We trust in things like the sun, electricity, our TV, the air we breathe.
These are things we use or benefit from, but we may not understand how they work.
In the same way you must believe the Good News that Jesus Christ took your place, bore your sins and suffered the penalty of your guilt on that cross. As he was dying he said "It is finished' this means his work was complete, your debt was paid in full. Now your debt cannot be paid twice. Your penalty cannot be suffered twice. Jesus did it in your name, on your behalf, for you and now your salvation is complete. You are not guilty any longer for the moment you believe the good news of what he did for you (Acts 16:31; Rom. 4:24; 10:9, 10; ) You have been forever freed from the eternal penalty of sin and separation for God. So when you believe the gospel this means you trust that what Jesus did for you in his substitutionary death.
The Real issue:
Do you believe the gospel message? Do you believe what Jesus did for you? How can you prove your belief? In one simple word "Trust", Trust Him.
Trust in the finished work of Christ for your spirit. Trust what he did for you, what else are you going to trust?
Trust that he suffered enough for you and all the sins you have ever committed. Jesus paid the full and supreme price. No more needs to be paid or could be.
Trust that he did enough for you.
Trust that he was perfect, his blood was sinless.
Trust that he was innocent and could take your place, being your substitute.
Trust that his blood was enough to wash away every sin of yours.
Trust that nothing else needs to be done.
No further price needs to be paid. No further penalty needs to be suffered. No good works or offerings, or merits, or sacrifices or penance needs to be added to what Christ did to redeem you.
Trust that he did enough, rest your belief forever on the foundation of what the Bible says Jesus did for you. Once you have heard the good news, once you recognize your sin and repented of it confessing and trusting on your Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Then never again do any effort or sacrifice or pay any price or take any step to be saved. Trust in Jesus Christ, Trust he did enough at the cross. Trust in his complete sacrifice. Trust that he suffered enough to redeem you to God. Trust his payment was enough.
Your offerings and good works will never improve your state of salvation, or position in God's sight. Trust in God's love to reach out to you and His power to save and redeem you. Nothing you can think or say or do now or at anytime in the future can ever add to what he did on the cross for you. This is the wonderful good news. Jesus paid enough, Jesus suffered enough. You never need to do anything more only believe on the finished work of Christ. Now you are a new creation in Christ you have been made alive in him. You cannot add or take away from what God has done it is complete.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
Monday, November 19, 2007
Redemption what does it mean?
The scriptures reveal to us that Jesus Christ has redeemed us what does that mean?
Redemption means:
To ransom, to liberate, to rescue from captivity or bondage or from any liability or obligation to suffer. to reclaim, to deliver. To reclaim by removing all obligation by paying the ransom price. ( Our records in heavens are paid in full). To deliver from the bondage of sin, and the penalties of God's violated laws or the consequences of sin though the reconciliation with God affected by the atonement of Christ. A payment that releases someone from captivity or punishment or any kind of penalty.
another definition.
Redeem: that which is paid for the pardon of an offense in the place of punishment. To release from captivity, release from slavery, from servitude, from punishment by paying a price. To regain possession by the legal payment of a ransom.
Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Hebrews 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Hebrews 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
We should recognize we don't need to ask God to be good to us or show us favor He has shown it and continues to do so now and forever.
If you would like to support our ministry and order your holiday gifts at the same time you can order most of your gifts here.
Redemption means:
To ransom, to liberate, to rescue from captivity or bondage or from any liability or obligation to suffer. to reclaim, to deliver. To reclaim by removing all obligation by paying the ransom price. ( Our records in heavens are paid in full). To deliver from the bondage of sin, and the penalties of God's violated laws or the consequences of sin though the reconciliation with God affected by the atonement of Christ. A payment that releases someone from captivity or punishment or any kind of penalty.
another definition.
Redeem: that which is paid for the pardon of an offense in the place of punishment. To release from captivity, release from slavery, from servitude, from punishment by paying a price. To regain possession by the legal payment of a ransom.
Romans 3:24 Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
Ephesians 1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:
Titus 2:14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works.
Hebrews 9:12 Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us.
Hebrews 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
We should recognize we don't need to ask God to be good to us or show us favor He has shown it and continues to do so now and forever.
If you would like to support our ministry and order your holiday gifts at the same time you can order most of your gifts here.
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Who is the Bible written for? What do you say to the God rejector?
When people say they do no believe in the Bible or they not believe in God what do you tell them? You understand their position. Why? Because the Bible was not written for the God rejector the one who denies God, who chooses not to believe.
The Bible was written for those who want to know the score in life. Those who want the answers to life’s questions. Those who desire to come out of the darkness and into the light.
So when people say I don’t believe we understand their position. They choose to reject truth choosing error. They are without God and without hope living in darkness.
The Word’s testimony of itself is that the Word of God is reliable.
Joh 10:35 ..and the scripture cannot be broken...
That God is true and men are the liars.
Ro 3:4 ... let God be found true, but every man a liar.
That God has given His guarantee to all men by raising His son from the dead.
Ac 17:31 ... whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him (Jesus Christ) from the dead.
So when people deny God it is because they reject evident truth.
Ro. 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
So in the end they are without excuse. Yet we know why.
2 Co. 4:4 in whom the god of this world (the devil) has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.
The Bible was written for those who want to know the score in life. Those who want the answers to life’s questions. Those who desire to come out of the darkness and into the light.
So when people say I don’t believe we understand their position. They choose to reject truth choosing error. They are without God and without hope living in darkness.
The Word’s testimony of itself is that the Word of God is reliable.
Joh 10:35 ..and the scripture cannot be broken...
That God is true and men are the liars.
Ro 3:4 ... let God be found true, but every man a liar.
That God has given His guarantee to all men by raising His son from the dead.
Ac 17:31 ... whereof he hath given assurance unto all men, in that he hath raised him (Jesus Christ) from the dead.
So when people deny God it is because they reject evident truth.
Ro. 1:20 For since the creation of the world His invisible attributes, His eternal power and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood through what has been made, so that they are without excuse.
So in the end they are without excuse. Yet we know why.
2 Co. 4:4 in whom the god of this world (the devil) has blinded the minds of the unbelieving, that the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should not dawn upon them.
Monday, September 17, 2007
Book Review: Soulwinning by T.L. Osborn
Soulwinning by T.L Osborn Review
TL and his wife Daisy who is now asleep awaiting the return of Christ have probably witnessed more miracles, healings and seen more people accept Christ then anyone since the first century church. Reading his book
"Healing the Sick" will give you a more complete insight into God's promises of healing then any other book except the Bible. Along with others reviewed or mentioned earlier. (see note 1)
Back to Soulwinning. Because TL has always felt it was his call to be an evangelist he has spent over 60 years reaching the lost and visiting countries where they have never heard of Jesus Christ and seeing the miraculous power of God evidenced in wonderful ways. In his book he not only gives doctrinal, scriptural insight but much needed practical realities in reaching others for Christ, Why we reach out to others with the love of God, how do we do it, our mission and its alignment with Jesus's mission and those that followed Paul, Peter, John and so on.
I have read a few books on this subject over the years such as "the Master Plan of Evangelism" which is more focused on discipleship and has some good useful insights. Quite frankly though T. L.'s book is the best work on this subject of winning others to and for Christ you will read outside of scripture. It will inspire you to reach out for our Lord in a greater way.
Your faith will be stronger.
Your hope will be brighter.
Your love will be deeper.
Your life will be fuller.
Readability: 5 Bibles
Usefulness: 5 Bibles
Note 1: To see my review of Jesus the Healer by E. W. Kenyon.
For other books by these and more authors use this link and then type in your search term. You can limit your search for example to "books" by using the pull down menu their.
I've had some request for "The Best of Life" here is that link
Wednesday, September 12, 2007
Trip to India
Blessings to each of you in the name above all name Jesus Christ!
A window of opportunity has opened for me to travel to India in the coming months for ministry and learning it will be during a leadership conference there and two weeks of ministry. If you would like to donate to the cause I will send you the audio and video that others and I take while there for your blessing and encouragement. God's Word is that we take the Word of God to all parts of the earth!
you can donate with paypal here to the ministry supporting the trip. More info coming.
