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But while he Thought on these things, Behold, the Angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a Dream, saying, Joseph, you Son of David, Fear not to take unto you Mary your wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit .    - Mat 1:20
Jesus was fathered by the HolySpirit .   

And you Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, are not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of you shall come a Governor, that shall Rule my People Israel.    - Mat 2:6

And when they were come into the house, they saw the young Child with Mary his Mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.    - Mat 2:11

Bring forth therefore Fruits meet for Repentance: - Mat 3:8
Repentance forestalls Wrath .     The Fruits of Repentance is actual Change .   

I indeed Baptize you with Water unto Repentance: but he that comes after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not Worthy to bear: he shall Baptize you with the Holy Spirit, and with Fire: - Mat 3:11
So, Repentance is necessary but the Baptism of the HolySpirit is what seals us to God,

Whose fan is in his hand, and he Will throughly purge his floor, and gather his Wheat into the garner; but he Will burn up the chaff with unquenchable Fire .    - Mat 3:12
Christ Jesus will judge the Earth,

And says unto him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down: for it is written, He shall Give his Angels charge concerning you: and in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any Time you dash your foot against a stone.    - Mat 4:6
Never use the Power of God to prove you are of God .     

Satan tried to get Jesus to fulfil prophesy independent of the HolySpirit,

Then says Jesus unto him, Get you hence, Satan: for it is written, You shall Worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you Serve .    - Mat 4:10
Use the Word of God to Fight the Enemy .     It will always accomplissh God's purpose.   

And going on from there, he saw other two brothers, James the Son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their Father, mending their nets; and he Called them.    - Mat 4:21

You are the Salt of the Earth: but if the Salt have Lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?     it is thenceforth Good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under foot of men.    - Mat 5:13
Our saltiness is our Relationship with Christ Jesus .     Our Relationship with Him is in the HolySpirit and Word .     

Without the Power of the HolySpirit working in and through us by the Authority of the Word we are worthless to the KingdomOfGod .   

But I Say unto you, That whoever is Angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the Judgment: and whoever shall Say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whoever shall Say, You Fool, shall be in danger of Hell Fire .    - Mat 5:22
"Without a cause"?     There is always a cause in the minds and hearts of those with anger against another person.     He is implying that there are some offenses that justify anger.     

Cursing people is not of God .     

But remember, the purpose of Jesus statement is not for the Hearers to do better, rather it was to make them aware that they are all Guilty and need a Saviour .   

Leave there your Gift before the Altar, and go your Way; first be Reconciled to your brother, and then come and offer your Gift .    - Mat 5:24
Unity is of God .      Division is of Satan .   

Truly I Say unto you, You shall by no means come out there, till you have paid the uttermost farthing.    - Mat 5:26
An adversarial and belligerant attitude will only get you in trouble.   

Moreover when you Fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to Fast .     Truly I Say unto you, They have their Reward .    - Mat 6:16
Whatever you do, do it as unto the Lord and not as men pleaseers.      Eph 6:6

And as Jesus passed forth from there, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he says unto him, Follow me.     And he arose, and followed him.    - Mat 9:9

But go you and learn what that means, I Will have Mercy, and not Sacrifice: for I am not come to call the Righteous, but Sinners to Repentance .    - Mat 9:13
Self Righteous people are dense by nature inhibiting their receiving Truth .   

And when Jesus departed there, two Blind men followed him, crying, and saying, You Son of David, have Mercy on us.    - Mat 9:27
The Blind men were following Him in Fath.     They knew He was able to Heal them.   

But the Pharisees said, He casts out Devils through the prince of the devils.    - Mat 9:34
Haters hate.      No amount of evidence can convince a hater not to hate because Hate is Bondage .   

And when he had Called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them Power against Unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to Heal all manner of Sickness and all manner of Disease .    - Mat 10:1
Jesus gives us the Power of the HolySpirit by His Authority for us to Heal and Deliver .   

And into whatsoever city or town you shall enter, enquire who in it is Worthy; and there Abide till you go there.    - Mat 10:11
A person who is willing to Hear the Gospel is Worthy .     A person who turns quickly away from the Gospel is not Worthy of it.   

But beware of men: for they Will Deliver you up to the councils, and they Will scourge you in their synagogues; - Mat 10:17
Men that you trusted will falsely accuse you and you will be rejected and abused by the merely Religious .   

For I am come to set a man at variance against his Father, and the daughter against her Mother, and the daughter in Law against her Mother in Law .    - Mat 10:35
God does not do this with malice.     He defines Christ Jesus as Saviour, Lord and King .     By virtue of this declaration, those who reject Christ will be at variance with those that Receive Christ .   

And it came to pass, when Jesus had made an end of commanding his twelve disciples, he departed there to Teach and to Preach in their cities.    - Mat 11:1
Tesach and Preach, Teach and Preach .     It is the Truth that sets men Free .   

And as they departed, Jesus began to Say unto the multitudes concerning John, What went you out into the Wilderness to See ?     A reed shaken with the wind?    - Mat 11:7
Are we drawn to God by our curious, Carnal Minds or by the HolySpirit ?   

And from the days of John the Baptist until now the Kingdom of Heaven suffers Violence, and the Violent take it by Force .    - Mat 11:12
The KingdomOfHeaven is accessible to those who Receive Christ Jesus .     But those who Receive Christ must do so with strong conviction, taking it by Force against those who would discount its reality.   

And saying, We have piped unto you, and you have not danced; we have mourned unto you, and you have not lamented.    - Mat 11:17
The Truth was Taught and Preached.     It Healed, Delivered and raised from the Dead, yet in the end it was ignored.   

And when he was departed there, he went into their synagogue: - Mat 12:9

Then the Pharisees went out, and held a council against him, how they Might Destroy him.    - Mat 12:14
Haters Hate .     So,.     the haters schemed to destroy Him that is Good .   

But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew Himself from there: and Great multitudes followed him, and he Healed them all; - Mat 12:15
Jesus avoided immediate destruction by leaving.      Believers followed Him and were Healed .   

A bruised reed shall he not break, and smoking flax shall he not quench, till he send forth Judgment unto Victory .    - Mat 12:20
Jesus was not an insurrectionist.     He did not come in Physical Force but He did destroy the works of Satan .     In so doing, He brought us out from Judgment into Victory .   

But when the Pharisees Heard it, they said, This fellow does not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils.    - Mat 12:24
The Enemy is immediately on the scene to accuse and undermine the Work of God .   

O generation of vipers, how can you, being Evil, Speak Good things?     for out of the Abundance of the Heart the Mouth speaks.    - Mat 12:34
A generation is the set of all people of a particular age group.      Jesus is saying that virtually all the people He was talking to were vipers - cold-blooded snakes only interested in filling their guts.     They were Evil and it was impossible for them to speak the Truth .     Their Hears were Evil and so their Speech was Evil .   

When the Unclean Spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking Rest, and finds none.    - Mat 12:43
A demonic spirit desires a Physical body in which to reside.     It is the only way they can manifest.   

Then he says, I Will Return into my house from where I came out; and when he is come, he finds it empty, swept, and garnished.    - Mat 12:44
When God cleanses a person, He wants to fill them with His Spirit .     If that happens, their house in not empty.     When a person Hears the Truth they are cleansed, If that person who hears the Truth rejects it, the demon that had been swept out by the Truth will return.   

For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more Abundance: but whoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has.    - Mat 13:12
When we have a desire for God we receive more of Him.     When we do not desire God we lapse into a state of not caring at all about God .   

So the Servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, did not you Sow Good Seed in your field?     from where then has it tares?    - Mat 13:27

Which indeed is the least of all seeds: but when it is grown, it is the greatest among herbs, and becomes a Tree, so that the birds of the air come and lodge in the branches thereof.    - Mat 13:32
Pure Faith (no Unbelief) does not need to be large but it does need to be rock solid.     If it is, it will produce a Tree that will bless many people.   

And it came to pass, that when Jesus had Finished these parables, he departed there.    - Mat 13:53

And when he was come into his own country, he Taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Where has this man this Wisdom, and these Mighty works?    - Mat 13:54
Wisdom comes from God the Father by the HolySpirit .      Mighty Works, Miracles and Healings, come by the HolySpirit .   

And his sisters, are they not all with us?     Where then has this man all these things?    - Mat 13:56
Doubt and distrust was shown toward Jesus because they could not see Him in His Spirit Identify.      Doubt and distrust will be cast at us for the same reason.   

But when Herod's birthday was kept, the daughter of Herodias danced before them, and pleased Herod.    - Mat 14:6
Watching his niece do a seductive dance - such immorality,

When Jesus Heard of it, he departed there by ship into a desert Place apart: and when the People had Heard thereof, they followed him on foot out of the cities.    - Mat 14:13
Jesus leaves the populated area for the desert because it was not yet time for Him to be taken and Crucified .   

Then Jesus went there, and departed into the coasts of Tyre and Sidon.    - Mat 15:21

And Jesus departed from there, and came near unto the sea of Galilee; and went up into a Mountain, and Sat down there.    - Mat 15:29

And his Disciples Say unto him, Where should we have so much Bread in the Wilderness, as to fill so Great a multitude?    - Mat 15:33
They had already forgotten about the other mass feeding.   

How is it that you do not Understand that I spoke it not to you concerning Bread, that you should beware of the Leaven of the Pharisees and of the Sadducees?    - Mat 16:11
Jesus is baffled by their lack of Spiritual insight.   

