The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Colossians 1:1; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

In this Epistle Paul addresses the Saint, as being forever thankful for our spiritual attainments. In Colossians, the last book that I call our higher ground, we fine more on our exoneration. If the LORD will's, I shall move on to Hebrews after we finish Colossians research. So lets get started shall we.


Colossians 1:1-2, 3-8 "Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, and Timotheus our brother, to the saints and faithful brethren in Christ which are at Colosse: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
We give thanks to God and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints, for the hope which is laid up for you in heaven, whereof ye heard before in the word of the truth of the gospel; Which is come unto you, as it is in all the world; and bringeth forth fruit, as it doth also in you, since the day ye heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: As ye also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit." (KJV)

Colossians 1:1-2, 3-8 "Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, to the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love that you have for all the saints, because of the hope laid up for you in heaven. Of this you have heard before in the word of the truth, the gospel, which has come to you, as indeed in the whole world it is bearing fruit and increasing—as it also does among you, since the day you heard it and understood the grace of God in truth, just as you learned it from Epaphras our beloved fellow servant. He is a faithful minister of Christ on your behalf  and has made known to us your love in the Spirit." (ESV)

Colossians 1:1-2, 3-8 "My name is Paul. My colleague, Timothy and I, are together in this mission ordained by the purpose of GOD, representing the ministry of Jesus Christ, We greet you with grace, which is the blessing of his favor and friendship; and honor you who are in Colossae as Saints and Friends included in Christ. GOD is our Father and Jesus Christ our Master (LORD).
Every time we pray for you we thank GOD for you. Together with our LORD Jesus Christ we enjoy a common origin in the Father of spirits. The reports of your belief in Christ Jesus and your love for every devoted follower inspires us. Heaven (the spiritual realm) is the limitless reservoir of our expectations. The announcement of the goodness of GOD is not far-fetched or too good to be true. The word you heard (and now hear from within) is absolutely true! This word resonates within you and its appeal is prevailing in the whole world. The harvest is evidenced everywhere and is gaining ground; as also our witness in your own experience from the moment you clearly heard and understood the true implication and the revelation of his grace. ("My greatest joy is to realize your faith is announced throughout the entire world. The total cosmos is our audience!" [Romans 1:8] Paul always sees the larger audience when he addresses the individual.) Your experience is consistent with the teaching you received from our dear co-worker Epafras. he is passionate about your well-being in Christ. He told us how much you love us in the spirit." (The Mirror)

This is short for sure, but just wait I am also sure that there will be many that just seem to never come to an end. Until our next visit may our LORD and Master charge you and yours with his revelation with understanding.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Colossians Introduction; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

In the wee hours before day break of this morning, I was rehearsing the matter of what took place yesterday, while I was entering a local store and witnessed to the revelation of Christ to some young men, they were selling "Religious" T-shirts for there church. I had asked them, some thought provoking questions, to get their spirit awakened, one of which was the meaning of "redemption." Well, this morning early, I hear the LORD say, "exonerated." So I had to look it up and found its origin is Latin, the word, has two parts, the first is "ex," meaning: to to remove, from ex-off, the second is "onero, a burden or load, thus we have, ex-off or to ex-load, ex-burden or to be clear of responsibility or blame. The Greek word closest to it is redeem, or redemption. However Jesus said this in Matthew 11:30 (KJV) "For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." The KJV+ shows this: "ForG1063 myG3450 yokeG2218 is easy,G5543 andG2532 myG3450 burdenG5413 isG2076 light.G1645" Here we have burden, Greek is (G5413 from G5414), phortion, means: invoice, its a diminutive of (G5414 from G5342), phortos, to carry, this is from (G5342), pherō̄, is a verb meaning: to bear. Christ carried the invoice or changes against us (2Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:4-5).
In Titus 2:14 we find this in the KJV first and then the KJV+: "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works." Now the KJV+: "WhoG3739 gaveG1325 himselfG1438 forG5228 us,G2257 thatG2443 he might redeemG3084 usG2248 fromG575 allG3956 iniquity,G458 andG2532 purifyG2511 unto himselfG1438 a peculiarG4041 people,G2992 zealousG2207 of goodG2570 works.G2041" This one is loaded with strong word meanings but I will limit it in scope to one. Our target word is redeem, (G3084 from G3083) lutroō, means ransom, (G3083 from G3089) lutron, to loosen, (G3089) luō, means: to dissolve, to completely destroy. Here we can see that the LORD said, exonerated to me. Meaning, I am, become innocence of all possible charges against me, for these very charges have been paid in full and are forever eliminated from our past existence forever clean, a clean and cleared slate is part of grace. And like his mercies, are new every morning, so is our covenant of grace new every morning. This is the mission of the gospel of Christ's mystery, the secret things of Deuteronomy 29:29. Okay, lets get back to our mission of looking into Paul's taking us to further revelations of Christ, on the next higher level.

The forward given in The Mirror Study Bible.

In this marvelous work, Paul continues to eloquently celebrate the perfection of GOD'S work in Christ in redeeming his likeness in us. his aim is to make the mystery of the gospel known in its most accurate context; the unveiling of Christ in us completes our every expectations. Paul sees the whole world as his audience! He has no other agenda but to reveal Christ in the nations!

Colossians 1:28 "This is the essence and focus of our message; we awaken every person's spirit mind, instructing every individual by bringing them into full understanding (flawless clarity) in order that we may prove (present) everyone perfected in Christ."

Colossians 1:15 "In him the image and likeness of GOD is made visible in human life; in order that everyone may recognize their true origin in him; he is the firstborn of every (human) creature." (What darkness veiled from our view he unveils. In him we clearly see the mirror reflection (no longer a shadowy image form) of our original life. The Son of his agape gives accurate evidence of his image in humanity's form. GOD can never again be invisible!)

Colossians 2:9-10 "Christ reveals that there is no place in the universe where GOD would rather be; his fullness physically resides in Christ! Jesus proves that human life is tailor-made for GOD! Jesus Christ (is the vehicle that provided access and restored humanity to its origin) mirrors our completeness; he is I am in us."

Any teaching that leaves you with a sense of lack and imperfection rather than completeness is a distraction from truth.

Colossians 2:16 "Do not let anyone therefore bring a restriction to your freedom by reviving religious rules and regulations pertaining to eating and drinking; all Jewish festivals, new moons, and Sabbaths have come to an end in Christ!"

The religious facades that disguise the Law of works as a means of defining a person's life, was openly defeated. The success of the Cross will never be silenced!

Colossians 3:1 "Since you are in fact raised together with Christ, relocate yourselves mentally; engage your thoughts with Throne room realities!"

Colossians 4:4 "My sincere desire is that my message will accurately unveil the mystery of Christ in its most complete context. You! This is the mission of my life!" (Ephesians 3:9) (The Mirror)

Because of the length of my introduction I will leave this here and not go into Colossians 1, here. So until our next visit may the LORD GOD work his works in you and yours, by His mighty perfection as restored sons and daughters of GOD'S indwelling. By the action of  his fullness of exoneration!

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 4:15; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We are now in the home stretch of chapter 4, and the higher ground that we are to live by as our new life style of fame based in GOD'S faithfulness and righteousness, just as did Jesus Christ, our prototype clothed by our own humanity. And again listen with strong intent to what is revealed by Paul.

Philippians 4:15-20, 21-22, 23 "Now ye Philippians know also, that in the beginning of the gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no church communicated with me as concerning giving and receiving, but ye only. For even in Thessalonica ye sent once and again unto my necessity. Not because I desire a gift: but I desire fruit that may abound to your account. But I have[1] all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. For my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Now unto God and our Father be glory for ever and ever. Amen. Salute every saint in Christ Jesus. The brethren which are with me greet you. All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar's household.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen." (KJV)

Philippians 4:15-20, 21-22, 23 "And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only. Even in Thessalonica you sent me help for my needs once and again. Not that I seek the gift, but I seek the fruit that increases to your credit. I have[1] received full payment, and more. I am well supplied, having received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering, a sacrifice acceptable and pleasing to God. And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.
Greet every saint in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me greet you. All the saints greet you, especially those of Caesar's household.
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit." (ESV)

Philippians 4:15-20, 21-22, 23 "You and I know very well that our initial encounter with this gospel has inspired you to partner with me in the wonderful rhythm of giving and receiving. Your generosity then being financial financed my trip in and out of Macedonia! No other church did what you did. (Paul visited Thessalonica and Berea, about 12 years before this epistle was written. Acts 17:1-14.) You also helped me several times in Thessalonica. I am not reminding you of your gifts for any other reason but to encourage you to realize the abundant harvest in the world that you are a living epistle of. (Greek, the fruitfulness of "your word.") This letter is my official [1]receipt to you, proving that my capacity is filled to the brim! I am bursting at the seams indulging in your gifts that Epaphrodites brought! Your generosity celebrates GOD'S pleasure like a sweet perfume poured out on the altar of your agape for me. (The word, [1, G568 from G575 and G2192 ] apecho, here is used as a commercial term meaning to receive a sum in full and given a receipt for it. Comes from (G575) apo, denotes completion, and (G2192) echo, to hold; in this context the preposition apo with the accusative denotes correspondence of the context to the capacity; of the possession to the desire.) My GOD shall also abundantly fill every nook and cranny to overflowing in all areas of your lives. The wealth of his dream come true in Christ Jesus measures his generosity towards us! For countless ages upon ages GOD will be celebrated as our original Father. We are his glory! Most certainly!
Embrace every saint in Christ Jesus on our behalf; the friends with me embrace you! All the Saints, especially those within the household of Caesar greet you dearly!
The grace that is Jesus Christ embodies embraces you in your spirit." (The Mirror)

Okay, that brought to its close this Epistle. With our next visit, the LORD willing, I will bring into view and next revelation of even higher ground than this one has accomplished. Now may the LORD Christ increase within you and yours his faith to your obedience of His life restored.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 4:10; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

In this section beginning at verse 10, we learn from Paul that all is of GOD'S design and provision. So lets jump right in, if you will. And again anywhere we see a city's name of that of a follower we can substitute our own city or name without hurting and doing harm to thought.


