03/16/19 MAN'S NATURE
Man is a psycho-physical totality (body & spirit; physical & non-physical).
Biblically we're Body, Soul & Spirit (trichotomous).
God created us as body, soul and spirit.
Genesis 2:7
7 And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.
Paul referred to these three parts of man.
1 Thessalonians 5:23
23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
The human BODY is the OTHER consciousness (awareness of whatever is outside of self), through the five senses, Seeing, Hearing, Smelling, Feeling, Tasting.
The human SOUL is the SELF consciousness (aware of self), through Reason, Desire, Conscience, Emotion, Will.
The human SPIRIT is the GOD consciousness.
Man was created to be a corporeal and a non-corporeal being.
Human perfection was lost when Adam corrupted the human race with sin (Adam's fall). All of man's being was effected by the "fall."
Death separates the physical from the non physical.
We were not designed or intended to be disembodied spirits.
In the resurrection, bodies and spirits will be reunited, to either live with God eternally, or to be separated from God eternally.
Because of sin, all three parts of a person are out of touch, communication with their Divine design. Humans suffer physical/social problems, mind/moral problems, as well as relational problems with God.
Jesus became a man (without sin) in order to bring lost humanity back to God (through His death and resurrection).
Monday, March 18, 2019
03/16/19 THEY AIN'T HAINTS
03/16/19 THEY AIN'T HAINTS
There are good and bad SPIRITS around us. Spirits are non-corporeal, intelligent beings (God, angels, demons).
There are good and bad SPIRITS around us. Spirits are non-corporeal, intelligent beings (God, angels, demons).
Sunday, March 17, 2019
03/16/19 SPIRITUAL WARFARE
03/16/19 SPIRITUAL WARFARE
Folks don't understand spiritual warfare because they don't understand SPIRITUAL LIFE, which is life in, from, by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 6:10-20
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Folks don't understand spiritual warfare because they don't understand SPIRITUAL LIFE, which is life in, from, by the Holy Spirit.
Ephesians 6:10-20
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.
11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.
13 Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
14 Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness;
15 And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
16 Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked.
17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:
18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
19 And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the gospel,
20 For which I am an ambassador in bonds: that therein I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak.
Friday, March 15, 2019
03/15/19 THE UNSEEN ENEMY
03/15/19 THE UNSEEN ENEMY
The major portion of an iceberg is submerged and therefore hidden.
LIKEWISE, spiritual warfare is unseeable to the natural eye.
The major portion of an iceberg is submerged and therefore hidden.
LIKEWISE, spiritual warfare is unseeable to the natural eye.
03/15/19 NO SECOND CHANCES
03/15/19 NO SECOND CHANCES
When a person draws his/her last breath and slips into eternal lostness, there will be no possible escape, ever again, forever.
When a person draws his/her last breath and slips into eternal lostness, there will be no possible escape, ever again, forever.
03/15/19 RUNAWAY RUIN
03/15/19 RUNAWAY RUIN
Christlessness is like a killer whirlpool, carrying more people to destruction, faster and faster every day.
Christlessness is like a killer whirlpool, carrying more people to destruction, faster and faster every day.
03/15/19 SET YOUR FOCUS
03/15/19 SET YOUR FOCUS
Two Things.
Get your eyes off of Christless causes and people.
Put your eyes on Jesus if you want to be in your right mind.
Two Things.
Get your eyes off of Christless causes and people.
Put your eyes on Jesus if you want to be in your right mind.
03/15/19 RESTART OF YOUTH PROGRAM
03/15/19 RESTART OF YOUTH PROGRAM
Great Youth meeting.
Each one shared personal dream(s).
In teams of two, each encouraged another.
Then refreshments and laughter.
Great Youth meeting.
Each one shared personal dream(s).
In teams of two, each encouraged another.
Then refreshments and laughter.
03/15/19 THERE IS NO WAY BUT JESUS
03/15/19 THERE IS NO WAY BUT JESUS
To receive the gospel and the benefits of the gospel, we must realize that we cannot be our own god; we cannot reject Jesus.
