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Colossians 1:23 [If ye continue in the faith] This will be the case if you, who have already believed in Christ Jesus, continue in that faith, grounded in the knowledge and love of God, and settled – made firm and perseveringly steadfast, in that state of salvation. (from Adam Clarke Commentary)
That state of salvation is remaining seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. Grounded and settled; not being moved away from the hope that is in you, which is Christ. Salvation is our deliverance from this present evil world and from our destruction. Our salvation is nearer than when we first believed. Remember, today is the day of salvation, now is the accepted time! This is why we are encouraged not to neglect the gift that is within us, and not to neglect so great salvation. And yet, how many still do? How many continue to play Russian roulette with their salvation? It is up to each of us to work out and walk in our own relationship with God through His Son Christ Jesus, and to take ownership (stewardship) of that relationship with Him. What good will you be to others if you don’t give attendance to your relationship with God… to your salvation. Paul encourages Timothy to give attendance to those things that will build him up and draw him into a deeper and closer relationship with God; this encouragement is meant for us as well. (1Timothy 4:12-16) Romans 13:11 [And that, knowing the time] Dr. Taylor has given a judicious paraphrase of this and the following verses: “And all the duties of a virtuous and holy life we should the more carefully and zealously perform, considering the nature and shortness of the present season of life; which will convince us that it is now high time to rouse and shake off sleep, and apply with vigilance and rigour to the duties of our Christian life; for that eternal salvation, which is the object of our Christian faith and hope, and the great motive of our religion, is every day nearer to us than when we first entered into the profession of Christianity”. (from Adam Clarke Commentary) How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation (Hebrews 12:3)? So gird up the loins of your mind. And remember our Father’s Word of encouragement... Proverbs 4:20-23 My son, attend to my words; incline thine ear unto my sayings. (21) Let them not depart from thine eyes; keep them in the midst of thine heart. (22) For they are life unto those that find them, and health to all their flesh. (23) Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. (KJV) Remember, our life is but a vapor; here today, but could be gone in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye. What is your state of salvation? God bless dearly loved and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. I John 2:20-21 But ye have an unction from the Holy One, and ye know all things. 21 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. (KJV)
This week I have pointed out some things that I have experienced personally concerning salvation and what it takes to continue in it. In my old life I was bored and a bit depressed, because I had tried everything this world had to offer and still came up short and defeated. Then one day I discovered a whole new realm, which gave me access to all things, not just carnal, but the Spiritual also. I John 2:26-27 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abides in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. (KJV) So how far do you want to go with this salvation? According to the Bible it should be never ending. I have found that when I allow the Holy Spirit to teach me all things, then I will not be seduced back to carnal things which are empty and lifeless; and that my salvation is based on how much I allow the Spirit to have more of an influence on me than the flesh. John 14:26-27 But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you. 27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world gives, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. (KJV) I found a comforter that did just that, the Holy Ghost brought an inward comfort to my heart despite what was going on in the outward realm of man. I found spiritual things so much more interesting and exciting than all the gimmicks man keeps coming up with. It goes without saying that the only realm I ever found true peace in was not this fallen one. Colossians 2:8-10 Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ. 9 For in him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. 10 And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power: (KJV) We are made up of three parts, spirit, soul and body. If any of these is out of balance then we are incomplete and in need of repair. I discovered that mans’ ways and thoughts concerning peace and contentment were incomplete, and just the realm the enemy desired to see me in, chasing my tail like a dog. If your walk doesn’t include Christ and His doctrine then you will be incomplete and lacking what was rightfully yours for the taking. Proverbs 28:5-6 Evil men understand not judgment: but they that seek the LORD understand all things. 6 Better is the poor that walks in his uprightness, than he that is perverse in his ways, though he is rich. (KJV) The whole reason Christ died was so that we, His people, could be whole and complete; spirit, soul and body. The sacrifice of our Lord gave us access to all things, not just things in this world, but those in the spiritual, which far exceed anything here on earth. In conclusion, take hold of what our Lord made available to you, a child of God, so that someday He will say to you personally, “Well done good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of the Lord.” God bless dearly loved and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. John 3:30-31 He must increase, but I must decrease. 31 He that cometh from above is above all: he that is of the earth is earthly, and speaks of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all. (KJV)
The plan of salvation is one of transitioning, learning to transition from the limited realm of the flesh into the unlimited realm of the Spirit where you discover all things are now possible to those that believe. The flesh and Spirit are two totally opposite realms, and in order to walk in the Spirit I have to let go of the ways of the flesh. In other words, when I was reborn into the realm of the Spirit I now have to rely on a whole new set of spiritual senses and not the carnal ones. Not something that is easy at times. 2 Corinthians 4:16-18 For which cause we faint not; but though our outward man perish, yet the inward man is renewed day by day. 17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, works for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory; 18 While we look not at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen: for the things which are seen are temporal; but the things which are not seen are eternal. (KJV) While the world says seeing is believing, our Lord’s realm is just the opposite. Our vision is now changed from the outward to the inward realm, which totally contradicts everything we have learned in our past. Your walk with the Lord is what He describes Himself to be, the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. Now the question is whose script will you decide to follow, a Spiritual one or a carnal dead end? Romans 8:23-25 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man sees, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it. (KJV) Today there are many false prophets who think the answer to all their issues in life is money. They rely more on outward things than the inward and are heading in the wrong direction. I am not saying trusting in the unseen is always going to be easy, but the flip side is letting a love for carnal things drown out your love for the Lord, and that is definitely not His answer. Hebrews 11:1-3 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. 2 For by it the elders obtained a good report. 3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear. (KJV) Your faith is developed and brought to maturity when you become more influenced by the inward and not the outward temporal appearance. That term substance refers to concrete, or how about a spiritual concrete, a firm foundation we see buildings that stand are built on. You will not find the evidence of God in the outward realm; you need to go deep into the realm of the Spirit to find out for yourself who He really is, and what your calling is in His body of believers. Proverbs 8:19-21 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver. 20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment: 21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures. (KJV) I spent my early years chasing the fool’s gold of this life, but I found our Lord had something much better than that, something of substance that satisfied my inward hunger for truth. With all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that we have been given access to in Christ, why settle for less? Dearly loved, walking more each day in the Spirit is better than any of the perishable riches of this world. God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 2 Corinthians 5:16-17 Wherefore henceforth know we no man after the flesh: yea, though we have known Christ after the flesh, yet now henceforth know we him no more. 17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold all things are become new. (KJV)
We talked yesterday about testing the spirits, because many false prophets are out and about deceiving and being deceived. The same premise holds true with those that you have been close to in the flesh, including family members. What you may discover is that just because you experienced a new life in Christ not everyone else may be on board and as gung ho as you are. It is a cross road that every believer in Christ will come across and have to deal with. Matthew 10:34-36 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. 35 For I am come to set a man at variance against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. 36 And a man's foes shall be they of his own household. (KJV) The reality is that you may encounter some opposition and it will hit close to home. The reason there is variance or a difference of opinions is because of a lack of spiritual knowledge by those that don’t make salvation a priority. Oh and do know that the term cult gets thrown out there when someone does walk away from the old and into the new. Matthew 10:37-39 He that loves father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: and he that loves son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me. 38 And he that takes not his cross, and follows after me, is not worthy of me. 39 He that finds his life shall lose it: and he that loses his life for my sake shall find it. (KJV) I say this not only concerning this topic but any topic; in order to walk in the new you have to let go of the old. Evil communications will corrupt the good that may have begun in you, and two cannot walk together unless they are in agreement. So in order to be in agreement someone has to compromise, which in the end usually turns out to be the Christian. Many think it is their personal duty to go back and save their carnal families, but as I have found out, it doesn’t work. Mark 6:3-4 Is not this the carpenter, the son of Mary, the brother of James, and Jose’s, and of Juda, and Simon? And are not his sisters here with us? And they were offended at him. 4 But Jesus said unto them, a prophet is not without honor, but in his own country, and among his own kin, and in his own house. (KJV) Those that only knew our Lord after the flesh were unable to see who this man really was. If our Lord didn’t fare too well with his home crowd what makes you think you will do any better with yours? Those that knew me before my conversion in Christ knew how weak and feeble