The Bible talks of the second death in the book of Revelation. I asked the Lord about this and what I heard was, “what was the first death?” Was it spiritual or physical? It was spiritual. Genesis 2:17. The Hebrew states that on the...
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Do not allow your shortcomings to prevent the perfection of Christ from reigning through you. Remember that we have this Treasure in “earthen vessels” or “fragile clay” as one translation states. (2 Cor.4:7) Often times...
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I am not in to arguing when it comes to the various understandings of the book of Revelation; but I will say that I believe it is a redemptive revelation; as are the writings of Paul. I believe that this is why when you get to the end of the...
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While it is true that Jesus died FOR you; is it true that He died AS you; as some are teaching today? 1 Corinthians 6:17 states, that the one who is joined unto the Lord is one spirit with Him. But does that mean I am Him? No; that does not mean...
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Grace reigns through Righteousness. (Romans 5:21) Righteousness is the identity of who one has become in Christ. (2 Cor. 5:21) Therefore to understand one’s new creation (i. e. righteous) identity, is to allow His grace to reign. Or as I would...
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I used to believe that victory was only experienced when my outward circumstances were in perfect order. I have since come to realize that true victory is an inward attitude of the heart that is not contingent upon outward circumstances. (Phil...
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The Christian is NOT exempt from works! They are exempt from works of the law or works FOR righteousness; also known as “dead works.” (Romans 10:4; Heb. 9:14) The child of God is ordained or created in Christ Jesus FOR ‘good works.” (Eph. 2:10)...
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Man’s religion is a system that teaches one to abide in themselves. This “abiding in self” has two MAIN or Primary branches. (1) Legalism = instructs its adherents to trust in, or abide in one’s works. (2) The False or Counterfeit Grace Message...
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What a person believes in their heart is reflected in what they actually do in their actions. For example: if one says that they believe in what the Bible teaches, but rarely studies the Word: it is apparent that they do not really believe the...
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Grace is NOT a license for the flesh. Grace IS a license for the new creation spirit. (Rom. 6:14)
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I believe that if you get into God’s Word without the fellowship of the Holy Ghost your mind will usurp the leading of the Spirit and thus usurp the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
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It is easy to believe God loves and is pleased with us when we feel that we are doing well. But how about when you are not doing so well? Never forget that you are righteous because of Him and not your performance. (2 Cor. 5:21) The psalmist...
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