We are fast approaching the last mystery of Paul's revelation of Christ in you. There are two or three mysteries spoken of in the small of conflict between the world that was and that is spoken of as "to come," Revelation of Christ is that book, I wont look at it for now. But this I will offer the old testament prophets and a few individuals heard from GOD and spoke His word to their audiences which in many made no change in them.
The following was posted on a social media site and I share it as it speaks to what I feel the LORD has been leading me through in my journey of many years, of searching Him out as asked of my in 2007, Aug. 14th at 9:45 PM. When with an audible voice I heard this asked of me, 'Are you ready to take My yoke upon you and learn of Me?' The shared post speaks to this wise and to back it up I will also share from John Gill's Exposition on the Entire Bible Commentary, then I will continue with my next subject of requested prayers, at it's end, but please take the moment or two it takes to read this article for your thoughtful consideration.
Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Context:
Time: Last generation of the last age.
Place: Judah
Audience: Jewish and Gentile converts to Christ.
"Circumstances: the transition period between the kingdom of Israel and the "kingdom of God". Its impossible for you and me to be conformed to "this world" spoken of in this text because it was the world of the Jews and eventually "passed away" -- some 1,940 years ago, to be precise. It was the old covenant creation world with its types and shadows and figures.
There is a religion which thinks it's possible to be "conformed" to that world, and that's because it sees itself as participants of the story of that world. (Then there are those who think "this world" refers to our world today.) Living in the past is a dangerous thing to do. It means you have a serious problem living in the present. It means you haven't awaken to and aren't experiencing "the powers" of our present age, which for Paul's audience, was "YET TO COME" and which they were TASTING only IN PART (Heb 6:5) because they were SEEING only IN PART (1Cor 13:12)." ---Brian O'herts---
John Gill's statement: Romans 12:2
"And be not conformed to this world,.... By this world is meant, either the Mosaic dispensation, and Jewish church state, so called in opposition to עולם הבא, "the world to come", the Gospel dispensation; in which there were a worldly sanctuary, with it's rites and ceremonies of which are styled the rudiments and elements of the world; to which believers in the present state are by no means to conform, there being sacrifices and ordinances of another nature, it is the will of God they should observe and attend unto: or else the men of the world are designed, carnal and unregenerate men, among whom they formerly had their conversation, from among whom they were chosen, called, and separated, and who lie and live in wickedness, and therefore should not be conformed unto them: which is to be understood, not in a civil sense of conformity to them in garb and apparel, provided that pride and luxury are guarded against, and decency and sobriety observed, and the different abilities of persons and stations in life are attended to; or to any other civil usages and customs which are not contrary to natural and revealed religions design; but of a conformity in a moral sense to the evil manners of men, to walk vainly, as other Gentiles do, to go into the same excess of riot with them; for this is contrary both to the principle and doctrine of grace, which teach men to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts: and of a compliance with the men of the world in a religious sense, by joining with them in acts of idolatry, superstition, and will worship, and in anything that is contrary to the order, ordinances, and truths of the Gospel.
"But be transformed by the renewing of your mind; which regards not the first work of conversion and renovation; for in this sense these persons were transformed, metamorphosed, changed, and renewed already; but the after progress and carrying on the work of renovation, the renewing of them day by day in the spirit of their minds;" see Ephesians 4:23; which believers should be desirous of, and pray for, and make use of those means which the Spirit of GOD owns for this purpose, attending to the spiritual exercises of defunct religions, as reading, meditation, prayer, conference, the ministration of the word and ordinances, which is the reverse of conformity to the world: and the end to be attained hereby is, that we may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of GOD; by which is meant the secret will of GOD, which cannot be searched into, proved, and known, till time and facts discover it: but the revealed will of God, both in the law, as in the hands of Christ, which contains nothing but what is good; and which when done in faith, from a principle of love, and to the glory of God, is acceptable through Christ; and is perfect as a law of liberty, and rule of walk and conversation; and which is to be proved and approved of by all the saints, who delight in it after the inward man: and also that which is contained in the Gospel; as that all that the Father had given to Christ should be redeemed by Him, that these should be sanctified, and persevere to the end, and be glorified; all of which is the good will of God, an acceptable saying to sensible sinners, and such a scheme of salvation as is perfect and complete, has matured and needs nothing to be added to it; and is, by such who are daily renewed in the spirit of their minds, more and more proved, tried, discerned, and approved of, even by all such who have their spiritual senses exercised to discern things that differ."
These things you have heard and seen in this blog since the day of it's inception.
Requests for Prayer, Prayer Sought,
1Sanuel 7:8 of 5-11 "Then Samuel said, "Gather all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD for you." So they gathered at Mizpah and drew water and poured it out before the LORD and fasted on that day and said there, "We have sinned against the LORD." And Samuel judged the people of Israel at Mizpah. Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines. And the people of Israel said to Samuel, "Do not cease to cry out to the LORD our God for us, that HE may save us from the hand of the Philistines." So Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. And Samuel cried out to the LORD for Israel, and the LORD answered him. As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel. But the LORD thundered with a mighty sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated before Israel. And the men of Israel went out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them, as far as below Beth-car."
1Samuel 12:19 of 18, 19-25 "Samuel called upon the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
All the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to the LORD your God, that we may not die, for we have added to all our sins this evil, to ask for ourselves a king." And Samuel said to the people, "Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the LORD will not forsake His people, for His great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for Himself. Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. Only fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things HE has done for you. But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king."
1Kings 13:6 of 1-10 "Behold, a man of God came out of Judah by the word of the LORD to Bethel. Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make offerings. And the man cried against the altar by the word of the LORD and said, "O altar, altar, thus says the LORD: 'Behold, a son shall be born to the house of David, Josiah by name, and he shall sacrifice on you the priests of the high places who make offerings on you, and human bones shall be burned on you.'" And he gave a sign the same day, saying, "This is the sign that the LORD has spoken: 'Behold, the altar shall be torn down, and the ashes that are on it shall be poured out.'" And when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, "Seize him." And his hand, which he stretched out against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back to himself. The altar also was torn down, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD. And the king said to the man of God, "Entreat now the favor of the LORD your God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me." And the man of God entreated the LORD, and the king's hand was restored to him and became as it was before. And the king said to the man of God, "Come home with me, and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward." And the man of God said to the king, "If you give me half your house, I will not go in with you. And I will not eat bread or drink water in this place, for so was it commanded me by the word of the LORD, saying, 'You shall neither eat bread nor drink water nor return by the way that you came.'" So he went another way and did not return by the way that he came to Bethel."
Acts 8:24 of 14-24 "Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of GOD, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for HE had not yet fallen (been given to) on any of them, but they had only been (water) baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received (by transference) the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of GOD with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before GOD. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the LORD that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity." And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the LORD, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."
Romans 15:30 of 30-33 "I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to GOD on my behalf, that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that by GOD's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. May the GOD of peace be with you all. Amen."
Ephesians 6:19 of 16-20 "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, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of GOD, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak."
1Thessalonians 5:25 of 24-25 "He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Brothers, pray for us."
2Thessalonians 3:1 of 1-5 "Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. For the Lord, Who is LORD is faithful. HE will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we have confidence in the LORD about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. May the LORD direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ."
Hebrews 13:18 of 18-19 "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner."
The following was posted on a social media site and I share it as it speaks to what I feel the LORD has been leading me through in my journey of many years, of searching Him out as asked of my in 2007, Aug. 14th at 9:45 PM. When with an audible voice I heard this asked of me, 'Are you ready to take My yoke upon you and learn of Me?' The shared post speaks to this wise and to back it up I will also share from John Gill's Exposition on the Entire Bible Commentary, then I will continue with my next subject of requested prayers, at it's end, but please take the moment or two it takes to read this article for your thoughtful consideration.
Romans 12:2 "And be not conformed to this world: but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God."
Context:
Time: Last generation of the last age.
Place: Judah
Audience: Jewish and Gentile converts to Christ.
"Circumstances: the transition period between the kingdom of Israel and the "kingdom of God". Its impossible for you and me to be conformed to "this world" spoken of in this text because it was the world of the Jews and eventually "passed away" -- some 1,940 years ago, to be precise. It was the old covenant creation world with its types and shadows and figures.
There is a religion which thinks it's possible to be "conformed" to that world, and that's because it sees itself as participants of the story of that world. (Then there are those who think "this world" refers to our world today.) Living in the past is a dangerous thing to do. It means you have a serious problem living in the present. It means you haven't awaken to and aren't experiencing "the powers" of our present age, which for Paul's audience, was "YET TO COME" and which they were TASTING only IN PART (Heb 6:5) because they were SEEING only IN PART (1Cor 13:12)." ---Brian O'herts---
John Gill's statement: Romans 12:2
"And be not conformed to this world,.... By this world is meant, either the Mosaic dispensation, and Jewish church state, so called in opposition to עולם הבא, "the world to come", the Gospel dispensation; in which there were a worldly sanctuary, with it's rites and ceremonies of which are styled the rudiments and elements of the world; to which believers in the present state are by no means to conform, there being sacrifices and ordinances of another nature, it is the will of God they should observe and attend unto: or else the men of the world are designed, carnal and unregenerate men, among whom they formerly had their conversation, from among whom they were chosen, called, and separated, and who lie and live in wickedness, and therefore should not be conformed unto them: which is to be understood, not in a civil sense of conformity to them in garb and apparel, provided that pride and luxury are guarded against, and decency and sobriety observed, and the different abilities of persons and stations in life are attended to; or to any other civil usages and customs which are not contrary to natural and revealed religions design; but of a conformity in a moral sense to the evil manners of men, to walk vainly, as other Gentiles do, to go into the same excess of riot with them; for this is contrary both to the principle and doctrine of grace, which teach men to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts: and of a compliance with the men of the world in a religious sense, by joining with them in acts of idolatry, superstition, and will worship, and in anything that is contrary to the order, ordinances, and truths of the Gospel.
"But be transformed by the renewing of your mind; which regards not the first work of conversion and renovation; for in this sense these persons were transformed, metamorphosed, changed, and renewed already; but the after progress and carrying on the work of renovation, the renewing of them day by day in the spirit of their minds;" see Ephesians 4:23; which believers should be desirous of, and pray for, and make use of those means which the Spirit of GOD owns for this purpose, attending to the spiritual exercises of defunct religions, as reading, meditation, prayer, conference, the ministration of the word and ordinances, which is the reverse of conformity to the world: and the end to be attained hereby is, that we may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of GOD; by which is meant the secret will of GOD, which cannot be searched into, proved, and known, till time and facts discover it: but the revealed will of God, both in the law, as in the hands of Christ, which contains nothing but what is good; and which when done in faith, from a principle of love, and to the glory of God, is acceptable through Christ; and is perfect as a law of liberty, and rule of walk and conversation; and which is to be proved and approved of by all the saints, who delight in it after the inward man: and also that which is contained in the Gospel; as that all that the Father had given to Christ should be redeemed by Him, that these should be sanctified, and persevere to the end, and be glorified; all of which is the good will of God, an acceptable saying to sensible sinners, and such a scheme of salvation as is perfect and complete, has matured and needs nothing to be added to it; and is, by such who are daily renewed in the spirit of their minds, more and more proved, tried, discerned, and approved of, even by all such who have their spiritual senses exercised to discern things that differ."
These things you have heard and seen in this blog since the day of it's inception.
Requests for Prayer, Prayer Sought,
1Sanuel 7:8 of 5-11 "Then Samuel said, "Gather all Israel at Mizpah, and I will pray to the LORD for you." So they gathered at Mizpah and drew water and poured it out before the LORD and fasted on that day and said there, "We have sinned against the LORD." And Samuel judged the people of Israel at Mizpah. Now when the Philistines heard that the people of Israel had gathered at Mizpah, the lords of the Philistines went up against Israel. And when the people of Israel heard of it, they were afraid of the Philistines. And the people of Israel said to Samuel, "Do not cease to cry out to the LORD our God for us, that HE may save us from the hand of the Philistines." So Samuel took a nursing lamb and offered it as a whole burnt offering to the LORD. And Samuel cried out to the LORD for Israel, and the LORD answered him. As Samuel was offering up the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to attack Israel. But the LORD thundered with a mighty sound that day against the Philistines and threw them into confusion, and they were defeated before Israel. And the men of Israel went out from Mizpah and pursued the Philistines and struck them, as far as below Beth-car."