I was and so easily swayed by every wind of doctrine, something I don’t need to be reminded of anymore. Matthew 18:1-3 At the same time came the disciples unto Jesus, saying, who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven? 2 And Jesus called a little child unto him, and set him in the midst of them, 3 And said, Verily I say unto you, except ye be converted, and become as little children, ye shall not enter into the kingdom of heaven. (KJV) This verse really hit home with me because what it is asking is who really has the most influence on you today, your Father in heaven or your earthly one? If you truly desire to be considered a son of God, then He is the one you should allow to have the most influence on you today. Matthew 23:9 And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven. (KJV) Who are you calling Father today, and which one has the most influence on you? God bless dearly loved, and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Matthew 22:11-14 And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment: 12 And he says unto him, Friend, how came thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless. 13 Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness; there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. 14 For many are called, but few are chosen. (KJV)
As we go along this week I want to share some of my own personal experiences of what salvation means to me, and what I have discovered along the way. I recently went back to my old neighborhood where I was raised and it brought back a lot of memories of what life was like before my conversion in Christ. I remember how I got hit with what I call friendly fire from those I was close to and from those that claimed to be of God, but were not. In fact I was determined not to be like the many; instead I decided to join the ranks of the few, even though I didn’t have a clue what I was stepping into. Matthew 24:10-13 And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. (KJV) I found salvation to be more of an endurance race, where I not only had to begin in the Spirit, but would have to hold fast to the end to be saved. Many are heading in the wrong direction because they really never understood the love of God personally, and all that He did on their behalf; and so many think they are doing things for His sake thinking He needs our help, when He is perfectly capable. 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) Many think that just because someone has a degree and a big following it makes them successful with our Lord; bigger is not always better. The opposite tends to be true because when I tested the spirit to see what doctrine they were teaching, it didn’t line up with the doctrine of Christ. I then had to make a choice of who I was going to please, God or man. Matthew 7:21-23 Not everyone that says 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) The majority doesn’t rule when it comes to salvation. My salvation was based on doing the will of God and not just talking about it like many others. I decided I wanted to eliminate the question marks that we see in the above verses so that I wouldn’t get turned away at the door when it is time to enter into my eternal reward. Matthew 7:13-14 Enter you in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leads to destruction, and many there be which go in there at: 14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it. (KJV) What I have discovered along the path of life is that it is not as wide as man claims it is; salvation is based on God’s plan and not man’s. Salvation is not based on how nice you are; it’s a plan based on grace through faith and not of works. God bless and have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord dearly loved. 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)
This week we will discuss salvation, what that word means and what it entails. When you see this term mentioned throughout the Old and New Testament you see it refers to attributes like deliverance, safety, health, prosperity, and victory. This was everything I was missing out on before my conversion in Christ which is why I was so miserable and confused. I have found that salvation is a new way of life and has been there for the taking despite how many false prophets put a price tag on it making it appear to be for sale. Salvation required me to step out in faith so that the Lord could confirm His word in me, so I could experience the love of God personally for myself. Psalm 62:1-2 Truly my soul waits upon God: from him cometh my salvation. 2 He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defense; I shall not be greatly moved. (KJV) I found out early on that even though I made prayer requests to God in my time, He answered them in His time, which by the way did turn out to be perfect timing despite my fits and tantrums. I now realize that my deliverance cannot come from any other source than the Lord Himself, even though the enemy will try to convince me that something in the carnal realm will provide the answer. Psalm 62:5-8 My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. 6 He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defense; I shall not be moved. 7 In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. 8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah. (KJV) I found myself in my past life running to and fro seeking answers like a drunken person unable to walk a straight line. I have discovered this same pattern can take place all over again when I try to do things on my own without being led by the Spirit. When I tried to hide things from God and pretend they weren’t happening, all it did was the delay the process of moving forward in my walk. My advice to the Church today is to come clean with God and pour your heart out to Him and He will show you how to be an over comer in those things that are hindering your walk. Let’s face it, He already sees right though us and knows what is going on so why try to hide it from Him? 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ, and makes manifest the savor of his knowledge by us in every place. (KJV) The reality is I got tired of being a loser, even though in my mind I thought I was winning. Victory is there for the taking as long as I stay in Christ. What does salvation mean to you today? Have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord, and God bless dearly loved. Isaiah 55:7-9 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. 8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. 9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts. (KJV)
