Continuing with, Our Eternal link to GOD in Christ as exposed by Him, the I AM. Part 4a

     For some time now I have wanted to do a post on Paul's many prayers for our benefit of learning and understanding of Christ within us. And so with that thought I will now do just that from Colossians 1. But my aim is that which is within the overall context of this prayer in verses 9-10 of 1-17, after copying and pasting of the overall context I will do a KJV+ of my targeted passage, so lets cut to the quick:

Colossians 1:9-10 of 3-17 "We give thanks to GOD and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you, since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which we have with all the saints; For the hope which is laid up for us in heaven, whereof we've heard before (the foundation of the world was laid) in the word of the truth of the gospel; Which is come to us, as it is in all the world; And brings forth fruit, as it does also in you, since the day we heard of it, and knew the grace of God in truth: As we also learned of Epaphras our dear fellowservant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ; Who also declared to us your love in the Spirit. 

For this cause we also, since the day we heard of it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that we all might be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding;  That we all might walk worthy of the LORD in all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of GOD; Strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, to all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks to Father, Who has made us meet (fit) to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who has delivered (redeemed) us from the power of darkness, and has translated us into the kingdom of His dear Son: In Whom we have redemption through His blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible GOD (Elohiym), the firstborn of every creature: For by Him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by Him, and for Him: For He is before all things, and by Him all things consist." 

Now for the KJV+ of 9-10 from which we can draw some insight to clear our perception of thought/mindset: Col 1:9-10 "ForG1223 this causeG5124 weG2249 also,G2532 sinceG575 the(G3739) dayG2250 we heardG191 it, do notG3756 ceaseG3973 to prayG4336 forG5228 you,G5216 andG2532 to desireG154 thatG2443 you might be filledG4137 with theG3588 knowledgeG1922 of HisG846 willG2307 inG1722 allG3956 wisdomG4678 andG2532 spiritualG4152 understanding;G4907
Col 1:10  That youG5209 might walkG4043 worthyG516 of theG3588 LordG2962 untoG1519 allG3956 pleasing,G699 being fruitfulG2592 inG1722 everyG3956 goodG18 work,G2041 andG2532 increasingG837 inG1519 theG3588 knowledgeG1922 of God;G2316" 

From this text we can glean many things if we but take the time required to do so. Our first word is G4137 translated as filled: plēroō, play-ro'-o, From G4134 {plērēs, play'-race, From G4130 [plēthō, play'-tho, pleh'-o, A prolonged form of a primary word πλέω pleō (which appears only as an alternate in certain tenses and in the reduplicated form of πίμπλημι pimplēmi to “fill” (literally or figuratively [imbue, influence, supply]); specifically to fulfil (time): - accomplish, full (. . . come), furnish.]; replete, or covered over; by analogy complete: - full.}; to make replete, that is, (literally) to cram (a net), level up (a hollow), or (figuratively) to furnish (or imbue, diffuse, influence), satisfy, execute (an office), finish (a period or task), verify (or coincide with a prediction), etc.: - accomplish, X after, (be) complete, end, expire, fill (up), fulfil, (be, make) full (come), fully preach, perfect, supply.

The next word would be G1922 translated as knowledge, which we have already covered but it bares repetition and is repeated within both verses: epignōsis, ip-ig'-no-sis, From G1921 {epiginōskō, ep-ig-in-oce'-ko, From G1909 {epi, ep-ee', A primary preposition properly meaning superimposition (of time, place, order, etc.), as a relation of distribution [with the genitive case], that is, over, upon, etc.; of rest (with the dative case) at, on, etc.; of direction (with the accusative case) towards, upon, etc.: - about (the times), above, after, against, among, as long as (touching), at, beside, X have charge of, (be-, [where-]) fore, in (a place, as much as, the time of, -to), (because) of, (up-) on (behalf of) over, (by, for) the space of, through (-out), (un-) to (-ward), with. In compounds it retains essentially the same import, at, upon, etc. (literally or figuratively).} and G1097 {ginōskō, ghin-oce'-ko, A prolonged form of a primary verb; to “know” (absolutely), in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as shown at left, with others not thus clearly expressed): - allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) known (-ledge), perceive, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.}; to know upon some mark, that is, recognise; by implication to become fully acquainted with, to acknowledge: - (ac-, have, take) know (-ledge, well), perceive.  }; recognition, that is, (by implication) full discernment, acknowledgement: - (ac-) knowledge (-ing, -ment). 

Then the word G4678 translated wisdom: sophia, sof-ee'-ah, From G4680 {sophos, sof-os', Akin to σαφής saphēs (clear); wise (in a most general application): - wise.}; wisdom (higher or lower, worldly or spiritual): - wisdom.

Next comes the word G4152 translated as spiritual: pneumatikos, phyoo-mat-ik-os', From G4151 {pneuma, pnyoo'-mah, From G4154 {pneō, pneh'-o, A primary word; to breathe hard, that is, breeze: - blow.}; a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human/humanity) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) God, Christ’s spirit, the Holy spirit: - ghost, life, spirit (-ual, -ually), mind.}; non-carnal, that is, (humanly) ethereal (as opposed to gross), or (daemoniacally) a spirit (concretely), or (divinely) supernatural, regenerate, religious: - spiritual.

