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The Cross Saves Us!
First Corinthians 15:1-4
Saturday, October 22, 2016
SONG OF THE DAY
This has to be the greatest song ever written. It was my favorite as a hymn and what Chris Tomlin did to add is simply amazing! I hope you enjoy and love this as much as I do! For it is by GRACE we are saved. Not anything we can do. We can't buy it and we certainly don't deserve it. That's how much God loves us. He is an AMAZING GOD WITH AMAZING GRACE. Our sin chains are gone!
BORN AGAIN: GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT
And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever. John 14: 16
We are born again by the presence of Holy Spirit in us. John 3:6-7
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE WE DOING
WITH HIM?
John 14: (King James Version)
16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;"
John 15:
26 "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:"
John 16:
12 "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
BORN AGAIN BY THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The apostle Paul clearly taught that we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. First Corinthians 12:13 declares, “For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” Romans 8:9 tells us that if a person does not possess the Holy Spirit, he or she does not belong to Christ: “You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches us that the Holy Spirit is the seal of salvation for all those who believe: “Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory.”
These three passages make it clear that the Holy Spirit is received at the moment of salvation. Paul could not say that we all were baptized by one Spirit and all given one Spirit to drink if not all of the Corinthian believers possessed the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:9 is even stronger, stating that if a person does not have the Spirit, he does not belong to Christ. Therefore, the possession of the Spirit is an identifying factor of the possession of salvation. Further, the Holy Spirit could not be the “seal of salvation” (Ephesians 1:13-14) if He is not received at the moment of salvation. Many scriptures make it abundantly clear that our salvation is secured the moment we receive Christ as Savior.
This discussion is controversial because the ministries of the Holy Spirit are often confused. The receiving/indwelling of the Spirit occurs at the moment of salvation. The FILLING, in us, (For service) through the Spirit is an ongoing process in the Christian life. We hold that the baptism of the Spirit also occurs at the moment of salvation, some Christians do not. This sometimes results in the baptism of the Spirit being confused with “receiving the Spirit” as an act subsequent to salvation.
How do we receive the Holy Spirit? We receive the Holy Spirit by simply receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior (John 3:5-16). When do we receive the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit becomes our permanent possession the moment we believe.
The Holy Spirit is a gift given to all believers in Jesus without exception, and no conditions are placed upon this gift except faith in Christ (John 7:37-39). Second, the Holy Spirit is given at the moment of salvation (Ephesians 1:13). Galatians 3:2 emphasizes this same truth, saying that the sealing and indwelling of the Spirit took place at the time of believing. Third, the Holy Spirit indwells believers permanently. The Holy Spirit is given to believers as a down payment, or verification of their future glorification in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 4:30).
This is in contrast to the filling of the Spirit referred to in Ephesians 5:18. We should be so completely yielded to the Holy Spirit that He can possess us fully and, in that sense, fill us. Romans 8:9 and Ephesians 1:13-14 states that He dwells within every believer, but He can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), and His activity within us can be quenched (1 Thessalonians 5:19). When we allow this to happen, we do not experience the fullness of the Spirit's working and His power in and through us. To be filled with the Spirit implies freedom for Him to occupy every part of our lives, guiding and controlling us. Then His power can be exerted through us so that what we do is fruitful to God.
The filling of the Spirit does not apply to outward acts alone; it also applies to the innermost thoughts and motives of our actions. Psalm 19:14 says, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer."
SIN IS STILL PRESENT IN OUR SIN NATURE
Sin is what hinders the filling of the Holy Spirit, and obedience to God is how the filling of the Spirit is maintained. Ephesians 5:18 commands that we be filled with the Spirit; however, it is not praying for the filling of the Holy Spirit that accomplishes the filling. Only our obedience to God's commands allows the Spirit freedom to work within us. Because we are still infected with sin, it is impossible to be filled with the Spirit all of the time. When we sin, we should immediately confess it to God and renew our commitment to being Spirit-filled and Spirit-led.
DAILY DEALING WITH OUR SIN NATURE
1 John 1:
5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
THE SPIRIT HAS THE ACTIONS OF A PERSON
He Speaks:
He clearly communicates with Believers. If there is communication, then many other things are indicated: will, ability, intelligence.
2 Samuel 23:2: ...The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me....
Acts 8:29: ...Then the Spirit said....
Revelation 2:7: ...the Spirit says....
He Prays:
Paul tells us that when we don't know how to pray that the Spirit Himself makes intercession on our behalf (Romans 8:26). This indicates that the Holy Spirit knows our minds, and has the ability to communicate with GOD THE FATHER for us. Neither of these are abilities a power or force might have.
He Guides:
One of the ministries that He has with the Christian is guidance, be it
guidance in our study of the Word, or guidance in finding Elohim's will.
Romans 8:14: ...For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
He calls and commissions:
Only a being with personality can call and commission people to diverse ministries around the world. Acts 13:2, Acts 20:28.
He Commands:
He commanded Phillip to go to the Eunuch at Acts 8:29. This requires
planning and authority. Phillip was submitting to the plan of the Spirit for his life.
He Dwells In Believers:
Only a being with personality can dwell with another being. John 14:17 mentions, in relationship to the Spirit, ....and shall be in you.
He Teaches:
A teacher is not devoid of personality.The Holy Spirit has the ability to
teach which indicates many of the things that we have mentioned. Will, intelligence and the ability to communicate are all qualities of personality. John 14:26
Likewise:
He Reproves: John 16:8
He Sends: Acts 13:4
He Forbids Some Actions: Acts 16:6,7
He Empowers: Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 1:21
He Testifies: John 15:26,27
The Holy Spirit can be vexed:
Isaiah 63:10: "But they rebelled, and vexed his Holy Spirit therefore he
was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them." Vexed means to annoy or disturb. In relation to this, we need to understand that we have a responsibility to the Holy Spirit to treat Him as a person. How it must vex Him when His people deny his intelligence, His wisdom, His concerns for us etc.
He can be grieved:
You cannot grieve a force or power, but it is possible to grieve a person. Grieving the Spirit should be the last thing that we Believers would want to do, yet we do so often.
Ephesians 4:30 warns that the Holy Spirit can be lied to: Ananias and
Sapphira lied to Him with dire results. To know and punish a liar requires intelligence and a sense of value judgments. Conversely, who would attempt to lie to a power or force? The idea itself doesn't even make sense. Acts 5:3:
The Spirit can be resisted:
In Stephen's sermon he encouraged his listeners to be open to the Spirit. "You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your parents did, so do you" -- Acts 7:51. Notice that the result of resisting the Spirit is being "stiff-necked." We must be very careful not to resist the Spirit. His ministry is to help us, but if we resist His attempts, in time He may decide to stop trying.. We may become too "stiff necked."
