Most excellent words,it is just like you have said before,many people know about GOD but few know HIM,as always may our GOOD LORD continue to bless and keep you.
Thank you for your kind words and support! May our wonderful Father continue to bless and guide all of us as we seek to deepen our relationship with Him and share with others!
This could not have arrived at a more perfect time. I’ve been wrestling with the idea of sharing the gospel the last few months, trying to convince myself it isn’t that big of a deal if I don’t share the good news with others. Clearly, it is of immense importance! I certainly would not have come to know Jesus without the boldness of others sharing their testimonies and knowledge with me.
It is strange, my job requires that I be in front of a lot of people. Speaking in front of others has always been nightmare inducing. Stage fright has finally gone away over time, but sharing Jesus with friends and strangers still gets to me. Your article is a push in the right direction and a loving reminder we do indeed need to go out with the message of salvation. Thank you! Love to see how far you have come with your work and am very grateful you keep going. Praying for you!
So happy this was useful! It's natural to feel nervous about sharing your faith, especially when it comes to discussing it with friends and strangers. Remember, you're not alone in this; even the disciples had their moments of fear and doubt!! But as you said, if it weren't for the boldness of others, many wouldn't have come to know Jesus. You've already conquered stage fright at work, and with prayer and guidance, I have faith that sharing the Gospel will become more comfortable too. Thank you for your kind words and prayers. May we all continue to grow in faith and be emboldened to share the good news with those around us!
You always seem to pop up when I need you the most, Alexandra. I went to church last week for the second time this year and I found myself debating with a born again christian on how the bible could not be accurate due to it being re translated over and over again. A bit like chineese wispers. You have corrected me yet again in the only way someone could. The Alexandra way. Thank you.
Thank you! Sounds like you found yourself in quite an interesting position! I’m thankful my article was useful and helped gently correct you. Praise Jesus for His truths and love. Just like Meekly said, understanding the manuscript lines and how translation doesn’t mean the overall messages change is important to know the Bible was and remains true. Thousands of ancient manuscripts have been discovered and compared to ensure the accuracy of modern translations including analysis of the texts compared to different versions and languages.
Many biblical events and locations have been verified by independent historical sources and archaeological discoveries, adding to the credibility of the translations.
There is a strong basis for trusting the accuracy and reliability of Bible translations and I’m glad this article was useful! God bless you.
What is the distinction between "born again" and not? ALL Christians technically are "born again"...as TO BE a Christian IS being "born again" as Jesus says that is what you MUST be.. so by default ALL true Christians ARE born again.
Also that is why i encourage all to understand and grasp the manuscript lines..the origins of the scripture versions. Understanding THAT clarifies those translation arguments. God said His wors WILL be BOTH preserved AND PURIFIED. ;)
"The historical and archeological aspects of the Bible are important because they affirm the real-life existence and events of Jesus Christ."
Perfect timing, and ironic, as this week is the annual timing of the real "resurrection week" which is Nisan 14 - 18th. Friday at sunrise is "resurrection day"! WHOO HOOO TY Jesus!!!!!!
THIS is why I despise "eASteR"...(falls right in line with your thought process here -as we seem to sync a LOT)
It literally takes the most important aspect and situation in scripture and belittles it, twists it, AND mentally takes away its "realness" and authenticity, by taking the TRUTH and historical facts, timing and dates out of it and replacing it with a PAGAN fertility celebrations annual timing and whats even WORSE, attaches the rituals relating to "Ishtar" to it..for children!!! Such a microcosm for SO many biblical/scriptural contextual "arguments" I get into.
Speaking of "spiritual maturity" I have a family member who has claimed to be a Christian for over 40+ years, who just "flips through" pages of the bible, using it as a "heart-warming choose-your-phrase-of-the-day feel-good book" despite omitting the actual the context of the words read"- who couldnt tell me what "born again" means and wouldnt listen when I try to explain the truth of Easter(or ANY biblical concept) just says to me " You have "head knowledge".."and thats "great", but Im spiritually mature"..
Sadly she hardly speaks to me now(like everyone else) b/c I told her, you dont become "spiritually" mature simply relating to the length of TIME that you have considered yourself a Christian,..you get it from UNDERSTANDING scripture in DEPTH, AS TRUTH, and are able to convey those truths to others from your studies.."
Im just having a hard time as everywhere I try to help..and everything I say is ALWAYS meant well to help others grasp biblical concepts as simply spoken and clearly as possible.. yet my demeanor seems to be taken incorrectly most of the time..
My friend you are not a loser, and if you are we're losers together! Some people are just not able or ready to receive the truth, especially when they have blocks to understanding basic truths. Like you said, the length of time doesn't matter as much as your obedience to allowing Christ to change you in all ways. The Bible is certainly not a 'flip thorugh' kind of book you can skim, or "heart-warming choose-your-phrase-of-the-day feel-good book"! Spiritual maturity certainly comes with time, but also effort on our part to actively grow our relationship, not just be complacent like it sounds this family member has become. Congrats on staying active in your walk and even trying to share the truth when it's not welcome. At least you've planted the seeds, and that's something a lot of people don't do - don't ever underestimate how God can use you.
Thank you! I read this on my way out this morning and it really helped me. Looks like we have a whole crew in the "Losers for Jesus" club! I really didnt mean that as trying to be down on myself(which TY for sticking up for me as usual).. I was just feeling how the world sees me. Im also feeling a lot of the "absences" in my life that seem needless..as Im seemingly just trapped in my flesh wanting to me the new me now rather than later.
Even though Im probably the most asocial person around that literally spends %98 time alone , its different now as when I was younger it was avoiding all those who wanted to "hang out" with me..but now its choicless..as theyre all gone. Its crazy to think b/c when I was younger i was so widely known around my(major)city that to this day ill still hear ppl scream my name out as I ride my bike. I was talking to an employee at guitar center a couple months ago for 30 mins..then he went to ring me up and asked for my # to see if I was in the system, and when my name popped up he said "Yep, Meekly Humblebum(XD)".. but I already knew that.." to which i got a chill and said "Dude you KNOW me and didnt say ANYTHING about that for 30 mins?! LOL My life is so odd..
But these days my problem is that I feel I'm just living in the world that i predicted will arrive as a child, having the friends and family that I've been warning the WHOLE time acting surprised as if Ive never spoken.. "How smart iam, howsmart i am..until I speak about the world and then "how crazy i am".. assessed by those with .0001 hour of research.
