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10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 1 Corinthians 3:10.

All of the ground work is there in scripture for understanding God producing children all by himself. He needed no other to birth you, you came into this world with one father and now you can have another father scripture says. It is all right there written in plain black and white english. The ground work is laid - no other foundation can be laid it is right there.

Ground work like; Jesus says "you must be born again." What is he saying? He is saying our natural birth didn't work, it does not work and you must be born again. You were robbed - you were taken over. That creation in the image and likeness of God has been distorted by another life and you absolutely must get another life or you are dead in sin and trespasses with no hope no life no real father just a task master that has taken Adam and turned it all upside down. That is the ground work laid for the knowing of what God is doing - look at the ground work.

He spent thousands of years teaching us showing us what happened in the beginning is not his ultimate plan and if you are going to know that you must read and accept the ground work laid by God and him alone. I know I'm hard on being doers to please but if you look at the ground work you realize if there was something man could do it would have already been done because of the ground work of the Old Testiment has proven that without a shadow of dought.

When you read the scriptures look at the ground work - search it - read it for the ground work like your life depends on it because it does. It's all there written perfectly. I don't want to get into the Thoughts people have of scripture maybe contradicting itself like we could know. We should know enough if we don't understand something then go to something else don't just assume it may be a problem - you have had it at that point as far as understanding scripture.

Don't be foolish and not read scripture like it is written and if you don't understand something ask for understanding and wait and move to something else until you get understanding on it - don't assume. Try it you might like it - reading just the way it is written. I understand all the arguments on man penning scripture but if the Lord can speak through a donkey he can reach you through a written book we so cherish called the word of God. Bless you and have a blessed weekend. Follow the ground work.

10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? - 1 Corinthians 3:10-16.
 
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10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon. 1 Corinthians 3:10.

All of the ground work is there in scripture for understanding God producing children all by himself. He needed no other to birth you, you came into this world with one father and now you can have another father scripture says. It is all right there written in plain black and white english. The ground work is laid - no other foundation can be laid it is right there.

Ground work like; Jesus says "you must be born again." What is he saying? He is saying our natural birth didn't work, it does not work and you must be born again. You were robbed - you were taken over. That creation in the image and likeness of God has been distorted by another life and you absolutely must get another life or you are dead in sin and trespasses with no hope no life no real father just a task master that has taken Adam and turned it all upside down. That is the ground work laid for the knowing of what God is doing - look at the ground work.

He spent thousands of years teaching us showing us what happened in the beginning is not his ultimate plan and if you are going to know that you must read and accept the ground work laid by God and him alone. I know I'm hard on being doers to please but if you look at the ground work you realize if there was something man could do it would have already been done because of the ground work of the Old Testiment has proven that without a shadow of dought.

When you read the scriptures look at the ground work - search it - read it for the ground work like your life depends on it because it does. It's all there written perfectly. I don't want to get into the Thoughts people have of scripture maybe contradicting itself like we could know. We should know enough if we don't understand something then go to something else don't just assume it may be a problem - you have had it at that point as far as understanding scripture.

Don't be foolish and not read scripture like it is written and if you don't understand something ask for understanding and wait and move to something else until you get understanding on it - don't assume. Try it you might like it - reading just the way it is written. I understand all the arguments on man penning scripture but if the Lord can speak through a donkey he can reach you through a written book we so cherish called the word of God. Bless you and have a blessed weekend. Follow the ground work.

10 According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, and another buildeth thereon. But let every man take heed how he buildeth thereupon.
11 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
12 Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble;
13Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
14 If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward.
15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.
16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? - 1 Corinthians 3:10-16.

What is your favorite teaching of Jesus, Mike?
 
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What is your favorite teaching of Jesus, Mike?

Hey buddy how are you. I can probably think on that and come up with something. So many good things come from that time era (when Jesus was on earth in his Mary body earth suit :-)) that it's hard to pick one. How about you have anything in mind?
 

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Hey buddy how are you. I can probably think on that and come up with something. So many good things come from that time era (when Jesus was on earth in his Mary body earth suit :)) that it's hard to pick one. How about you have anything in mind?

No doubt all his teachings are precious to us sir, but his example definitely shows us what the world becomes like when the the Kingdom replaces satan's system. How we look forward to, and pray for that Kingdom to come Mat 6:10

I will say that my favorite scripture is found at Ecc 12:13, kinda sums up the Bible in a way. Definitely our responsibility.
 
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Yes sir, that is a very good one no doubt. In fact, I lived that as well. Perhaps you too. I would imagine that many of us can relate to that.

I left my God Jehovah from 87 to 97, and I really didn't serve Him wholeheartedly till around the year 2000, but my faith has been strong ever since, overall I should say, as all of us have our ups and downs.
 

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No doubt all his teachings are precious to us sir, but his example definitely shows us what the world becomes like when the the Kingdom replaces satan's system. How we look forward to, and pray for that Kingdom to come Mat 6:10

I will say that my favorite scripture is found at Ecc 12:13, kinda sums up the Bible in a way. Definitely our responsibility.

Yes 'thy kingdom come. The kingdom of God is established in you by his word. We live by the word that comes from his mouth. He established his word and the ambassador of God speaks for the kingdom where there is no opinion. In the natural a ambassador has no opinion they speak for the kingdom or government. So it is in the kingdom of God.
 
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Yes 'thy kingdom come. The kingdom of God is established in you by his word. We live by the word that comes from his mouth. He established his word and the ambassador of God speaks for the kingdom where there is no opinion. In the natural a ambassador has no opinion they speak for the kingdom or government. So it is in the kingdom of God.

Did you know Mike that the entire theme of the Bible involves that Kingdom? In fact Jesus stated it was the primary reason he came to the earth. Interesting huh? Many people are unaware of that.
 
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Did you know Mike that the entire theme of the Bible involves that Kingdom? In fact Jesus stated it was the primary reason he came to the earth. Interesting huh? Many people are unaware of that.

I believe that because the kingdom is within. Good word.
 
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@soul man did not read original post; am getting tired now and sleepy.

Just saw grounded; thought about roots and dug up this scripture to add to your message.

Colossians 2:7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him (Lord Jesus/Yeshua Christ). Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.
 
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What do you see happening when that Kingdom comes Mike?

I see the kingdom here now, in you. I see it more than just a kingship as far as "Christ in you" Christ being our king, more to it than a king and subjects. My understanding.
 

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@soul man did not read original post; am getting tired now and sleepy.

Just saw grounded; thought about roots and dug up this scripture to add to your message.

Colossians 2:7 Let your roots grow down into him, and let your lives be built on him (Lord Jesus/Yeshua Christ). Then your faith will grow strong in the truth you were taught, and you will overflow with thankfulness.

I wonder what 'your roots' would be?
 

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I wonder what 'your roots' would be?

which yield:

Rom_8:23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body.


Gal_5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
 

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Abiding in the vine of Christ Jesus; as a branch, being rooted in faith, in trusting in Christ Jesus and God.
 

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I see the kingdom here now, in you. I see it more than just a kingship as far as "Christ in you" Christ being our king, more to it than a king and subjects. My understanding.

Yes sir, I understand, but that is not the Biblical meaning of the Kingdom of God. Likely you are basing it off of the verses found in the KJV where Jesus said the Kingdom is within you Luke 17:21
Consider whom Jesus was talking to, he certainly did not mean it was within them, rather he was referring to himself, as he was right there among them. He is the King of that Kingdom.

The New World translation used the term in your midst, rather than within you.
The Kingdom is a real government, which is coming to remove all existing governments.
 
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