From Adams fall until the resurrection of Jesus, the presence of God with His people was perceived with their body and soul—flesh. The presence of God was shown to his people in many different ways his people could perceive that way. The presence of God was shown to Noah by his voice. To Abraham by … [Read more…]
In the new covenant, we perceive the presence of God with our spirit, soul and body, for we have been born again as new creatures, created in Christ Jesus (Eph 2:10). From Adams fall until the resurrection of Jesus, the presence of God with His people Israel was perceived with their body and soul. About … [Read more…]
“In the regeneration when the Son of Man will sit on the throne of his glory” Matthew 19:27-30 (Mark 10:28-31; Luke 18:28-30) Then Peter answered, “Behold, we have left everything and followed you. What then will we have?” Yeshua said to them, “Most certainly I tell you that you who have followed me, in the … [Read more…]
December 18, 2016 by David Orton — CHRIST OR CAESAR — But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law Galatians 4:4 He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him 10 with … [Read more…]
The City of God, is a book by Augustine of Hippo in the early 5th century AD. Two of his brief articles show the contrast between the life of the regenerate and that of the unregenerate. The first is titled: The Laws of Grace, Which Extend to All the Epochs of the Life of the … [Read more…]
The fear of death motivates pagans because they do not believe in the God of the Bible. They dread dying, “having no hope, and without God in the world” (Eph 2:12). Jesus has delivered all who trust in Him from the bondage the devil holds pagans in. Again, “I will put my trust in him.” … [Read more…]
16 There are six things which the LORD hates; yes, seven which are an abomination to him: 17 arrogant eyes, a lying tongue, hands that shed innocent blood, 18 a heart that devises wicked schemes, feet that are swift in running to mischief, 19 a false witness who utters lies, and he who sows discord … [Read more…]
The revelation of Jesus the Messiah gives us much to take in with our spiritual understanding (Col 1:9; 1 Cor 2:14). The glory and power of Jesus the Messiah and of God His Father show forth. Here, I would like us to read aloud John’s introduction. Especially to take in: “To the one who loves … [Read more…]
By Brian Simmons I hear His Thunder…”My Sword of Power.” Listen to My words, child of Mine, and I will guard you and protect you from all forms of evil. Your true calling is to be an overcomer, and to be an overcomer means you will be challenged. Darkness is set against the church and … [Read more…]