Book of Romans Chapter 2 (Critics) Bible Study

Book of Romans Chapter 2 (Critics) Bible Study

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God is an Awesome God and a Forgiving God and He truly Blesses His Children.

God has maid great changes in my heart, mind, life and soul. When you give your life 100% to God and live your life in repentance, which helps to keep you in check, God opens doors, where you know you are Saved and Heaven bound. I felt that reborn again experience all last week and I am on fire for God and this is something everyone needs to hear. Before we get started with this weeks study, I am going talk about some things that will tie into this study. I get this all the time when I am telling others about what Scripture say’s about what other individuals are saying and doing, they say things like, “Don’t Judge me, God is the only one who can Judge me”, friends, warning or telling others what Scripture says is not judging. If you take one verse without reading other verses, you are taking one scripture out of context. We are to judge, with righteous judgments. We are to judge bad fruit, the heart and motives is the (ONLY THING THAT WE CANNOT JUDGE, THAT'S GOD’S JOB). A Christian that is Saved, is called a Saint, when you live your life by reading the Word of God and applying His Word in your life and when you do something wrong and you realized it, and you take the time to repent to God immediately, or if you don’t realize it until later and then you turn to God in repentance, you are still Saved. A Saved person is not a hypocrite. The Saved Christian is a Saint, due to the Grace that he lives in the sight of God. An hypocrite is a person who says they have repented but yet, continue to do the same things over and over again, without change and try to correct someone else when they had no change in there lives and has not truly turned to God, that is what a  hypocrite is. As I explained earlier, a Saint is a Christian who has turned everything over to God and living in repentance and living right in the Grace of God, is called a Saint. Those of you who call the Cross old fashion, most of your local “Churches”, that say that you have to be Water Baptized for the means of Salvation and to get to Heaven, are praising and Worshiping men and not God. Not only that, you are also committing to a war with God. To be Saved by the Grace of God, you only need to repent to God, Accept Jesus Christ into your hearts, believe and have Faith in what Jesus Christ did at the Cross and His Crucifixion and Resurrection, you then will be Baptized by the Holy Ghost, that is what Saves, not Works, which is what Water Baptism is, Jesus Christ Already did the Works for us on the Cross. Shame on those who lives by the Mosaic Law. Glory to God for those who are Living under the New Covenant. Lets get started

Romans 2:1-29 (KJV)

1 Therefore you are inexcusable, O man, whosoever you are who judges (presents this segment as directed to the Jews): for where in you judge another, you condemn yourself (in effect, says that God judges one who judges another in the same manner in which he himself has judged, hence, “condemning himself” [Mat. 7:1-2]); for you who judge do the same things (in effect, says that the Jews were no better than the Gentiles, whom they constantly berated). 2 But we are sure that the Judgment of God is according to Truth (proclaims that which is never of presumption) against them which commit such things (proclaims a perfect Judgment, because it comes from Truth). 3 And do you think this, O man, who judges them which do such things, and do the same (you, the Jew), that you shall escape the Judgment of God? (Many Jews thought the privilege of birth as a Jew would of itself insure his entrance into the Kingdom [Mat. 3:8-9].) 4 Or despise you the riches of his goodness and forbearance and longsuffering (presents the Jew as holding these things in contempt, thinking that they were worthy of such); not knowing that the goodness of God leads you (trying to lead you) to Repentance? 5 But after your hardness and impenitent heart (speaks of a hardness toward God, with a refusal to repent) treasured up unto yourself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the Righteous Judgment of God (Judgment was building up, and ultimately exploded over the Jews; we speak of A.D. 70); 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds (we reap what we sow!): 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing (portrays those who are not trusting in place or position for their Salvation, but rather in Christ) seek for glory and honour and immortality, Eternal Life (this speaks of that which comes exclusively from God): 8 But unto them who are contentious (carries the idea of contending with God), and do not obey the Truth (attempt to devise a way other than Christ and Him Crucified), but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath (the opposite of Truth), 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man who does evil (presents the natural results of the unnatural act of sin), of the Jew first (held more responsible), and also of the Gentile (will answer as well!); 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man who works good (presents God’s logic, which proclaims if certain things are done, certain things will follow), to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile (is given again to show the place of prominence respecting the Jew, but which they forfeited): 11 For there is no respect of persons with God (literally translated, the Verse reads, “for there is not a receiving of face in the Presence of God”; it means that God doesn’t receive or accept anyone’s face, irrespective as to whom they might be). 12 For as many as have sinned without Law shall also perish without Law (while the Lord will not hold the Gentiles accountable to the Law of Moses regarding Old Testament times, this in no way means that He will not hold them accountable for their sin; the fact of sin is not abrogated in any case respecting ignorance): and as many as have sinned in the Law shall be judged by the Law (in effect, places the Jew in a more responsible and even fearful situation); 13 (For not the hearers of the Law are just before God (the mere having of the Law, or even hearing the Law, saves no one), but the doers of the Law shall be justified (is used by Paul in this manner to make a point; he is not meaning that the keeping of the Law of Moses could actually bring Justification; in fact, due to man’s fallen condition, he could not keep the Law). 14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the Law (Law of Moses), do by nature the things contained in the Law (their conscience told them some semblance of right and wrong), these, having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves (at Great White Throne Judgment, God will Judge the Gentile world which existed before the Law according to that which they did know; once again, this has nothing to do with Salvation; ignorance has never brought Salvation): 15 Which show the work of the Law written in their hearts (means that no one, whomever they might be and wherever they might be, is absent of all Light), their conscience also bearing witness (but which can be seared), and their thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another (conscience does not prove a reliable guide, as is proclaimed here);) 16 In the day when God shall Judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ (lays to rest any idea that Judgment will be on any other basis; while many other things, such as conscience, may be a witness, still Jesus Alone is the criteria) according to my Gospel (Jesus Christ and Him crucified). 17 Behold, you are called a Jew (implying special favor from God), and rest in the Law (presents the picture of a blind and mechanical reliance on the Mosaic Law which could not save, and had never been meant to save), and make your boast of  God (glorying in who they were), 18 And know His Will (Israel had the literal Word of God, which no other Nation in the world had at that time), and approve the things that are more excellent (they had proved the Word over and over), being instructed out of the Law (in essence means that they were instructed by the very Mouth of God); 19 And are confident that you yourself are a guide of the blind (the Jews were meant by God to be the guides of the Gentiles, to lead them to the Lord), a light of them which are in darkness (it was always God’s Will that His Word, Will, and Way, be given to the entirety of mankind), 20 An instructor of the foolish (the Gentile world was foolish in their worship of their gods of human invention), a teacher of babes (presents the Holy Spirit looking at Greek Philosophers as no more than infants), which have the form of knowledge and of the truth of the Law (the Jews had the Word of God, which put them light years ahead of the balance of mankind). 21 You therefore which teach another, do you not teach yourself? (The Jews made fun of the Gentile world, but little applied themselves to the Law, at least as they should have.) you who preach a man should not steal, do you steal? (Most of them did!) 22 You who say a man should not commit adultery, do you commit adultery? (Many did!) you who abhor idols, do you commit sacrilege? (In a sense, the Holy Spirit through Paul is placing Israel in the same state as the Gentile world.) 23 You who make your boast of the Law, through breaking the Law you dishonor God? (In other words, due to having the Law and not keeping the Law, they were dishonoring God, even more than the Gentiles were.) 24 For the Name of God is blasphemed among the Gentiles through you (proclaims the Jews bringing reproach upon the Lord by living in open contradiction to their own profession), as it is written (Isa. 52:5). 25 For Circumcision verily profits, if you keep the Law (in other words, Circumcision profited nothing if they were breaking the Law of God): but if you be a breaker of the Law, your Circumcision is made uncircumcision (proclaims the fact that religious rites, no matter how much God-given, contain no properties of Salvation). 26 Therefore if the uncircumcision (Gentiles) keep the Righteousness of the Law (through Jesus Christ), shall not his uncircumcision be counted for Circumcision? (This proclaims that one’s trust in Jesus satisfies the demands of the Law and, thereby, secures the “Righteousness of the Law,” which, in fact, is the only way it can be secured.) 27 And shall not uncircumcision which is by nature, if it fulfil the Law, judge you (proclaims the obvious results of the changed life upon Faith in Christ), who by the letter and Circumcision do transgress the Law? (This speaks of the Jews who, outside of Christ, try to keep the letter of the Law by engaging in all of its Rituals, but continue to transgress the Law. In other words, what they are doing doesn’t change their lives.) 28 For he is not a Jew, which is one outwardly (completely destroys national Salvation); neither is that Circumcision, which is outward in the flesh (the mere Ritual is no true Circumcision at all, and spiritually affords nothing): 29 But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly (it is only the work carried out by Christ inwardly which constitutes Salvation); and Circumcision is that of the heart, in the spirit (refers to the “heart” of the individual being changed, which is done in one’s spirit and speaks of being “Born-Again”), and not in the letter (refers to the rules and regulations of the Law of Moses, or even such in the Church); whose praise is not of men, but of God (keeping religious Rituals garners the praise of men, but not of God; men can truly praise God only when they truly accept Christ, which means to truly trust Christ and not men’s religious Rituals).