Then we face the word G4907 translated understanding: sunesis, soon'-es-is, From G4920 {suniēmi, soon-ee'-ay-mee, From G4862 {sun, soon, A primary preposition denoting union; with or together (much closer than G3326 or G3844), that is, by association, companionship, process, resemblance (image and likeness restored to it's original design), possession, instrumentality, addition, etc.: - beside, with. In compounds it has similar applications, including completeness.} and ἵημι hiēmi (to send); to put together, that is, (mentally) to comprehend; by implication to act piously: - consider, understand, be wise.}; a mental putting together, that is, intelligence or (concretely) the intellect: - knowledge, understanding.

     Now here's something that I have not done before, the listing of cross references for this passage dealing with the prayers for the church/body/family of Christ: John 17:20, Romans 1:9, Ephesians 1:16, 3:14, Philippians 1:4 and 1Thessalonians 1:2. Lets hit on the spiritual growth aspect here which I'll show in subtitle fashion: In Fruitfulness, 2Cor. 9:10; In Christ, Eph. 4:15; Col. 1:10; In Love, 1The. 3:12, 4:10; For Perfection, Heb. 6:1; Through "The Word" 1Peter 2:2; By Accretion, 2Peter 1:5-6; In Grace and knowledge, 2Peter 3:18.

     There has been much discourse on this, some from the religious crowd, is negative meaning wrong in nature, while those who are among the Saints it is positive. I may look at another passage of such thought written by Paul soon. As the LORD leads. My problem is this, which one? As I see many hidden references to our origin contained within the context of them all and that origin restored by the actions of the Cross and our joint crucifixion, burial, descent, resurrection and ascension that followed shortly thereafter. All for the purpose of redeeming of the image and likeness hidden deep within us bone structure from which our immune system grows which is the source of our DNA, in which is hidden the true name of GOD in man, Genesis 1:26-28.

Continuing with, Our Eternal link to GOD in Christ as exposed by Him, the I AM. Part 4

    At the end of our word study of G2378 which dealt with our co-sacrifice in the LORD'S body of our shared Humanity, I added a line at its end, which during the early morning training session I was instructed to do, by the adding of Romans 6:6, Galatians 2:20 and Colossians 2:20, which we shall dig into in this post, or not.

Okay, first Romans 6:6 which states this in the KJV: "Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with Him, that the body of (the flesh in which) sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve (our flesh by) sin [unbelief and denial]. For he that is dead is freed from sin (sins distortions of truths)." Why is this so important and what is accomplished by our understanding and accepting of this? For the answer lets look at 2Corinthians 4:11 to do so I will include verse 10 where we find this: "Always bearing about in the body the dying of the Lord Jesus, that the life of Jesus might be made manifest in our body. For we which live are always delivered to death for Jesus' sake (the taking of His yoke and the carrying or should I say sharing of the cross of our joint torment, ie..self judgement), that the life also of Jesus might be made manifest (by the laying aside doubts, denials, unbelief and self condemnations held therein by religions systems) in our mortal flesh."

Now for Galatians 2:20 of 19-21 and then Colossians 2:20 and listen with deep intent to the words: "For I through the Law (religious system of sin) am dead to the law, that I might live unto GOD. For I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of GOD (being part of Elohiym), Who loves me, and gave Himself for me. I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness come by the Law, then Christ is dead in vain." Now for Colossians 2:20 of 18-23 where we find this: "Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshiping of angels, intruding into those things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the increase of God. Wherefore if you be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, Why, as though living in the world, are you subject to ordinances, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men (by religions systems)? Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will (power) worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honor to the satisfying of the flesh." All of these religious systems were nailed to the Cross/tree in the body of Christ/GOD in Jesus as their author of the same putting them to their appointed climax. Thusly restoring humanity's first freedom of Genesis 2, to us all. Now we'll turn to Peter to learn more of this matter in 1Peter 2:21-24, 25 where we find this: "For even hereunto were you are called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that we should follow His steps: Who did no sin, neither was guile found in His mouth: Who, when He was reviled, reviled not again; When He suffered, He threatened not; but committed Himself to Him (Father) that judges righteously: Who His own self bare our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live by righteousness/innocence: by whose stripes we all were healed (Isaiah 53:5, Hosea 6:1-2, 3). 

 For we were as sheep going astray; but are now returned to the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls." Now this could well bring and end to this blog, I do not know this as of yet for sure. AS Facebook has cut me off and by so doing has suppressed and censored me from my account. No, more voice. This they did on the 9th of December 2021. I tried to come in through a backdoor but last evening they closed it on the 16th of December, also.

Continuing with, Our Eternal link to GOD in Christ as exposed by Him, the I AM. Part 3

     With this post I want to turn our attentions towards Romans 12:1-2, an again I have chosen not to do the whole thought but only a small part of it. Here's what the old standard KJV has to say: "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 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." 

