Hello Everyone,
If you have had a first year Greek course and would like to be a part a second year Greek class, let's talk.
The second year Greek course will start Monday, September 3rd, 9AM Eastern time.
Greek is easy!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Monday, July 30, 2007
Biblical Study Manuals Mailed
Hello Everyone,
Finally finished revising the Biblical study manuals on Divine Healing, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, etc. Mailed them today. Azusa Charismatic Seminaries reopen for classes this fall! Some seminarians are getting ready to graduate.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Finally finished revising the Biblical study manuals on Divine Healing, Spiritual Warfare, Prayer, etc. Mailed them today. Azusa Charismatic Seminaries reopen for classes this fall! Some seminarians are getting ready to graduate.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Friday, July 27, 2007
Christians Don't Need to Die!
If you are a Christian,
Could you die by an automobile accident?
Could you die of a stroke?
At the rapture must a Christian die first before going on to be with Jesus? Of course not! Than why can't Christians have their own personal rapture like Enoch and Elijah? Well the above verses prove you can avoid death. You shall not taste death. One must simply believe.
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death." John 8:51
Misc. Verses
“But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” Proverbs 8:36 Ones hatred of God means you are going to die!
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8:2
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;" Hebrews 2:14
"And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." Hebrews 2:15
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:24-26
Martyrdom
Does Jesus give a peace or desire to those to be martyred?
‘‘And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.’’ Acts 22:20
"And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep." Acts 7:59-60
‘‘I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.’’ Revelations 2:13
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy 4:7
If you are a Christian, you do not need to see death unless it is Jesus' will for you to be martyred.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Could you die by an automobile accident?
Could you die of a stroke?
Could you die of cancer?
Could you die from the results of a cancer?
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death." John 8:51
"Jesus saith unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26
‘‘Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.’’ Matthew 16:28
“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.” Mark 9:1
“But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:27
"I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD." Psalm 118:17
A. Translation - Enoch
"And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him." Genesis 5:24
"By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God." Hebrews 11:5
B. Translation - Elijah
"And Elisha saw [it], and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And He saw him no more:..." 2 Kings 2:12
C. We shall not see death, unless it's God's will to further His kingdom.
Could you die from the results of a cancer?
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO!
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death." John 8:51
"Jesus saith unto her, I am the resurrection and the life: he that believeth in Me, though he were dead, yet shall he live; and whosoever liveth and believeth in Me shall never die." John 11:25-26
‘‘Verily I say unto you, There be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.’’ Matthew 16:28
“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.” Mark 9:1
“But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.” Luke 9:27
"I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD." Psalm 118:17
A. Translation - Enoch
"And Enoch walked with God: and he [was] not; for God took him." Genesis 5:24
"By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God." Hebrews 11:5
B. Translation - Elijah
"And Elisha saw [it], and he cried, My father, my father, the chariot of Israel, and the horsemen thereof. And He saw him no more:..." 2 Kings 2:12
C. We shall not see death, unless it's God's will to further His kingdom.
Personal Rapture-translation
Jesus died to further God's kingdom. Peter died furthering God's kingdom (John 21:18-19). If Paul died, his death was to further God's kingdom. I will not die a martyr’s dead unless Jesus gives me that desire. Satan will not determine my death!
D. The Rapture
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
"Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 4:17
Jesus died to further God's kingdom. Peter died furthering God's kingdom (John 21:18-19). If Paul died, his death was to further God's kingdom. I will not die a martyr’s dead unless Jesus gives me that desire. Satan will not determine my death!
D. The Rapture
“Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Corinthians 15:51-57
"Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord." 1 Thessalonians 4:17
At the rapture must a Christian die first before going on to be with Jesus? Of course not! Than why can't Christians have their own personal rapture like Enoch and Elijah? Well the above verses prove you can avoid death. You shall not taste death. One must simply believe.
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death." John 8:51
Misc. Verses
“But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death.” Proverbs 8:36 Ones hatred of God means you are going to die!
"For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death." Romans 8:2
"Forasmuch then as the children are partakers of flesh and blood, He also Himself likewise took part of the same; that through death He might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;" Hebrews 2:14
"And deliver them who through fear of death were all their lifetime subject to bondage." Hebrews 2:15
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me. For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it. For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” Matthew 16:24-26
Martyrdom
Does Jesus give a peace or desire to those to be martyred?
‘‘And when the blood of thy martyr Stephen was shed, I also was standing by, and consenting unto his death, and kept the raiment of them that slew him.’’ Acts 22:20
"And they stoned Stephen, calling upon God, and saying, Lord Jesus, receive my spirit. 60 And he kneeled down, and cried with a loud voice, Lord, lay not this sin to their charge. And when he had said this, he fell asleep." Acts 7:59-60
‘‘I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.’’ Revelations 2:13
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:” 2 Timothy 4:7
If you are a Christian, you do not need to see death unless it is Jesus' will for you to be martyred.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Christians Have the Promise of a Long Life!
To live a long life - your Father in heaven would not want you to suffer to the end - He has provided a means of health - found in His Son's atonement. This Biblical study is especially for those who expect to die.
How to have a long life? You must find (a) promise(s) to believe!
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John14:13
“If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
1. We decide when our life is over
“With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:16
2. Body broken for our healing Blood shed for our forgiveness (cleansing)
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
3. We are to live for at least 70 years
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” Psalm 90:10
Psalm 90:10 "The days of our years are seventy; and if any by strength live eighty years, yet their pride is labor and sorrow; for it soon passes, and we fly away.” JG
4. We shall live and not die! We shall live to old age!
“In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.” Job 5:20
“Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.” Job 5:21
“At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.” Job 5:22
“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.” Job 5:26
“For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.” Proverbs 3:2
“Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.” Proverbs 3:16
“Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.” Proverbs 4:10
“And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” Psalms 118:17
Your life could be 120 years.
“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.” Genesis 6:3
Moses writes 70-80 years.
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” Psalms 90:10
“The days of our years are seventy; and if any by strength live eighty years, yet their pride is labor and sorrow; for it soon passes, and we fly away” Psalms 9:10 JG
Moses lives to be 120 years of age.
“And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.” Deuteronomy 34:7
Joshua lived to be 110 years of age.
“And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.” Joshua 24:29
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:” Deuteronomy 30:19
“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.” Job 5:26
“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;” Psalms 92:12-14
The above Biblical study is especially for those who expect to die.
How to have a long life? You must find (a) promise(s) to believe!
“And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” John14:13
“If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do it.” John 14:14
“If ye love me, keep my commandments.” John 14:15
1. We decide when our life is over
“With long life will I satisfy him, and show him my salvation.” Psalm 91:16
2. Body broken for our healing Blood shed for our forgiveness (cleansing)
“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.” 1 Peter 2:24
"But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:5
3. We are to live for at least 70 years
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labor and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” Psalm 90:10
Psalm 90:10 "The days of our years are seventy; and if any by strength live eighty years, yet their pride is labor and sorrow; for it soon passes, and we fly away.” JG
4. We shall live and not die! We shall live to old age!
“In famine he shall redeem thee from death: and in war from the power of the sword.” Job 5:20
“Thou shalt be hid from the scourge of the tongue: neither shalt thou be afraid of destruction when it cometh.” Job 5:21
“At destruction and famine thou shalt laugh: neither shalt thou be afraid of the beasts of the earth.” Job 5:22
“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.” Job 5:26
“For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee.” Proverbs 3:2
“Length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.” Proverbs 3:16
“Hear, O my son, and receive my sayings; and the years of thy life shall be many.” Proverbs 4:10
“And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you.” Isaiah 46:4
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength. 30 Even the youths shall faint and be weary, and the young men shall utterly fall: 31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.” Isaiah 40:29-31
“I shall not die, but live, and declare the works of the LORD.” Psalms 118:17
Your life could be 120 years.
“And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years.” Genesis 6:3
Moses writes 70-80 years.
“The days of our years are threescore years and ten; and if by reason of strength they be fourscore years, yet is their strength labour and sorrow; for it is soon cut off, and we fly away.” Psalms 90:10
“The days of our years are seventy; and if any by strength live eighty years, yet their pride is labor and sorrow; for it soon passes, and we fly away” Psalms 9:10 JG
Moses lives to be 120 years of age.
“And Moses was an hundred and twenty years old when he died: his eye was not dim, nor his natural force abated.” Deuteronomy 34:7
Joshua lived to be 110 years of age.
“And it came to pass after these things, that Joshua the son of Nun, the servant of the LORD, died, being an hundred and ten years old.” Joshua 24:29
“I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:” Deuteronomy 30:19
“Thou shalt come to thy grave in a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season.” Job 5:26
“The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those that be planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bring forth fruit in old age; they shall be fat and flourishing;” Psalms 92:12-14
The above Biblical study is especially for those who expect to die.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Thursday, July 26, 2007
The Promised Preservation of God's Words
“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” 1 Peter 1:25
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8
"The Words of the LORD [are] pure Words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. (7) Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." Psalm 12:6-7
"He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the Word [which] He commanded to a thousand generations." Psalms 105:8
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8
God is not concerned with original Scripture. Moses destroyed tablets written by God. God simply replaced them. God commanded Jeremiah to toss original Scripture in a river (Jeremiah 51:63).
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." 1 Peter 1:23
"But the Word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the Word which by gospel is preached unto you." 1 Peter 1:25
The Word of God equals Scripture"...unto whom the Word of God came, and the Scripture cannot be broken;" John 10:35
"Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." 1 Corinthians 2:13
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Mark 13:31
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Luke 21:33
Do you believe that God can keep His "Word"?
"Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; ..." Colossians 3:16
“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” 1 Peter 1:25
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8
God’s Word is preserved in the Hebrew Messoretic Old Covenant and the Greek Orthodox New Covenant.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8
"The Words of the LORD [are] pure Words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. (7) Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." Psalm 12:6-7
"He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the Word [which] He commanded to a thousand generations." Psalms 105:8
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8
God is not concerned with original Scripture. Moses destroyed tablets written by God. God simply replaced them. God commanded Jeremiah to toss original Scripture in a river (Jeremiah 51:63).
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." 1 Peter 1:23
"But the Word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the Word which by gospel is preached unto you." 1 Peter 1:25
The Word of God equals Scripture"...unto whom the Word of God came, and the Scripture cannot be broken;" John 10:35
"Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." 1 Corinthians 2:13
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Mark 13:31
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Luke 21:33
Do you believe that God can keep His "Word"?
"Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; ..." Colossians 3:16
“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” 1 Peter 1:25
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8
God’s Word is preserved in the Hebrew Messoretic Old Covenant and the Greek Orthodox New Covenant.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Tuesday, July 24, 2007
How to Cast Out Demons - Bob Larson - Video
Greetings to Everyone,
There is a right way and a wrong to cast out demons!
Bob Larson teaches the right way.
We have over 20 of his videos in our personal library, plus some of his books. Many people think they are casting out a demon(s), but in reality they are either being deceived by the demon(s) or at the least doing more damage than good.
http://viewers.streamingfaith.com/viewer/viewerframes_parent.asp?b=&p=&networkID=3000565&WMP=1&WMPv=7&RPIE=1&RPNAV=0
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
There is a right way and a wrong to cast out demons!
Bob Larson teaches the right way.
We have over 20 of his videos in our personal library, plus some of his books. Many people think they are casting out a demon(s), but in reality they are either being deceived by the demon(s) or at the least doing more damage than good.
http://viewers.streamingfaith.com/viewer/viewerframes_parent.asp?b=&p=&networkID=3000565&WMP=1&WMPv=7&RPIE=1&RPNAV=0
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
News from your Spiritual Mother
Hello All,
Need news from your spiritual Mom? The news is free.
"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Galatians 4:26
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Need news from your spiritual Mom? The news is free.
"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Galatians 4:26
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Monday, July 23, 2007
Mormon Exposing Videos
Hello Everyone,
I have been asked for information about the Mormons. My Mormon missionaries state that the Mormon Church has over 50,000 missionaries in the world. No wonder you are asking me about them!
