For the sake of what is True

Who wouldn't want to be proved innocent of any charge which results in the individual that looses their freedom. sw

In this world certified mail requires a "Returned receipt" which signifies a "Sent" item was received, yet what type of proof is needed in order to prove the "Son of God" was well received and as such with "Thanksgiving and Praise". sw

Exactly what does ANY faith include without truthful consideration of everything that follows the leading of that same "Faith". sw

If faith has NOT been built upon the bedrock of ALL that is "True" and as such that is in accordance with the "Belief" there is only "One God" is it still any "Real" wonder why there seems to be so many different Gods. sw

Is it possible for a man to look in the mirror and "See" a dead man who is also a murderer? Or does he see a man that does not see blood stained hands nor the need for the God sent Christ. sw

Isa 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
KJV

John 8:22-24

This made the Jews ask, "Will he kill himself? Is that why he says, 'Where I go, you cannot come'?"

But he continued, "You are from below; I am from above. You are of this world; I am not of this world. 24 I told you that you would die in your sins ; if you do not believe that I am [the one I claim to be], you will indeed die in your sins ."

NIV

1 Cor 15:17
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. NIV

Without fully realizing who it is the author of the letter written to the Romans is addressing in its totality, who then goes on to prove they do have has ears that can hear?

Until you've faced death in the face, is it possible for that person to find the real value in the ONE who gives true "Life"?

Rom 4:16-25
Therefore, the promise comes by faith, so that it may be by grace and may be guaranteed to all Abraham's offspring — not only to those who are of the law but also to those who are of the faith of Abraham. He is the father of us all. 

As it is written: "I have made you a father of many nations." He is our father in the sight of God, in whom he believed — the God who gives life to the dead and calls things that are not as though they were. 

Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be."  

Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead — since he was about a hundred years old — and that Sarah's womb was also dead. 

Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God, being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised. 

This is why "it was credited to him as righteousness." The words "it was credited to him" were written not for him alone, but also for us, to whom God will credit righteousness — for us who believe in him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead. 25 He was delivered over to death for our sins and was raised to life for our justification. 
NIV

In terms of what a person believes to be True, what should the claim of the indwelling of the spirit of "Christ" go on to "Do"? As if the 'Living proof" of a verdict that has been "Made and sent of God" well in advance of "Sentencing". sw

What can rise from the ashes of death without evil being exposed for all that it is NOT. sw

John 3:18-21
This is the verdict : Light has come into the world, but men loved darkness instead of light because their deeds were evil. 

Everyone who does evil hates the light, and will not come into the light for fear that his deeds will be exposed. 

But whoever lives by the truth comes into the light, so that it may be seen plainly that what he has done has been done through God."    NIV

What benefit is there in ANY shade of freedom, if "True Freedom" is only understood to be found "In Christ" and as such which then justifies what freedom "In Christ" is which then goes on to prove all that we've been "Freed from". sw

Many today seem to enjoy "Thought's" of freedom, yet in the end what does any freedom provide in terms of what the individual ultimately finds to be "True". sw

Is there such a thing as "False Light" unless it has been ultimately determined what ANY type of light does or does NOT reveal. sw


One thing Paul became familiar with is the power of True Light.

Acts 13:9-11
Then Saul, who was also called Paul, filled with the Holy Spirit, looked straight at Elymas and said, "You are a child of the devil and an enemy of everything that is right!

You are full of all kinds of deceit and trickery. Will you never stop perverting the right ways of the Lord? Now the hand of the Lord is against you. You are going to be blind, and for a time you will be unable to see the light of the sun."

NIV

Phil 1:9-18

And this is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ — to the glory and praise of God. 

Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel.

As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. Because of my chains, most of the brothers in the Lord have been encouraged to speak the word of God more courageously and fearlessly. 

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

The latter do so in love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel.

The former preach Christ out of selfish ambition, not sincerely, supposing that they can stir up trouble for me while I am in chains.

But what does it matter? The important thing is that in every way, whether from false motives or true, Christ is preached. And because of this I rejoice.
NIV

2 Cor 13:7-10
Now we pray to God that you will not do anything wrong. Not that people will see that we have stood the test but that you will do what is right even though we may seem to have failed.

For we cannot do anything against the truth, but only for the truth .

We are glad whenever we are weak but you are strong; and our prayer is for your perfection. 10 This is why I write these things when I am absent, that when I come I may not have to be harsh in my use of authority — the authority the Lord gave me for building you up, not for tearing you down.
NIV

Children of the "Blessing"

There is much "talk" today of a "Movement", yet what does any movement promote and where will any movement that is of the Lord ultimately take the children that have made the choice to belong to Him. sw

Who's voice does any man hear when that man is not able to trust in the ability or  willingness of Gods inspired words. sw

Phil 2:19-22
I hope in the Lord Jesus to send Timothy to you soon, that I also may be cheered when I receive news about you. I have no one else like him, who takes a genuine interest in your welfare.

For everyone looks out for his own interests, not those of Jesus Christ. But you know that Timothy has proved himself, because as a son with his father he has served with me in the work of the gospel

NIV

What do changing circumstances suggest and as such without also altering the "Overall" divine objective. sw

The double minded man that is unstable in all he does might suggest God was in control yesterday, but today when God seems silent what does that silence go on to frame. sw

Who is it that doesn't enjoy experiencing their own response(s) during the retelling of some great "Adventure"?

Especially those type of adventures most people can only dream about? Much could be said of "Hope", yet how much more of a hope that's also "Real"?

Whether or not these type of stories are of the printed variety or something more animated (compliments of Hollywood), how much do these "Mediums" go on to influence "Their" said listening audience and in a particular manner?

Many will criticize the influence (spiritual element) of such things like TV Programming, video or virtual reality games might have on "Other" peoples children, yet this same mindset will ignore the truth that's found ONLY in godly wisdom (provided by "The Christ") which speaks to exactly how humanity has been "Re-programmed" by the voice of another!

Why isn't it more obvious as to why the thoughts that do pertain to the true meaning of a "Child" don't seem to possess a most certain and divine affect on humanity as a whole?

The souls of men can suggest they understand certain things, yet how often does certainty seem to remain so "Elusive" in the life of many who do suffer as if one when the words of God are NOT heeded?

1 Cor 12:26
If one part suffers , every part suffers with it; if one part is honored, every part rejoices with it.
NIV

While trying to more accurately define all that real "Hope" is, are we talking about the world or a more certain people who hold out in the hope as beings who will also be revealed as the "Sons of God" who are also children of one and the same "Faith"?

Acts 3:24-26
"Indeed, all the prophets from Samuel on, as many as have spoken, have foretold these days.

And you are heirs of the prophets and of the covenant God made with your fathers. He said to Abraham, 'Through your offspring all peoples on earth will be blessed.'

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

What is Faith and that being as such that is real? What is Love that is also real? What is Hope that will "Deliver" us as a most certain "Type" of people?

1 John 4:8-10
Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love.

This is how God showed his love among us: He sent his one and only Son into the world that we might live through him. NIV

Isa 45:13-14
I will raise up Cyrus (him) in my righteousness: I will make all his ways straight. He will rebuild my city and set my exiles free, but not for a price or reward,
says the LORD Almighty."

Isa 45:14-17

This is what the LORD says:
"The products of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, and those tall Sabeans —
they will come over to you and will be yours; they will trudge behind you,
coming over to you in chains.

They will bow down before you and plead with you, saying,
'Surely God is with you, and there is no other; there is no other god.'"

Truly you are a God who hides himself,
O God and Savior of Israel.

All the makers of idols will be put to shame and disgraced; they will go off into disgrace together.
But Israel will be saved by the LORD
NIV

John 1:14
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

Exactly, who are the Children of God and how does the grace of His righteousness bless His Children?

Eph 3:10-13

His intent was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms, according to his eternal purpose which he accomplished in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence. 

I ask you, therefore, not to be discouraged because of my sufferings for you, which are your glory. 

NIV

Heb 4:16

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace , that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. KJV

Acts 15:24-29
We have heard that some went out from us without our authorization and disturbed you, troubling your minds by what they said.

