John 1:10.....He was in the world, and the world was made by him and the world knew him not.
John 1:11.. He came unto his own, and his own received him not.
John 1:12..But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:
John 1:13..Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.
This is where I could cry. There is so much being said in these verses, he came to the world He made, to save those in the world, he made. But they knew him not. But what is sad is the next verse..He came unto His own, and His own received Him not.
How hard we try to make this redemption more difficult even as being His own. All we have to do is receive what we have heard, and He has promised to do all the rest. And what He has promised to do, is so glorious, that all man can do is fall on their knees in thanksgiving. Just give into it, and stop fighting salvation. All by His power and the will of God, even to those that just believe on his name.
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For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:47
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And the word became flesh and lived among us, and we have seen his glory, the glory as of a Father's only Son, full of grace and truth. (1:14)
My eyes have not seen the word that became flesh and lived among the Israelites, nor his glory,grace, and truth. But mysteriously, as I read the words of the Bible, the eyes of my heart are opened and see him, living among my brothers. And I come on knees and bow before him.
I am not kneeling and bowing to show off my piety because there is no one around me. Then it must be because of my heart's desire.
It is most strange that the Lord rejoices in me, for I rejected him before many in my youth. Now I not only see him but also his grace that covers multitude of my sin. Thanks be to him. Amen.
From his fullness we have all received, grace upon grace. (v. 16)
When I think I am filled with his grace to capcity, the Lord expands my vessel and fills with more. If I lack, it is not because the Lord didn't give but because I am unyielded.
Lord, Fill my spirit with your grace until my lamp shines forth your light. Amen.
The law indeed was given through Moses; grace and truth came through Jesus Christ. (1: 17)
I really don't understand why law was given first. Of this, Paul said God put all in disobedience so that he could give grace to all. It makes sense but I wonder why God didn't give grace much earlier? Why should all be in disobedience that long?
Time is in God's hand. He allots times to events according to his wisdom. There is little to gain in trying to understand why now, or why not now.
Father, In my wisdom I cannot understand your timing. But I shall not fail to receive grace and truth. Give me diligence. Amen.
Do WOF'ers start a Bible study but not finish it? Do WOF'ers heal but not do devotion? Are WOF'ers going to put the burden of finishing John on me, whose faith icon is without a flame? Has Brother Hungree's heart suddenly become cold to the words of John?
Actually you've kinda highjacked the thread and taken this responsibility on yourself when you didn't actually have to.
When you put an unecessary burden on your life--You get all up in the drama--Emotional, annoyed, angry, upset, sad, etc. Now I'm not speaking that on you--I'm just saying that that has happened to me before Never again in Jesus Name!
Also--This is a WOF Bible study--With all due respect--What are you doing here?
My friend,
I was first drawn to this forum by GodSon's posts and the godly follow-up posts. I enjoyed reading them. Then I found FireOfGod's posts. They were waking me up to believer's duties. Your posts in her threads were equally challenging. Though I don't have a fire on my faith icon, I felt at home. When I saw the Bible study thread, I jumped right on. I apologize that I hijacked the thread.
The Bible is our common denominator. All souls that call Jesus Lord and Savior have the same love for the words of God and his Son. It is not limited to WOF'ers. A believer is not to say to another believer to leave a Bible study as far as he has the same love.
I owe you an apology. Not only to you, Sister, but to all members of this forum. I wanted to know your zeal for the Bible. I intentionally chose inflammatory words. I knew such words would be offensive to WOF'ers who place the Word above all authorities. Of all denominations, WOF is the first in their zeal to keep the commands of the Bible.
Your reply confimed it. Your zeal for Jesus' commands could not take my words. I ask your forgiveness for the offensive words.
If I can have a few more words, I would like to ask the members of this forum to continue this thread. Also, please allow me to post every once in a while, but not in the hijacking manner .
Never again in Jesus Name! 
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