Why? Romans 9 :30 30 What shall we say then? That Gentiles, who did not pursue righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness of faith; 31 but Israel, pursuing the law of righteousness, has not attained to the law [d]of righteousness. 32 Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but as it were, by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumbling stone. 33 As it is written, Behold, I lay in Zion a stumbling stone and rock of offense And whoever believes on Him will not be put to shame.” [The Stone is Jesus]
So there it is. The proof. The old law of Moses was a law of works and rituals. God did not want that law any longer, because the people performed their rituals and did not think of God. Jesus Christ instituted a new law of Faith . The law of Christ is SPIRITUAL NOT PHYSICAL. Now only one priest, Jesus gives us His Holy Spirit and dwells in us. If we want to live by the perfect law, It is in Christ Jesus, so ask Him for His
Spirit today and you will keep the law perfectly. Christ keeps it for all!
The 2 Bibles
For my thoughts are n0t your thoughts
neither are your ways my ways,
said the Lord. Isaiah 55:6
This Bible is read by Christianiy, In Confusion.
Every word is challenged by human intellect, and never satisfied. Well meaning people read this bible and still ask, out of human thought, and spiritual ignorance, Does God exist? Was Jesus a mere man? Did Jesus, The Son of God preexist with His Father? They ask many questions of this kind.These are all questions of the flesh, and not of spiritual understanding, but carnal.
The Spiritual Bible
This Bible is the same Bible with the exact words. It is read with the spiritual mind and seeks revelation by faith through the Holy Spirit. Jesus said, John 6:63 It is the spirit that quickens: the flesh profits nothing: The Words that I speak unto you, they are SPIRIT and they are life. The Bible is the words of God and Jesus. Every word has a spiritual meaning. That is the reason people say that they just can not understand the Bible. No they can't, not with the carnal mind.
1 Corinthians 2:16
for, “Who has known the mind of the Lord so as to instruct him?” But we have the mind of Christ.
Let us humble our human minds and ask God to change us to have the THE MIND OF JESUS CHRIST.
THEN UNDERSTANDING WILL FILL YOUR MIND, AND YOUR SPIRITUAL HEART WILL SWELL WITH JOY NEVER KNOWN!
Yes! The Bibles are the same. It is the 2 minds that make the difference!
No Need To Go To The Creek
26 John answered them, saying, I baptize with water: but there stands one among you, whom ye know not;
27 He it is, who’s coming after me is preferred before me, whose shoe's latchet I am not worthy to unloose. Fantastic! Jesus thought there was none greater than John and yet, John said that he was nothing compared to Jesus.
Now as the story goes, Jesus wants John to baptize Him. John was stunned and tried to decline and said that Jesus should baptize him. Let us read more of the story flow. 28 These things were done in Bethabara beyond Jordan, where John was baptizing.
29 The next day John saw Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
30 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me.
31 And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore I came baptizing with water. 32 And John bare record, saying , I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and it abode upon him. [It does not say it was a dove, but like a dove.
33 And I knew him not: but he that sent me to baptize with water, the same said unto me, Upon whom thou shalt see the Spirit descending, and remaining on him, the same is he which baptizes with the Holy Ghost. 34 And I saw, and bare record that this is the Son of God.
[Now baptizm is in spiritual water, not physical water. The river water gets one wet outside, but not inside. Look where the spiritual water for baptism comes from.
John 37 On the last day, that great day of the feast, Jesus stood and cried out, saying, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to Me and drink. 38 He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.” 39 But this He spoke concerning the Spirit, whom those believing in Him would receive; for the Holy Spirit was not yet given, because Jesus was not yet glorified. [Now spiritual baptism is in this holy living water. Not the creek.] Don
SPIRITUAL BAPTISM
Matthew 3:16 And Jesus, when he was baptized, went up straightway out of the water: and, lo, the heavens were opened unto him, and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove, and lighting upon him:
This one (1) baptism changed forever the real meaning of baptism. Jesus died and went into the grave and was raised up from the grave to life. John said that he baptized with water for repentance Now we are baptized spiritually into the death of Christ Jesus and raised a new creation filled with the Holy Spirit. Read the proof.
