Heavenly Father we come to Thee in and through Jesus our Lord and Redeemer by Thy Spirit of love. Help us to live obediently, honorably, and in endurance with great preservation to Thee in the Christian Faith.
Give us the divine grace and drive to live in all love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Make us live with great integrity of heart.
Have us love our enemies as ourselves and pray for the least in the kingdom of heaven. We pray for the homeless. Grant them food and water and shelter in the mighty name of Jesus.
We pray for those that are ill in anyway! Help them, bless them and guide them.
We pray for those who do not have water or clothing. In the mighty name of Jesus granted them water and clothing. Bless them with physical nourishment and also spiritual nourishment.
We pray for widows and orphans that you would supply all of there want and need by Thy Spirit. Grant that they would have enough food and money to last them without this month.
The most important thing is that Thou make them know spiritually comprehend that their sins are forgiven and that we ought to live out our Christian walk with Thee. Help us also to defend the faith with respect and gentleness.
In Jesus name. Amen.
This blog web site is for the in-depth, sound and basic exegetical study of the Bible in Reformed apologetics; that is, I shall expound upon the inerrant and infallible Word of God, the Holy Scriptures. There shall be biblical studies in world religions and non-Christian cults. I also quote and research reformed writers and I am happy to study from them. May the Lord bless everyone who reads this blog with spiritual riches in Christ which is His imputed merit by faith alone.
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
A Warning: Stay Away From the Occult
As people of God we ought to immerse ourselves in the treasure of God's Word. We should always stay away from the occult because it is where Satan dwells.
Saul contacted a medium in the OT and it was from the source of Satan; that is, we should always abide by His Word, law, will, statues, judgments and testimonies. We should always wear His imputed righteousness by faith alone through grace alone. We should always forsake Satan and sin.
God will never cease to be faithful and we ought to repent at any near occasion to sin. Stay away from the occult, it will brings bad news unless God intervenes.
Saul contacted a medium in the OT and it was from the source of Satan; that is, we should always abide by His Word, law, will, statues, judgments and testimonies. We should always wear His imputed righteousness by faith alone through grace alone. We should always forsake Satan and sin.
God will never cease to be faithful and we ought to repent at any near occasion to sin. Stay away from the occult, it will brings bad news unless God intervenes.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
The Ministry of the Holy Spirit Among Believers
The ministry of the Holy Ghost among believers is to regenerate, indwell, anoint and baptize. May we learn that God alone saves and not man in anyway.
The Holy Spirit Regenerates
John 3:3-5 KJV
The Holy Spirit Regenerates
John 3:3-5 KJV
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
The Holy Spirit Indwells
Romans 8:11
4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
The Holy Spirit Indwells
Romans 8:11
11 But
if the Spirit of him that raised up Jesus from the dead dwell in you,
he that raised up Christ from the dead shall also quicken your mortal
bodies by his Spirit that dwelleth in you.
The Holy Spirit Anoints
1 John 2:20-27 KJV
The Holy Spirit Anoints
1 John 2:20-27 KJV
20 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.
22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
The Holy Spirit Baptizes
Acts 2:17-41 KJV
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.
22 Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.
23 Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.
24 Let that therefore abide in you, which ye have heard from the beginning. If that which ye have heard from the beginning shall remain in you, ye also shall continue in the Son, and in the Father.
25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.
26 These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.
27 But the anointing which ye have received of him abideth in you, and ye need not that any man teach you: but as the same anointing teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him.
The Holy Spirit Baptizes
Acts 2:17-41 KJV
17 And
it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of
my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall
prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall
dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before the great and notable day of the Lord come:
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
22 Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:
23 Him, being delivered by the determinate counsel and foreknowledge of God, ye have taken, and by wicked hands have crucified and slain:
24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it.
25 For David speaketh concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my right hand, that I should not be moved:
26 Therefore did my heart rejoice, and my tongue was glad; moreover also my flesh shall rest in hope:
27 Because thou wilt not leave my soul in hell, neither wilt thou suffer thine Holy One to see corruption.
28 Thou hast made known to me the ways of life; thou shalt make me full of joy with thy countenance.
29 Men and brethren, let me freely speak unto you of the patriarch David, that he is both dead and buried, and his sepulchre is with us unto this day.
30 Therefore being a prophet, and knowing that God had sworn with an oath to him, that of the fruit of his loins, according to the flesh, he would raise up Christ to sit on his throne;
31 He seeing this before spake of the resurrection of Christ, that his soul was not left in hell, neither his flesh did see corruption.
32 This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses.
33 Therefore being by the right hand of God exalted, and having received of the Father the promise of the Holy Ghost, he hath shed forth this, which ye now see and hear.
34 For David is not ascended into the heavens: but he saith himself, The Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand,
35 Until I make thy foes thy footstool.
36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made the same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
37 Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do?
38 Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.
39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call.
40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation.
41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
Monday, January 28, 2013
The Real Deity of the Holy Spirit
The Bible teaches the deity of the Holy Spirit; however, many cults deny His deity. We ought to maintain His deity with His personality. This is good and acceptable before God and His Word.