     An again I shall copy and paste the KJV+ to help in doing a words study: "I beseechG3870 youG5209 therefore,G3767 brethren,G80 byG1223 theG3588 merciesG3628 of God,G2316 that you presentG3936 yourG5216 bodiesG4983 a livingG2198 sacrifice,G2378 holy,G40 acceptableG2101 unto God,G2316 which is yourG5216 reasonableG3050 service.G2999  AndG2532 be notG3361 conformedG4964 to thisG5129 world:G165 butG235 be transformedG3339 by theG3588 renewingG342 of yourG5216 mind,G3563 that yeG5209 may proveG1381 whatG5101 is that good,G18 andG2532 acceptable,G2101 andG2532 perfect,G5046 willG2307 of God.G2316" 

My first area of attention is drawn to, mercies G3628, and then present G3936, then G4983 bodies, G2198 living, sacrifice G2378, acceptable G2101, be transformed G3339, by the renewing G342, of your mind G3563, may prove G5046, the perfect G5046, will of GOD.

Where do we find the mercies spoken of? Answer in the letters written by King David, in the Psalms and then by Jeremiah in Lamentations 3:22 and again here in Romans 12:1. First  Psalm 25:6 where we find mercies (H7356, racham rakh'-am, From H7355 {râcham raw-kham', A primitive root; to fondle; by implication to love, especially to compassionate: - have compassion (on, upon), love, (find, have, obtain, shew) mercy (-iful, on, upon), (have) pity, Ruhamah, X surely.}; compassion (in the plural); by extension the womb (as cherishing the foetus); by implication a maiden: - bowels, compassion, damsel, tender love, (great, tender) mercy, pity, womb.) and loving-kindnesses in the same sentence.

Next Lamentation 3:22 It is of the LORD'SH3068 merciesH2617 thatH3588 we are notH3808 consumed,H8552 becauseH3588 his compassionsH7356 failH3615 not.H3808 So here we find (H2617 chêsêd kheh'-sed, From H2616 {châsad khaw-sad', A primitive root; properly perhaps to bow (the neck only (compare H2603) in courtesy to an equal), that is, to be kind; also (by euphemism (compare H1288), but rarely) to reprove: - shew self merciful, put to shame.}; kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opprobrium) reproof, or (subjectively) beauty: - grace, good deed (-liness, -ness), kindly, (loving-) kindness, merciful (kindness), mercy, pity, reproach, wicked thing.)

Romans 12:1 mercies: (G3628 oiktirmos oyk-tir-mos', From G3627 {oikteirō oyk-ti'-ro, Also in certain tenses οἰκτερέω oiktereō oyk-ter-eh'-o; from οἰκτος oiktos (pity); to exercise pity: - have compassion on.}; pity: - mercy )

Now for present: (G3936 paristēmi paristanō par-is'-tay-mee, par-is-tan'-o, From G3488 and G2476 { histēmi his'-tay-mee, A prolonged form of a primary word στάω staō (of the same meaning, and used for it in certain tenses); to stand (transitively or intransitively), used in various applications (literally or figuratively): - abide, appoint, bring, continue, covenant with [to be yoked with], establish, hold up, lay, present, set (up), stanch, stand (by, forth, still, up).}; to stand beside [to be yoked with], that is, (transitively) to exhibit, proffer, (specifically) recommend, (figuratively) substantiate; or (intransitively) to be at hand (or ready), aid: - assist, bring before, command, commend, give presently, present, prove, provide, shew, stand (before, by, here, up, with), yield.)

Now for our bodies: (G4983 sōma so'-mah, From G4982 {sōzō sode'-zo, From a primary word σῶς sōs̄ (contraction for the obsolete σάος saos, “safe”); to save, that is, deliver or protect (literally or figuratively): - heal (Isaiah 53:5, Hosea 6:1-2 heal H7495), preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) whole.}; the body (as a sound whole, Isaiah 53:5 healed), used in a very wide application, literally or figuratively: - bodily, body, slave.)

Now for G2198 a living: (zaō dzah'-o, A primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively): - life (-time), (a-) live (-ly), quick, quickened.)

Sacrifice: (G2378 thusia thoo-see'-ah, From G2380 { thuō thoo'-o, A primary verb; properly to rush (breathe hard, blow, smoke), that is, (by implication) to sacrifice (properly by fire, but generally); by extension to immolate (slaughter for any purpose): - kill, (do) sacrifice, slay.}; sacrifice (the act or the victim, literally or figuratively): - sacrifice.) To take up your cross daily in remembrance of Me, of Matthew 16:24, mark 8:34, 10:21, Luke 9:23 and then of Paul's witness as found in Romans 6:6, Galatians 2:20 and Colossians 2:20. These being part of my other blog titled GOD has One Wat for us all. We shall look into these last references in our next post, as directed by the Holy Spirit.

Acceptable: (G2101 euarestos yoo-ar'-es-tos, From G2095 and G701 {arestos ar-es-tos', From G700 {areskō ar-es'-ko, Probably from G142 [ airō ah'ee-ro, A primary verb; to lift; by implication to take up or away; figuratively to raise (the voice), keep in suspense (the mind); specifically to sail away (that is, weigh anchor); by Hebraism (compare [H5375]) to expiate sin: - away with, bear (up), carry, lift up, loose, make to doubt, put away, remove, take (away, up).] (through the idea of exciting emotion); to be agreeable (or by implication to seek to be so): - please.}; agreeable; by implication fit: - (things that) please (-ing), reason.}; fully agreeable: - acceptable (-ted), wellpleasing.)

