Blog for Podcast #205 (Those That Say They Know for Sure They are Going to Heaven)

May 11, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationship, Thoughtsbible, Bible study, Christian, faith, God, Jesus, liar, life, sin, truth, worksdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

Intro

This is Dreamwalker1960. As a reminder you can read the transcripts of all my podcasts at dreamwalker1960.com. You can use most podcast platforms if you wish to listen. All you need to do is do a search for Dreamwalker1960.

Discussion

The other day someone said that due to not teaching that they are sure they are going to heaven they left a certain religion.

I have to say this. Any who say they are 100% sure they are going to heaven have just called Jesus Christ Himself a liar. For when someone says they are certain they are going to heaven they are saying they have no sin within them. This is what the Bible says about those that say they have no sin within them:

1 John 1:8-10 NKJV – If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us.

Therefore, any who say they are certain they are going to heaven do not know the Truth of the Word of God, and it is not in them. Since it is not in them, are they even really saved? That is something they need to debate with themselves.

This type of belief comes from those that believe in faith alone is all you need. However, it is made clear within the Bible that faith alone means eternal death.

James 2:26 NKJV – For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

Therefore, those that seek after faith alone seek after eternal death. That is why the letters of the NT time again offer warnings. Warnings not to live in sin. These letters were aimed at people that accepted and were baptized in the name of Jesus Christ. They were saved, yet they were and are warned, over and over.

This means no one can say they know for sure they are going to heaven. This is why we are to fear God, yet those that seek faith alone celebrate God in ways they actually insult their Creator.

Psalms 111:10 NKJV – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; A good understanding have all those who do His commandments. His praise endures forever.

Proverbs 1:7 NKJV – The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Proverbs 14:27 NKJV – The fear of the LORD is a fountain of life, To turn one away from the snares of death.

When people say they are sure they are going to heaven, they have no fear of God. Therefore, they show they despise the wisdom found within the Word of God and wish to be snared within the trap of eternal death and damnation.

The moment someone laughs at what has been said here brings the reality to Proverbs 1:7. It also brings the reality to these verses from the letter to the Galatians:

Galatians 5:19-21 NKJV – Now the works of the flesh are evident, which are: adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lewdness, idolatry, sorcery, hatred, contentions, jealousies, outbursts of wrath, selfish ambitions, dissensions, heresies, envy, murders, drunkenness, revelries, and the like; of which I tell you beforehand, just as I also told you in time past, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

By laughing they are showing hatred and causing contention. If they became or become angry, they are showing an outburst of wrath and so are causing dissension. By insisting they are right over the Word of God they are announcing to all they are heretics. All this means they are working from the flesh and not from the Spirit. As a result, the question can be asked: are they saved? This is why Peter was led to write these words:

2 Peter 2:20-22 NKJV – For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them. But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: “A DOG RETURNS TO HIS OWN VOMIT,” and, “a sow, having washed, to her wallowing in the mire.”

People can become saved and then lose their salvation. Jesus Christ made this very clear in John 15:

John 15:1-6 NKJV – “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit He takes away; and every branch that bears fruit He prunes, that it may bear more fruit. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me. “I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing. If anyone does not abide in Me, he is cast out as a branch and is withered; and they gather them and throw them into the fire, and they are burned.

As has been shown when doing a deep dive study of these verses. None can be on the Vine unless they are saved. Abiding in Christ means a life of works through faith. Those that do not performs works and live by faith alone show they do not bear fruit. As a result they are removed from the vine. AKA, they lose their salvation and are cast into the lake of fire. This is verified by one of Jesus Christ’s parables:

Matthew 25:14-30 NKJV – “For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them. And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey. Then he who had received the five talents went and traded with them, and made another five talents. And likewise he who had received two gained two more also. But he who had received one went and dug in the ground, and hid his lord’s money. After a long time the lord of those servants came and settled accounts with them. “So he who had received five talents came and brought five other talents, saying, ‘Lord, you delivered to me five talents; look, I have gained five more talents besides them.’ His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you were faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ He also who had received two talents came and said, ‘Lord, you delivered to me two talents; look, I have gained two more talents besides them.’ His lord said to him, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant; you have been faithful over a few things, I will make you ruler over many things. Enter into the joy of your lord.’ “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.’ “But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

The unprofitable servant equals not bearing fruit. In both cases the one that was saved is no longer and is cast into damnation.

The Bible makes it very clear that the false teaching of OSAS is a lie and those that follow it are not following Christ, but the father of lies. Therefore, the faith alone belief is asking for removal from the Body of Christ. The mere fact that they stay within the and of the world is proof that they do not follow God.

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Jesus Christ said this about being materialist:

Matthew 6:19-21 NKJV – “Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Therefore, the fact that they still seek after large houses and fancy cars and clothes shows they are not enemies with the world, but of God and in turn His Son Jesus Christ. Therefore, they are surrendering their eternal life for eternal death. This is why these words are given to those that have earthly wealth:

1 Timothy 6:17-19 NKJV – Command those who are rich in this present age not to be haughty, nor to trust in uncertain riches but in the living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy. Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share, storing up for themselves a good foundation for the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.

“Let them do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to give, willing to share.”

Rich in good works.

Which brings us right back to the second chapter of James:

James 2:26 NKJV – For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

For we will be judged not by how much faith we have, but by our faith through our works. This is spelled out in Romans 2:

Romans 2:1-11 NKJV – Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, who “WILL RENDER TO EACH ONE ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS”: eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For there is no partiality with God.

Just for the record. Those that believe they are definitely going to heaven are saying that God shows partiality, which again makes the Word of God a lie. So, which is it. The Bible is telling the Truth or what you believe is the truth.

Any who calls the Word of God a lie call Jesus a liar, which brings us full circle back to the verses of 1 John 1:

Therefore, is Jesus Christ a liar? Then repent and start living a life with works through faith. By following the laws which were not removed by Christ going to the cross.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #204 (Time is running out)

May 4, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Relationship, Thoughtsbible, Bible study, faith, God, Jesus, life, time, worksdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

Intro

Discussion

Time.

Time is the one thing that is no longer an important element in seeking true fellowship with God through the only way into heaven: Jesus Christ the Son of God. Time was once a factor. A factor mostly squandered by most of humanity.

Most throughout the centuries have shown that time is not a friend to faith and belief in God, but an enemy to be feared. Time allows people to wander away and become entangled by what is seen, felt, heard and experienced within this temporal plain of existence. Most fall prey to time. The Bible makes it clear that what is offered by the world does not come from God in anyway shape or form.

1 John 2:15-16 AMP – Do not love or cherish the world or the things that are in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world–the lust of the flesh [craving for sensual gratification] and the lust of the eyes [greedy longings of the mind] and the pride of life [assurance in one’s own resources or in the stability of earthly things]–these do not come from the Father but are from the world [itself].

Most seek after the earth, which includes those that profess to being “Christian.” As I have established in podcast #201, this makes them not followers of God through Jesus Christ, but His enemies, those destine not to heavenly salvation, but eternal damnation.

