Today I want to look into what the world and those of the religious sect call blessings by how blessings are received. And as usual I will allow the word by the Holy Spirit to speak for itself. But by way of reminder we are in Ephesians 1:3-14 and what it has to say about those things of GOD's workings within us, to be GODs working within and through us as we have matured to having the mind of Christ. The LORD willing my next topic deals with a victorious life of faith or maybe justifications faith.
Faiths Blessings According to,
Matthew 8:13 of 5-13 "After Jesus had entered Capernaum, a centurion came forward to Him, appealing to Him, "Lord, my servant is lying paralyzed at home, suffering terribly." To this Jesus said to him, 'I will come and heal him.' But the centurion replied, "Lord, I am not worthy to have You come under my roof, but only say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I too am a man under authority, with soldiers under me. And I say to one, 'Go,' and he goes, and to another, 'Come,' and he comes, and to my servant, 'Do this,' and he does it." When Jesus heard this, He marveled and said to those who followed Him, 'Truly, I tell you, with no one in Israel have I found such faith. I tell you, many will come from east and west and recline at table with Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in the kingdom of heaven, while the sons of the kingdom will be thrown into the outer darkness. In that place there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.' To the centurion Jesus said, 'Go; let it be done for you as you have believed.' And the servant was healed at that very moment."
Matthew 9:29-30 of 27-31 "As Jesus passed on from there, two blind men followed Him, crying aloud, "Have mercy on us, Son of David." When He entered the house, the blind men came to Him, and Jesus said to them, 'Do you believe that I am able to do this?' They said to Him, "Yes, Lord." Then He touching their eyes, saying, 'According to your faith be it done to you.' And their eyes were opened. And Jesus sternly warned them, 'See that no one knows about it.' But they went away and spread His fame through all that district."
Mat 17:20 of 19-21; 21:21 "Then the disciples came to Jesus privately and said, "Why could we not cast it out?" He said to them, 'Because of your little faith. For truly, I say to you, if you have faith like a grain of mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move, and nothing will be impossible for you. But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.'"
Matthew 21:21 of 18-19, 20-22 "In the morning, as Jesus was returning to the city, He became hungry. Finding a fig tree by the wayside, He went to it and found nothing on it but only leaves. And He said to it, 'May no fruit ever come from you again!' And the fig tree withered at once.
When the disciples saw it, they marveled, saying, "How did the fig tree wither at once?" To this Jesus answered them, 'Truly, I say to you, if you have faith and do not doubt, you will not only do what has been done to the fig tree, but even if you say to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' it will happen. And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.'"
Mark 9:23 of 14-29 "And when they (Peter James and John/Jacob with the Lord) came to the disciples, they saw a great crowd around them, and scribes arguing with them. And immediately all the crowd, when they saw Him, were greatly amazed and ran up to Him and greeted Him. And He asked them, 'What are you arguing about with them?' And someone from the crowd answered Him, "Teacher, I brought my son to You, for he has a spirit that makes him mute. And whenever it seizes him, it throws him down, and he foams and grinds his teeth and becomes rigid. So I asked Your disciples to cast it out, and they were not able." To this He answered them, 'O faithless generation, how long am I to be with you? How long am I to bear with you? Bring him to Me.' And they brought the boy to Him. And when the spirit saw Him, immediately it convulsed the boy, and he fell on the ground and rolled about, foaming at the mouth. Jesus asked his father, 'How long has this been happening to him?' And he said, "From childhood. And it has often cast him into fire and into water, to destroy him. But if you can do anything, have compassion on us and help us." Jesus said to him, 'If you can! All things are possible for one who believes.' Immediately the father of the child cried out and said, "I believe; help my unbelief!" When Jesus saw that a crowd came running together, He rebuked the unclean spirit, saying to it, 'You mute and deaf spirit, I command you, come out of him and never enter him again.' And after crying out and convulsing him terribly, it came out, and the boy was like a corpse, so that most of them said, "He is dead." But Jesus took him by the hand and lifted him up, and he arose. And when He had entered the house, His disciples asked Him privately, "Why could we not cast it out?" And He said to them, 'This kind cannot be driven out by anything but prayer.'"
Tuesday, January 30, 2018
Monday, January 29, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 5.2 Saving Faith Enjoined
Many like me do not know the meaning of the word "enjoined," so here is what Webster's 1828 Dictionary has to say about it: "To order or direct with urgency; to admonish or instruct with authority; to command. It has the force of pressing admonition with authority; it has also the sense of command; as the duties enjoined by God." So today's blog deals with Faith being Enjoined by GOD. The following are reasons for this action.
Faith Enjoined:
Assures Success,
2Chronicles 20:20 of 20-23 with Mark 11:22, Luke 8:50 "And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; believe His prophets, and you will succeed." And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the LORD and praise Him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, "Give thanks to the LORD, for His steadfast love endures forever." And when they began to sing and praise, the LORD set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another."
Mark 11:22 of 20-26, Luke 8:50 "As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that You cursed has withered." And Jesus answered them, 'Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also Who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.'"
Luke 8:50 of 49-56 "While Jesus was still speaking, someone from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, 'Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.' And when He came to the house, He allowed no one to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and mourning for her, but He said, 'Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.' And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand He called, saying, 'Child, arise.' And her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And He directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened."
A Fundamental Duty,
John 6:28-29 of 26-40; 20:27 "Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on Him GOD the Father has set His (Spirit without measure as a) seal.' Then they said to Him, "What must we do, to be doing the works of God?" Jesus answered them, 'This is the work of God, that you believe Him Whom HE has sent.' (Deuteronomy 18:18-20 of 15-22) So they said to Him, "Then what sign do You do, that we may see and believe You? What work do You perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written (in Psalm 78:24; Exodus 16:4, 15; Nehemiah 9:15; and Psalm 105:40), 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" Jesus then said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of GOD is He Who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' They said to Him, "Sir, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes Me shall never thirst. For I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will but the will of Him Who sent Me. And this is the will of Him Who sent Me, that I should lose nothing of all that HE has given Me, but raise [it] them up on the last day. (of this administration or dispensation, as seen in Matthew 27:51-54 as it proof) For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks (signifying a break in administrations or dispensations) on the Son and believes Him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.'"
John 20:27 of 24-25, 26-29 "Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe." (this was my own experience in the fall of 1971 when the LORD appeared to me as He did Paul, when His brilliance filled my bedroom, He showed me what I thought about testing the spirit)
Eight days later, His disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.' Then He said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.' Thomas answered Him, "My LORD and my GOD!" Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'"
A Defensive Weapon,
Ephesians 6:16 of 10-17 with 1Thessaloinas 5:8; 1Timothy 1:19, 6:12 and Hebrews 10:22 "Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day (today is that day, until the day of the LORD), and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
1Thessalonians 5:8 of 1-11; 1Timothy 1:19, 6:12 and Hebrews 10:22 "Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the LORD will come like a thief in the night (to each one of us). While (those left behind at our passing) people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in 9of their) darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For GOD has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
1Timothy 1:19 of 18-20, 6:12 and Hebrews 10:22 "This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme."
1Timothy 6:12 of 11-16 and Hebrews 10:22 "But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you in the presence of GOD, Who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, Who in His testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which HE will display at the proper time—HE Who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and LORD of lords, Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light, Whom no one has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen."
Hebrews 10:22 of 19-25 "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places 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 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. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for HE Who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 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."
An Indispensable Element in our Witness,
Hebrews 11:6 of 3-7 "By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of GOD, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to GOD a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, GOD commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because GOD had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased GOD. And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to GOD must believe that HE exists and that HE rewards those who seek Him. By faith Noah, being warned by GOD concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."
Essential in Prayer,
James 1:5-6 of 5-8 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask GOD, Who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the LORD; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."
Should be United to Love,
1John 3:23 of 18-22, 23-24 "Little children, let us not love in word only nor talk (vainly) but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before Him; for whenever our heart condemns us, GOD is greater than our heart, and HE knows everything. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before GOD; and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do (this is) what pleases Him.
And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He has commanded us. Whoever keeps His commandments abides in GOD, and GOD in him. And by this we know that HE abides in us, by the Spirit Whom HE has given us." (the prayer of John 17)
Faith Enjoined:
Assures Success,
2Chronicles 20:20 of 20-23 with Mark 11:22, Luke 8:50 "And they rose early in the morning and went out into the wilderness of Tekoa. And when they went out, Jehoshaphat stood and said, "Hear me, Judah and inhabitants of Jerusalem! Believe in the LORD your God, and you will be established; believe His prophets, and you will succeed." And when he had taken counsel with the people, he appointed those who were to sing to the LORD and praise Him in holy attire, as they went before the army, and say, "Give thanks to the LORD, for His steadfast love endures forever." And when they began to sing and praise, the LORD set an ambush against the men of Ammon, Moab, and Mount Seir, who had come against Judah, so that they were routed. For the men of Ammon and Moab rose against the inhabitants of Mount Seir, devoting them to destruction, and when they had made an end of the inhabitants of Seir, they all helped to destroy one another."
Mark 11:22 of 20-26, Luke 8:50 "As they passed by in the morning, they saw the fig tree withered away to its roots. And Peter remembered and said to Jesus, "Rabbi, look! The fig tree that You cursed has withered." And Jesus answered them, 'Have faith in God. Truly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, 'Be taken up and thrown into the sea,' and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that what he says will come to pass, it will be done for him. Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours. And whenever you stand praying, forgive, if you have anything against anyone, so that your Father also Who is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.'"
Luke 8:50 of 49-56 "While Jesus was still speaking, someone from the ruler's house came and said, "Your daughter is dead; do not trouble the Teacher any more." But Jesus on hearing this answered him, 'Do not fear; only believe, and she will be well.' And when He came to the house, He allowed no one to enter with Him, except Peter and John and James, and the father and mother of the child. And all were weeping and mourning for her, but He said, 'Do not weep, for she is not dead but sleeping.' And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead. But taking her by the hand He called, saying, 'Child, arise.' And her spirit returned, and she got up at once. And He directed that something should be given her to eat. And her parents were amazed, but He charged them to tell no one what had happened."
A Fundamental Duty,
John 6:28-29 of 26-40; 20:27 "Jesus answered them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, you are seeking Me, not because you saw signs, but because you ate your fill of the loaves. Do not work for the food that perishes, but for the food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give to you. For on Him GOD the Father has set His (Spirit without measure as a) seal.' Then they said to Him, "What must we do, to be doing the works of God?" Jesus answered them, 'This is the work of God, that you believe Him Whom HE has sent.' (Deuteronomy 18:18-20 of 15-22) So they said to Him, "Then what sign do You do, that we may see and believe You? What work do You perform? Our fathers ate the manna in the wilderness; as it is written (in Psalm 78:24; Exodus 16:4, 15; Nehemiah 9:15; and Psalm 105:40), 'He gave them bread from heaven to eat.'" Jesus then said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, it was not Moses who gave you the bread from heaven, but My Father gives you the true bread from heaven. For the bread of GOD is He Who comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.' They said to Him, "Sir, give us this bread always." Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes Me shall never thirst. For I said to you that you have seen Me and yet do not believe. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will but the will of Him Who sent Me. And this is the will of Him Who sent Me, that I should lose nothing of all that HE has given Me, but raise [it] them up on the last day. (of this administration or dispensation, as seen in Matthew 27:51-54 as it proof) For this is the will of My Father, that everyone who looks (signifying a break in administrations or dispensations) on the Son and believes Him should have eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.'"
John 20:27 of 24-25, 26-29 "Now Thomas, one of the Twelve, called the Twin, was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him, "We have seen the Lord." But he said to them, "Unless I see in his hands the mark of the nails, and place my finger into the mark of the nails, and place my hand into his side, I will never believe." (this was my own experience in the fall of 1971 when the LORD appeared to me as He did Paul, when His brilliance filled my bedroom, He showed me what I thought about testing the spirit)
Eight days later, His disciples were inside again, and Thomas was with them. Although the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, 'Peace be with you.' Then He said to Thomas, 'Put your finger here, and see my hands; and put out your hand, and place it in my side. Do not disbelieve, but believe.' Thomas answered Him, "My LORD and my GOD!" Jesus said to him, 'Have you believed because you have seen Me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.'"
A Defensive Weapon,
Ephesians 6:16 of 10-17 with 1Thessaloinas 5:8; 1Timothy 1:19, 6:12 and Hebrews 10:22 "Finally, be strong in the LORD and in the strength of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day (today is that day, until the day of the LORD), and having done all, to stand firm. Stand therefore, having fastened on the belt of truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness given by the gospel of peace. In all circumstances take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming darts of the evil one; and take the helmet of salvation, with the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God."
