We Have Been Duped - Part 1054

Jesus said, "Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat and swallow a camel ...." (Matthew 23:24)

Here we are -- sent forth as lambs among wolves to proclaim the good news gospel of Jesus Christ so that He may receive all the honour and glory. So that He alone -- the Lord of lords and King of kings -- our Lord God and Saviour is worthy to be praised. (Luke 10:3; Psalm 145:3) Why do we minister to those around us? Because "our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ who shall change our vile body that it may be fashioned like unto His glorious body, according to the working whereby He is able even to subdue all things unto Himself." (Philippians 3:20-21)

But over time, as the apostles repeatedly wrote, the religious community has not remained true to the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is why apostle Paul wrote, "O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes "Jesus Christ" hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?" comes to mind. (Galatians 3:1-3)

Continuing on the same theme presented in the last several posts, consider how the man-made religious teaching concerning the trinity or a triune God or God in three persons would lead to a massive revision of the scriptures? That is, if the trinity really were anything other than a false religious teaching designed to confuse believers.

Just like Matthew 28:19 (a verse which the Roman Catholic Church openly admits changing the original wording to Father, Son, and Holy Ghost -- which now ironically, the latter is changed further to Holy Spirit), the meaning of "one Lord, one faith, one baptism" would have to take on a different connotation. In other words, the religious authors of the false trinity doctrine would have no other choice because even these would have to admit that God is not the author of confusion. (I Corinthians 14:33)

But Jesus said, "No man can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will hold to the one and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon." (Matthew 6:24)

So, if this be the case, and we are to remain steadfast in the apostle's doctrine, why don't we just believe His Word -- as it is written and presented? (Acts 2:42) Isn't that better than straining at a gnat and swallowing a camel?

Some verses to reflect upon:

"And without controversy, great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory." (I Timothy 3:16)

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call His name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." (Matthew 1:21)

"And Thomas answered and said unto Jesus, "My Lord and My God." (John 20:28)

Jesus said, "I am Alpha and Omega, the first an dthe last." (Revelation 1:11; Revelation 1:8; Revelation 21:6; Revelation 22:13)

Jesus said, "That whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." (John 3:15)

Jesus said, "Search the scriptures for in them ye think ye have eternal life; and they are they which testify of Me ... and ye will not come to Me, that ye might have life." (John 5:39-40)

"And she shall bring forth a son and thou shalt call His name Jesus for He shall save His people from their sins." (Matthew 1:21)

"Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well. The devils also believe and tremble." (James 2:19)

Jesus said unto him, "Thou shalt not tempt the Lord thy God." (Matthew 4:1-10)

Jesus said, "And ye shall be hated of all [men] for My name's sake ..." (Matthew 10:22)

Jesus said, "Come unto Me all [ye] that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn of Me, for I am meek and lowly in heart, and ye shall find rest upon your souls ... for My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)

Jesus said, "Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, "This people draweth nigh unto Me with their mouth, and honoureth Me with [their] lips but their heart is far from Me. But in vain do they worship Me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men." (Matthew 15:7-9; Isaiah 29:13; Colossians 2:18-22; Mark 7:6)

Jesus said, "For where two or three are gathered together in My name, there am I in the midst of them." (Matthew 18:20)

"While the Pharisees were gathered together, Jesus asked them, saying, "What think ye of Christ? Whose son is He?" They say unto Him, "[The son] of David." He saith unto them, "How then doth David in spirit call Him Lord, saying, "The Lord said unto my Lord, "Sit Thou on My right hand, till I make thine enemies Thy footstool? If David then call Him Lord, how is He His son?" And no man was able to answer him a word, neither durst any [man] from that day forth ask Him any more [questions]." (Matthew 22:41-46; Psalm 110:1; Acts 2:32-39; Ephesians 1:19-23; Mark 12:34-37; Luke 14:6)

Jesus said, "And blessed is [he] whosoever shall not be offended in Me." (Luke 7:23)

"Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God, and are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets -- Jesus Christ Himself being the chief corner[stone]; in whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord -- in whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit." (Ephesians 2:19-22)

Let Him who has brought you this far, reveal Himself through His Word -- making all [men] see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ .... according to the eternal purpose which He purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord." (Ephesians 3:9-11)

Stand in the offering plate.