One of the elements that allowed them to end up God’s enemies was and is time. An element that is worldly in its very essence of existence. Time works against all humanity from the moment we take our first breath. This is why we are instructed to teach our children in their youth of the Word of God.

Proverbs 22:6 NKJV – Train up a child in the way he should go, And when he is old he will not depart from it.

Why it is so important to train them in the Word of God from youth is because time has always been our enemy. It allows us to be enticed and distracted from who is to be the center of our life. Be it earthly or heavenly.

Matthew 22:37-40 NKJV – Jesus said to him, ‘YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.’ This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like it: ‘YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.’ On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

Most, because of time, turn to the items of the world for comfort, for pleasure, for status. Who has been given the power to hand out these things?

Luke 4:6 NKJV – And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

“For this has been delivered to me.”

Delivered – G3860 – paradidómi – to hand over, to give or deliver over, to betray, yield up, entrust.

“And I give it to whomever I wish.”

We must hear one more verse.

2 Corinthians 4:4 NLT – Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God.

“Satan, who is the god of this world.”

Therefore, any earthly rewards come from only one source, and it is not God. This is why this was said in three different gospels because it was that important that this be done.

Mark 10:17-21 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

“One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

The reason it must be gotten rid of is because it comes from Satan himself. For our treasures are not found here in this temporal existence but in our eternity yet to come. The Christian reality is not found here in this world in any way, shape or form.

This was demonstrated by how time effected how the chosen children of God acted and behave. It was spelled out within the pages of the OT. The further from an event in the passage of time and more sin was seen and displayed by the tribes of Israel. They would be saved by God. They would be loyal to God. They would turn away from God. They would be punished by God. Over and over a repeated cycle throughout time.

Most that profess to being “Christian” have ignored or forgotten, or more accurately never learned this truth. Why? Because of time.

Most have never learned the Word of God. They may have read the Bible, but they have never truly studied the Word of God. Especially in this day and age when people speed about this way and that. Too busy or too distracted by the world. Just as designed, for time is how they measure their actions and most are a poor allocator of this measured of a day, of a week, of a month, of a year.

Those of the Christian faith drifted away from God within thirty years after Christ departed. This is shown within the Word of God itself. They have been drifting further and further away ever since. The moment people started seeking the worldly over eternity they showed they left the Word of God behind all due to time. How most live in this world is of and for the world. No matter what they may profess with their mouths. It is their actions which are the true measure of a person. For it is our actions, our works, which we will be judged upon when the time comes.

Romans 2:1-11 NKJV – Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whoever you are who judge, for in whatever you judge another you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things. But we know that the judgment of God is according to truth against those who practice such things. And do you think this, O man, you who judge those practicing such things, and doing the same, that you will escape the judgment of God? Or do you despise the riches of His goodness, forbearance, and longsuffering, not knowing that the goodness of God leads you to repentance? But in accordance with your hardness and your impenitent heart you are treasuring up for yourself wrath in the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God, who “WILL RENDER TO EACH ONE ACCORDING TO HIS DEEDS”: (His works) eternal life to those who by patient continuance in doing good seek for glory, honor, and immortality; but to those who are self-seeking and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness—indignation and wrath, tribulation and anguish, on every soul of man who does evil, of the Jew first and also of the Greek; but glory, honor, and peace to everyone who works what is good, to the Jew first and also to the Greek. For there is no partiality with God.

Revelation 20:11-15 NKJV – Then I saw a great white throne and Him who sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away. And there was found no place for them. And I saw the dead, small and great, standing before God, and books were opened. And another book was opened, which is the Book of Life. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his works. Then Death and Hades were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And anyone not found written in the Book of Life was cast into the lake of fire.

One of the biggest pieces of evidence that someone worships the world and he who is its master are those that say all that is required is faith alone. For they are saying their actions, their deeds, their works are not required to gain them entrance into heaven. This as you have just heard in these last two quotes from the Word of God shows that those that insist and believe this are living a lie. For whom they worship is the father of all lies. This is witnessed by how anger they get when this truth is brought into the light. For it shows that they do not work from the Spirit but from the flesh.

They are destined not to inherit the kingdom of God for the work from the flesh which is of the world and in this time. It is these works of sin they do not wish to surrender that leads them further and further away from God. Just as it led the tribes of Israel away from God. To the point that they denied the Son of God Himself. The thing is. They are denying Him as well by saying that it is not works but through faith.

Time is very quickly running out. Time to awaken to the Truth and repent must be pursued now, which is why the Glorified Jesus Christ had John write this letter:

Revelation 3:15-22 NKJV – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked— I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. “He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches.”

Repent NOW. For your time is nearly up to fix your place with God.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #203 (From Who do People Truly Receive Their Earthly Riches)

April 27, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, earthly, faith, God, Jesus, life, possessions, sin, truth, wealthdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

Intro

Discussion

One of the biggest lies ever put forth by the father of all lies is that humanity should seek after earthly rewards. That receiving earthly success and riches shows you have favor from God.

Jesus Christ Himself said this:

Those who receive earthly treasures keep their focus upon these treasures and their source. The Bible makes it clear that if it is earthly, it is not from God in any way shape or form.

1 John 2:15-16 NLT – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world.

There has been an increase in those that are saying they could not achieve their earthly goals and rewards if it were not from God. As we have just shown a personal achievement through sprots is not from God. That people’s success in worldly activities and achievements is not from God.

Yet many going on and keep saying “I could not have done this without God.”

Who is actually rewarding them?

Luke 4:6 NKJV – And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

So, Satan rewards people with earthly rewards and success.

Their place in celebrity. Their place in sports, which distracts people away from God. Is all given and designed by the father of all lies. For it takes away our focus from what?

Any who receive earthly rewards. The more they receive. The further from God they are. No matter who they may say allowed them to have their success it is earthly and goes against as was shown a bit ago Jesus Christ and thus God’s teaches. It comes from who has governance over this temporal realm.

Most are blind to the real Truth. Why? Because they have been sold a bill of goods which states they show their real worth to God by becoming wealthy, which is again opposite the teachings of Jesus Christ.

Mark 10:17-22 NKJV – Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, “Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?” So Jesus said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. You know the commandments: ‘DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY,’ ‘DO NOT MURDER,’ ‘DO NOT STEAL,’ ‘DO NOT BEAR FALSE WITNESS,’ ‘Do not defraud,’ ‘HONOR YOUR FATHER AND YOUR MOTHER.'” And he answered and said to Him, “Teacher, all these things I have kept from my youth.” Then Jesus, looking at him, loved him, and said to him, “One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.” But he was sad at this word, and went away sorrowful, for he had great possessions.

This behavior shown by the young rich man is how most that now profess to being “Christian” now live. They continue to seek after wealth. They refuse to do as Christ Himself commanded. Why?

Because God is not their Lord for they have made friends with who?

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

All who receive earthly success and rewards have sold themselves to Satan and it is him they are worshipping. It is him who is their god. That is why they are God’s enemies.

Let me ask you the listener and reader this question:

Who gives rewards to their enemies? Not tribute, reward.

Let’s define these two words.

Tribute – a stated sum or other valuable consideration paid by one sovereign or state to another in acknowledgment of subjugation or as the price of peace, security, protection, or the like.

