BEGGARLY ELEMENTS
Brother James, OIC
Gal 4:8-10 Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years.
Since the first Church, warnings have been issued to not follow man made traditions, legalistic religious practices and man made rules as such seemingly orderly routines quench the Spirit of God and being led by the Spirit becomes impossible. So many today are confused and follow their own emotions and believe it is Gods Spirit talking to them. The plans the schedules the routines the rules the format all are lost in the Spirit. This does not mean that things in a Church service should not be done decently and in order, but again that Truth was speaking to the confusion that emotionalism brings when gifts are present and the body of believers are carnal, babes in Christ.
Beggarly denotes poverty, indigence, base, hard circumstance, return to past bondages, looking back. It is something the keeps you bound and many find comfort in those lost, lifeless boundaries.
Col 2:18-23 Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God. Wherefore if ye be dead with Christ from the rudiments of the world, why, as though living in the world, are ye subject to ordinances, (Touch not; taste not; handle not; Which all are to perish with the using;) after the commandments and doctrines of men? Which things have indeed a shew of wisdom in will worship, and humility, and neglecting of the body; not in any honour to the satisfying of the flesh.
To be dead in Christ from the rudiments (orderly fashion) of the world the warnings are to not return back to them. We are as Christians no longer of this world our citizenship is in Heaven our loyalty to one King: Jesus our being in His Kingdom. So then we are in the world and not of the world. Living in the rudiments of the world and its beggarly elements will never prepare you for the spiritual battle you are called to fight in Christ:
2Ti 2:1-10 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier. And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. The husbandman that laboureth must be first partaker of the fruits. Consider what I say; and the Lord give thee understanding in all things. Remember that Jesus Christ of the seed of David was raised from the dead according to my gospel: Wherein I suffer trouble, as an evil doer, even unto bonds; but the word of God is not bound. Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Many who should have their total focus on Christ and His Fathers Will for them are to busy living in this world , its political systems, its dead works and its fallen state of goodness. We are not called to do this and Im concerned many are fallen from grace.
Gal 5:1-10 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ hath made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Behold, I Paul say unto you, that if ye be circumcised (or by implication following the law, rules, traditions, etc.) Christ shall profit you nothing. For I testify again to every man that is circumcised, that he is a debtor to do the whole law. Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace. For we through the Spirit wait for the hope of righteousness by faith. For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. Ye did run well; who did hinder you that ye should not obey the truth? This persuasion cometh not of him that calleth you. A little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. I have confidence in you through the Lord, that ye will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubleth you shall bear his judgment, whosoever he be.
After God revealed the frailties of the flesh in Adam (the Fleshly man) then expounded on them in the Law of Moses He then sent the Christ (the second Adam whom was Spiritual) to teach of the subtle tricks the Adversary would use to roadblock your growth in Christ. Thus stopping you from entering the Kingdom of God.
1Co 15:44-50 It is sown a natural body; it is raised a spiritual body. There is a natural body, and there is a spiritual body. And so it is written, The first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption.
Gal 5:13-21 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. But if ye bite and devour one another, take heed that ye be not consumed one of another. This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, Idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, Envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings, and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.
Where Christ has completely and totally paid for our sin past present and future trusting the flesh which is what “works of the flesh” means will keep you bound in the beggarly elements of religion yoking you to the rudiments of the world and stop you from walking in the power of Christ in your life where in you have victory over this world and its god Satan.
Trusting the Truth of Gods Word and the solutions for your life His Promises will deliver to you who learn to trust in them and wait on them by faith and patience will free you from the lifeless Beggarly Elements.
Monday, November 29, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
NEVERENDING LOVE James, OIC
NEVERENDING LOVEBrother James, OIC
Mat 18:21-22 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Mat 5:41-45 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Forgiveness and Giving is the essence of Love and God is Love! Forgiveness is covering another’s transgressions in Love, always hoping (with the Living Hope of Christ in you) for Gods Will to take effect in their lives. Forgiveness enables you to keep moving forward in Love even when the enemy has done you wrong and encompassed you about. Forgiveness is not denying the Truth about nor of a situation it is the covering it in Love and never reveals it to another.
Pro 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Pro 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Pro 17:9 He that coveretha transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Giving itself is a Grace. It is where you non-judgmentally give to whoever asks of you if it is in your power to give it. It is the opportunity afforded the Elect to show and tell another of Gods great Love He has shown to us in Christ. It is our ability to Love unreservedly as Christ Loved us. It fulfills this statement: “When preparation in Christ meets opportunity then there’s success.”
2Co 9:5-15 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Giving whether in Forgiveness, Giving materially and the greatest Gift of the Truth of Christ to another, empowered by Gods Never Ending Love is an Unspeakable, Indescribable Gift of Beauty that brings Healing, Wholeness and Eternal Life to others.
Mat 18:21-22 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
Mat 5:41-45 And whosoever shall compel thee to go a mile, go with him twain. Give to him that asketh thee, and from him that would borrow of thee turn not thou away. Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.
