The Gospel??
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When we live according to the gospel, we are alive.
When we live according to the world, we live only in theory. We are an alter-persona. We are not truly ourselves. We don't really live, we are being lived.
In the kingdom of God, we are united with Christ and are our fullest self.
In hell we are the shadow of who we might have been if we believed the gospel with all our heart.
When we live according to the world, we live only in theory. We are an alter-persona. We are not truly ourselves. We don't really live, we are being lived.
In the kingdom of God, we are united with Christ and are our fullest self.
In hell we are the shadow of who we might have been if we believed the gospel with all our heart.
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II Corinthians chapter 12
[20] For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
[21] And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
[20] For I fear, lest, when I come, I shall not find you such as I would, and that I shall be found unto you such as ye would not: lest there be debates, envyings, wraths, strifes, backbitings, whisperings, swellings, tumults:
[21] And lest, when I come again, my God will humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not repented of the uncleanness and fornication and lasciviousness which they have committed.
I think some folks read the following verse:
"And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."
[or] "And if anyone was not found having been written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire."
...and say there must be the potential that "believers" are present also.
As I understand it, ALL "believers" (having physically died) will have been "resurrected" by the point in time of His Second Coming to the earth, Rev19 (1000 yrs earlier than this LATER GWTj point in time<--when "the DEAD [/unsaved]" of all times will stand before God)
[note: my view (as far as I can tell) is, this is a misunderstanding of "the Book of Life" (like Psalm 69:28), from which names can be "blotted out" (per Rev3:5), which is the record of all who have "LIVED" (the "record" from Adam&Eve's time); and "the Lamb's Book of Life," the record of all who are "SAVED," of which Book is said, ones name is only "written in" or "not written in" (NEVER "blotted out"<--THAT is never stated with regard to THIS Book)
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"And if anyone was found whose name was not written in the Book of Life, he was thrown into the lake of fire."
[or] "And if anyone was not found having been written in the book of life, he was cast into the lake of fire."
...and say there must be the potential that "believers" are present also.
As I understand it, ALL "believers" (having physically died) will have been "resurrected" by the point in time of His Second Coming to the earth, Rev19 (1000 yrs earlier than this LATER GWTj point in time<--when "the DEAD [/unsaved]" of all times will stand before God)
[note: my view (as far as I can tell) is, this is a misunderstanding of "the Book of Life" (like Psalm 69:28), from which names can be "blotted out" (per Rev3:5), which is the record of all who have "LIVED" (the "record" from Adam&Eve's time); and "the Lamb's Book of Life," the record of all who are "SAVED," of which Book is said, ones name is only "written in" or "not written in" (NEVER "blotted out"<--THAT is never stated with regard to THIS Book)
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having not yet read all the replies, but Nehemiah6 was on the money. because the forerunner John the Baptist/the second witness, of the TWO WITNESS, in the spirit of Elijah, that was to come, set the stage for the Gospel of Jesus. for it was, Matthew 3:1 "In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea," Matthew 3:2 "And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand." Matthew 3:3 "For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight."
now what he made straight is what Nehemiah6 was alluding to, and here's the scripture, to comfirm what Nehemiah6 was saying, Mark 1:1 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;"there it is.
why is the Gospel of Jesus christ "GOOD" news? answer, for he is our "COMFORT" of SALVATION, in person... supportive scripture, Luke 2:25 "And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him."
here the term "consolation" is the Greek word, G3874 παράκλησις paraklesis (pa-ra'-klee-sis) n.
1. an imploration, entreaty (urgent request (for mercy or help)).
2. an exhortation (urgent counsel, encouragement, or caution).
3. a comfort, solace.
[from G3870]
KJV: comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty
Root(s): G3870
see, the Lord Jesus, is our "COMFORT"/COMFORTER in flesh, in Salvation, how do we know this, just listen to what Simeon the man said, Luke 2:28 "Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said," Luke 2:29 "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:" Luke 2:30 "For mine eyes have seen thy salvation," Luke 2:31 "Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;" Luke 2:32 "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
AND, Anna, a prophetess, Preached Jesus the SAVIOUR.
Luke 2:36 "And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;" Luke 2:37 "And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day." Luke 2:38 "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem."
THERE IT IS, JOHN PREACHING "REPENTANCE", AND ANNA, "REDEMPTION, ALL IN ONE....... "GOSPEL".
The Lord Jesus, God's own ARM in Flesh is our "COMFORT", and when this same Jesus died, and Rose, and Glorified in a NEW BODY, (THIS IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS THE CHRIST), scripture, Romans 14:9 "For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living." BINGO, he now dwells with us inward, (Spirit of TRUTH), which is the Holy Ghost, the "COMFORTER", as John said... "ANOTHER" Comforter, but instead of being in flesh, now in SPIRIT. see the First "COMFORTER" was in Flesh and blood, (to DIE for our sins). but now the GOOD NEWS, he is in us by HIS "Spirit". scripture, John 14:16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;" John 14:17 "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."
John 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
and he did come, on the day Pentecost.
so yes, this is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the COMFORT of all people,
Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God."
Isaiah 40:2 "Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins."
Isaiah 40:3 "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God."
Isaiah 40:4 "Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:"
Isaiah 40:5 "And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it."
the COMFORT of SALVATION is for all NATIONS. what "Good" news for US ALL.
PICJAG,
101G.
now what he made straight is what Nehemiah6 was alluding to, and here's the scripture, to comfirm what Nehemiah6 was saying, Mark 1:1 "The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God;"there it is.
why is the Gospel of Jesus christ "GOOD" news? answer, for he is our "COMFORT" of SALVATION, in person... supportive scripture, Luke 2:25 "And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him."
here the term "consolation" is the Greek word, G3874 παράκλησις paraklesis (pa-ra'-klee-sis) n.
1. an imploration, entreaty (urgent request (for mercy or help)).
2. an exhortation (urgent counsel, encouragement, or caution).
3. a comfort, solace.
[from G3870]
KJV: comfort, consolation, exhortation, intreaty
Root(s): G3870
see, the Lord Jesus, is our "COMFORT"/COMFORTER in flesh, in Salvation, how do we know this, just listen to what Simeon the man said, Luke 2:28 "Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said," Luke 2:29 "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:" Luke 2:30 "For mine eyes have seen thy salvation," Luke 2:31 "Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;" Luke 2:32 "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
AND, Anna, a prophetess, Preached Jesus the SAVIOUR.
Luke 2:36 "And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;" Luke 2:37 "And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day." Luke 2:38 "And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem."
THERE IT IS, JOHN PREACHING "REPENTANCE", AND ANNA, "REDEMPTION, ALL IN ONE....... "GOSPEL".
The Lord Jesus, God's own ARM in Flesh is our "COMFORT", and when this same Jesus died, and Rose, and Glorified in a NEW BODY, (THIS IS THE GOSPEL OF JESUS THE CHRIST), scripture, Romans 14:9 "For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living." BINGO, he now dwells with us inward, (Spirit of TRUTH), which is the Holy Ghost, the "COMFORTER", as John said... "ANOTHER" Comforter, but instead of being in flesh, now in SPIRIT. see the First "COMFORTER" was in Flesh and blood, (to DIE for our sins). but now the GOOD NEWS, he is in us by HIS "Spirit". scripture, John 14:16 "And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;" John 14:17 "Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you."
John 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."
and he did come, on the day Pentecost.
so yes, this is the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the COMFORT of all people,
Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God."
Isaiah 40:2 "Speak ye comfortably to Jerusalem, and cry unto her, that her warfare is accomplished, that her iniquity is pardoned: for she hath received of the LORD'S hand double for all her sins."
Isaiah 40:3 "The voice of him that crieth in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the LORD, make straight in the desert a highway for our God."
Isaiah 40:4 "Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low: and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough places plain:"
Isaiah 40:5 "And the glory of the LORD shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it."
the COMFORT of SALVATION is for all NATIONS. what "Good" news for US ALL.
PICJAG,
101G.
Salutations and amicabibulous greetings, my dearly beloved Platosgal.
The Gospel is that whosoever will may humbly come in a spirit of repentance and complete surrender to the foot of the Cross and freely partake of the Sin cleansing blood of the Lamb whose name is Jesus the very Son of God.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
The Gospel is that whosoever will may humbly come in a spirit of repentance and complete surrender to the foot of the Cross and freely partake of the Sin cleansing blood of the Lamb whose name is Jesus the very Son of God.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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Salutations and amicabibulous greetings, my dearly beloved Platosgal.
The Gospel is that whosoever will may humbly come in a spirit of repentance and complete surrender to the foot of the Cross and freely partake of the Sin cleansing blood of the Lamb whose name is Jesus the very Son of God.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
The Gospel is that whosoever will may humbly come in a spirit of repentance and complete surrender to the foot of the Cross and freely partake of the Sin cleansing blood of the Lamb whose name is Jesus the very Son of God.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
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