Be transformed: (G3339 metamorphoō met-am-or-fo'-o, From G3326 {meta met-ah', A primary preposition (often used adverbially); properly denoting accompaniment; “amid” (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive case association, or accusative case succession) with which it is joined; occupying an intermediate position between G575 or G1537 and G1519 or G4314; less intimate than G1722, and less close than G4862): - after (-ward),X that he again, against, among, X and, + follow, hence, hereafter, in, of, (up-) on, + our, X and setting, since, (un-) to, + together, when, with (+ -out). Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, and transfer or sequence. ie the Mind of Christ, 1Cor. 1:10, 2:16, 1Pet. 1:13} and G3445 { morphoō mor-fo'-o, From the same as G3444 [meros mer'-os, From an obsolete but more primary form of μείρομαι meiromai (to get as a section or allotment); a division or share (literally or figuratively, in a wide application): - behalf, coast, course, craft, particular (+ -ly), part (+ -ly), piece, portion, respect, side, some sort (-what).] ; to fashion (figuratively): - form.}; to transform (literally or figuratively “metamorphose”): - change, transfigure, transform.) By the removal of the splinter, beam, log, or spec of sand, of religions doing and placement (the change that took place in Gen. 3), to gain a clear vision a renewed, restored, rebooted mind, perception. 

The renewing: (G342 anakainōsis an-ak-ah'ee-no-sis, From G341 {anakainoō  an-ak-ahee-no'-o, From G303 [ana an-ah', A primary preposition and adverb; properly up; but (by extension) used (distributively) severally, or (locally) at (etc.): - and, apiece, by, each, every (man), in, through. In compounds (as a prefix) it often means (by implication) repetition, intensity, reversal, etc] and a derivative of G2537, means freshness; to renovate: - renew.}; renovation: - renewing ) So here find the refreshing to Humanity's original state (the image and likeness) and condition as freshness ie, Gen. 1:26-28 condition as also seen in Gen. 5:1-2.

The mind: (G3563 nous nooce, Probably from the base of G1097 { ginōskō ghin-oce'-ko, A prolonged form of a primary verb; to “know” (absolutely), in a great variety of applications and with many implications (as shown at left, with others not thus clearly expressed): - allow, be aware (of), feel, (have) known (-ledge), perceive, be resolved, can speak, be sure, understand.} ; the intellect, that is, mind (divine or human; in thought, feeling, or will); by implication meaning: - mind, understanding.)

Prove: (G5046 dokimazō dok-im-ad'-zo, From G1384 { dokimos dok'-ee-mos, From G1380 [ dokeō dok-eh'-o, A prolonged form of a primary verb δόκω dokō (used only as an alternate in certain tenses; compare the base of G1166); of the same meaning; to think; by implication to seem (truthfully or uncertainly): - be accounted, (of own) please (-ure), be of reputation, seem (good), suppose, think, trow.] ; properly acceptable (current after assayal), that is, approved: - approved, tried.}; to test (literally or figuratively); by implication to approve: - allow, discern, examine, X like, (ap-) prove, try.) So one of our benefits of the Cross is our acquiring a renewed mindset, when was the last time that you heard that spoken from the pulpit?

The perfect G5046, will of GOD: (G5046 teleios tel'-i-os, From G5056 {telos tel'-os, From a primary word τέλλω tellō (to set out for a definite point or goal); properly the point aimed at as a limit, that is, (by implication) the conclusion of an act or state (termination [literally, figuratively or indefinitely], result [immediate, ultimate or prophetic], purpose); specifically an impost or levy (as paid): - + continual, custom, end (-ing), finally, uttermost.} ; complete (in various applications of labor, growth, mental and moral character, etc.); neuter (as noun, with G3588) completeness: - of full age, man, perfect.) This perfect, returns us to the account of Gen. 1:26-28, 2:6-7, 18, 21-28 and 5:1-2 with Isaiah 53:5 and Hosea 6:1-3.

There is but one more word here, will: (G2307 thelēma thel'-ay-mah, From the prolonged form of G2309 {thelō    ethelō thel'-o, eth-el'-o, Either the first or the second form may be used. In certain tenses θελέω theleō    thel-eh'-o (and ἐθέλέω  etheleō eth-el-eh'-o) are used, which are otherwise obsolete; apparently strengthened from the alternate form of G138; to determine (as an active voice option from subjective impulse; whereas G1014 properly denotes rather a passive voice acquiescence in objective considerations), that is, choose or prefer (literally or figuratively); by implication to wish, that is, be inclined to (sometimes adverbially gladly); impersonally for the future tense, to be about to; by Hebraism to delight in: - desire, be disposed (forward), intend, list, love, mean, please, have rather, (be) will (have, -ling, -ling [ly]).}; a determination (properly the thing), that is, (actively) choice (specifically purpose, decree; abstractly volition) or (passively) inclination: - desire, pleasure, will.) So our course has been all along to acquire the "mind of Christ" or the GOD in us conscience. Need I say more? I owe a debt of greatest of gratitude to GOD by His Spirit within  me for this inspiration of understanding as we communicate in the coolness of the day. I have tried to keep this as simple and as short as possible.