Oh yea my family member and Easter: 30 mins of trying to explain how Easter is a pagan word and how we should just celebrate the resurrection and call it Resurrection day(on the CORRECT DATE), instead of that other thing.. "Well i just celebrate "it" to praise Jesus..Im like "yea just call it Resurrection Day then and stop using the word Easter and lookup the correct date"{..which ended up with her not seeing the issue and just kept repeating that line.. of "but i just celebrate it blah blah blah.."
I have never viewed you like that because when we point our finger to judge others we have 3 fingers pointing at us.
As Alexandra has said don't ever underestimate your impact, you may not see it but you have made a positive difference in my relationship with God and my life.
Time is important to build us as Christians but we shouldn't be passive, I agree with you, we have to remain active seeking God, His guidance and study scripture in depth throughout our lives.
If we dare to call ourselves Christians we have to make sure to be worthy.
Yes you are right it has happened several times, even now you described a similar situation i have been dealing with my catholic family, it gets challenging at times trying to share what we learned.
Some people sadly don't understand that loving Jesus Christ goes beyond going to church once a week.
A step at the time, we have to endure and be patient.
What matters is the unwavering effort we put into pointing others towards Jesus Christ and doing His will the best we can.
Don't feel bad for falling, feel bad for not even trying.
No matter what happens; There we are again for the Glory and Honor of God.
God commands us to be ready to give an account. 1peter 3:15
“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,”
Sometimes we want to hide behind the “four spiritual laws” and hand out a pamphlet. That doesn’t answer people’s questions. Thank you. Again, challenging and growing us. Praying for you.
Thank you for sharing this important reminder from 1 Peter 3:15!! Being prepared to give a defense for our faith is crucial, and doing so with gentleness and respect can make a world of difference. 😊 Sometimes, it's easy to rely on materials like you mentioned, but genuine conversations about the reasons for our hope can lead to great things in the lives of others. God is always working! I appreciate your prayers and hope that we can continue to learn and grow together.
My prayers are with you also Richard only God Jesus can reveal the end times truths he promised would come to those who love and seek him in these final days of the Gospel Age. Tradition has a powerful hold on what we believe only God can free us from any false perceptions we may have. it as Jesus said I am the truth and the light only Jesus can align us with his truth and spirit that is certain.
Hi Alexandra and thank you so much for this article. It made me think about the subtle deception ongoing these days against the Word of God. 2 Timothy 4:3 are the first Bible verses that come to mind when I think about that, and on the same topic I watched carefully your video CULT CONTROL, PART 2 of the series PROGRAMMED. And I know that video is more focused on mind control and physical or mental abuse, but there is a slide about ' Signs of a "Christian' Cult that can apply on some very prominent and growing heresies these days. I don't want to name names so that no one can get upset about that, but I want to underline that these 'apparently new' distortions of THE WORD OF GOD and their 'new' interpretation are rooted in ancient heresies like the Arius Heresy and Arianism in the first centuries after Jesus.
These kind of online channels are very well packaged, but the Ancient lie persist: They don't recognise the Deity of Jesus and/or they consider the Holy Spirit as a kind of Force.
They add to the Word of God a lot of non Canonical Books like First Enoch or Jubilees or Second Ezra and they give them a primacy they don't deserve. They add to 'Grace alone through Faith alone' the observance of a lot of other rules and observances and they mix a lot of truth like the real Biblical Creation with all these other added works.
So, I have a suggestion for you, because of your very well researched path.
It would be very helpful to dig deeper on the ancient Heresy of Arius and Arianism to get an actual picture of the modern heresies and on how to spot them today. Thank you so very much for your work and God always bless you.
Wow I’m so sorry I missed this comment!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and for watching my videos! I appreciate the questions and wanting to dig into these heresies - they’re a gigantic task for sure! I’ll pray about it and I thank you again for a great research request! God bless.
Hi Gaia. I agree that a review of the ancient heresies would be great. Because as you said these old lies just keep getting fished out of the garbage disposal, rinsed off, and repackaged as new truths. And people today who don't know history are so easily turned aside off the narrow path.
Hi Mike L I like you I am preparing for the coming trouble the best I can and hope I can help others as well. The literal and physical preparedness is the easy part the spiritual is a little more difficult as only the spirit of God can help us with that. I think these words from God in the Old Testament sums up what we all should pray for and seek in these difficult times ahead.
Isa 61:1 ¶ The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me; he has sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken in heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind;
2 to declare the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of recompence; to comfort all that mourn;
3 that there should be given to them that mourn in Sion glory instead of ashes, the oil of joy to the mourners, the garment of glory for the spirit of heaviness: and they shall be called generations of righteousness, the planting of the Lord for glory.
Liberty in Christ first then full anointing in spirit seems to be the goal and direction the scriptures want us to follow in these days of the Lords final harvest.
Hi Richard I think you may have touched on what this subject really comes down to. The time is coming for the testing of the faithful and the answer to questions like we are discussing seem be the part of the process. In 1 Col 3:11-15 we have a clear definition of this process.
1 Co 3: 11 ¶ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.
14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
I think the point I was trying to make was how this test of fire confirms how closely we project the image and actions Jesus Christ gave us by his life and death on the cross. I ask and compare myself to what would Jesus do today if he had a gun and was attacked as he often was in his day? The same question applies to his apostles who tried to be the best reflection they could of Jesus perfect example of what his Christian children should and would become if faithful unto death.
I think we know what Jesus would have done and isn’t that answer what we should do if we home to be like out God and savior Jesus Christ? The day spoken of in 1 Col 3:13 is fast approaching my hope is to help as many as possible come out overcomers and shine like Christ for the benefit of the great many.
This is what the angel of God Jesus said to John in the Revelation:
Re 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
The angel’s message was for the living faithful today. In the verse he talks about the anointing of the eyes this is talking about the ability to see truth long hidden as God opens the eyes of his true sheep for the redemption from captivity back into his care in these days of his final harvest.
This ability to find truth in Christ is the first step to the anointing process and completing the process of becoming one with Christ in spirit and truth.
Here is a short scriptural lessen from the prophetic book of Isaiah that tells you what is about to happen in these end times, much of which surrounds or is directed at the traditional Christian religious population.
