Hello Family of God,
The Entirety of this message will be separated into subtopics which are contained within this discussion; this is done in order that my readers better understand the Nature of God more clearly if they may be doubting their knowledge of the Triune God, and if they have a saving relationship with Him.
"Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that [GLORIETH] (Heb. halal -- hithpael participle; "i.e., "TO BOAST") glory in this, that he [UNDERSTANDETH AND KNOWETH ME], that I am the LORD which exercise [lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness], in the earth: for [IN THESE THINGS I DELIGHT], saith the LORD." (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
With all the suffering, sorrow, tears, mourning, trials, hardships, betrayals, deaths, and persecutions I have faced in this world; I can say with ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY that God has NEVER forsaken me in any way, nor will He ever do so, and He is Absolutely True to ALL of His Promises. All of us have experienced the failure of human relationships (e.g., "friends, co-workers, family, and even those who profess to be Christians") -- and we've all suffered the betrayal, hatred, failed promises, and those who we thought were "trustworthy" not being there for us when we needed them the most; but God is NOT a man that He should renege on His Promises (see the entire chapter of Psalm 25).
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. [FOR I AM PERSUADED], that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from [THE LOVE OF GOD, WHICH IS IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD]." (Romans 8:37-39)
I am always joyful and at peace regardless of what may come ahead in life, and it is NOT because my life is bed or roses: far from it – it is God and Christ who sustains me, and gives me the strength needed to endure the struggles I experience daily when taking up my Cross.
"And [THIS IS LIFE ETERNAL], that they might [KNOW] thee [THE ONLY TRUE GOD], and [JESUS CHRIST], whom thou hast sent." (John 17:3)
(Parentheses) within Bible passages cited are used to expound on the word/s in [brackets] which precede the parentheses. ALL CAPS are used for double emphasis; this is my way of saying, "It says what it says, and it means what it means, so don't make any attempts at putting your own spin on it." I urge all my readers to lay aside all presuppositions, conjectures, and personal interpretations (e.g., "eisegesis") before reading this message in its entirety, because to neglect this is demonstrative of pride, folly, and a heart that is not willing to accept the Truth, even when it is clearly revealed to them in Scripture (Prov. 15:14; 18:13; Matt. 12:37; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Pet. 3:16). The Bible is self-explanatory (i.e., "the best defense of Scripture is Scripture itself") in its interpretation (i.e., "the perspicuity of Scripture"), but even to this day, we find unnecessary criticism from Biblical "scholars" and theologians alike. According to these "brilliant" minded men and women, they ask, "hath God said?" (cf. Gen. 3:1-5; Lev. 18:22; Isa. 66:1-2; Rom. 1:26-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 15:3-4; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:3-5; 1 Tim. 1:9-10; 2 Pet. 1:3; Jude 7).
I. Man's Pride, and The Triune God as the ONLY Savior of mankind.
II. Golden Calves.
III. The Unique Oneness and BEING of The Triune Godhead, which belongs to Him ALONE.
IV. The Immutability of God; and why we can have Absolute Trust in His Promises because of this.
V. The Divine Providence and Absolute Sovereignty of God (Rom. 8:28).
VI. Prayers: A Direct Communication to God through Christ Jesus.
VII. Is God fair? And the True and Righteous Judgments of God (cf. Ps. 19:9).
VIII. Taking out the Trash (The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb Forever Reign Supreme).
IX. The Love of God
X. Eternal Life: Fellowship with God and the Lamb Forever.
XI. Closing Remarks with Exhortations & Encouragements.
[Man's Pride, Free will, and The Triune God as the ONLY Savior of mankind]:
The source of all sin, including all lies and deception, first began in the heaven of heavens; where Lucifer's Pride of his high status (i.e., "which God Himself endowed him with") led to his banishment from the Eternal City. All sins are linked to the sin of Pride (e.g., "covetousness, adultery, murder, theft, etc."), because it focuses on "self" rather than others; and dying to "self" is the GREATER act of service before the Face of God. God is [set apart] from All His Creation (Jn. 17:19), and His children are to be separate from the World by living lives that would parallel life in Heaven, where God is seated – even more so from those who live for the lusts of this fallen world (Jn. 17:15-18; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 6:14-18; 1 Pet. 1:16; 2:9).
Philanthropy (lit., "the love of humanity") is not the supernatural Love that all Genuine Christians possess; because True Love is Divine, Sacrificial, and it warns others of impending Judgment on those with unrepentant hearts (Jude 20-23). Regardless of how much one gives to charities and to the indigent, it will NOT save them from the penalty of their sins. Sacrificial love rids ourselves of pride through our self-denial, and seeks for the care and concern to even those who [hate] us (Matt. 5:43-48; Rom. 12:20-21). Even the unregenerate possess a universal love (Grk. phileo; i.e., "brotherly love, or love towards friends") – but they do not possess Divine Love, and this comes from a heart of a sinner who has first been shown the Extraordinary Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (cf. Lam. 3:22-23; Jn. 3:16; 13:34-35; 15:13; Rom. 5:8; Eph. 2:4-5; 1 Jn. 4:19).
"For [the Son of man] is come to save that which was lost." (Matthew 18:11)
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for [I AM MEEK AND LOWLY IN HEART]: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)
Continued next post . . .
The Entirety of this message will be separated into subtopics which are contained within this discussion; this is done in order that my readers better understand the Nature of God more clearly if they may be doubting their knowledge of the Triune God, and if they have a saving relationship with Him.
