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Part 2

Apostle Peter had to tell his Jewish followers to see Apostle Paul for Salvation in his Epistles.

2 Peter 3:15-16

15And account that the longsuffering of our Lord is salvation; even as our beloved brother Paul also according to the wisdom given unto him hath written unto you;

16As also in all his epistles, speaking in them of these things; in which are some things hard to be understood, which they that are unlearned and unstable wrest, as they do also the other scriptures, unto their own destruction.

Apostle Paul is giving information that is very important for today.

Romans 11:13

For I speak to youGentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of theGentiles, I magnify mine office:

Romans 11:25

For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of theGentilesbe come in.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ our God

Part 3

Apostle Paul is the Masterbuilder of the gospel of grace given to him by the ascended Jesus Christ our God and Saviour.

Now that we are saved by believing Apostle Paul's gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, we are to build on his foundation inwhich is Jesus Christ.

1 Corinthians 3:10

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

In the book of Acts, Apollos only knew the Old Testament and John the Baptist, but Apostle Paul had a new revelation that he shared with Apollos. There were lots a changes going on in the book of Acts and Apostle Paul was one of them..

Acts 19:1-6

1 And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples,

2He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost.

3And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism.

4Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus.

5When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.

6And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 may God bless the gospel of grace to all

Part 4

Apollos followed Apostle Paul's epistle.

1 Corinthians 3:6

I have planted,Apolloswatered; but God gave the increase.

Apostle Paul wrote this verse and it's approved by God in the Third Heaven.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be yefollowers ofme, even as I also am of Christ.

Apostle Paul was never ashamed of his gospel of grace given to him by the Ascended Jesus Christ our God and Saviour.

Romans 1:16

ForIamnotashamedof the gospel of Christ:foritis the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 may Jesus Christ our God bless us with this gospel of grace....

Fuji, 2/2

4rth question:If Jesus is God who was Jesus praying to?

Answer: The Word, a part of Godhead, became a man like us, named Jesus. He was born by the Holy sprit and Mary so His father was God and His mother was Mary. So He was a Son of God but also a Son of Man. Now we have to understand that Jesus' aim was to represent humanity on the cross, that is to be punished by death instead of all of us who commit sins. So He had to be a man, a perfect man, like any other man. That means that he could NOT use His divine powers to do anything but He had to pray to His Father God to do all the miracles. He had to live like any other common man. So that He did. This is what is meant in Philippians 2:5-8, "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:6Who, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, thought it not robbery (like satan tried to do) to be equal with God:7But made himself of no reputation, and TOOK UPON HIM THE FORM OF A SERVANT, and WAS MADE IN THE LIKENESS OF MEN:"

GBU

HI Fuji, 1/2

1st question: Did Jesus exist in heaven before God created everything ?

Answer: John 17:5, "And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was."

2nd question: Is Jesus God Himself?

Answer: John 1:1-15, "1In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, AND THE WORD WAS GOD.2The same was in the beginning with God.3All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.4In him was life; and the life was the light of men.5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not.6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John.7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe.8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light.9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.10He was in the world, AND THE WORLD WAS MADE BY HIM, and the world knew him not.11HE CAME UNTO HIW OWN, and his own received him not.12But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name:13Which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God.14And the WORD WAS MADE FLESH, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory AS of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth."

Isn't the above passage adequate to see that Jesus is God?

3rd question: Why is Jesus is also called the Word?

Answer: God hasn't got names like humans. Through His names God reveals certain characteristics of Him to people, eg Father, Allmighty God, YAHWEH which means the self existing God, etc. Jesus is called the Word because the word of God, the absolute truth about God, was revealed to mankind through Him. He is also called other names like, The Light, The Eternal life, The Truth, The Resurrection, etc.

See pt2

COGIC SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK 02/23/25 2 Corinthians 8:1-14 KJV

MY Reverence: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

I Worship a God that is holy and of blessings.That allowed me to do the word of God. God of a word to believe in. God to believe in to get what you want.God of freedom and justice. God of no interference. God that allows you to grow beyond measure with delight. God with significance of giving to him and Christian Church. God of advice, expedient,profitable, and to perform.

COGIC SUNDAY SCHOOL BOOK 02/16/25 Ephesians 6:10-20 KJV

COGIC WORSHIP: 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 KJV

I Worship a God of Faith, Heavenly Father.God that is holy and allows you to be holy. God of signs ,esteem and real. God allows you to be sons of God and light. God of a language we can understand and that is great. God that is vital and eternal life. God that is infinite, evidenced in creation and in history. God of discretion of Prayer and my prayers to be done.

..praying with you

2 Thessalonians 3:3

But the Lord is faithful, and He will strengthen you [setting you on a firm foundation] and guard you from the evil one AMP

I've just realised that there are two separate issues that I need to be clear about . It's not that I think that these two issues might be essential for my salvation but non the less , they feel important to me in my understanding .

The first one is : did Jesus exist in heaven before God created everything ? And if he did what form did he take ?

So far I'm thinking that Jesus is the Word ( of God ) made flesh ( by God using His own Holy Spirit ) .

Secondly , is Jesus God Himself and so far I can't see evidence of this . It seems illogical to me . If Jesus is God who was Jesus praying to ? Why does Jesus say to his disciples : I ascend to my Father and yours , to my God and yours ?

I'm starting to realise the importance of metaphor and parables . I have a few friends who really struggle with metaphors . They literally take everything literally ! It's impossible to make them laugh because they have no sense of humour and they certainly don't have any imagination at all . They can be are work to be around . I mentioned to my friend that my dog does exactly the same thing at 9-30 every night , we were talking in the phone and I said : there he goes again ( about my dog ) and my friend said ( very seriously ) but it's only twenty past nine . What could I say to that ?

Gospel for dummies part 3.

Some common; well dumb things that are often said without much thought.

"Accept Christ". Christ is Lord over all; even all the powers of hell proclaim His authority. Better said if we must use this terminology is that we must accept our own deplorable and hopeless state and plead for mercy from a Holy God.

I am a Christian. This is probably a shocker here but I have seen it before where people with the most vile language and sinful lifesyles somehow give themselves that designation without a shred of evidence they love God; recognize His authority over their lives or for that matter know the true Christ and not one of their own imaginations that conforms to their mindset. Nonetheless this is probably how they do surveys or polls to determine what percent of the population believes in a particular faith. As a point to consider; how many Muslims would curse Muhammad like many like to use the God d word who call themselves Christians?

My Pastor said it was ok. Such twisted logic is the reason I made sure in joining a Reformed church in the past that the congregation could bring up a disciplinary action with those in authority over us according to the scriptural pattern. It is probably the reason many denominations have fallen over time; when heresy is tolerated the duty of the Body of Christ isn't being duly administered. In such statements on my part; no doubt we should realize many will falsely accuse those in charge because of personal bias hence the proper means should always be done. Also there should be respect for those elders and others who God Himself established if our church is truly a Bible believing one. If the Pastor is in sin and condones the same for others we may see this truth but those ignorant are deceived ( 2 Tim 3:13).

I haven't sinned in years (you fill in the blank). I have addressed this before so no need to elaborate; hopefully the logic flaw is clear for all here to see.

Gospel for dummies part two

As I was going to say in the last post I have seen believers married to nonbelievers and things going relatively well. Many times people both come to Christ; in short a marriage among anyone is still a Covenant with God and even if they start off as two unbelievers that is the case.

As we delve into our profession; again the gifts and talents in the natural realm as well as the relationships established shouldn't be hastily abandoned UNLESS our position is promotes a sinful lifestyle or clearly compromises our walk with such associations.

The same could be said for where we live; with the added pressure of relatives when it is clear that religious persecution will break out and our immediate family is in danger. Even that can be something God calls us to endure for a season; but will make it clear if and when we are to break free if we aren't called for martyrdom at some point.

Now the main subject at hand of course involves our own conversion or that of others; naturally we need to present the truth so that a John 16:8 moment can trigger repentance and explain we are all enemies of God in our sin and desperately need a Savior.

These basic truths are often smothered at best with God supposedly being with us and not against us; probably the most common "mantra" in Christian music today. That is only true if we are right with Him. God in His discipline is still with us but with such a mamby pamby approach we are shocked when He turns up the heat and chastises us.

At the point of presenting the Gospel it may be a bit soon to do this; nonetheless for Discipleship we must emphasize that the way is narrow to the truth and FEW find it. We should explain that life in this world will get harder; old friendships will become shattered; and we will in some way be persecuted. This is what true blessing and rejoicing is; as Jesus stated in (see Matt. 5:11-16). We do no favor in dumbing down these realities to attract more converts.

Part 1 a

Who is sounding the trumpet for the Rapture or the gathering of the Saints in the clouds to meet Jesus Christ ?

It's very interesting that people like to mix Apostle Paul epistles with the four gospels and Revelation when it comes to the Rapture.

Only Apostle Paul talks about the Rapture or the gathering in the clouds.

God's voice is the trumpet. God is sounding one trumpet.

1 Thessalonians 4:16

For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with thetrumpof God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

Thr seven angels are sounding the trumpets and not God in Revelation, Not the same as 1 thessalonians 4:16.

Revelation 8:6

And the seven angels which had the seventrumpets prepared themselves to sound.

Angels again sounding the trumpet and not God.

Matthew 24:31

And he shall send his angels with a great sound of atrumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

Ray , in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 please read and believe

Part 1 b

By rightly dividing the word of truth, we can make the Bible make more sense .

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

The Rapture or gathering.

1 Corinthians 15:52-54

52In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.

53For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.

54So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.

God is sounding the trumpet, not angels.

1 Thessalonians 4:13-17

13But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope.

14For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.

15For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.

16For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

17Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.



Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Part 2.

This is speaking about the 7 years of tribulation after the Rapture is already passed. The wicked one will be taken and thrown in fire by angels . This is different from the Rapture. Only Apostle Paul speaks of the Rapture or Gathering.

Matthew 13:38-40

38The field is the world; the good seed are the children of the kingdom; but the tares are the children of the wicked one;

39The enemy that sowed them is the devil; the harvest is the end of the world; and the reapers are the angels.

40As therefore the tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Revelation 1:7

Behold,hecomethwithclouds; and every eye shall see him, and they also which pierced him: and all kindreds of the earth shall wail because of him. Even so, Amen.

Jude 1:14

And Enoch also, the seventh from Adam, prophesied of these, saying, Behold, the Lord cometh with ten thousands of his saints,

Matthew 13:41-42

41The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity;

42And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.

2 Peter 3:10

But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up.

Daniel 9:27

27And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Apostle Paul is giving Timothy instructions for men to become pastors in the church. Apostle Paul never mentioned a woman to becoming a pastor. Bishop means pastor.

1 Timothy 3:1-7

1 This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work.

2A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;

3Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;

4One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

5(For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)

6Not a novice, lest being lifted up with pride he fall into the condemnation of the devil.

7Moreover he must have a good report of them which are without; lest he fall into reproach and the snare of the devil.

When it comes to becoming a Bishop in the body of the church, it best to have a wive and husband with kids.

Ephesians 5:22-25

22Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as unto the Lord.

23For the husband is the head of the wife, even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body.

24Therefore as the church is subject unto Christ, so let the wives be to their own husbands in every thing.

25Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;

The husband needs to love the wife, like Christ loves the body of the church.

Apostle Paul is my Apostle, my Preacher and my Teacher in Christ Jesus through the Holy Spirit.

1 Timothy 2:7

Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie not;) a teacher of the Gentiles infaithand verity.

Please read Romans through Philemon for doctrine and pray continually everyday for God to speak to you.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Let the gospel of grace change your life.

Part 1

What is the Holy Ghost or the Holy Spirit ? They are the same in one .

The Holy Spirit talks in the book of Acts, a transitional book of history.

Acts 8:29

Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot.

Acts 10:19

While Peter thought on the vision, the Spirit said unto him, Behold, three men seek thee.

The Holy Spirit is a male person.

Acts 13:2

As they ministered to the Lord, and fasted, the Holy Ghost said, Separate me Barnabas and Saul for the work whereunto I have called them

The Holy Spirit has a body shape .

Luke 3:22

And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape like a dove upon him, and a voice came from heaven, which said, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

The Holy Spirit got Mother Mary pregnant.

Matthew 1:18

Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

The Holy Spirit is a God.

John 4:24

Godisa Spirit: and they that worship him must worshiphimin spirit and in truth.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 may God bless you with the Holy Spirit .

Part 2

How do we get the Holy Spirit ? By believing the gospel only and the Holy Spirit will seal us .

Ephesians 1:13

In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heardtheword of truth,thegospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye weresealedwiththatholySpiritof promise,

After receiving the Holy Spirit, you can take advantage of the fruits.

Galatians 5:22-23

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

23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Now that you have the Holy Spirit, God owns you and Satan can not take you away.

1 Corinthians 6:19

What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghostwhich isin you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own.

By reading and studying the word of truth, we are going to be able to walk with God in the Holy Spirit.

Galatians 5:25

If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit.

The Holy Spirit communicate with our spirit.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God:

The Holy Spirit will help us in our Bible study and reading.

1 Corinthians 2:10

But God hath revealedthemunto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

The Holy Spirit has feelings.

Ephesians 4:30

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The Gospel for dummies

2 Corinthians 4:4 makes it clear that we are brain dead when it comes to spiritual discernment until God opens the door to understanding. This particular posting (likely a series) isn't so much about correct doctrine but it explains how we should avoid "compartmentalizing" our lives into that which is "spiritual" and the rest of our existence in regard to employment; marital status and living location in particular.

Scripturally it is crucial to take into account Luke 14:26 as to our love for God being paramount and essentially any other affections being "hate" in comparison. The context here certainly cannot be permitted to ignore other scriptures or be contradictory to loving our enemies; honoring our parents; etc. We are asked not to let influences of others stop us from following Christ; so that we follow the Master who will guide us and direct us how to conduct ourselves. Nonetheless we see the Disciples leaving everything; although Paul would mention (see 1 Corinthians 9:5) that believing wives should be allowed whenever safe to do so to accompany them and such precedent exists when we see Abraham leaving with Sarai and Moses also being married despite his years in exile.

This marriage issue is something some people like to throw around when coming to Christ; where they use an excuse that their wives aren't believers but wish to remain ( 1 Cor. 7:13-14) they should when often seeking a new "model" as it were. If they don't then verse 15 takes effect; but I am doubtful of the NIV interpretation divorce; in any case I don't see anyone free to remarry if a spouse is still alive. In my situation it is sad to report that my faith was something that was eventually scoffed at and ridiculed and my ex used it as an excuse to be disloyal; since marriages among professing believers isn't much better than the world there should be just as much a chance of a believer winning over his wife or at least staying together with some harmony.

Part 3

If we don't have the Holy Spirit in our heart, then we are not saved by Christ Jesus.

Romans 8:9

But ye are not in the flesh, but in the

Spirit, if so be that the Spirit of God dwell in you. Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.

The Holy Spirit helps us pray and can translates prayers better to God.

Romans 8:26

Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered

We get our knowledge and wisdom from the Holy Spirit.

We are adopted in the family of God by the Holy Spirit

Romans 8:15

For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.

God can reveal is word to us, but only by the Holy Spirit.

We received wisdom and knowledge by the Holy Spirit .

1 Corinthians 12:8

For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;

The flesh hates the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit wants to overcome the flesh.

Galatians 5:17

For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would.

Man will never know God without the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 2:11

For what man knoweth the things of a man, save the spirit of man which is in him? even so the things of God knoweth no man, but the Spirit of God.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Part 4

Because we have Jesus Christ as our Lord and Savior, we are able to communicate with the Father by the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 2:18

For through him we both have access by one Spirit unto the Father.

When somebody tell me they follow the law, I tell them that, I let the Holy Spirit lead me to righteousness.

Galatians 5:18

But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law.

I will do well with the Holy Spirit and be bless with the fruits of the Spirit.

1 Corinthians 12:7

But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

The Holy Spirit dwells in the heart.

2 Corinthians 1:22

Who hath also sealed us, and given the earnest of the Spirit in our hearts.

Galatians 4:6

And because ye are sons, God hath sent forth the Spirit of his Son into your hearts, crying, Abba, Father.

Having the Holy Spirit living in your heart will make it easy to do rightous while walking and avoiding the fleshly things.

We will always be saved because we are sealed by the Holy Spirit.

Romans 8:1

There istherefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

God knows what we are thinking in our hearts because of the Holy Spirit is communicating with God.

Romans 8:27

And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth whatisthe mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according tothe will ofGod.

Why don't we follow the law ? Because the Holy Spirit has the law for us to follow.

Romans 8:2

For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The devil ( Fallen Angel) that is Satan.

When, I first got saved, I never knew how the evil spirits attack . The evil spirits will put words into peoples minds and cause chaos to our daily lives . We can also be attacked in our sleep and have bodily harm .

Jesus Christ warns us of the devil and how they use people.

John 8:44

Ye are of your father thedevil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.

Satan has all the tools to attack us. When we sin, he accuses us and when we win souls to Christ, he attacks us.

2 Corinthians 2:11

LestSatanshould get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.

Apostle Paul was attacked by Satan the fallen angle by bodily harm and Paul was still spreading the gospel of grace throughout the whole world.

2 Corinthians 12:7

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger ofSatanto buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.

No one can take away our love from God, not even Satan.

Romans 8:38-39

38For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39Nor 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.

Now that I'm saved by believing the gospel of grace, I stay in the word for growth and strength in the Holy Spirit.

Ephesians 3:16

That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to bestrengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

To receive the whole armour of God, you must be saved by believing the gospel of grace.

Part 2

Apostle Paul teaches us to defend ourselves from the devil by standing and praying with the whole Armour of God in the spirit.

Ephesians 6:11

Put on thewholearmourofGod, that ye may be able to stand against the wilesofthe devil.

1. loins girt about with truth

2. breastplate of righteousness

3. feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace

4. shield of faith

5. helmet of salvation

6. sword of the Spirit

7. Ephesians 6:18

Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Please read Romans through Philemon for doctrine and pray continually everyday for God to speak to you .

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 the devil knows this gospel and doesn't want us to believe

Rightly dividing

2 Timothy 2:15 helped me understand how to let the Holy Spirit guide me in the right direction to rightly divide the Word in the Bible .

2 Timothy 2:15

Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.

We are not to be buff up with knowledge and brag about it and belittle our brethren to shame, but to love one another in prayer and patience so the Holy Spirit will open the understanding spiritually .

1 Thessalonians 4:11

And that yestudyto be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;

Only Jesus Christ will approve what we do on earth with our bodies.

2 Corinthians 13:7

Now I pray to God that ye do no evil; not that we should appearapproved, but that ye should do that which is honest, though we be as reprobates.

Now that we are saved by believing the resurrection of Christ Jesus, plus nothing, we are to be his workman for good works for a reward in the Heavenly Places.

Ephesians 2:10

For we are hisworkmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.

I am not ashamed of the resurrection of Christ Jesus.

Romans 1:16

For I am notashamedof the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek.

Even Jesus Christ divides.

Luke 12:51

Suppose ye that I am come to give peace on earth? I tell you, Nay; but rather division:

1 Corinthians 12:11

But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit,dividingto every man severally as he will.

We are to follow Apostle Paul's epistle for doctrine today because he is our Apostle.

2 Timothy 4:2

Preach theword; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all long suffering and doctrine.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 the doctrine of the grace of God.

The Doctrine of Grace .

The more I read Apostle Paul's epistle, the more the doctrine will make me see false preachers and teachers today.

Romans 16:17

Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to thedoctrinewhich ye have learned; and avoid them.

At one time I would listen to every preacher out there and think it was good doctrine, but I was not the doctrine of today , it only made things more confusing.

Ephesians 4:14

That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind ofdoctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive;

I thank God Almighty for Grace Believers not being in the Tribulation. It's only going to get worse with doctrines of devils.

1 Timothy 4:1

Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, anddoctrines of devils;

There is hope for doctrine today and that is Apostle Paul's epistle.

Titus 2:1

But speak thou the things which become sounddoctrine:

Apostle Paul told the Corinthians to follow him, Apostle Paul has the doctrine of grace.

1 Corinthians 11:1

Be yefollowers ofme, even as I also am of Christ.

Apostle Paul did not walk with Jesus like the 12 Disiples in the flesh, Paul is separated from that with his doctrine.

Romans 1:1

Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God,

Apostle Paul has a doctrine.

2 Timothy 3:10

But thou hast fully known mydoctrine, manner of life, purpose, faith, longsuffering, charity, patience,

The whole Bible has doctrine, but which doctrine do we follow today for living in the gospel of grace. " Apostle Paul "

2 Timothy 3:16

All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable fordoctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Part 1

The most controversial word in the Bible is , " dispensation " and it's mentioned in the Bible four times by Apostle Paul.

The best meaning of " dispensation " is ... In the Bible, dispensation refers toa period of time when God governs the world in a particular way or Dispensationalismis a method of interpreting history that divides God's work and purposes toward mankind into different periods of time. Usually, there are seven dispensations identified.

The first dispensation is called theDispensation of Innocence( Genesis 1:28-30and2:15-17).

The second dispensation is called theDispensation of Conscience, and it lasted about 1,656 years from the time of Adam and Eve's eviction from the garden until the flood ( Genesis 3:8-8:22).

The third dispensation is the Dispensation ofHuman Government, which began inGenesis 8.

The fourth dispensation, called theDispensation of Promise, started with the call of Abraham. During this dispensation God developed a great nation that He had chosen as His people ( Genesis 12:1- Exodus 19:25).

The fifth dispensation is called theDispensation of Law. It lasted almost 1,500 years, from the Exodus until it was suspended after Jesus Christ's death. That's why the four gospels are a extention of the Old Testament. The Mosaic Covenant, or the Law, found inExodus 19-23.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Part 2

The sixth dispensation, the one in which we now live, is theDispensation of Grace.

The Gospel of Grace given to Apostle Paul.

Ephesians 3:2

If ye have heard of thedispensationof the grace of God which is given me to you-ward:

Apostle Paul could of been the last one to complete the Bible besides Saint John.

Colossians 1:25

Whereof I am made a minister, according to thedispensationof God which is given to me for you, to fulfil the word of God;

This is true, Apostle Paul is the man that Jesus Christ has chosen at Damascus.

Acts 9:15

But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is achosenvesselunto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel:

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

The reason some don't believe the trinity is because they don't believe the scriptures and they don't believe Jesus Christ is God.

When you read this verse, Jesus Christ is the Word. The three are one and that means trinity.

1 John 5:7

For there arethreethat bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and thesethreeare one.

Jesus Christ is the Word and the Word is God.

John 1:1

In the beginning was theWord, and theWordwas with God, and theWordwas God.

Jesus Christ the Word became flesh on earth.

John 1:14

And theWordwas made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.

Remember that Jesus Christ is the Word of God.

Matthew 24:35

Heavenandearthshall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.

Matthew 28:18

AndJesus cameandspake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me inheavenandinearth.

Jesus Christ said that He is God.

Matthew 22:32

IamtheGod of Abraham, andtheGod ofIsaac, andtheGod of Jacob? Godis nottheGod ofthedead, but oftheliving.

Jesus Christ said that the Father in Heaven is one with Him in the Trinity.

John 10:30

IandmyFatherareone.

Jesus Christ is our great God and Saviour.

Titus 2:13

Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ;

Jesus Christ is the Godhead.

Colossians 2:9

For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.

Jesus Christ is God manifested in the flesh.

1 Timothy 3:16

And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifest in the flesh, justified in the Spirit, seen of angels, preached unto the Gentiles, believed on in the world, received up into glory.

Ray, in Christ Jesus 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 God died for us on the cross.

Pride continued

I wouldn't hesitate to say that for Moses to be the only one who spoke to God face to face at such an intimate level; and David being a man after God's own heart ( 1 Samuel 13:14) that surely God could be said to be proud of His creation in some respect.

Any success or rewards come from an individual submitted to the Spirit and operating in God's strength rather than their own.

Nonetheless there are thrones and crowns in heaven, which will no doubt relate to levels of authority in the next life for at least the Millennium and perhaps for all eternity.

To fulfill a purpose in life ties into the good works predestined for us from the beginning of the world ( Eph. 2:10). To be considered exalted takes discipline to deny self and wisdom not to get in the way of the Lord. We all should take heart in the fact that God knows all our suffering ( Psalm 56:8). We also know the reason for all struggles is to accomplish His purposes ultimately so we don't have to view things as useless suffering or as the lost who have no hope after this life's struggles.

Perseverance and patience results in rewards ( 2 Tim. 4:8 and supporting verses).

Exaltation probably is understood as a similar word to pride; neither make any sense if it is self doing it. Only God in His perfection DESERVES acclamation and can be proud (if I can use that term); the best example would be the Father's exaltation of the Son after His obedient sufferings making the atoning sacrifice for men that He was predestined to save. Even with the Godhead it would be strange if Christ said He was proud of the Father and even more so with the Spirit making such a claim.

We of course are just dust with an outer tabernacle as it were soon to pass. As corrupted as our bodies are; our souls no doubt in God's site are far worse ( Mark 7:21-22 for laundry list). If Christ in His humbled state is referred to in Psalm 22:6 as a worm how much more so were we before being redeemed? Self pride is dumb.

Pride

Proverbs 27:2 Let another man praise thee, and not thine own mouth; a stranger, and not thine own lips.

We are all probably familiar with the verse stating that pride comes before a fall. In a comprehensive study of the Word; I am not aware of anywhere where God says He is proud of someone; however on a human level it builds character for a father to show such a reaction to a son who is obedient and the same can be said for anyone who can be acknowledged for displaying fruits of the Spirit in their lives as we try to build up each other through encouragement. The idea here is that the greater authority on a human level is generally the one giving out such praises; although surely those who are in authority could be viewed that way when demonstrating exemplary courage under persecution; for instance.

The verse above surely shows we should NOT desire self promotion as it relates to the way of this current world system. If we expand this concept to saying we are "proud to be an American" then we have to ask ourselves the question what is it that we are proud of? Is it the forefathers and those of this generation who died to secure our continuing freedom; or is it our prosperity and influence in the world? Is it indeed our freedom to worship God without widespread persecution or is it that we are free to engage in all sorts of debauchery and worldly pleasures because we aren't slaves in a caste system or a totalitarian regime or a fanatical religious caliphate? Pride about any sin is abhorrent to God; and before we bash those who have obvious deviant lifestyles we have to look at ourselves to determine what secret sins we harbor.

If we look at Lucifer; for example at face value we would see a most beautiful and talented worship leader who God had exalted into a place of great importance through musical intrinsic abilities and other attributes. Such glory itself only became ugly when the focus turned to himself rather than God.

Thanks to everyone who has taken time and effort to reply to my last few posts , I am truly grateful to you all . Be assured I will read each reply carefully and keep notes on them . Please forgive me if I don't reply to all of your replies to me , I was not expecting such a big number of responses , I appreciate and will study all of them for sure , thank you all once again , I have a lot to keep me busy for the next few days , by that I do mean Bible studies inspired by you .