John 5:22 says, “For the Father judgeth no man, but hath committed all judgment unto the Son:” (John 5:22). John 8:15 says, “Ye judge after the flesh; I judge no man.” (John 8:15). John 12:47 says, “And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.” (John 12:47). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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The Holy Spirit and the Word of God may have something to do with the number of the beast
Proverbs 25:11 says, “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” (Prov. 25:11). 1 Kings 10:14 says, “Now the weight of gold that came to Solomon in one year was six hundred threescore and six talents of gold,” (1 Kings 10:14). Revelation 13:18 says, “Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” (Rev. 13:18). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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The lake of fire with brimstone is likely the Holy Spirit
Isaiah 30:33 says, “For Tophet is ordained of old; yea, for the king it is prepared; he hath made it deep and large: the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of the Lord, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.” (Isa. 30:33). Revelation 19:20 says, “And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.” (Rev. 19:20). Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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“…perfect in one…”
Jesus says in John 17:23, “I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” (John 17:23). Our unity with God, the Father, Jesus Christ of Nazareth, His only begotten Son, and the body of Christ, the Church of God, with the Holy Spirit perfects us. Jesus came to earth, conceived by the Holy Ghost, in the virgin, Mary, born of the virgin, Mary, espoused to Joseph (Matt. 1:18-25). He had brothers and sisters (Mark 6:3). He started His earthly ministry at about the age of thirty (Luke 3:23). And for three and a half years, He healed, did miracles, and forgave sins. And at Passover in 31 A.D., Jesus died on the cross for the forgiveness of our sins, He was buried, and the third day He arose to give us the hope and promise of eternal life in His Holy name. Alleluia and praise the LORD. Amen and Amen.
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Out with the old, in with the new… – Part 3
Out with the old, in with the new… – Part 3
This week is the days of unleavened bread according to the Hebrew calendar. It is a time of year that represents purging. In the west we have the idea of spring cleaning. But the biblical understanding of it goes deeper, in that it has to do with God’s people coming out of Egypt and letting go of the former habits they were practicing there that were not acceptable to God. In our lives we may have many small habits or wrong thoughts that are not helping us grow in our maturity with God and others. So this 7 day period after Passover is a great time to consider our life choices, reflect on them and turn away or let go of some of those sins that are stopping us from moving forward. This week I will talk about the topic of “spring cleaning” using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Last, it is interesting that Jesus compared the kingdom of God to leaven, He said, “The kingdom of heaven is like unto leaven, which a woman took, and hid in three measures of meal, till the whole was leavened.” (Matt. 13:33). This is the type of leaven we need to keep in our lives, the leaven of Jesus Christ and God almighty, the faith in them and the Holy Spirit. We grow this leaven of faith by prayer, thanksgiving, study, fellowship and trials. Praise God. 1 John 5:18 says, “We know that whomsoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.” (1 John 5:18). We are called to have the mind of Christ, and to allow the Holy Spirit to dwell in us (1 Cor. 2:16, 3:16). Paul in the letter to the Ephesians 5:30 compares our bodies to the body of Jesus Christ, he says, “For we are members of his body, of his flesh, and of his bones.” (Ephesians 5:25-33). This is why we ought to treat our bodies and minds decently, because they come from God almighty, in Jesus Christ of Nazareth (1 Cor. 6:20, 7:23).
Darrell
Time, Times, and a Dividing of Time – What did John really see?
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Out with the old, in with the new… – Part 2
Out with the old, in with the new… – Part 2
This week is the days of unleavened bread according to the Hebrew calendar. It is a time of year that represents purging. In the west we have the idea of spring cleaning. But the biblical understanding of it goes deeper, in that it has to do with God’s people coming out of Egypt and letting go of the former habits they were practicing there that were not acceptable to God. In our lives we may have many small habits or wrong thoughts that are not helping us grow in our maturity with God and others. So this 7 day period after Passover is a great time to consider our life choices, reflect on them and turn away or let go of some of those sins that are stopping us from moving forward. This week I will talk about the topic of “spring cleaning” using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Matthew 16 goes into great detail about the hypocrisy and “leaven” of the Pharisees and Sadducees. We have to be careful about whom we listen to and where our “guidance” comes from in this life. It may be something as simple as watching too much T.V. or spending too much time on our phones or at the computer, but no matter the situation we need to consider our habits and remove the old leaven of sin that is holding us back from the kingdom of our God. God desires our whole hearts, that is the first and greatest commandment “…love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.” (Matt. 22:37). This requires taking up our cross daily and it does take practice, but as we take the time to listen to and commune with God through the Holy Spirit, slowly but surely the leaven of this world will go away (1 Cor. 13:8). This requires that we be fully aware of ourselves, in relationship with God and others (1 Cor. 14:20). Like getting in tune with nature, but God’s nature, through Jesus Christ! As the Bible says, “In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.” (Proverbs 3:6).