Life Fellowship paypal donation link for India trip.
A window of opportunity has opened for me to travel to India in the coming months for ministry and learning it will be during a leadership conference there and two weeks of ministry. If you would like to donate to the cause I will send you the audio and video that others and I take while there for your blessing and encouragement. God's Word is that we take the Word of God to all parts of the earth!
you can donate with paypal here to the ministry supporting the trip. More info coming.
Life Fellowship paypal donation link for India trip.
Monday, July 30, 2007
Healing today
This post follows well with last post. One subject that seems so controversial within the body of Christ that should not be is physical healing. We all know God wants all men to be saved, made whole spiritually but what about healing, wholeness physically?
1Timothy 2:4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
The word "saved" means deliverance, to heal, to be made whole. You can find this out by looking at any good Bible Concordance and following its uses in the Scriptures.
We seem to take figuratively what we do not believe but when God speaks we need to take Him literally whenever possible. Such is the case here in Psalm 103 starting in verse two.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
We may easily accept God forgives all our iniquities (sins) but what about our sicknesses our diseases? God says plainly He heals all of them. So we either rise to the level of God's Word or we find ourselves in a state of unbelief and do not receive what He has for us.
It is odd that the walk of a believer starts out with believing but then one may try and do it by their senses, walking by the flesh instead of by faith / believing.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Paul confronts this way of living here in Galatians chapter 3.
2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?
Lets finish this with this post compiled by Cal Pierce.
How long can we live in health?
Psalms 90:10 As for the days of your life, they contain seventy years or if due to strength, eighty years.
Psalms 91:16 With a long life I will satisfy thee.
Our covenant for healing.
Isaiah 53:4 Surely our griefs (sicknesses) He Himself bore, and our sorrows (pain) He carried, yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted.
Jesus delivers our healing.
Matthew 8:17 In order that what was spoken through Isaiah the Prophet might be fulfilled, saying, "He Himself took our infirmities, and carried away our diseases."
1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin, and live unto righteousness; for by His stripes you were healed.
Our authority, His power.
Luke 10: 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall injure you.
Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells you.
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues, they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.
Our faith for healing.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen.
James 5:15 The prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Our confidence for healing.
Mark 11:24 Therefore, I say to you: "All things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they shall be granted you."
John 14:13-14 And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in My name, I will do it."
Remember: Healing is a sign to the unbeliever! Hebrews 2:4
1Timothy 2:4 who desires all men to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.
The word "saved" means deliverance, to heal, to be made whole. You can find this out by looking at any good Bible Concordance and following its uses in the Scriptures.
We seem to take figuratively what we do not believe but when God speaks we need to take Him literally whenever possible. Such is the case here in Psalm 103 starting in verse two.
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
We may easily accept God forgives all our iniquities (sins) but what about our sicknesses our diseases? God says plainly He heals all of them. So we either rise to the level of God's Word or we find ourselves in a state of unbelief and do not receive what He has for us.
It is odd that the walk of a believer starts out with believing but then one may try and do it by their senses, walking by the flesh instead of by faith / believing.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Paul confronts this way of living here in Galatians chapter 3.
2 This only I want to learn from you: Did you receive the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? 3 Are you so foolish? Having begun in the Spirit, are you now being made perfect by the flesh?
Lets finish this with this post compiled by Cal Pierce.
THE HEALING WORD
How long can we live in health?
Psalms 90:10 As for the days of your life, they contain seventy years or if due to strength, eighty years.
Psalms 91:16 With a long life I will satisfy thee.
Our covenant for healing.
Isaiah 53:4 Surely our griefs (sicknesses) He Himself bore, and our sorrows (pain) He carried, yet we ourselves esteemed Him stricken, smitten of God and afflicted.
Jesus delivers our healing.
Matthew 8:17 In order that what was spoken through Isaiah the Prophet might be fulfilled, saying, "He Himself took our infirmities, and carried away our diseases."
1 Peter 2:24 He Himself bore our sins in His body on the cross, that we might die to sin, and live unto righteousness; for by His stripes you were healed.
Our authority, His power.
Luke 10: 19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy; and nothing shall injure you.
Romans 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ Jesus from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who indwells you.
Mark 16:17-18 And these signs will follow those who believe: In My name they will cast out demons; they will speak with new tongues, they will take up serpents; and if they drink anything deadly, it will by no means hurt them; they will lay hands on the sick and they will recover.
Our faith for healing.
Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is, and that He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him.
Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not yet seen.
James 5:15 The prayer of faith shall save the sick and the Lord shall raise him up; and if he have committed sins, they shall be forgiven him.
Our confidence for healing.
Mark 11:24 Therefore, I say to you: "All things for which you pray and ask, believe that you have received them, and they shall be granted you."
John 14:13-14 And whatever you ask in My name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in My name, I will do it."
Remember: Healing is a sign to the unbeliever! Hebrews 2:4
Controversy
When you live a a world that is run by the father of lies and truth is presented there is bound to be controversy.
A controversial subject means it is debatable. When truth is presented there cannot be dispute, a debate unless one is holding onto the lie or half truth whatever it may be. If all people believed truth we would have no disagreement. The reality is we live in a world that is filled with half truths which are in reality lies.
2Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
How does the god of this world (or age) blind people?
John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.
He blinds people with lies and half truth (still lies), the things that are not true. So then how does one find and receive truth?
Jesus said speaking of God; Your word is truth (Jn. 17:17)
That is how we find and receive truth in Jesus and His Father's Word.
Jesus also said: I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (Jn 14:6)
Whenever Jesus spoke, he spoke the truth and he spoke and lived it in love.
Once when speaking it was said of him.
John 10:20 And many of them said, “He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?”
So men say this even today why do you listen to Jesus or more often why do you hear and believe what the Bible says. They may say this in questioning to know more, or in refusal to hear what the Bible says. The humble are teachable, in the second case they are full of pride. The Bible says do not cast your pearls before swine, don't waste your time. We should know the bible is written for those who desire to know and believe the truth. It was not wrtten for the God rejector or those who refuse to believe. So the next time someone says they don't believe tell them it was not written for them but for those who truly desire to know the truth.
How enlightening what God said this about his son in Matthew.
17:5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”
Man said why hear him (listen to him) and God says hear him. So we have controversy. Who are you going to believe" well as for me and my house we will listen to God's son, by the scriptures.
All who stand for truth will find at times there will be those who come against them.
Acts 6:9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen.
Notice the dispute did not originate from Stephen, Stephen just spoke the truth.
But we are not to dispute (argue) with people. We are to speak God's truth in love if they want to dispute, show them the truth and let them argue with God.
Acts 19:8 And he (Paul) went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
Paul endeavored to discuss and reason with people from the scriptures and let the Word of God speak for itself.
Acts 17:2, 3 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.”
So if you are going to stand for truth there will be controversy, but it is far better to be strong in the Lord then to cower in defeat because of men.
fc
A controversial subject means it is debatable. When truth is presented there cannot be dispute, a debate unless one is holding onto the lie or half truth whatever it may be. If all people believed truth we would have no disagreement. The reality is we live in a world that is filled with half truths which are in reality lies.
2Corinthians 4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
How does the god of this world (or age) blind people?
John 8:44 You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.
He blinds people with lies and half truth (still lies), the things that are not true. So then how does one find and receive truth?
Jesus said speaking of God; Your word is truth (Jn. 17:17)
That is how we find and receive truth in Jesus and His Father's Word.
Jesus also said: I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me. (Jn 14:6)
Whenever Jesus spoke, he spoke the truth and he spoke and lived it in love.
Once when speaking it was said of him.
John 10:20 And many of them said, “He has a demon and is mad. Why do you listen to Him?”
So men say this even today why do you listen to Jesus or more often why do you hear and believe what the Bible says. They may say this in questioning to know more, or in refusal to hear what the Bible says. The humble are teachable, in the second case they are full of pride. The Bible says do not cast your pearls before swine, don't waste your time. We should know the bible is written for those who desire to know and believe the truth. It was not wrtten for the God rejector or those who refuse to believe. So the next time someone says they don't believe tell them it was not written for them but for those who truly desire to know the truth.
How enlightening what God said this about his son in Matthew.