So we all agreed to choose some men and send them to you with our dear friends Barnabas and Paul— men who have risked their lives for the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Therefore we are sending Judas and Silas to confirm by word of mouth what we are writing.

It seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us not to burden you with anything beyond the following requirements: You are to abstain from food sacrificed to idols, from blood, from the meat of strangled animals and from sexual immorality. You will do well to avoid these things.
NIV

Rom 8:14
For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God .
KJV

Rev 21:27
Nothing impure will ever enter it, nor will anyone who does what is shameful or deceitful, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's book of life
NIV

Heb 12:22-24
You have come to thousands upon thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of the firstborn, whose names are written in heaven.

You have come to God, the judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel.
NIV

Read it and "Weep"

John 11:33-36
When Jesus saw her weeping, and the Jews who had come with her also weeping, he was deeply moved in spirit and troubled. "Where have you laid him?" he asked.

"Come and see, Lord," they replied.

35 Jesus wept .

36 Then the Jews said, "See how he loved him!" NIV

Have you ever ask yourself does God cry? And if "Yes" how does a man somehow "See" the God of man that does Cry?

What is it about the plea of ignorance and/or any argument to the contrary as it pertains to the cause of Christ as the only "The Creator" that goes on to "Prove" to have become so attractive?

Who and/or what is it that defines what a spiritual battle looks like?

Is a true spiritual battle being defined as a battle between good and evil OR is the real battle truly more about everything that does or does NOT prove all that "Love" IS and does in any given moment?

Exactly how much does any man seemingly get away with because he does deny "Christ" His lawful right of ownership?

Exactly why is it so hard for a man to reconcile being a slave unto Christ on one hand while hearing of the beauty of his (mans) "Freedom" that can ONLY be found "In Christ" in the same breath?

How much does the "Reality" of the thought where "Two personalities do become and ACT together as if "One" take on a life of that's been "Owned"?

Exactly where in this world can such a shining example of this "Consideration" be found? Today can it be found within  the vow of "Marriage" that's also been "Righteously" defined and accepted?

As it pertains to this type of "Image", what is it that's in need of being "exerted" and how might it "Be" expressed beyond it original and greatest "Portrayal"?

In terms of accurately defining ANYTHING, how important does the source of ANY definition then "Become" what it claims itself to "Be"?

Exactly how does someone who denies encountering Christ also claim to have the Love of their creator in them? How does any soul reconcile having never seen the God sent Christ go on to claim they have since discovered what Love is and does while in this world?

Maybe this passage should become the phrase which then further defines the phrase "Read it and weep" .....

1 John 4:12
No one has ever seen God; but if we love one another, God lives in us and his love is made complete in us. NIV

1 John 4:19-21
We love because he first loved us.

If anyone says, "I love God," yet hates his brother, he is a liar. For anyone who does not love his brother, whom he has seen, cannot love God, whom he has not seen. And he has given us this command: Whoever loves God must also love his brother.
NIV

What is it about the particular circumstances of any man who denies having been created by the living will of One and the same "Creator"? As such that also causes this claim to be different than other claims that have been "Made"?

Why does it seem to remain so "Important" within the "Reasoning" of any man that he (man) remains in control over not only his own "Thoughts" but the "Thought Liveliness" of others?

The type of thoughts which DO lend themselves to the calling within having been created by "One and the same Creator"? Why is there a tendency to diligently push back against such a "Divine Thought Process"?

Exactly what does the man look and act like that can righteously "Make" (substantiate) the claim" in that he does belong to God?

Truly what can ANY man make (create) that has NOT already been made?

Surely man can combine and formulate things from what has been made, but the question was "What is man capable of making (creating)" and how does a man source any of those ingredients needed in order to "Make" (create) anything he also claims he has made?

Is there such a thing as a "False claim" of one's inheritance?

If "Yes", what would make (cause) any claim to ultimately be "Found" to be a "False Claim"? Wouldn't the proof of the false claim require the "Rightful owner" coming along and proving his/her "Ownership" which then displaces all other claims?

