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persecution against the church in Jerusalem and they were scattered throughout Judea and Samaria
Acts 8:1-4
Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death.
And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and made loud lamentation over him. 3 But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house, and dragging off men and women, he would put them in prison.
4 Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word.
Saul was in hearty agreement with putting him to death.
And on that day a great persecution began against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. 2 Some devout men buried Stephen, and made loud lamentation over him. 3 But Saul began ravaging the church, entering house after house, and dragging off men and women, he would put them in prison.
4 Therefore, those who had been scattered went about preaching the word.
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The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen. - Gal.6:18
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Galatians 6:17-18 17 From now on let no one cause trouble for me, for I bear on my body the brand-marks of Jesus. 18 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit, brethren. Amen.
Righteousness will be credited to those who believe in Him who raised Jesus our Lord from the dead
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Romans 4:20-25 20 yet, with respect to the promise of God, he did not waver in unbelief but grew strong in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully assured that what God had promised, He was able also to perform. 22 Therefore it was also credited to him as righteousness. 23 Now not for his sake only was it written that it was credited to him, 24 but for our sake also, to whom it will be c...
He cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” And then he fell asleep.
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Acts 7:58-60 58 When they had driven him out of the city, they began stoning him; and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then falling on his knees, he cried out with a loud voice, “Lord, do not hold this sin against them!” Having said this, he fell asleep.
God gives life to the dead and calls into being that which does not exist - Romans 4:17
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Romans 4:11-20 11 and he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which [j]he had while uncircumcised, so that he might be the father of all who believe without being circumcised, that righteousness might be credited to them, 12 and the father of circumcision to those who not only are of the circumcision, but who also follow in the steps of the faith of our fa...
They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!”
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Acts 7:57-60 57 But they cried out with a loud voice, and covered their ears and rushed at him with one impulse. 58 When they had driven him out of the city, they began stoning him; and the witnesses laid aside their robes at the feet of a young man named Saul. 59 They went on stoning Stephen as he called on the Lord and said, “Lord Jesus, receive my spirit!” 60 Then falling on his knees, he cr...
For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation - Gal 6:15
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Galatians 6:14-16 14 But may it never be that I would boast, except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world. 15 For neither is circumcision anything, nor uncircumcision, but a new creation. 16 And those who will walk by this rule, peace and mercy be upon them, and upon the Israel of God.
“Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him” - Romans 4:8
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Romans 4:1-11 What then shall we say that Abraham, [a]our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified [b]by works, he has something to boast about, but not [c]before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. 5 Bu...
Behold, I see the heavens opened up and the Son of Man standing at the right hand of God - Acts 7:56
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Acts 7:53-56 53 you who received the law as ordained by angels, and yet did not keep it.” 54 Now when they heard this, they were cut to the quick, and they began gnashing their teeth at him. 55 But being full of the Holy Spirit, he gazed intently into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God; 56 and he said, “Behold, I see the heavens opened up and the Son of...
“Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will not take into account.” - Romans 4:8
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Romans 4:1-11 What then shall we say that Abraham, [a]our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified [b]by works, he has something to boast about, but not [c]before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. 5 Bu...
You are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart, resisting the Holy Spirit as your fathers did.
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48 However, the Most High does not dwell in houses made by human hands; as the prophet says: 49 ‘Heaven is My throne, And earth is the footstool of My feet; What kind of house will you build for Me?’ says the Lord, ‘Or what place is there for My repose? 50 ‘Was it not My hand which made all these things?’ 51 “You men who are stiff-necked and uncircumcised in heart and ears are always resisting ...
Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary - Gal 6
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Galatians 6:9-14 9 Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary. 10 So then, [b]while we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, and especially to those who are of the household of the faith. 11 See with what large letters I [c]am writing to you with my own hand. 12 Those who desire to make a good showing in the flesh try to compel you to be ...