Matthew 7:1-2 (KJV)

1 Judge not, that you be not judged (this statement by Christ harks back to Verses 25 through 34 of the previous Chapter; the idea is, God may permit poverty to test His Child, but fellow Believers are not to err, as Job’s friends did, and believe the trial to be a judgment for secret sin; as well, the word, “judging,” as used here, covers every aspect of dealing with our fellowman). 2 For with what judgment you judge, you shall be judged (whatever motive we ascribe to others, such motive will ultimately be ascribed to us): and with what measure you mete, it shall be measured to you again (a double emphasis is given here in order to proclaim the seriousness of the Words of our Lord; when we judge others, we are judging ourselves).

Matthew 3:8-9 (KJV)

8 Bring forth therefore fruits (evidence) meet for (befitting) Repentance: 9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father (pride): for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham (the Lord has raised up the Gentiles as children unto Abraham [Gal. 3:7, 14]).

Galatians 3:7, 14 (KJV)

7 Know you therefore that they which are of Faith (presents Faith, and Faith alone, as the foundation; but the Object of Faith must ever be the Cross), the same are the children of Abraham (the legitimate sons of Abraham). 14 That the blessing of Abraham (Justification by Faith) might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ (what He did at the Cross); that we might receive the Promise of the Spirit through Faith. (All sin was atoned at the Cross, which lifted the sin debt from believing man, making it possible for the Holy Spirit to come into the life of the Believer and abide there forever [Jn. 14:16-17].)

John 14:16-17 (KJV)

16 And I will pray the Father, and He shall give you another Comforter (“Parakletos,” which means “One called to the side of another to help”), that He may abide with you forever (before the Cross, the Holy Spirit could only help a few individuals, and then only for a period of time; since the Cross, He lives in the hearts and lives of Believers, and does so forever); 17 Even the Spirit of Truth (the Greek says, “The Spirit of the Truth,” which refers to the Word of God; actually, He does far more than merely superintend the attribute of Truth, as Christ “is Truth” [I Jn. 5:6]); Whom the world cannot receive (the Holy Spirit cannot come into the heart of the unbeliever until that person makes Christ his or her Saviour; then He comes in), because it sees Him not, neither knows Him (refers to the fact that only Born-Again Believers can understand the Holy Spirit and know Him): but you know Him (would have been better translated, “But you shall get to know Him”); for He dwells with you (before the Cross), and shall be in you (which would take place on the Day of Pentecost and forward, because the sin debt has been forever paid by Christ on the Cross, changing the disposition of everything).

1 John 5:6 (KJV)

6 This is He Who came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ (refers to the Living Word becoming flesh [Jn. 1:1, 4], which is symbolized by “water” and then as the Lamb of God Who took away the sin of the world, which was effected by the shedding of His Blood on the Cross of Calvary); not by water only, but by water and blood (testifies to the fact that the Incarnation within itself, although absolutely necessary, was not enough; the phrase also testifies to the absolute necessity of the Atonement). And it is the Spirit Who bears witness, because the Spirit is Truth. (The Holy Spirit bore witness to the Divine Birth of Christ, and to the Divine Sacrifice of Christ [Mat. 1:18; Heb. 9:14].)

John 1:1, 4 (KJV)

1 In the beginning (does not infer that Christ as God had a beginning, because as God He had no beginning, but rather refers to the time of Creation [Gen. 1:1]) was the Word (the Holy Spirit through John describes Jesus as “the Eternal Logos”), and the Word was with God (“was in relationship with God,” and expresses the idea of the Trinity), and the Word was God (meaning that He did not cease to be God during the Incarnation; He “was” and “is” God from eternity past to eternity future). 4 In Him was Life (presents Jesus, the Eternal Logos, as the first cause); and the Life was the Light of men (He Alone is the Life Source of Light; if one doesn’t know Christ, one is in darkness).

Genesis 1:1 (KJV)

1 In the beginning (refers to the beginning of creation, or at least the creation as it refers to this universe; God, unformed, unmade, uncreated, had no beginning; He always was, always is, and always shall be) God (the phrase, “In the beginning God,” explains the first cause of all things as it regards creation) created the heaven and the Earth (could be translated “the heavens and the Earth” because God created the entirety of the universe).

Matthew 1:18 (KJV)

18 Now the Birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as His Mother Mary was espoused (engaged) to Joseph, before they came together (before they were married), she was found with Child of the Holy Spirit (by decree of the Holy Spirit).

Hebrews 9:14 (KJV)

14 How much more shall the Blood of Christ (while the Sacrifice of animals could cleanse from ceremonial defilement, only the Blood of Christ could cleanse from actual sin; so that throws out every proposed solution other than the Cross), Who through the Eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God (in this phrase, we learn Christ did not die until the Holy Spirit told Him to die; in fact, no man took His Life from Him; He laid it down freely [Jn. 10:17-18]; as well, the fact that Jesus “offered Himself without spot to God” shoots down the unscriptural doctrine that “Jesus died Spiritually” on the Cross; had He died Spiritually, meaning He became a sinner on the Cross, He could not have offered Himself without spot to God, as should be obvious; God could only accept a Perfect Sacrifice; when He died on the Cross, He took upon Himself the sin penalty of the human race, which was physical death; inasmuch as His Offering of Himself was Perfect, God accepted it as payment in full for all sin — past, present, and future, at least for those who will believe [Jn. 3:16]), purge your conscience from dead works to serve the Living God? (“Dead works” are anything other than simple Faith in the Cross of Christ, i.e., “the Blood of Christ.”)

John 10:17-18 (KJV)

17 Therefore does My Father love Me (proclaims that what Christ was to do held a special value in God’s Heart), because I lay down My Life (the entirety of the idea of the Incarnation was to purposely “lay down His Life”), that I might take it again (the Resurrection). 18 No man takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself (His Death was not an execution nor an assassination, it was a Sacrifice; the idea is that He allowed His Death to take place). I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again (proclaims that what He did, He did voluntarily; He did not step out of the path of obedience, for He died as commanded). This Commandment have I received of My Father (this means that God the Father gave Him the latitude to do what He desired, and His desire was to do the Will of God; so He purposely laid down His Life).

