Have you heard there is a counterfeit Holy Spirit…yes or no?   But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. For if he that cometh preaches another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with him. 2Co 11:3-4 ASV   Another Jesus… monkey king…false Christ…false Messiah…false kings…false preachers…false apostles…false elders…false deacons…false Christians…false teachers…someone other than the man named Jesus from the town of Nazareth…all trying to make disciples claiming they are the next man of god. However there is only One Qualified to Die as a substitute punishment for a guilty sinner…Jesus the Christ…the sinless Only Human our Creator has ever Fathered so that no man could say they were greater than Jesus Christ of Nazareth… It is written…For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through Him… though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which He suffered; and having been made perfect, He became unto all them that obey Him the author of eternal salvation… This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, (he) Himself man, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times…( Joh 3:16-17, Heb 5:8-9, 1Ti 2:3-6)   Receive a different spirit… But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons… Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish… When thou art come into the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found with thee any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one that uses divination, one that practices augury, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whosoever doeth these things is an abomination unto Jehovah: and because of these abominations Jehovah thy God doth drive them out from before thee. Thou shalt be perfect with Jehovah thy God. (1Ti 4:1, Jas 3:13-15, Deu 18:9-13) The way to receive the real Holy Spirit… Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls… For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ… This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are One. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. (Act 2:37-41, Gal 3:27, 1Jn 5:6-8)   Different good news… …men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some… But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of. And in covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose sentence now from of old lingers not, and their destruction slumbers not…through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. (2Ti 2:18, 2Pe 2:1-3,1Ti 4:2-5)   The real Truth of the gospel… The Truth is Jesus died and was raised from the dead…Jesus the Christ of Nazareth (Acts 22:8) can offer you forgiveness and He will reveal the Truth to you so you can reconcile with the Father…He will teach you the truth and all you have to do is what is right by God first then fellow creation…Loving God first and your neighbor second.   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…All things have been delivered unto Me of my Father: and no one knows the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son wills to reveal Him. Come unto Me, all ye that labor 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…Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed Him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. (Joh 6:35, Mat 11:27-30, Joh 8:31-32, Mat 5:6-9)   Do you believe Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead as proof Jesus Christ is the only Human God ever Fathered…yes or no? Jesus can offer you a way to reconcile with God and to never choose to do a bad or evil or sinful deed again…Jesus will reveal the Truth to you and all you have to do is what is right with God and creation…sound like good news…yes or no?   Jesus answered, Truly, truly I say to you, unless anyone has been born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which has been born of the flesh is flesh; and that which has been born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'It is necessary for you to be born again… The one who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but the one who does not believe shall be condemned… For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Joh 3:5-7, Mar 16:16, Rom 6:23)   Will you be baptized and obey Jesus the Christ of Nazareth to be saved…yes or no? Have you been baptized to obey Jesus…yes or no?   Father please remove anything from hindering our obedience to the Truth…and please cleanse us all the Un-Holy or Falsehoods of satan…we renounce anything false and ask for your Truth to be revealed so we can reconcile with 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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Understand the Sabbath Day Command… Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; but the seventh day is a sabbath unto Jehovah thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: for in six days Jehovah made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore Jehovah blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. Exo 20:8-11   The Sabbath Day principle is stated in this statement by Jesus...But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be His worshippers. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. Joh 4:23-24   As a Jew You had to remember Saturday was a day of worshipping God...by keeping the other nine commandments...if you had Holy hands and were able to worship God on the Sabbath...However if you had broken one of the other 9 commandments...you had to offer sacrifices...you had to confess and be seen as a sinner offering animal sacrifices instead of a worshipper of God. So they would keep themselves ready to worship God on Saturday...where as in the New Testament Jesus said anytime is a good time to worship God as long as you are abiding in the Truth and the Spirit...or have holy hands prepared to sing His praise...   In the New Testament here are some verses the pertain to singing in a worship assembly… …as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto Thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise Him…What is it then? I will pray with the Spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also…saying, I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing Thy praise. (Rom 15:9-11, 1Co 14:15, Heb 2:12)   Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God. And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him…Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. (Col 3:16-17,Eph 5:17-21)   Jesus said…  But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and Truth: for such doth the Father seek to be His worshippers. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth.   Father create in us a new holy heart and help us keep holy hands so we may worship You anytime…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name (Acts 22:8) Amen.   Father please confirm this truth to those who hear 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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Sin will fascinate you then it will assassinate you… ...Wherefore let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it. Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry... ...And this is the message which we have heard from Him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: but if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 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 righteous 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... ...Blessed is the man that endures temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love Him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He himself tempts no man: but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then the lust, when it hath conceived, bears sin: and the sin, when it is full-grown, bringeth forth death. Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning. (1Co 10:12-14, 1Jn 1:5-10, Jas 1:12-17)   Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints... ...In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things... ...Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone; or if he shall ask for a fish, will give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him? All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets. Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. (Eph 6:10-18, Php 4:6-8, Mat 7:7-14)   Father please deliver us from temptation and trials of our faith that we may learn and grow to become more like you without any hinderance of the truth 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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Title: Our soul is thirsty for truth and many are drunk on sin. Text: Deut 29:19-20, “And it come to pass, when he heareth the words of this curse, that he bless himself in his heart, saying, I shall have peace, though I walk in the imagination of mine heart, to add drunkenness to thirst: The LORD will not spare him, but then the anger of the LORD and his jealousy shall smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book shall lie upon him, and the LORD shall blot out his name from under heaven.” In Deut 28 and 29, Moses lays out the punishment of serving other gods to their own hurt, and the blessings of being faithful. In the New Testament we have no such curses, but we are told that one can be delivered to satan for the destruction of the flesh (1 Cor 5:5, 1 Tim 1:20). As long as we are in Christ and faithful, we can ask anything according to Christ’s will and it will be granted (1 John 3:22). When a real Christian is delivered to satan, he has committed a willful sin and there remains no more sacrifice for sin (Heb 10:26), leaving God to remove His protection and satan to destroy the flesh. When a person has as in the old testament served other gods, they to would be cursed also. Many of us Christians are adding drunkeness to thirst. Meaning our souls are thirsty for truth and God, but when we reach for forbidden fruit and do not let go, then we would rather be drunk on sin rather than obedient unto the truth. People in this condition often “fake it until you make it”, but God says we must acknowledge the truth of our sins (2 Tim 2:25-26). If we do not let go of our sins then we will become drunk on our sins rather than being thirsty for the cure, remedy, and required prescription to deal with our sins the way Jesus and His apostles instruct us. We go around pretending, we have done no wrong and that we are right with Jesus. Father we want to only sit at Jesus’ table and we renounce all other sources we have tangled in causing sin, please forgive us and we forgive those that have sinned against us knowing that blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy. In Jesus name may it be so. 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 #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

What is saving grace…or perhaps if I ask a question to reflect my understanding of saving grace…How does a Son sin when he will be corrected in truth and righteousness?   After all when our name is added to the Lamb’s book of life after surrendering all in the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ…through baptism…when then are no longer enemies of God but rather Sons adopted into the Citizenship of the Kingdom of Heaven…how then can we now offend our Dad…if we are willing to accept correction in truth and righteousness…our hearts do not rebel against dad but rather say please teach me better…Sonship with the King of Kings…Having the rights of the Heavenly Citizenship…the rights of a Christian Son or Daughter…   I picture Jesus having a finished plan and purpose for me…a final He made it moment of he made it into adulthood…but I also picture me on Judgement Day going I do not deserve to be here…moment…then I picture Jesus looking up to the Father…and asking Him please see him as Me…then I see all the negative on my scales of Justice…be balanced out with the Love of Jesus…until the Day of my Judgement in the Scales of Justice…I will be here grateful for a breath in my lungs…prayer in my heart…a song on my lips…and an opportunity to learn and grow to fulfill my plan and purpose in Jesus Christ Kingdom…to do better than yesterday…to follow Jesus and learn what would Jesus do…to love my neighbor as myself and to do as much good as I can thank of here in the land of the free and the home of the brave…what are we not free to do here in America…we can do as much good as we can think of as long as we harm no other soul…so I am thankful for the freedom to hear the saving grace of Jesus Christ…His love and adoption of a sinner and changing him into a Son…and His protection and teaching surrounding me as learn the truth and do what is right by Him and His Father…   Grace defined is an undeserved favor…do you deserve Jesus becoming a human and dying on the cross…Is it a favor that God became a man and died for you…so you could learn to practice the truth in righteousness and forsake evil…yes or no? God did not have to do this…we did not deserve this…we did not earn this…favor…God’s only human fathered Son dying and being raised from the dead…so He could teach us the truth and we can learn how to never rebel against God…we learn how to know the right thing to do…to be pleasing not rebellious…   Jesus said… Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled…Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…All things have been delivered unto me of my Father: and no one knows the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son wills to reveal him. Come unto me, all ye that labor 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…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…But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things. But seek ye first his kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof…(Mat 5:6 John 8:31-32 Matt 11:27-30 John 6:35 Matt 6:30-34)   Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew. The wind blows where it will, and thou hear the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Every one therefore who shall confess me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven. But whosoever shall deny me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven. And he answered and said unto them, Think ye that these Galileans were sinners above all the Galileans, because they have suffered these things? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish. Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem? I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish…And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen. And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieves shall be condemned…(Joh 3:5-8 Mat 10:32-33 Luk 13:2-5 Mar 16:14-16)   Father please cover the faithful and not rebellious with grace mercy peace joy and love and truth so we may they prosper and be in health as our souls prospers…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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Have you heard the good news about Jesus this Easter…short message of good news…   Have you heard the good news of Jesus Christ, becoming born of a virgin living under the law the good and evil taught to us by the Jewish people…the descendants of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob?   Jesus Christ, being born into the tribe of Judah had only never break one of the 10 Commandments to remain sinless and Holy. Jesus, being the only Fathered human of our Creator was made perfect and never chose to do the wrong thing. He never broke one of the 10 Commandments and he offered his own life as a sacrifice to be punished as if he had broken commandments so he could forgive you and me for having done the wrong thing…having broken one of the commandments.   Jesus will teach us the truth and all we have to do is what is right by our creator. This sound like good news that a man died and was raised from the dead for you so that you could choose to never do a wrong thing again…yes or no? So you never do again so you would never sin again, so that you would never offend God again… Jesus already paid the penalty for your sin, but you have to trust Him to reveal the truth to you so that you can do what is right by your Creator. Is this sound like good news?   Jesus said, unless you’re born on the water in the spirit, you cannot enter the kingdom of Heaven. Jesus said he believes in his baptized will be saved... He who doesn’t believe he died so you never have to choose wrong again will be damned. Have you been baptized in Christ yes or no? Will you be baptized in the Christ yes or no? This is Easter and Jesus died and was raised from the dead on the first day of the week as proof He can save you from your sins…He’ll teach you the truth show you right and all you have to do is right by God and creation Sound like good news…then please render obedience to the Author of salvation…   Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on him should not perish, but have eternal life.  17  For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through him…though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which he suffered; and having been made perfect, he became unto all them that obey him the author of eternal salvation; Heb 5:8-9 ASV   Will you obey Jesus and be saved by surrendering all to Jesus in baptism…yes or no?   Father please remove anything hindering us from obeying the truth so we can be right with fellow man and You our Creator in Jesus of Nazareth’s name (Acts 22:8) 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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

The Good News From Jesus Himself…all Jesus’s words… Mat 11:28-30 ASV  Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  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.  30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light… Joh 6:35 ASV  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… Mat 6:30-34 ASV  But if God doth so clothe the grass of the field, which to-day is, and to-morrow is cast into the oven, shall He not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith?  31  Be not therefore anxious, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed?  32  For after all these things do the Gentiles seek; for your heavenly Father knows that ye have need of all these things.  33  But seek ye first His kingdom, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.  34  Be not therefore anxious for the morrow: for the morrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof... Joh 10:7-11 ASV  Jesus therefore said unto them again, Verily, verily, I say unto you, I am the Door of the sheep.  8  All that came before Me are thieves and robbers: but the sheep did not hear them.  9  I am the door; by Me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out, and shall find pasture.  10  The thief cometh not, but that he may steal, and kill, and destroy: I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.  11  I am the Good Shepherd: the Good Shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.   Joh 8:31-32 ASV  Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed Him, If ye abide in My word, then are ye truly My disciples;  32  and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free… Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life.  17  For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through Him… Luk 13:3-5 ASV  I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.  4  Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem?  5  I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish… Mat 10:32-33 ASV  Every one therefore who shall confess Me before men, him will I also confess before my Father who is in heaven.  33  But whosoever shall deny Me before men, him will I also deny before my Father who is in heaven… Joh 3:5-8 ASV  Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.  6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.  7  Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.  8  The wind blows where it will, and thou hear the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit… Mar 16:16-18 ASV  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieves shall be condemned.   Mat 25:31-40 ASV  But when the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the angels with him, then shall he sit on the throne of his Glory:  32  and before Him shall be gathered all the nations: and He shall separate them one from another, as the shepherd separates the sheep from the goats;  33  and He shall set the sheep on his right hand, but the goats on the left.  34  Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:  35  for I was hungry, and ye gave me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger, and ye took me in;  36  naked, and ye clothed me; I was sick, and ye visited me; I was in prison, and ye came unto me.  37  Then shall the righteous answer Him, saying, Lord, when saw we Thee hungry, and fed thee? or athirst, and gave Thee drink?  38  And when saw we thee a stranger, and took Thee in? or naked, and clothed Thee?  39  And when saw we thee sick, or in prison, and came unto Thee?  40  And the King shall answer and say unto Them, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it unto one of these My brethren, even these least, ye did it unto Me… Mat 25:41-46 ASV  Then shall He say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from Me, ye cursed, into the eternal fire which is prepared for the devil and his angels:  42  for I was hungry, and ye did not give Me to eat; I was thirsty, and ye gave Me no drink;  43  I was a stranger, and ye took Me not in; naked, and ye clothed Me not; sick, and in prison, and ye visited Me not.  44  Then shall they also answer, saying, Lord, when saw we Thee hungry, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto Thee?  45  Then shall He answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not unto one of these least, ye did it not unto Me.  46  And these shall go away into eternal punishment: but the righteous into eternal life.   Father help us hear the truth and see with discernment how to not offend and do right by You our Creator…please meet our soul’s deepest needs for mercy and repentance…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.   The Good News From Jesus Himself... 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A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle…this little light of mine…   It is written in the New Testament of Christ which is the New Agreement between God and creation… Mat 5:14-16 ASV  Ye are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hid.  15  Neither do men light a lamp, and put it under the bushel, but on the stand; and it shineth unto all that are in the house.  16  Even so let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father who is in heaven…Render to no man evil for evil. Take thought for things honorable in the sight of all men.  18  If it be possible, as much as in you lieth, be at peace with all men.  19  Avenge not yourselves, beloved, but give place unto the wrath of God: for it is written, Vengeance belongs unto Me; I will recompense, saith the Lord.  20  But if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him to drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head.  21  Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good. Rom 12:17-21 ASV   Php 2:1-11 ASV  If there is therefore any exhortation in Christ, if any consolation of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any tender mercies and compassions,  2  make full my joy, that ye be of the same mind, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;  3  doing nothing through faction or through vainglory, but in lowliness of mind each counting other better than himself;  4  not looking each of you to his own things, but each of you also to the things of others.  5  Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:  6  who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped,  7  but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;  8  and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled Himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.  9  Wherefore also God highly exalted Him, and gave unto Him the name which is above every name;  10  that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,  11  and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the Glory of God the Father.   Jesus Christ said… Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life.  17  For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through Him… Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except one be born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.  6  That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.  7  Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born anew.  8  The wind blows where it will, and thou hear the voice thereof, but knowest not whence it cometh, and whither it goes: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. Joh 3:5-8 ASV    Jesus Christ said… Luk 13:3-5 ASV  I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all in like manner perish.  4  Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and killed them, think ye that they were offenders above all the men that dwell in Jerusalem?  5  I tell you, Nay: but, except ye repent, ye shall all likewise perish…And afterward he was manifested unto the eleven themselves as they sat at meat; and he upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them that had seen him after he was risen.  15  And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to the whole creation… …16  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieves shall be condemned… …17  And these signs shall accompany them that believe: in My name shall they cast out demons; they shall speak with new tongues;  18  they shall take up serpents, and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall in no wise hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover.  19  So then the Lord Jesus, after He had spoken unto them, was received up into heaven, and sat down at the right hand of God.  20  And they went forth, and preached everywhere, the Lord working with them, and confirming the word by the signs that followed. Amen. Mar 16:14-20 ASV    Have you ever made a commitment to God…yes or no? Have you ever offended God…yes or no? Will you change and surrender all to Jesus Christ who died and was raised from the dead…who will reveal the truth to you so you can do right by your Creator…in repentance…yes or no? Will you be baptized to obey Jesus and be born of the water and the Spirit…yes or no? Have you been baptized to obey Jesus before…yes or no?   Father please heal our sin scars…restore us to a new and right spirit with You…we renounce anything un-Holy and pray you would restore and cleanse us of all sin…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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography   A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle…this little light of mine…

No Jesus, no heaven. Know Jesus, know heaven!   Jesus said…Mat 5:17-18 ASV  Think not that I came to destroy the law or the prophets: I came not to destroy, but to fulfil.  18  For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass away from the law, till all things be accomplished… When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, He said, It is finished: and He bowed his head, and gave up His spirit.   Mat 5:19-20 ASV  Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, shall be called least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, he shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.  20  For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven… Deu 4:2 ASV  Ye shall not add unto the word which I command you, neither shall ye diminish from it, that ye may keep the commandments of Jehovah your God which I command you…And He declared unto you his covenant, which He commanded you to perform, even the ten commandments; and He wrote them upon two tables of stone. Deu 4:13 ASV    The minimum requirements of the Law is the Ten Commandments…Jesus being from the tribe of Judah had only to keep the Ten Commandments to be considered sinless or Holy. Jesus never broke any of the Ten Commandments and suffered our punishment as if He broke all Ten so He could forgive us and teach us His New Laws called the New Testament of Christ… Mat 11:27-30 ASV  All things have been delivered unto Me of my Father: and no one knows the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and He to whomsoever the Son wills to reveal Him.  28  Come unto me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.  29  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.  30  For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light…Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed Him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples;  32  and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Joh 8:31-32 ASV    Jesus said if you continue in His word you will know the truth…not be told the truth. Many of us have learned how to become a Christian from preaching, reading, and other forms of teaching…after being baptized into Christ the promise of the Holy Spirit keeps you in the will of God  revealing the needed truth so we can practice the truth and not offend God…look at Mary the mother of Jesus…she was told by an angel of her purpose…not by a voice on the wind!   Jesus said take His Yoke (being interpreted means His teaching) and you will find rest for your souls…rest for the souls comes by being delivered from temptation and testing. Do you want to be tempted? Or Tested…yes or no? Jesus will never ask you to do a wrong thing…listen… Blessed is the man that endures temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love Him.  13  Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He himself tempts no man:  14  but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed.  15  Then the lust, when it hath conceived, bears sin: and the sin, when it is full grown, bringeth forth death.  16  Be not deceived, my beloved brethren.  17  Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning.  18  Of His own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be a kind of first fruits of His creatures. Jas 1:12-18 ASV    So have you asked the Author of salvation to write you a plan of reconciliation with God…yes or no? He is the Good Shepherd which leads us with the truth and as long as we practice His Truth or His teachings, we find rest from trial and temptations…1Co 10:12-14 ASV  Wherefore let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he fall.  13  There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it.  14  Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry… Because thou didst keep the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of trial, that hour which is to come upon the whole world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Rev 3:10 ASV There will be a hour of trial of temptation every soul on earth will have to endure in the end near the final coming of Jesus.   Act 17:30-31 ASV  The times of ignorance therefore God overlooked; but now he commands men that they should all everywhere repent:  31  inasmuch as He hath appointed a day in which He will judge the world in righteousness by the man whom He hath ordained; whereof He hath given assurance unto all men, in that He hath raised Him from the dead.   Joh 3:16-17 ASV  For God so loved the world, that He gave his only begotten(Fathered Human) Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life.  17  For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through Him…though He was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which He suffered;  9  and having been made perfect, He became unto all them that obey Him the author of eternal salvation Heb 5:8-9 ASV. Jesus said Mar 16:16 ASV  He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that disbelieves (chooses to ignore the facts of Jesus dying and being raised from the dead) shall be condemned.   Do you want to be saved with rest for your soul and obey Jesus Christ of Nazareth (Acts 22:8)…yes or no? Will you be baptized for Jesus…yes or no?   Father please meet our souls deepest needs and please give us rest for our souls so we can grow and learn to be like You without falling for temptation…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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

#Incarnation_of_Jesus   Introduction: 1.      What is the Bible about? How would you answer this question? It is about man’s redemption from sin, which means it is about Jesus our redeemer A person could reason that the Bible’s theme is Jesus Christ 2.      A general outline of the Bible: Old Testament point to Jesus coming, the New says Jesus came and Is coming back to take us home 3.      Jesus Christ is the very center of Christianity, obviously there can not be Christianity without Christ 4.      I want to talk about the incarnation of Jesus Christ with 3 major points: Jesus is God Jesus is Man Jesus purpose for becoming a man I.                    Jesus is God A.    The Inspired Word of God says Jesus is God 1.      The bible declares that Jesus is God a.       Rom 9:5, “whose are of the fathers and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came who is over all, God blessed forever amen” 2.      Thomas and his good confession (John 20:19-29) a.       Thomas was not with the other disciples, when Jesus showed himself to them b.      Thomas said he would not believe unless he put his fingers into the nail prints and into his side. Some because of this event call Thomas doubting Thomas. c.       Jesus came again and showed himself to Thomas, when Jesus asked Thomas to put his fingers into his nail printed hands, Thomas said My lord and My God. d.      If Jesus was just a man then he could never be called God without someone sinning. e.       Jesus accepted Thomas and his worship, so Jesus was God. Peter in Cornelius’s house would not allow a man to worship him and declared to Cornelius that he too was just a man. Jesus however is more than just a man. f.        It is idolatry to worship anything other than God himself. It is idolatry to worship the created. 3.      Jesus equated himself equal to God a.       John 10:30, Jesus said my Father and I are one. b.      No man could ever say that he and God are one 4.      John the Apostle witness concerning Jesus (John 1:1-14) a.       Jesus is inferred to be the word in verse 14 b.      In verse 2, He was with God. In verse 1, he is God c.       He created all things, John was originally a Jew and believed in one God Deut 6:4. No Jew would say that there were two God’s unless they knew Jesus was indeed God. 5.      General epistles concerning Jesus a.       Col 1:15-18, who is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of every creature for by Him were all things created that are in Heaven and that are in the earth, visible, invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, principalities, powers, all things are created by him and for him. He is before all things and by Him all things consist. He is the head of the church the firstborn from the dead that in all things he might have preeminence. b.       Heb 1:8, with the Father speaking, it says “thy throne O’ God is forever and ever a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom” B.     The 3 in 1 Trinity 1.      Father is God a.      1 Cor 8:6, but to us there is but one God, the Father of whom are all things and we in him b.      Gal 1:1, Paul an apostle (not of men, neither by man) but by Jesus Christ and God the Father c.       Paul references the Father as being God 2.      Holy Spirit is God a.      Acts 5:1-4, b.      Anannias had predetermined to lie about how much money they were giving. Probably did this in order to receive prestige, prominence, and inflated pride c.       Peter says in vs 3, why has Satan filled your heart to lie to the Holy Spirit? You have not lied unto men but unto God. d.      Rom 8:9, “You are not in the flesh but in the Spirit if so be the Spirit of God dwells in you” 3.      Summary of the Trinity a.      Jesus is said to be God. The Father is said to be God. The Holy Spirit is said to be God b.      Scripture clearly says that anyone of them can be called God. These are inter-dependent on each other, co-equal, co-eternal and inseparable. They are united in oneness by their essence or substance or what they are made out of. You and I are both flesh, they are  God. c.       Mat 3:13-17, Jesus baptism is a picture of the Trinity. Jesus being baptized, the Spirit descending and the Father speaking II.                  Jesus was human A.      The Scripture Says He was a man 1.      John 1:14, the word was made flesh. a.      The eternal Word that had existed from the beginning, was made flesh b.      God decided to make himself flesh. Like me putting on a glove. 2.      Phil 2:5-8 a.      Jesus laid aside the glory of Heaven, so He could become a slave to the Law He ordained b.      He was God and was being worshipped in Heaven. Jesus laid aside his throne and became a servant. The Creator became the created, instead of being served He began to serve. God can never stop being God, He just laid aside His will and submitted to the predetermined will of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit that was decided before the world was formed. 3.      John 8:40 a.      Jesus said, but now you seek to kill me a man that told you the truth. b.      Jesus said he was a man 4.      Acts 2:22 a.      Ye men of Israel, hear these words Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved by God among you by miracles, signs, and wonders… b.      Peter says, the Jesus was also a man c.       We all know that Jesus was a man B.      As a Man he felt our weakness 1.      He was tempted a.      In Mat 4:1-11, Jesus was tempted by the devil. Jesus responded with the word of God b.      Jesus due to flesh was tempted, but His will, and the power of the Holy Spirit that lighted upon Him at his baptism, was stronger than the flesh c.       Heb 4:15, for we have not a high priest that can not be touched with the feelings of our infirmities, but was in all points tempted as we were yet without sin” d.      Jesus felt the pull of the flesh in the direction that leads away from God but did not succumb to it e.      Heb 2:15, in that he himself suffered temptation He is able to succor (comfort) them that are tempted. 2.      He was tired a.      When dealing with the woman in Samaria at the well, he sat down because he was tired b.      John 4:6, “Now Jacob’s well was there and Jesus being wearied from His journey sat thus on the wall” 3.      Jesus also was thirsty a.      John 19:28, Jesus was on the cross about to die and says I thirst 4.      Jesus went to sleep a.      Luke 8:23, as he sailed he fell asleep: and there came down a storm of wind on the lake b.      He woke up and rebuked the wind and the storm settled down. In this example, we see Jesus Divinity and his humanity C.      He had human emotions 1.      Sorrow a.      John 11:33-36 Raising of Lazarus 2.      Compassion a.      Mat 9:36, “but when Jesus saw the multitudes He was moved with compassion” 3.      Strong Crying a.      Heb 5:7, “who in the day of temptation offered prayers and supplications with strong tears and crying unto Him that was able to save him from death, and was heard in that he feared” b.      Jesus became a man and as such he submitted to doing the predetermined will ordained before the foundation of the world. 4.      Anger a.      John 2:13-17, Cleansing of the temple b.      In this scene of Jesus life, Jesus took a cord and threw out the moneychangers. He called it a den of thieves. c.       Then the disciples remembered that it was written the zeal of Thine house has eaten me up Ps 69:9. d.      Anger is not sin, it is an emotion. However any emotion left uncontrolled can cause a person to sin. Be angry and sin not Eph 4:26 III.                The Role of Jesus A.      Each Member of the Trinity has a role or function to perform 1.      The father a.      He plays the role of the designer or authority b.      He is the one with the plan 2.      The Son a.      He plays the role of the provider b.      He provided a way for all mankind’s needs to be met 3.      The Holy Spirit a.      The Spirit plays the role of the doer b.      He takes the plan and the provision and works it to completion B.      The Son 1.      Jesus referred to Himself as God the son of Man a.      Think about that literally. He is the God that became the son of mankind 2.      His Humanity a.      We can identify with Jesus because he became like us b.      We can see ourselves in His shoes doing what He did according to our ability c.       We all have heard of the phrase wwjd have we not? d.      Jesus also had vulnerability because of his human side. He was hungry, thirsty, sleepy, suffering in pain e.      Emotional vulnerability could also worked to undo Jesus. He was betrayed, lied about, rejected, the very people he trusted betrayed him, the people he tried to save plotted to kill him, Jesus took it all for us though, because He loves us. C.      Jesus Purpose of the incarnation 1.      Jesus put on humanity to kill sin or the works of the devil a.      1 John 3:5, and you know He was manifested to take away sin and in Him there is no sin b.      Jesus Role was to provide a way for mankind’s sin to be taken out of the picture c.       Jesus said I will become like the man that I created so I can impart my perfection and righteousness to them that believe and obey my will 2.      Jesus was sinless a.      1 Pet 2:21-24, 1Pe 2:20-25 ESV  For what credit is it if, when you sin and are beaten for it, you endure? But if when you do good and suffer for it you endure, this is a gracious thing in the sight of God.  (21)  For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, so that you might follow in his steps.  (22)  He committed no sin, neither was deceit found in his mouth.  (23)  When he was reviled, he did not revile in return; when he suffered, he did not threaten, but continued entrusting himself to him who judges justly.  (24)  He himself bore our sins in his body on the tree, that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.  (25)  For you were straying like sheep, but have now returned to the Shepherd and Overseer of your souls. b.      We are healed by the stripes that Jesus took for us on His back to save us from our punishment. c.       2 Cor 5:21, for He has made Jesus to be sin for us, who knew no sin that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him d.      We cannot be righteous by our own merits, so we trust in Jesus promises to impart that righteousness to us through faith in obeying His words. e.      Jesus role revealed to us was to pay for infinite amount of sin, and to absorb an infinite amount of wrath.   Conclusion: 1.      Jesus is God and was involved in the creation of Man and even planned to save mankind before man was ever created. Nothing was or has been done without His knowing about it. Jesus knew every detail of the life He was going to live before He chose to come down to earth and live it (Jn 1:1-18, Col 1:15-18, Eph 1:1-8) 2.      God can never stop being God, Jesus simply decided before He became a man what He was going to do and then when He became a man submitted to the predetermined will He and the rest of the God head had decided to do before the creation of the world. 3.      Jesus was fully human, he felt human emotions, human limitations, human temptations, but was still fully God just did not use His Godhood but relied upon the God Holy Spirit to do the miracles and inspire Him to teach the will of the Father. 4.      The Holy Spirit was the reason for His inspiration and the miracles. Listen: John 6:28-29, “then they said unto Him, what shall we do that we might work the works of God? Jesus answered and said unto them, this is the work of God that you believe on him whom he has sent”. The miracles were never the point but the pointer, that pointed to Jesus being the savior of mankind to all those that believe and obey His New Agreement between God and Mankind the New Testament of Christ, which He is the only Mediator of.   Father please help us be suitable for salvation…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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

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   #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

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 #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography