THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 318

In God we trust! All they that put their trust in JESUS, these people shall never be ashamed. The temple of the Lord’s House in which He is pleased to dwell began to be manifest on the day that is commonly known in the Bible as the day of Pentecost. That day was the first day that God poured forth from Himself the Spirit of His Son. As was promised earlier in the scriptures, JESUS the SEED of God which SEED was manifest in flesh, the Lord JESUS the Christ being the embodiment of God‘s own Word - this same JESUS sacrificed His pure body upon a cruel savage roman cross in order to provide a way for man’s redemption.

For it is written in Acts chapter 15 that ‘after those days (crucifixion) He will return again (in Spirit). As stated, "I will build again the tabernacle of David which is fallen down." JESUS Himself is the cornerstone of this temple (under construction) in which temple the Spirit of the Lord is pleased to dwell. This temple is not a brick and mortar building. Rather, this temple is a spiritual temple to be inhabited by God's Spirit.

The apostles chosen of God Himself are the foundation. The apostles being His commissioned witnesses to the uttermost parts of the earth. This is why it is important that we know that the spiritual temple is constructed of God’s redeemed, born again, water baptized, Spirit filled believers. Each believer added by God Himself as living stones. These living stones, jointed and fitly framed together in believing faith forming God’s temple.

The one Head of this temple is the Lord JESUS. And no, this means that the head of this temple cannot be replaced by an imposter. Indeed, there is also only one sacrifice for sin. That is, JESUS the only begotten Son of the Holy Ghost.

But in some religious institutions today, some want to re-offer JESUS as if JESUS' crucifixion being the once and for all sacrifice was not sufficient. Or that by re-offering JESUS, God Himself as a Son, suggests that the death and burial of JESUS was an inadequate offering that now has to be perpetuated. Fortunately, for those that study the scriptures, this type of teaching flies in the face of the written Word of God.

For the scriptures clearly state that JESUS ascended up to Heaven and sat down. Suggesting that the sacrifice of JESUS at Calvary was incomplete begs the question - why pray tell did JESUS say on the cross that "It is finished"? Remember that upon saying this, JESUS gave up His ghostly Spirit.

Indeed, JESUS said that as often as one eats this bread and drinks this wine, you do show forth the Lord's death till He returns. We as believers need to remember that this one sacrifice - a once and for all time sacrifice provided by Jesus - means that there is no other sacrifice that can be offered to pay for our sin. What do the scriptures state?

Look to Me (Jesus) all you people who are heavy laden and burdened. Look to Me all of you who are from all over the the earth and be saved. For I AM GOD and apart from ME there is no Saviour.

As well, if we look in the scripture, there in no doctrine pertaining to transubstantiation. The bread does not become flesh (e.g cannibalism) and the wine does not become blood (for it is written in Acts chapter 15, keep yourself from drinking blood).

So where are you in all of this? The apostles identified these deviations from the scriptures as "another" gospel. Historically, as well, we know that this other gospel emanated from Rome around 300/400 AD. And as foreign to that commissioned and confirmed gospel which the Lord delivered to the redeemed living members, the Lord daily still added to His family bearing His name. Therefore, it is through JESUS - the only Name whereby any person can receive the gift of eternal life - can we receive the promised gift.

Certainly, it is a gift that is worth pursuing. In this context, ask the Lord into your life so that you too can become a habitation of God’s Spirit. Stand in the offering plate.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 317

JESUS being the only head of the Church commissioned the following message to His disciples. That is “repentance and remission of sin should be preached in His name amongst all nations beginning at Jerusalem." Note specifically the words that state repentance and remission of sin should be preached in His Name. So the question is - what is His name? His Name is JESUS. This explains why the apostles did not preach in any other name. Because at no point in the scriptures were the apostles commissioned to preach in any other name.

But as we also know, satan comes along as usual - like in the wilderness when Jesus was tempted while fasting for 40 days and nights. There satan tempts JESUS with his distorted translation of scripture. Conversely, JESUS who is the VERY WORD of God never quotes from a revised edition. Neither was Jesus tempted to change the Word to please others.

However, along come the church fathers with their revised teachings. Indeed, as the historical record alludes, these same church fathers admit to changing the scriptures Matthew 28:19, rendering the wording to state "in the name of the father, son and spirit." This is in complete contrast to the original teachings of the apostles. Further, if one researches this point, they will find that all encyclopedia’s refute Matthew 28:19 as it is currently presented. In fact, even the present day pope admits that the roman catholic church altered the scriptures at some point.

The difficulty is that this rendering of the scriptures was adopted by all of the reformation churches. Thus, while their adherence and later admission to teaching scriptural error is commendable, it has done little to erase the error. It has not helped either that there exists, even today those indoctrinated adherents who stubbornly uphold their denominational error even when the truth is known. The confusion becomes more entrenched when another presentation is made that emphasizes correct Biblical teachings. Doctrines and teachings such as salvation can be only be found in the Name of JESUS. Or the message that the same God who created us would become one of us because He loved us so much.

Instead, often what happens is that these same religious folks try to justify their teachings rather than adhere to the scriptures. How many times have we heard in reference to baptism that you are not being baptized into Jesus the Christ but rather you are only being baptized upon the authority of Jesus the Christ. Apparently, this new rendering of the scriptures justifies the use of "in the name of the Father, Son, and Spirit" when baptizing, even when none of these descriptive titles resembles a name.

But the reality is this. Nowhere in the scriptures was there ever any person or family baptized using the titles. Sure, many of us have went along with this erroneous teaching, primarily because of our own ignorance of the written Word of God. And perhaps, that we simply trusted the ecclesiastical system. But now that we know different, what will we do?

Remember, Adam and Eve also transgressed God’s instructions in the Garden. Look where they ended up - as strangers and foreigners to God. Still, the good news is that we originally were created of God to be His property. God made us! God loved us! And indeed, loved us so much that He redeemed us back to Himself even though we originally God’s property.

A redemptive price had to be paid. A hefty price. In fact, the cost of our redemption meant the death of a righteous man. But as we learn from the scriptures, there was not to found amongst Adam's fallen race one righteous man. So instead the humanity of God prevailed on our behalf. God Himself veiled Himself in flesh. Yes, God laid down His life as a Son, purchasing free redemption for all who come to Him.

this is why we need to adhere to the scriptures. When JESUS COMMISSIONED his disciples to preach the altar call was Acts 2:38. During that first alter call, 3000 persons repented, believed, and were baptized into the name of JESUS for the remission of their sin. The question now is this. What hinders you from repentance, believing and being baptised as JESUS commissioned?

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 316

Paul, an apostle of the Lord Jesus was the last person declared in the scriptures to have seen the Lord Jesus. Here, the Lord Jesus instructed Paul to continue on his journey into the city and to remain there awaiting further instructions. As we read, Paul remained there in prayer for three days. A disciple of Jesus instructed by the Lord Jesus went to the place that Paul was, saying to Paul - The Lord JESUS who appeared to you has sent me to instruct you. So arise Paul and be baptized in water, and in so doing, wash away all your sin whilst calling upon the Name of the Lord Jesus and be filled with the promised gift of JESUS breath His Holy Spirit.

For those who may not know, this man Paul was chosen of the Lord Jesus to be His apostle to the Gentiles. Paul upon entering a city noticed an abundance of monumental statues bearing various inscriptions. Paul noted that one such inscription read, “To the Unknown God." Well that inscription became the text for Paul’s next message to the people within that city! Paul opened his message by saying that this unknown God to whom you in ignorance worship - it is this “unknown" God that I am going to tell you of. So, who was this unknown God that Paul spoke about? Yes, as we know from the scriptures, Paul immediately preached to the people about the God who was none other than the Lord JESUS!

This is the true gospel message that we need to reflect upon today. And to preach to our children and to their children and to all those that are afar off. This earth was walked upon by a man who spoke a different language than that which was the norm of earth’s inhabitants. Further, this man went about doing good things - healing the sick, cleansing the lepers, opening blind eyes and deaf ears. Indeed, He made the crippled to walk again, cast out demonic spirits, and raised the dead. He even fed the multitudes when food appeared scarce. As well, this man spoke to the raging wind and sea. All good things so that we could understand how much God loved us.

Is it any wonder that the powers that existed at the time wanted this man dead? This man would have caused a complete collapse of man’s seated institutions and systems - the whole political, judicial, religious, medical war system would become as bandages. In fact, this man so revolutionised man's historical records that regardless of which nation we are born into, society is dated and governed with BC (before Christ) and AD (after Christ's death). Yes, Paul preached JESUS to the people. This is the unknown God that Paul wanted everyone to know about. No man could ever do the aforementioned wonders except God was with Him and in HIM. Thus the message is simple - RETURN to Me, saith the Lord, for I have REDEEMED YOU! WHO ARE YOU LORD? I AM JESUS!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 315

Yes we are the people that you our LORD JESUS has chosen. We believe and understand that you alone LORD are the self existing God. Indeed, you alone are the I AM. Before you LORD JESUS we have never seen any God in form. Thus, you alone LORD are the unseen God manifest in form. You LORD JESUS being God with us.

In fact, LORD your Spirit indwelt the man JESUS the Christ. Therefore, beside you LORD JESUS, man has no Saviour. There is no other mediator between God and man other than you Lord.

LORD, your days are not numbered from everlasting to everlasting. Indeed, LORD you are God alone! Whatsoever your counsel has beforehand determined, so shall it come to pass!

As well LORD, you alone are the redeemer, the Holy One of the True Israel. The Israel that you LORD foreknew, a people which were not a people - a peculiar people - these were still a people you LORD JESUS created to be called by your name. The JESUS People!

In this context, we recognize LORD that you are our CREATOR, REDEEMER and KING. Your dominion LORD is an everlasting dominion. As well, LORD JESUS you are the very same God who created man, the very same God who has redeemed man. Therefore, we do not fear for we are yours. There is nothing that can separate us from you. Neither life or death or any other thing can separate us from your love! A Love which you have demonstrated to us when you laid down your life for us!