John 3:16 (KJV)

16 For God so loved the world (presents the God kind of love), that He gave His Only Begotten Son (gave Him up to the Cross, for that’s what it took to redeem humanity), that whosoever believes in Him should not perish, but have Everlasting Life.

Isaiah 52:5 (KJV)

5 Now therefore, what have I here, says the LORD, that My People is taken away for nought? they who rule over them make them to howl, says the LORD; and My Name continually every day is blasphemed. (Cruel taskmasters vexed the captive Israelites by insulting their God. When God’s People are brutally treated and insulted, in effect, God is brutally treated and insulted!)

Lets Close In Prayer 

Book of Romans Chapter 1 (Introduction) Bible Study

Bible Study for 4/26/2014

Book of Romans Chapter 1 (Introduction) Bible Study

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God is a Loving and forgiving God, He came down to earth in the form of man, known as Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Not every Christian is not going to be Saved, due to the fact that people who claim to be Christians, are being proudly, prideful, lustful, falling for the same sex in marriages and supporting that filth. Majority of the claiming “Christians”, is falling for the works of Satan and will not be Saved, unless they turn away from the double minded of living.

Friends, we are created in the image of God, to live Holy lives here on Earth and to Worship and to serve God and that is it, nothing more. There will be many Christians in hell, along with all other adulterers, whoremonger’s, homosexuals, lesbians and so on. People has forgotten about the ten commandments and and the ways that God told us on how we are to live, and decided to follow the great deceiver, Satan and his demons. Listen, the devils demons are no bigger than little frogs, so it should not be that hard to get away from the trashy life that you maybe living in.

The music that you maybe listening to, maybe demonic. That would be like  contemporary Christian, Rock and Rap music, they all are controlled by Lucifer, aka, Satan.

He was an angel that was in charge of the music in Heaven, then when he got kicked out of Heaven, he twisted music here on earth, to brain wash God’s people, now its in our Churches.

Now that this has happened, not all Churches are anointed Churches and does not have God in them and they are not saved. If you want the Truth, from the Word of God, then I want to encourage you to stay tuned to our lessons in weeks to come. If you would rather be brain washed by false doctrine of men and not from God? Then feel free to keep on listening and reading the garbage from tbn, they’re teachings are not anointed by God, they preach prosperity, which is not the Word of God, its a feel good message that fills lost souls with lies, research through about it through the Basic Instruction Manual, the King James Bible, you will be surprised on what you will learn. Friends, if your not getting the right message from God from the right Bible and the Only Bible, “King James Bible”, you will remain lost and confused with the lost, hell bound world. We are sharing our study’s with you, because we care about you and don’t want you to end in hell. In this Intro, we will be touching on a little on different things, but one of them is what was already mentioned earlier. Let get Started and approach the Word of God, with an open mind, heart and soul, and allow the Holy Ghost speak to you. If anyone who maybe following our studies at any time have questions, feel free to send us a message on facebook and we will take your questions through the Word of God to give you the precise answers, the best we can in Scripture.   

Romans 1:1-32 (KJV)

1 Paul (the only Bible writer who discarded his Jewish name [Saul] for his Gentile name [Paul]), a servant (a voluntary Bondslave) of Jesus Christ, called to be an Apostle (he puts “Bondslave” ahead of Apostle), separated unto the Gospel of God (means that Paul was separated by God from all mankind for his Apostleship), 2 (Which He (God) had promised afore by His Prophets in the Holy Scriptures,) (He promised the Redeemer, Who would be the Lord Jesus Christ.) 3 Concerning His Son Jesus Christ our Lord (speaks of Jesus being the Core Message of the Old Testament), which was made (signifies entrance into a new condition) of the Seed of David (through the family of David) according to the flesh (the Incarnation, God becoming man); 4 And declared to be the Son of God with power (He was the Son of David regarding His Humanity, and the Son of God regarding His Deity), according to the Spirit of Holiness (presents another Name for the Holy Spirit), by the Resurrection from the dead (the Jews Crucified Jesus because He claimed to be the Son of God; God Resurrected Him because He was the Son of God): 5 By Whom (by God) we have received Grace (unmerited favor) and Apostleship (the Call), for obedience to the Faith (Jesus Christ and Him Crucified) among all nations (one Gospel for the entirety of the world), for His Name (He is the One Who has purchased our Redemption, by and through the Cross of Calvary); 6 Among whom (all Believers) are you also the called of Jesus Christ (every person who is saved has been called of the Lord from something to something): 7 To all who be in Rome, Beloved of God, called to be Saints (“to be” was improperly supplied by the Translators; every person who is saved is a Saint, and made so by Jesus Christ and what He did at the Cross): Grace to you (which comes through the Cross) and Peace (Sanctifying Peace) from God our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ (presents the Trinity, with the Holy Spirit inspiring these words to be written). 8 First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world (speaks of the Roman Empire). 9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit (his human spirit) in the Gospel of His Son (Jesus Christ and Him Crucified), that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers (Paul had a strong prayer life); 10 Making request (has to do with seeking the Lord about a certain thing, in this case the privilege of ministering to the Church at Rome), if by any means now at length I might have a prosperous journey by the Will of God to come unto you (Acts, Chpts. 27 and 28, record that journey; it was very prosperous spiritually, but not prosperous in other ways). 11 For I long to see you, that I may impart unto you some spiritual gift (does not mean, as some think, that Paul could impart one or more of the nine Gifts of the Spirit, but rather speaks of explaining to them more perfectly the Word of God), to the end you may be established (spiritual Gifts, as valuable as they are, do not establish anyone; it is the Truth of the Word which establishes, and that alone [Jn. 8:32]); 12 That is, that I may be comforted together with you by the mutual faith both of you and me (carries the idea of a mutual strengthening brought about by his Ministry among them, and their Love shown to him). 13 Now I would not have you ignorant, Brethren (a phrase often used by Paul), that oftentimes I purposed to come unto you, (but was let hitherto,) (something hindered) that I might have some fruit among you also, even as among other Gentiles (he knew that his teaching concerning the Cross would help them to grow in Grace). 14 I am debtor (true of every Believer) both to the Greeks, and to the Barbarians; both to the wise, and to the unwise (to all people, whomever they might be, and wherever they might be). 15 So, as much as in me is, I am ready to preach the Gospel to you who are at Rome also. 16 For I am not ashamed of the Gospel of Christ (is said in reference to the Cross): for it is the Power of God unto Salvation to every one who believes; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek (through the Cross, and the Cross alone, man is reconciled unto God). 17 For therein (through the Cross) is the Righteousness of God (Right with God) revealed from faith to faith (“from Faith” relates to God as the Provider and “to Faith” relates to man as the receiver): as it is written, The just shall live by Faith (proclaims Paul showing that Righteousness by Faith is no new idea, but found in the Prophets [Hab. 2:4]). 18 For the Wrath of God (God’s Personal Emotion with regard to sin) is revealed from Heaven (this anger originates with God) against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men (God must unalterably be opposed to sin), who hold the truth in unrighteousness (who refuse to recognize Who God is, and what God is); 19 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them (speaks of the universal objective knowledge of God as the Creator, which is more or less in all men); for God has showed it unto them (means that His Signature is in Creation). 20 For the invisible things of Him from the creation of the world are clearly seen (explains Verse 19), being understood by the things that are made (Creation demands a Creator), even His Eternal Power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse (the Creation tells us of the Eternal Power of God, and is obvious to all): 21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God (if men do not understand God in the realm of Creation, they will not understand Him in anything else), neither were thankful (refusing to honor Him resulted in a lack of gratitude for His Gifts); but became vain in their imaginations (presents the only direction that fallen man can go, considering he has rejected God), and their foolish heart was darkened (speaks of the rejection of Light). 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools (lays waste to all so-called wisdom which is not of God), 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God (presents the sin of the ages, and points not only to the heathen of old, but also much of modern Christendom) into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and four-footed beasts, and creeping things (proclaims the degeneration of man, which is the opposite of evolution). 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts (not merely permissive, but God judicially delivered them over), to dishonour their own bodies between themselves (speaks of every type of immorality): 25 Who changed the Truth of God into a lie (refers back to Verse 23, which speaks of spiritual and sexual uncleanness), and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator (this refers to man worshiping the creation of his own hands, which means that he is worshiping something less than himself), Who is blessed forever. Amen (should have been translated “Bless-ed" two syllables], because it refers to the One doing the blessing, in this case the Lord). 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections (the Lord removed His restraints and, therefore, gave them unimpeded access to their desires): for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature (in short speaks of Lesbianism): 27 And likewise also the men (homosexuality), leaving the natural use of the woman (speaks of the sex act which is performed between the man and his wife), burned in their lust one toward another (raging lust); men with men working that which is unseemly (specifies its direction, which is total perversion), and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet (refers to the penalty attached to wrongdoing). 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge (carries the idea of the human race putting God to the test for the purpose of approving or disapproving Him), God gave them over to a reprobate mind (Light rejected is Light withdrawn), to do those things which are not convenient (which are not fitting); 29 Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, 30 Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, 31 Without understanding, covenant breakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful (these things listed are the end results of forsaking God, which is the reason for all the strife in the world): 32 Who knowing the judgment of God (in essence saying, “do Your worst, and it will not stop us”), that they which commit such things are worthy of death (Divine Judgment is implied), not only do the same, but have pleasure in them who do them (proclaims the result of the “reprobate mind").