"Thus saith the LORD, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let not the rich man glory in his riches: But let him that [GLORIETH] (Heb. halal -- hithpael participle; "i.e., "TO BOAST") glory in this, that he [UNDERSTANDETH AND KNOWETH ME], that I am the LORD which exercise [lovingkindness, judgment, and righteousness], in the earth: for [IN THESE THINGS I DELIGHT], saith the LORD." (Jeremiah 9:23-24)
With all the suffering, sorrow, tears, mourning, trials, hardships, betrayals, deaths, and persecutions I have faced in this world; I can say with ABSOLUTE CERTAINTY that God has NEVER forsaken me in any way, nor will He ever do so, and He is Absolutely True to ALL of His Promises. All of us have experienced the failure of human relationships (e.g., "friends, co-workers, family, and even those who profess to be Christians") -- and we've all suffered the betrayal, hatred, failed promises, and those who we thought were "trustworthy" not being there for us when we needed them the most; but God is NOT a man that He should renege on His Promises (see the entire chapter of Psalm 25).
"Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. [FOR I AM PERSUADED], that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from [THE LOVE OF GOD, WHICH IS IN CHRIST JESUS OUR LORD]." (Romans 8:37-39)
I am always joyful and at peace regardless of what may come ahead in life, and it is NOT because my life is bed or roses: far from it – it is God and Christ who sustains me, and gives me the strength needed to endure the struggles I experience daily when taking up my Cross.
"And [THIS IS LIFE ETERNAL], that they might [KNOW] thee [THE ONLY TRUE GOD], and [JESUS CHRIST], whom thou hast sent." (John 17:3)
(Parentheses) within Bible passages cited are used to expound on the word/s in [brackets] which precede the parentheses. ALL CAPS are used for double emphasis; this is my way of saying, "It says what it says, and it means what it means, so don't make any attempts at putting your own spin on it." I urge all my readers to lay aside all presuppositions, conjectures, and personal interpretations (e.g., "eisegesis") before reading this message in its entirety, because to neglect this is demonstrative of pride, folly, and a heart that is not willing to accept the Truth, even when it is clearly revealed to them in Scripture (Prov. 15:14; 18:13; Matt. 12:37; 2 Pet. 1:20-21; 2 Pet. 3:16). The Bible is self-explanatory (i.e., "the best defense of Scripture is Scripture itself") in its interpretation (i.e., "the perspicuity of Scripture"), but even to this day, we find unnecessary criticism from Biblical "scholars" and theologians alike. According to these "brilliant" minded men and women, they ask, "hath God said?" (cf. Gen. 3:1-5; Lev. 18:22; Isa. 66:1-2; Rom. 1:26-27; 1 Cor. 6:9-11; 15:3-4; 2 Cor. 5:17-21; Gal. 5:19-21; Eph. 5:3-5; 1 Tim. 1:9-10; 2 Pet. 1:3; Jude 7).
I. Man's Pride, and The Triune God as the ONLY Savior of mankind.
II. Golden Calves.
III. The Unique Oneness and BEING of The Triune Godhead, which belongs to Him ALONE.
IV. The Immutability of God; and why we can have Absolute Trust in His Promises because of this.
V. The Divine Providence and Absolute Sovereignty of God (Rom. 8:28).
VI. Prayers: A Direct Communication to God through Christ Jesus.
VII. Is God fair? And the True and Righteous Judgments of God (cf. Ps. 19:9).
VIII. Taking out the Trash (The Lord God Almighty and the Lamb Forever Reign Supreme).
IX. The Love of God
X. Eternal Life: Fellowship with God and the Lamb Forever.
XI. Closing Remarks with Exhortations & Encouragements.
[Man's Pride, Free will, and The Triune God as the ONLY Savior of mankind]:
The source of all sin, including all lies and deception, first began in the heaven of heavens; where Lucifer's Pride of his high status (i.e., "which God Himself endowed him with") led to his banishment from the Eternal City. All sins are linked to the sin of Pride (e.g., "covetousness, adultery, murder, theft, etc."), because it focuses on "self" rather than others; and dying to "self" is the GREATER act of service before the Face of God. God is [set apart] from All His Creation (Jn. 17:19), and His children are to be separate from the World by living lives that would parallel life in Heaven, where God is seated – even more so from those who live for the lusts of this fallen world (Jn. 17:15-18; Rom. 12:2; 2 Cor. 6:14-18; 1 Pet. 1:16; 2:9).
Philanthropy (lit., "the love of humanity") is not the supernatural Love that all Genuine Christians possess; because True Love is Divine, Sacrificial, and it warns others of impending Judgment on those with unrepentant hearts (Jude 20-23). Regardless of how much one gives to charities and to the indigent, it will NOT save them from the penalty of their sins. Sacrificial love rids ourselves of pride through our self-denial, and seeks for the care and concern to even those who [hate] us (Matt. 5:43-48; Rom. 12:20-21). Even the unregenerate possess a universal love (Grk. phileo; i.e., "brotherly love, or love towards friends") – but they do not possess Divine Love, and this comes from a heart of a sinner who has first been shown the Extraordinary Mercy, Forgiveness, and the Love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord (cf. Lam. 3:22-23; Jn. 3:16; 13:34-35; 15:13; Rom. 5:8; Eph. 2:4-5; 1 Jn. 4:19).
"For [the Son of man] is come to save that which was lost." (Matthew 18:11)
"Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for [I AM MEEK AND LOWLY IN HEART]: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Matthew 11:28-30)
Continued next post . . .