Whereby you LORD JESUS by death purchased us unto yourself. So we recognize that when we pass through the stormy waters, you will be with us. And that when we pass through the rivers, they shall not overflow us. Further, if we were to walk through fire, we shall not be burned nor shall the flame use us as kindling!

For you LORD JESUS our God is man's only Saviour. LORD JESUS, it is you who sacrificed yourself for our redemption. And as a consequence, LORD JESUS we are precious to you. In this context, you have loved us with an everlasting love! We are comforted for you LORD JESUS because every day you are with us. LORD JESUS YOU gather the offspring of your SEED from the north, south, east and west. In fact, LORD JESUS you bring back your offspring - your sons and your daughters - and indeed, every one that is called by your name. These are teh people created for you and by you for your glory.

You have formed us and yes, you alone have made us. As such JESUS, you are the one GOD. You by yourself have created all things, whether these things be seen or unseen. LORD you have called us into your righteousness. LORD you will hold our hands and keep us. Why? Because LORD JESUS, you revealed yourself to us in form as the only begotten son for an everlasting covenant, bequeathing to us a promised inheritance.

YES, an inheritance that is promised to one and all who call upon Your NAME JESUS! Your people called by you independent of nationality, colour or culture. Thus, your people Lord Jesus are a redeemed people. Yes, they are a people who were not formally a people! But now, these are a people called by your name. Your name is JESUS! God with us. Apart from You LORD JESUS there is no salvation.

LORD JESUS, you so loved your people dwelling in the world that you gave yourself to us as the Only Begotten Son. LORD JESUS, you came in your Father’s name - 'JESUS' You JESUS being the promised SEED of God’s Spirit! As posted in earlier posts, Abraham believed you and his belief was counted as righteousness. God you provided the Lamb. You JESUS came as the Lamb of God - the Lamb that willingly sacrificed yourself at Calvary. Thus, there is no more sacrifice for sin. why? Because JESUS, you died for our sin! JESUS, you came out of the tomb for our justification so that we too could become a citizen of Heaven. After all, when one really thinks about our life, it is the only citizenship that really matters! ACTS 2:38 - the first alter call. PEACE BE!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 314

Unfortunately, as the scriptures reveal, there have been many that follow the pernicious ways of traditional religion and as a result have been led to believe many of the false teachings emanating from religious institutions. And not the way of the glorious gospel of God which to man was to be revealed in the face of JESUS the Christ.

But as JESUS prophesied in the scriptures, there would be religious persons that would go around the world seeking to engulf converts into their religious ways. And when they succeed, that person would be so indoctrinated with erroneous teaching, that in effect, the converts become two-fold more a child of hell than he or she had previously been.

Further, there are many anti-Christs in the world - particularly today. Why are these institutional leaders designated as anti-Christs? First, they contradict the message that JESUS, is the very Word of God who walked among us in flesh form, appearing in fashion as a Son.

But as we know from the scriptures, JESUS did not have a forked tongue. JESUS spoke only that which was the Word of God being delivered now of God to man in an earthly language. From the beginning, God said, "As it is written." Indeed, God at various times and in different manners spoke to our fathers through the mouths of the prophets. Now He speaks to us through His Son JESUS, who is the only begotten Son of the SEED of the Holy Spirit.

For in that SEED did dwell all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. He that has the Son that person also has the Father. This message is clearly stated in the scriptures and yet, as a consequence of religious indoctrination and traditions, that person may be oblivious to this fact. This is why we are encouraged to read the scriptures for ourselves and discern the gospel teachings that are correct.

JESUS said clearly to Phillip, "If you have seen me Phillip you have seen the Father. So why are you asking me [still] to show you the Father?" Here, we recognize that Phillip walked with JESUS regularly and yet Phillip really did not know JESUS. It is equally unfortunate that even with the scriptures readily available to us that this same predicament is common and prevalent today!

Why is this? Well, many denominations are full of persons who look for God as a person, which by the way is impossible. As stated previously, God is Spirit. The Spirit of God fills the heavens, and the earth. It is in God that we all live and move and have our very being. God has purposefully revealed Himself in created form so that we may look upon Him. Of course, the religious anti-Christ world wanted nothing to do with someone who rearranged the furniture of their seated religious ways. Or questioned the traditions.

This may explain to the new believer why JESUS walked outside their encampment. JESUS, as a Son went about His Father's business - which business was to do good and to heal all who were sick and bent under the oppression of satanic religious fallen spirits of angels. Note that satan is the god of this world system. Note also that man who was not originally a citizen of this degenerate system has now, through his disobedience to God’s instructions, entered into that world of separation from God.

Still, God was in JESUS the Christ! Why is this important? Because this is God‘s final plan to redeem man from the house of bondage - satan's last stronghold. While the anti-Christ preachers preach a social gospel - a make you feel good gospel - the gospel of Jesus the Christ - this glorious gospel cannot be ignored. For the gospel of Jesus the Christ was not only delivered in Word. This gospel cost God’s life as a Son. For it was God Himself as a Son who was nailed to a cruel roman cross. This is the true cost of redemption.

God laid down His life for us! JESUS' sweat as it were drops of blood whilst in prayer in Gethsemane was so that we could be saved. Even while the battle raged internally - the flesh hoping to find another way whereby man could be saved when He knew there was no other way - was for each and every one of us. Yes, JESUS is the only way whereby man can be redeemed. And yes, LAST OF ALL GOD SENT HIS SON! JESUS IS THE ONLY DOOR.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 313

The former letter I have written testifying of all the good things JESUS did and taught -- as a beginning faith -- until the day of His ascension. After that, JESUS continued ministering giving further orderly instructions to His chosen apostles. His chosen apostles who were to be His witnesses, even to the uttermost parts of the earth.

The initial message presented by the Holy Spirit to 120 persons in Acts 2 is specific. Here were 120 people gathered together in a room with the initial message being delivered to all of them in an unknown tongue. Within this context, the Holy Spirit was [literally] controlling their tongues. That is, until the purposed message was expressed to them in a heavenly language!

When the multitude who had gathered at Jerusalem to celebrate Pentecost heard the strange tongues that were being spoken, they thought that the men were drunk. At this point, the uncontrollable unknown tongue experience was removed and the apostle Peter (in unison with the other eleven apostles) began to speak in his mother tongue. However, the miracle for those questioning the event was that the words spoken by Peter and the others were miraculously changed into other languages. Note that by this time, many of the folks who had gathered in that room for the feast spoke a different dialect.

As revealed in Acts, Peter began speaking. The message that Peter spoke to them was an interpretation of the unknown heavenly tongue. So in effect, Peter's message was a direct message of the Holy Spirit of God. Many believed and were convicted in conscience, that they had crucified not just a man named JESUS but someone who was more than just a man! JESUS was the Lord Himself, the Lord of Glory.

As a consequence, members of the audience were so consciously convicted that they cried out to the Apostles, "Men and brethren, what are we to do?" The intensity of their plight filled the atmosphere. Peter replied by saying to the audience that they should repent and be baptized into the name of JESUS the Christ for the remission of their sin and by so doing they would receive the gift of the Holy Spirit to indwell them!

This is God’s promise to each and every one of them extending to their children and grandchildren. In fact, this promise extends to all those who believe the gospel message and obey.

That same day 3000 persons believed the Holy Spirit message and instructions, repenting of their sin and being baptized into the name of the Lord JESUS the Christ! From this first day forward, these believers continued steadfastly in the teaching of the Holy Spirit of JESUS. Why? Because they recognized that the message being delivered to them was from JESUS through His chosen apostles. The Holy Spirit confirmed the words spoken, with the LORD adding believers to His CHURCH daily!

As we read then, the first believers CONTINUED STEADFASTLY in the HOLY SPIRIT TEACHINGS! So we must ask the question here. Have you obediently obeyed the Holy Spirit directives or are you being misled by self-appointed men who long time ago abandoned JESUS teachings? Remember, the Word of God does not come from you or I. Indeed, we receive the engrafted Word with meekness. We are not playing a game even though it is unfortunate that many times religion and religious institutions have played games.

Still, what is important at the end of the day is that we examine ourselves to see if we are in this faith. That we adhere to the same gospel message that was delivered to us by God Himself - who said that except a man or woman be born again of water and of the Spirit they CANNOT enter the Kingdom of GOD. This is the message delivered by Peter and the apostles in Acts. Peace to all sisters and brethren!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 312

In Galatians 1:10, Paul the Apostle asks the question - Do I persuade men or God? Is it my duty to seek the attention of men using enticing words that may persuade men and gain their favour? Surely, if such an outcome were my motivation then I would not be a servant of JESUS the Christ. Why? Because as Paul stated, "The gospel which I preach to you is that which I also received. Listen carefully to what I am about to deliver to you." That is, the Word of God!

Indeed, God’s Word was manifest in the flesh, in which flesh did dwell all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. The flesh (veil) in fashion as a Son. The Spirit within the veil of flesh was none other than the Holy Spirit of God. For the very SEED which had conceived the life within the veil of flesh was the SEED of the Holy Spirit. Yes! JESUS the Christ was fathered by the life of God. In JESUS the Christ veins did flow the blood of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit of God humbled and humiliated Himself for our sakes. In this context, God left His glory purposefully to provide and offer to men and women redemption as a free gift. Redemption was purchased at Calvary by God Himself. When JESUS, who is the manifestation of God Himself in the flesh as a Son, laid down His pure and holy sin-free life, God was willingly taking upon Himself our messed up and sin torn lives. In other words, God was sacrificing His life as a offering. A one-time offering that would never be repeated. For in that one offering God wiped the slate of our lives clean.

This is the teachings of the Holy Spirit of JESUS delivered to us, first by the Lord and now through the Ministry of JESUS' Spirit. The difficulty is that often, we receive the other teachings which JESUS wanted to tell us during His time on earth, but because of our inadequacy to receive more weighty teaching fail to grasp the real meaning within the scriptures. But all is not lost for these teaching are now advanced toward us. We have the Word of God - the Biblical scriptures - to enlighten us.

Further, upon calling on the name of Jesus, we are redeemed, baptized and filled with the breath of JESUS which is His Holy Spirit. As a consequence, the Word can now be effective within our being!

