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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 26, 2019 10:46:03 GMT -5
This thread is for short (yet powerful) exhortations only. Let the exhortations come and encourage one another daily.
"...exhort one another daily, while it is called “Today,”
lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin." - Hebrews 3:13
"How is it then, brethren?
Whenever you come together, each of you has a psalm, has a teaching,
has a tongue, has a revelation, has an interpretation.
Let all things be done for edification." - 1 Corinthians 14:26
Blessings, blessings in Jesus' name!
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 26, 2019 10:47:42 GMT -5
"Know that the Lord, He is God;
It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves;
We are His people and the sheep of His pasture." - Psalm 100:3
And make every effort to stay feeding on His pasture and let none be deceived there is a better thing.
"For you were like sheep going astray, but have
now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls." - 1 Peter 2:25
"...they will by no means follow a stranger, but will
flee from him, for they do not know the voice of strangers." - John 10:5
Blessings in Jesus' name!
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Post by frienduff on Jan 26, 2019 15:12:53 GMT -5
And let he who names the name of Christ depart from inquity .
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 26, 2019 16:19:14 GMT -5
Isaac had no idea that he was walking to die (just like when we are lost in the world):
"Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!”
And he said, “Here I am, my son.”
Then he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?”" - Genesis 22:7
Isaac said where, where is the lamb?
And his father Abraham prophesied:
"And Abraham said,
“My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.”" - Genesis 22:8
Yes, and God did provide, thus saving Isaac:
"...Do not lay your hand on the lad, or do anything to him;
for now I know that you fear God, since you have not withheld your son,
your only son, from Me..." - Genesis 22:12
"Then Abraham lifted his eyes and looked, and there behind him was a
ram caught in a thicket by its horns. So Abraham went and took the ram,
and offered it up for a burnt offering instead of his son." - Genesis 22:13
In the same way Isaac was thankful for the lamb God provided, we also are thankful!
"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." - John 3:16
We do not have to die! God loved us!
And please, note that Isaac went till the end and believed in what his father said because:
"Now the just shall live by faith; But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." - Hebrews 10:38
"But we are not of those who draw back to perdition,
but of those who believe to the saving of the soul." - Hebrews 10:39
Blessings!
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Post by frienduff on Jan 27, 2019 21:29:17 GMT -5
Heres a short one . REJOICE IN THE LORD and aqain I say REJOICE .
HANDS UP ONE AND ALL AND PRAISE THE LORD .
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Post by 2fw8212a on Jan 28, 2019 5:31:48 GMT -5
Having you been falsely accused?! Just as when Jesus said:
"...Why do you seek to kill Me?" - John 7:19
And they accused Him:
"...You have a demon. Who is seeking to kill You?" - John 7:20
And they tried to picture Him as a liar.
But Jesus simply waited, and the truth was manifest:
"Now some of them from Jerusalem said,
Is this not He whom they seek to kill?" - John 7:25
Then it became evident that what He said earlier was truth.
"...by the mouth of two or three witnesses the matter shall be established." - Deuteronomy 19:15
If you have been falsely accused, do not worry, just leave it in God's hands.
"Beloved, do not avenge yourselves, but rather give place to wrath;
for it is written, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,” says the Lord." - Romans 12:19
Just follow His truth and righteousness, and you will be blessed! He is a righteous judge.
"...for those who honor Me I will honor,
and those who despise Me shall be lightly esteemed." - 1 Samuel 2:30
"For the Scripture says,
“Whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.”" - Romans 10:11
Blessings to you in Jesus' name!
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Post by frienduff on Jan 30, 2019 17:43:55 GMT -5
To the LORD be all glory .
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Post by John on Jan 30, 2019 18:59:18 GMT -5
I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, With all lowliness, and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. Ephesians 4:1-6
A great exhortation from the Apostle Paul. He wrote this while in prison, and he is exhorting us to walk worthy of our calling. Walk in a way that is pleasing to God, and a good example among men. Do this with a humble attitude. We are told to do this in a gentle way and to put up with people's short comings. We are to do our best to walk in unity and peace. This is not always easy, but this is to be our goal.
