My Lord:
Obedience does not follow faith, faith does not follow obedience. They are the same thing.
Faith is obedience and obedience is faith. Faith is faithful, to obey something is to be faithful to that something.
Truly a book of steel, James, makes it perfectly clear. Unlike the foul teachings of men, who with words of straw, try to change the Truth into a lie.
Faith proves love, and obedience proves love. To whom ye yield yourselves are ye not servants to whom ye OBEY?
It is victory over sin and the devil through faithful obedience, what anyone is taught by the Grace of God. The very simplest way to say it is, "deny thyself, take up thine own cross and follow Christ". Another way to say the very same thing is sin unto death or obedience unto righteousness. Another way to say it is refuse the evil and choose the good. Another way to say it is, deny ungodliness and worldly lusts and live soberly, righteously and godly lives in this present life.
1 John 3:8, " He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. "
Victory,
To destroy the works of the devil, sin. How?
Christ gave the example, He obeyed from the heart the Father out of love, by Faithful Obedience Through suffering made perfect, suffering what, obedience faithfully, for the right reason. Obeyed and was made humble, weakness made strong beyond mans ability to comprehend, submission, submit thyself unto God. Again, Faithful Obedience.
Through obedience that is faithful. To be faithful to the Commandments of God Almighty. To put nothing before Him, all glory goes to God through the Son. Thanks be to God, not of myself but all things good come from the Father of Lights. He softens the hearts and He hardens them. He makes thy enemy to be at peace with thee. Moses struck the rock and the rock split by God not Moses. All glory be to God. All faithfulness to Him that gave all for all. They whom love the Son, the Father loves faithfully. Love is not mocked, God is not mocked, feigned love is not hidden from Him. For true love is faithful at all times. The mind stayed upon the Lord is kept in perfect peace, for the mind that loves Him stays on Him. I can not wait to be with the Lord and yet I do not hurry His return, for others need time to work the Truth out for themselves. For time is already short, how could I shorten it or desire it to be shortened and profess my love?
1 Timothy 1:5, " Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: "
Ability. Faith is ability working by love and proven by deeds. It is overcoming the lies of the devil and sin. It is not a work forever in progress waiting for the Lord Jesus to come and then clean you up after He returns. It is an easy thing for God to make one born again and have a new heart. It is a reasonable thing to be faithful to God out of the love found in being forgiven, crucified with Christ and born again in the newness of life freed from the bondage of sin and death. It is not a life long process, it may take some a life time to realize the Truth and Repent, but once one comes to know the Truth, it is then a choice of freewill. Will you obey from the heart with the new heart received of God? Will you fight the good fight of faith working by love and proven by deeds? Or will you return to your vomit like a dog, licking the foulness of sin back up into your mouth? Belching out death.
Romans 12:1, " I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. "
A running theme, they who say they hear, say they know, say the Lord hath said. In unfaithfulness they say they are made stronger, that they make grace abound more. They who profess their love but commit adultery, somehow believe their love is stronger for being unfaithful. Rather than the Truth of submission, through weakness made strong.
Psalms 59:7, " Behold, they belch out with their mouth: swords are in their lips: for who, say they, doth hear? "
Faith, to be steadfast, fidelity, loyalty, monogamy, trusty, upright, righteous, complete, clear, perfect, obedience, obeying. OR Love!
Sin is the transgession of the LAW! Disobedience is sin, obedience is Life.
Romans 14:23, " And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin. "
Faith stands in the POWER of God and not in the faith of men. Do not TRUST in men.
1 Corinthians 2:5, " That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God. "
Faith - to believe, to obey...
Acts 6:7, " And the word of God increased; and the number of the disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a great company of the priests were obedient to the faith. "
Romans 1:5, " By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: "
Romans 16:26, " But now is made manifest, and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith: "
Faith makes you whole.
Matthew 9:22, " But Jesus turned him about, and when he saw her, he said, Daughter, be of good comfort; thy faith hath made thee whole. And the woman was made whole from that hour. "
Faith saves.
Luke 7:50, " And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. "
Faith makes one strong.
Acts 3:16, " And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. "
Faith has power.
Acts 6:8, " And Stephen, full of faith and power, did great wonders and miracles among the people. "
Faith is ability.
2 Corinthians 1:24, " Not for that we have dominion over your faith, but are helpers of your joy: for by faith ye stand. "
Faith is the righteousness of God.
Philippians 3:9, " And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith: "
Romans 3:22, " Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: "
Romans 4:5, " But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness. "
Faith in the blood is propitiation of SINS PAST.