The Holy Spirit can be called upon:
Ezekiel 37:9 is the beginning of the vision of the dry bones arising and
being assembled. The Spirit is called to breath life into the dead. If called upon, there is an expected possibility of a response. The response is that action of personality that we ought to look forward
to when we pray. If the Holy Spirit is not a Person He can't reply to our
prayers. If He can't reply to our prayers, then why should we pray? On the other hand, when we are praying and worshiping God and sense the presence of the Holy Spirit we should understand that this is not a flow of energy but the actual presence of the Almighty God in our midst! The Holy Spirit has heard and accepted our prayers and praise!
The Spirit is to be obeyed:
It is inconceivable to think that we would obey anything less than a
person. Acts 10:19-21 tells us that the Holy Spirit ordered Peter to go
meet some people and he followed His instructions. At Acts 16:6 Paul is again guided and commanded by the Holy Spirit.
Likewise,
The Spirit can be quenched, 1 Thessalonians 5:19.
He can be blasphemed, Matthew 12:31.
He can be revered, Psalm 51:11
The Holy Spirit can be tested, Acts 5:9
He Gives Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:27:28
He Indwells: 1 Corinthians 6:19
He Convicts: John 16:7
He Intercedes: Romans 8:26:27
He Testifies: John 16:13,14
He Teaches: John 14:26; 1 John 2:27
He Guides: John 16:13
HALLELUJAH HOLY SPIRIT VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By09XwJk2hY
THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM:
Question 4: What is God? Answer 4: God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Question 5: Are there more Gods than one? Answer 5: There is but one only, the living and true God. Question 6: How many persons are there in the Godhead? Answer 6: There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
OUR FAITHFUL SERVICE THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT LAYS TREASURE UP IN HEAVEN FOR OUR ETERNITY WITH GOD.
ETERNAL REWARDS: CROWNS IN HEAVEN
Earn A "CROWN": Faithful Service Pays
http://www.theabalonekid.com/id59.html
Treasure that will last forever.
Chaim, least
We are born again by the presence of Holy Spirit in us. John 3:6-7
WHO IS THE HOLY SPIRIT AND WHAT IN THE WORLD ARE WE DOING
WITH HIM?
John 14: (King James Version)
16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;"
John 15:
26 "But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:"
John 16:
12 "I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. 13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come.
14 He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.
BORN AGAIN BY THE BAPTISM OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
The apostle Paul clearly taught that we receive the Holy Spirit the moment we receive Jesus Christ as our Savior. First Corinthians 12:13 declares, “For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink.” Romans 8:9 tells us that if a person does not possess the Holy Spirit, he or she does not belong to Christ: “You, however, are controlled not by the sinful nature but by the Spirit, if the Spirit of God lives in you. And if anyone does not have the Spirit of Christ, he does not belong to Christ.” Ephesians 1:13-14 teaches us that the Holy Spirit is the seal of salvation for all those who believe: “Having believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit, who is a deposit guaranteeing our inheritance until the redemption of those who are God's possession—to the praise of his glory.”
These three passages make it clear that the Holy Spirit is received at the moment of salvation. Paul could not say that we all were baptized by one Spirit and all given one Spirit to drink if not all of the Corinthian believers possessed the Holy Spirit. Romans 8:9 is even stronger, stating that if a person does not have the Spirit, he does not belong to Christ. Therefore, the possession of the Spirit is an identifying factor of the possession of salvation. Further, the Holy Spirit could not be the “seal of salvation” (Ephesians 1:13-14) if He is not received at the moment of salvation. Many scriptures make it abundantly clear that our salvation is secured the moment we receive Christ as Savior.
This discussion is controversial because the ministries of the Holy Spirit are often confused. The receiving/indwelling of the Spirit occurs at the moment of salvation. The FILLING, in us, (For service) through the Spirit is an ongoing process in the Christian life. We hold that the baptism of the Spirit also occurs at the moment of salvation, some Christians do not. This sometimes results in the baptism of the Spirit being confused with “receiving the Spirit” as an act subsequent to salvation.
How do we receive the Holy Spirit? We receive the Holy Spirit by simply receiving the Lord Jesus Christ as our Savior (John 3:5-16). When do we receive the Holy Spirit? The Holy Spirit becomes our permanent possession the moment we believe.
The Holy Spirit is a gift given to all believers in Jesus without exception, and no conditions are placed upon this gift except faith in Christ (John 7:37-39). Second, the Holy Spirit is given at the moment of salvation (Ephesians 1:13). Galatians 3:2 emphasizes this same truth, saying that the sealing and indwelling of the Spirit took place at the time of believing. Third, the Holy Spirit indwells believers permanently. The Holy Spirit is given to believers as a down payment, or verification of their future glorification in Christ (2 Corinthians 1:22; Ephesians 4:30).
This is in contrast to the filling of the Spirit referred to in Ephesians 5:18. We should be so completely yielded to the Holy Spirit that He can possess us fully and, in that sense, fill us. Romans 8:9 and Ephesians 1:13-14 states that He dwells within every believer, but He can be grieved (Ephesians 4:30), and His activity within us can be quenched (1 Thessalonians 5:19). When we allow this to happen, we do not experience the fullness of the Spirit's working and His power in and through us. To be filled with the Spirit implies freedom for Him to occupy every part of our lives, guiding and controlling us. Then His power can be exerted through us so that what we do is fruitful to God.
The filling of the Spirit does not apply to outward acts alone; it also applies to the innermost thoughts and motives of our actions. Psalm 19:14 says, "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer."
SIN IS STILL PRESENT IN OUR SIN NATURE
Sin is what hinders the filling of the Holy Spirit, and obedience to God is how the filling of the Spirit is maintained. Ephesians 5:18 commands that we be filled with the Spirit; however, it is not praying for the filling of the Holy Spirit that accomplishes the filling. Only our obedience to God's commands allows the Spirit freedom to work within us. Because we are still infected with sin, it is impossible to be filled with the Spirit all of the time. When we sin, we should immediately confess it to God and renew our commitment to being Spirit-filled and Spirit-led.
DAILY DEALING WITH OUR SIN NATURE
1 John 1:
5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all.
6 If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth:
7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin.
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
THE SPIRIT HAS THE ACTIONS OF A PERSON
He Speaks:
He clearly communicates with Believers. If there is communication, then many other things are indicated: will, ability, intelligence.
2 Samuel 23:2: ...The Spirit of the Lord spoke by me....
Acts 8:29: ...Then the Spirit said....
Revelation 2:7: ...the Spirit says....
He Prays:
Paul tells us that when we don't know how to pray that the Spirit Himself makes intercession on our behalf (Romans 8:26). This indicates that the Holy Spirit knows our minds, and has the ability to communicate with GOD THE FATHER for us. Neither of these are abilities a power or force might have.
