Thematic Bible: Discerning
Thematic Bible
Discerning » Discerning the times
"Now learn what the story of the fig tree means. Just as soon as its branches grow tender, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So when you see all these things, you will know that He is right at your door. I solemnly say to you, the present age will not pass away before all this takes place.
"Now learn what the story of the fig tree means. Just as soon as its branches grow tender, and put forth leaves, you know that summer is near. So when you see all these things taking place, you will know that He is right at the door. I solemnly say to you, the present generation will not pass away before all this takes place.
And He said to the crowds, "When you see a cloud rising in the west, at once you say, 'It is going to rain,' and it does. And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, 'It is going to be very hot,' and so it is. You hypocrites! You know how to interpret day by day the look of earth and sky. Then how is it that you do not know how to interpret the present crisis?
Then He told them a story: "Look at the fig tree and all the trees. When you see them shooting forth their buds, you know of yourselves that summer now is near. So when you see these things taking place, you must understand that the kingdom of God is near. read more.
"I solemnly say to you, this generation will not pass away before all this takes place.
"I solemnly say to you, this generation will not pass away before all this takes place.
Discerning » Who discerns
But solid food belongs to full-grown men who on account of constant use have their faculties trained to distinguish good and evil.
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Discerning » What is spiritually discerned
An unspiritual man does not accept the things that the Spirit of God teaches, for they are nonsense to him; and he cannot understand them, because they are appreciated by spiritual insight.
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Discerning » What is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart
For God's message is alive and full of power in action, sharper than any double-edged sword, piercing even to the depths of soul and spirit, to the dividing of joints and marrow, and passing judgment on the thoughts and purposes of the heart.
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