"But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days," saith the LORD, "I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be My people." (Jeremiah 31:20, 33)
Apostle Paul wrote of his unshakeable faith in our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ. Indeed, he warned us with tears of the things to come in these last days, and how there would be those who would try to deceive us with fine sounding words that are completely contrary to the Word of God. Nevertheless, we are instructed to remain faithful too, and that in everything we do -- in both word or deed -- in the precious Name of Jesus. (Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9; Revelation 1:8)
"And now before I go bound in the Spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there; save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the Kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Wherefore, I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men, for I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God -- which He hath purchased with His own blood.
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also, of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore, watch, and remember that by the space of three years, I ceased not to warn everyone night and day with tears. And now brethren, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified." (Acts 20:22-32)
Apostle Paul testified both to the Jews and also to the Greeks {Gentiles] repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul went to Ananias for instruction, after the Lord Jesus stopped him on his way to Damascus. Paul was water baptized after the scales fell from his eyes, and when he had received meat -- the Word of God -- he was strengthened. Paul was also filled with the Holy Ghost. And straightway, he preached Christ in the synagogues, that He is the promised/prophesied Son of God.
In other words, Paul (as Saul) went from destroying them which called on His Name in Jerusalem -- those who believe in Jesus -- to preaching to the Jews that Jesus is that very Christ who was promised from the very beginning. The mystery of godliness that was hidden in the bosom of the Father from the foundation of the world. (I Timothy 3:16; John 1:1-18; Colossians 2:9; Isaiah 9:6)
Note that Paul did not reject instruction, or create another gospel separate from the other apostles, but similar to those first 3,000 saved on the day of Pentecost, GLADLY received the Word in his heart. This includes repentance, and accepting this same Jesus, whom they had crucified as both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36) And similarly being water baptized in the precious holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ so that ye too can be clothed in His righteousness. (Acts 2:38, 41) The promise of the Holy Ghost filling them with the promised joy and peace of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ, wherein He is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among them which are sanctified.
After the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared. (Titus 3:4-7)
This is the promise of the Lord Jesus for each and every one of us. He paid the price once and for all for our sins, and He did so, by shedding His own precious blood on a cross, so that we might have abundant life in Him. Yes, He was bruised for our transgressions, and He did so willingly so that we could be redeemed to become a son or daughter of the Most High King!
But as apostle Paul also points out, we can expect grievous wolves to come and attempt to lead you astray from the truth. Wolves in shepherd's clothing who don't want you to know that Jesus is the ONLY Way, the Truth, and the Life. (John 14:6) Those who choose to remain wilfully ignorant, to the point that these deny Jesus as the dayspring from on high who desired (from the beginning of the world) to visit His people. And that because of the kindness and love of God our Saviour, we can be sanctified by the Word, and that Thy Word is truth. (John 17:17; John 1:1-18)
But regardless of the lies and traditions of men, and a prevailing modern day religious culture determined to water down/delete/eliminate the Word of God as the absolute authority over all things in heaven and earth, we know, like all the apostles that everyone who GLADLY receives the Word [JESUS -- the Word made flesh] desires to be water baptized in His precious Name -- the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins -- the answer of a clear conscience toward God -- by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Then shall we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, as promised. (Acts 2:36-41; Romans 6:3-4; I Peter 3:21-22)
This is why we study His Word, so that His Word can be hid in our hearts. Therein, we will learn and understand that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 1:35) The first man Adam, earthy, but the second, the Lord from heaven. And as the scriptures also state, He purchased us with His own blood, and wants to give us the kingdom, if we would only love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and because of His love and kindness, invite others to His wedding feast. (Acts 20:28; Mark 12:29-31; Revelation 1:8; Revelation 22:17)
"There is none holy as the Lord: FOR THERE IS NONE BESIDE THEE: neither is there any Rock like our God." (I Samuel 2:2)
His Name is JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21-23)
Stand in the offering plate.
Apostle Paul wrote of his unshakeable faith in our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ. Indeed, he warned us with tears of the things to come in these last days, and how there would be those who would try to deceive us with fine sounding words that are completely contrary to the Word of God. Nevertheless, we are instructed to remain faithful too, and that in everything we do -- in both word or deed -- in the precious Name of Jesus. (Acts 4:12; Philippians 2:9; Revelation 1:8)
"And now before I go bound in the Spirit unto Jerusalem, not knowing the things that shall befall me there; save that the Holy Ghost witnesses in every city, saying that bonds and afflictions abide me. But none of these things move me, neither count my life dear unto myself, so that I might finish my course with joy, and the ministry which I have received of the Lord Jesus to testify the gospel of the grace of God.
