The following breakdown of the Ephesian letter reveals the Sanctifying work of the Holy Spirit “upon” and “within” the hearts of those who trust in Christ for the forgiveness of sins. Note the first verse in this letter is written directly to the saint…not to the sinner!
· Eph 1:1…Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ by the will of God, to the saints which are at Ephesus, and to the faithful in Christ Jesus:
In verse 13 of Chapter One the Apostle Paul speaks on how hearing and believing the Gospel message allows the work of the Holy Spirit to “seal” a believer. When the believer is “sealed” by the Spirit of promise this person is “put into” the spiritual body of Christ. This sealing or being put into Christ is similar to how Noah and his family were “sealed” in the ark and saved from God’s Divine Judgment of the flood. “Sealing” which is the work of the Holy Spirit pertains to the believer’s down payment from God; or an initial salvation of the soul. Sealing establishes the beginning of a spiritual union made between man and God through Christ. At repentance the will of a sinful man is broken by the goodness of God. When man believes and trusts in the redemptive work of Christ at Calvary he receives the forgiveness of sins.
· Eph 1:7… In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;
· Eph 1:13…In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that Holy Spirit of promise
In redemption, a spiritual birth takes place within the soul of man. Inside of the new birth experience a channel for a direct communion with the Father is given to this believer through the work of the Holy Spirit’s presence. This access to the Father is given to the conscious believer in Christ through the omnipresence of the Holy Spirit... in the Church.
· Eph 2:18…For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.
All members of the body of Christ (the Church) are spiritually joined to God through consciousness and obedience to the presence of the Holy Spirit. Obedience to God through the Spirit’s work in the human soul shows why the Church is a "holy temple" unto the Lord.
· Eph 2:21-22…In whom all the building fitly framed together groweth unto an holy temple in the Lord In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit.
Verse 16 indicates that a believer's “inner man” can be strengthened by the work of the Holy Spirit. This passage teaches there is “more” for a believer that can be received after the regenerating work of Holy Spirit in the new birth. The Ephesian letter indicates that the work of the Holy Spirit is not limited to the new birth only. This letter proves that salvation doesn’t stop at getting the sinner saved only. It teaches that a saint inwardly can receive more from God “after salvation” through the sanctifying power of the Holy Spirit.
· Eph 3:16…That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;
The Apostle Paul plainly states in the forth chapter that a believer must “put off” the former lifestyle which still exists in the life of a believer. Remember, the Ephesian letter was written to the saints and to those faithful in Christ. Certain saints at Ephesus were admonished by Paul to put off the "old man” which is simply like, “Taking off a coat”. Putting off the old man is done by the sanctifying work of the baptism with the Holy Ghost and fire. The Spirit’s sanctification crucifies and puts to death the still existing selfish passions, selfish habits, and selfish interests of man that stem from the old Adam. These and other faculties still existed in the life of those at the Church at Ephesus and Paul taught this people how Christ could deliver them from the still existing… old man.
Deliverance from the adamic nature is not taught much at this present hour. The “putting on” of the new man is like putting on a coat. This new man is “created” by God after the believer “dies” to all that he is. The Holy Spirit reveals to the believer what he really is and what he really needs. A sinful man is forgiven for the acts of sin he committed in the past through the new birth. A believer or one who received the new birth is sanctified from the still existing Adamic life after he receives his initial salvation. Sanctification is performed through an instantaneous work of the Baptism with the Holy Spirit like on the day of Pentecost. Death to the old man must first take place before any believer can be renewed in the spirit of his mind. “Renewal” takes place in the life of a believer “after” the believer is sanctified from the Adamic nature through the cleansing work of the Baptism with the Holy Ghost and fire.
· Eph 4:22-24…That ye put off concerning the former conversation the old man, which is corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; And be renewed in the spirit of your mind; And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness
In chapter 5 the Apostle Paul tells the believer’s at Ephesus to be “filled” with the Spirit. Being filled with the Holy Spirit takes place when the believer empties himself or “dies” to all that he is. Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the sanctifying work of the Spirit that delivers the believer from the existing Adamic life that still tries to rule. Being filled with the Spirit takes away a believers conflict with the Adamic life. Being filled is the Spirit’s work of sanctification that “destroys” indwelling sin and takes over this believer with the indwelling Spirit. Being filled with the Spirit takes place when the believer is “dead” and the Old Adam is gone.