There is only one body of Christ, not many with different standards. There are not Jewish Christians and gentile Christians that God treats different. There is just one body. There is one Holy Spirit, and only one way of salvation, not many paths. There is one Lord, Jesus Christ, who is the only way of salvation. There is only one faith whereby we can be saved. There is only one baptism, and that is being baptized into the new birth through faith in Jesus Christ alone. There is only one heavenly Father, and he is above all that exists. God works through us, and lives in those who are Christians.
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Post by 2fw8212a on Feb 3, 2019 12:14:53 GMT -5
Are you facing a difficult challenge?!
"...Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed,
for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go." - Joshua 1:9
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." - Philippians 4:13
"Do not be afraid of their faces,
For I am with you to deliver you, says the Lord." - Jeremiah 1:8
"...for the battle is the Lord's, and He will give you into our hands." - 1 Samuel 17:47
"...Do not be afraid; only believe." - Mark 5:36
"For He Himself has said,
“I will never leave you nor forsake you.”" - Hebrews 13:5
And do not go back.
"Now the just shall live by faith;
But if anyone draws back, My soul has no pleasure in him." - Hebrews 10:38
And if you do, repent.
"Again, when a wicked man turns away from the wickedness which
he committed, and does what is lawful and right, he preserves himself alive." - Ezekiel 18:27
"...Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life." - John 6:68
"I call heaven and earth as witnesses today against you,
that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing;
therefore choose life, that both you and your descendants may live..." - Deuteronomy 30:19
"Jesus said to him,
I am the way, the truth, and the life.
No one comes to the Father except through Me." - John 14:6
Blessings in Jesus' name!
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Post by frienduff on Feb 3, 2019 12:17:59 GMT -5
How is this for short and powerful. HEAR this all nations of the world , JESUS ALONE IS LORD and the ONLY NAME wherby ye may be saved . REPENT and BELEIVE or you shall surely perish .
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Post by 2fw8212a on Feb 4, 2019 5:42:13 GMT -5
frienduff, see how important it is to obey the Lord Jesus Christ:
"Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey,
you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death,
or of obedience leading to righteousness?" - Romans 6:16
"You are My friends if you do whatever I command you." - John 15:14
"And having been perfected, He became the author of eternal salvation to all who obey Him..." - Hebrews 5:9
"But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?" - Luke 6:46
Those who preach disobedience to Him are in big trouble. As it is written:
"He who is not with Me is against Me,
and he who does not gather with Me scatters abroad." - Matthew 12:30
"See that you do not refuse Him who speaks.
For if they did not escape who refused Him who spoke on earth,
much more shall we not escape if we turn away from Him who speaks from heaven..." - Hebrews 12:25
And how much more those who walk in disobedience:
"Therefore I was angry with that generation,
And said, ‘They always go astray in their heart,
And they have not known My ways.’" - Hebrews 3:18
"And to whom did He swear that they would not
enter His rest, but to those who did not obey?" - Hebrews 3:18
"Do you not know that to whom you present yourselves slaves to obey,
you are that one's slaves whom you obey, whether of sin leading to death,
or of obedience leading to righteousness?" - Romans 6:16
"...in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God,
and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ." - 2 Thessalonians 1:8
"...Take heed that no one deceives you." - Matthew 24:4
"Awake to righteousness, and do not sin; for some do not
have the knowledge of God. I speak this to your shame." - 1 Corinthians 15:34
Blessings in Jesus' name!
