The Forgotten Son! Part 3

Good day. Today we are posting the 3rd newsletter in the series The Forgotten Son; there was originally 7 parts to this series but over time Part 4 went missing. We pray that you will allow the Lord to fill in the missing part in your hearts as He ministers unto you as you partake of these newsletters. The Forgotten Son newsletters were written in 1996 by our dear brother, fellow steward and ambassador of the mystery of Christ, Larry Gazelka. Our prayer is that you will be blessed and encouraged by this newsletter series. Have a very blessed and prosperous day in Christ Jesus our Lord. ***You can download a copy of the writings for personal use only by clicking on the Built Anew Ministries Archive page link above and scroll down to the year 1996.
                        
The Forgotten Son!          Vol.18 No.28
              Part III
  
Matthew 12:31-32 Wherefore I say unto you, All manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men. 32 And whosoever speaketh a word against the Son of man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaketh against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come. (KJV)
 
To deny Christ, is to deny the Holy Spirit. What we have to remember is, that if any man has not the Spirit of Christ, he is not of God. When we do not use the name of Christ, (for whatever reason), are we not speaking against the work that Father did through His Son Jesus Christ?
           
You cannot know the Father, except you know the Son, that He, the Son, would reveal the Father to you. Has the Son been revealed to you?
 
If you go to make a telephone call, and are not able to get through, what do you do? What actions do you take? There might be any number of things that you might try, including checking to see if you dialed the right number. What do you do when your prayers are not answered? Where do you turn? To whom would you go? How do you know for sure that you have a good connection or line to Father?
 
Romans 1:8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, (KJV)
 
Romans 5:1 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (KJV)
 
In many instances in the Bible, when the word through is used; it has two primary meanings that we are concerned with here. In the New Testament, the two meanings that we will be concerned with are (Strong’s concordance #’s); dia, #1223, which means channel; and en, #1722, which means position or instrument. As we begin to take a look at these, you will begin to see how Jesus Christ is my mediator with Father; and I hope and pray that He is yours also. He is the only channel; or instrument or position, that enables me to have access with Father.
 
Just as when you go to an instant cash machine to get immediate financial help, if you do not remember your pin #, all that you may have available to you, is of no use to you, unless you are able to recall your pin #. You can yell at the machine, kick it, or hit it; but until you remember the code, you will not have access to what is rightfully yours.
 
Anything that you ask the Father in His name! Now, you have to know the code!
 
1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. (KJV)
 
Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (KJV)
 
Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (KJV)
 
It is through Jesus Christ that I have access to Father. He is the source of all that I have, and all that I am. But we have to follow the instructions that are given to us in the Christian’s Operation Manual, more commonly known as the Bible.
 
Sure, it will take time and effort on our part, to effectively study God’s Word. It is much weariness to the flesh, as the writer of Ecclesiastes tell us. But the benefits of applying oneself to the Word of God, are out of this world.
 
Ephesians 2:18-20 For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father. 19 Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens 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; (KJV)
 
Ephesians 3:11-12 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: 12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. (KJV)
 
Romans 5:1-2 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: 2 By whom also we have access by faith into this grace wherein we stand, and rejoice in hope of the glory of God. (KJV)
 
4318 prosagoge (pros-ag-ogue-ay'); access; from 4317 (compare 72); admission: KJV-- access. 1) the act of bringing to, a moving to 2) access, an approach to God, that is, that relationship with God whereby we are acceptable to Him and have assurance that He is favorably disposed toward us.
 
We have to take the time to study the Word for Father’s approval. (People quote other people, more often than they do the Word of God). We have to remember, that those that worship Father, must do so in Spirit and in truth. His Word is truth! As we take the time to study and hear Father’s Word, the sooner that we will develop a deeper relationship with Him.
 
For the most part, we have no idea of from where, or through whom, the power of God is made available to us. There are all kinds of books and pamphlets written on the power and authority of the name of Jesus; yet they almost always leave out the name of 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)
 
2 Corinthians 13:3-4 Since ye seek a proof of Christ speaking in me, which to you-ward is not weak, but is mighty in you. 4 For though he was crucified through weakness, yet he liveth by the power of God. For we also are weak in him, but we shall live with him by the power of God toward you. (KJV)
 
Ephesians 3:17-20 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by* faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, 18 May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; 19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God. 20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, (KJV)
 
*by= dia= through
 
What is the power that is working in your life?
 
