"4 And my(Paul's) speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, BUT IN DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND OF POWER: 5 That your faith should NOT stand in the wisdom of men, BUT in the power of God."
How many preachers can say that? I hear people saying that we don't need miracles any more, those were for those early times, just preaching is enough. I don't think Paul would agree with that.
1 Thessalonians 1:5,
"For our gospel came not unto you in word ONLY, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake."
"26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world
to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to
nought things that are:"
One will not see many powerful and famous people among christians. But one will see many Lazarus' among us. The famous and rich usualy follow another way.
"Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."
Philippians 1:27-28,
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I (Paul) 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;"
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:
11But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."
Does the church, which we are menbers of, have those gifts? Lets examine it.
Compare Dan.7 especially vv.10-14 with Re.5. I have to conserve my energy whatever left of it for needful things and it is not to give you understanding, Holy Spirit is the best tutor, and I can only explain my understanding on the basis of the Bible Study. You seem to approach literally while I have another approach to the Bible. Sorry if I am not inclined to draw in another round. it shall be wasting my effort. Ask God to enlighten your understanding as He did with mine. So leave it that brother.
The most important thing is what JESUS said: Luke 20:35-36
35 But they which shall be accounted WORTHY to obtain that world (next world-the Kingdom of GOD- Revelation 11:15-18, among other biblical references), and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are EQUAL unto the ANGELS; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Revelation 5:10
10 And hast made us unto our GOD kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Matthew 5:5
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Act 1:9-11
9 And when JESUS had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a CLOUD received Him out of their sight. ( Matthew 17:5-5 While JESUS yet spake, behold, a bright CLOUD overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same JESUS, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
to change my mind would be denying God, Scriptures, sound reasoning & the Witness in my heart.
What we have writen is True Christianity,
I feel you are sensible enough in your heart to know it, who do you think inspire you to write it?
though it maybe just a Seed, being planted within, as an invitation for all who have ears to hear & a heart to receive this Truth
I personally have received it by pick up my Cross and in a measure experiencing this.
At first I dreaded it, but as I continue therein ( I'm speaking years ) its truly is as Christ declared Matt 11:29,30
For He truly is the God 2Cor 1:4
Now I'm Psalms 40:8
In reading your thread, my heart leap for joy, that God has & is openning this to you.
Friend, lets strive to enter the straight gate, lets run the race, press towards the mark, & in the end, when he places upon us our crowns, then we in turn can lay them down at His feet Rev 5:11-13
come on!
I can say in Truth, as the old hymn says (& I have already experience) "though none go with me, yet I will follow".
In all of this it has been a very broken, humbling, & merciful experience, considering where He found me.
It seems that you did not understand that GOD gave the sealed book of Revelation unto JESUS,and JESUS called an angel(different of the translation,in fact an Archangel,as an ambassador of the Lord),and delivered the message unto Him to reveal the content of the book to the apostle John who was in Patmos because of the Word of GOD,and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Being on Patmos,the archangel presents himself to John being behind Him as recommended by the Word( Isaiah 30:21),not in front,in front only JESUS must be,do you understand?And John heard behind him a great voice, as of a trumpet, so John turned to see the voice that spake with him, and being turned he saw seven golden candlesticks (the 7 Churches of Asia, whose spiritual conditions reflect the spiritual conditions of the Churches in this current time of the END, time of Apocalipse, by the way reflect a very terrible condition);
John saw in the midst of the seven candlesticks ONE LIKE UNTO THE SON OF MAN. How was him? Revelation 1:13-16:
13 He presents himself "clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle".(This picture or scenary remembers Joseph in Egypt- Exodus 41:38-45)
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars:and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged Sword:and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.(By the way, he was also with Joshua in the Old Testament- Joshua 5:13-15)
Paul Apostle spoke about him in 1Thes.4:16 and 1Cor.15:51-52.Take a look.
JESUS warned:At midnight there was a cry made,Behold, the bridegroom cometh;go ye out TO MEET him-Mat.25:6.Who's going?