Romans 3:25, " Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; "
Faith gives perfect soundness.
Acts 3:16, " And his name through faith in his name hath made this man strong, whom ye see and know: yea, the faith which is by him hath given him this perfect soundness in the presence of you all. "
Faith works by love.
Galatians 5:6, " For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love. "
Faith purifies the heart.
Acts 15:9, " And put no difference between us and them, purifying their hearts by faith. "
Faith establishes the Law.
Romans 3:31, " Do we then make void the law through faith? God forbid: yea, we establish the law. "
Faith is justification without the law of circumcision, mutilation of the flesh and sacrifice of the flesh. It is the spiritual sacrifice, the living sacrifice, the fruit of thine lips and the life lived for Christ. Not the flesh which was nailed to the cross, taken out of the way, for it was against us, for all had sinned, and the wage for sin is death. That had to be fulfilled (the righteous requirement of the Law), so all must be born again after being crucified with Him. No man could do this work that Christ did, for it had to be a spotless lamb, this was the free gift by which no man could earn by his own sacrifice, God supplied the perfect Lamb, God offered His Son, no man could bring this be by any work, or any Law of sacrifice or mutilation of the flesh through circumcision. The reason there is a cost and there is a gift that is free. Do not let them fool you into a fake salvation with John 3:16, or a pretense of there is nothing that must be done. Do not let them deceive you and be ye not deceived. Do not let them steal your obedience that is faithful to the one Lord. Many give the outward appearance of godliness, many, yet they are wolves inwardly, trust in no man, lean upon no man, cast all your cares unto the Lord God Almighty, the Father through the Son. Say it again, it is required that we be faithful, not a suggestion, but an absolute. Faithfulness is faith, it is obedience, do not just say faith, or believe and stop right there, finish the work, study, be approved and be able to answer the foolish who have turned the Grace of God into a cheap cover for the forever inability to OBEY Him who gave all for all. The will and testament bear a reward, written by the testator, to receive that reward there are requirements. To be freed is the gift that is free, to walk the narrow Path and stay on it takes work, faithful obedience. Call Him Lord, then do as He has said, has shown. Do not allow them to beat you to death with the world love. Love does not just accept, it chastens, it corrects, it teaches, it gives time, it shows mercy but IT DOES NOT CALL EVIL GOOD, EVER! It does not respect any persons person. It does not yield to sin, and this Truth then stands in the face of all who will live godly, truly godly lives and out of true love will not call evil good but will correct it by calling evil evil and good good. They who do this will suffer for it, it is a glory to do so, for it is the war in which all are called. You must not be sold the just believe lie, you be told the Truth, there is a cost to build and it is not cheap. Do not start to build and then become offended, or realize you can not afford to pay it. For it is much worse for them who start to build and take their hands from the work. Heed the warning, understand it is a little here and a litle there, this goes with that and that with this. They who do not love will see true love and will try and kill it, steal it and destroy it. They will use great swelling words but the are empty words, they a vain words. For hate can not produce love, so will beat you up with empty words, saying where is the example of Christ who loved, not wanting you to call evil evil but bow to the filth of a lie and call evil good and good evil. This can be found at every turn, do not be moved by them who use words empty and devoid of contents. Stand ye fast, be patient, show temperance/self control through true knowledge that have become effectual through faith. It seems difficult, like a lot to take in. Stay the course, do not go left nor right, you will have to fight, remember it is not the flesh, it is easy to get drown into a battle of the flesh, it is spiritual and you must keep your eyes on the Truth to see it, to have peace. Sin is sin and do not allow anyone to make sin less than it is. Learn to speak correctly at all times, if you can be fooled into being rash, quick to answer, mistakes will be made, do not allow your conversation to be accused. Remember that word, accused, for it is what they do to tear you down and keep you from judging rightly.
Romans 3:28, " Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law. "
Romans 4:11, " And he received the sign of circumcision, a seal of the righteousness of the faith which he had yet being uncircumcised: that he might be the father of all them that believe, though they be not circumcised; that righteousness might be imputed unto them also:
Romans 4:12 And the father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also walk in the steps of that faith of our father Abraham, which he had being yet uncircumcised.
Romans 4:13 For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. "
Romans 5:1, " Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: "
Faith is circumcision, through the Spirit, it is spiritual.
Romans 3:30, " Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith. "
Faith sanctifies.
Acts 26:18, " To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in me. "
Faith has victory over sin.
Faith has victory over the devil.
