The crying shame, Christian’s are the most pathetically gullable! Used to wonder how the anti-Christ would deceive so many! The largest, most evangelical churches, literally held Covid vaccination drives! Sheep who are following the wrong Shepherd! I did not leave the church! It left me! God save us!
Gullible? No, just not spiritual. If people understood spirituality to mean following God's Word as it should be understood.
False doctrine is the problem, false preachers and fake churches which most are. The church isn't a building or organization run by ecclesiastical bodies. God runs His church amd if you understand that this shit all becomes very easy.
Keeping Jesus and His word at the forefront of your mind and filtering all thoughts through them is how you keep from being deceived. Spiritual armor protects you from false doctrine and a debased mind. Our flesh is weak but our spirit joined with Christ is impervious to attack. I opened my Bible to quote 2 Peter but this daily verse popped up and I found it fitting so I’m gonna follow His lead. Isaiah 57:15 “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” We must humble ourselves and play our role in His script not try to fit Him into ours. Woke is broke no matter where it takes place.
Amen. Yea it's amazing what keeping in the word can do. Also that verse is perfect, because part of this woke thing infiltrating the "church" is pride. A humble and contrite spirit is not easily acquired it seems, as this pride gets in the way. We could EACH do with eliminating pride. It's wonderful when it goes away, you start to see clearly. Humility is not self-denigrating, it's an accurate appraisal of self.
The Church is not perfect, if it were, it wouldn't have needed Christ's sacrifice. We all individually need to seek God and pay close attention to His Son. Our own positions and capabilities in this world will be used by Him for His purposes, which are good and right. False teachers are a problem, but not so much when you are seeking Jesus, surrounded by others seeking Jesus. And staying humble in our spirit we see the whole battlefield as it is, and staying contrite in our spirit, we remember the cost of the battle, which is sin. Sin, and ultimately, its wages; death.
It's always the same thing for the same good reason! Stay in the word!!
Gods church is perfect. What is not perfect are the places calling themselves a church that aren't churches. They're just man made organizations full of bullshit.
I would put emphasis on Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. That is all anyone needs to start their journey. Most of the rest of the Book is optional and can be studied at one's own discretion.
In the end, Jesus judges our hearts, individually. And Mathew 25 seems to support Peter's interpretation that faith without works is dead...
Faith without works is dead because works are a manifestation of faith and love. Not as duty or for salvation. For we are saved by faith in Jesus alone. The law is like a lion that paces and lays in wait to devour anyone in its path and is never satisfied as it will surely always grow hungry again. Until Jesus that is. He fulfilled the law. Meaning His perfect sacrifice satisfies the laws appetite. The law has no more power. Do we ignore the law? Certainly not for it is our desire to be obedient so we abide out of love. However, the law is perfect and we are not so we need Jesus to fulfill the law for us. Paul makes this clear. Romans chapter 7, Galatians Chapters 3 & 4. Jesus intercedes on our behalf at judgement. The Father will see Jesus in us not our sin. Jesus is our savior. It is his sacrifice and our faith in its power that saves us. Stop feeling guilt. Stop feeling unworthy for Jesus has saved us. We are sealed in the Holy Spirit and cannot be removed from His grasp. God bless and share the good news of salvation through faith in Christ.
What are the works? Works without faith is dead. Show me your works and I will show you my faith. Faith alone in Christ alone. None of the Bible is optional.
read james ch 2:13-17. james isn't talking about washing away sin (salvation). the word in v14 for saved is greek "sozo". it means, "healed, delivered, protected, preserved, made whole, kept safe and sound". verse 15-16 clarifies, james is referring to physical destitution, infirmity, poverty. specifically calling out believers for not engaging the poor and the destitute - by faith - and changing the poverty stricken people. you first believe what God says, then faith comes and compels you to act on what you believe. Faith comes before works. You believe, build faith (get saved earlier by being born again) then the holy spirit works in you to do things. The things you do are often works as seen in v15. James is calling out those who sit on their butt, he's wondering what's wrong with them, faith doesnt seem to be driving them forward. The kingdom of God is attained by those who are born again (jn 3:3). Rom10:9 is initiation, Believe jesus was raised from the dead for the purpose stated in Rom 6:7, but do Rom 6:4-6. I can't tell you what a train wreck the sinners prayer is (based solely on Rom 10:9) 90% who do that shortly walk away. They say the phrase.. feel good for awhile, fall back into sin, get discouraged and walk away. Sin wasn't dealt with and... no works due to their growing faith. reconcile these verses together. many denominations mess them up and don't achieve the best outcomes.
I fully agree that works are important, and don't like the "sin doesn't matter since you're saved!" junk. It's lukewarm and doesn't really show any connection to God outside of a stated belief. But I do believe salvation is through faith alone.
