Blessings to you also. Even though we are to serve Christ alone as our master, there are some (even believers) who make the material things of this world (mammon) their master. But Jesus says we do not have the capacity to serve both.
What you have shared about the ego is quite interesting. If I might ask, did you gather this information from A Course In Miracles International (acimi)?
Much of what you are sharing with me is word for word from one of their courses titled "The Ego - The Miracle."
We are sure that the JUDGMENT of GOD is according to Truth.
Romans 2:5-
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the Day of wrath (the LORD's Day, the seventh and last Day) and REVELATION of the righteous Judgment of GOD;
6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, ETERNAL life:
8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, INDIGNATION AND WRATH,
9 TRIBULATION and ANGUISH, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
11 For there is no respect of persons with GOD.
12 For as many as have sinned without Law shall also PERISH without Law: and as many as have sinned in the Law shall be JUDGED by the Law;
13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before GOD, but the doers of the Law shall be justified.
14 For when the Gentiles, which HAVE NOT THE LAW, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these, having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves:
15 Which shew the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
16 In this Day when GOD shall JUDGE the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
1Peter 4:17-18
17 The time is come that JUDGMENT must begin at the house of GOD: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of GOD?
18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Revelation 21:8-The fearful(the COWARDS),and unbelieving,and the abominable,and murderers,and whoremongers,and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
I receive not testimony from man. He that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth.
Your words mean nothing, they are good for nothing, they are insignificant, in fact a trap that sounds surreptitiously from a disguised and cunning spirit. I receive not honour from men.
What matters and prevails is what is written the Word of GOD, the Word is GOD - John 1:1- , self-executing, understand?
And Shalom. I think maybe everyone should reel it in a bit and read James CH 1.
realize that without God we are nothing, with Him we are still nothing. We have our being through Him on a daily basis.
Be thankful for His kindness.... that He alone is allowing you to have, even till the next minute of breath you take. Before he decides to take that very next breath you have away.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God NOT you be careful of how you are using the scripture.
Everyone knows who is the evil one(s) who pervert the scriptures.
Remember Paul and Elymas? You could have people here wanting to learn of The Messiah don't get in the way of that with your words.
No. 1 Corinthians 11:15, crown of glory equals women's beautiful hair. Dress moderately does not mean to cover all your body. Plain and simpleNo. God bless you Msawders77
I find it so interesting that it says, "By whom He made the worlds." Would love to hear others thoughts on this. Also, we know through scriptures that the Lord's body did not see corruption but ascended while His disciples watched. It made me wonder if Jesus still is seen in heaven in His earthly body?
We "sin" in time, but in eternity we are sinless. God does not exist in time, He is Omnipresent, i.e. the eternal present, always NOW; not the past or future. Time is not reality, because God does not create what has a beginning and end. Time is of our own making in an attempt to separate and hide from God in a destructible time-bound body, which is impossible.
The truth is, our reality is that we don't sin. Yet, in time we do make mistakes. It is impossible to have faith in sin, but is possible to have faith mistakes can be corrected; and the belief that punishment is correction is clearly insane.
The Holy Spirit is the part of the Trinity, in time, as Mediator between perception and knowledge. Since time is what we have projected and where we perceive ourselves, the Holy Spirit necessarily uses it to give us all the time it takes to forgive the past and future. This is why and where we must learn to forgive the past and future where we believe in the idea of sin.
Bring time and lay it on the altar of God, along with all darkness, separation, and fear we have made in our mind. Bring our darkness to Light and the darkness is abolished. Bring separation to Oneness and separation is no longer reality. Bring fear to Perfect Love and fear is abolished. Bring time to eternity and time is no more. Where is the world now?
The Kingdom of Heaven is YOU. What else did the Creator create? And what else but you is His Kingdom?
First of all, to speak by the Spirit of Truth - GOD is the Truth - it is necessary, first of all, to have the Spirit of Truth.
What you have learned and wrote in your post is not true, but fake. The followers of devilish Catholicism of the RCC, which rides upom the MAN Beast of sea, and the followers of the esoteric, and spiritist doctrines, among other devilish religions, they are blind guided by blinds, and according to the Word of GOD they will be cast in the the blackness of darkness for ever from now on.
Matthew 22:11-14KJV
11 And when the King came in to see the guests, He saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
12 And He saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment?
13 Then said the King to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
I agree that we cannot serve two masters; the reason being is that there is ONLY ONE Master. No others exist; being false gods, making it impossible to do so. All false idols are the source from a split mind in a state of dissociation. To even believe there is a devil (ego) is indicative of this.
What is the ego? But a dream of what I really am. A thought I am apart from my Creator and a wish to be what He created not. It is a thing of madness, not reality at all. A name for namelessness is all it is. A symbol of IMPOSSIBILITY; a choice for options that do not exist. We name it but to help us understand that it is nothing but an ancient thought that what is MADE (not created) has immortality. But what could come of this except a dream which, like all dreams, can only end in death?
If there are no false masters, then belief in sin, darkness, sick bodies and bodies that die, are simply an illusion.
The ego is the fictional opposite of Perfect Love in EVERY way, and I must remove my faith in its existence: NOW where there was darkness now I see the light. What is the ego? What the darkness was. Where is the ego? Where the darkness was. What is it now and where can it be found? Nothing and nowhere. Now the light has come: Its opposite has gone without a trace. Where evil was there now is holiness. What is the ego? What the evil was. Where is the ego? In an evil dream that but seemed real while we were asleep dreaming it. Where there was crucifixion stands God's Son. What is Satan? Who has need to ask? Where is Satan? Who has need to seek for an illusion now that dreams are gone?
A split mind does not have the CAPACITY to stand on the Solid Rock; its house (mind) will collapse, being built on sinking sand.
Yes, it IS impossible to serve two masters. What God did not create can only be in our OWN mind apart from His.
Wake up oh sleeper, rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you. I'm also speaking to myself.
Gigi , God will preserve those that He wants preserving , have you not read that those who seek to preserve their lives shall lose it ? Faith in God is not just about this life . I have atheists that I love , do you not think I worry and care for them ? I pray for God's mercy to be upon them every day , if it is His will , this is better than to stock pile food etc . God saves , He does it . We must trust Him totally and not be as Lots wife . Faith in Him , in His love , His mercy and in His power . You might wish to stay here but I can't wait to go and be with Him , remember Martha and Mary ? One of them running around cooking and serving food and the other sat at Jesus's feet ? To think that you can help others and would rather do that than to do as you are told ? Think again please . The body is nothing , all flesh is grass . Thy Kingdom Come .
How do you come to the conclusion that John calls them "little children" because they're still sinning? Do you have anything concrete that tells us this is the reason he calls them that? I myself do not know why John calls them little children, but if I had to guess, I would say that it shows his age, that he's elder, and that all of these believers are like his children. And that's how he treats them and that's how he approaches them.
1 John 2:6, the phrase "to walk, even as he walked" does not imply that we can walk without sin the same as Jesus walked. If that's what you are saying, then I disagree. What this is saying is that he that says he abides (remains) in Him, ought (or more literally), is indebted himself also to walk, even as he walked.
Please notice these comparisons:
If God is light and God is in me, when I walk, I'm walking in the light. Why? Because He's light and He's in me. If I am in Christ (if Christ abides in me and I in Him), then I should walk as He walks. How? Because he's inside of me, and His Spirit is going to direct my steps. I don't always in the human perfectly follow. But he's going to show that in the believer's life, they are indebted to walk the same way Christ walked. Why? Because Christ is living inside of them. How are you going to walk differently?
Finally, you're telling me that "he that is born again does not sin & he that is born again does not practice sin means the same thing," but the only way I can agree with you on this is to also believe that a person who is born again will never sin and can live a completely sinless life.
Well; whenever you do get to see my letter here; I just am expressing my thanks again for your friendship; and your deep insights and wisdom. Given the circumstances I have to think carefully about the topics which are expressed here; I certainly see a need for prophetic scriptures; especially in light of my posting the other day on Psalm 83 and Ezekiel 38.
I have gotten some negative commentary here on the concept of false peace; but as always I am quoting scripture. Peace is to be taken from the earth in the 2nd seal; that could be from the false peace of the first seal; but also it would seem when these conflagrations end there has to be a time for unwalled villages in Israel; and economic worldwide development for things to get to the point of the Daniel 9:27 covenant. With everyione on high alert with the current situation it is likely different than the rapture time frame when it comes at a time we do not expect; with buying; selling; marriage; etc. The Ezekiel 38 war is for a spoil; which certainly could imply the rich oil; gas and other resources there now which the current war has no plans to conquer; and again in that war the nations themselves and their armies fight; rather than proxy wars such as we see at present. The Antichrist has a systematic 10 nation or world region rulership; therefore sovereign power is involved with worldwide conquest.
