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1 Corinthians 15:48-50 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (KJV)
The Lord was sent our way to show us who He is and what name He answers to. The name Jesus Christ was given for a reason and because we know that all scripture is inspired by God we can be perfect and thoroughly furnished unto all good works. The name of Jesus describes the earthly or likeness, while the complete name of Christ allows us to access the image or inner workings of the Spirit. Is it any wonder when listening to many sermons today why they just teach in the name of Jesus and leave out Christ? 1 Corinthians 1:23-24 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness; 24 But unto them which are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. (KJV) I have watched over the years and seen many in the church talk about backsliding Christians. It seems many are born again and experience a new life for a season, but then turn back again to the realm of the flesh seeking peace. Well, when leaving Christ out of the equation you leave the power of God out as well, which is why many are weak. Remember it is the spirit that is willing to move forward, it’s the flesh that is weak and will look back instead of ahead. Matthew 16:18-20 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 19 And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven. 20 Then charged he his disciples that they should tell no man that he was Jesus the Christ. (KJV) The revelation of Christ is the rock that is revealed to God’s people, and is the reason why they are able to endure to the end. The reason our Lord charged his disciples not to tell others who He was is because they wouldn’t be able to understand this revelation until they were born again. This is something that needs to be revealed to you personally through the Spirit. I John 4:3-5 And every spirit that confesses not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 4 Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. 5 They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world hears them. (KJV) Those that don’t understand who Christ is are just like the world, living in the partial or veiled realm of the flesh. They are unable to give a complete account from a greater source than themselves. These are the flesh and blood resumes that will be turned away at the door, thus the title antichrist is pinned on them. Ephesians 2:19-22 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellow citizens with the saints, and of the household of God; 20 And are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone; 21 In whom all the building fitly framed together grows unto an holy temple in the Lord: 22 In whom ye also are built together for a habitation of God through the Spirit. (KJV) As a builder you need to follow a blueprint if the building is going to be up to code, and as you see, Jesus Christ has to be the chief corner stone if the building is going to be approved and pass inspection. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:47-50 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. 48 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (KJV)
The name Jesus Christ says so much more than just what mans’ earthly carnal mind thinks. When I hear so many preach and teach in the name of Jesus and leave out Christ it clearly tells me that these people have not gone beyond this earthly realm for their information. In fact I have seen some ministries as well as ministers claim Jesus is Lord leaving out the second man from heaven. These organizations are still in the dark and are completely blind to the truth. Romans 1:21-23 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the incorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four footed beasts, and creeping things. (KJV) Many can look back at the Old Testament and see where God’s people changed His glory into a golden calf. The children of Israel encountered cultures that worshiped bird like images and other creeping things. Today mankind in his limited understanding has changed the glory of God into a corruptible man again, claiming Jesus was God. However, the Bible is specific in the fact that if any man has not the spirit of Christ then they have nothing to do with God. Jesus was a man with a lower nature that had to rely on the second man from heaven, which is Christ, or He would not have been able to live a life without sin. So we clearly see history has a tendency to repeat itself all over again when man doesn’t understand who Christ is. Hebrews 2:9-10 But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man. 10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings. (KJV) The Bible is quite specific to point out that Jesus was a created being, just like you and I. God always is, always was, and always will be around. The Son of God who was sent for our salvation took up residence in this man which then made Him complete. Understanding who the Son is will show you who God is and how to worship Him in Spirit and in truth. 1 Timothy 3:16 And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory. (KJV) It’s a mystery to those that are limited to the earthly understanding of how God’s plan of salvation was manifest through the man Jesus of Nazareth who was justified by the Spirit of Christ within Him. James 1:13-14 Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempted he any man: 14 But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. (KJV) In closing today, if Jesus had been God then how could he have been tempted in every manner like we are? The Bible is specific that he endured the same temptations as we do. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:48-50 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (KJV)