The Spirit is Called God
Acts 5:3-4 KJV
The Spirit is Called God
Acts 5:3-4 KJV
3 But
Peter said, Ananias, why hath Satan filled thine heart to lie to the
Holy Ghost, and to keep back part of the price of the land?
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
The Spirit is joined with the Father and Son
Matthew 28:19 KJV
4 Whiles it remained, was it not thine own? and after it was sold, was it not in thine own power? why hast thou conceived this thing in thine heart? thou hast not lied unto men, but unto God.
The Spirit is joined with the Father and Son
Matthew 28:19 KJV
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost:
The Spirit is Eternal
Hebrews 9:14 KJV
The Spirit is Eternal
Hebrews 9:14 KJV
14 How
much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit
offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead
works to serve the living God?
The Spirit is Omnipotent
Luke 1:35 KJV
The Spirit is Omnipotent
Luke 1:35 KJV
35 And
the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon
thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also
that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of
God.
The Spirit is Omniscient
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 KJV
The Spirit is Omniscient
1 Corinthians 2:10-11 KJV
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
The Spirit is Omnipresent
Psalm 139:7-13 KJV
11 For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.
The Spirit is Omnipresent
Psalm 139:7-13 KJV
7 Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?
8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
The Spirit is Creator
Genesis 1:2 KJV
The Spirit is Sovereign
1 Corinthians 12:6-11 KJV
8 If I ascend up into heaven, thou art there: if I make my bed in hell, behold, thou art there.
9 If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea;
10 Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.
11 If I say, Surely the darkness shall cover me; even the night shall be light about me.
12 Yea, the darkness hideth not from thee; but the night shineth as the day: the darkness and the light are both alike to thee.
13 For thou hast possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb.
The Spirit is Creator
Genesis 1:2 KJV
2 And
the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of
the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.
The Spirit is Sovereign
1 Corinthians 12:6-11 KJV
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
The Spirit Makes a New Creation
John 3:3-8 KJV
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.
8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.
The Spirit Makes a New Creation
John 3:3-8 KJV
3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
This Particular Sin Against the Spirit is Eternal
Matthew 12:31-32 KJV
4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.
This Particular Sin Against the Spirit is Eternal
Matthew 12:31-32 KJV
31 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.
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.
Sunday, January 27, 2013
Love Your Enemies
We ought to love our enemies; that is, we ought to bless them and do good to them; however, in the Psalms we see David praying against his enemies. We must decide which God has ordained for us to do. I think we will get rewarded if we pray for our enemies. I think there is also a place to pray against our enemies as well. It depends on the activity of the Holy Spirit in our lives by understanding His precious Word.
Matthew 5:44 KJV
Matthew 5:44 KJV
But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;
Luke 6:27 KJV
But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Luke 6:35 KJV
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Saturday, January 26, 2013
The Real Personality of the Holy Spirit
Jehovah's Witnesses teach that the Holy Spirit is a mere impersonal force; however, the Bible teaches us that the Holy Spirit is a real person; that is, He is the Third Person of the Triune Godhead.
The Spirit Speaks
Acts 28:25 KJV
The Spirit Speaks
Acts 28:25 KJV
25 And
when they agreed not among themselves, they departed, after that Paul
had spoken one word, Well spake the Holy Ghost by Esaias the prophet
unto our fathers,
The Spirit Teaches
John 14:26 KJV
The Spirit Teaches
John 14:26 KJV
26 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.
The Spirit Strives With People
Genesis 6:3 KJV
The Spirit Strives With People
Genesis 6:3 KJV
3 And the Lord said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.
The Spirit Comforts His People
Acts 9:31 KJV
The Spirit Comforts His People
Acts 9:31 KJV
31 Then
had the churches rest throughout all Judaea and Galilee and Samaria,
and were edified; and walking in the fear of the Lord, and in the
comfort of the Holy Ghost, were multiplied.
The Spirits Helps Our Weaknesses
Romans 8:26 KJV
The Spirits Helps Our Weaknesses
Romans 8:26 KJV
26 Likewise
the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should
pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us
with groanings which cannot be uttered.
The Spirit is Grieved
Ephesians 4:30 KJV
The Spirit is Grieved
Ephesians 4:30 KJV
30 And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.
The Spirit is Resisted
Acts 7:51 KJV
The Spirit is Resisted
Acts 7:51 KJV
51 Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Ghost: as your fathers did, so do ye.
Friday, January 25, 2013
A Biblical Understanding of Purity, Pt 4
A Pure Heart
1 Timothy 1:5 KJV
1 Timothy 1:5 KJV
5 Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned:
This Hope Is Pure
1 John 3:3 KJV
This Hope Is Pure
1 John 3:3 KJV
3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.
Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8 KJV
Pure in Heart
Matthew 5:8 KJV
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Purity and Sin
Proverbs 20:9 KJV
Purity and Sin
Proverbs 20:9 KJV
9 Who can say, I have made my heart clean, I am pure from my sin?
Heavenly Pure Gold
Revelation 21:18-21 KJV
Heavenly Pure Gold
Revelation 21:18-21 KJV
18 And the building of the wall of it was of jasper: and the city was pure gold, like unto clear glass.
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
19 And the foundations of the wall of the city were garnished with all manner of precious stones. The first foundation was jasper; the second, sapphire; the third, a chalcedony; the fourth, an emerald;
20 The fifth, sardonyx; the sixth, sardius; the seventh, chrysolyte; the eighth, beryl; the ninth, a topaz; the tenth, a chrysoprasus; the eleventh, a jacinth; the twelfth, an amethyst.
21 And the twelve gates were twelve pearls: every several gate was of one pearl: and the street of the city was pure gold, as it were transparent glass.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
A Biblical Understanding of Purity, Pt 3
We Ought to be Pure
Titus 1:15 KJV
Titus 1:15 KJV
15 Unto
the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and
unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is
defiled.
Be Example in Purity
1 Timothy 4:12 KJV
Be Example in Purity
1 Timothy 4:12 KJV
12 Let
no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in
word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Whatsoever Things Are Pure
Philippians 4:8 KJV
Whatsoever Things Are Pure
Philippians 4:8 KJV
8 Finally,
brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever
things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any
virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
A Pure Religion
James 1:27 KJV
A Pure Religion
James 1:27 KJV
27 Pure
religion and undefiled before God and the Father is this, To visit the
fatherless and widows in their affliction, and to keep himself unspotted
from the world.
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
A Biblical Understanding of Purity, Pt 2
The source of purity is the unified righteousness of Christ alone; that is, it is His life and death alone that is the essence of divine purity. Everyone who is to stand before the Father is to possess this unified merit.
A Pure Heart
Psalm 24:4 KJV
A Pure Heart
Psalm 24:4 KJV
4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
A Pure Mind
2 Peter 3:1
A Pure Mind
2 Peter 3:1
3 This second epistle, beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your pure minds by way of remembrance:
A Pure Conscience
1 Timothy 3:9 KJV
9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience.
Pure Words
Zephaniah 3:9 KJV
Pure Words
Zephaniah 3:9 KJV
9 For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.
Washed With Pure Water
Hebrews 10:22 KJV
Washed With Pure Water
Hebrews 10:22 KJV
22 Let
us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our
hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with
pure water.
Monday, January 21, 2013
A Biblical Understanding of Purity, Pt 1
Purity is found through the life and death of Christ alone; that is, it is the essence of Christian purity. We ought to have faith in the absolute purity of His life and death alone; that is, it is freedom from evil.
Remain in Purity
1 Timothy 5:2 KJV
Remain in Purity
1 Timothy 5:2 KJV
2 The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Abstaining from Evil
Acts 20:26 KJV
Abstaining from Evil
Acts 20:26 KJV
26 Wherefore I take you to record this day, that I am pure from the blood of all men.
The Regenerated Are Pure
Titus 1:15 KJV
The Regenerated Are Pure
Titus 1:15 KJV
15 Unto
the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and
unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is
defiled.
The Law of God
Psalm 19:8 KJV
The Law of God
Psalm 19:8 KJV
8 The statutes of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart: the commandment of the Lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.
The Word Is Pure
Psalm 119:140 KJV
The Word Is Pure
Psalm 119:140 KJV
140 Thy word is very pure: therefore thy servant loveth it.
The Wisdom of God is Pure
James 3:17 KJV
The Wisdom of God is Pure
James 3:17 KJV
17 But
the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle,
and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without
partiality, and without hypocrisy.
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A Biblical Presentation of the Deity of Jesus Christ
The deity of Jesus Christ means that Jesus of Nazareth is God in human flesh; that is, He is the Incarnate Second Person of the Blessed Trinity. The Father is God, the Son is God and the Holy Spirit is God; however, there are not three gods but one God. The Son is eternally self-existent and existed from everlasting to everlasting. Amen.
Old Testament Evidence of the Deity of Jesus
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
Old Testament Evidence of the Deity of Jesus
Isaiah 9:6 KJV
6 For
unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government
shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.
Jesus is Called Lord and God
John 20:28-29 KJV
Jesus is Called Lord and God
John 20:28-29 KJV
28 And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.
29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
New Testament Evidence of the Deity of Jesus
John 1:1 KJV
29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed.
New Testament Evidence of the Deity of Jesus
John 1:1 KJV
1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 1:14 KJV
14 And
the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory,
the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and
truth.
John 1:18 KJV
John 1:18 KJV
18 No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he hath declared him.
Jesus is Called God
Hebrews 1:8 KJV
Jesus is Called God
Hebrews 1:8 KJV
8 But unto the Son he saith, Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a sceptre of righteousness is the sceptre of thy kingdom.
Friday, January 18, 2013
No God Besides Him
We ought to understand that there is but one God revealed in three distinct Persons; however, I was watching a show on television and the speaker said we must realize the divinity and godhood within, but the Bible says there is no god besides Triune Jehovah.
There Is One God
Deuteronomy 4:35 ESV
There Is One God
Deuteronomy 4:35 ESV
To you it was shown, that you might know that the Lord is God; there is no other besides him.