It is possible the second seal is more like we are seeing now but on a worldwide scale; such as what may be planned at present but since we are still in the church age it no doubt will be muted somewhat. By the trumpet judgments of course we see the armies being mustered; the Euphrates dried up (which has happened somewhat but not finalized until the specific demons are relaased). It ends in Armageddon but just before that the Jews finally recognize their Messiah as Zechariah indicates.
Yes being right with God and trusting Him to give Him glory in our death is a priority. Will keep you in prayer.
The DAY of the Lord has been on earth for about 2000 years NOW, the angels have been harvesting the SEED for about 2000.
That harvested SEED is in the 1000 year NOW, some SEED have been there NOW for about 2000 years, some were harvested TODAY, that's less than a 1000 years.
The 1000 years, in God's eyes is ONE DAY, TODAY, the Day of the Lord, you are birthed into the IMAGE OF CHRIST.
In the twinkling of an eye you are HARVESTED and PUT ON CHRIST, whether it was 2000 years ago are today, it's both the same to God.
Just a quick hello. Yes, what an incredible blessing we have to be under the wings of God and we have His word to study to keep our mind on Him. Ill get back with you in a bit. You dont need to answer every reply unless you want to. God Bless You
As I said "Christ is truth and by faith we believe him! Why? Because the Holyspirit testifies of him!
Is faith 'not" a gift of God? Yes it is.
Is it not caused by the Holyspirit?
Yes, it is persuasion.
It's NOT man's faith we're discussing here but Christ faith.
For example;
Take 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 and harmonize it with your meaning of faith and you will see "IF" it directly means belief then it doesn't change anything according to the context we're debating.
That what you believe in has to be given for us to have faith and trust in God!
Vs 9) But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Vs 10) But GOD HATH REVEALED THEM UNTO US BY HIS SPIRIT: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.)
"That's Persuasion! (9 Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: ) [ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1]
IF YOU TRANSLATED THAT TO BELIEF, IT STILL NOT OF YOURSELF!
Vs 11. For WHAT MAN KNOWETH THE THINGS OF A MAN, SAVE THE SPIRIT OF MAN WHICH IS IN HIM? EVEN SO THE THINGS OF GOD KNOWETH NO MAN, BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD.
There's your source of belief/faith/Persuasion Giannis.
Vs 12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; THAT WE MIGHT KNOW THE THINGS THAT ARE FREELY GIVEN TO US OF GOD.
Vs 13. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD:
Amen! Jesus, in speaking about our service ( Matthew 6:24) said that we cannot serve two masters. The word "cannot" in the Greek text literally means that we do not have the capacity. We have not been created with the capacity to serve more than one master. It's impossible!
Thank you for sharing these quotes, one from William Law, and I am guessing the other quote is from Vance Havner? What he seems to be describing is a person who calls Jesus their Savior without fully surrendering their life to Him.
Now, William Law makes an interesting statement, "If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God first, it will in the end make no difference what you have chosen instead." Very true. A life without Christ is pointless!
Thanks for your internet research Giannis but there were those back in Jesus day that spoke Greek that may not have understood it as well.
Speaking Greek doesn't give us a lock on scripture.
However I didn't need a Greek translation to come to any conclusion of where "Christ"faith comes from.
If wanted to see how it's used in a passage I use the scripture as a whole and look for consistency.
I also coordinate that with the strongs and try using that same consistency with the definition presented.
Greek:
Transliteration: pistis
Pronunciation: pis'-tis
Definition: From G3982; persuasion that is credence; moral conviction (of religious truth or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher) especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: - assurance belief believe faith fidelity.
I quoted Paul in Romans "for whatsoever is not of faith is sin."
I was stating that that is a hard sin to escape if one says we can live a life without sin.
I'm a bit confused where you came on at this point, however I will address my take on faith and where I disagree with you.
The source of this faith or the source of this belief "If you want to call it that. It's still a fruit and it's from God.
As branches do, we bare the fruit!
We don't produce it!
It is Christ faith IN us.
Faith is a fruit, belief is not.
Christ is TRUTH! By faith we believe him! Why? Because the Holyspirit testifies of him! THIS IS PERSUASION.
However, every belief is not energized by God. Man's belief/faith takes "showing" Sight ect..