Reward – something given or received in return or recompense for service, merit, hardship, etc.

Since God is the enemy. Those that say they receive rewards and success from God are in reality saying God is giving them tribute not giving them rewards. For God is their enemy since they are living in and for the world.

Those that celebrate when someone has earthly success and wealth and say it is due to God. Call God a liar. Only one being celebrates lies.

John 8:44 NKJV – You are of your father the devil, and the desires of your father you want to do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaks a lie, he speaks from his own resources, for he is a liar and the father of it.

These words were spoken to those people that professed to being children of Abraham, of being of the tribe of Israel.

Today, these verses would be aimed at those that profess to being “Christian.” Those that profess to being followers of Jesus Christ. However, their very actions and behavior like praising earthly rewards, which is totally opposite the teachings of Christ and God, shows they are worshiping lies and in turn their true father is Satan for he is the father of all lies.

Most don’t follow Christ. Because if they did, they wouldn’t seek after the world. Seeking possessions. Seeking after achievements that lead to earthly fame. This does not come from God the Father. As we have established by the Word of God itself these earthly rewards are from the only being allowed to give these rewards. Once again it is Satan.

What is required has been made clear by Christ when He told the young rich man to sell all his property. All that ask Christ to be their Savior are required to downsize. To live a minimalist lifestyle.

1 Timothy 6:6-10 NKJV – Now godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into this world, and it is certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and clothing, with these we shall be content. But those who desire to be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and into many foolish and harmful lusts which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is a root of all kinds of evil, for which some have strayed from the faith in their greediness, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.

A little later in this letter. Those that have earthly wealth are told this:

Again, most refuse to do this command. In their eyes it is not required of them, but it is required, especially if someone professes to being a child of God. For we are to be content with having basic needs and nothing else as was read earlier from the Bible. It is an act of works through faith as instructed to us in James chapter two.

James 2:18-20 NKJV – But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead?

Therefore, in an act through faith we must downsize and then use the most of our earthly wealth to help those in need and to spread the Word of God.

What happens to those that refuse to teach the Word of God?

Matthew 25:24-30 NKJV – “Then he who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Lord, I knew you to be a hard man, reaping where you have not sown, and gathering where you have not scattered seed. And I was afraid, and went and hid your talent in the ground. Look, there you have what is yours.’ “But his lord answered and said to him, ‘You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed. So you ought to have deposited my money with the bankers, and at my coming I would have received back my own with interest. So take the talent from him, and give it to him who has ten talents. ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

“And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.”

Start to learn the Bible for yourself. Learn that all you have been taught is mostly likely lies. Then repent truly turn to God through Jesus Christ. For time is quickly running out.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #202 (Moral Compass)

April 20, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, compass, God, Jesus, life, morality, morals, sin, truthdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

Intro

Discussion

Dostoevsky made this statement: “If there is no God, everything is permitted.”

Most live their lives within a moral mentality. The Bible said this in Romans:

Romans 2:12-16 NKJV – For as many as have sinned without law will also perish without law, and as many as have sinned in the law will be judged by the law (for not the hearers of the law are just in the sight of God, but the doers of the law will be justified; for when Gentiles, who do not have the law, by nature do the things in the law, these, although not having the law, are a law to themselves, who show the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and between themselves their thoughts accusing or else excusing them) in the day when God will judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ, according to my gospel.

It is very clear that most, even those that use the name “Christian” do not know the Word of God. Accordingly, the moral compass they follow is not found in the Bible, but from their own sense of morality.

Their morality was influenced by their family, their peers, and the world about them. It is due to this that most bring the truth to the statement: “If there is no God, everything is permitted.”

They live lives as if they are special and on a journey that will lead to heaven. The Bible makes it clear that is the furthest thing from the Truth.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10 NKJV – Do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived. Neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor homosexuals, nor sodomites, nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners will inherit the kingdom of God.

In both letters one phrase is seen in both: “will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

Therefore, if they think and believe they are going to heaven, the Bible makes it clear they are not.

Many will challenge this. Many don’t understand how the Bible itself works.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 NKJV – 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 complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.

Every word that is found within the Bible is the voice of God. Consequently, this is God saying clearly to those that live in these sins is not welcome into heaven. Their personal morality may not excuse them and so they will have to stand before the Great White Throne.

A bit later in Revelation this is made clear:

Revelation 21:8 NKJV – But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death.”

The Bible makes it clear that many who think themselves righteous and under the umbrella of salvation through Christ, are not.

Matthew 7:21-23 NKJV – “Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of My Father in heaven. Many will say to Me in that day, ‘Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?’ And then I will declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!’

As I have discussed many, many times. Those that do not follow the teachings found within the Bible as well as those commandments not removed by the cross are living in lawlessness. Part of living in lawlessness is also in what keeps people’s interest.

What else does the Word of God say about those that chase after worldly rewards:

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

“Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.”

If someone is an enemy of God, how can they be welcomed into heaven? Therefore, those that chase after worldly possessions are not welcome into heaven. Why? Because they have chosen to befriend the world, thus making themselves enemies of God.

Due to a false moral compass most live earthly lives, not Godly lives. Believing their moral compass is true when it is a lie. A death sentence for eternity.

This earthly existence is a blink in the eye compared to billions upon billions upon billions of years. Most for centuries have chosen the blink instead of eternity. This is why Christ said this:

Matthew 7:13-14 NKJV – “Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it. Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, and there are few who find it.

Why is the narrow way difficult? Because it must be measured by God’s moral compass. God’s moral compass is the Word of God, and it is made clear that we must follow it and teach it to others.

Matthew 5:17-19 NKJV – “Do not think that I came to destroy the Law or the Prophets. I did not come to destroy but to fulfill. For assuredly, I say to you, till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled. Whoever therefore breaks one of the least of these commandments, and teaches men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven; but whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.

“Whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

Whoever teaches the law and the prophets shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven. Why? Because Jesus didn’t destroy the laws and the prophets. He fulfilled their teaches. For it is made clear by Jesus Himself:

“Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle will by no means pass from the law till all is fulfilled.”

Most, especially those that believe in faith alone, are screaming in outrage and hatred right not. Bring the Truth of the Word of God to their behavior. Therefore, we will once again hear these words from the Bible:

The fact they are having an outburst of wrath, that they are showing hatred. That they are being contentious. This makes them heretics. Haters of God. Haters of Jesus Christ. Haters of humanity itself.

Enemies of God!

Destine for destruction. Destine to damnation. Destine to the second death.

That is unless they repent and change their ways by downsizing and living a minimalistic lifestyle. Then Spread the Word of God.

This is told to us three times in three separate gospels. This means we all must do this. Most refuse. Most would rather seek after the world than to surrender their earthly treasures. Must choose damnation.

Why?

Because their moral compass was pointing at them and not God.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #201 (As the end comes we look once again at who are the Enemies of God)

April 13, 2024bible, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, enemies, God, Jesus, lie, life, truthdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

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As we come to the end of this era. It is truly sad that so few people are seeing the Truth. We look all about us. We see it in strangers, we see it in friends, we see it in family members. The rejection of God through our Savior Jesus Christ. We even see it in those that believe they are one with God, however they reject the Word of God, because it would mean they have to do things themselves to show they are truly seeking to be worthy of being called “Christian.”

