Thematic Bible: Discerning
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Discerning the times
this may be illustrated by a comparison taken from a fig-tree: when the branches become tender, and push out their leaves, ye know that summer is nigh: in like manner, when ye shall see all these things happen, know that he is come to your very doors. I declare unto you, the present generation shall not cease, till all these things are pass'd.
Consider this similitude taken from a fig-tree: when its branch is yet tender, and pushes out its leaves, you know that summer is near: so when you shall see these things happen, know that he is nigh, even at your doors. I declare unto you, this generation shall not be extinct, till all these things be transacted.
Then he said to the people, when you see a cloud rise out of the west, you say, it is just going to rain; and so it happens. and when the south wind blows, you say, there will be heat; and so it happens. Hypocrites, you can judge of the phoenomena of the earth, and of the sky, but why can't you discern the present times?
Then by way of similitude, consider, said he, the fig-tree, and all the other trees; when they shoot out their buds, you know for certain that summer is coming on: in like manner, when you shall see these events, be assur'd that the kingdom of God is nigh. read more.
I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.
I tell it you for certain, this generation shall not pass away, till all these things are accomplished.
Discerning » Who discerns
such solid nourishment is only fit for such as are arriv'd at their full growth and strength, whose senses have been exercis'd in distinguishing what is good, and what is prejudicial.
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Discerning » What is spiritually discerned
but the animal man does not receive the effusions of the spirit of God; for they are foolishness to him; neither can he understand them, because they are spiritually discerned.
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Discerning » What is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart
for the word of God is active and efficacious, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even to the division of soul and spirit, to the smallest and most inward parts, distinguishing the thoughts, and intentions of the heart.
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