Forgiveness and Giving is the essence of Love and God is Love! Forgiveness is covering another’s transgressions in Love, always hoping (with the Living Hope of Christ in you) for Gods Will to take effect in their lives. Forgiveness enables you to keep moving forward in Love even when the enemy has done you wrong and encompassed you about. Forgiveness is not denying the Truth about nor of a situation it is the covering it in Love and never reveals it to another.
Pro 11:13 A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter.
Pro 10:12 Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.
Pro 17:9 He that coveretha transgression seeketh love; but he that repeateth a matter separateth very friends.
Giving itself is a Grace. It is where you non-judgmentally give to whoever asks of you if it is in your power to give it. It is the opportunity afforded the Elect to show and tell another of Gods great Love He has shown to us in Christ. It is our ability to Love unreservedly as Christ Loved us. It fulfills this statement: “When preparation in Christ meets opportunity then there’s success.”
2Co 9:5-15 Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness. But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work: (As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever. Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;) Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God. For the administration of this service not only supplieth the want of the saints, abundant also by many thanksgivings unto God; Whiles by the experiment of this ministration they glorify God for your professed subjection unto the gospel of Christ, and for your liberal distribution unto them, and unto all men; And by their prayer for you, which long after you for the exceeding grace of God in you. Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift.
Giving whether in Forgiveness, Giving materially and the greatest Gift of the Truth of Christ to another, empowered by Gods Never Ending Love is an Unspeakable, Indescribable Gift of Beauty that brings Healing, Wholeness and Eternal Life to others.
Monday, November 22, 2010
TO HIM THAT OVERCOMETH James, OIC
TO HIM THAT OVERCOMETH
Brother James, OIC
Rev 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Overcoming is a state of being, a new being that dwells in the Light (Truth) of Gods Word and the Word has become effective within empowering the New Creation to Overcome Satan.
Rev 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
The Blood of the Lamb is applied also in the Light and along with The Word of your Testimony Overcomes the Wicked One.
1Jn 1:5-10 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
God poured His Wrath out into His Son Jesus on the Cross of Calvary as Jesus took our punishment and died our death pouring out His Blood as Payment in Full for our sin which He became. Having also taken all handwriting of ordinances contained in the Law of Moses that were against us and nailed them to the Cross in His Body. We then only confess (that is say the same as) God says about sin which is no longer unto death, though there is sin unto death which is to simply explained as not accepting nor rejecting Jesus.
2Co 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
1Jn 3:6-10 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Sin that remains unto death today though many say they are Followers of Christ was summed up by Jesus as iniquity (lawlessness) which we spoke of in another writing entitled What Is Iniquity. This iniquity is summed up in speaking against the Work of the Holy Spirit (Which produces Good Fruit see Galatians 5:22-23) that is attributing what God is doing to the Devil and attributing the Devils False Solutions in this world to God.
Mat 7:16-23 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
1Jn 5:16-17 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
Mar 3:22-29 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
The Holy Spirit is also called by Jesus the Spirit of Truth. Agreement with and confessing Gods Truth in your heart is the keeper of Gods Word that produces the Overcoming Fruit of Righteousness ( Which is Faith in Jesus Christ). This is also not loving your own life unto the death; your life being its worldly goals and dreams.
Joh 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Gal 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
We also see our preparation in Overcoming Satan and his demonic armies in the Armor of God:
Eph 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Truth begins and is what God uses to complete the process of being Born of the Water and the Spirit into a New Creation that Overcomes the world, its False Solutions and its god Satan.
Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Joh 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.....
To Overcome Satan and his demonic principalities.
Brother James, OIC
Rev 3:5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.
Overcoming is a state of being, a new being that dwells in the Light (Truth) of Gods Word and the Word has become effective within empowering the New Creation to Overcome Satan.
Rev 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
The Blood of the Lamb is applied also in the Light and along with The Word of your Testimony Overcomes the Wicked One.
1Jn 1:5-10 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
God poured His Wrath out into His Son Jesus on the Cross of Calvary as Jesus took our punishment and died our death pouring out His Blood as Payment in Full for our sin which He became. Having also taken all handwriting of ordinances contained in the Law of Moses that were against us and nailed them to the Cross in His Body. We then only confess (that is say the same as) God says about sin which is no longer unto death, though there is sin unto death which is to simply explained as not accepting nor rejecting Jesus.
2Co 5:17-21 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. And all things are of God, who hath reconciled us to himself by Jesus Christ, and hath given to us the ministry of reconciliation; To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation. Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God. For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.
1Jn 3:6-10 Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him. Little children, let no man deceive you: he that doeth righteousness is righteous, even as he is righteous. He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. In this the children of God are manifest, and the children of the devil: whosoever doeth not righteousness is not of God, neither he that loveth not his brother.
Sin that remains unto death today though many say they are Followers of Christ was summed up by Jesus as iniquity (lawlessness) which we spoke of in another writing entitled What Is Iniquity. This iniquity is summed up in speaking against the Work of the Holy Spirit (Which produces Good Fruit see Galatians 5:22-23) that is attributing what God is doing to the Devil and attributing the Devils False Solutions in this world to God.