But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get you behind me, Satan: you are an Offence unto me: for you savour not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.    - Mat 16:23
Jesus, ever discerning by His Spirit, turned and rebuked Satan - not Peter.     It was Satan who was messing with Peter's Heart to keep Him in love with the earthly,

And Jesus said unto them, Because of your Unbelief: for truly I Say unto you, If you have Faith as a grain of mustard Seed, you shall Say unto this Mountain, Remove hence to yonder Place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you.    - Mat 17:20
Unbelief undermines Faith and blocks the blessing from arriving.     

It is not the quantity of Faith that is important, it is the quality.      Unbelief pollutes Faith .     

Pure Faith in the absence of Unbelief is capable of moving mountains.   

Woe unto the World because of offences!     for it must Needs be that Offences come; but Woe to that man by whom the Offence comes!    - Mat 18:7
The offences that God is concerned about are those which interfere with HisPlan for each of us.   

The Servant therefore fell down, and worshipped him, saying, Lord, have Patience with me, and I Will pay you all.    - Mat 18:26

But the same Servant went out, and Found one of his fellowservants, which owed him an hundred pence: and he laid hands on him, and took him by the throat, saying, Pay me that you owe.    - Mat 18:28

And his fellowservant fell down at his feet, and besought him, saying, Have Patience with me, and I Will pay you all.    - Mat 18:29

And he laid his hands on them, and departed there.    - Mat 19:15

But Jesus Called them unto him, and said, You Know that the princes of the Gentiles exercise Dominion over them, and they that are Great exercise Authority upon them.    - Mat 20:25

And a very Great multitude spread their garments in the Way; others cut down branches from the trees, and strawed them in the Way .    - Mat 21:8
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And when he saw a fig Tree in the Way, he came to it, and Found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no Fruit Grow on you henceforward for ever.     And presently the fig Tree withered away.    - Mat 21:19
Jesus cursed the fig tree because it was created for His pleasure and did not provide it.     This is a reflection on the Religious leaders who were created and placed in positions to bring Him pleasure and refused to do so.   

The Baptism of John, where was it?     from Heaven, or of men?     And they reasoned with themselves, saying, If we shall Say, From Heaven; he Will Say unto us, Why did you not then Believe him?    - Mat 21:25
Good things come from God through His servants.      Evil things come from Satan through his servants.   

But last of all he sent unto them his Son, saying, They Will Reverence my Son .    - Mat 21:37
In the end, God sent His Son, Christ Jesus to turn the husbandmen back to God .   

But when the husbandmen saw the Son, they said among themselves, This is the Heir; come, let us Kill him, and let us seize on his Inheritance .    - Mat 21:38
The husbandment (Scribes, Pharisees, Hypocrites) then schemed to destroy the Son and maintain their control of the Kingdom .   

But when the Pharisees had Heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.    - Mat 22:34

Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!     for you devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long Prayer: therefore you shall Receive the greater Damnation .    - Mat 23:14
Religious pretense is an abomination.   

You Fools and Blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifies the gold?    - Mat 23:17
Only the SpiritualMinded individuals sees into the KingdomOfHeaven .     The CarnalMinded see only the PhysicalRealm .   

You Fools and Blind: for whether is greater, the Gift, or the Altar that sanctifies the Gift ?    - Mat 23:19

Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!     for you are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear Beautiful outward, but are within full of Dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.    - Mat 23:27

For I Say unto you, You shall not See me henceforth, till you shall Say, Blessed is he that comes in the Name of the Lord .    - Mat 23:39
Jesus only appeared to His Disciples after His Resurrection - not to any of the Unbelievers .     At His Return Israel will welcome Him because He is coming to Save them from annihilation by the AntiChrist .   

For Nation shall rise against Nation, and Kingdom against Kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in diverse places.    - Mat 24:7
Natural disasters will destroy Human lives.   

For then shall be Great Tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the World to this Time, No, nor ever shall be.    - Mat 24:21
The GreatTribulation will make travel and commerce difficult.     Especially for those who have not received the mark, name or number of the Beast .   

Now learn a parable of the fig Tree; When his branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you Know that summer is near: - Mat 24:32
The fig Tree represents Israel and its leaves indicate it is reaching the point to bear fruit.   

For unto every one that has shall be given, and he shall have Abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.    - Mat 25:29
God blesses those who operate in Faith and rejects those who live in Unbelief .   

But I Say unto you, I Will not drink henceforth of this Fruit of the Vine, until that day when I drink it New with you in my Father's Kingdom .    - Mat 26:29

Now the chief priests, and elders, and all the council, sought False Witness against Jesus, to put him to Death; - Mat 26:59

His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow: - Mat 28:3
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John did Baptize in the Wilderness, and Preach the Baptism of Repentance for the Remission of sins.    - Mar 1:4
You can't Receive Forgiveness unless you admit your Guilt .   

And when he had gone a little farther there, he saw James the Son of Zebedee, and John his brother, who also were in the ship mending their nets.    - Mar 1:19
Expert fisherman doing what fishermen do.   

And there was in their synagogue a man with an Unclean Spirit; and he cried out, - Mar 1:23
An Unclean Spirit is one which pressures his subject into debauchery and then Condemns him for it.     It is a Bondage spirit.   

And when the Unclean Spirit had torn him, and cried with a loud voice, he came out of him.    - Mar 1:26
Demons need a Body and this one gave the man's Body up reluctantly.   

And they were all amazed, insomuch that they questioned among themselves, saying, What thing is this?     what New Doctrine is this?     for with Authority commands he even the Unclean spirits, and they do Obey him.    - Mar 1:27
Jesus taught with Authority and then He commands with Authority by Faith in the HolySpirit who fills and empowers Him.   

And when they could not come near unto him for the Press, they uncovered the roof where he was: and when they had broken it up, they let down the bed wherein the Sick of the palsy lay.    - Mar 2:4
These men were determine to get their friend to the Lord because they had Faith that Jesus would Heal him.   

When Jesus Heard it, he says unto them, They that are Whole have no Need of the physician, but they that are Sick: I came not to call the Righteous, but Sinners to Repentance .    - Mar 2:17
Jesus facetiously refers to the ScribesPhariseesHypocrites as Righteous .     They needed to Repent more so than the rank and file Jew .   

And Unclean spirits, when they saw him, fell down before him, and cried, saying, You are the Son of God .    - Mar 3:11
The HolySpirit in Christ Jesus manifested Authority over the Demons .     They recognized Him and Feared Him.   

And the Scribes which came down from Jerusalem said, He has Beelzebub, and by the prince of the Devils casts he out devils.    - Mar 3:22
The Friends Doubts of Jesus and their attempts to discourage Him resulted in His enemies gaining Confidence .     The Scribes went so far as to accuse Him of being DemonPossessed .   

Because they said, He has an Unclean Spirit .    - Mar 3:30
The HolySpirit is the Spirit of Christ Jesus .     So, accusing Jesus of being controlled by an Unclean Spirit was calling the HolySpirit Unclean .     It was and is the BlasphemyOfTheHolyGhost .   

And other fell on Good Ground, and did yield Fruit that sprang up and increased; and brought forth, some thirty, and some sixty, and some an hundred.    - Mar 4:8
HeartFaith in Christ Jesus and immersion in the WordOfGod and Relationship with the HolySpirit will result in much Fruit .   

But when it is sown, it grows up, and becomes greater than all herbs, and shoots out Great branches; so that the fowls of the air may lodge under the Shadow of it.    - Mar 4:32
The KingdomOfGod is intended to manifest in each of us.     It has come to us through the Truth of the Word and the Truth and Power of the HolySpirit .     We are commanded to preach the Gospel of Truth to every creature and thereby see God's Will done on Earth through men as it is in Heaven .   

And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an Unclean Spirit, - Mar 5:2
There are two spirits that motivate a Human to be Confident and Forceful: the SpiritOfGod and the SpiritOfSatan .     

The demoniac was obviously filled with the SpiritOfSatan .   

For he said unto him, Come out of the man, you Unclean Spirit .    - Mar 5:8
Jesus commanded the Demon calling him what he was - Unclean .   

And forthwith Jesus gave them leave.     And the Unclean Spirits went out, and entered into the Swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep Place into the sea, (they were about two thousand;) and were choked in the sea.    - Mar 5:13
Jesus gave permission.     He did not tell them where to go specifically - only that they must leave the demoniac.   

And they that saw it told them how it befell to him that was possessed with the Devil, and also concerning the Swine .    - Mar 5:16

And he went out from there, and came into his own country; and his Disciples Follow him.    - Mar 6:1
Jesus returns to Nazareth and Capernaum.   

And when the Sabbath day was come, he began to Teach in the synagogue: and many Hearing him were astonished, saying, From where has this man these things?     and what Wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such Mighty Works are wrought by his hands?    - Mar 6:2
The people in the local Synagogue knew Jesus from birth.     So, they do not understand what has happened to Him.     He was not acting like a typical Nazarene carpenter's son.   

And he Called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them Power over Unclean spirits; - Mar 6:7
Jesus enables the Disciples to Practice operating in the HolySpirit before the HolySpirit was given.     He simply Annointed them with His Power in which their Faith would reside.   

And whoever shall not Receive you, nor Hear you, when you depart there, shake off the dust under your feet for a Testimony against them.     Truly I Say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of Judgment, than for that city.    - Mar 6:11
Any household of Unbelief would be cursed by the Testimony of their treatment of the Disciples .      TheJudgment is coming.   

And when the daughter of the said Herodias came in, and danced, and pleased Herod and them that Sat with him, the King said unto the damsel, Ask of me whatsoever you will, and I Will Give it you.    - Mar 6:22
Herod was rash and Foolish .   

