About the Author of the Blogsite, Not the Author of the Bible:

About the Author of the Blogsite, Not the Author of the Bible: I was uncertain of how to accomplish this, mindful of Revelation 22:18-19, which says that nobody is to add to, or to take away from what was written in the Bible. After lots of prayerful contemplation, the Lord had it on my heart that I’m not to change the meaning of what is written in the Bible. He has also shown ways to add to people’s understating of that meaning, without altering the meaning, by putting that info within [brackets]. This is primarily accomplished with the KJV Bible and lots of prayers, but at times, BibleGateway.com, Biblehub.com, NIV Bible, Webster Dictionary, and other internet resources, as needed. Debra Seiling

About Understanding the Bible:

Understanding the Bible: After reading Isaiah 28:10 many times over the years and not totally understanding it, it recently became apparent to me that the Lord God has this passage as the means for understanding the Bible. For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little. Isaiah 28:10 KJV. Being prayerful about this passage, and looking up 'precept' in the Webster's Dictionary, it gave this passage a whole new meaning, once 'commandment' is substituted for 'precept'. Within brackets are additional words the Lord had on my heart to aid in understanding the meaning. For commandment must be [built up] upon commandment; commandment upon commandment; line upon line, line upon line; [developing understanding] here a little, and there a little.

The Table Format:

The Table Format: I was overwhelmed with how to explain the process for determining if someone had leprosy in Leviticus 13, which seemed very complicated. After praying, "Lord, if this is difficult for me to understand after reading it many times, how can this be explained to others?" The thought the Lord God had on my heart was for me to put it into a vertical chart to visually see the process. This made it much easier for me to follow the progression. After doing so, I prayed, "Lord, how can this be conveyed to readers, so that they can understand this process?" The thought the Lord God had on my heart was to put it within the lines of a table. Being a stiff-necked, stubborn person, as it's often called in the Bible, I prayed, asking the Lord God if He's sure that's really what He wanted me to do? I reluctantly put Leviticus 13 into a table format. When I read this difficult leprosy process within a table format, it suddenly became easier for me to understand. That's because it builds line upon line, as explained in the Understanding the Bible section. Shortly after that, the Lord God had it on my heart, to put all of The Books of the Bible in Smaller Chunks within a table format, to aid in understanding, line upon line.

Romans 8:1-39 Following the Spirit of Sin Leads to Death, but the Holy Spirit Leads to Eternal Life

 

Following the Spirit of Sin Leads to Death, but the Holy Spirit Leads to Eternal Life

Romans 8:1-39       The Epistle [a.k.a. Letter] of Paul to the Romans [in Smaller Chunks]

Therefore, there is no condemnation now to [those, who] are [united] in Jesus Christ, & who [don't] walk, [a.k.a. follow,] after the [sinful desires of the] flesh, but [follow] after the Spirit.

For the Law of the [Holy] Spirit, [about] the Life [for those who believe] in Christ Jesus, [has] made me free from the law of sin & death. For what the Law couldn't do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God [sent] His Own Son, in the likeness of sinful flesh, and [because of] sin, condemned sin in the flesh. [Galatians 3:13 Christ [has] redeemed us from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is everyone, [who hangs] on a tree.]

[So,] that the [Law's] righteousness might be fulfilled [within] us, who [don't follow] after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For, [those, who] [follow] after the [sinful] flesh, do [pay attention to] the things of the flesh, but [those, who] [follow] after the Spirit, [pay attention to] the things of the Spirit. 

For to be carnally minded, [a.k.a. focused on worldly desires,] is [what leads to] death; but to be spiritually minded, is [what leads to Eternal] Life & peace. Because the [worldly,] carnal mind [causes hostility] against God: for it isn't [under] the Law of God, & indeed, neither can [it] be. 

So, are [those] then, [who] [follow] in the [sinful] flesh, can't please God. But you aren't [following] in the [sinful] flesh, but [follow] in the Spirit. It [that's] so, the Spirit of God [dwells within] you. 

Now, if any man [doesn't] have the Spirit of Christ [within him,] he [isn't] [one of] [Christ's] [followers.] And if Christ [is within] you, the body [shall die,] because of sin; but because of [the] righteousness [of Jesus Christ, those in] the Spirit [shall have Eternal] Life. 

But if the Spirit of [God, Who] raised up Jesus from the dead, [dwells within] you, [God, Who] raised up Christ from the dead, shall also [give renewed life to] your mortal, [a.k.a. perishible,] bodies [through] His Spirit, that [dwells within] you. 

Therefore brethren, we are [indebted,] [but] not to the flesh, to live [according] [to] the [desires of sinful] flesh. For if you live [according] to the [desires of sinful] flesh, you shall die. But if you [live] through the Spirit, [you] mortify, [a.k.a. put to death,] the [sinful] deeds of the body, & you shall live. 

For [like] many are led by the Spirit of God, they are, the sons of God, a.k.a. children of God.] [Philippians 2:13-15 For it is God, [Who works within] you, both to do His will, & good pleasure. Do all things without [grumbling & disputes, so] that you may be blameless, & [without] [causing] [harm,] the sons of God, [beyond reproach,] in the midst of a crooked & [wicked] nation, among whom you shine [like] lights in the world.]

For you haven't received the spirit of bondage, [a.k.a. slavery] to [sin ] again, to [live in] fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption, [by which] we cry [out] Abba, Father. The Spirit, Itself, bears witness, [a.k.a. testifies,] with our spirit, that [through faith in  Jesus Christ,] we are the children of God. 

[Ephesians 1:12-13 That we, who 1st trusted in Christ, should be [for] the praise of His glory. In Whom, you also trusted, after you heard the Word of Truth, the Gospel, [about] your Salvation. In Whom, after you believed, you were also sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise.]