Mat 7:16-23 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
1Jn 5:16-17 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
Mar 3:22-29 And the scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He hath Beelzebub, and by the prince of the devils casteth he out devils. And he called them unto him, and said unto them in parables, How can Satan cast out Satan? And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand. And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand. And if Satan rise up against himself, and be divided, he cannot stand, but hath an end. No man can enter into a strong man's house, and spoil his goods, except he will first bind the strong man; and then he will spoil his house. Verily I say unto you, All sins shall be forgiven unto the sons of men, and blasphemies wherewith soever they shall blaspheme: But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation:
The Holy Spirit is also called by Jesus the Spirit of Truth. Agreement with and confessing Gods Truth in your heart is the keeper of Gods Word that produces the Overcoming Fruit of Righteousness ( Which is Faith in Jesus Christ). This is also not loving your own life unto the death; your life being its worldly goals and dreams.
Joh 12:24-25 Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit. He that loveth his life shall lose it; and he that hateth his life in this world shall keep it unto life eternal.
Rom 14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.
Gal 5:22-26 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts. If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit. Let us not be desirous of vain glory, provoking one another, envying one another.
1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
We also see our preparation in Overcoming Satan and his demonic armies in the Armor of God:
Eph 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Truth begins and is what God uses to complete the process of being Born of the Water and the Spirit into a New Creation that Overcomes the world, its False Solutions and its god Satan.
Php 1:6 Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:
Joh 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.....
To Overcome Satan and his demonic principalities.
Friday, November 19, 2010
WHAT IS INIQUITY? James, OIC
WHAT IS INIQUITY?
Brother James, OIC
Mat 7:15-23 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Jesus at the start and throughout His ministry taught many things in parables. A parable is a story that teaches something that’s easy to relate to in the physical yet has a deeper Spiritual Truth that must be revealed in understanding to your heart if you are to receive the Life and Light it contains. From the word Fruit to the word Iniquity a very serious and deep spiritual lesson is being taught.
The word Iniquity means Lawlessness. The Lawless One Satan likes nothing better than to get those in Church practicing Lawlessness or Iniquity. And one of his first assignments is to get you thinking in the natural and judging in the outward physical appearance of things, then he will focus your eyes on. the Law contained in ordinances (Ten Commandments) so you can walk in self justification of your evil Judgments. Which are the things he makes you think you need or must do or someone else need or must do to be a Christian. All the while the light you are in is a false light an illusion. But does Lawlessness have to do with breaking the Commandments of the Law of Sin and Death? No it doesn’t! It has only to do with living outside the Law of Liberty which is Total Faith and Patience in Christ while growing in trust of Gods Promises.
Heb 6:11-12 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
People who trust in mans, hence the worlds, hence the prince of this world Satan’s false solutions instead of Gods Promises are those who walk in iniquity. Truth, Jesus said, is what makes you free, so therefore Truth is the Law of Liberty (which is your standing in Grace).
Joh 8:31-36 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
This freedom that Truth births forth, this Law of Liberty is contrary to Iniquity. Iniquity is a tether that keeps you bound to this world through the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eyes and the pride of life all being gateways to keep one distracted from the Truth that makes you free and keeps iniquity working its wide path, hell bound course to destruction. Immaturity in Christ is to blame. Babies trying to raise Baby Christians in Church.
Gal 4:1-11 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
Heb 5:12-14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Scriptures that have troubled many truly called can be explained in the Light of understanding that iniquity has to do with beliefs, false solutions that are contrary to the Truth and benefits of Gods Promises that make us partakers of the Divine Nature. So sin begins taking on its true meaning of Missing the Mark of Gods Will for you, is not the actual dead fruit of the Works of the Flesh but adherence to a heart belief contrary to Faith in Truth that anything the world in its corruption; tantalizes, seduces and entices you with.
Heb 10:26 -29 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries(Those against the Truth). He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
Heb 6:1-12 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Heaven and Hell, Truth and Iniquity are based on one thing and one thing only; Are you a Child of Promise? If not and you are into dead religious works, false doctrines then iniquity is what you practice.
Brother James, OIC
Mat 7:15-23 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Jesus at the start and throughout His ministry taught many things in parables. A parable is a story that teaches something that’s easy to relate to in the physical yet has a deeper Spiritual Truth that must be revealed in understanding to your heart if you are to receive the Life and Light it contains. From the word Fruit to the word Iniquity a very serious and deep spiritual lesson is being taught.
The word Iniquity means Lawlessness. The Lawless One Satan likes nothing better than to get those in Church practicing Lawlessness or Iniquity. And one of his first assignments is to get you thinking in the natural and judging in the outward physical appearance of things, then he will focus your eyes on. the Law contained in ordinances (Ten Commandments) so you can walk in self justification of your evil Judgments. Which are the things he makes you think you need or must do or someone else need or must do to be a Christian. All the while the light you are in is a false light an illusion. But does Lawlessness have to do with breaking the Commandments of the Law of Sin and Death? No it doesn’t! It has only to do with living outside the Law of Liberty which is Total Faith and Patience in Christ while growing in trust of Gods Promises.
Heb 6:11-12 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: that ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
People who trust in mans, hence the worlds, hence the prince of this world Satan’s false solutions instead of Gods Promises are those who walk in iniquity. Truth, Jesus said, is what makes you free, so therefore Truth is the Law of Liberty (which is your standing in Grace).