And when he was entered into the house from the People, his Disciples asked him concerning the parable.    - Mar 7:17
The Disciples wanted to Understand the Truth of God and so asked questions.   

And from there he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man Know it: but he could not be hid.    - Mar 7:24
Jesus sought privacy but could not find it.   

For a certain woman, whose young daughter had an Unclean Spirit, Heard of him, and came and fell at his feet: - Mar 7:25
People coming to Jesus in Faith is the only requirement for Deliverance, Healing and Salvation .   

And his Disciples answered him, From where can a man satisfy these men with Bread here in the Wilderness ?    - Mar 8:4
Amazingly, the Disciples react with the same CarnalMinds as at the feeding of the 5000 - Unbelief .   

And he asked his Father, How long is it ago since this came unto him?     And he said, Of a Child .    - Mar 9:21

And they departed there, and passed through Galilee; and he would not that any man should Know it.    - Mar 9:30
Jesus is avoiding premature capture and Crucifixion .     His time is not yet.   

And if your hand Offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter into Life maimed, than having two hands to go into Hell, into the Fire that Never shall be quenched: - Mar 9:43
We need to keep our priorities straight.   

Where their worm dies not, and the Fire is not quenched.    - Mar 9:44
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And if your foot Offend you, cut it off: it is better for you to enter halt into Life, than having two feet to be cast into Hell, into the Fire that Never shall be quenched: - Mar 9:45
There is no Hope beyond Christ Jesus .   

Where their worm dies not, and the Fire is not quenched.    - Mar 9:46
Consumption and Pain .   

Where their worm dies not, and the Fire is not quenched.    - Mar 9:48
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And he arose from there, and comes into the coasts of Judaea by the farther side of Jordan: and the People resort unto him again; and, as he was wont, he Taught them again.    - Mar 10:1
Jesus taught the Word wherever He went.     The Healings and Miracles followed naturally from what He was teaching.   

And many spread their garments in the Way: and others cut down branches off the trees, and strawed them in the Way .    - Mar 11:8
PalmSunday marks the beginning of the end for Jesus' Ministry on Earth .   

And Peter Calling to remembrance says unto him, Master, Behold, the fig Tree which you cursed is withered away.    - Mar 11:21

Having yet therefore one Son, his wellbeloved, he sent him also last unto them, saying, They Will Reverence my Son .    - Mar 12:6
They knew Jesus was calling Himself the SonOfGod in this Parable.   

But those husbandmen said among themselves, This is the Heir; come, let us Kill him, and the Inheritance shall be our's.    - Mar 12:7
Jesus read the Hearts of his foes.     They wanted the Kingdom for themselves.   

David therefore Himself calls him Lord; and how is he then his Son ?     And the common People Heard him gladly.    - Mar 12:37
How can David's Lord be his Son ?     By God becoming the SonOfMan .   

Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall Receive greater Damnation .    - Mar 12:40
But they gather their Wealth by taking advantage of the Weak .   

For all they did cast in of their Abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her Living .    - Mar 12:44
She was operating in Faith as she now had nothing in hand to live on.   

But take heed to yourselves: for they shall Deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues you shall be beaten: and you shall be brought before Rulers and Kings for my sake, for a Testimony against them.    - Mar 13:9
Persecution comes when Christianity is not Dominant in a Society or Nation .      Religious people who are not InChrist will Persecute True Believers the hardest.     It was Religious people who brought Jesus before Pilate and Herod.     

Notice that Jesus says that our Persecution and Prosecution will be used as a Testimony against them.     This indicates that Christ takes rejection of the Gospel very seriously.   

Now learn a parable of the fig Tree; When her branch is yet tender, and puts forth leaves, you Know that summer is near: - Mar 13:28
The sign of Israel beginning to put forth her leaves as an independent nation.     Summer is not the time of Harvest but it is the time of growth.   

For it Might have been sold for more than Three hundred pence, and have been given to the Poor .     And they murmured against her.    - Mar 14:5
Do Good Works and don't consider the Criticism of others.   

And the chief Priests and all the council sought for Witness against Jesus to put him to Death; and Found none.    - Mar 14:55
Still no convincing evidence against Jesus but this is the day before Passover and they must be Him to Death before the end of the day.   

And straightway in the morning the chief Priests held a consultation with the elders and Scribes and the Whole council, and Bound Jesus, and carried him away, and delivered him to Pilate.    - Mar 15:1
It will be Religious persecutors who bring you before the magistrate.   

And they were both Righteous before God, Walking in all the Commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.    - Luk 1:6

According to the custom of the Priest's office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord .    - Luk 1:9

And the Whole multitude of the People were Praying without at the Time of incense.    - Luk 1:10

And there appeared unto him an Angel of the Lord standing on the Right side of the Altar of incense.    - Luk 1:11

And the Angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that Stand in the Presence of God; and am sent to Speak unto you, and to show you these Glad tidings.    - Luk 1:19
Glad tidings is Good News .      God has made it possible that only Good News comes to us by GraceThroughFaith .   

And after those days his wife Elisabeth conceived, and hid herself five months, saying, - Luk 1:24

And, Behold, you shall Conceive in your womb, and bring forth a Son, and shall call his Name JESUS .    - Luk 1:31

And, Behold, your cousin Elisabeth, she has also conceived a Son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was Called barren.    - Luk 1:36
John was six months older than Jesus .   

And how happens this to me, that the Mother of my Lord should come to me?    - Luk 1:43

And Blessed is she that Believed: for there shall be a Performance of those things which were told her from the Lord .    - Luk 1:45

For he has regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, Behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me Blessed .    - Luk 1:48

He has helped his Servant Israel, in remembrance of his Mercy; - Luk 1:54

As he spoke by the Mouth of his Holy prophets, which have been since the World began: - Luk 1:70

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this Child .    - Luk 2:17

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the Child, his Name was Called JESUS, which was so named of the Angel before he was conceived in the womb.    - Luk 2:21

But they, supposing him to have been in the Company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.    - Luk 2:44

And Jesus increased in Wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.    - Luk 2:52
The Spirit of a man of God gains Favor with men.     However, unlike with God, he loses Favor with man when He Speaks God's Word .   

And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the Baptism of Repentance for the Remission of sins; - Luk 3:3
When we Change our Minds we are altomatically Forgiven .   

Bring forth therefore Fruits Worthy of Repentance, and begin not to Say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our Father: for I Say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up Children unto Abraham.    - Luk 3:8
Fruit is evidence of Character .     He is speaking to Change .   

And the soldiers likewise demanded of him, saying, And what shall we Do ?     And he said unto them, Do Violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.    - Luk 3:14
Do unto others...   

Whose fan is in his hand, and he Will throughly purge his floor, and Will gather the Wheat into his garner; but the chaff he Will burn with Fire unquenchable.    - Luk 3:17
Jesus will define Salvation and Damnation .      Jesus is the Straitgate and the Narrowway .   

And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down from hence: - Luk 4:9

The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to Preach the Gospel to the Poor; he has sent me to Heal the brokenhearted, to Preach Deliverance to the captives, and recovering of Sight to the Blind, to set at Liberty them that are bruised, - Luk 4:18
This Prophecy is of Jesus the Messiah .   

And in the synagogue there was a man, which had a Spirit of an Unclean Devil, and cried out with a loud voice, - Luk 4:33

And they were all amazed, and spoke among themselves, saying, What a Word is this!     for with Authority and Power he commands the Unclean spirits, and they come out.    - Luk 4:36
The Authority comes from the Word .     The Power comes from the HolySpirit .     When the Word and the HolySpirit are exercised no power can stand against us.   

Now when he had Left Speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught.    - Luk 5:4

And when they had this done, they inclosed a Great multitude of fishes: and their net broke.    - Luk 5:6
Jesus had told them to cast nets.     The one net could not hold the catch,

And so was also James, and John, the Sons of Zebedee, which were partners with Simon.     And Jesus said unto Simon, Fear not; from henceforth you shall catch men.    - Luk 5:10
What a promotion - from fisherman to minister.   

I came not to call the Righteous, but Sinners to Repentance .    - Luk 5:32
If a person does not Believe they are wrong (i.e.     that they are Righteous) then they will not Repent .     When a person realizes they are wrong, they will Repent .   

And they that were Vexed with Unclean spirits: and they were Healed .    - Luk 6:18
Exorcism and Healing is part of the ministry of the HolySpirit through us,

A Good man out of the Good Treasure of his Heart brings forth that which is Good; and an Evil man out of the Evil Treasure of his Heart brings forth that which is Evil: for of the Abundance of the Heart his Mouth speaks.    - Luk 6:45
God is Good and anyone who aspires to be Good must be Filled with God the HolySpirit .     He it is that manifests Good in us.      Phi 2:13

Our Hearts must be Transformed by the Power of the Word and the HolySpirit .   

Now when he had ended all his Sayings in the audience of the People, he entered into Capernaum.    - Luk 7:1

And when the messengers of John were departed, he began to Speak unto the People concerning John, What went you out into the Wilderness for to See ?     A reed shaken with the wind?    - Luk 7:24

They are like unto Children sitting in the marketplace, and Calling one to another, and saying, We have piped unto you, and you have not danced; we have mourned to you, and you have not wept.    - Luk 7:32
Spoiled, unable to be satisfied.   

There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.    - Luk 7:41

You gave me no kiss: but this woman since the Time I came in has not ceased to kiss my feet.    - Luk 7:45

And Joanna the wife of Chuza Herod's Steward, and Susanna, and many others, which ministered unto him of their Substance .    - Luk 8:3
These women supported Jesus' ministry and traveled with Him.   

