Today I will look next at the Faithfulness of our LORD Christ Jesus. After a look at what Pastor Hoekstra has written of Grace in the person of Christ, yours and mine anointing. Then I will look into the Faithfulness with the use of the ESV translation and as always should the LORD give me more I will add it without hesitation.
"Obedience and the Lordship of Jesus"
"But why do you call Me "Lord, Lord," and do not do the things which I say? . . . Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them . . . [and] teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age." (Luke 6:46 and Matthew 28:19-20)
"As servants who have put on the New Covenant of Grace, in the Lordship of Jesus, which is part of our message. "For we do not preach ourselves, but Christ Jesus the LORD" (2Corinthians 4:5). The early Church proclaimed Jesus as LORD. "Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly that GOD has made this Jesus, Whom you crucified, both LORD and Christ . . . The word which GOD sent to the children of Israel, preaching peace through Jesus Christ — He is LORD of all . . . believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved . . . Then Paul dwelt two whole years . . . teaching the things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ" (Acts 2:36; 10:36; 16:31; and 28:30-31). He that is Paul, like myself had proclaimed the revelation of Christ after GOD's transformation.
The scriptures often emphasize the fact that Jesus is our LORD. The opening verses of Paul's first letter to Corinth are a clear example. "Paul . . . to those who are sanctified by Christ Jesus . . . with all who in every place call on the name of Jesus Christ our LORD . . . Grace to you and peace from GOD our Father and the LORD Jesus Christ . . . you come short in no gift, eagerly waiting for the revelation of our LORD Jesus Christ . . . Who Will also confirm you to the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our LORD Jesus Christ. GOD is faithful, by Whom you were called into the fellowship of His Son, Jesus Christ our LORD. Now I plead with you, brethren, by the name of our LORD Jesus Christ" (1Corinthians 1:1-10).
Clearly, it is right for followers or more correctly those who have put on the Lord Jesus to call Him LORD. Yet, to call Him LORD and then disobey Him is a contradiction. "But why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do the things which I say? " After believing Jesus and identifying with Him in water baptism, disciples are to be growing in obedience: "teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you." As we are learning to walk in obedience, Jesus is ever present within us. "I am with you always." Day by day, He offers the needed Grace for obedience: "Declared to be the Son of GOD with power . . . through Whom we have received Grace and apostleship for obedience to the faith" (Romans 1:4-5).
The Faithfulness of Christ:
1Thessalonians 5:23-24 "Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our LORD Jesus Christ. He Who calls you is faithful; He Will surely do it."
2Thessalonians 3:1-5 "Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word (the living true Life revelation) of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith (as the many will choose to remain weaker and in ignorance of the Truth and Grace which is Christ). But the LORD is Faithful. He Will establish you and guard you against the evil one. We have confidence in the LORD about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. May the LORD direct your hearts to the Love of GOD and to the steadfastness of Christ."
Hebrews 2:14-18 "Since, therefore the children share in flesh and blood, He Himself likewise partook of the same things, that through death He might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil, and deliver all those who through fear of death were subject to lifelong slavery. For surely it is not angels that He helps, but He helps the offspring (those who acquire the trust and faith) of Abraham. Therefore He had to be made like His brothers (those with whom He was identified with in mans humanity) in every respect, so that He might become a merciful and Faithful High Priest in the service of GOD, to make propitiation for the sins of the people. For because He Himself has suffered when tempted, He is able to help those who are being tempted."
Hebrews 10:19-25 "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by the New and Living Way that He opened for us through the curtain, that is, through His flesh, and since we have a great Priest over the House (Family unit) of GOD, let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, with our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water (of His words). Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He Who promised is Faithful. Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works (of faith and obedience), not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near."
Revelation 1:4-6, 7 "John to the seven churches that are in Asia: Grace to you and peace from Him Who is and Who was and Who is to come, and from the seven Spirits who are before His throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. To Him Who loves us and has freed us from our sins by His blood and made us a kingdom, priests to His GOD and Father, to Him be glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.
Behold, He is coming with the clouds, and every eye will see Him, even those who pierced Him, and all tribes of the earth will wail on account of Him. Even so. Amen.
Revelation 19:11-16 "I saw heaven opened, and behold, a white horse! The one sitting on it is called Faithful and True, and in righteousness He judges and makes war. His eyes are like a flame of fire, and on His head are many diadems, and He has a name written that no one knows but Himself. He is clothed in a robe dipped in blood, and the name by which He is called is The Word of GOD. And the armies of heaven, arrayed in fine linen, white and pure, were following Him on white horses. From His mouth comes a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He Will rule them with a rod of iron. He Will tread the winepress of the fury of the wrath of GOD the Almighty. On His robe and on His thigh He has a name written, King of kings and LORD of lords."
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