Philippians 4:10-14 "But I rejoice in the Lord greatly, that now at the last your care of me hath flourished again; wherein ye were also careful, but ye lacked opportunity. Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content[1]. I know both how to be abased, and I know how to abound: every where and in all things I am instructed both to be full and to be hungry, both to abound and to suffer need. I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. Notwithstanding ye have well done, that ye did communicate with my affliction." (KJV)

Philippians 4:10-14 "I rejoice in the Lord greatly that now at length you have revived your concern for me. You were indeed concerned for me, but you had no opportunity. Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content[1]. I know how to be brought low, and I know how to abound. In any and every circumstance, I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and need. I can do all things through him who strengthens me. Yet it was kind of you to share my trouble." (ESV)

Philippians 4:10-14 "I am so happy in the LORD that after all this time you have shown such revived concern in my well-being. It is refreshing to know your support, even though you did not recently have the opportunity to express it. Hey, don't get me wrong, I am not hinting for funding! I have discovered my "I-am-ness" and found that I am fully [1]sufficient, whatever the circumstance. (Self sufficient, [1, G842 from G846 and G714] autarkes, self complete, the feeling we have when we are completely satisfied within ourselves.) I am not defined by abuse or abundance! It might be a different day and a different place, but the secret remains the same; whether I am facing a feast or a fast, a fountain or famine. (Abundance is not a sign of GOD'S goodness; neither is lack a sign of his absence! "Righteousness by his (GOD'S) faith defines life." The good news is the fact that Cross of Christ was an overwhelming success, from our stand point. GOD rescued his life resident in our original design; he redeemed our innocence. Humanity would never again be judged righteous or unrighteous by their own ability to obey moral laws! It is not about what someone must or must not do but about what Jesus (as GOD the messenger, Messiah) has done! It is from faith to faith, and not a person's good or bad behavior or circumstances interpreted as a blessing or a curse [Habkkuk 3:17-19 RSV]. "Look away [from the Law of works] to Jesus; he is the Author (YHWH or YAH) and finisher of faith." [Hebrews 12:1]. Look at Romans 1:17.) In every situation I am strong in the one who empowers me from within to be who I am! (Paul lived his life, as we are to live ours, in touch with this place within himself. He discovered (what we are meant too) that the same I-am-ness that Jesus walked in, is our mirror in him! I am what I am by the grace of GOD! Christ in me, mirrors the Christ in you! Philippians 2:12, "Not only in my presence but much more in my absence!" Colossians 1:27, In us GOD desires to exhibit the priceless treasure of Christ's indwelling; every nation will recognize his as in a mirror! The unveiling of Christ in human life completes humanity's every expectation. He is not hiding in history, or in outer space nor in the future, neither in the pages of Scripture, he is merely mirrored there to be unveiled within us all. [Matthew 13:44, Galatians 1:15-16]) Now I am not saying that I did not need or appreciate your help! Your joint participation in my difficult times was like beautiful poetry to me!" (The Mirror)
What a revealing just took place did you hear it? If not read and re-read until it sinks in! Until our next visit may the LORD of abundance of his revelation share it with you and yours, is my prayer. To which I say the Amen, may it be so!

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Philippians 4:4; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

I had a thought earlier this morning and here it is. For many years the Bible and GOD'S revelation of Christ in mankind, was unknown to say the least, seemed so distant and far away. Because of how the message of Christ, it contains, was presented. It was not until the summer of 2007, when we acted on what GOD spoke to us back in 1985 by inspiration, that this view (vision) of Christ in humanity all changed. For me that was a period of some 60 years of church life. Oh we used the usual religious words and cliches, like everyone else who is churched does. Some people becoming so hardened by the religion that they become no heavenly good by the repeated brain washings of church doctrines. These people are narrow minded in a very bad way because the Holy Spirit does not do things that way, no not at all! Continuing now where we left off in our last visit.

Philippians 4:4-7, 8-9 "Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. Let your moderation[1] be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Be careful[2] for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding[3], shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true[4], whatsoever things are honest[5], whatsoever things are just[6], whatsoever things are pure[7], whatsoever things are lovely[8], whatsoever things are of good report[9]; if there be any virtue[10], and if there be any praise[11], think on these things. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you." (KJV)

Philippians 4:4-7, 8-9 "Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness[1] be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; Do not be anxious[2] about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding[3], will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true[4], whatever is honorable[5], whatever is just[6], whatever is pure, whatever is lovely[7], whatever is commendable[8], if there is any excellence[9], if there is anything worthy[10] of praise[11], think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." (ESV)

Philippians 4:4-7, 8-9 "Joy is not a luxury option; joy is our constant! Our union in the LORD is our permanent source of delight; so I might as well say it again, rejoice in the LORD always! Show perfect [1]courtesy towards all people! The LORD is not nearer to some than what he is to others! (Courtesy, [1, G1933 from G1909 and G1503 ] epieikes, appropriate, moderation, is from (G1909) epi, indicating continues influence upon, and (G1503) eikos, reasonable, courteous. This is exactly Paul's attitude towards the idol worshipping Greek philosophers in Acts 17:27-28. Look also at Titus 3:3. Our joy makes the gospel visible! Every definition of distance is cancelled! All become nearness. As a loving dotting father and mother with their children.) Let no anxiety about anything [2]distract you! rather translate moments into prayerful worship, and soak your requests in gratitude before GOD! (The word, [2, G3309 is from G3308, from G3307 ] merimnao, is anxiety, through the idea of (G3308) distraction, is from (G3307) meritzo, to divide. Our requests do not surprise GOD; he knows our thoughts from afar and is acquainted with all our ways; yet he delights in our conversation and childlike trust! Song of Songs 2:14; Matthew 6:8) And in this place of worship and gratitude we will witness how the peace of GOD washes over us and within echos our awareness of our oneness in Christ Jesus beyond the reach of any thought that could possibly unsettle us. (uperecho) Just like the [3]sentry guard secures a city, our watching out in advance for the first signs of any possible threat, our hearts deepest feeling and the tranquility of our thoughts are fully guarded there. (This peace is not measured by external circumstances, it is resident deep in our innermost parts of our being. We are not talking about a fragile sense of peace that can easily be disturbed; one that we have to fabricate ourselves; this is GOD'S peace; the peace that GOD himself enjoys!)
Now let this be our conclusive [3]reasoning: consider that which is [4]true about everyone as evidenced in Christ. Live [5]overwhelmed by GOD'S opinion of you! Acquaint yourselves with this revelation of his [6]righteousness; realize GOD'S likeness in you. Make it your business to declair humanity's redeemed [7]innocence. Think [8]friendship. Discover how [9]famous everyone is in the light of this gospel; humanity is in GOD'S limelight! Ponder how [10]elevated you are in Christ. Study [11]stories that celebrate life. (Look at Colossians 3:3, (The Mirror) "Engage your thoughts with Throne room realities where we are co-seated together with Christ!" The word, [3, G3049 from G3056 a middle voice] logitsomai, suggests a logical reasoning by taking everything into account; [4, G227 from G1 (as a negative particle) and G2990, hide, to be ignorant of, unaware of] alethes, means that which was hidden, but is now uncovered, revealed, made known; In Ephesians 3:21, Paul speaks about the truth as it is embodied in Jesus. The word overwhelmed is, [5, G4586 from G4576 ] semnos, venerable, is from (G4576) sebomai, to revere, to adore. the word for righteousness is [6, G1342 from G1349] dikaios, by implication innocent, is from (G1349) dikay, means two parties finding likeness in each other, where there is no sense of inferiority, suspicion, blame, regret or pressure to perform. The gospel is the revelation of our righteousness, is of GOD; it declares how GOD succeeded to place humanity "right," in right standing with him. it is about what GOD did right, not what Adam did wrong ( as is pushed by religion). Look at Romans 1:17. The word, [7, G53 from the same as G40, compare G53, [H2282]; sacred ] hagnos, speaks of blameless innocence. The word, [8, G4375 from a presumed compound of G4314, destination, and G5368, be a friend from G5384, dear] prophileo, is exactly what it says, pro-friendship. The English word for famous is derived from the Greek word, [9, G2163, report, from G2095 and G5345] euphemos, is from (G2095) eu, well done, good and (G5345, fame, from G5346 from G5457 5316, to shine, to make known, G142) phemos, it means to be in the lime light, from (G5457) phao, to shine; Jesus said, "you are the light of the world." Just like a city set on a hill, your light cannot be hid. The word, [10, G703, vitrue, from the same as G730 from G142 ] arete, is often translated, virtue, taken from (G142) airo, to raise up, to elevate;  [11, G1868 from G1909 and the base of G134 ] epainos, commendable, praise worthy, is from (G1909) epi, indicating continual influence upon, and (G134) ainos, story.) These things are consistent with all that I teach and live by; you can confidently practice what you hear and see in me. The peace that inevitably follows this lifestyle is more than a fuzzy feeling; this is GOD himself endorsing our oneness with him." (The Mirror)