One who without works trusts Him who justifies the ungodly, such faith is reckoned as righteousness
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Romans 4:1-11 What then shall we say that Abraham, [a]our forefather according to the flesh, has found? 2 For if Abraham was justified [b]by works, he has something to boast about, but not [c]before God. 3 For what does the Scripture say? “Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness.” 4 Now to the one who works, his wage is not credited as a favor, but as what is due. 5 Bu...
Hear me, brethren and fathers! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham - Acts 7:2
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Acts 7:1-53 The high priest said, “Are these things so?” 2 And he said, “Hear me, brethren and fathers! The God of glory appeared to our father Abraham when he was in Mesopotamia, before he lived in [a]Haran, 3 and said to him, ‘Leave your country and your relatives, and come into the land that I will show you.’ 4 Then he left the land of the Chaldeans and settled in [b]Haran. From there, after...
Demonstration of His righteousness - He is Just and the Justifier of the one who has faith in Jesus.
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Romans 3:21-31 21 But now apart from the Law the righteousness of God has been manifested, being witnessed by the Law and the Prophets, 22 even the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all those who believe; for there is no distinction; 23 for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, 24 being justified as a gift by His grace through the redemption which is in Christ...
They brought false witnesses who said, “This man keeps speaking against this holy place and the Law"
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They brought false witnesses who said, “This man keeps speaking against this holy place and the Law"
The one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life - Galatians 6:8
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The one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life - Galatians 6:8
Redemption in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith
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Redemption in Christ Jesus; whom God displayed publicly as a propitiation in His blood through faith
But they were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking - Acts 6:10
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But they were unable to cope with the wisdom and the Spirit with which he was speaking - Acts 6:10
Both Jews and Greeks are all under sin - Rom 3:9
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Both Jews and Greeks are all under sin - Rom 3:9
They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit - Acts 6:5
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They chose Stephen, a man full of faith and of the Holy Spirit - Acts 6:5
Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ - Galatians 6:2
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Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ - Galatians 6:2
We are slanderously reported and some claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may come” Rom 3:8
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We are slanderously reported and some claim that we say, “Let us do evil that good may come” Rom 3:8
Good News and Bad News - Heaven or Hell - Rev.5:8-14, Matt.5:20-48
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Good News and Bad News - Heaven or Hell - Rev.5:8-14, Matt.5:20-48
select seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom whom we may put in charge of this
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select seven men of good reputation, full of the Spirit and wisdom whom we may put in charge of this
And every day ... from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ
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And every day ... from house to house, they kept right on teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ
I have Good News, and I have Bad News - Rev.5:8-14
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I have Good News, and I have Bad News - Rev.5:8-14
let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written - Romans 3:4
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let God be found true, though every man be found a liar, as it is written - Romans 3:4
And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit - Acts 5:32
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And we are witnesses of these things; and so is the Holy Spirit - Acts 5:32
He is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit
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He is a Jew who is one inwardly; and circumcision is that which is of the heart, by the Spirit
My takeaway for the chapter is God has the redemption plan for us His creation, even to the death of our Savior. He loves us so much to even give us His plans to save humanity all who will believe nothing will stop it. ❤
Amen, sister!
Amen Joyce. We want God to soften our hearts. He does examine it and our motives. Help my heart to be plyable to You Lord
Good point Brother Don
great session today, sorry I missed it.
We don't follow Rules and LAWS. We follow the Living Spirit - in Grace. All else? Is noise.
Amen! Was there something in the video that should be corrected?
@@jimbenna9607 :) No - i just post messages about Grace. When i can - to alert Christians to the Gospel......(so many are deceived these days). With "another" gospel. Thanks for your message. God Bless.
@@jimbenna9607 Also the 10 - are perfect and beautiful..........But Christians are not to follow them...(Because it takes them away from the Spirit. Following laws wrecks Faith - it takes no Faith to follow a Law).....In the NT - we follow a Spirit - not the letter. It's a surrender to The Spirit. GRACE is the Gospel (Freedom) and The command? Is Love.