Faith has victory over the lust of the flesh, wantonness.
Each time you obey, resist the temptation, do not give in or up, you are blessed indeed and built up. IT shows the victory in you, the Lord within you. The Father and the Son sup with you in your heart. To be able to see and hear and do that which is right is by the Truth and nothing else. To hear it and obey it from the heart. To desire to do it, Truth, in the face of a lie. To be upright, show holiness and the beauty of it. To be that image of God and not be moved by their many empty words trying to cause you to move, to say within, they are right, I should give into the voice of the people and ignore the voice of the Lord. I should allow this sin to be called good, ok, no big deal, no real harm in doing so, its just for fun. Remember, do not resist evil, let them be as they choose to be but do not call the action of evil good, ever. Call it by its proper name and speak correctly. Resist the devil who is doing all it can to get you to be moved and call evil good and good evil. To give the moral high ground and step of the Rock and go partake of sin with them. Do not resist God, the Truth, the Holy Ghost pricking of the conscience. Obey the Truth and be not moved. True love calls evil evil and good good and does not out of love, not hate. Do not become hate, do not become what you are to not resist. You must have self control and it will take patience. The reason one must always go over it, to faith add virtue, to virtue add knowledge, to knowledge add temperance/self control, to temperance add patience, to patience add godliness, to godliness add brotherly kindness, to brotherly kindness add charity, which is love. From faith to love and all that is in the middle. It must be a faith filled, not an empty word swollen by pride and lust. They who obey Me are they who love Me. It is perfectly simple, but it is war, be not offended in the Lord, in the Truth. Stand ye in Him and move not at all. Give no quarter to temptation that is not yet sin but you be moved by it. Give not quarter to sin and call it what it truly is. God is not a respecter of anyone's person, you are to be that image of God, then why would anyone whom loves Him give quarter to calling evil good to not offend someones person? You can love them all and yet offend everyone. This will cause many to be alone, yet surrounded. You will never truly be alone in Christ, but it is not easy, or done for you kind of easy. It is a work and the book of steel, James, makes the perfectly clear, yet all the books say the very same thing to them that truly love the Truth.
Obeying the Truth will cause you to suffer, some greatly, some not so much, but all will in some way know this is the Truth. Do not deceive yourselves, or be offended by the Truth. Evil is as evil does, let them that are evil be evil still. Let them that are just be just still, it is free will choice to choose which ye desire in your hearts to be. Sin unto death for that law is not void, or obedience unto righteousness and that Truth is not void. You either obey from the heart or you do not. You either have true love or you do not. It does not matter what the world says and them of the world. It matters what the Lord God Almighty has said. Stand ye here and DO NOT be moved. Do not be a friend to the world and call the evil in it good, speak ye the Truth at any cost, for it will bear a cost many will not want to pay, will not be able to afford. But true love as more than enough to pay whatever the cost may be, true love does not fail. The reason for the trials of faith, will your faith be faithful and obey? Or is your faith not more precious then gold and silver and family and friends, or a persons person?
Have you had to resist unto blood? or death? Who thinks that either of these bears no cost? Who thinks bearing any loss no matter how great or small does not inflict a cost? To be mocked bears cost, for some, it is more than they can afford to pay. For some it is nothing to pay it. To be reproached is to much much for some to pay. For others it is a little price to be payed.
Again,
This is the weakness that makes one strong in the Truth, able to endure it all till the end. Submission, to submit thyself unto God and not resist Him. This makes you strong and it is the absolute Truth of weakness giving one strength that the world can not understand. To TAKE PLEASURE in infirmities, reproaches, necessities, persecutions, in distresses for the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, FOR WHEN I AM WEAK, THEN AM I STRONG. It says not one single word about sin, not be able to endure temptation. This solely speaks of one absolute fact of ones state of being in love with the Lord God Almighty. WHEN I OBEY THE TRUTH, WHEN I AM FAITHFUL, I SHOW FORTH MY WEAKNESS TO GOD AND IN THIS WEAKNESS, THIS SUBMISSION, I AM MADE PERFECTLY STRONG.
For no one is made strong in sin, this weakness has not thing to do with God making anyone stronger. This is the lie they sell and many carry about them, yoked by it. Having pleasure in unrighteousness they can not see past the delusion of it. For it is a cost that many do not even share and a fooled by the just believe and do nothing crowd, so they have no real idea of the cost, when all they heard from them professing to have heard, free, free, free, when the cost becomes clear many are offended and turn back. That blood is upon the hands of them that sell the lies, that serve that evil one and all will have there just reward, sin unto death or obedience unto righteousness. None will escape the judgement that is coming, and the reward is with Him who cometh quickly.
