The weight of the Lords words sent in advance should bring a man to his knee's within the present freedom as His mercy was shown.
If not then surely the weight of His majestic presence will upon His return.
What does it mean when read, Do not judge or you will be judged"?
Is that to say everything is acceptable to God that we do because we don't judge others? No, surely not!
Leave room for Him to judge.
Matt 7:1-2
"Do not judge, or you too will be judged. For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. NIV
Acts 4:19
But Peter and John replied, "Judge for yourselves whether it is right in God's sight to obey you rather than God
NIV
Have we not already judged between the sinful nature and the Lord when we chose behavior considered as sinful?
Once again that would depend upon the Judge that does consider anything we do as sinful.
The benefit of words sent in advance of the Lords return were not intended for those that refuse to believe. They were intended for those which chose to believe.
If there be any real strength found in a freedom that's enjoyed, shouldn't it be understood as the opportunity to find the mercy being shown in that same freedom?
Every answer would depend upon believing whether or not your soul gets to enjoy an existance beyond this world once placed in a grave.
Matt 10:28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul . Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.NIV
Choosing to believe not only the words said to be from Him, but to believe and receive those words because of the One which authored and gave those words to you as the form of His Son Jesus the Christ (Savior made available to the world).
John 1:11-14
He came to that which was his own, but his own did not receive him. Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God— children born not of natural descent, nor of human decision or a husband's will, but born of God.
The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.
NIV
Believed so much that it becomes obvious to YOU, that is was His words (as counsel) which gave the strength to chose life in Him (which your soul will enjoy forever).
James 2:12-13
Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, because judgement without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment!
NIV
James 5:9
Don't grumble against each other, brothers, or you will be judged . The Judge is standing at the door!
NIV
Is this to say that you have no say in your own life? You get to decide! What lead you to wherever you are now?
Is this to suggest that your decisions made have no bearing upon your future?
What does the word say to you personally in this next passage?
Luke 6:37
"Do not judge, and you will not be judged . Do not condemn, and you will not be condemned. Forgive, and you will be forgiven.
NIV
1 Cor 14:24-25
But if an unbeliever or someone who does not understand comes in while everybody is prophesying, he will be convinced by all that he is a sinner and will be judged by all, and the secrets of his heart will be laid bare. So he will fall down and worship God, exclaiming, "God is really among you!"
NIV
1 Peter 4:5-8
But they will have to give account to him who is ready to judge the living and the dead. For this is the reason the gospel was preached even to those who are now dead, so that they might be judged according to men in regard to the body, but live according to God in regard to the spirit.
The end of all things is near. Therefore be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray. Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
NIV
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Friday, November 11, 2011
Subtle Betrayal
There is a common call among all men which speaks the truth in love.
Prov 25:26
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
NIV
Acts 3:26
When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. - NIV
There are many ways people attempt to express "Facing the truth", but the reality will be the day when truth stares intently into your face concerning the things you've defended as if they've accurately represented the truth.
The image of a loved disciple seen leaning back against the physical presence of Jesus is not echoed below as the voice of one that "fell at His feet as though dead".
Rev 1:17-18
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid".
I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
NIV
John 21:20
Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is going to betray you?")
NIV
Heb 12:5-6
5 And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
NIV
How family are the words "discipline and disciple" which harbor their intentions?
There is a betrayal which will end in death and there are more subtle betrayal's which slowly lead others to their death having masked the truth.
1 Tim 4:6-8
If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
NIV
2 Tim 2:19-21
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness ."
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
NIV
James 1:27
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
NIV
Matt 25:45-46
"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." NIV
Prov 25:26
Like a muddied spring or a polluted well is a righteous man who gives way to the wicked.
NIV
Acts 3:26
When God raised up his servant, he sent him first to you to bless you by turning each of you from your wicked ways. - NIV
There are many ways people attempt to express "Facing the truth", but the reality will be the day when truth stares intently into your face concerning the things you've defended as if they've accurately represented the truth.
The image of a loved disciple seen leaning back against the physical presence of Jesus is not echoed below as the voice of one that "fell at His feet as though dead".
Rev 1:17-18
When I saw him, I fell at his feet as though dead. Then he placed his right hand on me and said: "Do not be afraid".
I am the First and the Last. I am the Living One; I was dead, and behold I am alive for ever and ever! And I hold the keys of death and Hades.
NIV
John 21:20
Peter turned and saw that the disciple whom Jesus loved was following them. (This was the one who had leaned back against Jesus at the supper and had said, "Lord, who is going to betray you?")
NIV
Heb 12:5-6
5 And you have forgotten that word of encouragement that addresses you as sons: "My son, do not make light of the Lord's discipline,
and do not lose heart when he rebukes you, because the Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as a son."
NIV
How family are the words "discipline and disciple" which harbor their intentions?
There is a betrayal which will end in death and there are more subtle betrayal's which slowly lead others to their death having masked the truth.
1 Tim 4:6-8
If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come.
NIV
2 Tim 2:19-21
Nevertheless, God's solid foundation stands firm, sealed with this inscription: "The Lord knows those who are his," and, "Everyone who confesses the name of the Lord must turn away from wickedness ."
In a large house there are articles not only of gold and silver, but also of wood and clay; some are for noble purposes and some for ignoble. If a man cleanses himself from the latter, he will be an instrument for noble purposes, made holy, useful to the Master and prepared to do any good work.
NIV
James 1:27
Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world.
NIV
Matt 25:45-46
"He will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did not do for one of the least of these, you did not do for me.'
"Then they will go away to eternal punishment, but the righteous to eternal life." NIV
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