Category Archives: Bible

New Self thru Christ

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Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory. Colossians 3:1-4

Becoming a Christian is more than about just following Jesus, when you accept him your old self died on that cross in Calvary also. And when he was resurrected on the 3rd day, you were resurrected also. For we die and live thru Christ, you have been transformed, set your things on the Kingdom of God and not of this world

Put to death, therefore, whatever belongs to your earthly nature: sexual immorality, impurity, lust, evil desires and greed, which is idolatry. Because of these, the wrath of God is coming. You used to walk in these ways, in the life you once lived. Colossians 3:5-7

You have become a new creature thru Christ, your sins have been forgiven but that doesn’t give you a free pass to continue to sin. Jesus came to fulfill the law not abolish it, the same laws God handed down to Moses are the same laws we follow today.

But now you must also rid yourselves of all such things as these: anger, rage, malice, slander, and filthy language from your lips. Do not lie to each other, since you have taken off your old self with its practicesand have put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in the image of its Creator. Colossians 3:8-10

Jesus said its what comes out of your mouth that defiles you, your words have power use them carefully. Learn to forgive and have mercy, blessed are the merciful for they will shown mercy.

Here there is no Gentile or Jew, circumcised or uncircumcised, barbarian, Scythian, slave or free, but Christ is all, and is in all. Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:11-12

We are all one thru Jesus Christ, treat everyone with compassion no matter what race or gender. Treat everyone as your brother and sister in Christ.

Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. And over all these virtues put on love, which binds them all together in perfect unity. Colossians 3:13-14

Jesus is the only one who has authority to judge, have forgiveness and mercy towards one another as Christ has for you. Love one another as Christ has loved us.

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful. Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with all wisdom through psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts. And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:15-17

Jesus is the Prince of Peace, we can all have peace knowing he has already defeated death and has forgiven you. Go in Peace and Stay in Peace, for whatever you do , do it for the Glory of God in Jesus Name Amen

Armor of God

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Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. Ephesians 6:10-11

Many view Christianity as weak but its quit the opposite, the power of God that rose Jesus Christ from the dead is the same power living in you. God has equipped us to stand against Satan thru  the Armor of God

Satan is like a roaring Lion looking to devour you and your family, we need the Armor of God because there is power in the name of Jesus Christ. Demons tremble by the sound of his name, you are equipped and empowered to take a stand.

For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. Ephesians 6:12

When tragedy strikes us instead of turning to God we often try to fight or recover on our own. This is a big mistake, as alone we are powerless against evil, but with the Armor of God we are equipped to fight back against Satan and his demons.

But first we must acknowledge and recognize there is a spiritual world, a world full of angels and demons that is beyond our comprehension. But we are not alone, God will never leave us or forsake us.

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peaceEphesians 6:13-15

Equip yourself with the belt of truth in Gods word. You will not waver when you know the truth and the truth shall set you free. The breastplate of righteousness was giving to us by Jesus on the cross, only by his sacrifice, thru him we can stand against anyone. Stay alert and sober with your feet fitted with readiness, don’t let Satan catch you off guard, always be prepared.

In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Ephesians 6:16

For we walk by faith and not by sight, your faith will be tested, but if its strong will not waver and will be able to stand against Satans attacks. Faith is your shield, the stronger your faith the stronger your shield will be to protect you

 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. Ephesians 6:17-18

Satan is the master at manipulation and mindgames, he’s going to get into your head and make you doubt your faith. But remember we have Salvation thru Jesus, when Satan reminds you of your past remind him of his future.

Finally the Word of God is like a double-edged sword, it cuts right to the heart of the wicked. Why are so many offended by the Bible, because its truth and evil doesn’t like truth.

God has equipped you with his Armor to stand against evil, learn it, live it, and use it because its your only defense against the wicked one in Jesus Name Amen

The Rapture

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Brothers and sisters, we do not want you to be uninformed about those who sleep in death, so that you do not grieve like the rest of mankind, who have no hope. For we believe that Jesus died and rose again, and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him.  1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Jesus died and rose from the dead, if you are washed in the Blood of The Lamb you will be risen again also. Death has been defeated at the cross. Satan has no power over you unless you submit to him, resist the devil and he will flee from you. Rejoice for you have eternal life thru Jesus Christ!

According to the Lord’s word, we tell you that we who are still alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will certainly not precede those who have fallen asleep. 1 Thessalonians 4:15

The next few scriptures are what we call “The Rapture” when Jesus returns he will resurrect the dead and take his remaining alive followers to heaven. This is the beginning of the “Tribulation” the end of the earth before its restored once again.

For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. 1 Thessalonians 4:16

Make no mistake Jesus is coming like a thief in the night. And when he does every eye will see him. And with his command he will resurrect the dead. So mourn no more for your loved ones will be brought back to life for evermore

After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever. 1 Thessalonians 4:17

The Christians who are still on The Earth will be taken to Heaven and saved from the horrors of the Tribulation. Are you going to be in that group? Are will you be left behind? Make sure your washed by the Blood of Jesus, allow him into your heart and confess he is your Lord and Savior.