17:5 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!”
Man said why hear him (listen to him) and God says hear him. So we have controversy. Who are you going to believe" well as for me and my house we will listen to God's son, by the scriptures.
All who stand for truth will find at times there will be those who come against them.
Acts 6:9 Then there arose some from what is called the Synagogue of the Freedmen (Cyrenians, Alexandrians, and those from Cilicia and Asia), disputing with Stephen.
Notice the dispute did not originate from Stephen, Stephen just spoke the truth.
But we are not to dispute (argue) with people. We are to speak God's truth in love if they want to dispute, show them the truth and let them argue with God.
Acts 19:8 And he (Paul) went into the synagogue and spoke boldly for three months, reasoning and persuading concerning the things of the kingdom of God.
Paul endeavored to discuss and reason with people from the scriptures and let the Word of God speak for itself.
Acts 17:2, 3 Then Paul, as his custom was, went in to them, and for three Sabbaths reasoned with them from the Scriptures, explaining and demonstrating that the Christ had to suffer and rise again from the dead, and saying, “This Jesus whom I preach to you is the Christ.”
So if you are going to stand for truth there will be controversy, but it is far better to be strong in the Lord then to cower in defeat because of men.
fc
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
Podcast - Freedom from Fear
The truths shared in this podcast are what was shared in the blog text plus some extras. These truths will help you be free from fear and walk in God's love greater.
Miracle Life
Life more abundant
Manifesting God's Miracle life.
Scriptural truths to bring wholeness Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually to all people.
http://www.newmiraclelife.blogspot.com/
Enjoy! -- F.C. Farwell
Miracle Life
Life more abundant
Manifesting God's Miracle life.
Scriptural truths to bring wholeness Mentally, Physically, and Spiritually to all people.
http://www.newmiraclelife.blogspot.com/
Enjoy! -- F.C. Farwell
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Freedom from fear
Would you like to be set free from Fear? These truths will show you how to arrive in a place where you can be free from fear.
Freedom From Fear
God desires that we are free from all fear. The world tells us to deal with our fears, accept your fears, live with your fears. But this is not Gods will His desire is that we give all our fears to Him by seeking Him out and by walking in His great love we rise above and are delivered from all fear.
1John 1:5 (says) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
God is light, He is all light, for in Him is no darkness at all. Fear is not from God therefore it must be from another source.
In the garden of Eden something cataclysmic took place. Adam disobeyed God not trusting His Word and the results was man went from victory to defeat losing the spirit of God that was upon him. Before this act of disobedience there was no fear in man before only perfect harmony with God and His creation a greenhouse of the Fathers love. Man’s heart was filled with God’s love in eden before the act of distrust in the Fathers Word.
Lets read that record.
Genesis 3:8 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.
9 Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.” 11 And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?”
Now Adam and Eve disobeyed and they hid themselves, Why? because of fear. God said; who told you, you were naked. It was not from God, it was the devil who told them they were naked and he was the source of the thoughts that brought fear upon them.
There are basically two kinds of fear in the bible one that is right is a reverence a respect for God that is based on love. The other kind is where we have doubts, worries and fear being afraid of persons, places or things, what might happen or appears to be happening. This kind of fear which has its source in the devil, may be based on either a person, a place or a thing. Fear binds, and enslaves us and keeps us from living and speaking who we really are and therefore manifesting who our heavenly Father says we are.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
Fear ensnares us it traps us. But when we put our trust in the Lord we are made sure we are made safe.
You may fear a person, you may fear being in some place such as an elevator or in an airplane, or you may fear some kind of animal or something like a spider or snake.
2Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
This word fear means fear, timidity. That is not the kind of spirit that God has given to us so its source must be in Satan. Fear will cause you to cower, not to speak up for what is right and to not stand in a place of fearlessness. There is no rest or peace in a place of fear but our thoughts are in turmoil instead. Our Father clearly tells us He has given us power, love and a sound mind. The unsound mind has fear but not the mind of Christ which we now have. We must choose to respond with the mind of Christ that is the Word God has given us.
We are not to fear man.
Numbers 14:9 Only do not rebel against the LORD, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the LORD is with us. Do not fear them.”
Isaiah 8:12 “Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.
God told Abraham not to be afraid, not to have fear.
Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
We should ask is God our shield and our great reward?
Surely He is and over and over he says to us “fear not” this expression is found 63 times in the King James bible. You cannot be in a place of genuine peace, God’s rest if you have fear. God tells us that when we believe Him it is a place of joy and peace.
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
When we choose to enter into God’s rest by believing, having trust, and confidence in our Father we will be in a place of peace in our heart.
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
We are to Let God peace rule in our hearts, for this to be accomplished we must accept His truth that brings peace over what the circumstances are telling us. This is shown over and over in the Scriptures. Matthew chapter eight shows this so clearly.
Matthew 8:23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him.
24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
How could Jesus sleep in the boat with these hurricane like conditions abound him? (Notice it says great tempest not just a tempest.) We must of necessity ask ourselves this question. Jesus was not senses ruled, he was filled with and led by the spirit and lived accordingly (so he thought accordingly). The disciples here are senses ruled, The influence and input of the senses dominated their lives at this point but not Jesus.
Why were the disciples fearful? Because they were of little faith in reality they had little or no believing. Because they were senses ruled not spirit led and filled.
Look what it says about Abraham.
Romans 4:20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
Was Abraham fearful?
No in no way was he fearful here.
Was in a place of unbelief having no rest or peace?
No he was in a place of rest and peace for he did not waver (doubt) God through unbelief but he was what?
“strengthened in faith, giving glory to God ... being fully convinced (persuaded) that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
How did Abraham get to this place that Romans 15:13 says is a place of joy and peace. He fully rested on the promise of God not relying on what his senses were indicating to him. Abraham’s senses indicated it was impossible for him to have a child he was too old his body could not produce what was needed for a child, nor could Sarah his wife bear a child (she was past menopause). But it did not matter in light of the promise of God. God is able and God is willing and He will always perform His Word when it is believed.
How can we enter Gods rest and have true peace and joy?
By fully recognizing His truth is greater then any situation or circumstance, person or thing our senses are telling us are greater then His promise. They are not but the fear will fade as the we take His promise(s) to heart. Find the promise of God that deals with your situation take it deep within your mind confessing it, holding fast to it, settling it into your heart and the reality of that promise is yours.
1John 4:17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.
Today, now in our trials and temptations Gods love is perfected in us by His spirit in us.
1John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
What kind of fear dwells with God pure love?
None, His love in us cast out some fear? No it cast out all fear. Man says some fear is good, live with your fear. No, God says His loves casts out (eliminates) all fear. So if i have fear its not a fear problem it is a love problem an opportunity to walk in the love of God that has been shed abroad (poured out Ro. 5:5) in our hearts and has been perfected in us by the holy spirit that dwells in us.
Psalms 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
Only seek the Lord God and He will deliver you from all your doubts, worries and fears.
FC
Freedom From Fear
God desires that we are free from all fear. The world tells us to deal with our fears, accept your fears, live with your fears. But this is not Gods will His desire is that we give all our fears to Him by seeking Him out and by walking in His great love we rise above and are delivered from all fear.
1John 1:5 (says) This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
God is light, He is all light, for in Him is no darkness at all. Fear is not from God therefore it must be from another source.
In the garden of Eden something cataclysmic took place. Adam disobeyed God not trusting His Word and the results was man went from victory to defeat losing the spirit of God that was upon him. Before this act of disobedience there was no fear in man before only perfect harmony with God and His creation a greenhouse of the Fathers love. Man’s heart was filled with God’s love in eden before the act of distrust in the Fathers Word.
Lets read that record.
Genesis 3:8 And they heard the sound of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day, and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God among the trees of the garden.
9 Then the LORD God called to Adam and said to him, “Where are you?” 10 So he said, “I heard Your voice in the garden, and I was afraid because I was naked; and I hid myself.” 11 And He said, “Who told you that you were naked? Have you eaten from the tree of which I commanded you that you should not eat?”
Now Adam and Eve disobeyed and they hid themselves, Why? because of fear. God said; who told you, you were naked. It was not from God, it was the devil who told them they were naked and he was the source of the thoughts that brought fear upon them.