He Guides:
One of the ministries that He has with the Christian is guidance, be it
guidance in our study of the Word, or guidance in finding Elohim's will.
Romans 8:14: ...For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.
He calls and commissions:
Only a being with personality can call and commission people to diverse ministries around the world. Acts 13:2, Acts 20:28.
He Commands:
He commanded Phillip to go to the Eunuch at Acts 8:29. This requires
planning and authority. Phillip was submitting to the plan of the Spirit for his life.
He Dwells In Believers:
Only a being with personality can dwell with another being. John 14:17 mentions, in relationship to the Spirit, ....and shall be in you.
He Teaches:
A teacher is not devoid of personality.The Holy Spirit has the ability to
teach which indicates many of the things that we have mentioned. Will, intelligence and the ability to communicate are all qualities of personality. John 14:26
Likewise:
He Reproves: John 16:8
He Sends: Acts 13:4
He Forbids Some Actions: Acts 16:6,7
He Empowers: Acts 1:8, 2 Peter 1:21
He Testifies: John 15:26,27
The Holy Spirit can be vexed:
Isaiah 63:10: "But they rebelled, and vexed his Holy Spirit therefore he
was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them." Vexed means to annoy or disturb. In relation to this, we need to understand that we have a responsibility to the Holy Spirit to treat Him as a person. How it must vex Him when His people deny his intelligence, His wisdom, His concerns for us etc.
He can be grieved:
You cannot grieve a force or power, but it is possible to grieve a person. Grieving the Spirit should be the last thing that we Believers would want to do, yet we do so often.
Ephesians 4:30 warns that the Holy Spirit can be lied to: Ananias and
Sapphira lied to Him with dire results. To know and punish a liar requires intelligence and a sense of value judgments. Conversely, who would attempt to lie to a power or force? The idea itself doesn't even make sense. Acts 5:3:
The Spirit can be resisted:
In Stephen's sermon he encouraged his listeners to be open to the Spirit. "You stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit; as your parents did, so do you" -- Acts 7:51. Notice that the result of resisting the Spirit is being "stiff-necked." We must be very careful not to resist the Spirit. His ministry is to help us, but if we resist His attempts, in time He may decide to stop trying.. We may become too "stiff necked."
The Holy Spirit can be called upon:
Ezekiel 37:9 is the beginning of the vision of the dry bones arising and
being assembled. The Spirit is called to breath life into the dead. If called upon, there is an expected possibility of a response. The response is that action of personality that we ought to look forward
to when we pray. If the Holy Spirit is not a Person He can't reply to our
prayers. If He can't reply to our prayers, then why should we pray? On the other hand, when we are praying and worshiping God and sense the presence of the Holy Spirit we should understand that this is not a flow of energy but the actual presence of the Almighty God in our midst! The Holy Spirit has heard and accepted our prayers and praise!
The Spirit is to be obeyed:
It is inconceivable to think that we would obey anything less than a
person. Acts 10:19-21 tells us that the Holy Spirit ordered Peter to go
meet some people and he followed His instructions. At Acts 16:6 Paul is again guided and commanded by the Holy Spirit.
Likewise,
The Spirit can be quenched, 1 Thessalonians 5:19.
He can be blasphemed, Matthew 12:31.
He can be revered, Psalm 51:11
The Holy Spirit can be tested, Acts 5:9
He Gives Gifts: 1 Corinthians 12:27:28
He Indwells: 1 Corinthians 6:19
He Convicts: John 16:7
He Intercedes: Romans 8:26:27
He Testifies: John 16:13,14
He Teaches: John 14:26; 1 John 2:27
He Guides: John 16:13
HALLELUJAH HOLY SPIRIT VIDEO
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By09XwJk2hY
THE WESTMINSTER SHORTER CATECHISM:
Question 4: What is God? Answer 4: God is a Spirit, infinite, eternal, and unchangeable, in His being, wisdom, power, holiness, justice, goodness, and truth. Question 5: Are there more Gods than one? Answer 5: There is but one only, the living and true God. Question 6: How many persons are there in the Godhead? Answer 6: There are three persons in the Godhead; the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost; and these three are one God, the same in substance, equal in power and glory.
OUR FAITHFUL SERVICE THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT LAYS TREASURE UP IN HEAVEN FOR OUR ETERNITY WITH GOD.
ETERNAL REWARDS: CROWNS IN HEAVEN
Earn A "CROWN": Faithful Service Pays
http://www.theabalonekid.com/id59.html
Treasure that will last forever.
Chaim, least
I highly suggest copy/pasting this into a document to reread and share with others. So, unlike most of my other posts, I am choosing not to decorate with pictures as I love to do to make it easier. God bless and share the Good News Always!
God's Plan of Salvation
First Corinthians 15:1-4
ISAIAH 53:1
I watched a wonderful video tonight on the Prophecy of Isaiah 53. I plan to share this series with you starting tomorrow. It gave us Christians an assignment to memorize the entire chapter. It says it's really so crucial that it should be a 5th Gospel (I believe that is what they said) so let us memorize this chapter together. Tonight's verse will be Isaiah 53:1 and it's easy...I've already memorized it and that is almost a miracle, lol. So, here we go...
Isaiah 53:1 (From memory and checked for accuracy)
"Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
Isaiah 53:1 (From memory and checked for accuracy)
"Who hath believed our report? And to whom is the arm of the Lord been revealed?"
God Bless You All!
By the way, I flunked the accuracy test soooo...
don't be too hard on yourself if you forget too, lol!
God's Immense Love For Us...
John 3:16-17
Ephesians 2:8-9
First Corinthians 15:1-4
His Plan to Save Us and Reconcile Us to Him
Through His Son, the Sacrificial Lamb
A sin-less Man, A Servant to Us All!
Jesus Christ/Yeshua!
Pray for Peace!
COUNTERFEIT FAITH (CULTS)
One Lord, One Baptism, One Spirit....alw ays let the Bible interpret the Bible and not carnal minded men. Have saving faith, not fake faith! God bless and stay grounded in His Word ONLY!
God Bless
First Corinthians 15:1-4
THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO JESUS CHRIST!
Friday, October 21, 2016
SERMON BY PASTOR ROBERT BREAKER @ CLOUD CHURCH
The Truth About Christmas...
I haven't watched this particular one so I don't know what his opinion is but I personally have chosen to celebrate Hannakuh from now on. I haven't celebrated for about 8 years and I miss it. Hannakuh is an awesome alternative. it's all about lights. You get 8 days of celebration instead of one, there's no pagan roots AND you get to decorate and have a huge feast. Jesus Christ actually instituted it and if it was good enough for Him, well, it's definitely good enough for me! God bless and let the Spirit guide you. I don't think it matters one way or the other but Santa, I'd definitely rethink that. You can instead tell your children the truth, that God provided you with the resources to give them their presents. Where is the lie in that? Wow, it's that time already!
