BIBLICAL EXAMPLE OF THE TRINITY:
Genesis 1:26a (NKJV)
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;(...)”
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Genesis 1:26a (NKJV)
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness;(...)”
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1 Corinthians 12:3-6 (NKJV)
Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the Spirit of God calls Jesus accursed, and no one can say that Jesus is Lord except by the Holy Spirit. There are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit. There are differences of ministries, but the same Lord. And there are diversities of activities, but it is the same God who works all in all.
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Father, Son, Holy Spirit listed.
And some say there’s no such thing as the Trinity.
No such thing as the Trinity? Man is made in The Lord’s Image? Mankind is also a trinity...spirit, soul*, body? *ψυχή - psūchê - Word in original Greek. Can mean "mind, will and emotions.
Sounds like this “No such thing as the Trinity” stuff is nothing more than some goofy man-opinion, Scripturally-speaking...
The Genesis passage says, “...In Our Image...”, “...according to Our likeness...”
It doesn’t say, “Carbon Copy.”
Whether with The Lord or with mankind, there’s a mystery to it either way.
You’re a trinity. Period and end of story.
(Lest anyone forget that everything including all of the laws in the Old Testament point to the message of the cross in the New Testament. Jesus fulfilled all 613 rules of that obsolete Mosaic Law (or Torah) which includes the Ten Commandments brought down from Mount Sinai by Moses as well as everything mentioned by the O.T. prophets (Matthew 5:17-20 -- He didn’t ABOLISH any of it but rather FULFILLED all of it. See also Matthew 22:37-40, John 1:17, 2 Corinthians 3:4-11, Hebrews 8:6 and Hebrews 8:13.).)
Romans 10:9-10 (NLT)
If you openly declare that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is by believing in your heart that you are made right with God, and it is by openly declaring your faith that you are saved.
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There’s only one way to be saved, period (Mark 1:15, John 3:1-21, John 11:25-27, Romans 10:13).
Jesus at Calvary is the only way anyone is ever forgiven, again, period (John 14:6, John 19:30 and Galatians 2:19-21).
Because of Jesus and His substitute sacrifice at Calvary, your forgiveness is justified and the wrath of The Lord is turned away from you. Logically, it’s followed by His resurrection which means you live because He lives (Matthew 28:6, John 14:19b, Romans 5:10).
Forgiveness is once for all (Hebrews 10:1-18), and it means it’s past, present and future (John 5:24, John 10:28, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 2:13, 1 John 2:12, 1 Peter 2:19, 2 Peter 1:9, Jude 1:24). There’s no need to “keep a tally” or “visit a confession booth” as those “salvation by works” cults and / or false religions push (John 5:24). What 1 John 1:9 means is to admit you’re a sinner in need of a Savior and then ask forgiveness (see 1 John 1:8-10 for more information). Scripture in context is ALWAYS emphasized.
People come to Jesus to be forgiven, not in order to have a fat wallet, great health, cool car, nice job, big house, etc. Salvation is “Jesus plus nothing. No additives. No preservatives.”
Those in that Hebrew Roots Movement LOVE using that word “Torah” but what they’re realistically saying is that the cross was not enough. That’s simply a form of works-based righteousness. Judaism, on the other hand, simply flat-out rejects Jesus as The Messiah while Messianic Jews just happen to be Jewish but are well aware that Jesus is the only way to be forgiven.
“Salvation by works” never works (Isaiah 64:6). Salvation-wise, you do 100% of nothing (John 15:5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:4-8). Things are ALWAYS a matter of The Lord THROUGH US and not vice versa.
Someone born again (John 3:1-21) does the reporting while the recipient does the deciding. That’s it. Whatever a person decides ultimately only affects that person.
Once a person knows what salvation is, he or she has the choice whether or not to obey The Lord. That takes place by “taking every thought captive and making it subject to Jesus” as 2 Corinthians 10:5 says. (See also the principles behind 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 1 Corinthians 10:23 for more information.)
Absolutely 100% of everybody has fallen short (Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:21-26).
(Those with eyes to see and ears to hear can also see hundreds of principles of how The Lord operates throughout the rest of the Old Testament.)
FOR SOMEONE BORN AGAIN (John 3:1-21), TAKE THIS QUOTE TO HEART, AND HAPPY GOOSEBUMPS:
Recently, the devil whispered in my ear and said, “You’re not strong enough to withstand this storm.”
