ONLY BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH
Brother James, OIC
Ephesians 2:8-10
8-10 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.
1 John 1:6-9
6-9 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.
1John2:1-2
1-2 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for ours only, but also for the sins of the whole world.
1John2:12
12 I write unto you, little children, because your sins are forgiven you for his name's sake
The Unmerited Favor of God saves us through Faith. They are the essential elements of Salvation that is found when we walk the Narrow and Difficult path. It is possible to Fall from Grace by being Faithless.
Galatians 5:4
Christ is become of no effect unto you, whosoever of you are justified by the law; ye are fallen from grace.
To be justified by the law is when you believe it is something you do or do not do that saves you BUT in Truth it is only Trusting what He has already done on the Cross. Faith is the receptor of Grace. We learn Truth which Makes us Free and Faith His Promises until we become Partakers of the Divine Nature.
2 Peter 1:4
4Whereby 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.
Faith never works on what we see but what we do not see. And though the Promises have been done since the foundation of the world we who are growing in Christ must Faith them to Receive them as they are our inheritance.
Hebrews 6:12
That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Slothfulness is our trusting mans fallen accomplishments for our solutions. Then many call them of God not discerning God is not in them. For example Teen Challenge a Christ Centered Scripture Based Recovery Program has a Success Rate exceeding 70%. While 12 Step Programs average 3% to 5%. Yet it amazes me how many Churches today allow AA/NA and other 12 Step Programs tio operate within their walls when Total Recovery is found in Gods Word.
This bringing me to the that Grace through Faith is all we need as opposed to a Religion of Works whether its Working 12 Steps or Self Emulated Good Works.
In the Spiriruality of Christ all Religion dims in its Light and Recovery. How many can claim a risen Savior that in Whom you Totally Trust What He Has Done then the things yoou slip and do are insignificant at least to God the Creator. In Religion if you fall you are judged and have to start the work over but in Christ just acknowledging in you heart the error of the fall, that is confessing (saying the same as God) about your sin you realize it was forgiven before it was acted out.
False Doctrines those Little Foxes that Spoil the Vine of the Preemeninence of Christ have to be guarded against and organized religion will march these things before you with all its best selling books that are in reality tickets to hell.
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
EVERYDAY CAN BE CHRISTMAS - Brother James, OIC
EVERYDAY CAN BE CHRISTMAS
Brother James, OIC
Galatians4:19-23
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.
There are many people that get sad this time of year, depressed. Some like me who are single may have the thought that if they had someone in their lives their happiness would be complete. Others are married or have close friends yet for even them there is an emptiness. Let me share something with you. Have you ever seen a woman who glowed in her pregnancy that wanted the life within her to be born, that everyday was a joy filled day of earnest expectation? Well we that are Christians are that woman. There is a Presence yearning to be birthed within and IF we would focus on that life the Joy would be there, the glow would be evident. Sadly many are basing their happiness on people, places or things and when they get them the elusive butterfly of satisfaction escapes and is again replaced with a sadness and emptiness. But I AM here to tell you that JOY can be yours as you allow the Birthing of Christ within, as Gods Anointing grows within you His Spirit infills you with Truth and Gods Divine Nature - His Life and all the Good Fruit that comes with it.
This process is called Being Born Again and its a Birth within that on our parts must be nurtured until fruition. How is this done? Through Joy. And how is Joy produced? By remaining in Gods Presence.
Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
And it is in Gods Presence wherein then your hearts desires will be granted to you.
So this Christmas look upwards for your redemption draweth nigh and know that every day can be Christmas IF you will give yourself to the life that is birthing and growing within.
Brother James, OIC
Galatians4:19-23
My little children, of whom I travail in birth again until Christ be formed in you,I desire to be present with you now, and to change my voice; for I stand in doubt of you.Tell me, ye that desire to be under the law, do ye not hear the law?For it is written, that Abraham had two sons, the one by a bondmaid, the other by a freewoman.But he who was of the bondwoman was born after the flesh; but he of the freewoman was by promise.
