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My dear friend do you think you are free from these spiritual enemies - outside of The Spirit of Christ?

I do warfare just like everyone else.
Do you really think that the fact that Christ has shown me those enenmies within my life - through His Loving Truth - would still make me prey to them?

If we don't resist the devil like it says in James, the devil won't flee from us. The tree is judged by its fruits. The fruits you described indicates you're fighting oppression (join the club). The danger is that you believe the race is over and that you have already won the prize.Your words indicate that you are 2 people; a sheep and a goat. That's a lie from the pit. Don't agree with it. That is a stronghold. You're angry with me for telling you the Word says otherwise. I want to admonish you to do something about it. Yes, you're a prey to them just like everyone else. I've known people who were schizophrenic, the Lord can heal and restore your soul. I'm not saying you are, but you're talking like you are.

The reason I mention them is because ALL of us meet these rulers of darkness in our hearts - you as well - but you are very blinded to them that's for sure - not seeing that beam at all.

Not in my heart. My heart is the Lord's. If the devil is in your heart, he owns you. I don't believe that of either one of us. We're talking about your soul. We all experience warfare in the soul. Your words indicate that it's made a home in you and that you'll be free when you die, or when the Lord returns.

As a matter of fact it is an anti-Christ spirit - called the false prophet - whom you are so keen on listening to.

Have you heard a false prophet tell you you can be delivered and set free?! Do they tell you to be mindful of the Word? Do they preach hope?

Clearly he rules your daily life of self effort - his evil tongue ought to be no stranger to you my friend.

Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Isaiah 5:20

Thanks to God - I have been freed by Christ and daily Rest in His Salvation - despite my flesh and short-comings - I will NEVER fear my salvation again - and let Christ gather me daily as my physical life travels towards returning to dust - for Satan to chew on - while you my foolishly brother strive after your own kind of perfection and do what is right in your own eyes - you constantly deny the power of The Cross and give your own decision the glory -

Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Phil 2:12
So honest bro I can't wait till you join us beside Christ and we can finally celebrate our eternal salvation in HIM - instead have you bothering us with your fatal errors for such does bring you a lot of shame in The End

We'll celebrate when the race is over.


That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Phil 3:10-14

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully 2 Tim 2:5


Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
1 Cor 9:24-27
 
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I do warfare just like everyone else.


If we don't resist the devil like it says in James, the devil won't flee from us. The tree is judged by its fruits. The fruits you described indicates you're fighting oppression (join the club). The danger is that you believe the race is over and that you have already won the prize.Your words indicate that you are 2 people; a sheep and a goat. That's a lie from the pit. Don't agree with it. That is a stronghold. You're angry with me for telling you the Word says otherwise. I want to admonish you to do something about it. Yes, you're a prey to them just like everyone else. I've known people who were schizophrenic, the Lord can heal and restore your soul. I'm not saying you are, but you're talking like you are.



Not in my heart. My heart is the Lord's. If the devil is in your heart, he owns you. I don't believe that of either one of us. We're talking about your soul. We all experience warfare in the soul. Your words indicate that it's made a home in you and that you'll be free when you die, or when the Lord returns.



Have you heard a false prophet tell you you can be delivered and set free?! Do they tell you to be mindful of the Word? Do they preach hope?



Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!
Isaiah 5:20



Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
Phil 2:12


We'll celebrate when the race is over.


That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection, and the fellowship of his sufferings, being made conformable unto his death; If by any means I might attain unto the resurrection of the dead. Not as though I had already attained, either were already perfect: but I follow after, if that I may apprehend that for which also I am apprehended of Christ Jesus. Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
Phil 3:10-14

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully 2 Tim 2:5


Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible. I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air: But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
1 Cor 9:24-27


Sure keep running in your own effort and stumble and crumble and fail your race -:cool:- but do stop tripping up those who are running -however wobbly this may be^_^ You Saviour said it is finished - why don't you side with Him and have to twist The Word so you can deny His Salvation even tomorrow and the day after?

Further more my friend - why should my Schizophrenia be an issue? It is God given - not for sale - nor doomed to destruction - but fully paid for!:amen:


The battle is not to kill and imprison our inner household - but to let God provide in loving care - even the slaves within us deserve kind treatments remember - not beatings, jail, exclusions, torture and murder - and must be released at the proper time appointed with plenty of means to be fruitful and multiply - so be wise my friend and love inner evil to death instead of Bible bash yourself to death because you also happen to be as sinner.