2 Corinthains 12:10, " Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. "
Faithful Obedience, it what true faith filled is. It is what it means to believe, it is what grace teaches. When Christ said deny thyself, take up thine own cross and follow Him, this is what He said, if you love Me, keep My Commandments, if you call me Lord, obey Me.
Obey - to suffer one's self to be persuaded; to be induced to believe: to have faith...
Grace is received by faithful obedience, and is grown up in them that regard the work.
Romans 1:5, " By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: "
The JUST live by faithful obedience, from faith to faith, from faithfulness to faithfulness, from obedience to obedience. From one faithful moment to the next faithful moment.
Romans 1:17, " For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith. "
With so many proclaiming faith, ought they not be able to give an answer to what faith is? Where is the fruit that shows thyself approved. I (all) have studied and affirmed and show myself approved. I am ready to give an answer for the Hope that is in me through Christ. I can define the Path and show it to others, in deeds, in words, in ones life. Prove your love it says and I shall be able to do so (prove it). I will stand and hold fast to the good and acceptable will of God that I have learned with Him (fellow labourer) and no other. I have pressed upon Him and He has been faithful. For He forsakes none that seek Him in Truth from a pure heart.
Psalms 24:4, " He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.
1 Timothy 1:5, " Now the end of the commandment is charity out of a pure heart, and of a good conscience, and of faith unfeigned: "
2 Timothy 2:22, " Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart. "
1 Peter 1:22, " Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently: "
Obedience works by love. Obedience purifies the heart, obedience establishes the Law, obedience has victory over sin, obedience has victory over the devil. Through STEADFAST OBEDIENCE UNMOVABLE IN THE FAITH THAT IS FAITHFUL DOING THE WORKS OF THE LORD. This is victory, to have faith with virtue, effectualness, a work by love, proven by deeds, which purifies the heart and establishes the Law, giving that soul victory over sin and the devil. Sin unto death or obedience unto righteousness. "IF" you choose to obey from the heart for many chose to not obey. Many turn back, this is the example given in the book of the Lord. It is a battle field and many refuse to fight the good fight of faithful obedience. Stand right here and DO NOT MOVE! If you move you will be overcome by sin and the devil. If you do not obey you will not be able. I can not build you up if you do not regard My Words. You can not obtain true riches if you do not obey Me sayeth the Lord. If you do not REGARD Me.
1 Corinthians 15:57, " But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. "
To estimate, is to count something, to know the value of that something and then to decide, will I pay this price? Look at the word "regard". It bears JUDGEMENT, one must discern by using the Truth, can I build a tower upon this foundation? Will I have enough to finish it? A value applied, an amount, what size is it and how much will it cost me to build? So then, what is the cost of regarding the Truth, to have an protective interest in it (stand in defense of it ), to have respect for the Truth, an affection for the Truth, to esteem the Truth greater than myself. What will respecting the Truth cost, what are my concerns, what is the gravity of taking this position, to give reverence to the Truth. To look to it, to trust in it, to lean upon it, to cast all my cares upon it, to inquire of it always and nothing else, never looking elsewhere, what is the real cost of faith being faithful? Will I be honest with myself and acknowledge the whole Truth or will I pick and choose from the buffet gospel so many offer? Whom do I respect more God or the world, family, father, mother, son daughter more that the Lord. Do I love pleasure more than the Truth? Are friends more important than the Way to the Truth to have Life? Is not being mocked, reproached, infirmed, persecuted, distressed more important then speaking correctly about the Truth? Will I weigh all of this with a just weight, a just measure? Will I give all of this the do diligence it requires, can I, do I want to, what is my hearts desire, what do I truly love more, myself or the Truth? Grace is time to work this out, it is also a teacher of how to live and it will bear a cost.
Regard - To attend to with respect and estimation; to value. A protective interest, a feeling of respect and affection, esteem, respect, concern, gravity, sobriety, reverence. To look to, to trust in, to lean upon, to cast ones cares, to inquire of, to not look elsewhere, to not trust in another, to be faithful.
Regard the Lord whom is spoken of in these books, a book of the Lord. All that Paul wrote was LAW, by His own words. He without question spoke of the Law that faith establishes and against the Law that was against us and taken out of the way, nailed to the cross, the flesh, the mutilation, the sacrifice, the circumcision. Everything Paul wrote and all the disciples of the Lord, were the Commandments of the Lord. Commandments are Law, things to be obeyed if you love Him.