So when we read these words in verse 11, “I CERTIFY YOU BRETHREN!” we learn that the gospel preached to humankind is not man made. For I did not receive this gospel from man. Neither was I taught the gospel by man. Rather, I received this gospel which was delivered to me -- as Paul states, through the imparting of revelation.

JESUS, the Christ Himself ministered the counsel of God through the unction of His Holy Spirit. And Paul? Well, Paul was chosen personally by JESUS to be His apostle to the gentiles. In I Corinthians 16, the scriptures state that Paul was the - LAST - to whom JESUS appeared. Yes, admittedly, this scripture is in contrast with Mormon teachings who believe that Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormons was the last person to see Jesus. But as Paul readily states at the opening of this post, that specific teaching contradicts this written Word. And like Paul asks, is it his duty to please men or deliver to these same men the gospel message as it is written? In this latter context then, teachings that contrast the scriptures are to be counted with the many religious institutions that teach otherwise - who succumb to another gospel being promoted and preached by angels - angels transforming themselves into messengers of light - rather than adhering to the scriptures. In this example, Paul declares such angelic teachings to be accursed! Note: the book of Galatians expands on this point.

So then the Word of God does not emanate from us but instead comes to us. As well, the Word of God will always be the Word of God. God meant what He said, and said what He meant. In fact, God confirmed what the apostles preached as if it were He Himself speaking, and if their Word was confirmed of God then surely God fearing individuals would not endeavour to disregard God‘s Word.

Unfortunately, there are many today who contradict the declared gospel and even more who who believe them. This is why the scriptures state to search the scriptures so that you are not misled or under a strong delusion.

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I marvel that ye are so soon removed from Him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another Gospel. Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. But though we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you other than that which we have preached to you, let him or her be accursed. As we said before, so say I now again, if any man preach any other gospel to you other than that ye have received, let him be accursed. For do I now persuade men, or God? Or do I seek to please men? For if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ. But I certify you, brethren, that the Gospel which was preached of me is not after man. For I neither received it of man but by the revelation of JESUS the Christ.

And when Peter and John, who seemed to be pillars amongst the brethren, perceived that God’s grace was imparted to me, they gave to me (Paul) and Barnabas the right hands of fellowship so that we should go preach to the Gentiles, and likewise, they would preach to the Jews.
Now to Abraham and to his Seed (the Seed of promise) were the promises made. Note that God did not say "And to seeds." Abraham's natural seed as in numerous or many. But rather as of one SEED. And to thy SEED, the promised SEED saith the scriptures, which is the Christ.

In this context, Abraham believed God and it was accounted to him for righteousness. In today's world, understand this. That those who do believing and have faith, these believers are the children of Abraham. The scripture prophesied that God would justify the Gentiles through faith, for it is recorded that the gospel was first preached to Abraham. God saying to Abraham that, "In your seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed." It is this confidence that we can be assured of our salvation. Like the scriptures state, Brethren, we which embrace faith are blessed even as Abraham was."

And thus, when the fullness of the time was come for the promised Seed to be manifest, it was then that God sent forth His Son, clothed in prone to sin flesh of a woman - Mary's natural being under the dispensation of the law. But whether Mary knew it or not, the SEED inside her womb was the free. God’s plan was to redeem men from under the law. Rescue us from the law. So that through redemption, mankind would have an opportunity to become God’s son’s through God’s adoption plan of redemption.

Through faith in God's redemptive plan we are now sons and daughters. God has sent forth into us the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, crying ABBA, Father. Therefore brethren, we are no more servants. Instead, we are sons and daughters - heirs of God through redemptive faith in JESUS the Christ. Indeed, brethren we are even as Isaac was promised and likewise the children of God’s promise. We are the children of God by faith in JESUS the Christ. This is God's promise to us.

For as many of you as have been "baptized into JESUS" and have put on Christ, the promise is to you and your children and those who are afar off. And as a consequence, there is now no difference between a believing Jew or a Greek. There is neither a difference between a slave nor free. There is neither male nor female. For we are all one now in JESUS the Christ!

And if we are believers in JESUS the Christ, then we are also the offspring of the promised SEED. Scriptural references for this post can be read in the Book of Galatians from the Bible. Peace to all the brethren. Peace be!

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God has made all things according to the counsel of His own will. Yes, God counselled with Himself. No one was God’s instructor. Indeed, God knew the end from the beginning. And when God speaks, lo and behold, whatsoever was spoken will most assuredly comes to pass.

In the world as we know it, there are wise men who counsel among themselves. Still others might foolishly jump into situations, even situations where angels would fear to tread. But the reality is that no sane man enters any battle without first establishing the pro and the cons of the situation. Where are we going with this example?

Well there is a word called predestination. The scriptures present this concept in a way that enables men and women to fully understand that with God in control, there are no surprises. Those who God foreknew - God did predestine - and those that God did predestinate, God also sanctified - and those that God sanctified, God also justified and those that God justified - God glorified. But this text is not just passages in the past tense. God is still in control of the lives of those who love Him today. Indeed, God was preparing a people for Himself, a people who were chosen and elected of God - and who are conformed to the image of God Himself as a Son.

Consider these questions. Who has known the mind of the Lord? Who has been His counselor? What is man that God is mindful of man? What is man that God has set man over the works of His own hands?

Well, we know that with God there is no unrighteousness. And similarly, we know that the Lord has crowned man with glory and honour! Still, God has many attributes that are completely unknown to man. In contrast, man's foolish imagination concerning God is remarkably stupid. We build buildings filling them with imaginary relics and statutes. Sometimes, people can be seen bowing down to them talking to the statues. God is on record as saying, "In vain do they worship me - teaching man made doctrines." Yes admittedly, we have been led astray by men who teach darkness as if what they taught was enlightenment.

Still, the good news is that when God who is Spirit reveals His thoughts to one of His chosen prophets, it expresses to man the mind of the Lord. That is GOD is Love. God is long suffering. God is compassionate and altogether merciful. God is not willing that any should perish. To this end, God has revealed Himself as pure humanity. In this context, humanity is a spiritual attribute! God decided to reveal Himself in form. JESUS is God in Spiritual Form. And us? We are earthly images of God’s spiritual form and as such we should grow and multiply on earth.

But the devil got in the way messing up God's original plan. Fortunately, this was not a surprise to God. But the detour did cause man to have a choice to make - to either choose good or evil. This is your call. Your choice. When we were removed from the Eden paradise because man made the wrong choice, we were thrust into a world of sin and woe. As a consequence, religious institutions took over and wars, often religiously instigated.

Psalms 40:5 states, "Many, Oh LORD My God are Your wonderful works which you have done. Your thoughts are always of us - [about us] - if I would declare and speak of them, they are more than can be numbered." Still, SACRIFICE and OFFERINGS you did not desire. You did not desire burnt offerings and sin offering. MY EARS LORD you have opened and I have heard your words .. Lo, I come.

God was in the man JESUS the Christ. JESUS was all the fullness of the Humanity of God revealed in earthly fashion. For JESUS is GOD HIMSELF MANIFEST in FLESH!

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"The Holy Ghost this signifying, the the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing ..." (Hebrews 9:8)

For it is not possible that the blood of bulls and of goats should take away sins. Wherefore, when God as a Son came into the world He said, "Sacrifice and offering I do not desire but a body I have prepared for Myself. In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin, I have had no pleasure in such things."

Instead, "Lo, I come [in the volume of the book it is written of Me] to do Thy will, Oh God."

When the Spirit referred to sacrifice and burnt offerings and offerings for sin and stated "I do not desire, neither have I had any pleasure therein" - which things are offered by the Law - I now say, "Lo, I come [as a Son] to do Your will, O God." This is the turning point! The point that matters most.

He - God is taking away the first Law covenant so that He - God - may establish the second - a new testament. Read this line again. He - God is taking away the first Law covenant so that He - God - may establish the second testament. Therefore, by the will of God we are now sanctified through the sacrificial offering of the body of JESUS the Christ (humanity) once and for all.

Still, in spite of the message, even today, priests stand daily ministering and offering oftentimes the same sacrifices, which can never take away the people's sins. But this man, JESUS the Christ after He had offered one sacrifice for sins for ever, SAT DOWN (the sacrifice now complete) on the right hand of God.

Continuing with verse 16 - "This is the Testament that I will make with them after those days," says the Lord, "I will put My laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them. And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more." In other words, now where remission of sin is, there is no more offering for sin.

Therefore brethren, with boldness enter into the holiest of holies by the blood of JESUS the Christ which was the very blood of the holy Spirit of God. This is the new and living way, which God in Christ has consecrated for us, through the veil (i.e. curtain) which was a representative of the veil - the curtain of JESUS' flesh!

Now as a consequence, we have a High Priest over the house of God. His Name is JESUS. Therefore, let us draw near with a true heart in full ASSURANCE of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil CONSCIENCE and our bodies washed with pure water.

JESUS - GOD MANIFEST IN THE FLESH SACRIFICED HIMSELF ONCE AND FOR ALL. As such, there is no such teaching in the Biblical scriptures called transubstantiation. JESUS OFFERED HIMSELF ONCE and said, "IT IS FINISHED!"

JESUS SAT DOWN!

Stand in the offering plate.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 G

The following excerpts are partial scriptural references to help guide you through the message that is being delivered here. Take the time to read each passage in the Bible so that your understanding can also be made whole.

In Hebrews chapter 1, we read that God at sundry times and in diverse manners spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets and has in these last days spoken to us in His Son - His son who He has appointed heir of all things. For God has made the world for Himself as a Son.

JESUS - God’s Son is the brightness of His - God’s glory! JESUS is God’s Son with the Son being God Himself in visible form. Indeed, JESUS, God’s Son being the very Word of God’s power. When God in Christ had by Himself as a Son purged our sins, He sat down on the right hand of the Majesty on high.

Therefore, JESUS, God’s Son being higher than the angels had by inheritance obtained a more excellent name than they. For God did not tell the angels at any time that they were His You Son. Neither did God say to the angels that this day have I begotten you. But God did say this to His Son Jesus. Other scriptural references confirm this same message. For example when God said, "I am to Him a Father, and He to Me a Son." Or when He- God- brought into the world His Only Begotten Son, God said, "Let all the angels of God worship Him!"