For why on earth would you attack me - even with my human condition - why do I have to correct you about all that - and why is this so disappointing?

Is it not all because you are not running any Good Race - rather you are trying to trip those running the race as you yourself have been - please do see your actions in perspective and don't hinder those who are trying to enter as you did yourself - nor use God's Word to protect yourself doing that.

If you want to use The Word to talk yourself free - do it in The Truth of Jesus my friend - and not outside of Him.:hug:


A speedy recovery my friend:hug:


Our Soul's Worth In Jesus.

Our soul is worth more than all the wealth of the universe, as His Truth shapes our life. Our existence is worth a lot of love, and goodwill too. That's why God The Father sent Christ to lead us on The Way to true and lasting being. Caring so deeply for us especially when we slip and slide down that agonising decline sinful life so often brings.

Our soul is stronger than pain can bring to bear, for nothing can rob us of our life's reality. Good or bad, the Hand of Truth will always carry our existence. Even pain is subdued in the end by our inability to cease, even in the face of dying and death, it will serve just a memory, as a 'child' is born anew within us, time and again.

Our soul will endure for all eternity, harvesting that which we sow around, feeding from the abundance that wells from Being. We are individuals with a personal identity in Being, small images of truth in action, radiating around The Kernel, we exist, a quantum within The Universe, sprouting existentially.

Our souls discovering immortality have many perspectives in sight, eyes rimmed all around the truth that is life's wheel, we cycle on. For why hasn't love got more to say than - 'I love you' - if that wasn't because nothing more or better could ever be said which hasn't already been spoken? And so the truth is our best Friend, even if our truth has not always been the most angelic, this fact remains, in His Loving Truth we genuinely exist. Let's trust in that! Hallelujah!
 
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What is the end of the race? If faith in Jesus makes me righteous and grace alone sustains me so i can't boast, Wouldn't the race be more of a marathon, where you don't win by being first but just by completing to the finish line? The thief on the cross beside Jesus, did he become righteous by how he lived or his faith alone? Is more demanded of us than the thief?
 
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Then again the thief gave up his life, something we still have. Just when you think you have things all worked out... Faith is my shield.

The thief was killed and buried not the one who demonstrated true faith - he is with Jesus in paradise as Jesus said he would be.:thumbsup:

Loose your life with Him means you gain it - while the sinner on the other side died cursing - how more spiritual liberating do we need The Truth to demonstrate our salvation?

I love Jesus for doing the work for me - to be set free with Him is to die with Him to sin - that is what brother (not quiet fully)Alive_Again still has to learn to understand. I thank Paul for the book of Romans, chapters 6,7 & 8 in particular, that's for sure.:thumbsup:


Be blessed bro
 
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For when the Gentiles, which have not the law, do by nature the things contained in the law, these, having not the law, are a law unto themselves: Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness...
Okay, I think we're making progress :)
"...the work of the law written in their hearts.." If the law is written in their hearts; then that would mean that God has given everyone a conscious, by which to judge themselves. The light of Christ is the Light of life. Without the Light there would be no life.


The world are God's creatures...



The world is in darkness. They literally are the children of darkness.
Do you see the contradiction of these two statements? We are all God's children: some of us have been blessed with the knowledge of the Word; and some are still in darkness; but either way we are still God's children, He is the Father of all of mankind.


Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Col 1:12-13
Amen! We have a lot to be thankful for! Now, let us have mercy for the rest of mankind, just as God has had mercy on us.

Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2 Cor 6:14
The key word here is "fellowship". We should not have fellowship with sinners. However, if we are not strong enough to associate with them; How will they hear the Word and see our shining Light :idea:

If you're walking in the Spirit, the Lord will eventually lead you into fellowship with His body. That's His Word and He can't violate it. I would guess where He sends them at death will depend on the condition of their heart before they die. I would not want to put myself in the position of not walking according to His Word if I knew His will in a matter. You would have to harden your heart to not hear the voice of God leading you into fellowship.
The key here is..."if you knew His will"....many people have not been blessed with the same understanding as you. We should bear with the scruples of the less fortunate; and show them love, mercy and forgiveness :hug:


Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel.
Mark 1:14-15

After you do that, the Kingdom of God is within you. It's definitely not in the world.
"...the kingdom of God is at hand(end of statement): (new statement) repent and believe..." God has placed His law in our hearts; the kingdom of God is within you; seek first the kingdom of God and all this things will be added unto you.
Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
John 3:3

He wants us to walk before Him with a perfect heart. I think that just means that we obey the commandments He writes on our heart.
Once again, being saved from hell and entering the kingdom are two different things. Thank God that we have been taught in The Way; and that we have the opportunity to enter the kingdom, if we walk according to His teachings. However, there are many who do not have the benefit of the same Teacher.
John 3:15 "that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have eternal life."

We're responsible to walk in the light that we have. If He gives us a chance to learn His Word, He expects us to consult the instruction manual for righteousness. That's a desire He puts within us. What He asks you to do, He strengthens you to do. I can't say how to judge anyone, but we have His Word to instruct us.
Amen! To whom much is given much is required. We are not to judge; I am glad that you don't know how ;)

On my own, I'm no better than anyone. It's not my plan to send anyone to Hell. Although we don't understand fully how God can send someone to burn forever, His Word indicates that He does and will to those who don't know Him and are disobedient. That's where the wrath of God is, the children of disobedience. It's unpopular to say, but we need to hear it.
Without a doubt, there is a hell. Without a doubt, satan and the rest of the demons (for whom there is no hope) are going to be cast into the lake of fire. Without a doubt, it is God's will that all should be saved and that none should perish; that is what we should be praying, striving and working for; that God's will may be done :bow:
Peace unto you :pray:
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What is the end of the race? If faith in Jesus makes me righteous and grace alone sustains me so i can't boast, Wouldn't the race be more of a marathon, where you don't win by being first but just by completing to the finish line? The thief on the cross beside Jesus, did he become righteous by how he lived or his faith alone? Is more demanded of us than the thief?
You are exactly right: it is a marathon.
We are not in competition with any one else. The race we run is a race of endurance; never quite, always keep striving for the finish line; Our victory is in Christ.
The theif was saved and made righteous simply because he believed.
Isn't God's love awsome :clap:
Peace unto you :pray:
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Can anyone provide scripture about the various rewards we will achieve in Heaven based upon the life we had here on earth?

I believe there's something about those who are the least in Heaven.

Don't get me wrong, I just want to make it in. The thought of possibly hugging Christ some day fills my broken heart with love.

But, you know, I'd much rather have a front row ticket or a back stage pass if I do make it in. Being the least seems like somewhat of a disappointment even though I don't even deserve as much.

My old pastor used to preach about certain individuals who would achieve different crowns or gems or hats or something weird.

Is there any scriptural proof to this?
 
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Can anyone provide scripture about the various rewards we will achieve in Heaven based upon the life we had here on earth?

I believe there's something about those who are the least in Heaven.

Don't get me wrong, I just want to make it in. The thought of possibly hugging Christ some day fills my broken heart with love.

But, you know, I'd much rather have a front row ticket or a back stage pass if I do make it in. Being the least seems like somewhat of a disappointment even though I don't even deserve as much.

My old pastor used to preach about certain individuals who would achieve different crowns or gems or hats or something weird.

Is there any scriptural proof to this?

Amazing requests!:thumbsup:

The word says it ALL and says it GOOD like always. Those who have ears to hear and eyes to see - let's celebrate His flesh and blood Today and forever more - please don't wait hugging Him - He is your life all all those others around you as well!:clap::clap::clap: For our life He died paying the sins of the whole world because The Father loves us!:amen:

The Word says Come to Me - Heed my Voice and I will teach you The Way you should go! The Word says what you sow you shall harvest - and take all Good Creation with you - yes forget none of the least down here but visit them who have fallen, are sick, in trouble or fatherless - and love them for REAL.