Paul no more or no less then all the disciples, by every word we are to live. It is a mighty work, but a work worthy of us to fight for and be doers of it.
1 Corinthians 14:37, " If any man think himself to be a prophet, or spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the commandments of the Lord. "
The teaching is according to godliness and to escape, flee, remove and withdraw thyself from them that do not live according to the teachings of God. To obey from the heart the doctrine received of God. They will tell you godliness is not needed, that nothing is need for that matter, but do not be moved by them that serve that evil one. Just because they speak of the Truth does not make them of the Truth, this was made abundantly clear to me. I did not give myself this, or call myself, I lie not, I have given what I was given freely as it was freely given me. To the best of the ability God has allowed me to have, by the measure of faith God has given me.
1 Timothy 6:3, " If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness; "
Titus 1:1, " Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness; "
2 Peter 1:3, " According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: "
We again define the Path by definition as told to me. We are to prove what is good and acceptable, to study to show thyself approved, to affirm what is found to be good and acceptable. To do this daily, to show respect to the teaching and fight for it with ones all. To hold fast unto it for many are trying to kill it, steal it and destroy it. The god of this world hides it and does so with such subtle means few are able to find the whole Truth.
I testify of what I lived, to make a point made perfectly clear to me.
When I was offered anything I wanted by satan, told all I had to do was deny Christ, I could be the best preacher, singer, dancer, anything I wanted, just choose. I have made it clear I said "no", for there is nothing more than Christ in this world worth having. The point I desire to make is in what I was told or offered.
I could be the best preacher, all I had to do was deny Christ. Consider what is being said here, truly see it. One can still preach Christ and be the best at doing it, having thousands, even millions of followers, yet be living a life that denies the Truth of Christ. Let that fact sink in, there are many so called preachers of the Lord Jesus Christ who deny Him in their lives and to them that follow these people. I do not believe for a second I was the first to be offered such a thing. I do believe absolutely though, many have taken that offer and preach for the love of gain, love of money/lucre, for the love of self/ego, for the love of a following. They have CREPT in unaware. Many well spoken of persons who are false as the word false ever could mean. Just like any devil can speak of the Truth/Jesus and yet have no part in Him, do so just to deceive, have no true love for Christ, but speak as if they do. They call Him Lord, Lord, and yet do not the things He has said to do. One could throw a rock and hit one, one could turn on the television and see one, they are all around, it is no marvel that they who serve satan appear as light. No marvel that a person can preach Christ and yet still be denying Him. No marvel that many are deceived, living in a strong delusion for not loving the Truth and finding pleasure in unrighteousness. Loving the person persons more than the Truth!!!
GOD'LINESS, noun [from godly.] Piety; belief in God, and reverence for his character and laws.
(One can not make it more clear, the Truth is one thing absolute.)
A religious life; a careful observance of the laws of God and performance of religious duties, proceeding from love and reverence for the divine character and commands; christian obedience.
Greek - G2150
Word: εὐσέβεια
Transliteration: eusebeia
Phonetic: yoo-seb'-i-ah
Part of Speech: Noun Feminine
Definition: reverence, respect, piety towards God, godliness...
1 Timothy 6:3, " If any man teach otherwise, and consent not to wholesome words, even the words of our Lord Jesus Christ, and to the doctrine which is according to godliness;
1 Timothy 6:4 He is proud, knowing nothing, but doting about questions and strifes of words, whereof cometh envy, strife, railings, evil surmisings,
1 Timothy 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. "
Many think disobeying it making grace abound in them, when it is doing no such thing, for the wrath of God is stored up for the disobedient, they are not being made stronger by the very grace they deny, denying the power of godliness. Which is what grace teaches.
Romans 6:1, " What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound? "
Where sin abounds those taught by grace abound more. The teaching of grace abounds more, for the Law shows the true nature of the offense. The true price of sinning and how much destruction it wrought in the world and in them.
Romans 5:20, " Moreover the law entered, that the offence might abound. But where sin abounded, grace did much more abound: "
By obedience it is through grace, the teaching of grace and being faithful to it. Abraham obeyed by faithfulness to God. For faith without works is dead, works without faith is dead, they are synonymous, they can not be separated and have any effectualness in ones life.
Romans 4:16, " Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all, "
Received grace for what? Obedience to the faith, for being faithfully obedient, you are built up in grace, able to deny ungodliness and worldly lusts. Able to live soberly, righteously and godly lives in this present world, not standing around waiting for it to be done for you as so many claim it to be.