· Eph 5:18… but be filled with the Spirit;
This filling of the Holy Spirit only takes place after the believer “dies”, “empties out”, or “puts off” the old man. This full surrender of the human will allows the Holy Spirit to have full sway of the believer without a struggle or inner conflict from the Adamic life. The Indwelling Spirit takes over a believer in Christ when he’s filled with the Spirit, like drunkenness takes over man when he indulges in alcohol or strong drink.
· Eph 5:18…And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In chapter 6 the “whole” armor of God is given to men born of the Spirit who are later sanctified from self and “filled” and with the Indwelling Spirit. This is why Paul admonished the Church at Ephesus to get beyond the initial work of being sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise in the new birth. The whole armour of God which comes through the sanctifying work of the Indwelling Spirit fills and takes possession of the believer’s entire being. God’s whole armour provides the saints and faithful in Christ with victory over sinful conduct, victory over the still existing Adamic nature, and victory over the wiles of the devil. Complete victory without defeat! The full armour of God which is more than the new birth builds confidence in the believer and makes him steady in Christ. Why? This believer’s inner struggle is over! A man filled with the Spirit will also handle the outer circumstances of life and trust Christ to be the problem solver. A Spirit filled man will “endure” all the tests of life. Temptation doesn’t have the same affect on a Spirit filled man. A Spirit filled man knows that Christ the Head of the Church rules over the Devil, rules over demons, and rules over the powers of darkness. A Spirit filled man is a winner! The Spirit filled man serves Christ with “singleness” and “gladness” of heart. A Spirit filled man suited with the whole armour is and prepared for any battle that arises in life! That’s the reason why Paul taught the Ephesians that a Spirit filled man is an overcomer and doesn’t have to wrestle with flesh and blood! A Spirit filled man “knows” where he stands in the Grace of God as Christ governs that life. A Spirit filled man is strong in the Christ because he has the, “whole armour of God!”
· Eph 6:10-18…Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Friday, August 14, 2009
Thursday, August 13, 2009
Have you reviewed the Holy Hubert audios at this Blog?
There are many audios and various teachings posted at this Blog. All were made by Hubert Lindsey in the past two or three decades. Brother Lindsey recorded these audios and I keep these preserved audios published in every way I know possible by the Grace of God.
I was tutored by Brother Lindsey in the Gospel according to the Prophets since 1988. I came from a Charismatic background without a foundation on how to "rightly divide" the Holy Scriptures. Through Brother Lindsey's call from Christ and his commitment to those who desire to learn the Bible I was able to find a foundation in the Word that's build upon the authority of Christ that I serve. Today I understand a portion of the Bible in its proper context. The Old Testament has its place. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have their place and the New Testament we now live under today in the Church Age has its place. "The great tragedy of 2009 is the very fact that many run the whole Bible together without right division. This type of learning is very dangerous for a student of God's Word!"
It is this writers intention to keep publicizing Holy Hubert audios but, "Let it be known" there are many strong teaching audios posted already. The wealth of truth contained in this knowledge and posted at thsi Blog is what changed the course of Rick Roehm's future, his life, and his family status. I had the marvelous privilege to see the curse of unholiness (broken by Christ) that has tainted my family for five generations or more. Christ who has "all authority in Heaven and on Earth" governs this writers heart and life with all gladness. The Christ I seve in Heaven has restored and blessed my marriage. He has has given me godliness that offers contentment in the domestic life. Christ has broken the chain of the powers of darkness in my family for future generations. He's alive and in control of this writer and this Blog.
The ministry of Holy Hubert is why I write this Blog. Holy Hubert taught Christ! Please listen to and examine the Holy Hubert audios at this Blog and more are coming. A foundation laid by the truth of the glorious Gospel (preached by Brother Lindsey) will help you to endure the hardships of life. Bible Truth will stand through the storms of life because it's lain by work of the Holy Spirit. God used Brother Lindsey to get this writers attention focused on Christ. Today I publish Holy Hubert's audio ministry to help others to lay and fortify foundations built by the Gospel he preached.