1Thessalonians 5:8 of 1-11; 1Timothy 1:19, 6:12 and Hebrews 10:22 "Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the LORD will come like a thief in the night (to each one of us). While (those left behind at our passing) people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in 9of their) darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For GOD has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
1Timothy 1:19 of 18-20, 6:12 and Hebrews 10:22 "This charge I entrust to you, Timothy, my child, in accordance with the prophecies previously made about you, that by them you may wage the good warfare, holding faith and a good conscience. By rejecting this, some have made shipwreck of their faith, among whom are Hymenaeus and Alexander, whom I have handed over to Satan that they may learn not to blaspheme."
1Timothy 6:12 of 11-16 and Hebrews 10:22 "But as for you, O man of God, flee these things. Pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, steadfastness, gentleness. Fight the good fight of the faith. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called and about which you made the good confession in the presence of many witnesses. I charge you in the presence of GOD, Who gives life to all things, and of Christ Jesus, Who in His testimony before Pontius Pilate made the good confession, to keep the commandment unstained and free from reproach until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which HE will display at the proper time—HE Who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and LORD of lords, Who alone has immortality, Who dwells in unapproachable light, Whom no one has ever seen or can see. To Him be honor and eternal dominion. Amen."
Hebrews 10:22 of 19-25 "Therefore, brothers, since we have confidence to enter the holy places 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 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. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for HE Who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, 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."
An Indispensable Element in our Witness,
Hebrews 11:6 of 3-7 "By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word of GOD, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to GOD a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, GOD commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because GOD had taken him. Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased GOD. And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to GOD must believe that HE exists and that HE rewards those who seek Him. By faith Noah, being warned by GOD concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."
Essential in Prayer,
James 1:5-6 of 5-8 "If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask GOD, Who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea that is driven and tossed by the wind. For that person must not suppose that he will receive anything from the LORD; he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways."
Should be United to Love,
1John 3:23 of 18-22, 23-24 "Little children, let us not love in word only nor talk (vainly) but in deed and in truth. By this we shall know that we are of the truth and reassure our heart before Him; for whenever our heart condemns us, GOD is greater than our heart, and HE knows everything. Beloved, if our heart does not condemn us, we have confidence before GOD; and whatever we ask we receive from Him, because we keep His commandments and do (this is) what pleases Him.
And this is His commandment, that we believe in the name of His Son Jesus Christ and love one another, just as He has commanded us. Whoever keeps His commandments abides in GOD, and GOD in him. And by this we know that HE abides in us, by the Spirit Whom HE has given us." (the prayer of John 17)
Sunday, January 28, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 5.1 Saving Faith
We all know the faith chapter within Hebrews which is chapter 11. But I want to go a step or two further because faith is required of us all. Jesus called faith a grain smaller than all grains so small that it is almost invisible, a mustard seed. But in His parable it grew to be counted among the largest of trees. Faith knows no religion or denomination known to man because it is a fruit of GOD's presences within us. I want to look at a few general Bible references before tackling faith being enjoined.
General References to Faith,
Luke 17:5 of 1-4, 5-10; 18:8 "Jesus said to His disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him."
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" And the Lord said, 'If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at table?' Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink?' Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'"
Luke 18:8 of 1-8 "Jesus told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, 'In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.' For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'" Then the Lord said, 'Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry out to Him day and night? Will HE delay long over them? I tell you, HE will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find {His} faith on earth?"
Romans 10:17 of 13, 14-15, 16-17 "For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Joel 2:32)
How then will they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe Him of Whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news (by Isaiah in 52:7)!"
But they have not all obeyed this gospel. For Isaiah says (in 53:1), "LORD, who has believed what he has heard from us?" So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the words of Christ {received within our heart, Spirit to spirit}."
Romans 14:23 of 10-23 with 2Corinthians 5:7 "Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of GOD; for it is written (by Isaiah in 45:23), "As I live, says the LORD, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue will confess to GOD." So then each of us will give an account of himself to GOD. Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother (but rather reprove, rebuke and then exhort, 2Timoty 4:2). I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of GOD is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ (in his brother and sister) is acceptable to GOD and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up-building [exhortation]. Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of GOD [in another]. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats. It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. The faith that you have, keep between yourself and GOD. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin."
2Corinthians 5:7 of 1-5, 6-10 "For we know that if the tent (our flesh) that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from GOD, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by immortality in Life. He Who has prepared us for this very thing is GOD, Who has given us the Spirit as our guarantee.
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the LORD (physically speaking, because a spirit knows no time or distance), for we walk by {His, the supreme Spirit's} faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the LORD. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please Him (in us). For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done (while) in the body, whether good or evil."
Galatians 5:6 of 1, 2-6 with 1Timothy 1:5 "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of (religions and political) slavery.
Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the (whole of the Mosaic) Law. You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by (works) the Law; you have fallen away from grace. For through {by} the Spirit, by (out of His) faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of {are of His} righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love."
1Timothy 1:5 of 2, 3-7 "To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from GOD the Father and Christ Jesus our LORD.
I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from GOD that is by faith. The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the Law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions."
Hebrews 11:1 of 1-2 and 39 of 39-40 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation...... All these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, since GOD had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect."
James 2:17 of 14-17 "What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have (love that) works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have (love) works, is dead."
1John 5:4 of 1-4 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of GOD, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we (posses GOD's) love GOD and (we as in automatic) obey His commandments. For this is the love of GOD, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
General References to Faith,
Luke 17:5 of 1-4, 5-10; 18:8 "Jesus said to His disciples, "Temptations to sin are sure to come, but woe to the one through whom they come! It would be better for him if a millstone were hung around his neck and he were cast into the sea than that he should cause one of these little ones to sin. Pay attention to yourselves! If your brother sins, rebuke him, and if he repents, forgive him, and if he sins against you seven times in the day, and turns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' you must forgive him."
The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!" And the Lord said, 'If you had faith like a grain of mustard seed, you could say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and planted in the sea,' and it would obey you. Will any one of you who has a servant plowing or keeping sheep say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come at once and recline at table?' Will he not rather say to him, 'Prepare supper for me, and dress properly, and serve me while I eat and drink, and afterward you will eat and drink?' Does he thank the servant because he did what was commanded? So you also, when you have done all that you were commanded, say, 'We are unworthy servants; we have only done what was our duty.'"
Luke 18:8 of 1-8 "Jesus told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, 'In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, 'Give me justice against my adversary.' For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, 'Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.'" Then the Lord said, 'Hear what the unrighteous judge says. And will not God give justice to His elect, who cry out to Him day and night? Will HE delay long over them? I tell you, HE will give justice to them speedily. Nevertheless, when the Son of Man comes, will He find {His} faith on earth?"
Romans 10:17 of 13, 14-15, 16-17 "For "everyone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved." (Joel 2:32)
How then will they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe Him of Whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone preaching? And how are they to preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news (by Isaiah in 52:7)!"
But they have not all obeyed this gospel. For Isaiah says (in 53:1), "LORD, who has believed what he has heard from us?" So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the words of Christ {received within our heart, Spirit to spirit}."
Romans 14:23 of 10-23 with 2Corinthians 5:7 "Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of GOD; for it is written (by Isaiah in 45:23), "As I live, says the LORD, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue will confess to GOD." So then each of us will give an account of himself to GOD. Therefore let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother (but rather reprove, rebuke and then exhort, 2Timoty 4:2). I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself, but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. For if your brother is grieved by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. By what you eat, do not destroy the one for whom Christ died. So do not let what you regard as good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of GOD is not a matter of eating and drinking but of righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. Whoever thus serves Christ (in his brother and sister) is acceptable to GOD and approved by men. So then let us pursue what makes for peace and for mutual up-building [exhortation]. Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of GOD [in another]. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for anyone to make another stumble by what he eats. It is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that causes your brother to stumble. The faith that you have, keep between yourself and GOD. Blessed is the one who has no reason to pass judgment on himself for what he approves. But whoever has doubts is condemned if he eats, because the eating is not from faith. For whatever does not proceed from faith is sin."
2Corinthians 5:7 of 1-5, 6-10 "For we know that if the tent (our flesh) that is our earthly home is destroyed, we have a building from GOD, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens. For in this tent we groan, longing to put on our heavenly dwelling, if indeed by putting it on we may not be found naked. For while we are still in this tent, we groan, being burdened—not that we would be unclothed, but that we would be further clothed, so that what is mortal may be swallowed up by immortality in Life. He Who has prepared us for this very thing is GOD, Who has given us the Spirit as our guarantee.
So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the LORD (physically speaking, because a spirit knows no time or distance), for we walk by {His, the supreme Spirit's} faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the LORD. So whether we are at home or away, we make it our aim to please Him (in us). For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may receive what is due for what he has done (while) in the body, whether good or evil."
Galatians 5:6 of 1, 2-6 with 1Timothy 1:5 "For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke of (religions and political) slavery.
Look: I, Paul, say to you that if you accept circumcision, Christ will be of no advantage to you. I testify again to every man who accepts circumcision that he is obligated to keep the (whole of the Mosaic) Law. You are severed from Christ, you who would be justified by (works) the Law; you have fallen away from grace. For through {by} the Spirit, by (out of His) faith, we ourselves eagerly wait for the hope of {are of His} righteousness. For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith working through love."
1Timothy 1:5 of 2, 3-7 "To Timothy, my true child in the faith: Grace, mercy, and peace from GOD the Father and Christ Jesus our LORD.
I urged you when I was going to Macedonia, remain at Ephesus so that you may charge certain persons not to teach any different doctrine, nor to devote themselves to myths and endless genealogies, which promote speculations rather than the stewardship from GOD that is by faith. The aim of our charge is love that issues from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. Certain persons, by swerving from these, have wandered away into vain discussion, desiring to be teachers of the Law, without understanding either what they are saying or the things about which they make confident assertions."
Hebrews 11:1 of 1-2 and 39 of 39-40 "Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation...... All these, though commended through their faith, did not receive what was promised, since GOD had provided something better for us, that apart from us they should not be made perfect."
James 2:17 of 14-17 "What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have (love that) works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have (love) works, is dead."
1John 5:4 of 1-4 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of GOD, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we (posses GOD's) love GOD and (we as in automatic) obey His commandments. For this is the love of GOD, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
Saturday, January 27, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 5 Saving Faith
Still in verse 11 of Ephesians 1:3-14 where we find we have this, "In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him Who works all things according to the counsel of His will." where our next topic is hidden but still actively at work within us. This being "Saving Faith," I guess of all topics the understanding of Faith is among the most discussed among denominations who are worlds apart from GOD and His faithfulness to His word of Promise. This being true I am looking into "Saving Faith" and other related subjects attached to it.
Saving Faith,
The Faith of Christ, that secures our Salvation,
John 3:15 of 9-15, 36 of 31-36 "Nicodemus said to Jesus, "How can these things be?" To this Jesus answered him, 'Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except He Who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes Him may have eternal life......He Who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. It is He Who bears witness to what He has seen and heard, yet no one receives His testimony. Whoever receives His testimony sets his seal to this, that GOD is true. For He Whom God has sent utters the words of GOD (Deuteronomy 18:18-20), for HE gives His Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. Whoever believes the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, for the wrath of GOD remains in him.'"
John 5:24 of 19-23, 24-29, 30; 6:40 of 35-40 "So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all that HE Himself is doing. And greater works than these will HE show Him, so that you may marvel. For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He will. The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father Who sent Him.
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him Who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live (this is seen in Matthew 27:51-54 and later in Paul's mysteries). For as the Father has Life in Himself, so HE has granted the Son also to have this Life in Himself. And HE has given Him (His) authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
I can do nothing on My own. As I hear, I judge, and My judgment is just, because I seek not My own will but the will of His Who sent Me.'"
John 6:40 of 35-40 "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes Me shall never thirst. For I said to you that you having seen Me and yet you do not believe. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will but the will of Him Who sent (has given) Me. And this is the will (plan and purpose) of Him Who sent Me, that I should lose nothing of all that HE has given (in the eons prior to creations world foundations) Me, but raise [it] them up on the last day. For this is the will (plan and purpose) of My Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes Him should have His Eternal Life, and I will raise him up on the last day.'"
John 12:46 of 44-50 "Jesus cried out and said, 'Whoever believes Me, believes not in Me but Him Who sent Me. And whoever sees Me sees Him Who sent Me. (this is my witness of the fall of 1971 in the dead of night, when the LORD appeared before me) I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes Me may not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. The one who rejects Me and does not receive My words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority, but the Father Who sent Me has Himself given Me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. And I know that His commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told Me.'"
Why the synoptic gospel of John was written,
John 20:31 of 30-31 with Acts 8:37; 10:43; 13:39; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name (Christ)."