Boy! Is this a mouth full of the flesh or the living bread of Christ Jesus for one day. May the LORD give his blessing on you and yours as you take this all in.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 4:1; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul, in this chapter expresses our redeemed excellence, as GOD'S Provision, this we are to express as we walk this life as awakened earth bound spirits. Again, I must stress that all of humanity's origin is that of spirit linked to our Father, the Father of spirits. Not to a false foster father of evil intent. But as one of my Bibles calls it, a link of silver thread tied to GOD, as we learn to live as Christ Ones once again. Because Adam alone first walked in this way. Now my problem is where to stop the following revelation without doing harm to the over flow of this areas. Because of the material covered in this the finial chapter of Philippians, I will attempt to shorten this chapters, to keep them from running over each other, thoughts into four and possible five.


Philippians 4:1, 2-3 "Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved, and bring Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer to life.
I beseech[1] Euodias[2], and beseech Syntyche[3], that they be of the same mind in the Lord. And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow(G4805), help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life." (KJV)

Philippians 4:1, 2-3 "Therefore, my brothers, whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm thus in the Lord, my beloved, and bring Exhortation, Encouragement, and Prayer to life.
I entreat[1] Euodia[2] and I entreat Syntyche[3] to agree in the Lord. Yes, I ask you also, true companion (G4805), help these women, who have labored side by side with me in the gospel together with Clement and the rest of my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life." (ESV)

Philippians 4:1, 2-3 Now in the light of all this, I am sure that you can appreciate what enormous delight you are to me! My precious friends, you are my trophy and my joy! Just as you have been doing, continue to stand immovably strong in the LORD!
Your [1]source defines you by name! Dear [2]Eodias and [3]Syntyche, let me remind you of the meanings of your names! Engage your thoughts to follow the direct and easy way of grace; then you will together fulfill your mission in the LORD without distraction. (The word, [1, G3870 from G3844 and G2564 ] parakaleo, to call near, comes from (G3844) para, and is a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, with the suggestion of strong union of place of residence, to have sprung from its author and giver, originating from, denoting the point from which an action originates, intimate connection; and (G2564) kaleo, meaning to identify by name, to surname. the word, [2, G2136 from the same as G2137, to help on the road, from a compound of G2095 and G3598 ] eudias, is from (G2095) eu, good, and (G3598) odos, a road, thus a prosperous and expeditious journey, to lead by a direct and easy way; [3, G4941 from G4940, to change together is from G4862 and G5177 ] suntuche, is from (G4862) sun, together with, and (G5177) tugchano, to hit the mark; of one discharging a javelin or arrow.) Suzegos, you are then meaning of your name to me; my trustworthy yoke fellow! Associate yourself closely with these ladies who have been my fellow athletes in the gospel! Also Clement as well as all my other colleagues-I have their names on record in the book of life! (Paul has all his friends names on record! [look at Romans 16:1-23 (The Mirror account) Zoe life as defined in Christ has given such rich meaning to proper names. Suzugos (G4805), means yoke-fellow. At Philippi, women were the first hearers of the Gospel, and Lydia the first convert. Acts 16:13-15. Clement, means clear skies, bright and sunny weather. Paul whose own name was changed from, Sheol, (Saul) means dark underworld, to Pao, means rest, appreciates the meaning of a proper name. He calls Peter, Kefas which is the Aramaic for Petros, to deliberately steer away from the more familiar sound of Petros, thus he specifically emphasizes the meaning of his name. The rock foundation of GOD'S Ekklesia. In Matthew 16 Jesus identifies Simon, as the son of Jonah by a new name, Petros; and upon this revelation, that the son of man is the Son of GOD the Ekklesia is built!) (The Mirror)

Now until our next visit may the LORD GOD visit you and yours by increased revelation.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 3:17; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul now tells the folks in Philippi that they can mimic him if they have a mind too. So lets drop back in to see what we can discover by way of revelation of Christ in these folks. Beginning at verse 17, and here again Paul gives a word of warning, and again I am all most lead to go on into chapter 4 with this. Just a note, it is interesting what revelations we learn when we know the root meanings of simple words and a few phrases, when properly translated or when they are shown as they mean and not just assumed to be, As many of them are not used in our every day use and understanding. When these basis principles are applied the Message of the Bible becomes so profound and alive within us.

Philippians 3:17-21 "Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) For our conversation[2] is[3] in heaven; from[4] whence also we look for[5] the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself." (KJV)

Philippians 3:17-21 "Brothers, join in imitating me, and keep your eyes on those who walk not according to the example you have in us. For many, of whom I have often told you and now tell you even with tears, walk as enemies of the cross of Christ. Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things. For our citizenship[2] is[3] in heaven, and from[4] it we await[5] a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself." (ESV)

Philippians 3:17-21 "You are free to mimic me as we together impact the lives of many others to follow in our footsteps. As you know I am often moved to tears when talking about these things; I an so passionate about the revelation of humanity's redeemed innocence that it makes no sense to me that there can still be people who oppose this message. Many are openly hostile and indifferent to the cross of Christ. Do they not realize that the old DIY Law-system leads to self-destruction? All their devotion to the god of their religious appetites, endorses their shame; yet they seem to have no problem with it since their minds are seared with [1]sin-consciousness. ("[1]Earthy things" in this case refers to the fallen mindset rule by a heavy sin awareness of, "sin-consciousness." Look at Colossians 3:1-3, Hebrews 10:1, 19-22) Our [2]citizenship is refenced in our joint position with Christ in heavenly places! Heaven is not our goal, it is our [3]starting point! (Genesis 1:26-27 reveal this) Our understanding is [4]source in a Savior; we [5]fully embrace the Lord Jesus Christ! (The word, [2, G4175 from G4176, to be have as a citizen, from a middle voice of a derivative of G4177, a townsmen, from G4172, citizen] politeuma, means common wealth, our social identity. The word, [3, G5225 from G5259, the agency, and G756, to commence ] uparcho, means to make a beginning, starting point, place of origin. The word translated source is the word, [4, G1537] ek, place of origin. To fully embrace, [5, G553 from G575+G1537 and G1551 from G1537 and G1209 ] apekdechomai, is from (G575) apo, away from [that which defines me before] and (G1537) ek, out of, source; and (G1209) dechomai, to take into ones hands to accept whole heartily, to fully embrace.) The salvation that Jesus is the author of, re-fashions these bodies of clay (Genesis 2:6-7) and elevates us to fully participate in the same pattern of his heavenly glory! The severe contradiction that we might often face in the frailty of the flesh, is by far surpassed by the glorious splendor displayed in his human body raised from the dead; according to the working of GOD'S dynamic power he imprinted the mirror pattern of his likeness in us (in Genesis 1:26-27). Thus he subdues all things to himself. (Paul's quest to fully comprehend this power of the resurrection (3:10) is consistent with his prayer in Ephesians 1:19-23 (The Mirror), "I pray that you will understand beyond all comparison the magnitude of his mighty power at work [6]in us who believe." Faith reveals how enormously advantaged we are in Christ. [The preposition [6, G1519] eis, speaks of a point reached in conclusion.] it is the same dynamic energy which GOD unleashed in Christ when he raised him (and our co-raising within him) from the dead and forever established him in the power of his own right hand in the realm of the heavens. Infinitely above all the combined forces of rule, authority, dominion, or governments; he is ranked superior to any name that could ever be given to anyone of this age or any age still to come in the eternal future. I want you to see this: he subjected all these powers under his feet (ours of his faith as well). He towers head and shoulders above everything. He is the head; the [7]church is his body. The completeness of his being that fills all in all resides within us! [ The word, [7, G1577 from a compound of G1537 and a derivative of G2564 ] Ekklesia, comes from (G1537) ek, a preposition always denoting origin, and (G ) klesia from (G2564, a calling out, akin to G2564) kaleo, to identify by name, to surname; thus the "church" is his redeemed of humanity's image and likeness awaken in our human form.]
Look again at Philippians 2:6-10, (The Mirror) "His being GOD'S equal in form and likeness was official; his sonship did not steal the limelight from his Father! Neither did his humanity distract from the deity of GOD! His mission however, was not to prove his deity but to embrace our humanity. He emptied himself into a physical human form; born in our resemblance he identified himself as the servant of the human race. His agape enslaved him to us! And so we have the drama of the cross in context: the man Jesus Christ who is fully GOD, became fully man to the extent of willingly dying humanity's death at the of his own creation. He embraced the curse and shame of the lowest kind in dying a criminal's death. From this place of utter humiliation, GOD exalted him to the highest rank. GOD graced Jesus with a Name that is far [8]above as well as equally representative of every other name; [ The word, [8, G5228] uper, means over, above, also instead, or for the sake of. The name of Jesus endorses his mission as fully accomplished! He is the Savior of the world! Look also at Ephesians 3:15, Every family in heaven and on earth originates in him; his is humanity's family name and he remains the authentic identity of every nation.] What his name unveils will persuade every creature of their redemption! To this every knee in heaven and upon the earth and under the earth shall bow in spontaneous worship! Ephesians 4:8, Scripture confirms that he led us as trophies in his triumphant procession on high; he [9]repossessed his gift (likeness, awaken) in humanity. (Look also at Ephesians 2:6, "We are also elevated in his ascension to be equally welcome in the Throne room of the heavenly realm where we are now seated together with him in his authority. Quote from Hebrews text, Psalm 68:18, [9] lakachta mattanoth baadam, thou hast taken gifts in human form, in Adam. [These gifts which Jesus Christ distributes to us he has received in us, as us, by virtue of his incarnation. Taken from Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary] We are born anew in his resurrection. 1Peter 1:3, Hosea 6:2) (The Mirror)