Check the audios out! More are coming!
God Bless,
I was tutored by Brother Lindsey in the Gospel according to the Prophets since 1988. I came from a Charismatic background without a foundation on how to "rightly divide" the Holy Scriptures. Through Brother Lindsey's call from Christ and his commitment to those who desire to learn the Bible I was able to find a foundation in the Word that's build upon the authority of Christ that I serve. Today I understand a portion of the Bible in its proper context. The Old Testament has its place. Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John have their place and the New Testament we now live under today in the Church Age has its place. "The great tragedy of 2009 is the very fact that many run the whole Bible together without right division. This type of learning is very dangerous for a student of God's Word!"
It is this writers intention to keep publicizing Holy Hubert audios but, "Let it be known" there are many strong teaching audios posted already. The wealth of truth contained in this knowledge and posted at thsi Blog is what changed the course of Rick Roehm's future, his life, and his family status. I had the marvelous privilege to see the curse of unholiness (broken by Christ) that has tainted my family for five generations or more. Christ who has "all authority in Heaven and on Earth" governs this writers heart and life with all gladness. The Christ I seve in Heaven has restored and blessed my marriage. He has has given me godliness that offers contentment in the domestic life. Christ has broken the chain of the powers of darkness in my family for future generations. He's alive and in control of this writer and this Blog.
The ministry of Holy Hubert is why I write this Blog. Holy Hubert taught Christ! Please listen to and examine the Holy Hubert audios at this Blog and more are coming. A foundation laid by the truth of the glorious Gospel (preached by Brother Lindsey) will help you to endure the hardships of life. Bible Truth will stand through the storms of life because it's lain by work of the Holy Spirit. God used Brother Lindsey to get this writers attention focused on Christ. Today I publish Holy Hubert's audio ministry to help others to lay and fortify foundations built by the Gospel he preached.
Check the audios out! More are coming!
God Bless,
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Fruit produced from Brother Lindsey's Gospel...
The Gospel that Brother Lindsey preached is a heart and life changing Gospel. This writer knows because he experienced the power of that very Gospel. That same Gospel affected this writer enough...that this writer lives to continue what Brother lived for. I had the wonderful privilege to tell Brother Lindsey before he died that this ministry would be carried on by the Grace of God, until I likewise die or get Raptured to meet with Christ in the air.
In the past two years we opened the Upper Room as a place to worship and to bring honor to Christ, to have Bible Studies, and to fellowship in the Spirit in brotherly love. The Upper Room is a New Testament Church built upon the Apostle's doctrine of the Grace of God according to the Gospel. Our Church is built upon New Testament Church Government and not the Old. We have no agenda or certain format...we simply follow the directive of the Holy Spirit in the Church setting and in our everyday lives as servants of Christ. We believe counseling comes from the pulpit as the Holy Spirit ministers to the needs of our lives through the power of the Gospel we preach.
This past weekend was a work weekend at the Roehm residence as two dear Brothers from Albany, New York and Pontiac, Michigan took time out of their lives to travel long distances to fellowship with us at the Upper Room, Sunday night. These brothers I mention were Howard Aschenbrenner and Bryan Harley. Both Brothers (like this writer also) were influenced and impacted by our dear Brother Hubert Lindsey's powerful Gospel message and his in depth teachings of rightly dividing God's Word. How blessed we were to have word and spiritual song from Brother Bryan! How blessed we were to have a shared testimony from Brother Howard! How blessed we were to have the Holy Spirit minister to our hearts and soul through His Divine presence of holiness, purity, and love! Little Tristen (My grandson and our three year old future Devil fighter)http://www.christianblog.com/member_data/gallery/fullsize/rickroehm-1235569173.jpg also ministered to us with his song in front of the Church! How blessed we are to have fellowship and communion in the Spirit at the Upper Room! How blessed we are to have been taught the Grace of God in doctrine...and the love of God in fellowship by our dear Brother whose in Heaven now...Brother Hubert Lindsey!
This Blog is dedicated to Brother Lindsey, his ministry, his Radio show, and his doctrinal teachings that were left with us before he passed on. I personally thank God for sending Brother Lindsey across this writers path. Like many other people that I've met across this nation, Brother Lindsey impacted this writer with enough Bible truth that I am able to stand immovable in the Grace of God as a believer in Christ, a minister of the Gospel, and a teacher of New Testament Church structure of which I learned from this dear Brother.