Acts 8:37 of 25, 26-40; 10:43; 13:39; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "Now when they had testified and spoken the words of the LORD, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
Now an angel of the LORD said to Philip, "Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot." So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" And he said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?" And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:(of Isaiah 53:7-8) "Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth." And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?" Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized? Philip, saying further, "If you believe with all your heart, you may say, "I believe that Jesus is the Christ of GOD and Son of GOD." [some translations leave this verse out] And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the LORD carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea."
Acts 10:43 of 34-43; 13:39; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that GOD shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him. As for the word that HE sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (He is LORD of all), you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: how GOD anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with Christ of His power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for GOD was within Him. And we are witnesses of all that He did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, but GOD raised Him on the third day and made Him to appear (in Matthew 27:51-54 and then later by Paul's teachings), not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by GOD as witnesses, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the one appointed by GOD (in Deuteronomy 18:18-20 of 15-22) to be judge of the living and the dead (by John's synoptic gospel in 5:22, 27; Acts 17:31). To Him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name."
Acts 13:39 of 26-41; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this His salvation. For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize Him nor understand the utterances of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning Him. And though they found in Him no guilt worthy of death, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. And when they had carried out all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. But GOD raised Him from the dead, and for many days He appeared to those who had come up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people. And we bring you the good news that what GOD promised to the fathers, this HE has fulfilled in us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, "'You are My Son, today I have begotten you.'" And as for the fact that HE raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, HE has spoken in this way (by Isaiah in 55:3), "'I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.'" Therefore HE says also in another Psalm (in 16:10), "'You will not let Your Holy One see corruption.'" For David, after he had served the purpose of GOD in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption, but He Whom GOD raised up did not see corruption. Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by Him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the Law of Moses. Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about (by Habakkuk in 1:5):"'Look, you scoffers, be astounded and perish; for I am doing a work in your days, a work that you will not believe, even if one tells it to you.'"
Acts 16:31 of 25-34 and Romans 9:33 "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here." And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" And they said, "Believe into the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God."
Romans 9:33 of 30-33 "What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith; but that Israel (Isaiah 51:1) who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled (Isaiah 8:14) over the stumbling stone, as it is written (by Isaiah in 28:16 and *8:14), "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling*, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame."
Romans 10:9 of 5-13 with 2Timothy 3:15 and 1John 8:1 "For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the Law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. But the righteousness based on faith says (Deuteronomy 30:12), "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down) or 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? (in Deuteronomy 30:14) "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is LORD and believe in your heart that GOD raised Him from the dead, you will be saved [to be keep safe and sound]. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says (by Isaiah in 28:16), "Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same LORD is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved (by Joel in 2:32)."
2Timothy 3:15 of 10-17 and 1John 5:1 "You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the LORD rescued me. Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life by Christ in Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from Whom you learned it (the Spirit of Christ in you) and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by GOD and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of GOD may be complete, equipped for every good work."
1John 5:1 of 1-4 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of GOD, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey His (new testament, new covenant) commandments. For this is the love of GOD, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
Saving Faith,
The Faith of Christ, that secures our Salvation,
John 3:15 of 9-15, 36 of 31-36 "Nicodemus said to Jesus, "How can these things be?" To this Jesus answered him, 'Are you the teacher of Israel and yet you do not understand these things? Truly, truly, I say to you, we speak of what we know, and bear witness to what we have seen, but you do not receive our testimony. If I have told you earthly things and you do not believe, how can you believe if I tell you heavenly things? No one has ascended into heaven except He Who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, so must the Son of Man be lifted up, that whoever believes Him may have eternal life......He Who comes from above is above all. He who is of the earth belongs to the earth and speaks in an earthly way. He who comes from heaven is above all. It is He Who bears witness to what He has seen and heard, yet no one receives His testimony. Whoever receives His testimony sets his seal to this, that GOD is true. For He Whom God has sent utters the words of GOD (Deuteronomy 18:18-20), for HE gives His Spirit without measure. The Father loves the Son and has given all things into His hand. Whoever believes the Son has eternal life; whoever does not obey the Son shall not see life, for the wrath of GOD remains in him.'"
John 5:24 of 19-23, 24-29, 30; 6:40 of 35-40 "So Jesus said to them, 'Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise. For the Father loves the Son and shows Him all that HE Himself is doing. And greater works than these will HE show Him, so that you may marvel. For as the Father raises the dead and gives them life, so also the Son gives life to whom He will. The Father judges no one, but has given all judgment to the Son, that all may honor the Son, just as they honor the Father. Whoever does not honor the Son does not honor the Father Who sent Him.
Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever hears My word and believes Him Who sent Me has eternal life. He does not come into judgment, but has passed from death to life. Truly, truly, I say to you, an hour is coming, and is now here, when the dead will hear the voice of the Son of God, and those who hear will live (this is seen in Matthew 27:51-54 and later in Paul's mysteries). For as the Father has Life in Himself, so HE has granted the Son also to have this Life in Himself. And HE has given Him (His) authority to execute judgment, because He is the Son of Man. Do not marvel at this, for an hour is coming when all who are in the tombs will hear His voice and come out, those who have done good to the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil to the resurrection of judgment.
I can do nothing on My own. As I hear, I judge, and My judgment is just, because I seek not My own will but the will of His Who sent Me.'"
John 6:40 of 35-40 "Jesus said to them, 'I am the bread of life; whoever comes to Me shall not hunger, and whoever believes Me shall never thirst. For I said to you that you having seen Me and yet you do not believe. All that the Father gives Me will come to Me, and whoever comes to Me I will never cast out. For I have come down from heaven, not to do My own will but the will of Him Who sent (has given) Me. And this is the will (plan and purpose) of Him Who sent Me, that I should lose nothing of all that HE has given (in the eons prior to creations world foundations) Me, but raise [it] them up on the last day. For this is the will (plan and purpose) of My Father, that everyone who looks on the Son and believes Him should have His Eternal Life, and I will raise him up on the last day.'"
John 12:46 of 44-50 "Jesus cried out and said, 'Whoever believes Me, believes not in Me but Him Who sent Me. And whoever sees Me sees Him Who sent Me. (this is my witness of the fall of 1971 in the dead of night, when the LORD appeared before me) I have come into the world as light, so that whoever believes Me may not remain in darkness. If anyone hears My words and does not keep them, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world. The one who rejects Me and does not receive My words has a judge; the word that I have spoken will judge him on the last day. For I have not spoken on My own authority, but the Father Who sent Me has Himself given Me a commandment—what to say and what to speak. And I know that His commandment is eternal life. What I say, therefore, I say as the Father has told Me.'"
Why the synoptic gospel of John was written,
John 20:31 of 30-31 with Acts 8:37; 10:43; 13:39; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "Now Jesus did many other signs in the presence of the disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in His name (Christ)."
Acts 8:37 of 25, 26-40; 10:43; 13:39; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "Now when they had testified and spoken the words of the LORD, they returned to Jerusalem, preaching the gospel to many villages of the Samaritans.
Now an angel of the LORD said to Philip, "Rise and go toward the south to the road that goes down from Jerusalem to Gaza." This is a desert place. And he rose and went. And there was an Ethiopian, a eunuch, a court official of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians, who was in charge of all her treasure. He had come to Jerusalem to worship and was returning, seated in his chariot, and he was reading the prophet Isaiah. And the Spirit said to Philip, "Go over and join this chariot." So Philip ran to him and heard him reading Isaiah the prophet and asked, "Do you understand what you are reading?" And he said, "How can I, unless someone guides me?" And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Now the passage of the Scripture that he was reading was this:(of Isaiah 53:7-8) "Like a sheep he was led to the slaughter and like a lamb before its shearer is silent, so he opens not his mouth. In his humiliation justice was denied him. Who can describe his generation? For his life is taken away from the earth." And the eunuch said to Philip, "About whom, I ask you, does the prophet say this, about himself or about someone else?" Then Philip opened his mouth, and beginning with this Scripture he told him the good news about Jesus. And as they were going along the road they came to some water, and the eunuch said, "See, here is water! What prevents me from being baptized? Philip, saying further, "If you believe with all your heart, you may say, "I believe that Jesus is the Christ of GOD and Son of GOD." [some translations leave this verse out] And he commanded the chariot to stop, and they both went down into the water, Philip and the eunuch, and he baptized him. And when they came up out of the water, the Spirit of the LORD carried Philip away, and the eunuch saw him no more, and went on his way rejoicing. But Philip found himself at Azotus, and as he passed through he preached the gospel to all the towns until he came to Caesarea."
Acts 10:43 of 34-43; 13:39; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "So Peter opened his mouth and said: "Truly I understand that GOD shows no partiality, but in every nation anyone who fears Him and does what is right is acceptable to Him. As for the word that HE sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ (He is LORD of all), you yourselves know what happened throughout all Judea, beginning from Galilee after the baptism that John proclaimed: how GOD anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with Christ of His power. He went about doing good and healing all who were oppressed by the devil, for GOD was within Him. And we are witnesses of all that He did both in the country of the Jews and in Jerusalem. They put Him to death by hanging Him on a tree, but GOD raised Him on the third day and made Him to appear (in Matthew 27:51-54 and then later by Paul's teachings), not to all the people but to us who had been chosen by GOD as witnesses, who ate and drank with Him after He rose from the dead. And He commanded us to preach to the people and to testify that He is the one appointed by GOD (in Deuteronomy 18:18-20 of 15-22) to be judge of the living and the dead (by John's synoptic gospel in 5:22, 27; Acts 17:31). To Him all the prophets bear witness that everyone who believes Him receives forgiveness of sins through His name."
Acts 13:39 of 26-41; 16:31 and Romans 9:33 "Brothers, sons of the family of Abraham, and those among you who fear God, to us has been sent the message of this His salvation. For those who live in Jerusalem and their rulers, because they did not recognize Him nor understand the utterances of the prophets, which are read every Sabbath, fulfilled them by condemning Him. And though they found in Him no guilt worthy of death, they asked Pilate to have Him executed. And when they had carried out all that was written of Him, they took Him down from the tree and laid Him in a tomb. But GOD raised Him from the dead, and for many days He appeared to those who had come up with Him from Galilee to Jerusalem, who are now His witnesses to the people. And we bring you the good news that what GOD promised to the fathers, this HE has fulfilled in us their children by raising Jesus, as also it is written in the second Psalm, "'You are My Son, today I have begotten you.'" And as for the fact that HE raised Him from the dead, no more to return to corruption, HE has spoken in this way (by Isaiah in 55:3), "'I will give you the holy and sure blessings of David.'" Therefore HE says also in another Psalm (in 16:10), "'You will not let Your Holy One see corruption.'" For David, after he had served the purpose of GOD in his own generation, fell asleep and was laid with his fathers and saw corruption, but He Whom GOD raised up did not see corruption. Let it be known to you therefore, brothers, that through this man forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you, and by Him everyone who believes is freed from everything from which you could not be freed by the Law of Moses. Beware, therefore, lest what is said in the Prophets should come about (by Habakkuk in 1:5):"'Look, you scoffers, be astounded and perish; for I am doing a work in your days, a work that you will not believe, even if one tells it to you.'"
Acts 16:31 of 25-34 and Romans 9:33 "About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them, and suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken. And immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone's bonds were unfastened. When the jailer woke and saw that the prison doors were open, he drew his sword and was about to kill himself, supposing that the prisoners had escaped. But Paul cried with a loud voice, "Do not harm yourself, for we are all here." And the jailer called for lights and rushed in, and trembling with fear he fell down before Paul and Silas. Then he brought them out and said, "Sirs, what must I do to be saved?" And they said, "Believe into the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household." And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their wounds; and he was baptized at once, he and all his family. Then he brought them up into his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced along with his entire household that he had believed in God."
Romans 9:33 of 30-33 "What shall we say, then? That Gentiles who did not pursue righteousness have attained it, that is, a righteousness that is by faith; but that Israel (Isaiah 51:1) who pursued a law that would lead to righteousness did not succeed in reaching that law. Why? Because they did not pursue it by faith, but as if it were based on works. They have stumbled (Isaiah 8:14) over the stumbling stone, as it is written (by Isaiah in 28:16 and *8:14), "Behold, I am laying in Zion a stone of stumbling*, and a rock of offense; and whoever believes in Him will not be put to shame."
