1) In terms of "righteousness", MAN'S way is "works (self-performance) and earning (relying upon 'self')" = "law"; GOD'S Way is "faith (in Christ and the Cross) and resting (relying upon the Holy Spirit) = "grace". The two are like "oil and water"; They CANNOT MIX!!To TRY to mix them produces "WEIRDNESS" . A sort of "no-man's land" in a "twi-light zone", attractive to neither GOD nor MAN ! This is called... "dead religion". Some liken this concept, (the BIBLE)-concept, of "Grace" to "anti-nomianism" (NO LAW). However, it is not so. Those "in Christ" will by "nature" WANT to fulfill the law, for it will be written in their HEART. It will not be the case of... "...I GOTTA do this" and "I GOTTA do that." Those in this state do not even THINK about doing what is right; It will be SECOND-NATURE to them, for it is WHO THEY .... ARE. If and when they DO commit wrong-doing (as "the flesh" peeks through), the Holy Spirit is right there to convict them, and smite their heart for them to turn and repent.
It all goes back to the HEART, folks! This is what God looks at and searches. And the only type of heart that He will accept is the one that is "purified by FAITH" (Acts 15:8-9) in THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
If you get your "Object of faith" right, your HEART will be right, and YOU will be right and do the right things effortlessly by the POWER OF THE SPIRIT. .... and again, this needs to be a DAILY thing for the Christian. IT IS NOT AUTOMATIC AT THE MOMENT OF SALVATION!!!!!! If it WERE "automatic", then not a one would ever back-slide!!!!
2) Just as Jewish Christians in the early church were tempted to turn back to the animal sacrifices to attain righteousness; Likewise, modern Christians in today's church are tempted to turn (and ARE turning) to things other than the Cross.
"Christian psychology", "Become a better you", "Purpose-driven life", "12-step programs", "Word of Faith", etc.... (just to name a few). People JUST HAVE SUCH A HARD TIME believing that Christ and His Sacrifice are ENOUGH!!!! "Unbelief" is a killer. God will not budge. He INSISTS that one places his faith in HIS Sacrifice (not THEIRS), or He shuts the door for the moving of His Holy Spirit! And the only alternative? Satan, and his "kill, steal, and destroy". .... and Satan works most effectively and insidiously through "religion". Jesus HATES religion (Matt. chpt. 23). It all goes back to unbelief. God hates it, and then people reap the rewards of their folly. Their own inventions deceive them, to their peril.
3) Unless a Christian lives exclusively by faith in Christ and the Cross for Righteousness [which is "The Power of God", via the Holy Spirit - (1 Cor. 1:17-18,23-24; Rom. 8:2)], he cannot HOPE to defeat the spiritual forces of Satan arrayed against him (Jhn. 10:10a; 1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:12)!!!
Hence the modern weak, emaciated, defeated, "warm and fuzzies" majority of "churches" today.
God's TRUE Church is a mighty POWERFUL, VICTORIOUS Church, without spot or wrinkle, WASHED IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB. HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
4) "The sin nature" does not have any power over a "dead man", "crucified with Christ". And there's no sense in resurrecting a ZOMBIE, EITHER! (R.I.P). (see Gal. 2:19-20; Col. 3:2-3; 2:20-22; 1 Pet. 2:24; Rom. 6:1-7)
If you look at it that way (the BIBLE way), it is ludicrous to "try not to sin". A "dead man" don't have to "try" ANYTHING. He is.... D-E-A-D. Dead to lust, dead to selfishness, dead to needing to be recognized and applauded, dead, dead....... d-e-a-d. (You get the point. lol). And then- O Hallelujah- THE HOLY SPIRIT (that Power Who created the universe) lives THROUGH you, as your faith is in Christ and His Blood Sacrifice for Righteousness! PRAISE GOD, WHAT A LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL BECAUSE OF J-E-S-U-S !!!!!!! O WHAT A SAVIOR !!!!!!!
5) "Better a hard uphill climb to safety, with a FEW, than an easy downhill slide to destruction, with MANY"! (see Matt. 7:13-14; Gal. 3 10-14). ... although that climb is really EASY with THE HOLY GHOST pushing you up! :) HALLELUJAH! !!!!!!!!!
6) A COUNTERFEIT is known by having a thorough knowledge of the TRUE (see John 8:31-32; 17:17; 16:13). Friend, if you sincerely follow Jesus Christ as your LORD, seek the Truth, and know that Holy Bible, you WILL NOT BE DECEIVED.