The nice thing about salvation is that we no longer have to be bottom feeders, which is where this world and its way of thinking is located, at the bottom. You can go as high as it gets which is all the way to heaven to get your instructions. The more you realize how much higher our Lord and His way of doing things is, the more you will not keep lowering yourself back to this world and its fallen ways. I John 2:26-28 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you. 27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abides in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teaches you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 28 And now, little children, abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming. (KJV) So how far do you want to go in your walk with the Lord? According to verse 27 you can take it all the way if you desire. Your good standing with our Lord is based on how much you allow the Holy Spirit to teach you and not be seduced by mans’ limited knowledge. His wisdom is there for the taking and not something that you should be taking for granted. You have been granted access to the things above; and that will only take place when you walk away from your own desires. Romans 8:6-8 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. 7 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. (KJV) Sometimes the church spends so much time blaming the devil for all their mishaps. The devil is a defeated foe, a being who had the keys of hell and death taken out of his possession. The truth is we are our own worst enemies when we lean back to our own understanding, looking more to the outward for confirmation than inward. It goes without saying then that the enemy will come along when he sees or hears weak prey who have forgotten how to pray and hold fast their profession of faith. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6 (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6 And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. (KJV) Sometimes we become filled with imaginations when we associate ourselves with the wrong crowd, you know those pretenders and wanna be religious people? Our Lord is ready to work on our behalf, but only when we are willing to make the proper changes, which is what verse 6 is referring to. Our Lord is not going to take you into the new with an old way of thinking. Galatians 2:20-21 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. 21 I do not frustrate the grace of God: for if righteousness comes by the law, then Christ is dead in vain. (KJV) Maybe that frustration you have been experiencing lately is a reflection of how you have been treating our Lord and His plan of salvation. It’s time to take up your spiritual cross again and nail all that doubt and unbelief back on it, and then walk in a resurrection of victory. God bless and let the dead bury their dead. Have a prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord dearly loved. Galatians1:3-5 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory forever and ever. Amen. (KJV)
As we go through the book of Galatians you will see where Paul meets up with some of the apostles who walked with our Lord, and you will find that they were not so in tune with grace, but were still trying to incorporate the works of the old law into this new faith. What should have been deliverance for many, turned out to be walking right back into bondage; it looked good on the outside, but was no longer in play as far as the Lord was concerned. Colossians 1:12-14 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: 13 Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son: 14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: (KJV) Here is a way to look at salvation in a more personal way; when Christ died you died with Him. When He resurrected so did you, and when He was raised, you were able to rise up to a higher level so that you could go before the throne of God and see things from His perspective without being limited by your carnal vision. Everything that needed to be done in order for you to be delivered has been done by the Lord on your behalf; and there is no excuse for why Christians are still in bondage to things of this realm. Deuteronomy 7:1-3 When the LORD thy God shall bring thee into the land whither thou goest to possess it, and hath cast out many nations before thee, the Hittites, and the Girgashites, and the Amorites, and the Canaanites, and the Perizzites, and the Hivites, and the Jebusites, seven nations greater and mightier than thou; 2 And when the LORD thy God shall deliver them before thee; thou shalt smite them, and utterly destroy them; thou shalt make no covenant with them, nor shew mercy unto them: 3 Neither shalt thou make marriages with them; thy daughter thou shalt not give unto his son, nor his daughter shalt thou take unto thy son. (KJV) The Lord had a perfect plan of deliverance for the children of Israel as He does for you. However, many of them were brought back into bondage again because they intermingled with those of the world. You will find that as you see more into the realm of the Spirit by knowing the truth, many of man’s religions are based more on the world, and not the Word. I John 2:15-17 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. 16 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. 17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. (KJV) If the world is passing away and the lust of it, then it would be safe to say that all those who are still hanging onto worldly doctrines will follow suit. It’s up to you to know the difference between what is of God, and what is not in order to stay free. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. Galatians 1:1-3 Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) 2 And all the brethren which are with me, unto the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, (KJV)