Romans 10:9 of 5-13 with 2Timothy 3:15 and 1John 8:1 "For Moses writes about the righteousness that is based on the Law, that the person who does the commandments shall live by them. But the righteousness based on faith says (Deuteronomy 30:12), "Do not say in your heart, 'Who will ascend into heaven?'" (that is, to bring Christ down) or 'Who will descend into the abyss?'" (that is, to bring Christ up from the dead). But what does it say? (in Deuteronomy 30:14) "The word is near you, in your mouth and in your heart" (that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is LORD and believe in your heart that GOD raised Him from the dead, you will be saved [to be keep safe and sound]. For with the heart one believes and is justified, and with the mouth one confesses and is saved. For the Scripture says (by Isaiah in 28:16), "Everyone who believes in Him will not be put to shame." For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same LORD is Lord of all, bestowing His riches on all who call on Him. For "everyone who calls on the name of the LORD will be saved (by Joel in 2:32)."
2Timothy 3:15 of 10-17 and 1John 5:1 "You, however, have followed my teaching, my conduct, my aim in life, my faith, my patience, my love, my steadfastness, my persecutions and sufferings that happened to me at Antioch, at Iconium, and at Lystra—which persecutions I endured; yet from them all the LORD rescued me. Indeed, all who desire to live a godly life by Christ in Jesus will be persecuted, while evil people and impostors will go on from bad to worse, deceiving and being deceived. But as for you, continue in what you have learned and have firmly believed, knowing from Whom you learned it (the Spirit of Christ in you) and how from childhood you have been acquainted with the sacred writings, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. All Scripture is breathed out by GOD and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of GOD may be complete, equipped for every good work."
1John 5:1 of 1-4 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of GOD, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of Him. By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God and obey His (new testament, new covenant) commandments. For this is the love of GOD, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
Friday, January 26, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 4.1
We have not left behind to topic of yesterday's blog as we can not exhaust all things of Christ's revelation nor can we exhaust GOD's Sovereignty, this even being exercised within us as our divine kinship or as just dropped into me a divine kine-ship this being one by agreement of faith and the Amen. Where it is two and possibly three that walk as One, as in Elohim. I am still in Ephesians 1:3-14 and more particularly verse 11 where we find GOD's Sovereignty as being ours.
Here are some general scripture references;
Deuteronomy 4:39, 1Chronicles 29:12, Job 9:12, Psalm 29:10, 47:2, 135:6, Daniel 2:20, Matthew 6:13, Acts 17:24 and Romans 9:19.
GODS Sovereignty in Man as a means of Spiritual Control,
GODS answer through Isaiah in 2Kings 19:28 of 25-28 but I will pick it up at verse 22-24,
2Kings 19:28 of 22-24, 25-28 "'Whom have you mocked and reviled? Against Whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes to the heights? Against the Holy One of Israel! By your messengers you have mocked the LORD, and you have said, 'With my many (my own strength and knowledge) chariots I have gone up the heights of the mountains, to the far recesses of Lebanon; I felled its tallest cedars, its choicest cypresses; I entered its farthest lodging place, its most fruitful forest. I dug wells and drank foreign waters, and I dried up with the sole of my foot all the streams of Egypt.'"
'Have you not heard that I determined it long ago? I planned from days of old what now I bring to pass, that you should turn fortified cities into heaps of ruins, while their inhabitants, short of strength, are dismayed and confounded, and have become like plants of the field and like tender grass, like grass on the housetops, blighted before it is grown. For I know your sitting down and your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. Because you have raged against Me and your complacency has come into My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth, and I will turn you back on the way by which you came.'"
Job 12:19 of 13-25 "With God are wisdom and might, HE has counsel and understanding. If HE tears down, none can rebuild; if HE shuts a man in, none can open. If HE withholds the waters, they dry up; if HE sends them out, they overwhelm the land. With Him are strength and sound wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are His. He leads counselors away stripped, and judges HE makes fools. He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waist-cloth on their hips. He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the mighty. He deprives of speech those who are trusted and takes away the discernment of the elders. He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong. He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light. He makes nations great, and HE destroys them; HE enlarges nations, and leads them away. He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth and makes them wander in a trackless waste. They grope in the dark without light, and HE makes them stagger like a drunken man."
Proverbs 21:1 of 1-11 with Isaiah 37:29 "The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; HE turns it wherever HE will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just. The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright. It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge."
Isaiah 37:29 of 21-29 "Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Because you have prayed to Me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria, this is the word that the LORD has spoken concerning him: "'She despises you, she scorns you— the virgin daughter of Zion; she wags her head behind you— the daughter of Jerusalem. Whom have you mocked and reviled? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes to the heights? Against the Holy One of Israel! By your servants you have mocked the LORD, and you have said, With my many chariots I have gone up the heights of the mountains, to the far recesses of Lebanon, to cut down its tallest cedars, its choicest cypresses, to come to its remotest height, its most fruitful forest. I dug wells and drank waters, to dry up with the sole of my foot all the streams of Egypt. Have you not heard that I determined it long ago? I planned from days of old what now I bring to pass, that you should make fortified cities crash into heaps of ruins, while their inhabitants, short of strength, are dismayed and confounded, and have become like plants of the field and like tender grass, like grass on the housetops, blighted before it is grown. I know your sitting down and your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. Because you have raged against Me and your complacency has come to My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth, and I will turn you back on the way by which you came.'"
Isaiah 44:25 of 24-28 with Ezekiel 29:4, 38:4, 39:2 "'Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, Who formed you from the womb: 'I am the LORD, Who made all things, Who alone stretched out the heavens, Who spread out the earth for Myself, Who frustrates the signs of liars and makes fools of diviners, Who turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish, Who confirms the word of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, Who says of Jerusalem, 'She shall be inhabited,' and of the cities of Judah, They shall be built, and I will raise up their ruins; Who says to the deep, Be dry; I will dry up your rivers; Who says of Cyrus, 'He is My shepherd, and he shall fulfill all My purpose;' saying of Jerusalem, 'She shall be built,' and of the temple, 'Your foundation shall be laid.'"
Ezekiel 29:4 of 1-7, 38:4, 39:2 "In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: 'Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt; speak, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: 'Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, "My Nile is my own; I made it for myself." I will put hooks in your jaws, and make the fish of your streams stick to your scales; and I will draw you up out of the midst of your streams, with all the fish of your streams that stick to your scales. And I will cast you out into the wilderness, you and all the fish of your streams; you shall fall on the open field, and not be brought together or gathered. To the beasts of the earth and to the birds of the heavens I give you as food. Then all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD. Because you have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel, when they grasped you with the hand, you broke and tore all their shoulders; and when they leaned on you, you broke and made all their loins to shake.'"
Ezekiel 38:4 of 1-6, 39:2 "The word of the LORD came to me: 'Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. And I will turn you about and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed in full armor, a great host, all of them with buckler and shield, wielding swords. Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; Gomer and all his hordes; Beth-togarmah from the uttermost parts of the north with all his hordes—many peoples are with you.'"
Ezekiel 39:2 of 1-6 (the LORD is speaking) "'And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. And I will turn you about and drive you forward, and bring you up from the uttermost parts of the north, and lead you against the mountains of Israel. Then I will strike your bow from your left hand, and will make your arrows drop out of your right hand. You shall fall on the mountains of Israel, you and all your hordes and the peoples who are with you. I will give you to birds of prey of every sort and to the beasts of the field to be devoured. You shall fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they shall know that I am the LORD.'"
In Him we live and have His being, God having determined to bring both Jews and Gentiles to salvation, not by our works or best efforts, nor by any human means or schemes, but by Jesus Who in Himself first introduced Christ; that salvation being defined and determined before in the Divine mind, and the means by which HE should be brought about all being according to GOD's purpose, Who consults not His creatures, but operates according to the counsel of His own will, that being ever wise, gracious, and good.
Here are some general scripture references;
Deuteronomy 4:39, 1Chronicles 29:12, Job 9:12, Psalm 29:10, 47:2, 135:6, Daniel 2:20, Matthew 6:13, Acts 17:24 and Romans 9:19.
GODS Sovereignty in Man as a means of Spiritual Control,
GODS answer through Isaiah in 2Kings 19:28 of 25-28 but I will pick it up at verse 22-24,
2Kings 19:28 of 22-24, 25-28 "'Whom have you mocked and reviled? Against Whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes to the heights? Against the Holy One of Israel! By your messengers you have mocked the LORD, and you have said, 'With my many (my own strength and knowledge) chariots I have gone up the heights of the mountains, to the far recesses of Lebanon; I felled its tallest cedars, its choicest cypresses; I entered its farthest lodging place, its most fruitful forest. I dug wells and drank foreign waters, and I dried up with the sole of my foot all the streams of Egypt.'"
'Have you not heard that I determined it long ago? I planned from days of old what now I bring to pass, that you should turn fortified cities into heaps of ruins, while their inhabitants, short of strength, are dismayed and confounded, and have become like plants of the field and like tender grass, like grass on the housetops, blighted before it is grown. For I know your sitting down and your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. Because you have raged against Me and your complacency has come into My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth, and I will turn you back on the way by which you came.'"
Job 12:19 of 13-25 "With God are wisdom and might, HE has counsel and understanding. If HE tears down, none can rebuild; if HE shuts a man in, none can open. If HE withholds the waters, they dry up; if HE sends them out, they overwhelm the land. With Him are strength and sound wisdom; the deceived and the deceiver are His. He leads counselors away stripped, and judges HE makes fools. He looses the bonds of kings and binds a waist-cloth on their hips. He leads priests away stripped and overthrows the mighty. He deprives of speech those who are trusted and takes away the discernment of the elders. He pours contempt on princes and loosens the belt of the strong. He uncovers the deeps out of darkness and brings deep darkness to light. He makes nations great, and HE destroys them; HE enlarges nations, and leads them away. He takes away understanding from the chiefs of the people of the earth and makes them wander in a trackless waste. They grope in the dark without light, and HE makes them stagger like a drunken man."
Proverbs 21:1 of 1-11 with Isaiah 37:29 "The king's heart is a stream of water in the hand of the LORD; HE turns it wherever HE will. Every way of a man is right in his own eyes, but the LORD weighs the heart. To do righteousness and justice is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Haughty eyes and a proud heart, the lamp of the wicked, are sin. The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance, but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty. The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a fleeting vapor and a snare of death. The violence of the wicked will sweep them away, because they refuse to do what is just. The way of the guilty is crooked, but the conduct of the pure is upright. It is better to live in a corner of the housetop than in a house shared with a quarrelsome wife. The soul of the wicked desires evil; his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes. When a scoffer is punished, the simple becomes wise; when a wise man is instructed, he gains knowledge."
Isaiah 37:29 of 21-29 "Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent to Hezekiah, saying, 'Thus says the LORD, the God of Israel: Because you have prayed to Me concerning Sennacherib king of Assyria, this is the word that the LORD has spoken concerning him: "'She despises you, she scorns you— the virgin daughter of Zion; she wags her head behind you— the daughter of Jerusalem. Whom have you mocked and reviled? Against whom have you raised your voice and lifted your eyes to the heights? Against the Holy One of Israel! By your servants you have mocked the LORD, and you have said, With my many chariots I have gone up the heights of the mountains, to the far recesses of Lebanon, to cut down its tallest cedars, its choicest cypresses, to come to its remotest height, its most fruitful forest. I dug wells and drank waters, to dry up with the sole of my foot all the streams of Egypt. Have you not heard that I determined it long ago? I planned from days of old what now I bring to pass, that you should make fortified cities crash into heaps of ruins, while their inhabitants, short of strength, are dismayed and confounded, and have become like plants of the field and like tender grass, like grass on the housetops, blighted before it is grown. I know your sitting down and your going out and coming in, and your raging against Me. Because you have raged against Me and your complacency has come to My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth, and I will turn you back on the way by which you came.'"
Isaiah 44:25 of 24-28 with Ezekiel 29:4, 38:4, 39:2 "'Thus says the LORD, your Redeemer, Who formed you from the womb: 'I am the LORD, Who made all things, Who alone stretched out the heavens, Who spread out the earth for Myself, Who frustrates the signs of liars and makes fools of diviners, Who turns wise men back and makes their knowledge foolish, Who confirms the word of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, Who says of Jerusalem, 'She shall be inhabited,' and of the cities of Judah, They shall be built, and I will raise up their ruins; Who says to the deep, Be dry; I will dry up your rivers; Who says of Cyrus, 'He is My shepherd, and he shall fulfill all My purpose;' saying of Jerusalem, 'She shall be built,' and of the temple, 'Your foundation shall be laid.'"