And if, [we who believe in Christ are] children [of God,] then [we also are] heirs of God, & joint-heirs with Christ; if [this is] so, that we suffer with Him, [so] that we also may be glorified together. [Philippians 1:29 For it is given unto you [on] behalf of Christ, not only to believe [in] Him, but to also suffer for His sake.] 

For I [don't] [consider] that the sufferings of this time [now,] are worthy to be compared with the glory [that] shall be revealed [to] us. [1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice, [in that, since] you are [participants] of Christ's sufferings; that, when [Christ's] glory shall be revealed, you may also be glad, with exceeding joy.]

For the [sincere] expectation, [a.k.a. hope,] of [God's] [creatures, a.k.a. mankind, waits] for the [appearance] of [God's children.] [Revelation 21:3-7 And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, [Look,] the tabernacle of God is with men. And He will dwell with them, & they shall be His people. And God, Himself, shall be with them, & be their God. *And God shall wipe all tears from their eyes. And there shall no [longer] be death, neither sorrow, nor crying. Neither shall there be anymore pain: for the [previous] things [have] passed away. And He, [Who] sat upon the throne said, [Look,] I make all things new. And He said to me, Write: for these Words are True & faithful. And He said to me, It is done. I Am [the] Alpha & Omega, the Beginning & the End. I will freely give to him, [who] is [thirsty, from] the Fountain of the Water of Life. He, [who overcomes,] shall inherit all things. And I will be his God, & he shall be My son, [a.k.a. [child.] 

For [God's human] creature was not willingly made subject to [sinful] vanity, but [because] of [the Lord God,] Who [created] [them all] with the same hope [of Eternal Life in heaven.]

Because the creature, itself, shall also be delivered from the bondage, [a.k.a. slavery,] [to the sinful desires that lead to death &] corruption, [a.k.a. decay,] & [instead proceed] into the  glorious liberty, [a.k.a. freedom, for] the children of God. 

For we know that [God's] whole creation groans & [travails, a.k.a. works hard,] until now, together in pain. Not only [them,] but also ourselves, [who] have the firstfruits of the Spirit, [a.k.a. early converts who received the Holy Spirit,] & even we groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, [that is,] the redemption of our body. [Luke 21:27-28 And then, they shall see the Son of Man coming in a cloud, with power & great glory. And when these things begin to [happen,] then look up, & lift up your heads. For your redemption [draws near.] 

For we are saved by hope: but hope that is [easily] seen, isn't hope. For why [does] a man [still] hope for what he [sees?] But if we hope for [what] we [don't] see, then we do [so] & wait for it with patience. 

[The same way] the Spirit also [helps] our infirmities, [a.k.a. weaknesses.] For we [don't] know what we should pray for [like] we [should.] But the Spirit, Itself, makes intercession, [a.k.a. advocates,] for us, with groanings, [a.k.a. complaints,] that can't be uttered. 

And [the Lord God, Who] searches the hearts, [knows] what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession [on behalf of] the saints, [a.k.a. those who believe in The Lord God,] according to the will of God. 

And we know that all things work together for the good [of those who] love God, & to [those] who are called according to [God's] purpose. For Whom, [the Lord God knew beforehand, a.k.a. before the earth's creation,] He also [predestined, a.k.a. predetermined,] to be conformed to the image of His Son, [Jesus Christ,] [so] that [Christ] might be the firstborn among many brethren. 

[Also,] [those] whom [believe in Jesus Christ,] [the Lord God predetermined,] He also called them. And whom [the Lord God] called, He also justified them. And whom [the Lord God] justified, He also glorified them. 

Then, what shall we say to these things? If God [is] for us, who can be against us? [God the Father didn't] spare His Own Son, but delivered Him up, for all [of] us. How shall [God the Father, & also with Jesus Christ,] not freely give us all things? [Romans 5:10-11 For when we were enemies, if we were reconciled, [a.k.a. reunited, with] God [through] the death of His Son, [but] being reconciled [with God,] we shall be saved much more [through Jesus'] Life. And not only [this,] but we also have joy in God, through our Lord Jesus Christ, by Whom, we have now received the atonement.] 

Who shall [accuse] any of God's elect, [a.k.a. chosen?] It's God, [Who justifies.] [Acts 13:38-39 Therefore, [let] it be known to you, men & brethren, that through this Man, the forgiveness of sins is preached to you. And all, [who] believe, are justified [through Jesus Christ,] from all things, [that] couldn't [justify] you, by the Law of Moses.] 

Who is He, [Who] condemns? It is Christ, [Who] died & is risen again, Who is even [sitting] at the right hand [side] of God. [Revelation 3:2 I will grant to him, [who overcomes,] to sit with me [on] My throne, even [like] I also overcame, and Am [sitting] down with My Father [on] His throne.] 

Who also [makes] intercession, [a.k.a. pleads our case] for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, [a.k.a. troubles;] distress; persecution; famine; nakedness, [a.k.a. lack of adequate clothing;] peril, [a.k.a danger;] or [the] sword?

As it is written [in the Scriptures,] We are killed all day long for Your sake. We are [considered like] sheep for the slaughter. [Not so.] In all these things we are more than [just] conquerors, through [Jesus Christ, Who] loved us. 

For I am persuaded, that neither death; nor life; nor angels; nor principalities; nor powers; nor things present, [a.k.a. now;] nor things to come; nor height; nor depth; nor any other creature, [a.k.a. being;] shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is [through] Jesus Christ our Lord. [Ephesians 6:12 For we [don't] wrestle against flesh & blood, but [we wrestle] against principalities; against powers; against the rulers of darkness of this work; & against spiritual wickedness in high places.]