Okay, we are now ready for the next chapter, the LORD willing. Until then may the LORD increase our understanding of him and his revelation.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Philippians 3:12; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul is about to knock the hard ball out of center field with a real home run. For years now, an I mean many years, as I am now 72, I have been hearing the grand lie spoken by well meaning men and women who's only fault is that they regurgitate what they've swallowed, the poison pill, as truth! Because they believe the Bible says it! This being that we are not possessors of GOD perfection when in truth we all do. Because we are his visible image and likeness dressed in clay suits of flesh, this is the reason YHWH put on our humanity to redeem, awaken our spirit. This said, lets see and hear what lays within the context of what follows. And remember that we are faith's expression in living form, for we walk by his faith not by sight a lone, as we eat of his (flesh of) revelation and not bread alone. For it is He who teaches us how to call those things that be not or seem not to be, as already seen and known. One more thing of importance, we are hearing a Lawyer speak, as all lawyers do in lawyer ease. This is what causes so many the world over to "not believe" or not hear the Bible, by denying GOD His glory within us. Jesus himself is our chief witness of this.

Philippians 3:12-16 "Not as though I had already attained[1], either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend[2] that for which also I am apprehended[2] of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before[3], I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling[4] of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as be perfect, be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you. Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing." (KJV)

Philippians 3:12-16 "Not that I have already obtained[1] this or am already perfect, but I press on[2] to make it my own, because Christ Jesus has made[2] me his own. Brothers, I do not consider that I have made it my own. But one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead[3], I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call[4] of God in Christ Jesus. Let those of us who are mature think this way, and if in anything you think otherwise, God will reveal that also to you. Only let us hold true to what we have attained." (ESV)

Philippians 3:12-16 "There may be blurry edges to my [1]comprehending the full scope of our co-resurrection life beyond the grave; but I pursue the complete conclusion of co-comprehension by [2]fully grasping exactly that which Jesus Christ knew all along about me and you when he died our (flesh man) death; and to see us all in his faith where we are made perfectly included when he rescued and raised us out of the grasp of (the false witness) death! (The word, [1, G2983] lambano, means to comprehend, to grasp, to identify with. 1Corinthians 13:12 (The Mirror) "To know even as I have always been known! The word, [2, G2638 from G2596 and G2983 ] katalambano, is from (G2596) kata, means intensity, which here strengthens the verb (G2983) lambano, thus to entirely grasp; to come to terms with, to make one's own. The KJV reads, "that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of by Christ Jesus.") I am not boasting about this new-found-righteousness as if I came up with the idea; on the contrary, I have distanced myself from everything of the DIY-system of the Law of works and man's willpower previously represents in my reference; now I am fully engaged with that to which the prophetic pointed too. Christ is whom we were reaching for all along! Here he is [3]in our face; within our immediate grasp! (The old DIY-system, is the fruit of the 'do it yourself-tree.' The denial tree's fruit eaten (Genesis 3:1-7, the lie revealed herein). The word, [3, G1715 from G1722 and G4314] emprosthen, is from (G1722) en, in, and (G4314) pros, that which is right in front of  me!) I have this prize in humanity's redeemed innocence in full view; just like a champion athlete in the public games I refuse to be distracted by anything else. GOD has [4]invited us in Christ, to life up our eyes and realize our restored true identity in himself. (The word, [4, G2821 form of G2564] klesis, invitation, is from (G2564) kaleo, to surname, to identify by name. While the Law engages one with that which is below, faith captivates our gaze to only see that which is above, where we are co-seated together as in one being Christ, in heavenly places! We are identified in him. Colossians 3:1.) We who have discovered our perfection in his righteousness have our thoughts anchored in Christ. If you or I still see ourselves as imperfect, GOD will reveal to us that we are wasting our time to imagine that we can become more acceptable and righteous that what we already are! So then, let the message of grace set the pace. (The Law is a detour leading nowhere!) (The Mirror)

In our next visit the LORD willing we shall conclude this chapter. Until then may our GOD and LORD increase you and yours faith.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 2:19; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul in this portion of chapter 2 expresses his desire to send those in Philippi, Timothy as his confidant and a bloke named Epaphroditus, as no others are of Timothy's match and quality of mind and spirit. He trusts him to bring the message with clarity and that he can continue Paul's work there. It is Paul's concern that those of another mindset could infiltrate these folk's there, and disrupt what GOD by the Spirit is bring about within them. It is this kind of thing that leads me to think that I should not do as the translators did and cut the full thought off where they did. Because within the first portion of chapter three, Paul speaks of our goal in relation to our new life style, as his great concern, with a warning. For this is why he wanted to send Timothy first. Now I must warn of the strong language used in the renewed mindset portion of this post.

Philippians 2:19-3:1, 2-11 "But I trust in the Lord Jesus to send Timotheus shortly unto you, that I also may be of good comfort, when I know your state. For I have no man likeminded, who will naturally care for your state. For all others seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's. But ye know the proof of him, that, as a son with the father, he hath served with me in the gospel. Him therefore I hope to send presently, so soon as I shall see how it will go with me. But I trust in the Lord that I also myself shall come shortly. Yet I supposed it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus, my brother, and companion in labour, and fellowsoldier, but your messenger, and he that ministered to my wants. For he longed after you all, and was full of heaviness, because that ye had heard that he had been sick. For indeed he was sick nigh unto death: but God had mercy on him; and not on him only, but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I sent him therefore the more carefully, that, when ye see him again, ye may rejoice, and that I may be the less sorrowful. Receive him therefore in the Lord with all gladness; and hold such in reputation: Because for the work of Christ he was nigh unto death, not regarding his life, to supply your lack of service toward me. Finally, my brethren, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you, to me indeed is not grievous, but for you it is safe.
Beware of dogs (those who appose themselves in themselves), beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. For we are the circumcision, which worship God in the spirit, and rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh. Though I might also have confidence in the flesh. If any other man thinketh that he hath whereof he might trust in the flesh, I more: Circumcised the eighth day, of the stock of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, an Hebrew of the Hebrews; as touching the law, a Pharisee; Concerning zeal, persecuting the church; touching the righteousness which is in the law, blameless. For what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ, and be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain[1] unto the resurrection of the dead. " (KJV)


Philippians 2:19-3:1, 2-11 "I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, so that I too may be cheered by news of you. For I have no one like him, who will be genuinely concerned for your welfare. For they all seek their own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know Timothy's proven worth, how as a son with a father he has served with me in the gospel. I hope therefore to send him just as soon as I see how it will go with me, and I trust in the Lord that shortly I myself will come also. I have thought it necessary to send to you Epaphroditus my brother and fellow worker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to my need, for he has been longing for you all and has been distressed because you heard that he was ill. Indeed he was ill, near to death. But God had mercy on him, and not only on him but on me also, lest I should have sorrow upon sorrow. I am the more eager to send him, therefore, that you may rejoice at seeing him again, and that I may be less anxious. So receive him in the Lord with all joy, and honor such men, for he nearly died for the work of Christ, risking his life to complete what was lacking in your service to me. Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Look out for the dogs (those who appose themselves in themselves), look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh— though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also. If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: Circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; As to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless. For whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ to be found in him, not having a righteousness of my own that comes from the law, but that which comes through faith in Christ, the righteousness from God that depends on faith— that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, that by any means possible I may attain[1] the resurrection from the dead." (ESV)