Ezekiel 29:4 of 1-7, 38:4, 39:2 "In the tenth year, in the tenth month, on the twelfth day of the month, the word of the LORD came to me: 'Son of man, set your face against Pharaoh king of Egypt, and prophesy against him and against all Egypt; speak, and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: 'Behold, I am against you, Pharaoh king of Egypt, the great dragon that lies in the midst of his streams, that says, "My Nile is my own; I made it for myself." I will put hooks in your jaws, and make the fish of your streams stick to your scales; and I will draw you up out of the midst of your streams, with all the fish of your streams that stick to your scales. And I will cast you out into the wilderness, you and all the fish of your streams; you shall fall on the open field, and not be brought together or gathered. To the beasts of the earth and to the birds of the heavens I give you as food. Then all the inhabitants of Egypt shall know that I am the LORD. Because you have been a staff of reed to the house of Israel, when they grasped you with the hand, you broke and tore all their shoulders; and when they leaned on you, you broke and made all their loins to shake.'"
Ezekiel 38:4 of 1-6, 39:2 "The word of the LORD came to me: 'Son of man, set your face toward Gog, of the land of Magog, the chief prince of Meshech and Tubal, and prophesy against him and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. And I will turn you about and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out, and all your army, horses and horsemen, all of them clothed in full armor, a great host, all of them with buckler and shield, wielding swords. Persia, Cush, and Put are with them, all of them with shield and helmet; Gomer and all his hordes; Beth-togarmah from the uttermost parts of the north with all his hordes—many peoples are with you.'"
Ezekiel 39:2 of 1-6 (the LORD is speaking) "'And you, son of man, prophesy against Gog and say, Thus says the Lord GOD: Behold, I am against you, O Gog, chief prince of Meshech and Tubal. And I will turn you about and drive you forward, and bring you up from the uttermost parts of the north, and lead you against the mountains of Israel. Then I will strike your bow from your left hand, and will make your arrows drop out of your right hand. You shall fall on the mountains of Israel, you and all your hordes and the peoples who are with you. I will give you to birds of prey of every sort and to the beasts of the field to be devoured. You shall fall in the open field, for I have spoken, declares the Lord GOD. I will send fire on Magog and on those who dwell securely in the coastlands, and they shall know that I am the LORD.'"
In Him we live and have His being, God having determined to bring both Jews and Gentiles to salvation, not by our works or best efforts, nor by any human means or schemes, but by Jesus Who in Himself first introduced Christ; that salvation being defined and determined before in the Divine mind, and the means by which HE should be brought about all being according to GOD's purpose, Who consults not His creatures, but operates according to the counsel of His own will, that being ever wise, gracious, and good.
Thursday, January 25, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 4
The last few blogs have covers our renewed relationship of the inner revelation of GOD's Spirit which began within us as the Redeemed people, by the phrase "My people." We covered many areas that spoke of our sonship and the fact that this relationship pushes all religions aside including the Jewish religion as it practiced rebellion against the true and accurate knowledge of GOD in man, this GOD in man was known by many of the Israelites, as witnessed by scripture. I want to refresh what area of Ephesians 1 I am dealing with so here it is 1:3-14, part of which is repeated in chapter 3, which states this: "Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as HE chose us in Himself before the foundation of the world, (Genesis 1:26-27) that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love HE predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His (plan and purpose of) Will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which HE has blessed us in the Beloved. In Him (the Godhead that was in Jesus as the Christ-Messiah) we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the (bring to bare the full) riches of His grace, which HE lavishes upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His (plan and purpose of) Will, according to His purpose, which HE set forth (brought to pass) in Christ as a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth. In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him Who works all things according to the counsel of His will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed Him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of His glory."
From here I want to look next at verse 10's spiritual heritage which is repeated in Colossians 1:12 as we will I am sure soon see.
Our Spiritual Heritage,
Psalm 2:1-3, 4-9 (the Lord is speaking) "'Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed (those of Christ heritage), saying, "Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.
He who sits in the heavens laughs; the LORD God holds them in derision. Then HE will speak to them in His wrath (this wrath is within the soul of all unredeemed man who choose darkness and not light), and terrify them in His fury, saying, 'As for Me, I have set My King on Zion, My holy hill.' I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to Me, "You are My Son; today I have begotten You (this can also be those of faith here spoken of). Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You will break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'"
Psalm 61:5 of 5-8 (the Lord is speaking) "'For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given Me (as) the heritage of those who fear Your name. Prolong the life of the king; may His years endure to all generations! May He be enthroned forever before GOD; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over (those found to be in) Him! So will I ever sing praises to Your name, as I perform My vows day after day.'"
Nun.
Psalm 119:111 of 106-112 with Isaiah 54:17 (the Lord is speaking) "'Your word is a lamp to My feet and a light to My path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep Your righteous rules.'" I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to Your word! Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me Your rules. You hold my life in Your hands continually, for I do not forget Your law (of love and faith of the new covenant order). The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from Your precepts. Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. I incline my heart to perform Your statutes forever, to the end."
Isaiah 54:17 of 11-17 (the Lord speaking to the redeemed) "'O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones. All Your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be the peace of Your children. In My righteousness you will be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you. If anyone stirs up strife, it is not from Me; whoever stirs up strife with you shall fall because of you. Behold, I have created the smith who blows the fire of coals and produces a weapon for its purpose. I have also created the ravager (destroyer) to destroy; no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from Me, declares the LORD.'"
Acts 20:32 of 25-35 (Paul is speaking) "Now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again. Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which HE obtained with His own blood*. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Acts 26:18 of 12-18 with Ephesians 1:11 "In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' And I said, 'Who are you, LORD?' And the LORD said, 'I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen Me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to GOD, that they may receive forgiveness of (Satan's sins in their slavery to him of) sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.'"
Ephesians 1:11 of 3-14 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as HE chose us in Himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love HE predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His Will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which HE has blessed us in (through) the Beloved. For In Him we have redemption through His blood*, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which HE lavishes upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which HE set forth (in motion) [in] as Christ, a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth. For In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him Who works all things according to the counsel of His Will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed Him, and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it (our full salvation), to the praise of His glory."
Colossians 1:12 of 9-14; 3:24, 1Peter 1:4 "From the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His Will (plan and purpose) in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the LORD, fully pleasing to Him, bearing (His) fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of GOD. May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. For He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred (transformed) us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, In Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
Colossians 3:24 of 22-25 and 1Peter 1:4 "Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the LORD. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the LORD and not for men, knowing that from the LORD you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the LORD Christ (in the person before you, even though He maybe in seed form in that person). For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality."
1Peter 1:4 of 3-8 "Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, HE has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you should rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, yet you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
From here I want to look next at verse 10's spiritual heritage which is repeated in Colossians 1:12 as we will I am sure soon see.
Our Spiritual Heritage,
Psalm 2:1-3, 4-9 (the Lord is speaking) "'Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD and against His Anointed (those of Christ heritage), saying, "Let us burst their bonds apart and cast away their cords from us.
He who sits in the heavens laughs; the LORD God holds them in derision. Then HE will speak to them in His wrath (this wrath is within the soul of all unredeemed man who choose darkness and not light), and terrify them in His fury, saying, 'As for Me, I have set My King on Zion, My holy hill.' I will tell of the decree: The LORD said to Me, "You are My Son; today I have begotten You (this can also be those of faith here spoken of). Ask of Me, and I will make the nations your heritage, and the ends of the earth your possession. You will break them with a rod of iron and dash them in pieces like a potter's vessel.'"
Psalm 61:5 of 5-8 (the Lord is speaking) "'For You, O God, have heard my vows; You have given Me (as) the heritage of those who fear Your name. Prolong the life of the king; may His years endure to all generations! May He be enthroned forever before GOD; appoint steadfast love and faithfulness to watch over (those found to be in) Him! So will I ever sing praises to Your name, as I perform My vows day after day.'"
Nun.
Psalm 119:111 of 106-112 with Isaiah 54:17 (the Lord is speaking) "'Your word is a lamp to My feet and a light to My path. I have sworn an oath and confirmed it, to keep Your righteous rules.'" I am severely afflicted; give me life, O LORD, according to Your word! Accept my freewill offerings of praise, O LORD, and teach me Your rules. You hold my life in Your hands continually, for I do not forget Your law (of love and faith of the new covenant order). The wicked have laid a snare for me, but I do not stray from Your precepts. Your testimonies are my heritage forever, for they are the joy of my heart. I incline my heart to perform Your statutes forever, to the end."
Isaiah 54:17 of 11-17 (the Lord speaking to the redeemed) "'O afflicted one, storm-tossed and not comforted, behold, I will set your stones in antimony, and lay your foundations with sapphires. I will make your pinnacles of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones. All Your children will be taught by the LORD, and great will be the peace of Your children. In My righteousness you will be established; you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear; and from terror, for it shall not come near you. If anyone stirs up strife, it is not from Me; whoever stirs up strife with you shall fall because of you. Behold, I have created the smith who blows the fire of coals and produces a weapon for its purpose. I have also created the ravager (destroyer) to destroy; no weapon that is fashioned against you shall succeed, and you shall refute every tongue that rises against you in judgment. This is the heritage of the servants of the LORD and their vindication from Me, declares the LORD.'"
Acts 20:32 of 25-35 (Paul is speaking) "Now, behold, I know that none of you among whom I have gone about proclaiming the kingdom will see my face again. Therefore I testify to you this day that I am innocent of the blood of all, for I did not shrink from declaring to you the whole counsel of God. Pay careful attention to yourselves and to all the flock, in which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to care for the church of God, which HE obtained with His own blood*. I know that after my departure fierce wolves will come in among you, not sparing the flock; and from among your own selves will arise men speaking twisted things, to draw away the disciples after themselves. Therefore be alert, remembering that for three years I did not cease night or day to admonish every one with tears. And now I commend you to God and to the word of His grace, which is able to build you up and to give you the inheritance among all those who are sanctified. I coveted no one's silver or gold or apparel. You yourselves know that these hands ministered to my necessities and to those who were with me. In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how He Himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
Acts 26:18 of 12-18 with Ephesians 1:11 "In this connection I journeyed to Damascus with the authority and commission of the chief priests. At midday, O king, I saw on the way a light from heaven, brighter than the sun, that shone around me and those who journeyed with me. And when we had all fallen to the ground, I heard a voice saying to me in the Hebrew language, 'Saul, Saul, why are you persecuting Me? It is hard for you to kick against the goads.' And I said, 'Who are you, LORD?' And the LORD said, 'I am Jesus whom you are persecuting. But rise and stand upon your feet, for I have appeared to you for this purpose, to appoint you as a servant and witness to the things in which you have seen Me and to those in which I will appear to you, delivering you from your people and from the Gentiles—to whom I am sending you to open their eyes, so that they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to GOD, that they may receive forgiveness of (Satan's sins in their slavery to him of) sins and a place among those who are sanctified by faith in Me.'"
Ephesians 1:11 of 3-14 "Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, Who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as HE chose us in Himself before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before Him. In love HE predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of His Will, to the praise of His glorious grace, with which HE has blessed us in (through) the Beloved. For In Him we have redemption through His blood*, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which HE lavishes upon us, in all wisdom and insight making known to us the mystery of His will, according to His purpose, which HE set forth (in motion) [in] as Christ, a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in Him, things in heaven and things on earth. For In Him we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to the purpose of Him Who works all things according to the counsel of His Will, so that we who were the first to hope in Christ might be to the praise of His glory. In Him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed Him, and were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, Who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it (our full salvation), to the praise of His glory."
Colossians 1:12 of 9-14; 3:24, 1Peter 1:4 "From the day we heard, we have not ceased to pray for you, asking that you may be filled with the knowledge of His Will (plan and purpose) in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so as to walk in a manner worthy of the LORD, fully pleasing to Him, bearing (His) fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of GOD. May you be strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for all endurance and patience with joy, giving thanks to the Father, Who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. For He has delivered us from the domain of darkness and transferred (transformed) us to the kingdom of His beloved Son, In Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins."
Colossians 3:24 of 22-25 and 1Peter 1:4 "Bondservants, obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the LORD. Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the LORD and not for men, knowing that from the LORD you will receive the inheritance as your reward. You are serving the LORD Christ (in the person before you, even though He maybe in seed form in that person). For the wrongdoer will be paid back for the wrong he has done, and there is no partiality."
1Peter 1:4 of 3-8 "Blessed be the GOD and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to His great mercy, HE has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you should rejoice, though now for a little while, if necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Though you have not seen Him, yet you love Him. Though you do not now see Him, you believe Him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls."
Wednesday, January 24, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 3.5e
For the last nines of posting on this blog there is one thing that stands out with that of my sister blog which has a link to this one and so forth back again. It is that GOD by His Spirit has raised those of faith to a higher level of understanding of Him and His ways, one could say that those of this caliber are looking into the face of GOD as Jesus and then Paul did. My next area is sons of GOD and then sons of light.