Luke 13:26-27
"Then you will say, 'We ate and drank with you, and you taught in our streets.' 

"But he will reply, 'I don't know you or where you come from. Away from me, all you evildoers!' 
NIV

How much of that consideration also has to do with the return of "The Christ" as the rightful owner of ALL things? Especially whenever "Religious" affiliation get established, exerted and/or implemented here in the earth?

Take any two religious mindsets of any given day and seat them as if "In opposition to each other"? Exactly what is it that will ultimately prove either to be "Righteous" in their "Claim(s)" each supposedly "Makes"?

When someone considers what was "Created" only through the eyes and ears of his "Flesh" what and/or how much does that man fail to hear and as a result "See"?

Yet what happens when that same man has the eyes and ears of a new "God given (sourced) spirit" awakened, "How much more "Can" this same man then see once the eyes and ears of this "New" spirit enters in?

Rom 8:19-21
The creation waits in eager expectation for the sons of God to be revealed.

For the creation was subjected to frustration , not by its own choice, but by the will of the one who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be liberated from its bondage to decay and brought into the glorious freedom of the children of God.
NIV

The same plea of ignorance which then causes all that a man does not understand to ultimately manifest as everything he (man) has done wrong in the sight of God?

The claim of ignorance being found to be so attractive in the same light of all that has been "Made" and is readily available in terms of the person of God that's gone to such great lengths to make Himself known throughout the ages?

Rom 1:20
For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities — his eternal power and divine nature — have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse .NIV

Is it "Only" Christians who seem to have a greater need for, tend to gravitate to and in turn exalt the reasoning of the criminal (as well this Criminals prior controlling nature)? The same reasoning which lead up to and participated in his (the thief) being hung on the cross next to Christ in the first place?

The same "No Name" personage other than "The thief" that would go on to be with Christ in paradise?

That to suggest that without the seemingly (vague) story which leads up to this man (thief) somehow being glorified, the story being told of  the "Son Of God" would somehow pale in comparison if the thief who did go on to "Paradise" with Christ were NOT mentioned?

The same type of nature which claims to be wise "Enough" in many moments that ultimately prove to be what leads him (man) into the ultimate proving ground(s) where he (man) then claims the "Need" for the intervention of Christ (God)?

At what point does repeating this cycle of a seemingly common nature find resolution and that while knowing in advance "All that Christ came in order to accomplish and Why?

When the challenge presents itself having chosen Christ as "Lord and Savior" who then goes out and acts as if he's forgotten the meaning of His title as "Lord". sw

At what point does the depth of the consideration, "What does Christ save you from" sink in?

At what point does the suggestion "Jesus as YOUR Lord" find the opportunity to truly present Himself as if Your "Lord and "Savior"? And that without truly acknowledging exactly what it is He does in fact save anyone from?

Why can't the confession of "Christ as Lord" openly and plainly make the "Clear" statement that He in all truth saves us from the net result of ourselves in our spiritually naked decisions made?

Otherwise how can the wickedness of men be considered the things he (Man) does?

Is He (Christ) only focused on proving His lordship over YOU or is He (Christ) also just as much concerned about those who actually do "Prove" what they suggest they also "Approve of" (believe). sw

What does the mastery of anything truly look and sound like without accepting having been given the authority over these same considerations. sw

Truly Christ is the only one who has walked this earth in the full scope of all that perfection is, yet who will allow anyone other than Christ to inform (re-mind) them about the personage of God. sw

Especially to those who "Suggest" they do know more today than they did yesterday about what is considered to be righteous in the sight of God. sw

Without accepting with the full awareness of who it truly was at his side could the thief on the cross also claimed to be ignorant of who was that needed to find forgiveness. sw

When does the availability of time interpret as if something "More" one has been given beyond that of others. sw

Under the terms of the "Inspired words of God" and who oit is that will also be found worthy of their delivery?

Are these words still applicable today?

If there is an agreement to be reached, who then is the door man that will allow the words of anyone to meet with and somehow reason with his soul?