Please do think about it!!!:preach:

A purely loving heart to have - like Him and in Him - how would that feel and think, you think? To not just believe there is a God but to know Him yourself and daily walk with Him through your sinful live meeting your Salvation you grow into Him fom month to month - forever more.:thumbsup:

Think about Life in God and with God - Today if you hear His Voice do not harden your hearts as in the day of your rebellion to His truth but heed His love. is what The Word says about that. (Heb 2-4)

Please do go Home and hug Him even Today - you are awaited with heartfelt Father longing.:amen:

For....(Matthew 5:2b-16)

He said:
“Blessed are the poor in spirit,
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Blessed are those who mourn,

for they will be comforted.

Blessed are the meek,

for they will inherit the earth.

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,

for they will be filled.

Blessed are the merciful,

for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,

for they will see God.

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

“Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled underfoot. “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven.
 
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I said: "The world are God's creatures...
The world is in darkness. They literally are the children of darkness."

Do you see the contradiction of these two statements? We are all God's children: some of us have been blessed with the knowledge of the Word; and some are still in darkness; but either way we are still God's children, He is the Father of all of mankind.

I don't see a contradiction. When Adam sinned, his soul died. His body lived on quite a long time. Every other man since then except Jesus had the same sin nature which meant separation from God (even though He's everywhere). That meant the world was in darkness. If man are God's creatures (if you want to call them sons, the end is the same), and the world is in darkness because of Adam's sin. Jesus restored our relationship with the Father, but it is only restored in Him (Jesus).

For those who didn't hear a good witness and endeavored to walk uprightly, I have no doubt God would be merciful to them. The Word says of the world is that they have no hope and are estranged from the covenant of God. I didn't make that up. I'm sure you've read it.

Surely you realize that everyone is not going to Heaven, enter the kingdom, be saved, etc. We know from the Word that people are going to Hell. Jesus says so specifically.

God loves everyone, but just because God wills something, doesn't mean it's going to happen. Incredible to say that, but it's true. God gave man free will. He lets people that He loves choose to go to Hell. He won't violate His Word. That's a restraint He allows because that's who He is. You understand that right?

Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire.
Jude 1:7


The people in Sodom and Gomorrha are in Hell right now. God loved them and it was His will for them to be saved. Sodom was blessed in other places in the Bible. They were judged like everyone else who lightly esteems God's commands. I know God is merciful and I don't depict eternal judgment on people who are trying, but many hear God's commands and they willfully disobey and are willfully ignorant. They look at scripture and cast a deaf ear and are bitter and judgmental toward Christians. God will hold them accountable even if they don't believe He will. Does God will for them to be saved? Absolutely! He will not violate His Word.

Once again, being saved from hell and entering the kingdom are two different things.
Show me in the Word where this is the case.
 
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The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. What's the parable mean? I'm making no judgment either way, i don't know. interesting though. Mathew 13:33. Allot about the kingdom of heaven in chapter 13 that i don't quite understand. If I'm saved by grace how can the kingdom of heaven be like a mustard seed?.
 
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For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? For the Son of man shall come in the glory of his Father with his angels; and then he shall reward every man according to his works.
Matt 16:25-27

Whoso despiseth the word shall be destroyed: but he that feareth the commandment shall be rewarded.
Prov 13:13

Be ye strong therefore, and let not your hands be weak: for your work shall be rewarded.
2 Chron 15:7

And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or parents, or brethren, or wife, or children, for the kingdom of God's sake, Who shall not receive manifold more in this present time, and in the world to come life everlasting.
Luke 18:29-30

He that receiveth a prophet in the name of a prophet shall receive a prophet's reward; and he that receiveth a righteous man in the name of a righteous man shall receive a righteous man's reward. And whosoever shall give to drink unto one of these little ones a cup of cold water only in the name of a disciple, verily I say unto you, he shall in no wise lose his reward.
Matt 10:41-42

Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But when thou doest alms, let not thy left hand know what thy right hand doeth: That thine alms may be in secret: and thy Father which seeth in secret himself shall reward thee openly.
Matt 6:1-4

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
Matt 6:16-18

And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly.
Matt 6:5-6

Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.
Romans 4:4

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful. Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Luke 6:35-38

Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Luke 6:22-23

And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Rev 20:11-15

For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward. And whosoever shall offend one of these little ones that believe in me, it is better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he were cast into the sea. And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched. And if thine eye offend thee, pluck it out: it is better for thee to enter into the kingdom of God with one eye, than having two eyes to be cast into hell fire: Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.
Mark 9:41-48