7) Unless one's faith for righteousness is not exclusively in Christ & Him Crucified (speaks of His Blood Sacrifice, IE: "The Cross") IN DAILY LIVING, he will not have "wisdom" to know the Bible as he aught, for the (Holy) SPIRIT of Truth works according TO that faith. (see 1 Cor. 1:23-24,30; 2:6-16). Everything in the Bible fits together magnificently, like the pieces of a Puzzle coming together... as one has this "Revelation" (For this is what it takes, friend: A REVELATION of this). It cannot be just a mental ascent and HEAD-knowledge. This Revelation will only be given to you by the HOLY SPIRIT as you surrender A-L-L to Jesus, including "fear of man and HIS opinion"! I had read the Bible for YEARS, and there were always some "hazy" passages. After I got this Revelation four years ago, it was like "a Light Switch" was flicked, and all of a sudden I could "see" that which had previously been "in the dark". Incredible! And to explain it? Nearly impossible; It has to be EXPERIENCED. Friend, this can be YOUR'S. This very day!! Most live a LIFETIME "in the dark". But do you realize?.... that there are spiritual "creatures" of darkness lurking to do you hurt, sent by Satan (Jhn 10:10a)? Wouldn't you like to SEE them clearly (again, in a spiritual sense), so that y...ou will be prepared? God WANTS you to be able to "see".
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I AM the Light of the world: He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life." -(Jhn. 8:12)
"He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is IN the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him." -(Daniel 2:22)
HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... "And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free." -(Jhn. 8:32). "Surely in vain the net (of Satan) is spread in the sight of any bird." -(Proverbs 1:17)
8) The "Message of the Cross for Sanctification" exposes "self-righteousness" like nothing else, for it lays to WASTE all self-effort for morality in daily living.... and will engender offence and hostility FROM the self-righteous! (see Galatians 5:11; 6:12).
One day we shall each stand FACE-TO-FACE with THE Truth: Jesus Christ, the Righteous Judge of the Living and the dead. For some, it shall be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. For others, it will be entrance to Life, but SHAME. And for yet others, it shall be "joy unspeakable and full of GLORY"!!!!!
9) Attending church and doing spiritual disciplines makes one a CHRISTIAN no more than attending a chicken coop and acting like a chicken makes one a CHICKEN! It takes repentance of sins, making Jesus LORD, & faith exclusively in Christ's Sacrifice for righteousness!!
.... DAILY! ...or attending a garage and going "vroom vroom" makes one a car. Don't get me wrong though: If you ARE a Christian, you will WANT to attend church and do the spiritual disciplines! ... from the HEART! ... not as "a duty". The first... is "GRACE". The second... "LAW".
10) A common belief is that "we are ALL the children of God". This belief is soundly refuted by Jesus Himself, in the Holy Bible (John 8:44).
One is "a child of the devil" until he is "born again", from above, of the Holy Spirit, of the incorruptible Word of God, a "new creature in Christ Jesus (John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17). It is a SUPERNATURAL thing of the HEA...RT, by God's GRACE through ones's REPENTANCE OF SIN, the making of Jesus as one's LORD, and FAITH exclusively in Christ's BLOOD Sacrifice on the CROSS. THIS.... is what a "Christian"/ "GOD'S child" is, according to the "GOD-INSPIRED" Holy Bible. ... and Jesus must be Lord of ALL in a person's life, or not AT all; He hates "lukewarmness" (Rev. 3:16). Friend, does your life match up?? GOD knows, and YOU know!
11) Just give me J-E-S-U-S (Matt. 16:26; 13:45-46; Psa. 107:9).
"As the deer panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God..." -(Psa. 42:1-2).
"And this is Life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, ...Whom Thou hast sent." -(John 17:3)
"... I sat down under His Shadow with great delight, and His fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was Love." -(Song of Sol. 2:3-4)
"O taste and see that that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him." -(Psa. 34:8)
"And she (Martha) had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His Word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to Him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many thing (MANY DISTRACTIONS): But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. -(Luke 10:39-42).
"Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you REST. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of ME; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.. For My yoke is EASY, and My burden is LIGHT." -(Matthew 11:28-30).
Wanna know what Jesus is like? Read Galatians 5:22-23. That... is what He is.... ALL THE TIME. ... and those that are His will bear this fruit.