Very soon there will be an awakening, but not in the way that most have been told how it will occur. It will be called the tribulation. In podcast #189 (A Study of the word “Tribulation.”) I explain that this word shows that all that experience this seven-year period are one thing. Enemies of God.

Any human left within this temporal plain of existence will be God’s enemy. Why? Because they chose to be friends to the world.

James 4:4 NKJV – Adulterers and adulteresses! Do you not know that friendship with the world is enmity with God? Whoever therefore wants to be a friend of the world makes himself an enemy of God.

Therefore, since they will find themselves left here in this world, which they have befriended, they are His enemy per the Word of God. Per their choice they willingly have chosen to be left behind.

However, they haven’t made the final choice. The final choice will come when they must accept the mark of the beast. By refusing it they will choose starvation and persecution, which will lead to death here in this temporal existence.

Here is the kicker though. This temporal existence. This short time within this world is like the blink of an eye when compared to eternity. A concept that is beyond most that now or ever have walked upon this earth. This is shown and proven with how most act and live, which is why Jesus says this:

They take the broad path for it is found with what is offered in this world. Earthly treasures:

People cling to this reality. They seek after what pleases them here. That is not what the Bible tells us to do. For by doing so. Those that do this befriend the world and accept what is not offered by the Father.

They say things like welcoming awakening to a new day here in this temporal plain of existence. Like having worldly goods and possessions are a good thing when it goes totally against what Jesus Christ Himself taught.

Most that profess to being “Christian” refuses to sell their possessions. This turns them into enemies of God. However, to them they are one with Him and follow Him. This makes them liars.

They show they work from the flesh and not the Spirit:

Most act this way. Most do not accept that they are an enemy of God. For to do so would mean they are wrong in what they accept as the Truth when it is not the Truth at all. But a very convincing lie, and who tells lies so well as to causes those that listen to believe it is Truth.

The very fact that most seek after and accept worldly goods and possessions receive it from the only being allowed to give it at this time.

Luke 4:6 NKJV – And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

The one they worship is the one that rewards them. They call him “Jesus.” However, his name is Lucifer, and it is he whom they truly worship. This is who most truly worship even though they think and believe it is God through Jesus Christ. Nevertheless, the fact that they still keep and live with worldly possessions shows they have no desire to follow God or His Son. For if they did, they would do as He commanded, which was said in three different gospels, and so I will say it here once again:

“One thing you lack: Go your way, sell whatever you have and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, take up the cross, and follow Me.”

All must downsize now and quickly. Then they must spread the Word of God and live a life that reflects Christ. A life that is minimalistic. A life that allows those that choose to use most of their worldly wealth for the glory of God and of God alone. For whom is to be the center of our universe.

“On these two commandments hang all the Law and the Prophets.”

This means we must follow those laws not removed by the cross. There are those that say there are no laws. Christ says this about those:

Those that say there are no laws and that it can all be done by faith alone “practice lawlessness.” As you can tell they are not known to Jesus Christ. Then who knows them?

I believe we have established who that is.

Time is very quickly running out. We can still make the first rapture. We all must confront where we stand with God. We must all fix our relationship with God if we have gotten off track. Very, very soon the trumpets will blow on a global scale. All will hear. A few will disappear from this temporal plain of existence. Most will listen to and hear lies about aliens or something.

If you find yourself still here after the second blast of the trumpet understand you are now officially designated as an enemy of God. It was designated by Jesus Christ Himself.

Matthew 25:6-12 NKJV – “And at midnight a cry was heard: ‘Behold, the bridegroom is coming; go out to meet him!’ Then all those virgins arose and trimmed their lamps. And the foolish said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, for our lamps are going out.’ But the wise answered, saying, ‘No, lest there should not be enough for us and you; but go rather to those who sell, and buy for yourselves.’ And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut. “Afterward the other virgins came also, saying, ‘Lord, Lord, open to us!’ But he answered and said, ‘Assuredly, I say to you, I do not know you.’

Jesus doesn’t know many because He never ever met them. Yet, in their eyes they did meet Him. However, they never did. They met the father of all lies and they must turn from him now. They must turn to God through Jesus Christ now.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #200 (Understanding that Being a Christian is Not What Most Think)

April 6, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, faith, God, Jesus, life, truth, worksdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

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Most assume that all they have to do and say is that they believe in Jesus Christ, and they will enter into heaven. This is the furthest thing from the Truth.

“Whoever does and teaches them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”

“Whoever does and teaches them.”

1 Peter 2:1-5 NKJV – Therefore, laying aside all malice, all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and all evil speaking, as newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby, if indeed you have tasted that the Lord is gracious. Coming to Him as to a living stone, rejected indeed by men, but chosen by God and precious, you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.

And how are these “spiritual sacrifices” manifested?

To answer that we should look at what is not acceptable to God.

Therefore, when we strive to reflect God through the Holy Spirit what should we be manifesting?

Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Most don’t realize that even though we seek after being a reflection of Jesus Christ, which is only accomplished through works by faith as taught in the second chapter of James.

James 2:14-26 NKJV – What does it profit, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can faith save him? If a brother or sister is naked and destitute of daily food, and one of you says to them, “Depart in peace, be warmed and filled,” but you do not give them the things which are needed for the body, what does it profit? Thus also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead. But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe—and tremble! But do you want to know, O foolish man, that faith without works is dead? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered Isaac his son on the altar? Do you see that faith was working together with his works, and by works faith was made perfect? And the Scripture was fulfilled which says, “ABRAHAM BELIEVED GOD, AND IT WAS ACCOUNTED TO HIM FOR RIGHTEOUSNESS.” And he was called the friend of God. You see then that a man is justified by works, and not by faith only. Likewise, was not Rahab the harlot also justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out another way? For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

I know most, especially those that call themselves “Christian” refuse to accept this Truth.

Here is the thing. Just so you understand look at what is said earlier in Galatians chapter five:

Galatians 5:16-18 NKJV – I say then: Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. For the flesh lusts against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; and these are contrary to one another, so that you do not do the things that you wish. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.

This means if we are led by the flesh we are under the law,

Our life is a constant struggle between our flesh and our Spirituality. Between those items of the world which entice and attract us to this temporal existence. While struggling to be a reflection of Christ so we can spend eternity in the service of God.

It is the things; It is the people of this world that distracts most that seek to follow Christ. It proves that the verses of Galatians chapter five to be true. Going one way then the other. A constant and on-going struggle within our minds.

It is something that we all struggle with. Any who deny this are fooling themselves and this is even addressed in the Bible.

This is also something that many who wish to deny the existence of God use as an excuse not to pursue Godliness. Because Christians mess up. They slip and stumble. The moment they do this is fuel in the fire for those that wish to continue to live in sin. They use it as an excuse to continue to live their lives as they see fit. All because the Christian messed up.