No God Besides the One True God
Isaiah 45:14 ESV
[ The Lord, the Only Savior ] Thus says the Lord:
“The wealth of Egypt and the merchandise of Cush, and the Sabeans, men
of stature, shall come over to you and be yours; they shall follow
you; they shall come over in chains and bow down to you. They will
plead with you, saying: ‘Surely God is in you, and there is no other, no god besides him.’”
No God Near the LORD
Isaiah 64:4 ESV
From of old no one has heard or perceived by the ear, no eye has seen a God besides you, who acts for those who wait for him.
Only Father, Son and Spirit Are God
Matthew 28 KJV
19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20 Teaching
them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I
am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen.
Prayer: A Request to God
Prayer is a request to God; however, we can praise, rejoice, bless and thank Him. We ought to glorify and magnify Him alone in prayer and address God alone in Christian prayer. Here are the kinds of prayer in the Bible:
A Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6 KJV
A Secret Prayer
Matthew 6:6 KJV
6 But
thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut
thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which
seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
A Family Prayer
Acts 10:2, 30 KJV
A Family Prayer
Acts 10:2, 30 KJV
2 A devout man, and one that feared God with all his house, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed to God alway.
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
A Group Prayer
Matthew 18:20 KJV
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
A Public Prayer
1 Corinthians 14:14-17 KJV
30 And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing,
A Group Prayer
Matthew 18:20 KJV
20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.
A Public Prayer
1 Corinthians 14:14-17 KJV
14 For if I pray in an unknown tongue, my spirit prayeth, but my understanding is unfruitful.
15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
15 What is it then? I will pray with the spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also.
16 Else when thou shalt bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupieth the room of the unlearned say Amen at thy giving of thanks, seeing he understandeth not what thou sayest?
17 For thou verily givest thanks well, but the other is not edified.
Thursday, January 17, 2013
Hymn by Thomas Aquinas in 1260
Here is a Christian hymn by Thomas Aquinas. May we ponder well his hymn:
Zion, to thy Saviour singing,
To thy Prince and Shepherd bringing
Sweetest hymns of love and praise,
Thou wilt never reach the measure
Of his worth, by all the treasure
Of thy most ecstatic lays.
Of all wonders that can thrill thee,
And with adoration fill thee,
What than this can greater be,
That himself to thee he giveth?
He that eateth ever liveth,
For the Bread of Life is he.
Fill thy lips to overflowing
With sweet praise, his mercy showing
Who this heav'nly table spread:
On this day so glad and holy,
To each longing spirit lowly
Giveth he the living Bread.
Here the King hath spread his table,
Whereon eyes of faith are able
Christ our Passover to trace:
Shadows of the law are going,
Light and life and truth inflowing,
Night to day is giving place.
O Good Shepherd, Bread life-giving,
Us, thy grace and life receiving,
Feed and shelter evermore;
Thou on earth our weakness guiding,
We in heav'n with thee abiding
With all saints will thee adore.
To thy Prince and Shepherd bringing
Sweetest hymns of love and praise,
Thou wilt never reach the measure
Of his worth, by all the treasure
Of thy most ecstatic lays.
Of all wonders that can thrill thee,
And with adoration fill thee,
What than this can greater be,
That himself to thee he giveth?
He that eateth ever liveth,
For the Bread of Life is he.
Fill thy lips to overflowing
With sweet praise, his mercy showing
Who this heav'nly table spread:
On this day so glad and holy,
To each longing spirit lowly
Giveth he the living Bread.
Here the King hath spread his table,
Whereon eyes of faith are able
Christ our Passover to trace:
Shadows of the law are going,
Light and life and truth inflowing,
Night to day is giving place.
O Good Shepherd, Bread life-giving,
Us, thy grace and life receiving,
Feed and shelter evermore;
Thou on earth our weakness guiding,
We in heav'n with thee abiding
With all saints will thee adore.
Fasting and Prayer
Fasting means to abstain from physical nourishment and to gain more of Christ and His spiritual riches. Help us Lord to fast and pray! Amen.
Constant Prayer
Luke 2:37 KJV
Confession of Sin
Constant Prayer
Luke 2:37 KJV
37 And
she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not
from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
Confession of Sin
Nehemiah 9:1-2 KJV
Contrite Mourning
Joel 2:12 KJV
9 Now
in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were
assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them.
2 And
the seed of Israel separated themselves from all strangers, and stood
and confessed their sins, and the iniquities of their fathers.Contrite Mourning
Joel 2:12 KJV
12 Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:
Contrite Humiliation
Nehemiah 9:1 KJV
Contrite Humiliation
Nehemiah 9:1 KJV
9 Now
in the twenty and fourth day of this month the children of Israel were
assembled with fasting, and with sackclothes, and earth upon them.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Assurnace: Our Names Are Written in Heaven Pt 4
Confession and Repentance to God
1 John 1:8-10 KJV
1 John 1:8-10 KJV
8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us.
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Repentance unto Remission
1 John 2:1 KJV
9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make him a liar, and his word is not in us.