This is His greatest gift..for everyday!
SALVATION!
THE CROSS!!!
Death + Burial + Resurrection = Belief is SALVATION BY GRACE
First Corinthians 15:1-4
Ephesians 2:8-9
John 3:16-17
SERMON BY J. VERNON MCGEE
Walking in the Spirit...Enjoy!
God Bless You All!
PLAN OF SALVATION...
1st Corinthians 15:1-4
John 3:16-17
Ephesians 2:8-9
GRACE WON ON CALVARY!
SONG OF THE DAY
In the Eye of the Storm by Ryan Stephenson (AWESOME)
GOD IS CONTROL!
PEACE. BE STILL. KNOW THAT HE IS GOD!
ISAIAH AND TIME OFF
God bless and just to let everyone know, I'm taking some time to be alone with Jesus Christ for a few days. I'll be on here studying, not so much sharing and commenting. In my desire to spread the word, I've neglected my first love, Christ Jesus, and I need to restore our relationship.
When I come back, I hope to have some awesome information and a whole new perspective on the book of Isaiah and what God may be telling us today. I want to share a video but if I do, ignore the graphics, your first thoughts of it and especially that spooky voice he uses because underneath that, his message is extremely interesting. I admit, if I hadn't been listening and not watching, I probably wouldn't have watched it. So, give it 10 minutes. It's not the type of video I'd normally watch or especially share.
However, I want to do some research. I am especially interested in videos or sites that deal with the books of Isaiah, Daniel, and Revelation. They are more linked than you know. I saw another one to share that I do want to share. So bear with me, forgive me, but He comes first. It's my fault, I neglected our relationship. Now I must fix it. I'll see you some but this is my weekend to get some good messages. See you Monday! Have a blessed weekend.
When I come back, I hope to have some awesome information and a whole new perspective on the book of Isaiah and what God may be telling us today. I want to share a video but if I do, ignore the graphics, your first thoughts of it and especially that spooky voice he uses because underneath that, his message is extremely interesting. I admit, if I hadn't been listening and not watching, I probably wouldn't have watched it. So, give it 10 minutes. It's not the type of video I'd normally watch or especially share.
However, I want to do some research. I am especially interested in videos or sites that deal with the books of Isaiah, Daniel, and Revelation. They are more linked than you know. I saw another one to share that I do want to share. So bear with me, forgive me, but He comes first. It's my fault, I neglected our relationship. Now I must fix it. I'll see you some but this is my weekend to get some good messages. See you Monday! Have a blessed weekend.
God's Free Gift to You?
SALVATION BY GRACE
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Death/Burial/Resurrection!
Amen.
THROUGH THE BIBLE BY PASTOR J. VERNON MCGEE - PART SEVEN
Part Seven of the Series...Enjoy!
God Bless and Shalom!
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The Cross
Death/Burial/Resurrection = SALVATION!
Accept this FREE Gift Today, Please!
HEBREW WORD OF THE DAY
Drum....
I'm sorry, I couldn't find anything to have fun with tonight...
God Bless You All!
SHALOM!
Watch and Pray Always
First Corinthians 15:1-4
Death + Burial + Resurrection = ONE TRUE SAVING GOSPEL!
Thursday, October 20, 2016
ANGELS IN THE SKY!
Do not think for one minute I question the existence of angels, I've seen them...with a witness. I want to make sure though...is this angels or birds? I see angels but...I'll let you decide what you see. I wish I had a video of what I saw as it was awesome and no room for doubt but this, tell me what you think! God bless and it's awesome, and it shows the power and love of God no matter what! Look up! Watch the sky and you are going to see things that are going to amaze you...that is a promise! Also, have no preconceived notions of what you will see either or else you'll miss it!
God Bless All!
Watch! Your Redeemer draweth nigh!
And there shall appear wonders and signs in the sky but be aware of ravenous wolves in sheeps' clothing out to devour and destroy! Even satan can appear as an "angel of light." Ask yourself, do I feel confused or at peace for God is NOT the author of confusion but of peace! You will know the difference IF you know our Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus. We are sealed with the Holy Spirit and cannot be deceived. Stay grounded in His word and let Him show you His power and great glory!
First Corinthians 15:1-4
The Gospel of Salvation
Death/Burial/Resurrection = SALVATION!
FOLLOW JESUS NOT RELIGION
Religion has never saved a soul
Man-made traditions may satisfy the flesh, but it can never save your soul
God is searching your heart and mind for who you truly are
Do you worship in Spirit and Truth, or do you worship in tradition?
There is only one Truth, Life and Way to eternal life
Jesus came to abolish religion not create another one
Trust in The Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding
HEBREW WORD OF THE DAY
Lane....
Remember this Lane, lol
She had to be an idiot cos she couldn't tell that Superman was Clark Kent
with glasses...wow!
Gotta stay in your own lane to stay safe!
God Bless You All!
Pray for Peace/Shalom!
WHAT IS YOUR CHILD'S ROLE MODEL TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN?
I'm sharing this for all parents to let them know what these "role models" for our nation's youth are really teaching! Be careful what you allow your child to entertain themselves with. What's wrong with playing baseball, tag, and using their imaginations?
Jennifer LeClaire is now sharing her reflections and revelations through Walking in the Spirit. Listen at charismapodcastnetwork.com.
Demonic? Absolutely. During a performance of her song "Haunted," Beyoncé's hair got caught up on her earring, tearing it from her ear and causing plenty of blood—and a call to cut.
After the performance, Twitter and Facebook was ablaze with "#CutforBeyonce" and "BleedforBeyonce" hashtags. The so-called Beyhive—a name that describes the once-Christian singer's fan base of mostly women and gay men who obsess over her stardom—started cutting themselves in a show of unity with the singer.
This is not speculation. Gruesome bloody photos have cropped up on social media revealing her fans are bleeding for her along with comments like these:
"If the queen bleeds the hive must unify and leak our blood to restore her spirits," one super fan tweeted. "Beyhive we must."
"If Queen B had to endure pain, so do I. Tonight we #CutforBeyonce."
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Cutting is a dark trend that's suddenly making its way into the limelight. Indeed, the #CutforBieber and #Cut4Bieber hashtags have been trending on Twitter, a social media platform of choice for teens.
Let's step back for a minute. What is cutting? And how serious is it? Cutting is a form of deliberate self-harm, self-inflicted violence in which people take a razor blade or other sharp object and cut into their flesh to the point of letting blood.