But that on the Good Ground are they, which in an Honest and Good Heart, having Heard the Word, keep it, and bring forth Fruit with Patience .    - Luk 8:15

Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake.     And they launched forth.    - Luk 8:22

(For he had commanded the Unclean Spirit to come out of the man.     For oftentimes it had caught him: and he was kept Bound with chains and in fetters; and he broke the bands, and was driven of the Devil into the Wilderness).    - Luk 8:29
There is nothing Good in Bondage .      Listen to the words used in conjunction with it: unclean, caught, bound, chains, fetters, bands, driven.   

Came behind him, and touched the border of his garment: and immediately her Issue of Blood stanched.    - Luk 8:44
Faith appropriates the provision of God without additional Work on God's part.   

And whatsoever house you enter into, there Abide, and there depart.    - Luk 9:4

And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.    - Luk 9:29

And as he was yet a coming, the Devil threw him down, and Tare him.     And Jesus rebuked the Unclean Spirit, and Healed the Child, and delivered him again to his Father .    - Luk 9:42
We ought to Rebuke Satan and destroy his works whenever we encounter them.   

And by chance there came down a certain Priest that Way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.    - Luk 10:31

And on the morrow when he departed, he took out two pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever you spend more, when I come again, I Will repay you.    - Luk 10:35

When the Unclean Spirit is gone out of a man, he walks through dry places, seeking Rest; and finding none, he says, I Will Return unto my house where I came out.    - Luk 11:24
A demonic spirit desires a Physical body in which to reside.     It is the only way they can manifest.   

And one of the Company said unto him, Master, Speak to my brother, that he divide the Inheritance with me.    - Luk 12:13
The man brings a legal battle to Jesus .   

And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of Covetousness: for a man's Life consists not in the Abundance of the things which he possesses.    - Luk 12:15

For from henceforth there shall be five in one house Divided, Three against two, and two against Three .    - Luk 12:52
We see this happening now.     Those who have rejected the Gospel living with those who are InChrist .   

When you go with your adversary to the magistrate, as you are in the Way, Give Diligence that you may be delivered from him; lest he hale you to the Judge, and the Judge Deliver you to the officer, and the officer cast you into prison.    - Luk 12:58
Those who do not 'agree' with Christ Jesus will be arrested, charged and punished.   

I tell you, you shall not depart there, till you have paid the very last mite.    - Luk 12:59
TheJudgment will be harsh.   

It is like a grain of mustard Seed, which a man took, and cast into his garden; and it grew, and waxed a Great Tree; and the fowls of the air lodged in the branches of it.    - Luk 13:19

When once the Master of the house is Risen up, and has shut to the door, and you begin to Stand without, and to Knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and Say unto you, I Know you not where you are: - Luk 13:25
Jesus is the Master of the house and He controls the door.   

Then shall you begin to Say, We have eaten and drunk in your Presence, and you have Taught in our streets.    - Luk 13:26
The Jews will cling to Jehovah while having rejected Jesus, to their Damnation .   

But he shall Say, I tell you, I Know you not where you are; depart from me, all you workers of Iniquity .    - Luk 13:27
You can't Know God through Jehovah or any other name than Jesus Christ .     Those who Reject Christ will be Damned .   

The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get you out, and depart hence: for Herod Will Kill you.    - Luk 13:31
They were not concerned about Jesus .     They were trying to put Fear into Him and therefore break Him down.   

But when you are bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade you comes, he may Say unto you, Friend, go up higher: then shall you have Worship in the Presence of them that sit at Meat with you.    - Luk 14:10
Never think of yourself more highly than you ought.      Rom 12:3

Then said he also to him that bade him, When you make a dinner or a supper, call not your friends, nor your brothers, neither your kinsmen, nor your Rich neighbours; lest they also bid you again, and a recompence be made you.    - Luk 14:12
Bless those who cannot repay you.   

I Say unto you, that likewise Joy shall be in Heaven over one Sinner that repents, more than over ninety and nine Just persons, which Need no Repentance .    - Luk 15:7

Likewise, I Say unto you, there is Joy in the Presence of the Angels of God over one Sinner that repents.    - Luk 15:10
Each of us is of immense value to God .     None of us are expendable.   

And not many days after the younger Son gathered all together, and took his journey into a far country, and there wasted his Substance with riotous Living .    - Luk 15:13

Now his elder Son was in the field: and as he came and drew near to the house, he Heard musick and dancing.    - Luk 15:25
Religiosity and Legalism are enemies of Grace .   

The Law and the Prophets were until John: since that Time the Kingdom of God is preached, and every man presses into it.    - Luk 16:16
We press into the KingdomOfGod by Faith in Christ Jesus .   

And beside all this, between us and you there is a Great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from there.    - Luk 16:26
The gulf is attitude toward God .   

Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that Offences Will come: but Woe unto him, through whom they come!    - Luk 17:1
The Offence that Jesus is talking about is the Offence that prevents or derails a person's Relationship with God .   

And the Apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our Faith .    - Luk 17:5
Faith does not need to be larger, it needs to be purer.   

Then he took unto him the twelve, and said unto them, Behold, we go up to Jerusalem, and all things that are written by the Prophets concerning the Son of man shall be accomplished.    - Luk 18:31
The Disciples seem to have been incapable of grasping the big picture though Christ tried to inform them on several occassions.   

For the days shall come upon you, that your Enemies shall cast a trench about you, and Compass you round, and keep you in on every side, - Luk 19:43
This was fulfilled in 70 AD when Rome destroyed Jerusalem.   

And they answered, that they could not tell where it was.    - Luk 20:7
They Lied in their answer.   

Then said the Lord of the vineyard, What shall I Do ?     I Will send my Beloved Son: it may be they Will Reverence him when they See him.    - Luk 20:13
Jesus was sent expecting to be Received by the husbandmen.   

But when the husbandmen saw him, they reasoned among themselves, saying, This is the Heir: come, let us Kill him, that the Inheritance may be ours.    - Luk 20:14
Just as Lucifer tried to take the Throne from God, the Jewish leadership did likewise in that they tried to Destroy God's Son .   

Then in the audience of all the People he said unto his disciples, - Luk 20:45

For all these have of their Abundance cast in unto the Offerings of God: but she of her penury has cast in all the Living that she had.    - Luk 21:4

And Great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and Fearful Sights and Great Signs shall there be from Heaven .    - Luk 21:11
Without the assurance of the Love, Mercy, Grace, Protection and Provision of God, men's Hearts will fail them in the GreatTribulation .     - Luk 21:26

In your Patience possess you your souls.    - Luk 21:19
Don't get excited.     Stay calm and wait on the Lord .   

For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.    - Luk 21:22
This was vengeance on Israel for rejecting the Messiah - fulfilled in 70 AD,

And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude.    - Luk 22:6

And he took Bread, and gave thanks, and broke it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my Body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.    - Luk 22:19
The Bread represents the broken Body of our Lord .   

For I Say unto you, that this that is written must yet be accomplished in me, And he was reckoned among the transgressors: for the things concerning me have an end.    - Luk 22:37

And as soon as it was day, the elders of the People and the chief Priests and the Scribes came together, and led him into their council, saying, - Luk 22:66

And they cried out all at once, saying, Away with this man, and release unto us Barabbas: - Luk 23:18

And Pilate gave sentence that it should be as they required.    - Luk 23:24

And all his acquaintance, and the women that followed him from Galilee, stood afar off, beholding these things.    - Luk 23:49

And he said unto them, What things?     And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a Prophet Mighty in Deed and Word before God and all the People: - Luk 24:19

But we trusted that it had been he which should have Redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done.    - Luk 24:21

And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself .    - Luk 24:27

And he said unto them, These are the Words which I spoke unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the Law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me.    - Luk 24:44
It all happened as the Prophets and Jesus Himself had said.   

And that Repentance and Remission of Sins should be preached in his Name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.    - Luk 24:47
Repentance is a result of Faith in Jesus which enables appropriation of Remission resulting in the NewBirth which places us InChrist .   

Nathanael says unto him, Where know you me?      Jesus answered and said unto him, Before that Philip Called you, when you were under the fig Tree, I saw you.    - Joh 1:48

When the Ruler of the feast had tasted the Water that was made wine, and knew not where it was: (but the Servants which drew the Water knew;) the governor of the feast Called the Bridegroom, - Joh 2:9

And said unto them that sold doves, Take these things hence; make not my Father's house an house of merchandise.    - Joh 2:16
Jesus exercises Righteous Judgment .   

The wind blows where it intends, and you hear the sound thereof, but can not tell where it comes, and where it goes: so is every one that is Born of the Spirit .    - Joh 3:8
Jesus is simply saying that you cannot see the Spirit nor detect who has been born of the Spirit with natural eyes, Calvinists say this scripture implies that the Spirit decides who will be born of the Spirit and who are not.     If that were the case why did Jesus bother telling Nicodemus he must be born again.   

He must Increase, but I must decrease.    - Joh 3:30
Humility at the feet of Jesus .   

The woman says unto him, Sir, you have nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from where then have you that Living Water ?    - Joh 4:11
CarnalMinded in her response.   