Your explanation is pretty much my understanding of it.
You never needed the church. "Where two or more of my people gather, there I am also." The church needs followers more than followers need the church. It's Paul's influence that created a bunch of man made addons that are likely not even applicable.
But Paul wasn't the first... nor the last... in the years leading up to Christ's arrival, the ancient texts were also likely perverted and distorted by other ambitious and well meaning false prophets.
In an ideal world where the Bible couldn't be molested by man's corruption, the Book would probably be its own Library of Congress if not bigger. And yes, the ideas would contradict themselves, but that doesn't mean they would be wrong. We are all supposed to be writing our own books to add to the great story, but instead someone assumed John's words at the end of Revelation to be absolute for all continuing works... even though he wrote it before most of Paul's letters were added...
There's a lot we have been lied to about. And a lot we will be lied to about to come... but I believe Jesus meant everything when He said "all that is unknown will be known" and that time or a time like it is coming very soon.
They deny God, so how can they believe there is a devil?
The same way some people interpret the constitution instead of taking it's meaning from when it was written and it's words in context, they interpret the bible to suit their purposes, itchy ears and guilty hearts as well.
The god of this age has blinded the minds of unbelievers, so that they cannot see the light of the gospel that displays the glory of Christ, who is the image of God. - 2 Corinthians 4:4
If you read the Bible, people's blindness to the truth happens over and over throughout history. There's nothing new under the sun, we're just close to the end of an evil cycle again.
What makes me laugh so hard at this is the fact that its right underneath two posts about how great and awesome Elon Musk is, and you people can't see that he is as evil as the rest of them LMAO... well I guess its not THAT funny, but it is at the same time. Whatever...
Thing is that he (although I truly believe satan is a she) never WAS hiding in the first place; people just choose to either ignore it or relished in her false glory
The crying shame, Christian’s are the most pathetically gullable! Used to wonder how the anti-Christ would deceive so many! The largest, most evangelical churches, literally held Covid vaccination drives! Sheep who are following the wrong Shepherd! I did not leave the church! It left me! God save us!
Gullible? No, just not spiritual. If people understood spirituality to mean following God's Word as it should be understood.
False doctrine is the problem, false preachers and fake churches which most are. The church isn't a building or organization run by ecclesiastical bodies. God runs His church amd if you understand that this shit all becomes very easy.
Keeping Jesus and His word at the forefront of your mind and filtering all thoughts through them is how you keep from being deceived. Spiritual armor protects you from false doctrine and a debased mind. Our flesh is weak but our spirit joined with Christ is impervious to attack. I opened my Bible to quote 2 Peter but this daily verse popped up and I found it fitting so I’m gonna follow His lead. Isaiah 57:15 “For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.” We must humble ourselves and play our role in His script not try to fit Him into ours. Woke is broke no matter where it takes place.
Amen. Yea it's amazing what keeping in the word can do. Also that verse is perfect, because part of this woke thing infiltrating the "church" is pride. A humble and contrite spirit is not easily acquired it seems, as this pride gets in the way. We could EACH do with eliminating pride. It's wonderful when it goes away, you start to see clearly. Humility is not self-denigrating, it's an accurate appraisal of self.
The Church is not perfect, if it were, it wouldn't have needed Christ's sacrifice. We all individually need to seek God and pay close attention to His Son. Our own positions and capabilities in this world will be used by Him for His purposes, which are good and right. False teachers are a problem, but not so much when you are seeking Jesus, surrounded by others seeking Jesus. And staying humble in our spirit we see the whole battlefield as it is, and staying contrite in our spirit, we remember the cost of the battle, which is sin. Sin, and ultimately, its wages; death.
It's always the same thing for the same good reason! Stay in the word!!
Gods church is perfect. What is not perfect are the places calling themselves a church that aren't churches. They're just man made organizations full of bullshit.
I would put emphasis on Mathew, Mark, Luke and John. That is all anyone needs to start their journey. Most of the rest of the Book is optional and can be studied at one's own discretion.
In the end, Jesus judges our hearts, individually. And Mathew 25 seems to support Peter's interpretation that faith without works is dead...
Faith without works is dead because works are a manifestation of faith and love. Not as duty or for salvation. For we are saved by faith in Jesus alone. The law is like a lion that paces and lays in wait to devour anyone in its path and is never satisfied as it will surely always grow hungry again. Until Jesus that is. He fulfilled the law. Meaning His perfect sacrifice satisfies the laws appetite. The law has no more power. Do we ignore the law? Certainly not for it is our desire to be obedient so we abide out of love. However, the law is perfect and we are not so we need Jesus to fulfill the law for us. Paul makes this clear. Romans chapter 7, Galatians Chapters 3 & 4. Jesus intercedes on our behalf at judgement. The Father will see Jesus in us not our sin. Jesus is our savior. It is his sacrifice and our faith in its power that saves us. Stop feeling guilt. Stop feeling unworthy for Jesus has saved us. We are sealed in the Holy Spirit and cannot be removed from His grasp. God bless and share the good news of salvation through faith in Christ.