I thank God for Brother Lindsey, and I thank God I can share these things with you at this Blog! I thank God that the Gospel we preach produces fruit in the hearts and lives of those who recieve it! Glory to Christ in the highest!
In the past two years we opened the Upper Room as a place to worship and to bring honor to Christ, to have Bible Studies, and to fellowship in the Spirit in brotherly love. The Upper Room is a New Testament Church built upon the Apostle's doctrine of the Grace of God according to the Gospel. Our Church is built upon New Testament Church Government and not the Old. We have no agenda or certain format...we simply follow the directive of the Holy Spirit in the Church setting and in our everyday lives as servants of Christ. We believe counseling comes from the pulpit as the Holy Spirit ministers to the needs of our lives through the power of the Gospel we preach.
This past weekend was a work weekend at the Roehm residence as two dear Brothers from Albany, New York and Pontiac, Michigan took time out of their lives to travel long distances to fellowship with us at the Upper Room, Sunday night. These brothers I mention were Howard Aschenbrenner and Bryan Harley. Both Brothers (like this writer also) were influenced and impacted by our dear Brother Hubert Lindsey's powerful Gospel message and his in depth teachings of rightly dividing God's Word. How blessed we were to have word and spiritual song from Brother Bryan! How blessed we were to have a shared testimony from Brother Howard! How blessed we were to have the Holy Spirit minister to our hearts and soul through His Divine presence of holiness, purity, and love! Little Tristen (My grandson and our three year old future Devil fighter)http://www.christianblog.com/member_data/gallery/fullsize/rickroehm-1235569173.jpg also ministered to us with his song in front of the Church! How blessed we are to have fellowship and communion in the Spirit at the Upper Room! How blessed we are to have been taught the Grace of God in doctrine...and the love of God in fellowship by our dear Brother whose in Heaven now...Brother Hubert Lindsey!
This Blog is dedicated to Brother Lindsey, his ministry, his Radio show, and his doctrinal teachings that were left with us before he passed on. I personally thank God for sending Brother Lindsey across this writers path. Like many other people that I've met across this nation, Brother Lindsey impacted this writer with enough Bible truth that I am able to stand immovable in the Grace of God as a believer in Christ, a minister of the Gospel, and a teacher of New Testament Church structure of which I learned from this dear Brother.
I thank God for Brother Lindsey, and I thank God I can share these things with you at this Blog! I thank God that the Gospel we preach produces fruit in the hearts and lives of those who recieve it! Glory to Christ in the highest!
Friday, August 7, 2009
Where does "obedience" come from?
Obedience to God is the "outflow of Calvary'' in the heart and soul of a believer in Christ. Obedience is man's subjection of the will - to his Saviour and Redeemer, the one who forgave all the past sins, and removed guilt from the human conscience. Subjection is an act of man's faith; obedience to God is the outflow of this action. The language of the Bible teaches in the Greek text that obedience "springs" from faith...Romans 1:5. You show me a man that truly trusts Christ. I'll show you a man that's obedient to God! Glory!
Man is born with a heart full of disobedience to God. Man is unrighteous by nature. Man from birth is in natural rebellion to Christ and; the truth of God's Word.
The power to "do right" is a God given power to man from God. This power is simply the power of God's amazing Grace. It's the power of God granted to man "when" man believes and trusts in Christ alone for personal forgiveness. God's power flows from Calvary and is granted to the heart of man through belief. Belief causes man to act. The action of a believer in Christ is to do right. Righteousness is a gift of God's Grace. Righteousness produces obedience to God. The Bible teaches that man believeth unto righteousness.
Romans 10:10...with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;
Man is born with a heart full of disobedience to God. Man is unrighteous by nature. Man from birth is in natural rebellion to Christ and; the truth of God's Word.
The power to "do right" is a God given power to man from God. This power is simply the power of God's amazing Grace. It's the power of God granted to man "when" man believes and trusts in Christ alone for personal forgiveness. God's power flows from Calvary and is granted to the heart of man through belief. Belief causes man to act. The action of a believer in Christ is to do right. Righteousness is a gift of God's Grace. Righteousness produces obedience to God. The Bible teaches that man believeth unto righteousness.