12) Those that are Christ's have "a Life within a life". (see Gal. 2:20; John 14:16-17,23; 1 John 5:11-12). "He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his innermost being shall flow rivers of LIVING WATER." -(John 7:38). HALLELUJAH !!!!
It all goes back to the HEART, folks! This is what God looks at and searches. And the only type of heart that He will accept is the one that is "purified by FAITH" (Acts 15:8-9) in THE BLOOD OF JESUS.
If you get your "Object of faith" right, your HEART will be right, and YOU will be right and do the right things effortlessly by the POWER OF THE SPIRIT. .... and again, this needs to be a DAILY thing for the Christian. IT IS NOT AUTOMATIC AT THE MOMENT OF SALVATION!!!!!! If it WERE "automatic", then not a one would ever back-slide!!!!
2) Just as Jewish Christians in the early church were tempted to turn back to the animal sacrifices to attain righteousness; Likewise, modern Christians in today's church are tempted to turn (and ARE turning) to things other than the Cross.
"Christian psychology", "Become a better you", "Purpose-driven life", "12-step programs", "Word of Faith", etc.... (just to name a few). People JUST HAVE SUCH A HARD TIME believing that Christ and His Sacrifice are ENOUGH!!!! "Unbelief" is a killer. God will not budge. He INSISTS that one places his faith in HIS Sacrifice (not THEIRS), or He shuts the door for the moving of His Holy Spirit! And the only alternative? Satan, and his "kill, steal, and destroy". .... and Satan works most effectively and insidiously through "religion". Jesus HATES religion (Matt. chpt. 23). It all goes back to unbelief. God hates it, and then people reap the rewards of their folly. Their own inventions deceive them, to their peril.
3) Unless a Christian lives exclusively by faith in Christ and the Cross for Righteousness [which is "The Power of God", via the Holy Spirit - (1 Cor. 1:17-18,23-24; Rom. 8:2)], he cannot HOPE to defeat the spiritual forces of Satan arrayed against him (Jhn. 10:10a; 1 Pet. 5:8; Eph. 6:12)!!!
Hence the modern weak, emaciated, defeated, "warm and fuzzies" majority of "churches" today.
God's TRUE Church is a mighty POWERFUL, VICTORIOUS Church, without spot or wrinkle, WASHED IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB. HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
4) "The sin nature" does not have any power over a "dead man", "crucified with Christ". And there's no sense in resurrecting a ZOMBIE, EITHER! (R.I.P). (see Gal. 2:19-20; Col. 3:2-3; 2:20-22; 1 Pet. 2:24; Rom. 6:1-7)
God's TRUE Church is a mighty POWERFUL, VICTORIOUS Church, without spot or wrinkle, WASHED IN THE BLOOD OF THE LAMB. HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...
4) "The sin nature" does not have any power over a "dead man", "crucified with Christ". And there's no sense in resurrecting a ZOMBIE, EITHER! (R.I.P). (see Gal. 2:19-20; Col. 3:2-3; 2:20-22; 1 Pet. 2:24; Rom. 6:1-7)
If you look at it that way (the BIBLE way), it is ludicrous to "try not to sin". A "dead man" don't have to "try" ANYTHING. He is.... D-E-A-D. Dead to lust, dead to selfishness, dead to needing to be recognized and applauded, dead, dead....... d-e-a-d. (You get the point. lol). And then- O Hallelujah- THE HOLY SPIRIT (that Power Who created the universe) lives THROUGH you, as your faith is in Christ and His Blood Sacrifice for Righteousness! PRAISE GOD, WHAT A LIFE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL BECAUSE OF J-E-S-U-S !!!!!!! O WHAT A SAVIOR !!!!!!!
5) "Better a hard uphill climb to safety, with a FEW, than an easy downhill slide to destruction, with MANY"! (see Matt. 7:13-14; Gal. 3 10-14). ... although that climb is really EASY with THE HOLY GHOST pushing you up! :) HALLELUJAH! !!!!!!!!!
6) A COUNTERFEIT is known by having a thorough knowledge of the TRUE (see John 8:31-32; 17:17; 16:13). Friend, if you sincerely follow Jesus Christ as your LORD, seek the Truth, and know that Holy Bible, you WILL NOT BE DECEIVED.