There are basically two kinds of fear in the bible one that is right is a reverence a respect for God that is based on love. The other kind is where we have doubts, worries and fear being afraid of persons, places or things, what might happen or appears to be happening. This kind of fear which has its source in the devil, may be based on either a person, a place or a thing. Fear binds, and enslaves us and keeps us from living and speaking who we really are and therefore manifesting who our heavenly Father says we are.
Proverbs 29:25
The fear of man brings a snare,
But whoever trusts in the LORD shall be safe.
Fear ensnares us it traps us. But when we put our trust in the Lord we are made sure we are made safe.
You may fear a person, you may fear being in some place such as an elevator or in an airplane, or you may fear some kind of animal or something like a spider or snake.
2Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
This word fear means fear, timidity. That is not the kind of spirit that God has given to us so its source must be in Satan. Fear will cause you to cower, not to speak up for what is right and to not stand in a place of fearlessness. There is no rest or peace in a place of fear but our thoughts are in turmoil instead. Our Father clearly tells us He has given us power, love and a sound mind. The unsound mind has fear but not the mind of Christ which we now have. We must choose to respond with the mind of Christ that is the Word God has given us.
We are not to fear man.
Numbers 14:9 Only do not rebel against the LORD, nor fear the people of the land, for they are our bread; their protection has departed from them, and the LORD is with us. Do not fear them.”
Isaiah 8:12 “Do not say, ‘A conspiracy,’
Concerning all that this people call a conspiracy,
Nor be afraid of their threats, nor be troubled.
God told Abraham not to be afraid, not to have fear.
Genesis 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision, saying, “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your exceedingly great reward.”
We should ask is God our shield and our great reward?
Surely He is and over and over he says to us “fear not” this expression is found 63 times in the King James bible. You cannot be in a place of genuine peace, God’s rest if you have fear. God tells us that when we believe Him it is a place of joy and peace.
Romans 15:13 Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
When we choose to enter into God’s rest by believing, having trust, and confidence in our Father we will be in a place of peace in our heart.
Colossians 3:15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.
We are to Let God peace rule in our hearts, for this to be accomplished we must accept His truth that brings peace over what the circumstances are telling us. This is shown over and over in the Scriptures. Matthew chapter eight shows this so clearly.
Matthew 8:23 Now when He got into a boat, His disciples followed Him.
24 And suddenly a great tempest arose on the sea, so that the boat was covered with the waves. But He was asleep. 25 Then His disciples came to Him and awoke Him, saying, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!”
26 But He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm.
How could Jesus sleep in the boat with these hurricane like conditions abound him? (Notice it says great tempest not just a tempest.) We must of necessity ask ourselves this question. Jesus was not senses ruled, he was filled with and led by the spirit and lived accordingly (so he thought accordingly). The disciples here are senses ruled, The influence and input of the senses dominated their lives at this point but not Jesus.
Why were the disciples fearful? Because they were of little faith in reality they had little or no believing. Because they were senses ruled not spirit led and filled.
Look what it says about Abraham.
Romans 4:20 He did not waver at the promise of God through unbelief, but was strengthened in faith, giving glory to God, 21 and being fully convinced that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
Was Abraham fearful?
No in no way was he fearful here.
Was in a place of unbelief having no rest or peace?
No he was in a place of rest and peace for he did not waver (doubt) God through unbelief but he was what?
“strengthened in faith, giving glory to God ... being fully convinced (persuaded) that what He had promised He was also able to perform.
How did Abraham get to this place that Romans 15:13 says is a place of joy and peace. He fully rested on the promise of God not relying on what his senses were indicating to him. Abraham’s senses indicated it was impossible for him to have a child he was too old his body could not produce what was needed for a child, nor could Sarah his wife bear a child (she was past menopause). But it did not matter in light of the promise of God. God is able and God is willing and He will always perform His Word when it is believed.
How can we enter Gods rest and have true peace and joy?
By fully recognizing His truth is greater then any situation or circumstance, person or thing our senses are telling us are greater then His promise. They are not but the fear will fade as the we take His promise(s) to heart. Find the promise of God that deals with your situation take it deep within your mind confessing it, holding fast to it, settling it into your heart and the reality of that promise is yours.
1John 4:17 Love has been perfected among us in this: that we may have boldness in the day of judgment; because as He is, so are we in this world.
Today, now in our trials and temptations Gods love is perfected in us by His spirit in us.
1John 4:18 There is no fear in love; but perfect love casts out fear, because fear involves torment. But he who fears has not been made perfect in love.
What kind of fear dwells with God pure love?
None, His love in us cast out some fear? No it cast out all fear. Man says some fear is good, live with your fear. No, God says His loves casts out (eliminates) all fear. So if i have fear its not a fear problem it is a love problem an opportunity to walk in the love of God that has been shed abroad (poured out Ro. 5:5) in our hearts and has been perfected in us by the holy spirit that dwells in us.
Psalms 34:4 I sought the LORD, and He heard me,
And delivered me from all my fears.
Only seek the Lord God and He will deliver you from all your doubts, worries and fears.
FC
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Miracle Life for you - podcast
Miracle Life
God's Miracle Life for you.
Podcast episode overview: God's Miracle Life is not a religion or a philosophy but a person, that person is Jesus Christ.
http://www.newmiraclelife.blogspot.com/
God's best to you! -- F.C. Farwell
God's Miracle Life for you.
Podcast episode overview: God's Miracle Life is not a religion or a philosophy but a person, that person is Jesus Christ.
http://www.newmiraclelife.blogspot.com/
God's best to you! -- F.C. Farwell
Sunday, June 10, 2007
Thursday, May 31, 2007
Superman, Jesus Christ and You
Odd title I guess but once you read the listing you will understand why. The purpose of this post is for you to understand your potential in Christ greater. You are what God says you are!
Sure I think we could all pick out a superhero that we might like to be like. But the real superhero is Jesus Christ. He is the one the Christian should desire to emulate. But now we are ahead of ourselves.
Superman did not conform to this world but to the world he was from. On his home planet Krypton he was a normal every day person. On earth he was transformed into a superhero. If superman conformed to this world he would have been like everyone else.
Well how about Jesus Christ?
He did not conform to this world but he was transformed because he conformed his words and actions to what God said he was. He was a genuine superman, a true hero. He boldly confessed who he was and he acted on those confessions. He said he was light, he said he was the son of God and so much more.
Matt 27:43 ...I am the Son of God.
What are you?
John 6:48 I am that bread of life.
Do you have the manna of the Word to offer to people?
Absolutely!
John 8:12 ...I am the light of the world.
What are you?
He said he was from above, he said he was from the Father. Well how about you?
He said he is. "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
If Christ lives in you then what does that make you to the world?
They come to the Father by way of Christ living in you, you show them Christ You open the Scriptures to them by living them and speaking them forth.
When we are transformed in our minds by conforming our thoughts to who God says we are we will live out who and what we are in the heavenly realm here on earth.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Think of yourself how God says you are to think.
Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed (transferred, transported) us into the kingdom of the Son of His love.
You now belong to the royal kingdom of God you can be God's superman to our hurting world by being conformed to who and what God says you are.
Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Sure I think we could all pick out a superhero that we might like to be like. But the real superhero is Jesus Christ. He is the one the Christian should desire to emulate. But now we are ahead of ourselves.
Superman did not conform to this world but to the world he was from. On his home planet Krypton he was a normal every day person. On earth he was transformed into a superhero. If superman conformed to this world he would have been like everyone else.
Well how about Jesus Christ?
He did not conform to this world but he was transformed because he conformed his words and actions to what God said he was. He was a genuine superman, a true hero. He boldly confessed who he was and he acted on those confessions. He said he was light, he said he was the son of God and so much more.
Matt 27:43 ...I am the Son of God.
What are you?
John 6:48 I am that bread of life.
Do you have the manna of the Word to offer to people?
Absolutely!
John 8:12 ...I am the light of the world.
What are you?
He said he was from above, he said he was from the Father. Well how about you?
He said he is. "I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me."
If Christ lives in you then what does that make you to the world?
They come to the Father by way of Christ living in you, you show them Christ You open the Scriptures to them by living them and speaking them forth.
