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Those of Israel and the kingdom gospel were required to endure to the end. Those saved by the grace gospel have salvation that is immediate and eternal. Those who are saved by the grace gospel are expected to grow into Christ-likeness by transitioning from the flesh to walking by the Spirit...

what do you think the rewards will be? Not having the old fleshly selfish nature drag us down. Having greater understanding. Living with Jesus (the wisdom of God). Perhaps many we cannot even understand now.

Pro 2:1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, And lay up my commandments with thee; Pro 2:2 So as to incline thine ear unto wisdom, And apply thy heart to understanding; Pro 2:3 Yea, if thou cry after discernment, And lift up thy voice for understanding; Pro 2:4 If thou seek her as...

To me "surrender" represents a single point. I see the transition from the selfishness of the flesh perhaps started by surrender, but in practice a continuous process of maturity (growing in Christ-likeness). Joh_3:30 He must increase, but I must decrease.

If AI leads to to abandon BC/AD in favor of BCE/CE, you might want to consider what else is embraced and at what expense.

and humility and has virtually nothing in and of itself. Humility might be seen as confirmation that truth has had its work.

Jesus took ownership of all sin on the cross. Col_2:14 Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross; Because of this ownership, forgiveness can be offered to all. However, it is only applied to...

Why did god choose the resurrection to unite with humanity God created the world with us having free will even knowing that we would use it to turn away from him. His recovery program was not based on achievement such as who could make themselves better people. Rather his program was based on...

For those of Israel law keeping obtained a degree of righteousness Rom_10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them. If kept until death these could anticipate a resurrection unto life. Eze 18:27 Again, when the...

What is something you think every child of God should know? I have recently come to see a distinction between the gospel of the kingdom for Israel and the gospel of grace for gentiles. I have found this approach to bible study very helpful. For example keeping the law is necessary for Israel...

Most people speak reflexively. Often the motive behind the speech is emotional. One can want to instruct, appear knowledgeable, say something clever, and even strike out when hurt. As a Christian matures in faith and walks moire by the Spirit than the flesh speech motive becomes less emotional...

One might see the small group of believers in Rome as being mostly Jewish as Priscilla and Aquila are there. One might see them having difficulty with abandoning Sabbath observance as this was a signature observation for Israel. This is why perhaps Paul wrote; Rom 14:5 One man esteemeth one...

Unanswered prayer may be disappointing if you have been taught to expect God to answer all our prayers. If we read promises made to those of Israel in regard to their future earthly kingdom, and think that these apply to us today we can have false expectations.

The cessation of spiritual gifts seems to be in view as chapter 12 is the description of these gifts and chapter 14 is the description of the abuse of these gifts. In Hebrews the phrase, "taste of the age to come" might be taken to mean that these gifts will be routine in the establishment of...

The wheat and tares illustration may have more application to the separation of the faithful of Israel during the tribulation for purification of the faithful to enter the earthly kingdom. Some try to define salvation as a choice, earned through works, or decided by God. There is another...

How can anyone knowing His commandment and law, believe He will not judge us accordingly? Joh_5:24 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life. Those...

1Co 11:15 But if a woman have long hair, it is a glory to her: for her hair is given her for a covering. for = anti = in place of

The frustration Paul writes about in Romans chapter seven was from trying to keep the law using the power of his flesh. In chapter eight we read of the joy of being able to transcend the law by the power of the Spirit. Gal_3:24 Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ...

I see the tribulation starting with Revelation chapter six. These events occur as Jesus opens the scroll (title deed to earth, chapter five) and breaks the seals. The first four seals result in the death of 1/4 of the population of earth. This would seem to be a unique starting point and hard to...

2Ti 2:24 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, 2Ti 2:25 In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; 2Ti 2:26 And that they may recover...