If you want a quick look, read or reread Zechariah.........This Book says so much in such a short space. The reference is in other places, but Ezekiel elaborates on this also, but I reserve any discussing of Ezekiel for those who are gifted with God's wisdom on the subject. I am not, so, like Mary would do when she did not quite grasp something her Son said or did, I keep it to myself, in my heart until God says I should know more.
The Law Debacle Resolved
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con·ten·tious
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adjective: contentious
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- causing or likely to cause an argument; controversial.
"a contentious issue"
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I wonder one thing. Jesus walked this earth, he gave authority to his deciples, he was an optimist, he said they would walk like him and know his redeeming authority and power.
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you
John 15:3
By Jesus talking to the diciples was enough to make them clean. Do you understand information was enough, the relationship, the love the creator shared with His friends.
To walk in righteousness, holiness, purity, it was enough. A relationship was enough, no doubt, no wonder was He God.
After he rose, they knew. Their best friend. It is hard for us to empathise, but we talk about faith, they touched Him.
The question is are we worthy of the King of creation. When you look at your life how do you feel?
You are already clean because of the word I have spoken to you
John 15:3
By Jesus talking to the diciples was enough to make them clean. Do you understand information was enough, the relationship, the love the creator shared with His friends.
To walk in righteousness, holiness, purity, it was enough. A relationship was enough, no doubt, no wonder was He God.
After he rose, they knew. Their best friend. It is hard for us to empathise, but we talk about faith, they touched Him.
The question is are we worthy of the King of creation. When you look at your life how do you feel?
It depends whether we see ourselves outside Christ or IN Christ.
As Paul says, "For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out." Romans 7:18
and...
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is infected by death?
(Rom 7:24)
or
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
(Php 3:7-8)
So apart from Christ, no, we are not worthy. But in Christ we are...
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
(Eph 1:6)
As Paul says, "For I know that nothing good dwells in me, that is, in my flesh. For I have the desire to do what is right, but not the ability to carry it out." Romans 7:18
and...
What a wretched man I am! Who will rescue me from this body that is infected by death?
(Rom 7:24)
or
But what things were gain to me, those I counted loss for Christ. Yea doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may win Christ,
(Php 3:7-8)
So apart from Christ, no, we are not worthy. But in Christ we are...
To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.
(Eph 1:6)
I think you will like it a lot. It is one of my favorite Books........of course,, they all ae, duhhh.
In case anyone readying is wondering........Isaiah when prophesying the future with our Lord refers to Jesus as sitting on the throne of David over His Kingdom. David may be translated as Beloved.....lots to consider.
Isa 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
In case anyone readying is wondering........Isaiah when prophesying the future with our Lord refers to Jesus as sitting on the throne of David over His Kingdom. David may be translated as Beloved.....lots to consider.
Isa 9:7
Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will perform this.
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People often do not see the Lords hand.
Elijah saw God move, yet he ran for his life.
I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.
1 Kings 19:10
Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.
1 Kings 19:18
We are called to be faithful. It is all to easy to think the understanding we have personally is the way when in reality it is just part of a whole so vast we cannot imagine the beauty of all.
The funny thing about life is most of it we have to do things, yet we always want to do something other.
We often want to find that key that others have not found not seeing there are many everywhere in the weakness following the Lord. We then project backwards in time and say so many missed x.
But the Lord is here today and asks you to follow him today, and do what you can to meet the needs of those around you.
Elijah saw God move, yet he ran for his life.
I am the only one left, and now they are trying to kill me too.
1 Kings 19:10
Yet I reserve seven thousand in Israel—all whose knees have not bowed down to Baal and whose mouths have not kissed him.
1 Kings 19:18
We are called to be faithful. It is all to easy to think the understanding we have personally is the way when in reality it is just part of a whole so vast we cannot imagine the beauty of all.
The funny thing about life is most of it we have to do things, yet we always want to do something other.
We often want to find that key that others have not found not seeing there are many everywhere in the weakness following the Lord. We then project backwards in time and say so many missed x.
But the Lord is here today and asks you to follow him today, and do what you can to meet the needs of those around you.
Not proud at all. Is presumption normal for you?
and no verse 22 is right there also. and my point remains. you stated that you delight in the law of God. but and here it is you are a slave to the law of sin and need to be delivered.
I am simply pointing out what you said. Hoping that you will seek freedom from this wretched state. that freedom can be found in Jesus.
and no verse 22 is right there also. and my point remains. you stated that you delight in the law of God. but and here it is you are a slave to the law of sin and need to be delivered.
I am simply pointing out what you said. Hoping that you will seek freedom from this wretched state. that freedom can be found in Jesus.
What I am trying to get at here is simply when you look at Jesus, what does your heart respond?
At the moment my heart responds disappointment. I feel disappointed that arguments are had where extreme things are said others are saying, which they are not, because it makes their position easier to defend.
There is a place often in the middle where the emphasis is needed. We have lost a desire for holiness, or even talking about it. No one I can read says we should be under the law, but as the apostles said we should obey the commands of Jesus.
We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.
1 John 2:3
Now being under the concept of grace and freedom this idea seems alien. But when you put it together that a transformed heart means you actually go what the commands say. The problem is for most this testifies they are not that transformed, and their hearts are a long way from having purity, holiness, righteousness.
But does this not testify walking in the Lord is much greater and complex than you ever realised.
I can testify it is real and does work, it is just almost impossible, but possible with God. Do you trust Jesus?
At the moment my heart responds disappointment. I feel disappointed that arguments are had where extreme things are said others are saying, which they are not, because it makes their position easier to defend.
There is a place often in the middle where the emphasis is needed. We have lost a desire for holiness, or even talking about it. No one I can read says we should be under the law, but as the apostles said we should obey the commands of Jesus.
We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands.
1 John 2:3
Now being under the concept of grace and freedom this idea seems alien. But when you put it together that a transformed heart means you actually go what the commands say. The problem is for most this testifies they are not that transformed, and their hearts are a long way from having purity, holiness, righteousness.
But does this not testify walking in the Lord is much greater and complex than you ever realised.
I can testify it is real and does work, it is just almost impossible, but possible with God. Do you trust Jesus?
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