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Sunday, May 29, 2016
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Unit 53: How Deep the Father's Love
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Thursday, May 26, 2016
Why are we counting souls as being saved without inspecting the fruit first?
This is very important as many believe today that verbal profession of faith is all that is required for proof of salvation. They refuse to acknowledge the importance in the presence and quality of fruits in regards to knowing if one is saved or not. Thus many are assumed saved when in fact they are not and they are then not considered for continued witnessing efforts.
Just recently it was reported to me several instances where young men and women died while living willfully in sin. No one was actively pursuing them that I could tell as these were assumed saved due to their repeating after someone else something along the lines of the so-called “sinner’s prayer”.
There is but one sinner’s prayer and that is when a sinner cries directly out to God for salvation. There is no human mediator that is able to intercede in this. It requires a sinner to go directly to the Father through Jesus alone.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus…1 Timothy 2:5
For a good example of a real, independent, yet Biblical, sinner’s prayer read Psalm 51. (text provided further below).
Here is what the Bible says in regards to signs that someone is saved, or not…
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance… And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Matthew 3:7-8, 10
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it…. 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. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. Matthew 7:13-14, 16-27
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins…Hebrews 10:26
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. Psalm 119:101
Jesus said…” go, and sin no more.” John 8:11
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34
And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. Luke 10:25-28
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:21-26
Some people who may read this will likely accuse me of preaching a works based salvation which is far from the truth of what I am saying here. Actually these are scriptures so my opinions on this are not new or different from what the Bible states. Instead they are fully within context of what scripture clearly states. Just as James did not say we must or can do anything to be saved but in fact it is the fruits or works of a person that demonstrates that their faith is real. Even then the motives of the fruits at times cannot be properly assessed and could be selfish. This is why we ought to never give up on witnessing to those who are questionably or obviously not in a right standing with God.
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. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Psalm 51: A sinner’s cry (prayer) out to God:
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Just recently it was reported to me several instances where young men and women died while living willfully in sin. No one was actively pursuing them that I could tell as these were assumed saved due to their repeating after someone else something along the lines of the so-called “sinner’s prayer”.
There is but one sinner’s prayer and that is when a sinner cries directly out to God for salvation. There is no human mediator that is able to intercede in this. It requires a sinner to go directly to the Father through Jesus alone.
For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus…1 Timothy 2:5
For a good example of a real, independent, yet Biblical, sinner’s prayer read Psalm 51. (text provided further below).
Here is what the Bible says in regards to signs that someone is saved, or not…
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance… And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: therefore every tree which bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Matthew 3:7-8, 10
Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it…. 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. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it. Matthew 7:13-14, 16-27
For if we sin wilfully after that we have received the knowledge of the truth, there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins…Hebrews 10:26
I have refrained my feet from every evil way, that I might keep thy word. Psalm 119:101
Jesus said…” go, and sin no more.” John 8:11
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34
And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself. And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live. Luke 10:25-28
Was not Abraham our father justified by works, when he had offered Isaac his son upon the altar? Seest thou how faith wrought with his works, and by works was faith made perfect? And the scripture was fulfilled which saith, Abraham believed God, and it was imputed unto him for righteousness: and he was called the Friend of God. Ye see then how that by works a man is justified, and not by faith only. Likewise also was not Rahab the harlot justified by works, when she had received the messengers, and had sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also. James 2:21-26
Some people who may read this will likely accuse me of preaching a works based salvation which is far from the truth of what I am saying here. Actually these are scriptures so my opinions on this are not new or different from what the Bible states. Instead they are fully within context of what scripture clearly states. Just as James did not say we must or can do anything to be saved but in fact it is the fruits or works of a person that demonstrates that their faith is real. Even then the motives of the fruits at times cannot be properly assessed and could be selfish. This is why we ought to never give up on witnessing to those who are questionably or obviously not in a right standing with God.
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. 2 Corinthians 5:17-21
Psalm 51: A sinner’s cry (prayer) out to God:
Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions. Wash me throughly from mine iniquity, and cleanse me from my sin. For I acknowledge my transgressions: and my sin is ever before me. Against thee, thee only, have I sinned, and done this evil in thy sight: that thou mightest be justified when thou speakest, and be clear when thou judgest. Behold, I was shapen in iniquity; and in sin did my mother conceive me. Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom. Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean: wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice. Hide thy face from my sins, and blot out all mine iniquities. Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from thy presence; and take not thy holy spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of thy salvation; and uphold me with thy free spirit. Then will I teach transgressors thy ways; and sinners shall be converted unto thee. Deliver me from bloodguiltiness, O God, thou God of my salvation: and my tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips; and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. For thou desirest not sacrifice; else would I give it: thou delightest not in burnt offering. The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise. Do good in thy good pleasure unto Zion: build thou the walls of Jerusalem. Then shalt thou be pleased with the sacrifices of righteousness, with burnt offering and whole burnt offering: then shall they offer bullocks upon thine altar.