The Spirit speaking of the Son, "Your Throne O God, is forever and ever. A sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of your kingdom." Further, "you have loved righteous and hated iniquity. Therefore God, even your Father has anointed you with the oil of gladness above others. For it was you Lord, in the beginning that laid the foundation of the earth and the heavens are the works of your hands."

They shall perish but thou shall remain. They all shall grow old even as a garment. And as a vesture you shall fold them up and they shall be changed. But you are the same and your years are everlasting. Most of all, God never said to the angels at any time, "Sit on my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool."

And in Hebrews 2:9 we read that we see JESUS, who became a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with Glory and Honour, and that He by the Grace of God should taste death for every man. For it became of JESUS who has created all things, in bringing many sons into His Glory to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. For both He that sanctifies and they who are sanctified are all of one for which cause JESUS is not ashamed to call them His brethren saying, "I will declare Your name to my brethren, and in the midst of the church will I sing praise unto You. And again, I will put my trust in him. Behold, I and the children which God has given me." For as much then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same - that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death. That is the devil.

And in so doing, He will deliver all those who through the fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage. For He took not on Himself the nature of angels but He took on Himself the seed of Abraham. Wherefore in all things it behoved Him to be made like unto his brethren, that He might be a merciful and faithful High Priest in things pertaining to God, and make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For even though He Himself has suffered being tempted, He is able to succour them that are tempted. Jesus died for you and I. Peace to all!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 F

Jesus said, "I AM the light of the world!"

 As a consequence, the people who formally sat in darkness have now become privy to seeing a great light. Likewise, as we read in the scriptures, the Lord ascended into a mountain to pray, accompanied with three of his disciples, namely Peter, James, and John. The three disciples fell into sleep and whilst in sleep, they saw a vision. In the vision, they saw that JESUS' facial appearance had changed and His raiment had become white and glistening. The two persons speaking with JESUS were Moses and Elias who had appeared out of glory. Here they were conversing with JESUS - and conversing about JESUS death which would occur at Jerusalem. (Note that Moses was the individual who was appointed of God to introduce the Law (commandments) in the Old Testament and Elias was a representative of the prophets). When the disciples awakened they saw JESUS' glory and the two others standing with JESUS. The disciples said, "Let us build here three tabernacles, one for you JESUS and one for Moses and another for Elijah."

Well the response to their suggestion was met with an immediate reaction. One might say an unforeseen reaction. A cloud suddenly overshadowed them causing fear to fall upon the disciples. As they entered into the cloud they heard a voice from the midst of the cloud saying, “This is my beloved Son. Hear and listen to Him." When the covering cloud diminished, the only one that was left standing was JESUS - the beloved Son. Scriptural References: Matthew 17:1, Mark 9:2, Luke 9:28.

Further, in Hebrews, we read that Moses was faithful to God during his earthly life. In terms of dispensing the law to the people, Moses did so as a servant. Indeed, the prophets spoke as the Spirit of God gave them prophetic utterances. Actually, it was the Spirit of the Christ that spoke through them (the Spirit of Christ - the Spirit of God’s humanity being revealed to man). In other words, the pure humanity of God in totality is found revealed in the Christ of God.

In sum then, JESUS is the builder of the house (temple) of God, of which He - God - as a Son is the corner stone. Therefore, this spiritual building that God Himself as a Son is constructing consists not of brick and mortar. In fact, God Himself as a Son is the cornerstone of this temple. Within this temple, there is no animal slaughter and there is no man made priesthood. For it is God who has sacrificed Himself as a Son. Therefore, there is no other sacrifice required inasmuch as the blood and body of the Holy Spirit of God was the once and for ALL sacrifice. This means that there is no more offering for any sin from henceforth accepted by the eternal Spirit. And it similarly means that there is no further need of priests or mediators. Why is this? Because it was God who as a Son was tempted and tried in all points before being crucified.

He then - JESUS - is our ONLY bishop and our ONLY High Priest. Our ONLY mediator. God in Christ being more than capable of succoring us in all trials and temptations. This explains why we now understand that the voice from the cloud said, "This is MY BELOVED SON. Hear and listen to Him." So, if the Holy Spirit of God has declared that mankind ought to hear and listen to the Christ who is the Holy Spirit’s Only Begotten and Beloved Son, who is the Word of God Himself, the same God who created all things, then why would any one desire to establish religious institutions or forms of worship in an effort to vainly worship another? More to come.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 E

JESUS is that eternal life which was in the innermost being of God who is Spirit (invisible) - the same God that was manifest in the flesh and spoke of within the Bible. As it is written, "God was manifest in the flesh." JESUS, conceived of the Holy Spirit who of Himself provided both SEEDS (one male and one female SEED) whereby both of these SEEDS when brought together would be God Himself. Pure spiritual humanity which SEEDS in themselves contained all the fullness of the Godhead’s spiritual humanity.

These SEEDS were not another God. These SEEDS were the SEEDS of the one God. In God does dwell pure humanity. Just like the scriptures repeatedly state. Adam and Eve were intended originally to be a visible created form in the image of God. Unfortunately, the devil showed up and caused a detour in the original plan. But the good news is that the hiccup in the plan (devised by Satan) was not an unknown to God. How do we know this? For it is written that JESUS - the lamb slain before the foundation of the earth - would at an appointed time be manifest in the flesh purposely to destroy the work of the devil.

And just as God is not three distinct and separate persons, neither are you and I. We are spirit beings veiled in flesh, born as male or female from two seeds. These two seeds are thus brought together in one individual - a spiritual individual who during his or her lifetime is capable of manifesting their individuality in three expressive ways - as a son/daughter, as a father/mother and as a spirit/friend. You see - you never were three persons and cannot be misconstrued as three individuals. More important to this discussion, we are created in the image of God!

So why then would one think that God is three persons even when we - made in the very image of God - are only a single individual? Not only did the devil lead Adam and Eve down the wrong path but apparently even today the devil continues to deceive multitudes with similar lies. For example, the so-called church fathers tried by man’s wisdom to explain God to the masses. Of course, this is an impossible feat for man is totally incapable of such.

Still, as we know from the scriptures, even the Jews knew the content found within the Old Testament. JESUS acknowledged that they had the scriptures. Repeatedly, JESUS quoted the scriptures to the Jews saying many times, "Have you not read" and "It is written." And yet it often seems that the Bible is the most misunderstood book in all the world simply because the natural man does not understand the things of God. This should not come as a surprise. Even the chosen apostles had to have their understanding opened by JESUS for they were also at the time without understanding. The ordinary people who flocked to hear and see JESUS expressed that JESUS did not talk as the religious scribes saying among themselves, "We have never seen the scriptures expressed in this fashion before."

There is a reason for this. The life of God was manifested in the flesh so that we might be saved. The question is this. Are you being deceived? Don't be. JESUS is the only Begotten Son of the Holy Spirit whose SEEDS were conceived into the womb of a willing surrogate named Mary who herself expressed that her spirit rejoiced in God, her Saviour. The scriptures are clear on this point.

There is only ONE GOD and only one MEDIATOR between God and man. That ONE Mediator being none other than the Son of God JESUS!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 D

The Word of God is God and therefore the Word of God is unchangeable. Indeed, as the scriptures declare, God is the same yesterday, today, and forever. As a consequence, God’s faithfulness is to all generations.

Unfortunately, the same analogy cannot be said of man. The hearts of people are deceitful and desperately wicked. Even supposing a man were to swear that he would tell the truth taking an oath, that oath is as a pinch of salt. Why is this? First, Satan is the father of all lies. Indeed, right from the beginning he lied. Adam and Eve believed him then and as a result sin, sickness, and murder (among others) is what man inherited within the word that we know. If Adam and Eve had not fallen for Satan's enticing words and beauty, we would not be in the predicament today of being alienated from God.

Still, God had created a plan of salvation that would save men and women from satan's deceit. That is, God sent His Word, veiled in flesh, appearing in fashion like as we are to save the world. In other words, God clothed Himself in the same prone to sin body in which Adam and Eve were deceived. Clothed in the same prone to sin body that Adam and Eve had when they disobeyed God. Note that Adam and Eve at the time of temptation by Satan were without sin.

Still, sin befell Adam and Eve for doing that which they were forewarned of God not to do. So God’s plan was to clothe Himself with a sin prone flesh body in which body He - God - would not commit sin. As we now know from reading the scriptures, God sacrificed His sinless body (yet prone to sin body). He - God took upon Himself all of man’s sin. Yes, He who knew no sin became the sacrifice for sin dying in your place and mine so that we through the grace of God should be offered eternal life. Completely justified by the grace of God. Our sin remembered of God no more.

If we read Galatians 3:16, Now to Abraham and his SEED were the promises made. God did not say SEEDS in the plural but seed in the singular. Not many seeds but rather one SEED, saying to Abraham, your SEED, which SEED is CHRIST.

Continuing on in Galatians 4:22, we read that Abraham had two sons. The one by a bondmaid Ishmael and the other son Isaac who was born to a free woman. But neither Isaac nor Ishmael were the SEED of promise for both of them were conceived by Abraham sin prone flesh seed. Therefore, redemption is not accomplished by adherence to either one or the other religious systems. Reading further in verse 26, For Jerusalem which is above is free, which system is the mother of all born again believers. Believers redemption then was accomplished by the SEED of the Holy Spirit of God. Redemption accomplished by the Holy Spirit’s blood being poured out from the veins of JESUS the Christ who is the SEED.

This message continues in verse 28. Now we brethren as Isaac was are the children of promise - Isaac being conceived of Abraham's rejuvenated natural seed. This is why we are the children of God which God by Himself paid the price for our sin. Reversing our guilt if you will, imputing upon and into Himself all of our sins, sickness and disease. The result? God redeeming to Himself a people. A people who were not a people but who by God’s mercy became the people of God.