Repentance unto Remission
1 John 2:1 KJV
2 My
little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if
any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the
righteous:
Saints are Sinners: "Simul iustus et peccator"
Galatians 6:1 KJV
6 Brethren,
if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such
an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be
tempted.
We Know Spiritual but Limited Knowledge
1 Corinthians 13:9-12 KJV
9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Fatherly Chastisement: We Know We are His
Hebrews 12:5-11 KJV
10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.
11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.
12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.
Fatherly Chastisement: We Know We are His
Hebrews 12:5-11 KJV
5 And
ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto
children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint
when thou art rebuked of him:
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
6 For whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth.
7 If ye endure chastening, God dealeth with you as with sons; for what son is he whom the father chasteneth not?
8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons.
9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live?
10 For they verily for a few days chastened us after their own pleasure; but he for our profit, that we might be partakers of his holiness.
11 Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby.
Let Us Pray for Our Enemies
We ought to overcome our enemies by kindness. We should not curse them but we should bless them. We ought to feed, love, forgive and pray for our enemies. The greatest gift we can pray for is their spiritual salvation; that is, that they would have Jesus' imputed righteousness by simple faith and trust.
Let us pray. We come before You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: we ask that You may bless our enemies with spiritual redemption. Help and save them. Cause them to walk in Your ways. We were at one time enemies with You but spared us through Your dear Son, Jesus Christ by Your Spirit. Do the same for them. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Let us pray. We come before You, Father, Son and Holy Spirit: we ask that You may bless our enemies with spiritual redemption. Help and save them. Cause them to walk in Your ways. We were at one time enemies with You but spared us through Your dear Son, Jesus Christ by Your Spirit. Do the same for them. I pray in the name of Jesus. Amen.
Assurance: Our Names Are Written in Heaven Pt 3
Christians Are New Creations
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV
17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Love Demonstrates Life
1 John 3:14-22 KJV
Love Demonstrates Life
1 John 3:14-22 KJV
14 We know that we have passed from death unto life, because we love the brethren. He that loveth not his brother abideth in death.
15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Trust is in Jesus
Romans 15:12-13 KJV
15 Whosoever hateth his brother is a murderer: and ye know that no murderer hath eternal life abiding in him.
16 Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.
17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him?
18 My little children, let us not love in word, neither in tongue; but in deed and in truth.
19 And hereby we know that we are of the truth, and shall assure our hearts before him.
20 For if our heart condemn us, God is greater than our heart, and knoweth all things.
21 Beloved, if our heart condemn us not, then have we confidence toward God.
22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight.
Trust is in Jesus
Romans 15:12-13 KJV
12 And
again, Esaias saith, There shall be a root of Jesse, and he that shall
rise to reign over the Gentiles; in him shall the Gentiles trust.
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
He Keeps Us
Philippians 4:7 KJV
13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost.
He Keeps Us
Philippians 4:7 KJV
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
We Overcome the World
1 John 5:4-5 KJV
We Overcome the World
1 John 5:4-5 KJV
4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
We Are Children of God
Romans 8:15-16 KJV
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?
We Are Children of God
Romans 8:15-16 KJV
15 For
ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have
received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
No One Can Separate Us From God
Romans 8:33-39 KJV
16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:
No One Can Separate Us From God
Romans 8:33-39 KJV
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We Know Who We Have Believed
2 Timothy 1:12 KJV
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
We Know Who We Have Believed
2 Timothy 1:12 KJV
12 For
the which cause I also suffer these things: nevertheless I am not
ashamed: for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is
able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.
Monday, January 14, 2013
Assurance: Our Names Are Written in Heaven Pt 2
Trusting God's Divine Word
1 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV
1 Thessalonians 2:13 KJV
13 For
this cause also thank we God without ceasing, because, when ye received
the word of God which ye heard of us, ye received it not as the word of
men, but as it is in truth, the word of God, which effectually worketh
also in you that believe.
Embracing Christ as Lord and Savior
Romans 10:9-10 KJV
Embracing Christ as Lord and Savior
Romans 10:9-10 KJV
9 That
if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe
in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be
saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Standing Upon God's Divine Promises
John 10:28-30 KJV
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.
Standing Upon God's Divine Promises
John 10:28-30 KJV
28 And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
30 I and my Father are one.
Let Us Desire Spiritual Things
1 Peter 2:2 KJV
29 My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand.
30 I and my Father are one.
Let Us Desire Spiritual Things
1 Peter 2:2 KJV
2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:
Let Us Grow in Divine Grace
2 Peter 1:5-11 KJV
Let Us Grow in Divine Grace
2 Peter 1:5-11 KJV
5 And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
6 And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
7 And to godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.
8 For if these things be in you, and abound, they make you that ye shall neither be barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ.
9 But he that lacketh these things is blind, and cannot see afar off, and hath forgotten that he was purged from his old sins.