Isa 2:11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
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Isa 12:4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
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Isa 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
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Isa 29:18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
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Isa 52:6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.
I find it curious that the last verse says “my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day” every Christian on earth today would tell you I already know my Gods name. So why in the end times does God say in that day we will know his name when we all think we already know his name? Could we have been deceived by the enemy to believe in a name that God does not approve? I think it is worth asking ourselves these questions the fire is fast approaching I would that you who love Jesus come out with robes of white washed in the blood of the lamb and for some a crown will also rest upon your heads.
Thanks, Mike, for this elaboration. I know that the narrow path of following Jesus leads to the cross, to self-sacrifice, and that there is no other way to reach the resurrection and God's eternal kingdom except by first going through the cross. We are all commanded to take up our own cross and to follow the Lord. Your cross will not necessarily be the same as my cross, but we all must die with Christ on his cross.
On the issue of guns, I do get what you're saying, and I generally agree with your viewpoint. I also understand that guns can be used as tools and in ways that are more nuanced than what most people imagine. And I don't just mean hunting. Jesus also told his disciples to sell their garments and buy swords (Luke 22:36). Because of this (and many, many other places in the Bible), I don't believe that Jesus taught absolute pacifism.
I'm not quite sure what you are thinking about regarding God's name. I do know that there are many variations of a "sacred name" teaching, which has more kinship with Gnosticism than with the Gospel. I assume you're not thinking along these lines. The general idea with these teachings is that one must know (Gnosticism) the true name, and then one must correctly pronounce (cast a spell) the true name.
The phrase ... "my people shall know my name" ... I think has more to do with gaining true spiritual intimacy with God. Not so much about an actual name. Phrases like "in the name of" convey the meaning of "by the authority of," as I'm sure you already understand. It's not so much about a physical name. There's also Rev 19:12, which says that Jesus will have a name written that no man knows but only Jesus himself. That may also tie in with the verse from Isaiah. Just a thought.
Great message! I know quite a few people who have come to know Jesus because of apologists for the faith. Spiritual milk and spiritual meat are both important parts of our journey after the rebirth of baptism. Just as faith is the ASSURANCE of things hoped for, and evidence of things not seen, that level of confidence comes with the maturity of knowing the love of God, His wisdom, promises, history and prophecy. To constantly be in the word and in prayer builds spiritual meat and gives us the confidence to recognize the Holy Spirit who guides us in what to say.
Thank you for sharing your insights! I completely agree that both spiritual milk and meat play vital roles in our faith journey. As our relationship with God deepens through prayer and studying His Word, our confidence and understanding grow, equipping us with the ability to discern and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance in our daily lives. It's truly a blessing to be able to hear your thoughts. God bless!
Great message as always 😁 I've been a Christ Follower for 38 years. Unfortunately, not always as I should have been. Long story short, when I've spent time with God, He has always been close. Opened and closed doors. Lead me to do many wonderful things. When I was obedient and listening.
One thing I've learned. Time is extremely important. Especially today. The spiritual war going on is extreme. Discernment is huge. I stopped chasing what I thought was the possibility of more " truth " and began to stick with God's word. When we spend time with Him, defending our faith is easy. It will also come with stories about how He has worked in our lives. I know I have my share of them. Witnessing can be as easy as living by example. I've learned that at work. People want to know the reason you seem so kind and happy. ( most of the time 🤪) it brings up conversations and I always love talking about Christ.
Thank you for sharing! It's so true that obedience leads to wonderful things. Timing is of the essence in these times and I love how you said you stopped chasing more "truth" and stuck with the Word of God. It's amazing how it puts everything into perspective and teaches us how to view the world we live in and all the chaos around us.
Living by example is certainly one of the best ways to witness to others! By being set apart, it naturally opens up conversations as to why we have the hope and disposition we do. I'm thankful you have the opportunity to share the truth with those at work! God bless you!
Romans 10:17; Read the Word out loud over yourself daily and all day. Let the Word do the work. Let His Love win. "Christ in you the hope of His Glory revealed to the fallen world around you."
Thanks Mike L for the like I look for the day when the body of Christ comes together as one with God Jesus as the head and hir truth and spirit the binding and guiding force for us all who love him. I think I just posted this response to Alexandra I thought you might be interested in what is says also.
From my observation Alexandra the light of Christ spirit in you is an inspiration for others to consider and perhaps seek it for themselves. I believe that is the point God wants us to understand! It is God in us that will defeat the enemy and help restore and redeem his elect back into his care. I have always loved this verse it gives hope and purpose in my service to God and his creation. I believe it was written for each faithful child of God Jesus and belongs in a special way to the end time elect and you have served that light and God Jesus well. Your light shines bright and I know it will help others find the oil of truth needed to shine as you when all is said and done. This is our reasonable service and it is by Gods design we are blessed to help others for the glory only our Lord Jesus and his father deserve.
Mt5: 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Last we must honor this verse which clearly states that the son of God Eternal came to earth as our God and savior. God is not three Gods but two Gods one greater than the other one always has been the other came forth from his father. We must worship God the father and God his son in truth it is the only way the door to his truth will remain open so others may enter.
Php 2: 6 WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Col 1: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, THE FIRSTBORN OF EVERY CREATURE:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Diaglot Joh 16: 28 ¶ I CAME OUT FROM THE FATHER, and have come into the world; again I leave the world; and am going to the Father.
Here are two versions that say the son of God was begotten by his father BEFORE he came to earth.
AKJ 1Jo 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that GOD SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON INTO THE WORLD, that we might live through him.
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Diaglot 1Jo 4:9 in this was manifested the love of the God in us, because THE SON OF HIMSELF THE ONLY-BEGOTTEN SENT FORTH THE GOD INTO THE WORLD, so that we might live through him.
Now combine this truth with this previous fact and ask yourself who is your God and savior as God Eternal ordained and defined in his holy scriptures?
Php 2: 6 WHO, (Jesus) BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The conclusion to me is that God Eternal created one holy son who was ordained to be our creator, father, savior and God! The idea of two holy Gods goes against tradition and cannot be accepted by the established Christian religious order of today. It would, if proven true, divide the people into two groups one the majority the foolish virgins and tares class the others the wise virgins and wheat class. I think with careful study and sincere prayer the truth will become obvious for those who seek it as I did with God my savior’s spiritual help long ago! His divine inspired words are in the scriptures with his help they can be found and understood the way he intended.