John 8:32 (KJV)

32 And you shall know the Truth, and the Truth shall make you free (this is the secret of all Abundant Life in Christ; the “Truth” is “Jesus Christ and Him Crucified,” which alone is the answer to the problems of man).

Habakkuk 2:4 (KJV)

4 Behold, his soul which is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his Faith. (The first phrase of this Verse speaks of one who is proud, presumptuous, thinking much of himself, despising others, and who is not straightforward and upright before God. As such, he carries in himself the seeds of destruction. “But the just shall live by his Faith,” implies a loving trust in God, confident in His Promises, resulting in due performance of His Will. This Passage can be translated, “As to the just, through his Faith, he shall live.” This is the great Passage used by the Apostle Paul on the basis of his great argument of Faith versus works [Rom. 1:17].)

Lets close in Prayer

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Overcoming Stress Bible Study Part 2

Bible Study for 3/10/2014

Overcoming Stress Bible Study Part 2

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Life is very stressful at times and can really bring a soul down, in-fact, stress can make it difficult to live in this sinful world we live in. Stress can be caused by many things, such as, work related issues, death of a loved one, not having an understanding what God's Word Truly says, there can be anything that would cause stress, living in sin would also bring stress in your life. One thing that I know that will help many people in this world, would be, placing there Faith fully in God and understanding His Word. Having Lack of knowledge of the  Word of God, puts stress on Him as well, this could hinder you from getting into Heaven. Being ignorant to the Word of God can and will add stress in your life. Lack of knowledge can jeopardize your walk with God, your job, your family, friends. Lack of knowledge of God, invites sin in your lives and can destroy your well being and it also can and will, make you hold on to sinful things like, grudges, sinful pasts, keeping you in doing sinful activities, like drinking alcoholic beverages, getting tattoos, hating others, I am sure you can think of some others things that would destroy you, for the lack of knowledge of God.That is the whole point of going through scripture, to gain a better understanding, this could help you spiritually and physically and streignthen your walk with God. I know that many people has a problem with meeting houses, aka, Churches, speaking in tougues and will avoid them like a plague, and having woman Preachers. I was guilty of this at one time and after experiencing speaking in tongues and learning what the Bible says about women Preachers, it opened my spiritual blinded eyes and opened my soul to God even more. I feel peace in the presents of the Lord God, more than ever. I have a better understanding of it. In this study, we are going to learn about Tongues. If its in the Bible my friends, then you need to hear it. Any person who does not believe in speaking in other tongues, then does not believe in the Word of God. Granted, speaking in Tongues will not save you, its accepting Jesus Christ into your heart, believing in Jesus Christ, the Cross and Him Crucified, and being Baptized by the Holy Ghost, is what Saves. As we learned last week, we are not Saved by Water Baptism. Lets get started

Overcoming Stress Bible Study Part 2

 1 Corinthians 14:1-21
1 Follow after Love (let Love be the motivating factor in everything), and desire spiritual Gifts (means to covet, but in the right way), but rather that you may Prophesy. (This does not mean that “Prophecy” is the greatest Gift of all, but rather that it is the greater of the two vocal Gifts of utterance in Tongues and Prophecy.) 2 For he who speaks in an unknown Tongue speaks not unto men, but unto God (this is speaking of “Tongues” as one of the Gifts, and not the prayer language that every Believer receives upon being Baptized with the Spirit; as is obvious here, when one speaks in Tongues, whether in his prayer language or as a Gift, he is speaking directly to God): for no man understands him (unless it is interpreted); howbeit in the Spirit he speaks mysteries (that which pertains to God and is a mystery to all, unless revealed by the Holy Spirit). 3 But he that prophesies (speaks of the sixth Gifts of the Holy Spirit 1 Corinthians 12:8-10) speaks unto men (the opposite of Tongues, which speaks unto God) to Edification (builds up), and exhortation (to implore), and Comfort (consolation). 4 He who speaks in an unknown tongue edifies himself (whether the Gift of Tongues or one’s prayer language); but he who  Prophesies edifies the Church (is meant for the Edification of the entirety of the Body, not just for the speaker). 5 I would that you all spoke with Tongues (refers here in this instances to one’s prayer language), but rather that you Prophesied (now reverts to this particular Gift of Spirit): for greater is he who Prophesies than he who speaks with Tongues, except he Interpret, that the Church may receive Edifying.  (This is obvious because Prophecy is given in the language of the people, and is, thereby, understood by all. Tongues cannot be understood unless Interpreted. Once again, we are speaking here of Church Services, and not one’s private devotion.) 6 Now, Brethren, if I come unto you speaking with Tongues, what shall I profit you (does not refer to the “Gift of Tongues” as one of the nine Gifts of the Spirit, which is meant to be interpreted, but rather Believers praising and worshiping the Lord in Tongues out loud during the services), except I shall speak to you either by Revelation, or by Knowledge, or by Prophesying, or by Doctrine? (These things reveal Truth to the people, whereas one worshiping the Lord aloud in Tongues, not meant to be interpreted, edifies no one but the speaker. Paul is not demeaning Tongues, but only insisting that they be used in the right way.) 7 And even things without life giving sound, whether pipe or harp, except they give a distinction in the sounds, how shall it be known what is piped or harped? (Unless a melody is followed, it is just noise!) 8 For if the trumpet give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle? (Paul is not denigrating the trumpet, but only stating that it be used properly.) 9 So likewise ye, except you utter by the tongue words easy to be understood, how shall it be known what is spoken? (This refers to Believers in the Church blurting out in Tongues and quite often creating confusion. No one knows what is being said. So, even though the person speaking may be blessed, no one else is.) for you shall speak into the air (of no significance, at least at that time). 10 There are, it may be, so many kinds of voices in the world (speaks of the many and varied languages which make up the entirety of mankind), and none of them is without signification. (The language, whatever it might be, is important to the people who speak and understand it.) 11 Therefore if I know not the meaning of the voice, I shall be unto him who speaks a barbarian, and he who speaks shall be a barbarian unto me (nothing is accomplished). 12 Even so ye, forasmuch as you are zealous of Spiritual Gifts (Paul is not criticizing their desire for as such, inasmuch as he has already told them to “desire Spiritual Gifts”), seek that you may excel to the Edifying of the Church (presents the real foundation of all that is being said). 13 Wherefore let him who speaks in an unknown Tongue (the eighth Gift of the Spirit) pray that he may interpret (also have that particular Gift, which is the ninth Gift). 14 For if I pray in an unknown Tongue, my spirit prays (speaks of the prayer language, not the Gift of the Spirit and states that it comes from one’s spirit and not the mind), but my understanding is unfruitful (signifying that it doesn’t come from the mind). 15 What is it then? (This is meant to put the proper face on that which Paul has been saying.) I will pray with the spirit (pray in Tongues from my spirit, which speaks of one’s prayer language), and I will pray with the understanding also (pray in my regular language, which for me is English): I will sing with the spirit (sing from my spirit in other Tongues), and I will sing with the understanding also (sing unto the Lord in English; Paul is speaking here of one’s own private devotions, and not regular Church Services). 16 Else when you shall bless with the spirit, how shall he that occupies the room of the unlearned say Amen at the giving of thanks, seeing he understands not what you say? (This refers to blessing someone or saying grace at meals. If one does so in Tongues, the others there, not knowing what is being said, can hardly be blessed.) 17 For you verily give thanks well, but the other is not edified. 18 I thank my God, I speak with Tongues more than you all (as is obvious here, the Apostle is not denigrating Tongues, but rather regulating Tongues, and by the Spirit of God): 19 Yet in the Church (when it’s time to give instruction) I had rather speak five words with my understanding, that by my voice I might teach others also (which is the purpose of the assembly), than ten thousand words in an unknown Tongue (which the people cannot understand, and thusly will not be edified). 20 Brethren, be not children in understanding (meaning that what he has said is easy to understand): howbeit in malice be ye children (children do not normally wish pain on others), but in understanding be men (be adult, mature). 21 In the Law it is written (Isaiah 28:11), With men of other tongues and other lips will I speak unto this people (concerns a Prophecy given by Isaiah nearly 800 years before Christ, which concerns the Baptism with the Holy Spirit with the evidence of speaking with other tongues); and yet for all that will they not hear Me, saith the Lord (predicts that many, if not most, will refuse to heed this which is of the Lord).