10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall:
11 For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.
Sunday, January 13, 2013
Assurnace: The Security of Knowing Our Names Are Written in Heaven Pt 1
God's Election
1 Thessalonians 1:4 KJV
1 Thessalonians 1:4 KJV
4 Knowing, brethren beloved, your election of God.
God's Adoption of Us
Ephesians 1:4-5 KJV
God's Adoption of Us
Ephesians 1:4-5 KJV
4 According
as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we
should be holy and without blame before him in love:
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Union with Christ
1 Corinthians 6:15 KJV
5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,
Union with Christ
1 Corinthians 6:15 KJV
15 Know
ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take
the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God
forbid.
Possession of Life Eternal
John 5:24 KJV
Possession of Life Eternal
John 5:24 KJV
24 Verily,
verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him
that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into
condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.
Saving Knowledge
1 John 5:13 KJV
Saving Knowledge
1 John 5:13 KJV
13 These
things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of
God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe
on the name of the Son of God.
Eternal Peace With the Father by His Son
Romans 5:1 KJV
Eternal Peace With the Father by His Son
Romans 5:1 KJV
5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ:
The Security of Knowing Our Names Are Written in Heaven
Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
For the Simple Person (Psalm 19:7; 119:105)
The simple are enlightened by God's Word, able to understand, receptive of correction, void of understanding, easily tempted, gullible, inherit folly, unmindful of danger and the Lord preserves them.
Simplicity is embracing the purest form of doctrine. Simplicity is necessary in prayer, dress, conduct, giving and preaching. The purposes of simplicity is to avoid outward display, defeat Satan and remain pure in a wicked world.
Simplicity is embracing the purest form of doctrine. Simplicity is necessary in prayer, dress, conduct, giving and preaching. The purposes of simplicity is to avoid outward display, defeat Satan and remain pure in a wicked world.
Saturday, January 12, 2013
May We Embrace the Teaching of the Doctrines of Grace
The holy teaching of the doctrine's of grace are the following doctrines:
Total Depravity (Romans 3:9-18 KJV)
9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
16 Destruction and misery are in their ways:
17 And the way of peace have they not known:
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Unconditional Election (Romans 9:11 KJV)
11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Limited Atonement (Matthew 1:21 KJV)
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
(Isaiah 53:6-11 KJV):
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.
11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
Irresistible Grace (Titus 3:4-7 KJV)
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Preservation of the Saints (Jude 1:1 KJV)
1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
(Romans 8ff KJV):
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit....
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
- Total Depravity
- Unconditional Election
- Limited Atonement or (Particular Redemption)
- Irresistible Grace
- Preservation of the Saints or (Perseverance of the Saints)
Total Depravity (Romans 3:9-18 KJV)
9 What then? are we better than they? No, in no wise: for we have before proved both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin;
10 As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:
11 There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.
12 They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.
13 Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:
14 Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:
15 Their feet are swift to shed blood:
16 Destruction and misery are in their ways:
17 And the way of peace have they not known:
18 There is no fear of God before their eyes.
Unconditional Election (Romans 9:11 KJV)
11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;)
Limited Atonement (Matthew 1:21 KJV)
21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.
(Isaiah 53:6-11 KJV):
6 All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the Lord hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.
7 He was oppressed, and he was afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth: he is brought as a lamb to the slaughter, and as a sheep before her shearers is dumb, so he openeth not his mouth.
8 He was taken from prison and from judgment: and who shall declare his generation? for he was cut off out of the land of the living: for the transgression of my people was he stricken.
9 And he made his grave with the wicked, and with the rich in his death; because he had done no violence, neither was any deceit in his mouth.
10 Yet it pleased the Lord to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the Lord shall prosper in his hand.
11 He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.
Irresistible Grace (Titus 3:4-7 KJV)
4 But after that the kindness and love of God our Saviour toward man appeared,
5 Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;
6 Which he shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour;
7 That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.
Preservation of the Saints (Jude 1:1 KJV)
1 Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and called:
(Romans 8ff KJV):
There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit....
28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.
29 For whom he did foreknow, he also did predestinate to be conformed to the image of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brethren.
30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified.
31 What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth.
34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.
35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.
37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,
39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Sin is Man's Disobedience of God's Law
Sin is defined in the divine Word as a transgression, unrighteousness, omission and commission, not from faith and a thought of foolishness. Man is not good nor righteous.
The sources of sin are Satan, man's heart, lust, Adam's transgression and natural birth. The kinds of sin are national, personal, secret, presumptuous, open, shameless, youthful, public, unforgivable, ignorance and willful.
Sin is dis-fellowship with God and His people. Grace is stronger than sin; that is, there is always a way out of the temptation. Let us have the written Word in us to avoid disobedience.
The sources of sin are Satan, man's heart, lust, Adam's transgression and natural birth. The kinds of sin are national, personal, secret, presumptuous, open, shameless, youthful, public, unforgivable, ignorance and willful.
Sin is dis-fellowship with God and His people. Grace is stronger than sin; that is, there is always a way out of the temptation. Let us have the written Word in us to avoid disobedience.