Romans 10:10...with the heart man believeth unto righteousness;
Thursday, August 6, 2009
What is sin?
There are two types of sin taught in the Bible. One type of sin is a noun...the other type of sin is a verb. A distinction can be made between these two types of sin, in the following words...
First sin is a violation of the law of God...which is an act of sin committed against God. This type of sin is an act...or what man does against God. For this type of sinful conduct every man is accountable to God for these violations.
Secondly, sin is the depraved nature of man inherited from the fall of Adam...This propensity to sin is the make-up every human being. This type of sin is what man is from the heart. Man is not accountable to God for the inherited depraved nature. Man is however; accountable for his actions and violations.
For this very reason the Bible teaches two types of sin! For this very reason Christ, the Father, and the Holy Spirit show man how to be delivered from both types of sin! For this very reason God called me by His Gospel and made me a minister of such truth! For this very reason I write this Blog! If you readers of this Blog, are not already blessed...May the Lord bless you richly with the power of His Divine Grace that keeps the Holy Spirit present in our lives!
First sin is a violation of the law of God...which is an act of sin committed against God. This type of sin is an act...or what man does against God. For this type of sinful conduct every man is accountable to God for these violations.
Secondly, sin is the depraved nature of man inherited from the fall of Adam...This propensity to sin is the make-up every human being. This type of sin is what man is from the heart. Man is not accountable to God for the inherited depraved nature. Man is however; accountable for his actions and violations.
Through "trust alone" in the death of Christ man can be forgiven from all his transgressions...by the Grace of God. Through the work of the Holy Spirit's witness this saved man can realize that there is "more" of God's Blessing and he can be delivered from all of self by the same Grace that saved and forgave him. Realization of what man is (carnal by nature) and who Christ is can allow God to rid man from inherited sin. Getting rid of inherited sin, "like salvation, is the complete work of the Grace of God in the life of the beleiver in Christ". Sanctification from the Old Adam can only be performed by the Grace of God. The reason is, "The Adamic nature cannot be confessed or forgiven"..."It must be destroyed!" How? By the purifying work of the Holy Spirit's baptism. This baptism does not deal with the "acts of sin". It deals with the inherited sinful nature.
For this very reason the Bible teaches two types of sin! For this very reason Christ, the Father, and the Holy Spirit show man how to be delivered from both types of sin! For this very reason God called me by His Gospel and made me a minister of such truth! For this very reason I write this Blog! If you readers of this Blog, are not already blessed...May the Lord bless you richly with the power of His Divine Grace that keeps the Holy Spirit present in our lives!
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
1000 year reign of Christ with Saints...never told in the Old Testament... Why?
The word "millennium" is a Latin word that means a 1000 year time period. Old Testament prophecies were never foretold of the 1000 year reign of Christ with the saints...Why? The reason is, "Israel had to accept Christ first". Israel as a nation never accepts Christ until the Great Tribulation and the beginning of the 1000 year reign of our Lord.
Rev 20:4-6... And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
The 1000 year reign of Christ is predicted by John in his revelation of the return of Christ with all the saints. In order to understand the "millennium" or the "1000 year reign of Christ with the saints" you must see the distinction between the Church and Israel. The Church was never prophesied. Israel's destiny to inherit the Kingdom on Earth was! The Church Age was birthed at the death of Christ. The calling out of the Church (the saints of God) to meet Christ in the air was never prophesied in the Old Testament but was predicted by the Apostles Paul and Peter. This calling out (or the Rapture of the saints) is the Churches escape of the Great Tribulation prophesied to come upon Israel. This Jewish Tribulation was prophesied by Daniel the Prophet.
After the Church is caught up (Raptured) for seven years, Christ and the saints of God return to Earth to set up the 1000 year reign of Christ with all His saints upon the Earth. Christ's return to the Mount of Olives will allow Him to reign on the Earthly Throne as did His father David in the days of Old. Renovation with fire takes place at the beginning of the Millennium. God purifies the Earth so the saints (the Bride) can reign with Christ (the Bridegroom) upon physical Earth for 1000 years. Israel accepts Christ on Earth at the beginning of this 1000 year reign. The Promised Kingdom was established in Jerusalem as foretold by the Prophets. For 1000 years the Church (kings and priests) and Christ reign on Earth to minster the Messiahship of Christ to the Heathen nations.