Therefore, likewise receive the Word of God. The same Word of God that states, "For there is neither JEW nor GENTILE in this Church body." The same Word of God that transforms us into JESUS PEOPLE - being led by the teachings of the Holy Spirit of JESUS into all truth. Yes, JESUS is the way, the truth and the life. THE SEED OF THE HOLY SPIRIT OF GOD!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 C

In John chapter 8, the Jewish audience declared to JESUS that Abraham was their father. At the same time, the Jewish made a point in stating that God was their one Father. JESUS then said to them that He came forth from God and that "neither came I by myself." Indeed, Jesus said, I was sent (conceived by the Holy Ghost)  God’s only begotten Son.

This is the message delivered to us in John 3:16. God sent His only begotten Son into the world so that the world through Him might be saved! In relation to the Jewish, JESUS further stated that if God were their Father then they would hear His Words which He - Jesus - was speaking. And as such, they would understand the message that Jesus brought by God’s grace. The salvation message whereby men and women could be saved.

In the scriptural context, we also recognize that JESUS was about to expose men for who they really were - captives of the devil - that required salvation. For JESUS made the statement that we as humans are of our father the devil and as a consequence partake in lusts which proves that we are in bondage to our father the devil. Unfortunately, try as we might to escape this bondage, we continue repeating the same sin. Why? Because we are held in captivity by the devil. Ever since that day that our ancestral father Adam ignored God instructions and obeyed Satan, we were led into sin by Satan who was and is a murderer and the father of all lies from the beginning of time. Just like Adam and Eve submitted to Satan's voice, we are likewise led away into the captivity of a sinful nature.

But we are not lost. God made a way of escape. But when JESUS declared the truth, which the Jewish could not receive, they began to smear JESUS, stating that He had a devil. But JESUS replied, "I have not a devil. I honour my FATHER and yet you dishonour me." JESUS continued by saying, "I seek not to glorify myself. I say unto you that if any man keep my sayings, he shall never see death."

Well that was the spark that ignited the debate. The Jews asked, "Abraham and the prophets are dead and you are saying that if any man shall keep my sayings he shall never taste of death. Are you greater than Abraham?" In response, JESUS told them that it is my FATHER that honours me - who you say He is your God .. and YET YOU HAVE NOT KNOWN HIM! But I know Him and I keep His sayings. You also say that Abraham is your father? You should note that your natural father Abraham rejoiced when God told him that in His SEED would all the nations of the earth be blessed. Jesus said - I am that promised seed. I AM THE CHRIST, the Son of the living God.

Then Jesus pulled the carpet from under their feet by saying, "Before Abraham was, I am." You see Jesus is God with us. He is not another person. The same God who is - I AM. I AM was in the man JESUS the Christ, endeavouring to redeem and reconcile man to Himself. In other words, JESUS is the grace of God manifested to the world as SON. Whosoever has JESUS - GOD HIMSELF as a SON - that person has the FATHER also. Therefore, I and my Father are one.

Upon hearing these words they took up stones to stone Him. See that no man deceives you.

Stand in the offering plate.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 B

Continuing the theme from part 311A, Abraham was declared as a friend of God. In John chapter 8, the Jewish audience said to JESUS that they had never been in bondage. We read in verse 34 that JESUS replied with the following - Whosoever commits sin is the servant of sin. The point to note here is that this reply would have been spoken directly to the Jewish audience. Nevertheless, such a statement would be applicable to the whosoever -- which includes all of Adams prone to sin offspring. Therefore, because every one of us have sinned, it necessitates that sin prone persons (both male and female, or prophet, priest, or king) are in much need of a Saviour. In other words, confessing one’s sin to another equally sin prone sinner is an exercise in futility.

Unfortunately, often, in man’s eyes there are an abundance of ways to be saved. However, in God’s eyes there is only one way to be saved. That is why we continue mentioning the SEED of the Holy Spirit in these posts and the showing forth of the two promised SEEDS. That at that appointed time, the Holy Spirit did bring together the two promised SEEDS in the womb of a willing surrogate mother named Mary who, as we know was a virgin. Herein, the two SEEDS united and thus clothed with Mary’s sin prone flesh. And lo, He who comes forth is none other than God Himself with us -- appearing in fashion as a Son. The Only Begotten Son of God! The flesh was in the image of God in "created form" whereas the Spirit within that flesh being -- the very life of the Holy Spirit of God -- in this SEED is life.

Therefore, let no man rob you of God’s way of salvation for it is the Lord your God who is mankind’s only Saviour. In the late 18th - early 19th centuries, there was a saying that goes like this. "It is the duty of the educated to keep the general populace in ignorance." However, there is a prayer offered by the man JESUS the Christ which says, “I thank you Father that you have hid these things from the wise and prudent, but you have revealed these [important truths] to babes!”

The prophecies foretell of a time when many false prophets and teachers will come and deceive many. And as the scriptures also reveal, many shall follow their pernicious ways departing from the truth. Indeed, the truth shall become as if it were error, and error as if were truth.
The Lord Himself forewarned believers that such things would come to pass, and that unfortunately, there would be a great falling away. In fact, the Lord said that the church which ought to be witnesses to the truth would have their candlestick removed. Why? Because they are no longer representatives of truth. The churches' initial love affair with the Lord Jesus has grown cold or at best lukewarm. It is in this context that the church, when neither hot nor cold do the scriptures reveal that the Lord will vomit the church out of His mouth.

Still, in spite of the traditional church institutions, the Lord is still seeking to save those which are lost. God’s faithfulness is true and likewise offered toward all generations1. As the Bible states, God stands at the door of our hearts knocking. When we say yes and open up our hearts we let His sunshine in, We let the SONshine in so that we can live the very life that God Himself intended for us to live. For to us is the Word of this salvation sent.

Let us therefore earnestly contend for this one faith that was once delivered to us by the Lord JESUS Himself! God bless you all with peace, joy and certainty! Stand in the offering plate and offer yourself!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 311 A

If you continue in my Word, then you shall you be my disciples and similarly you will know the truth. And, in the knowing the truth, you shall be set free! The Jewish members of the audience, upon hearing these words spoken to them by JESUS said, "We are Abraham's seed. Therefore, we were never in bondage." (John chapter 8)

Note: When the Jews said that they were of Abraham’s seed, they were of Abraham's natural seed. As we read in the scriptures, Ishmael was born of Abraham's natural seed to a bondwoman. Sarah, who was Abraham's wife died and when Abraham remarried, he had born of his natural seed six more children.

If we examine the scriptures concerning Abraham and Sarah further, we read that Sarah's womb was sealed. However, within her did dwell the SEED of promise - the seed promised by God and first mentioned to Eve in the Eden garden. The scriptures also declare that Eve was the mother of all living with God declaring that it would be the SEED of a woman that would bruise the serpent (satan/devil's head). The promised SEED was not one of Adam’s now sin prone seed. Rather, the promised SEED was a pure SEED, which SEED contained ALL the fullness of the Spiritual Humanity of God. Or, put another way, the Son of God or God Himself as a son. The SEED then was the SEED of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, JESUS is God Himself as a Son (reference the two SEEDS conceived in Mary).

The aforementioned SEED of promise passed from Eve into Seth and thus, we are introduced into the generational travels of the promised SEED through the scriptures. Sarah caused her bond maid to lie with Abraham which led to Ishmael being born from one of Abraham's natural seed. Ishmael was not born a Muslim. Why? Because at this time, such religion was non existent. But nevertheless, God did promise that Ishmael who had twelve sons would, as a consequence become a great nation!

How do we know this? First, God is a God of impossibilities. There is nothing too hard that God cannot do. However, God’s way of doing things is not necessarily bound to man’s ways or the norms established within society. So when Abraham was 100 years of age and Sarah, Abraham's wife 90 years of age, God promised Abraham that in his SEED would all the nations of the earth be blessed. But as expected, Abraham's capabilities to reproduce were now non existing. In the mind of humans, this would have been the end of the story.

However, as mentioned earlier, God deals with the impossibilities. This means that God stepped in and resurrected Abraham's capabilities as a man. At the same time, God implanted into Abraham the SEED of promise, wherein, all the nations of the earth would be blessed. Yes, God is God.
As a result, Abraham and Sarah were both rejuvenated of God.

God opened Sarah's womb and lo and behold Isaac was born. Isaac was the product of Abraham and Eve’s natural seed whereby the two SEEDS of promise passed into Isaac. Indeed, the SEEDS of promise now continue on their generational travels awaiting God’s appointed time to be brought together by the Holy Spirit. So neither ISHMAEL nor ISAAC did bring forth or show forth the life of God. Ishmael for sure was not in the genealogy of the two seeds. PEACE!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 310

Paul said these words to the Galatians - That if any man or angel should preach any other gospel to you other than the gospel that I have preached to you let them be accursed. As we know from the scriptures, Paul at the time was the apostle to the Gentiles, chosen and appointed by JESUS as a vessel to preach Jesus to the nations. We also know from the scriptures that Paul was the LAST PERSON to see the Lord. (I Corinthians 16) In Acts 1, JESUS was taken up into heaven in disappearing from sight. However, after JESUS ascension He (JESUS) communicated with His apostles through the Ministry of His Holy Spirit.

The apostles are the God in Christ - witnesses even to the uttermost part of the earth. There are not two gospels. This one and same gospel was confirmed of God. And if this gospel was confirmed of God, then it is also a gospel that no man can dis-annul. But there are those who would try to preach another gospel. We are warned by the Spirit that such, particularly in the latter days, would be the case. Therefore, we are admonished by the Holy Spirit to try the spirits. If the spirit within individuals speaks contrary to the Word delivered to us by the Lord’s apostles, it is because there is no gospel enlightenment within them.

Why are we warned? Because satan has the ability to transform himself into a messenger of light. Our recourse is to know the scriptures - exposing his antics for what they really are - by preaching the words spoken by the Lord Himself - these same words have been committed to us by the apostles.

Still, we need to conscious that this is not done so that we are exalting the apostles. Rather we exalt the Word’s of the Holy Spirit of JESUS - whose words are LIFE abundant! We are simply presenting the view that if one removes the Holy Spirit Words spoken by the apostles, then we have no gospel to preach. As a consequence, we would be as the multitudes who have no gospel, who are doomed and without any hope whilst we sit in our comfortable pews.