See,IT'S NOT ENOUGH to just have lamp-the Word of GOD-a lamp for the feet-Ps.119:105;It's necessary also to have oil,otherwise the lamp will go out.
In 1 corinthians 13: 3 says "And 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"
what does Charity mean in this context because if one bestow his or her goods to feed the poor, its considered as charity
Thank you for your prayers, I really appreciate all the kind responses on here.
Also I will ask our Father to let me know, what needs to go, like you mentioned, books, music and other material things. This makes sense.
The idea of an audiobook is also good to have, so I will search for it.
In regards to the Corrie ten Boom museum, I've never been there, but according to their site it looks like a interesting museum to visit, since it is also a living memorial to the family who lived as Christians.
Thank you again and may our Heavenly Father bless you!
but, Yes, according to the New Covenant promise, Him writing His Law upon our heart & placing His Spirit within us.
1 John 2:27 & is not a lie.
Jimbob
you seem to be stuck on the letter.
God's Grace / Spirit / Light appears to all mankind, preaches the gospel to them within their hearts , whether they ever heard of a bible or not, or having never learnt to read, or for that matter whether they believe in God or not, or if their in some far remote places in the earth. as David expressed, Psalms 139:7-11
its the sure Word of Prophecy & is preserve for all generations & forever
Call in the order of Melchisedec in the Power of an endless life, Christ in you the hope of eternal glory.
May God graciously continue to open the eyes of your heart
It is not ourselves but it is God who has brought us into the Fellowship of God and Man. This is the gift of God. (Ep.2:8-10) Jesus speaks of it from his POV, "As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him."( John 17:2) Glory of the word like seed finding the right soil so wisdom is a deep calling unto deep,- which in this case is the power and he has power over all who would benefit from. He knew who were his. "those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled."(17:12) That the scripture might be fulfilled sets him the soul, the knowing part so we have Adam as the double revealing another aspect of the Son. As the Son of man he knew what was in the man of man. "But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him./And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father."( John 6:63-64)
It pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell.
"And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
The Spirit invests in Adam the same qualities that Christ as the brightness of His glory displayed. As the Good shepherd he revealed his Father the Shepherd of souls(1 Pe.2:25).
I did perceive that you were speaking to how we think, speak and act towards others in general.
I think that on this site, since we cannot really know each other as we would people we meet with in person regularly, we do need to employ the motivations, attitudes, graciousness and patience that you mention.
Thank you for your kindness and openness. I appreciate you.
"And he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof"
God caused the deep sleep which is according to his purpose. Adam as a stand in for his body cannot have any other meaning than what his emblem signifies. The slain Lamb foreshadows the death of his Son. According to the Min-Max, mode of Narrative a specific action of God telescopes into the 'forever' mode applicable to the Son. Accordingly his sleep refers to the death of the Son as on another occasion God tells King Solomon, "I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually."(1 Ki.9:3). The bone signifies doctrine. What is a rib, a bio-material protecting the lungs where spiritually the presence of God like winged cherubs, presides over man. (Temple of God- 1 Co.3:16-17) By the breath of God he made Adam a living soul. Notice the order the word of God (breath) next the doctrine of God and closed up the flesh refers to the word become flesh. Adam is confirmed as the double for his Son.
vv.22-23
" And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man./And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
We see how the living soul responds. Adam did not confirm his suspicion as to what the woman signified. He knew in his bones the truth. The Spirit gives us a parallel commentary on the development of the holy family. all those who shall be pressed into the church, the body of Christ.
" And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Here we see the Mind of God. Power principle in godhead works with Wisdom principle and operation of one in tandem with the other is glory; so Fellowship of God with Man gives a body that is enjoined to enter into the rest of God. (He.4:1) 'Where is the place of my rest?' (Is.66:1). Peace of which passeth all understanding should warn us the pitfall of judging the rest of God from human circumstances.