@@gracehillcolorado2668 Amen. 2Cor.3:4-17, 1John 3:23
The "god" of this world has blinded the minds of those who don't believe the gospel including those who teach and believe the false doctrines. They are blinded by the deception of Satan or other reasons.
Amen. Thanks Lori. 2Cor.4:4 , 2Thes.2:8-12
Yes amen
Pray for His return 🙏🏿
Joining you in prayer, sister!
Enjoyed listening to the study!
really appreciate your input Daniel 12 is revelation 13 notice this. At that time Michael shall stand up, The great prince who stands watch over the sons of your people; And there shall be a time of trouble, revelation 13,1 1Then [a]I stood on the sand of the sea. And I saw a beast rising up out of the sea, having [b]seven heads and ten horns, [ the time of trouble ] the I is Michael, and the sand of the sea are God's people. hebrews 1112Therefore from one man, and him as good as dead, were born as many as the stars of the sky in multitude-innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. innumerable as the sand which is by the seashore. the promise given to Abraham. you talk about verse 7 Daniel chapter 12 7The man clothed in linen, who was above the waters of the river, lifted his right hand and his left hand toward heaven, and I heard him swear by him who lives forever, saying, “It will be for a time, times and half a time. b When the power of the holy people has been finally broken, all these things will be completed.” they are shattered after the time, times and half a time. we know this because the angle answered Daniels question. 8Although I heard, I did not understand. Then I said, “My lord, what shall be the end of these things?” 8I heard, but I did not understand. So I asked, “My lord, what will the outcome of all this be?” 9And he said, “Go your way, Daniel, for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end.[ for us today ]10Many shall be purified, made white, and refined, but the wicked shall do wickedly; and none of the wicked shall understand, but the wise shall understand. 11“And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, [ time, times and half a time.] and the abomination of desolation is set up, [ on day 1290 ]there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days.1260+30=1290 12Blessed is he who waits, and comes to the one thousand three hundred and thirty-five days. the shattering or braking of God's people happens in the 45 days that's left, bringing the prophecy to an end in the full 1335 days 13“But you, go your way till the end; [ of his life ]for you shall rest, and will arise to your inheritance at the end of the days.”[ 1335 days ] 13 is the Resurrection and rapture. the last 45 days brakes down into 42 days and 3 days 666 is to be calculated, it calculates to 1332 the calculation is found in the Book of Revelation itself, and that is the day that Jesus Christ was put to death. three days later he was raised to Life day1,335 the same as Daniel chapter 12 the Mark of the Beast is in the last 45 days, that is when the shattering happens. take a look at the next 5 verse, after the 666 in revelation 14,1-5Daniel was promised he would stand there for his allotted reward. this is a bold statement. it is time to understand the secret in Daniel seal scroll, because now it has been opened. we are looking for faithful brother and sister to help with this verse New International Version Daniel 12,3 Those who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars for ever and ever. I listened to your pray. I can answer any questions regarding Daniel chapter 12 all my answers I will prove from God's word. God bless all of you.
Hi brother I just wanted to share this with you. 2 Thessalonians 1Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him 1997 [e]ἐπισυναγωγῆς episynagōgēsgathering togetherN-GFS this is the and our being gathering together in Daniel chapter 12 3Those who are wise a will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead [ or gather ] many to righteousness, it is the word lead. 6663 [e]וּמַצְדִּיקֵי֙ ū-maṣ-dî-qêand those who turn to righteousnessConj-w | V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mpc we turn them and lead them2 Thessalonians 1Now, brethren, concerning the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ and our gathering together to Him. have a great day God bless you
24:31 And he said, Come in, thou blessed of the LORD; wherefore standest thou without? for I have prepared the house, and room for the camels.24:32 And the man came into the house: and he ungirded his camels, and gave straw and provender for the camels, and water to wash his feet, and the men's feet that were with him.24:33 And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.24:35 And the LORD hath blessed my master greatly; and he is become great: and he hath given him flocks, and herds, and silver, and gold, and menservants, and maidservants, and camels, and asses. Genesis
24:37 And my master made me swear, saying, Thou shalt not take a wife to my son of the daughters of the Canaanites, in whose land I dwell:24:38 But thou shalt go unto my father's house, and to my kindred, and take a wife unto my son. Genesis
I got so involved in Sandra's story I tried to unmute myself to ask a question totally forgetting I was watching a recording! 🤣🤣
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Occupy like sister said share the gospel ❤ of Jesus Christ
Amen
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The sooner the antichrist the sooner the Rapture. Don't get left behind Amen 🙏
I appreciate you warning people to be ready when the Son of Man returns for judgment. We become ready by "washing our robes" in the Blood of the Lamb, holding fast to the testimony of Jesus, and not loving our lives , even when facing death at the hands of satan and His minions who persecute God's people. It would be good to read Matt 24 with Holy Spirit-discerning eyes. v27-31 shows the Resurrection/Rapture occurring immediately AFTER the Great Tribulation, at the Day of the Lord (when the Sun becomes dark, etc), when the Son of Man comes to gather His elect together to Him, as in 1Thes 4:15-18 & 2Thes.2:1-2, to meet the Lord in the air, and accompany Him back as King, just as at His Triumphal Entry in Matt 21:7-11, where the people went out to meet Jesus and welcomed Him back to Jerusalem as King . And then in v36-51 of Matt 24, we see the judgment, where those whose names are not written in the Lamb's Book of Life will be taken away in judgment, just as the waters of Noah's flood took away those who were not in the Ark. Those who are left behind, are the saints who will receive the kingdom, and will serve and worship our King Jesus for eternity, because He alone is worthy. Read Matt 13:30, 40-43, where the Son of Man will send His angels to FIRST gather the tares (lost) to be burned, and then gather the wheat (righteous/elect) into the barn.
@@jimbenna9607 Amen 🙏 I have outher reasons why I believe the Rapture is soon to happen. I pray people turn too Jesus Christ so they don't get left behind. GOD bless you Always and have a blessed night Amen 🙏
Jim, for those who believe they are still under the law do you think they could be referring to the law of Christ or the law of Moses?
Great question, Lorie. We'd have to ask them what they mean, to know for sure. We'll cover the Law of Christ when we get to chapter 6 of Galatians before too long. It's Galatians 6:2, where Paul said we fulfill the Law of Christ when we bear one another's burdens. Looking at the context, and in light of Paul's words in the prior chapter about using our liberty to serve one another in love, I'd say the "Law of Christ" is the commandment Jesus gave us in John 15:12, to love one another as He loved us. This is repeated over a dozen times in the New Testament.
Trump was Daniel 11:19, Biden is Daniel 11:20, Obama soon will be Daniel 11:21 and on. Revelation 17:10-11 KJV Trump=sixth Biden=seventh Obama=eighth & of the seven the fifth head and the eighth. I keep warning what the Holy Spirit said to me in 2020 after I humbled myself even if it falls on deaf ears. This is not an opinion or interpretation from me it was the Holy Spirit that said this himself after I humbled myself after what happened to my mum and dad in 2020 believing as a child trusting God fully like a child does a parent and that small still voice the Holy Spirit answered me. I need a comment to post it on so it can be seen. Comment for the full post I cant post it 1st or YT will hide it. And now they are hiding some posts that go with it.
I don't think so
What do you mean? What are you referring to?
Good Stuff!
Jesus is Lord God Almighty clothed in unsinful humanity and He is the author of eternal life to all who trust Him alone for salvation. Jesus paid for all the sins of all the world at the cross (past, present, and future). That payment is put to your account when you have believed on Christ alone for salvation. This means that saving repentance is realizing that you are a sinner deserving of God's just punishment in Hell and turn (repent) from whatever you trusted in before, if indeed you trusted in anything; to trusting in the person and finished work of Christ alone for salvation.
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I'm listening to this again and have gleaned more today. Thank You, Lord God, for Your love towards us❤
Indeed
We can use the fruit of the spirit that teach us how to bare fruit
Amen
We look to the Word of God for the answers in our lives. This is how we can rejoice and yet again rejoice when we go through or have test, trails and tribulations. Holy Spirit is our helper
John 13:34-35 ESV 34 tA new commandment uI give to you, vthat you love one another: wjust as I have loved you, you also are to love one another. 35 xBy this all people will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another.”
Amen John 13:35 Amplified Bible By this everyone will know that you are My disciples, if you have love and unselfish concern for one another.”
But I still love him the most
Even still he and I fight alot
I'm not a slave I can pick it up and put it down what ever it is except God
It's all for his good
I feel free until someone tells me I'm not .... because they think I'm wrong all the time and that only they are right but I listen to their opinions anyway but I still make my choice based on what I feel experience and in the I just love and forgive and help where I can no matter how bad things happen or not
It pleases him when I do what he says instead of what others tell me to do but when I crack and give in to others that I make his work harder and need to use his plan B God always has a plan B
Or else it was all for not
We had to follow the rest of the directions and bury him the way we did and all the rest of the directions
They had to left him off the cross in order to finish our end of the work ... when "good" and "evil" did the right thing faith was restored and the final battle was won
Please pray for Dr. Boland and his son Kyle,... for Dr. Boland to find that inner peace he's looking for about his princess who's with you above and that Kyle be healed inside and out and also find inner peace about that same princess his mother and how he sees himself.
I already died to ice ... fire sound nice ... wax may soften but never fully melts like ice which turns into water and then evaporates into vapor which we breath as air
We kill ppl all the time when we dont even know a soul is more important than the body
Drowning in denial and lying to urself will totally make you blind ... metaphorical is just as real as literally
I already told you in the end when we are face to face ...if you say I did it I admit even if I dont remember or realize
I love the story of Job
Kiss them with kindness not a punch in the face
I'm not a fan of stone driveways I'd prefer to pave the way instead... I am what I am Ive said it my whole but no one believes me and no one knows but you lol smh...
WHAT JESUS MEANT BY SOME PEOPLE NOT ENTERING THE KINGDOM OF GOD (PSST…NOT HELL!) Most of the Jews of Jesus' day believed in an imminent Day of Judgment-- a large Citizenship Court Hearing, that a new king, called the Messiah, would conduct following his arrival to oust the Romans from Judea. For those Jews who had been faithful to God, the Jewish prophets promised citizenship in this coming kingdom--the new, independent, theocratic, Jewish government the Messiah would set up, beginning in Jerusalem and, from there, eventually, spreading to all the rest of the earth! To be clear, this "Kingdom of God," was not some pie in the sky, but a real, earthly government, with a lot of people working in many of the administrative positions, and all the perks that would go with them, like nice places to live! This new state of Israel was the "inheritance" God promised the Jewish people once they repented of their sins. But it was obvious, especially in Jesus' day, that not all the Jews were living according to what the Law of Moses and the Prophets said they should, but just doing whatever they could get away with under Roman rule, to live it up, even at the expense of their fellow Jews! These errant Jews were called "sinners," and the ones thought to be the worst sinners were the "publicans," those who collected taxes for Rome by defrauding their fellow Jews. The faithful Jews, however, believed the Messiah would grant citizenship in the new Jewish government only to the observant Jews, and the "sinners and publicans" would be exiled and regarded no better than all the other Gentiles, if not worse! Jesus of Nazareth spoke about this coming Citizenship Court Day, but he added another element to it--that many of those who were claiming to be the most righteous for all their outward piety would