Continuing with, Our Eternal link to GOD in Christ as exposed by Him, the I AM. Part 2

     Sometime back while I was reading through the letter written by Luke, which I have read many times over, I found this statement the again it captured my attention. It is in chapter 17 and verse 21, but contrary to my usual full capturing of the complete thought, I have chosen to limit it to the area of interest only instead. Where Jesus has been talking to the Pharisees who asked of the kingdom of GOD in an effort to entrap Him. Here's what the KJV says which took place in: Luke 17:20-21 "When He was demanded of the Pharisees, when the kingdom of God should come, He answered them and said, 'The kingdom of God comes not with observation: Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.'" 

     Now I shall pop in the KJV+ just for kicks to see what we can learn or glen of what this is saying: "When He was demandedG1905 ofG5259 theG3588 Pharisees,G5330 whenG4219 theG3588 kingdomG932 of GodG2316 should come,G2064 He answeredG611 themG846 andG2532 said,G2036 'TheG3588 kingdomG932 of GodG2316 comesG2064 notG3756 withG3326 observation:G3907 NeitherG3761 shall they say,G2046 LoG2400 here!G5602 or,G2228 loG2400 there!G1563 for,G1063 behold,G2400 theG3588 kingdomG932 of GodG2316 isG2076 withinG1787 you.G5216"" 

The first word is G932 [basileia bas-il-i'-ah, From G935 {basileus bas-il-yooce', Probably from G939 {basis bas'-ece, From βαίνω bainō (to walk); a pace (“base”), that is, (by implication) the foot, (in Gen. 3:15, we find the heelH6119, from H6117) used):} (through the notion of a foundation of power); a sovereign (abstractly, relatively or figuratively): - king.}; properly royalty, that is, (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively): - kingdom, + reign.] With this knowledge where did this originate, what is it's origin? How about we look to the beginning even before the first day narratives of Genesis 1 through 2:3 omitting verses 26-28 from the narritive.

For the next word of great importance is G1787 which the Strong's says means: [entos en-tos', From G1722 {en en, A primary preposition denoting (fixed, Gen. 1:26-28) position (in place, time or state), and (by implication) instrumentality (medially or constructively), that is, a relation of rest (intermediate between G1519 and G1537); “in”, at, (up-) on, by, etc.: - about, after, against, + almost, X altogether, among, X as, at, before, between, (here-) by (+ all means), for (. . . sake of), + give self wholly to, (here-) in (-to, -wardly), X mightily, (because) of, (up-) on, [open-] ly, X outwardly, one, X quickly, X shortly, [speedi-] ly, X that, X there (-in, -on), through (-out), (un-) to(-ward), under, when, where (-with), while, with (-in). Often used in compounds, with substantially the same import; rarely with verbs of motion, and then not to indicate direction, except (elliptically) by a separate (and different) prep.}; inside (adverb or noun): - within.] Did you catch it? It resides within it being a Fixed Position of rest, never moving or lost or surrendered.

Then we hit number G5216 which the Strong's gives this meaning: [humōn hoo-mone', Genitive case of G5210 {this has G4771 which has this; soo, second person singular, thou} of (from or concerning) you: - ye, you, your (own, -selves).] This affirming our position or the image and likenesses position, of a spirit at rest.

So how and who placed it there (in you) and when? Again, I must turn to Genesis 1 which we all know came before the creation stories start, in verses 26-28, an inserted thought, like so many of King David's were and are as recorded within the Psalms. Where he is over hearing a conversation between God the Father and His Son, Jesus then known as Jehovah. Who would come to earth as a man or in Humanity's flesh (in which is deposited the image and likeness of Elohiym) through the proper gate, the womb of a woman, a virgin. As promised by Prophesy. So where would we turn to find out? How about Genesis 5:1-2, where we find the recap of Adam which states: Gen 5:1-2 "This is the book of the generations of Adam. In the day that God created man, in the likeness of God made He him; Male and female created He them; and blessed them (this is the account of my contentions of Gen. 1:26-28), and called their name Adam, in the day (the eight day) when they were created." This speaks of day as being hot, while in Genesis 2, it states that both GOD and Adam walked together in the cool of the day, which is in the wee morning hours. And with that thought what about the seventh day of rest as spoken of in verses 1-3 of chapter 2, with a statement in verse 1 of the fullness of the earth and the heaven's completion having ended. (Gen 2:1-3 "Thus the heavens and the earth were finished, and all the host of them. On the seventh day God ended His work which He had made; and He rested on the seventh day from all His work which He had made. And God blessed the seventh day, and sanctified it: because that in it He had rested from all His work which God created and made.")

Then verse 4 pics up the narrative of humanity creation, this now being the eight day and with that still fresh, we shall press on with what day did the resurrection of Jesus take place? Why the first day of the week and in regards to the Genesis 2 narrative what day was that? The eight day, the first day of new beginnings,,,,resurrection [G386, anastasis an-as'-tas-is, From G450 {to stand up}; a standing up again, that is, (literally) a resurrection from death (individual, general or by implication (its author)), or (figuratively) a (moral) recovery (of spiritual truth): - raised to life again, resurrection, rise from the dead, that should rise, rising again.]