In the Lord's prayer we recall the Power and the glory which is forever. Whereas The Word becoming flesh death and resurrection only explains a body which is in flux reason for which we have this verse, "That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish,"(Ep.5:27) In Christ we shall find equipoise or enter into his Rest, the Sabbath. Adam could not find rest in His creation. The peace of God mentioned here above necessarily is in the Son 'as the express image of his person.' Adam was merely a stand-in for the Son, marked by 'son' of God. ( Luke 3:38)
vv.21-22
"And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;/And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man."
Regarding deep sleep we have yet another example, "So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the Lord was fallen upon them."(1 Sa.26:12) Deep sleep simply establishes it was in accordance with the will of God. Thus was with Adam as a double for the Son so Eve is created in her own right as well as in fulfillment of divine Purpose. We shall see this double function in theLife of Abram and Sarai.
There is one more point with regards to the nature of angels: measurement of the holy city of God where Jesus Christ as the Head gives every believer called to be a saint the same measurement. "And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel."(Re.21:17) God hates unequal weights, is it not? "
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD"(Pr.20:23)
First your question of the angel whom Jesus Christ semt 'and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John'(Re.1:1) The angel reveals himself, " I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things./ Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book."(Re.22:8-9) 'fellowservant' and 'brethren' Again we have "And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Re.19:10) Those who have the testimony of Jesus. They are the saints called before the worlds began. They are the cloud of witnesses ('Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses'-He.12:1) We see them as St Stephen saw(Ac.7:56) or St Peter (Ac.10:11) and our heart is not anatomical part but carries a spiritual space. Daniel saw in the night vision, "thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him." (Dan.7:10) This is a great congregation that Psalm 40:10 refers to. On account of this what we whisper in our bedchamber is like shouting from the roof tops. Nothing is hidden.
Secondly regarding principle of Similitude He.11:3 The unseen world (of the will of the Father- the heaven) with the visible earth (seen the word become flesh-the Son)The Lord's prayer.Matt.6:10 ('Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.') Principle of Association is about the gospel. (Matt.10:40; Luke 10:16) Thirdly Ministry of Reconciliation. All 'theory" or suppositions must be backed by the word of God. Hope this makes clear.
Heavenly Father, please answer Andrew's requests. All who were mentioned need what only You can givepeace, protection, love, mercy, deliverance, healing, safetyin the Mighty Name of Jesus Christ. God bless you Andrew
For more clarity on what I last posted to you, I was not aiming my comments specifically towards activity on this site; but instead, in general terms on everything we say, do, and even think in our private thoughts towards everyone, in all circumstances and events. This is especially important in what I see as our "special" relationships, i.e. family and what we consider close friends. These are more often than not more challenging and typically need healing and active ongoing forgiveness in some manner. At least, this is what I've experienced. Yet, I think everyone we meet or speak to are forms of relationships worthy of these considerations.
Of course, I'm not speaking of physical attacks upon the body, in which we sadly may need to defend ourselves and others.
Please be assured, I'm not assuming that you were thinking that I was speaking SPECIFICALLY regarding this site. I do feel though I needed to further clarify.
To those on this site who have perceived me as attacking them, I do not doubt that their feelings are justified. I sincerely apologize.
I recall that in my late teens, I attended a conference at the Oakland Coliseum, put on by a Christian man named Bill Gothard. He provided round pin-on buttons that said PBPGINFWMY, meaning "please be patient, God is not finished with me yet". I can't say that over the years,I've always afforded others this courtesy, which I suspect has caused me and others unnecessary turmoil. With the Holy Spirit's help, we're working on it as much as I will let Him. The Holy Spirit does not limit His giving is my belief; Simply, I've limited my receiving.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I pray for myself that I would be more open to your correction, to be forgiving of myself and others, and to be willing to understand and accept your Perfect Love. Amen.
I see that according to the your theory, the """Principle of Similitude explains the basis of comparing the like with like; So the heaven is compared with the earth."""