The truth will set you free! God Bless All Who seeks it! Mike 5/14/24
You're welcome! thanks to you Mike J for sharing your valuable insights and scripture, yes it's interesting and helpful reading the truth from God you have been sharing.
I'm looking forward to it too, God bless you Mike, stay ready in prayer!
God Bless you too Alexandra I think the door has been opened the rest is up to God it seems! It’s time to sit down with our Lord and hear his voice and let him lead us home as our good and holy shepherd Jesus told us long ago what he would do when the time was right!
Rev 3: 19 I as many as if I may love, I prove and admonish; be thou zealous therefore and REFORM.
20 Lo, I have stood at the door, and knock; if any one may have heard the voice of me, and may have opened the door, I will go in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.
21 The one overcoming, I will give to him to have sat with me in the throne of me, as also I overcame, and am sat down with the Father of me in the throne of him.
22 The one having an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the congregations.
I pray many will now enter that door and sit down with our God and savior and listen to his voice and follow his wise counsel! Amen!
Absolutely! Let’s always pray to remove anything that gets in the way of hearing His voice. May we follow His counsel and fashion our lives accordingly to reflect Him to others.
Alexandra: I thought I posted this comment the other day I may have forgotten to hit post so just in case I will repost it if that is OK with you.
Thank You Alexandra for the kind words and encouragement!
I was just thinking and praying about what you just said to me and how I might answer for a moment. I had no words or scriptures to share so I kept silent and waited for God to help me as I often do. I wanted to help not only you grow in spirit but guide as many as possible to inspired truth for the sake of their spiritual wellbeing and completed unity in God Jesus Christ.
This I know from my own relationship with God Jesus that his truths are the life blood and power of my spiritual health, growth and eventual completion in the spiritual sense as his child and family helper. I think you will understand when I say truth; divine truth is the essential food of the spirit within each of us who have been begotten in spirit by our confession and love of God Jesus.
I think what God wants me to point out is that he has provided that table of truth for those about to be set free from religious tradition and false shepherds influence of the past and present. I truly believe that the truth will be presented to hungry flock once the blindness and captive state is removed from what the Lord calls my people. The exposure and societal declines we are now facing is a prelude leading to that soon awakening and pouring out of spirit by God Jesus. I searched the scriptures in my mind with prayer and I think these scriptures best state better what I cannot say with my feeble words. I think this first verse from the Empahtic Diaglot N.T. best defines the time frame I speak of the best as God himself commands the door to be opened by the one with the key.
THE ONE HAVING THE KEY OF THE DAVID
Rev 3: 7 ¶ And by the messenger of the in Philadelphia congregation write: These things says the holy one, the true one, THE ONE HAVING THE KEY OF THE DAVID; the one opening, and no one shuts; and shuts, and no one opens.
8 I know of thee the works; lo, I have placed before thee a door having been opened, WHICH NO ONE IS ABLE TO SHUT HER; because a little thou hast power, and thou hast kept of me the word, and not thou didst deny the name of me.
9 Lo, I give out of the assembly of the adversary those saying themselves Jews, to be, and not they are, but speak falsely; lo, I will make them, so that they may have come and may have prostrated before the feet of thee, and they may ( AKJ know that I have loved thee.)
10 because thou hast kept the word of the patience of me, also I thee will keep from the hour of the trial of that being about to come on the habitable whole, to try those dwelling on the earth.
11 I come speedily; hold thou fast what thou hast, so that no one may have taken the crown of thee.
12 The one overcoming, I will make him a pillar in the temple of the God of me, and outside not not he may have gone out any more; and I will write on him the name of the God of me, and the name of the city of the God of me, of the New Jerusalem
13 The one having an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the congregations.
This I believe is our opportunity to help others find liberty in Christ and prepare for what is ahead. If I understand correctly the door to divine truth has been closed for a long time but the time for it to be opened in these end times is close at hand. Not only will truth set us free but will cause unity in Christ to occur and his spiritual body to come together as prophesied. This will occur when the holy spirit fills us as it did with the apostles and first Christians convert in Jesus day. God Jesus poured out his holy spirit on the first faithful elect once he was glorified in heaven at the right hand of his father God Eternal. I believe this anointing process is about to happen again and we who love God Jesus and his father must be ready and help our brothers and sisters in Christ in any way we can, as God commands of course. I don’t want to make this too long so I will end it with his one last verse that to me explains what to look for and what is needed by faithful of Christ in today’s world.
Acts 2: 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
May God Jesus be our guide and light sister he is our only hope! Mike 5/10/24
Thank you for sharing. This is wonderfully said "divine truth is the essential food of the spirit within each of us who have been begotten in spirit by our confession and love of God Jesus." Let's do what we can to make sure we walk uprightly and do Him proud, helping as many others as He puts in our path. Stay strong in your faith! God bless.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Strength and comfort absolutely comes from our relationship with Jesus. Thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. May we continue to walk together in faith, knowing we are never alone!
Most excellent words,it is just like you have said before,many people know about GOD but few know HIM,as always may our GOOD LORD continue to bless and keep you.
Thank you for your kind words and support! May our wonderful Father continue to bless and guide all of us as we seek to deepen our relationship with Him and share with others!
This could not have arrived at a more perfect time. I’ve been wrestling with the idea of sharing the gospel the last few months, trying to convince myself it isn’t that big of a deal if I don’t share the good news with others. Clearly, it is of immense importance! I certainly would not have come to know Jesus without the boldness of others sharing their testimonies and knowledge with me.
It is strange, my job requires that I be in front of a lot of people. Speaking in front of others has always been nightmare inducing. Stage fright has finally gone away over time, but sharing Jesus with friends and strangers still gets to me. Your article is a push in the right direction and a loving reminder we do indeed need to go out with the message of salvation. Thank you! Love to see how far you have come with your work and am very grateful you keep going. Praying for you!
So happy this was useful! It's natural to feel nervous about sharing your faith, especially when it comes to discussing it with friends and strangers. Remember, you're not alone in this; even the disciples had their moments of fear and doubt!! But as you said, if it weren't for the boldness of others, many wouldn't have come to know Jesus. You've already conquered stage fright at work, and with prayer and guidance, I have faith that sharing the Gospel will become more comfortable too. Thank you for your kind words and prayers. May we all continue to grow in faith and be emboldened to share the good news with those around us!
