G'day guys! I'm still wrapping my head around BIBLICAL salvation and I wanted to clarify the receiving/purpose of the spirit in case it was off point in this video: Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV [13] In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, [14] who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory. bible.com/bible/59/eph.1.13.ESV
Thank you for this video. Although, geographically, we couldnt be much further apart (I am in the United Kingdom). The feelings I got from this video were that of relaxing in the kitchen, talking with a good friend 😊 That was peaceful and comforting - thank you again!
You couldn’t know this, but you released this video at or near the exact time I was wrestling hard in prayer. And what you shared answered exactly what I was praying about. I have lived with the same former belief you had - God will take away my salvation if I fall into sin. It just hasn’t made sense to me why God would love a person despite his/her many failings, and for so long. How heavy it is to have an image of God that’s ready to throw up His hands when you sin. It’s crushing. The reference to Little Women, the mother, is so beautiful. I’d argue the prodigal son’s father operates in much the same way. Yes, the son repents, but the father’s arms are already around his body, glad just to have him back again. I know all this in head knowledge, but man oh man has it NOT transferred to my heart. This song is running through my head right now, and I believe it’s the voice/whisper of the Holy Spirit: What Wondrous Love is This? ua-cam.com/video/dTEgXJznjBg/v-deo.htmlsi=qBCPm3y0QK2dT-eZ May the Lord bless you. Keep going - you have gifts to share and to cultivate. Much love from the United States.
That's amazing! Praise the Lord 🙏🏽 I pray he continues to transform your heart! It is so comforting to reflect and see the changes the Lord has made in you already. You can truly find a peace in knowing Jesus has started a work within you and that he will bring to completion the work he has started!
this was beautiful, i’ve had lots of worry and confusion which i do believe has brought me to sin and this has brought lots of light to several situations in my life, thank you for sharing Gods word in a way that i can understand
Praise God that He leads his children out of deception and into truth! It's always encouraging to hear stories like these and remember that He is at work not just in me but in those believers around me as well. In regards to theology, I can't agree that one receives the Holy Spirit in physical baptism--Galatians 3:2 and the fact that the reception of the Spirit is paired with salvation by belief and assurance keeps me from that view--but in every other sense I totally agree. In this culture, we need to be challenging people to check their own fruit tree and see if there's diseased fruit or good fruit on there. I hope and pray this testimony will bring a false believer to get thinking about that.
You might be right about baptism but I'm not sure! I'm just someone studying a Bible and sharing it on UA-cam 😅 my understanding is that being baptised in Jesus name coincides with receiving the holy spirit (Acts 19:1-7). Baptism isn't a work of the law, works of the law referring to food laws, personally doing good etc
It's kind of scary to question whether I am saved, but I'm glad you're asking the question. I can't honestly say that I'm in a better place spiritually than I was a year ago. Thank you for asking the tough questions. I will have to reflect on the sin in my life and ask God to make me holier.
We are wiser to not put faith in our faith nor faithfulness, but only in his own knowing who has made himself our hope which will not cannot fail. God in his wisdom shall not disappoint himself.
Eat my flesh- not only believe in me but also eat your daily bread. Words of Jesus Christ and all scripture are our daily bread. We don't pray only for physical carnal bread but also for bread of life. You believe also hearing gospel and living words dwell in you like a Holly Spirit and working inside of you strenghtening your faith like Holy Spirit does. I encourage you to read aloud your Bible because : Romans 10:17 ESV [17] So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ. God bless family
I also go to a Baptist church and wow. It’s one of the most Biblically sound churches I’ve ever attended. It’s not because it’s Baptist and that’s the “right” denomination. We just need to stick to the Bible. We must not stray from God’s word! Thanks for sharing, Rachel ❤
Actually, Jesus told us to baptise and be baptized. One example; Matthew 28:19-20 ESV [19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.” bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.19.ESV