Along the same line as your theory above or interpretation saying "the heaven is compared with the earth" by the Principle of Similitude,
so I took your example to compare the Similitude between the Son of GOD and the angel who was sent by Him to the isle of Patmos- Revelation 1:1-Revelation of JESUS Christ, which GOD gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His ANGEL unto His servant John. (Different of the translation, In my vision an Archangel). But what is the Similitude between the Son of GOD and the archangel sent by JESUS to speak with John?
Here goes the Similitude: Revelation 1:13-16. (By the way, JESUS was in heaven when He sent the archangel to meet John , He was sitting on the right hand of the Father).
Verse 13 - And in the midst of the seven candlesticks (7 Churches of Asia) one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged Sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Revelation 22:8-9
8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship GOD.
You may be the first person here that's told me that. I am not sure how to respond. I would encourage you to give me a little more time, you might change your mind later!
May the Lord continue to draw you and nourish you through His word, and may that hunger always remain, God bless!!!
Heavenly Father, I plea for Your mercy and grace in protecting Ronald. Heal his body, soul, and mind. Father God block the negative disturbing thoughts, visions, nightmares and dreams that causes him to lose sleep. Everything and anything may You, Father God, bring it to a halt and replace it with peace. Ronald wants to go back to work that You have for him to do. In the mighty name of Jesus Christ. Ronald, ask Father God, if there is something(s) in your house that is/are displeasing Him. Without you knowing maybe books, movies, musicthat displease Him. A few years ago I threw out all the music (it was nice music nothing like hard rock) because God told me that I should be listening only Christian music. I am not telling you what to do just suggesting. Do you have an audio Bible that you can play throughout the day and night? I listen to sermons, that help me go to sleep. I listen to them over and over again. God bless you Ronald and keep us updated. Love you
Hi Riemmers, I visited your beautiful country some years ago. The people are very nice. I went to the Corrie Ten Museum. It was beautiful. I will continually have you in my prayers.
There is no 7 year great tribulation. There WAS a GREAT TRIBULATION 2000 years ago, but those days of that GREAT TRIBULATION were shortened for the elects sake.
Matthew 24:21 For then shall be GREAT TRIBULATION such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time (of the great tribulation), no, nor shall ever be.
Matthew 24:22 And except those days (of the great tribulation) BE SHORTENED, there shall no flesh BE SAVED ....
What are you SAVED from? ---DEATH --- When was DEATH defeated? ---- at the RESURRECTION of Christ ----
The above scriptures STATES the Great Tribulation had to occur before flesh could be SAVED from DEATH. Therefore the Great Tribulation had to occur before the resurrection.
The GREAT TRIBULATION was from the time Christ entered the garden until his death on the cross.
"4 And my(Paul's) speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man's wisdom, BUT IN DEMONSTRATION OF THE SPIRIT AND OF POWER: 5 That your faith should NOT stand in the wisdom of men, BUT in the power of God."
How many preachers can say that? I hear people saying that we don't need miracles any more, those were for those early times, just preaching is enough. I don't think Paul would agree with that.
1 Thessalonians 1:5,
"For our gospel came not unto you in word ONLY, but also in power, and in the Holy Ghost, and in much assurance; as ye know what manner of men we were among you for your sake."
"But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption:"
"26 For ye see your calling, brethren, how that not many wise men after the flesh, not many mighty, not many noble, are called:
27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of the world
to confound the things which are mighty;
28 And base things of the world, and things which are despised, hath God chosen, yea, and things which are not, to bring to
nought things that are:"
One will not see many powerful and famous people among christians. But one will see many Lazarus' among us. The famous and rich usualy follow another way.
"For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks(gentiles) seek after wisdom:"
The world hasn't changed much, has it?
"Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment."
Philippians 1:27-28,
"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: that whether I (Paul) 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;"
1 Cor 1:7,
"So that ye(Corinthians) come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:"
Paul tells to Corinthians that they do have all the gifts. What are these gifts?
They are described later on in 1 Cor 12:7-11,
"4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit
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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:
11But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will."
Does the church, which we are menbers of, have those gifts? Lets examine it.