Now after two days he departed there, and went into Galilee.    - Joh 4:43

When Jesus then lifted up his eyes, and saw a Great Company come unto him, he says unto Philip, Where shall we buy Bread, that these may eat?    - Joh 6:5

His brothers therefore said unto him, Depart hence, and go into Judaea, that your Disciples also may See the Works that you do.    - Joh 7:3

And there was much murmuring among the People concerning him: for some said, He is a Good man: others said, No; but he deceives the People .    - Joh 7:12

Judge not according to the appearance, but Judge Righteous Judgment .    - Joh 7:24

Howbeit we Know this man where he is: but when Christ comes, no man knows where he is.    - Joh 7:27

Then cried Jesus in the temple as he Taught, saying, You both Know me, and you Know where I Am: and I am not come of myself, but he that sent me is True, whom you Know not.    - Joh 7:28

The Pharisees Heard that the People murmured such things concerning him; and the Pharisees and the chief Priests sent officers to take him.    - Joh 7:32

And they which Heard it, being convicted by their own Conscience, went out one by one, beginning at the eldest, even unto the last: and Jesus was Left alone, and the woman standing in the midst.    - Joh 8:9

Jesus answered and said unto them, Though I bear record of myself, yet my record is True: for I Know where I came, and where I go; but you cannot tell where I come, and where I go.    - Joh 8:14

Which of you convinces me of Sin ?     And if I Say the Truth, Why do you not Believe me?    - Joh 8:46
Jesus spends more time trying to get through to them.     He reasons with them about the Law and how that He was guiltless.     So, why not Believe Him.   

But the Jews did not Believe concerning him, that he had been Blind, and Received his Sight, until they Called the Parents of him that had Received his Sight .    - Joh 9:18

We Know that God spoke unto Moses: as for this fellow, we Know not from where he is.    - Joh 9:29
How did they Know God Spoke to Moses?     They weren't there.     They simply chose to Believe that He did.      Jesus performed greater Miracles than Moses and there were eyewitnesses to them.     

People Choose to Believe what they want to Believe .     And that is where the Damnation is on Unbelievers .   

The man answered and said unto them, Why herein is a marvellous thing, that you Know not from where he is, and yet he has opened mine eyes.    - Joh 9:30
Stick it to them for their intentional Unbelief .   

Since the World began was it not Heard that any man opened the Eyes of one that was Born Blind .    - Joh 9:32

Say you of him, whom the Father has Sanctified, and sent into the World, You blaspheme; because I said, I am the Son of God ?    - Joh 10:36

And many of the Jews came to Martha and Mary, to Comfort them concerning their brother.    - Joh 11:19

Then gathered the chief Priests and the Pharisees a council, and said, What do we?     for this man does many miracles.    - Joh 11:47
You should have Believed on Him!     But, a ChildOfSatan cannot not serve Satan .   

Jesus therefore walked no more openly among the Jews; but went there unto a country near to the Wilderness, into a city Called Ephraim, and there continued with his disciples.    - Joh 11:54
Jesus knew that His Death should occur at Passover since He was the Pascal Lamb .     Accordingly, He did not allow Himself to be taken until the time was right.   

Why was not this ointment sold for Three hundred pence, and given to the Poor ?    - Joh 12:5

Took branches of palm trees, and went forth to meet him, and cried, Hosanna: Blessed is the King of Israel that comes in the Name of the Lord .    - Joh 12:13
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Now is the Judgment of this World: now shall the prince of this World be cast out.    - Joh 12:31
Satan was about to be eternally defeated.   

If you had known me, you should have known my Father also: and from henceforth you Know him, and have seen him.    - Joh 14:7
To Know Jesus is to Know the Father .     To not Know Jesus is to be unknown to the Father .      Jesus is the express Image of the Father .   

But the Comforter, which is the Holy Spirit, whom the Father Will send in my Name, he shall Teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you.    - Joh 14:26
Jesus is instructing the Disciples about the source of the Word - the HolySpirit .      Jesus Spoke the WordOfGod by the HolySpirit .     When the HolySpirit is in us, we can Speak the WordOfGod by that same Spirit .     

The HolySpirit Comforts us and Teaches us and reminds us of the specific WordOfGod to meet the situation at hand.     

No self Confidence, no Education, no Intelligence can make up for the lack of the HolySpirit .   

Hereafter I Will not Talk much with you: for the prince of this World comes, and has nothing in me.    - Joh 14:30

But that the World may Know that I Love the Father; and as the Father gave me Commandment, even so I Do .     Arise, let us go hence.    - Joh 14:31
Jesus' Obedience to the Father is proof of His Love for Him and us.   

Every branch in me that bears not Fruit he takes away: and every branch that bears Fruit, he purges it, that it may bring forth more Fruit .    - Joh 15:2
Service, SpiritFruit

Abide in me, and I in you.     As the branch cannot bear Fruit of itself, except it Abide in the Vine; no more can you, except you Abide in me.    - Joh 15:4
Imagination, Service

I am the Vine, you are the branches: He that abides in me, and I in him, the same brings forth much Fruit: for without me you can do nothing.    - Joh 15:5
The Vine is Jesus .     
The Life that is in Jesus is the HolySpirit ( Joh 1:4 ).     
Jesus is the Body and Soul of God the HolySpirit ( Heb 1:3 ).     
InChrist we become Physical extensions of the Body of Jesus by His Word and HolySpirit in us ( 1Co 12:27 ).     

We cannot abide Physically in Jesus nor can Jesus abide Physically in us.     We abide in His Word and His HolySpirit, and His Word and His HolySpirit abide in us ( Joh 15:7 ).     

We are BornAgain receiving EternalLife by Faith in the WordOfGod concerning Jesus ( Rom 10:9,10 ) and so become branches of the True Vine .     We are enabled to Do the WordOfGod by the Power of the HolySpirit ( Phi 4:13 ).     

The Fruit that we bear is SpiritFruit .     Without the Word and HolySpirit we can do nothing of Heavenly value ( Zec 4:6 ).     

If a man Abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the Fire, and they are burned.    - Joh 15:6

Henceforth I call you not servants; for the Servant knows not what his Lord does: but I have Called you friends; for all things that I have Heard of my Father I have made known unto you.    - Joh 15:15
Jesus wants us to be like Him.     In so doing we fulfil His purpose in becoming our Sacrifice for Sins .     He had the Father send us the HolySpirit whereby we too are SonsOfGod .   

Of Judgment, because the prince of this World is judged.    - Joh 16:11
Satan is Defeated and Condemned to the LakeOfFire .   

Sanctify them through your Truth: your Word is Truth .    - Joh 17:17
We are washed in the Word of God and Transformed from Grace to Grace by it.     

The implication for those not in the Word is that they are UnSanctified and so, Spiritually Filthy .   

And for their sakes I Sanctify myself, that they also Might be Sanctified through the Truth .    - Joh 17:19
Jesus kept Himself from Sin in order for us to be Saved by His Perfect Sacrifice .   

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.    - Joh 18:36
What does Jesus mean by His 'Kingdom is not of this World' ?     
In His first advent Jesus had a single objective to accomplish - to enable man's Relationship with God to be restored.     He was not concerned with Political, Social, Economic or even Religious institutions at His first advent.     
He had to be the Sacrifice for Sin .     

His plan was to regenerate and empower man to take Dominion over the Earth through the Power of the HolySpirit by the preaching of the Gospel to every person.     

Jesus' plan was for SpiritFilled man to rule the Earth as His Stewards until His Return at which time He would assume the Throne of David in the MillennialKingdom .   

And went again into the Judgment hall, and says unto Jesus, Where are you?     But Jesus gave him no answer.    - Joh 19:9
"Where did you come from and who are you?"
It is likely that if Jesus had Spoken any more Truth to Pilate that Pilate would have believed and stopped the Crucifixion .   

And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If you let this man go, you are not Caesar's Friend: whoever makes Himself a King speaks against Caesar.    - Joh 19:12
Pilate cannot be saved because he is in Political Bondage .     The Jews know Pilate's weakness - his love for his position, career and livelihood.   

Jesus says unto her, Woman, Why weep you?     whom seek you?     She, supposing him to be the gardener, says unto him, Sir, if you have borne him hence, tell me where you have laid him, and I Will take him away.    - Joh 20:15

And many other Signs truly did Jesus in the Presence of his disciples, which are not written in this book: - Joh 20:30

For John truly Baptized with Water; but you shall be Baptized with the Holy Spirit not many days hence.    - Act 1:5
The purpose of Christ Jesus coming to Earth was to make it possible for us to be Filled with the HolySpirit .     

Forgiveness of Sins was necessary that we escape the LakeOfFire .     

But God is not just Merciful in Forgiving your Sins, He is Love .     He wants an Intimate, Personal Relationship with you.     

We hear Jesus say that He must leave so that the Comforter may come.     ( Joh 16:7 )
The Comforter is the HolySpirit who is God .     ( Joh 4:24 )

In order to experience Christ's purpose for you, you must be Filled with the HolySpirit .     ( Joh 15:26 )

How do you Receive the HolySpirit ?     
You Ask for Him in Faith .     ( Luk 11:13 )

Men and brothers, this Scripture must Needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Spirit by the Mouth of David spoke before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus .    - Act 1:16

And they were all Filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to Speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.    - Act 2:4
SpiritBaptism is necessary for a powerful Life in Christ .      Yes, we are BornAgain and given the Gift of EternalLife by Faith in Jesus Christ .     That is necessary for us to be SpiritFilled .     

Some people Receive the HolySpirit Baptism at the same time as they are BornAgain, but most do not.     
Primarily, this is a result of not being taught to expect the HolySpirit Baptism .     
Secondly, there has been no demonstration of SpiritBaptism .   

For David speaks concerning him, I foresaw the Lord always before my face, for he is on my Right hand, that I should not be moved: - Act 2:25

You have made known to me the Ways of Life; you shall make me full of Joy with your countenance.    - Act 2:28
Jesus descended from Heaven and He returned to Heaven to behold the Majesty .   