Thank you for the reply, I appreciate it and agree on all of that!
You always seem to pop up when I need you the most, Alexandra. I went to church last week for the second time this year and I found myself debating with a born again christian on how the bible could not be accurate due to it being re translated over and over again. A bit like chineese wispers. You have corrected me yet again in the only way someone could. The Alexandra way. Thank you.
Thank you! Sounds like you found yourself in quite an interesting position! I’m thankful my article was useful and helped gently correct you. Praise Jesus for His truths and love. Just like Meekly said, understanding the manuscript lines and how translation doesn’t mean the overall messages change is important to know the Bible was and remains true. Thousands of ancient manuscripts have been discovered and compared to ensure the accuracy of modern translations including analysis of the texts compared to different versions and languages.
Many biblical events and locations have been verified by independent historical sources and archaeological discoveries, adding to the credibility of the translations.
There is a strong basis for trusting the accuracy and reliability of Bible translations and I’m glad this article was useful! God bless you.
What is the distinction between "born again" and not? ALL Christians technically are "born again"...as TO BE a Christian IS being "born again" as Jesus says that is what you MUST be.. so by default ALL true Christians ARE born again.
Also that is why i encourage all to understand and grasp the manuscript lines..the origins of the scripture versions. Understanding THAT clarifies those translation arguments. God said His wors WILL be BOTH preserved AND PURIFIED. ;)
"The historical and archeological aspects of the Bible are important because they affirm the real-life existence and events of Jesus Christ."
Perfect timing, and ironic, as this week is the annual timing of the real "resurrection week" which is Nisan 14 - 18th. Friday at sunrise is "resurrection day"! WHOO HOOO TY Jesus!!!!!!
THIS is why I despise "eASteR"...(falls right in line with your thought process here -as we seem to sync a LOT)
It literally takes the most important aspect and situation in scripture and belittles it, twists it, AND mentally takes away its "realness" and authenticity, by taking the TRUTH and historical facts, timing and dates out of it and replacing it with a PAGAN fertility celebrations annual timing and whats even WORSE, attaches the rituals relating to "Ishtar" to it..for children!!! Such a microcosm for SO many biblical/scriptural contextual "arguments" I get into.
Speaking of "spiritual maturity" I have a family member who has claimed to be a Christian for over 40+ years, who just "flips through" pages of the bible, using it as a "heart-warming choose-your-phrase-of-the-day feel-good book" despite omitting the actual the context of the words read"- who couldnt tell me what "born again" means and wouldnt listen when I try to explain the truth of Easter(or ANY biblical concept) just says to me " You have "head knowledge".."and thats "great", but Im spiritually mature"..
Sadly she hardly speaks to me now(like everyone else) b/c I told her, you dont become "spiritually" mature simply relating to the length of TIME that you have considered yourself a Christian,..you get it from UNDERSTANDING scripture in DEPTH, AS TRUTH, and are able to convey those truths to others from your studies.."
Im just having a hard time as everywhere I try to help..and everything I say is ALWAYS meant well to help others grasp biblical concepts as simply spoken and clearly as possible.. yet my demeanor seems to be taken incorrectly most of the time..
Im just a loser, loner for Jesus and truth.
My friend you are not a loser, and if you are we're losers together! Some people are just not able or ready to receive the truth, especially when they have blocks to understanding basic truths. Like you said, the length of time doesn't matter as much as your obedience to allowing Christ to change you in all ways. The Bible is certainly not a 'flip thorugh' kind of book you can skim, or "heart-warming choose-your-phrase-of-the-day feel-good book"! Spiritual maturity certainly comes with time, but also effort on our part to actively grow our relationship, not just be complacent like it sounds this family member has become. Congrats on staying active in your walk and even trying to share the truth when it's not welcome. At least you've planted the seeds, and that's something a lot of people don't do - don't ever underestimate how God can use you.
Thank you! I read this on my way out this morning and it really helped me. Looks like we have a whole crew in the "Losers for Jesus" club! I really didnt mean that as trying to be down on myself(which TY for sticking up for me as usual).. I was just feeling how the world sees me. Im also feeling a lot of the "absences" in my life that seem needless..as Im seemingly just trapped in my flesh wanting to me the new me now rather than later.
Even though Im probably the most asocial person around that literally spends %98 time alone , its different now as when I was younger it was avoiding all those who wanted to "hang out" with me..but now its choicless..as theyre all gone. Its crazy to think b/c when I was younger i was so widely known around my(major)city that to this day ill still hear ppl scream my name out as I ride my bike. I was talking to an employee at guitar center a couple months ago for 30 mins..then he went to ring me up and asked for my # to see if I was in the system, and when my name popped up he said "Yep, Meekly Humblebum(XD)".. but I already knew that.." to which i got a chill and said "Dude you KNOW me and didnt say ANYTHING about that for 30 mins?! LOL My life is so odd..
But these days my problem is that I feel I'm just living in the world that i predicted will arrive as a child, having the friends and family that I've been warning the WHOLE time acting surprised as if Ive never spoken.. "How smart iam, howsmart i am..until I speak about the world and then "how crazy i am".. assessed by those with .0001 hour of research.
Oh yea my family member and Easter: 30 mins of trying to explain how Easter is a pagan word and how we should just celebrate the resurrection and call it Resurrection day(on the CORRECT DATE), instead of that other thing.. "Well i just celebrate "it" to praise Jesus..Im like "yea just call it Resurrection Day then and stop using the word Easter and lookup the correct date"{..which ended up with her not seeing the issue and just kept repeating that line.. of "but i just celebrate it blah blah blah.."
Me: head in hands... Why.dont.you.get.mad.as.I.do.when.the.devil.twists.Gods.words.?!
grrr
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All my prayers/heart for you, my(forgive me here) little "Songbird of Truth"
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Hey! Welcome to the Losers Club! Glad to have you here, my friend!
Thank you. We can be in the band! ;)
God bless you and your family brother!
You're not a loser my friend
I have never viewed you like that because when we point our finger to judge others we have 3 fingers pointing at us.
As Alexandra has said don't ever underestimate your impact, you may not see it but you have made a positive difference in my relationship with God and my life.
Time is important to build us as Christians but we shouldn't be passive, I agree with you, we have to remain active seeking God, His guidance and study scripture in depth throughout our lives.
If we dare to call ourselves Christians we have to make sure to be worthy.