Isaiah 28:11
For with stammering lips and another tongue will He speak to this People. (The phrase, “stammering lips,” refers to a proper language being spoken, but yet the people hearing it would not understand it. Paul quoted this same Passage as it regards the Gift of Tongues as a sign to unbelievers [1 Corinthians 14:21-22]. Oftentimes, the Holy Spirit used strange circumstances to present Prophecy proclaiming tremendously important coming events, even as this Prophecy does. Such also was the Prophecy given through Isaiah of the Birth of Christ through a “virgin” [Isaiah 7:14]. The occasion would be the unbelief, ridicule, and scorn of wicked Ahaz. Therefore, it seems that the Holy Spirit designed both these Prophecies [the Virgin Birth of Christ and the Baptism with the Holy Spirit], to occasion faith in Believers and unbelief in mockers!)

1 Corinthians 14:22-40
22 Wherefore Tongues are for a sign, not to them who believe, but to them who believe not (a sign to the world that we are living in the last days): but Prophesying serves not for them who believe not, but for them which believe (speaks of Edifying, Exhortation, and comfort to the Church). 23 If therefore the whole Church be come together into one place, and all speak with Tongues, and there come in those that are unlearned, or unbelievers, will they not say that you are mad? (I think that would be obvious!) 24 But if all Prophesy (speaking words that can be understood by all), and there come in one who believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all (he can understand what is being said, whether he believes it or not): 25 And thus are the secrets of his heart made manifest (he can understand what is being said, and it speaks to him personally); and so falling down on his face he will worship God, and report that God is in you of a truth (that is, if he heeds the Message). 26 How is it then, Brethren? when you come together (a Church Service), every one of you has a Psalm, has a Doctrine, has a Tongue, has a Revelation, has an Interpretation (speaks of very good things used in the wrong way, telling us that it is not Tongues alone which can be used in the wrong way). Let all things be done unto edifying. (Everything done in the Church is meant to edify the entirety of the Body, irrespective what it is.) 27 If any man speak in an unknown Tongue (speaks of the Gift of the Spirit and how it is to be used in public meetings), let it be by two, or at the most by three (is not speaking of the utterances, but rather the individuals who are giving out the utterances), and that by course (simply means that these two or three should not interrupt each other); and let one interpret. (The Tongues are meant to be interpreted. This doesn’t necessarily mean that one should interpret all Messages, although they may. But rather that only “one” should interpret at time, which should be obvious.) 28 But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the Church (what good does it do if there is no one there to interpret); and let him speak to himself, and to God (speaks in Tongues to himself, which all Believers ought to do very often). 29 Let the Prophets speak two or three (speaks of those who have the simple Gift of Prophecy, but also of those who stand in the office of the Prophet), and let the other judge. (This refers to the fact that everything should be judged accordingly to Scriptural validity.) 30 If any thing be revealed to another that sits by (refers to someone who feels the Lord is giving him a Revelation which should be given to the Church), let the first hold his peace. (Those giving Prophecies should not interrupt each other.) 31 For you may all Prophesy one by one (in due order), that all may learn, and all may be comforted. (The Holy Spirit ever has the entirety of the Body in mind.) 32 And the spirits of the Prophets are subject to the Prophets. (This means that if the individual claims to be compelled to blurt out at any time, such is out of order. The Holy Spirit works with both deciding the right time.) 33 For God is not the Author of confusion, but of peace (the Holy Spirit will never contradict Himself), as in all churches of the Saints.  (These instructions given by Paul pertain to all Churches, and not merely the Church at Corinth.) 34 Let your women keep silence in the Churches: for it is not permitted unto them to speak (is not referring to women being by used by the Lord in the Gifts  [Acts 2:17; 1Corinthians 11:5] in Churches at that time, men and woman did not normally sit together, but rather on opposite sides of the room; the woman would call out to their husbands asking for an explanation concerning things, which was interrupting the Services); but they are commanded to be under obedience, as also says the Law (refers back to Genesis 3:16 and the Creation Model). 35 And if they will learn any thing, let them ask their husbands at home (proving what we’ve said in the previous Verse): for it is a shame for women to speak in the Church (to speak out in the manner Paul has just mentioned; it doesn’t refer to women Teachers or Preachers.; if so, it would be wrong for a women to sing or say anything in the Church, which we know is not correct). 36 What? (Paul is ready to end this discussion respecting order in the Church.) came the Word of God out from you? or came it unto you only? (The Apostle is telling the Corinthians that their lack of order is not of the Lord.) 37 If any man think himself to be a Prophet, or Spiritual, let him acknowledge that the things that I write unto you are the Commandments of the Lord. (If they really are Prophets, and they really are Spiritual, they will know that what the Apostle is saying is of the Lord). 38 But if any man be ignorant, let him be ignorant. (In other words, if they will not accept what Paul is saying, there is no way they will ever learn the Truth. They will remain ignorant, and could lose their souls.) 39 Wherefore, brethren, covet to Prophesy (desire the Gift of Prophecy), and forbid not to speak with Tongues. (This proclaims the fact that all the instructions he has given are not meant to disallow Tongues, but rather to put them in their order. So where does that put the so-called religious leaders who ignore this particular statement, which is actually a “Commandment of the Lord”?) 40 Let all things be done decently and in order. (This is the purpose for the all the instructions included in this Chapter.)