So now what did Paul have to say about this? Turn to 1Corinthians 4:20 where find this statement: "For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power." And this is in Titus 2:14,  "Who gave Himself for us, that He might redeemG3084 us from all iniquityG458, and purifyG2511 to Himself a peculiarG4041 and G1510 people, zealous of good works." What does this all mean to us now, how about New beginnings with each new morning and new mercies as spoken of in Romans 12:1-3?

Continuing with, Our Eternal link to GOD in Christ as exposed by Him, the I AM.

    Have you ever got a hold of something that the Holy Spirit showed you, that just would not let go of your thinking and motivation? When no matter where in Scripture you turn it is facing you squarely in the face. As it progresses it becomes a dominating theme. Since my (August of 2007) willingness to take the LORD'S yoke upon me this is my plight as I learn more and more of Him, "the I AM." Well today's Scripture passage of the E-sword daily study, is just such an occasion for me, it comes from Romans 5:10-11 which says this from the KJV: "For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by His life. More than that, we also rejoice in GOD through our Lord Jesus Christ, through Whom we have now received reconciliation." I shall try to copy it through as revealed as "the word" within me / us all, that word is but one letter that is hidden within our bone structure. For within it we find "marrow" where our DNA and blood originates as "the life" that is in the blood (Leviticus 17:11, John 6:53). Remember this in Genesis 1:26-28 we find that Man is a spirit made in the image and likeness of Elohiym (H430) or put another way as Elohiym....ie., GOD in man. The other thing is, is that a body was not on the earth until chapter 2 verse 5. This after the day of rest in verses 1-3 as part of the creation narrative and the seventh day season of worship as pushed by many religious sects and groups; And then formed in verse 7 only after moisture came up through the earth in verse 6 to moisten the ground, when the Master potter (John 1:1-5; Isaiah 64:8; Proverbs 16:4; Jeremiah 18:3-6; Rom. 9:11, 18, 22-23; Hosea 8:8 ) formed the clay into a earthen vessel. This is the bases of all that is to follow.

     Now lets take this passage apart just a bit for that purpose I will copy the KJV+ as it has all the words numbered by the Strong's numbering system. In this fashion I hope to resolve away all contentions of any opposition. Romans 5:10-11 "ForG1063 if,G1487 when we wereG5607 enemies,G2190 we were reconciledG2644 to GodG2316 byG1223 theG3588 deathG2288 of HisG848 Son,G5207 muchG4183 more,G3123 being reconciled,G2644 we shall be savedG4982 byG1722 HisG848 life.G2222 AndG1161 notG3756 onlyG3440 so, butG235 we alsoG2532 joyG2744 inG1722 GodG2316 throughG1223 ourG2257 LordG2962 JesusG2424 Christ,G5547 byG1223 WhomG3739 we have nowG3568 receivedG2983 theG3588 atonement.G2643."

The first is the word that catches my attention is G2190 which Strong's gives as a meaning: [echthros ekh-thros' From a primary word ἔχθω echthō (to hate); hateful (passively odious, or actively hostile); usually as a noun, an adversary (especially Satan): - enemy, foe.] Has this actually every taken place is my question? My answer is only by the teachings, doctrines and actions of man's religion and its divers systems. 

Now our next word is G2644, having two parts { } in its makeup, which the Strong's gives as a meaning: [katallassō kat-al-las'-so From G2596 {kata kat-ah' A primary particle; (preposition) down (in place or time), in varied relations (according to the case [genitive, dative or accusative] with which it is joined): - about, according as (to), after, against, (when they were) X alone, among, and, X apart, (even, like) as (concerning, pertaining to, touching), X aside, at, before, beyond, by, to the charge of, [charita-] bly, concerning, + covered, [dai-] ly, down, every, (+ far more) exceeding, X more excellent, for, from . . . to, godly, in (-asmuch, divers, every, -to, respect of), . . . by, after the manner of, + by any means, beyond (out of) measure, X mightily, more, X natural, of (up-) on (X part), out (of every), over against, (+ your) X own, + particularly, so, through (-oughout, -oughout every), thus, (un-) to (-gether, -ward), X uttermost, where (-by), with. In composition it retains many of these applications, and frequently denotes opposition, distribution or intensity.} and G236 {allassō al-las'-so, From G243 {allos al'-los, A primary word; “else”, that is, different (in many applications): - more, one (another), (an-, some an-) other (-s, -wise).}; to make different: - change.}; to change mutually, that is, (figuratively) to compound a difference: - reconcile.] So the end result of the action of the Cross was humanity;s reconciling by God to GOD.

The third word that pops is G4982, it having the Strong's meaning of: [sōzō sode'-zo, From a primary word σῶς sōs̄ (contraction for the obsolete σάος saos, “safe”); to save, that is, deliver or protect (literally or figuratively): - heal, preserve, save (self), do well, be (make) [Isaiah 53:5 and Hosea 6:1-3] whole.] So with this said in Scripture how is it that so many remain of the resistance of mans religious systems?