 Therefore encourage one another with these words.  1 Thessalonians 4:18

These words are only condemnation for those who reject Jesus, but for Christians these are word to rejoice by. Encourage one another with these word in Jesus Name Amen

Preach The Word

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In the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who will judge the living and the dead, and in view of his appearing and his kingdom, I give you this charge:.2 Timothy 4:1

Jesus has commanded us to make disciples of all the nations not to sit in a Church pew each week and get credit for attendance. Have you told anyone about Jesus lately? You can make a difference between life and death with your testimony.

Preach the word; be prepared in season and out of season; correct, rebuke and encourage–with great patience and careful instruction  2 Timothy 4:2

How can you preach the gospel if you don’t know the gospel? It’s important not only to study the Word of God for your own instruction but to lead others. There are many false prophets and false religions out there, you will be led astray if you don’t know the true Word of God.

Also we need to be kind and patient to those who don’t know the Bible, don’t be quick to judge and rebuke everyone. Be a true teacher of the Gospel.

For the time will come when people will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn their ears away from the truth and turn aside to myths. 2 Timothy 4:3-4

The time has come now, false prophets and false religions have flooded the world. Prosperity Gospel encouraging people to follow God so he can make us wealthy is Satanic. The true Gospel of Christ is to deny yourself, carry your cross , and follow Jesus.

Nobody wants to teach about Hell and Demons because its not profitable or popular. But Jesus spent a majority of his ministry teaching about them, if Jesus thought they were important to know about, I’m sure they are.

But you, keep your head in all situations, endure hardship, do the work of an evangelist, discharge all the duties of your ministry. 2 Timothy 4:5

Ministry is not glamorous, there are no mansions or private jets. If there are the ministry is producing bad fruit and is false. True Christians are called to love one another including the poor and needy. If any ministry is spending money excessively on material items then there not following Gods commandments and are following there own.

For I am already being poured out like a drink offering, and the time for my departure is near. I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day–and not only to me, but also to all who have longed for his appearing. 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Paul endured much persecution and suffering during his ministry, even to this day many still blasphemy his name. But he kept “fighting the good fight” because he knew this world is temporary but the Kingdom of God is forever. He has earned the “crown of righteousness” and we should strive to do the same as Ministers of Christ in Jesus Amen Amen

Time Of Travail

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Verily, verily, I say unto you, That ye shall weep and lament, but the world shall rejoice: and ye shall be sorrowful, but your sorrow shall be turned into joy. A woman when she is in travail hath sorrow, because her hour is come: but as soon as she is delivered of the child, she remembereth no more the anguish, for joy that a man is born into the world. John 16:20-21

The world is in a “Time of Travail” As Jesus told us before his return will be like a woman in child birth. We see the signs all around us, the world is like a pressure cooker waiting to explode, nation has risen against nation, natural disasters plaque our planet, the global economy gets worse every day. Get ready everyone the King is coming back soon

And ye now therefore have sorrow: but I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.John 16:22

Right now in the world it’s a tough time to be a Christian. We are being persecuted and murdered all over the world. Our rights and beliefs are being taking away by the Governments at a rapid pace. The symbol of the Cross is banned in 52 countries. But keep the faith for Jesus is returning soon. Don’t fear those who can kill the body but fear the only one who can destroy the soul.

I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once.Isaiah 42:14

The time has come, rise up and preach the gospel to the world. Let those who have ears hear and those who have eyes see. Judgement is coming to America, time to repent and return to God. The only way to God is thru our Lord Jesus Christ.

For I have heard a voice as of a woman in travail, and the anguish as of her that bringeth forth her first child, the voice of the daughter of Zion, that bewaileth herself, that spreadeth her hands, saying, Woe isme now! for my soul is wearied because of murderers. Jeremiah 4:31

The world is in a time of travail, get ready, be prepared for the day of the Lords return is coming. The world will pass away but Jesus Christ is forever. The beginning and the end, the first and the last. Don’t be left behind, repent and return to God in Jesus Name Amen

Ministers Of A New Covenant

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Are we beginning to commend ourselves again? Or do we need, like some people, letters of recommendation to you or from you? You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everyone. 2 Corinthians 3:1-2

What does it take to be a minister for Christ?  Seminary school?  A Master’s Degree? No you have been anointed by our Lord Jesus Christ to spread the gospel, no man can teach you things except thru the Holy Spirit

You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human hearts. Such confidence we have through Christ before God. 2 Corinthians 3:3-4

The old covenant brought death but the new covenant thru Jesus brings eternal life.  We can stand before God because we have been washed by the blood of the Lamb

Not that we are competent in ourselves to claim anything for ourselves, but our competence comes from God. 2 Corinthians 3:5

Truth comes from The Word of God, if it’s not in the scriptures it’s not truth. Beware of False Prophets and False religions who claim to have a new understanding or revelations from God. The Word of God is eternal and does not change

He has made us competent as ministers of a new covenant–not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.  2 Corinthians 3:6

The Holy Spirit has made you competent and strong enough to spread the gospel, Jesus is the Truth, the Life, and The Way, no one goes to the Father without going thru the Son

Jesus said Go and Make disciples of all the nations baptizing them in the name of The Father, Son , and Holy Spirit. Thru Christ will give you strength in Jesus Name Amen

Come Near to God

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Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

What does it mean to “Resist The Devil”? Temptation, curiosity, lust, greed, these are all weapons Satan uses to control you. We must resist these traps before they become chains to us.

Adam and Eve knew about the “Forbidden Fruit” and the consequences that came with it, but temptation and curiosity got the best of them.  When you are vulnerable submit yourself to God and he will make you strong

Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded. James 4:8

God is a just, therefore if you don’t want to come to him he won’t come to you. It’s only be your free will if you choose God. But know this “Everyone who calls on the name of The Lord will be saved”

Grieve, mourn and wail. Change your laughter to mourning and your joy to gloom. Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up. James 4:9-10

But Sin is fun, why be obedient to God when we can have fun now? Because your Sin will only last a season and leads to your destruction. You need to decide are you living for the moment or are you living for eternity?

Brothers and sisters, do not slander one another. Anyone who speaks against a brother or sister or judges them speaks against the law and judges it. When you judge the law, you are not keeping it, but sitting in judgment on it. There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the one who is able to save and destroy. But you–who are you to judge your neighbor? James 4:11-12

While it might seem fun and harmless to gossip and slander other people, know this “ Those who judge shall be judged” If your going to expose someone else’s sin then be prepared to be accountable for your own sins.

Just as when the Jews were going to stone the prostitute, Jesus said “Let he who has never sinned cast the first stone” Jesus is the only Judge, Love your neighbor as you love yourself. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you in Jesus Name Amen

The Ten Virgins

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“At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. Matthew 25:1-2

How are you preparing for the Kingdom of Heaven? How are you preparing for the return of Jesus? The parable of the ten virgins teaches us of the importance to be prepared and ready for our Kings return

The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them The wise ones, however, took oil in jars along with their lamps. Matthew 25:3-4

Many have heard the Word of God, many have heard of Jesus Christ, but few keep his commandments or have faith. Going to Church means nothing unless your actually applying the Word of God to your daily life.

The bridegroom was a long time in coming, and they all became drowsy and fell asleep. Matthew 25:5

Ever since Jesus has ascended into heaven we have been eagerly awaiting his return. But as Jesus told us nobody will know the day and hour of his return except God. Therefor we must remain patient and stay alert for the signs of his return.

“At midnight the cry rang out: ‘Here’s the bridegroom! Come out to meet him!’ “Then all the virgins woke up and trimmed their lamps. Matthew 25:6-7

Make no mistake about it Jesus is coming back, God isn’t capable of lying and always fulfills his promises. When that trumpet sounds will you be ready? Or will you be taking off guard and unprepared?

The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil; our lamps are going out. “‘No,’ they replied, ‘there may not be enough for both us and you. Instead, go to those who sell oil and buy some for yourselves. “But while they were on their way to buy the oil, the bridegroom arrived. The virgins who were ready went in with him to the wedding banquet. And the door was shut.’  Matthew 25:8-10

Many have lost there focus, strayed from the Word of God and from Jesus. When the time comes it will be too late, they will look for someone to save them but there will be nobody holy left.

“Later the others also came. ‘Lord, Lord,’ they said, ‘open the door for us!'”But he replied, ‘Truly I tell you, I don’t know you.’ Matthew 25:11-12

Do you have a relationship with Jesus today? If you don’t know Jesus how do you expect him to know you? Jesus is a personal relationship with God, invite him into your life today and get to know him so when he returns he will know you.

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. Matthew 25:13

Look around at this world, we are living in the last days. Be prepared, the return of Jesus is soon, keep watch and stay in faith in Jesus name Amen

Faith Without Works?

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What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save them? James 2:14

We can claim to be a Christian but if our lifestyle reflects differently from Jesus, you are not truly a Christian. When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior we become transformed, just like the butterfly transformed from a caterpillar. You must walk the walk if your going to talk the talk.

In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead. James 2:17

Can you truly have faith without ever proving it? Before Moses parted the Red Sea he raised his staff in the sky as instructed by God, his works activated his faith.
When Peter trusted Jesus he was able to walk on water, but as soon as he doubted he began to sink. His works were determining his faith.

You see that a person is considered righteous by what they do and not by faith alone. James 2:24

Many are called, but few are chosen. How many of us are not growing spiritually because we have no works? To have faith is one thing, but to follow the will of God is another. Consider Noah called by God to build an Ark, everyone in the world mocked and laughed at him. He took a huge leap of faith and was rewarded with the crown of righteousness by God

As the body without the spirit is dead, so faith without deeds is dead. James 2:26

Jesus told us to carry our crosses and follow him, are we truly following him or just have faith in him? Are you living for Christ or just living hoping to see Christ? If you truly want Gods will for your life to be activated, you need to activate your faith with your works in Jesus Name Amen