I whispered ... View MoreFOR SOMEONE BORN AGAIN (John 3:1-21), TAKE THIS QUOTE TO HEART, AND HAPPY GOOSEBUMPS:
Recently, the devil whispered in my ear and said, “You’re not strong enough to withstand this storm.”
I whispered back: “I’m a child of The Lord, therefore I AM THE STORM.”
(BEYOND Needless to say, Peon Loser-fer ran away skittishly. His “Little Lemonettes” were right behind.)
Philippians 1:6 (NLT)
And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.
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Ultimately, everything becomes a demonstration of the Power of The Lord in front of the kingdom of darkness (Old Testament principles of Genesis 50:20, Job 1:8, Job 2:3, then in the New Testament: Luke 10:18-20, Luke 22:31, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, 1 Corinthians 4:20, 2 Corinthians 1:21-22, 2 Corinthians 4:16, Ephesians 1:13-14, Ephesians 5:11, Ephesians 6:12).
TRINITY - Quite the gorgeous mystery, indeed.
And yet there are modalists (into that “Sabellianism” stuff) such as the United Pentecostal Church who say there is no such thing as The Trinity because t... View MoreTRINITY - Quite the gorgeous mystery, indeed.
And yet there are modalists (into that “Sabellianism” stuff) such as the United Pentecostal Church who say there is no such thing as The Trinity because that word “isn't in The Bible.”
(And no, that's not implying it means ALL Pentecostal people. Not Even close. Just be careful is all...)
Genesis 1:1 (ESV)
The Creation of the World
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.
John 1:1 (ESV)
The Word Became Flesh
In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
John 14:26 (ESV)
But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you.
Hebrews 5:5-6 (ESV)
So also Christ did not exalt himself to be made a high priest, but was appointed by him who said to him, “You are my Son, today I have begotten you”; as he says also in another place, “You are a priest forever, after the order of Melchizedek.”
Ephesians 5:11 (ESV)
Take no part in the unfruitful works of darkness, but instead expose them.
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(Lest anyone forget that everything including all of the laws in the Old Testament point to the message of the cross in the New Testament. Jesus fulfilled all 613 rules of that obsolete Mosaic Law (or Torah) which includes the Ten Commandments brought down from Mount Sinai by Moses as well as everything mentioned by the O.T. prophets (Matthew 5:17-20 -- He didn’t ABOLISH any of it but rather FULFILLED all of it. See also John 1:17, Ephesians 2:14-18, 2 Corinthians 3:4-11, Hebrews 8:6, Hebrews 8:13 and Hebrews 13:9.).)
It’s only The Holy Spirit Who can guide into all truth (John 14:26, John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9).
Apart from the law, sin is dead (Romans 7:8, Galatians 2:16). Simply rejecting Jesus (Judaism) or trying to blend Mosaic Law and Calvary (Hebrew Roots Movement) are in themselves causing people to sin despite trying to do something about a sin problem.
(Also see John 6:29, 1 John 3:23-24 and 1 John 5:6-12 for more information.)
There’s only one way to be saved, period (Mark 1:15, John 3:1-21, John 11:25-27, Romans 10:13).
100% of everyone’s born of water. Just think of every mom: Odds are that it got expressed at one time or another: “We need to get to the hospital. My water just broke.”
Jesus at Calvary is the only way anyone is ever forgiven, again, period (John 14:6, John 19:30 and Galatians 2:19-21).
Because of Jesus and His substitute sacrifice at Calvary (Matthew 20:28, Mark 10:45), your forgiveness is justified and the wrath of The Lord is turned away from you. Logically, it’s followed by His resurrection which means you live because He lives (Matthew 28:6, John 14:19b, Romans 5:10).
Forgiveness is once for all (Hebrews 10:1-18), and it means it’s past, present and future (John 5:24, John 10:28, 2 Corinthians 5:19, Ephesians 4:32, Colossians 2:13-14, 1 John 2:12, 2 Peter 1:9, Jude 1:24, etc. Only one is needed since there are no contradictions in The Word...EVER.). There’s no need to “keep a tally” or “visit a confession booth” as those “salvation by works” cults and / or false religions push. What 1 John 1:9 means is to agree with The Lord about the fact that you’re a sinner in need of a Savior and then ask forgiveness (see 1 John 1:8-10 for more information). Scripture in context is ALWAYS emphasized. A person ultimately only affects him or herself and forever’s a long time.