God bless you brother, you are in my prayers! 😁
Thank you Mike! Its nice to know that my words can resonate and be understood as intended AND aid in your walk! Prayers for you too!
You are welcome my brother
Yes you are right it has happened several times, even now you described a similar situation i have been dealing with my catholic family, it gets challenging at times trying to share what we learned.
Some people sadly don't understand that loving Jesus Christ goes beyond going to church once a week.
A step at the time, we have to endure and be patient.
What matters is the unwavering effort we put into pointing others towards Jesus Christ and doing His will the best we can.
Don't feel bad for falling, feel bad for not even trying.
No matter what happens; There we are again for the Glory and Honor of God.
Please know you can always count on your brother.
Thank you very much, I appreciate your prayers!
God commands us to be ready to give an account. 1peter 3:15
“but in your hearts honor Christ the Lord as holy, always being prepared to make a defense to anyone who asks you for a reason for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and respect,”
Sometimes we want to hide behind the “four spiritual laws” and hand out a pamphlet. That doesn’t answer people’s questions. Thank you. Again, challenging and growing us. Praying for you.
Thank you for sharing this important reminder from 1 Peter 3:15!! Being prepared to give a defense for our faith is crucial, and doing so with gentleness and respect can make a world of difference. 😊 Sometimes, it's easy to rely on materials like you mentioned, but genuine conversations about the reasons for our hope can lead to great things in the lives of others. God is always working! I appreciate your prayers and hope that we can continue to learn and grow together.
My prayers are with you also Richard only God Jesus can reveal the end times truths he promised would come to those who love and seek him in these final days of the Gospel Age. Tradition has a powerful hold on what we believe only God can free us from any false perceptions we may have. it as Jesus said I am the truth and the light only Jesus can align us with his truth and spirit that is certain.
God Bless You and Keep You Safe! Mike
Hi Alexandra and thank you so much for this article. It made me think about the subtle deception ongoing these days against the Word of God. 2 Timothy 4:3 are the first Bible verses that come to mind when I think about that, and on the same topic I watched carefully your video CULT CONTROL, PART 2 of the series PROGRAMMED. And I know that video is more focused on mind control and physical or mental abuse, but there is a slide about ' Signs of a "Christian' Cult that can apply on some very prominent and growing heresies these days. I don't want to name names so that no one can get upset about that, but I want to underline that these 'apparently new' distortions of THE WORD OF GOD and their 'new' interpretation are rooted in ancient heresies like the Arius Heresy and Arianism in the first centuries after Jesus.
These kind of online channels are very well packaged, but the Ancient lie persist: They don't recognise the Deity of Jesus and/or they consider the Holy Spirit as a kind of Force.
They add to the Word of God a lot of non Canonical Books like First Enoch or Jubilees or Second Ezra and they give them a primacy they don't deserve. They add to 'Grace alone through Faith alone' the observance of a lot of other rules and observances and they mix a lot of truth like the real Biblical Creation with all these other added works.
So, I have a suggestion for you, because of your very well researched path.
It would be very helpful to dig deeper on the ancient Heresy of Arius and Arianism to get an actual picture of the modern heresies and on how to spot them today. Thank you so very much for your work and God always bless you.
Wow I’m so sorry I missed this comment!! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts and for watching my videos! I appreciate the questions and wanting to dig into these heresies - they’re a gigantic task for sure! I’ll pray about it and I thank you again for a great research request! God bless.
Hi Gaia. I agree that a review of the ancient heresies would be great. Because as you said these old lies just keep getting fished out of the garbage disposal, rinsed off, and repackaged as new truths. And people today who don't know history are so easily turned aside off the narrow path.
Hi Mike L I like you I am preparing for the coming trouble the best I can and hope I can help others as well. The literal and physical preparedness is the easy part the spiritual is a little more difficult as only the spirit of God can help us with that. I think these words from God in the Old Testament sums up what we all should pray for and seek in these difficult times ahead.
Isa 61:1 ¶ The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me; he has sent me to preach glad tidings to the poor, to heal the broken in heart, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and recovery of sight to the blind;
2 to declare the acceptable year of the Lord, and the day of recompence; to comfort all that mourn;
3 that there should be given to them that mourn in Sion glory instead of ashes, the oil of joy to the mourners, the garment of glory for the spirit of heaviness: and they shall be called generations of righteousness, the planting of the Lord for glory.
Liberty in Christ first then full anointing in spirit seems to be the goal and direction the scriptures want us to follow in these days of the Lords final harvest.
That's awesome to know
I agree with you Mike, thank you for sharing the helpful scripture and thoughts.
You're in my prayers, God bless you!
Hi Richard I think you may have touched on what this subject really comes down to. The time is coming for the testing of the faithful and the answer to questions like we are discussing seem be the part of the process. In 1 Col 3:11-15 we have a clear definition of this process.
1 Co 3: 11 ¶ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13 Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is.
14 If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
I think the point I was trying to make was how this test of fire confirms how closely we project the image and actions Jesus Christ gave us by his life and death on the cross. I ask and compare myself to what would Jesus do today if he had a gun and was attacked as he often was in his day? The same question applies to his apostles who tried to be the best reflection they could of Jesus perfect example of what his Christian children should and would become if faithful unto death.
I think we know what Jesus would have done and isn’t that answer what we should do if we home to be like out God and savior Jesus Christ? The day spoken of in 1 Col 3:13 is fast approaching my hope is to help as many as possible come out overcomers and shine like Christ for the benefit of the great many.
This is what the angel of God Jesus said to John in the Revelation:
Re 3:18 I counsel thee to buy of me gold tried in the fire, that thou mayest be rich; and white raiment, that thou mayest be clothed, and that the shame of thy nakedness do not appear; and anoint thine eyes with eyesalve, that thou mayest see.
The angel’s message was for the living faithful today. In the verse he talks about the anointing of the eyes this is talking about the ability to see truth long hidden as God opens the eyes of his true sheep for the redemption from captivity back into his care in these days of his final harvest.
This ability to find truth in Christ is the first step to the anointing process and completing the process of becoming one with Christ in spirit and truth.
Here is a short scriptural lessen from the prophetic book of Isaiah that tells you what is about to happen in these end times, much of which surrounds or is directed at the traditional Christian religious population.
Isa 2:11 The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day.
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Isa 12:4 And in that day shall ye say, Praise the LORD, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted.
