Hey everyone. I was at a church in northern Colorado. And the Sunday school teacher made the statement that the people outside the nation of Israel could be saved in the Old Testament by just believing like Abraham was. I think i know how to answer but would like to hear other peoples thoughts.

This is the place to encourage others and be encouraged BY others! WHAT TO SHARE: If you've had a break through in understanding the Bible, please SHARE! - If you only recently discovered a cool prophecy in the Old Testament about Jesus? Share! - If you recently had something finally 'click' that seems simple? Share! - If you had something in one of Bob's studies blow your mind? Share! OR: If you've had a "God moment" (as my grandma called them), please SHARE! - If you had a prayer answered? Share! - If a loved one came to Christ? Share! - If you felt close to God on your church-retreat? Share! Simply sharing your Biblical and Spiritual wins is a massive encouragement to others. When we get caught up in our own heads we can lose sight of the Holy Spirit and what He's doing around us. Seeing Him move in the lives of our community helps build faith and push ourselves and others toward God!

We want to hear your questions. Even if you're afraid they'll make you look dumb! Actually... ESPECIALLY if you're afraid they'll make you look dumb. That means a lot of other people have probably had the same question, but have been too afraid to ask. Real growth only happens with real questions. So ask away! A few rules: - Be positive, uplifting and kind. Always - no exceptions. - Stay on topic. Bible. God. Christianity. - No debates. If you must say something, leave one message of **gentle** pushback, but no more. - Focus first on serving before being served (asking "dumb" questions is a great way to serve).

The OT prophets say "Thus says the Lord" around 420 times. Jesus never says it once. He says "I say to you" 135 times. Follow Me. Believe in Me. Come to Me. My words, My church, My kingdom. Prophets point to God. ‼️Jesus pointed at Himself. If a created being talked like that, it's blasphemy. So He's either a blasphemer or He's God. My dad put the whole survey together from Jesus' own words. I just turned it into a .PDF It's attached below. He also teaches through it in the John course. Also don't forget to take the (free) Bible Overview course. Both are in the classroom tab.