When we are transformed in our minds by conforming our thoughts to who God says we are we will live out who and what we are in the heavenly realm here on earth.
Romans 12:2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
3 For I say, through the grace given to me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think soberly, as God has dealt to each one a measure of faith. Think of yourself how God says you are to think.
Colossians 1:13 He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed (transferred, transported) us into the kingdom of the Son of His love.
You now belong to the royal kingdom of God you can be God's superman to our hurting world by being conformed to who and what God says you are.
Romans 8:37 Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.
Sunday, May 27, 2007
How do you use your time?
Exodus 23:26b I will fulfill the number of your days.
God promises to fulfill the number of ours day what a wonderful promise but the question today is; How will I use that time? It is worth asking ourselves how do I use my time, am I using it wisely?
Ephesians 5 says (Amplified)
15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),
16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.
There is a video that will take about one minute to watch that will express this to you deeper.
Its here: YOU DO THE MATH
God bless you richly and He does.
God promises to fulfill the number of ours day what a wonderful promise but the question today is; How will I use that time? It is worth asking ourselves how do I use my time, am I using it wisely?
Ephesians 5 says (Amplified)
15 Look carefully then how you walk! Live purposefully and worthily and accurately, not as the unwise and witless, but as wise (sensible, intelligent people),
16 Making the very most of the time [buying up each opportunity], because the days are evil.
17 Therefore do not be vague and thoughtless and foolish, but understanding and firmly grasping what the will of the Lord is.
There is a video that will take about one minute to watch that will express this to you deeper.
Its here: YOU DO THE MATH
God bless you richly and He does.
Thursday, May 17, 2007
Why did Jesus Christ Come? part 4
Jesus said;
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
John 12:46
What is darkness?
Darkness is the absence of light.
It is the system of the world that has been promoted to us that we have followed like a trail to destiny. But has left us defeated, depressed, downtrodden, discouraged. all the time promoting its good yet in the end leaving us in failure and anguish of heart.
The scriptures tell us God is light.
and in Him is no darkness at all.
They also tell us That this Word of God is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Psalms 119:105
{Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.}
Light shows you where you are at for in a dark room you do not know where the door is, the way in or the way out. When the light is on you can move about freely because the light has exposed where things are. God’s Word does this for us. It reveals to us where we are at in life and shows us where we can go. That is why it is a light to our path for it imparts the necessary understanding and wisdom so that we can have purpose and direction in life. For when we can see clearly where we are then with the goal of being Christ like we have the light in our way to show us how to go in that direction.
You can be in perfect darkness yet God will be a light to you though His son Jesus Christ.
Micah 7:8b
When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me.
We can become sons of the light. When we are born again we are.
John 12:36a While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
1John 2:8 Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
Jesus Christ shone the light of His Father so we could also become sons of the light and shine forth that same light to our hurting world this light which is God and His Word will lift us out of the depravity of this world and fill us with hope and joy.
What he do - What accomplish here?
He restored us to the Father.
He came to give us his life, Gods life, spiritual life and its richness now. Not just eternal life but now here in the present time, a life to the fullest extent, exceeding abundant, in all categories of life. He came in at the point of our need and lifted us up to God’s high place of excellence.
Jesus came to lead us to the true light and to save us by our believing in him, recognizing the Father sent him for us. It does not matter your status in life, how rich or poor you are or what county you live in he came for you.
John 12:44 Then Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.
45 And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
Jesus came to give the rest we so desperately need because the world has wore us down and burned us out. It’s lies have deceived us and left us to die. Jesus came in at that point of true need, ffering rest to our weary souls.
Jesus said:
Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
What does he offer and for those who accept him and follow his leading?
To heal your broken heart
To proclaim freedom to your captivity -held captive by the world's lies and half truths-
To open the blind eyes - to heal your body-
To set at liberty those that are oppressed. Who have been crushed, and defeated by the systematizing of error in this evil world.
Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”
Jesus Christ did not come to give us religion, religion puts us in bondage and makes beggars out of us. You look at any major world religion and it makes beggars out of the people. Jesus Christ came to set us free. To lift us to the Father and His glory, His excellence. This way we could come boldly before the throne of grace and find grace to help in time of need. We no longer need to beg or cower before our Father we only need come before Him boldly to find the answer and help for our need.
Jesus came to tell us that God is real, that He loves us and the sacrifice of his son has made us lovely and acceptable in His sight. That our Father in not angry with us but longs for us to have a deep, intimate and eternal relationship with Him. The result being we could enjoy life now to the fullest in harmony with our God. Now our joy can be full.
John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
Jesus laid down his life for us so that when he arose to new life we would arise with him and be filled with his same joy.
These are just a few of the great truths that reveal and unlock the doors to Why Jesus Christ came and the Father’s great desire for us to fellowship together. For our lives to become filled with His eternal love, light, goodness and peace.
No longer do we need to be defeated in any category of life. For in him we are sons of light and no longer are we held captive to living in darkness. But we are children of the King and members of His royal household once we have accepted Jesus Christ as our savior.
Why are we here now?
We are here to continue the work of Jesus Christ and bring light, hope and encouragement to our hurting world.
I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.
John 12:46
What is darkness?
Darkness is the absence of light.
It is the system of the world that has been promoted to us that we have followed like a trail to destiny. But has left us defeated, depressed, downtrodden, discouraged. all the time promoting its good yet in the end leaving us in failure and anguish of heart.
The scriptures tell us God is light.
and in Him is no darkness at all.
They also tell us That this Word of God is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.
Psalms 119:105
{Your word is a lamp to my feet And a light to my path.}
Light shows you where you are at for in a dark room you do not know where the door is, the way in or the way out. When the light is on you can move about freely because the light has exposed where things are. God’s Word does this for us. It reveals to us where we are at in life and shows us where we can go. That is why it is a light to our path for it imparts the necessary understanding and wisdom so that we can have purpose and direction in life. For when we can see clearly where we are then with the goal of being Christ like we have the light in our way to show us how to go in that direction.
You can be in perfect darkness yet God will be a light to you though His son Jesus Christ.
Micah 7:8b
When I sit in darkness, The LORD will be a light to me.
We can become sons of the light. When we are born again we are.
John 12:36a While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light.”
1John 2:8 Again, a new commandment I write to you, which thing is true in Him and in you, because the darkness is passing away, and the true light is already shining.
Jesus Christ shone the light of His Father so we could also become sons of the light and shine forth that same light to our hurting world this light which is God and His Word will lift us out of the depravity of this world and fill us with hope and joy.
What he do - What accomplish here?
He restored us to the Father.
He came to give us his life, Gods life, spiritual life and its richness now. Not just eternal life but now here in the present time, a life to the fullest extent, exceeding abundant, in all categories of life. He came in at the point of our need and lifted us up to God’s high place of excellence.
Jesus came to lead us to the true light and to save us by our believing in him, recognizing the Father sent him for us. It does not matter your status in life, how rich or poor you are or what county you live in he came for you.
John 12:44 Then Jesus cried out and said, “He who believes in Me, believes not in Me but in Him who sent Me.
45 And he who sees Me sees Him who sent Me.
46 I have come as a light into the world, that whoever believes in Me should not abide in darkness.
47 And if anyone hears My words and does not believe, I do not judge him; for I did not come to judge the world but to save the world.
Jesus came to give the rest we so desperately need because the world has wore us down and burned us out. It’s lies have deceived us and left us to die. Jesus came in at that point of true need, ffering rest to our weary souls.
Jesus said:
Matthew 11:28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
What does he offer and for those who accept him and follow his leading?
To heal your broken heart
To proclaim freedom to your captivity -held captive by the world's lies and half truths-
To open the blind eyes - to heal your body-
To set at liberty those that are oppressed. Who have been crushed, and defeated by the systematizing of error in this evil world.
Luke 4:18 “The Spirit of the LORD is upon Me,
Because He has anointed Me
To preach the gospel to the poor;
He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives
And recovery of sight to the blind,
To set at liberty those who are oppressed;
19 To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD.”
Jesus Christ did not come to give us religion, religion puts us in bondage and makes beggars out of us. You look at any major world religion and it makes beggars out of the people. Jesus Christ came to set us free. To lift us to the Father and His glory, His excellence. This way we could come boldly before the throne of grace and find grace to help in time of need. We no longer need to beg or cower before our Father we only need come before Him boldly to find the answer and help for our need.