1 Corinthians 12:8-10
8 For to one is given by the Spirit (proclaim the Holy Spirit as being the one Who carries out the instructions of Christ, relative to who gets what) The Word of Wisdom (pertains to information concerning the future, whether of people, places, or things); to another the Word of knowledge (concerns the past or present, relative to persons, places or things; it is to be noted that it’s “the Word of,” which means a small amount) by the same Spirit (it is the Holy Spirit Who functions Gifts); 9 To another Faith (special Faith) by the same Spirit; to another the Gifts of Healing (prayer for the sick) by the same Spirit; 10 To another the working of Miracles (extraordinary things); to another Prophecy (this is for “edification, exhortation, and comfort [1 Corinthians 14:3]”; this has to do with the Office of the Prophet); to another discerning of spirits (whether the Spirit of God, human spirits, or evil spirits); to another divers kinds of Tongues (meant to be interpreted); to another the interpretation of Tongues:

Acts 2:17
And it shall come to pass in the last days, saith God (proclaims these “last days” as the beginning on the Day of Pentecost, and continuing through the coming Great Tribulation), I will pour out of My Spirit upon all flesh (speaks of all people everywhere and, therefore, not limited to some particular geographical location; as well, it is not limited respecting race, color, or creed): and your sons and your daughters shall Prophesy (includes both genders) , and your young men shall see visions, and your old men shall dream dreams (all given by the Holy Spirit; the Hebrew language insinuates, “both your young men shall see visions, and both your old men and young men shall dream dreams”: it applies to both genders as well):

1 Corinthians 11:5
But every woman who prays or prophesies (tells us that woman did pray and Preach in the Church, or wherever) with her head uncovered dishonors her head (portrays the fact that, due to the Creation model, the women should have long hair, at least longer than that of the man): for that is even all one as if she were shaven. (Refers to the fact that some women in those days had their heads shaved as a punishment for adultery. The Apostle is saying that Christian women should not insist upon their rights so much that they begin to look like the wort of the world.)

Genesis 3:16
Unto the woman He said, I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception (the original Plan of God was that husband and wife would bring son’s and daughters of God into the world; due to the Fall, they can only bring sons and daughters into the world in the “likeness of Adam” [Genesis 5:3]); in sorrow you shall bring forth children (as a result of the Fall, children would be born into a world of sorrow); and your desire shall be to your husband, and he shall rule over you (her husband, instead of God, would now rule over her).

Genesis 5:3
And Adam lived an hundred and thirty years, and begat (fathered) a son in his own likeness (God originally intended for mankind to procreate “sons and daughters of God” into the world; due to the Fall, sons and daughters could be brought into the world only in the likeness of their original parent, Adam, a product of his fallen nature; it is called “original sin”), and after his image (means that Adam no longer had the Image of God; the “likeness” and “image” are now after Satan [John 8:44]); and called his name Seth (even though Seth promised One, still, he represented a ray of hope; through him, rather his line, the Promised One would come):

John 8:44
You are of your father the Devil, and the lusts of your father you will do (presents the Lord repudiating in terrible language the spiritual claims made by these Jews respecting their association with Jehovah; this is the cause of all the problems in the world). He was a murderer from the beginning (refers to the fact that Satan originated sin, and sin brings forth death), and abode not in the truth (it means he was actually in truth, for a time, until he rebelled against God), because there is no truth in him (no truth in him since his rebellion). When he speaks a lie, he speaks of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it (Satan is the originator of the “lie”; consequently, his entire kingdom of darkness, in totally, is built on the “lie”).

Lets Pray.

OVER COMING STRESS (Part 1)

Bible Study For 3/3/2014

OVER COMING STRESS (Part 1)

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We seem to have stress in our lives and is hard to deal with at times. Stress can come in many forms. It can be due to family situations, over a death of a loved one, it can be caused by the breaking down of our vehicles, it can be caused by our jobs, it could be caused by money problems, it is most of the time caused by living in sin. Satan is the ruler of stress. We can over come any and all stress problems, if we just take it to the Cross and give it too God and, not just your sins, but your stress can and will be covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ. In order to do away with your stress, you need to understand about the Cross and what Jesus Christ did for sin and stress. God does not want to see any of His children suffer. As we go through scripture, be sure to speak up about thoughts and questions as we go through this. This study has been put together, with the Expositor Study Bible and with the Notes, to help explain what the Scriptures are talking about, to help you understand what you are reading. Lets get started.

 OVER COMING STRESS (Part 1)

John 14:27 (KJV)

Peace I leave with you (Sanctifying Peace), My peace I give unto you (there is a vast difference in “Peace with God,” which all Believers have, and “The Peace of God” of which Jesus speaks here): not as the world gives, give I unto you (the peace of the world is but surface; that given by Christ is in the heart). Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid (“The Peace of God”) heals the troubled heart, and takes away fear.

Matthew  11:28-30 (KJV)

28 Come unto Me (is meant by Jesus to reveal Himself as the Giver of Salvation), all you who labor and are heavy laden (trying to earn Salvation by works), and I will give you rest (this “rest”  can only be found by placing one’s Faith in Christ and what He has done for us at the Cross [Galatians 5:1-6]). 29 Take My yoke upon you (the “yoke” of the “Cross” [Luke 9:23]), and learn of Me (learn of His sacrifice [Romans 6:3-5); for I am meek and lowly in heart (the only thing that our Lord Personally said of Himself): and ye shall find rest unto your souls (the soul can find rest only in Christ).  30 For my yoke is easy, and My burden is light (what He requires of us is very little, just to have Faith in Him, and His Sacrificial Atoning work).

Galatians 5:1-6 (KJV)

1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty wherewith Christ has made us free (we were made free, and refers to freedom to live a Holy life by evidencing Faith in Christ and the Cross), and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. (To abandon the Cross and go under Law of any kind guarantees bondage once again to the sin nature.) 2 Behold (“mark my words”), I Paul say unto you (presents the Apostle’s authority regarding the Message he brings), that if you be circumcised, Christ shall profit you nothing. (If the Believer goes back into Law, and Law of any kind, what Christ did at the Cross on our behalf will profit us nothing. One cannot have it two ways.) 3 For I testify again to every man who is circumcised (some of the Galatian Gentiles were being pressured by false teachers to embrace the Law of Moses, which meant they would have to forsake Christ and the Cross, for it’s not towed the two; as well, it’s not possible to wed any Law to Grace), that he is a debtor to do the whole law which of course is impossible; and besides, (the Law contained no Salvation). 4 Christ is become of no effect unto you (this is a chilling statement, and refers to anyone who makes anything other than Christ and the Cross the Object of his Faith), whosoever of you are justified by the Law (seek to be justified by the Law); you are fallen from Grace (fallen from the position of Grace, which means the Believer is trusting in something other than the Cross; it actually means “to apostatize”). 5 For we through the Spirit (the Holy Spirit works exclusively within the parameters of the Sacrifice of Christ; consequently, He demands that we place our Faith exclusively in the Cross of Christ) wait for the hope of righteousness (which is guaranteed to ultimately come [Romans 6:14]) by Faith (refers to Faith in Christ and what He did for us at the Cross). 6 For in Jesus Christ neither Circumcision avails anything, nor uncircumcision (has no spiritual bearing on anything); but Faith which works by Love. (The evidence of true Faith is the fact of the Love which emanates from such Faith.)

Romans 6:14 (KJV)

 For sin shall not have dominion over you (the sinful nature will not have dominion over us if we as Believers continue to exercise Faith in the cross of Christ; otherwise, the sin nature most definitely will have dominion over the Believer): for you are not under the Law (means that if we try to live this life by any type of law, no matter how good that law might be in its own right, we will conclude by the sin nature having dominion over us), but under Grace (the Grace of God flows to the Believer on an unending basis only as long as the Believer exercises Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross; Grace merely the Goodness of God exercised by and through the Holy Spirit, and given to undeserving Saints).