The psychology behind it is heart-wrenching: The pain of cutting is a distraction from the emotional pain, anger and frustration the cutter feels. The cutter may slice their wrists, arms, legs or stomachs. The cuts are often so deep they leave scars that mirror the emotional scars in their soul.
I've been involved with youth who call themselves cutters. So when I saw this campaign, it struck my heart. Encouraging anyone to cut, even in a mock protest, is more than irresponsible. It's a demon-inspired ploy to drive depressed teenagers deeper into bondage and lure curious youth to engage in an act they've never had the courage to act out.
Cutting is indeed a serious problem, but because cutters tend to hide their self-injury, it often goes unnoticed and is difficult to track. The Journal of Clinical Psychologyreports about 4 percent of the U.S. population show signs of self-injurious behavior. That's more than 12 million people. A cnn.com poll shows that 1 in 5 teens have purposely injured themselves at some time.
Although self-injury may bring a momentary sense of calm and a release of tension, the Mayo Clinic reports it's usually followed by guilt and shame and the return of painful emotions. And, Mayo reports, with self-injury comes the possibility of more serious and even fatal self-aggressive actions. Make no mistake: Even though the cutter's intent is not suicide, cutters could take the practice down the dark road to death, even accidentally.
If you think your teen—or someone you know—is cutting, consider the signs and symptoms the Mayo Clinic lists, which include scars, fresh cuts, scratches, bruises and other wounds; possession of sharp objects; wearing long sleeves or long pants (even in hot weather); spending a lot of time alone; claiming to have frequent accidents; behavioral or emotional instability; and statements of helplessness or hopelessness.
Teens are good at hiding what's going on in their hearts. If you think someone is cutting, seek out help from a pastor, school counselor or pediatrician. To Write Love on Her Arms offers valuable insights. Cutting is no laughing matter, and I pray that every young one who is caught up in cutting will find healing for their wounded heart. And Twitter, if you are listening, I urge you to find a way to cut off these types of campaigns before copycat mockers find a new platform to spread their potentially deadly messages.
TIME FOR YOUR MEDICINE AGAIN...OPEN UP AND GET IT OVER WITH, LOL
LAUGHTER - GOOOOOOD MEDICINE! Good for the Spirit too!
There was a hound dog laying in the yard. An old man in overalls was sitting on the porch. "Excuse me, sir, but does your dog bite?" the tourist asked.
The old man replied, "Nope."
So the tourist stepped out of his car. The dog ran over snarling and growling and bit him on his arms and legs. As the dog was dragging him away the tourist was flailing around in the dust and yelled, "I thought you said your dog didn't bite!"
The old man replied, "Ain't my dog."
here's this guy who had been lost and walking in the desert for about 2 weeks. One hot day, he sees the home of a missionary. Tired and weak, he crawls up to the house and collapses on the doorstep. The missionary finds him and nurses him back to health. Feeling better, the man asks the missionary for directions to the nearest town. On his way out the backdoor, he sees this horse. He goes back into the house and asks the missionary, "Could I borrow your horse and give it back when I reach the town?"
The missionary says, "Sure but there is a special thing about this horse. You have to say 'Thank God' to make it go and 'Amen' to make it stop."
There was a hound dog laying in the yard. An old man in overalls was sitting on the porch. "Excuse me, sir, but does your dog bite?" the tourist asked.
The old man replied, "Nope."
So the tourist stepped out of his car. The dog ran over snarling and growling and bit him on his arms and legs. As the dog was dragging him away the tourist was flailing around in the dust and yelled, "I thought you said your dog didn't bite!"
The old man replied, "Ain't my dog."
Not paying much attetion, the man says, "Sure, ok."
So he gets on the horse and says, "Thank God" and the horse starts walking. Then he says, "Thank God, thank God," and the horse starts trotting. Feeling really brave, the man says, "Thank God, thank God, thank God, thank God, thank God" and the horse just takes off. Pretty soon he sees this cliff coming up and he's doing everything he can to make the horse stop.
"Whoa, stop, hold on!!!!"
Finally he remembers, "Amen!!"
The horse stops 4 inches from the cliff. Then the man leans back in the saddle and says, "Thank God."
here's a guy with a Doberman Pincer and a guy with a Chihuahua. The guy with the Doberman Pincer says to the guy with a Chihuahua, "Let's go over to that restaurant and get something to eat."
The guy with the Chihuahua says, "We can't go in there. We've got dogs with us."
The guy with the Doberman Pincer says, "Just follow my lead."
They walk over to the restaurant, the guy with the Doberman Pincer puts on a pair of dark glasses, and he starts to walk in.
A guy at the door says, "Sorry, mac, no pets allowed."
The guy with the Doberman Pincer says, "You don't understand. This is my seeing-eye dog."
The guy at the door says, "A Doberman Pincer?" He says, "Yes, they're using them now, they're very good."
The guy at the door says, "Come on in."
The guy with the Chihuahua figures, "hey why not?," so he puts on a pair of dark glasses and starts to walk in.
The guy at the door says, "Sorry, pal, no pets allowed."
The guy with the Chihuahua says, "You don't understand. This is my seeing-eye dog."
The guy at the door says, "A Chihuahua?"
The guy with the Chihuahua says, "You mean they gave me a Chihuahua!?"
God Bless You Always!
I love to make you laugh and do things to make people want to read my blog. I rarely write any of the articles, I just decorate it. I thank the Living God He found use of what few artistic talents I have to His glory. I do this because I believe that now is the time to spread the Gospel. We are a unique and awesome generation. We can share the Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus with the world at the tip of our fingertips. However, we should always strive to share it one on one as well. Just pray for the opportunity and when you are ready, He will provide it. It took a few years before I was able to actually share Him with a live person but it came natural and easy. I planted, He reaps. It's my greatest joy!
So while I try to have fun, my message is crucial. The Gospel of Salvation! Spread the News as given to the Apostle Paul by Christ Jesus Himself! Grace!
First Corinthians 15:1-4
"For ye are saved by grace through faith and not of yourselves. It is a gift of God. Not of works nor deeds lest any man should boast." Ephesians 2:8-9
God Loves You and Sent His Son who....
Died + Buried + Resurrected = SALVATION BY GRACE ALONE!
It is free because it was paid in full on Calvary!
Amen!
WE NEVER WALK ALONE BY ABALONEKID
2 Thess. 2:
13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:14 whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Eph.1:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.7 in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
TALK THE FAITH AND WALK THE TALK
Let's look carefully at the encounter Jesus had with Satan. IT WAS PREDESTINED! Our life in Christ was predestined. No moment in the life God gave us is meaningless. One day we will see Jesus face to face. At that moment we will have been perfected by Him. And we will know Him as He is with eyes of unhindered sight and without a sin nature! This is an incredible reality that awaits us.