What are the works? Works without faith is dead. Show me your works and I will show you my faith. Faith alone in Christ alone. None of the Bible is optional.
What does faith without works being dead mean?
That's nowhere near as unequivocal a statement as something like Romans 10:9 or Ephesians 2:8-9
read james ch 2:13-17. james isn't talking about washing away sin (salvation). the word in v14 for saved is greek "sozo". it means, "healed, delivered, protected, preserved, made whole, kept safe and sound". verse 15-16 clarifies, james is referring to physical destitution, infirmity, poverty. specifically calling out believers for not engaging the poor and the destitute - by faith - and changing the poverty stricken people. you first believe what God says, then faith comes and compels you to act on what you believe. Faith comes before works. You believe, build faith (get saved earlier by being born again) then the holy spirit works in you to do things. The things you do are often works as seen in v15. James is calling out those who sit on their butt, he's wondering what's wrong with them, faith doesnt seem to be driving them forward. The kingdom of God is attained by those who are born again (jn 3:3). Rom10:9 is initiation, Believe jesus was raised from the dead for the purpose stated in Rom 6:7, but do Rom 6:4-6. I can't tell you what a train wreck the sinners prayer is (based solely on Rom 10:9) 90% who do that shortly walk away. They say the phrase.. feel good for awhile, fall back into sin, get discouraged and walk away. Sin wasn't dealt with and... no works due to their growing faith. reconcile these verses together. many denominations mess them up and don't achieve the best outcomes.
Thank you for the detailed response.
I fully agree that works are important, and don't like the "sin doesn't matter since you're saved!" junk. It's lukewarm and doesn't really show any connection to God outside of a stated belief. But I do believe salvation is through faith alone.
Your explanation is pretty much my understanding of it.
Truth! ❤️
No kidding ! This upset / pissed me off !
It is troubling how the churches are part of the problem.
You never needed the church. "Where two or more of my people gather, there I am also." The church needs followers more than followers need the church. It's Paul's influence that created a bunch of man made addons that are likely not even applicable.
But Paul wasn't the first... nor the last... in the years leading up to Christ's arrival, the ancient texts were also likely perverted and distorted by other ambitious and well meaning false prophets.
In an ideal world where the Bible couldn't be molested by man's corruption, the Book would probably be its own Library of Congress if not bigger. And yes, the ideas would contradict themselves, but that doesn't mean they would be wrong. We are all supposed to be writing our own books to add to the great story, but instead someone assumed John's words at the end of Revelation to be absolute for all continuing works... even though he wrote it before most of Paul's letters were added...
There's a lot we have been lied to about. And a lot we will be lied to about to come... but I believe Jesus meant everything when He said "all that is unknown will be known" and that time or a time like it is coming very soon.
A collective Anti-Christ or something...
https://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/2-Peter-3-5/
They deny God, so how can they believe there is a devil?
The same way some people interpret the constitution instead of taking it's meaning from when it was written and it's words in context, they interpret the bible to suit their purposes, itchy ears and guilty hearts as well.
I love you Juanita Broddrick.
Facts
Me too ! Love love her
See, one Verse and all confusion is cleared up. "To be Spiritually minded is life and peace".
Debased minds cannot see the lies. Praying for them everyday to find the Light. My whole family is still asleep and don't know Jesus. 😔
B-illions.
The Lord Jesus the Christ has never hidden from man. And still billions never know Him.
Truth
Just remember:
"The Glory of the Lord shall be revealed. And all flesh shall see it together, for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it."
There’s only one Satan. But he has millions of minions (demons) all over the world who do his bidding.
I can think of a few of them who are still in Congress
Yes. Just how I see people who took the jab. Victims.
Absolutely. He's being forced into the light.
If you read the Bible, people's blindness to the truth happens over and over throughout history. There's nothing new under the sun, we're just close to the end of an evil cycle again.
What makes me laugh so hard at this is the fact that its right underneath two posts about how great and awesome Elon Musk is, and you people can't see that he is as evil as the rest of them LMAO... well I guess its not THAT funny, but it is at the same time. Whatever...
What if he was controlled now by the white hats? He didn't buy twitter and uncensor to level the playing field for no reason.
She nailed it!
Almost. She spelled billions wrong.
Was never hidden well. How else do you explain world hunger?
Because they wont look in the mirror
Thing is that he (although I truly believe satan is a she) never WAS hiding in the first place; people just choose to either ignore it or relished in her false glory