A partial list of religious teachings that are contrary to the scriptures or - other camouflaged gospels include 1) JESUS is not God OR conversely that JESUS is only a god. This contrary message even though we know JESUS ascended into Heaven. Other contrary teachings include Mary was the mother of God OR Mary was without sin OR Mary is a mediator that intervenes between man and God. Again, these contrary teachings are prevalent even when the scriptures adamantly state that Jesus in the ONLY mediator between God and man. Others? The Pope is the head of the Church. The New Testament is an addendum to the old covenant. The Jews are the chosen people of God. We are still under Mosiac law. God is three distinct and separate persons. One is to be baptized in the titles - father, son and spirit. Indeed, the list goes on and on.

The good news is that when people read the Bible, they will see that God made a way whereby all men may be redeemed from sin. As a result of God's plan of redemption, man can choose God to be their Saviour or conversely, continue being alienated from God that leads to sin and death. Me? I thank God that we are not part of the crowd that shouted (or shouts) crucify JESUS. Instead, I like the apostles chose to repent and be baptised into the name of JESUS for the remission of all my sins so that I too could receive the Holy Spirit!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 309

The early believers continued steadfastly in the Holy Spirit teachings delivered by God to His chosen apostles. The Apostles were (and still are) God’s chosen witnesses appointed by God to deliver to all men that which He Himself delivered to them. Indeed, as the scriptures state, JESUS told the apostles that they were to be His witnesses even to the uttermost parts of the earth.

Therefore, when we write these posts, the intent is to spread the same message that was spoken from the beginning of time by the Lord Himself. The same message that was delivered to us in Written Word by those who were eye witnesses of the many teachings of Jesus - including the signs and wonders of Jesus, the miracles, His feeding of the multitudes, the numerous times He raised the dead, casting out demons and in fact, commanding the very elements into submission.
The very deeds which were wrought by JESUS to others at no cost whatsoever - that should, at the end of the day silence the opponents.

Still, some people need the gospel presented to them in various ways in order to gain understanding of the scriptural message. For example, a person who had been born blind was healed by JESUS. From the Bible, we know that the religious observers at the time were so mad at the miracle that they even turned on the man’s parents, wanting the parents to explain to them how this happened. To their credit, the parents turned the conversation back onto them, telling them to ask the son directly. He is of age. He’s the one that was delivered.

So they asked the son. Do you know what he said? Yes, he said that this is a marvellous thing! I can see. Never since the dawn of creation has this happened - that someone who had been born blind now has 20/20 sight. Did the religious leaders, the son asked, not know who this man is? Well that was simply too much for the religious leaders. In response, they got nasty. I take it that humble apple pie was not part of their menu!

Seriously, we say all of this to bring to the forefront the fact that God is God and there is nothing too hard for God. If one would only believe that JESUS is the Son of God ... the one and only! In saying this, we are not advancing nor are we embracing religion. We are not encouraging stagnant religion whereby people exercise a form of worship. That when asked who it is that they worship, there is an emptiness in their response. Somewhat like the Athenians of old, they worship but they know not what. This is why we do not promote religion(s) whereby God in Christ is unknown to the people.

What we are advocating is the same message preached to the masses by the apostles, as described in the scriptures. That is - faith in God sets man totally free. That a born again person experiences a freedom that was formally never anticipated. That is why a new experience with Jesus is described as being born again. To be born again, we have simply believed in JESUS the Only Begotten Son of the Holy Spirit as our Saviour. JESUS being the promised seed of the Spirit of God! JESUS - God Himself with US as a SON. Put you faith in Jesus too - and as a consequence, you shall never be confounded. Indeed, JESUS said "Whosoever comes to Me, I will not cast aside." And like the days of old, as many as received JESUS, to them He gave power to become the sons and daughters of God!

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 308

To mankind was born a Saviour who is Christ the Lord. This same Christ the Lord shall be called wonderful. He shall be called counsellor. He shall be called the mighty God. He shall be called the Everlasting Father. He shall be called the Prince of Peace. (Isaiah 9:6) Like stated in the scriptures, I the Lord your God have become your Saviour! The Word of God was veiled in flesh. We have touched and we have handled the Word of Life - for the Life of God was manifested in the flesh. (I Timothy 3:16) Therefore, we have seen with our eyes that eternal life which was in the Father.

In this context, JESUS is not a representative of God. Neither was JESUS a god. Rather, the Word of God has come from God to man. The WORD of God does not come out from man. If that be the case, why is man so determined to tell God what He - God really meant to say? We can see the writing on the wall once again when we read that yet another translation of scripture is to be published. Unfortunately, this new published version is going to dismiss JESUS as a Son and JESUS as a Father. In short, Christianity is about to be relegated to the rank of man made interpretations that do not accurately portray the original good news gospel message in the Bible - the message that transcends generations - that is, God became human because He loved us so much! God was manifest in the flesh. But I digress from my original point.

Religion as an institution has become man’s attempt to climb up to God. Christianity on the other hand is God reaching down to man. Religion is man working to obtain salvation on the basis of man’s merit and good works. Whereas Christianity is our recognition that even though we desire to do that which is good, we does not have the wherewithal to attain this desire. Instead, man’s feet is stuck in the mud that is akin to a sinful nature. This is why we need a Saviour.

The problem is that all men (and women) are in the same predicament. There is none who are righteous. Fair speeches, good looks, wealth - none of these attributes or characteristics determine righteousness. And regardless of man’s religious endeavours, all men know that sacrifice and offerings do not remove the awareness of sin - past or present.

The reality is that every man and woman needs a Saviour. All of us are tainted with sin and as a consequence, we are all similarly doomed. This is why a Saviour cannot be one taken from Adam’s natural blood line. A Saviour must be of another blood line - a pure blood line. This is where God in His love, mercy and compassion steps in.

AMAZING GRACE, HOW SWEET THE SOUND
THAT SAVES A WRETCH LIKE ME
I ONCE WAS LOST, BUT NOW I AM FOUND
I WAS BLIND, BUT NOW I SEE ...

GOD veiled Himself in flesh. GOD was found in fashion as a man - a new pure blood line - the child born JESUS the Christ being the Seed of the Holy Spirit of God, becoming man’s only Saviour. Indeed, there is no other means whereby man can be saved. There is only one Saviour!

I THE LORD YOUR ONLY GOD HAS BECOME YOUR ONLY SAVIOUR
LOOK TO ME ALL YOU PEOPLE AND BE SAVED ...

In the Old Testament, Moses lifted up the serpent on a pole in the wilderness. Likewise, the Son of man (GOD WITH US AS A SON) was lifted up in the New Testament. He did this so that everyone who looks upon JESUS nailed to the cross at Calvary could be saved, healed, and delivered. Peace to all in JESUS NAME!

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For unto you is born this day a Saviour who is Christ the Lord! As the scriptures state, you shall call His Name JESUS for it is He who shall save His people from their sin. This message was delivered by the Angel of the Lord. The background effects were a multitude of the Heavenly Host singing the chorus, “Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace and goodwill toward all men." The Glory of the Lord shone about them. The small audience listened and received the instructions of the Angel of the Lord in fear and wonder at such an event.

JESUS our Saviour! The Child of the Holy Spirit. God Himself manifest in flesh and in which flesh did all the fullness of the Godhead dwell bodily. Yes, it is written that God was in the man JESUS who is the Christ. God descending to provide a means of redemption whereby Adam`s sin prone race may be reconciled. In this context, the angels were ministering spirits. The angels were sent forth of God to minister to His redeemed people. Note here that as far as creation is concerned, man was made a little lower than the angels. The term "lower" means that man can die whereas angels do not die.

This is why hell was made for the devil and his angels - a place reserved specifically for angels - a place of torment, weeping, wailing, and gnashing of teeth intended for the angels that disobeyed God. Therefore, hell was never made for man. This is why JESUS came to deliver man from the power of the devil and his hordes of demonic fallen angel spirits. The devil is the god of this world. In this world, he is the prince of power. Even though one cannot see spirit, we do know that spirits can manifest themselves. Indeed, from the day that Adam walked out on God through disobedience, Adam and all of his offspring were led away into the captivity of his new master the devil. The devil - the number one liar and deceiver.

But the good news is that JESUS exposed the devil publicly by delivering people from sin, sickness and disease. As recorded in the New Testament, JESUS cast the demons out of individuals with the power of His Word. In this same context, JESUS restored individuals to health, joy and peace. Individuals who in the eyes of the rich and famous, were mister nobody.

In other words, JESUS came to seek and to save those that would otherwise have been totally lost. JESUS did not come to destroy mankind. JESUS was the Kingdom of God walking and talking to men and women just like us. GOD WITH US! But the world system would have none of this. Instead, they sought an opportunity to kill Him!

Still, knowing what was to come, JESUS preached the message that mattered. That is, Have Faith in God - Believe in the God who loves you so much! For if you ask anything of God, wrapping your asking with faith, and walk into your petition, God will be true to His promises. Indeed, He is the rewarder of all them who diligently seek Him. Further, JESUS is the same today as He was yesterday. He has not changed.

Unfortunately, it is we who have changed! Rather than cling to the same God who loves us, we find ourselves listening to all sorts of demonic spirits who denounce God using the line that God is a crutch. Still, the devil lost the battle at Calvary! And the devil will lose this earthly battle too. Why? Because when JESUS died - once - He took upon Himself all of our sin, all of our burdens and sickness and poverty - offering to us the free gift of eternal life.

So take the gift - believe so that you can receive too - and have the assurance that we are His people!

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God who is Spirit has glorified His Son JESUS declaring to one and all that it is He who is both Lord and the Christ! JESUS was murdered by man. JESUS was put to death, being nailed upon a cruel Roman cross. Prior to JESUS crucifixion, He had endured excruciating pain at the hands of a religious mob. JESUS, being the Lord of glory came from His Heaven humiliating Himself and robing Himself in a veil of flesh. JESUS descended into this very world which He had created earlier, intending to seek and to save His lost creation. JESUS who is ‘God Himself with Us’ demonstrated His Love toward all mankind in that He laid down His life so that we could be saved. In so doing, He enabled mankind - who were now through the deceitfulness of the devil complete strangers and foreigners - toward the knowledge of the true loving merciful God!