Matthew 4:
1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
5 Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
8 Again, the devil took him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil left him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
By the way, Satan certainly attacked our Lord on many occasions after this one. We can be sure that God's faithful will always be subject to attacks from demons. That's their job! They serve Satan BUT they are under God! Created by God, they are not separate from His will for His Glory. REMEMBER JOB.
So count it a good sign ! Yes, a good sign when under attack. Attacks can be subtle as Satan tried with Jesus! "IF YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD..." then show me PROOF! Certainly Jesus could have said (if he was prideful which he was not and would not sin! "OK Satan watch this...!") And how did Jesus respond?
BY SCRIPTURE.
He did not get angry. He did not get upset. He did not hold a grievance afterwards. Jesus knew Satan could not be anything but what he is. This was not a conversion possibility as we have with lost sinners.
THINK THIS WAY. WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God is training us up for more faithful service by all the experiences we have. None are exceptions. Everyday we get up and every thought and experience we have with ourselves and others is another MOMENT IN OUR LIFE'S TIME IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
SANCTIFICATION
Is a setting apart unto God, is threefold: It is already complete for every saved person because our position toward God is the same as Christ's position. Since we are in Christ, we are set apart unto God in the measure in which Christ is set apart unto God. However we retain our sin nature, which cannot be eradicated in this life. Therefore, while our standing in Christ is perfect our present state is no more perfect than our experience in daily life. There is therefore a progressive sanctification wherein we are to "grow in grace" and to "be changed" by the power of the Holy Spirit.We sin and sin binds the Spirit and stops the progression of becoming more holy unto God. Thus we pray daily according to 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-2.
God never leaves us being sealed in us in the Holy Spirit;
Eph. 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption; but will discipline us. Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
We believe also that we will be fully sanctified in our yet imperfect state as we are now sanctified in our standing in Christ when we shall see our Lord and shall have been transformed at the moment He calls us up and be "like Him."
1 Cor.15:
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
WE ARE BEING MADE HOLY
John 17:
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Heb.10:
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Heb.10:
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (progressively now and finally at Christ's call to come up)
2 Cor.3:
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Cor. 7: (SIN NOT = do not practice sinning and without conviction by the Holy Spirit which is evidence of not being saved)
7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Eph.4:
24 and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Eph.5:
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (when we will see Jesus at the rapture we will see Him as He is through eyes without sin anymore! And we will REJOICE in Heaven in the New Jerusalem, our home Jesus prepared for us!
1 Thess.5:
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God has appointed all our days and RIGHT NOW this is when we are here, and GOD called us into this time and we are in places God has assigned by His will for us as well as choices we make which God knew in advance AND will use for His glory IF WE SUBMIT. What is submit? Walk by the Holy Spirit and NOT our carnal nature.
We want to please God. We want to walk and live in the faith we have and that is always through the Holy Spirit. God KNOWS all our sins ! and bled His sinless blood to cover them ALL! ("Propitiation" : AN ATONING SACRIFICE: JESUS PAID OUR SINS DEBT) What a GOD we have! What a Savior!
We are to SUBMIT, in that we are to be led by the Holy Spirit in this truth that nothing that happens and anywhere we are is by chance and does not concern our walk with GOD and our becoming holy like unto Jesus. This we will reach one day when Jesus calls us up. But we are :
ON THE ROAD TOWARDS GLORY AND HE IS LEADING US ACCORDING TO THE EXTENT OF OUR SUBMISSION TO HIS WILL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US AND BY HIS WORD OF TRUTH
IN THIS UNDERSTANDING THAT NOTHING THAT HAPPENS AND ANYWHERE WE ARE , WE ARE ON GOD TIME AND BY FAITH (according to His word) ENCOUNTER OUR REALITY AND THE GREATER THIS TRUTH IS, THE MORE JESUS LIKE WE ARE LIVING IN HIM ACCORDING TO HIS WORD.
EVERY MOMENT CAN BE A MOMENT THAT OUR HEART BEATS WITH THIS REALITY: GOD IS TRAINING US UP. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS READY 24/7 TO INFORM US AND LEAD US AND BRING TO MIND BY HIS WORD (BIBLE STUDY) SOMETHING FOR GOD AND ANOTHER MOMENT IN HIS TIME (OURS TO REALIZE) WHEN HIS GLORY CAN SHINE THROUGH US .......IF WE FULLY APPRECIATE WE ARE ON:
GOD'S TIME ! & WE NEVER WALK ALONE.
Chaim, least
13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:14 whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Eph.1:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.7 in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
TALK THE FAITH AND WALK THE TALK
Let's look carefully at the encounter Jesus had with Satan. IT WAS PREDESTINED! Our life in Christ was predestined. No moment in the life God gave us is meaningless. One day we will see Jesus face to face. At that moment we will have been perfected by Him. And we will know Him as He is with eyes of unhindered sight and without a sin nature! This is an incredible reality that awaits us.
Matthew 4:
1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
5 Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
8 Again, the devil took him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil left him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
By the way, Satan certainly attacked our Lord on many occasions after this one. We can be sure that God's faithful will always be subject to attacks from demons. That's their job! They serve Satan BUT they are under God! Created by God, they are not separate from His will for His Glory. REMEMBER JOB.
So count it a good sign ! Yes, a good sign when under attack. Attacks can be subtle as Satan tried with Jesus! "IF YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD..." then show me PROOF! Certainly Jesus could have said (if he was prideful which he was not and would not sin! "OK Satan watch this...!") And how did Jesus respond?
BY SCRIPTURE.
He did not get angry. He did not get upset. He did not hold a grievance afterwards. Jesus knew Satan could not be anything but what he is. This was not a conversion possibility as we have with lost sinners.
THINK THIS WAY. WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God is training us up for more faithful service by all the experiences we have. None are exceptions. Everyday we get up and every thought and experience we have with ourselves and others is another MOMENT IN OUR LIFE'S TIME IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
SANCTIFICATION
Is a setting apart unto God, is threefold: It is already complete for every saved person because our position toward God is the same as Christ's position. Since we are in Christ, we are set apart unto God in the measure in which Christ is set apart unto God. However we retain our sin nature, which cannot be eradicated in this life. Therefore, while our standing in Christ is perfect our present state is no more perfect than our experience in daily life. There is therefore a progressive sanctification wherein we are to "grow in grace" and to "be changed" by the power of the Holy Spirit.We sin and sin binds the Spirit and stops the progression of becoming more holy unto God. Thus we pray daily according to 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-2.
God never leaves us being sealed in us in the Holy Spirit;
Eph. 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption; but will discipline us. Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
We believe also that we will be fully sanctified in our yet imperfect state as we are now sanctified in our standing in Christ when we shall see our Lord and shall have been transformed at the moment He calls us up and be "like Him."