People come to Jesus to be forgiven, not in order to have a fat wallet, great health, cool car, nice job, big house, etc. It’s cults and some false religions which add to Calvary, not The Lord (Galatians 3:28-29, 1 John 3:23-24, 1 John 5:6-12).
Those in that Hebrew Roots Movement LOVE using that word “Torah” but what they’re realistically saying is that the cross was not enough. That’s simply a form of works-based righteousness. Judaism, on the other hand, simply flat-out rejects Jesus as The Messiah while Messianic Jews just happen to be Jewish but are well aware that Jesus is the only way to be forgiven.
“Salvation by works” never works (Isaiah 64:6). Salvation-wise, you do 100% of nothing (John 15:5, Ephesians 2:8-10, Titus 3:4-8). Things are ALWAYS a matter of The Lord THROUGH US and not vice versa. People are not saved BY good works but rather UNTO them. HUMONGOUS difference. It is impossible to goody two shoes into Heaven. Jesus did 100% of everything salvation-wise.
Someone born again (John 3:1-21) does the reporting while the recipient does the deciding. That’s it. Whatever a person decides ultimately only affects that person.
Once a person knows what salvation is, he or she has the choice whether or not to obey The Lord. That takes place by “taking every thought captive and making it subject to Jesus” as 2 Corinthians 10:5 says. (See also the principles behind 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 1 Corinthians 10:23 for more information.)
Absolutely 100% of everybody has fallen short (Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:21-26).
(Those with eyes to see and ears to hear can also see hundreds of principles of how The Lord operates throughout the rest of the Old Testament.)
These days, one hears all this “freaking out" stuff...
“Washington, D.C. this”, “Washington D.C. that”...“Vaccine this”, “vaccine that”...“Covid this”, “covid that”...“China this”, “China that”...“Mar... View MoreThese days, one hears all this “freaking out" stuff...
“Washington, D.C. this”, “Washington D.C. that”...“Vaccine this”, “vaccine that”...“Covid this”, “covid that”...“China this”, “China that”...“Mark of the Beast this”, “Mark of the Beast that”...“Canada this”, “Canada that”...“Brexit this”, “Brexit that”...“Media this”, “media that”...
You get the idea.
Meanwhile...It’s one gigantic “sheep” and “goats” sorting process. There is no such thing as a “geep”.
A person is either in Jesus or remains in Adam (1 Corinthians 15:22).
Odds are it won’t be publically admitted but the world system is watching the church like a hawk during this season.
That sorting process is compliments of The Lord using 2 Timothy 4:3-4 to pull it off. Who’s in control again?
(SIDE NOTE: Please keep in mind that the term “Christ” is a title, not a name. It means “Messiah”.)
1 Corinthians 15:22 (NLT)
Just as everyone dies because we all belong to Adam, everyone who belongs to Christ will be given new life.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NLT)
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
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Matthew 5:17-18 (ERV)
Jesus and the Old Testament Writings
“Don’t think that I have come to destroy the Law of Moses or the teaching of the prophets. I have come not to destroy their teachings but to ... View MoreMatthew 5:17-18 (ERV)
Jesus and the Old Testament Writings
“Don’t think that I have come to destroy the Law of Moses or the teaching of the prophets. I have come not to destroy their teachings but to give full meaning to them. I assure you that nothing will disappear from the law until heaven and earth are gone. The law will not lose even the smallest letter or the smallest part of a letter until it has all been done.
John 10:27 (ERV)
My sheep listen to my voice. I know them, and they follow me.
Galatians 3:13-14 (ERV)
The law says we are under a curse for not always obeying it. But Christ took away that curse. He changed places with us and put himself under that curse. The Scriptures say, “Anyone who is hung on a tree is under a curse.” Because of what Jesus Christ did, the blessing God promised to Abraham was given to all people. Christ died so that by believing in him we could have the Spirit that God promised.
The Lord took care of ABSOLUTELY 100% OF EVERYTHING pertaining to salvation in your life through Christ see the Old Testament principle of Joshua 24:15, then in the New Testament there’s John 5:24).
Joshua 24:14-15 (ERV)
Then Joshua said to the people, “Now you have heard the Lord’s words. So you must respect the Lord and sincerely serve him. Throw away the false gods that your ancestors worshiped. That was something that happened a long time ago on the other side of the Euphrates River and in Egypt. Now you must serve only the Lord.
“But maybe you don’t want to serve the Lord. You must choose for yourselves today. Today you must decide who you will serve. Will you serve the gods that your ancestors worshiped when they lived on the other side of the Euphrates River? Or will you serve the gods of the Amorites who lived in this land? You must choose for yourselves. But as for me and my family, we will serve the Lord.”