God given faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is faith in a person! "Our Lord Jesus Christ. .
I understand where you are coming from. But for me, I think it is wise to make some preparations to go some time without necessities because we can be here and available to those who are seeing people all around them in harm's way and may need our counsel concerning salvation in Christ. I have lived my life and, at 66, I don't hold on to life as one would who is younger. But my sons are not saved and I want to be here to minister to them through tough situations helping them to see their need for a Savior in Christ.
I do not suggest stockpiling to "ride this thing out" but to be able to survive as God wills to help others. I see nothing in this approach that is ungodly or not of faith. Everyone will do as they feel led to do. I don't want "out of this world" to avoid hardship, but to be "in it"-not "of it", as Jesus prayed for His disciples at the last Supper, to be a witness for Him and helpful to those who need Him.
Giannis, I heard it today on a news channel I listen to in the U.S. So, it is best to be "in the know" and prepare and prayerfully it does not come to pass. I live within 10 miles of a joint army/air force base. So, this could be a targeted place. Also, the state capital. But any place could be targeted, especially if they wish to take out many civilians-schools, synagogues, hospitals.
It is rare for me to send out such an alarming report, but what is happening in Israel is REALLY BIG and those who want to eliminate Israel and the Jews also hate the U.S. and those who ally with us. It is hard to know what may transpire, but God knows. If this is truly a plan of the terrorists, then I am thankful that God allowed for a "heads up" for us.
Will be heading out to the store in a few minutes so, Giannis, I wish you safety and blessings in the next 24 hours.
There is nothing like that (an international jihad day) on the news here, and we are very close to Israel. Definitely a new age in the Middle East (and consequently in the whole world) begins with the slaughter of the Israeli civilians. It is really sad how satan has put so much hate inside people's heart. The Jews and the Arabs are really brother nations speaking similar languages (Elohim vs Allah). The events of the last times are unfolding in front of our eyes. There has been a message from God, the same during the last 2-3 years, "Dark clouds are coming to earth, but my people do not fear, I am protecting you, you will see the plagues of Egypt occuring to people but nothing will touch you." Lets be awake and in prayers. Lets keep the light on in our lamps and be ready to receive the coming Lord. Blessings to all.
It costs something to be a disciple of Christ. To live for Christ is to let go of all our possessions, pick up our cross, and follow Him. We no longer live for ourselves, we live for the King. If Jesus can die on the cross for our sins, the least we can do if give him our life and proclaim the gospel to the whole world. "If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God first, it will in the end make no difference what you have chosen instead. By: William Law
"If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple." Luke 14:26
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." Matthew 16:24-25
"We have suffered from the preaching of cheap grace. Grace is free, but it is not cheap. People will take anything that is free, but they are not interested in discipleship. They will take Christ as Savior but not as Lord." By: Vance Havne
Jesse, Jesus tells us that its impossible to live a worldly life, and still follow him!
Roman: Remember Romans 3:23 "All have fallen short of the Glory of God". So you can run to another country if you want. But you cannot hide from evil... Unless you stay in God's grace. To be truly safe one must rest in Yahweh's arms. One who truly knows Christ is never afraid of mankind. Do you know Jesus Christ? Call on Him now. He stands at the door waiting for an invite.
You are saying"a thousand years is symbolic" by ignorance,Peter Apostle previously warned to be not ignorant as you manifest yourself be. To speak of the Word of GOD -the Word is GOD - , first of all it is necessary to have the Spirit of GOD, understand? The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of GOD, neither CAN HE KNOW THEM,because they are spiritually discerned.
You said"one day could also be as a million years",but according to the Word of GOD what you said it is FAKE,a misleading interpretation contradicting what the Holy Spirit said by Peter Apostole- 2Peter 3:8, and also contradicting what Moses said in his pray to the Lord GOD- Psalm 90:4- ,saying:"a THOUSAND YEARS in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past".Yeah, the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of GOD:neither can he know them,because they are spiritually discerned.
Your thinking is from a human perspective,a stumblingblock, not from GOD's perspective.Your interpretation and misleading message is similar or even the same as Genesis 3:1,and is good for nothing,if not for it exclusively be burned with everlasting fire.
The kingdoms of THIS CURRENT DEVIL' s WORLD are become the Kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ, - Revelation 11:15- , and the dragon, that old serpent,which is the Devil and Satan,he will be chained,and will be cast down,even in this current millennium,into the bottomless pit for a thousand years,that he should deceive the nations no more,till the thousand years should be fulfilled.