The God of Abraham, and of Isaac, and of Jacob, the God of our fathers, has glorified his Son Jesus; whom you delivered up, and denied him in the Presence of Pilate, when he was determined to let him go.    - Act 3:13
Peter reviews the recent History involving Jesus .   

And killed the Prince of Life, whom God has raised from the Dead; whereof we are Witnesses .    - Act 3:15
"You killed Him but God raised Him.     

He was Dead but now He is alive and we saw Him."

And his Name through Faith in his Name has made this man Strong, whom you See and Know: yes, the Faith which is by him has given him this Perfect soundness in the Presence of you all.    - Act 3:16
Faith in the NameOfJesus brought about this Miracle .   

And now, brothers, I know that through Ignorance you did it, as did also your rulers.    - Act 3:17
Is Ignorance an excuse?      No, particularly when it is wilful Ignorance .     

Based on the Preaching, Teaching, Healing, Exorcisms and other Miracles that Jesus did throughout the land, there was no excuse for their Ignorance .   

Repent you therefore, and be Converted, that your Sins may be blotted out, when the Times of refreshing shall come from the Presence of the Lord; - Act 3:19
When a person Hears the Truth and Believes the Truth, they are to Receive the Truth .      Receiving the Truth requires Repentance .     When a person Repents they will be refreshed by being Sanctified and Filled with the HolySpirit who is the Presence of the Lord .   

Whom the Heaven must Receive until the Times of restitution of all things, which God has Spoken by the Mouth of all his Holy Prophets since the World began.    - Act 3:21
The restitution of all things requires the eradication of Satan, his Demons and his Human children.     This will occur on the DayOfWrath .   

But when they had commanded them to go aside out of the council, they conferred among themselves, - Act 4:15
More scheming and conniving.   

But that it spread no further among the People, let us straitly threaten them, that they Speak henceforth to no man in this Name .    - Act 4:17
Fascism is not new.     It always arises in people who Hate the Truth .   

While it remained, was it not your own?     and after it was sold, was it not in your own Power ?      Why have you conceived this thing in your Heart ?     you have not lied unto men, but unto God .    - Act 5:4

There came also a multitude out of the cities round about unto Jerusalem, bringing Sick folks, and them which were Vexed with Unclean spirits: and they were Healed every one.    - Act 5:16
When the HolySpirit is given Free Reign by Faith Miracles happen.   

And when they Heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and Taught .     But the high Priest came, and they that were with him, and Called the council together, and all the senate of the Children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.    - Act 5:21
Were all these people that were called to the council bad people?     
Yes, because they were part of the system that hated Christ and His Church .   

Then went the captain with the officers, and brought them without Violence: for they feared the People, lest they should have been stoned.    - Act 5:26

And when they had brought them, they set them before the council: and the high Priest asked them, - Act 5:27

Him has God exalted with his Right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to Give Repentance to Israel, and Forgiveness of sins.    - Act 5:31
Speaking the Truth with Boldness .   

Then stood there up one in the council, a Pharisee, named Gamaliel, a doctor of the Law, had in reputation among all the People, and commanded to put the Apostles forth a little space; - Act 5:34

And they departed from the Presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted Worthy to Suffer shame for his Name .    - Act 5:41
They were able to see what they were going through from the persepective of having seen Jesus endure the same.   

And the Word of God increased; and the number of the Disciples multiplied in Jerusalem greatly; and a Great Company of the Priests were Obedient to the Faith .    - Act 6:7
When the leadership is getting converted you (by the HolySpirit) are doing something right.   

And they stirred up the People, and the elders, and the scribes, and came upon him, and caught him, and brought him to the council, - Act 6:12
People are so fickle!     One moment they are following Jesus, the next they watch Him be Crucified .     One moment they are amazed by the Miracles of the HolySpirit and the next they are arresting and persecuting the SpiritFilled .   

And all that Sat in the council, looking stedfastly on him, saw his face as it had been the face of an Angel .    - Act 6:15

Then came he out of the land of the Chaldaeans, and dwelt in Charran: and from there, when his Father was Dead, he removed him into this land, wherein you now dwell.    - Act 7:4

And he gave him none Inheritance in it, No, not so much as to set his foot on: yet he promised that he would Give it to him for a possession, and to his Seed after him, when as yet he had no Child .    - Act 7:5

Now there came a dearth over all the land of Egypt and Chanaan, and Great affliction: and our Fathers Found no sustenance.    - Act 7:11

You Stiffnecked and Uncircumcised in Heart and ears, you do always resist the Holy Spirit: as your Fathers did, so do you.    - Act 7:51
The only way a person will go to the LakeOfFire is by resisting the HolySpirit who draws us to the Saviour, Jesus Christ .   

For Unclean spirits, crying with loud voice, came out of many that were possessed with them: and many taken with palsies, and that were lame, were Healed .    - Act 8:7

But when they Believed Philip preaching the things concerning the Kingdom of God, and the Name of Jesus Christ, they were Baptized, both men and women.    - Act 8:12
They became Believers but were not taught about the HolySpirit .   

But Saul increased the more in Strength, and confounded the Jews which dwelt at Damascus, proving that this is very Christ .    - Act 9:22
The Jews Believe in the concept of Messiah .     Paul proved that Jesus is He.   

And he became very hungry, and would have eaten: but while they made ready, he fell into a trance, - Act 10:10

But Peter said, Not so, Lord; for I have Never eaten any thing that is common or Unclean .    - Act 10:14

And he said unto them, You Know how that it is an unlawful thing for a man that is a Jew to keep Company, or come unto one of another Nation; but God has showed me that I should not call any man common or Unclean .    - Act 10:28

And said, Cornelius, your Prayer is Heard, and your alms are had in remembrance in the Sight of God .    - Act 10:31

Saying, You went in to men Uncircumcised, and did eat with them.    - Act 11:3

I was in the city of Joppa Praying: and in a trance I saw a Vision, A certain Vessel descend, as it had been a Great sheet, let down from Heaven by four corners; and it came even to me: - Act 11:5

But I said, Not so, Lord: for nothing common or Unclean has at any Time entered into my Mouth .    - Act 11:8

When they Heard these things, they held their Peace, and glorified God, saying, Then has God also to the Gentiles granted Repentance unto Life .    - Act 11:18

So they, being sent forth by the Holy Spirit, departed unto Seleucia; and from there they sailed to Cyprus.    - Act 13:4

Then Paul stood up, and beckoning with his hand said, Men of Israel, and you that Fear God, Give audience.    - Act 13:16

When John had first preached before his coming the Baptism of Repentance to all the People of Israel.    - Act 13:24

And as concerning that he raised him up from the Dead, now no more to Return to Corruption, he said on this Wise, I Will Give you the sure mercies of David.    - Act 13:34

And there sailed to Antioch, from where they had been recommended to the Grace of God for the Work which they fulfilled.    - Act 14:26

And put no difference between us and them, purifying their Hearts by Faith .    - Act 15:9

Then all the multitude kept silence, and gave audience to Barnabas and Paul, declaring what Miracles and Wonders God had wrought among the Gentiles by them.    - Act 15:12

Wherefore my sentence is, that we trouble not them, which from among the Gentiles are turned to God: - Act 15:19

And so were the Churches established in the Faith, and increased in number daily.    - Act 16:5

And from there to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days.    - Act 16:12

But Paul said unto them, They have beaten us openly uncondemned, being Romans, and have cast us into prison; and now do they thrust us out privily?     no truly; but let them come themselves and fetch us out.    - Act 16:37

Then certain Philosophers of the Epicureans, and of the Stoicks, encountered him.     And some said, What Will this babbler Say ?     other some, He seems to be a setter forth of strange gods: because he preached unto them Jesus, and the Resurrection .    - Act 17:18

And the Times of this Ignorance God winked at; but now commands all men every where to Repent: - Act 17:30
SpiritBaptism

Because he has appointed a day, in the which he Will Judge the World in Righteousness by that man whom he has Ordained; whereof he has given assurance unto all men, in that he has raised him from the Dead .    - Act 17:31

And when they opposed themselves, and blasphemed, he shook his raiment, and said unto them, Your Blood be upon your own heads; I am Clean: from henceforth I Will go unto the Gentiles .    - Act 18:6

And he departed there, and entered into a certain man's house, named Justus, one that worshipped God, whose house joined hard to the synagogue.    - Act 18:7

And Paul after this tarried there yet a Good while, and then took his leave of the brothers, and sailed there into Syria, and with him Priscilla and Aquila; having shorn his head in Cenchrea: for he had a vow.    - Act 18:18

For he mightily convinced the Jews, and that publickly, showing by the Scriptures that Jesus was Christ .    - Act 18:28

He said unto them, Have you Received the Holy Spirit since you Believed ?     And they said unto him, We have not so much as Heard whether there be any Holy Spirit .    - Act 19:2

Then said Paul, John truly Baptized with the Baptism of Repentance, saying unto the People, that they should Believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus .    - Act 19:4

And he went into the synagogue, and spoke Boldly for the space of Three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the Kingdom of God .    - Act 19:8

So that not only this our craft is in danger to be set at nought; but also that the temple of the Great goddess Diana should be despised, and her magnificence should be Destroyed, whom all Asia and the World worships.    - Act 19:27

And they drew Alexander out of the multitude, the Jews putting him forward.     And Alexander beckoned with the hand, and would have made his defence unto the People .    - Act 19:33