John 5:24 (ERV)
“I assure you, anyone who hears what I say and believes in the one who sent me has eternal life. They will not be judged guilty. They have already left death and have entered into life.
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One thing to ALWAYS remember, and that’s who you REALLY are.
This 90 years or however long The Lord wishes your physical life to be is only a mere blip.
By contrast, forever’s a LOOOONNNNNNNG, LONG ti... View MoreOne thing to ALWAYS remember, and that’s who you REALLY are.
This 90 years or however long The Lord wishes your physical life to be is only a mere blip.
By contrast, forever’s a LOOOONNNNNNNG, LONG time.
The Lord is MUCH more interested in a person’s eternal well-being than He is in how something might “feel” from time to time (2 Corinthians 4:16, 2 Peter 3:8-9) but also don’t forget that He’ll never leave you nor forsake you (Deuteronomy 31:6, Hebrews 13:5).
There are FAR better places in which to invest your faith and time besides “Name It / Claim It”, “Word of Faith Movement”, Prosperity Gospel, Cult, False Religion, Progressive Christianity, unbelief or other 2 Timothy 4:3-4 and / or James 4:3.
That above stuff is all temporary anyways.
Matthew 6:10, Mark 1:15, John 14:6 John 19:30, John 15:5, Philippians 4:6, Colossians 2:12, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, Luke 22:42, Hebrews 10:1-18, 1 John 1:9, 1 John 2:12, etc.: THAT’s what Christianity’s all about, not any of that itchy ears junk doctrine stuff of 2 Timothy 4:3-4.
2 Timothy 4:3-4 (NLT)
For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear. They will reject the truth and chase after myths.
James 4:3 (NLT)
And even when you ask, you don’t get it because your motives are all wrong—you want only what will give you pleasure.
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Sometimes love must be tough. The desire is for everyone truly born again (see John 3:1-21 for more information) to hit as close to 100% as possible of everything for which The Lord created that person. Since no one is perfect and there is no one righteous...AT ALL (Isaiah 64:6, John 8:7, Romans 3:10-12, Romans 3:21-26), and since also, The Word is clear that knowledge puffs up while love builds up (1 Corinthians 8:1), the other desire is that everybody who is NOT born again comes to know what salvation is (Ephesians 2:8-9, 2 Peter 3:8-9). Therein lies the motives. Salvation comes first. No one is saved BY good works but rather UNTO them. HUMONGOUS difference (Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 2:8-9 and Titus 3:4-8). No one is able to goody two shoes into Heaven. “Salvation by works” never works. Jesus did 100% of everything salvation-wise.
According to Ephesians 5:11, instructions are to have nothing to do with the deeds of darkness but rather expose them, according to both Matthew 7:15 and 1 John 4:1 we are instructed to both beware of those who behave like ravenous wolves as well as to test the spirits and according to Matthew 24:23-25 we are instructed to be cautious of false christs and in 2 Timothy 4:3-4 and James 4:3 we are told of people like “Word of Faith Movement”, “Prosperity Gospel”, “Name It / Claim It”, “Progressive Christianity”, “Faith Healers”, cults, false religions and the like. It’s only The Holy Spirit Who can guide into all truth (John 14:26, John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9), so the prayer is that the heart will be soft enough to recognize that truth when it arrives. Everyone needs a savior (1 John 1:8-10).
Mount Sinai (Mount Horeb - Same place, depending on which scholar you ask)...
On one hand, Moses went there and received instructions under that old covenant (Ten Commandments, Mosaic Law) then Paul, ... View MoreMount Sinai (Mount Horeb - Same place, depending on which scholar you ask)...
On one hand, Moses went there and received instructions under that old covenant (Ten Commandments, Mosaic Law) then Paul, being the apostle to the Gentiles, goes to the same place at the onset of the new covenant (Acts 13:47, Hebrews 8:6, Hebrews 8:13, Hebrews 10:1-18) to also receive instructions.
VERY cool!
Romans 11:11 (NLT)
Did God’s people stumble and fall beyond recovery? Of course not! They were disobedient, so God made salvation available to the Gentiles. But he wanted his own people to become jealous and claim it for themselves.
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There’s no other real way to word it...
There’s not one alternative “religion”, not one lack of “religion”, not one mindset, not one anything, emphasis on “NOT ONE ANYTHING” that does not scream one o... View MoreThere’s no other real way to word it...