Those Christians that do mess up do something that should cause confusion to those that wish to continue in sin. The Christian confesses their sins. Openly. They also ask for forgiveness from anyone involved, especially God. For as is shown in 1 John God through Christ will forgive us if we are sincere and also do our best not to continue in sin.

Seeking sanctification is a lifetime journey. It required the person professing to be a servant of Christ to seek to follow the teachings of Jesus Christ. Again, works through faith in God through Jesus Christ. This again is where most refuse to go. For this type of lifestyle is too much to bear. Why? Because as the saying goes they wish to have their cake and eat it too.

However, it is made clear, they are not welcome in the kingdom of heaven.

“I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness.”

Those who practice lawlessness are those that refuse to follow the teachings and those commandments not removed by Christ going to the cross. Once again, something most don’t want to hear or accept. Especially from those that say it is by faith alone.

They refuse to acknowledge this Truth because it would mean all they have been taught and how they have lived was based upon a lie. Well, that is because that is exactly what it is. A lie. This is why Peter was led by the Holy Spirit to write this:

Why I use this verse because if you truly believe in Jesus Christ you are saved. However, as shown in these verses you can loss said salvation.

Roman 10:1-13 AMP – BRETHREN, [with all] my heart’s desire and goodwill for [Israel], I long and pray to God that they may be saved. I bear them witness that they have a [certain] zeal and enthusiasm for God, but it is not enlightened and according to [correct and vital] knowledge. For being ignorant of the righteousness that God ascribes [which makes one acceptable to Him in word, thought, and deed] and seeking to establish a righteousness (a means of salvation) of their own, they did not obey or submit themselves to God’s righteousness. For Christ is the end of the Law [the limit at which it ceases to be, for the Law leads up to Him Who is the fulfillment of its types, and in Him the purpose which it was designed to accomplish is fulfilled. That is, the purpose of the Law is fulfilled in Him] as the means of righteousness (right relationship to God) for everyone who trusts in and adheres to and relies on Him. For Moses writes that the man who [can] practice the righteousness (perfect conformity to God’s will) which is based on the Law [with all its intricate demands] shall live by it. [Lev. 18:5.] But the righteousness based on faith [imputed by God and bringing right relationship with Him] says, Do not say in your heart, Who will ascend into Heaven? that is, to bring Christ down; Or who will descend into the abyss? that is, to bring Christ up from the dead [as if we could be saved by our own efforts]. [Deut. 30:12, 13.] But what does it say? The Word (God’s message in Christ) is near you, on your lips and in your heart; that is, the Word (the message, the basis and object) of faith which we preach, [Deut. 30:14.] Because if you acknowledge and confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and in your heart believe (adhere to, trust in, and rely on the truth) that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. For with the heart a person believes (adheres to, trusts in, and relies on Christ) and so is justified (declared righteous, acceptable to God), and with the mouth he confesses (declares openly and speaks out freely his faith) and confirms [his] salvation. The Scripture says, No man who believes in Him [who adheres to, relies on, and trusts in Him] will [ever] be put to shame or be disappointed. [Ps. 34:22; Isa. 28:16; 49:23; Jer. 17:7.] [No one] for there is no distinction between Jew and Greek. The same Lord is Lord over all [of us] and He generously bestows His riches upon all who call upon Him [in faith]. For everyone who calls upon the name of the Lord [invoking Him as Lord] will be saved. [Joel 2:32.]

This part of Romans is directed at the Tribes of Israel. However, most use it as an excuse not to follow the laws. This is not directed at those that profess to being Christian, but those that are the descendants of Abraham. Yes, I said this twice for a reason, because we have to make people understand that insisting that all they need is faith alone makes the Word of God itself a lie. However, there is Truth found within that applies to all when it comes to accepting Christ as our Savior.

Those that use it as an excuse not to follow the laws that are still present within the teachings of Christ and the Bible become the lawless and show that they chose to willingly surrender their salvation due to wishing to be in and of the world than to be a servant of Jesus Christ.

Time is very quickly running out. If there has already been a mass disappearance of people you must suffer the rejection and torment of the world which will be emotional and physical unto an earthly death.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #199 (Selling the Soul)

March 30, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, damnation, God, Jesus, life, sin, soul, truthdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

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Selling the soul.

It is much easier than most want to say or accept. It is written about even though not clearly stated in the NT. First, we must accept these facts about salvation.

Romans 10:13 NKJV – For “WHOEVER CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD SHALL BE SAVED.”

This is why these words appear in the second letter of Peter:

Christ makes it clear that most choose the wide path:

They pick the wide path, thus selling their souls because of the comforts found within this world that do not belong to God.

The fact that they sold their souls comes from those that receive worldly possessions, wealth and comforts. For all this is given to those that follow this one being who has control of this world.

Luke 4:6 NKJV – And the devil said to Him, “All this authority I will give You, and their glory; for this has been delivered to me, and I give it to whomever I wish.

As was witnessed from the Word of God from Jesus Christ Himself. It says that to live for God through Christ as taught within and by the Bible is difficult. The Bible makes it clear that those that worship the world and themselves are not going to the kingdom of heaven. This means they have sold their souls to the world and he who controls it. Their sins become visible for all to see.

If at any time they professed to being “Christian” they have sold their souls and now no longer welcome in heaven. For they allowed the flesh to win over following the Spirit as shown a few verses earlier:

Most believe they are going to heaven. However, the Bible makes it clear that they are not welcome there. Therefore, they have sold their souls and don’t wish to hear or accept this truth.

However, Christ makes it very clear that many that said they knew Him will not be known by Him.

As I have taught in the past none can cast out demons unless they are born again. Nevertheless, they practice lawlessness because they have sold their souls. Their earthly comforts are more important to them than living an eternal life. Most can’t even grasp this concept. It is beyond their understanding mainly due to not knowing the Word of God.

Time and again it is shown and taught that we must know the Word of God. To know the Word is done through studying it not just reading it. Each person is responsible for learning it for themselves. It is a responsibility because if they don’t, they will sell their souls without realizing it.

Then we come to those that know without question that they are selling their souls. They know that if they make a certain choice they will not be welcomed before God but chose to live with the pain of the worm eating their flesh and the fire burning what is left of their skin. However, they still willingly chose damnation.

Many popes have chosen this path. Many pastor, ministers and priests have done the same. The higher demand to tell the truth of the Word of God the higher the temptation. The more it is they make it an open decision and choose to commit a sin. Knowing they are going to damnation yet still they make this willing decision.

Why do they turn from God? I can’t answer that. Only that person can answer that. Only you can answer that question for yourself if you willing know that you are entering into a sin that will lead to damnation.

What is known is this. The more earthly treasures in someone’s possession the more evidence shows they have sold their souls no matter what they may say and insist is opposite this Truth. This why Jesus Christ Himself insisted that we seek after no earthly treasures.

This is why we are told and encouraged to live a needs only existence:

These many sorrows include eternal damnation. They will also notice that even with all these earthly comforts something is missing. Their desire to be happy will never truly be met. Money. The lust for it has caused murder, wars and other sorrows. Sorrows that occurred for thousands of years.

As we come to the end of this era. We find more and more that have sold their souls so completely that they openly parade who they worship. Those people that call themselves “celebrities” openly dress and admit that they follow and worship the being in control of this temporal plain.