Jesus came to tell us that God is real, that He loves us and the sacrifice of his son has made us lovely and acceptable in His sight. That our Father in not angry with us but longs for us to have a deep, intimate and eternal relationship with Him. The result being we could enjoy life now to the fullest in harmony with our God. Now our joy can be full.
John 15:10 If you keep My commandments, you will abide in My love, just as I have kept My Father’s commandments and abide in His love. 11 “These things I have spoken to you, that My joy may remain in you, and that your joy may be full.
12 This is My commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.
13 Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends.
Jesus laid down his life for us so that when he arose to new life we would arise with him and be filled with his same joy.
These are just a few of the great truths that reveal and unlock the doors to Why Jesus Christ came and the Father’s great desire for us to fellowship together. For our lives to become filled with His eternal love, light, goodness and peace.
No longer do we need to be defeated in any category of life. For in him we are sons of light and no longer are we held captive to living in darkness. But we are children of the King and members of His royal household once we have accepted Jesus Christ as our savior.
Why are we here now?
We are here to continue the work of Jesus Christ and bring light, hope and encouragement to our hurting world.
Wednesday, May 9, 2007
Why did Jesus come? Part 3
and Why did he need to suffer and die?
Not only did Jesus Christ come to reveal the Father to us.
Not only did he come to show us how we can be like Him and manifest God's richness to our hurting world through us.
He came to restore us to Himself to His family, to His kingdom truly a kingdom of love and light.
Man originally started in paradise in the garden of Eden. This was God's greenhouse of love, a place of perpetual joy and peace. But Satan deceived man so God sent His son in the likeness of sinful flesh to restore us to Himself.
The truth of the gospel can be shown simply in four parts.
First: God's original creation (paradise, perfect in every way)
Second: Satan's deception (he said did God really say, He denounced the integrity of God’s Word questioning God's truth)
Third: Christ's substitution (He bore the full brunt of sin)
Fourth: Man's restoration (By Christ's complete redemptive work we are restored to God's presence receiving God's divine life and eternal fellowship with Him).
This are most basic fact that outline the good news of the Gospel.
What motivated God to do this?
It started with that in the depth of God's heart that He wanted to restore us to Himself. He did not desire we should be left alone. His desire was that we would the fullness, the richness of life He had planned for us so that we could live a life far above the mediocrity of this present evil world. It was God's love that motivated Him to do this.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
In Christ we see God's love manifested toward us to restore us to the Father.
Jesus Christ came to rectify our disobedience. He was our substitute.
Romans 5:6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Jesus took our place, assumed our guilt, taking upon himself our penalty for sin. So that those that choose to believe on him would be redeemed, restored to the Fathers royal family.
1Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
Christ suffered and died to bring us to God to restore the harmony and relationship that was lost in the garden of Eden.
Romans 5:19 For as by one man’s disobedience (Adam) many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience (Jesus) many will be made righteous.
In the gospel of John chapter three we read.
John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man (Jesus Christ) be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
God in redeeming us by our acceptance of Jesus as our Lord and Savior transfers us to the kingdom of His dear son. That is miraculous removing us from the dominion of Satan and transferring us to His kingdom of His son.
Colossians 1:12-14 (NLT)
12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
Christ came to show us the Father, When we look at Jesus we see what God is like, God is like Jesus.
He also came to show us, us that we can be like him and he came to redeem us to God by the purchase made in the shedding of his innocent blood for our sins and all its consequences. including our sicknesses.
Those that have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior have been made righteous they have been redeemed eternally.
God chose you from before the foundation of the world.
God bless you richly.
Not only did Jesus Christ come to reveal the Father to us.
Not only did he come to show us how we can be like Him and manifest God's richness to our hurting world through us.
He came to restore us to Himself to His family, to His kingdom truly a kingdom of love and light.
Man originally started in paradise in the garden of Eden. This was God's greenhouse of love, a place of perpetual joy and peace. But Satan deceived man so God sent His son in the likeness of sinful flesh to restore us to Himself.
The truth of the gospel can be shown simply in four parts.
First: God's original creation (paradise, perfect in every way)
Second: Satan's deception (he said did God really say, He denounced the integrity of God’s Word questioning God's truth)
Third: Christ's substitution (He bore the full brunt of sin)
Fourth: Man's restoration (By Christ's complete redemptive work we are restored to God's presence receiving God's divine life and eternal fellowship with Him).
This are most basic fact that outline the good news of the Gospel.
What motivated God to do this?
It started with that in the depth of God's heart that He wanted to restore us to Himself. He did not desire we should be left alone. His desire was that we would the fullness, the richness of life He had planned for us so that we could live a life far above the mediocrity of this present evil world. It was God's love that motivated Him to do this.
Romans 5:8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
In Christ we see God's love manifested toward us to restore us to the Father.
Jesus Christ came to rectify our disobedience. He was our substitute.
Romans 5:6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.
Jesus took our place, assumed our guilt, taking upon himself our penalty for sin. So that those that choose to believe on him would be redeemed, restored to the Fathers royal family.
1Peter 3:18 For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit,
Christ suffered and died to bring us to God to restore the harmony and relationship that was lost in the garden of Eden.
Romans 5:19 For as by one man’s disobedience (Adam) many were made sinners, so also by one Man’s obedience (Jesus) many will be made righteous.
In the gospel of John chapter three we read.
John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of Man (Jesus Christ) be lifted up, 15 that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17 For God did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved. 18 “He who believes in Him is not condemned; but he who does not believe is condemned already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. 19 And this is the condemnation, that the light has come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil. 20 For everyone practicing evil hates the light and does not come to the light, lest his deeds should be exposed. 21 But he who does the truth comes to the light, that his deeds may be clearly seen, that they have been done in God.”
God in redeeming us by our acceptance of Jesus as our Lord and Savior transfers us to the kingdom of His dear son. That is miraculous removing us from the dominion of Satan and transferring us to His kingdom of His son.
Colossians 1:12-14 (NLT)
12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.
Christ came to show us the Father, When we look at Jesus we see what God is like, God is like Jesus.
He also came to show us, us that we can be like him and he came to redeem us to God by the purchase made in the shedding of his innocent blood for our sins and all its consequences. including our sicknesses.
Those that have accepted Christ as their Lord and Savior have been made righteous they have been redeemed eternally.
God chose you from before the foundation of the world.
God bless you richly.
Words for the wise
We all have done things that are foolish. But if we want to be wise it must be recognized true wisdom comes from God alone, that is it originated with Him, He authored it. Here is a collection of a few words of His wisdom, for our instruction and enlightenment. I endeavored to arrange them by subject matter. You can be sure we have not covered this comprehensively for His Word has much more truth to reveal to us.
Words of Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools
despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7
Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes
before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Proverbs 2:6
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil
Proverbs 3:7
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from
the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains
understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields
better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:13-15
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding
rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and
she will watch over you.
Proverbs 4:6, N
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you
have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a
righteous man and he will add to his learning.
Proverbs 9:9
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
Pr. 10:17
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his
tongue is wise.
Proverbs 10:19
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a
secret.
Proverbs 11:13
He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly
will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of
understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:27
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak
knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the
fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:2
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped
minds are despised.
Proverbs 12:8
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools
suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought
to his steps. A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a
fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 14:15-16
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words
promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to
overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom
is kept safe.
Proverbs 28:26
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps
himself under control.
Proverbs 29:11
Proverbs 8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Words of Wisdom
The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools
despise wisdom and discipline.
Proverbs 1:7
Psalms 111:10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom
The fear of the LORD teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes
before honor.
Proverbs 15:33
For the LORD gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;
Proverbs 2:6
Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the LORD and depart from evil
Proverbs 3:7
The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, turning a man from
the snares of death.
Proverbs 14:27
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains
understanding, for she is more profitable than silver and yields
better returns than gold. She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
Proverbs 3:13-15
How much better to get wisdom than gold, to choose understanding
rather than silver!