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Post by frienduff on Feb 4, 2019 11:26:36 GMT -5
God has always desired obedience from the heart , faith . God desires worship in Spirit and in TRUTH . The beauty of the new covenant is we are given not only the desire the love to obey His every word , we are given the ability to do so , and not a one of them sayings would be heavy , but true joy to just live it . Our Lord gave us and still unctions us to flee all things that can damage our walk . Did he not say , the lusts of the world , of this life , of the eye , cares and pleasures in life will choke the word . He gave us and so did the apostels the pattern which we ought to learn that can build us up and keep us safe . And the SPIRIT bears witness that the words of our LORD are TRUTH as the Spirit is truth and guides us into TRUTH . Did not paul and peter both say , that also the holy scrips will make one wise unto salvation through Faith in Christ . And does GOD not put the love of TRUTH on our hearts . My point is , WE HAVE ALL WE NEED TO BE OVERCOMERS IN CHRIST . WE GOT ALL WE NEED . Thus when folks teach a defeated bondage gospel , they are not teaching the gospel nor Christ , nor sound doctrine . Only a deceiver keeps folks trapped in bondage , but does so in a way that makes them feel free and feel saved . WHO would author this type of doctrine . NOT JESUS . HE came to set the captives free . It is one who does not let go the captives , but instead preaches another JESUS and another gospel , which is neither . If a man believes he cannot overcome , then does he trust in CHRIST who did overcome and who gives us the abilty and desire to overcome . IF men will not believe What CHRIST said , then how will they make it . THEY WONT . A return to bible only reading is adire must . Let those holy words of righteous instruction cleanse the mind and follow the SPIRIT .
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Post by 2fw8212a on Feb 5, 2019 19:34:46 GMT -5
I have found this interesting:
"Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come —
In the volume of the book it is written of Me —
To do Your will, O God.’" - Hebrews 10:7
"Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light." - Genesis 1:3
"...These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God..." - Revelation 3:14
"I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things in the churches.
I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright and Morning Star." - Revelation 22:16
"He who has ears to hear, let him hear!" - Matthew 11:15
Blessings!
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Post by 2fw8212a on Feb 8, 2019 9:44:14 GMT -5
An example of self-righteousness:
The person does not desire the true and only righteousness, that is of God.
"Do you think this is right? Do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God's’?" - Job 35:2
We know that the righteousness of man is corrupt, it is imperfect, it is not good, it is deceitful.
"For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh) nothing good dwells..." - Romans 7:18
"Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works." - 2 Corinthians 11:15
"...For you are like whitewashed tombs which indeed appear beautiful outwardly, but inside are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness." - Matthew 23:27
But the self-righteous will resist to apply, to live, to welcome, in truth, the righteousness of God.
"Do you think this is right? Do you say, ‘My righteousness is more than God's’? For you say, ‘What advantage will it be to You? What profit shall I have, more than if I had sinned?’" - Job 35:2-3
The self-righteous will always find an excuse to avoid to practice the righteousness of God; they will prefer and choose sin.
"Little children, let no one deceive you. He who practices righteousness is righteous, just as He is righteous." - 1 John 3:7
"Now godliness with contentment is great gain." - 1 Timothy 6:6
"In this the children of God and the children of the devil are manifest: Whoever does not practice righteousness is not of God, nor is he who does not love his brother." - 1 John 3:10
Blessings in Jesus' name!
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Post by frienduff on Feb 8, 2019 13:07:56 GMT -5
Do not kiss nor bow down to korans and blow smoke through indian pipes nor bow to budda statues in the name of world peace . Do not claim they are serving the SAME TRUE GOD .
For these are idols created by men , creations of darkness. Therefore you shall not be as the other nations and other religions and bow nor kiss their books .
Nor shall you have unity with any who does teach the people to err . You shall touch not the unclean thing , FOR ye are called Out of the bondage
that these images and all who hold to them are under . You are to be HOLY for GOD IS HOLY .
Build no alter , neither physical nor spiritual and exalt or place these false gods anywhere near thee . THEY ARE A CURSE unto the nations and an abomination to the LORD your GOD . having eyes they see not , having ears they hear not , as those who worship them have eyes but see not and have ears but hear not .
FLEE the spirit behind BAALIM , who had his women seduce the people into fornication with other gods .
THIS is that spirit that is now at work to seduce the people to build bridges and find common ground and acceptance with other gods .
JESUS ALONE is the ONLY WAY and let no man build in this false tower of many diverse stones that many do build trying to reach heaven .
IT will never reach heaven . FOR their is but ONE WAY unto the FATHER and HIS NAME IS CHRIST JESUS . all else is sinking sand , thus flee
any unity with any who promote this .
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