I saw thrones,and Judgment was given unto them that were sat upon the thrones:I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of JESUS,and for the Word of GOD,and they will live and reign with Christ a THOUSAND YEARS.The rest of the dead will not live again until the thousand years be finished.And when the thousand years expire,Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,and shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth.
Blessings to you also. Even though we are to serve Christ alone as our master, there are some (even believers) who make the material things of this world (mammon) their master. But Jesus says we do not have the capacity to serve both.
What you have shared about the ego is quite interesting. If I might ask, did you gather this information from A Course In Miracles International (acimi)?
Much of what you are sharing with me is word for word from one of their courses titled "The Ego - The Miracle."
Are you taking courses from their website?
Romans 2:5-
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the Day of wrath (the LORD's Day, the seventh and last Day) and REVELATION of the righteous Judgment of GOD;
6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds:
7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, ETERNAL life:
8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, INDIGNATION AND WRATH,
9 TRIBULATION and ANGUISH, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile;
10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile:
11 For there is no respect of persons with GOD.
12 For as many as have sinned without Law shall also PERISH without Law: and as many as have sinned in the Law shall be JUDGED by the Law;
13 (For not the hearers of the law are just before GOD, but the doers of the Law shall be justified.
14 For when the Gentiles, which HAVE NOT THE LAW, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these, having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves:
15 Which shew the work of the Law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;)
16 In this Day when GOD shall JUDGE the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
1Peter 4:17-18
17 The time is come that JUDGMENT must begin at the house of GOD: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of GOD?
18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
Revelation 21:8-The fearful(the COWARDS),and unbelieving,and the abominable,and murderers,and whoremongers,and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
I receive not testimony from man. He that is of the earth is earthly, and speaketh of the earth.
Your words mean nothing, they are good for nothing, they are insignificant, in fact a trap that sounds surreptitiously from a disguised and cunning spirit. I receive not honour from men.
What matters and prevails is what is written the Word of GOD, the Word is GOD - John 1:1- , self-executing, understand?
And Shalom. I think maybe everyone should reel it in a bit and read James CH 1.
realize that without God we are nothing, with Him we are still nothing. We have our being through Him on a daily basis.
Be thankful for His kindness.... that He alone is allowing you to have, even till the next minute of breath you take. Before he decides to take that very next breath you have away.
All scripture is given by inspiration of God NOT you be careful of how you are using the scripture.
Everyone knows who is the evil one(s) who pervert the scriptures.
Remember Paul and Elymas? You could have people here wanting to learn of The Messiah don't get in the way of that with your words.
You were WED to Christ at his resurrection, he is your wedding garment, you were raised HIS BODY.
God Bless YOU!
Christ was resurrected the sixth day, we are in the seventh day.
The NEW CREATION was finished at this resurrection, we were all raised the BODY of Christ, we are in the seventh day, God has ceased from his works.
God BLESS YOU!
We "sin" in time, but in eternity we are sinless. God does not exist in time, He is Omnipresent, i.e. the eternal present, always NOW; not the past or future. Time is not reality, because God does not create what has a beginning and end. Time is of our own making in an attempt to separate and hide from God in a destructible time-bound body, which is impossible.
The truth is, our reality is that we don't sin. Yet, in time we do make mistakes. It is impossible to have faith in sin, but is possible to have faith mistakes can be corrected; and the belief that punishment is correction is clearly insane.
The Holy Spirit is the part of the Trinity, in time, as Mediator between perception and knowledge. Since time is what we have projected and where we perceive ourselves, the Holy Spirit necessarily uses it to give us all the time it takes to forgive the past and future. This is why and where we must learn to forgive the past and future where we believe in the idea of sin.
Bring time and lay it on the altar of God, along with all darkness, separation, and fear we have made in our mind. Bring our darkness to Light and the darkness is abolished. Bring separation to Oneness and separation is no longer reality. Bring fear to Perfect Love and fear is abolished. Bring time to eternity and time is no more. Where is the world now?
The Kingdom of Heaven is YOU. What else did the Creator create? And what else but you is His Kingdom?
Peace in Christ
First of all, to speak by the Spirit of Truth - GOD is the Truth - it is necessary, first of all, to have the Spirit of Truth.
