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Jesus is the Mediator of better promises...better agreement...

Jesus is the Mediator of a New Agreement between God and creation…

1Ti 2:3-6 This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior;  4  who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth.  5  For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, himself man, Christ Jesus,  6  who gave himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times; 1Co 15:1-4 ASV  Now I make known unto you brethren, the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye received, wherein also ye stand,  2  by which also ye are saved, if ye hold fast the word which I preached unto you, except ye believed in vain.  3  For I delivered unto you first of all that which also I received: that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;  4  and that he was buried; and that he hath been raised on the third day according to the scriptures;… Eph 2:14-15 ASV  For he is our peace, who made both one, and brake down the middle wall of partition,  15  having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; that he might create in himself of the two one new man, so making peace…Col 2:11-15 ASV  in whom ye were also circumcised with a circumcision not made with hands, in the putting off of the body of the flesh, in the circumcision of Christ;  12  having been buried with him in baptism, wherein ye were also raised with him through faith in the working of God, who raised him from the dead.  13  And you, being dead through your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, you, I say, did he make alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses;  14  having blotted out the bond written in ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us: and he hath taken it out of the way, nailing it to the cross;  15  having despoiled the principalities and the powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it…But now hath he obtained a ministry the more excellent, by so much as he is also the mediator of a better covenant, which hath been enacted upon better promises.  7  For if that first covenant had been faultless, then would no place have been sought for a second. Heb 8:6-7 ASV 

 

The Old Covenant had a promise I will never leave you nor forsake you…

Deu 31:6 ASV  Be strong and of good courage, fear not, nor be affrighted at them: for Jehovah thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee…

New Covenant Promise…Heb 13:5 ASV  Be ye free from the love of money; content with such things as ye have: for himself hath said, I will in no wise fail thee, neither will I in any wise forsake thee.

The Jews were never forsaken by God but God always used the faithful…Jesus will not leave us or forsake us even more than the Jews unto eternal life…and promises we will never hunger or thirst… Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on me shall never thirst. Joh 6:35 ASV …better promises

 

Old Testament Promise…No weapon fashioned against us shall prosper…

Isa 54:17 ASV  No weapon that is formed against thee shall prosper; and every tongue that shall rise against thee in judgment thou shalt condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of Jehovah, and their righteousness which is of me, saith Jehovah.

New Covenant…Better promise… Eph 6:16 ASV  withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one.

 

Old Testament promise…Mount up with wings like eagles…and not grow weary…

Isa 40:31 ASV  but they that wait for Jehovah shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

New Covenant promise…2Co 4:16 ASV  Wherefore we faint not; but though our outward man is decaying, yet our inward man is renewed day by day…I can do all things in him that strengthens me. Php 4:13 ASV 

 

Father please help us be faithful and forgiven…in Jesus of Nazareth name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




To stop reaping bad fruits, stay out of Satan’s orchard.

To stop reaping bad fruits, stay out of Satan’s orchard.


1Co 15:33 Do not be deceived; evil companionship corrupts good behavior…Now we know that the law is good, if anyone uses it lawfully, 9 Understanding this: that law is not enacted for a righteous man, but for the lawless and disobedient, for the ungodly and sinful, for the unholy and profane, for slayers of fathers and slayers of mothers, for murderers, 10 For fornicators, for homosexuals, for kidnappers, for liars, for perjurers, and for any other thing that is opposed to sound doctrine…1Ti 1:8-10


Act 17:27-31, In order that they might seek the Lord, if perhaps they might feel after Him and might find Him; though truly, He is not far from each one of us, 28 For in Him we live and move and have our being; as some of the poets among you also have said, 'For we are His offspring.' 29 Therefore, since we are the offspring of God, we should not think that the Godhead is like that which is made of gold, or silver, or stone—a graven thing of art devised by the imagination of man; 30 For although God has indeed overlooked the times of this ignorance, He now commands all men everywhere to repent, 31 Because He has set a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness by a Man Whom He has appointed, having given proof to all by raising Him from the dead….For in the first place, I delivered to you what I also had received: that Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures; 4 And that He was buried; and that He was raised the third day, according to the Scriptures; 5 And that He appeared to Cephas, and then to the twelve. 1Co 15:3-5.


Mar 16:14-20 Afterwards, as they were sitting to eat, He appeared to the eleven and reproached them for their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they did not believe those who had seen Him after He had risen. 15 And He said to them, Go into all the world and preach the gospel to the whole creation. 16 The one who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but the one who does not believe shall be condemned. 17 And these signs shall follow those who believe: in My name they shall cast out demons; they shall speak with new languages; 18 They shall remove serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them in any way; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. 19 After speaking to them, the Lord was indeed then taken up into heaven, and He sat down at the right hand of God. 20 And they went out and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them and confirming the Word by the signs that followed. Amen.


Col 3:12-17, Put on then, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, deep inner affections (compassion), kindness, humility, meekness (obedience) and longsuffering (patience); 13 Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another if anyone has a complaint against another; even as Christ forgave you, so also you should forgive. 14 And above all these things put on love, which is the bond of perfection. 15 And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which you were called into one body, and be thankful. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom, teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. 17 And in everything—whatever you do in word or in deed—do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God and the Father by Him…


if you want to stop reaping bad fruits, stay out of Satan’s orchard.


Father please meet our soul’s deepest needs, our flesh’s deepest needs, and our spirit’s deepest needs so we may not offend or sin against You in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.


Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




What does Jesus say about hell or eternal punishment…

What does Jesus say about hell or eternal punishment…

Jesus tells a parable about the torments of hell…

Luk 16:19-31 KJV  There was a certain rich man, which was clothed in purple and fine linen, and fared sumptuously every day:  20  And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,  21  And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.  22  And it came to pass, that the beggar died, and was carried by the angels into Abraham's bosom: the rich man also died, and was buried;  23  And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and sees Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.  24  And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.  25  But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime received thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented.  26  And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.  27  Then he said, I pray thee therefore, father, that thou would send him to my father's house:  28  For I have five brethren; that he may testify unto them, lest they also come into this place of torment.  29  Abraham saith unto him, They have Moses and the prophets; let them hear them.  30  And he said, Nay, father Abraham: but if one went unto them from the dead, they will repent.  31  And he said unto him, If they hear not Moses and the prophets, neither will they be persuaded, though one rose from the dead.

We learn people in Hell’s torments are conscience…they are present…and they are being punished eternally with no escape.

 

Jesus also said…

Luk 12:5 KJV  But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.

Jesus said to fear the One who can cast you into Hell after he has died…Jesus after he hath killed…then would send you to hell for punishment.

 

Mar 9:43-44 KJV  And if thy hand offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter into life maimed, than having two hands to go into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:  44  Where their worm dies not, and the fire is not quenched.

Jesus said because of sin…people will be cast into hell and tormented with fire unquenchable.

 

Mat 10:28 KJV  And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.

Jesus said fear Him who could destroy both soul and body in hell. God can send people straight to hell and not just their soul but their bodies too.

Mat 25:46 KJV  And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.

Jesus taught Hell is eternal and is everlasting punishment…punishment in fire which will never end.

 

After reading these passages I find what is written which was spoken of by Jesus when He was here on earth…We learn from the Jesus’s parable people in Hell’s torments are conscience…they are present…and they are being punished eternally with no escape… Jesus said to fear the One who can cast you into Hell after he has made you die…Jesus said after He hath killed…then would send you to hell for punishment… Jesus said because of sin…people will be cast into hell and tormented with fire unquenchable… Jesus said fear Him who could destroy both soul and body in hell. God can send people straight to hell and not just their soul but their bodies too… Jesus taught Hell is eternal and is everlasting punishment…punishment in fire which will never end.

 

So Jesus taught…Hell is real…is eternal…with fire which cannot be quenched…people are conscience and know they are being punished…God can kill you and send you to Hell for any one sin…Hell is not where you want to end up! Choice, not chance, determines destiny.

 

Father please confirm this truth to us and help us to fear You and Your punishment in Hell…please grant us repentance so we can change and do right by You in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




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