The somewhat completed study on Mormons can be found at:
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/mormontheology.htm
Some videos on Mormons can be found at:
http://www.goodnewsforlds.com/video.html
http://www.lhvm.org/vid_bible_med.htm
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
I have been asked for information about the Mormons. My Mormon missionaries state that the Mormon Church has over 50,000 missionaries in the world. No wonder you are asking me about them!
The somewhat completed study on Mormons can be found at:
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/mormontheology.htm
Some videos on Mormons can be found at:
http://www.goodnewsforlds.com/video.html
http://www.lhvm.org/vid_bible_med.htm
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Jehovah's Witnesses Witnessing Info - Video
Hello Everyone,
Some of you are asking about how to deal with Jehovah's Witnesses. My study on JWs is somewhat finished. It is posted on the new website which I haven't listed.
From my understanding it is very important to reach people before they get involved with the cults. It is important to teach them who Jesus is. After a person is in a cult, it is somewhat difficult to get them to know the real Jesus. Paul warns of those teaching a different Jesus.
This is a 59 minute video about Jehovah's Witnesses:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6861723185926041712&q=watchtower
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Some of you are asking about how to deal with Jehovah's Witnesses. My study on JWs is somewhat finished. It is posted on the new website which I haven't listed.
From my understanding it is very important to reach people before they get involved with the cults. It is important to teach them who Jesus is. After a person is in a cult, it is somewhat difficult to get them to know the real Jesus. Paul warns of those teaching a different Jesus.
This is a 59 minute video about Jehovah's Witnesses:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6861723185926041712&q=watchtower
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Saturday, July 21, 2007
Apostolic Theological Seminary
This fall the seminary will have over 1,000 students maybe 2,000 students, Praise Jesus!!!!! Most of the seminary's students don't speak English, so they can't read the Bible studies on our websites. Thank you Jesus the teachers know English and can use the Biblical study manuals-texts!
Next week Sister Phyllis Corbin will start teaching a first year Greek class by internet in India. There will be about 60 students. Sister Phyllis is out of Canada. Last semester she taught various doctrinal courses in the seminary's Paltalk room. If you would like to be apart of her teaching ministry, and would like more information.
Sister Phyllis is presently ministering at Abundant Life Center, Norwich, CT. Rendal Rutledge is the Pastor. She believes the Holy Spirit will keep her there until this fall, then returning her to her home in Canada. She continues to minister by Internet.
In a couple of weeks, I will teach a second year Greek class on the internet.
The seminary is designed to use Biblical manual-texts which I have written. They are very detailed outlines of a given subject.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Next week Sister Phyllis Corbin will start teaching a first year Greek class by internet in India. There will be about 60 students. Sister Phyllis is out of Canada. Last semester she taught various doctrinal courses in the seminary's Paltalk room. If you would like to be apart of her teaching ministry, and would like more information.
Sister Phyllis is presently ministering at Abundant Life Center, Norwich, CT. Rendal Rutledge is the Pastor. She believes the Holy Spirit will keep her there until this fall, then returning her to her home in Canada. She continues to minister by Internet.
In a couple of weeks, I will teach a second year Greek class on the internet.
The seminary is designed to use Biblical manual-texts which I have written. They are very detailed outlines of a given subject.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Friday, July 20, 2007
Praise is What I Do - Christian Music Video - Uplifting
Gateway College of Evangelism
Annointed music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFuNuhoPdyw&mode=related&search=
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Annointed music!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aFuNuhoPdyw&mode=related&search=
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Your Life- Video 'Dash'
Are you doing Jesus's will with your life?
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:" Matthew 7:21-24
One must be Spirit led! One must presently have a sinless life!
The purpose of this video is to help you think about what you are doing with the life Jesus has given you.
Time to ask Jesus ...
http://www.dash-movie.com/
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. 24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:" Matthew 7:21-24
One must be Spirit led! One must presently have a sinless life!
The purpose of this video is to help you think about what you are doing with the life Jesus has given you.
Time to ask Jesus ...
http://www.dash-movie.com/
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Thursday, July 19, 2007
Mystery Babylon and the Illuminati
Hello Everyone,
Here is a very interesting video!
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Illuminati/illum-texe.htm
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Here is a very interesting video!
http://www.jesus-is-savior.com/False%20Religions/Illuminati/illum-texe.htm
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Abortion - The Silent Scream
Hello Everyone,
My wife and I watched this video on our TV from a VCR tape while she was eating her supper.
We were talking about how this is not the video to watch while eating!
A very graphic abortion!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THS2zZ4m260 Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T33BpDzkDOs&mode=related&search= Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMTMfrXaqRQ&mode=related&search= Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SHeFSyUYOM&mode=related&search= Part 5
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
My wife and I watched this video on our TV from a VCR tape while she was eating her supper.
We were talking about how this is not the video to watch while eating!
A very graphic abortion!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THS2zZ4m260 Part 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T33BpDzkDOs&mode=related&search= Part 2
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LMTMfrXaqRQ&mode=related&search= Part 4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SHeFSyUYOM&mode=related&search= Part 5
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Are You Ready?
If you are post-tribulational or a preterist you are not ready!
If you do not speak in a Jesus given tongue and have been properly baptized in water in Jesus' name for the washing away of sin, you are not ready!
If you have sin in your life, you are not ready!
This video is 57 seconds in length.
Enjoy!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Monday, July 16, 2007
Senate's Hindu Chaplain
Last Thursday was a dark day spiritually for our nation. For the first time since the Senate was formed in 1789, the opening prayer was delivered by a Hindu Chaplain. This nation which was founded on "one nation UNDER GOD," prayed to the numerous false and non-existent gods of the Hindu religion. Let me share with you a warning from God's Word. This comes from the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 8, Verse 19. The Bible says, "If you ever forget the LORD your God and follow other gods and worship and bow down to them, I testify against you today that you will surely be destroyed." How can we expect God's protection and blessings when we have forsaken Him and are now worshipping the false gods of the world?
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Biblical Study Guide on Mormon Theology
Hello Students,
The study guide on 'Mormon Theology' is some what finished.
The study guide on 'Mormon Theology' is some what finished.
Will be giving finishing touches to the Biblical study guides on 'Divine Healing', 'Spiritual Warfare', 'Prayer', 'Walking in the Spirit', etc. to be mailed to seminaries for their second year students for this coming fall semester. These Biblical study guides will not be on the internet.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce Klein
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Bible Code Program - Free
Hello Students,
Bible Codes are very exciting. I have an advanced Bible Code program from Israel. Some day will write a Bible study guide on the subject.
The URL for 2 different programs - one for both the OT & NT, the other for only the OT:
Bible Codes are very exciting. I have an advanced Bible Code program from Israel. Some day will write a Bible study guide on the subject.
The URL for 2 different programs - one for both the OT & NT, the other for only the OT:
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
The Greek New Covenant
Hello Everyone,
The New Covenant was preserved by God. His Word states He has preserved His Word.
The Greek Orthodox Church has preserved the Biblical Greek text for almost 2,000 years. It is God's inspired Word. It has not changed; it is preserved.
http://kainh.homestead.com/English.html
http://www.ccel.org/p/petallides/oognt/home.htm
“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” 1 Peter 1:25
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8
The promised preservation of God’s Words
"The Words of the LORD [are] pure Words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. (7) Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." Psalm 12:6-7
"He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the Word [which] He commanded to a thousand generations." Psalms 105:8
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8
God is not concerned with original Scripture. Moses destroyed tablets written by God. God simply replaced them. God commanded Jeremiah to toss original Scripture in a river (Jeremiah 51:63).
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." I Peter 1:23
"But the Word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the Word which by gospel is preached unto you." I Peter 1:25
The Word of God equals Scripture"...unto whom the Word of God came, and the Scripture cannot be broken;" John 10:35
"Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." I Corinthians 2:13
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Mark 13:31
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Luke 21:33
Do you believe that God can keep His "Word"?
"Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; ..." Colossians 3:16
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach
The New Covenant was preserved by God. His Word states He has preserved His Word.
The Greek Orthodox Church has preserved the Biblical Greek text for almost 2,000 years. It is God's inspired Word. It has not changed; it is preserved.
http://kainh.homestead.com/English.html
http://www.ccel.org/p/petallides/oognt/home.htm
“But the word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the word which by the gospel is preached unto you.” 1 Peter 1:25
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever.” Isaiah 40:8
The promised preservation of God’s Words
"The Words of the LORD [are] pure Words: [as] silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times. (7) Thou shalt keep them, O LORD, thou shalt preserve them from this generation for ever." Psalm 12:6-7
"He hath remembered His covenant for ever, the Word [which] He commanded to a thousand generations." Psalms 105:8
"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the Word of our God shall stand for ever." Isaiah 40:8
God is not concerned with original Scripture. Moses destroyed tablets written by God. God simply replaced them. God commanded Jeremiah to toss original Scripture in a river (Jeremiah 51:63).
"Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the Word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever." I Peter 1:23
"But the Word of the Lord endureth for ever. And this is the Word which by gospel is preached unto you." I Peter 1:25
The Word of God equals Scripture"...unto whom the Word of God came, and the Scripture cannot be broken;" John 10:35
"Which things also we speak, not in the words which man's wisdom teacheth, but which the Holy Ghost teacheth; comparing spiritual things with spiritual." I Corinthians 2:13
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Matthew 24:35
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Mark 13:31
"Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my Words shall not pass away." Luke 21:33
Do you believe that God can keep His "Word"?
"Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; ..." Colossians 3:16
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach
The Apostolic Faith - Newspapers from the Revival
Hello Students and Friends,
The Azusa Street Mission Revial is known around the world.
It had a newspaper it sent out at no cost.
Here is the URL to some of the newspapers
http://dunamai.com/Azusa/azusa_pages/azusa_newspapers.htm
Enjoy!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
The Azusa Street Mission Revial is known around the world.
It had a newspaper it sent out at no cost.
Here is the URL to some of the newspapers
http://dunamai.com/Azusa/azusa_pages/azusa_newspapers.htm
Enjoy!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Thursday, July 12, 2007
An 'Amen' Sermon!!!!!!!
The URL for this fantastic sermon is:
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=4232149085274914610&hl=en&autoPlay=true&playerMode=simple
What all Christians need to understand!
Be blessed!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
http://video.google.com/googleplayer.swf?docid=4232149085274914610&hl=en&autoPlay=true&playerMode=simple
What all Christians need to understand!
Be blessed!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Satan Worshippers
We have just pasted 7-7-07.
The number '7' is a magical number in Wicca, Paganism, Satanism, etc.
So, on 7-7-07 at least 8 animals were sacrificed in the Cleveland, Ohio area!
How many people were sacrificed?
The number '7' is a magical number in Wicca, Paganism, Satanism, etc.
So, on 7-7-07 at least 8 animals were sacrificed in the Cleveland, Ohio area!
How many people were sacrificed?
Saturday, July 7, 2007
A Feeding Ministry
Greetings to All,
The boys and I have been helping out in a churches' feeding ministry. Thursday afternoon we helped cook, serve, and clean up (and correct their doctrine). The boys had a great time! Great for them to serve/help others.
All of my free time goes into writing Biblical study manuals - books for the seminary - hours a day.
Sunday AM will be teaching in a local church's meeting. The pastor is a great grandson of Charles Mason the founder of the Church of God in Christ. He has left the Church of God in Christ to pastor an independent church. He is interested in having another Azusa Street Revival!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
The boys and I have been helping out in a churches' feeding ministry. Thursday afternoon we helped cook, serve, and clean up (and correct their doctrine). The boys had a great time! Great for them to serve/help others.
All of my free time goes into writing Biblical study manuals - books for the seminary - hours a day.
Sunday AM will be teaching in a local church's meeting. The pastor is a great grandson of Charles Mason the founder of the Church of God in Christ. He has left the Church of God in Christ to pastor an independent church. He is interested in having another Azusa Street Revival!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Your Confessions
"For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith." Mark 11:23
“We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I
spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;” 2 Corinthians 4:13
Your tongue
Death & life are in the power of the tongue Proverb 18:21
Spirit world can be controlled by the tongue Matthew 16:19
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19
Your confession
"And they overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony(confession)..” Revelation 12:11
"He said to them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughted him to scorn.'" (Positive confession) Matthew 9:24
"We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;" 2 Corinthians 4:13
"... for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." Matthew 12:34
" For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth one confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10
"let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised;) Hebrews 10:23
"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." Hebrews 4:14
"But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." James 3:8
From the world’s point of view - Psychosomatic - what you believe will come upon you.
What is in your spirit comes out of your mouth in words. So guard your words.
You get what you say!! Examples:
1. Confession - Israelites
"... would God we had died in this wilderness!" Numbers 14:2
1. Result -
"... as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: Numbers 14:28
"Your carcasses shall fall in this wilderness;..." Numbers 14:29
2. Confession - Jairus, a synagogue ruler
"... she shall live." Mark 5:23
2. Result -
"And straightway the damsel arose, and walked;..." Mark 5:42
3. Confession - Shunammite woman
"...[It is] well." 2 Kings 4:23
3. Result -
"... the flesh of the child waxed warm." 2 Kings 4:34
4. Confession - Canaanite woman
"..the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." Matthew 15:27
4. Result -
"...O woman, great [is] thy faith: ...her daughter was made whole.." Matthew 15:28
5. Confession - Woman w/ the issue of blood
"...If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole." Mark 5:28
5. Result -
"... the fountain of her blood was dried up; ..." Mark 5:29
You must watch your words!
"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." Matthew 15:18
Catch this point!
“Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.” Joshua 10:12
Who is Joshua speaking too? Jehovah.
Confess that you are well
"... before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were." Romans 4:17
An example of Romans 4:17: "He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn." Matthew 9:24
Did Jesus lie when He said that "she sleeps" when she was dead?? NO! Romans 4:17
Our healing has already been provided for us. Just as our salvation was already provided for us. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. (5) But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:4-5
Like salvation your healing has already been provided. Confess your healing as you confessed Jesus as Lord and Savior!
"As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:" Colossians 2:6
You should walk in divine health, because Jesus was never sick, 1 Peter 2:21!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
“We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I
spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;” 2 Corinthians 4:13
Your tongue
Death & life are in the power of the tongue Proverb 18:21
Spirit world can be controlled by the tongue Matthew 16:19
“Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21
“And I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.” Matthew 16:19
Your confession
"And they overcame him (Satan) by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony(confession)..” Revelation 12:11
"He said to them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughted him to scorn.'" (Positive confession) Matthew 9:24
"We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;" 2 Corinthians 4:13
"... for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." Matthew 12:34
" For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness, and with the mouth one confession is made unto salvation." Romans 10:10
"let us hold fast the profession of [our] faith without wavering; (for he [is] faithful that promised;) Hebrews 10:23
"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." Hebrews 4:14
"But the tongue can no man tame; [it is] an unruly evil, full of deadly poison." James 3:8
From the world’s point of view - Psychosomatic - what you believe will come upon you.
What is in your spirit comes out of your mouth in words. So guard your words.
You get what you say!! Examples:
1. Confession - Israelites
"... would God we had died in this wilderness!" Numbers 14:2
1. Result -
"... as ye have spoken in mine ears, so will I do to you: Numbers 14:28
"Your carcasses shall fall in this wilderness;..." Numbers 14:29
2. Confession - Jairus, a synagogue ruler
"... she shall live." Mark 5:23
2. Result -
"And straightway the damsel arose, and walked;..." Mark 5:42
3. Confession - Shunammite woman
"...[It is] well." 2 Kings 4:23
3. Result -
"... the flesh of the child waxed warm." 2 Kings 4:34
4. Confession - Canaanite woman
"..the dogs eat of the crumbs which fall from their masters' table." Matthew 15:27
4. Result -
"...O woman, great [is] thy faith: ...her daughter was made whole.." Matthew 15:28
5. Confession - Woman w/ the issue of blood
"...If I may touch but His clothes, I shall be whole." Mark 5:28
5. Result -
"... the fountain of her blood was dried up; ..." Mark 5:29
You must watch your words!
"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." Matthew 15:18
Catch this point!
“Then spake Joshua to the LORD in the day when the LORD delivered up the Amorites before the children of Israel, and he said in the sight of Israel, Sun, stand thou still upon Gibeon; and thou, Moon, in the valley of Ajalon.” Joshua 10:12
Who is Joshua speaking too? Jehovah.
Confess that you are well
"... before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were." Romans 4:17
An example of Romans 4:17: "He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn." Matthew 9:24
Did Jesus lie when He said that "she sleeps" when she was dead?? NO! Romans 4:17
Our healing has already been provided for us. Just as our salvation was already provided for us. "But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." Romans 5:8 "Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows: yet we did esteem him stricken, smitten of God, and afflicted. (5) But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed." Isaiah 53:4-5
Like salvation your healing has already been provided. Confess your healing as you confessed Jesus as Lord and Savior!
"As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him:" Colossians 2:6
You should walk in divine health, because Jesus was never sick, 1 Peter 2:21!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Sunday, July 1, 2007
Bruce Klein was in the Local Newspaper
The article's URL is: http://www.starbeacon.com/Currents/local_story_083072310
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Saturday, June 30, 2007
Are You Led by the Holy Spirit?
Many think they are ‘led of the Holy Spirit’. Many think they ‘walk in the Holy Spirit’.
But, are they 'led of the Holy Spirit'?
Can a Christian be ‘led of the Spirit’ sometimes, and ‘led of the flesh or devil’ at other times?
A. Your Choices
Have you chosen to use a birth control that murders babies? All birth control pills and IUDs murder babies.
If you have, has the Holy Spirit led you to this sin? 1 John 3:15
B. Your Weight
Are you overweight?
Is gluttony sin? Deut. 21:20; Proverbs 23:21; Mat. 11:19; Luke 7:34
Did the Holy Spirit lead you to over eat?
C. Your Church
If I went to your Apostolic church for four Sunday morning meetings, could I write an order of the meetings? First the church does this, then this, then this, the sermon follows this, and then the church closes with this. What does 1 Corinthians 14:26 say? It says every church member could have a part. The Holy Spirit should be allowed to give you a part in your next church meeting.
But, the reality is for most to have a part they must first get someone’s permission – to preach, to teach, to sing, to pray, etc. If the member is given by the Holy Spirit something to preach during the meeting, forget it! The Holy Spirit is not in control, man is! The meeting is not Holy Spirit led; it is man led – tradition led.
In Azusa Street Mission, the Holy Spirit led the meetings. Brother William Seymour may never have started a meeting. He let the Holy Spirit start the meetings. Someone being led of the Holy Spirit would start to sing or pray or speak in tongues then someone would interpret, so the meeting has started, what happens next? No one knows but the Holy Spirit! Have you been in meetings like those? They are very, very exciting! NOT boring! They are very anointed; everyone receives ministry. These meetings are not a one man show! http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/churchmeetings.htm
Don’t you desire to be in a ‘Holy Spirit led meeting’?
The following is from a book I have written on ‘walking in the Holy Spirit’.
When you walk in Holy Spirit you will (Gal.5:16-25)
Definition of walking in Holy Spirit: You will be doing God's will
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. (18) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. (22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:16-25
When you walk in Holy Spirit: - You will not sin - You will show the fruit of Holy Spirit
A result of walking in Holy Spirit is the fruit of Holy Spirit.
Walking in the Spirit means not fulfilling the lusts of the flesh. The Spirit is against the flesh The flesh lusteth against the Spirit
The works of the flesh are:"..Adultery, fornication, uncleaness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings and, such like:.." Galatians 5:19-21
The works (fruits) of the Spirit are:"..Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:.." Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit of Spirit with examples:Love -
Love your neighbor as yourself, Mt.19:19,22:39; Mk.12:31; Ro.13:9; etc.
Joy - Jesus had joy to go to the cross, Heb.12:2
Peace - Gospel of peace, Eph.6:15
Do the things that make for peace, Ro.14:19
Longsuffering - Jesus is longsuffering, not wanting any to go to hell, 2 Pe.3:9
Gentleness - The gentleness of Jesus, 2 Cor.10:1
Goodness - "..the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance Romans 2:4
Faith - "..The just shall live by faith.", Ro.1:17; Ga.3:11; Heb.10:38
Meekness - The meekness of Jesus, 2 Cor.10:1
Temperance - self-control, 1466
To walk in the Spirit, we must have crucified the flesh Galatians 5:24"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 do "we live in the Spirit"?
What can keep someone from walking in the Spirit?
1. "Desirous of vain glory" Galatians 5:26
2. "Provoking one another" " "
3. "Envying one another" " "
How should one respond? Who is walking in the Spirit?"..in the spirit of meekness.." Galatians 6:1
"Bear ye one another's burdens.." Galatians 6:2
Think of yourself as Jesus does, Galatians 6:4
"..every man prove his own work....then…. rejoice in himself alone, Gal.6:4
"..not be weary in we'll doing.."(in due season we shall reap), Gal.6:9
"..do good unto all [men], especially..the household of faith." Gal.6:10
"For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." Gal.6:8
The WALK:"..walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called," Ephesians 4:1
"..walk not..in the vanity of (your) mind," Ephesians 4:17
"..walk as children of light:" Ephesians 5:8
"..walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise," Ephesians 5:15
If a Christian walks in the vanity of their mind and the blindness of their spirit:
- their understanding is darkened Ephesians 4:18
- they will be alienated from the life of God "
- they will be past feeling " 4:19
- they will give themselves over to lasciviousness " "
- they will do all uncleaness with greediness " "If a Christian walks in the Holy Spirit: Many of the following verses can be tied w/ Galatians 5 & 6
- They put off former conversation of the old man Ephesians 4:22
- They renew the spirit of their mind " 4:23
- They put on the new man " 4:24- They put away lying " 4:25
- They may be angry, but they sin not " 4:26
- They do not give place to Satan " 4:27- They do not steal " 4:28- They labor " 4:28
- They have substance to give to the needy " 4:28
- They do not speak corrupt communication " 4:29
- They communicate words of edification, ministering grace " 4:29
- They grieve not Holy Spirit " 4:30
- They let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking & malice be put away " 4:
- They are kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another " 4:32
- They are followers of God, as dear children " 5:1
- They walk in love (speaking the truth in love) " 5:2 (4:15)
- They commit no fornication, uncleaness, or covetousness " 5:3
- They commit no filthiness, foolish talking, or jesting " 5:4
- They give thanks " 5:4
- They let no one deceive them with vain words " 5:6
- They walk as children of light " 5:8
- They have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but reprove them " 5:11
- They don't speak of things done of them in secret " 5:12
- They walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise " 5:15
- They redeem the time " 5:
- They are wise, understanding what the will of Jesus is " 5:17
- They are not drunk with wine " 5:18
- They are filled with Holy Spirit " 5:18
- They speak to themselves in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in their spirits to Jesus " 5:19
- They give thanks always for all things unto God " 5:20- They submit themselves one to another in the fear of God " 5:21
- Wives, submit to their own husbands " 5:22,24
- Husbands, love your wives " 5:25,28
- Children, obey your parents " 6:1-3
- Fathers, provoke not your children to wrath " 6:4
- Fathers, bring children up in the nurture and admonition of Jesus " 6:4
- Employees, be obedient to employers, w/ singleness of spirit " 6:5
- They do the will of God from the spirit " 6:6
- They will to do good service as unto Jesus " 6:7
- Employers, will to do good service as unto Jesus " 6:9
- They are strong in Jesus, and in the power of His might " 6:10
- They put on the armour of God, to stand against Satan " 6:11
- They stand against the wiles of Satan " 6:11
- They wrestle against rulers of darkness, & against spiritual wickedness in high places " 6:12
- They stand in the evil day " 6:13
- They stand w/ their loins girt about w/ truth " 6:14
- They have on the breastplate of righteousness " 6:14
- They have their feet shod w/ the preparation of the gospel of peace " 6:15
- They take the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked " 6:16
- They take the helmet of salvation & the sword of the Spirit " 6:17
- They pray always w/ prayer & supplication in Spirit " 6:18
- They watch w/ all perseverance & supplication for saints " 6:18
Practically how can you know if you are "Walking in the Spirit"?
** When you are walking in the Holy Spirit you will be acting like Jesus! 1 Peter 2:21
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (23) Meekness, temperance.." Galatians 5:22-23
"And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Galatians 5:24
What keeps a person from fully "walking in the Spirit"?
The following is from one of my books.
There are prerequisites to being fully led of the Holy Spirit.
Such as:
“Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.” 1 John 3:6
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.” 1 John 3:8
“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” 1 John 3:9
“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.” 1 John 5:
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:” Colossians 1:28
Jesus is coming for a holy church, one without spot or wrinkle.“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5{18
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16
“But now being made free (1659) from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22
“But now having been set free (1659) from sin, and having been enslaved to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification (38), and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22 JG* This is a Greek participle (1659) which is in the passive mood in the first aorist tense. Meaning the word must be translated as having taken place in the past, ‘now having been set free from sin’. JG is Jay Green's The Literal Translation of the Holy Bible. It is available for Esword.net.
“To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.” 1 Thessalonians 3:13
“Let us therefore, as many as be perfect (5046), be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.” Philippians 3:15
“Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness (or sanctification, 38) with sobriety.” 1 Timothy 2:15
“And the very God of peace sanctify (37) you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless (274) unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness (or sanctification, 38), without which no man shall see the Lord:” Hebrews 12:14
"Being then made free (1659) from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” Romans 6:18 “And having been set free (1659) from sin, you were enslaved to righteousness.” Romans 6:18 JG* This is a Greek participle (1659) which is in the passive mood in the first aorist tense. Meaning the word must be translated as having taken place in the past, ‘now having been set free from sin’. The New Covenant in the correct Greek text is inspired. The KJV is not inspired
But now being made free (1659) from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22“But now having been set free (1659) from sin, and having been enslaved to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification (38), and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22 JG* This is a Greek participle (1659) which is in the passive mood in the first aorist tense. Meaning the word must be translated as having taken place in the past, ‘now having been set free from sin’. New Covenant in the proper Greek text is inspired. The KJV is not inspired.
So, how did the Apostolic Oneness church get into this sinful condition? Once upon a time there was a man at Azusa Street Mission. He taught 'entire sanctification'. His problem was he taught it as a ‘work of grace’ coming from Methodist theology. His understanding of the need for sanctification was right; his way of arriving at sanctification was wrong.
Along comes a Baptist from Chicago. At Azusa Street Mission, he receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He returns to Chicago where he continues as a Baptist pastor. The Baptist teach ‘progressive sanctification’. He doesn’t change his theology to ‘entire sanctification’ also called ‘sinless perfection’, etc. He travels among Pentecostals making his ‘progressive sanctification’ popular.
Along comes the Apostolic Oneness group which somehow acquires much Baptist/protestant doctrine. Thankfully, Jesus has given us a way to have ‘sinless perfection’! How does one acquire ‘sinless perfection’? The answer is given in Jesus’ Holy Bible.
My testimony of personally being led of the Holy Spirit:
In a church meeting or out, I can ask the Holy Spirit about anyone’s spiritual condition, and receive an answer from the Holy Spirit. Should I publicly tell the church the sins of an individual because the Holy Spirit has told me? No, of course not. Why would the Holy Spirit tell me or you the spiritual condition of another Christian? For ministry. We are to minister to each other. When the Holy Spirit tells me the sins, I know their needs. I know what ministry they need. Also, consequently, I know who not to minister to. I am told more - like their spiritual gift(s). How they should be ministering. Etc.Example, in a church meeting, a man asks for the laying on of hands for healing. Should I lay hands on everyone who asks? No. The Holy Bible says to not lay hands suddenly on anyone. If this man has been turned over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh (1 Corinthians 5:5), should I be laying hands on him for healing? NO! Just because many churches have healing lines where those who wish can line-up for healing, and everyone has hands laid on them does not make it right!!!!!
Since most ministers are not led of the Holy Spirit, they cannot spiritually know one Christian from another, so they lay hands on everyone who asks. Is it sin to lay hands on someone who has been turned over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh? Matthew 7:21-23
What about mass deliverances where lots of people needing demons cast out sit in a room with someone in front commanding demons to leave? Obvious to me, they are doing a lot more damage than good! One definitely shouldn’t cast demons out of a non-Christians by mass deliverance! Etc.
So given this Biblical criteria, how many Apostolics are Holy Spirit led? How many church meetings are Holy Spirit led? How many church meetings are boring?
Some of my websites:
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/
http://www.freewebs.com/marriagehelp/
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
But, are they 'led of the Holy Spirit'?
Can a Christian be ‘led of the Spirit’ sometimes, and ‘led of the flesh or devil’ at other times?
A. Your Choices
Have you chosen to use a birth control that murders babies? All birth control pills and IUDs murder babies.
If you have, has the Holy Spirit led you to this sin? 1 John 3:15
B. Your Weight
Are you overweight?
Is gluttony sin? Deut. 21:20; Proverbs 23:21; Mat. 11:19; Luke 7:34
Did the Holy Spirit lead you to over eat?
C. Your Church
If I went to your Apostolic church for four Sunday morning meetings, could I write an order of the meetings? First the church does this, then this, then this, the sermon follows this, and then the church closes with this. What does 1 Corinthians 14:26 say? It says every church member could have a part. The Holy Spirit should be allowed to give you a part in your next church meeting.
But, the reality is for most to have a part they must first get someone’s permission – to preach, to teach, to sing, to pray, etc. If the member is given by the Holy Spirit something to preach during the meeting, forget it! The Holy Spirit is not in control, man is! The meeting is not Holy Spirit led; it is man led – tradition led.
In Azusa Street Mission, the Holy Spirit led the meetings. Brother William Seymour may never have started a meeting. He let the Holy Spirit start the meetings. Someone being led of the Holy Spirit would start to sing or pray or speak in tongues then someone would interpret, so the meeting has started, what happens next? No one knows but the Holy Spirit! Have you been in meetings like those? They are very, very exciting! NOT boring! They are very anointed; everyone receives ministry. These meetings are not a one man show! http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/churchmeetings.htm
Don’t you desire to be in a ‘Holy Spirit led meeting’?
The following is from a book I have written on ‘walking in the Holy Spirit’.
When you walk in Holy Spirit you will (Gal.5:16-25)
Definition of walking in Holy Spirit: You will be doing God's will
"This I say then, Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh. (17) For the flesh lusteth against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh: and these are contrary the one to the other: so that ye cannot do the things that ye would. (18) But if ye be led of the Spirit, ye are not under the law. (22) But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (25) If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:16-25
When you walk in Holy Spirit: - You will not sin - You will show the fruit of Holy Spirit
A result of walking in Holy Spirit is the fruit of Holy Spirit.
Walking in the Spirit means not fulfilling the lusts of the flesh. The Spirit is against the flesh The flesh lusteth against the Spirit
The works of the flesh are:"..Adultery, fornication, uncleaness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders, drunkenness, revellings and, such like:.." Galatians 5:19-21
The works (fruits) of the Spirit are:"..Love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance:.." Galatians 5:22-23
The fruit of Spirit with examples:Love -
Love your neighbor as yourself, Mt.19:19,22:39; Mk.12:31; Ro.13:9; etc.
Joy - Jesus had joy to go to the cross, Heb.12:2
Peace - Gospel of peace, Eph.6:15
Do the things that make for peace, Ro.14:19
Longsuffering - Jesus is longsuffering, not wanting any to go to hell, 2 Pe.3:9
Gentleness - The gentleness of Jesus, 2 Cor.10:1
Goodness - "..the goodness of God leadeth thee to repentance Romans 2:4
Faith - "..The just shall live by faith.", Ro.1:17; Ga.3:11; Heb.10:38
Meekness - The meekness of Jesus, 2 Cor.10:1
Temperance - self-control, 1466
To walk in the Spirit, we must have crucified the flesh Galatians 5:24"If we live in the Spirit, let us also walk in the Spirit." Galatians 5:25 do "we live in the Spirit"?
What can keep someone from walking in the Spirit?
1. "Desirous of vain glory" Galatians 5:26
2. "Provoking one another" " "
3. "Envying one another" " "
How should one respond? Who is walking in the Spirit?"..in the spirit of meekness.." Galatians 6:1
"Bear ye one another's burdens.." Galatians 6:2
Think of yourself as Jesus does, Galatians 6:4
"..every man prove his own work....then…. rejoice in himself alone, Gal.6:4
"..not be weary in we'll doing.."(in due season we shall reap), Gal.6:9
"..do good unto all [men], especially..the household of faith." Gal.6:10
"For he that soweth to his flesh shall of the flesh reap corruption; but he that soweth to the Spirit shall of the Spirit reap life everlasting." Gal.6:8
The WALK:"..walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called," Ephesians 4:1
"..walk not..in the vanity of (your) mind," Ephesians 4:17
"..walk as children of light:" Ephesians 5:8
"..walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise," Ephesians 5:15
If a Christian walks in the vanity of their mind and the blindness of their spirit:
- their understanding is darkened Ephesians 4:18
- they will be alienated from the life of God "
- they will be past feeling " 4:19
- they will give themselves over to lasciviousness " "
- they will do all uncleaness with greediness " "If a Christian walks in the Holy Spirit: Many of the following verses can be tied w/ Galatians 5 & 6
- They put off former conversation of the old man Ephesians 4:22
- They renew the spirit of their mind " 4:23
- They put on the new man " 4:24- They put away lying " 4:25
- They may be angry, but they sin not " 4:26
- They do not give place to Satan " 4:27- They do not steal " 4:28- They labor " 4:28
- They have substance to give to the needy " 4:28
- They do not speak corrupt communication " 4:29
- They communicate words of edification, ministering grace " 4:29
- They grieve not Holy Spirit " 4:30
- They let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamour, evil speaking & malice be put away " 4:
- They are kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another " 4:32
- They are followers of God, as dear children " 5:1
- They walk in love (speaking the truth in love) " 5:2 (4:15)
- They commit no fornication, uncleaness, or covetousness " 5:3
- They commit no filthiness, foolish talking, or jesting " 5:4
- They give thanks " 5:4
- They let no one deceive them with vain words " 5:6
- They walk as children of light " 5:8
- They have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but reprove them " 5:11
- They don't speak of things done of them in secret " 5:12
- They walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise " 5:15
- They redeem the time " 5:
- They are wise, understanding what the will of Jesus is " 5:17
- They are not drunk with wine " 5:18
- They are filled with Holy Spirit " 5:18
- They speak to themselves in psalms, hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in their spirits to Jesus " 5:19
- They give thanks always for all things unto God " 5:20- They submit themselves one to another in the fear of God " 5:21
- Wives, submit to their own husbands " 5:22,24
- Husbands, love your wives " 5:25,28
- Children, obey your parents " 6:1-3
- Fathers, provoke not your children to wrath " 6:4
- Fathers, bring children up in the nurture and admonition of Jesus " 6:4
- Employees, be obedient to employers, w/ singleness of spirit " 6:5
- They do the will of God from the spirit " 6:6
- They will to do good service as unto Jesus " 6:7
- Employers, will to do good service as unto Jesus " 6:9
- They are strong in Jesus, and in the power of His might " 6:10
- They put on the armour of God, to stand against Satan " 6:11
- They stand against the wiles of Satan " 6:11
- They wrestle against rulers of darkness, & against spiritual wickedness in high places " 6:12
- They stand in the evil day " 6:13
- They stand w/ their loins girt about w/ truth " 6:14
- They have on the breastplate of righteousness " 6:14
- They have their feet shod w/ the preparation of the gospel of peace " 6:15
- They take the shield of faith to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked " 6:16
- They take the helmet of salvation & the sword of the Spirit " 6:17
- They pray always w/ prayer & supplication in Spirit " 6:18
- They watch w/ all perseverance & supplication for saints " 6:18
Practically how can you know if you are "Walking in the Spirit"?
** When you are walking in the Holy Spirit you will be acting like Jesus! 1 Peter 2:21
"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, (23) Meekness, temperance.." Galatians 5:22-23
"And they that are Christ's have crucified the flesh with the affections and lusts." Galatians 5:24
What keeps a person from fully "walking in the Spirit"?
The following is from one of my books.
There are prerequisites to being fully led of the Holy Spirit.
Such as:
“Whosoever abideth in him sinneth not: whosoever sinneth hath not seen him, neither known him.” 1 John 3:6
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.” 1 John 3:8
“Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God.” 1 John 3:9
“We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not.” 1 John 5:
“Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.” Matthew 5:48
“Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:” Colossians 1:28
Jesus is coming for a holy church, one without spot or wrinkle.“That he might present it to himself a glorious church, not having spot, or wrinkle, or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish.” Ephesians 5{18
“But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation; 16 Because it is written, Be ye holy; for I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:15-16
“But now being made free (1659) from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22
“But now having been set free (1659) from sin, and having been enslaved to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification (38), and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22 JG* This is a Greek participle (1659) which is in the passive mood in the first aorist tense. Meaning the word must be translated as having taken place in the past, ‘now having been set free from sin’. JG is Jay Green's The Literal Translation of the Holy Bible. It is available for Esword.net.
“To the end he may establish your hearts unblameable in holiness before God, even our Father, at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ with all his saints.” 1 Thessalonians 3:13
“Let us therefore, as many as be perfect (5046), be thus minded: and if in any thing ye be otherwise minded, God shall reveal even this unto you.” Philippians 3:15
“Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness (or sanctification, 38) with sobriety.” 1 Timothy 2:15
“And the very God of peace sanctify (37) you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless (274) unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” 1 Thessalonians 5:23
“Follow peace with all men, and holiness (or sanctification, 38), without which no man shall see the Lord:” Hebrews 12:14
"Being then made free (1659) from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.” Romans 6:18 “And having been set free (1659) from sin, you were enslaved to righteousness.” Romans 6:18 JG* This is a Greek participle (1659) which is in the passive mood in the first aorist tense. Meaning the word must be translated as having taken place in the past, ‘now having been set free from sin’. The New Covenant in the correct Greek text is inspired. The KJV is not inspired
But now being made free (1659) from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22“But now having been set free (1659) from sin, and having been enslaved to God, you have your fruit unto sanctification (38), and the end everlasting life.” Romans 6:22 JG* This is a Greek participle (1659) which is in the passive mood in the first aorist tense. Meaning the word must be translated as having taken place in the past, ‘now having been set free from sin’. New Covenant in the proper Greek text is inspired. The KJV is not inspired.
So, how did the Apostolic Oneness church get into this sinful condition? Once upon a time there was a man at Azusa Street Mission. He taught 'entire sanctification'. His problem was he taught it as a ‘work of grace’ coming from Methodist theology. His understanding of the need for sanctification was right; his way of arriving at sanctification was wrong.
Along comes a Baptist from Chicago. At Azusa Street Mission, he receives the baptism of the Holy Spirit. He returns to Chicago where he continues as a Baptist pastor. The Baptist teach ‘progressive sanctification’. He doesn’t change his theology to ‘entire sanctification’ also called ‘sinless perfection’, etc. He travels among Pentecostals making his ‘progressive sanctification’ popular.
Along comes the Apostolic Oneness group which somehow acquires much Baptist/protestant doctrine. Thankfully, Jesus has given us a way to have ‘sinless perfection’! How does one acquire ‘sinless perfection’? The answer is given in Jesus’ Holy Bible.
My testimony of personally being led of the Holy Spirit:
In a church meeting or out, I can ask the Holy Spirit about anyone’s spiritual condition, and receive an answer from the Holy Spirit. Should I publicly tell the church the sins of an individual because the Holy Spirit has told me? No, of course not. Why would the Holy Spirit tell me or you the spiritual condition of another Christian? For ministry. We are to minister to each other. When the Holy Spirit tells me the sins, I know their needs. I know what ministry they need. Also, consequently, I know who not to minister to. I am told more - like their spiritual gift(s). How they should be ministering. Etc.Example, in a church meeting, a man asks for the laying on of hands for healing. Should I lay hands on everyone who asks? No. The Holy Bible says to not lay hands suddenly on anyone. If this man has been turned over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh (1 Corinthians 5:5), should I be laying hands on him for healing? NO! Just because many churches have healing lines where those who wish can line-up for healing, and everyone has hands laid on them does not make it right!!!!!
Since most ministers are not led of the Holy Spirit, they cannot spiritually know one Christian from another, so they lay hands on everyone who asks. Is it sin to lay hands on someone who has been turned over to Satan for the destruction of the flesh? Matthew 7:21-23
What about mass deliverances where lots of people needing demons cast out sit in a room with someone in front commanding demons to leave? Obvious to me, they are doing a lot more damage than good! One definitely shouldn’t cast demons out of a non-Christians by mass deliverance! Etc.
So given this Biblical criteria, how many Apostolics are Holy Spirit led? How many church meetings are Holy Spirit led? How many church meetings are boring?
Some of my websites:
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/
http://www.freewebs.com/marriagehelp/
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Monday, June 25, 2007
Prayer Requests
Hello All!
If you are led to pray for me:
Yesterday attending the 3 meetings in a Mormon church. I need to write a Biblical manual on Mormons for the seminaries overseas. What they believe, how to witness to them, what kind of people they reach, etc. Will put some of the info on the new website I am writing.
This fall in Nigeria, Brother Dave's Azusa Charismatic Seminary students will be completing their Master of Theology degrees. They need another 6 Biblical manuals. These manuals need finishing touches before they are sent. Some need a lot of work.
A local class on the Biblical languages is being formed. May the Holy Spirit do the gathering of students.
Those needing marital help contact me. Seminary teachers from overseas contact me for doctrinal teaching. Pastors located in the USA contact me for help. Prayer request: that proper instruction (guidance) is given to all!
Etc., Etc., Etc. If you know how to pray in the Spirit please do!
Thank you for praying!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
If you are led to pray for me:
Yesterday attending the 3 meetings in a Mormon church. I need to write a Biblical manual on Mormons for the seminaries overseas. What they believe, how to witness to them, what kind of people they reach, etc. Will put some of the info on the new website I am writing.
This fall in Nigeria, Brother Dave's Azusa Charismatic Seminary students will be completing their Master of Theology degrees. They need another 6 Biblical manuals. These manuals need finishing touches before they are sent. Some need a lot of work.
A local class on the Biblical languages is being formed. May the Holy Spirit do the gathering of students.
Those needing marital help contact me. Seminary teachers from overseas contact me for doctrinal teaching. Pastors located in the USA contact me for help. Prayer request: that proper instruction (guidance) is given to all!
Etc., Etc., Etc. If you know how to pray in the Spirit please do!
Thank you for praying!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Why MY Important Biblical Studies are NOT on the Internet
Many have asked me why I haven't placed all of my 30 plus books and 500 plus Biblical studies on the internet.
The answer is - the Holy Spirit has told me to guard these pearls. Jesus gives truth to those He selects. He directs me as to what I place on the internet, and which manuals I should send to the seminaries overseas, etc. He is the boss.
Non-charismatics are constantly looking for new Biblical information. They do not have the baptism of the Holy Spirit, so they don't normally receive direct revelation. They must get it from us Charismatics/Pentecostals!
Most who have the baptism of the Holy Spirit have no idea of how to be led of the Spirit (walk in the Spirit) or how to receive direct revelation! They may think they know, but they really don't.
The Holy Bible is a Book of absolutes! Not maybe this is truth or maybe that is truth????
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
The answer is - the Holy Spirit has told me to guard these pearls. Jesus gives truth to those He selects. He directs me as to what I place on the internet, and which manuals I should send to the seminaries overseas, etc. He is the boss.
Non-charismatics are constantly looking for new Biblical information. They do not have the baptism of the Holy Spirit, so they don't normally receive direct revelation. They must get it from us Charismatics/Pentecostals!
Most who have the baptism of the Holy Spirit have no idea of how to be led of the Spirit (walk in the Spirit) or how to receive direct revelation! They may think they know, but they really don't.
The Holy Bible is a Book of absolutes! Not maybe this is truth or maybe that is truth????
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Birth Control
Hello All!
There is a new Biblical study added to Azusa Charismatic Seminary's website on 'Birth Control'.
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/birthcontrol.htm
It still needs some work, but it is a start.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
There is a new Biblical study added to Azusa Charismatic Seminary's website on 'Birth Control'.
http://www.freewebs.com/acseminary/birthcontrol.htm
It still needs some work, but it is a start.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Separation from False Doctrine
Separation from a Brother Who is Teaching False Doctrines
I had put subject titles and website addresses for a ministry dealing with the plurality of elders on my websites. That particular Brother is involved in false doctrines, namely ‘annihilation of the wicked’ and ‘the post tribulation rapture’. Doctrines which may result in people ending in Hell, eventually the Lake of fire.
A different Brother saw the plurality of elders ministry information on my website. He thought I agreed with the ‘annihilation of the wicked’ teaching. The ‘annihilation of the wicked’ is a doctrine taught by the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventists. Soul sleep is taught by the Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, etc. Many believe these 'doctrines of devils'! Why not Apostolics?
Weeks ago, I sent a study on ‘soul sleep’, ‘annihilation of the wicked’, etc. to the first Brother. After not receiving a response, I emailed him. Greek philosophers are not a part of Biblical theology that is not a valid defense. My study is based on the Holy Bible only!
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/lifeafterdeath.htm
‘Annihilation of the Wicked’
The people of today must be warned that they face eternal damnation, if they reject Jesus! This eternal damnation involves suffering! To teach that eternal damnation is not Biblical is deceiving people! I will not have the blood of anyone on me, because I sent people to a website where their soul may come into jeopardy. The danger is too great that someone maybe deceived by this Brother.
‘The Post Tribulation Rapture'
What is the problem with a post trib rapture? Is it Biblical? Yes, it is Biblical. But, who is teaching both a pre trib rapture and a post trib rapture.
When one teaches only a post trib rapture, the believers believe for that rapture. When the pre trib rapture takes place they won’t be raptured; they didn’t believe in it. Faith is required for healing. Faith is required to be raptured.
Will a Christian make it through the tribulation period? Some will, but some will take the mark and follow the anti-christ. Those who take the mark will be given eternal punishment. I will not have the blood of anyone on me, because I sent people to a website where their soul may come into jeopardy. The danger is too great that someone maybe deceived by this Brother.
Why are Apostolics falling for false doctrines? ‘Preterism’ and ‘Jesus died spiritually’ (taught by Kenneth Hagin, Kenneth Copeland, etc.), are other false doctrines being adopted by some Apostolics. Why? Who is protecting the flocks? Why is the devil allowed to make such inroads into the believer’s mind?
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
I had put subject titles and website addresses for a ministry dealing with the plurality of elders on my websites. That particular Brother is involved in false doctrines, namely ‘annihilation of the wicked’ and ‘the post tribulation rapture’. Doctrines which may result in people ending in Hell, eventually the Lake of fire.
A different Brother saw the plurality of elders ministry information on my website. He thought I agreed with the ‘annihilation of the wicked’ teaching. The ‘annihilation of the wicked’ is a doctrine taught by the Jehovah’s Witnesses and Seventh Day Adventists. Soul sleep is taught by the Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, etc. Many believe these 'doctrines of devils'! Why not Apostolics?
Weeks ago, I sent a study on ‘soul sleep’, ‘annihilation of the wicked’, etc. to the first Brother. After not receiving a response, I emailed him. Greek philosophers are not a part of Biblical theology that is not a valid defense. My study is based on the Holy Bible only!
http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/lifeafterdeath.htm
‘Annihilation of the Wicked’
The people of today must be warned that they face eternal damnation, if they reject Jesus! This eternal damnation involves suffering! To teach that eternal damnation is not Biblical is deceiving people! I will not have the blood of anyone on me, because I sent people to a website where their soul may come into jeopardy. The danger is too great that someone maybe deceived by this Brother.
‘The Post Tribulation Rapture'
What is the problem with a post trib rapture? Is it Biblical? Yes, it is Biblical. But, who is teaching both a pre trib rapture and a post trib rapture.
When one teaches only a post trib rapture, the believers believe for that rapture. When the pre trib rapture takes place they won’t be raptured; they didn’t believe in it. Faith is required for healing. Faith is required to be raptured.
Will a Christian make it through the tribulation period? Some will, but some will take the mark and follow the anti-christ. Those who take the mark will be given eternal punishment. I will not have the blood of anyone on me, because I sent people to a website where their soul may come into jeopardy. The danger is too great that someone maybe deceived by this Brother.
Why are Apostolics falling for false doctrines? ‘Preterism’ and ‘Jesus died spiritually’ (taught by Kenneth Hagin, Kenneth Copeland, etc.), are other false doctrines being adopted by some Apostolics. Why? Who is protecting the flocks? Why is the devil allowed to make such inroads into the believer’s mind?
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Monday, June 18, 2007
Hamas Turns on Gaza Christians
Having vanquished their rivals in Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas' Fatah movement, Gaza-based Hamas gunmen are now turning their attention to the area's small Christian communities.
On Sunday a group of militants stormed the Latin Church and the adjacent Rosary Sisters School in Gaza City.
Father Manuel Musalam, leader of the small Latin community in Gaza, told The Jerusalem Post that the Muslim gunmen used rocket-propeled grenades (RPGs) to blow through the doors of the church and school, before burning Bibles and destroying every cross they could get their hands on.
Leaders of Gaza's even smaller Evangelical Christian community who spoke to Israel Today earlier this month expressed similar concern over their situation, but said they were determined to remain in the volatile Strip to fulfill God's Will there.
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"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Galatians 4:26
Jerusalem is your spiritual Mom. Get news from home, spiritual home.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
On Sunday a group of militants stormed the Latin Church and the adjacent Rosary Sisters School in Gaza City.
Father Manuel Musalam, leader of the small Latin community in Gaza, told The Jerusalem Post that the Muslim gunmen used rocket-propeled grenades (RPGs) to blow through the doors of the church and school, before burning Bibles and destroying every cross they could get their hands on.
Leaders of Gaza's even smaller Evangelical Christian community who spoke to Israel Today earlier this month expressed similar concern over their situation, but said they were determined to remain in the volatile Strip to fulfill God's Will there.
To receive free news from Israel get 'Israel Today'
http://www.israeltoday.co.il/Default.aspx?tabid=86
"But Jerusalem which is above is free, which is the mother of us all." Galatians 4:26
Jerusalem is your spiritual Mom. Get news from home, spiritual home.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Moslems at the Twin Towers
Our son Greg has just returned from a business trip to New York City. While there he took a city tour. One of the stops was the empty space once occupied by the Twin Towers.
With a city permit and police protections were Moslem demonstrators. Their message to Amercians is to convert to Islam before we kill the rest of you!
Greg said the people listening to the Moslem's chant were an emotional group. Having remembered the scenes on TV, some having lost loved ones, etc. Now the enemy is in their face threatening to kill again! Even kill them!
But, this is America!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
With a city permit and police protections were Moslem demonstrators. Their message to Amercians is to convert to Islam before we kill the rest of you!
Greg said the people listening to the Moslem's chant were an emotional group. Having remembered the scenes on TV, some having lost loved ones, etc. Now the enemy is in their face threatening to kill again! Even kill them!
But, this is America!
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Single + Dating = Married
There seem to be many Christian singles.
Many wish to be married but aren’t!
What is the solution?
How does a person find or get a spouse?
To send a lady/lamb among wolves to find a husband seems to be impractical and dangerous!
I prayed about this dilemma. This is I believe what the Holy Spirit gave me for an answer.
In the New Covenant not much is mentioned about how to find a spouse. Why? The Old Covenant explained how Jehovah was involved in providing a spouse.
Can Old Covenant teaching be used while under the New Covenant? Let’s take Abraham finding a spouse for Isaac. Did he send Isaac out to find a lady to marry? No. Abraham sent a trusted servant to find a spouse. Was Jehovah involved in this matchmaking? Yes. Did Jehovah set-up the events for His choice? Yes. Genesis 24
Did the marriage work? Yes. Why? Because, Jehovah was behind the matchmaking.
How could this work today?
If a Christian was ready and Biblically qualified to take a mate, they would ask their dad/mom to help them find a mate. What should dad/mom do? Talk with the elder(s) of their church. Get his/her/their help. Is there someone they would recommend in the church? Maybe the answer is no. Next, with the elder’s guidance contact the elder(s) of other churches. Of course all involved should be praying for Jesus’ guidance. A prospect maybe found, but the ultimate choice rests with the single.
Since most Apostolics have no idea how to be led of the Holy Spirit, this way may not totally work. Abraham didn’t have the baptism of the Holy Spirit as today’s Christian. Jesus expects us to be led by Him, but most don’t know how to be led by Him.
You may respond as a single by saying or thinking, ‘I will find my own mate!’; ‘I don’t think my parent's choice would be my choice!’ Looking at the divorce rate among Apostolics, something must be done to correct that problem! An Apostolic making their own personal choice independent of their parents and elder(s) may not be the perfect way. There is wisdom in counsel.
* Elders - Explaination: http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/churchleadership.htm
As a candidate for marriage, you will be measured on:
Spiritual condition
Do you attend the church meetings, but make three trips to the restroom out of boredom? Sure, most Apostolic churches are not Spirit led, so they are very boring, but you are expected to look spiritual, anyway.
Ladies seem to want a husband who knows the Bible better than them.
Physical condition
Over weight, under weight
Body odor – You do not want someone saying you take a bath every other month, and obviously this is not the month you take a bath!
Teeth – clean or unclean, some say floss then brush then floss again.
Hair – greasy, unkept, etc.
Politeness
Men, do you open the doors, walk on the street side of a sidewalk? Help her with her chair? Help her with her coat? Etc.Ladies do you let a man help you as the cared for female? Or, do you take care of yourself?
Talk
Are you a chainsaw talker? You cut through everyone you know?
Are you a non-stop talker? I met one the other day. After about 3 hours, I got in half a story. Then she cut me off to talk for another hour.
Are you the silent type? They are considered boring.
Good job vs. Bad job
Working hard and smart is a good testimony.
I remember managing 5 restaurants. I would tell all my staffs that I worked harder than all of them, so they would try to out work me. We need to try to be the best at what we do. My son wanted a job in the Detroit area where these restaurants were. I called the owner. Told him my son needed a job. His answer was ‘when can he start?’ My son now had to live up to my testimony which he did.
Factory jobs in the USA may be very unstable. Factories here in the north are closing, regularly. Is education the solution?
Measure yourself before you go out.
Most people’s favorite topic is ‘I’. What is your favorite topic?
Will you act like Jesus? What would Jesus do/say? 1 Peter 2:21
Measuring after the time out
After your time together, do you think you went out with Jesus or Judas Iscariot?
Did you go out with ‘the builder of the brethren’ or ‘Satan the accuser of the brethren’?
Did your new friend think he/she went out with Jesus or Judas Iscariot?Did your new friend think he/she went out with ‘the builder of the brethren’ or ‘Satan the accuser of the brethren’?
Changing your mate’s problem area(s) or getting your mate into salvation.
Some think they will change their mate after marriage. They may think, ‘I took psychology in high school/college; I will change him/her after marriage’. I have never met anyone who changed their spouse. A person either wants to change or not. Once they want to change that change may only be possible through God’s help.
Mate hunting
Apostolic single cruises and tours
An Apostolic single lady friend says she has been on many Apostolic cruises. She reports that every time there are about 1 guy to 7 gals, great if you are a guy looking for a gal! She says Apostolic tours are the same.
Many contact me looking for a spouse or with marital problems.
www.freewebs.com/marriagehelp
I can’t personally help you find a mate.
My website does offer Biblical helps for singles.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Many wish to be married but aren’t!
What is the solution?
How does a person find or get a spouse?
To send a lady/lamb among wolves to find a husband seems to be impractical and dangerous!
I prayed about this dilemma. This is I believe what the Holy Spirit gave me for an answer.
In the New Covenant not much is mentioned about how to find a spouse. Why? The Old Covenant explained how Jehovah was involved in providing a spouse.
Can Old Covenant teaching be used while under the New Covenant? Let’s take Abraham finding a spouse for Isaac. Did he send Isaac out to find a lady to marry? No. Abraham sent a trusted servant to find a spouse. Was Jehovah involved in this matchmaking? Yes. Did Jehovah set-up the events for His choice? Yes. Genesis 24
Did the marriage work? Yes. Why? Because, Jehovah was behind the matchmaking.
How could this work today?
If a Christian was ready and Biblically qualified to take a mate, they would ask their dad/mom to help them find a mate. What should dad/mom do? Talk with the elder(s) of their church. Get his/her/their help. Is there someone they would recommend in the church? Maybe the answer is no. Next, with the elder’s guidance contact the elder(s) of other churches. Of course all involved should be praying for Jesus’ guidance. A prospect maybe found, but the ultimate choice rests with the single.
Since most Apostolics have no idea how to be led of the Holy Spirit, this way may not totally work. Abraham didn’t have the baptism of the Holy Spirit as today’s Christian. Jesus expects us to be led by Him, but most don’t know how to be led by Him.
You may respond as a single by saying or thinking, ‘I will find my own mate!’; ‘I don’t think my parent's choice would be my choice!’ Looking at the divorce rate among Apostolics, something must be done to correct that problem! An Apostolic making their own personal choice independent of their parents and elder(s) may not be the perfect way. There is wisdom in counsel.
* Elders - Explaination: http://www.freewebs.com/bibleteach/churchleadership.htm
As a candidate for marriage, you will be measured on:
Spiritual condition
Do you attend the church meetings, but make three trips to the restroom out of boredom? Sure, most Apostolic churches are not Spirit led, so they are very boring, but you are expected to look spiritual, anyway.
Ladies seem to want a husband who knows the Bible better than them.
Physical condition
Over weight, under weight
Body odor – You do not want someone saying you take a bath every other month, and obviously this is not the month you take a bath!
Teeth – clean or unclean, some say floss then brush then floss again.
Hair – greasy, unkept, etc.
Politeness
Men, do you open the doors, walk on the street side of a sidewalk? Help her with her chair? Help her with her coat? Etc.Ladies do you let a man help you as the cared for female? Or, do you take care of yourself?
Talk
Are you a chainsaw talker? You cut through everyone you know?
Are you a non-stop talker? I met one the other day. After about 3 hours, I got in half a story. Then she cut me off to talk for another hour.
Are you the silent type? They are considered boring.
Good job vs. Bad job
Working hard and smart is a good testimony.
I remember managing 5 restaurants. I would tell all my staffs that I worked harder than all of them, so they would try to out work me. We need to try to be the best at what we do. My son wanted a job in the Detroit area where these restaurants were. I called the owner. Told him my son needed a job. His answer was ‘when can he start?’ My son now had to live up to my testimony which he did.
Factory jobs in the USA may be very unstable. Factories here in the north are closing, regularly. Is education the solution?
Measure yourself before you go out.
Most people’s favorite topic is ‘I’. What is your favorite topic?
Will you act like Jesus? What would Jesus do/say? 1 Peter 2:21
Measuring after the time out
After your time together, do you think you went out with Jesus or Judas Iscariot?
Did you go out with ‘the builder of the brethren’ or ‘Satan the accuser of the brethren’?
Did your new friend think he/she went out with Jesus or Judas Iscariot?Did your new friend think he/she went out with ‘the builder of the brethren’ or ‘Satan the accuser of the brethren’?
Changing your mate’s problem area(s) or getting your mate into salvation.
Some think they will change their mate after marriage. They may think, ‘I took psychology in high school/college; I will change him/her after marriage’. I have never met anyone who changed their spouse. A person either wants to change or not. Once they want to change that change may only be possible through God’s help.
Mate hunting
Apostolic single cruises and tours
An Apostolic single lady friend says she has been on many Apostolic cruises. She reports that every time there are about 1 guy to 7 gals, great if you are a guy looking for a gal! She says Apostolic tours are the same.
Many contact me looking for a spouse or with marital problems.
www.freewebs.com/marriagehelp
I can’t personally help you find a mate.
My website does offer Biblical helps for singles.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Friday, June 15, 2007
The Word ‘being’ in Philippians 2:6
There are at least three ways to determine the meaning of the word ‘being’ in Philippians 2:6. The best and most accurate way would be to compare this Greek present tense participle with its other uses in the Greek New Covenant. Another way is to use what some may consider scholarly sources to prove the proper use of the word ‘being’ in Philippians 2:6.
This study uses two lexicons and three Greek grammars.
The Holy Spirit should be asked for the truth before starting! Typically, the Holy Spirit tells me the truth before He gives me the supporting verses.
Scriptures
“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:” Philippians 2:6
Php 2:6ος Who 3739 R-NSM εν in 1722 PREP μορφη the form 3444 N-DSF θεου of God 2316 N-GSM υπαρχων being 5225 V-PAP-NSM Present, Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Participle ουχ it not 3756 PRT-N αρπαγμον robbery 725 N-ASM ηγησατο thought 2233 V-ADI-3S 3rd Person, Singular, 1 Aorist, Indicative το 3588 T-ASN ειναι to be 1511 V-PXN Present, Infinitive ισα equal 2470 A-NPN θεω with God. 2316 N-DSM“But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,” Acts 7:55
Please notice that in Philippians 2:6 ‘υπαρχων‘ is the same word as in Acts 7:55, did Stephen always have the Holy Ghost? No. At some point Stephen became Holy Ghost baptized. The word ‘being’ in Greek does not mean’ being forever - eternally’. Meaning – ‘υπαρχων’ cannot be used to show the eternal sonship of Jesus. Jesus at his conception was God in flesh. Obviously, Jesus as the Son of God (humanity) did not exist until His conception. God’s name in the Old Covenant is ‘Jehovah’. God’s name in the New Covenant is ‘Jesus’. God is eternal; Jesus’ sonship is not eternal.
Act 7:55 υπαρχων he being 5225 V-PAP-NSM δε But 1161 CONJ πληρης full 4134 A-NSM πνευματος Ghost 4151 N-GSN αγιου of the Holy 40 A-GSN ατενισας looked up steadfastly 816 V-AAP-NSM εις into 1519 PREP τον 3588 T-ASM ουρανον heaven 3772 N-ASM ειδεν and saw 1492 V-2AAI-3S δοξαν the glory 1391 N-ASF θεου of God 2316 N-GSM και and 2532 CONJ ιησουν Jesus 2424 N-ASM εστωτα standing 2476 V-RAP-ASM εκ on 1537 PREP δεξιων the right hand 1188 A-GPM του . 3588 T-GSM θεου of God 2316 N-GSM
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.” 2 Corinthians 8:17 At what point did he become ‘forward’?
Greek Lexicons
ὑπάρχω huparchō
Thayer Definition:
1) to begin below, to make a beginning1a) to begin2) to come forth, hence to be there, be ready, be at hand3) to bePart of Speech: verbA Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G5259 and G756G5225 ὑπάρχω huparchō
Strong’s Definition:
hoop-ar'-kho From G5259 and G756; to begin under (quietly), that is, come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as auxilliary to principal verb): - after behave, live.
Greek Grammars
‘The present participle indicates action which is contemporaneous with the action of the main verb.”Essentials of New Testament Greek, Ray Summers, p. 90
“The tense of the participle is relative to the time of the leading verb. The present participle, therefore, is used if the action denoted by the participle is represented as taking place at the same time as the action denoted by the leading verb, no matter whether the action denoted by the leading verb is past, present, or future.”New Testament Greek for Beginners, J. Gresham Machen, P. 105-106
“There is no time significance to a participle;” P. 245
“Most grammars use the term ‘present’ participle because this participle is built on the present tense stem of the verb. This nomenclature is helpful in learning the form of the participle. However, it tends to do a serious disservice because the student may infer that the present participle describes an action occurring in the present time, which it may not. It describes a continuous action. Because the participle is not in the indicative, there is no time significance to the participle. We suggest adopting the terminology ‘continuous participle’ because it rightly emphasizes the true significance of the participle that is built on the present tense stem: its aspect.” P.247
“Relative Time. There is an important distinction between absolute and relative time. An indicative verb indicates absolute time. For example, if a indicative verb is present tense, then it usually indicates an action occurring in the present. If the Greek participle indicated absolute time, then the present participle would indicate an action occurring in the present.However, the Greek participle does not indicate absolute time. It indicates relative time. This means that the time of the participle is relative to the time of the main verb. The present participle describes an action occurring at the same time as the main verb.” P. 255
Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, William D. Mounce
Boldness is added.
The grammars are teaching the following:
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:” Philippians 2:6Php 2:6ος Who 3739 R-NSM εν in 1722 PREP μορφη the form 3444 N-DSF θεου of God 2316 N-GSMυπαρχων being 5225 V-PAP-NSM Present, Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Participle ουχ it not 3756 PRT-N αρπαγμον robbery 725 N-ASMηγησατο thought 2233 V-ADI-3S 3rd Person, Singular, 1 Aorist, Indicative το 3588 T-ASN ειναι to be 1511 V-PXN Present, Infinitive ισα equal 2470 A-NPN θεω with God. 2316 N-DSMSince ‘ηγησατο’ is the main verb, one must base the time structure on its tense. It is a 1st Aorist verb. So, at a certain point in the past ‘Christ Jesus … thought it not robbery to be equal with God’.
Eternal sonship is not taught in this verse. Anyone can come along and try to prove the doctrine of the trinity or eternal sonship using this verse, but they would obviously be wrong. Jesus the Christ equals God, clearly here in Scripture! Jesus is God!
Conclusion
The word ‘being’ must be understood based on the Greek structures of the verse not a doctrine. The context of Philippians 2:6 is Jesus thinking since His time in the flesh, not before. Eternal sonship is definitely not taught here. The Biblical truth is Jesus’ physical sonship started at His conception. The fact is Jesus is God! More could be written!
In Jesus,
BroBruce
This study uses two lexicons and three Greek grammars.
The Holy Spirit should be asked for the truth before starting! Typically, the Holy Spirit tells me the truth before He gives me the supporting verses.
Scriptures
“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:” Philippians 2:6
Php 2:6ος Who 3739 R-NSM εν in 1722 PREP μορφη the form 3444 N-DSF θεου of God 2316 N-GSM υπαρχων being 5225 V-PAP-NSM Present, Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Participle ουχ it not 3756 PRT-N αρπαγμον robbery 725 N-ASM ηγησατο thought 2233 V-ADI-3S 3rd Person, Singular, 1 Aorist, Indicative το 3588 T-ASN ειναι to be 1511 V-PXN Present, Infinitive ισα equal 2470 A-NPN θεω with God. 2316 N-DSM“But he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up stedfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing on the right hand of God,” Acts 7:55
Please notice that in Philippians 2:6 ‘υπαρχων‘ is the same word as in Acts 7:55, did Stephen always have the Holy Ghost? No. At some point Stephen became Holy Ghost baptized. The word ‘being’ in Greek does not mean’ being forever - eternally’. Meaning – ‘υπαρχων’ cannot be used to show the eternal sonship of Jesus. Jesus at his conception was God in flesh. Obviously, Jesus as the Son of God (humanity) did not exist until His conception. God’s name in the Old Covenant is ‘Jehovah’. God’s name in the New Covenant is ‘Jesus’. God is eternal; Jesus’ sonship is not eternal.
Act 7:55 υπαρχων he being 5225 V-PAP-NSM δε But 1161 CONJ πληρης full 4134 A-NSM πνευματος Ghost 4151 N-GSN αγιου of the Holy 40 A-GSN ατενισας looked up steadfastly 816 V-AAP-NSM εις into 1519 PREP τον 3588 T-ASM ουρανον heaven 3772 N-ASM ειδεν and saw 1492 V-2AAI-3S δοξαν the glory 1391 N-ASF θεου of God 2316 N-GSM και and 2532 CONJ ιησουν Jesus 2424 N-ASM εστωτα standing 2476 V-RAP-ASM εκ on 1537 PREP δεξιων the right hand 1188 A-GPM του . 3588 T-GSM θεου of God 2316 N-GSM
“For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.” 2 Corinthians 8:17 At what point did he become ‘forward’?
Greek Lexicons
ὑπάρχω huparchō
Thayer Definition:
1) to begin below, to make a beginning1a) to begin2) to come forth, hence to be there, be ready, be at hand3) to bePart of Speech: verbA Related Word by Thayer’s/Strong’s Number: from G5259 and G756G5225 ὑπάρχω huparchō
Strong’s Definition:
hoop-ar'-kho From G5259 and G756; to begin under (quietly), that is, come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, participle, adverb or preposition, or as auxilliary to principal verb): - after behave, live.
Greek Grammars
‘The present participle indicates action which is contemporaneous with the action of the main verb.”Essentials of New Testament Greek, Ray Summers, p. 90
“The tense of the participle is relative to the time of the leading verb. The present participle, therefore, is used if the action denoted by the participle is represented as taking place at the same time as the action denoted by the leading verb, no matter whether the action denoted by the leading verb is past, present, or future.”New Testament Greek for Beginners, J. Gresham Machen, P. 105-106
“There is no time significance to a participle;” P. 245
“Most grammars use the term ‘present’ participle because this participle is built on the present tense stem of the verb. This nomenclature is helpful in learning the form of the participle. However, it tends to do a serious disservice because the student may infer that the present participle describes an action occurring in the present time, which it may not. It describes a continuous action. Because the participle is not in the indicative, there is no time significance to the participle. We suggest adopting the terminology ‘continuous participle’ because it rightly emphasizes the true significance of the participle that is built on the present tense stem: its aspect.” P.247
“Relative Time. There is an important distinction between absolute and relative time. An indicative verb indicates absolute time. For example, if a indicative verb is present tense, then it usually indicates an action occurring in the present. If the Greek participle indicated absolute time, then the present participle would indicate an action occurring in the present.However, the Greek participle does not indicate absolute time. It indicates relative time. This means that the time of the participle is relative to the time of the main verb. The present participle describes an action occurring at the same time as the main verb.” P. 255
Basics of Biblical Greek Grammar, William D. Mounce
Boldness is added.
The grammars are teaching the following:
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” Philippians 2:5“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:” Philippians 2:6Php 2:6ος Who 3739 R-NSM εν in 1722 PREP μορφη the form 3444 N-DSF θεου of God 2316 N-GSMυπαρχων being 5225 V-PAP-NSM Present, Nominative, Singular, Masculine, Participle ουχ it not 3756 PRT-N αρπαγμον robbery 725 N-ASMηγησατο thought 2233 V-ADI-3S 3rd Person, Singular, 1 Aorist, Indicative το 3588 T-ASN ειναι to be 1511 V-PXN Present, Infinitive ισα equal 2470 A-NPN θεω with God. 2316 N-DSMSince ‘ηγησατο’ is the main verb, one must base the time structure on its tense. It is a 1st Aorist verb. So, at a certain point in the past ‘Christ Jesus … thought it not robbery to be equal with God’.
Eternal sonship is not taught in this verse. Anyone can come along and try to prove the doctrine of the trinity or eternal sonship using this verse, but they would obviously be wrong. Jesus the Christ equals God, clearly here in Scripture! Jesus is God!
Conclusion
The word ‘being’ must be understood based on the Greek structures of the verse not a doctrine. The context of Philippians 2:6 is Jesus thinking since His time in the flesh, not before. Eternal sonship is definitely not taught here. The Biblical truth is Jesus’ physical sonship started at His conception. The fact is Jesus is God! More could be written!
In Jesus,
BroBruce
Jesus as God vs. Jesus as the Son of God
Jesus is eternally God. Jesus is the Son of God. Jesus is not eternal AS the Son of God. The Son of God had a birthday.
Many try to prove their doctrinal statements which include:
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit
God in three persons blessed trinity.
A point:
‘God the Son’ is never mentioned in Scripture! Why? Because ‘God the Son’ would show that God is eternally a ‘Son’ which He is not.
A challenge:
Did Father walk as a person on earth?
Did the Holy Spirit walk on earth?
Did Jesus walk on earth?Which is the only person?
Obviously not three persons! Manmade traditions don’t need to be right; they are just believed.
Many try to pervert Jesus! Just like devil tried to deceive Adam and Eve, 2 Corinthians 11:3.
“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” 2 Corinthians 11:4
Verses to show that God would have a Son, FUTURE.
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35
The Eternality of Jesus"Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. {59} Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by." John 8:58-59
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." Micah 5:2
Did Jesus exist before the foundation of the world? YES
"And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was." John 17:5
"With the glory which I had with thee before the world was."John 17:24
"Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world." John 1:1-5
"All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.(v.3)"John 1:2,14;8:58;17:5; Revelation 1:8,17,18
Is God a created being? NO! Why was God placed in a human body? Why have a ‘Son of God’?
To reveal God to humans John 1:18
To set an example for believers 1 Peter 2:21
To provide a perfect sacrifice for sin Hebrews 10:1-10
To destroy the works of the devil (undue Satan’s works 1 John 3:8
To enable Him to be our High Priest Hebrews 5:1-2
To fulfill prophecy Job 19:25
To heal sickness and overcome infirmities 1 Peter 2:24
To show God's glory Luke 18:18
To be a miracle worker in the flesh Acts 10:38
To be our friend John 15:15
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9
Conclusion
At birth, Jesus was both 100% God and 100% man. At times He responded from His deity, and at other times He responded from His humanity.
Jesus as a Son – humanity. This is the start of Jesus’ sonship
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” Luke 2:52
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,” Galatians 4:4
Jesus is the Godhead.
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35
“To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:19
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9
“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:” Colossians 2:10
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Many try to prove their doctrinal statements which include:
God the Father
God the Son
God the Holy Spirit
God in three persons blessed trinity.
A point:
‘God the Son’ is never mentioned in Scripture! Why? Because ‘God the Son’ would show that God is eternally a ‘Son’ which He is not.
A challenge:
Did Father walk as a person on earth?
Did the Holy Spirit walk on earth?
Did Jesus walk on earth?Which is the only person?
Obviously not three persons! Manmade traditions don’t need to be right; they are just believed.
Many try to pervert Jesus! Just like devil tried to deceive Adam and Eve, 2 Corinthians 11:3.
“For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him.” 2 Corinthians 11:4
Verses to show that God would have a Son, FUTURE.
“Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6
“But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.” Micah 5:2
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35
The Eternality of Jesus"Jesus said unto them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Before Abraham was, I am. {59} Then took they up stones to cast at him: but Jesus hid himself, and went out of the temple, going through the midst of them, and so passed by." John 8:58-59
"But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting." Micah 5:2
Did Jesus exist before the foundation of the world? YES
"And now, O Father, glorify thou me with thine own self with the glory which I had with thee before the world was." John 17:5
"With the glory which I had with thee before the world was."John 17:24
"Thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world." John 1:1-5
"All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made.(v.3)"John 1:2,14;8:58;17:5; Revelation 1:8,17,18
Is God a created being? NO! Why was God placed in a human body? Why have a ‘Son of God’?
To reveal God to humans John 1:18
To set an example for believers 1 Peter 2:21
To provide a perfect sacrifice for sin Hebrews 10:1-10
To destroy the works of the devil (undue Satan’s works 1 John 3:8
To enable Him to be our High Priest Hebrews 5:1-2
To fulfill prophecy Job 19:25
To heal sickness and overcome infirmities 1 Peter 2:24
To show God's glory Luke 18:18
To be a miracle worker in the flesh Acts 10:38
To be our friend John 15:15
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9
Conclusion
At birth, Jesus was both 100% God and 100% man. At times He responded from His deity, and at other times He responded from His humanity.
Jesus as a Son – humanity. This is the start of Jesus’ sonship
“And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.” Luke 2:7
“And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.” Luke 2:52
“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,” Galatians 4:4
Jesus is the Godhead.
“And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.” Luke 1:35
“To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.” 2 Corinthians 5:19
“For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.” Colossians 2:9
“And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power:” Colossians 2:10
"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a Son, and they shall call His name Emanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us." Matthew 1:23
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
Where Do Your Thoughts Come From?
Christians must have holy thoughts! Are your thoughts always acceptable to God?
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Your thoughts come from basically 4 areas:
1. Yourself
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
“The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God]: God [is] not in all his thoughts.” Psalms 10:4
“The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they [are] vanity.” Psalm 94:11
“I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.” Psalm 119:59
“SAMECH. I hate [vain] thoughts: but thy law do I love.” Psalm 119:113
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:” Psalm 139:23
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Proverbs 16:3
“Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21
“The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.” Proverbs 21:5
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.” Proverbs 23:7
“The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.” Proverbs 24:9 “If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thine hand upon thy mouth.” Proverbs 30:32
“I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way [that was] not good, after their own thoughts;” Isaiah.65:2
“O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?” Jeremiah 4:14
“Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, [even] the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.” Jeremiah 6:19 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34
“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?” Matthew 9:4 “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:” (Mark 7:21) Matthew 15:19
“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.” Acts 8:22
“Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and [their] thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another” Romans 2:15
“And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.” 1 Corinthians 3:20 “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 1 Corinthians 10:5
“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.” Hebrews 4:12
“Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?” James 2:4
2. Others The World - People - TV - Radio - Movies – Friends – Etc.
“Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1 John 2:15-16
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.” 1 John 4:3
“They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.” 1 John 4:5
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, [even] our faith.” 1 John 5:4
“[And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.” 1 John 5:19
“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” 2 John 1:7
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” Revelation 12:9
3. Demon(s) / Satan
“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.” 1 John 3:8
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5
“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts [are] against me for evil.” Psalm 56:5
“The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.” Proverbs 12:5
“The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.” Proverbs 15:26
False prophets Jeremiah 28, False pastors John 10, False Evangelists, False Teachers, False Apostles
4. God
“For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
Conclusion
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
If you have a thought you know you should not be thinking, come against it. If you think a demon is putting the thought there, come against the demon/Satan using Jesus as your authority. Example: ‘In the name of Jesus I command you demon/Satan to not put thoughts into my mind or to bother me. You are to stay away from me in the name of Jesus!’ Satan tempted Jesus; he maybe tempting you. If your friend(s) is saying things that are causing you to have bad thoughts, explain the problem to your friend(s). Friends do play a big part in our thought life. Please be careful what you read or listen to. Ask Jesus what you should do in all situations.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
Your thoughts come from basically 4 areas:
1. Yourself
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
“The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek [after God]: God [is] not in all his thoughts.” Psalms 10:4
“The LORD knoweth the thoughts of man, that they [are] vanity.” Psalm 94:11
“I thought on my ways, and turned my feet unto thy testimonies.” Psalm 119:59
“SAMECH. I hate [vain] thoughts: but thy law do I love.” Psalm 119:113
“Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts:” Psalm 139:23
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” Proverbs 16:3
“Death and life [are] in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof.” Proverbs 18:21
“The thoughts of the diligent [tend] only to plenteousness; but of every one [that is] hasty only to want.” Proverbs 21:5
“For as he thinketh in his heart, so [is] he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart [is] not with thee.” Proverbs 23:7
“The thought of foolishness [is] sin: and the scorner [is] an abomination to men.” Proverbs 24:9 “If thou hast done foolishly in lifting up thyself, or if thou hast thought evil, [lay] thine hand upon thy mouth.” Proverbs 30:32
“I have spread out my hands all the day unto a rebellious people, which walketh in a way [that was] not good, after their own thoughts;” Isaiah.65:2
“O Jerusalem, wash thine heart from wickedness, that thou mayest be saved. How long shall thy vain thoughts lodge within thee?” Jeremiah 4:14
“Hear, O earth: behold, I will bring evil upon this people, [even] the fruit of their thoughts, because they have not hearkened unto my words, nor to my law, but rejected it.” Jeremiah 6:19 “Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day [is] the evil thereof.” Matthew 6:34
“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?” Matthew 9:4 “For out of the heart proceed evil thoughts, murders, adulteries, fornications, thefts, false witness, blasphemies:” (Mark 7:21) Matthew 15:19
“Repent therefore of this thy wickedness, and pray God, if perhaps the thought of thine heart may be forgiven thee.” Acts 8:22
“Which shew the work of the law written in their hearts, their conscience also bearing witness, and [their] thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another” Romans 2:15
“And again, The Lord knoweth the thoughts of the wise, that they are vain.” 1 Corinthians 3:20 “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” 1 Corinthians 13:11
“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 1 Corinthians 10:5
“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.” Hebrews 4:12
“Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts?” James 2:4
2. Others The World - People - TV - Radio - Movies – Friends – Etc.
“Love not the world, neither the things [that are] in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that [is] in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.” 1 John 2:15-16
“Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1
“And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that [spirit] of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.” 1 John 4:3
“They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them.” 1 John 4:5
“For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, [even] our faith.” 1 John 5:4
“[And] we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness.” 1 John 5:19
“For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.” 2 John 1:7
“And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.” Revelation 12:9
3. Demon(s) / Satan
“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.” 1 John 3:8
“And GOD saw that the wickedness of man [was] great in the earth, and [that] every imagination of the thoughts of his heart [was] only evil continually.” Genesis 6:5
“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts [are] against me for evil.” Psalm 56:5
“The thoughts of the righteous [are] right: [but] the counsels of the wicked [are] deceit.” Proverbs 12:5
“The thoughts of the wicked [are] an abomination to the LORD: but [the words] of the pure [are] pleasant words.” Proverbs 15:26
False prophets Jeremiah 28, False pastors John 10, False Evangelists, False Teachers, False Apostles
4. God
“For my thoughts [are] not your thoughts, neither [are] your ways my ways, saith the LORD. For [as] the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.” Isaiah 55:8-9
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things [are] honest, whatsoever things [are] just, whatsoever things [are] pure, whatsoever things [are] lovely, whatsoever things [are] of good report; if [there be] any virtue, and if [there be] any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
Conclusion
“(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds 5 Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;” 2 Corinthians 10:4-5
If you have a thought you know you should not be thinking, come against it. If you think a demon is putting the thought there, come against the demon/Satan using Jesus as your authority. Example: ‘In the name of Jesus I command you demon/Satan to not put thoughts into my mind or to bother me. You are to stay away from me in the name of Jesus!’ Satan tempted Jesus; he maybe tempting you. If your friend(s) is saying things that are causing you to have bad thoughts, explain the problem to your friend(s). Friends do play a big part in our thought life. Please be careful what you read or listen to. Ask Jesus what you should do in all situations.
In Jesus,
Brother Bruce
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