Gal 4:19-20
My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, how I wish I could be with you now and change my tone, because I am perplexed about you!
NIV

Give me the Liberty and absolute "Certainty" of what I've believed to be True!

In terms of absolute surrender the only "Right" that remains is the right to remain silent so that the One and Only Lord might speak and be heard. sw

The ears of a true son never grow tired of hearing the heart of his father speak. sw

Truly what value has any man placed upon His time and as such in light of all that eternity represents. sw

Just how confident is any man in what he has heard and believed to be true not withstanding everything he also fails to live and see. sw

Luke 10:18-20
He replied, "I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven.  I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions and to overcome all the power of the enemy; nothing will harm you. However, do not rejoice that the spirits submit to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven." 

NIV

Rev 12:10-12
"Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of his Christ. 
For the accuser of our brothers, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down.

They overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony; they did not love their lives so much as to shrink from death. 

Therefore rejoice, you heavens and you who dwell in them! But woe to the earth and the sea, because the devil has gone down to you! He is filled with fury, because he knows that his time is short." 

NIV

If the value of time spent were the measure of a "Being" by way everything that's been revealed "Through" what's been said, "Truly what has any man "Said" in his life time. sw

Outside of the court the interpretation of the Law is but one opinion that's trying to find its way. sw

In terms of punishing a rebellious child the seasoned parent knows that when you ground this type of child you've also just made his parents a prisoner for the sake of the cause sw

What truly takes place when someone sets His words above himself. sw

Truly what is any man whom  also has any hope that's also "Real" that has NOT trusted in the words of the Lord. sw

If any lesson that's being taught does NOT also have one and the same objective how can there be any unity that also seems "Real" in any moment that's also been realized as "Given' of God. sw

If a man fails to see Israel for all that Israel is, how can such a man also hear what's been said for the sake of Gods people. sw

Prov 16:5
The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished .

NIV

Ps 130:3-8
If you, O LORD, kept a record of sins, O Lord, who could stand?
But with you there is forgiveness; therefore you are feared.

I wait for the LORD, my soul waits, and in his word I put my hope. My soul waits for the Lord more than watchmen wait for the morning, more than watchmen wait for the morning.

O Israel, put your hope in the LORD, for with the LORD is unfailing love and with him is full redemption.
He himself will redeem Israel from all their sins.

NIV

What type of nation evolves once trust in the Lord and the self discipline that has been purchased by His expression of His Love no longer rule the day. sw

Why would anyone have cause to fear having truly been silenced? Exactly how far away is outer darkness where the quest of spoken words are no longer heard?

Is Daniel the only man of God who gets access to the (throne) ears of God? Or is Daniel only the "Type of man" found in the "Listening" audience of God?

Dan 10:12-13
Then he continued, "Do not be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard, and I have come in response to them. 
NIV

What is more often heard and understood when someone has supposedly been "Silenced"? I would offer that most would think of death and that because they no longer have the potential of life giving breath in them. sw

If all that a man is has truly been silenced how can he offer praise unto the Lord. sw

Of late do you find yourself more hesitant when speaking, sending 'Emails" or "Texting"? Words seemingly released into a realm of full disclosure? A realm where words are dissected, parsed or piece milled together and as such for a different than intended end result?

Do you find yourself second guessing your wording not only for spelling errors, but also for the politically correct use of  "Certain" words? All of the above for the sake of someone other than the intended recipient who reveals the findings of same?

Could it be that certain words are NOT so certain after all? And that to mean that not everyone will find or interpret your words the same way?

Let it be known you are not the first nor will you be the last who has to endure such scathing encounters.

In a world where words are increasingly losing there meaning, is it not more accurate to suggest that it's not so much the words that have lost their meaning as much as it is the lost value for the type of heart that is Heard speaking those words?

When a man thinks for the sake of "One" does he hear what's being said differently? As opposed to being able to hear as if for the sake of many?

Does the author below write only to those who can NOT hear (the world) OR does He (Peter) an Apostle unto Christ only write to and for the sake of the Church that has been called to recognize itself as belonging to the Lord?