Proverbs 16:16
Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and
she will watch over you.
Proverbs 4:6, N
Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you
have, get understanding.
Proverbs 4:7
Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a
righteous man and he will add to his learning.
Proverbs 9:9
He who heeds discipline shows the way to life, but whoever ignores correction leads others astray.
Pr. 10:17
When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his
tongue is wise.
Proverbs 10:19
A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a
secret.
Proverbs 11:13
He who guards his lips guards his life, but he who speaks rashly
will come to ruin.
Proverbs 13:3
A man of knowledge uses words with restraint, and a man of
understanding is even-tempered.
Proverbs 17:27
Gold there is, and rubies in abundance, but lips that speak
knowledge are a rare jewel.
Proverbs 20:15
The tongue of the wise commends knowledge, but the mouth of the
fool gushes folly.
Proverbs 15:2
Whoever loves discipline loves knowledge, but he who hates correction is stupid.
Proverbs 12:1
A man is praised according to his wisdom, but men with warped
minds are despised.
Proverbs 12:8
He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools
suffers harm.
Proverbs 13:20
A simple man believes anything, but a prudent man gives thought
to his steps. A wise man fears the LORD and shuns evil, but a
fool is hotheaded and reckless.
Proverbs 14:15-16
The wise in heart are called discerning, and pleasant words
promote instruction.
Proverbs 16:21
A man's wisdom gives him patience; it is to his glory to
overlook an offense.
Proverbs 19:11
He who trusts in himself is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom
is kept safe.
Proverbs 28:26
A fool gives full vent to his anger, but a wise man keeps
himself under control.
Proverbs 29:11
Proverbs 8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.
Tuesday, May 8, 2007
Podcast: Why did Jesus Christ come?
This is the link to the Audio podcasts of Why did Jesus Christ come?
These audio podcasts have a few extras not included in the blog text.
My thanks to Floodgate for the song "Rise up and Praise Him" used in Part 2 of Why did Jesus Christ come? You can visit them here. Floodgate
Also Thanks to A Breath of Fresh Air for the song "You Alone" on Part 3 of Why did Jesus Christ come? You can visit them here. A Breath of Fresh Air
You are God's best!
Click here to get your own player.
These audio podcasts have a few extras not included in the blog text.
My thanks to Floodgate for the song "Rise up and Praise Him" used in Part 2 of Why did Jesus Christ come? You can visit them here. Floodgate
Also Thanks to A Breath of Fresh Air for the song "You Alone" on Part 3 of Why did Jesus Christ come? You can visit them here. A Breath of Fresh Air
You are God's best!
Click here to get your own player.
Book Review: "Jesus the Healer" by E.W. Kenyon
"Jesus the Healer" by E.W. Kenyon
This is a great book to read if you believe that God heals today or does not heal today.
Would make a great gift for someone who needs healing or desires to know more on the subject of genuine biblical deliverance (wholeness) that is provided for in scripture. If your seeking healing this covers the subject well so you can receive your healing from God. It will uplift and encourage you in looking to God only and manifesting your deliverance. I personally know those who have been healed from reading the Bible truths in this book.
Also recommended is T.L. Osborn's "Healing the Sick" which is a work that covers this subject thoroughly and should be in everyone's library (and read a few times) if you desire to bring God's wholeness and deliverance to people. (See Note 1)
Rating: 4 Bibles
Recommended: Highly
Note 1: Of all the healing books I've read most recommended are:
Christ the Healer by F.F. Bosworth
Jesus the healer by E. W. Kenyon
Healing the Sick by T. L. Osborn
These were choosen because of their Scriptural soundness instead of experience over Scripture, though they each include some experience.
Movie Review: Esther movie "One Night With The King"
Our family just finished watching the movie, "One Night With The King" about Queen Esther.
We enjoyed it overall but of course there were things from the Bible that we either left out or changed. But much of the movie kept in fair line with truth and we found it enjoyable and a blessing to watch overall. Worth adding to a collection of bible movies I think.
Ratings: Worst 1 Bible - Best 5 Bibles
Overall: 3 1/2 Bibles
Accuracy: 3 Bibles
Cast and Acting: 4 Bibles
Recommended: Yes
We enjoyed it overall but of course there were things from the Bible that we either left out or changed. But much of the movie kept in fair line with truth and we found it enjoyable and a blessing to watch overall. Worth adding to a collection of bible movies I think.
Ratings: Worst 1 Bible - Best 5 Bibles
Overall: 3 1/2 Bibles
Accuracy: 3 Bibles
Cast and Acting: 4 Bibles
Recommended: Yes
Monday, May 7, 2007
Why did Jesus come? Part 2
Why did Jesus come? Part 2
Jesus Christ came to show us, us. To reveal to us our true potential.
John 14:12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
By living for God he showed us we could live for God and do the same and greater works that he did.
He showed us we could abide in the Word and get real answers to prayer, not just go though the motions.
John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
That we can bear much fruit, abundantly abounding results in our walks with the Father.
That we could walk in light and need not be in darkness anymore.
1John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
We could be free from sin, be righteous, serving God from the heart.
Romans 6:18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.
That we could and would be complete in Him.
Colossians 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
He came to show us we can be like him and like our Father.
To show us how much God loves us and how we can love like Him.
John 14:21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”
John 16:27 for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God.
Wow we can live life to the fullest. Jesus Christ showed us H O W.
You are God's best!
Jesus Christ came to show us, us. To reveal to us our true potential.
John 14:12 “Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me, the works that I do he will do also; and greater works than these he will do, because I go to My Father. 13 And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. 14 If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.
By living for God he showed us we could live for God and do the same and greater works that he did.
He showed us we could abide in the Word and get real answers to prayer, not just go though the motions.
John 15:7 If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you. 8 By this My Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you will be My disciples.
That we can bear much fruit, abundantly abounding results in our walks with the Father.
That we could walk in light and need not be in darkness anymore.
1John 1:7 But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanses us from all sin.
We could be free from sin, be righteous, serving God from the heart.
Romans 6:18 And having been set free from sin, you became slaves of righteousness. 22 But now having been set free from sin, and having become slaves of God, you have your fruit to holiness, and the end, everlasting life.
That we could and would be complete in Him.
Colossians 2:9 For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily; 10 and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power.
He came to show us we can be like him and like our Father.
To show us how much God loves us and how we can love like Him.
John 14:21 He who has My commandments and keeps them, it is he who loves Me. And he who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and manifest Myself to him.”
John 16:27 for the Father Himself loves you, because you have loved Me, and have believed that I came forth from God.
Wow we can live life to the fullest. Jesus Christ showed us H O W.
You are God's best!
Why did Jesus come? Part 1
Why did Jesus come? Part 1
Jesus Christ came to reveal and show us the Father (God)
John 6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. 48 I am the bread of life. 7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. 11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.
We see in Jesus Christ what God is like. We see His love and compassion for man in the way Jesus lived, spoke and ministered to others. In numerous ways Jesus tells us why he came.
John 10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
To find pasture is to find a place where you can rest and live to the fullness of your hearts content. With the Shepherd watching over you (in this metaphor of the shepherd and sheep), you no longer need to be filled with worries, fears, and doubts because the master shepherd Jesus Christ is watching over you. The life he comes to give each of us is the more abundant life a life to the full. In the world full of religion life always has a sense of emptiness, a lack of peace and joy. But Jesus wants our joy to be full.
John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
We can be full of joy as we keep His Word His commandments. The utmost commandment is what? To love.
Not candy coated, sugary sweet, false love but genuine and pure love from the heart. Not looking for what can I get, But what can I give.
1John 1:3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
God desire is for our joy to be full, our love to be complete, for our lives to be rich in Him these are just some of the reasons Jesus Christ came.
These are just the beginning and foundation of what Jesus came to do.
Jesus Christ came to reveal and show us the Father (God)
John 6:47 Most assuredly, I say to you, he who believes in Me has everlasting life. 48 I am the bread of life. 7 “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also; and from now on you know Him and have seen Him.” 8 Philip said to Him, “Lord, show us the Father, and it is sufficient for us.” 9 Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’? 10 Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works. 11 Believe Me that I am in the Father and the Father in Me, or else believe Me for the sake of the works themselves.
