If grace were seen as "All This from God" how different would opinions of Him also Find Him. sw
To what end does a man justify all that he's done without first surveying everything said of God man has been given. sw
What value does calling evil good have in terms of prevention when one fails to believe with all his heart that only God is Good from beginning to end. sw
If a man does not know what the Glory of God is is he not also going to fall short of the Glory of God. sw
John 11:40
Then Jesus said, "Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see the glory of God ?"
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1 Cor 11:7
A man ought not to cover his head, since he is the image and glory of God ; but the woman is the glory of man. NIV
1 John 5:17
All wrongdoing is sin, and there is sin that does not lead to death. NIVMany suggest they believe blasphemy against the "Holy Spirit" is the unforgivable sin, yet how does one come into agreement with such knowledge without first having struggled with thoughts that have to do with the result(s) of sin?
Blasphemy is the result of "Unbelief" as is all sin yet the unbelief of what?
Especially when living in a world where Christ Jesus may or may not be the ONLY one determining what is righteous at any given moment?
Many will suggest they "Believe" in Christ Jesus and what He accomplished on the Cross yet in terms of the continuation of walking in that victory how many have believed (Trusted) beyond doubt in the power of His name?
If the heart of the message sent of God was, "Be reconciled to God" what then could a man in and of himself do for that cause?
Many seem to be more concerned with the outside opinion of others as they fail to see the darker side of the word "Re-prove"....In terms or "Re-proving" most anyone, all that's more often proved is how little has been righteously understood as to just how deep the roots of the word "Believe" are situated.
Further to mean having to be continuously reminded not only that their Lord and Savior came for specific reason(s) but also the full intent as to why He came and did what He did?
Did He come only to die for You because YOU in all that truth represents and is are that "Lovable"? Shall we take a survey of those who know you better than strangers might?
What is more often forgotten though when it does appear as if some have forgotten? Is your salvation ONLY about YOU and those YOU suggest you've somehow loved getting into Heaven and to "Hell" with everybody else?
Many will remember that He "Gave" the gift that keeps on giving, yet they'll ignore the other attributes He said He gave as the result of His efforts and "Why"!
How does a person keep on giving the gift of salvation without having been made able to also "teach" others? Yet what is being denied today? The knowledge of Christ or is that something only "His Mind" is in possession of? And who does Christ make known that He gave His glory to?
When God suggest that man should examine himself, what should that man also expect to find? Yet if that man does NOT find how should that man then plead his case unto God having failed to find?
Many won't believe in their own prayers being offered in their own name, yet how many will "Believe" (esteem) and then receive the eternal benefit of the prayer from THE Righteous One?
I think many stand confused as it pertains to the Love of God. I have heard said many times, "What type of Father would stand silent and allow their only Son to be killed" and "Why would I want to somehow consider that same type of love being expressed towards me as something that I would also Enjoy"?
John 17:22-23
I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. May they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me.
NIV
1 Cor 2:15-16
The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment:
"For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?"
But we have the mind of Christ .
NIV
Some will suggest they believe He came and gave to then ascend on high in order to somehow "Fill" the whole universe, yet they will just as quickly deny they too have been filled and given specific functions within this "Body" Christ has gone to great lengths to teach about.
Why is it in THIS world that it always seems to be "Someone else's duty and/or fault" when things don't go according to the "Plan"?
And what is God's plan if not an inheritance? Notice I didn't say what "Was" Gods plan? Where could such a heart go that HAS also been filled with such a gift(s)?
And if such gifts have been given "Who on earth" could possibly (Top) out do or out give such a consideration?
Num 32:18
We will not return unto our houses, until the children of Israel have inherited every man his inheritance.
KJV
Why does God give and does He give without purpose? Does He give as He does without reasoning which in turn supports those purposes?
Eph 4:10-13
He who descended is the very one who ascended higher than all the heavens, in order to fill the whole universe.
It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.
NIV
So let me ask assuming you did read and take in what was said above, What's not only wrong with this picture today, but more importantly what is "Right" with it in terms of the corporate consideration of ALL that God GAVE and "Why" He did?
Most choose to believe the Apostle's and the office the apostle died years ago as well the need for the prophet.
If my math is correct while trying to follow that same logic that leaves 3 of the 5 original offices still functioning correct? That leaves us with the Teachers, Evangelist & Pastors according to that type of protocol, correct?
There are many, many teachers today, yet how many true leaders are there? Who is it that also defines God appointed teachers? It would appear men have the answers for the qualifications for the teachers yet who's deciding who the leaders are if not also those who are doing the Teaching and preaching?
2 Tim 4:3
For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear.
NIV
Those who hope to "Inform" so well of not only the similar desires yet they'll forget to also inform you of the sin you'll also have to face on the other side of having satisfied those same desires? Desires that have been pursued because so much "To Do" has been made of them?
Exactly who is it that is also of this world that is NOT also evil in their nature? And that being based on what so many suggest they "Know" to be True?
1 Cor 2:9-10
.....However, as it is written:
"No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him"— but God has revealed it to us by his Spirit.
NIV
Many are good actors and have learned to mimic and time their behavior as if they are what they're NOT!
Many are hearers of the word yet they're only doers when it convenient, yet what is comfort?
Isn't comfort only the deception of telling yourself you KNOW what lies ahead while assuming you're also in control of same?
Have you ever encountered someone who swore they were pregnant yet 12 months later still no child and only then do you get the joy of hearing their empty (hard to believe) stories whose dots do NOT connect?
In terms of a New Creation in YOU that is also of the spirit of Christ, what is Your claim?
How many can tolerate being consistently dominated by the mere thoughts of one and the same spirit? That to the point of being thoroughly convinced that this child (New Creation) inside IS going to be born INTO this world regardless of the opinions of others?