Forth, what does "His Life" really mean according to the Strong's G848, it having only one connective word { } and G2222? Here's what it says: [first G848, hautou how-too', Contraction for G1438 {heautou heh-ow-too', (Including all the other cases); from a reflexive pronoun otherwise obsolete and the genitive (Genesis 1:27 of 26-28) (dative or accusative) of G846 (breaks this down farther); him (her, it, them, also [in conjunction with the personal pronoun of the other persons] my, thy, our, your) -self (-selves), etc.: - alone, her (own, -self), (he) himself, his (own), itself, one (to) another, our (thine) own (-selves), + that she had, their (own, own selves), (of) them (-selves), they, thyself, you, your (own, own conceits, own selves, -selves).}; self (in some oblique case or reflexive relation): - her (own), (of) him (-self), his (own), of it, thee, their (own), them (-selves), they.] 

And the last one is G2222, this one can get quite confusing at times, here's what the Strong's has to say about it: [zōē dzo-ay', From G2198 {zaō dzah'-o, A primary verb; to live (literally or figuratively): - life (-time), (a-) live (-ly), quick (quicken).}; life (literally or figuratively): - life (-time). Compare G5590 {psuchē psoo-khay', From G5594; breath, that is, (by implication) spirit, abstractly or concretely (the animal sentient principle only; thus distinguished on the one hand from G4151 {pneuma pnyoo'-mah, a current of air, that is, breath (blast) or a breeze; by analogy or figuratively a spirit, that is, (human) the rational soul, (by implication) vital principle, mental disposition, etc., or (superhuman) an angel, daemon, or (divine) GOD, Christ’s spirit, the Holy spirit: - ghost, life, spirit (-ual, -ually), mind.}, which is the rational and immortal soul; and on the other from G2222 {5594}, which is mere vitality, even of plants: these terms thus exactly correspond respectively to the Hebrew [H5315], [H7307] and [H2416]: - heart (+ -ily), life, mind, soul, + us, + you.}].

No, I over looked the must have of this passage it is within the context of this word, atonement G2643 which the Strong's gives as: [katallagē kat-al-lag-ay', From G2644 [which we have already covered]; exchange (figuratively adjustment), that is, restoration [G629] to (the divine) grace (favor, pales in light of grace): - atonement, reconciliation (-ing).] The restoration of humanity's origin and innocence, that being One with Him who created humanity as a divine thought before creation began and found in Genesis 1. All of Jesus' teachings are based on this one thing.

Continuing with, Our Eternal link to GOD in Christ as exposed by Him.

 Within the passed few months (of 2021) a research specialist team, who has been seeking what was determined by these researchers to be missing from the Hebrew and other Alphabets has been discovered as a missing link of man to His Creator. This removed by the ancient Jewish theologians to avoid or to protect it from being misused by the common people and anti peoples, ie. foreign religions throughout time and human history. This GOD hinted at in Deu. 29:29 and Jesus as a mystery in Mark 4:11. Jesus Himself being formed in the womb of Mary carried this as a code within Himself as He also attested to on many occasions by confessing that 'He and the Father were One.' This being true of all of Man as contained in our DNA where it was hidden by GOD in us all, until resently. Over the years I have stated this as found in Genesis 1:26-27 where we have this: (KJV) Gen 1:26-27 "GOD (Elohiym, meaning a plural deity such as Father, Son and Spirit) said, Let Us make man in Our image, after Our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth. So GOD created man in His Own image, in the image of GOD created He him; male and female created He them." 

Now Paul revealed much of this himself by way of inspiration just as we are to do also having been born from above as in "born again" as Jesus said to Nicodemus, and by John in his record of John 3:3, 7.

Now for the image: again drawing on Paul's writings 1Cor. 11:7, 15:49, 2Cor. 3:18, 4:4, Col. 1:15, 3:10; Then we find this in Hebrews 1:1-4 "GOD, Who at sundry times and in divers manners spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, Has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, Whom He had appointed heir of all things, by Whom also He made the worlds; Who being the brightness of His glory, and the express image of His person, and upholding all things by the 'word of His power,' when He had by Himself purged our sins, sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high; Being made so much better than the angels, as He has by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they." Now those who meet the conditions as laid out by GOD receive of Him all things for the edification, evangelism and aid of all peoples as one class. The key is "word" of GOD in all matters. Not my thoughts or opinions nor any others. For where two or more are gathered as one there the LORD is among us.

Continuing yet again with, Our eternal link to GOD in Christ exposed by Him.

Before getting into the subject matter of this post (Romans 7:21-8:8, verse 4[*]) it maybe time to rehash or recap the foundation of my call to help all of humanity and what it is and where it can be found. My first encounter took place in the autumn of 1971, when the LORD called to 2Timothy 4:1-5. Then in the spring of 1985 we heard that He would train us within our own four walls and be able to put the scriptures together, and then in August of 2007 I heard, 'are you ready to take My yoke upon you and learn of Me (Mat. 11:29)?' Then shortly there after I was shown a vision of myself on a cross, when Jesus was laid over me there (John 8:12-30, 48-9:12, Gal. 2:20, Eph. 2, Col. 2:20; Hosea 6:1-3). Then as I picked up this blog I was shown that much of what is spoken of in the scriptures are not read as they were meant to be, because of the breaking of them into short sentences in place of complete thoughts and so I took up the practice of showing the complete thought as best that I could under the Spirits leading. I also discovered that most translations use word studies as their references of cross references and this practice leads to a hindrance of thought. It is for this reason that I try to show the meanings of many of these words with the Strong's references, as I have been taught by the Spirit.