Philippians 2:19-3:1, 2-11 "I trust the LORD that I will be able to send you Timothy soon; this will be to me as if I am there personally with you! I have no one here that shares my heart more fully; I know that he will take care of you with utmost concern. Sadly there are many in ministry with selfish agendas. I do not need to tell you anything about Timothy because you already know his worth! We have labored together in this gospel in the closest possible association; we are like father and son in joint partnership. I would like to send him to you immediately, but I am just waithing to see how things here turn out for me. I obviously would be very keen to join him shortly! I trust in the LORD for a positive outcome in my trial. I feel urgent about sending Epaphrodites to you immediately; he is my brother, fellow-worker and co-campaigner. You initially sent him to help me and now I am returning the favor! He longs for you and really misses you. He felt quite distressed when he heard of your concern for him when he was so sick. He nearly died but thank GOD for his mercy, not just for Epaphroditus' sake but for ours also! I cannot imagine the grief we would have suffered had we lost him! I am sending him to you without delay; knowing what joy he will be to you is already such a comfort to me! The immense value of his life is to be celebrated with a massive bliss-party when he arrives! Oh the joy to love one another in the LORD! I so honor his total commitment to the work of Christ; he had no problem to risk his life to serve me on your behalf! The conclusion of your faith is extreme gladness in the LORD. He is our constant reference to bliss! I am not just saying this to be repetitive; joy is our fortress! There is no safer place to be, but to be ecstatically happy! ("Do not be grieved, for the joy of Yehôvâh is our fortress." Nehemiah 8:10)
The circumcision party are the enemies of our faith and freedom! They work with an evil agenda! Be on your guard for them just like you would avoid a vicious hound on the loose! They have their knives in the ready for you! We give "circumcision" its true spiritual meaning! Our worship is not defined by anything external that would even remotely resemble their Law of works and religious rituals! We worship GOD with a pure heart of certainty of our redeemed innocence and rejoice in the finished work of Jesus Christ. Faith-righteousness gives substance to spiritual worship; the flesh occupies the religious mind with its own futile efforts to attain to his righteousness. I am convinced that circumcision or any work of the Law can add nothing to the righteousness that Jesus secured on our behalf. I have more reason than anyone else to rely on my years of diligent and most sincere devotion to the Jewish sentiment and rituals. If gaining GOD'S approval had anything to do with striving and personal efforts I would beat the best in the business! My pedigree is obvious: I received the famous cut when I was 8 days old, exactly as their Law prescribed. I am Israeli by birth; the head of my tribe is Benjamin. I am a Hebrew of the Hebrews! In my observance of the law I belonged to the strictest party; I was proud to be a Pharisee. (Rachel was the darling wife of Jacob; she died while giving birth to Benjamin; also the two tribes that did not revolt were Benjamin and Judah. By saying that he is a Hebrew of the Hebrews Paul emphasizes that his lineage from both parents side was not mixed with any Gentile blood.) The extremities of my fervor were demonstrated in the way I fiercely opposed and persecuted anyone who identified themselves in Christ. (The so-called Ekklesia.) if keeping the Law and these credentials could possibly have given me a blameless standing before GOD, I had it made! The sum total on my religious pedigree and sincere devotion amounted to a big zero! What we have been gifted with in Christ has reduced what once seemed so important, to meaningless information. To esteem the Law is to our loss! faith is our profit. In fact, I have come to the conclusion that every association I have had with that which defined me before as a devout Jew, is by far eclipsed by what I have gained in knowing the Jewish Messiah. Jesus Christ and his masterful redemption defines me now. Religion is like dog pooh; and it stinks, avoid stepping in it! So here I am; found in Christ! I was looking in the wrong place all along! My own duty-and-guilt-driven religious endeavors snared me in the cul-de-sac maze of self-righteousness, sponsored by the Law of works! The faith of Christ reveals my true identity; righteousness defines who GOD believes that I really am. This righteousness is sourced in GOD and endorses his authority of faith. (Faith is a fairy tale if Jesus is not the substance of it!) Oh to comprehend the dynamics of his resurrection! His resurrection is evidence of our righteousness! In the revelation of GOD'S economy of inclusion, i actually co-suffered with him and co-died together with Christ! (Because I was already fully represented in his sufferings, his death and resurrection, i am greatly inspired when faced with contradictions now!) When confronted with death, i actually come [1]face to face with my own resurrection! (The word, [1, G2658 from G2596 and a derivative of G473 ] katantao, is from (G2596 + G473) kata+anti, to come to a place over against, opposite another, face to face. 1Corinthians 15:18-22 (from the Mirror) "No resurrection implies no hope for anyone beyond the grave; it makes no difference whether you believed that you were included in Christ's death or not. If our hope in Christ was restricted to only benefit us in this life then imagine the severity of our disappointment if it all had to come to an abrupt end when we die. However this very moment the risen LORD Christ represents everyone who has ever died; exactly like the first fruit represents the complete harvest. The same humanity who died in a man was raised again in a man. In Adam all died; in Christ all are made alive.") (The Mirror)

Again I must apologize for the length of this study but i think that you can see why I did what I did. Now until our next visit may the LORD Christ Jesus, increase his revelation in you and yours.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 2:12; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul tells us that we are lights in an other wise dark and foreboding evil world. The reason that the world is darkness and foreboding is because it lives under the lie of Genesis 3. That was acquired when woman and then man ate the wrong fruit tree and all believed the lie of I Am Notness (this is the great SIN passed down through the ages until the LORD was clothed as Christ Jesus with humanity's flesh, came as promised in 3:15, the one who would revive righteousness, i.e...innocence in humanity). The fallen nature says, I am not a child of my Creator, I am independent of him who ever he maybe. But Genesis 1:26-27 tells us that we are indeed spirit beings, we are indeed connected with our life source and never have we been not so. So for nearly 6000 years of human history all were and are conjoined to our Creator and Father. The Father of our life source for all have within them his image and likeness housed within the body of clay that became the flesh of Genesis 2:6-7, which gives us as spirit beings our humanity, the ability to reason, see, hear, breath, feel, smell, taste, have compassion, love and have mobility. What does separate us is the fact that we contain his image and likeness, his perfection is our own as well, as we soon shall witness, which the creatures of this living world do not have nor do the angels that serve us and Him. With this all said lets get into what Philippians 2:12-18, have to reveal.


Philippians 2:12-13, 14-18 "Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed(1), not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.
Do all things without murmurings and disputings: That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain. Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all. For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me." (KJV)

Philippians 2:12-13, 14-18 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed(1), so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling, for it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
Do all things without grumbling or disputing, that you may be blameless and innocent, children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and twisted generation, among whom you shine as lights in the world, holding fast to the word of life, so that in the day of Christ I may be proud that I did not run in vain or labor in vain. Even if I am to be poured out as a drink offering upon the sacrificial offering of your faith, I am glad and rejoice with you all. Likewise you also should be glad and rejoice with me." (ESV)

Philippians 2:12-13, 14-18 "Considering this amazing outcome of what our faith sees and celebrates, I strongly urge you my darling friends to continue to have your [1]ears tuned into that which inspires our conduct to give full expression to the details of our salvation in a most personal and practical way. See salvation in its earth-shattering awesome and ultimate conclusion. I know that my personal presence encourages you greatly now but I want you to realize an inspiration in my absence that supersedes anything you've known before or learned from me. This would mean that even if you were to see my face again or receive another Epistle from me, it will make no difference at all to your faith condition or standing. (The success of Paul's ministry was not to enslave people to him but to his gospel! he knew that he would be more present in his message than in his person! Ministry success is not measured by how many partners we can congregate, but by how absent we can pearch ourselves! The word often translated, obedience, is the word [1, G5219, hupakouō, is from G5259, under from an inferior position and G191, to hear with understanding] upoakoo, it means to be under the inspired influence of what you inwardly hear and perceive.) Discover GOD himself as your inexhaustible inner source; he ignites us all with both the desire and energy that matches his own delight!
Our entire life is his poem; any undercurrent murmuring or argumentative debating would be completely out of place! Do not let such issues disrupt the rhythm of your inner conversation. Our flawless innocence radiates attraction as beacons of his light in the midst of a people who have forgotten their true sonship of their origin and whose lives have become distorted and perverse. (In the verse Paul quotes from Deuteronomy 32:5 from the Greek Septuagint translation of the Hebrew text, with reference to Deuteronomy 32:4-5 and 18. In context GOD's perfect workmanship as Father of our humanity was forgotten; people have become "crooked and perverse" twisted and distorted out of their true pattern of sonship. Deuteronomy 32:18 says, "you have forgotten(H7911 shâkach    shâkêach, means to be oblivious of ) the Rock that begot you and have gotten out of step with GOD, who [2] dances with you!" Hebrew, [2, H2342 khul or kheel.) Our lives [3]echo-exhibit the [4]logic of the message of life. We are positioned like the stars in the night sky, superimposed and radiating light, which shining pierces the darkness. Thus we [5]confirm the day of the LORD and [5]complete his joy! we are his wreath of honor and [5]proof that I did not run my race in vain. (The word, [3, G1907 from G1909 and G2192 ] epecho, is from from (G1909) epi, to superimpose, and (G2192) echō, to hold, echo resonance. The word of life, [4, G3056 from G3004] logos, in embodies a conception or idea, thought, logic. The preposition [5, G1519] eis, suggests a point reached in conclusion. Look at Colossians 1:29, "Our completeness in Christ is not a remote goal, but our immediate reference! My labor now exceeds any zeal that I previously knew under the duty driven Law of willpower. I am laboring beyond the point of exhaustion, striving with intense resolve with all the energy that he mightily inspires within me." The Mirror) I want you to see my ministry to you as wine poured out upon the altar of your faith. I rejoice in the thought that we drink from the same source and therefore celebrate a mutual joy! Whatever you may suffer only concludes in jot! (Joy is a bold declaration, in the face of severe danger and suffering, that contradiction does not define us or have the final say in our lives. We know that whether we live or die, our message is unstoppable and that it is conquering the world.) (The Mirror)