1Samuel 12:19 of 18, 19-25 "Samuel called upon the LORD, and the LORD sent thunder and rain that day, and all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
All the people said to Samuel, "Pray for your servants to the LORD your God, that we may not die, for we have added to all our sins this evil, to ask for ourselves a king." And Samuel said to the people, "Do not be afraid; you have done all this evil. Yet do not turn aside from following the LORD, but serve the LORD with all your heart. And do not turn aside after empty things that cannot profit or deliver, for they are empty. For the LORD will not forsake His people, for His great name's sake, because it has pleased the LORD to make you a people for Himself. Moreover, as for me, far be it from me that I should sin against the LORD by ceasing to pray for you, and I will instruct you in the good and the right way. Only fear the LORD and serve Him faithfully with all your heart. For consider what great things HE has done for you. But if you still do wickedly, you shall be swept away, both you and your king."
1Kings 13:6 of 1-10 "Behold, a man of God came out of Judah by the word of the LORD to Bethel. Jeroboam was standing by the altar to make offerings. And the man cried against the altar by the word of the LORD and said, "O altar, altar, thus says the LORD: 'Behold, a son shall be born to the house of David, Josiah by name, and he shall sacrifice on you the priests of the high places who make offerings on you, and human bones shall be burned on you.'" And he gave a sign the same day, saying, "This is the sign that the LORD has spoken: 'Behold, the altar shall be torn down, and the ashes that are on it shall be poured out.'" And when the king heard the saying of the man of God, which he cried against the altar at Bethel, Jeroboam stretched out his hand from the altar, saying, "Seize him." And his hand, which he stretched out against him, dried up, so that he could not draw it back to himself. The altar also was torn down, and the ashes poured out from the altar, according to the sign that the man of God had given by the word of the LORD. And the king said to the man of God, "Entreat now the favor of the LORD your God, and pray for me, that my hand may be restored to me." And the man of God entreated the LORD, and the king's hand was restored to him and became as it was before. And the king said to the man of God, "Come home with me, and refresh yourself, and I will give you a reward." And the man of God said to the king, "If you give me half your house, I will not go in with you. And I will not eat bread or drink water in this place, for so was it commanded me by the word of the LORD, saying, 'You shall neither eat bread nor drink water nor return by the way that you came.'" So he went another way and did not return by the way that he came to Bethel."
Acts 8:24 of 14-24 "Now when the apostles at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of GOD, they sent to them Peter and John, who came down and prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit, for HE had not yet fallen (been given to) on any of them, but they had only been (water) baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. Then they laid their hands on them and they received (by transference) the Holy Spirit. Now when Simon saw that the Spirit was given through the laying on of the apostles' hands, he offered them money, saying, "Give me this power also, so that anyone on whom I lay my hands may receive the Holy Spirit." But Peter said to him, "May your silver perish with you, because you thought you could obtain the gift of GOD with money! You have neither part nor lot in this matter, for your heart is not right before GOD. Repent, therefore, of this wickedness of yours, and pray to the LORD that, if possible, the intent of your heart may be forgiven you. For I see that you are in the gall of bitterness and in the bondage of iniquity." And Simon answered, "Pray for me to the LORD, that nothing of what you have said may come upon me."
Romans 15:30 of 30-33 "I appeal to you, brothers, by our Lord Jesus Christ and by the love of the Spirit, to strive together with me in your prayers to GOD on my behalf, that I may be delivered from the unbelievers in Judea, and that my service for Jerusalem may be acceptable to the saints, so that by GOD's will I may come to you with joy and be refreshed in your company. May the GOD of peace be with you all. Amen."
Ephesians 6:19 of 16-20 "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, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of GOD, praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints, and also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains, that I may declare it boldly, as I ought to speak."
1Thessalonians 5:25 of 24-25 "He who calls you is faithful; he will surely do it. Brothers, pray for us."
2Thessalonians 3:1 of 1-5 "Finally, brothers, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may speed ahead and be honored, as happened among you, and that we may be delivered from wicked and evil men. For not all have faith. For the Lord, Who is LORD is faithful. HE will establish you and guard you against the evil one. And we have confidence in the LORD about you, that you are doing and will do the things that we command. May the LORD direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ."
Hebrews 13:18 of 18-19 "Pray for us, for we are sure that we have a clear conscience, desiring to act honorably in all things. I urge you the more earnestly to do this in order that I may be restored to you the sooner."
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