Joh 8:31-36 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. They answered him, We be Abraham's seed, and were never in bondage to any man: how sayest thou, Ye shall be made free? Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. And the servant abideth not in the house for ever: but the Son abideth ever. If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed.
This freedom that Truth births forth, this Law of Liberty is contrary to Iniquity. Iniquity is a tether that keeps you bound to this world through the lusts of the flesh, the lusts of the eyes and the pride of life all being gateways to keep one distracted from the Truth that makes you free and keeps iniquity working its wide path, hell bound course to destruction. Immaturity in Christ is to blame. Babies trying to raise Baby Christians in Church.
Gal 4:1-11 Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all; But is under tutors and governors until the time appointed of the father. Even so we, when we were children, were in bondage under the elements of the world: But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law, To redeem them that were under the law, that we might receive the adoption of sons. And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father. Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Howbeit then, when ye knew not God, ye did service unto them which by nature are no gods. But now, after that ye have known God, or rather are known of God, how turn ye again to the weak and beggarly elements, whereunto ye desire again to be in bondage? Ye observe days, and months, and times, and years. I am afraid of you, lest I have bestowed upon you labour in vain.
Heb 5:12-14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
Scriptures that have troubled many truly called can be explained in the Light of understanding that iniquity has to do with beliefs, false solutions that are contrary to the Truth and benefits of Gods Promises that make us partakers of the Divine Nature. So sin begins taking on its true meaning of Missing the Mark of Gods Will for you, is not the actual dead fruit of the Works of the Flesh but adherence to a heart belief contrary to Faith in Truth that anything the world in its corruption; tantalizes, seduces and entices you with.
Heb 10:26 -29 For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins, But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries(Those against the Truth). He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God, and hath counted the blood of the covenant, wherewith he was sanctified, an unholy thing, and hath done despite unto the Spirit of grace?
Heb 6:1-12 Therefore leaving the principles of the doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto perfection; not laying again the foundation of repentance from dead works, and of faith toward God, Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. And this will we do, if God permit.
For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame. For the earth which drinketh in the rain that cometh oft upon it, and bringeth forth herbs meet for them by whom it is dressed, receiveth blessing from God: But that which beareth thorns and briers is rejected, and is nigh unto cursing; whose end is to be burned. But, beloved, we are persuaded better things of you, and things that accompany salvation, though we thus speak. For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister. And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Heaven and Hell, Truth and Iniquity are based on one thing and one thing only; Are you a Child of Promise? If not and you are into dead religious works, false doctrines then iniquity is what you practice.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
DO THEY KNOW WHAT IN THE HELL THEY ARE SAYING? James, OIC
DO THEY KNOW WHAT IN THE HELL
THEY ARE SAYING?Brother James, OIC
Jas 3:5-6 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
The tongue is an instrument that issues forth life or death. I often wonder if people realize that what they say has eternal consequences. Whether you are a true believer or not is revealed in what you say. Anyone can have a momentary display of bad attitude or anger and a curse word slips out but its only in your habitual speech that your true character is revealed. Someone can say Jesus all day long but their tongue gives away their true character. Boasting, arrogance, greed, self emulation, self esteem, gossip, hatefulness, selfishness, immaturity, verbal abuse, blaming, falsely accusing, anger, hatred, evil judgments, assumptions, false doctrines, even murder spew forth from the mouths of those controlled by devils and not the Spirit of God.
Some may have been raised in Church all their lives but all they can quote are Hymnal Songs truth in scripture totally eludes them. And I am telling you many Gospel Songs do not align with Truth.
There is a couple of parables Jesus told about certain rich men weighed down by their possessions and greed:
Luk 12:16-21 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Luk 18:18 -24 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
These that practice their religion not according to Truth will surround themselves with others like them, such is the state of todays Laodecian Church:
Rev 3:14-22 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches
2Ti 4:3 -4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
What I am going to say will offend many and sound traitorous to some loyal citizens of this country but when I became a Christian I became a citizen of a new country the Kingdom of God with One King; Jesus Who demands and deserves full and total loyalty.
Today we the True Body of Christ have entered into an intensified spiritual war and do not have time for things of this world:
2Ti 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
1Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Sadly many in the Church today mix the worlds views and false solutions in with their Christianity and this leaves them powerless.
2Ti 3:1-9 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
Then there are those who talk about forgiveness, want forgiveness but never forgive anyone themselves always talking about what someone has done to them:
Mat 18:21-35 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
The tongue! Many want to use it in the Body selfishly, the name it claim it bunch, but our tongues are only to speak what we hear the Father speak and that will always be from the Truth of His Word speaking either life to those to whom it was ordained or death to those who reject the Truth. Speak only what is good and edifying to the hearers in Christ, and how they receive it, is how it will effect them (Gods Business Not Ours) Ear tickling flesh stroking words to manipulate or gain advantage in peoples lives are not the kind of behavior in Christ that will come forth as we learn and grow in Truth. Truth will make you free from this. Remember every idle word spoken you will have to give account for to God one day. May the fruit of your lips be Truth and never again be set on fire by Hell.
THEY ARE SAYING?Brother James, OIC
Jas 3:5-6 Even so the tongue is a little member, and boasteth great things. Behold, how great a matter a little fire kindleth! And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: so is the tongue among our members, that it defileth the whole body, and setteth on fire the course of nature; and it is set on fire of hell.
The tongue is an instrument that issues forth life or death. I often wonder if people realize that what they say has eternal consequences. Whether you are a true believer or not is revealed in what you say. Anyone can have a momentary display of bad attitude or anger and a curse word slips out but its only in your habitual speech that your true character is revealed. Someone can say Jesus all day long but their tongue gives away their true character. Boasting, arrogance, greed, self emulation, self esteem, gossip, hatefulness, selfishness, immaturity, verbal abuse, blaming, falsely accusing, anger, hatred, evil judgments, assumptions, false doctrines, even murder spew forth from the mouths of those controlled by devils and not the Spirit of God.
Some may have been raised in Church all their lives but all they can quote are Hymnal Songs truth in scripture totally eludes them. And I am telling you many Gospel Songs do not align with Truth.
There is a couple of parables Jesus told about certain rich men weighed down by their possessions and greed:
Luk 12:16-21 And he spake a parable unto them, saying, The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully: And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow my fruits? And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods. And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry. But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.
Luk 18:18 -24 And a certain ruler asked him, saying, Good Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? And Jesus said unto him, Why callest thou me good? none is good, save one, that is, God. Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother. And he said, All these have I kept from my youth up. Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me. And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich. And when Jesus saw that he was very sorrowful, he said, How hardly shall they that have riches enter into the kingdom of God!
These that practice their religion not according to Truth will surround themselves with others like them, such is the state of todays Laodecian Church:
Rev 3:14-22 And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the beginning of the creation of God;
I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot.
So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. Because thou sayest, I am rich, and increased with goods, and have need of nothing; and knowest not that thou art wretched, and miserable, and poor, and blind, and naked: I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten: be zealous therefore, and repent. Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me. To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches
2Ti 4:3 -4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
What I am going to say will offend many and sound traitorous to some loyal citizens of this country but when I became a Christian I became a citizen of a new country the Kingdom of God with One King; Jesus Who demands and deserves full and total loyalty.
Today we the True Body of Christ have entered into an intensified spiritual war and do not have time for things of this world:
2Ti 2:3 Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No man that warreth entangleth himself with the affairs of this life; that he may please him who hath chosen him to be a soldier.
1Jn 2:15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
Sadly many in the Church today mix the worlds views and false solutions in with their Christianity and this leaves them powerless.
2Ti 3:1-9 This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the truth: men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith. But they shall proceed no further: for their folly shall be manifest unto all men, as theirs also was.
Then there are those who talk about forgiveness, want forgiveness but never forgive anyone themselves always talking about what someone has done to them:
Mat 18:21-35 Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven. Therefore is the kingdom of heaven likened unto a certain king, which would take account of his servants. And when he had begun to reckon, one was brought unto him, which owed him ten thousand talents. But forasmuch as he had not to pay, his lord commanded him to be sold, and his wife, and children, and all that he had, and payment to be made. The servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. Then the lord of that servant was moved with compassion, and loosed him, and forgave him the debt. But the same servant went out, and found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that thou owest. And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have patience with me, and I will pay thee all. And he would not: but went and cast him into prison, till he should pay the debt. So when his fellowservants saw what was done, they were very sorry, and came and told unto their lord all that was done. Then his lord, after that he had called him, said unto him, O thou wicked servant, I forgave thee all that debt, because thou desiredst me: Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee? And his lord was wroth, and delivered him to the tormentors, till he should pay all that was due unto him. So likewise shall my heavenly Father do also unto you, if ye from your hearts forgive not every one his brother their trespasses.
The tongue! Many want to use it in the Body selfishly, the name it claim it bunch, but our tongues are only to speak what we hear the Father speak and that will always be from the Truth of His Word speaking either life to those to whom it was ordained or death to those who reject the Truth. Speak only what is good and edifying to the hearers in Christ, and how they receive it, is how it will effect them (Gods Business Not Ours) Ear tickling flesh stroking words to manipulate or gain advantage in peoples lives are not the kind of behavior in Christ that will come forth as we learn and grow in Truth. Truth will make you free from this. Remember every idle word spoken you will have to give account for to God one day. May the fruit of your lips be Truth and never again be set on fire by Hell.
Monday, November 15, 2010
THE DIVINE NATURE James, OIC
THE DIVINE NATURE
Brother James, OIC
Col 1:9-29 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
The Divine Nature is described throughout these passages of Light as well as many others summed up by points of Light like “Christ in you the Hope of Glory”. Christ in you the Hope of Glory means the Power of Gods Miraculous Promises working in you and through you:
2Pe 1:3-4 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2Co 1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
1Co 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
This Divine Nature is not something dwelling in you at your call, you will only see it spiritually in its Kingdom:
Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God
Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, ………
1Co 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
At your call you will experience the Comforter (Greek: parakletos ; One that walks along side you to comfort you) walking along side you and working Gods Supernatural Gifts through you, this is not yet evidence of His Divine Nature in you:
1Co 12:4-11 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
These gifts are worked through the immature believer while Christ is being formed in them. This New Birth is explained a few ways:
Joh 3:5-7 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Jas 1:1618 Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
The Divine Nature becomes clearly evident in ones life as it develops and reveals the Light and Glory of God within you as Truth is received in understanding. This in turn Births the Divine Nature within you wheren it is no longer you who live but Christ lives in you. This becomes the fruit of Love for God is Love. Here are a few scripture to meditate upon:
Mat 13:18-23 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
1Jn 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him
1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
Col 3:14 And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
The Divine Nature do not leave Earth without it.