Well Paul just confirmed this morning revelation spoken within me as I laid on my bed, thank You LORD! Until our next visit may our LORD bless you and yours with such revelation of Him. The Amen.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Philippians 1:27; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

We are looking into our life as a people who follow not after this worlds felonious church religions, but rather GOD's Word within, written on our hearts of flesh and not those of stone. If you were never in the household of the Jews, you should not have acquired a hardness of heart, unless your religion, into which you were born and baptisted into thought the Bible like so many do. Without the Holy Spirit and the knowledge of the mystery of Christ or the revelation inherit understanding of our being defined as Christ-ones. That began with the Lord Christ Jesus and our co-resurrection with him. Over the years of doing this blog I have made use of men of mysticism or mystics and even modern day Bible teachers and now the born from above mind-set. Paul sums this all up for us quite well in verse 21, where he states that from a re-genesis mindset stand point, "Christ defines my life!" This should be our attitude by now also.


Philippians 1:27-2:11 "Only(1) let your conversation be as it becometh(2) the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit, with one mind striving together(3) for the faith of the gospel; And in nothing terrified by your adversaries: which is to them an evident token of perdition, but to you of salvation, and that of God. For unto you it is given in the behalf of Christ, not only to believe on him, but also to suffer for his sake; Having the same conflict(4) which ye saw in me, and now hear to be in me. If there be therefore any consolation(5) in Christ, if any comfort(6) of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory[7] of God the Father." (KJV)

Philippians 1:27-2:11 "Only(1) let your manner of life be worthy(2) of the gospel of Christ, so that whether I come and see you or am absent, I may hear of you that you are standing firm in one spirit, with one mind striving(3) side by side for the faith of the gospel, and not frightened in anything by your opponents. This is a clear sign to them of their destruction, but of your salvation, and that from God. For it has been granted to you that for the sake of Christ you should not only believe in him but also suffer for his sake, engaged in the same conflict(4) that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. So if there is any encouragement(5) in Christ, any comfort(6) from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory[7] of God the Father." (ESV)

Philippians 1:27-2:11 "The [1]one essential thing that would fully engage the focus of our earthly citizenship is the fact that our daily conduct communicates [2]like value and gives context to the gospel of Christ! So whether I am present with you to witness your steadfastness with my own eyes, or absent, our spiritual [3]union and single mindedness will be equally evident. (The word, [1, G3440] monon, points to that which is singled out as most essential; the word, [2, G516, an adverb from G514, from G71, to lead] axios, means, having the weight of another thing of like value, worth as much. Psyche, Greek, pshuche, suggests consciousness, mental attitude, awareness. Paul desires to express an inseparable togetherness; [3, G4866, from G4862, union and G118, to contend] sunathleo, athletic contest. Bicycle racing uses this term peloton; where the riders are strongest and their fastest when they ride in the so-called "peloton," which is a densely packed group of riders, sheltering in each other's draft. In a mass-start race, most of the competitors usually end up in one large peloton for most of the race. The word is French, from a term that means rolled up in a ball.) Our brave fearlessness in the face of every kind of obstacle is a sure sign to those who oppose you that their efforts are futile. Our triumphant attitude makes salvation even more apparent. (There is no counterfeit; GOD has no competition! Religion's self-help programs of salvation do not threaten him! They only serve to slow things down as the world sees throw the veneer that those have about them, by their attitudes and language spoken. Oh! Don't forget their life style.) Because of the grace that we are gifted with in Christ, whatever you might suffer on behalf of him can never distract from what his faith in you knows to be true about you! Our faith is on exhibit in the same public [4]arena; we are not spectators of one another's endurance, but are co-witnesses thereof. We mirror one another triumphantly. (The word, [4, G73 from G71, to lead] agon, refers to the place of contest, the arena or stadium.) In Christ our [5]association is most intimate; we [6]articulate his agape story; entwined in spirit communion and tender affections. (The word, [5, G3874 from G3870, from G3844 and G2564] (G3870) parakaleo, is from (G3844) para, a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, with a suggestion of a strong union of place of residence, to have sprung from its author and giver, originating from, denoting the point from which an action originates, intimate connection, and (G2564) kaleo, to identify by name, to surname. The word [6, G3890 from G3889] paramuthion, is from (G3889) para+muthos, a myth or tale, a story of instruction, told in heart to heart language.) Our Christ mindedness completes my delight! We co-echo the same agape; we are soul mates, resonating the same thoughts. No hidden agendas with a compromised mixture of leaven or empty philosophical flattery can match a mind that genuinely values others above oneself! To discover our own completeness in Christ frees us to turn our attention away from ourselves to others! The way Jesus saw himself is the only valid way to see ourselves! His being GOD's equal in form and likeness was official; his Sonship did not steal the limelight from his Father! Neither did his humanity distract from his deity as GOD! His mission however, was not to prove his deity, but to embrace our humanity. Emptied of his reputation as GOD, he fully embraced our physical human form; born in our resemblance as one with us, he identified himself as the servant of All the human race. His agape enslaved him to us! And so we have the drama of the cross in context: the man Jesus Christ who was and is fully GOD, becomes fully man to the extent of willingly dying humanity's death at the hands of those he created. he embraced the curse and shame of the lowest kind in dying a criminal's death. (Thus, through the doorway of humanity's death, he descended into our hellish darkness. Revelation 9:1 and Ephesians 4:8-10.) From this place of utter humiliation, GOD exalted him to the highest rank. GOD graced Jesus with a Name that is far above every other name. (Ephesians 1:20, "Do you want to measure the mind and muscle of GOD? Consider the force which he unleashed in Jesus Christ when he raised him from the dead and forever seated him enthroned as his executive authority in the realm of the heavens. Jesus is GOD's right hand of power! He was raised up from the deepest dungeons of human despair to the highest region of heavenly bliss!" (The Mirror translation is quoted herein) [look at Ephesians 2:5-6 & 4:8-9] Ephesians 1:21 "Infinitely above all the combined forces of rule, authority, dominion or governments; he is ranked superior to any name that could ever be given to anyone of this age or any age still to come in the eternal future. The name of Jesus endorses his mission as full accomplished! he is the Savior of the world!" Titus 2:11, "The grace of GOD shines as bright as day making the salvation of humanity undeniably visible." Look also at Ephesians 3:15, "Every family in heaven and on earth originates in him; his is humanity's family name and he remains the authentic identity of every nation.") What his name unveils will persuade every creature of their redemption! Every knee in heaven and upon earth and under the earth shall bow in spontaneous worship! (Look at Isaiah 45:23, "My own life is the guarantee of my conviction, says the LORD, every knee shall freely bow to me in worship, and every tongue shall spontaneously speak from the same GOD-inspired source.") Also every tongue will voice and resonate the same devotion to his unquestionable Lordship as the redeemer of life! Jesus Christ has glorified GOD as the Father of creation! This is the ultimate conclusion of the Father's [7]intent! (The word, [7, G1391] doxa, means intent, opinion, and is often translated, glory. Revelation 5:13, "And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all therein, saying, "To him who sits upon the Throne and to the lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might for ever and ever!" Also my commentary note on Romans 14:11. Where Paul, there quotes Isaiah 45:23, look at verses 20-23, "face me and be saved all the ends of the earth! [Note, 'Be saved!' Not 'become saved!'] I am GOD; your idols are figments of your invention and imagination (gone wild)!" Then in Isaiah 45:23, "'I have sworn by myself; the word of my mouth has begotten righteousness; this cannot be reversed!'" The Hebrew word, [H3318]  יָצָא yâtsâ' (gone out of my mouth) can be translate , begotten, like in Judges 8:30, "Every knee shall bow to me and every tongue shall echo my oath!" ( Thus, speak with the same certainty sourced in me! The Hebrew word, [H7657 from H7651] שֶׁבַע  sheba‛    שִׁבְעָה shib‛âh, means to seven oneself, that is, swear-thus in the Hebrew mind, by repeating a declaration seven times one brings an end to all disputes! Look at Hebrews 6:13-17.) (The Mirror )

My prayer is that we all can take in what Jesus did and brought to the appointed end. Now we are indeed new creatures of a new mind set wherein our origin of his image and likeness are actively bear fruit.The LORD willing we shall look into our being lights to this world, next time.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 1:21; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Okay, have we put away the delusion of religions habit of denial of GOD's perfect work in us or are we still clinging to the delusion because of a corrupted mindset? For if we live in that manner still then Christ does not define who you or I am, and we remain in our sin nature, a false nature because it is based solely on a lie. And religion has defeated us and bond us to itself, by the fruit of a false parent, the tree of the knowledge of good and evil is its name. That lives solely on our denial of who we have been all a long, the righteousness of GOD as we house within us His Image and Christ's likeness from before the worlds foundation were ever laid.