They try to have others join them. This has gone on since Peter wrote this in 2 Peter:

2 Peter 2:15-19 NKJV – They have forsaken the right way and gone astray, following the way of Balaam the son of Beor, who loved the wages of unrighteousness; but he was rebuked for his iniquity: a dumb donkey speaking with a man’s voice restrained the madness of the prophet. These are wells without water, clouds carried by a tempest, for whom is reserved the blackness of darkness forever. For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness, they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of corruption; for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into bondage.

Where does all this lead.

Isaiah 66:24 NKJV – “And they shall go forth and look Upon the corpses of the men Who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, And their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh.

Then those that think they are saved yet do nothing for God. Jesus Christ said this:

Matthew 25:29-30 NKJV – ‘For to everyone who has, more will be given, and he will have abundance; but from him who does not have, even what he has will be taken away. And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

They will face the White Throne Judgment:

Time Is quickly coming to an end. Many will see that they are not heading to the kingdom of heaven. They will know this because they will find themselves left behind. They can redeem themselves and many will. However, others will be more interested in their earthly pleasures and comforts. This will lead them to taking the mark of the beast and undying worms and burning flames resulting in gnashing of teeth.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #198 (Challenging Those that say They are Christian however deny the Bible)

March 23, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, deny, false gods, God, Jesus, life, truthdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

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People need to come to a realization that will upset them, but we need to bring it into the light. Saying the words “I am a Christian,” or “I believe in Jesus Christ,” doesn’t guarantee you a place in heaven.

Were you saved? Per the Bible yes you were. Are you still saved? That is the question isn’t.

I will now approach this from a different angle.

I was talking to someone the other day and he mentioned how someone said that they were a Christian, but refused to accept what is found within the Bible. Now let that sink in a bit.

Now that it has hopefully sunk in let’s look to the Word of God:

God placed the words into people’s heads and then they picked up a pen and wrote it down on parchment. These pages or parchment was turned into the Tanach. Into letters, that were then formed into the book called the Bible. In essence the Bible is God, is Jesus Christ and so if someone denies the Bible, they deny God, they deny Jesus Christ.

Matthew 10:33 NKJV – But whoever denies Me before men, him I will also deny before My Father who is in heaven.

If Christ has denied them to God, then they are not Christian. They are not welcome in the kingdom of heaven.

This is why Paul writes this to the Galatians because they had turned their backs upon the True Gospel:

Galatians 5:4-26 AMP – If you seek to be justified and declared righteous and to be given a right standing with God through the Law, you are brought to nothing and so separated (severed) from Christ. You have fallen away from grace (from God’s gracious favor and unmerited blessing). For we, [not relying on the Law but] through the [Holy] Spirit’s [help], by faith anticipate and wait for the blessing and good for which our righteousness and right standing with God [our conformity to His will in purpose, thought, and action, causes us] to hope. For [if we are] in Christ Jesus, neither circumcision nor uncircumcision counts for anything, but only faith activated and energized and expressed and working through love. You were running the race nobly. Who has interfered in (hindered and stopped you from) your heeding and following the Truth? This [evil] persuasion is not from Him Who called you [Who invited you to freedom in Christ]. A little leaven (a slight inclination to error, or a few false teachers) leavens the whole lump [it perverts the whole conception of faith or misleads the whole church]. [For my part] I have confidence [toward you] in the Lord that you will take no contrary view of the matter but will come to think with me. But he who is unsettling you, whoever he is, will have to bear the penalty. But, brethren, if I still preach circumcision [as some accuse me of doing, as necessary to salvation], why am I still suffering persecution? In that case the cross has ceased to be a stumbling block and is made meaningless (done away). I wish those who unsettle and confuse you would [go all the way and] cut themselves off! For you, brethren, were [indeed] called to freedom; only [do not let your] freedom be an incentive to your flesh and an opportunity or excuse [for selfishness], but through love you should serve one another. For the whole Law [concerning human relationships] is complied with in the one precept, You shall love your neighbor as [you do] yourself. [Lev. 19:18.] But if you bite and devour one another [in partisan strife], be careful that you [and your whole fellowship] are not consumed by one another. But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God). For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the [Holy] Spirit, and the [desires of the] Spirit are opposed to the flesh (godless human nature); for these are antagonistic to each other [continually withstanding and in conflict with each other], so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do. But if you are guided (led) by the [Holy] Spirit, you are not subject to the Law. Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency, Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies), Envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God. But the fruit of the [Holy] Spirit [the work which His presence within accomplishes] is love, joy (gladness), peace, patience (an even temper, forbearance), kindness, goodness (benevolence), faithfulness, Gentleness (meekness, humility), self-control (self-restraint, continence). Against such things there is no law [that can bring a charge]. And those who belong to Christ Jesus (the Messiah) have crucified the flesh (the godless human nature) with its passions and appetites and desires. If we live by the [Holy] Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. [If by the Holy Spirit we have our life in God, let us go forward walking in line, our conduct controlled by the Spirit.] Let us not become vainglorious and self-conceited, competitive and challenging and provoking and irritating to one another, envying and being jealous of one another.

I used the amplified for a reason. Because many get confused with these verses. Many assume that it is through faith alone with how these verses are written. However, let me put forth these verses once again:

“But I say, walk and live [habitually] in the [Holy] Spirit [responsive to and controlled and guided by the Spirit]; then you will certainly not gratify the cravings and desires of the flesh (of human nature without God).”

In the next verses we have this said:

“For the desires of the flesh are opposed to the [Holy] Spirit, and the [desires of the] Spirit are opposed to the flesh (godless human nature); for these are antagonistic to each other [continually withstanding and in conflict with each other], so that you are not free but are prevented from doing what you desire to do. But if you are guided (led) by the [Holy] Spirit, you are not subject to the Law.”

Most that say they are “Christian” yet deny the Bible and what is taught within it. Live for and by their flesh. This is why this is said next:

“Now the doings (practices) of the flesh are clear (obvious): they are immorality, impurity, indecency, Idolatry, sorcery, enmity, strife, jealousy, anger (ill temper), selfishness, divisions (dissensions), party spirit (factions, sects with peculiar opinions, heresies), Envy, drunkenness, carousing, and the like. I warn you beforehand, just as I did previously, that those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”

I know many that say they are “Christian” yet time and again they indulge in these behaviors. However, note the end of the verse:

“Those who do such things shall not inherit the kingdom of God.”

This means they are not Christian no matter how much they profess or protest. I didn’t say it. The book they deny and refuse to follow says. Why? Because it is Words given by God for all of humanity to follow.

Yes, follow. Do. Take action to adhere to. Otherwise known as “works.”

James 2:26 NKJV – For as the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without works is dead also.

This all fits in with what is taught in Galatians. Again, this is something most do not want to hear. This is why Jesus said this:

Why it is difficult is because we have to actually do what is taught within the Word of God. Which is why each individual person is required to study the Word of God for themselves. Not read, study. For as was shown earlier they can come to understand what is actually taught within the Bible and come to follow and honor their Creator.