To receive the gospel and the benefits of the gospel, we must realize that we cannot be our own god; we cannot reject Jesus.
03/15/19 SERIES OF POSTS
03/15/19 SERIES OF POSTS
If you did not read my previous nine posts, here they are (comment below).
I hope it helps you see and share the Gospel.
I hired a Financial Advisor.
First he wanted a record of my income and outgo, then he started telling how to spend my money.
NO WAY!
I hired a Dietician.
She started telling me what to eat and how it should be cooked.
NO WAY!
I hired a Personal Trainer.
He started to control my diet, exercise, stressing, resting, habits.
NO WAY!
I hired a Social Secretary and she started choosing my friends, acquaintances, activities.
NO WAY!
I went to a Marriage Counselor, who thought I needed help and that I needed to make changes.
NO WAY!
I went to "church" and the Pastor spoke about some of my habits, attitudes, acquaintances, amusements as if they were wrong.
NO WAY!
I went to a Bible Study and the teacher said the Bible was true, and everyone needs salvation (including me).
NO WAY!
I rejected Jesus as THE WAY.
When I died, I stood before God, arguing my right to enter heaven.
GOD SAID, NO WAY!
The fact is, those who hire Experts to advise them, usually heed the advice, but still reject God's right to rule their hearts.
If you did not read my previous nine posts, here they are (comment below).
I hope it helps you see and share the Gospel.
I hired a Financial Advisor.
First he wanted a record of my income and outgo, then he started telling how to spend my money.
NO WAY!
I hired a Dietician.
She started telling me what to eat and how it should be cooked.
NO WAY!
I hired a Personal Trainer.
He started to control my diet, exercise, stressing, resting, habits.
NO WAY!
I hired a Social Secretary and she started choosing my friends, acquaintances, activities.
NO WAY!
I went to a Marriage Counselor, who thought I needed help and that I needed to make changes.
NO WAY!
I went to "church" and the Pastor spoke about some of my habits, attitudes, acquaintances, amusements as if they were wrong.
NO WAY!
I went to a Bible Study and the teacher said the Bible was true, and everyone needs salvation (including me).
NO WAY!
I rejected Jesus as THE WAY.
When I died, I stood before God, arguing my right to enter heaven.
GOD SAID, NO WAY!
The fact is, those who hire Experts to advise them, usually heed the advice, but still reject God's right to rule their hearts.
03/15/19 IT IS NOT OPTIONAL
03/15/19 IT IS NOT OPTIONAL
The fact is, those who hire Experts to advise them, usually heed the advice, but still reject God's right to rule their hearts.
The fact is, those who hire Experts to advise them, usually heed the advice, but still reject God's right to rule their hearts.
03/15/19 IT'S MY FAULT
03/15/19 IT'S MY FAULT
I rejected Jesus as THE WAY.
When I died, I stood before God, arguing my right to enter heaven.
GOD SAID, NO WAY!
I rejected Jesus as THE WAY.
When I died, I stood before God, arguing my right to enter heaven.
GOD SAID, NO WAY!
03/15/19 ITS MY BELIEF
03/15/19 ITS MY BELIEF
I went to a Bible Study and the teacher said the Bible was true, and everyone needs salvation (including me).
NO WAY!
I went to a Bible Study and the teacher said the Bible was true, and everyone needs salvation (including me).
NO WAY!
03/15/19 IT'S MY BUSINESS
03/15/19 IT'S MY BUSINESS
I went to "church" and the Pastor spoke about some of my habits, attitudes, acquaintances, amusements as if they were wrong.
NO WAY!
I went to "church" and the Pastor spoke about some of my habits, attitudes, acquaintances, amusements as if they were wrong.
NO WAY!
03/15/19 IT'S MY FAMILY
03/15/19 IT'S MY FAMILY
I went to a Marriage Counselor, who thought I needed help and that I needed to make changes.
NO WAY!
I went to a Marriage Counselor, who thought I needed help and that I needed to make changes.
NO WAY!
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