What you have learned and wrote in your post is not true, but fake. The followers of devilish Catholicism of the RCC, which rides upom the MAN Beast of sea, and the followers of the esoteric, and spiritist doctrines, among other devilish religions, they are blind guided by blinds, and according to the Word of GOD they will be cast in the the blackness of darkness for ever from now on.
Matthew 22:11-14KJV
11 And when the King came in to see the guests, He saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:
12 And He saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment?
13 Then said the King to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
14 For many are called, but few are chosen.
I agree that we cannot serve two masters; the reason being is that there is ONLY ONE Master. No others exist; being false gods, making it impossible to do so. All false idols are the source from a split mind in a state of dissociation. To even believe there is a devil (ego) is indicative of this.
What is the ego? But a dream of what I really am. A thought I am apart from my Creator and a wish to be what He created not. It is a thing of madness, not reality at all. A name for namelessness is all it is. A symbol of IMPOSSIBILITY; a choice for options that do not exist. We name it but to help us understand that it is nothing but an ancient thought that what is MADE (not created) has immortality. But what could come of this except a dream which, like all dreams, can only end in death?
If there are no false masters, then belief in sin, darkness, sick bodies and bodies that die, are simply an illusion.
The ego is the fictional opposite of Perfect Love in EVERY way, and I must remove my faith in its existence: NOW where there was darkness now I see the light. What is the ego? What the darkness was. Where is the ego? Where the darkness was. What is it now and where can it be found? Nothing and nowhere. Now the light has come: Its opposite has gone without a trace. Where evil was there now is holiness. What is the ego? What the evil was. Where is the ego? In an evil dream that but seemed real while we were asleep dreaming it. Where there was crucifixion stands God's Son. What is Satan? Who has need to ask? Where is Satan? Who has need to seek for an illusion now that dreams are gone?
A split mind does not have the CAPACITY to stand on the Solid Rock; its house (mind) will collapse, being built on sinking sand.
Yes, it IS impossible to serve two masters. What God did not create can only be in our OWN mind apart from His.
Wake up oh sleeper, rise from the dead and Christ will shine on you. I'm also speaking to myself.
In respect, peace
Tomorrow is another day given to us by our loving Father. We can rest in Him always.
How do you come to the conclusion that John calls them "little children" because they're still sinning? Do you have anything concrete that tells us this is the reason he calls them that? I myself do not know why John calls them little children, but if I had to guess, I would say that it shows his age, that he's elder, and that all of these believers are like his children. And that's how he treats them and that's how he approaches them.
1 John 2:6, the phrase "to walk, even as he walked" does not imply that we can walk without sin the same as Jesus walked. If that's what you are saying, then I disagree. What this is saying is that he that says he abides (remains) in Him, ought (or more literally), is indebted himself also to walk, even as he walked.
Please notice these comparisons:
If God is light and God is in me, when I walk, I'm walking in the light. Why? Because He's light and He's in me. If I am in Christ (if Christ abides in me and I in Him), then I should walk as He walks. How? Because he's inside of me, and His Spirit is going to direct my steps. I don't always in the human perfectly follow. But he's going to show that in the believer's life, they are indebted to walk the same way Christ walked. Why? Because Christ is living inside of them. How are you going to walk differently?
Finally, you're telling me that "he that is born again does not sin & he that is born again does not practice sin means the same thing," but the only way I can agree with you on this is to also believe that a person who is born again will never sin and can live a completely sinless life.
I have gotten some negative commentary here on the concept of false peace; but as always I am quoting scripture. Peace is to be taken from the earth in the 2nd seal; that could be from the false peace of the first seal; but also it would seem when these conflagrations end there has to be a time for unwalled villages in Israel; and economic worldwide development for things to get to the point of the Daniel 9:27 covenant. With everyione on high alert with the current situation it is likely different than the rapture time frame when it comes at a time we do not expect; with buying; selling; marriage; etc. The Ezekiel 38 war is for a spoil; which certainly could imply the rich oil; gas and other resources there now which the current war has no plans to conquer; and again in that war the nations themselves and their armies fight; rather than proxy wars such as we see at present. The Antichrist has a systematic 10 nation or world region rulership; therefore sovereign power is involved with worldwide conquest.
It is possible the second seal is more like we are seeing now but on a worldwide scale; such as what may be planned at present but since we are still in the church age it no doubt will be muted somewhat. By the trumpet judgments of course we see the armies being mustered; the Euphrates dried up (which has happened somewhat but not finalized until the specific demons are relaased). It ends in Armageddon but just before that the Jews finally recognize their Messiah as Zechariah indicates.