And now, behold, I know that ye all, among whom I have gone preaching the Kingdom of God, shall see my face no more. Wherefore, I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men, for I have not shunned to declare unto you all the counsel of God. Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over the which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God -- which He hath purchased with His own blood.
For I know this, that after my departing shall grievous wolves enter in among you, not sparing the flock. Also, of your own selves shall men arise, speaking perverse things, to draw away disciples after them. Therefore, watch, and remember that by the space of three years, I ceased not to warn everyone night and day with tears. And now brethren, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified." (Acts 20:22-32)
Apostle Paul testified both to the Jews and also to the Greeks {Gentiles] repentance toward God and faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ. Paul went to Ananias for instruction, after the Lord Jesus stopped him on his way to Damascus. Paul was water baptized after the scales fell from his eyes, and when he had received meat -- the Word of God -- he was strengthened. Paul was also filled with the Holy Ghost. And straightway, he preached Christ in the synagogues, that He is the promised/prophesied Son of God.
In other words, Paul (as Saul) went from destroying them which called on His Name in Jerusalem -- those who believe in Jesus -- to preaching to the Jews that Jesus is that very Christ who was promised from the very beginning. The mystery of godliness that was hidden in the bosom of the Father from the foundation of the world. (I Timothy 3:16; John 1:1-18; Colossians 2:9; Isaiah 9:6)
Note that Paul did not reject instruction, or create another gospel separate from the other apostles, but similar to those first 3,000 saved on the day of Pentecost, GLADLY received the Word in his heart. This includes repentance, and accepting this same Jesus, whom they had crucified as both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36) And similarly being water baptized in the precious holy Name of the Lord Jesus Christ so that ye too can be clothed in His righteousness. (Acts 2:38, 41) The promise of the Holy Ghost filling them with the promised joy and peace of our Lord God and Saviour Jesus the Christ, wherein He is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among them which are sanctified.
After the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared. (Titus 3:4-7)
This is the promise of the Lord Jesus for each and every one of us. He paid the price once and for all for our sins, and He did so, by shedding His own precious blood on a cross, so that we might have abundant life in Him. Yes, He was bruised for our transgressions, and He did so willingly so that we could be redeemed to become a son or daughter of the Most High King!
But as apostle Paul also points out, we can expect grievous wolves to come and attempt to lead you astray from the truth. Wolves in shepherd's clothing who don't want you to know that Jesus is the ONLY Way, the Truth, and the Life. (John 14:6) Those who choose to remain wilfully ignorant, to the point that these deny Jesus as the dayspring from on high who desired (from the beginning of the world) to visit His people. And that because of the kindness and love of God our Saviour, we can be sanctified by the Word, and that Thy Word is truth. (John 17:17; John 1:1-18)
But regardless of the lies and traditions of men, and a prevailing modern day religious culture determined to water down/delete/eliminate the Word of God as the absolute authority over all things in heaven and earth, we know, like all the apostles that everyone who GLADLY receives the Word [JESUS -- the Word made flesh] desires to be water baptized in His precious Name -- the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ for the remission of sins -- the answer of a clear conscience toward God -- by the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Then shall we receive the gift of the Holy Ghost, as promised. (Acts 2:36-41; Romans 6:3-4; I Peter 3:21-22)
This is why we study His Word, so that His Word can be hid in our hearts. Therein, we will learn and understand that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. (Acts 2:36; I Timothy 3:16; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 1:35) The first man Adam, earthy, but the second, the Lord from heaven. And as the scriptures also state, He purchased us with His own blood, and wants to give us the kingdom, if we would only love Him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength, and because of His love and kindness, invite others to His wedding feast. (Acts 20:28; Mark 12:29-31; Revelation 1:8; Revelation 22:17)
"There is none holy as the Lord: FOR THERE IS NONE BESIDE THEE: neither is there any Rock like our God." (I Samuel 2:2)
His Name is JESUS, for He shall save His people from their sins. (Matthew 1:21-23)
Stand in the offering plate.
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