Be An Example in Charity, Faith and Purity Among Believers
1 Timothy 4:12 KJVWe ought to have charity or love of faith and practice. We ought to watch our doctrine and life closely as the Bible tells us to do. We ought to have the charity of tenderheartedness, love, devotion, diligence, commitment and submission to Christ alone. Do we have the charity of allegiance?
12 Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
1 Corinthians 8:1We ought to have faith and have it to God alone, but we are to demonstrate our faith. We cannot please God without faith. Faith conquers the world, the flesh and the devil. Faith is better than sin; faith is better then envy; faith is better than vileness; faith is better then worldly riches; and faith is better then success concerning monetary income.Now as touching things offered unto idols, we know that we all have knowledge. Knowledge puffeth up, but charity edifieth.
1 Corinthians 13:1Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.
1 Corinthians 13:2And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not charity, I am nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:3And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not charity, it profiteth me nothing.
1 Corinthians 13:4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up,
1 Corinthians 13:8Charity never faileth: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.
1 Corinthians 13:13And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.
1 Corinthians 14:1Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy.
1 Corinthians 16:14Let all your things be done with charity.
Colossians 3:14And above all these things put on charity, which is the bond of perfectness.
Hebrews 11We are to be pure people. Purity is abstaining from sexual evil; however, someone might struggle with sexual lust but repent afterwards. We gain the victory over lust through our Lord Jesus. Brothers and sisters, let us walk in all purity.
Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. For by it the elders obtained a good report. 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. ...
1 Timothy 5:2
The elder women as mothers; the younger as sisters, with all purity.
Friday, January 11, 2013
In Gratitude of the Work of Christ
We ought to walk in gratitude to the life of Christ. In the life of Christ He earned spiritual salvation for us. He took our place in being tempted of the devil. It means His power and strength is with us.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the death of Christ. In the death of Christ He bore our sins upon Himself, forgave and cleansed us from all defilement. We ought to live in gratitude to the death of Christ.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the burial of Christ. He buried our sins in the depths of the sea. There is no way anyone can lay any charge against us.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the resurrection of Christ. He rose to save us from our sins and He confirmed that the life and death of Christ is true indeed.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the ascension of Christ. We are seated with Him in the heavenly places. We ought to think above this world and to Christ in heaven.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the intercession of Christ. Here is where He intercedes to the uttermost and no sin gets passed the glorified Christ because He makes all things with His Father for us.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the death of Christ. In the death of Christ He bore our sins upon Himself, forgave and cleansed us from all defilement. We ought to live in gratitude to the death of Christ.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the burial of Christ. He buried our sins in the depths of the sea. There is no way anyone can lay any charge against us.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the resurrection of Christ. He rose to save us from our sins and He confirmed that the life and death of Christ is true indeed.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the ascension of Christ. We are seated with Him in the heavenly places. We ought to think above this world and to Christ in heaven.
We ought to walk in gratitude to the intercession of Christ. Here is where He intercedes to the uttermost and no sin gets passed the glorified Christ because He makes all things with His Father for us.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
Be Example in Word and Conversation
1
Timothy 4:12 KJV:
Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers,
in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity.
Proverbs
15:4 KJV: A wholesome tongue
is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit.
1
Timothy 6:3 KJV: If
any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to
the doctrine which is according to godliness;
We are to be an example in conversation. In our conversations, do we use words
of hate or words of love? We should hate
evil but overcome the evil with good. We
are to be upright in our conversation.
We are to fear God at all times and leave the consequences to Him. That means we ought to do the right thing.
Psalm
37:14 KJV:
The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast
down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation.
Psalm
50:23 KJV: Whoso
offereth praise glorifieth me: and to him that ordereth his conversation aright will I shew the
salvation of God.
Ephesians
4:22 KJV:
That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the
deceitful lusts;
Philippians
1:27 KJV:
Only let your conversation
be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I come and see you, or
else be absent, I may hear of your affairs, that ye stand fast in one spirit,
with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel;
Philippians
3:20 KJV:
For our conversation is
in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:
Hebrews
13:5 KJV:
Let your conversation be
without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath
said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.
Scriptural Forgiveness
The Bible teaches that there is forgiveness with God; that is, He abundantly pardons our sins. It does not take absolution from a Catholic priest to be forgiven because forgiveness is free; that is, it is from Christ Himself. I spoke with his eminence of a Greek Orthodox monastery, and he said he cannot forgive anyone but God forgives. If someone is "in Christ" they are forgiven; however, once someone is "in Christ" they cannot be "outside of Christ." We are forgiven if we trusted Jesus alone as our personal Lord and Redeemer. Mediate on these Scriptures and it will help you understand biblical forgiveness.
Psalm 130:4 KJV
Psalm 130:4 KJV
But there is forgiveness with thee, that thou mayest be feared.
Daniel 9:9 KJV
To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him;
Mark 3:29 KJV
But he that shall blaspheme against the Holy Ghost hath never forgiveness, but is in danger of eternal damnation.
Acts 5:31 KJV
Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins.