Sons of GOD,
Hosea 1:10 of 10-11 "Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, "'You are not My people (in Isaiah 65:1, Hosea 1:9),'"it shall be said to them (in Isaiah 63:16, 64:8), "'Children of the living God.'" And the children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint for themselves one head. And they shall go up from the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel."
John 1:12 of 9-13 "The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming (and indeed has come) into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did (do) receive Him, who believed in(to, as in being married to, agree with) His name, He gave the right to become children of God, (these are they) who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."
Romans 8:14 of 12-17 with 2Corinthians 6:18 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him (as He also suffered) in order that we may also be glorified with Him."
2Corinthians 6:18 of 14-18 "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God (our body have) with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said (in Exodus 29:45, Leviticus 26:12 and Jeremiah 31:1 , Ezekiel 37:27; Revelation 2:1), "'I will make My dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. (by Isaiah in 52:11; Revelation 1:15f) "'Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the LORD, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, (in 2Samuel 7:14, 1Chronicles 17:13, Isaiah 43:6 and Hosea 1:10) "'and I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty.'"
Galatians 4:7 of 1-7 "I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son, born of woman, born under the Law, to redeem those who were under the Law (speaking of Israel only), so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son (Christ) into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
Philippians 2:15 of 12-13, 14-18 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, 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, (in Matthew 5:14-16) 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."
1John 3:1 of 1-3 "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; (Amen) and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when HE appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as HE is. Everyone who thus hopes in Him purifies himself as HE is pure."
Sons of Light,
Matthew 5:14 of 14-16 (Jesus is speaking) "'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.'"
Luke 16:8 of 1-9 (Jesus is speaking) "He also said to the disciples, 'There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.' And the manager said to himself, 'What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.' So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' He said, 'A hundred measures of oil.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' He said, 'A hundred measures of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.'"
John 12:36 of 27-43 (Jesus is speaking) "'Now is My soul troubled. And what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify Your name.' Then a voice came from heaven: "'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.'" The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." Jesus answered, 'This voice has come for your sake, not Mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself.' He said this to show by what kind of death He was going to die. So the crowd answered Him, "We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?" So Jesus said to them, 'The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.' When Jesus had said these things, He departed and hid Himself from them. Though He had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe Him, (look again at Deuteronomy 18:15-22) so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah (in 53:1) might be fulfilled: "Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said (in 6:10), "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them." Isaiah said these things because he saw His glory and spoke of Him. Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in Him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God."
Ephesians 5:8 of 6-14 "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon (the enmity remains within) the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the LORD. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the LORD. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. For when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says (in Psalm 68:18), "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
1Thessalonians 5:5 of 1-11 "Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath (having set us free from enmity within us), but to (having) obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
Sons of GOD,
Hosea 1:10 of 10-11 "Yet the number of the children of Israel shall be like the sand of the sea, which cannot be measured or numbered. And in the place where it was said to them, "'You are not My people (in Isaiah 65:1, Hosea 1:9),'"it shall be said to them (in Isaiah 63:16, 64:8), "'Children of the living God.'" And the children of Judah and the children of Israel shall be gathered together, and they shall appoint for themselves one head. And they shall go up from the land, for great shall be the day of Jezreel."
John 1:12 of 9-13 "The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming (and indeed has come) into the world. He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, yet the world did not know Him. He came to His own, and His own people did not receive Him. But to all who did (do) receive Him, who believed in(to, as in being married to, agree with) His name, He gave the right to become children of God, (these are they) who were born, not of blood nor of the will of the flesh nor of the will of man, but of God."
Romans 8:14 of 12-17 with 2Corinthians 6:18 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him (as He also suffered) in order that we may also be glorified with Him."
2Corinthians 6:18 of 14-18 "Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership has righteousness with lawlessness? Or what fellowship has light with darkness? What accord has Christ with Belial? Or what portion does a believer share with an unbeliever? What agreement has the temple of God (our body have) with idols? For we are the temple of the living God; as God said (in Exodus 29:45, Leviticus 26:12 and Jeremiah 31:1 , Ezekiel 37:27; Revelation 2:1), "'I will make My dwelling among them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they shall be My people. (by Isaiah in 52:11; Revelation 1:15f) "'Therefore go out from their midst, and be separate from them, says the LORD, and touch no unclean thing; then I will welcome you, (in 2Samuel 7:14, 1Chronicles 17:13, Isaiah 43:6 and Hosea 1:10) "'and I will be a Father to you, and you shall be sons and daughters to Me, says the Lord Almighty.'"
Galatians 4:7 of 1-7 "I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent His Son, born of woman, born under the Law, to redeem those who were under the Law (speaking of Israel only), so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, God has sent the Spirit of His Son (Christ) into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
Philippians 2:15 of 12-13, 14-18 "Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, 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, (in Matthew 5:14-16) 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."
1John 3:1 of 1-3 "See what kind of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God; (Amen) and so we are. The reason why the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. Beloved, we are God's children now, and what we will be has not yet appeared; but we know that when HE appears we shall be like Him, because we shall see Him as HE is. Everyone who thus hopes in Him purifies himself as HE is pure."
Sons of Light,
Matthew 5:14 of 14-16 (Jesus is speaking) "'You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven.'"
Luke 16:8 of 1-9 (Jesus is speaking) "He also said to the disciples, 'There was a rich man who had a manager, and charges were brought to him that this man was wasting his possessions. And he called him and said to him, 'What is this that I hear about you? Turn in the account of your management, for you can no longer be manager.' And the manager said to himself, 'What shall I do, since my master is taking the management away from me? I am not strong enough to dig, and I am ashamed to beg. I have decided what to do, so that when I am removed from management, people may receive me into their houses.' So, summoning his master's debtors one by one, he said to the first, 'How much do you owe my master?' He said, 'A hundred measures of oil.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and sit down quickly and write fifty.' Then he said to another, 'And how much do you owe?' He said, 'A hundred measures of wheat.' He said to him, 'Take your bill, and write eighty.' The master commended the dishonest manager for his shrewdness. For the sons of this world are more shrewd in dealing with their own generation than the sons of light. And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by means of unrighteous wealth, so that when it fails they may receive you into the eternal dwellings.'"
John 12:36 of 27-43 (Jesus is speaking) "'Now is My soul troubled. And what shall I say? 'Father, save Me from this hour'? But for this purpose I have come to this hour. Father, glorify Your name.' Then a voice came from heaven: "'I have glorified it, and I will glorify it again.'" The crowd that stood there and heard it said that it had thundered. Others said, "An angel has spoken to him." Jesus answered, 'This voice has come for your sake, not Mine. Now is the judgment of this world; now will the ruler of this world be cast out. And I, when I am lifted up from the earth, will draw all people to Myself.' He said this to show by what kind of death He was going to die. So the crowd answered Him, "We have heard from the Law that the Christ remains forever. How can you say that the Son of Man must be lifted up? Who is this Son of Man?" So Jesus said to them, 'The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going. While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.' When Jesus had said these things, He departed and hid Himself from them. Though He had done so many signs before them, they still did not believe Him, (look again at Deuteronomy 18:15-22) so that the word spoken by the prophet Isaiah (in 53:1) might be fulfilled: "Lord, who has believed what he heard from us, and to whom has the arm of the Lord been revealed?" Therefore they could not believe. For again Isaiah said (in 6:10), "He has blinded their eyes and hardened their heart, lest they see with their eyes, and understand with their heart, and turn, and I would heal them." Isaiah said these things because he saw His glory and spoke of Him. Nevertheless, many even of the authorities believed in Him, but for fear of the Pharisees they did not confess it, so that they would not be put out of the synagogue; for they loved the glory that comes from man more than the glory that comes from God."
Ephesians 5:8 of 6-14 "Let no one deceive you with empty words, for because of these things the wrath of God comes upon (the enmity remains within) the sons of disobedience. Therefore do not become partners with them; for at one time you were darkness, but now you are light in the LORD. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of light is found in all that is good and right and true), and try to discern what is pleasing to the LORD. Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them. For it is shameful even to speak of the things that they do in secret. For when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible, for anything that becomes visible is light. Therefore it says (in Psalm 68:18), "Awake, O sleeper, and arise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you."
1Thessalonians 5:5 of 1-11 "Now concerning the times and the seasons, brothers, you have no need to have anything written to you. For you yourselves are fully aware that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. While people are saying, "There is peace and security," then sudden destruction will come upon them as labor pains come upon a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. But you are not in darkness, brothers, for that day to surprise you like a thief. For you are all children of light, children of the day. We are not of the night or of the darkness. So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, are drunk at night. But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation. For God has not destined us for wrath (having set us free from enmity within us), but to (having) obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us so that whether we are awake or asleep we might live with Him. Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing."
Tuesday, January 23, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 3.5d
GOD in His sovereignty established His high and holy standards on Himself long before the foundations of the world were laid. These standards were held until the day of the LORD that that brought to light His revelation of this day of transformation of all humanity that would come to Him in agreement with His revealed word, Jesus being this word made flesh but made Spirit after His baptism by the hand of John, this being witnessed by GOD Himself as heard and seen by John. Now for our sonship as heirs of promise. Now Jesus was under restraint of the Mosaic Law and the Prophets not to fully disclose that He was speaking to the spiritual life that He was about restore, through redemption, to its Genesis 2 condition in all men.
Spiritual Heirs of GOD, are Spiritual Sons of GOD,
Romans 4:13 of 1-8, 9-12, 13-15 (this area deals with justification through redemption) "What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by (the Mosaic Law could be used here for) works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? (By Moses in Genesis 15:6)) "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes Him Who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness (as it was with Abraham), just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works (in Psalm 32:1-2): "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the LORD will not count his sin."
Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, and to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised (in the foreskin of flesh) but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the (Mosaic) Law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the (Mosaic) Law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For this Law brings wrath, but where there is no Law there is no transgression."
Romans 8:17 of 12-17 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the (Mosaic Law that deals with the) flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit (a higher law of spirit) you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit (GOD) Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of GOD and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with (as HE in) Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him."
Galatians 3:29 and 4:7 of 23-4:7 "Now before faith came, we were held captive (speaking to the Jews) under the Law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, the Law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. For now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of GOD, through (His faith in the faithfulness of GOD) faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ (Romans 13:14) have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and no female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the (Mosaic) Law, to redeem those who were under this Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, GOD has sent (gave) the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
Titus 3:7 of 1-11 "Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. For when the goodness and loving kindness of GOD our Savior appeared, HE saved (redeemed) us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Whom HE gave out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believe God may be careful to devote themselves to good (His righteous) works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned."
Hebrews 1:14 of 5-2:4, 5-9 "For to which of the angels did God ever say (by David in Psalm 2:7), "'You are My Son, today I have begotten You?'" Or again (in Samuel 13:33), "'I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to Me a son?'" And again, when HE brings the firstborn into the world, HE said in Psalm 97:7, "'Let all God's angels worship Him.'" And of the angels HE says in Psalm 104:4, "'He makes His angels winds, and His ministers a flame of (spiritual) fire.'" But of the Son HE said in Psalm 45:6-7, "'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore GOD, Your GOD, has anointed you (by Isaiah in 61:1, 3) with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.'" And again in Psalm 102:25-26, "'You, LORD, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of Your hands; they will perish, but You remain;'" (by Isaiah in 51:6) "'they will all wear out like a garment,'" (again in Psalm 102:26-27) "'like a robe You will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But You are the same, and Your years will have no end.'" And to which of the angels has HE ever said (in Psalm 110:1), "'Sit at my right hand (in Joshua 10:24) until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'"? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve, for the sake of, those who are to inherit salvation? Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. It has been testified somewhere (in Psalm 8:4-6), "'What is man, that You are mindful of him, or the son of man, that You care for him? You made Him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned Him with glory and honor, putting everything in subjection under His feet (in 1Corinthians 15:25).'" Now in putting everything in subjection to Him, HE left nothing outside His control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to Him. But we see Him Who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone."
Hebrews 6:17 of 9-12, 13-7:3 with 11:7 and 1Peter 3:7 "Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown by His name in serving the saints, as you do. And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
For when GOD made a promise to Abraham, since HE had no one greater by whom to swear, HE swore by Himself, saying (in Genesis 22:17), "Surely I will bless you and multiply you." And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of His purpose, He guaranteed it with an oath, so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for GOD to lie, we who have fled for refuge (addressing the early church made up of Jews only) might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything (of the spoils of battle). He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever."
Hebrews 11:7 of 3-7 and 1Peter 3:7 "By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word (voice, breath, Messiah-Spirit) of GOD, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because GOD had taken him (as first fruits of righteousness). Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. For without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that HE exists and that HE rewards those who seek Him. By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."
1Peter 3:7 of 1-6, 7, 8 "Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word (the breath of GOD), they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in GOD's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind."