Philippians 1:21-26 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live in the flesh, this is the fruit of my labour: yet what I shall choose(G138) I wot not. For I am in a strait betwixt two, having a desire to depart, and to be with Christ; which is far better: Nevertheless to abide in the flesh is more needful for you. And having this confidence, I know that I shall abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and joy of faith; That your rejoicing may be more abundant in Jesus Christ for me by my coming to you again." (KJV)

Philippians 1:21-26 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose(G138) I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. But to remain in the flesh is more necessary on your account. Convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with you all, for your progress and joy in the faith, so that in me you may have ample cause to glory in Christ Jesus, because of my coming to you again." (ESV)

Philippians 1:21-26 "Christ defines my life; death cannot threaten or diminish that. To be alive now is to feast on the harvest of our faith! I cannot tell when I shall lift up the [1]anchor of the flesh and sail away! It doesn't really matter to me. (The word, [1, G138 akin to G142] aihreomai, akin to G142, airō, to lift the anchor and sail away. By Hebraism (compare [H5375 nâśâ' nâsâh, to lift]) to expiate sin, to make (have) no doubt.) i am often torn between these two thoughts. I have this strong yearning to step out of the confines of this body into the immediate embrace of Christ! Can you imagine the awesomeness of that! Yet this gospel has my [1]arm twisted and locked behind my back; I am therefore determined to remain in this body for your sakes. (The word, [1, G316] anagkaios, necessary, is from G318, anagkē, constrain, and  from G303 ana, upward, and the base of G43 agkalē, arm, suggesting to have the arm twisted and locked behind one's back. Look at 1Corinthians 9:16.) I am certain that my time with you will inspire the happy progress of your pioneering faith! The joy of our union in Christ knows no limits! We have so much reason to celebrate! I can just imagine the eruption of bliss should I be there with you right now in person!" (The Mirror)

Okay, by now you can see my and Paul's point of our defined oneness both with each other and with the LORD our GOD! As Christ-ones in the world but no longer suffering with it. Until our next visit may the LORD increase in you and yours faith, in his faithfulness.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians 1:12; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

With this next section of Chapter 1, Paul again reveals the gospel message, so listen to the language used as it will reveal more than has been credited to him or it. And this one is also long but not as long as some have been, so be patient while reading it please, it will be worth the time and trouble, of which there should be none at all.


Philippians 1:12-20 "But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places; And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel: To Live Is Christ. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. For I know that this shall turn to my salvation through your prayer, and the supply(G2023) of the Spirit of Jesus Christ, according to my earnest expectation(G603) and my hope, that in nothing I shall be ashamed, but that with all boldness(G3954), as always, so now also Christ shall be magnified in my body, whether it be by life, or by death." (KJV)

Philippians 1:12-20 "I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear. Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. The former proclaim Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely but thinking to afflict me in my imprisonment. To Live Is Christ. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice. Yes, and I will rejoice, for I know that through your prayers and the help(G2023) of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, as it is my eager expectation(G603) and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage(G3954) now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death." (ESV)

Philippians 1:12-20 "I wish to encourage you dear friends that the opposition I face, which was meant to defeat the gospel, has only served to advance it! The prison has become my pulpit! All the soldiers in the Governor's guard and everyone involved in the palace have learned about my message. They know that I am not their prisoner but that I am enclosed in Christ. My imprisonment has also persuaded many believers in the LORD to speak the word with fearless courage. Some slander the message and others speak with passion and delightful certainty. There are those who wish to get mileage out of my predicament for their own agenda. Others again are completely love inspired and in full support with me in my defense of the gospel! I am thrilled! Christ is the topic of conversation everywhere! Even the negative publicity continues to advertise him! I can just see how the Spirit of Jesus Christ, like a [1]conductor of music, takes all of this together with our prayers and turns it into a concert that celebrates salvation! (The word, [1, G2024 is from G2023, from G1909 and G5524] G2023, epichoregeo, comes from (G1909) epi, a preposition of position, cover, in charge, (G5524 from a compound of G5525 and G71), (G5525) + chorus, choir, orchestra, or to dance (G71) + ago, meaning to lead as a Shepherd leads his sheep; thus, the leader of a dance or the conductor of music.) My [1]thoughts are not trapped in my head! They roam free in expectation that I will not be shamed by any contradiction! My [2]immediate circumstances do not distract from my message! I am convinced that our [2]conversation now and always will it continue to give accurate account of the magnificence of Christ. The message is incarnate in me (just as it is to be in you); whether I live or die, it makes no difference. (The word, [1, G603 from a compound of G575 and a compound of κάρα kara (the head) and G1380] apokaradokis is a compound word with 3 parts, (G575) apo, away from, kara, head and (G1380) dokeo, thought. The word, [2, G3954 from G3956 and a derivative of G4483] parrhesia, is from (G3956) para, a preposition indicating close proximity, a thing proceeding from a sphere of influence, with a suggestion of union of place of residence, to have sprung from its author and giver, originating from, denoting the point from which an action originates, intimate connection; and (G4483) rhesia, conversation.)

In our next visit Paul states that Christ defines his  life, just as He is to define ours. So until then, the LORD willing, may he become your and yours defining life, Amen!

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Philippians 1:3; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

While waiting for the sun light this morning and in prayer, as is by now my custom I heard, "train up a child in the way that they are to go, so when they get old they will not deviate from it." I looked this up and found it in a Proverbs, it's located in 22:6, and found that "to train" [H2596] means to narrow, to initiate or discipline, this is the same word that Jesus used to describe the proper way, as being narrow into the kingdom of GOD or of heaven that is within us. Then I heard once more that there are not many who walk in this way because of their pre-programming of thought. The Holy Spirit's assignment for us all is to reprogram our method of sight and vision. For elsewhere it states that his people parish for "lack of vision" [revelation] (Proverbs 29:18 [H2377 revelation, is from H2372, which means to perceive). Jesus did this by making use of parables and proverbs which required a clear line of sight to understand. Again to stress this I did a word check and found that vision means revelation, mentally to perceive, as with a clear eye. So what we needed is to have restored how we perceive, think or reason, as we have said many times before. With all this said, lets put away our childishness to allow the Holy Spirit to rightly train us up again by revelation, restoring our minds, our hearts eye, to have a true vision. Again the Lord Jesus Christ said, that when the Comforter would come he would reveal Christ to us. For all was changed by the resurrection of Christ Jesus who wore our humanity, as He is us. Now we are once again entering into a higher level of revelation in the Philippians Epistle.


Philippians 1:3-11 "I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy, for your fellowship in the gospel from the first day until now; Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ: Even as it is meet for me to think this of you all, because I have you in my heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the gospel, ye all are partakers of my grace. For God is my record, how greatly I long after you all in the bowels of Jesus Christ. And this I pray, that your love(G26) may abound yet more and more in knowledge(G1922) and in all judgment(G144); That ye may approve things that are excellent; that ye may be sincere and without offence till the day of Christ; Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, unto the glory and praise of God." (KJV)


Philippians 1:3-11 "I thank my God in all my remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making my prayer with joy, because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. And I am sure of this, that he who began a good work in you will bring it to completion at the day of Jesus Christ. It is right for me to feel this way about you all, because I hold you in my heart, for you are all partakers with me of grace, both in my imprisonment and in the defense and confirmation of the gospel. For God is my witness, how I yearn for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. And it is my prayer that your love(G26) may abound more and more, with knowledge(G1922) and all discernment(G144), so that you may approve what is excellent, and so be pure and blameless for the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God." (ESV)