Yes being right with God and trusting Him to give Him glory in our death is a priority. Will keep you in prayer.
May the spirit of truth CAUSE YOU to understand.
The DAY of the Lord has been on earth for about 2000 years NOW, the angels have been harvesting the SEED for about 2000.
That harvested SEED is in the 1000 year NOW, some SEED have been there NOW for about 2000 years, some were harvested TODAY, that's less than a 1000 years.
The 1000 years, in God's eyes is ONE DAY, TODAY, the Day of the Lord, you are birthed into the IMAGE OF CHRIST.
In the twinkling of an eye you are HARVESTED and PUT ON CHRIST, whether it was 2000 years ago are today, it's both the same to God.
God BLESS YOU!
That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.
Pls pray for me, for peace of mind, peace in work and in my family, To pass my board exam for teacher and Civil service exam,
Part 2.
As I said "Christ is truth and by faith we believe him! Why? Because the Holyspirit testifies of him!
Is faith 'not" a gift of God? Yes it is.
Is it not caused by the Holyspirit?
Yes, it is persuasion.
It's NOT man's faith we're discussing here but Christ faith.
For example;
Take 1 Corinthians 2:9-14 and harmonize it with your meaning of faith and you will see "IF" it directly means belief then it doesn't change anything according to the context we're debating.
That what you believe in has to be given for us to have faith and trust in God!
Vs 9) But as it is written, EYE HATH NOT SEEN, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Vs 10) But GOD HATH REVEALED THEM UNTO US BY HIS SPIRIT: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.)
"That's Persuasion! (9 Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man.
10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: ) [ Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. Hebrews 11:1]
IF YOU TRANSLATED THAT TO BELIEF, IT STILL NOT OF YOURSELF!
Vs 11. For WHAT MAN KNOWETH THE THINGS OF A MAN, SAVE THE SPIRIT OF MAN WHICH IS IN HIM? EVEN SO THE THINGS OF GOD KNOWETH NO MAN, BUT THE SPIRIT OF GOD.
There's your source of belief/faith/Persuasion Giannis.
Vs 12. Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; THAT WE MIGHT KNOW THE THINGS THAT ARE FREELY GIVEN TO US OF GOD.
Vs 13. Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual.
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD:
Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Where is the energy behind your faith? or belief?
God bless.
Amen! Jesus, in speaking about our service ( Matthew 6:24) said that we cannot serve two masters. The word "cannot" in the Greek text literally means that we do not have the capacity. We have not been created with the capacity to serve more than one master. It's impossible!
Thank you for sharing these quotes, one from William Law, and I am guessing the other quote is from Vance Havner? What he seems to be describing is a person who calls Jesus their Savior without fully surrendering their life to Him.
Now, William Law makes an interesting statement, "If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God first, it will in the end make no difference what you have chosen instead." Very true. A life without Christ is pointless!
Blessings to you also!
Part 1.
Thanks for your internet research Giannis but there were those back in Jesus day that spoke Greek that may not have understood it as well.
Speaking Greek doesn't give us a lock on scripture.
However I didn't need a Greek translation to come to any conclusion of where "Christ"faith comes from.
If wanted to see how it's used in a passage I use the scripture as a whole and look for consistency.
I also coordinate that with the strongs and try using that same consistency with the definition presented.
Greek:
Transliteration: pistis
Pronunciation: pis'-tis
Definition: From G3982; persuasion that is credence; moral conviction (of religious truth or the truthfulness of God or a religious teacher) especially reliance upon Christ for salvation; abstractly constancy in such profession; by extension the system of religious (Gospel) truth itself: - assurance belief believe faith fidelity.
I quoted Paul in Romans "for whatsoever is not of faith is sin."
I was stating that that is a hard sin to escape if one says we can live a life without sin.
I'm a bit confused where you came on at this point, however I will address my take on faith and where I disagree with you.
The source of this faith or the source of this belief "If you want to call it that. It's still a fruit and it's from God.
As branches do, we bare the fruit!
We don't produce it!
It is Christ faith IN us.
Faith is a fruit, belief is not.
Christ is TRUTH! By faith we believe him! Why? Because the Holyspirit testifies of him! THIS IS PERSUASION.
However, every belief is not energized by God. Man's belief/faith takes "showing" Sight ect..
