NOTE #1: Article #2 of this series is a real life event that shows how far the degradation of sin can take a living, breathing person into the abyss of destruction and how God's love can raise that same person to great heights of service to God by inspiring him to become a CHOSEN VESSEL and part of this event is the great wonder God accomplished in the lives of 8 little boys. I must admit something here; When I finished Part 2, I let one of those boys [...]
This story I am about to tell you is a real-life event, a true story about an old drunkard and eight little boys, that happened because of God's mercy, grace, lovingkindness, tender pity and salvation. I know it's true because I lived it; every word, every look, every step, every smell is the truth. When God saved me through the blood of His Son Jesus there was a drastic, profound and wonderful change in my heart (soul). Through His kindness God somehow built a tenderness in me that had [...]
THESE THREE DEFINITIONS IN THE FOLLOWING SCRIPTURE ARE VERY IMPORTANT: (1Cor.12:1-31) (V.7) “But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.” Manifestation is defined (#1 exhibition, #2 expression, and #3 bestowment). Profit is defined (to bear together in the sense of contribution, be better for, and bring together). Withal is defined (at the same time, close association, together). Obviously (V.7) “the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal” describes the possibility of a local church service where the members [...]
(Gen. 17:7-14) Physical circumcision is (cutting off to remove the foreskin) and was instituted by God as a physical sign of His covenant with Abraham and Israel. (V.14) If a male Jew was not circumcised he had broken the covenant and that soul was cut off from his people. (Gen. 34:22-25) Circumcision is a very painful operation. All the millions of physical circumcisions performed on Jewish males over thousands of years prophesied of future spiritual circumcisions that would have eternal spiritual consequences for all of mankind. (Luke 24:44) Israel [...]
It will be easier to understand Jesus' identity if you read the article Who is the Holy Spirit in this commentary. Note: There are two aspects of belief between some Christians, some local churches and even a few denominations concerning grace. One side believes grace ends immediately after salvation and the other side believes grace continues throughout salvation. The “grace enders” say the “grace continuers” believe they have to get saved over and over and over. The “grace continuers” say the “grace enders” must not have gotten saved in the [...]
NOTE: PLEASE READ AND THINK ABOUT THESE TWO PARAGRAPHS BEFORE WE START. (Matt. 10:22) Jesus said; "but he that ENDURETH to the end shall be saved." People sometimes say Jesus was talking to Jews in this scripture and they are absolutely right BUT: (Matt. 10:1-8) they were racial Jews who became the very first (Acts 11:26) Christians; they simply had not been called Christian yet! AND: (Matt. 10:9-42) These first Christians had some ENDURING to do because Jesus was instructing them how, through the power and leadership of the [...]
The Jewish Library contains ancient Jewish documents called Midrash and they contain specific information concerning the steps of the ancient Hebrew Blood Covenant process. As I researched and wrote about God’s Old Testament Blood Covenant with Abram/Abraham (Part 21 in the commentary God, Satan and Man: The Relationship on this website) was astonished by its similarity to the New Testament Grace Covenant and how perfectly both COVENANTS addressed my salvation event and afterward. (Heb. 8:13 thru 9:28 esp.V.9-11, 15, 23 keyword: patterns: defined: to foreshadow, a type, a prophesy & V.24-28) But [...]
WAR? WHAT WAR? NOTE: We must remember God always gives man a choice to obey or disobey. Example: (Gen. 12:1 thru 15:8) Abraham made many choices to obey or disobey before God made the covenant with him. (Matt. 24:36) God knows what we will do and by that knowledge He can make prophesies (the future foretold), promises (covenants) and a timeline (the times when prophesies will happen). People, including me, including you, do not know what our future decisions will be and that is why we must be knowledgeable [...]
As you have already read: NT Greek- The Greek word for circumcision is formed from two base words. (English example: fiberscope, if you had never heard of a fiberscope you could go to the words fiber and scope to get a more complete understanding.) SO: circumcision is- #1 completeness, one cut, all through, (compare to salvation when all your past sins were suddenly cut away and gone), AND #2 repeated blows, like hacking, (Heb. 4:12 keyword: sharper) with a sharper instrument, (compare to spiritual growth as God's word and the Holy Spirit hack away at the [...]
(Matt. 13:22 & 16:26) The world mentioned in these scriptures is not the earth; it is the world systems controlled, operated, utilized and justified by unbelievers or Holy Spiritless believers which offer opportunities for illicit sex, acceptance of scripturally forbidden sex; riches, power, position and self-gratification if you will perform certain acts and commitments. The world also offers ready access to scripturally forbidden entertainment and intoxicants. The world systems offer “religions” in which you can worship whatever can be dreamed up to be worshiped. (Matt. 11:29 & 2Tim. 2:15) [...]