We talked last week about Matthew 7:21-23 where many claimed to be of God, yet our Lord said that He never knew them. Many have been blinded by their carnal vision, and have never allowed themselves to be enlightened to the true light that would show them how to access the realm of the Spirit. 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: 4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them. (KJV) Those that limit themselves to a flesh and blood understanding of our Lord are considered blind to the truth. Keep in mind this is a spiritual blindness brought on by the fact that they never came to a spiritual understanding of who Christ the Son of God is. These are people that could explain a lot about a man named Jesus and give an account of the Son of Man, but so few today can give the complete answer to who is the Son of God within us. 2 Corinthians 4:5-6 For we preach not ourselves, but Christ Jesus the Lord; and ourselves your servants for Jesus' sake. 6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. (KJV) You can show a person to someone and keep the head hidden or veiled and they will be in the dark as to who that person really is; however, once you reveal the face it then tells you who that person is. Are you facing facts today which go beyond the outward and into the inward to get a complete understanding of our Lord and the name He goes by? Take notice that the name of Jesus Christ accurately describes the Son of man as well as the Son of God. 2 Corinthians 3:14-15 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remained the same veil untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament; which veil is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart. (KJV) So we’re talking about a spiritual veil which keeps Spiritual things covered up and concealed until taken out of the way. Many today are still veiled from the truth because they only pray in the name of Jesus, but leave out the most important part of the equation which is Christ. As I look around today and see so many false prophets and phony religions being peddled as the truth I see the enemy has definitely pulled the wool over the eyes of many who profess to know God, but continue to deny the Son. Colossians 3:9-11 Lie not one to another, seeing that ye have put off the old man with his deeds; 10 And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him: 11 Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all. (KJV) When you get rid of the blinders, or the veil of the flesh you see how to get out of that carnal ditch you are in, and truly see who the new man really is. You get to renew your mind daily with the knowledge from above because you are accessing the Son who is seated above in a heavenly place. The plan of salvation really is very simple, but it only works when you include the Son of God in the equation. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 15:45-47 And so it is written, the first man Adam was made a living soul; the last Adam was made a quickening spirit. 46 Howbeit that was not first which is spiritual, but that which is natural; and afterward that which is spiritual. 47 The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven. (KJV)
Continuing on in the name of Jesus Christ and the importance of that name which accurately describes and lays out the plan of salvation; being born of the water (referring to the outward carnal man) and then being born again by the Spirit (which is Christ in you your only hope of glory). The first man Adam fell short, falling into the wiles of the devil which resulted in sin and separation from God. So to combat this God sent His Son from heaven so that we could have power to overcome the enemy. This Son provided us with weapons of warfare so that we can see beyond the limited realm of the flesh and into the unlimited realm of the Spirit where all things are now possible to those that believe. 1 Corinthians 15:48-50 As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly. 49 And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (KJV) The image refers to the inward man or the heavenly one, that being Christ. We need to show up in front of our Father some day with more than just a flesh and blood resume; you need someone else working on your behalf if you truly intend to inherit eternal life. It is vital that you bear the image; and today is a good time for it to manifest in the form of the fruit of the Spirit, something that can only manifest in the spirit. Ephesians 4:17-20 This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, 18 Having the understanding darkened, being alienated from the life of God through the ignorance that is in them, because of the blindness of their heart: 19 Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to work all uncleanness with greediness. 20 But ye have not so learned Christ; (KJV) Those that are in the flesh and blood realm are the ones that blindly follow others into a place where the reality of salvation is ditched. They remain in ignorance because they have not learned who Christ is, settling instead for only an outward understanding. Ephesians 4:21-24 If so be that ye have heard him, and have been taught by him, as the truth is in Jesus: 22 That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; 23 And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; 24 And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness. (KJV) As we see the truth was in Jesus, who was the first born again man, choosing to be led by the Spirit of Christ within Him. This was a man who demonstrated how to walk in a newness of life by letting the new man have more of an influence on Him than the old flesh and blood one. This illustrates what our Lord meant by flesh and blood only will not be able to inherit the kingdom of God. Simply put there had better be a new man showing up on your behalf come the Day of Judgment and that new man is Christ who is seated today at the right hand of the Father mediating a path for you to walk in. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 10:32-33 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. 33 But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father which is in heaven. (KJV)