1 Cor.15:
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
WE ARE BEING MADE HOLY
John 17:
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Heb.10:
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Heb.10:
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (progressively now and finally at Christ's call to come up)
2 Cor.3:
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Cor. 7: (SIN NOT = do not practice sinning and without conviction by the Holy Spirit which is evidence of not being saved)
7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Eph.4:
24 and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Eph.5:
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (when we will see Jesus at the rapture we will see Him as He is through eyes without sin anymore! And we will REJOICE in Heaven in the New Jerusalem, our home Jesus prepared for us!
1 Thess.5:
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God has appointed all our days and RIGHT NOW this is when we are here, and GOD called us into this time and we are in places God has assigned by His will for us as well as choices we make which God knew in advance AND will use for His glory IF WE SUBMIT. What is submit? Walk by the Holy Spirit and NOT our carnal nature.
We want to please God. We want to walk and live in the faith we have and that is always through the Holy Spirit. God KNOWS all our sins ! and bled His sinless blood to cover them ALL! ("Propitiation" : AN ATONING SACRIFICE: JESUS PAID OUR SINS DEBT) What a GOD we have! What a Savior!
We are to SUBMIT, in that we are to be led by the Holy Spirit in this truth that nothing that happens and anywhere we are is by chance and does not concern our walk with GOD and our becoming holy like unto Jesus. This we will reach one day when Jesus calls us up. But we are :
ON THE ROAD TOWARDS GLORY AND HE IS LEADING US ACCORDING TO THE EXTENT OF OUR SUBMISSION TO HIS WILL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US AND BY HIS WORD OF TRUTH
IN THIS UNDERSTANDING THAT NOTHING THAT HAPPENS AND ANYWHERE WE ARE , WE ARE ON GOD TIME AND BY FAITH (according to His word) ENCOUNTER OUR REALITY AND THE GREATER THIS TRUTH IS, THE MORE JESUS LIKE WE ARE LIVING IN HIM ACCORDING TO HIS WORD.
EVERY MOMENT CAN BE A MOMENT THAT OUR HEART BEATS WITH THIS REALITY: GOD IS TRAINING US UP. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS READY 24/7 TO INFORM US AND LEAD US AND BRING TO MIND BY HIS WORD (BIBLE STUDY) SOMETHING FOR GOD AND ANOTHER MOMENT IN HIS TIME (OURS TO REALIZE) WHEN HIS GLORY CAN SHINE THROUGH US .......IF WE FULLY APPRECIATE WE ARE ON:
GOD'S TIME ! & WE NEVER WALK ALONE.
Chaim, least
WE NEVER WALK ALONE BY ABALONEKID
2 Thess. 2:
13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:14 whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Eph.1:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.7 in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
TALK THE FAITH AND WALK THE TALK
Let's look carefully at the encounter Jesus had with Satan. IT WAS PREDESTINED! Our life in Christ was predestined. No moment in the life God gave us is meaningless. One day we will see Jesus face to face. At that moment we will have been perfected by Him. And we will know Him as He is with eyes of unhindered sight and without a sin nature! This is an incredible reality that awaits us.
Matthew 4:
1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
5 Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
8 Again, the devil took him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil left him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
By the way, Satan certainly attacked our Lord on many occasions after this one. We can be sure that God's faithful will always be subject to attacks from demons. That's their job! They serve Satan BUT they are under God! Created by God, they are not separate from His will for His Glory. REMEMBER JOB.
So count it a good sign ! Yes, a good sign when under attack. Attacks can be subtle as Satan tried with Jesus! "IF YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD..." then show me PROOF! Certainly Jesus could have said (if he was prideful which he was not and would not sin! "OK Satan watch this...!") And how did Jesus respond?
BY SCRIPTURE.
He did not get angry. He did not get upset. He did not hold a grievance afterwards. Jesus knew Satan could not be anything but what he is. This was not a conversion possibility as we have with lost sinners.
THINK THIS WAY. WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God is training us up for more faithful service by all the experiences we have. None are exceptions. Everyday we get up and every thought and experience we have with ourselves and others is another MOMENT IN OUR LIFE'S TIME IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
SANCTIFICATION
Is a setting apart unto God, is threefold: It is already complete for every saved person because our position toward God is the same as Christ's position. Since we are in Christ, we are set apart unto God in the measure in which Christ is set apart unto God. However we retain our sin nature, which cannot be eradicated in this life. Therefore, while our standing in Christ is perfect our present state is no more perfect than our experience in daily life. There is therefore a progressive sanctification wherein we are to "grow in grace" and to "be changed" by the power of the Holy Spirit.We sin and sin binds the Spirit and stops the progression of becoming more holy unto God. Thus we pray daily according to 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-2.
God never leaves us being sealed in us in the Holy Spirit;
Eph. 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption; but will discipline us. Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
We believe also that we will be fully sanctified in our yet imperfect state as we are now sanctified in our standing in Christ when we shall see our Lord and shall have been transformed at the moment He calls us up and be "like Him."
1 Cor.15:
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
WE ARE BEING MADE HOLY
John 17:
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Heb.10:
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Heb.10:
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (progressively now and finally at Christ's call to come up)
2 Cor.3:
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Cor. 7: (SIN NOT = do not practice sinning and without conviction by the Holy Spirit which is evidence of not being saved)
7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Eph.4:
24 and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Eph.5:
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (when we will see Jesus at the rapture we will see Him as He is through eyes without sin anymore! And we will REJOICE in Heaven in the New Jerusalem, our home Jesus prepared for us!
1 Thess.5:
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God has appointed all our days and RIGHT NOW this is when we are here, and GOD called us into this time and we are in places God has assigned by His will for us as well as choices we make which God knew in advance AND will use for His glory IF WE SUBMIT. What is submit? Walk by the Holy Spirit and NOT our carnal nature.
We want to please God. We want to walk and live in the faith we have and that is always through the Holy Spirit. God KNOWS all our sins ! and bled His sinless blood to cover them ALL! ("Propitiation" : AN ATONING SACRIFICE: JESUS PAID OUR SINS DEBT) What a GOD we have! What a Savior!
We are to SUBMIT, in that we are to be led by the Holy Spirit in this truth that nothing that happens and anywhere we are is by chance and does not concern our walk with GOD and our becoming holy like unto Jesus. This we will reach one day when Jesus calls us up. But we are :
ON THE ROAD TOWARDS GLORY AND HE IS LEADING US ACCORDING TO THE EXTENT OF OUR SUBMISSION TO HIS WILL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US AND BY HIS WORD OF TRUTH
IN THIS UNDERSTANDING THAT NOTHING THAT HAPPENS AND ANYWHERE WE ARE , WE ARE ON GOD TIME AND BY FAITH (according to His word) ENCOUNTER OUR REALITY AND THE GREATER THIS TRUTH IS, THE MORE JESUS LIKE WE ARE LIVING IN HIM ACCORDING TO HIS WORD.