Ephesians 4 4There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called in one hope of your calling; 5 one Lord, one faith, one baptism; 6 one God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. [This is an interesting verse. Most people don’t have a problem with one Lord, We know that is Jesus. No problem with one faith. But the one baptism caused some to pause and have a hard time believing that the one baptism of Jesus also covers every new believer who asks Jesus for the Holy Spirit and confesses Jesus as savior and follows Him. Now each person who wants to accept Christ is added to the spiritual church that Jesus started before He was murdered. So, When Jesus was baptized by John, so were we. The baptism of Jesus is the one and only baptism needed because when He was baptized so were we into His death and raised to new spiritual life in Christ Jesus. Now everything is in Christ. Christ is the total of all things for each new believer. Trust Him, through faith and the spiritual baptism. We can start a spiritual life with the Holy Spirit to open our minds to spiritual understanding and inspire us to live with and through the MIND OF CHRIST! No need going to the river! Remember. Jesus did these things to make us spiritual Israelites. He was also circumcised for us for the same spiritual reason. Col. 2: 11 in whom also ye are circumcised with the circumcision made without hands, in putting off the body of the sins of the flesh by the circumcision of Christ:
The only way to learn and receive spiritual truth is from the Holy Spirit.
I am neither preacher or teacher but I know who the real ones are. They were just common men with names like Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, Peter, Paul and many more. They live in the Bible. I just try to pass on the words and work they gave their lives to produce. Their unyielding faith and suffering takes my breath away. I live in awe of their faith in Christ Jesus. donAservant
THE KINGDOM OF GOD IS NOT OF THIS EVIL WORLD!
What is the Kingdom of God? The scriptures plainly show the answer to this question. Jesus was not of this world, but He is returning to completely rule this world. The Kingdom of God is not of this world, but the signs of these times show it is coming soon. After their conversion the new followers of Jesus withdrew from this world. We are told not to be conformed to this world. The Bible and The Kingdom and those who are Spiritually, In Christ Jesus, are no longer a part of this world’s dirty, dishonest, deceitful, hypocritical, hateful, sin sick political system. My word means nothing. But read what the scriptures and the spiritual word, yea the deep lessons of God teach us. Read what Jesus is teachin
John 8:23 And he said unto them, Ye are from beneath; I am from above: ye are of this world; I am not of this world. John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God.
1 Corinthians 1:20 Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world?
1 Corinthians 2:6 Howbeit we speak wisdom among them that are perfect: yet not the wisdom of this world, nor of the princes of this world, that come to nought: 1 Corinthians 2:8 Which none of the princes of this world knew: for had they known it, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. BUT MAKE NO MISTAKE! THE KINGDOM IS NOT HERE NOW BUT IT IS ABSOLUTELY COMING. TO MAKE THE GREAT ANNOUNCEMENT IS THE REASON JESUS CAME TO EARTH, AND STARTED HIS MINISTRY. READ IT! Mark 1:14 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, [ Gospel means GOOD NEWS ]
His kingdom is the government of God on this earth for 1000 years. Jesus Christ will reign with those He has called and chosen to rule as Kings and Priests for 1000 years. The greatest experience that a human could have is to be chosen to go into that special spiritual kingdom and help make this world perfect as it will be when all people obey the law of love and become like God the Father and the Son Jesus.
Do not be confused. The Kingdom of God and Heaven are not the same. When the term, Kingdom of Heaven is used it still means the kingdom that will be here on earth 1000 years. The word OF means ownership. It does not say the Kingdom IN Heaven. Bills car is the car of Bill. Meaning, Bill owns the car. It is not the car IN Bill. The only thing Jesus came to earth preaching about was the 1000 year Kingdom of God on earth. I want to be chosen to be a part of that great Kingdom more than anything that I can imagine. Don’t you? Rev 20: 6 Blessed and holy is he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years. (Oh! By the way, what will happen if Jesus Christ does not come and set up His kingdom of peace and love?) Matthew 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. (no flesh saved ALIVE)
Mark 13:20 And except that the Lord had shortened those days, no flesh should be saved: but for the elect's sake, whom he hath chosen, he hath shortened the days. THE MOST INDISCRIBABLE, THING, BEYOUND HUMAN IMAGINATION, WOULD BE, JESUS AND HIS KINGDOM NEVER COME TO EARTH! HIS COMING IS THE ONLY EVENT THAT CAN AND WILL SAVE MANKIND AND THE PLANET, FROM TOTAL EXTENCTION. Don't believe it? Read the words of Jesus. Matthew 24.
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JOSHUA, ONE OF THE GREATEST STORIES OF COURAGE IN HISTORY
Every person will come to a personal Jordan in this life. Will we have Joshuas courage to CROSS OVER by FAITH?
Joshua 1 New King James Version (NKJV)
God’s Commission to Joshua
1 After the death of Moses the servant of the Lord, it came to pass that the Lord spoke to Joshua the son of Nun, Moses’ assistant, saying: 2 “Moses My servant is dead. Now therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I am giving to them—the children of Israel. 3 Every place that the sole of your foot will tread upon I have given you, as I said to Moses. 4 From the wilderness and this Lebanon as far as the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and to the Great Sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your territory. 5 No man shall be able to stand before you all the days of your life; as I was with Moses, so I will be with you. I will not leave you nor forsake you. 6 Be strong and of good courage, for to this people you shall [a]divide as an inheritance the land which I swore to their fathers to give them. 7 Only be strong and very courageous, that you may observe to do according to all the law which Moses My servant commanded you; do not turn from it to the right hand or to the left, that you may [b]prosper wherever you go. 8 This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you[c] shall meditate in it day and night, that you may observe to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success. 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and of good courage; do not be afraid, nor be dismayed, for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.”
The Order to Cross the Jordan
10 Then Joshua commanded the officers of the people, saying, 11 “Pass through the camp and command the people, saying, ‘Prepare provisions for yourselves, for within three days you will cross over this Jordan, to go in to possess the land which the Lord your God is giving you to possess.’ ”
12 And to the Reubenites, the Gadites, and half the tribe of Manasseh Joshua spoke, saying, 13 “Remember the word which Moses the servant of the Lord commanded you, saying, ‘The Lord your God is giving you rest and is giving you this land.’ 14 Your wives, your little ones, and your livestock shall remain in the land which Moses gave you on this side of the Jordan. But you shall [d]pass before your brethren armed, all your mighty men of valor, and help them, 15 until the Lord has given your brethren rest, as He gave you, and they also have taken possession of the land which the Lord your God is giving them. Then you shall return to the land of your possession and enjoy it, which Moses the Lord’s servant gave you on this side of the Jordan toward the sunrise.”
16 So they answered Joshua, saying, “All that you command us we will do, and wherever you send us we will go. 17 Just as we heeded Moses in all things, so we will heed you. Only the Lord your God be with you, as He was with Moses. 18 Whoever rebels against your command and does not heed your words, in all that you command him, shall be put to death. Only be strong and of good courage.” [ Remember! Only God gives this kind of courage! DD ]
1 John 1 The Message (MSG) This is a beautiful version
1 1-2 From the very first day, we were there, taking it all in—we heard it with our own ears, saw it with our own eyes, verified it with our own hands. The Word of Life appeared right before our eyes; we saw it happen! And now we’re telling you in most sober prose that what we witnessed was, incredibly, this: The infinite Life of God himself took shape before us.
3-4 We saw it, we heard it, and now we’re telling you so you can experience it along with us, this experience of communion with the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ. Our motive for writing is simply this: We want you to enjoy this, too. Your joy will double our joy!
Walk in the Light
5 This, in essence, is the message we heard from Christ and are passing on to you: God is light, pure light; there’s not a trace of darkness in him.
6-7 If we claim that we experience a shared life with him and continue to stumble around in the dark, we’re obviously lying through our teeth—we’re not living what we claim. But if we walk in the light, God himself being the light, we also experience a shared life with one another, as the sacrificed blood of Jesus, God’s Son, purges all our sin.