Our Lord came to explain and demonstrate the plan of salvation to mankind, giving us God’s terms and conditions for peace. He explains that your confession will need to go beyond just the carnal realm and into a deeper spiritual understanding in order to be giving an accurate account of who He really is. I John 2:21-23 I have not written unto you because ye know not the truth, but because ye know it, and that no lie is of the truth. 22 Who is a liar but he that denies that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist that denies the Father and the Son. 23 Whosoever denies the Son, the same hath not the Father: (but) he that acknowledges the Son hath the Father also. (KJV) All this week we have been looking at the name of Jesus Christ which accurately describes the two births required to access heaven, one after the flesh and one in the Spirit. We see a name revealed through the Spirit which is Christ the Son of the living God that brings life to His church. We see that leaving Christ out of equation leaves us out; which is why the enemy is described as antichrist and not antijesus. John 20:30-31 And many other signs truly did Jesus in the presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: 31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name. (KJV) Jesus was not only the Son of man, but the Son of God is who was abiding in Him, and in you also. Christ is the unseen man which can only be revealed through the Spirit so that you can have life and have it in abundance. Luke 24:44-47 And he said unto them, these are the words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. (KJV) We see our Lord giving a complete answer to whom the ‘me’ in these verses is, and we see it involves Christ. So if someone is denying Him, then they must be leaving Christ out of their teachings and not preaching the name He said should be preached in. John 4:23-26 But the hour cometh and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeks such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messiah cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. (KJV) Do you desire to be a true worshipper and not a pretender? Don’t live a life of denial thinking that you know God, only to find out in the end that someone was missing from the equation. God is a Spirit, so it is fitting to say, so is His Son. The name of Christ gives us a complete and accurate account of salvation so that we can hear ‘well done good and faithful servant’ instead of ‘depart from me, I never knew you’. Dearly loved, God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. I John 4:1-3 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. 2 Hereby know you the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesses that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: 3 And every spirit that confesses not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. (KJV)
Name that Lord; sounds like a popular game show where whoever gives the right response gets the prize. Well, what you actually see is a test, a spiritual one to see if the person preaching has received the revelation of Christ personally and is teaching the people the complete name of our Lord. Those who confess Jesus Christ is come in the flesh are those people who know who they are in Christ and understand the mystery of the gospel that is hid to the outward carnal man who only sees and understands Jesus after the flesh. Romans 8:7-9 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. 8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. 9 But ye are not in the flesh, but in the Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man has not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his. (KJV) If the preacher or teacher does not have a working knowledge of Christ the Son of God then they are not going to be acknowledged by God. This is why we have so many manmade doctrines and denominations floating around. Once you allow the Lord to reveal the Son to you personally then you will be able to see right through these facades and walk away from this carnal nonsense man settles for. II John 1:7-8 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. 8 Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. (KJV) Notice again that when we see Christ involved in the doctrine, it is then that you are complete and able to receive your full reward, not just the bits and pieces many others settle for. Those that don’t know the name which is above every name, and who they are in Christ are considered deceivers and not receivers. II John 1:9-11 Whosoever transgresses, and abides not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abides in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. 10 If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed: 11 For he that bids him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. (KJV) The revelation of Christ is what allows you to know our Father who in turn reveals to you who His Son is and what name He goes by. I know those other doctrines look good and sound so close; being preached by all those nice people, but this is just the comfort zone the enemy likes to see people settle for. However, these are the same preachers who thought they were speaking on behalf of our Lord; only to find out they didn’t know His name. Galatians 1:6-8 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but there be some that trouble you, and would pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. (KJV) If you had a son and came home one day from work only to find out someone had switched him and gave you someone else’s son instead would you accept him, or would you be a bit put off? Well our Father in heaven doesn’t expect you to settle for a stranger’s son, but for nothing less than His own Son. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Isaiah 9:6-7 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, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, and The Prince of Peace. 7 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 forever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this. (KJV)