actually end up worse off than the "sinners and publicans"! He said they would not only fail to receive some of the really good jobs in the new government of the Messiah, but would not even get citizenship at all! In fact, he said the Messiah was going to look at all their phony good works as if they are just a bunch of dry sticks and have them (the fake good works, that is) all "burned up"! Then, they'd have to leave and, in effect, be thrown out into the "cold" of exile from the kingdom and, as they're leaving, they would be crying ("weeping") and their teeth would begin chattering, ("gnashing") from the metaphorical sense of "darkness" and "cold" they're going to feel when, in complete contrast to all their expectations, they'll end up being the LAST ones to ever get their citizenship! However, it's not that Jesus said anyone, not even the self-righteous, would NEVER get their "green card" in the coming kingdom of God. He did say the "sinners and publicans" would get theirs beforehand! But let's be clear, it's nuts to think Jesus' many warnings to the self-righteous and fake pious people of his day would result in, themselves, getting burned alive in some spirit world after they die! It was only due to a real misunderstand of Jesus' teachings about fake good works getting "burned up" by later Greco-Roman converts to Christianity who thought he meant to say the exiled would, themselves, get burned alive! Thing is, there are false preachers and teachers who are perpetuating this mistaken idea as if it were really true! The real question, though, is whether or not Jesus truly believed in the coming of a literal Jewish state run by a special king! It would appear that he did not! Sure, he spoke about the coming "Kingdom" in the terms most of his listeners would understand...but only to call out the religious hypocrisy he felt had run rampant in his day. Toward the end of his ministry, he began to openly say what HE considered the REAL "Kingdom of God" to be-- a "place" located only in the hearts and minds of PEOPLE (Luke 17:20-21)! Rick Lannoye, author of www.amazon.com/Hell-No-Certain-There-Place/dp/1477401938 Got questions? Go to ricklannoye.com
You are obviously a serious student of God's word and I found some truth in what you say here.
gossiping ... iZ Ray El to be Sun GOD -NimmywitdaRod
What if it's to hard to love the neighbor? What if he or she is abusive towards you and you try to look the other way you try to also treat them better but it comes back 10 times harder on you what do you do
Great question, Jess. It sure is tough at times, isn't it? As much as we want to love our neighbor, we all fail at times. That's why we all need a Savior (Jesus). Only Jesus was able to perfectly love His neighbor at all times. He loved you and me, even when we were sinful and rebellious (see Romans 5:8-10 and 1John 4:7-21). Jesus loves us enough to take the punishment that every one of our sins deserve, so that we don't need to fear death and judgment. Jesus is always patient with us and kind to us, even at times when we are not very lovable (1Corinthians 13:4-7). The moment we see ourselves as every bit as sinful, mean, and selfish as our impossible-to-love neighbor, and entrust ourself into the loving hands of Jesus [the only One who loves us perfectly in spite of all of our flaws], we are born-again of the Spirit of God, and He pours out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who now lives in us (Romans 5:5). We will now truly want to love our neighbor, particularly those who are our brothers and sisters in Christ, just as Jesus loves us (1 John 3:11-16 and 1 John 4:7-12). And even through there will still be times when we fail to love others (because of this body of flesh that we live in), as we walk in the Spirit (knowing, relying on, and abiding in the perfect love that Jesus has for us) we will be able to love one another (1 John 4:15-20). This doesn't mean that we will like everything that our neighbor does. It means that we will want the very best for them and want to do what we can to meet their needs, in spite of how unlovable they are (1John 3:16-18). Our Heavenly Father doesn't like everything you and I do, but He never stops loving us and desiring the best for us. In fact, He loves us so much that He will discipline/correct/train us when we do those things that are wrong (Hebrews 12:5-11). This is one of the ways God expresses His great love for His children, those in whom He delights (Proverbs 3:11-12). Shouldn't we want to love others in the same way our God and Savior has loved us?