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Darrell
Time, Times, and a Dividing of Time – What did John really see?
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Out with the old, in with the new… – Part 1
Out with the old, in with the new… – Part 1
This week is the days of unleavened bread according to the Hebrew calendar. It is a time of year that represents purging. In the west we have the idea of spring cleaning. But the biblical understanding of it goes deeper, in that it has to do with God’s people coming out of Egypt and letting go of the former habits they were practicing there that were not acceptable to God. In our lives we may have many small habits or wrong thoughts that are not helping us grow in our maturity with God and others. So this 7 day period after Passover is a great time to consider our life choices, reflect on them and turn away or let go of some of those sins that are stopping us from moving forward. This week I will talk about the topic of “spring cleaning” using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice.
When we think about removing sin, we may think of something obvious like stealing or hatred, but there are other sins that we may not even consider sins, unless we take some time in life to actually listen to God on the subject. Something as simple as doubting may or may not be a sin, because if we doubt our relationship with God then we may not be putting our trust in Him (Luke 12:29, Rom. 14:1). If we do not put our trust in Him then either we are placing our trust in ourselves, other people or no trust at all, which may be okay for a time, but ultimately God desires us to follow and trust in Him, through Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The point is that sin can seem so “innocent” that we just pass it off as “normal” or something that everybody does. This is the exact attitude that Satan desires us to have. It is the door that opens up our mind to doubt. Just like the serpent beguiled Eve in the garden, this same tempter still exists today, unfortunately. It may only be our own human minds, it may be somebody asking us to do something we do not believe is right, but not matter the circumstance we need to put our trust in God Almighty and Jesus Christ in every situation, through the working of the Holy Spirit in us and around us (1 Cor. 5:7-8).
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Darrell
Time, Times, and a Dividing of Time – What did John really see?
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Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 3
Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 3
Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Last, Galatians 5:22 says, “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” So if indeed we are living by inspiration of the Holy Spirit you and I are free indeed! Jesus Christ came to free us from our bondage, our bondage to sin, sin being known through the knowledge of the law (Romans 8:2). There is nothing wrong with following “rules” or “laws”. However, if we know that we have Jesus Christ in our life, then we know that we are freed from the “curse” that comes along with the inability to keep the law perfectly in our sinful flesh. Remembering where we came from versus following the “law” may be a better way of looking at it. All Scripture is inspired by God and is useful for educating (2 Timothy 3:16). So next time you here about the rules, laws and “legalism” of the Bible, remember and give thanks to God and Christ for the freedom He has given you in His perfect sacrifice through fulfilment of the law. But I will leave that for you to decide…
Darrell
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Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 2
Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 2
Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice…cont’d.
Next, let’s look at a few versus in the New Testament that talk about “the law”. Jesus spoke about himself being the fulfilment of the law, He even went as far to say “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfil them” (Matt. 5:17). In Romans 10:4 it says, “Christ is the culmination of the law so that there may be righteousness for everyone who believes.” And again in Romans 7:12 it says, “So then, the law is holy, and the commandment is holy, righteous and good.” The point is that the law in and of itself is not a bad thing; the problem lies in our inability to fulfil it ourselves, through our own efforts (Romans 3:20). That is why we need Jesus Christ.
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Darrell
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Time, Times and a Dividing of Time
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Legalism vs. Remembrance – Part 1
Legalism vs. Remembrance – Are the Old Testament laws and traditions still binding today? – Part 1
Depending on the interpretation of the New Testament you prescribe to there have been arguments that the Old Testament laws are no longer binding on Christians today. The argument for or against following the law could be a long one, but it is easiest just to go to the Bible to find the answers. This week I will talk about the law vs. grace, using the Bible as the go to reference book of choice.
First, let’s talk about “the law”. In reality, the laws that exist today in the democratic societies of the world are founded much on the Old Testament laws of the Bible. A perfect example is the law, “though shalt not kill” (Exodus 20:13). No democratic society tolerates the killing of another human being at least without some sort of judgment falling on the life taker at some point in time in their life. The same goes with, “thou shalt not steal” (Exodus 20:15). In Proverbs 29:18 is says, “…he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” (KJV).
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Darrell
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Time, Times and a Dividing of Time
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