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First Fruits
But Christ has indeed been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep. For since death came through a man, the resurrection of the dead comes also through a man. For as in Adam all die, so in Christ all will be made alive. 1 Corinthians 15:20-22
Originally God designed us to be immortal, but by the Sins of Adam he has cursed humanity. But then The Word Became Flesh thru Jesus Christ and he has redeemed humanity once again.
But each in turn: Christ, the firstfruits; then, when he comes, those who belong to him. Then the end will come, when he hands over the kingdom to God the Father after he has destroyed all dominion, authority and power. 1 Corinthians 15:23-24
When Paul uses the term Firstfruits, he’s referring to the harvest offering Jews would give God at the beginning of Grain Harvest. Jesus is the Firstfruits or the sacrifice that redeems us all. He sits all the right hand of God with all authority, King of Kings. If you accept him he will accept you into the Kingdom of God.
For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet. The last enemy to be destroyed is death. For he “has put everything under his feet.” Now when it says that “everything” has been put under him, it is clear that this does not include God himself, who put everything under Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:25-27
Jesus is sitting on the throne, and before God can restore his Kingdom, Jesus will destroy all evil on the Earth. Satan’s days are numbered, his sin and corruption is temporary but the Kingdom of God will stand forever.
When he has done this, then the Son himself will be made subject to him who put everything under him, so that God may be all in all. 1 Corinthians 15:28
Jesus has been giving the authority by God , he is the judge and ruler of the Earth. If you accept him he will stand for before God, no one is worthy without the redemption of Jesus Christ.
Now if there is no resurrection, what will those do who are baptized for the dead? If the dead are not raised at all, why are people baptized for them? And as for us, why do we endanger ourselves every hour? 1 Corinthians 15:29-30
Jesus saved the world, without his sacrifice we would be slaves to sin and death. But thru him we are redeemed. Nobody gets to the Father without going thru the Son
I face death every day–yes, just as surely as I boast about you in Christ Jesus our Lord. If I fought wild beasts in Ephesus with no more than human hopes, what have I gained? If the dead are not raised, “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die.” Do not be misled: “Bad company corrupts good character.” Come back to your senses as you ought, and stop sinning; for there are some who are ignorant of God–I say this to your shame. 1 Corinthians 15:31-34
The world tells us “ You only live once” or “Live like theres no tomorrow” implying you should live recklessly because there are no consequences. But thru Jesus Christ we will live forever, our human bodies may pass away one day but we will be resurrected just like Christ.
Trust in our Lord Jesus, he is the only way to eternal life and to God. Prepare for eternity, follow Gods plan for you in Jesus name Amen
Restore Israel
Resurrection of Christ
But if it is preached that Christ has been raised from the dead, how can some of you say that there is no resurrection of the dead? 1 Corinthians 15:12
A few years ago the movie “Heaven is for Real” was out and I thought it was interesting the reactions the boys story had gotten. Not just from the media but mainly his church, especially his father who was a minister. If someone told you they had been resurrected from the dead, why is this so shocking for Christians to believe?
Don’t we believe Jesus had been risen from the dead after 3 days? (Matthew 28) Don’t we believe Jesus resurrected Lazarus from the dead also? (Luke 7) Don’t we believe Elijah resurrected the son of Zarephaths widow? (2 Kings 4:35) Don’t we believe Peter resurrected Tabitha from the dead? (Acts 9:36-42) Don’t we believe Paul resurrected Eutychus from the dead? (Acts 20:9-12)
If there is no resurrection of the dead, then not even Christ has been raised. And if Christ has not been raised, our preaching is useless and so is your faith. 1 Corinthians 15:13-14
Without the resurrection there is no Christianity, if you don’t believe in the resurrection then you don’t believe in Jesus as your Messiah. Thru his sacrifice Jesus has defeated death and was resurrected by the Power of God.
More than that, we are then found to be false witnesses about God, for we have testified about God that he raised Christ from the dead. But he did not raise him if in fact the dead are not raised. For if the dead are not raised, then Christ has not been raised either. 1 Corinthians 15-16
All our hope is in Jesus Christ, by his blood we have been redeemed and will have eternal life. If you don’t believe this , then your simply not a Christian.
Going back to that movie makes you wonder, if a child at your church told you they have been resurrected and been to Heaven, would you believe them? Or would simply alienate them? Do you believe you will be resurrected? Then why won’t other Christians as well?
And if Christ has not been raised, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins. Then those also who have fallen asleep in Christ are lost. If only for this life we have hope in Christ, we are of all people most to be pitied. 1Corinthians 17-19
Sin equals death, unless death is defeated we are dead. It’s only thru the redemption and resurrection of Christ we are alive. If you don’t believe this, you are not alive but a ticking clock.
Don’ dismiss the Power of God, don’t dismiss the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It’s only thru him we may have eternal life, may your faith not waver and Christ gives you strength in Jesus Name Amen
We are One
Two Become One
“Haven’t you read,” he replied, “that at the beginning the Creator ‘made them male and female,’ Matthew 19:4
In the beginning God specifically created Adam and Eve for each other and his plan was for them to be together there entire lives and raise a family. Just the same with your spouse, God created you to be together, not just for a while but forever. Once you took your vows you made a covenant with God.
and said, ‘For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and the two will become one flesh’? Matthew 19:5
When you’re married, Two become one Flesh, not two people living separate lives coexisting. Your marriage has united you under God, every choice or decision is not your own, but a group decision. This is why divorce doesn’t seem logical to God, if Two become one Flesh then how can they separate?
So they are no longer two, but one flesh. Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate. Matthew 19:6
Why do people get divorced? Do they not understand the covenant they made under God? Do they not understand there spouse is a part of them and separation will be devastation? Marriage is a lifelong plan by God its not for a season.
However, each one of you also must love his wife as he loves himself, and the wife must respect her husband. Ephesians 5:33
Love your wife as you love yourself, this is a great lesson to learn and probably if applied could have saved countless marriages. The reason marriages fail is when a spouse puts themselves first before the family. Love each other as Christ loves us and you will have a prosperous marriage as God intended.
I’m not judging or condemning anyone’s marriage, my hope to see families stay united and marriages to live as God intended “Two become One” in Jesus Name Amen
Happy Anniversary
Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 1 Corinthians 13:4
June 15th marks the 10th wedding anniversary for me and my wife, my best friend, my soulmate, and partner. We got married on the beach in Jamaica and it felt like we were truly standing under God in his paradise. Any nervousness was calmed by the soothing sounds of the ocean waves
Not many other scriptures define love as good as this one, love is sacrifice. Jesus showed us the ultimate display of love by laying down his life and not expecting anything in return. Love putting each other first and not focusing on our own selfish needs. These are great scriptures for all marriages.
It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 1 Corinthians 13:5-6
Words are powerful, they can either bless someone or curse someone, it’s important as a couple your building and supporting each other rather than tearing each other down. Couples need to realize there partner is human and is going to make mistakes, it’s important to forgive one another and not condemn each other.
One of the reasons I love Heidi is she’s very supportive of me and treats me with love and respect. Remember as a couple you are one, so when you put down your spouse, your putting down yourself.
When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put the ways of childhood behind me. 1 Corinthians 13:11
As God said in Genesis when man and women get married “Two become One Flesh”, this is important to realize you and your spouse are one now under God. You are no longer living for yourself, all your decisions not only impact your life but your spouse’s life also.
Me and Heidi are a great team, we make decisions together because ultimately all decisions effect the family. This is part of having a mature and healthy relationship; secrets are cracks in the foundation of marriage.
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13
To have a successful marriage it must truly be built on love, but to build it on love we must first understand what love truly is. Love is everything describes in these scriptures kindness, patience, and sacrifice.
I’m proud to say our Marriage has been all of this and more. I couldn’t have asked God for a better partner and soul mate, she is my crown from God. And I pray everyone may read 1 Corinthians 13 and apply it to your marriages in Jesus Name Amen
The Gifts of The Holy Spirit
Now about the gifts of the Spirit, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed. You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to mute idols. 1 Corinthians 12:1-2
When Jesus ascended to Heaven he told Peter and the Church to wait for the Holy Spirit to come, and on the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit arrived and empowered Christians in the name of Jesus Christ.
One of the failures of the modern-day Church is the lack of teaching about the Holy Spirit, for this power was giving to us by God, and without it we are vulnerable and naive. But by the Holy Spirit comes the wisdom and power of God in Jesus name.
Therefore I want you to know that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. 1 Corinthians 12:3
The Spirit completes the Trinity, therefore only speaks truth that comes from God. Nobody who denies Jesus is filled with the Spirit for they are lying. When you accept Jesus into your heart, you are welcoming the Holy Spirit to come also, which will provide you peace and knowledge.
There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit distributes them. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but in all of them and in everyone it is the same God at work. 1 Corinthians 12:4-6
God has uniquely made all of us with different talents and skills, we should use these talents to Glorify God and tell the world about his kingdom. Don’t compare yourself to others, everyone has there own path, and everyone has there own strengths. Build from each other and let the Spirit enhance your gifts.
Now to each one the manifestation of the Spirit is given for the common good. To one there is given through the Spirit a message of wisdom, to another a message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit, to another faith by the same Spirit, to another gifts of healing by that one Spirit, to another miraculous powers, to another prophecy, to another distinguishing between spirits, to another speaking in different kinds of tongues, and to still another the interpretation of tongues. 1 Corinthians 12:7-10
The same Spirit that raised Jesus Christ from the dead is the same Spirit living in you. There is power, strength , wisdom, and healing in the name of Jesus thru the Holy Spirit, but are you willing to accept him?
All these are the work of one and the same Spirit, and he distributes them to each one, just as he determines. 1 Corinthians 12:11
Some have the power of healing, some have the power of prophecy, all of this comes from the same Holy Spirit from the same God in the name of Jesus. Welcome The Holy Spirit today and be elevated to a new spiritual level that demons will tremble at your sight in Jesus Name Amen