In Genesis, we read that Adam, the first man created sinned against God. As a consequence, Adam was cast out of the garden of Eden, entering into a world that was unbeknownst to Him. A world where sin was the norm. A world that worshipped the devil because in this world, the idea of right and wrong did not exist. The same devil who had through deception enticed Adam and his wife Eve to disobey God was now running to and fro in Adam's new world. Because of Adam and Eve's transgression in the Garden, we inherit the punishment of sin. We also know that the wages of sin is death. Yes, from the moment of our birth we are led on a downward path of rebellion against the very God who had created mankind in His own image.

Still, JESUS exposed the devil and his demonic followers displaying the work of a loving God. This is the message we read in the New Testament. For God was in the man JESUS the Christ. JESUS went about doing good and healing all manner of sickness, and disease. As well, JESUS cast out demons who had enthroned themselves in the bodies of many people. Yes, Satan had met his match within his last stronghold - earth. How? Because earth was now being invaded by the Spirit of God in Christ!

Even thought the devil was firmly seated among men and many men and women blindly embraced his deceptive evil ways, JESUS was busy setting men and women, boys and girls free from the captivity and vices of Satan! This message has not changed through the ages. God is the same today, as He was yesterday! God is God and with God there is nothing impossible.

Still, without faith in one's heart God cannot do anything. For it is our faith in God that moves God to do exceedingly more than we could ever ask or think. God is for man. Nothing shall separate GOD from His love toward His creation! God made a way - even though that way cost God His life as a Son. And as a result, God has taken all of man’s sin upon Himself! JESUS was the only sacrifice for sin.

This is why the scriptures state that JESUS is the door into the Kingdom of God. This is why we have a God who loves us even in a world where sin is rampant everywhere. This is why we have a God who loves us even when the knowledge of God is consistently rejected by the powers that be. While Satan has become the god of this world system - the system of error - we can remain confident that the same God who created us became one of us so that we might have life abundant. The motto in God we trust came about because JESUS is the corner stone of God fearing nations. The candle stick of the Laodicean church has been removed. This is why Christians fear not - for JESUS stands at our heart door knocking. Stand in the Offering Plate! Ask God into your life today!

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The Church of God ought not to be a money making racket. Rather, the church of God should be in the business of preaching the message of salvation as commanded of God in Christ. Why? Because the salvation message is totally free of charge. Or, as the scriptures state, freely we have received of God the gift of eternal life.

Simon, in Acts chapter 8, thought with money he could purchase the power of God’s Holy Spirit. Therefore, Simon offered money. But he was told that his money will perish along with him if he retains the thought that the Holy Spirit can be purchased. Simon is not alone. There are many who entertain the thought that they can work their way into the Kingdom of God. However, the scriptures clearly declare that salvation cannot be obtained by works. For if salvation were of works, then there would no need for God Himself as a Son to be crucified.

In this context, we see that many institutions (including religions) have turned the good news of the gospel - God's plan of salvation - into a well rehearsed show where many are duped by the glitz and glamour styled in Hollywood theatrics. These productions are intent in making merchandise of the simple Christian faith - which faith was demonstrated to the whole world by God Himself, indwelling the man JESUS the Christ!

But in spite of the theatrics, the gospel message remains the same. JESUS, the Lord of glory was crucified so that we might be saved. In this context, JESUS became poor for us. Even though all things were made by Him, and all things belong to Him, even the cattle upon a thousand hills, JESUS message to man was a message of love, peace and goodwill.

Somewhere in the midst, JESUS' message has been shelved and money - filthy lucre in the scriptures - now appears to have become the primary motivation. Money has become the seed. But the seed is not money and those institutions - religious and otherwise - who portray money as such are distorting the message delivered by God to man. That is, the SEED is the WORD of God!

The New testament is specific here. Indeed, the New Testament declares that one should give as unto the work of the Lord - not grudgingly nor of necessity - for God loves a cheerful giver. Note here that tithing is not demanded in the New Testament. Why? Because when Melchisedec appeared to Abraham, Melchisedec had in His hands bread and wine (symbolical of the life and blood of the crucified JESUS. Plus, salvation is of the Lord. Abraham willingly offered tithes as an addendum! Abraham did likewise when God promised that in His SEED (meaning JESUS)would all the nations of the earth be blessed. This is why Abraham again added an addendum going and circumcising his household.

Further, JESUS turned the tables of the money changers in the temple upside down, whipping the money makers out of the temple saying, My FATHER'S house shall be called a house of prayer but you have turned it into a den of thieves. Similarly, in Acts 20, Paul, the apostle to the gentiles writes - that after his departing shall grievous wolves arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after themselves. Paul continues by saying that the elders ought to work with their own hands to provide for life necessities. In other words, even though Paul was chosen of the Lord to be an apostle, Paul forewarned us of these days with tears. And Paul's response recorded in the scriptures for one and all to see?

We labour not for the meat that perishes but for the things which pertains to everlasting life! The most important things that matter. That people everywhere learn and understand that the same God who created them loved them so much that He died for them too. This is why the apostles went everywhere preaching the Kingdom of God and the name of the King JESUS! STAND in the OFFERING plate. JESUS IS THE SEED OF LIFE and He loves you dearly!

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The law of the Spirit of Life has made me free from the law of sin and death. The law of the Spirit of Life is revealed in the New Testament whereas the law of sin and death is found in the Old Covenant. Moses presented the, Old Covenant and similarly, Moses was faithful in his delivery. In this capacityMoses was a servant of God fulfilling his appointed ministry.

The Law of the Spirit of Life was delivered by God Himself as a Son. Yes,
God Himself was manifest in flesh as a Son. As stated in the scriptures, in the Son did dwell ALL the fullness of the Godhead bodily. JESUS being the manifestation of God in the flesh. God being found in fashion as a Son. God being in Christ did not think it robbery to be equal with God who is Spirit. For they indeed are one and the same. Not two persons. Indeed, God purposely veiled Himself in flesh in an endeavour to reveal to mankind - you and I - that He is pure, holy, loving, longsuffering, compassionate merciful.

Indeed, JESUS was the life of God! No man has seen God at any time so God revealed Himself in the same fashion even as we are. JESUS saying to His disciples, that if you see me then you have seen the Father. He that has the Son receives the Father also. Surely natural life dictates that this is so. For if you naturally look at me - Bill - I am a son - I am also a father in a son's body and also the one who is speaking now is Bill the spirit, having my life in Bill the same sons body. I am not three distinct and separate persons. Likewise, neither are you. I am one, and I have only one given name. That name is not father nor son nor spirit but rather my name is Bill.

The difficulty is that the church fathers messed things up, and as a result of their ignorance (willingly or otherwise) they have led multitudes of people into error. They have left aside the Word of God and are entrenched in teaching error. Read the scriptures for yourself. JESUS said, "My Word is Spirit and it is Life!" The entrance of My Word brings forth life. Indeed, you shall know the truth, and upon knowing these truths, these truths shall set you free.

Spirit Life then is bounded by a law. That Law is that believers continue in the Words spoken and delivered to mankind by the Lord God Himself. Continue in HIS Word and become one of the People of God! Stand in the offering plate!

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The Lord is One Spirit and where the Spirit of the Lord is there is joy and liberty. Did not the Lord say that He came so that man might have life - an abundant life - eternal life?

JESUS breathed upon His disciples saying unto them, "Receive ye the Holy Ghost." (John 20:22) The Holy Ghost was the life of the Spirit of God which indwelt His fleshly sin prone body. JESUS' blood was the blood of the Holy Ghost. In fact, JESUS was the only begotten Son of the Holy Ghost!

JESUS was conceived of the Holy Ghost into the womb of a surrogate mother named Mary. But Mary was not the mother of God. For it is written, that that "holy thing" that shall be born of you Mary, shall be called the Son of God (that holy thing refers to the sin prone flesh in which the SEED of the Holy Ghost would be clothed in whilst in Mary womb.) (Luke 1:30-35)

JESUS descriptive title name is Immanuel - which translated means `God with us.' Appearing in fashion as a son, God appeared in the same fashion as we. Therefore when we call upon His name - the name of JESUS - the name given to all men whereby we can be saved - we understand that it is JESUS who will save HIS people from their sin. (Matthew 1:18-23)

How do we know? In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God and the Word was God ... He was in the world and the world was made by Him and the world knew Him not. He came unto His own and His own accepted Him not ... And the Word was made flesh ..." (John 1:1-18)

Indeed, JESUS was the Word of God, now appearing in flesh for the express purpose of bringing us salvation. God manifest in the flesh. (I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6) He also had an underlying purpose and that was to destroy the work of the devil who has (and is) wreaking havoc on His people. And then also to expose the devil for what it is - the cause of sin, sickness, disease, suffering, and death. None of these consequences were what God had intended for men and women when He created the world in the beginning. (Genesis 1:1) Although considerable blame is directed at God, it is yet another lie put forward by the enemy.

This is why JESUS who is God Himself manifest in the flesh came into our world - not to condemn man but rather God took the form of man upon Himself purposely to suffer death on a cross at that place called Calvary! Understand here that God took upon Himself the FULL penalty for all of our sin - the total abolition of our sin which formally required the death penalty. He took all this sin upon Himself - the reality of death on a cross carried out upon Him - a pure, holy, righteous man.

Why would He do this? Because, there was not anyone who was a pure, holy, righteous on earth who could bring salvation to people in the eyes of God. Therefore, God who created humanity veiled Himself in the flesh! What condescension. The very God who made this world entered into the world that he Had created to lay down His sinless life for you and me. (I Timothy 3:16) Now that is what God did, and as a consequence, the whole world revolves and rotates upon this historical fact.

Still, we have options. We can judge ourselves unworthy of the gift of eternal life OR we can yield ourselves to our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ. Each one decides for him or herself. Just like we were created with a free will, we likewise have the responsibility of making the right decision. However, to all who receive JESUS, to them it is given of God that they be endued with power (GRACE) to become the sons and daughters of God.