There’s not one alternative “religion”, not one lack of “religion”, not one mindset, not one anything, emphasis on “NOT ONE ANYTHING” that does not scream one or more of the following words: “BUFFOON”, “INSANE”, “APOSTATE”, “RIDICULOUS”, “PATHETIC” “SAD”, “FOLLY”, “ABSURD”,”IRRESPONSIBLE”, “MADNESS”, “LUNATIC”, “CRAZY”, “CLOWN”, “JOKER”, “STUPID”, “IDIOT”, “FOOLISH”, “ILLOGICAL”, ETC., ETC., ETC., ETC.
Not even REMOTELY, REMOTELY close...AT ALL.
“On earth as it is in Heaven.” ABSOLUTELY. OF COURSE!
Ultimately, everything is a demonstration of the power of The Lord in front of the kingdom of darkness. Forever’s a long time.
It’s mentioned SEVERAL times in The Word: “DO NOT BE DECEIVED.”
As sad as it is to say, any and everyone who, even in the slightest way, falls into one of those “ANYTHING” categories is in the process of being deceived.
That 1-on-1 with The Lord happens with 100% of EVERYBODY whether he or she “believes that way or not”. EVERY knee will bow (Romans 14:11). PERIOD. NO EXCEPTIONS.
There’s only one way to be saved (Mark 1:15, John 14:6, John 19:30).
There’s no doubt about it: This 35:02 could very well save your life:
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The best we can ever accomplish is being the creatED and not the CreatOR.
Translate that: The best we can ever accomplish is to give human opinions at best.
(THOSE NEED TO LINE UP WITH THE ENTIRE WORD... View MoreThe best we can ever accomplish is being the creatED and not the CreatOR.
Translate that: The best we can ever accomplish is to give human opinions at best.
(THOSE NEED TO LINE UP WITH THE ENTIRE WORD, HOWEVER.)
Some words to the wise:
While studying, reading AROUND a passage finds context. That’s ALWAYS emphasized.
ALWAYS ask the question of, “And meanwhile, what does the (ENTIRE) Word say?”
Everything ALWAYS needs to be, “Thus sayeth The Lord,” and never, “Thus sayeth the so-and-so,” to take precedence. It’s that dot in the middle of a sheet of paper which is known as the absolute truth in every circumstance. Only The Lord can live there. Mankind cannot. I’m sure there’s quite a bit more to the story but then again, Isaiah 55:8-9 is what it is. But...then again...He’s The Lord and we humans are...well...humans.
There ARE NO contradictions in the Word...EVER.
The Holy Spirit can speak for Himself. He owns the place, after all. WE don’t.
If you ever encounter a conversation where you see someone pitting Scripture(s) (or passages) against others which appear to say the opposite, feel free to bail. The only thing that person is attempting to do is “prove some man-point”.
A person born again (John 3:1-21) will automatically ‘overcome’ because he or she already has (Revelation 12:11).
Always state Biblical truth with the results being between the recipient and the Holy Spirit. It’s only The Holy Spirit Who can guide into all truth (John 14:26, John 16:13, 1 Corinthians 3:5-9).
Stuff can point towards The Lord all day long but if it happens to be a human doing the pointing while stating he or she is the only way to properly hear from The Lord, it’s not The Lord, it’s a cult. That translates to, “Run...fast.”
Christianity’s a relationship and not a “religion”. As with any relationship, if you goof (and yes, you will), apologize and move on. Religions jump through various hoops in order to “try and find his or her god”. Christianity, on the other hand, is a RELATIONSHIP: It has The Lord reaching out from Heaven (via Calvary) in an attempt to find man. Someone born again (John 3:1-21) is no longer under that obsolete Mosaic Law (2 Corinthians 3:4-11) which in essence says, “Die to self,” but instead is in Jesus. As such, that person is a partaker in the Divine Nature (2 Peter 1:3-4).
No one is saved BY good works but rather UNTO them. HUMONGOUS difference (Isaiah 64:6, Matthew 5:14-16, Acts 1:8, Ephesians 2:8-9 and Titus 3:4-8). No one is able to goody two shoes into Heaven. “Salvation by works” never works. Jesus did 100% of everything salvation-wise.
A person ultimately only affects him or herself and forever’s a long time.
ALWAYS be EXTREMELY careful when it comes to putting words into the mouth of The Lord. That can be dangerous.
Romans 11:36 (KJV)
For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen.
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