And when the townclerk had appeased the People, he said, You men of Ephesus, what man is there that knows not how that the city of the Ephesians is a worshipper of the Great goddess Diana, and of the Image which fell down from Jupiter?    - Act 19:35

But if you enquire any thing concerning other matters, it shall be determined in a lawful assembly.    - Act 19:39

For we are in danger to be Called in question for this day's uproar, there being no cause whereby we may Give an account of this concourse.    - Act 19:40

And we sailed there, and came the next day over against Chios; and the next day we arrived at Samos, and tarried at Trogyllium; and the next day we came to Miletus.    - Act 20:15

Testifying both to the Jews, and also to the Greeks, Repentance toward God, and Faith toward our Lord Jesus Christ .    - Act 20:21

And now, brothers, I commend you to God, and to the Word of his Grace, which is able to build you up, and to Give you an Inheritance among all them which are Sanctified .    - Act 20:32

And it came to pass, that after we were gotten from them, and had launched, we came with a straight course unto Coos, and the day following unto Rhodes, and from there unto Patara: - Act 21:1

Them take, and purify yourself with them, and be at charges with them, that they may shave their heads: and all may Know that those things, whereof they were informed concerning you, are nothing; but that you yourself also walks orderly, and keeps the Law .    - Act 21:24

As touching the Gentiles which Believe, we have written and concluded that they observe no such thing, Save only that they keep themselves from things offered to idols, and from Blood, and from strangled, and from Fornication .    - Act 21:25

And when he came upon the stairs, so it was, that he was borne of the soldiers for the Violence of the People .    - Act 21:35

And when he had given him licence, Paul stood on the stairs, and beckoned with the hand unto the People .     And when there was made a Great silence, he spoke unto them in the Hebrew Tongue, saying, - Act 21:40

Men, brothers, and fathers, Hear you my defence which I make now unto you.    - Act 22:1

(And when they Heard that he spoke in the Hebrew Tongue to them, they kept the more silence: and he says), - Act 22:2

And it came to pass, that, when I was come again to Jerusalem, even while I prayed in the temple, I was in a trance; - Act 22:17

And saw him saying unto me, Make haste, and get you quickly out of Jerusalem: for they Will not Receive your Testimony concerning me.    - Act 22:18

And he said unto me, Depart: for I Will send you far hence unto the Gentiles .    - Act 22:21

And they gave him audience unto this Word, and then lifted up their voices, and said, Away with such a fellow from the Earth: for it is not fit that he should Live .    - Act 22:22

And as they Bound him with thongs, Paul said unto the centurion that stood by, Is it lawful for you to scourge a man that is a Roman, and uncondemned?    - Act 22:25

On the morrow, because he would have known the Certainty wherefore he was accused of the Jews, he loosed him from his bands, and commanded the chief Priests and all their council to appear, and brought Paul down, and set him before them.    - Act 22:30

And Paul, earnestly beholding the council, said, Men and brothers, I have lived in all Good Conscience before God until this day.    - Act 23:1

But when Paul perceived that the one part were Sadducees, and the other Pharisees, he cried out in the council, Men and brothers, I am a Pharisee, the Son of a Pharisee: of the Hope and Resurrection of the Dead I am Called in question.    - Act 23:6

Now therefore you with the council signify to the chief captain that he bring him down unto you to morrow, as though you would enquire something more perfectly concerning him: and we, or ever he come near, are ready to Kill him.    - Act 23:15

And he said, The Jews have agreed to Desire you that you would bring down Paul to morrow into the council, as though they would enquire somewhat of him more perfectly.    - Act 23:20

And when I would have known the cause wherefore they accused him, I brought him forth into their council: - Act 23:28

And when the governor had Read the letter, he asked of what province he was.     And when he Understood that he was of Cilicia; - Act 23:34

And when he was Called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by you we enjoy Great quietness, and that very Worthy Deeds are done unto this Nation by your Providence, - Act 24:2

Notwithstanding, that I be not further tedious unto you, I Pray you that you would Hear us of your clemency a few words.    - Act 24:4

But the chief captain Lysias came upon us, and with Great Violence took him away out of our hands, - Act 24:7

Because that you may Understand, that there are yet but twelve days since I went up to Jerusalem for to Worship .    - Act 24:11

And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a Conscience void of Offence toward God, and toward men.    - Act 24:16
Exercise, Conscience

Or else let these same here Say, if they have Found any Evil Doing in me, while I stood before the council, - Act 24:20

And he commanded a centurion to keep Paul, and to let him have Liberty, and that he should forbid none of his acquaintance to Minister or come unto him.    - Act 24:23

And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and Heard him concerning the Faith in Christ .    - Act 24:24

And as he reasoned of Righteousness, Temperance, and Judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go your Way for this Time; when I have a convenient season, I Will call for you.    - Act 24:25

Now when Festus was come into the province, after Three days he ascended from Caesarea to Jerusalem.    - Act 25:1

Then Festus, when he had conferred with the council, answered, Have you appealed unto Caesar?     unto Caesar shall you go.    - Act 25:12

To whom I answered, It is not the manner of the Romans to Deliver any man to Die, before that he which is accused have the Accusers face to face, and have licence to answer for Himself concerning the crime laid against him.    - Act 25:16

And on the morrow, when Agrippa was come, and Bernice, with Great pomp, and was entered into the Place of Hearing, with the chief captains, and principal men of the city, at Festus' Commandment Paul was brought forth.    - Act 25:23

Why should it be Thought a thing incredible with you, that God should raise the Dead ?    - Act 26:8

To open their eyes, and to turn them from Darkness to Light, and from the Power of Satan unto God, that they may Receive Forgiveness of sins, and Inheritance among them which are Sanctified by Faith that is in me.    - Act 26:18
Every Human being born is in Darkness .     There is only a glimmer or two of Light in us.     We have TheMeasureOfFaith and we have an awareness of God .     So, each of us InChrist have the Responsibility to show forth the Light that Christ has given us.     When we do, people are set Free from Bondage where they are being held by the Power of Satan .     When a person Receives Christ Jesus by Faith they are Forgiven, BornAgain, Sanctified and made Heirs with Christ Jesus of all that is the Father's.     

This verse tells us that there must be a turning from Darkness (self-worship) to Light (worshipping God) for the Forgivenss of Sins to be Received .   

But showed first unto them of Damascus, and at Jerusalem, and throughout all the coasts of Judaea, and then to the Gentiles, that they should Repent and turn to God, and do Works meet for Repentance .    - Act 26:20
The preaching of the Gospel teaches men to Repent and turn to God (change their thinking) and begin to Live according to the Word and Spirit of God .   

And entering into a ship of Adramyttium, we launched, meaning to sail by the coasts of Asia; one Aristarchus, a Macedonian of Thessalonica, being with us.    - Act 27:2

And when we had launched from there, we sailed under Cyprus, because the winds were contrary.    - Act 27:4

And because the haven was not commodious to winter in, the more part advised to depart there also, if by any means they Might attain to Phenice, and there to winter; which is an haven of Crete, and lies toward the south west and north west.    - Act 27:12

And when the south wind blew softly, supposing that they had obtained their Purpose, loosing there, they sailed close by Crete.    - Act 27:13

But after long abstinence Paul stood forth in the midst of them, and said, Sirs, you should have hearkened unto me, and not have loosed from Crete, and to have gained this harm and loss.    - Act 27:21

Then fearing lest we should have Fallen upon rocks, they cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.    - Act 27:29

And as the shipmen were about to flee out of the ship, when they had let down the boat into the sea, under colour as though they would have cast anchors out of the foreship, - Act 27:30

And when he had thus Spoken, he took Bread, and gave Thanks to God in Presence of them all: and when he had broken it, he began to eat.    - Act 27:35

And when they had taken up the anchors, they Committed themselves unto the sea, and loosed the rudder bands, and hoised up the mainsail to the wind, and made toward shore.    - Act 27:40

And falling into a Place where two seas met, they ran the ship aground; and the forepart stuck Fast, and remained unmoveable, but the hinder part was broken with the Violence of the waves.    - Act 27:41

And when the Barbarians saw the venomous Beast hang on his hand, they said among themselves, No Doubt this man is a murderer, whom, though he has escaped the sea, yet vengeance suffers not to Live .    - Act 28:4

And from there we fetched a Compass, and came to Rhegium: and after one day the south wind blew, and we came the next day to Puteoli: - Act 28:13

And from there, when the brothers Heard of us, they came to meet us as far as Appii forum, and The Three taverns: whom when Paul saw, he thanked God, and took Courage .    - Act 28:15

And they said unto him, We neither Received letters out of Judaea concerning you, neither any of the brothers that came showed or spoke any harm of you.    - Act 28:21

But we Desire to Hear of you what you thinks: for as concerning this sect, we Know that every where it is Spoken against.    - Act 28:22

And when they had appointed him a day, there came many to him into his lodging; to whom he expounded and testified the Kingdom of God, persuading them concerning Jesus, both out of the Law of Moses, and out of the prophets, from morning till evening.    - Act 28:23

Preaching the Kingdom of God, and Teaching those things which concern the Lord Jesus Christ, with all Confidence, no man forbidding him.    - Act 28:31
Preach, Kingdom, Confidence

Concerning his Son Jesus Christ our Lord, which was made of the Seed of David according to the Flesh; - Rom 1:3
Jesus is the fulfillment of the Promise made to Abraham that through his Seed the whole World would be blessed.   

By whom we have Received Grace and apostleship, for Obedience to the Faith among all nations, for his Name: - Rom 1:5
Jesus is the founder of GraceThroughFaith which Paul preached in obedience throughout the known world, proclaiming the Name of Jesus .   