God given faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen. This is faith in a person! "Our Lord Jesus Christ. .
See Part 2.
I understand where you are coming from. But for me, I think it is wise to make some preparations to go some time without necessities because we can be here and available to those who are seeing people all around them in harm's way and may need our counsel concerning salvation in Christ. I have lived my life and, at 66, I don't hold on to life as one would who is younger. But my sons are not saved and I want to be here to minister to them through tough situations helping them to see their need for a Savior in Christ.
I do not suggest stockpiling to "ride this thing out" but to be able to survive as God wills to help others. I see nothing in this approach that is ungodly or not of faith. Everyone will do as they feel led to do. I don't want "out of this world" to avoid hardship, but to be "in it"-not "of it", as Jesus prayed for His disciples at the last Supper, to be a witness for Him and helpful to those who need Him.
It is rare for me to send out such an alarming report, but what is happening in Israel is REALLY BIG and those who want to eliminate Israel and the Jews also hate the U.S. and those who ally with us. It is hard to know what may transpire, but God knows. If this is truly a plan of the terrorists, then I am thankful that God allowed for a "heads up" for us.
Will be heading out to the store in a few minutes so, Giannis, I wish you safety and blessings in the next 24 hours.
There is nothing like that (an international jihad day) on the news here, and we are very close to Israel. Definitely a new age in the Middle East (and consequently in the whole world) begins with the slaughter of the Israeli civilians. It is really sad how satan has put so much hate inside people's heart. The Jews and the Arabs are really brother nations speaking similar languages (Elohim vs Allah). The events of the last times are unfolding in front of our eyes. There has been a message from God, the same during the last 2-3 years, "Dark clouds are coming to earth, but my people do not fear, I am protecting you, you will see the plagues of Egypt occuring to people but nothing will touch you." Lets be awake and in prayers. Lets keep the light on in our lamps and be ready to receive the coming Lord. Blessings to all.
It costs something to be a disciple of Christ. To live for Christ is to let go of all our possessions, pick up our cross, and follow Him. We no longer live for ourselves, we live for the King. If Jesus can die on the cross for our sins, the least we can do if give him our life and proclaim the gospel to the whole world. "If you have not chosen the Kingdom of God first, it will in the end make no difference what you have chosen instead. By: William Law
"If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple." Luke 14:26
Then Jesus said to His disciples, "If anyone wishes to come after Me, he must deny himself, and take up his cross and follow Me. "For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it." Matthew 16:24-25
"We have suffered from the preaching of cheap grace. Grace is free, but it is not cheap. People will take anything that is free, but they are not interested in discipleship. They will take Christ as Savior but not as Lord." By: Vance Havne
Jesse, Jesus tells us that its impossible to live a worldly life, and still follow him!
GBU
You are saying"a thousand years is symbolic" by ignorance,Peter Apostle previously warned to be not ignorant as you manifest yourself be. To speak of the Word of GOD -the Word is GOD - , first of all it is necessary to have the Spirit of GOD, understand? The natural man receives not the things of the Spirit of GOD, neither CAN HE KNOW THEM,because they are spiritually discerned.
You said"one day could also be as a million years",but according to the Word of GOD what you said it is FAKE,a misleading interpretation contradicting what the Holy Spirit said by Peter Apostole- 2Peter 3:8, and also contradicting what Moses said in his pray to the Lord GOD- Psalm 90:4- ,saying:"a THOUSAND YEARS in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past".Yeah, the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of GOD:neither can he know them,because they are spiritually discerned.
Your thinking is from a human perspective,a stumblingblock, not from GOD's perspective.Your interpretation and misleading message is similar or even the same as Genesis 3:1,and is good for nothing,if not for it exclusively be burned with everlasting fire.
The kingdoms of THIS CURRENT DEVIL' s WORLD are become the Kingdoms of our Lord, and of His Christ, - Revelation 11:15- , and the dragon, that old serpent,which is the Devil and Satan,he will be chained,and will be cast down,even in this current millennium,into the bottomless pit for a thousand years,that he should deceive the nations no more,till the thousand years should be fulfilled.
I saw thrones,and Judgment was given unto them that were sat upon the thrones:I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of JESUS,and for the Word of GOD,and they will live and reign with Christ a THOUSAND YEARS.The rest of the dead will not live again until the thousand years be finished.And when the thousand years expire,Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,and shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth.