Tag: Salvation

Enemy Within

As Christians, we often think of the enemy as being some external force, an absolute evil that we can fight against. But in reality, the enemy is much closer than we imagine.

The Enemy Is Inside Us

Often Taking Over Our Thoughts And Manipulating Our Minds

The Bible tells us in Ephesians 6:12 that we don’t fight against flesh and blood, but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

This means that our enemy is not some physical entity that we can externally identify and fight against but a spiritual force that is constantly battling against us from within.

The enemy within us is often referred to as the flesh, described in Galatians 5:19-21 as:

“adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, murders…and such like.”

Attitudes And Behaviors Arising From Our Sinful Nature Are Not Just External Forces That Can Be Easily Identified And Fought Against.

These words may seem harsh and condemning, but they reveal the depths of our human brokenness and the need for spiritual transformation.

Adultery and fornication are not just physical acts, but expressions of a heart that seeks pleasure and satisfaction outside of God’s design for intimacy.

Uncleanness and lasciviousness reveal a lack of reverence for the sacredness of our bodies and the gift of sexuality.

Idolatry and witchcraft expose our tendency to worship false gods and seek power outside of God’s authority.

Hatred, variance, emulations, wrath, strife, seditions, heresies, envyings, and murders are all manifestations of a heart that is consumed with self and seeks to control and dominate others.

These attitudes and behaviors are not just external actions, but they reveal the state of our inner being and the need for spiritual healing and transformation.

The armor of God, as described in Ephesians, is not just a physical shield and sword, but it is a spiritual armor that protects our hearts and minds from the attacks of the enemy.

We need to put on the belt of truth, the breastplate of righteousness, the shoes of peace, the shield of faith, the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit.

These internal weapons help us to resist the temptations of the flesh and the lies of the enemy, and they empower us to live a life that is pleasing to God.

All Of These Items Hold Spiritual Significance, For The True Battle Lies Within Our Own Souls

As believers, it is crucial to safeguard our innermost being from the adversary’s assaults.

This can be achieved by putting on the complete armor of God.

By doing so, we reinforce ourselves against the enemy’s schemes and remain steadfast in our devotion to God.

Let us put on the armor of God and allow the Holy Spirit to transform our hearts and minds, so that we may live a life that is pleasing to God and brings glory to His name.

09.03.2023
Lord Of Dark and Light

God is the Lord of ALL life & is sovereign over all things:
Dark, light, peace, calamity, pain, and joy.

By Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together.
Colossians 1:17

The very airwaves that Satan uses to deceive are The Lord’s. The tactics of the enemy belong to the Lord…

As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient.
Ephesians 2:1

Today Satan is “an angel of light” (2 Cor. 11:14), and his devils are “ministers of righteousness” (v. 15). They have occupied teachingg “doctrines of devils” (1 Tim. 4:1), so they are not wreaking mayhem in the material realm.

Nothing of His creation operates outside of His order, which is under His complete divine authority. This is difficult for many humans to receive. The flesh gets very angry at this truth. The flesh & love of self reviles the ht of God having complete authority over them.

He is the Lord of Life & and Death.

“To this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living”
Romasn 12:14

Job 12:10 tells us that in God’s hand is the very breath of every single living thing, the breath of all mankind. He owns the very air we breathe.

I Chronicle 29:11 tells us that God is sovereign over everything that is in the heavens and the earth and that He exalts Himself as head over ALL, with might in His hand to make great and to strengthen everyone that He pleases to strengthen.
He doesn’t just say that He “allows” darkness & calamity: He says He creates it Himself.

Isaiah 45:7 God says He is: “The One forming light and also creating darkness, causing well-being and also creating calamity; I am the Lord who does all these.”

Isaiah 31:2 teaches that God is “wise and brings forth disaster, and does not ever retract his words.”

His words create All things.

Isaiah 47:11 says that “God Himself brings about evil and disaster upon the unrepentant

Amos 3:6 declares that when calamity occurs in a city, the Lord is the one to have done it.

Psalm 33:10,11 tell us that “The Lord nullifies the counsel of the nations; He frustrates the plans of the peoples.”

Believers have (false) belief in their own free will, but human will is immediately nullified by the only One with truly free will, God.

He ordained beforehand the actions of ALL men. He designed every outcome, paved every step, and calculated every second of everything, whether physical or spiritual.

He gave authority to Pilate to judge the Son. (John 19:11)

He raises adversaries against His chosen ones. (Exodus 4:21; I Kings 11:14-23)

He ordained the actions of evil men by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God that they would nail Christ to the cross. (Acts 2:23)

The sovereignty of God encompasses every bit of righteousness that men do, as well as their sin. He is the very fire that comes, burning all sin within the material to either refine His chosen or consume His enemies.

Humans don’t have personal experience being Sovereign, we have never known what it is to do whatever we want, whenever we want, to whomever we want…

Our finiteness could never truly comprehend such Power.

Sovereignty has no limits. “Sovereign” humans are limited in sovereignty because we are but a tarnished image of God.
God has decreed that evil is for the glory of His name (character, reputation, standing & title). He has full dominion over the actions of evil men. He is dominant in all aspects.

Experiencing reality through vision of the flesh, using the wisdom of the world one cannot understand this sovereignty. No matter the evil that transpires, no matter how heinous, God has a purpose & a reason for it.

This does not in any way alleviate moral responsibility, but rather further condemns, as humans are willing actors through our words and deeds & since God is no respecter of persons, & God creates this system & creates the laws; so we can be both His created vessels & responsible for our sinfulness, simultaneously.

We can’t forget that God’s ways are NOT our ways.

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord.”
Isaiah 55:8,

27.12.2022

“Get Over Yourself”

God transposes to my consciousness:

“Why are you so proud to consider yourself above anyone else, especially my Angelic beings? 

You are just as much a prideful sinner as Lucifer, yet you are dying and living for the very thing that limits you: 

Your flesh.

Who is the least? 

The one who lost the most. 

What did you lose? 

An eternity in Hell where your flesh was taking you. 

You lost nothing of any value.

You only gained.

What right have you to think you can judge an angel from any place of authority? 

Lucifer is unholy and pure darkness, yet I placed him above you to refine you.

Do you see yourself as above any being? 

Get over yourself, My child; I have."

03.12.2022

“Get Over Yourself”

God transfers to me:

“Why are you so proud to think of yourself as above anyone else, especially my Angelic beings? 

You are just as much a prideful sinner as Lucifer yet you are dying in and living for the very thing that limits you: 

Your flesh.

Who is the least? 

The one who lost the most. 

What did you lose? 

An eternity in Hell where your flesh was taking you. 

You lost nothing of any value.

You only gained.

What right have you to think you can judge an angel from any place of authority? 

Lucifer is unholy and pure darkness yet I placed him above you in order to refine you.

Do you see yourself as above any being? 

Get over yourself My child, I have."

03.12.2022

Who Is The Founder & Perfector Of Your Faith?
“…. Looking to Jesus, THE FOUNDER AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2

FOUNDER:
n. ( faith) establisher, (faith) mounter
n. The one who begins (faith); the one who writes (faith), the one from whom all (faith) comes.

Jesus lays the groundwork. Jesus IS the groundwork. He establishes and forms our faith, He initiates and originates our Faith. He has complete domination over our level of faith.

It is clear that His sovereignty reigns; it is not up to us to achieve salvation, nor are we deserving of it, not even through our own belief. If someone claims that they can secure and sustain faith solely of their own volition, they are not telling the truth.

He has the reigns. Jesus alone by the Will of The Father decrees Faith,
He, in His predestining Will chooses who will be established in Himself and, as many men reject, who is His enemy.

“For by Grace, you have been saved through FAITH. And this is NOT YOUR OWN DOING; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD, NOT A RESULT OF WORKS, so that no one may boast. For WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which GOD PREPARED BEFOREHAND, that we should walk in them.”
Eph.2:8-10
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WORKMANSHIP:
n. To manufacture (His people); invent; meticulously design (His Faithful), producer with intellectual depth & skill, especially by manual labor.
n. That which is effected;  (The power to produce an outcome, full forced execution; operativeness), made or produced
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We are His Workmanship.

He executes, He operates, He develops, and He produces His people’s Faith by the Power of His Grace.
We don’t execute, operate, develop or produce, our own Faith.

The Grace we receive ISN’T because of anything we do (no matter how significant), nor because of anything we say (no matter how righteous), or anything we think.
We receive His Grace through His Sovereign Faith (not our free will “faith”); We can only be saved by the perfect Faith of Jesus Christ that can only save us by His Grace.

AGAIN… We have righteousness through Faith. Whose Faith? Jesus’ Faith.

ALL have sinned and fall short, but we are justified by Faith through HIS GRACE AS A GIFT… FREE GIFT.

FAITH IS A GIFT. Therefore, we don’t work for it or at it; there’s only ONE, Christ Jesus, and He alone is able to give Faith to whom the Father chose already, He alone Saves, He follows the Will of His Father.

No human can manipulate, control, command, demand, or alter what has been established before the earth’s foundation. No human can interfere with the Book of Life.

… the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are JUSTIFIED BY HIS GRACE AS A GIFT, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:22‭-‬24
25.11.2022
Become Like A Child

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
Mark 10:15, Luke 18:17

MEANING

This statement is a response to his disciples who were trying to prevent children from coming to him.

Jesus rebukes them and says that the kingdom of God belongs to such as these, and that whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.

The profoundness of this assertion lies in the characteristics of children that Jesus is referring to.

Children are often seen as innocent, trusting, and dependent.

They have a simple faith and are not burdened by the doubts and cynicism that can come with age and experience. They are also humble and teachable, willing to learn and receive guidance from older and wiser people.

Jesus says that to enter the kingdom of God, we must approach it with the same childlike qualities of innocence, trust, humility, and teachability.

We must come to God with a simple faith, not relying on our knowledge or understanding but trusting in God’s wisdom and guidance. We must be humble, recognizing that we are not self-sufficient but dependent on God. And we must be teachable, willing to learn from God, and those who are wiser and more experienced in the ways of God.

This is the kind of faith that opens the door to the kingdom of God and allows us to enter into a relationship with God that is marked by love, joy, and peace.

JESUS SAYS THAT WE WILL NOT ENTER THE KINGDOM OF HEAVEN UNLESS WE BECOME LIKE A CHILD.

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12

25.11.2022
Who Is The Founder & Perfector Of Your Faith?
“…. Looking to Jesus, THE FOUNDER AND PERFECTER OF OUR FAITH, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Hebrews 12:2

FOUNDER:
n. ( faith) establisher, (faith) mounter
n. The one who begins (faith); the one who writes (faith), the one from whom all (faith) comes.

Jesus lays the groundwork. Jesus IS the groundwork. He establishes and forms our faith, He initiates and originates our Faith. He has complete domination over our level of faith.

The Truth of His sovereignty is evident; we do not establish ourselves, we cannot establish ourselves, and we are not worthy to establish ourselves, not even with our own faith. If anyone claims to have the ability to establish and maintain saving faith by the power of their own will, they are a liar.

He has the reigns. Jesus alone by the Will of The Father decrees Faith,
He, in His predestining Will chooses who will be established in Himself and, as many men reject, who is His enemy.

“For by Grace, you have been saved through FAITH. And this is NOT YOUR OWN DOING; IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD, NOT A RESULT OF WORKS, so that no one may boast. For WE ARE HIS WORKMANSHIP, created in Christ Jesus for good works, which GOD PREPARED BEFOREHAND, that we should walk in them.”
Eph.2:8-10
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WORKMANSHIP:
n. To manufacture (His people); invent; meticulously design (His Faithful), producer with intellectual depth & skill, especially by manual labor.
n. That which is effected;  (The power to produce an outcome, full forced execution; operativeness), made or produced
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We are His Workmanship.

He executes, He operates, He develops, and He produces His people’s Faith by the Power of His Grace.
We don’t execute, operate, develop or produce, our own Faith.

The Grace we receive ISN’T because of anything we do (no matter how significant), nor because of anything we say (no matter how righteous), or anything we think.
We receive His Grace through His Sovereign Faith (not our free will “faith”); We can only be saved by the perfect Faith of Jesus Christ that can only save us by His Grace.

AGAIN… We have righteousness through Faith. Whose Faith? Jesus’ Faith.

ALL have sinned and fall short, but we are justified by Faith through HIS GRACE AS A GIFT… FREE GIFT.

FAITH IS A GIFT. Therefore, we don’t work for it or at it; there’s only ONE, Christ Jesus, and He alone is able to give Faith to whom the Father chose already, He alone Saves, He follows the Will of His Father.

No human can manipulate, control, command, demand, or alter what has been established before the earth’s foundation. No human can interfere with the Book of Life.

… the righteousness of God through faith in Jesus Christ for all who believe. For there is no distinction: for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and are JUSTIFIED BY HIS GRACE AS A GIFT, through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus.
Romans 3:22‭-‬24
25.11.2022
Become Like A Child

Truly, I say to you, whoever does not receive the kingdom of God like a child shall not enter it.”
Mark 10:15, Luke 18:17

Jesus says that we will not enter the kingdom of Heaven unless we become like a child.

Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:12

25.11.2022
Who Has All Authority?

As adopted heirs according to the Promise of our Messiah we are humbled by the certainty of our Salvation being from God’s Grace & nothing else, not even human choice… Not even our own choice.

And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ)—if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:17

God is the Potter & His Creation is His clay… The Lord does ALL that He pleases.

I, being the clay in my Potter’s hands, have no authority over how my Potter establishes & constructs me.

I am guilty of my sinful actions, thoughts & nature. In my flesh I disgust a Holy God, this is exactly why a Savior is required for reconciliation.

He patterns His clay according to the pattern He devises in His Mind. His Thoughts are what generate, cultivate, and produce what we humans comprehend as reality.

Outside of the Mind of God, there is NOTHING.

Material reality is a shadow of Spiritual reality, the Spiritual Realm reigns as sovereign over ALL material, not the other way around.

I recognize that I’m just as wicked-natured, crooked, and filled with as much iniquity as the next person & the only reason I am Saved from the wages of my flesh is by His Grace, His Faith, His Decision, His Ordination, His Predetermination, and His Council, all such is derived from His perfect Mind…

We are the clay being formed into His masterpiece, depending solely on Him, the Potter. We are vessels. A vessel depends on its Operator, not itself.

My value, of my own volition, is not higher or lesser than any other human, of whom are made in the likeness of God but all tainted by the sin of Adam.

God always obtains what is His & He deserves ALL Glory!

If a believer deprives any bit of Glory to God, they are speaking a false, counterfeit Doctrine, aimed at robbing God of His Glory… Be it some Glory or all Glory; we own, control, & inhabit NO GLORY outside of Christ.

Glory is His – ALONE.

When we see His perfectly Righteous Wrath, God reveals to us even more that His Glory is merciful, and His Mercy endures (sustains) forever. He reveals His Glory in the ability of His Majestic Grace.

It’s Grace because it’s unearned, it’s not a reward, it’s a pardon, and there is no cause but the Judge’s own Decision & Mercy.

If you earned any part of the Salvation & Grace you received, it’s not Grace. & If you depend on your Salvation, I’d question myself because only God is dependable

He lavishes His Grace and Mercy for whomever He ordains. He is an impartial Judge. He is not a respecter of persons.

In ALL THINGS He is THE essence & foundation, commanding His declaration to be respected by Speaking that which is nothing into existence and making it something. He is before all things, in all things, & all things work through Him, & for Him & to Him.

His will is perfect & a perfect will is unable to be incomplete or unfinished, meaning He accomplishes His will… & His will was written before your decision.

To be perfect is to be exact, complete, accurate, and valid, a completed Will lacks nothing.

Anything truly perfect needs nothing outside of its perfection. A Will that is perfect achieves & fulfills itself without any missing aspect needed…

We are provided with the capacity to discern by His Will and Spirit. He is our illumination in the fog. The Spirit illuminates what materiality darkens.

He determines to lift the veil from the eyes of all that See (in His Spirit) -we are developed beyond the shadow, no longer limited to the diagram, but we are integrated with the Substance.

We have the Holy Spirit. We are rescued from the death we deserve, we earned Hell, by the power of the flesh.

We are purchased by our Creator into Life, saved from our flesh’s reward, we don’t deserve to be saved, we have no merit, etc not even a little bit

But thanks to God we who See are completely Free; only by the Power of the Holy Spirit… Without such, we’re only Tares presuming we are Wheat, but like a flower, we have no substance and we die out.

22.11.2022
Understanding God’s Sovereignty: The Potter and the Clay

In light of our belief as inheritors of the Promise bestowed upon us by the Messiah, we humbly acknowledge the unquestionable certainty of our Salvation, which originates solely from the boundless grace of God. It is important to emphasize that this divine favor extends beyond any human volition, including the choices we make for ourselves.

And if children, then heirs (namely, heirs of God and also fellow heirs with Christ)—if indeed we suffer with him so we may also be glorified with him.
Romans 8:17

Introduction

In this article, we will delve into the profound concept of God’s sovereignty, symbolized by the relationship between a Potter and the Clay. We will explore the implications of this analogy and unravel the key principles that shape our understanding of God’s role in our lives.

Embracing Our Sinful Nature

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As the clay in the Potter’s hands, we must acknowledge our inherent sinful nature. Our thoughts, actions, and very being fall short of divine perfection. It is through this acknowledgment that we realize our desperate need for a Savior to bridge the gap between our flawed selves and a holy God.

“for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God” (Romans 3:23)

The Potter’s Divine Plan

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God, as the Potter, shapes us according to His perfect plan. Our existence and reality are a reflection of His thoughts and creativity. This understanding humbles us and highlights the supremacy of the spiritual realm over the material world.

“But now, O Lord, you are our Father; we are the clay, and you are our potter; we are all the work of your hand.” (Isaiah 64:8)

Recognizing God’s Sovereignty

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Our value and worth are entirely dependent on God, the Potter. Any attempt to claim glory for ourselves only serves to distort the truth. We must recognize that salvation and grace come solely from Him, regardless of our own efforts or merits.

“But who are you, O man, to answer back to God? Will what is molded say to its molder, ‘Why have you made me like this?’” (Romans 9:20)

Unraveling God’s Perfect Will

God’s will is flawless and complete. It encompasses everything and leaves nothing lacking. His divine plan transcends our limited understanding and is accomplished in His own timing and purpose. We can find solace in the assurance that His will prevails and nothing can hinder its fulfillment.

“The counsel of the LORD stands forever, the plans of his heart to all generations.” (Psalm 33:11)

Discerning Through the Holy Spirit

The Holy Spirit guides and illuminates us, allowing us to discern truth amidst the fog of worldly distractions.

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We are no longer limited to the surface-level understanding of material existence, but instead, integrated with the spiritual substance that brings clarity and purpose.

“When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all the truth, for he will not speak on his own authority, but whatever he hears he will speak, and he will declare to you the things that are to come.” (John 16:13)

Embracing the Gift of Salvation

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Through God’s mercy, we are rescued from the consequences of our sinful nature. We are purchased into life by our Creator, utterly undeserving of such grace. Our salvation is solely a result of the power of the Holy Spirit, not our own achievements or worthiness.

“For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God.” (Ephesians 2:8)

Conclusion

Understanding God’s sovereignty through the analogy of the Potter and the Clay offers profound insights into the nature of our existence and God’s role in shaping our lives.

Embracing this perspective allows us to fully recognize and honor His supremacy, finding comfort in His unfailing love and guidance. May we humbly submit ourselves to the Potter’s hand and live out our purpose in alignment with His perfect will.

Remember, it is in surrendering to God’s sovereignty that we find true fulfillment and experience the depth of His grace and mercy.

22.11.2022