Restoration of the Earth is the picture of the 1000 year reign. Israel's blessing of the promised land being touched by the Divine hand of God will bring the "latter rains". Rain upon the land and agricultural life of Israel will allow the crops upon the Earth to flourish and prosper. It is prophesied in the Old Testament that the entire Earth will be blessed as the Law flows from Zion which is the geographical place where David throne was . Isa. 2 and Micah 4. The Law flowing from Zion is Israel's outreach ministry to the Heathen nations and mixed multitudes. As the Heathen nations accept Christ as Messiah and Redeemer they will receive the "rains" that will allow their crops to flourish and prosper according to the blessings of the Law of Moses in Duet. 28. This initial stage of the promised Kingdom on Earth is "confined" at the beginning 1000 year reign but spreads throughout the renovated Earth as the Law of God flows through Israel and the saints of God. Divine Law according to God, Israel's witness, and Israel's faith in Christ ministers to Tribulation Saints and their offspring that reproduces throughout the 1000 year Reign of Christ on Earth. Both glorified saints (eternal) and mortal saints (temporal) live during the 1000 year reign of our Lord. Of course mortals live, reproduce, and die during the 1000 year reign.
Isa 65:20-25... There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
The land upon "all" Earth is gradually restored as promised by God. The agricultural life, the plant life, the animal life will gradually be restored as well. The earth is purged from all dross as men and women from all nations and different walks of life will be able to accept the Messiahship of Christ who reigns physically in Jerusalem. Many people will accept Christ during the Millennium reign. Many will receive the blessings of the Law with faith in the Messiah as promised in the Old Testament Scriptures.
When the 1000 year of Christ with the saints of God or the Church on Earth expires...the Church will flee (go back to the Father) as the Final Judgment of the Great White Throne is carried out according to the Revelation of John, Rev. 20. The graves of the nations will be resurrected and judged as the wicked dead are raised, punished, and cast into the sea of fire for everlasting damnation. This final Judgment and last war between Russia and Israel will allow death and Hell to be destroyed and cast into the sea of fire. The Church in Heaven will descend to Earth as promised. After this last and final act of God and Christ there will be no more need for Judgment or Redemption. The whole earth will be completely restored like the Garden of Eden.
Israel will be blessed spiritually, physically, and eternally. Then the descension of the Church from Heaven (the Lambs Bride) will allow God to pour out His Spirit upon "all" flesh as promised in Old Testament Prophesies. The new Heaven and New Earth will render the fullness of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in "complete restoration" of the whole earth and everything in it!
Rev 21:1-21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Rev 20:4-6... And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and I saw the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received his mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years. But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This is the first resurrection. Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
The 1000 year reign of Christ is predicted by John in his revelation of the return of Christ with all the saints. In order to understand the "millennium" or the "1000 year reign of Christ with the saints" you must see the distinction between the Church and Israel. The Church was never prophesied. Israel's destiny to inherit the Kingdom on Earth was! The Church Age was birthed at the death of Christ. The calling out of the Church (the saints of God) to meet Christ in the air was never prophesied in the Old Testament but was predicted by the Apostles Paul and Peter. This calling out (or the Rapture of the saints) is the Churches escape of the Great Tribulation prophesied to come upon Israel. This Jewish Tribulation was prophesied by Daniel the Prophet.
After the Church is caught up (Raptured) for seven years, Christ and the saints of God return to Earth to set up the 1000 year reign of Christ with all His saints upon the Earth. Christ's return to the Mount of Olives will allow Him to reign on the Earthly Throne as did His father David in the days of Old. Renovation with fire takes place at the beginning of the Millennium. God purifies the Earth so the saints (the Bride) can reign with Christ (the Bridegroom) upon physical Earth for 1000 years. Israel accepts Christ on Earth at the beginning of this 1000 year reign. The Promised Kingdom was established in Jerusalem as foretold by the Prophets. For 1000 years the Church (kings and priests) and Christ reign on Earth to minster the Messiahship of Christ to the Heathen nations.