I left the Baptist Church and this is not me being ugly this is just my testimony because in the Bible people were immediately baptized and it says those who believe and are baptized are the only ones that can go to heaven because it says AND the conjunction there makes a difference and also they would schedule someone's baptism out like a week or two sometimes they would even do them like once a month ..so everyone that wanted to be baptized would do it that day..and what if something were to happen to you between the time that you requested baptism and the time that you were actually baptized ? And again in the Bible it says people were immediately baptized meaning they were immersed fully in water they didn't have water drizzled over their head baptism means to completely immerse underwater . And also because of the music in church I decided to go to church of Christ because in the New testament which is what we live by ..the Old testament we can learn things but the New testament is what we live by because of jesus's death....people were using musical instruments in the old testament but not the new ..we were commanded to sing hymns with spirit and from our hearts because people were making performances out of worship and being moved more by the musical aspect instead of the actual words of worship ..but it's something I've struggled with to fully grasp if that's the correct interpretation between baptist and church or Christ ..and due to it saying he is coming back for his bride which is taught it's one bride so its one church....and he called it his church ..so church of Christ
I disagree with a few of your last points there if I read them correctly. The old testament is still very much relevant as God is unchanging. If we don't understand who God is, we can't understand the impact Jesus sacrifice made or why we need it! No where did Jesus tell us to stop using musical instruments, and Paul tells us that offering ourselves to the Lord IS our spiritual worship; Romans 12:1 ESV [1] I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Also there is no 'one true church' in terms of a physical church. The body/bride of Christ means all Christians who have truely believed in him regardless of their earthly congregation 🙏🏽🧡
*Neither the human body nor the human spirit is LIFE The Real Self an Offspring and Child of "The LIGHT", which is "The LIFE of GOD".* *"The Gospel ACCORDING TO John", in chapter 1, verse 4, Quote;* *4. In Him ( GOD ) was LIFE; and the LIFE was the LIGHT of Men. End Quote* *NOTE: It is NOT written; In Him ( GOD ) was Jesus; and Jesus was the LIGHT of Men. Period !* *When Jesus used the word " I ", He was referring to "LIFE The Real Self", "The LIFE of GOD", who is "The LORD GOD" of the old testament writings, LORD of Lords, KING of Kings...*
The version of God you grew up with sounds like Allah from the Quran. Allah’s distance, vagueness and his followers’ lifestyle of strict adherence to rules (dos and don’ts) to please God and remain on his good side are very Islamic in nature.
*WHAT is GOD ??? GOD is a "WORD" ! From "The Gospel [ ACCORDING TO ] John", in chapter 1, verse 1, Quote; In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was WITH GOD, and the WORD was GOD. End Quote... As you can plainly see, there were 2 WORDS, one of which is the WORD, GOD... The Other is The 1st WORD, the WORD GOD was WITH, which has been removed from Scriptures by religious SCRIBES, in a Vain attempt to CONCEAL the TRUTH !*
Hey John, I'm really not sure what you're getting at here purely because I don't understand how you've written it! Am I correct in thinking you're trying to argue that God isn't real and it's just all writing?
@@DustAndGraceASMR *NO ! GOD is REAL ! I know NO other... Why do you think it is written in "The Gospel [ACCORDING TO] Matthew", in chapter 7, verses 22 and 23 Quote; 22. MANY will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name ? and in thy name have cast out devils ? and in thy name done many wonderful works ? 23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity... ??? Only the churches makes this Claim about their good works ! It is because JESUS and The SON of MAN, ( being The Christ ) are two totally different entities... But the human churches Hide this Truth !* *JESUS is The Word ( Father ) made flesh, and The SON of MAN is a Component of The SOUL..* *HOW do I know this ??? Because I, "LIFE The Real Self" ( NOT the human entity ) went to "The Marriage Supper of The Lamb"... I, "LIFE The Real Self" also Witnessed "The Birth of The MAN Child" ( which took 7 Hours ) mentioned in "The Revelation of John The Devine" in chapter 12, and as Promised by The SON of MAN I, "LIFE The Real Self" now reside in The HOUSE of GOD", and NO human has the power to change this...*
Interesting video I could totally identify Harbor in five minutes. There were so many commercial interruptions like I can’t even get through your whole testimony. Please be honest with yourself and watch the video. If all you have to do is leave the commercials turned off then why would you have them on to bombard people with with all this trickery from UA-cam videosputting apps in the way of the comments whatever but anyway, I like your video whatever part of it I could watch with by the third commercial I said OK I’m done
I'm so sorry there were so many ads! I actually don't see commercials on my channel's and I'm not sure why. There should only be two or three ad breaks but I'll definitely check when I get the chance on a main computer
G'day guys! I'm still wrapping my head around BIBLICAL salvation and I wanted to clarify the receiving/purpose of the spirit in case it was off point in this video:
Ephesians 1:13-14 ESV
[13] In him you also, when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, and believed in him, were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, [14] who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we acquire possession of it, to the praise of his glory.
bible.com/bible/59/eph.1.13.ESV
Thank you for this video. Although, geographically, we couldnt be much further apart (I am in the United Kingdom). The feelings I got from this video were that of relaxing in the kitchen, talking with a good friend 😊 That was peaceful and comforting - thank you again!