The most important thing is what JESUS said: Luke 20:35-36
35 But they which shall be accounted WORTHY to obtain that world (next world-the Kingdom of GOD- Revelation 11:15-18, among other biblical references), and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage:
36 Neither can they die any more: for they are EQUAL unto the ANGELS; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Revelation 5:10
10 And hast made us unto our GOD kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth.
Matthew 5:5
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
Act 1:9-11
9 And when JESUS had spoken these things, while they beheld, He was taken up; and a CLOUD received Him out of their sight. ( Matthew 17:5-5 While JESUS yet spake, behold, a bright CLOUD overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
10 And while they looked stedfastly toward heaven as he went up, behold, two men stood by them in white apparel;
11 Which also said, Ye men of Galilee, why stand ye gazing up into heaven? this same JESUS, which is taken up from you into heaven, shall so come in like manner as ye have seen him go into heaven.
to change my mind would be denying God, Scriptures, sound reasoning & the Witness in my heart.
What we have writen is True Christianity,
I feel you are sensible enough in your heart to know it, who do you think inspire you to write it?
though it maybe just a Seed, being planted within, as an invitation for all who have ears to hear & a heart to receive this Truth
I personally have received it by pick up my Cross and in a measure experiencing this.
At first I dreaded it, but as I continue therein ( I'm speaking years ) its truly is as Christ declared Matt 11:29,30
For He truly is the God 2Cor 1:4
Now I'm Psalms 40:8
In reading your thread, my heart leap for joy, that God has & is openning this to you.
Friend, lets strive to enter the straight gate, lets run the race, press towards the mark, & in the end, when he places upon us our crowns, then we in turn can lay them down at His feet Rev 5:11-13
come on!
I can say in Truth, as the old hymn says (& I have already experience) "though none go with me, yet I will follow".
In all of this it has been a very broken, humbling, & merciful experience, considering where He found me.
There's "no turning back, no turning back,"
His Grace to you, Jesse.
It seems that you did not understand that GOD gave the sealed book of Revelation unto JESUS,and JESUS called an angel(different of the translation,in fact an Archangel,as an ambassador of the Lord),and delivered the message unto Him to reveal the content of the book to the apostle John who was in Patmos because of the Word of GOD,and for the testimony of Jesus Christ.
Being on Patmos,the archangel presents himself to John being behind Him as recommended by the Word( Isaiah 30:21),not in front,in front only JESUS must be,do you understand?And John heard behind him a great voice, as of a trumpet, so John turned to see the voice that spake with him, and being turned he saw seven golden candlesticks (the 7 Churches of Asia, whose spiritual conditions reflect the spiritual conditions of the Churches in this current time of the END, time of Apocalipse, by the way reflect a very terrible condition);
John saw in the midst of the seven candlesticks ONE LIKE UNTO THE SON OF MAN. How was him? Revelation 1:13-16:
13 He presents himself "clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle".(This picture or scenary remembers Joseph in Egypt- Exodus 41:38-45)
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars:and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged Sword:and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.(By the way, he was also with Joshua in the Old Testament- Joshua 5:13-15)
Paul Apostle spoke about him in 1Thes.4:16 and 1Cor.15:51-52.Take a look.
JESUS warned:At midnight there was a cry made,Behold, the bridegroom cometh;go ye out TO MEET him-Mat.25:6.Who's going?
See,IT'S NOT ENOUGH to just have lamp-the Word of GOD-a lamp for the feet-Ps.119:105;It's necessary also to have oil,otherwise the lamp will go out.
what does Charity mean in this context because if one bestow his or her goods to feed the poor, its considered as charity
Thank you for your prayers, I really appreciate all the kind responses on here.
Also I will ask our Father to let me know, what needs to go, like you mentioned, books, music and other material things. This makes sense.
The idea of an audiobook is also good to have, so I will search for it.
In regards to the Corrie ten Boom museum, I've never been there, but according to their site it looks like a interesting museum to visit, since it is also a living memorial to the family who lived as Christians.