5 Sing unto the LORD; for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth.
6 Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.
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Isa 25:9 And it shall be said in that day, Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation.
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Isa 29:18 And in that day shall the deaf hear the words of the book, and the eyes of the blind shall see out of obscurity, and out of darkness.
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Isa 52:6 Therefore my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day that I am he that doth speak: behold, it is I.
I find it curious that the last verse says “my people shall know my name: therefore they shall know in that day” every Christian on earth today would tell you I already know my Gods name. So why in the end times does God say in that day we will know his name when we all think we already know his name? Could we have been deceived by the enemy to believe in a name that God does not approve? I think it is worth asking ourselves these questions the fire is fast approaching I would that you who love Jesus come out with robes of white washed in the blood of the lamb and for some a crown will also rest upon your heads.
Mike 4/27/24
Thanks, Mike, for this elaboration. I know that the narrow path of following Jesus leads to the cross, to self-sacrifice, and that there is no other way to reach the resurrection and God's eternal kingdom except by first going through the cross. We are all commanded to take up our own cross and to follow the Lord. Your cross will not necessarily be the same as my cross, but we all must die with Christ on his cross.
On the issue of guns, I do get what you're saying, and I generally agree with your viewpoint. I also understand that guns can be used as tools and in ways that are more nuanced than what most people imagine. And I don't just mean hunting. Jesus also told his disciples to sell their garments and buy swords (Luke 22:36). Because of this (and many, many other places in the Bible), I don't believe that Jesus taught absolute pacifism.
I'm not quite sure what you are thinking about regarding God's name. I do know that there are many variations of a "sacred name" teaching, which has more kinship with Gnosticism than with the Gospel. I assume you're not thinking along these lines. The general idea with these teachings is that one must know (Gnosticism) the true name, and then one must correctly pronounce (cast a spell) the true name.
The phrase ... "my people shall know my name" ... I think has more to do with gaining true spiritual intimacy with God. Not so much about an actual name. Phrases like "in the name of" convey the meaning of "by the authority of," as I'm sure you already understand. It's not so much about a physical name. There's also Rev 19:12, which says that Jesus will have a name written that no man knows but only Jesus himself. That may also tie in with the verse from Isaiah. Just a thought.
Great message! I know quite a few people who have come to know Jesus because of apologists for the faith. Spiritual milk and spiritual meat are both important parts of our journey after the rebirth of baptism. Just as faith is the ASSURANCE of things hoped for, and evidence of things not seen, that level of confidence comes with the maturity of knowing the love of God, His wisdom, promises, history and prophecy. To constantly be in the word and in prayer builds spiritual meat and gives us the confidence to recognize the Holy Spirit who guides us in what to say.
Thank you for sharing your insights! I completely agree that both spiritual milk and meat play vital roles in our faith journey. As our relationship with God deepens through prayer and studying His Word, our confidence and understanding grow, equipping us with the ability to discern and follow the Holy Spirit's guidance in our daily lives. It's truly a blessing to be able to hear your thoughts. God bless!
Great message as always 😁 I've been a Christ Follower for 38 years. Unfortunately, not always as I should have been. Long story short, when I've spent time with God, He has always been close. Opened and closed doors. Lead me to do many wonderful things. When I was obedient and listening.
One thing I've learned. Time is extremely important. Especially today. The spiritual war going on is extreme. Discernment is huge. I stopped chasing what I thought was the possibility of more " truth " and began to stick with God's word. When we spend time with Him, defending our faith is easy. It will also come with stories about how He has worked in our lives. I know I have my share of them. Witnessing can be as easy as living by example. I've learned that at work. People want to know the reason you seem so kind and happy. ( most of the time 🤪) it brings up conversations and I always love talking about Christ.
Always great to hear from you!
Thank you for sharing! It's so true that obedience leads to wonderful things. Timing is of the essence in these times and I love how you said you stopped chasing more "truth" and stuck with the Word of God. It's amazing how it puts everything into perspective and teaches us how to view the world we live in and all the chaos around us.
Living by example is certainly one of the best ways to witness to others! By being set apart, it naturally opens up conversations as to why we have the hope and disposition we do. I'm thankful you have the opportunity to share the truth with those at work! God bless you!
Romans 10:17; Read the Word out loud over yourself daily and all day. Let the Word do the work. Let His Love win. "Christ in you the hope of His Glory revealed to the fallen world around you."
Thank you for this beautiful reminder!! Let’s absolutely declare the Word of God over our lives and others. May His love continue to guide us!
Thanks Mike L for the like I look for the day when the body of Christ comes together as one with God Jesus as the head and hir truth and spirit the binding and guiding force for us all who love him. I think I just posted this response to Alexandra I thought you might be interested in what is says also.
From my observation Alexandra the light of Christ spirit in you is an inspiration for others to consider and perhaps seek it for themselves. I believe that is the point God wants us to understand! It is God in us that will defeat the enemy and help restore and redeem his elect back into his care. I have always loved this verse it gives hope and purpose in my service to God and his creation. I believe it was written for each faithful child of God Jesus and belongs in a special way to the end time elect and you have served that light and God Jesus well. Your light shines bright and I know it will help others find the oil of truth needed to shine as you when all is said and done. This is our reasonable service and it is by Gods design we are blessed to help others for the glory only our Lord Jesus and his father deserve.
Mt5: 14 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid.
15 Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house.
16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Last we must honor this verse which clearly states that the son of God Eternal came to earth as our God and savior. God is not three Gods but two Gods one greater than the other one always has been the other came forth from his father. We must worship God the father and God his son in truth it is the only way the door to his truth will remain open so others may enter.
Php 2: 6 WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Col 1: 15 Who is the image of the invisible God, THE FIRSTBORN OF EVERY CREATURE:
16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him:
17 And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.
Diaglot Joh 16: 28 ¶ I CAME OUT FROM THE FATHER, and have come into the world; again I leave the world; and am going to the Father.
Here are two versions that say the son of God was begotten by his father BEFORE he came to earth.
AKJ 1Jo 4:9 In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that GOD SENT HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON INTO THE WORLD, that we might live through him.
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Diaglot 1Jo 4:9 in this was manifested the love of the God in us, because THE SON OF HIMSELF THE ONLY-BEGOTTEN SENT FORTH THE GOD INTO THE WORLD, so that we might live through him.