8-10 If we claim that we’re free of sin, we’re only fooling ourselves. A claim like that is errant nonsense. On the other hand, if we admit our sins—make a clean breast of them—he won’t let us down; he’ll be true to himself. He’ll forgive our sins and purge us of all wrongdoing. If we claim that we’ve never sinned, we out-and-out contradict God—make a liar out of him. A claim like that only shows off our ignorance of God.
Hebrews 9 Contemporary English Version (CEV)
The Tent in Heaven
9 The first promise that was made included rules for worship and a tent for worship here on earth. 2 The first part of the tent was called the holy place, and a lampstand, a table, and the sacred loaves of bread were kept there.
3 Behind the curtain was the most holy place. 4 The gold altar that was used for burning incense was in this holy place. The gold-covered sacred chest was also there, and inside it were three things. First, there was a gold jar filled with manna.[a] Then there was Aaron’s walking stick that sprouted.[b] Finally, there were the flat stones with the Ten Commandments written on them. 5 On top of the chest were the glorious creatures with wings[c] opened out above the place of mercy.[d]
Now isn’t the time to go into detail about these things. 6 But this is how everything was when the priests went each day into the first part of the tent to do their duties. 7 However, only the high priest could go into the second part of the tent, and he went in only once a year. Each time he carried blood to offer for his sins and for any sins that the people had committed without meaning to.
8 All of this is the Holy Spirit’s way of saying that no one could enter the most holy place while the tent was still the place of worship. 9 This also has a meaning for today. It shows that we cannot make our consciences clear by offering gifts and sacrifices. 10 These rules are merely about such things as eating and drinking and ceremonies for washing ourselves. And rules about physical things will last only until the time comes to change them for something better.
11 Christ came as the high priest of the good things that are now here.[e] He also went into a much better tent that wasn’t made by humans and that doesn’t belong to this world. 12 Then Christ went once for all into the most holy place and freed us from sin forever. He did this by offering his own blood instead of the blood of goats and bulls.
13 According to the Law of Moses, those people who become unclean are not fit to worship God. Yet they will be considered clean, if they are sprinkled with the blood of goats and bulls and with the ashes of a sacrificed calf. 14 But Christ was sinless, and he offered himself as an eternal and spiritual sacrifice to God. That’s why his blood is much more powerful and makes our[f] consciences clear. Now we can serve the living God and no longer do things that lead to death.
15 Christ died to rescue those who had sinned and broken the old agreement. Now he brings his chosen ones a new agreement with its guarantee of God’s eternal blessings! 16 In fact, making an agreement of this kind is like writing a will. This is because the one who makes the will must die before it is of any use. 17 In other words, a will doesn’t go into effect as long as the one who made it is still alive.
18 Blood was also used[g] to put the first agreement into effect. 19 Moses told the people all that the Law said they must do. Then he used red wool and a hyssop plant to sprinkle the people and the book of the Law with the blood of bulls and goats[h] and with water. 20 He told the people, “With this blood God makes his agreement with you.” 21 Moses also sprinkled blood on the tent and on everything else that was used in worship. 22 The Law says that almost everything must be sprinkled with blood, and no sins can be forgiven unless blood is offered.
Christ’s Great Sacrifice
23 These things are only copies of what is in heaven, and so they had to be made holy by these ceremonies. But the real things in heaven must be made holy by something better. 24 This is why Christ did not go into a tent that had been made by humans and was only a copy of the real one. Instead, he went into heaven and is now there with God to help us.
25 Christ did not have to offer himself many times. He wasn’t like a high priest who goes into the most holy place each year to offer the blood of an animal. 26 If he had offered himself every year, he would have suffered many times since the creation of the world. But instead, near the end of time he offered himself once and for all, so that he could be a sacrifice that does away with sin.
27 We die only once, and then we are judged. 28 So Christ died only once to take away the sins of many people. But when he comes again, it will not be to take away sin. He will come to save everyone who is waiting for him.