The book of Galatians is written by Paul, an apostle of the Lord who understood what the term grace meant. He knew that salvation was no longer based on works, but faith in what the Lord was doing in and through him. While he was on his second missionary journey, the Judaizers went to Galatia and told the Christians that Paul was not an apostle and that his message of salvation by trusting Christ was not from God, but from men; that it was necessary to be circumcised and keep the law of Moses in order to be saved. When Paul reached Antioch in Syria, he heard of these charges, and this destructive propaganda against him and his work in Galatia. So he wrote this letter about A.D. 54 or 55. His purpose was to counteract the negative influence of these false teachers, defend himself as a divinely-appointed apostle, set forth his elemental message of right standing with God by trusting in Christ (not by circumcision and obedience to the law), and to show that this teaching means finer moral living and the bearing of fruit in the Spirit. Many have zeal and a desire to be used by the Lord, however, few are willing to step out in faith and answer the Lord’s calling, instead of mans’. Galatians 1:3-5 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, 4 Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: 5 To whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen. (KJV) The whole plan and purpose of salvation was to deliver us from bondage of sin to a realm of life; free from guilt and fear of death. I have found for myself personally that as I have delivered a message based on the doctrine of Christ the enemy has done all he can to discredit not only the message, but the messenger too. Matthew 6:22-24 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. 23 But if thine eye be evil, thy whole body shall be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in thee be darkness, how great is that darkness! 24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon. (KJV) Once the Lord has shown you the way of escape which can only come through Christ, He expects you to continue on this path of life to the end. The root of all evil is the love of money, where you are no longer focused on the things above, but have walked back into bondage again by your double vision. I bring this up because when I was young in the Lord and seeking truth, I found many organizations that were more in love with outward things than inward. Those are what I now label as religious organizations and not the true Church which the Lord desired to see established in His name. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. 1 Corinthians 2:7-8 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, even the hidden wisdom, which God ordained before the world unto our glory: 8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. (KJV)
It’s bad enough that mankind crucified the Lord when all He did was come to this planet and show us a better way of life. However, it’s just as bad if not worse when mankind keeps crucifying Him all over again with their fallen interpretations of His word. Hebrews 6:4-6 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, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come, 6 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. (KJV) The reason the word impossible is used in verse 4 is because what once started out as a walk of faith, has now turned into a walk of fake. When you allow your own desires and lusts to take over rather than overcoming them, you re-enter the realm of impossible because you are no longer in a place where the Lord is operating, a place where you are letting Him reveal Himself to you personally along with His plan of salvation; and by your disobedience you are crucifying Him and His doctrine all over again. Hebrews 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, 27 But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries. 28 He that despised Moses' law died without mercy under two or three witnesses: 29 Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden underfoot 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? (KJV) Once you have received knowledge of the truth it is required that you continue in it to the end, otherwise you will be considered a transgressor. As gruesome as the crucifixion was to Jesus of Nazareth, many are continually crucifying the Son of God as well because of all the fallen doctrines that man tries to pawn off as truth. 2 Peter 2:20-22 For if after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, they are again entangled therein, and overcome, the latter end is worse with them than the beginning. 21 For it had been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than, after they have known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered unto them. 22 But it is happened unto them according to the true proverb, The dog is turned to his own vomit again; and the sow that was washed to her wallowing in the mire. (KJV) It’s safe to say that puking dogs and dirty pigs are not something that you will find in the heavenly realm, but only here on earth; and as disgusting as these things are to the carnal man, it somewhat describes how disgusting mans’doctrines are to the spirit man as well. God bless dearly loved, and have a very prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. |
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