1 Peter 4:11
If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
KJV

What small child see's the inherent value in the taking of a spouse? And what man who does have ears that can hear and in turning see by way of his God given spirit who then interprets the lessor value of the Flesh?

Matt 24:4-14
Jesus answered: "Watch out that no one deceives you. For many will come in my name, claiming, 'I am the Christ,' and will deceive many.

You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you are not alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of birth pains. 

"Then you will be handed over to be persecuted and put to death, and you will be hated by all nations because of me. At that time many will turn away from the faith and will betray and hate each other, and many false prophets will appear and deceive many people. 

Because of the increase of wickedness, the love of most will grow cold , but he who stands firm to the end will be saved. And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. NIV

Without understanding exactly who a prophet represents, who can also see what a seer suggest He also sees. sw

Ps 69:16-22
Answer me, O LORD, out of the goodness of your love; in your great mercy turn to me.
Do not hide your face from your servant; answer me quickly, for I am in trouble. Come near and rescue me;
redeem me because of my foes.

You know how I am scorned, disgraced and shamed; all my enemies are before you.
Scorn has broken my heart and has left me helpless; I looked for sympathy, but there was none,
for comforters, but I found none.

They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst.

May the table set before them become a snare; may it become retribution and a trap.
NIV

Is it possible "To See" the "Why" having been entrusted with the words of God?

John 12:4-15
But one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, who was later to betray him, objected, "Why wasn't this perfume sold and the money given to the poor?

It was worth a year's wages." He did not say this because he cared about the poor but because he was a thief; as keeper of the money bag, he used to help himself to what was put into it.

7 "Leave her alone," Jesus replied. "[It was intended] that she should save this perfume for the day of my burial. 8 You will always have the poor among you, but you will not always have me."

9 Meanwhile a large crowd of Jews found out that Jesus was there and came, not only because of him but also to see Lazarus, whom he had raised from the dead. So the chief priests made plans to kill Lazarus as well, for on account of him many of the Jews were going over to Jesus and putting their faith in him.

The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting,

"Hosanna!"

"Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!"

"Blessed is the King of Israel!"

Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it, as it is written,

"Do not be afraid, O Daughter of Zion; see, your king is coming,
seated on a donkey's colt."   NIV

John 1:14
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

It's one thing to see, yet what part of a man "Believes" what he suggest he's only heard. sw

At what time does the "Net" results produce the fish that truly have been caught and "Kept". sw

John 12:16-19
At first his disciples did not understand all this. Only after Jesus was glorified did they realize that these things had been written about him and that they had done these things to him.

Now the crowd that was with him when he called Lazarus from the tomb and raised him from the dead continued to spread the word.

Many people, because they had heard that he had given this miraculous sign, went out to meet him.

So the Pharisees said to one another, "See, this is getting us nowhere. Look how the whole world has gone after him!" NIV

Did the Pharisees speak the truth about the "Whole World" or were they only speaking of the smaller "World" they saw, understood and as such only because "Who" they believed to be speaking what is "True"?

Why would anyone NOT continue to spread the "Word" if they too are NOT able to see not only the coming of the Lord but also his arrival within despite what the world is NOT willing also "See"?

 Love must be perfected unto the doing of anything is that also proved to be good in the sight of "God". sw

To suggest the testing of ones faith "In Christ" as Lord does NOT come is to also suggest the Love of the Father has nothing to do with HIM as an heir to ALL that is True. sw


Rom 3:1-4:1
What advantage, then, is there in being a Jew, or what value is there in circumcision? 2 Much in every way! First of all, they have been entrusted with the very words of God.

What if some did not have faith?

Will their lack of faith nullify God's faithfulness? 4 Not at all! Let God be true , and every man a liar.

As it is written:
"So that you may be proved right when you speak and prevail when you judge."   

But if our unrighteousness brings out God's righteousness more clearly, what shall we say? That God is unjust in bringing his wrath on us? (I am using a human argument.) Certainly not!

If that were so, how could God judge the world?

Someone might argue, "If my falsehood enhances God's truthfulness and so increases his glory, why am I still condemned as a sinner?"