Okay, I will use the ESV to the intro to this study and then shift to the Mirror Study Bible because of it's clearness of thought and word studies.

Romans 7:21-8:8 (ESV) "So I find it to be a law that when I want to do right, evil lies close at hand. For I delight in the law of God, in my inner being, but I see in my members another law waging war against the law of my mind and making me captive to the law of sin that dwells in my members. Wretched man that I am! Who will deliver me from this body of death? Thanks be to God through Jesus Christ our Lord! So then, I myself serve the law of God with my mind, but with my flesh I serve the law of sin. There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law of the Spirit of life has set you free in Christ Jesus from the law of sin and death. For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh, in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not according to the flesh but according to the Spirit. For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit. For to set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace. For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God's law; indeed, it cannot. Those who are in the flesh cannot please God." 

Now for the Mirror's text:

Romans 7:21-8:8 "It has become a predictable principle; I desire to do well, but my mere desire cannot escape the evil presence that dictates my actions. The real person that I am on the inside delights in the Law of GOD. (The Law proves to be consistent with my inner make-up.) There is another law though, (foreign to my design) the Law of sin, activating and enrolling the members of my body as weapons of war against the law of my mind. I am held captive like a prisoner of war in my own body. It doesn't matter how I [1]weigh myself I just do not measure up to expectations! The situation is absolutely desperate for humanity; Is there anyone who can deliver them from this death trap? (The word [1, G5005, from the base of G5007 talanton, derivative of the original form of τλάω tlao a sum of money, and a derivative of the base of G3984 peira, to test by piercing; ] talaiporos occurs only twice in the NT - Rom. 3:17 - and both times it is translated wretched!? It has two components, talanton, which is the word for a scale of balance, that which is weighed, a talent, and poros from peira, to test as in testing the weight of something.) Thanks be to GOD, this is exactly what He has done through Jesus Christ our Leader; He has come to our rescue! I am finally freed from this conflict between the law of my mind and the Law of sin in my body. (In the Incarnation, in a human body exactly like ours (in which the image and likeness exists,,,ie. the word of Gen. 1:26-27), Jesus balanced the scales! He is the true measure of the life of our design - He revealed and redeemed the image and likeness of GOD in us as in  a mirror! Look at Rom. 1:16-17, 3:24 and 27.) Now the decisive conclusion is this: In Christ, every bit of condemning evidence against us was cancelled. (This cancellation is found in Rom. 12:1-3. "Who walk not after the flesh but after the spirit." This sentence was not in the original text, but was in later copies from verse 4. The person who added this most probably felt that the fact of Paul's declaration of humanity's innocence restored had to be made subject again to a person's conduct. Religion under the Law felt more comfortable with the condition of personal contribution rather than the conclusion of what faith reveals. The "in Christ" revelation is key to GOD'S dealing with humanity. It is the PIN-code of the Bible [see 1Cor. 1:30 and Eph. 1:4].) The law of the Spirit is the liberating force of life in Christ. This leaves us with no further obligation to the Law of sin and death. Spirit has superseded the sin factor which enslaved the senses as the principle Law of our lives. (The law of the Spirit is righteousness by faith vs the Law of personal efforts and self righteousness which produces condemnation and spiritual death which is the fruit of the DIY tree of Gen. 3 and the Law of Moses, who wrote and imposed his outlook, influence in the first five books of the Jewish text.) The Law failed to be anything more than an instruction manual; It had no power to deliver us from the strong influence of sin holding us hostage in our bodies. GOD disguised Himself in His Son (the Elohim of Gen. 1:1) in this very domain where sin ruled flesh. The body He lived and conquered in was no different from ours. Thus sin's authority in the human body was condemned. (Hebrews 4:15, As High Priest He fully identifies with us in the context of our frail human life. Having subject it to close scrutiny, He proved that the human frame was master (has dominion) over sin. His sympathy with us is not to be seen as excusing weakness that are the result of a faulty design, but rather as a trophy to humanity. He is not an example for us but of us.) [* The righteousness promoted by the law (of faith and love) is now realized in us.] Our practical day-to-day life bears witness to spirit inspiration and not flesh dominion. Sin's symptoms are sponsored by the senses, a mind dominated by the sensual. Thoughts betray source; Spirit life attracts spirit thoughts. Thinking patterns are formed by reference, either the sensual appetites of the flesh and spiritual death, or the zoe-life and total tranquillity flowing from a mind addicted to spirit (faith) realities. A mind focused on the flesh (the sensual domain where sin held me captive) is distracted from GOD with n inclination to His life-laws. Flesh (self-righteousness) and spirit (faith righteousness) are opposing forces. (Flesh no longer defines us; His Faith does!) It is impossible for those immersed in the flesh to at the same time accommodate themselves to the opinion, desire and interest of GOD."

I will do a reveal of the Scriptures that speak of Jesus as He spoke to His disciples on their way home after His resurrection and more.