How many are convinced so much they then begin making changes and preparations for this unseen child as they begin to take it all seriously in the WAY they not only observe Life but also they way they DO life?
Does it take time? Yes, but how long? Does it take effort? Yes, but how much? Does it require strength? Yes, but whose strength is it?
And for what should one pray as they look forward to the expectation of this "New Creation's" arrival?
Surely many have come out of the closet, yet in doing so have they not since silenced the one that drew them out? And what is shame and what are the boundaries of the freedom in Christ many are claiming they now Have?
Many suggest they encourage yet what in fact are they "Encouraging" once they have truthfully Judged themselves and their ever present behavior while leaning on their hypocritical oath and it power over others when wielded like a "Sword"?
Gal 5:22-26
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy , peace , patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other.
NIV
Circumcision is nothing and uncircumcision is nothing. Keeping God's commands is what counts
NIV
Gal 6:15-18
Neither circumcision nor uncircumcision means anything; what counts is a new creation. Peace and mercy to all who follow this rule, even to the Israel of God.
Finally, let no one cause me trouble, for I bear on my body the marks of Jesus.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit , brothers. Amen. NIV
How can a man tell a lie to another yet suggest to himself what he's chosen to believe will somehow affect him any differently in terms of being deceived?
Where are the boundaries or borders of "Self Righteousness"?
The body of Christ should know them, yet has this body being spoken of as if the body that HAS been "Formed" by Christ since become its own adversary in more recent times? And how do you judge a household or kingdom divided against itself?
The very title "Denomination" stands opposed to itself by way of its meaning.
Do you find fault with the building material or the one said to be the builder? Exactly whose doing the building and for what purposes?
When was the last time the "Purpose" was truthfully reviewed for all that it was intended to become? And that because of the intent and Grace of the one who established it both of which have been exerted with "Meaningful Purpose"?
Exactly how much faith is required in order for imperfection to NOT realize any "Real" change? and that over the course of thousands of years?
John 3:18
Whoever believes in him is not condemned, but whoever does not believe stands condemned already because he has not believed in the name of God's one and only Son.
NIV
2 Sam 12:19-23
David noticed that his servants were whispering among themselves and he realized the child was dead. "Is the child dead?" he asked.
"Yes," they replied, "he is dead."
Then David got up from the ground. After he had washed, put on lotions and changed his clothes, he went into the house of the LORD and worshiped. Then he went to his own house, and at his request they served him food, and he ate .
His servants asked him, "Why are you acting this way? While the child was alive, you fasted and wept, but now that the child is dead, you get up and eat!"
He answered, "While the child was still alive, I fasted and wept. I thought, 'Who knows? The LORD may be gracious to me and let the child live.' But now that he is dead, why should I fast? Can I bring him back again? I will go to him, but he will not return to me."
NIV
What if there were turmoil yet not as the direct result of believing and doing what God says is "Righteous"?
Some might even flag such a thing as self induced turmoil?
It's one matter to define something to then walk in the thing being defined, yet to define something only after its manifestation requires knowing what is righteous and what is NOT.
Is there a difference in types of sin?
Is there a difference between knowing it is wrong to do something to then reason that if you still do it Christ will forgive you after doing it versus doing something and only afterward having it brought to your attention you assumed wrong? Some might suggest this as being "Blind Sided"?
How about doing something wrong while assuming Christ does NOT also see you while you're doing it?
Those who confess Jesus as Lord are making much more than a declaration that has only to do with somehow "One Day" getting Into Heaven aren't they?
What many fail to investigate is not only "Do they Truly Believe" but even greater "What have they confessed they believe to be True"? When the confession is made, is it NOT....."Christ In Us" who have truly believed?
Is it folly for someone to tell themselves they believe "In Christ" only then to go out and join themselves with a prostitute and while enjoying themselves (and while corrupting another)?
That is to suggest they at that time allowed themselves to be convinced (believe) "Christ is NOT in them at that time while they and their bodies are participating in such a thing?
Truly what has this type of person been convinced of? Would you consider them to be "Double Minded"?
Why to date has it NOT become MORE important to "Know" Him who is the Christ sent of God better than we once did?
Does Eternity only begin once YOU arrive somewhere presently being recognized as "There" or does your awareness of eternity ONLY begin once you Truly have "Believed" in the One whom offers it and has made it available?
Even those who First came to know Christ, evidently they also once thought of Him (Christ) from a worldly "Point Of View" and because of they did didn't they also view others in much the same way or vice versa and as a result treat them in the same fashion as they once did themselves under the terms of what they believed to be true about God and His sent Christ?
Loving others the way we do ourselves has everything to do with Knowing that Christ First Loved us who have believed, yet if God has NOT taught you how to Love Yourself how can you also suggest you DO believe Christ in You and that at all times?
There is a time coming when there will be NOTHING more anyone can do except Help keep the Love of God alive within us who are willing to continue to believe "Christ In You" and that by faith and the evidence of His spirit within (verbatim).
To those who've ceased to Believe in the power of prayer, have since forgotten what Jesus Prayed for.
The results of those prayers?
You and I get to determine as well those who would come afterward the direct result(s) of a true and accurate testimony about Him (Christ). If not "True" about His person what then has anyone believed?
How much preparation is needed which then leads up to the arrival of the One God sent who would fulfill and inhabit ALL that IS already and has been TRUE about Him all along?
Eph 3:16-19
I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith. And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ , and to know this love that surpasses knowledge — that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.
NIV
So from now on we regard no one from a worldly point of view. Though we once regarded Christ in this way, we do so no longer .
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!
All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting men's sins against them.
And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
We are therefore Christ's ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ's behalf: Be reconciled to God.
God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.
NIV
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