He answered and said unto them, He that soweth the good seed is the Son of man; is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one; that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels. As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world. The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.
Matt 13:37-43

Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand: And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.
Matt 7:21-27

Then said one unto him, Lord, are there few that be saved? And he said unto them, Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able. When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity. There shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth, when ye shall see Abraham, and Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, and you yourselves thrust out. And they shall come from the east, and from the west, and from the north, and from the south, and shall sit down in the kingdom of God.
Luke 13:23-29

Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Matt 25:44-46

Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matt 5:17-20

When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory: And before him shall be gathered all nations: and he shall separate them one from another, as a shepherd divideth his sheep from the goats: And he shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left. Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:
Matt 25:31-34

And I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth: Yea, saith the Spirit, that they may rest from their labours; and their works do follow them.
Rev 14:13

For if I do this thing willingly, I have a reward: but if against my will, a dispensation of the gospel is committed unto me. What is my reward then? Verily that, when I preach the gospel, I may make the gospel of Christ without charge, that I abuse not my power in the gospel.
1 Cor 9:17-18

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Now he that planteth and he that watereth are one: and every man shall receive his own reward according to his own labour.
1 Cor 3:6-8

For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
1 Cor 3:11-15

Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip.
For if the word spoken by angels was stedfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompence of reward; How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
Heb 2:1-3

Look to yourselves, that we lose not those things which we have wrought, but that we receive a full reward. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son.
2 John 1:8-9

For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward.
1 Tim 5:18

And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ. But he that doeth wrong shall receive for the wrong which he hath done: and there is no respect of persons.
Col 3:23-25

Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels,
intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, And not holding the Head, from which all the body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increaseth with the increase of God.
Col 2:18-19

But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Ye know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise dominion over them, and they that are great exercise authority upon them. But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
Matt 20:25-28

And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Rev 22:12

To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the tree of life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

Rev 2:7

Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Rev 2:10

To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Rev 2:17

And he that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations: And he shall rule them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to shivers: even as I received of my Father. And I will give him the morning star.

Rev 2:26-28

Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name.
Rev 3:12

To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with me in my throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with my Father in his throne.

Rev 3:21
 
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The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. What's the parable mean? I'm making no judgment either way, i don't know. interesting though. Mathew 13:33. Allot about the kingdom of heaven in chapter 13 that i don't quite understand. If I'm saved by grace how can the kingdom of heaven be like a mustard seed?.

The mustard seed is tiny but grows into a large tree. We start small in the kingdom and it continues to grow in to a mighty planting. That ministers hope to me. I see boundless growth and change, even though we start small.

The leavening process occurs in dough making. You put the yeast in and the dough rises. It's an interesting Word study to do on leaven.

Jesus mentioned hypocrisy being the leaven of the Pharisees. We mix in the leaven of the kingdom. It's a renewal process. We're renewed by the Spirit Word of God (daily). We take the leaven of the Word and we rise up in the kingdom with a renewed mind. I believe the things we partake of work within us as leaven, for better or worse.

We're told not to listen to the counsel of the ungodly. I would take that as leaven and being destructive. We're to meditate on the Word day and night. That keeps our minds renewed with the kingdom leaven. I'm sure the kingdom leaven is more than just the Word, probably like everything else we're supposed to do (praise, worship, prayer, the Word, etc.)

It's teaches us to be watchful of what goes into the "pot" and gives us hope of renewal by partaking of the heavenly bread. That's the way I receive it.

If we're saved by grace, it's the continual working of grace within us that enables us to be renewed and to have a future, both short term and long term of grace and mercy.
 
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The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed. What's the parable mean? I'm making no judgment either way, i don't know. interesting though. Mathew 13:33. Allot about the kingdom of heaven in chapter 13 that i don't quite understand. If I'm saved by grace how can the kingdom of heaven be like a mustard seed?.


I tell you The Truth my friend and brother it means this. If you see God's Good, whatever pleases, and ask God to plant it in your heart and bless its growth. Then despite watching Jesus plough your dirt of heart and burn the weeds growing there - your painful sinful lacking life - with a huge fire, you will see how The Word planted in love for God, yourself for He loves you, and your neighbour as He loves you - The Good will grow in your spirit to be your inheritance in Him forever. Promised by God The Father Himself. Do work with your faith and practise true love in your heart.