Restoration of the Earth is the picture of the 1000 year reign. Israel's blessing of the promised land being touched by the Divine hand of God will bring the "latter rains". Rain upon the land and agricultural life of Israel will allow the crops upon the Earth to flourish and prosper. It is prophesied in the Old Testament that the entire Earth will be blessed as the Law flows from Zion which is the geographical place where David throne was . Isa. 2 and Micah 4. The Law flowing from Zion is Israel's outreach ministry to the Heathen nations and mixed multitudes. As the Heathen nations accept Christ as Messiah and Redeemer they will receive the "rains" that will allow their crops to flourish and prosper according to the blessings of the Law of Moses in Duet. 28. This initial stage of the promised Kingdom on Earth is "confined" at the beginning 1000 year reign but spreads throughout the renovated Earth as the Law of God flows through Israel and the saints of God. Divine Law according to God, Israel's witness, and Israel's faith in Christ ministers to Tribulation Saints and their offspring that reproduces throughout the 1000 year Reign of Christ on Earth. Both glorified saints (eternal) and mortal saints (temporal) live during the 1000 year reign of our Lord. Of course mortals live, reproduce, and die during the 1000 year reign.
Isa 65:20-25... There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. And they shall build houses, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and eat the fruit of them. They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands. They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear. The wolf and the lamb shall feed together, and the lion shall eat straw like the bullock: and dust shall be the serpent's meat. They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain, saith the LORD.
The land upon "all" Earth is gradually restored as promised by God. The agricultural life, the plant life, the animal life will gradually be restored as well. The earth is purged from all dross as men and women from all nations and different walks of life will be able to accept the Messiahship of Christ who reigns physically in Jerusalem. Many people will accept Christ during the Millennium reign. Many will receive the blessings of the Law with faith in the Messiah as promised in the Old Testament Scriptures.
When the 1000 year of Christ with the saints of God or the Church on Earth expires...the Church will flee (go back to the Father) as the Final Judgment of the Great White Throne is carried out according to the Revelation of John, Rev. 20. The graves of the nations will be resurrected and judged as the wicked dead are raised, punished, and cast into the sea of fire for everlasting damnation. This final Judgment and last war between Russia and Israel will allow death and Hell to be destroyed and cast into the sea of fire. The Church in Heaven will descend to Earth as promised. After this last and final act of God and Christ there will be no more need for Judgment or Redemption. The whole earth will be completely restored like the Garden of Eden.
Israel will be blessed spiritually, physically, and eternally. Then the descension of the Church from Heaven (the Lambs Bride) will allow God to pour out His Spirit upon "all" flesh as promised in Old Testament Prophesies. The new Heaven and New Earth will render the fullness of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit in "complete restoration" of the whole earth and everything in it!
Rev 21:1-21 And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband.
Monday, August 3, 2009
What do you desire? Milk or strong meat?
For those who diligently seek the Truth it is our desire at the Churches on Trial to use the Word of God in it's fullness. We do not put limits on the truth of what is written in the Bible! We do not limit ourselves to teaching the milk of the word of God only! The Bible says milk is for babes and thus limits the power of a living God. Strong meat belongs to those who are of "full age" according to Hebrews 5. Any Christian can be of "Full Age".
Heb 5:12-14...For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
What does it mean to be of full age? It simply means... the sinner must repent and turn to Christ for Salvation of the soul and receive God's justifying power that offers the forgiveness of sins. Then, the Holy Spirit can speak to that heart and reveal the sanctifying power of the Spirit of God that deals with what man is from birth. The New Testament teaches sanctification. The Holy Spirit testifies Christ to a saved man! The Spirit reveals the crucifixion of the old man to a saved man. Sanctifying power "comes upon" or "falls upon" a saved man...not the sinner! Sanctifying power is the Spirits work that cuts man away from what he is by nature. Sanctifying power delivers man from the Adamic life. This deliverance from the Adamic life allows the saved man to have "Full Salvation" in this life as a Christian. Sanctification takes the believer beyond the new birth that allows God to pardon and to justify. Sanctification is the final work of the Baptism with the Spirit of God that all believers can receive...after they are born again! Sanctification is truth taught in the Word of God! Unfortunately many religious bodies today in 2012 do not teach such truth. Why? Simply because you have differences caused from man's opinions, traditions that have prevailed for 18 centuries, imaginations and spirtulizations of the Scripture, and religions by the hundreds!