We see in Jesus Christ what God is like. We see His love and compassion for man in the way Jesus lived, spoke and ministered to others. In numerous ways Jesus tells us why he came.
John 10:9 I am the door. If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, and will go in and out and find pasture. 10 The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. 11 “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd gives His life for the sheep.
To find pasture is to find a place where you can rest and live to the fullness of your hearts content. With the Shepherd watching over you (in this metaphor of the shepherd and sheep), you no longer need to be filled with worries, fears, and doubts because the master shepherd Jesus Christ is watching over you. The life he comes to give each of us is the more abundant life a life to the full. In the world full of religion life always has a sense of emptiness, a lack of peace and joy. But Jesus wants our joy to be full.
John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love. 11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full. 12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.
We can be full of joy as we keep His Word His commandments. The utmost commandment is what? To love.
Not candy coated, sugary sweet, false love but genuine and pure love from the heart. Not looking for what can I get, But what can I give.
1John 1:3 that which we have seen and heard we declare to you, that you also may have fellowship with us; and truly our fellowship is with the Father and with His Son Jesus Christ. 4 And these things we write to you that your joy may be full. 5 This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all.
God desire is for our joy to be full, our love to be complete, for our lives to be rich in Him these are just some of the reasons Jesus Christ came.
- Though He was rich he became poor for us so we could be rich in Him. (2 Corinthians 8:9)
- To show us the way, the right way
- To reveal to us the truth
- To guide us true living (the life)
- Without the way there is no right way.
- Without the truth there is no being set free, no true knowing
- Without the life there is no genuine living.
These are just the beginning and foundation of what Jesus came to do.
Something Better then Religion Part 2
Something Better then Religion Part 2
Now continuing on in John chapter 8 we read this
John 8:13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from and where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me.
Jesus did not judge according to the flesh (the senses) as men so often does and how religion always does. He judged according to the God's true light and will looking on the heart. This woman did not need condemnation, she already condemned herself in her heart she needed to be set free.
later on
John 8:26 I have many things to say and to judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I heard from Him.”
Jesus spoke then to this woman according to what he heard from his Father. Which was true. The religious leaders were blinded from truth by their hard hearts and religion.
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
Jesus set the woman free not condemning her as the men in the record were. They sought to justify themselves by there actions which were not from a pure heart.
37 “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you. 38 I speak what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have seen with your father.”
Now the truth is exposed these men did not have the genuine light of God’s Word in their hearts. They were living and speaking by the flesh.
So how does one get free of religion receiving Jesus Christ into one's heart and walking, growing and continuing in the truth which is in Jesus.
John 8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Now continuing on in John chapter 8 we read this
John 8:13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true. 14 Jesus answered and said to them, “Even if I bear witness of Myself, My witness is true, for I know where I came from and where I am going; but you do not know where I come from and where I am going. 15 You judge according to the flesh; I judge no one. 16 And yet if I do judge, My judgment is true; for I am not alone, but I am with the Father who sent Me.
Jesus did not judge according to the flesh (the senses) as men so often does and how religion always does. He judged according to the God's true light and will looking on the heart. This woman did not need condemnation, she already condemned herself in her heart she needed to be set free.
later on
John 8:26 I have many things to say and to judge concerning you, but He who sent Me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I heard from Him.”
Jesus spoke then to this woman according to what he heard from his Father. Which was true. The religious leaders were blinded from truth by their hard hearts and religion.
John 8:34 Jesus answered them, “Most assuredly, I say to you, whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. 35 And a slave does not abide in the house forever, but a son abides forever. 36 Therefore if the Son makes you free, you shall be free indeed.
Jesus set the woman free not condemning her as the men in the record were. They sought to justify themselves by there actions which were not from a pure heart.
37 “I know that you are Abraham’s descendants, but you seek to kill Me, because My word has no place in you. 38 I speak what I have seen with My Father, and you do what you have seen with your father.”
Now the truth is exposed these men did not have the genuine light of God’s Word in their hearts. They were living and speaking by the flesh.
So how does one get free of religion receiving Jesus Christ into one's heart and walking, growing and continuing in the truth which is in Jesus.
John 8:31 Then Jesus said to those Jews who believed Him, “If you abide in My word, you are My disciples indeed. 32 And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.”
Something Better then Religion Part 1
Religion has been the bane of Christianity for religion has been from man's point of view. What man says and what he does about God. Religions in general are man made, they put people in bondage. When Jesus Christ came to the earth He said it was truth that would set man free, not religion. So often religion is mixed with the truth so that those looking to be set free by truth cannot be, nor tell which is right.
There is an excellent record of this in J0hn chapter 8 that clearly shows Religion vs. Truth and how one sets people free and one puts them in bondage.
John 8:3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?”
The Pharisees has all the markings and making of religion. Instead of letting the scriptures bring about a change of heart, which is repentance. They lauded their knowledge to put people in bondage and to control them Jesus Christ did just the opposite, setting people free.
They caught this woman in adultery and were only concerned with the letter of the law. They looked for ways to accuse people, Jesus and now this woman. So they come to Jesus says the Law (the law God gave to Moses) says stone here but what do you say?
They did not care what Jesus thought they only wanted to capture him in his words and deeds always looking for how he was breaking tradition of the elders or some other man-made law. These religious leaders were not looking to help this woman or her need. Thy only searched for fault.
Lets see how Jesus responds.
John 8:7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.”
Jesus was without sin, if any man had the right to stone her he did! But what did he do? He did not condemn her. He forgave her and by doing so he freed her, he restored her dignity, her self esteem. Yes he told her to go and sin no more and the record does not tell us what she did in the future. Jesus is a true man's man one who walked in truth and one who set people free by it .
He came to set you free to from any bondage or anything that keeps you from being and living the best in life. See part 2 for the closing on subject.
Religion has been the bane of Christianity for religion has been from man's point of view. What man says and what he does about God. Religions in general are man made, they put people in bondage. When Jesus Christ came to the earth He said it was truth that would set man free, not religion. So often religion is mixed with the truth so that those looking to be set free by truth cannot be, nor tell which is right.
There is an excellent record of this in J0hn chapter 8 that clearly shows Religion vs. Truth and how one sets people free and one puts them in bondage.
John 8:3 Then the scribes and Pharisees brought to Him a woman caught in adultery. And when they had set her in the midst, 4they said to Him, “Teacher, this woman was caught in adultery, in the very act. 5 Now Moses, in the law, commanded us that such should be stoned. But what do You say?”
The Pharisees has all the markings and making of religion. Instead of letting the scriptures bring about a change of heart, which is repentance. They lauded their knowledge to put people in bondage and to control them Jesus Christ did just the opposite, setting people free.
They caught this woman in adultery and were only concerned with the letter of the law. They looked for ways to accuse people, Jesus and now this woman. So they come to Jesus says the Law (the law God gave to Moses) says stone here but what do you say?
They did not care what Jesus thought they only wanted to capture him in his words and deeds always looking for how he was breaking tradition of the elders or some other man-made law. These religious leaders were not looking to help this woman or her need. Thy only searched for fault.
Lets see how Jesus responds.
John 8:7 So when they continued asking Him, He raised Himself up and said to them, “He who is without sin among you, let him throw a stone at her first.” 8 And again He stooped down and wrote on the ground. 9 Then those who heard it, being convicted by their conscience, went out one by one, beginning with the oldest even to the last. And Jesus was left alone, and the woman standing in the midst. 10 When Jesus had raised Himself up and saw no one but the woman, He said to her, “Woman, where are those accusers of yours? Has no one condemned you?” 11 She said, “No one, Lord.” And Jesus said to her, “Neither do I condemn you; go and sin no more.” 12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” 13 The Pharisees therefore said to Him, “You bear witness of Yourself; Your witness is not true.”
Jesus was without sin, if any man had the right to stone her he did! But what did he do? He did not condemn her. He forgave her and by doing so he freed her, he restored her dignity, her self esteem. Yes he told her to go and sin no more and the record does not tell us what she did in the future. Jesus is a true man's man one who walked in truth and one who set people free by it .
He came to set you free to from any bondage or anything that keeps you from being and living the best in life. See part 2 for the closing on subject.
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