There are many people that get sad this time of year, depressed. Some like me who are single may have the thought that if they had someone in their lives their happiness would be complete. Others are married or have close friends yet for even them there is an emptiness. Let me share something with you. Have you ever seen a woman who glowed in her pregnancy that wanted the life within her to be born, that everyday was a joy filled day of earnest expectation? Well we that are Christians are that woman. There is a Presence yearning to be birthed within and IF we would focus on that life the Joy would be there, the glow would be evident. Sadly many are basing their happiness on people, places or things and when they get them the elusive butterfly of satisfaction escapes and is again replaced with a sadness and emptiness. But I AM here to tell you that JOY can be yours as you allow the Birthing of Christ within, as Gods Anointing grows within you His Spirit infills you with Truth and Gods Divine Nature - His Life and all the Good Fruit that comes with it.
This process is called Being Born Again and its a Birth within that on our parts must be nurtured until fruition. How is this done? Through Joy. And how is Joy produced? By remaining in Gods Presence.
Psalm 16:11
Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore.
And it is in Gods Presence wherein then your hearts desires will be granted to you.
So this Christmas look upwards for your redemption draweth nigh and know that every day can be Christmas IF you will give yourself to the life that is birthing and growing within.
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
OUR VICTORIOUS KING - A CHRISTMAS PRAYER - Brother James, OIC
OUR VICTORIOUS KING - A CHRISTMAS PRAYER
Brother James, OIC
Isaiah 9:5-7
King James Version (KJV)
For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Amen: Father; We are in a battle confused with noise, many voices proclaiming the way to salvation, many more voices appealing to the physical senses. Many have fallen in this battle their garments rolled in blood and not theirs alone but those who've have been misled by the noisy counsels.
But for those of us who are committed to learn and grow in the Truth of Your Word, willing ,if wrong, to go in the direction of right, to not be held by religious traditions or the doctrines of men, it is us who You our Victorious King made such a humble entry into this world. Give us ears to hear Your voice. You came with a Burning Baptism of Fire which Your Spirit performs. And You are there within us, encamping around us to move us in Your Power and Might in this lost, dark and dying world. Love through us Father in Truth to reach the hearts of those who are lost, lonely and hurting those without hope, those who have trusted the false solutions of this world and found them lacking.
We are most blessed oh Victorious King to be Your called and chosen and humbled by Your willingness to use the likes of us for Your noble tasks. Your Name truly is Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. May Your Kingdom have increase without limits and may those who have known no peace now know Yours.
Thank You Father may this prayer be for all who read it and for those that use it to interecede for others may Your Life be theirs forevermore In Jesus Precious and Holy Name.
Brother James, OIC
Isaiah 9:5-7
King James Version (KJV)
For every battle of the warrior is with confused noise, and garments rolled in blood; but this shall be with burning and fuel of fire. For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
Amen: Father; We are in a battle confused with noise, many voices proclaiming the way to salvation, many more voices appealing to the physical senses. Many have fallen in this battle their garments rolled in blood and not theirs alone but those who've have been misled by the noisy counsels.
But for those of us who are committed to learn and grow in the Truth of Your Word, willing ,if wrong, to go in the direction of right, to not be held by religious traditions or the doctrines of men, it is us who You our Victorious King made such a humble entry into this world. Give us ears to hear Your voice. You came with a Burning Baptism of Fire which Your Spirit performs. And You are there within us, encamping around us to move us in Your Power and Might in this lost, dark and dying world. Love through us Father in Truth to reach the hearts of those who are lost, lonely and hurting those without hope, those who have trusted the false solutions of this world and found them lacking.
We are most blessed oh Victorious King to be Your called and chosen and humbled by Your willingness to use the likes of us for Your noble tasks. Your Name truly is Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. May Your Kingdom have increase without limits and may those who have known no peace now know Yours.
Thank You Father may this prayer be for all who read it and for those that use it to interecede for others may Your Life be theirs forevermore In Jesus Precious and Holy Name.
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