The scriptures elaborate on salvation, sharing that salvation is the gift of God - a gift that is free to one and all. JESUS paid the PRICE in FULL for our redemption. JESUS is the door. There is a direct connect between Jesus and man. Not a man-made church or religion or for that matter whatever other ism man conjures up. Salvation is attainable to every person - free of charge. Just come to JESUS with sincerity and truth.

When they asked Peter (standing with the eleven other apostles) what must they do to be saved, Peter answered, "Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost." (Acts 2:37-42)

And then, stand fast in the liberty that is in Jesus. Read His Word. Step into the offering plate and offer yourself to the King of kings and Lord of lords. Bring yourself to His cross and cling to the God who not only made you but loved you enough to die for you too.

With arms wide open God will pardon you ...

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And they were all baptized with the Holy Ghost and with tongues as of fire. This is what the scriptures say. The question is - what happened to the fire? Or better still, who put the fire out? Certainly, the early believers went everywhere preaching JESUS. Are you? Something to consider in the days ahead.

Salvation is obtainable to whosoever calls upon the name of the Lord JESUS! Why? Because the Lord God who created us became as one of us so that we could have salvation. Yes, this is why Christians believe that JESUS is LORD. This same God became human because He loved us. Jesus -- He is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36-42)

But this JESUS is not a number two LORD. Rather, JESUS is the LORD that reigns over all. And thus, there is no salvation in any other name other than the name of JESUS. Yes, the name of JESUS is ABOVE every other name in HEAVEN and on EARTH!

So if you are you looking for someone superior to JESUS, then you need to stop looking. For the ONLY GOD that man will ever see is JESUS. As the scriptures state, JESUS said, "I and My FATHER are ONE." Philip of old was determined to see the Father when Philip said to JESUS, ”Show us the Father and we will be satisfied." JESUS replied to Philip, "Have I been so long time with you Philip and yet you have not known Me? Philip, if you have seen Me, you have seen the Father."

So as Jesus queried -- if I am the Father manifest as a Son, why are you now saying that you are looking to see the Father to be satisfied? JESUS is God manifest in the flesh as a Son. (I Timothy 3:16) God is Spirit but because one cannot see Spirit, there has to be a physical body. Indeed, you also are a spirit being inside a body. God has hemmed your spirit inside a body of bone and sinew. For we are an earthly creation. We all appear as a son or daughter in created form.

Using the same comparison, God Himself veiled Himself in flesh appearing in fashion as a man, even as we are. (John 1:1-18; Isaiah 9:6)

Naturally, you will always remain in a son's or daughter's body. You will father or mother all of your offspring in this same son or daughter body. Now you as a father or mother remain in that same son or daughter body. Similarly, you speak now as a father or a mother capacity, yet you can still speak as a son or daughter. In this capacity, you have not become another person. You are still a spirit being manifest.

Taking this comparison further, let us now have a conversation as we fellowship together. I know you are a son because I am looking at you in a son’s body. I also know that you are a father, yet I am still looking at you in a son’s body. As we converse together in fellowship, we fellowship in spirit. So, I can speak as a son - I can speak as a father - and I can speak as a spirit being. Ask yourself this question then ... am I three persons? Or, am I one person exhibiting the necessary characteristics of a son, father, and friend?

In this same context, the Holy Spirit of God was in the man JESUS the Christ - not as a different person, or two persons, or three persons but rather JESUS as God HIMSELF with us. (Matthew 1:21-23) God as a Son fathered all of His children in a son’s body. Therefore, He that has the Son has life.

The scriptures further states that we - being you and I - must all be born again ... of water and of the Spirit to enter into the Kingdom of God! This is not the old Covenant, or a revival of the old Covenant, for a much greater person than Moses was here. In fact, Moses was part of God's house but at the end of the day, JESUS is the builder of His own house - a house comprised of believers.

The TRUE ISRAEL OF GOD - read ACTS chapter 2:37-42. Follow the instructions given by Peter (standing with the eleven) on the day of Pentecost. Recognize that more than anything, He wants to fill you with His Spirit so that His spiritual gifts and wisdom can flow through us. So that we can be filled to overflowing with His joy and mercy. Like David who said, "My cup runneth over!" (Psalm 23)

And never forget how much our Lord God loved us -- that He would willingly shed His blood on a cross for you and I. His name in this current covenant of grace is Jesus. The greatest name known to mankind. The name that is ABOVE every other name.

Peace to all who are in JESUS. Stand in the offering plate.

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The SEED of God is the Christ! And in that SEED, will all the nations of the earth be blessed. Remember what the scriptures state? Mary, that which is conceived in your womb, is none other than the only begotten(coming forth)Son of the Holy Spirit of God! God Himself with us!

As it in written in Hebrews, the same God who made all things being the master builder who was with us as a Son, ruling and reigning over His own household... This same God ordained household is composed of redeemed, born again, water baptized, and Holy Spirit baptized persons,.. God who is Spirit,who alone is the Father of all Spirits, created man... Initially, as we know from reading Genesis, man was perfect... That is until Satan showed up, causing man to take an alternative route from the original plan that God had intended... A route led by his new master Satan leading man into a world of sin and death.....

But God so loved the world! (John 3:16).. God devised a redemption plan for men and women, whereby they would be saved... A plan that was intricately put together... God's plan, God was going to plant a SEED of Himself into a woman named Eve. God also plants a SEED of Himself into Abraham. In this one SEED, .. (a new blood line) dwells eternal life - the life being in the blood, which blood was the blood of the Holy Spirit of God. In other words, the Holy Spirit, through this one Seed was going to redeem fallen mankind to Himself - by means of the shedding of His own pure blood! (Read Acts chapter 20)

Yes. Man is capable of counting the seeds contained in an apple... However, man is not capable of counting the apples in a seed. JESUS,the SEED of the WORD of God, now being sowed among men by the Lord JESUS Himself... It is this SEED that brings forth life... we know from planting a garden, a seed must be buried and die. Or else, the seed will always remain as a singular seed. Conversely, if a seed dies when buried it brings forth life in a different form.

Likewise, JESUS died, was buried,rising again the third day... If JESUS had not died we as a race would be eternally lost... Fortunately, by God’s grace we received the SEED of the WORD of GOD which SEED was JESUS, the life of God manifested!.. because JESUS the SEED DYING - we are the offspring of JESUS the SEED!... do you see, Satan thought that by crucifying JESUS, he had won the battle. He did not foresee that by a righteous man dying upon a tree - Jesus -crucifixion death, burial, resurrection,.. should become his undoing.!..

Before the death and crucifixion, there was only JESUS for Satan and his hordes to contend with... Satan did not know how many apples (JESUS PEOPLE) were in the SEED... But now, after the death and crucifixion which provides men and women to obtain God's redemption, there are now more JESUS PEOPLE than the sand of the sea. In fact, more Jesus People in number than the stars in the Heavens. So let us who are the offspring of JESUS the Christ put in the sickle and reap -- for the harvest is plenteous. The scriptures record our work this way - We may SOW IN TEARS,BUT we shall reap in joy! This is why the apostles went everywhere preaching Jesus.

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What we don't often understand is that Satan has transformed himself into a messenger of light. In fact, Satan can take on roles including some that we don't suspect as being corrupted - such as apostle, priest, preacher, or politician. But Satan is a fallen angel who has wanted from the beginning of time to be a god. However, what happened is that he got too big for his shoes. So according to the scriptures, he along with other rebellious angels fought against God. Indeed, what a war that must have been. No place left as habitable except one little planet called earth. Thus, as it is written, "Woe to the inhabitants of the earth for the satanic rebellious hordes have come to earth seeking to devour." Unfortunately, man did not see him or recognize his evil motives, and instead swallowed his deceptive lies. This resulted in man and woman (Adam and Eve)being cast out of the garden called Eden.

As a consequence, Satan and his demonic followers needed to camouflage themselves. So where do you think the perfect place to hide themselves should be? Obviously, within human beings. Within this context, Satan had an easy prey. Why even Adam and Eve swallowed the bait hook, line and sinker in the garden according to Genesis. But previous to this, Adam and Eve were perfect. That is before Satan enticed and deceived them into disobeying God. It was through their disobedience that they walked right into another world system - a contrary world where deception, sin, sickness, disease, murders, killings, slavery and death were the norm.

If we read further in the scriptures, we learn that Adam and Eve had two sons. Their names were Cain and Able. One was a murderer and the other a religious person. That’s right. Sin is beguiling and when sin takes over, it brings forth death. How do we know this? The scriptures tell us that Satan is the father of all lies - the father of all evil - and he is determined to get man one way or the other to worship him. All of the atrocious things that have befallen man is not of God.

No our GOD is a GOOD GOD. This is why Adam and Eve had another son named Seth. When Seth was born the scriptures declare that men began to call upon the name of the Lord. The promised Seed of God implanted into Eve had now passed from Eve into her son Seth. Note that the genealogical record of the promised Seed down through the ages is recorded in Matthew chapter 1 and in Luke chapter 3. The Seed of promise being the Christ who is the child of the Holy Spirit and in whom all the nations of the earth will be blessed. This is why we should consider the errors of our ways calling upon His Name which we all know is the name above every name - JESUS.

God Himself as a Son delivering His message of redemption to one and all. God Himself as a Son bore our sins, our sicknesses, and our diseases. How was this achieved? First and foremost, we know that JESUS was sinless. He offered Himself as a sacrifice, to redeem mankind from Satan's household of bondage. This is why JESUS died.

So that men and women could become a possessor of this free redemption. So that one and all could benefit from salvation by calling upon JESUS! Men may have killed His body of flesh but men could not kill His Spirit. For inside that body of flesh did dwell the Holy Spirit of God, who has effectively laid down His life as a Son. Now the door is wide open. Admittedly, Adam made a wrong decision but you don't have to do the same. Surely, you are going to make the right decision! God guaranteeing your deliverance and salvation through His redemption so that you and your family can be brought into the household of God! Peace to all in JESUS!