Reconciliation

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tourist

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So, let's talk about the Father's Ways...................:unsure:

the first scripture that popped into my head was:

Micah 6:8 King James Version (KJV)
8 He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?

Everyone feel free to share a scripture that pertains to the Father's Will and His Ways. :love:(y)
My wife and I read Micah 6 today as part of our entire reading of the bible project. Of course, we read this exact same verse as part of chapter 6. The Father must work in mysterious ways or sumpin'. :)
 

p_rehbein

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Gods will:
(a few Scriptures to consider)

Ephesians 5:17 - Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord [is].

Matthew 6:10 - Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as [it is] in heaven.

1 Peter 2:15 - For so is the will of God, that with well doing ye may put to silence the ignorance of foolish men

Romans 8:28-30 - And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to [his] purpose

1 Thessalonians 5:18 - In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

1 Thessalonians 4:3-8 - For this is the will of God, [even] your sanctification, that ye should abstain from fornication: (Read More...)
 
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Yeshua/Jesus came to reconcile us to the Father.

Yet, after we’re saved, we seem to be reconciled to our denominations and not the Father.......:unsure:

Let’s seek and ask Yeshua/Jesus to take us to our Father. Let’s learn our Father’s ways.

Yeshua/Jesus prayed we would all be one with Him and the Father..
All that Jesus said and did was what He heard and saw the Father do. Doing His word puts us in the presence of all that God is, so that we experience this wonderful passage daily:
Hebrews 4:12-16 (KJV)
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

That eliminates a human error of wanting to back up into His presence like an unworthy slave. If a person is one with Jesus, one is one with the Father, and the Holy Spirit also. There ought not be a tiny hint of intimidation in that presence. Christians have been baptized into Jesus, in the same sence as Hebrews were baptized under Moses into the cloud and the fire. Step one of two. One thing remains, to be baptized by Jesus into the fullness of the Holy Spirit, sent back by Jesus to stand in His stead, with evidence of speaking in tongues (AKA prophecy) (a sign of yielding the least body part to it's taming), and empowered to do His will on earth.

God can turn your tongue to speaking the WORD over everything we encounter day by day. When Holy Spirit has full control of your tongue, you are perfectly positioned.
 
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My wife and I read Micah 6 today as part of our entire reading of the bible project. Of course, we read this exact same verse as part of chapter 6. The Father must work in mysterious ways or sumpin'. :)
Consider the context of that passage! God laid out to Israel what no longer pleased Him, having already called Israel to simple truths like loving neighbor, loving mercy, and walking humbly before Him. They failed. Will the Church of Jesus Christ rise above that standard?

Go back and read the book of Micah in one sitting. Plucking a verse out of it leads to false teaching.
 

Lafftur

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My wife and I read Micah 6 today as part of our entire reading of the bible project. Of course, we read this exact same verse as part of chapter 6. The Father must work in mysterious ways or sumpin'. :)
How wonderful you and @JesusLives were together in Micah 6 today! It’s definitely the Father’s Will to enjoy His Word together! :love:(y)
 

Lafftur

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Consider the context of that passage! God laid out to Israel what no longer pleased Him, having already called Israel to simple truths like loving neighbor, loving mercy, and walking humbly before Him. They failed. Will the Church of Jesus Christ rise above that standard?

Go back and read the book of Micah in one sitting. Plucking a verse out of it leads to false teaching.
Word_Swordsman, why do you suppose Israel failed........... was it pride?

The Father resists the proud and gives grace to the humble.
 

Lafftur

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All that Jesus said and did was what He heard and saw the Father do. Doing His word puts us in the presence of all that God is, so that we experience this wonderful passage daily:
Hebrews 4:12-16 (KJV)
12 For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
13 Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
14 Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession.
15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.

16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

That eliminates a human error of wanting to back up into His presence like an unworthy slave. If a person is one with Jesus, one is one with the Father, and the Holy Spirit also. There ought not be a tiny hint of intimidation in that presence. Christians have been baptized into Jesus, in the same sence as Hebrews were baptized under Moses into the cloud and the fire. Step one of two. One thing remains, to be baptized by Jesus into the fullness of the Holy Spirit, sent back by Jesus to stand in His stead, with evidence of speaking in tongues (AKA prophecy) (a sign of yielding the least body part to it's taming), and empowered to do His will on earth.

God can turn your tongue to speaking the WORD over everything we encounter day by day. When Holy Spirit has full control of your tongue, you are perfectly positioned.
It is the Father’s Will to give us the Holy Spirit which seals us, comforts, guides, counsels, teaches and corrects us.

With the Holy Spirit are gifts - word of wisdom, word of knowledge, faith, healings, miracles, prophecy, discernment of spirits, tongues, and interpretation of tongues.

There is also fruit of the Holy Spirit- love, joy, peace, long suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness and temperance.

The Father has given us His Word and His Spirit to accomplish His Will in us. His Word became flesh and dwelt among us - as many as received Him (Yeshua/Jesus) to them He gave the power (Holy Spirit) to become the sons of God.

It is the Father’s Will for us to receive salvation and eternal life.
 

Lafftur

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I still need discernment on spiritual experience
It’s the Father’s Will for us to discern spiritual things......just stay in Bible Study and rely on the Holy Spirit to teach you - desire, seek and ask for Truth.

He is a good Father. If you ask for bread, He will not give you a stone.
 

theanointedwinner

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It’s the Father’s Will for us to discern spiritual things......just stay in Bible Study and rely on the Holy Spirit to teach you - desire, seek and ask for Truth.

He is a good Father. If you ask for bread, He will not give you a stone.
PM me please, did I actually hear and see Jesus in those spiritual experience?
 

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Many denominations have started out as revivals, then over time crystalized, hardening through the exaltation of their teachings above Scripture, their programs and traditions above God's Spirit.
 

Lafftur

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Many denominations have started out as revivals, then over time crystalized, hardening through the exaltation of their teachings above Scripture, their programs and traditions above God's Spirit.
True. Sad but, true.

The Father so desires a relationship with us that He sends His Word wrapped in flesh as His only begotten Son to save us and reconcile us back to Him - this is the love that all of us hunger for - God the Father’s love for each of us.
 

Lafftur

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Paul rejoiced that whether Jesus Christ was preached for wrong or right reasons, at least Jesus Christ was being preached,

Lots of denominations out their but, Jesus Christ is being preached! :love:(y)
 

crossnote

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True. Sad but, true.

The Father so desires a relationship with us that He sends His Word wrapped in flesh as His only begotten Son to save us and reconcile us back to Him - this is the love that all of us hunger for - God the Father’s love for each of us.
Our hunger for love, can lead us into being entrapped by the cults if we are not discerning and neglect the truth.
 

Leastamongmany

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Yes Lafftur, I am with you on this. Why do people get on these forums and argue about which middle-age reformist was right. All they did was take their erroneous Catholic doctrine and change it a little to start denominations.

Let us all dig deep into God's word. Forget about creeds and denominational doctrines. There is enough of God's word preserved to get us to Yeshua. :)(y):cool:
AMEN AND AMEN!
 

Leastamongmany

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Oh gosh, dc! That was funnnnny and sad at the same time! LOL! :LOL: Snif, snif :cry:

Nothing has changed......... God opens up the doors of Salvation and man messes it up with "demonations"! Oh, God have mercy on us all - me included! :love:
Amen!
 
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Paul rejoiced that whether Jesus Christ was preached for wrong or right reasons, at least Jesus Christ was being preached,

Lots of denominations out their but, Jesus Christ is being preached! :love:(y)
So true. I think of that section in Philippians sometimes when I read some of the threads here.

Philippians 1:

12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.


 

Leastamongmany

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So true. I think of that section in Philippians sometimes when I read some of the threads here.

Philippians 1:

12 But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel;

13 So that my bonds in Christ are manifest in all the palace, and in all other places;

14 And many of the brethren in the Lord, waxing confident by my bonds, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

15 Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

16 The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds:

17 But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel.

18 What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice.
PRAISE JESUS!!!!!
 

tourist

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Consider the context of that passage! God laid out to Israel what no longer pleased Him, having already called Israel to simple truths like loving neighbor, loving mercy, and walking humbly before Him. They failed. Will the Church of Jesus Christ rise above that standard?

Go back and read the book of Micah in one sitting. Plucking a verse out of it leads to false teaching.
Relax, I merely pointed out that my wife and I read Micah 6 the same day that Laftur mentioned that chapter in her post, including the verse she quoted from. Not at all sure where you are coming from about plucking one verse out of that chapter. The answer to your question is probably not. Exactly, what is the Church of Jesus Christ?