Brother James, OIC
Col 1:9-29 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, unto all patience and longsuffering with joyfulness; Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: Who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature: For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him: And he is before all things, and by him all things consist. And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence. For it pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell; And, having made peace through the blood of his cross, by him to reconcile all things unto himself; by him, I say, whether they be things in earth, or things in heaven. And you, that were sometime alienated and enemies in your mind by wicked works, yet now hath he reconciled in the body of his flesh through death, to present you holy and unblameable and unreproveable in his sight: If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister; who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church: Whereof I am made a minister, according to the dispensation of God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God; Even the mystery which hath been hid from ages and from generations, but now is made manifest to his saints: To whom God would make known what is the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles; which is Christ in you, the hope of glory: Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus: Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
The Divine Nature is described throughout these passages of Light as well as many others summed up by points of Light like “Christ in you the Hope of Glory”. Christ in you the Hope of Glory means the Power of Gods Miraculous Promises working in you and through you:
2Pe 1:3-4 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.
2Co 1:20 For all the promises of God in him are yea, and in him Amen, unto the glory of God by us.
1Co 1:24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God.
This Divine Nature is not something dwelling in you at your call, you will only see it spiritually in its Kingdom:
Joh 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God
Gal 4:19 My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you, ………
1Co 4:20 For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power.
At your call you will experience the Comforter (Greek: parakletos ; One that walks along side you to comfort you) walking along side you and working Gods Supernatural Gifts through you, this is not yet evidence of His Divine Nature in you:
1Co 12:4-11 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all. But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit; To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit; To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues: But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
These gifts are worked through the immature believer while Christ is being formed in them. This New Birth is explained a few ways:
Joh 3:5-7 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
Jas 1:1618 Do not err, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning. Of his own will begat he us with the word of truth, that we should be a kind of firstfruits of his creatures.
1Pe 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
The Divine Nature becomes clearly evident in ones life as it develops and reveals the Light and Glory of God within you as Truth is received in understanding. This in turn Births the Divine Nature within you wheren it is no longer you who live but Christ lives in you. This becomes the fruit of Love for God is Love. Here are a few scripture to meditate upon:
Mat 13:18-23 Hear ye therefore the parable of the sower. When any one heareth the word of the kingdom, and understandeth it not, then cometh the wicked one, and catcheth away that which was sown in his heart. This is he which received seed by the way side. But he that received the seed into stony places, the same is he that heareth the word, and anon with joy receiveth it; Yet hath he not root in himself, but dureth for a while: for when tribulation or persecution ariseth because of the word, by and by he is offended. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches, choke the word, and he becometh unfruitful. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth it; which also beareth fruit, and bringeth forth, some an hundredfold, some sixty, some thirty.
Gal 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
1Jn 4:16 And we have known and believed the love that God hath to us. God is love; and he that dwelleth in love dwelleth in God, and God in him
1Jn 2:5 But whoso keepeth his word, in him verily is the love of God perfected: hereby know we that we are in him.
Col 3:14 And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection.
The Divine Nature do not leave Earth without it.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
DO YOU REALLY KNOW WHAT KIND OF SEED YOU ARE SOWING? James, OIC
DO YOU REALLY KNOW
WHAT KIND OF SEED
YOU ARE SOWING?
Brother James, OIC
Heb 5:12-14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
There are those teaching that if you are suffering you must not be sowing the right seed. And I guess that would be a correct statement IF their god is Satan and their life is only focused in this world and its wealth.
Suffering is a necessary part of Christian growth as we search out and rightly divide the Word of Truth which sadly very few do.
Scripture warns us about feel good doctrines especially here in the end times:
2Ti 4:3-4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Those who practice modern theology or legalism especially in their judgments will only suffer according to the law(sin)in their flesh if they do evil they reap evil just as their blessings will only be according to their fallen nature of goodness. All of that changed in Christ as that is not what Jesus came to give to us. True believers partake in the sufferings of Christ as they walk by the Spirit and not after the flesh as they are growing through testings of their Faith and what is or isn't done for others in Love:
Rom 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
1Pe 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
2Co 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
2Co 1:7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
Php 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
1Pe 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
THINK ABOUT IT…
WHAT KIND OF SEED
YOU ARE SOWING?
Brother James, OIC
Heb 5:12-14 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
There are those teaching that if you are suffering you must not be sowing the right seed. And I guess that would be a correct statement IF their god is Satan and their life is only focused in this world and its wealth.
Suffering is a necessary part of Christian growth as we search out and rightly divide the Word of Truth which sadly very few do.
Scripture warns us about feel good doctrines especially here in the end times:
2Ti 4:3-4 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.
Those who practice modern theology or legalism especially in their judgments will only suffer according to the law(sin)in their flesh if they do evil they reap evil just as their blessings will only be according to their fallen nature of goodness. All of that changed in Christ as that is not what Jesus came to give to us. True believers partake in the sufferings of Christ as they walk by the Spirit and not after the flesh as they are growing through testings of their Faith and what is or isn't done for others in Love:
Rom 8:18 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.
1Pe 4:16 Yet if any man suffer as a christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf.
2Co 1:5 For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ.
2Co 1:7 And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation.
Php 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death;
1Pe 4:13 But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.
THINK ABOUT IT…
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
CONDEMNATION BE GONE Brother James, OIC
CONDEMNATION BE GONE
Brother James, OIC
Rom 8:1-5 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
2Co 10:3-6 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
There is a Spirit ,that if agreed with, you can enter a rest that therein you can refuse condemnation by another spirit that’s not of God. The Spirit that frees you from condemnation is the Spirit of Truth which Jesus has sent to make us free and reveal Present Truth needed to wage war against Satan and his demons. The Life of Liberty has first and foremost to do with what your Knowledge of Truth. If you believe this Present Truth in Christ then you are made free from bondages, works, false doctrines, false solutions, unequal yokes and condemnation that the Law enables sin to do in the flesh. Jesus speaking of Truth to be revealed:
Joh 16:7-16 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
Walking AFTER the FLESH is agreeing with the world, its god Satan and that which appeals to your carnal mind as a solution to your life circumstances. Walking AFTER the FLESH , is doing your warfare with the enemies own weapons (medicines, psychologies philosophies, 12 Steps, Self Helps, etc. We all walk IN the FLESH but we can refuse to Walk After the Flesh. Our warfare has to line up with the Truth of Gods Word. To know Gods remedies for you in Christ is to walk after the Spirit which is first and foremost seeking Truth and acknowledging it in your heart. All that God has brought mankind through has come to these spiritual points; an awareness of what is Real Truth and what appears as truth that’s of Satan. Real Truth does the work of God inside of you. And in acknowledging Truth in your heart there is No Condemnation.
Heb 4:9 -16 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
You nor anyone else is able to obey the Law, if you were able then there would have been no need for the Grace of God given us in Christ. Love fulfills all the requirements of the law as it is the fruit of the Law of Liberty. And Love is a fruit that is only perfected in Truth and who can condemn Love?
Jas 2:7-12 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
You can though obey the commands of Jesus which have only to do with believing on Him and growing in Truth until you also can hear the Fathers voice and speak His Present Truth and see what He is doing and do it. In this there is no condemnation as you go about doing the Fathers will.
Brother James, OIC
Rom 8:1-5 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death. For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh: That the righteousness of the law might be fulfilled in us, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For they that are after the flesh do mind the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.
2Co 10:3-6 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.
There is a Spirit ,that if agreed with, you can enter a rest that therein you can refuse condemnation by another spirit that’s not of God. The Spirit that frees you from condemnation is the Spirit of Truth which Jesus has sent to make us free and reveal Present Truth needed to wage war against Satan and his demons. The Life of Liberty has first and foremost to do with what your Knowledge of Truth. If you believe this Present Truth in Christ then you are made free from bondages, works, false doctrines, false solutions, unequal yokes and condemnation that the Law enables sin to do in the flesh. Jesus speaking of Truth to be revealed:
Joh 16:7-16 Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged. I have yet many things to say unto you, but ye cannot bear them now. Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth: for he shall not speak of himself; but whatsoever he shall hear, that shall he speak: and he will shew you things to come. He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you. All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you. A little while, and ye shall not see me: and again, a little while, and ye shall see me, because I go to the Father.
Walking AFTER the FLESH is agreeing with the world, its god Satan and that which appeals to your carnal mind as a solution to your life circumstances. Walking AFTER the FLESH , is doing your warfare with the enemies own weapons (medicines, psychologies philosophies, 12 Steps, Self Helps, etc. We all walk IN the FLESH but we can refuse to Walk After the Flesh. Our warfare has to line up with the Truth of Gods Word. To know Gods remedies for you in Christ is to walk after the Spirit which is first and foremost seeking Truth and acknowledging it in your heart. All that God has brought mankind through has come to these spiritual points; an awareness of what is Real Truth and what appears as truth that’s of Satan. Real Truth does the work of God inside of you. And in acknowledging Truth in your heart there is No Condemnation.
Heb 4:9 -16 There remaineth therefore a rest to the people of God. For he that is entered into his rest, he also hath ceased from his own works, as God did from his. Let us labour therefore to enter into that rest, lest any man fall after the same example of unbelief. For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do. Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.
You nor anyone else is able to obey the Law, if you were able then there would have been no need for the Grace of God given us in Christ. Love fulfills all the requirements of the law as it is the fruit of the Law of Liberty. And Love is a fruit that is only perfected in Truth and who can condemn Love?