Thank you again and may our Heavenly Father bless you!
With kind regards,
Ronald
Not according to Hebrews 8:9 on tablets of stone.
but, Yes, according to the New Covenant promise, Him writing His Law upon our heart & placing His Spirit within us.
1 John 2:27 & is not a lie.
Jimbob
you seem to be stuck on the letter.
God's Grace / Spirit / Light appears to all mankind, preaches the gospel to them within their hearts , whether they ever heard of a bible or not, or having never learnt to read, or for that matter whether they believe in God or not, or if their in some far remote places in the earth. as David expressed, Psalms 139:7-11
its the sure Word of Prophecy & is preserve for all generations & forever
Call in the order of Melchisedec in the Power of an endless life, Christ in you the hope of eternal glory.
May God graciously continue to open the eyes of your heart
to Himself, Who is within you.
"And (God) brought her unto the man".(v.22)
It is not ourselves but it is God who has brought us into the Fellowship of God and Man. This is the gift of God. (Ep.2:8-10) Jesus speaks of it from his POV, "As thou hast given him power over all flesh, that he should give eternal life to as many as thou hast given him."( John 17:2) Glory of the word like seed finding the right soil so wisdom is a deep calling unto deep,- which in this case is the power and he has power over all who would benefit from. He knew who were his. "those that thou gavest me I have kept, and none of them is lost, but the son of perdition; that the scripture might be fulfilled."(17:12) That the scripture might be fulfilled sets him the soul, the knowing part so we have Adam as the double revealing another aspect of the Son. As the Son of man he knew what was in the man of man. "But there are some of you that believe not. For Jesus knew from the beginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray him./And he said, Therefore said I unto you, that no man can come unto me, except it were given unto him of my Father."( John 6:63-64)
It pleased the Father that in him should all fulness dwell.
"And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
The Spirit invests in Adam the same qualities that Christ as the brightness of His glory displayed. As the Good shepherd he revealed his Father the Shepherd of souls(1 Pe.2:25).
I did perceive that you were speaking to how we think, speak and act towards others in general.
I think that on this site, since we cannot really know each other as we would people we meet with in person regularly, we do need to employ the motivations, attitudes, graciousness and patience that you mention.
Thank you for your kindness and openness. I appreciate you.
"And he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof"
God caused the deep sleep which is according to his purpose. Adam as a stand in for his body cannot have any other meaning than what his emblem signifies. The slain Lamb foreshadows the death of his Son. According to the Min-Max, mode of Narrative a specific action of God telescopes into the 'forever' mode applicable to the Son. Accordingly his sleep refers to the death of the Son as on another occasion God tells King Solomon, "I have hallowed this house, which thou hast built, to put my name there for ever; and mine eyes and mine heart shall be there perpetually."(1 Ki.9:3). The bone signifies doctrine. What is a rib, a bio-material protecting the lungs where spiritually the presence of God like winged cherubs, presides over man. (Temple of God- 1 Co.3:16-17) By the breath of God he made Adam a living soul. Notice the order the word of God (breath) next the doctrine of God and closed up the flesh refers to the word become flesh. Adam is confirmed as the double for his Son.
vv.22-23
" And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man./And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man."
We see how the living soul responds. Adam did not confirm his suspicion as to what the woman signified. He knew in his bones the truth. The Spirit gives us a parallel commentary on the development of the holy family. all those who shall be pressed into the church, the body of Christ.
" And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."
Here we see the Mind of God. Power principle in godhead works with Wisdom principle and operation of one in tandem with the other is glory; so Fellowship of God with Man gives a body that is enjoined to enter into the rest of God. (He.4:1) 'Where is the place of my rest?' (Is.66:1). Peace of which passeth all understanding should warn us the pitfall of judging the rest of God from human circumstances.
