The letters to the seven churches i would encourage those who are seeking the truth about Gods word, to consider these two chapters in the final book in the bible. realizing it is the final chronological book we have in the bible, it is written after paul and all the other apostles have been martyred by the great roman persecutions when only John remains. At this point John, the only surviving apostle is given a true revelation of Jesus Christ during His exile on the island of patmos. it is meant to Guard the church and give all believers final words from Jesus Christ and reveal things to come.
chapter 2 and 3 are the seven letters spoken by the risen Lord to John to the church. realize how important these are by Jesus repeating "whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches." whoever has ears. realize Jesus begins each letter by confirming these are His words, the Lord Jesus Christs own words. realize what they say to us what they are about. in all but one church they are warnings against the false teachings, and the practices of sin that already had begun to creep into the truth of Jesus Christ. realize He is making very clear the necessaty to repent of the false teachings and the sinful practices, He gives very clear warnings against not repenting, and offers very clear rewards for those who do repent and turn back to God.
realize there is no way to omit these words oin the name of "grace" or a misteaching of what paul supposedly taught ( which he did not teach conditionless grace" but even those who hold that He did, ask yourself does that dicredit the words of Jesus Christ himself that came after paul had been martyred? these clear warnings that make it very plain that grace has been distorted, that salvation requires repentance and full commitment to do right. Jesus is the Lord, the one who died for us, this is the risen Lord long after His ascention he appears to John for the final book of the bible. the final communication we have from the Lord or His apostles, and the warnings against changing or ommiting this book of prophecy. consider chaopter 22 and really all the book of revelation regarding " those who would still not repent of thier sinful deeds" and what happens to them. consider who the dragon is pursuing " those who keep gods commandments and hold the testimony of Jesus"
consider the blessing written for those who keep the words of this prophecy, and the curse on those who ommit it, take from it or add to it. These words in the bible are important, they are the truth from God. consider that the book of revelation and specifically these 7 letters to the believing church found in chapter 2 and 3, and then ask one question : what is the grace that is taught in the bible? I believe if you believe Gods word and Love God you will come to the conclusion that the grace given of God that saves believers is this grace.....
titus 2:11-14" For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."
then consider this :
1 john 5:2-5 "This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God."
the grace of God will save us by teaching us to repent and follow the commands meant to keep our Life. that is what Grace is for, and how it saves us. no matter what some of you think of me, i dont matter my name, what i look like, how you perceive me ect, it means zero to myself i understand the truth offends some...but i Know even moreso, that the truth saves those who will accept it, Jesus is able, well able and so are those who believe in Jesus they are well able to repent and obey what is right, through the grace and supply of righteousness that comes by faith in Jesus Christ. the way to begin if you have not, is to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ, accept it as the truth and begin to repent of the things He says are wrong, and do what He says is right. to simply stop ommitting repentance and obedience to just accept "yes this is infact Gods true word and His will for me" and " yes, i do believe Jesus is His son and His words are sprit and Life" the beginning of true eternal Life is to accept without ommitasl all of Gods true word to us who belong to Jesus Christ and come together in that truth rather than debating what is true and not, Gods word is true. Just believe Jesus......
remember he is not just calling sinners to eternal life, He is calling sinners to repentance, and to obedience because that leads to eternal Life. by Hois true Grace that is quoted in titus and in other places as well. by Grace sinners are made righteous and not in word or imagination, but in truth and action, its never too late to accept the truth and come into His kingdom regardless of where you heard it, or if it offended you before, forget me, just believe the Lord Jesus who earned your alleaigance through His suffering on YOUR behalf. He is worthy of all of your heart, soul, mind and strength all of your Love, He truly suffered for your sin and mine that we may die to that and live in His righteousness, truly from the heart. read and keep in your heart the second and third chapters of revelation, they are a blessing to those seeking The truth written to the church of believers and stated for anyone who has ears to hear. accepting Gods ways is not oppressive it is the most amazing thing that any believer can do and will bring inexpressible worth to your heart and break bonds that you never even knew were there.
All glory, honor, praise, victory, majesty and all that is worthy belongs to God and to His Son Jesus who is the Christ and Lord.
May you be Loved and Love one another, if i dont see yall again, God bless and keep you in His Love as you press toward the goal that is attainable by the grace of God that was bled onto the cross at calvary for you.
chapter 2 and 3 are the seven letters spoken by the risen Lord to John to the church. realize how important these are by Jesus repeating "whoever has ears, let them hear what the spirit says to the churches." whoever has ears. realize Jesus begins each letter by confirming these are His words, the Lord Jesus Christs own words. realize what they say to us what they are about. in all but one church they are warnings against the false teachings, and the practices of sin that already had begun to creep into the truth of Jesus Christ. realize He is making very clear the necessaty to repent of the false teachings and the sinful practices, He gives very clear warnings against not repenting, and offers very clear rewards for those who do repent and turn back to God.
realize there is no way to omit these words oin the name of "grace" or a misteaching of what paul supposedly taught ( which he did not teach conditionless grace" but even those who hold that He did, ask yourself does that dicredit the words of Jesus Christ himself that came after paul had been martyred? these clear warnings that make it very plain that grace has been distorted, that salvation requires repentance and full commitment to do right. Jesus is the Lord, the one who died for us, this is the risen Lord long after His ascention he appears to John for the final book of the bible. the final communication we have from the Lord or His apostles, and the warnings against changing or ommiting this book of prophecy. consider chaopter 22 and really all the book of revelation regarding " those who would still not repent of thier sinful deeds" and what happens to them. consider who the dragon is pursuing " those who keep gods commandments and hold the testimony of Jesus"
consider the blessing written for those who keep the words of this prophecy, and the curse on those who ommit it, take from it or add to it. These words in the bible are important, they are the truth from God. consider that the book of revelation and specifically these 7 letters to the believing church found in chapter 2 and 3, and then ask one question : what is the grace that is taught in the bible? I believe if you believe Gods word and Love God you will come to the conclusion that the grace given of God that saves believers is this grace.....
titus 2:11-14" For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people. It teaches us to say “No” to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age, while we wait for the blessed hope—the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all wickedness and to purify for himself a people that are his very own, eager to do what is good."
then consider this :
1 john 5:2-5 "This is how we know that we love the children of God: by loving God and carrying out his commands. In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome, for everyone born of God overcomes the world. This is the victory that has overcome the world, even our faith. Who is it that overcomes the world? Only the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God."
the grace of God will save us by teaching us to repent and follow the commands meant to keep our Life. that is what Grace is for, and how it saves us. no matter what some of you think of me, i dont matter my name, what i look like, how you perceive me ect, it means zero to myself i understand the truth offends some...but i Know even moreso, that the truth saves those who will accept it, Jesus is able, well able and so are those who believe in Jesus they are well able to repent and obey what is right, through the grace and supply of righteousness that comes by faith in Jesus Christ. the way to begin if you have not, is to learn the gospel of Jesus Christ, accept it as the truth and begin to repent of the things He says are wrong, and do what He says is right. to simply stop ommitting repentance and obedience to just accept "yes this is infact Gods true word and His will for me" and " yes, i do believe Jesus is His son and His words are sprit and Life" the beginning of true eternal Life is to accept without ommitasl all of Gods true word to us who belong to Jesus Christ and come together in that truth rather than debating what is true and not, Gods word is true. Just believe Jesus......
remember he is not just calling sinners to eternal life, He is calling sinners to repentance, and to obedience because that leads to eternal Life. by Hois true Grace that is quoted in titus and in other places as well. by Grace sinners are made righteous and not in word or imagination, but in truth and action, its never too late to accept the truth and come into His kingdom regardless of where you heard it, or if it offended you before, forget me, just believe the Lord Jesus who earned your alleaigance through His suffering on YOUR behalf. He is worthy of all of your heart, soul, mind and strength all of your Love, He truly suffered for your sin and mine that we may die to that and live in His righteousness, truly from the heart. read and keep in your heart the second and third chapters of revelation, they are a blessing to those seeking The truth written to the church of believers and stated for anyone who has ears to hear. accepting Gods ways is not oppressive it is the most amazing thing that any believer can do and will bring inexpressible worth to your heart and break bonds that you never even knew were there.
All glory, honor, praise, victory, majesty and all that is worthy belongs to God and to His Son Jesus who is the Christ and Lord.
May you be Loved and Love one another, if i dont see yall again, God bless and keep you in His Love as you press toward the goal that is attainable by the grace of God that was bled onto the cross at calvary for you.