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!
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness
Friday, January 13, 2012
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!
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!
Thursday, January 12, 2012
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 307
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!
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!
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 306
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!
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!
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
THELORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 305
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!
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!
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 304
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!
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!
Sunday, January 8, 2012
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 303
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 ...
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 ...
Saturday, January 7, 2012
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 302
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.
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.
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 301
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.
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.
Tuesday, January 3, 2012
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD - PART 300
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!
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!
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