Acts 13:38 KJV
Be it known unto you therefore, men and brethren, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins:
Ephesians 1:7 KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Colossians 1:14 KJV
In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Wednesday, January 9, 2013
The Abuse of God's Word
The Abuse of God's Word is Misuse of Authority
Numbers 20:10-13 KJV
Numbers 20:10-13 KJV
10 And
Moses and Aaron gathered the congregation together before the rock, and
he said unto them, Hear now, ye rebels; must we fetch you water out of
this rock?
11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.
12 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
13 This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the Lord, and he was sanctified in them.
The Abuse of God's Word is Misuse of Authority
1 Corinthians 9:18 KJV
11 And Moses lifted up his hand, and with his rod he smote the rock twice: and the water came out abundantly, and the congregation drank, and their beasts also.
12 And the Lord spake unto Moses and Aaron, Because ye believed me not, to sanctify me in the eyes of the children of Israel, therefore ye shall not bring this congregation into the land which I have given them.
13 This is the water of Meribah; because the children of Israel strove with the Lord, and he was sanctified in them.
The Abuse of God's Word is Misuse of Authority
1 Corinthians 9:18 KJV
18 What
is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make
the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the
gospel.
The Abuse of God's Word Is Using the World Wrongly
1 Corinthians 7:31 KJV
The Abuse of God's Word Is Using the World Wrongly
1 Corinthians 7:31 KJV
31 And they that use this world, as not abusing it: for the fashion of this world passeth away.
The Abuse of God's Word is Perverting the Truth
2 Peter 2:10-22 KJV
The Abuse of God's Word is Perverting the Truth
2 Peter 2:10-22 KJV
10 But
chiefly them that walk after the flesh in the lust of uncleanness, and
despise government. Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not
afraid to speak evil of dignities.
11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
20 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.
The Abuse of God's Word is Corrupting God's Ordinances
1 Samuel 2:12-17 KJV
11 Whereas angels, which are greater in power and might, bring not railing accusation against them before the Lord.
12 But these, as natural brute beasts, made to be taken and destroyed, speak evil of the things that they understand not; and shall utterly perish in their own corruption;
13 And shall receive the reward of unrighteousness, as they that count it pleasure to riot in the day time. Spots they are and blemishes, sporting themselves with their own deceivings while they feast with you;
14 Having eyes full of adultery, and that cannot cease from sin; beguiling unstable souls: an heart they have exercised with covetous practices; cursed children:
15 Which have forsaken the right way, and are gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Bosor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness;
16 But was rebuked for his iniquity: the dumb ass speaking with man's voice forbad the madness of the prophet.
17 These are wells without water, clouds that are carried with a tempest; to whom the mist of darkness is reserved for ever.
18 For when they speak great swelling words of vanity, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness, those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.
19 While they promise them liberty, they themselves are the servants of corruption: for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.
20 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.
The Abuse of God's Word is Corrupting God's Ordinances
1 Samuel 2:12-17 KJV
12 Now the sons of Eli were sons of Belial; they knew not the Lord.
13 And the priest's custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;
14 And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.
15 Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.
16 And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
17 Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord: for men abhorred the offering of the Lord.
The Abuse of God's Word is Corrupting God's Ordinances
1 Corinthians 11:17-22 KJV
13 And the priest's custom with the people was, that, when any man offered sacrifice, the priest's servant came, while the flesh was in seething, with a fleshhook of three teeth in his hand;
14 And he struck it into the pan, or kettle, or caldron, or pot; all that the fleshhook brought up the priest took for himself. So they did in Shiloh unto all the Israelites that came thither.
15 Also before they burnt the fat, the priest's servant came, and said to the man that sacrificed, Give flesh to roast for the priest; for he will not have sodden flesh of thee, but raw.
16 And if any man said unto him, Let them not fail to burn the fat presently, and then take as much as thy soul desireth; then he would answer him, Nay; but thou shalt give it me now: and if not, I will take it by force.
17 Wherefore the sin of the young men was very great before the Lord: for men abhorred the offering of the Lord.
The Abuse of God's Word is Corrupting God's Ordinances
1 Corinthians 11:17-22 KJV
17 Now in this that I declare unto you I praise you not, that ye come together not for the better, but for the worse.
18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
The Abuse of God's Word is An Unbelieving Mindset
Mark 15:29-32 KJV
18 For first of all, when ye come together in the church, I hear that there be divisions among you; and I partly believe it.
19 For there must be also heresies among you, that they which are approved may be made manifest among you.
20 When ye come together therefore into one place, this is not to eat the Lord's supper.
21 For in eating every one taketh before other his own supper: and one is hungry, and another is drunken.
22 What? have ye not houses to eat and to drink in? or despise ye the church of God, and shame them that have not? what shall I say to you? shall I praise you in this? I praise you not.
The Abuse of God's Word is An Unbelieving Mindset
Mark 15:29-32 KJV
29 And
they that passed by railed on him, wagging their heads, and saying, Ah,
thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days,
30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
30 Save thyself, and come down from the cross.
31 Likewise also the chief priests mocking said among themselves with the scribes, He saved others; himself he cannot save.
32 Let Christ the King of Israel descend now from the cross, that we may see and believe. And they that were crucified with him reviled him.
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