Philippians 1:3-11 "The thought of you always inspires me with joy and gratitude to GOD. Praying for you is certainly not a job - it is more like poetry; I joyfully anticipate the outcome of my prayers for you! Our blissful participation in everything that the gospel communicates does not age. The freshness of our first encounter continues to this very day. I possess an inward certainty about you, confident that he who is the [1]initiator of the good work within you is also the one who executes its completeness as mirror in Jesus Christ, who is the light of day. he is the fullness of time. (Initiator, [1, G1728 from G1722 and G756] enarche, to rehearse from the beginning. Look at Ecclesiastes 3:15, "that which has been is now; and that which is to be has already been!" ) I am not being presumptuous to be this persuaded about you. In the context of our redeemed innocence I cannot think of you any differently; I have you in my heart! Your committed friendship in my imprisonment is of great encouragement to me in our combined defense and confirmation of the gospel. We are in this together! We are joint participants in the same grace. My grace is your grace. GOD knows my intense longing for you! It is with the tender affections of Jesus Christ! It is my desire for each of you, that the realization of [1]love's completeness in you will increasingly burst through all [2]boundaries and that every sphere of our [3]relationship with others will be greatly impacted by your intimate acquaintance with love. (The word, [1, G26 from G25, compare [H5689] ] agape is a compound word from (G71, not the G26 of mans love as shown in the Strong's Dicionary) ago, which means to lead as a Shepherd leads his sheep, and (G373) pao, which means rest1 His agape leads me into his rest; into the full realization of his finished work! Agape in Psalm 23 in one word. "By the waters of reflection my soul remembers who I am." The word knowledge [2, G1922, from G1921 from G1909 and G1097) is translated epignōsis, means to have full discernment, from (G1909) epi, is a primary preposition properly meaning superimposition, meaning to rest, (G1097) is ginōskō, means to know, to perceive of. [3, G144 from G143] aisthēsis, means perception, G143 aisthanomai, to apprehend, perceive.) I urge you to examine the agape-love with the utmost scrutiny, just like when a diamond is viewed in the full sunlight to prove its flawless perfection. I dare you to take love to its ultimate conclusion! There is no offence in Agape, as evidenced in Jesus Christ who is the light of day. (If the diamond is flawless to begin with, every possible test will prove its perfection; how someone might respond to love's initiative is not the point. Love's ultimate test was concluded on the cross. Truth does not become true by popular vote; someone's ignorance or indifference cannot change the truth.) You have been fully furnished with the harvest of your redeemed innocence and righteousness for which Jesus Christ labored! This is what the glorious intent of GOD is all about! Celebrate him!' (The Mirror)

Boy, did this one stretch my resolve to find the word links for Agape, I had to use my Hebrew / Greek Bible's Strong's references to find what was needed. Until our next visit may the LORD bless you and yours as Paul has requested herein.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as revealed in Philippians, by introdution and 1:1; with a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul, Silas, Timothy and Luke visited Philippi and founded the first church in Europe there on Paul's second missionary journey around A.D. 50. (Acts 16:11-40)

The letter was written about 61 A.D. from Rome while Paul was under house arrest.

He writes from a place of strength and joy to encourage his dear friends in Philippi, who were also facing many contradictions.

Philippians 1:20 "My immediate circumstances do not distract from my message! I am convinced that our conversation now and always will continue to give accurate account of the magnificence of Christ." The message is incarnate in me [as it should become in you]; whether I live or die, it makes no difference."

Philippians 1:21 "Christ defines my life; death cannot threaten or diminish that."

Philippians 2:12 "Not only in my presence but much more in my absence...." Paul knew that he would be more present in his message than in his person! Ministry success is not measured by how many partners one can congregate, but how absent one can continue to preach! Christ Jesus being the standard for this.

Philippians 3:1 "The conclusion of your faith is extreme gladness in the LORD. He is your constant reference to this bliss! I am not just saying this to be repetitive; joy is our fortress! There is no safer place to be, but to be ecstatically happy!"

Paul encourages them not to allow religion to distract them from the delight of Christ's romance.

Philippians 3:7 "The sum total of my religious pedigree and sincere devotion amounts to a big zero! What we have been gifted with in Christ has reduced what once seemed so important, to meaningless information. To esteem the Law is to our loss! faith is our most value profit."

Philippians 3:8 "In fact, I have come to the conclusion that every association I have had with that which once defined me before as a devote Jew, has by far eclipsed by what I have gained in the knowledge of my Messiah. Jesus Christ and his masterful redemption defines me now. Religion is like so much dog pooh; and it stinks, avoid stepping in it!"

Philippians 4:4 "Joy is not a luxury option; joy is our constant! Our union in the LORD is our permanent source of delight; so I might as well say it again, rejoice in the LORD always!"

Philippians 4:6 "Let no anxiety about anything [1]distract you!"

Philippians 4:11 "I have discovered my "I-am-ness" and found that I am fully [1]self sufficient, whatever the circumstances. (Self sufficient, [1, G842 from G846 and G714] autarkes , means self complacent, the feeling you have when you are completely satisfied within yourself.)

Philippians 4:13 "In every situation I am strong in the one who empowers me from within to be who I am! (Paul lived his life in constant touch with this place within himself. He discovered that same I-am-ness that Jesus walked in, as mirrored in him! I am what I am by the Grace of GOD! 1Corinthians 15:10.) (The Mirror)

What we have just seen and heard is exactly how we are to become in Christ, not as the worlds many religious forms would have us believe. For the Gospel to have it's designed impact it must stand a lone and be totally and fully received as the incarnate word reality of Christ within you and me. Then we are living words of GOD as designed and known in Genesis 2:19-20 shows.

Philippians 1:1-2 "Paul and Timotheus, the servants of Jesus Christ, to all the Saints in Christ Jesus which are at Philippi, with the bishops and deacons: Grace be unto you, and peace, from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ." (KJV)

Philippians 1:1-2 "Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus, To all the Saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and deacons: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." (ESV)

Philippians 1:1-2 "Paul and Timothy address all the Saints in Christ Jesus in Philippi, including your leadership team, both the [1]overseers and the [2]deacons. (Overseers, [1, G1985 from G1909 and G4649 (in the sense of G1983, be aware of) ] episkopos, is from (G1909) epi, indicating continues influence upon, and (G4649) skopos, to "scope" to see the overall picture, [2, G1249 compare G1377] diakonos, is from (G1377) diako, to run errands, to pursue; look at Philippians 3:14.) The Father's favor joins our lives inseparably in the Lordship of Jesus Christ." (The Mirror)

Okay, we now have our feet wet for the further revelation of Christ upon which the Gospel is based. It is not to used to beat anyone as with the rod of iron as is the custom of man's many religious forms. It is reveal the anointed one within us as the incarnate Word of GOD. So until our next visit may the LORD GOD become your light.

The saga of "The Secret of GOD", as shown in Ephesians 6:21; from the standpoint of a renewed mind and our victory as foretold.

Paul has now expressed his pressing concerns for those in Ephesus and while doing so acknowledges his faithful helper there. And again showing this all by a prayer for his and them.


Ephesians 6:21-22, 23-24 "But that ye also may know my affairs, and how I do, Tychicus, a beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord, shall make known to you all things: Whom I have sent unto you for the same purpose, that ye might know our affairs, and that he might comfort your hearts.
Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen." (KJV)

Ephesians 6:21-22, 23-24 "So that you also may know how I am and what I am doing, Tychicus the beloved brother and faithful minister in the Lord will tell you everything. I have sent him to you for this very purpose, that you may know how we are, and that he may encourage your hearts.
Peace be to the brothers, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all who love our Lord Jesus Christ with love incorruptible." (ESV)

Ephesians 6:21-22, 23-24 "I know this is not much of a newsletter. My urgency is not to talk about myself, but my dear friend and faithful helper Tychicus, will fill you in on the details. (He is also the scribe of this letter.) That is really why I sent him to you, that you may be well informed about our affairs and see yourselves fully identified with us in the LORD.
My prayer for you is a relationship with one another of happy harmony, and love-entwined faith flowing from GOD our Father and the LORD, Jesus Christ. Grace greetings to all of you who share our undivided passion for our Master, Jesus Christ. He is our echo in your amen." (The Mirror)

More thoughts on spiritual warfare:
(Thoughts on spiritual warfare: Speak tenderly to Jerusalem; and cry to her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquities are pardoned! [Isaiah 40:2]

The Message translation: "....the slate wiped clean, that old arrest warrant canceled and nailed to Christ's Cross. He stripped all the spiritual tyrants in the universe of their sham authority at the Cross and marched them naked through the streets." [Matthew 27:51-54, Colossians 2:14-15]

Spiritual warfare teachings are a popular distraction that many modern-day churches engage in! It preaches a defeated Devil back into business! Pharaoh was taken out of the equation when Israel was delivered out of Egypt! they then became their own worst enemy by continuing to believe the lie about themselves! [Look at Numbers 13:33 and Joshua 2:11]

James says that a double-minded person deceivers himself!

Neither Jesus or anyone of the Acts churches ever marched around towns to bind so-called "strong men" or poured oil over buildings or places, not did they blow rams horns around churches or places, declaring the blood over them!

Any teaching that distracts from the success of the cross is a waste of time to pursue. The only possible way we can delay the glory that follows the cross is by underestimating what acutely happened there when Jesus (our substitute in humanities form) died and cried out: 'It is finished!'

Jesus, grilled by the Pharisees on when the kingdom of GOD would come, answered; "The kingdom of GOD doesn't come by counting the days on the calendar." (meaning their watch for the sliver of the new moon was useless.) --The kingdom of GOD is within you! Luke 17:20.

The kingdom of GOD is the authority of the Christ life, the life of our design redeemed to reign in the most attractive practical lifestyle. The word is a ready audience. Your life is the message; Christ incarnate in you is life!)  (The Mirror)

With our next visit we shall, the LORD willing begin with an over view of Paul's Philippians Epistle. Until then may you and yours heed what has been revealed of Christ and the Crosses revelation, by taking them to heart.