Spiritual Heirs of GOD, are Spiritual Sons of GOD,
Romans 4:13 of 1-8, 9-12, 13-15 (this area deals with justification through redemption) "What then shall we say was gained by Abraham, our forefather according to the flesh? For if Abraham was justified by (the Mosaic Law could be used here for) works, he has something to boast about, but not before God. For what does the Scripture say? (By Moses in Genesis 15:6)) "Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness." Now to the one who works, his wages are not counted as a gift but as his due. And to the one who does not work but believes Him Who justifies the ungodly, his faith is counted as righteousness (as it was with Abraham), just as David also speaks of the blessing of the one to whom God counts righteousness apart from works (in Psalm 32:1-2): "Blessed are those whose lawless deeds are forgiven, and whose sins are covered; blessed is the man against whom the LORD will not count his sin."
Is this blessing then only for the circumcised, or also for the uncircumcised? For we say that faith was counted to Abraham as righteousness. How then was it counted to him? Was it before or after he had been circumcised? It was not after, but before he was circumcised. He received the sign of circumcision as a seal of the righteousness that he had by faith while he was still uncircumcised. The purpose was to make him the father of all who believe without being circumcised, so that righteousness would be counted to them as well, and to make him the father of the circumcised who are not merely circumcised (in the foreskin of flesh) but who also walk in the footsteps of the faith that our father Abraham had before he was circumcised.
For the promise to Abraham and his offspring that he would be heir of the world did not come through the (Mosaic) Law but through the righteousness of faith. For if it is the adherents of the (Mosaic) Law who are to be the heirs, faith is null and the promise is void. For this Law brings wrath, but where there is no Law there is no transgression."
Romans 8:17 of 12-17 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the (Mosaic Law that deals with the) flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit (a higher law of spirit) you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit (GOD) Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God, and if children, then heirs—heirs of GOD and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with (as HE in) Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him."
Galatians 3:29 and 4:7 of 23-4:7 "Now before faith came, we were held captive (speaking to the Jews) under the Law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, the Law was our guardian until Christ came, in order that we might be justified by faith. For now that faith has come, we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of GOD, through (His faith in the faithfulness of GOD) faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ (Romans 13:14) have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and no female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise. I mean that the heir, as long as he is a child, is no different from a slave, though he is the owner of everything, but he is under guardians and managers until the date set by his father. In the same way we also, when we were children, were enslaved to the elementary principles of the world. But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son, born of woman, born under the (Mosaic) Law, to redeem those who were under this Law, so that we might receive adoption as sons. And because you are sons, GOD has sent (gave) the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, crying, "Abba! Father!" So you are no longer a slave, but a son, and if a son, then an heir through God."
Titus 3:7 of 1-11 "Remind them to be submissive to rulers and authorities, to be obedient, to be ready for every good work, to speak evil of no one, to avoid quarreling, to be gentle, and to show perfect courtesy toward all people. For we ourselves were once foolish, disobedient, led astray, slaves to various passions and pleasures, passing our days in malice and envy, hated by others and hating one another. For when the goodness and loving kindness of GOD our Savior appeared, HE saved (redeemed) us, not because of works done by us in righteousness, but according to His own mercy, by the washing of regeneration and renewal of the Holy Spirit, Whom HE gave out on us richly through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that being justified by His grace we might become heirs according to the hope of eternal life. The saying is trustworthy, and I want you to insist on these things, so that those who have believe God may be careful to devote themselves to good (His righteous) works. These things are excellent and profitable for people. But avoid foolish controversies, genealogies, dissensions, and quarrels about the Law, for they are unprofitable and worthless. As for a person who stirs up division, after warning him once and then twice, have nothing more to do with him, knowing that such a person is warped and sinful; he is self-condemned."
Hebrews 1:14 of 5-2:4, 5-9 "For to which of the angels did God ever say (by David in Psalm 2:7), "'You are My Son, today I have begotten You?'" Or again (in Samuel 13:33), "'I will be to Him a Father, and He shall be to Me a son?'" And again, when HE brings the firstborn into the world, HE said in Psalm 97:7, "'Let all God's angels worship Him.'" And of the angels HE says in Psalm 104:4, "'He makes His angels winds, and His ministers a flame of (spiritual) fire.'" But of the Son HE said in Psalm 45:6-7, "'Your throne, O God, is forever and ever, the scepter of uprightness is the scepter of Your kingdom. You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore GOD, Your GOD, has anointed you (by Isaiah in 61:1, 3) with the oil of gladness beyond your companions.'" And again in Psalm 102:25-26, "'You, LORD, laid the foundation of the earth in the beginning, and the heavens are the work of Your hands; they will perish, but You remain;'" (by Isaiah in 51:6) "'they will all wear out like a garment,'" (again in Psalm 102:26-27) "'like a robe You will roll them up, like a garment they will be changed. But You are the same, and Your years will have no end.'" And to which of the angels has HE ever said (in Psalm 110:1), "'Sit at my right hand (in Joshua 10:24) until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet'"? Are they not all ministering spirits sent out to serve, for the sake of, those who are to inherit salvation? Therefore we must pay much closer attention to what we have heard, lest we drift away from it. For since the message declared by angels proved to be reliable, and every transgression or disobedience received a just retribution, how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation? It was declared at first by the Lord, and it was attested to us by those who heard, while God also bore witness by signs and wonders and various miracles and by gifts of the Holy Spirit distributed according to His will. For it was not to angels that God subjected the world to come, of which we are speaking. It has been testified somewhere (in Psalm 8:4-6), "'What is man, that You are mindful of him, or the son of man, that You care for him? You made Him for a little while lower than the angels; You have crowned Him with glory and honor, putting everything in subjection under His feet (in 1Corinthians 15:25).'" Now in putting everything in subjection to Him, HE left nothing outside His control. At present, we do not yet see everything in subjection to Him. But we see Him Who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone."
Hebrews 6:17 of 9-12, 13-7:3 with 11:7 and 1Peter 3:7 "Though we speak in this way, yet in your case, beloved, we feel sure of better things—things that belong to salvation. For God is not unjust so as to overlook your work and the love that you have shown by His name in serving the saints, as you do. And we desire each one of you to show the same earnestness to have the full assurance of hope until the end, so that you may not be sluggish, but imitators of those who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
For when GOD made a promise to Abraham, since HE had no one greater by whom to swear, HE swore by Himself, saying (in Genesis 22:17), "Surely I will bless you and multiply you." And thus Abraham, having patiently waited, obtained the promise. For people swear by something greater than themselves, and in all their disputes an oath is final for confirmation. So when God desired to show more convincingly to the heirs of the promise the unchangeable character of His purpose, He guaranteed it with an oath, so that by two unchangeable things, in which it is impossible for GOD to lie, we who have fled for refuge (addressing the early church made up of Jews only) might have strong encouragement to hold fast to the hope set before us. We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain, where Jesus has gone as a forerunner on our behalf, having become a high priest forever after the order of Melchizedek. For this Melchizedek, king of Salem, priest of the Most High God, met Abraham returning from the slaughter of the kings and blessed him, and to him Abraham apportioned a tenth part of everything (of the spoils of battle). He is first, by translation of his name, king of righteousness, and then he is also king of Salem, that is, king of peace. He is without father or mother or genealogy, having neither beginning of days nor end of life, but resembling the Son of God he continues a priest forever."
Hebrews 11:7 of 3-7 and 1Peter 3:7 "By faith we understand that the universe was created by the word (voice, breath, Messiah-Spirit) of GOD, so that what is seen was not made out of things that are visible. By faith Abel offered to God a more acceptable sacrifice than Cain, through which he was commended as righteous, God commending him by accepting his gifts. And through his faith, though he died, he still speaks. By faith Enoch was taken up so that he should not see death, and he was not found, because GOD had taken him (as first fruits of righteousness). Now before he was taken he was commended as having pleased God. For without faith it is impossible to please Him, for whoever would draw near to God must believe that HE exists and that HE rewards those who seek Him. By faith Noah, being warned by God concerning events as yet unseen, in reverent fear constructed an ark for the saving of his household. By this he condemned the world and became an heir of the righteousness that comes by faith."
1Peter 3:7 of 1-6, 7, 8 "Likewise, wives, be subject to your own husbands, so that even if some do not obey the word (the breath of GOD), they may be won without a word by the conduct of their wives, when they see your respectful and pure conduct. Do not let your adorning be external—the braiding of hair and the putting on of gold jewelry, or the clothing you wear— but let your adorning be the hidden person of the heart with the imperishable beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which in GOD's sight is very precious. For this is how the holy women who hoped in God used to adorn themselves, by submitting to their own husbands, as Sarah obeyed Abraham, calling him lord. And you are her children, if you do good and do not fear anything that is frightening. Likewise, husbands, live with your wives in an understanding way, showing honor to the woman as the weaker vessel, since they are heirs with you of the grace of life, so that your prayers may not be hindered.
Finally, all of you, have unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind."
Monday, January 22, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 3.5c
I am continuing with my look into the family of GOD as children called by His Name...Special Tiles of membership, our Bible lists many of these separately but here they; Sons of GOD, Heirs of GOD, Chosen Ones, GOD's People, The Elect, and Sons of Light, The Church, The Body and Saints to name but a few.
Special Tiles of Members, the Children of GOD,
Matthew 5:9 (Jesus is speaking) "'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.'"
Luke 20:36 of 34-40 and John 11:52 "Jesus said to them, 'The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the LORD the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. Now HE is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live by Him.' Then some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well." For they no longer dared to ask Him any question."
John 11:52 of 47-52 "So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said, "What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation." But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all. Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish." He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad."
Romans 8:16, 21 of 12-17, 18-25 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit (being GOD) Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of GOD, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of GOD. For the creation is subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him Who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of GOD. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we are saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."
Romans 9:26 of 19-26 and Galatians 3:26 "You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who can resist His will?" But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?" Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? What if GOD, desiring to show His wrath and to make known His power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, in order to make known the riches of His glory for vessels of mercy, which HE has prepared beforehand for glory— even us whom HE has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles? As indeed HE said by Hosea in 2:23, "'Those who were not My people I will call 'My people,' and her who was not beloved I will call 'beloved.'" In another place again by Hosea in 1:10 "'And in the very place where it was said to them, 'You are not My people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"
Galatians 3:26 of 23-29 "Now before faith came, we were held captive under the (Mosaic) Law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, this Law was our guardian until Christ came (when we first became counted among the redeemed and our receiving of the Holy Spirit as our guardian or tutor, teacher and trainer), in order that we might be justified by faith. For now that faith has (become activated within us), we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise."
1John 3:10 of 4-10 and 5:2 "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that HE appeared in order to take away sins, and in Him there was no sin. No one who abides in Him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen Him or known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as HE is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of GOD appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. No one born of GOD makes a practice of sinning, for GOD's seed (has always) abided in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of GOD. By this it is evident who are the children of GOD, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of GOD, nor is the one who does not love his brother."
1John 5:2 of 1-4 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of GOD, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of Him. By this we know that we love the children of GOD, when we love GOD and obey His commandments. For this is the love of GOD, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
Special Tiles of Members, the Children of GOD,
Matthew 5:9 (Jesus is speaking) "'Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.'"
Luke 20:36 of 34-40 and John 11:52 "Jesus said to them, 'The sons of this age marry and are given in marriage, but those who are considered worthy to attain to that age and to the resurrection from the dead neither marry nor are given in marriage, for they cannot die anymore, because they are equal to angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection. But that the dead are raised, even Moses showed, in the passage about the bush, where he calls the LORD the God of Abraham and the God of Isaac and the God of Jacob. Now HE is not God of the dead, but of the living, for all live by Him.' Then some of the scribes answered, "Teacher, you have spoken well." For they no longer dared to ask Him any question."
John 11:52 of 47-52 "So the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered the council and said, "What are we to do? For this man performs many signs. If we let him go on like this, everyone will believe in him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and our nation." But one of them, Caiaphas, who was high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all. Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish." He did not say this of his own accord, but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not for the nation only, but also to gather into one the children of God who are scattered abroad."
Romans 8:16, 21 of 12-17, 18-25 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit (being GOD) Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of GOD, and if children, then heirs—heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him.
For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worth comparing with the glory that is to be revealed to us. For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the sons of GOD. For the creation is subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him Who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption and obtain the freedom of the glory of the children of GOD. For we know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until now. And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the first fruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we are saved. Now hope that is seen is not hope. For who hopes for what he sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait for it with patience."