7) Unless one's faith for righteousness is not exclusively in Christ & Him Crucified (speaks of His Blood Sacrifice, IE: "The Cross") IN DAILY LIVING, he will not have "wisdom" to know the Bible as he aught, for the (Holy) SPIRIT of Truth works according TO that faith. (see 1 Cor. 1:23-24,30; 2:6-16). Everything in the Bible fits together magnificently, like the pieces of a Puzzle coming together... as one has this "Revelation" (For this is what it takes, friend: A REVELATION of this). It cannot be just a mental ascent and HEAD-knowledge. This Revelation will only be given to you by the HOLY SPIRIT as you surrender A-L-L to Jesus, including "fear of man and HIS opinion"! I had read the Bible for YEARS, and there were always some "hazy" passages. After I got this Revelation four years ago, it was like "a Light Switch" was flicked, and all of a sudden I could "see" that which had previously been "in the dark". Incredible! And to explain it? Nearly impossible; It has to be EXPERIENCED. Friend, this can be YOUR'S. This very day!!
5) "Better a hard uphill climb to safety, with a FEW, than an easy downhill slide to destruction, with MANY"! (see Matt. 7:13-14; Gal. 3 10-14). ... although that climb is really EASY with THE HOLY GHOST pushing you up! :) HALLELUJAH! !!!!!!!!!
6) A COUNTERFEIT is known by having a thorough knowledge of the TRUE (see John 8:31-32; 17:17; 16:13). Friend, if you sincerely follow Jesus Christ as your LORD, seek the Truth, and know that Holy Bible, you WILL NOT BE DECEIVED.
7) Unless one's faith for righteousness is not exclusively in Christ & Him Crucified (speaks of His Blood Sacrifice, IE: "The Cross") IN DAILY LIVING, he will not have "wisdom" to know the Bible as he aught, for the (Holy) SPIRIT of Truth works according TO that faith. (see 1 Cor. 1:23-24,30; 2:6-16). Everything in the Bible fits together magnificently, like the pieces of a Puzzle coming together... as one has this "Revelation" (For this is what it takes, friend: A REVELATION of this). It cannot be just a mental ascent and HEAD-knowledge. This Revelation will only be given to you by the HOLY SPIRIT as you surrender A-L-L to Jesus, including "fear of man and HIS opinion"! I had read the Bible for YEARS, and there were always some "hazy" passages. After I got this Revelation four years ago, it was like "a Light Switch" was flicked, and all of a sudden I could "see" that which had previously been "in the dark". Incredible! And to explain it? Nearly impossible; It has to be EXPERIENCED. Friend, this can be YOUR'S. This very day!!
Most live a LIFETIME "in the dark". But do you realize?.... that there are spiritual "creatures" of darkness lurking to do you hurt, sent by Satan (Jhn 10:10a)? Wouldn't you like to SEE them clearly (again, in a spiritual sense), so that y...ou will be prepared? God WANTS you to be able to "see".
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I AM the Light of the world: He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life." -(Jhn. 8:12)
"He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is IN the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him." -(Daniel 2:22)
HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... "And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free." -(Jhn. 8:32). "Surely in vain the net (of Satan) is spread in the sight of any bird." -(Proverbs 1:17)
8) The "Message of the Cross for Sanctification" exposes "self-righteousness" like nothing else, for it lays to WASTE all self-effort for morality in daily living.... and will engender offence and hostility FROM the self-righteous! (see Galatians 5:11; 6:12).
One day we shall each stand FACE-TO-FACE with THE Truth: Jesus Christ, the Righteous Judge of the Living and the dead. For some, it shall be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. For others, it will be entrance to Life, but SHAME. And for yet others, it shall be "joy unspeakable and full of GLORY"!!!!!
9) Attending church and doing spiritual disciplines makes one a CHRISTIAN no more than attending a chicken coop and acting like a chicken makes one a CHICKEN! It takes repentance of sins, making Jesus LORD, & faith exclusively in Christ's Sacrifice for righteousness!!
.... DAILY! ...or attending a garage and going "vroom vroom" makes one a car. Don't get me wrong though: If you ARE a Christian, you will WANT to attend church and do the spiritual disciplines! ... from the HEART! ... not as "a duty". The first... is "GRACE". The second... "LAW".
10) A common belief is that "we are ALL the children of God". This belief is soundly refuted by Jesus Himself, in the Holy Bible (John 8:44).
"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I AM the Light of the world: He that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the Light of Life." -(Jhn. 8:12)
"He revealeth the deep and secret things: He knoweth what is IN the darkness, and the light dwelleth with Him." -(Daniel 2:22)
HALLELUJAH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! .... "And ye shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free." -(Jhn. 8:32). "Surely in vain the net (of Satan) is spread in the sight of any bird." -(Proverbs 1:17)
8) The "Message of the Cross for Sanctification" exposes "self-righteousness" like nothing else, for it lays to WASTE all self-effort for morality in daily living.... and will engender offence and hostility FROM the self-righteous! (see Galatians 5:11; 6:12).
One day we shall each stand FACE-TO-FACE with THE Truth: Jesus Christ, the Righteous Judge of the Living and the dead. For some, it shall be weeping and wailing and gnashing of teeth. For others, it will be entrance to Life, but SHAME. And for yet others, it shall be "joy unspeakable and full of GLORY"!!!!!
9) Attending church and doing spiritual disciplines makes one a CHRISTIAN no more than attending a chicken coop and acting like a chicken makes one a CHICKEN! It takes repentance of sins, making Jesus LORD, & faith exclusively in Christ's Sacrifice for righteousness!!
.... DAILY! ...or attending a garage and going "vroom vroom" makes one a car. Don't get me wrong though: If you ARE a Christian, you will WANT to attend church and do the spiritual disciplines! ... from the HEART! ... not as "a duty". The first... is "GRACE". The second... "LAW".
10) A common belief is that "we are ALL the children of God". This belief is soundly refuted by Jesus Himself, in the Holy Bible (John 8:44).
One is "a child of the devil" until he is "born again", from above, of the Holy Spirit, of the incorruptible Word of God, a "new creature in Christ Jesus (John 3:3-8; 1 Peter 1:23; 2 Corinthians 5:17). It is a SUPERNATURAL thing of the HEA...RT, by God's GRACE through ones's REPENTANCE OF SIN, the making of Jesus as one's LORD, and FAITH exclusively in Christ's BLOOD Sacrifice on the CROSS. THIS.... is what a "Christian"/ "GOD'S child" is, according to the "GOD-INSPIRED" Holy Bible. ... and Jesus must be Lord of ALL in a person's life, or not AT all; He hates "lukewarmness" (Rev. 3:16). Friend, does your life match up?? GOD knows, and YOU know!
11) Just give me J-E-S-U-S (Matt. 16:26; 13:45-46; Psa. 107:9).
11) Just give me J-E-S-U-S (Matt. 16:26; 13:45-46; Psa. 107:9).
"As the deer panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after Thee, O God. My soul thirsteth for God, for the living God..." -(Psa. 42:1-2).
"And this is Life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, ...Whom Thou hast sent." -(John 17:3)
"... I sat down under His Shadow with great delight, and His fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was Love." -(Song of Sol. 2:3-4)
"O taste and see that that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him." -(Psa. 34:8)
"And she (Martha) had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His Word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to Him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many thing (MANY DISTRACTIONS): But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. -(Luke 10:39-42).
"Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you REST. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of ME; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.. For My yoke is EASY, and My burden is LIGHT." -(Matthew 11:28-30).
Wanna know what Jesus is like? Read Galatians 5:22-23. That... is what He is.... ALL THE TIME. ... and those that are His will bear this fruit.
12) Those that are Christ's have "a Life within a life". (see Gal. 2:20; John 14:16-17,23; 1 John 5:11-12). "He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his innermost being shall flow rivers of LIVING WATER." -(John 7:38). HALLELUJAH !!!!
"And this is Life eternal, that they might know Thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, ...Whom Thou hast sent." -(John 17:3)
"... I sat down under His Shadow with great delight, and His fruit was sweet to my taste. He brought me to the banqueting house, and His banner over me was Love." -(Song of Sol. 2:3-4)
"O taste and see that that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him." -(Psa. 34:8)
"And she (Martha) had a sister called Mary, which also sat at Jesus' feet, and heard His Word. But Martha was cumbered about much serving, and came to Him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many thing (MANY DISTRACTIONS): But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her. -(Luke 10:39-42).
"Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you REST. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of ME; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.. For My yoke is EASY, and My burden is LIGHT." -(Matthew 11:28-30).
Wanna know what Jesus is like? Read Galatians 5:22-23. That... is what He is.... ALL THE TIME. ... and those that are His will bear this fruit.
12) Those that are Christ's have "a Life within a life". (see Gal. 2:20; John 14:16-17,23; 1 John 5:11-12). "He that believeth on Me, as the Scripture hath said, out of his innermost being shall flow rivers of LIVING WATER." -(John 7:38). HALLELUJAH !!!!
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