Luke 9:23 (KJV)

23 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me (the criteria for Discipleship), let him deny himself (not asceticism as many think of but rather that one denies ones own willpower, self-will, strength, and ability depending totally on Christ), and take up his cross (the benefits of the Cross, looking exclusively to what Jesus did there to meet our every need) daily (this is so important, our looking to the Cross; that we must renew our Faith in what Christ has done for us, even on a daily basis, for Satan will even try to move us away from the Cross as the Object of our Faith, which always spells disaster), and follow me (Christ can be followed only by the Believer looking to the Cross, understanding what it accomplished, and by that means alone [Rom. 6:3-5, 11, 14; 8:1-2, 11; 1 Cor. 1:17-18, 21, 23; 2:2; Gal. 6:14;  Eph. 2:13-18; Col. 2:14-15]).

Colossians 2:14-15 (KJV)

14 Blotting out the handwriting of Ordinances that was against us (pertains to the Law of Moses, which was God’s Standard of Righteousness that man could not reach), which was contrary to us (Law is against us, simply because we are unable to keep its precepts, no matter how hard we try), and took it out of the way (refers to the penalty of the Law being removed), nailing it to His Cross (the Law with its decrees was abolished in Christ’s Death, as if Crucified with Him); 15 And having spoiled principalities and powers Satan and all of his henchmen were defeated at the Cross by Christ Atoning for all sin; sin was the legal right Satan had to hold man in captivity: with all sin atoned, he has no more legal right to hold anyone in bondage, He (Christ) made, a show of them openly (what Jesus did at the Cross was in the face of the whole universe), triumphing over them in it. (The triumph is complete and it was all done for us, meaning we can walk in power and perpetual Victory due to the Cross.)

Romans 6:11, 14 (KJV)

11 Likewise reckon (account) you also yourselves to be dead indeed unto (the) sin (while the sin nature is not dead, we are dead unto the sin nature by virtue of the Cross and our Faith in that Sacrifice, but only as long as our Faith continues in the Cross), but alive unto God (living the Resurrection Life) through Jesus Christ our Lord (refers to what He did at the Cross, which is the means of this Resurrection Life).  14 For sin shall not have dominion over you (the sin nature will not have dominion over us if we as Believers continue to Exercise Faith in the Cross of Christ; otherwise, the sin nature most definitely will have dominion over the Believer): for you are not under the law (means that if we try to live this life by any type of Law no matter how good that Law might be in its own right, we will conclude by the sin nature having dominion over us), but under grace (the Grace of God flows to the Believer on an unending basis only as long as the Believer exercises Faith in Christ and what He did at the Cross; Grace is merely the goodness of God exercised by and through the Holy Spirit, and given to undeserving Saints).

Romans 8:1-2 (KJV) 

1 There is therefore now no conversation (guilt) to them which are in Christ Jesus (refers back to Rom. 6:3-5 and our being baptized into His Death, which speaks of the Crucifixion), who walk not after the flesh (depending on one's personal strength and ability or great religious efforts in order to overcome sin), but after the Spirit (the Holy Spirit works exclusively within the legal confines of the Finished Work of Christ; our Faith in that Finished Work, i.e., “the Cross,” guarantees the help of the Holy Spirit, which guarantees Victory). 2 For the law (that which we are about to give is a Law of God, devised by the Godhead in eternity past [1 Pet. 1:18-20]; this Law, in fact, is “God’s Prescribed Order of Victory”) of the Spirit (Holy Spirit, i.e., “the way the Spirit works”) of life (all life comes from Christ, but through the Holy Spirit [Jn. 16:13-14]) in Christ Jesus (any time Paul uses this term or one of its derivatives, he is, without fail, referring to what Christ did at the Cross, which makes this “life” possible) has made me free (given me total Victory) from the law of sin and death (these are the two most powerful Laws in the Universe; the “Law of the Spirit of Life in Christ Jesus” alone is stronger than the “Law of Sin and Death”; this means that if the Believer attempts to live for God by any manner other than Faith in Christ and the Cross, he is doomed for failure).

Romans 6:3-5 (KJV)

3 Know you not, that so many of us as were into Jesus Christ (plainly says that this Baptism is into Christ and Not Water [1 Cor. 1:17; 12:13; Gal. 3:27; Eph. 4:5; Col. 2:11-13]) were baptized into his death? (When Christ died on the Cross, in the Mind of God, we died with Him; in other words, He became our Substitute, and our identification with Him in His Death gives us all the benefits for which He died; the idea is that He did it all for us!) 4 Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death (not only did we die with Him, but we were buried with Him as well, which means that all the sins and transgressions of the past were buried; when they put Him in the Tomb, they put all our sins into the Tomb as well): that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life (we died with Him, we were buried with him, and His Resurrection was our Resurrection to a “Newness of Life”). 5 For if we have been planted together (with Christ) in the likeness of his death (Paul proclaims the Cross as the Instrument through which all Blessings come; consequently, the Cross must ever be the Object of our Faith, which gives the Holy Spirit latitude to work within our lives), we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection (we can have the “likeness of His Resurrection,” i .e., “live this Resurrection Life,” only as long as we understand the “likeness of His Death,” which refers to the Cross as the Means by which all of this is done):

1 Corinthians 1:17-18, 21 (KJV) 

17 For Christ sent me not to baptize (presents to us a Cardinal Truth), but to preach the gospel (the manner in which one may be Saved from sin): not with wisdom of words (intellectualism is not the Gospel), lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect. (This tells us in no uncertain terms that the Cross of Christ must always be the emphasis of the Message.) 18  For the preaching (Message) of the cross is to them that perish foolishness (Spiritual things cannot be discerned by unredeemed people, but that doesn’t matter; the Cross must be preached just the same, even as we shall see); but unto us who are Saved it is the Power of God. (The Cross is the power of God simply because it was there that the total sin debt was paid, giving the Holy Spirit, in Whom the Power resides, latitude to work mightily within our lives.) 21 For after that in the Wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God (man’s puny wisdom, even the best he has to offer, cannot come to know God in any manner), it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching (preaching the Cross) to save them who believe. (Paul is not dealing with the art of preaching here, but with what is preached.)

1 Corinthians 2:2 (KJV)

2 For I determined not to know any thing among you (with the purpose and design, Paul did not resort to the knowledge or philosophy of the  world regarding the preaching of the Gospel), save Jesus Christ, and him Crucified (that and that alone is the Message, which will save the sinner, set the captive free, and give the Believer perpetual Victory).

Galatians 6:14 (KJV)

But God forbid that I should glory (boast), save in the Cross of our Lord Jesus Christ (what the opponents of Paul sought to escape at the price of insincerity is the Apostle’s only basis of exultation), by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world. (The only way we can overcome the world, and I mean the only way, is by placing our Faith exclusively in the Cross of and keeping it there.)