Romans 9:26 of 19-26 and Galatians 3:26 "You will say to me then, "Why does He still find fault? For who can resist His will?" But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?" Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? What if GOD, desiring to show His wrath and to make known His power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, in order to make known the riches of His glory for vessels of mercy, which HE has prepared beforehand for glory— even us whom HE has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles? As indeed HE said by Hosea in 2:23, "'Those who were not My people I will call 'My people,' and her who was not beloved I will call 'beloved.'" In another place again by Hosea in 1:10 "'And in the very place where it was said to them, 'You are not My people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"
Galatians 3:26 of 23-29 "Now before faith came, we were held captive under the (Mosaic) Law, imprisoned until the coming faith would be revealed. So then, this Law was our guardian until Christ came (when we first became counted among the redeemed and our receiving of the Holy Spirit as our guardian or tutor, teacher and trainer), in order that we might be justified by faith. For now that faith has (become activated within us), we are no longer under a guardian, for in Christ Jesus you are all sons of God, through faith. For as many of you as were baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. And if you are Christ's, then you are Abraham's offspring, heirs according to promise."
1John 3:10 of 4-10 and 5:2 "Everyone who makes a practice of sinning also practices lawlessness; sin is lawlessness. You know that HE appeared in order to take away sins, and in Him there was no sin. No one who abides in Him keeps on sinning; no one who keeps on sinning has either seen Him or known Him. Little children, let no one deceive you. Whoever practices righteousness is righteous, as HE is righteous. Whoever makes a practice of sinning is of the devil, for the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of GOD appeared was to destroy the works of the devil. No one born of GOD makes a practice of sinning, for GOD's seed (has always) abided in him, and he cannot keep on sinning because he has been born of GOD. By this it is evident who are the children of GOD, and who are the children of the devil: whoever does not practice righteousness is not of GOD, nor is the one who does not love his brother."
1John 5:2 of 1-4 "Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of GOD, and everyone who loves the Father loves whoever has been born of Him. By this we know that we love the children of GOD, when we love GOD and obey His commandments. For this is the love of GOD, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome. For everyone who has been born of GOD overcomes the world. And this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith."
Sunday, January 21, 2018
The Secret and Mysteries of GOD revisited, part 14.3 divine inspiration cont'ued 3.5b
Continuing with the kingdom being our place of spiritual life now even as the life of God is growing and developing within us moment by moment and day by day, here a little there a little until the day star arises within us. All this being accomplished by GOD the Spirit, now an active part of our being which over comes the world our faith. Continuing with the family of GOD that is to say GOD's Family a particular peculiar people holy onto GOD. It is His Spirit, in us, the one we are dependent upon for all things as Paul shows us in Romans 12:1-3 which states this: "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the (perfect complete plan and purpose) will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me (to you) I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned." Now for the sons of GOD by way of spiritual relationship with Him and those of His family, those of like precious faith. For not all believe as they look for some future date in time not knowing GOD and His right as Father of spirits to change seasons and dates that suit His good pleasure.
Spiritual Relationship:
Our Obedience achieved Secures the Benefit,
Matthew 12:50 of 46-50 with Luke 8:21 "While Jesus was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to Him. But He replied to the man who told him, "Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?" And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother."
Luke 8:21 of 16-18, 19-21 (Jesus is speaking) "'No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks he has will be taken away.'
Then his mother and his brothers came to Him, but they could not reach Him because of the crowd. And He was told, 'Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you." To this He answered them, "My mother and My brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.'"
Heirship with Christ Entails, Delivered from slaveries bondage,
Romans 8:17 of 12-17 with 9:26, 16:13 and 1Corinthians 4:17 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of GOD are sons of GOD. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery (again) to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by Whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of GOD, and if children, then heirs—heirs of GOD and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him."
Romans 9:26 of 19-26 "You will say to me then, "Why does HE still find fault? For who can resist His will?" For who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?" Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? For what if God, desiring to show His wrath and to make known His (sovereign) power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, in order to make known the riches of His glory for vessels of mercy, which HE has prepared beforehand for glory— even us whom HE has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles? As indeed he says in Hosea (in 2:23), "'Those who were not My people I will call 'My people,' and her who was not beloved I will call 'beloved.'" And in (Hosea 1:19 we have) the very place where it was said to them, 'You are not My people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"
Romans 16:13 of 3-16 "Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you. Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the LORD. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. Greet my kinsman Herodion. Greet those in the LORD who belong to the family of Narcissus. Greet those workers in the LORD, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the LORD. Greet Rufus, chosen in the LORD; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them. Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you."
1Corinthians 4:17 of 14-21 "I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me. That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the LORD, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. But I will come to you soon, if the LORD wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?"
All Barriers are Broken Down,
Ephesians 2:19 of 11-3:13 "Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, Who has made us both one and has broken down in His flesh the dividing wall of hostility (enmity) by abolishing the (Mosaic) Law of commandments expressed in ordinances (in His flesh of this Law), that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near (this being of His Spirit in the redeemed). For through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of GOD, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple (in) as the LORD (wills). In Him you also are being built together into a dwelling place (for) by GOD's Spirit. For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of GOD's grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the (better) promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of GOD's grace, which was given me by the working of His power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in GOD Who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that HE has realized in Christ Jesus our LORD, in Whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him. So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory."
Called Saints in Heaven and on Earth, United as One being,
Ephesians 3:15 of 14-19, 20-21 "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, (from) by Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of His glory HE may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of GOD.
Now to Him Who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. The Amen."
Brotherhood, Recognized by Christ,
Hebrews 2:11 of 10-13 "For it was fitting that HE, for Whom and by Whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For HE Who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why He is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying (through David, in Psalm 22:22, "'I will tell of Your name to My brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.'" And again (through Isaiah in 8:17-18), "'I will put my trust in Him.'" And again, "'Behold, I and the children God has given Me.'" (all revealed in Psalm 2, now realized)
Spiritual Relationship:
Our Obedience achieved Secures the Benefit,
Matthew 12:50 of 46-50 with Luke 8:21 "While Jesus was still speaking to the people, behold, his mother and his brothers stood outside, asking to speak to Him. But He replied to the man who told him, "Who is My mother, and who are My brothers?" And stretching out His hand toward His disciples, He said, "Here are My mother and My brothers! For whoever does the will of My Father in heaven is My brother and sister and mother."
Luke 8:21 of 16-18, 19-21 (Jesus is speaking) "'No one after lighting a lamp covers it with a jar or puts it under a bed, but puts it on a stand, so that those who enter may see the light. For nothing is hidden that will not be made manifest, nor is anything secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks he has will be taken away.'
Then his mother and his brothers came to Him, but they could not reach Him because of the crowd. And He was told, 'Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, desiring to see you." To this He answered them, "My mother and My brothers are those who hear the word of God and do it.'"
Heirship with Christ Entails, Delivered from slaveries bondage,
Romans 8:17 of 12-17 with 9:26, 16:13 and 1Corinthians 4:17 "So then, brothers, we are debtors, not to the flesh, to live according to the flesh. For if you live according to the flesh you will die, but if by the Spirit you put to death the deeds of the body, you will live. For all who are led by the Spirit of GOD are sons of GOD. For you did not receive the spirit of slavery (again) to fall back into fear, but you have received the Spirit of adoption as sons, by Whom we cry, "Abba! Father!" The Spirit Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of GOD, and if children, then heirs—heirs of GOD and fellow heirs with Christ, provided we suffer with Him in order that we may also be glorified with Him."
Romans 9:26 of 19-26 "You will say to me then, "Why does HE still find fault? For who can resist His will?" For who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, "Why have you made me like this?" Has the potter no right over the clay, to make out of the same lump one vessel for honorable use and another for dishonorable use? For what if God, desiring to show His wrath and to make known His (sovereign) power, has endured with much patience vessels of wrath prepared for destruction, in order to make known the riches of His glory for vessels of mercy, which HE has prepared beforehand for glory— even us whom HE has called, not from the Jews only but also from the Gentiles? As indeed he says in Hosea (in 2:23), "'Those who were not My people I will call 'My people,' and her who was not beloved I will call 'beloved.'" And in (Hosea 1:19 we have) the very place where it was said to them, 'You are not My people,' there they will be called 'sons of the living God.'"
Romans 16:13 of 3-16 "Greet Prisca and Aquila, my fellow workers in Christ Jesus, who risked their necks for my life, to whom not only I give thanks but all the churches of the Gentiles give thanks as well. Greet also the church in their house. Greet my beloved Epaenetus, who was the first convert to Christ in Asia. Greet Mary, who has worked hard for you. Greet Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen and my fellow prisoners. They are well known to the apostles, and they were in Christ before me. Greet Ampliatus, my beloved in the LORD. Greet Urbanus, our fellow worker in Christ, and my beloved Stachys. Greet Apelles, who is approved in Christ. Greet those who belong to the family of Aristobulus. Greet my kinsman Herodion. Greet those in the LORD who belong to the family of Narcissus. Greet those workers in the LORD, Tryphaena and Tryphosa. Greet the beloved Persis, who has worked hard in the LORD. Greet Rufus, chosen in the LORD; also his mother, who has been a mother to me as well. Greet Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermes, Patrobas, Hermas, and the brothers who are with them. Greet Philologus, Julia, Nereus and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints who are with them. Greet one another with a holy kiss. All the churches of Christ greet you."
1Corinthians 4:17 of 14-21 "I do not write these things to make you ashamed, but to admonish you as my beloved children. For though you have countless guides in Christ, you do not have many fathers. For I became your father in Christ Jesus through the gospel. I urge you, then, be imitators of me. That is why I sent you Timothy, my beloved and faithful child in the LORD, to remind you of my ways in Christ, as I teach them everywhere in every church. Some are arrogant, as though I were not coming to you. But I will come to you soon, if the LORD wills, and I will find out not the talk of these arrogant people but their power. For the kingdom of God does not consist in talk but in power. What do you wish? Shall I come to you with a rod, or with love in a spirit of gentleness?"
All Barriers are Broken Down,
Ephesians 2:19 of 11-3:13 "Therefore remember that at one time you Gentiles in the flesh, called "the uncircumcision" by what is called the circumcision, which is made in the flesh by hands— remember that you were at that time separated from Christ, alienated from the commonwealth of Israel and strangers to the covenants of promise, having no hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far off have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For He Himself is our peace, Who has made us both one and has broken down in His flesh the dividing wall of hostility (enmity) by abolishing the (Mosaic) Law of commandments expressed in ordinances (in His flesh of this Law), that He might create in Himself one new man in place of the two, so making peace, and might reconcile us both to God in one body through the cross, thereby killing the hostility. And He came and preached peace to you who were far off and peace to those who were near (this being of His Spirit in the redeemed). For through Him we both have access in one Spirit to the Father. So then you are no longer strangers and aliens, but you are fellow citizens with the saints and members of the household of GOD, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Christ Jesus Himself being the cornerstone, in Whom the whole structure, being joined together, grows into a holy temple (in) as the LORD (wills). In Him you also are being built together into a dwelling place (for) by GOD's Spirit. For this reason I, Paul, a prisoner for Christ Jesus on behalf of you Gentiles— assuming that you have heard of the stewardship of GOD's grace that was given to me for you, how the mystery was made known to me by revelation, as I have written briefly. When you read this, you can perceive my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to the sons of men in other generations as it has now been revealed to His holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit. This mystery is that the Gentiles are fellow heirs, members of the same body, and partakers of the (better) promise in Christ Jesus through the gospel. Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of GOD's grace, which was given me by the working of His power. To me, though I am the very least of all the saints, this grace was given, to preach to the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, and to bring to light for everyone what is the plan of the mystery hidden for ages in GOD Who created all things, so that through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places. This was according to the eternal purpose that HE has realized in Christ Jesus our LORD, in Whom we have boldness and access with confidence through our faith in Him. So I ask you not to lose heart over what I am suffering for you, which is your glory."
Called Saints in Heaven and on Earth, United as One being,
Ephesians 3:15 of 14-19, 20-21 "For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, (from) by Whom every family in heaven and on earth is named, that according to the riches of His glory HE may grant you to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith—that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may have strength to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled with all the fullness of GOD.
Now to Him Who is able to do far more abundantly than all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to Him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and ever. The Amen."
Brotherhood, Recognized by Christ,
Hebrews 2:11 of 10-13 "For it was fitting that HE, for Whom and by Whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering. For HE Who sanctifies and those who are sanctified all have one source. That is why He is not ashamed to call them brothers, saying (through David, in Psalm 22:22, "'I will tell of Your name to My brothers; in the midst of the congregation I will sing Your praise.'" And again (through Isaiah in 8:17-18), "'I will put my trust in Him.'" And again, "'Behold, I and the children God has given Me.'" (all revealed in Psalm 2, now realized)
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