Jesus Christ is the person being described in verse 6 above. It explains the distinction between the two births, one being that of the flesh and then a rebirth into the realm of the Spirit. Mark 6:2-3 And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, from whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands? 3 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and José’s, and of Jude, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. (KJV) A child born unto us was not much of a mystery, at least not to those that only look after the outward man; however, there was more to this man than meets the eye or limited vision of the flesh and it takes a personal revelation from above to know who the Son really is. Romans 1:3-6 Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the seed of David according to the flesh; 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power, according to the spirit of holiness, by the resurrection from the dead: 5 By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: 6 Among whom are ye also the called of Jesus Christ: (KJV) We see the terms Son of man and Son of God describing our Lord, which is accurate. The Son of man born after the flesh was Jesus of Nazareth, while the Son of God with power within Him is Christ, and of these two, one new man was brought forth. Acts 4:10-12 Be it known unto you all, and to all the people of Israel, that by the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth, whom ye crucified, whom God raised from the dead, even by him doth this man stand here before you whole. 11 This is the stone which was set at naught of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. 12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. (KJV) If you desire to stand before our Lord whole and giving a complete account of His name, then you see there is no other name given other than Jesus Christ which completely describes the child born and the son given to us. You see that this stone or rock solid name is left out of many of mans’ buildings, which is why they only know the name of Jesus and leave out Christ. Philippians 2:9-11 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: 10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; 11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. (KJV) A God given name which is above every name; no not just Jesus, but Jesus Christ is the complete name. Now if that’s the name God has given, then would not that be the name that you should be giving as the answer also? God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone 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. 22 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? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (KJV)
If you were walking along and some stranger came up and patted you on the back and started talking to you like he knew you, you would be a bit bewildered and cautious not knowing their name. Well obviously this person didn’t know who you were either because they would know your name and who you really are. Well Church, the Day of Judgment is not the time to find out who was missing from the equation, and why many will be denied access to their eternal reward. Matthew 7:24-25 Therefore whosoever hears these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: 25 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. (KJV) I can think of a wise man who built His house on a rock and lived a life without falling into sin. You need to know personally who the Rock is and what name He goes by, so that you don’t have to fall for the cheap deceptions of the enemy. Matthew 16:16-18 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (KJV) The name of Jesus, what’s the big deal, God knows my heart. Well now He wants you to know His as well and to come to an understanding of the mystery of the gospel, and a name that is hid to the outward man, but is being revealed to the inward one. What’s the big deal? By leaving Christ out of the equation, you leave out the foundation from your building, which if you continue reading in Matthew doesn’t hold up for long. Matthew 7:26-28 And every one that hears these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: 27 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. 28 And it came to pass, when Jesus had ended these sayings, the people were astonished at his doctrine: (KJV) Man’s doctrines just give you bits and pieces of the equation and will not hold up in a time of trial. Without Christ you will end up rocked, but not in the way our Lord intended. 1 Corinthians 3:10-11 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise master builder, I have laid the foundation, and another builds thereon. But let every man take heed how he builds thereupon. 11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. (KJV) There is a reason why you should include Christ in the equation, and a reason why the enemy of our Lord is described as antichrist. Without Christ as your foundation, your building just won’t hold up. Dearly loved, let God be true and every man a liar; God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone 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. 22 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? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. (KJV)
