture that might help:
Regarding Joseph:
(Gen 37:2) These are the generations of Jacob. Joseph, being seventeen years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the sons of Zilpah, his father's wives: and Joseph brought unto his father their evil report.
(Gen 41:46) And Joseph was thirty years old when he stood before Pharaoh king of Egypt. And Joseph went out from the presence of Pharaoh, and went throughout all the land of Egypt.
Thirty minus seventeen = 13 yrs.
And Paul,
(Gal 2:1) Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also.
(Gal 2:2) And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to them which were of reputation, lest by any means I should run, or had run, in vain.
We are not told Paul's age, but it is approx 13yrs before he starts to actually preach and teach.
Hope this helps
Sandie
God Bless
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Thanks Sandie,
I was referring to Paul "going up to Jerusalem" the first time. I should have explained this difference. You are right, he didn't start his ministry to the Gentiles until he had spent 13 years more years. In fact Paul went up to Jerusalem twice! I didn't think about that!
Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me; but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. (Gal 1:17-18 KJV)
Then fourteen years after I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and took Titus with me also. (Gal 2:1 KJV)
It seems that it was actually 3+14 years=17 years? Quite a long time!
Evan600:
Thank you guys all so much for your kind replies!
Much love in Christ,
- Jason
Kat:
Hi Jason,
Glad you are here.
This forum is a place that you can ask questions, while you are preparing :)
Dealing with unbelievers can be a lesson in futility, as they have no eyes to see.
Believers are few and far apart as we are like salt, sprinkled around.
But here at the forum you will find the fellowship that you need,
and there are many who are very articulate in their answers to questions.
mercy, peace, and love
Kat
Deborah-Leigh:
Hello Jason
Welcome to the Forum. Enjoy!
Peace to you
Arcturus :)
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