Thank you so much! That's exactly what I hope these videos will bring to people 🙏🏽🧡
You couldn’t know this, but you released this video at or near the exact time I was wrestling hard in prayer. And what you shared answered exactly what I was praying about.
I have lived with the same former belief you had - God will take away my salvation if I fall into sin. It just hasn’t made sense to me why God would love a person despite his/her many failings, and for so long. How heavy it is to have an image of God that’s ready to throw up His hands when you sin. It’s crushing. The reference to Little Women, the mother, is so beautiful. I’d argue the prodigal son’s father operates in much the same way. Yes, the son repents, but the father’s arms are already around his body, glad just to have him back again.
I know all this in head knowledge, but man oh man has it NOT transferred to my heart. This song is running through my head right now, and I believe it’s the voice/whisper of the Holy Spirit: What Wondrous Love is This? ua-cam.com/video/dTEgXJznjBg/v-deo.htmlsi=qBCPm3y0QK2dT-eZ
May the Lord bless you. Keep going - you have gifts to share and to cultivate. Much love from the United States.
That's amazing! Praise the Lord 🙏🏽 I pray he continues to transform your heart! It is so comforting to reflect and see the changes the Lord has made in you already. You can truly find a peace in knowing Jesus has started a work within you and that he will bring to completion the work he has started!
❤ you’re so soothing.
this was beautiful, i’ve had lots of worry and confusion which i do believe has brought me to sin and this has brought lots of light to several situations in my life, thank you for sharing Gods word in a way that i can understand
Praise God that He leads his children out of deception and into truth! It's always encouraging to hear stories like these and remember that He is at work not just in me but in those believers around me as well. In regards to theology, I can't agree that one receives the Holy Spirit in physical baptism--Galatians 3:2 and the fact that the reception of the Spirit is paired with salvation by belief and assurance keeps me from that view--but in every other sense I totally agree. In this culture, we need to be challenging people to check their own fruit tree and see if there's diseased fruit or good fruit on there. I hope and pray this testimony will bring a false believer to get thinking about that.
You might be right about baptism but I'm not sure! I'm just someone studying a Bible and sharing it on UA-cam 😅 my understanding is that being baptised in Jesus name coincides with receiving the holy spirit (Acts 19:1-7). Baptism isn't a work of the law, works of the law referring to food laws, personally doing good etc
Thanks for sharing your perspective.
It's kind of scary to question whether I am saved, but I'm glad you're asking the question. I can't honestly say that I'm in a better place spiritually than I was a year ago. Thank you for asking the tough questions. I will have to reflect on the sin in my life and ask God to make me holier.
We are wiser to not put faith in our faith nor faithfulness, but only in his own knowing who has made himself our hope which will not cannot fail. God in his wisdom shall not disappoint himself.
@@blue62show Amen!
Eat my flesh- not only believe in me but also eat your daily bread.
Words of Jesus Christ and all scripture are our daily bread. We don't pray only for physical carnal bread but also for bread of life.
You believe also hearing gospel and living words dwell in you like a Holly Spirit and working inside of you strenghtening your faith like Holy Spirit does.
I encourage you to read aloud your Bible because :
Romans 10:17 ESV
[17] So faith comes from hearing, and hearing through the word of Christ.
God bless family
Thank you so much and God bless you
I also go to a Baptist church and wow. It’s one of the most Biblically sound churches I’ve ever attended. It’s not because it’s Baptist and that’s the “right” denomination. We just need to stick to the Bible. We must not stray from God’s word!
Thanks for sharing, Rachel ❤
To keep it as short as possible, this sums much of it for me.
ua-cam.com/users/shortsg-XEU6r0REI?feature=share
Beautiful job
Thanks Craig 🙏🏽
1 John 4:1, test those spirits!
Ritual water baptism is not a prerequisite for salvation. Salvation comes from the heart.
Actually, Jesus told us to baptise and be baptized. One example;
Matthew 28:19-20 ESV
[19] Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them inthe name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, [20] teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, to the end of the age.”
bible.com/bible/59/mat.28.19.ESV
Yes. It is an outward testimony for others, if we are lead to do so. But, again, salvation happens in the heart.
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It says to believe and be baptized . Your salvation does start with the heart but you must be baptized ..or it wouldn't use the conjunction AND
Ephesians 2:8+9
I left the Baptist Church and this is not me being ugly this is just my testimony because in the Bible people were immediately baptized and it says those who believe and are baptized are the only ones that can go to heaven because it says AND the conjunction there makes a difference and also they would schedule someone's baptism out like a week or two sometimes they would even do them like once a month ..so everyone that wanted to be baptized would do it that day..and what if something were to happen to you between the time that you requested baptism and the time that you were actually baptized ? And again in the Bible it says people were immediately baptized meaning they were immersed fully in water they didn't have water drizzled over their head baptism means to completely immerse underwater . And also because of the music in church I decided to go to church of Christ because in the New testament which is what we live by ..the Old testament we can learn things but the New testament is what we live by because of jesus's death....people were using musical instruments in the old testament but not the new ..we were commanded to sing hymns with spirit and from our hearts because people were making performances out of worship and being moved more by the musical aspect instead of the actual words of worship ..but it's something I've struggled with to fully grasp if that's the correct interpretation between baptist and church or Christ ..and due to it saying he is coming back for his bride which is taught it's one bride so its one church....and he called it his church ..so church of Christ
I disagree with a few of your last points there if I read them correctly. The old testament is still very much relevant as God is unchanging. If we don't understand who God is, we can't understand the impact Jesus sacrifice made or why we need it! No where did Jesus tell us to stop using musical instruments, and Paul tells us that offering ourselves to the Lord IS our spiritual worship; Romans 12:1 ESV
[1] I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
Also there is no 'one true church' in terms of a physical church. The body/bride of Christ means all Christians who have truely believed in him regardless of their earthly congregation 🙏🏽🧡
Hello 😊❤❤
*Neither the human body nor the human spirit is LIFE The Real Self an Offspring and Child of "The LIGHT", which is "The LIFE of GOD".*
*"The Gospel ACCORDING TO John", in chapter 1, verse 4, Quote;*
*4. In Him ( GOD ) was LIFE; and the LIFE was the LIGHT of Men. End Quote*
*NOTE: It is NOT written; In Him ( GOD ) was Jesus; and Jesus was the LIGHT of Men. Period !*
*When Jesus used the word " I ", He was referring to "LIFE The Real Self", "The LIFE of GOD", who is "The LORD GOD" of the old testament writings, LORD of Lords, KING of Kings...*
The version of God you grew up with sounds like Allah from the Quran. Allah’s distance, vagueness and his followers’ lifestyle of strict adherence to rules (dos and don’ts) to please God and remain on his good side are very Islamic in nature.
Interesting!
*WHAT is GOD ??? GOD is a "WORD" ! From "The Gospel [ ACCORDING TO ] John", in chapter 1, verse 1, Quote; In the beginning was the WORD, and the WORD was WITH GOD, and the WORD was GOD. End Quote... As you can plainly see, there were 2 WORDS, one of which is the WORD, GOD... The Other is The 1st WORD, the WORD GOD was WITH, which has been removed from Scriptures by religious SCRIBES, in a Vain attempt to CONCEAL the TRUTH !*
Hey John, I'm really not sure what you're getting at here purely because I don't understand how you've written it! Am I correct in thinking you're trying to argue that God isn't real and it's just all writing?
@@DustAndGraceASMR *NO ! GOD is REAL ! I know NO other... Why do you think it is written in "The Gospel [ACCORDING TO] Matthew", in chapter 7, verses 22 and 23 Quote; 22. MANY will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name ? and in thy name have cast out devils ? and in thy name done many wonderful works ? 23. And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity... ??? Only the churches makes this Claim about their good works ! It is because JESUS and The SON of MAN, ( being The Christ ) are two totally different entities... But the human churches Hide this Truth !*
*JESUS is The Word ( Father ) made flesh, and The SON of MAN is a Component of The SOUL..*
*HOW do I know this ??? Because I, "LIFE The Real Self" ( NOT the human entity ) went to "The Marriage Supper of The Lamb"... I, "LIFE The Real Self" also Witnessed "The Birth of The MAN Child" ( which took 7 Hours ) mentioned in "The Revelation of John The Devine" in chapter 12, and as Promised by The SON of MAN I, "LIFE The Real Self" now reside in The HOUSE of GOD", and NO human has the power to change this...*
Interesting video I could totally identify Harbor in five minutes. There were so many commercial interruptions like I can’t even get through your whole testimony. Please be honest with yourself and watch the video. If all you have to do is leave the commercials turned off then why would you have them on to bombard people with with all this trickery from UA-cam videosputting apps in the way of the comments whatever but anyway, I like your video whatever part of it I could watch with by the third commercial I said OK I’m done
I'm so sorry there were so many ads! I actually don't see commercials on my channel's and I'm not sure why. There should only be two or three ad breaks but I'll definitely check when I get the chance on a main computer