Why not say — as we are being slanderously reported as saying and as some claim that we say — "Let us do evil that good may result"? Their condemnation is deserved. 


What shall we conclude then? Are we any better? Not at all! We have already made the charge that Jews and Gentiles alike are all under sin. As it is written:
"There is no one righteous, not even one;   there is no one who understands,
no one who seeks God.

All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one."   "Their throats are open graves; their tongues practice deceit." "The poison of vipers is on their lips."  "Their mouths are full of cursing and bitterness."  "Their feet are swift to shed blood; 16 ruin and misery mark their ways, and the way of peace they do not know."  "There is no fear of God before their eyes."   

Now we know that whatever the law says, it says to those who are under the law, so that every mouth may be silenced and the whole world held accountable to God.

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in his sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

But now a righteousness from God, apart from law, has been made known, to which the Law and the Prophets testify.

This righteousness from God comes through faith in Jesus Christ to all who believe.

There is no difference, for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Christ Jesus.

God presented him as a sacrifice of atonement, through faith in his blood. He did this to demonstrate his justice, because in his forbearance he had left the sins committed beforehand unpunished— he did it to demonstrate his justice at the present time, so as to be just and the one who justifies those who have faith in Jesus.


Where, then, is boasting? It is excluded. On what principle? On that of observing the law? No, but on that of faith.

For we maintain that a man is justified by faith apart from observing the law.

Is God the God of Jews only? Is he not the God of Gentiles too? Yes, of Gentiles too, since there is only one God, who will justify the circumcised by faith and the uncircumcised through that same faith.

Do we, then, nullify the law by this faith? Not at all! Rather, we uphold the law.
NIV

The Invisibility of what does matter

How hard is it to survive within a world where words don't seem to matter or define everything under the sun. sw

The Hypocrite at heart delights in the essence of his own frustrations. sw 

What best defines an "Opinion" unless it proves to be the long term affects of the history of the one offering that opinion. sw

Who can honestly claim to know the mind of Christ without first coming to "Realize" the true reason for their own indebtedness. sw

A man will only speak with the degree of confidence he's entrusted to the totality of whom he believes to be true. sw.

Is it true to suggest no one knows what's in the heart of another once they've spoken or is it true to suggest what we do know is very little about what God considers to be evil in the moments given. sw

What does the spirit of God declare to be true about the man that has tamed his tongue as well the man who questions God about being his brothers keeper in any given moment sw

Matt 12:34-37
You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.

The good man brings good things out of the good stored up in him, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in him.

But I tell you that men will have to give account on the day of judgment for every careless word they have spoken. For by your words you will be acquitted, and by your words you will be condemned." NIV

When the truth becomes obvious at what point does denial "Prove" to be the role that's been played. sw

Today many people of many nations claim they understand the invisible influence they claim "Fear" promotes, yet how many have forgotten the wisdom the "Fear of the Lord" ushers in. sw

In terms of "Christ In You" and if it is true the physical body can only reflect the condition of the (heart) inner man, what has been said of the ones who do not know who it is they're "Looking For" . sw

Is it possible to raise a child in the way they should go without first finding that way to be the only form of prudent leadership that's also been followed. sw

1 John 3:2-3
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when he appears, we shall be like him , for we shall see him as he is. Everyone who has this hope in him purifies himself, just as he is pure. NIV

When too many choices seem to promote frustration you might be observing someone who's undecided about the "Terms" of all that is "True" in the moment. Only a True friend can be entrusted with the truthful confession of the struggle that seems real. sw

When the child gets to decide what they should eat, why is everything considered found to be "Sweet". sw

Does humanity struggle more with the character of God or the conditions which lead up to the "Timing" of the God they suggest they "Believe" in. sw

Standing on the promises of God should also reveal "Who" those promises hope to make "Known". sw

Exactly what is the type condition of a most certain type of people Christ suggest He hopes to find upon His return if 'Faith" has nothing to do with what is found.  sw

1 John 4:17-18
In this way, love is made complete among us so that we will have confidence on the day of judgment, because in this world we are like him . NIV

Prov 26:4
Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself.  NIV