Swing and a miss, strike three, you’re out of there. In baseball you get to stand up to the plate and swing away hoping to make contact and progress around the bases, with the goal of making it home. As we see above, and as we will see throughout the Word, many will strike out someday even though they thought they were swinging for the fences. Do take note that the downfall above involved a name, one they thought they knew, but didn’t. Hopefully this week you will have a better understanding of the only name given to mankind whereby we can be saved. Matthew 11:25-27 At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes. 26 Even so, Father: for so it seemed good in thy sight. 27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knows the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him. (KJV) No matter how many sermons you have heard, or how many tapes you listen to you cannot know the Father except through His Son. Nor can you know the Son until He is revealed to you personally. Now it may seem like a no brainer, yet it takes the eyes of your spiritual understanding to be enlightened to the name which is above every name. Without this personal revelation from above many are still in the dark and only able to give a partial or outward answer to this mystery. However, for those that have ears to hear they are able to see beyond the flesh and into the Spirit. Matthew 16:15-17 He saith unto them, But who say ye that I am? 16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. (KJV) Our Lord has a name, a complete one which reveals who He is; and when He has revealed that name to you He is then able to show you who you are. Today I hear so many teach and preach in the name of Jesus leaving Christ in the dugout. Yet with that said, see where Peter got his answer from and take note that it was considered blessed. Galatians1:15-16 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: (KJV) You can easily see and hear those that are not having a conference call with the Lord; they are the ones who are only able to see and comprehend our Lord after the outward man. If you desire to have the carnal umbilical cord cut so that you can mature and be complete in Christ you will need to get your answer from above. So please don’t settle for what man has to offer, but get the lines of communication open so that you can hear the complete name for yourself. God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Luke 12:2-3 For there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; neither hid, that shall not be known. 3 Therefore whatsoever ye have spoken in darkness shall be heard in the light; and that which ye have spoken in the ear in closets shall be proclaimed upon the housetops. (KJV)
When something is revealed it means to uncover or make known. Our Lord and His prophets have been making known one, who for many are still in the dark, the Son of God and what His name is. Many still only see the outward man Jesus and think all the power is in that name alone. However, that is just part of the equation and not the complete name He is revealing to His people. Matthew 16:16-18 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God. 17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven. 18 And I say also unto thee, that thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. (KJV) Don’t you desire a strong foundation to build your trust in? The enemy doesn’t want you to see what the truth is or the name that our Lord is revealing to His people. In fact the name of Christ is a rock solid foundation to build on; which is why the enemy is referred to as antichrist and not antijesus. Galatians 1:15-16 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother's womb, and called me by his grace, 16 To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: (KJV) The separation from the carnal to the spiritual takes place when you allow the Lord to reveal to you personally who His Son is. You find that you are able to hear this firsthand from above and not limit yourself to the partial answers that man keeps coming up with. The simple truth is that the answer was inside of you all along. 2 Corinthians 3:14-16 But their minds were blinded: for until this day remained the same veil untaken away in the reading of the Old Testament; which veil is done away in Christ. 15 But even unto this day, when Moses is read, the veil is upon their heart. 16 Nevertheless when it shall turn to the Lord, the veil shall be taken away. (KJV) The Bible uses the term ‘blind leading the blind’, and that happens when men are blinded and ditch the truth that is available in Christ. Do you desire to see the veil taken off your heart so that you can see with the inner man instead of just the outward one? Well the only way to get out of the ditch is by the revelation of Christ. Ephesians 3:3-5 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, 4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ) 5 Which in other ages was not made known unto the sons of men, as it is now revealed unto his holy apostles and prophets by the Spirit; (KJV) So what source are you relying on to get an accurate account of salvation? Is it in fallen, blinded, and veiled mankind, who only sees Jesus the outward man, or are you able to see beyond the realm of the flesh and into the Spirit to see who Christ in you is, who in reality our only hope of Glory is? Colossians 2:2-3 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3 In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (KJV) In conclusion this week, when you see terms like revelation, mystery, hid, and hidden you will see they all have a common denominator who is now also mediator. That would be Christ, the Son of God, which goes beyond Jesus, the son of man. Which realm are you in today and are you able to see the true light? Dearly loved, have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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