What happens when you take human opinions out, that deviate from the truth of God's Word? Human opinions have deviated from the truth of what God said, since the fall of Adam. When the Jewish nation "interpreted" the Torah (God's inspired Word), they came up with the Babylonian Talmud. The Talmud was Israel's (man's ) interpretation of what God said. Humanism crept in. Religion crept in. What God said turned into... what man said. What was written...was not first and foremost! Human opinions formed religion. Human opinions formed traditional teachings. Did you know traditional things are sometimes placed in a higher priority than what God's Word says about the matter? Look at infant Baptism for example. There's not one single verse in the Bible that teaches such, but it still dominiates in the Religious World.
Why do traditions have such a drastic affect on people's thinking even today in 2012? Why do religious practices enchant peoples interests? Did you know that man's imagination can run wild in opinion and religion? All the above things (opinions, traditions, religion, and imaginations) can be stopped by what is written. The basis of our faith should be placed in what is written. Sure we teach the meat of the Word...but what's the religious world teaching? Christianity is not religion it's an experience. The foundation of the Christian experience is built upon the Word of God.
It is our desire at the Churches on Trial to give you the reader much, much, evidence to support your faith through our teaching of the Holy Scriptures. God bless you for reading, staying in fellowship with us, and growing in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is one of our intentions at the Churches on Trial to get people...back to the Bible! Glory!
2 Tim 3:16-17... All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
Heb 5:12-14...For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe. But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.
What does it mean to be of full age? It simply means... the sinner must repent and turn to Christ for Salvation of the soul and receive God's justifying power that offers the forgiveness of sins. Then, the Holy Spirit can speak to that heart and reveal the sanctifying power of the Spirit of God that deals with what man is from birth. The New Testament teaches sanctification. The Holy Spirit testifies Christ to a saved man! The Spirit reveals the crucifixion of the old man to a saved man. Sanctifying power "comes upon" or "falls upon" a saved man...not the sinner! Sanctifying power is the Spirits work that cuts man away from what he is by nature. Sanctifying power delivers man from the Adamic life. This deliverance from the Adamic life allows the saved man to have "Full Salvation" in this life as a Christian. Sanctification takes the believer beyond the new birth that allows God to pardon and to justify. Sanctification is the final work of the Baptism with the Spirit of God that all believers can receive...after they are born again! Sanctification is truth taught in the Word of God! Unfortunately many religious bodies today in 2012 do not teach such truth. Why? Simply because you have differences caused from man's opinions, traditions that have prevailed for 18 centuries, imaginations and spirtulizations of the Scripture, and religions by the hundreds!
What happens when you take human opinions out, that deviate from the truth of God's Word? Human opinions have deviated from the truth of what God said, since the fall of Adam. When the Jewish nation "interpreted" the Torah (God's inspired Word), they came up with the Babylonian Talmud. The Talmud was Israel's (man's ) interpretation of what God said. Humanism crept in. Religion crept in. What God said turned into... what man said. What was written...was not first and foremost! Human opinions formed religion. Human opinions formed traditional teachings. Did you know traditional things are sometimes placed in a higher priority than what God's Word says about the matter? Look at infant Baptism for example. There's not one single verse in the Bible that teaches such, but it still dominiates in the Religious World.
Why do traditions have such a drastic affect on people's thinking even today in 2012? Why do religious practices enchant peoples interests? Did you know that man's imagination can run wild in opinion and religion? All the above things (opinions, traditions, religion, and imaginations) can be stopped by what is written. The basis of our faith should be placed in what is written. Sure we teach the meat of the Word...but what's the religious world teaching? Christianity is not religion it's an experience. The foundation of the Christian experience is built upon the Word of God.
It is our desire at the Churches on Trial to give you the reader much, much, evidence to support your faith through our teaching of the Holy Scriptures. God bless you for reading, staying in fellowship with us, and growing in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. It is one of our intentions at the Churches on Trial to get people...back to the Bible! Glory!
2 Tim 3:16-17... All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.
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