Jas 2:7-12 Do not they blaspheme that worthy name by the which ye are called? If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well: But if ye have respect to persons, ye commit sin, and are convinced of the law as transgressors. For whosoever shall keep the whole law, and yet offend in one point, he is guilty of all. For he that said, Do not commit adultery, said also, Do not kill. Now if thou commit no adultery, yet if thou kill, thou art become a transgressor of the law. So speak ye, and so do, as they that shall be judged by the law of liberty.
You can though obey the commands of Jesus which have only to do with believing on Him and growing in Truth until you also can hear the Fathers voice and speak His Present Truth and see what He is doing and do it. In this there is no condemnation as you go about doing the Fathers will.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
TRUTH AND TRUTH ALONE MAKES YOU FREE Brother James, OIC
TRUTH AND TRUTH ALONE
MAKES YOU FREE
Brother James, OIC
Rom 7:3-8 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead (in sin apart from Faith in Christ), she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ (Anointing); that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law (Ten Commandments), did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit (Jesus stated “My words are spirit and they are life“), and not in the oldness of the letter. What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
As a Father I remember telling my children don’t touch that or it will burn you. Minutes later I would hear a yelp from the child. My command became an unbearable curiosity and he had to find out for himself. Did he ever touch anything hot again probably if only by circumstance. The Law of Sin and Death were the warnings that later would explain spiritual things to the minds of a True Believer. But many do not want to know the Spiritual Truth that makes them free, they have an identity problem never identifying themselves with the New Creation who they are becoming day to day but still struggling in their flesh to get it right. But I am here to tell you there is no getting it right in the flesh.
Rom 7:9-20 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Friends this is a prime example of the struggle between the Knowledge of Good and The Knowledge of Evil both a fallen state in which sin dwells. That is why cursings and blessings in Deuteronomy only deal with the natural and not the spiritual but in Christ a New Creation births forth that has been brought back into relationship with God the Father. My Living Hope of this in Christ is in my rightly dividing the Truth of Gods Word in order to know and understand as God the Father and my Lord Jesus knows:
2Pe 1:1-4 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace (Greek: Charis Unmerited Favor) and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full and complete knowledge) of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power(Christ: GODS ANOINTING IN YOU) hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust (which is only revived by the Law.
Without question God meets each one of those He called where they are in life. And He expects each to grow in Him according to the measure of Faith He gives them which increases by the Hearing of Truth. Jesus thus having distributed to each of us talents knows our faith capabilities and the expectations God the Father has on each of us. And He expects each of us to multiply our spiritual talents. This can never be accomplished in the flesh nor through the law which wars in my flesh. We need Gods Grace and it is multiplied to us through our growing into the full and complete knowledge of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Eph 2:4-10 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Not everything written in Gods Word is Truth for you, but New Testament Truth which is according to Grace is what makes you free.
Joh 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
MAKES YOU FREE
Brother James, OIC
Rom 7:3-8 So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead (in sin apart from Faith in Christ), she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man. Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ (Anointing); that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God. For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law (Ten Commandments), did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit (Jesus stated “My words are spirit and they are life“), and not in the oldness of the letter. What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet. But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
As a Father I remember telling my children don’t touch that or it will burn you. Minutes later I would hear a yelp from the child. My command became an unbearable curiosity and he had to find out for himself. Did he ever touch anything hot again probably if only by circumstance. The Law of Sin and Death were the warnings that later would explain spiritual things to the minds of a True Believer. But many do not want to know the Spiritual Truth that makes them free, they have an identity problem never identifying themselves with the New Creation who they are becoming day to day but still struggling in their flesh to get it right. But I am here to tell you there is no getting it right in the flesh.
Rom 7:9-20 For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died. And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death. For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me. Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good. Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful. For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin. For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I. If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good. Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me. For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not. For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do. Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
Friends this is a prime example of the struggle between the Knowledge of Good and The Knowledge of Evil both a fallen state in which sin dwells. That is why cursings and blessings in Deuteronomy only deal with the natural and not the spiritual but in Christ a New Creation births forth that has been brought back into relationship with God the Father. My Living Hope of this in Christ is in my rightly dividing the Truth of Gods Word in order to know and understand as God the Father and my Lord Jesus knows:
2Pe 1:1-4 Simon Peter, a servant and an apostle of Jesus Christ, to them that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ: Grace (Greek: Charis Unmerited Favor) and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge (Greek: epignosis: full and complete knowledge) of God, and of Jesus our Lord, According as his divine power(Christ: GODS ANOINTING IN YOU) hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust (which is only revived by the Law.
Without question God meets each one of those He called where they are in life. And He expects each to grow in Him according to the measure of Faith He gives them which increases by the Hearing of Truth. Jesus thus having distributed to each of us talents knows our faith capabilities and the expectations God the Father has on each of us. And He expects each of us to multiply our spiritual talents. This can never be accomplished in the flesh nor through the law which wars in my flesh. We need Gods Grace and it is multiplied to us through our growing into the full and complete knowledge of God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ.
Eph 2:4-10 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us, Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;) And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus: That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus. For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
Not everything written in Gods Word is Truth for you, but New Testament Truth which is according to Grace is what makes you free.
Joh 8:31-32 Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.
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