Now combine this truth with this previous fact and ask yourself who is your God and savior as God Eternal ordained and defined in his holy scriptures?
Php 2: 6 WHO, (Jesus) BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
The conclusion to me is that God Eternal created one holy son who was ordained to be our creator, father, savior and God! The idea of two holy Gods goes against tradition and cannot be accepted by the established Christian religious order of today. It would, if proven true, divide the people into two groups one the majority the foolish virgins and tares class the others the wise virgins and wheat class. I think with careful study and sincere prayer the truth will become obvious for those who seek it as I did with God my savior’s spiritual help long ago! His divine inspired words are in the scriptures with his help they can be found and understood the way he intended.
The truth will set you free! God Bless All Who seeks it! Mike 5/14/24
You're welcome! thanks to you Mike J for sharing your valuable insights and scripture, yes it's interesting and helpful reading the truth from God you have been sharing.
I'm looking forward to it too, God bless you Mike, stay ready in prayer!
God Bless you too Alexandra I think the door has been opened the rest is up to God it seems! It’s time to sit down with our Lord and hear his voice and let him lead us home as our good and holy shepherd Jesus told us long ago what he would do when the time was right!
Rev 3: 19 I as many as if I may love, I prove and admonish; be thou zealous therefore and REFORM.
20 Lo, I have stood at the door, and knock; if any one may have heard the voice of me, and may have opened the door, I will go in to him, and sup with him, and he with me.
21 The one overcoming, I will give to him to have sat with me in the throne of me, as also I overcame, and am sat down with the Father of me in the throne of him.
22 The one having an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the congregations.
I pray many will now enter that door and sit down with our God and savior and listen to his voice and follow his wise counsel! Amen!
Mike
Absolutely! Let’s always pray to remove anything that gets in the way of hearing His voice. May we follow His counsel and fashion our lives accordingly to reflect Him to others.
Alexandra: I thought I posted this comment the other day I may have forgotten to hit post so just in case I will repost it if that is OK with you.
Thank You Alexandra for the kind words and encouragement!
I was just thinking and praying about what you just said to me and how I might answer for a moment. I had no words or scriptures to share so I kept silent and waited for God to help me as I often do. I wanted to help not only you grow in spirit but guide as many as possible to inspired truth for the sake of their spiritual wellbeing and completed unity in God Jesus Christ.
This I know from my own relationship with God Jesus that his truths are the life blood and power of my spiritual health, growth and eventual completion in the spiritual sense as his child and family helper. I think you will understand when I say truth; divine truth is the essential food of the spirit within each of us who have been begotten in spirit by our confession and love of God Jesus.
I think what God wants me to point out is that he has provided that table of truth for those about to be set free from religious tradition and false shepherds influence of the past and present. I truly believe that the truth will be presented to hungry flock once the blindness and captive state is removed from what the Lord calls my people. The exposure and societal declines we are now facing is a prelude leading to that soon awakening and pouring out of spirit by God Jesus. I searched the scriptures in my mind with prayer and I think these scriptures best state better what I cannot say with my feeble words. I think this first verse from the Empahtic Diaglot N.T. best defines the time frame I speak of the best as God himself commands the door to be opened by the one with the key.
THE ONE HAVING THE KEY OF THE DAVID
Rev 3: 7 ¶ And by the messenger of the in Philadelphia congregation write: These things says the holy one, the true one, THE ONE HAVING THE KEY OF THE DAVID; the one opening, and no one shuts; and shuts, and no one opens.
8 I know of thee the works; lo, I have placed before thee a door having been opened, WHICH NO ONE IS ABLE TO SHUT HER; because a little thou hast power, and thou hast kept of me the word, and not thou didst deny the name of me.
9 Lo, I give out of the assembly of the adversary those saying themselves Jews, to be, and not they are, but speak falsely; lo, I will make them, so that they may have come and may have prostrated before the feet of thee, and they may ( AKJ know that I have loved thee.)
10 because thou hast kept the word of the patience of me, also I thee will keep from the hour of the trial of that being about to come on the habitable whole, to try those dwelling on the earth.
11 I come speedily; hold thou fast what thou hast, so that no one may have taken the crown of thee.
12 The one overcoming, I will make him a pillar in the temple of the God of me, and outside not not he may have gone out any more; and I will write on him the name of the God of me, and the name of the city of the God of me, of the New Jerusalem
13 The one having an ear, let him hear what the spirit says to the congregations.
This I believe is our opportunity to help others find liberty in Christ and prepare for what is ahead. If I understand correctly the door to divine truth has been closed for a long time but the time for it to be opened in these end times is close at hand. Not only will truth set us free but will cause unity in Christ to occur and his spiritual body to come together as prophesied. This will occur when the holy spirit fills us as it did with the apostles and first Christians convert in Jesus day. God Jesus poured out his holy spirit on the first faithful elect once he was glorified in heaven at the right hand of his father God Eternal. I believe this anointing process is about to happen again and we who love God Jesus and his father must be ready and help our brothers and sisters in Christ in any way we can, as God commands of course. I don’t want to make this too long so I will end it with his one last verse that to me explains what to look for and what is needed by faithful of Christ in today’s world.
Acts 2: 16 But this is that which was spoken by the prophet Joel;
17 And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God, I will pour out of my Spirit upon all flesh: and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams:
18 And on my servants and on my handmaidens I will pour out in those days of my Spirit; and they shall prophesy:
19 And I will shew wonders in heaven above, and signs in the earth beneath; blood, and fire, and vapour of smoke:
20 The sun shall be turned into darkness, and the moon into blood, before that great and notable day of the Lord come:
21 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever shall call on the name of the Lord shall be saved.
May God Jesus be our guide and light sister he is our only hope! Mike 5/10/24
Thank you for sharing. This is wonderfully said "divine truth is the essential food of the spirit within each of us who have been begotten in spirit by our confession and love of God Jesus." Let's do what we can to make sure we walk uprightly and do Him proud, helping as many others as He puts in our path. Stay strong in your faith! God bless.
Hi Alexandra,
I really liked your statement:
"Life was never guaranteed to be easy, but with Jesus we are guaranteed
to never walk alone." Amen to that! Good article, thanks.
Thank you so much for your kind words! Strength and comfort absolutely comes from our relationship with Jesus. Thank you for taking the time to read and share your thoughts. May we continue to walk together in faith, knowing we are never alone!