Romans 1:5, " By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name: "
What is able to build you up? The word of grace, what is it grace teaches and in that you are built up. Christ said deny the yourselves, deny the flesh the lust thereof, it will cause you to suffer but the reward can not be compared to the cost. Bear your own cross, it will cause you to suffer in the flesh but they who have suffered in the flesh have what? Follow Me, stay the Path, and for it you will suffer many things by My Name, do not be offended in Me, know it is by faithful obedience unto Me, it is put on My mind, walk as I have walked and in the end you will be crowned. For the free gift was the forgiveness of sin past and the purging of dead works, so you COULD be free to do what I have asked of you. To deny yourself, to bear you cross and to follow Me. You can not begin the race if you are bound to sin and unable to run the race. The reason the gift is free, so you can stand fast and run the race. It is not until the end of the race that anyone receives the reward of Life. Do not let them fool you into ceasing from the work, the race saying you have obtained what no one has until they finish the race. Again, they who serve satan are very subtle in the twisting of the Truth. The lie contains almost all Truth, but just a twist of lie. All to get you to stop running the race, stop obeying from the heart. Whatever it takes to get you off the narrow Path and unto the broad way that leads to destruction, to hell everlasting separation from the presence of the Lord. Which I have warned you in times past many times. It is far worse than a mere lake of fire. Do not go the way of the heathen, do not learn their ways, but remove yourselves from them, withdraw yourself, escape from them that live in error.
Acts 20:32, " And now, brethren, I commend you to God, and to the word of his grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. "
1 Peter 4:1, " Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin; "
Always ready to stand in defense of the Truth, calling a lie a lie and be not a respecter of a persons person, slay them all, man, women, and child with the Truth, the sword of the Word that cuts deeper than any other. A twoedged sword that cuts on both sides, the Word cuts and divides the Truth from the lies. They not of the Truth can not hear it for they are not of the Truth, this is Truth as spoken by the Lord Jesus. They of the Truth hear the Word, the voice of the Lord and they do follow after it, obey it from the heart. For the Truth you will suffer and if you think you are set free from the Truth by misusing the Truth, no, you will be a friend to the world, you will be hatred towards God. They love to say not appointed to wrath, I assure you, tribulation in this world is not Gods wrath, but the weakness of the god of this world. So do not be turned about by the commonness of foolishness in the world. Speak correctly, call evil evil and good good. Do not be afraid of their faces and their words of emptiness. If I must glory I will glory in what gives glory to God, the measure found in the Truth, I will suffer reproaches, mocking, afflictions, infirmities, persecutions, tribulation and I will rejoice when diverse temptation surrounds me, for they who are able to recognize have their measure to measure with and ought to rejoice that they see and hear. By standing fast ye give glory to God, be heeding the Truth you give glory to God. By standing there and suffering for it, you give glory to God. Remember they hated Him first when they hate you. When did Christ glorify the Father? answer this and be not offended. Rather acknowledge the Truth of it and walk ye in it.
Acts 14:22, " Confirming the souls of the disciples, and exhorting them to continue in the faith, and that we must through much tribulation enter into the kingdom of God. "
It is faithful obedience to the Truth and in the end ye shall be crowned. Endure until the end, be not called off the Rock. They can not pull you off, you have to be tricked, fooled, guile, amused, entertained, you have to choose to do it.
The freedom is the free gift, but the teaching is not given but to the upright. They who truly desire it with all their hearts. Grace and glory, truly define these things and be not offended by the Truth.
Psalms 84:11, " For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly. "
This is the Lords day, there is no other day sanctified by God and written into stone by His hand. No other day did God rest of His works, be conformed to His image and not the imaginations of men. It is a day to rest and a day to do good. You find what is the good and acceptable will of God and you obey that, for you will by judged by it. This day was made for you and not you for it, be ye refreshed by it. Imagine that, if you could make a day just for those you loved and that they would acknowledge that love in return. Praise ye the Lord, give glory to Him, for holy, holy, holy is He.
We are the words we speak and they come from the treasures of thine own heart. For the mouth speaks of the treasure of thine own heart. For every idle word man will give an account, I assure you not one single word has been misplaced, so be ye warned.
Grace abound in all whom love the Lord Amen.
Seek, Repent and Sin No More.
It is remission of sins and not permission to sin.
Look closely, take the time to be a doer of it.
Blessed be the Name of the Lord Amen and Amen...
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