Ephesians 2:13-18 (KJV)

But now in Christ Jesus (proclaims the basis of all Salvation) you who sometimes (times past) were far off (far from Salvation) are made nigh (near) by the blood of Christ. (The Sacrificial Atoning Death of Jesus Christ transformed the relations of God with mankind. In Christ, God reconciled not a nation, but “a world” to Himself [II Corinthians 5:19].) 14 For He (Christ) is our peace (through Christ and what He did at the Cross, we have peace with God), Who has made both one (Jews and Gentiles), and has broken down the middle wall of partition between us (between Jews and Gentiles); 15 Having abolished in His Flesh (speaking of His Death on the Cross, by which He Redeemed humanity, which also means He didn’t die spiritually, as some claim) the enmity (the hatred between God and man, caused by sin), even the Law of Commandments contained in Ordinances (pertains to the Law of Moses, and more particularly the Ten Commandments); for to make in Himself of twain (of Jews and Gentiles) one new man, so making peace (which again was accomplished by the Cross); 16 And that He (Christ) might reconcile both (Jews and Gentiles) unto God in one body (the Church) by the Cross (it is by the Atonement only that men ever become reconciled to God), having slain the enmity thereby (removed the barrier between God and sinful man): 17 And came and preached peace to you which were afar off (proclaims the Gospel going to the Gentiles), and to them that were nigh. (This refers to the Jews. It is the same Message for both.) 18 For through Him (through Christ) we both (Jews and Gentiles) have access by one Spirit unto the Father. (If the sinner comes by the Cross, the Holy Spirit opens the door, otherwise it is barred [John 10:1].)

II Corinthians 5:19 (KJV)

To wit, that God was in Christ (by the agency of Christ), reconciling the world unto himself (represents the Atonement as the work of the Blessed Trinity and the result of love, not of wrath), not imputing their trespasses unto them (refers to the fact that the penalty for these trespasses was imputed to Christ instead); and has committed unto us the Word of reconciliation. (All Believers are to Preach the Cross in one way or another or the other [1Corinthians 1:18.)

John 10:1 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He who enters not by the door into the sheepfold (proclaims to us that there is a “door,” and, in fact, only one “door!”), but climbs up some other way, the same is a thief and a robber (using a “way” other than Christ; He Alone is the door).

1 Corinthians 12:13 (KJV) 

For by one Spirit (the Holy Spirit alone does this) are we all baptized into one body (at Salvation, the Holy Spirit Baptizes the Believing sinner into the Body of Christ, which is the Born-Again experience; it doesn’t refer to Water Baptism), whether we be Jews or Gentiles, whether we be bond or free (all must come in the same manner, “by and through Jesus Christ and what He did at the Cross”); and have been all made to drink into one Spirit. (The Holy Spirit is the agent Who affects the work of Redemption carried out in our lives, which is made possible by the Death, Burial, Resurrection, Ascension, and Exaltation of Christ.)

Galatians 3:27 (KJV) 

For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ (refers to the Baptism into His Death and Calvary [Rom. 6:3-5]; the reference is not to Water Baptism) have put on Christ (means to be clothed with Him [Jn. 14:20]).

John 14:20 (KJV) 

20 At that day (after the Resurrection, and the coming of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost) you shall know that I am in my Father (speaks of Deity; Jesus is God!), and you in me (has to do with our Salvation by Faith), and I in you (enables us to live a victorious life [Gal. 2:20]).

Galatians 2:20 (KJV) 

20 I am crucified with Christ (as the Foundation of all Victory; Paul, here, takes us back to [Rom. 6:3-5]): nevertheless I live (have new life); yet not I (not by my own strength and ability), but Christ lives in me (by virtue of me dying with Him on the Cross, and being raised with Him in Newness of Life): and the life which I now live in the flesh (my daily walk before God) I live by the faith of the Son of God (the Cross is ever the Object of my Faith), who loved me, and gave himself for me (which is the only way that I could be Saved).

Ephesians 4:5 (KJV) 

One Lord (Jesus Christ), one faith (what He did at the Cross), one baptism (our Salvation, referring to Believers Baptized into Christ, which was done at the Cross; it has nothing to do with Water Baptism [Rom. 6:3-5]),

Colossians 2:11-13 (KJV) 

11 In whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands (that which is brought about by the Cross [Rom. 6:3-5]), in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ (refers to the old carnal nature that is defeated by the Believer placing his Faith totally in the Cross, which gives the Holy Spirit latitude to work): 12 Buried with him in baptism (does not refer to Water Baptism, but rather to the Believer baptized into the death of Christ, which refers to the Crucifixion and Christ as our substitute [Rom. 6:3-4]), wherein also ye are risen with him through the faith of the operation of God, who hath raised him from the dead. (This does not refer to our future physical Resurrection, but to that spiritual Resurrection from a sinful state into Divine Life. We died with Him [Rom. 6:3-5], and herein lies the secret to all Spiritual Victory.) 13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh (speaks of spiritual death [i.e., “separation from God”], which sin does!), hath he quickened together with him (refers to being made spiritually alive, which is done through being “Born-Again”), having forgiven you all trespasses (the Cross made it possible for all manner of sins to be forgiven and taken away);

Romans 8:31 - What shall we then say to these things? (This refers to the suffering presently endured [Vss. 17 - 18] in comparison to “the Glory which shall be revealed in us.") If God be for us (should be translated, “since God is for us”), who can be against us? (It is who can be against us that will really matter.)

Romans 8:17-18 (KJV)

17 And if children (Children of God), then heirs (a privilege); heirs of God (the highest enrichment of all), and joint-heirs with Christ (everything that belongs to Christ belongs to us through the Cross); if so be that we suffer with him (doesn’t pertain to mere suffering “with Him” referring to His Suffering at the Cross, which brought us total Victory), that we may be also glorified together (He has been glorified, and we shall be glorified; all made possible by the Cross). 18  For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time (speaks of the world and its condition because of the Fall) are not worthy to be compared with the glory (the glory of the coming future time will bear no relation to the misery of this present time) which shall be revealed in us (our Glory will be a reflective Glory, coming from Christ).

Psalms 119:71 (KJV 

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might learn your Statutes. (Chastening and discipline make the Bible precious and the life more fruitful. They are helpful Bible teachers.)

Luke 10:41-42 (KJV)

41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha (is said in pitying love), thou are careful and troubled about many things (concerned things which were important, but not the most important): 42 But one thing is needful (proclaims to us the Mind of God, and tells us where all victory is): and Mary has chosen that good part (means that this is a “choice”), which shall not be taken away from her (the greatest thing is communion with Christ).

Luke 6:48 - He is like a man which built an house (we ought to grow in grace and knowledge), and digged deep (deep into the Word), and laid the foundation on a rock (that “Rock” is Christ and Him Crucified [1 Corinthians 1:21, 23]): and when the flood arose (problems will arise), the stream beat vehemently upon that house (Satan will try to destroy the house), and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock (once again, “that Rock”   is  “Jesus Christ and Him Crucified,” which must ever be the Object of our Faith).

1 Corinthians 1:21, 23 (KJV)

21 For after that in the Wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God (man’s puny wisdom, even the best he has to offer, cannot come to know God in any manner), it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching (preaching the Cross) to save them who believe. (Paul is not dealing with the art of preaching here, but with what is preached.) 23 But we preach Christ Crucified (this is the foundation of the Word of God and, thereby, of Salvation), unto the Jews a stumblingblock (the Cross was the stumblingblock), and unto the Greeks foolishness (both found it difficult to accept as God a dead Man hanging on a Cross, for such Christ was to them);

1 John 4:18 (KJV) 

There is no fear in love (the type of  “fear” spoken of here is not a godly fear or a filial reverence, but rather a slavish fear for a master or of a criminal before a Judge); but perfect love casts out fear (God has a Perfect Love for us, and if we have a perfect love for Him, which we surely can have, then we know He is going to sustain us, so there’s nothing then to fear): because fear has torment. (It is guilt that makes men fear what is to come.) He who fears is not made perfect in love. (If we do not properly understand the Cross, then are not made perfect in love.)

John 16:33 (KJV)

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me you might have peace (in effect, says to them, “Things may look dark, however, despite how they look, everything is under control; trust what I have said and believe Me!”). In the world you shall have tribulation (concerns the fundamental condition of Divine Life in this world; the world is totally opposed because its system is solely of Satan): but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world (He did this through the Cross [Colossians 2:14-15], so may we overcome the world).