They must also come to the realization that it is not God they worship as their god, but themselves as their own god. The god that allows them to live their lives as they see fit, which is opposite what is taught within the Word of God. In fact, what is clearly stated within the Bible:

Galatians 5:14 NKJV – For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this: “YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF.”

What does it mean to love your neighbor as yourself? It is very simple. How you desire to be treated by all others you treat others that way. You don’t like to be treated like garbage you don’t treat others like garbage. You don’t like to be looked down upon, you don’t look down upon others. You don’t want someone to treat you like they are superior to you, don’t act superior to others.

This is why when you truly strive to reflect the Holy Spirit you will live and act in this manner:

Galatians 5:22-23 NKJV – But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law.

Living this way is not easy. Trust me. I know this from personal experience. Striving to seek satisfaction is not easy. It is a lifelong journey. Full of ups and downs. Trials and tribulations. Which is why Daivd wrote this Psalm:

Psalms 23:1-6 NKJV – A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters. He restores my soul; He leads me in the paths of righteousness For His name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; For You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; My cup runs over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me All the days of my life; And I will dwell in the house of the LORD Forever.

Also, when you say this prayer, you say it inside if you are in public or say it behind closed doors. For that is what we are told to do by Christ Himself.

Matthew 6:5-6 NKJV – “And when you pray, you shall not be like the hypocrites. For they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the corners of the streets, that they may be seen by men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you pray, go into your room, and when you have shut your door, pray to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.

Truly seek to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Not in name only as most do now, but someone who lives as the Word of God teaches them to do. Time is quickly running out to change your ways for Jesus Christ is soon to return.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #197 (The Battle Not to Be Haughty)

March 16, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, God, haughty, humble, Jesus, sin, truthdreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

Intro

Discussion

We are all warned:

Romans 11:17-21 NKJV – And if some of the branches were broken off, and you, being a wild olive tree, were grafted in among them, and with them became a partaker of the root and fatness of the olive tree, do not boast against the branches. But if you do boast, remember that you do not support the root, but the root supports you. You will say then, “Branches were broken off that I might be grafted in.” Well said. Because of unbelief they were broken off, and you stand by faith. Do not be haughty, but fear. For if God did not spare the natural branches, He may not spare you either.

“Do not be haughty but fear.”

He warns us of this in many ways and many times. It is a warning because we can fall into this trap more than once. It hardens our hearts and makes it impossible to truly improve our relationship with Christ. It is one of the struggles that we are forced to endure due to having free-will. It is the reason we are to seek sanctification. It is why we are told to always seek to become a reflection of Christ. We do not automatically become His reflection. We must strive, struggle, and search our souls to become sanctified.

What does it mean to “sanctify?”

Sanctify – G37 – hagiazó – make holy, treat as holy, set apart as holy, hallow, purify, consecrate, venerate.

Hallow – to make something holy.
Purify – to remove immoral thoughts or acts from something.
Consecrate – to officially make something holy and suitable to be used for religious ceremonies.
Venerate – to honor or very much respect a person or thing.

All of these definitions show actions. Actions are works. To seek after sanctification is a works-oriented endeavor filled with faith and belief in our Savior Jesus Christ. It is something that is ongoing and never-ending until the day we leave this temporal plain of existence. Always seeking to be like Jesus Christ is the true signifying of faith through works.

James 2:18 NKJV – But someone will say, “You have faith, and I have works.” Show me your faith without your works, and I will show you my faith by my works.

As we journey through our trials and tribulation to be like our Savior, we will have events that will cause us to have difficulties. I have encountered haughtiness within myself more than once as an example.

I guess I get this way by accident as I try and help people to see the Truth. However, God does things in my life to get my attention. To awaken me to my arrogance. It usually works before things get drastic. However, this is not always the case. Sometimes I must suffer. I must feel the pruning of my branch and let me tell you it hurts. Not physically, but emotionally. As most trials are. Within ourselves for we must come to confront our flaws. Because we will always have flaws. For this is made very clear within the Word of God.

This wording shows that this a clear statement to any that calls themselves a follower of Christ. They still sin. It also makes it clear that we must confess our sins unto God through Jesus Christ. Again, an action of works unto God through faith. It also states clearly that any who says they do not sin does not have the Holy Spirit within them.

We must also remember this spoken in Hebrews:

Hebrews 10:26-29 NKJV – For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

In treating Christ’s sacrifice for our salvation as common is an act of arrogance. What constitutes commonality?

Common – unholy thing – G2839 – koinos – profane; dirty, unclean, unwashed.

Making Christ’s sacrifice upon the cross unclean is not just achieved through arrogance in attitude but taking your salvation for granted. This is shown in those that say things like:

“I can achieve anything for God is within me!”

The moment these words enter into someone’s mind they soil the Holy Ghost. For once we have the Holy Spirit within us, we must strive to keep ourselves free of sin and not seeking after those things of the world. This is why this is said in 1 John:

1 John 2:15-17 NLT – Do not love this world nor the things it offers you, for when you love the world, you do not have the love of the Father in you. For the world offers only a craving for physical pleasure, a craving for everything we see, and pride in our achievements and possessions. These are not from the Father, but are from this world. And this world is fading away, along with everything that people crave. But anyone who does what pleases God will live forever.

Any who pursue worldly possessions and how they look to others in this world if they have the Holy Spirit within them have made it unclean, dirty……. common. This is why this is said in Luke:

Luke 16:13-15 NKJV – “No servant can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and money.” Now the Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they derided Him. And He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is highly esteemed among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

Those that taint the Holy Spirit, and thus defile it, are seen as an abomination in the sight of God. This is obvious to those that actually have the Holy Ghost within them. For those that do know, by His presence within them, that they are best served by ending sin. Yet there are times we err, for humans are always corrupt even after becoming temples of the Holy Spirit. As witnessed by this verse:

1 Corinthians 15:53 NKJV – For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

When people challenge the Bible, they show arrogance and self-serving pride. This is why we must study the Word of God for ourselves. For as long as we allow others to tell us what is in the Word of God, we are open to making the Holy Spirit unholy. What does the Bible say on these lines:

Matthew 12:31 NKJV – “Therefore I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven men, but the blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven men.

Now you start to see why fighting haughtiness is so important.

Philippians 2:3 NKJV – Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself.

“Let each esteem others better than himself.”

All humanity is equal. But we as servants of Christ are to see others as better than ourselves. Not to the point of bowing down and worshipping other humans, but in seeking to help them achieve salvation. Helping humanity to seek to be seen by God is why Christ Himself humbled Himself:

Philippians 2:5-8 NLT – You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had. Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross.

“You must have the same attitude that Christ Jesus had.”

An attitude of humility is what we are told we must do and have. Yet many celebrate and are jubilant that they are filled with the Holy Spirit. This, as was mentioned earlier, defiles and dishonors the Holy Ghost. Blaspheming the Holy Spirit, and thus condemning those that habitually practice this behavior.

There are those that challenge this Truth. When they do so they think themselves better than God. They show themselves to be prideful and in turn arrogant.

Proverbs 16:18-20 NKJV – Pride goes before destruction, And a haughty spirit before a fall. Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly, Than to divide the spoil with the proud. He who heeds the word wisely will find good, And whoever trusts in the LORD, happy is he.

Time is running out. Time for this type of behavior must end in all that act this way. For it is made clear that they will not make the first Rapture.

Revelation 3:15-17 NKJV – “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

This is why Christ says this next:

Revelation 3:18-21 NKJV – I counsel you to buy from Me gold refined in the fire, that you may be rich; and white garments, that you may be clothed, that the shame of your nakedness may not be revealed; and anoint your eyes with eye salve, that you may see. As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent. Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come into him and dine with him, and he with Me. To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne.

To overcome requires humility, amongst other things, by seeking to emulate our Savior Jesus Christ. Repent now if you profess to being a child of God. Ask Christ into your life if you have not already done so. For the first Rapture is very near.

God Bless

Blog for Podcast #196 (The Valley of the Shadow of Death)

March 9, 2024bible, Bible study, Christian, Christian Life, General, Guide, Life, Relationshipbible, Bible study, death, God, Jesus, life, sin, truth, valleydreamwalker1960 Leave a comment

Intro

Discussion

What I just read is a prayer and a song that is one of the most misused verses from the Word of God.

Most associate it with death of the body. The ending of life in this temporal existence. This is the furthest thing from the Truth. This has to do with daily life. This has to do with actually hitting rock bottom when we are confronted with a sin within us.

How do I know if this is true? For I had been struggling through my own valley of death recently.

The pretext of this prayer/song is established in the very first sentence.

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.”

Want – H2637 – be lacking, decrease, make lower, (cause to) fail. Be abated.

Abated – to become less strong.

Daivid was asking God to keep him strong in his faith.

Another key part that is misunderstood is:

“Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me.”

A rod is used to discipline as verified in Proverbs:

Proverbs 13:24 NKJV – He who spares his rod hates his son, But he who loves him disciplines him promptly.

While the staff is used to attack those things which threaten to kill our souls.

This is a prayer to help us when we reach the bottom. This is a prayer to help bring us out of the valley to glorify and worship our Lord God through our Savior Jesus Christ. For this is a prayer to lead us away from sin, which all will encounter even after becoming born-again.

The rod punishes us for turning away from our Savior. This is why Jesus Christ says this:

Revelation 3:19 NKJV – As many as I love, I rebuke and chasten. Therefore be zealous and repent.

The rod is calling us to zealously repent. To quickly leave the sin behind and look to the face of our Savior and remember it is He that is to be glorified and He alone.

I wish to change directions here. For as I said this is partly about the journey through the valley of death I have personally encountered.

I asked myself is it worth spending all eternity in the Pit of Fire?

Now I recently heard this question posed to people partying at some event somewhere. One person gleefully shouted out yes it was worth that price.

Let’s look at the verses that describe the Pit of Fire:

Matthew 25:30 NKJV – And cast the unprofitable servant into the outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.’

Now think on this imagery for a moment. Undying worms that eat upon your flesh. Giving you constant internal pain. Fire burning your outer flesh that makes you unrecognizable. Additionally, from accounts from people that have suffered burns in fires. It is said to be extremely painful.

Now add to this, that this pain never ends. It is ongoing and continual day after day. Week after week. Month after month. Year after year. Decade after decade. Century after century. For billions, upon billions, upon billions of years.

Is anything REALLY worth this price?

That is for those reading or listening to decide for themselves.

I personally decided that no it is not worth this price. I would rather be the least in heaven than the most in the pit of fire.

However, most people these days seek after the pit of fire and not a place in heaven. What is worst of all is many of these profess that they are “Christian.”

Revelation 3:14-17 NKJV – “And to the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write, ‘These things says the Amen, the Faithful and True Witness, the Beginning of the creation of God: “I know your works, that you are neither cold nor hot. I could wish you were cold or hot. So then, because you are lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will vomit you out of My mouth. Because you say, ‘I am rich, have become wealthy, and have need of nothing’—and do not know that you are wretched, miserable, poor, blind, and naked—

Recently someone said to me that I have no moral high ground. I never did, nor ever will as long I walk and live in this temporal existence. I deserve nor seek after any place of superiority over anyone. None can say they are better than anyone else. God made that clear to those that called themselves “Christians” in Rome:

Romans 2:1-11 AMP – THEREFORE YOU have no excuse or defense or justification, O man, whoever you are who judges and condemns another. For in posing as judge and passing sentence on another, you condemn yourself, because you who judge are habitually practicing the very same things [that you censure and denounce]. [But] we know that the judgment (adverse verdict, sentence) of God falls justly and in accordance with truth upon those who practice such things. And do you think or imagine, O man, when you judge and condemn those who practice such things and yet do them yourself, that you will escape God’s judgment and elude His sentence and adverse verdict? Or are you [so blind as to] trifle with and presume upon and despise and underestimate the wealth of His kindness and forbearance and long-suffering patience? Are you unmindful or actually ignorant [of the fact] that God’s kindness is intended to lead you to repent (to change your mind and inner man to accept God’s will)? But by your callous stubbornness and impenitence of heart you are storing up wrath and indignation for yourself on the day of wrath and indignation, when God’s righteous judgment (just doom) will be revealed. For He will render to every man according to his works [justly, as his deeds deserve]: [Ps. 62:12.] To those who by patient persistence in well-doing [springing from piety] seek [unseen but sure] glory and honor and [the eternal blessedness of] immortality, He will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and self-willed and disobedient to the Truth but responsive to wickedness, there will be indignation and wrath. [And] there will be tribulation and anguish and calamity and constraint for every soul of man who [habitually] does evil, the Jew first and also the Greek (Gentile). But glory and honor and [heart] peace shall be awarded to everyone who [habitually] does good, the Jew first and also the Greek (Gentile). For God shows no partiality [undue favor or unfairness; with Him one man is not different from another]. [Deut. 10:17; II Chron. 19:7.]

All fall short, and I claim no partiality from God. I just want to Glorify Him. For only He is worthy. All I desire is to leave the valley of death. I wish to not lose my salvation and be worthy to stand before God and worship Him. Not before the Great White Throne.

More are heading to stand before the Great White Throne than they think or believe. Many more aren’t even on this path. They are not even welcome in the Kingdom of God at all. They are destined to the pit of fire by their own hands and action. For they have been warned but refuse to heed the warnings. For we are in the days of Noah.

2 Timothy 3:1-5 NKJV – But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come: For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, unloving, unforgiving, slanderers, without self-control, brutal, despisers of good, traitors, headstrong, haughty, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God, having a form of godliness but denying its power. And from such people turn away!

“And from such people turn away!”

Never have these words been more revealing to me than now. I must turn away from those that I call family. For a line has been drawn. Our free-will choices are coming to a head. We must choose whom we wish to worship.

Ourselves or God.

I wish to choose to God. I will only know if I succeed when that 2^nd trumpet blast is heard all over the globe. If I am here or standing before Him in the sky above. Still in my corruptible or in my incorruptible. Still in my mortality or I am in my immortality.

I pray to be in the immortality, for then I know I will not encounter billions of years of torment in the pit of fire.

God Bless