The moment that we accept Jesus Christ as the Lord of our life, all of the power and authority that Jesus Christ has, is made available to us through the gift of Christ. (Ephesians 4:7) The key is, that you have to take the time to read the Instruction Manual, (Bible), to see how they are activated. People can help guide you and point you in the right direction; but you have to study the Word of God for Father’s approval. A workman that has no need to be ashamed. One that is able to rightly divide the Word of truth.
 
We have to constantly remind ourselves, that we are created in God’s image, after His likeness. By His Word, the worlds were formed. Jesus Christ said, (His words are Spirit, and they are life), that we would do the works that He did, and greater works, because He was returning to Father. Jesus Christ also said, that He only spoke the things that He heard the Father speak; and did only the things that He had seen Father do! Since faith can only come by hearing the message, and that is the message of Jesus Christ; the only way that we can know what the Father does or speaks, is by getting to know Him! And this can only come by the time that we spend with Him in His Word.
 
What can you do greater than He did? You can not, unless you are fully cognizant of through whom the power is made available through. How can you access or use this power, if you do not meet or fulfill all of the requirements?
 
All too often, we are basing our salvation on what someone else has said; rather then knowing for sure, what the Word of God says! We are defending man’s traditions and doctrines, rather then being rooted and grounded in the Word of God.
 
You also have to keep fresh in your heart and mind, that no flesh can glory in His presence! Father is no respecter of persons.
 
1 Corinthians 1:29-31 That no flesh should glory in his presence. 30 But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption: 31 That, according as it is written, He that glorieth, let him glory in the Lord. (KJV)
 
Galatians 2:16-17 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified 17 But if, while we seek to be justified by Christ, (KJV)
 
1 Corinthians 15:50 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. (KJV)
 
Flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God. No flesh can glory in His presence.
 
Matthew 24:5 For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. (KJV)
 
Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. (KJV)
 
4105 planao (plan-ah'-o); deceive; from 4106; to (properly, cause to) roam (from safety, truth, or virtue): KJV-- go astray, deceive, err, seduce, wander, be out of the way. 1) to cause to stray, to lead astray, to lead aside from the right way, to go astray, to wander, to roam about 2) metaphorically: a) to lead away from the truth, to lead into error, to deceive b) to be led into error c) to be led aside from the path of virtue, to go astray, to sin d) to sever or fall away from the truth; used of heretics e) to be led away into error and sin.
 
Take a good look around you. There are many that are running all around saying that they are of God; yet they have no knowledge of, and totally ignore the name of Christ. (The most common response is, “What difference does it make!”). We forget, or never knew the definition of the word antichrist. Jesus Christ himself, is making us aware of the fact that many would say that they are acting in His behalf. And yet, they have no knowledge of the name that grants them access unto the very throne of Father.
 
Luke 21:8 And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. (KJV)
 
Luke 21:17 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. (KJV)
 
3404 miseo-hated; 1) to hate, to pursue with hatred, to detest 2) to be hated, to be detested (KJV)
 
Many will come saying that they have the answer! Many will say that they have knowledge of the truth. Jesus Christ plainly tells us not to be deceived! Did you notice that it very clearly warns us that many will come! Not a few!
 
How do you think that it was in Noah’s day? Do you think that there were many that were preaching other doctrines? My answer would be that there were many, since only eight of righteousness were spared. Do you think that it is any small matter, that Jesus Christ compares the last days as to the days of Noah?
 
Matthew 24:37-39 But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. (KJV)
 
We of the household of God, have to hold fast our confession of faith without wavering. We cannot be tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine that man comes up with. If it does not line up with the Word of God, we must spit it out, so it will not take any root in us! Otherwise, it could be us that end up being spewed out!
 
Revelation 3:16 So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth. (KJV)
 
1692 emeo-spue; to vomit, to vomit forth, to throw up.
 
Holding fast to the Word of God, is not a popular decision. Many will tell us that we are being too picky. Yet Jesus Christ himself, tells us that we will be hated of all men, for His name’s sake!
 
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That you may know Him,
In the service of Jesus Christ
Larry Gazelka
 
Word Corner: 3466 musterion- mystery
1) hidden thing, secret, mystery  a) generally mysteries, religious secrets, confided only to the initiated and not to ordinary mortals  b) a hidden or secret thing, not obvious to the understanding c) a hidden purpose or counsel; secret will: 1) of men 2) of God: the secret counsels which govern God in dealing with the righteous, which are hidden from ungodly and wicked men but plain to the godly 2) in rabbinic writings, it denotes the mystic or hidden sense: of an Old Testament saying, of an image or form seen in a vision, of a dream.