For who knows what love lays behind a kindness, a gift, a word of grace, a drink of water?

Be Him in all your Ways and find Him forever! He loves us all.. a big Saviour to Eat my brother and friend.


And we may praise God The Father for The Lamb - The Song NEW Song of Moses - The Song of The Redeemed! An awesome melody.:thumbsup:

A poem about The Word's work inside of me.:clap::clap::clap:



My Vineyard.

My soul is a vineyard of the Lord.
He choose the site carefully
and dug my hardened soil deep.

He removed all rocks and stones
and built me a wall with them,
a defence so very strong.

He planted the choicest of vines,
in fertile ground He planted them
and watered them deeply.

He cares for the plants very well,
pruning them each season,
strong stock to propagate.

Also a watchtower did He make,
placing guards in it,
a watching eye on things.

A wine press He built as well,
for when my vines yield,
pressing the best of fruit.

The wine of Joy is what I get,
jubilant my maidens dance,
gladness running over.
 
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I said: "The world are God's creatures...
The world is in darkness. They literally are the children of darkness."

I don't see a contradiction.
If the world are God's creatures, and God is Light...How then can they be children of darkness?


When Adam sinned, his soul died.
Is that biblical?


We know from the Word that people are going to Hell. Jesus says so specifically.
Where did Christ say it, specifically?


God loves everyone, but just because God wills something, doesn't mean it's going to happen.
If God wills....then it will be.
God's will be done, Amen.


The people in Sodom and Gomorrha are in Hell right now.
The spirits are in waiting; None are in heaven or hell...they are waiting for the day of judgement. The day when Christ restores all things unto Himself.
Once again, being saved from hell and entering the kingdom are two different things.
Show me in the Word where this is the case.
Okay, Let me get back to you on this :)
I need to be sure I give the right qoutes and scriptures.
Request a little study time:)

Peace unto you :pray:
Steve
 
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I said: "When Adam sinned, his soul died."

Is that biblical?

And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, Of every tree of the garden thou mayest freely eat: But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, thou shalt not eat of it: for in the day that thou eatest thereof thou shalt surely die.
Gen 2:16-17

Their bodies lived many centuries after, but their soul died and they were estranged from God.


The serpent was a liar, and they died the very day that they ate.

But of the fruit of the tree which is in the midst of the garden, God hath said, Ye shall not eat of it, neither shall ye touch it, lest ye die. 4 And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: 5 For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil.
Gen 3:3-5 (KJV)

I said: "We know from the Word that people are going to Hell. Jesus says so specifically."

Where did Christ say it, specifically?

There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day: 20 And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores, 21 And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. 22 And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried; 23 And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. 24 And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.
Luke 16:19-24 (KJV)

But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after He hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear Him.
Luke 12:5 (KJV)

And thou, Capernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
Luke 10:15 (KJV)

Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers. 33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
Matt 23:32-33 (KJV)

That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.
2 Thess 2:12 (KJV)

But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.
Rev 21:8 (KJV)

God loves everyone, but just because God wills something, doesn't mean it's going to happen.

But what think ye? A certain man had two sons; and he came to the first, and said, Son, go work to day in my vineyard. 29 He answered and said, I will not: but afterward he repented, and went. 30 And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not. 31 Whether of them twain did the will of his father? They say unto him, The first. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you. 32 For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not: but the publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen it, repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.
Matt 21:28-32 (KJV)

If God wills....then it will be.
God's will be done, Amen.

I said: The people in Sodom and Gomorrha are in Hell right now.
The spirits are in waiting; None are in heaven or hell...they are waiting for the day of judgement. The day when Christ restores all things unto Himself.

Those in Hell will appear before God for judgment at the end. They're in torment right now. It gets worse for them in the lake of fire.


And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. 14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. 15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
Rev 20:13-15 (KJV)
 
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The Word says that Jesus went and preached to the spirits in prison. Like Lazarus in the earlier mentioned scripture, the "righteous" dead went to what has been referred to as "Abraham's bosom". The unrighteous dead went to Hell. Jesus took the keys of Hell and death and set the righteous dead free and took them to Heaven.

He went back to Earth for a time, then rose to sit down at the right hand of the Father, where He intercedes for us now.
 
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