In the Lord's prayer we recall the Power and the glory which is forever. Whereas The Word becoming flesh death and resurrection only explains a body which is in flux reason for which we have this verse, "That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish,"(Ep.5:27) In Christ we shall find equipoise or enter into his Rest, the Sabbath. Adam could not find rest in His creation. The peace of God mentioned here above necessarily is in the Son 'as the express image of his person.' Adam was merely a stand-in for the Son, marked by 'son' of God. ( Luke 3:38)
vv.21-22
"And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam, and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;/And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man."
Regarding deep sleep we have yet another example, "So David took the spear and the cruse of water from Saul's bolster; and they gat them away, and no man saw it, nor knew it, neither awaked: for they were all asleep; because a deep sleep from the Lord was fallen upon them."(1 Sa.26:12) Deep sleep simply establishes it was in accordance with the will of God. Thus was with Adam as a double for the Son so Eve is created in her own right as well as in fulfillment of divine Purpose. We shall see this double function in theLife of Abram and Sarai.
There is one more point with regards to the nature of angels: measurement of the holy city of God where Jesus Christ as the Head gives every believer called to be a saint the same measurement. "And he measured the wall thereof, an hundred and forty and four cubits, according to the measure of a man, that is, of the angel."(Re.21:17) God hates unequal weights, is it not? "
Divers weights are an abomination unto the LORD"(Pr.20:23)
First your question of the angel whom Jesus Christ semt 'and he sent and signified it by his angel unto his servant John'(Re.1:1) The angel reveals himself, " I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things./ Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book."(Re.22:8-9) 'fellowservant' and 'brethren' Again we have "And I fell at his feet to worship him. And he said unto me, See thou do it not: I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren that have the testimony of Jesus: worship God: for the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy." (Re.19:10) Those who have the testimony of Jesus. They are the saints called before the worlds began. They are the cloud of witnesses ('Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses'-He.12:1) We see them as St Stephen saw(Ac.7:56) or St Peter (Ac.10:11) and our heart is not anatomical part but carries a spiritual space. Daniel saw in the night vision, "thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him." (Dan.7:10) This is a great congregation that Psalm 40:10 refers to. On account of this what we whisper in our bedchamber is like shouting from the roof tops. Nothing is hidden.
Secondly regarding principle of Similitude He.11:3 The unseen world (of the will of the Father- the heaven) with the visible earth (seen the word become flesh-the Son)The Lord's prayer.Matt.6:10 ('Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.') Principle of Association is about the gospel. (Matt.10:40; Luke 10:16) Thirdly Ministry of Reconciliation. All 'theory" or suppositions must be backed by the word of God. Hope this makes clear.
I agree 100% with your last posting to me.
For more clarity on what I last posted to you, I was not aiming my comments specifically towards activity on this site; but instead, in general terms on everything we say, do, and even think in our private thoughts towards everyone, in all circumstances and events. This is especially important in what I see as our "special" relationships, i.e. family and what we consider close friends. These are more often than not more challenging and typically need healing and active ongoing forgiveness in some manner. At least, this is what I've experienced. Yet, I think everyone we meet or speak to are forms of relationships worthy of these considerations.
Of course, I'm not speaking of physical attacks upon the body, in which we sadly may need to defend ourselves and others.
Please be assured, I'm not assuming that you were thinking that I was speaking SPECIFICALLY regarding this site. I do feel though I needed to further clarify.
To those on this site who have perceived me as attacking them, I do not doubt that their feelings are justified. I sincerely apologize.
I recall that in my late teens, I attended a conference at the Oakland Coliseum, put on by a Christian man named Bill Gothard. He provided round pin-on buttons that said PBPGINFWMY, meaning "please be patient, God is not finished with me yet". I can't say that over the years,I've always afforded others this courtesy, which I suspect has caused me and others unnecessary turmoil. With the Holy Spirit's help, we're working on it as much as I will let Him. The Holy Spirit does not limit His giving is my belief; Simply, I've limited my receiving.
Father, in the Name of Jesus, I pray for myself that I would be more open to your correction, to be forgiving of myself and others, and to be willing to understand and accept your Perfect Love. Amen.