Tuesday, May 24, 2016
We need more hell fire preaching today…WDJD (What did Jesus do…)?
Not only did Jesus do this but the one who paved His way dis so as well.
John and Jesus as well as many others in the Bible, publically rebuked the world for their sins and called for repentance.
Today this should be done more often but instead people seem to be more concerned about hurting other people’s feelings more than they are concerned about those lost souls heading straight towards the wrath of the almighty living God.
The next time you see a street preacher calling out to sinners just as Jesus did, do not condemn them. Encourage them. Pray for them. They are doing what you and many others are too afraid to do and that is they are calling lost souls to repentance.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance…Matthew 3:7-8
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? Matthew 23:33
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 3:3
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 3:5 (for emphaisis…)
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
“If we had more hell fire preaching in the pulpit then we would have less hell bound people in the pew.” - Leonard Ravenhill
John and Jesus as well as many others in the Bible, publically rebuked the world for their sins and called for repentance.
Today this should be done more often but instead people seem to be more concerned about hurting other people’s feelings more than they are concerned about those lost souls heading straight towards the wrath of the almighty living God.
The next time you see a street preacher calling out to sinners just as Jesus did, do not condemn them. Encourage them. Pray for them. They are doing what you and many others are too afraid to do and that is they are calling lost souls to repentance.
But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance…Matthew 3:7-8
O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. Matthew 12:34
Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell? Matthew 23:33
It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God. Hebrews 10:31
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 3:3
I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish. Luke 3:5 (for emphaisis…)
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9
“If we had more hell fire preaching in the pulpit then we would have less hell bound people in the pew.” - Leonard Ravenhill
Kissing before marriage?
Trading bodily fluids is what kissing literally is.
This is no different than using a toothbrush and then discarding it once you are no longer happy with it.
The next person then gets a used toothbrush and all that comes with that (fluids, bacteria, ad nauseam...). This is in no way a very good proposition.
Notice I said nothing about actual sex? Kissing is the gateway to sex no doubt but they both involve trading fluids so there is not much difference between the two...
It is sad that people today refuse to employ self-discipline in their lives but instead choose to trade in purity for self-fulfillment at the cost of very potential health and psychological repercussions.
It is not just a matter of Christian discipline but instead it realistically applies to anyone regardless of their worldview.
If your worldview allows defilement as such it is to your detriment as well as to anyone else who decides to join you on your quest for degradation and filth.
Abstinence does not carry with it the potential negative outcomes that sacrificing self-control and dignity does.
Protect and preserve what God has blessed you with until you are legally married in the eyes of God...
God has stated very clearly His position on this issue yet many self-professed Christians today ignore Him on this very important issue.
Here is what God has to say about this:
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:10
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:1-2
This is no different than using a toothbrush and then discarding it once you are no longer happy with it.
The next person then gets a used toothbrush and all that comes with that (fluids, bacteria, ad nauseam...). This is in no way a very good proposition.
Notice I said nothing about actual sex? Kissing is the gateway to sex no doubt but they both involve trading fluids so there is not much difference between the two...
It is sad that people today refuse to employ self-discipline in their lives but instead choose to trade in purity for self-fulfillment at the cost of very potential health and psychological repercussions.
It is not just a matter of Christian discipline but instead it realistically applies to anyone regardless of their worldview.
If your worldview allows defilement as such it is to your detriment as well as to anyone else who decides to join you on your quest for degradation and filth.
Abstinence does not carry with it the potential negative outcomes that sacrificing self-control and dignity does.
Protect and preserve what God has blessed you with until you are legally married in the eyes of God...
God has stated very clearly His position on this issue yet many self-professed Christians today ignore Him on this very important issue.
Here is what God has to say about this:
Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. Ephesians 5:10
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21-22
I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. Romans 12:1-2
Monday, May 23, 2016
Are the words of the Lord preserved or not?
Compare these verses with your version. Most likely you will see that not all versions say the same thing in different ways as many incorrectly state. In fact they say things in completely differently ways and in this case it is specifically towards God's promise to preserve his Words.
Case in point:
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Psalms 12:6-7 KJV
And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold[fn] refined seven times. You, LORD, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked, Psalms 12:6-7 NIV
The original context, in the most reliable manuscripts, denote that the pronoun used in the onset of verse seven ought to be third person plural (Them) and not the first person plural (Us).
Which Bible do you use? The one with God's original intent or one that states otherwise?
Case in point:
The words of the LORD are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times.
Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever. Psalms 12:6-7 KJV
And the words of the LORD are flawless, like silver purified in a crucible, like gold[fn] refined seven times. You, LORD, will keep the needy safe and will protect us forever from the wicked, Psalms 12:6-7 NIV
The original context, in the most reliable manuscripts, denote that the pronoun used in the onset of verse seven ought to be third person plural (Them) and not the first person plural (Us).
Which Bible do you use? The one with God's original intent or one that states otherwise?
A time out to be punny...
How does Moses make tea? Hebrews it.
Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!
A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy
I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.
They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Typo.
I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now.
Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’m sure I'd never met herbivore.
When chemists die, they barium.
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
Why were the Indians here first? They had reservations.
I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils?
When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.
Broken pencils are pointless.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.
All the toilets in New York's police stations have been stolen. The police have nothing to go on.
I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
Velcro - what a rip off!
Venison for dinner again? Oh deer!
A cartoonist was found dead in his home. Details are sketchy
I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool.
I tried to catch some fog, but I mist.
They told me I had type-A blood, but it was a Typo.
I changed my iPod's name to Titanic. It's syncing now.
Jokes about German sausage are the wurst.
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid, but he says he can stop any time.
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went, and then it dawned on me.
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I’m sure I'd never met herbivore.
When chemists die, they barium.
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I just can't put it down.
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words.
Why were the Indians here first? They had reservations.
I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me.
Did you hear about the cross-eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils?
When you get a bladder infection, urine trouble.
Broken pencils are pointless.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
I dropped out of communism class because of lousy Marx.
All the toilets in New York's police stations have been stolen. The police have nothing to go on.
I got a job at a bakery because I kneaded dough.
Velcro - what a rip off!
Try pulling them out of the fire first...
Today's modern Christians have their priorities out of order. They want blood rather than repentance from their enemies.
Are you a blood thirsty merciless person who wishes only death to your enemies, regardless who they may be? Do you want vengence and not salvation?
Does your pious answer change when terrorists such as ISIS are included? They are your enemy, right?
People today seem to be supporting the US military much more passionately than they are God's army. What people are saying on social media seems to agree.
Read these verses and the reassess your answer in light of God's Word.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 KJV
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 KJV
And of some have compassion, making a difference: [23] And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Jude 1:22-23 KJV
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. [6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. [9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. [13] Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. [14] Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. [15] Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. [38] Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: [39] But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. [43] Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. [44] 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; [45] 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. [46] For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? [47] And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others ? do not even the publicans so? [48] Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:5-16, 38-39, 43-48 KJV
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. [18] If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. [19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. [20] Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. [21] Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:17-21 KJV
Are you a blood thirsty merciless person who wishes only death to your enemies, regardless who they may be? Do you want vengence and not salvation?
Does your pious answer change when terrorists such as ISIS are included? They are your enemy, right?
People today seem to be supporting the US military much more passionately than they are God's army. What people are saying on social media seems to agree.
Read these verses and the reassess your answer in light of God's Word.
Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: [20] Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Matthew 28:19-20 KJV
The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. 2 Peter 3:9 KJV
And of some have compassion, making a difference: [23] And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. Jude 1:22-23 KJV
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. [6] Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. [7] Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. [8] Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. [9] Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. [10] Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. [11] Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you , and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. [12] Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. [13] Ye are the salt of the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted? it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men. [14] Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. [15] Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. [16] Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven. [38] Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: [39] But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also. [43] Ye have heard that it hath been said, Thou shalt love thy neighbour, and hate thine enemy. [44] 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; [45] 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. [46] For if ye love them which love you, what reward have ye? do not even the publicans the same? [47] And if ye salute your brethren only, what do ye more than others ? do not even the publicans so? [48] Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect. Matthew 5:5-16, 38-39, 43-48 KJV
Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men. [18] If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men. [19] Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. [20] Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head. [21] Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Romans 12:17-21 KJV
Friday, May 20, 2016
Our God is a consuming fire
But ye are come unto mount Sion,
and unto the city of the living God,
the heavenly Jerusalem,
and to an innumerable company of angels,
To the general assembly and church of the firstborn,
which are written in heaven,
and to God the Judge of all,
and to the spirits of just men made perfect,
And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant,
and to the blood of sprinkling,
that speaketh better things than that of Abel.
See that ye refuse not him that speaketh.
For if they escaped not who refused him that spake on earth,
much more shall not we escape,
if we turn away from him that speaketh from heaven:
Whose voice then shook the earth:
but now he hath promised, saying,
Yet once more I shake not the earth only,
but also heaven.
And this word, Yet once more,
signifieth the removing of those things that are shaken,
as of things that are made,
that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.
Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved,
let us have grace,
whereby we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear:
For our God is a consuming fire.
Hebrews 12:22-29
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