EVERY MOMENT CAN BE A MOMENT THAT OUR HEART BEATS WITH THIS REALITY: GOD IS TRAINING US UP. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS READY 24/7 TO INFORM US AND LEAD US AND BRING TO MIND BY HIS WORD (BIBLE STUDY) SOMETHING FOR GOD AND ANOTHER MOMENT IN HIS TIME (OURS TO REALIZE) WHEN HIS GLORY CAN SHINE THROUGH US .......IF WE FULLY APPRECIATE WE ARE ON:
GOD'S TIME ! & WE NEVER WALK ALONE.
Chaim, least
13 But we are bound to give thanks always to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth:14 whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15 Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle.
Eph.1:
4 according as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:5 having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, 6 to the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.7 in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
TALK THE FAITH AND WALK THE TALK
Let's look carefully at the encounter Jesus had with Satan. IT WAS PREDESTINED! Our life in Christ was predestined. No moment in the life God gave us is meaningless. One day we will see Jesus face to face. At that moment we will have been perfected by Him. And we will know Him as He is with eyes of unhindered sight and without a sin nature! This is an incredible reality that awaits us.
Matthew 4:
1 Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. 2 And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. 3 And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. 4 But he answered and said, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds out of the mouth of God.
5 Then the devil took him up into the holy city, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, 6 and saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee: and in their hands they shall bear thee up, lest at any time thou dash thy foot against a stone. 7 Jesus said unto him, It is written again, Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God.
8 Again, the devil took him up into an exceeding high mountain, and showed him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; 9 and saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. 10 Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, Thou shalt worship the Lord thy God, and him only shalt thou serve. 11 Then the devil left him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
By the way, Satan certainly attacked our Lord on many occasions after this one. We can be sure that God's faithful will always be subject to attacks from demons. That's their job! They serve Satan BUT they are under God! Created by God, they are not separate from His will for His Glory. REMEMBER JOB.
So count it a good sign ! Yes, a good sign when under attack. Attacks can be subtle as Satan tried with Jesus! "IF YOU ARE THE SON OF GOD..." then show me PROOF! Certainly Jesus could have said (if he was prideful which he was not and would not sin! "OK Satan watch this...!") And how did Jesus respond?
BY SCRIPTURE.
He did not get angry. He did not get upset. He did not hold a grievance afterwards. Jesus knew Satan could not be anything but what he is. This was not a conversion possibility as we have with lost sinners.
THINK THIS WAY. WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God is training us up for more faithful service by all the experiences we have. None are exceptions. Everyday we get up and every thought and experience we have with ourselves and others is another MOMENT IN OUR LIFE'S TIME IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD AND SAVIOR.
SANCTIFICATION
Is a setting apart unto God, is threefold: It is already complete for every saved person because our position toward God is the same as Christ's position. Since we are in Christ, we are set apart unto God in the measure in which Christ is set apart unto God. However we retain our sin nature, which cannot be eradicated in this life. Therefore, while our standing in Christ is perfect our present state is no more perfect than our experience in daily life. There is therefore a progressive sanctification wherein we are to "grow in grace" and to "be changed" by the power of the Holy Spirit.We sin and sin binds the Spirit and stops the progression of becoming more holy unto God. Thus we pray daily according to 1 John 1:5-10; 2:1-2.
God never leaves us being sealed in us in the Holy Spirit;
Eph. 4:30
And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption; but will discipline us. Hebrews 12:10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
We believe also that we will be fully sanctified in our yet imperfect state as we are now sanctified in our standing in Christ when we shall see our Lord and shall have been transformed at the moment He calls us up and be "like Him."
1 Cor.15:
51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye steadfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.
WE ARE BEING MADE HOLY
John 17:
17 Sanctify them through thy truth: thy word is truth.
Heb.10:
10 By the which will we are sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.
Heb.10:
14 For by one offering he hath perfected for ever them that are sanctified. (progressively now and finally at Christ's call to come up)
2 Cor.3:
18 But we all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
2 Cor. 7: (SIN NOT = do not practice sinning and without conviction by the Holy Spirit which is evidence of not being saved)
7 Having therefore these promises, dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves from all filthiness of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
Eph.4:
24 and that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness.
Eph.5:
25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it; 26 that he might sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of water by the word, 27 that he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. (when we will see Jesus at the rapture we will see Him as He is through eyes without sin anymore! And we will REJOICE in Heaven in the New Jerusalem, our home Jesus prepared for us!
1 Thess.5:
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
WE NEVER WALK ALONE
God has appointed all our days and RIGHT NOW this is when we are here, and GOD called us into this time and we are in places God has assigned by His will for us as well as choices we make which God knew in advance AND will use for His glory IF WE SUBMIT. What is submit? Walk by the Holy Spirit and NOT our carnal nature.
We want to please God. We want to walk and live in the faith we have and that is always through the Holy Spirit. God KNOWS all our sins ! and bled His sinless blood to cover them ALL! ("Propitiation" : AN ATONING SACRIFICE: JESUS PAID OUR SINS DEBT) What a GOD we have! What a Savior!
We are to SUBMIT, in that we are to be led by the Holy Spirit in this truth that nothing that happens and anywhere we are is by chance and does not concern our walk with GOD and our becoming holy like unto Jesus. This we will reach one day when Jesus calls us up. But we are :
ON THE ROAD TOWARDS GLORY AND HE IS LEADING US ACCORDING TO THE EXTENT OF OUR SUBMISSION TO HIS WILL THROUGH THE HOLY SPIRIT IN US AND BY HIS WORD OF TRUTH
IN THIS UNDERSTANDING THAT NOTHING THAT HAPPENS AND ANYWHERE WE ARE , WE ARE ON GOD TIME AND BY FAITH (according to His word) ENCOUNTER OUR REALITY AND THE GREATER THIS TRUTH IS, THE MORE JESUS LIKE WE ARE LIVING IN HIM ACCORDING TO HIS WORD.
EVERY MOMENT CAN BE A MOMENT THAT OUR HEART BEATS WITH THIS REALITY: GOD IS TRAINING US UP. THE HOLY SPIRIT IS READY 24/7 TO INFORM US AND LEAD US AND BRING TO MIND BY HIS WORD (BIBLE STUDY) SOMETHING FOR GOD AND ANOTHER MOMENT IN HIS TIME (OURS TO REALIZE) WHEN HIS GLORY CAN SHINE THROUGH US .......IF WE FULLY APPRECIATE WE ARE ON:
GOD'S TIME ! & WE NEVER WALK ALONE.
Chaim, least
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