Again, to all, Blessings and Peace
I see that according to the your theory, the """Principle of Similitude explains the basis of comparing the like with like; So the heaven is compared with the earth."""
Along the same line as your theory above or interpretation saying "the heaven is compared with the earth" by the Principle of Similitude,
so I took your example to compare the Similitude between the Son of GOD and the angel who was sent by Him to the isle of Patmos- Revelation 1:1-Revelation of JESUS Christ, which GOD gave unto Him, to shew unto His servants things which must shortly come to pass; and He sent and signified it by His ANGEL unto His servant John. (Different of the translation, In my vision an Archangel). But what is the Similitude between the Son of GOD and the archangel sent by JESUS to speak with John?
Here goes the Similitude: Revelation 1:13-16. (By the way, JESUS was in heaven when He sent the archangel to meet John , He was sitting on the right hand of the Father).
Verse 13 - And in the midst of the seven candlesticks (7 Churches of Asia) one like unto the Son of man, clothed with a garment down to the foot, and girt about the paps with a golden girdle.
14 His head and his hairs were white like wool, as white as snow; and his eyes were as a flame of fire;
15 And his feet like unto fine brass, as if they burned in a furnace; and his voice as the sound of many waters.
16 And he had in his right hand seven stars: and out of his mouth went a sharp twoedged Sword: and his countenance was as the sun shineth in his strength.
Revelation 22:8-9
8 And I John saw these things, and heard them. And when I had heard and seen, I fell down to worship before the feet of the angel which shewed me these things.
9 Then saith he unto me, See thou do it not: for I am thy fellowservant, and of thy brethren the prophets, and of them which keep the sayings of this book: worship GOD.
Surely He is our fellowservant. Praise our GOD.
Blessings
You may be the first person here that's told me that. I am not sure how to respond. I would encourage you to give me a little more time, you might change your mind later!
May the Lord continue to draw you and nourish you through His word, and may that hunger always remain, God bless!!!
What is our cross for?
To DIE on or cross.
Psalms 116:15 Precious in the sight of the Lord is the DEATH (on our cross) of his saints.
If we die on the cross of Christ, the we were MARRIED to him in his RESURRECTION.
1 Corinthians 15:43 .... raised in GLORY .....
1 Peter 1:21 WE by him (Christ) do BELIEVE in God, who raised him from the dead, and GAVE him GLORY....
John 17:22 And the GLORY thou GAVEST ME, I have GIVEN them, that as we are ONE, they may BE ONE in us.
There was ONLY ONE BODY raise at the RESURRECTION of Christ.
Ephesians 4:4 .....ONE body .......
1 Corinthians 12:27 ..... ye are the BODY of Christ ......
Ezekiel 36:26 A NEW HEART will I give you .....
1 Corinthians 2:16 .... ye have the MIND of Christ .....
We are a NEW Creation, ONE BODY, with the heart and mind of Christ.
Psalms 107:31 Oh that man would praise the LORD for his goodness, his wonderful works to the children of men!
God Bless YOU!
Do you believe that God preserved His Word for this generation?
If you do then where is it today?
If you do not then wouldn't that make ( Ps 12:6-7) meaningless, or even make it a lie?
There is no 7 year great tribulation. There WAS a GREAT TRIBULATION 2000 years ago, but those days of that GREAT TRIBULATION were shortened for the elects sake.
Matthew 24:21 For then shall be GREAT TRIBULATION such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time (of the great tribulation), no, nor shall ever be.
Matthew 24:22 And except those days (of the great tribulation) BE SHORTENED, there shall no flesh BE SAVED ....
What are you SAVED from? ---DEATH --- When was DEATH defeated? ---- at the RESURRECTION of Christ ----
The above scriptures STATES the Great Tribulation had to occur before flesh could be SAVED from DEATH. Therefore the Great Tribulation had to occur before the resurrection.
The GREAT TRIBULATION was from the time Christ entered the garden until his death on the cross.
God BLESS YOU!