And changed the Glory of the uncorruptible God into an Image made like to Corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.    - Rom 1:23
Idolatry is worshipping anything other than God .   

Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the Lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: - Rom 1:24

And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their Lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and Receiving in themselves that recompence of their Error which was deserved.    - Rom 1:27
Homosexuality is self-destructive and contagious.   

Or despise you the Riches of his Goodness and forbearance and Longsuffering; not Knowing that the Goodness of God leads you to Repentance ?    - Rom 2:4
When we short change God's Love, Grace and Mercy to others we undersmine our own standing before God in Love, Grace and Mercy .   

To them who by Patient continuance in well Doing Seek for Glory and Honour and immortality, Eternal Life: - Rom 2:7
Our well doing proceeds from being InChrist and Walking in the Spirit .   

Which show the Work of the Law written in their hearts, their Conscience also bearing Witness, and their Thoughts the mean while accusing or else excusing one another;) - Rom 2:15
The common general sense of Good and Evil is a gift to Humanity .   

For circumcision truly profits, if you keep the Law: but if you be a breaker of the Law, your circumcision is made uncircumcision.    - Rom 2:25
A servant of the Law must keep the whole Law flawlessly.   

Therefore if the uncircumcision keep the Righteousness of the Law, shall not his uncircumcision be counted for circumcision?    - Rom 2:26
Circumcision of the Flesh is the sign of the Abrahamic Covenant .     The Law was given by Moses but Grace and Truth came by Christ Jesus .   

And shall not uncircumcision which is by Nature, if it fulfil the Law, Judge you, who by the letter and circumcision do transgress the Law ?    - Rom 2:27
We have been Circumcised in our Hearts - the SinNature cut off and the NewSpirit being created InChrist Jesus .   

But if our Unrighteousness commend the Righteousness of God, what shall we Say ?     Is God Unrighteous who takes vengeance?     (I Speak as a man) - Rom 3:5
God is the Righteous Creator and created man is in no position to Judge Him.   

Even the Righteousness of God which is by Faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that Believe: for there is no difference: - Rom 3:22
The FaithOfChrist has imputed the Righteousness of God to us.   

Whom God has set forth to be a propitiation through Faith in his Blood, to declare his Righteousness for the Remission of Sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; - Rom 3:25
Christ Jesus Death satisfied the Righteousness of God in demnading Blood as the covering for Sin .     Christ's Sacrifice cancelled our dept of Sin, God did not Judge Sin hastily but waited for Christ Jesus to come and pay our debt.   

Therefore we conclude that a man is Justified by Faith without the Deeds of the Law .    - Rom 3:28
Justification by Faith alone.     Nothing is needed.     Nothing is is wanted.     Nothing else is accepted.   

Seeing it is one God, which shall Justify the circumcision by Faith, and uncircumcision through Faith .    - Rom 3:30
Everyone comes to God ny GraceThroughFaith in Christ Jesus regardless of ethnicity, gender or status.   

Comes this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also?     for we Say that Faith was reckoned to Abraham for Righteousness .    - Rom 4:9
The Blessing us to and upon whosoever will come to Jesus .   

How was it then reckoned?     when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision?     Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.    - Rom 4:10
Before the Covenant was formalized Abraham walked by Faith .   

And he Received the Sign of circumcision, a seal of the Righteousness of the Faith which he had yet being Uncircumcised: that he Might be the Father of all them that Believe, though they be not circumcised; that Righteousness Might be imputed unto them also: - Rom 4:11
Circumcision is a seal of Righteousness by Faith .   

And the Father of circumcision to them who are not of the circumcision only, but who also Walk in the steps of that Faith of our Father Abraham, which he had being yet Uncircumcised .    - Rom 4:12
Adherence to the Mosaic Covenant is optional meaning that it is not required, meaning that it adds nothing to the Righteousness of GraceThroughFaith .   

Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.    - Rom 4:25
Christ Jesus is everything to us.   

And not only so, but we Glory in Tribulations also: Knowing that Tribulation works Patience; - Rom 5:3
When things don't come easy and we have to endure hardships we learn Patience .   

And Patience, Experience; and Experience, Hope: - Rom 5:4
As we exercise our Faith in Circumstances we build Patience .     These experiences cause us to reflect on our Hope which is expectation of Glory .   

For if, when we were Enemies, we were Reconciled to God by the Death of his Son, much more, being Reconciled, we shall be Saved by his Life .    - Rom 5:10
We needed Jesus to Die and we needed Him to rise again to Life .     In so doing we are Justified and Regenerated .   

But not as the Offence, so also is the Free Gift .     For if through the Offence of one many be Dead, much more the Grace of God, and the Gift by Grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, has abounded unto many.    - Rom 5:15
Only the Blood of God Himself could cover the Sins of the World .      Grace is now available to all Humanity through Christ Jesus .   

And not as it was by one that sinned, so is the Gift: for the Judgment was by one to Condemnation, but the Free Gift is of many Offences unto justification.    - Rom 5:16
The Power of the Blood of Jesus cannot be thwarted for those InChrist .   

For if by one man's Offence Death reigned by one; much more they which Receive Abundance of Grace and of the Gift of Righteousness shall Reign in Life by one, Jesus Christ).    - Rom 5:17
Yes !     We Reign in Life .     We are more than Conquerors .     We are now SonsOfGod .     We have the same Spirit that raised Christ from the Dead .     We can do all things through Christ Jesus who strengthens us.   

Therefore as by the Offence of one Judgment came upon all men to Condemnation; even so by the Righteousness of one the Free Gift came upon all men unto justification of Life .    - Rom 5:18
We are Justified to claim our Inheritance which was purchased for us by our Lord Jesus Christ .     We are Saved by Faith in the FaithOfChrist who has done all things for our Glory .   

For as by one man's Disobedience many were made sinners, so by the Obedience of one shall many be made Righteous .    - Rom 5:19
God is Fair and Just .   

Moreover the Law entered, that the Offence Might Abound .     But where Sin abounded, Grace did much more Abound: - Rom 5:20
Entrance of the Law brought awareness of Sin and the associated Condemnation .      Christ Jesus made Grace available to us which far exceeds the power of Sin .   

Knowing this, that our old man is Crucified with him, that the Body of Sin Might be Destroyed, that henceforth we should not Serve Sin .    - Rom 6:6
Freedom is ours in the NewMan .      Bondage is of the OldMan .     Let him go.     He is dead.   

For in that he died, he died unto Sin once: but in that he lives, he lives unto God .    - Rom 6:10
The Body of Christ before and after the Resurrection Lives unto God .     Our Bodys should Live unto God as well.   

Know you not, that to whom you yield yourselves Servants to Obey, his Servants you are to whom you Obey; whether of Sin unto Death, or of Obedience unto Righteousness ?    - Rom 6:16
A Christian can be used as a Servant of Satan by not standing in the Truth .     

If we Obey Satan we are effectively his Servant .     

The greatest Sin a Christian can commit is to Deny or to suppress the Truth .     

In the GreatCommission we are commanded to Speak the Truth, not just hold it in our Hearts .     

Whenever we resist sharing the Truth we Enable a Lie which Deceives and brings the Hearer into Bondage .     

Whenever we Compromise on the Truth we are effectively supporting Darkness and Bondage .   

I Speak after the manner of men because of the Infirmity of your Flesh: for as you have yielded your members Servants to uncleanness and to Iniquity unto Iniquity; even so now yield your members Servants to Righteousness unto Holiness .    - Rom 6:19
Sin leads to more Sin .     Rightousness leads to more Righteousness .   

But Sin, taking occasion by the Commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence.     For without the Law Sin was Dead .    - Rom 7:8
The Law fanned the flame of Saul's sexual drive.     Without the Law, though, there was no Sin .   

For I was Alive without the Law once: but when the Commandment came, Sin revived, and I died.    - Rom 7:9
Before Saul was taight the Law he was Alive, excited and though he was Free .     When he was taught the Law he realized that his behaviour was unacceptable to God .   

But if we Hope for that we See not, then do we with Patience wait for it.    - Rom 8:25
The Grace of God enables us to overcome the challenges of the fallen World enabling us to patiently wait for Perfection .   

For I am persuaded, that neither Death, nor Life, nor angels, nor Principalities, nor powers, nor things Present, nor things to come, - Rom 8:38
Nothing can come between us and the Father because we are InChrist by virtue of the NewBirth and the indwelling HolySpirit .   

I Say the Truth in Christ, I Lie not, my Conscience also bearing me Witness in the Holy Spirit, - Rom 9:1
This is Paul's version of Christ's '"truly, truly" statement.   

Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the Flesh Christ came, who is over all, God Blessed for ever.      Amen .    - Rom 9:5
Even our Lord came from that stock.   

And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our Father Isaac; - Rom 9:10
Jacob and Esau provided yet another example of how genetics are not the deciding factor with God, It is the Heart of the individual toward His Promises that matters.   

Isaiah also wants concerning Israel, Though the number of the Children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be Saved: - Rom 9:27
Paul is trying to process the fact that his preaching of the Gospel in the Synagogues was producing so little fruit.     

A remnant?     John saw clearly what was happening in Jesus' day and which continued into the early church.     John said "They loved Darkness rather than Light because their deeds were Evil" .      Joh 3:19

As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and Rock of Offence: and whoever believes on him shall not be ashamed.    - Rom 9:33
Even while Israel was misunderstanding the Law, they misunderstood Christ Jesus when He Taught and Healed and performed Miracles in their presence.     

The reason they stumbled at both the Law and Grace was their Pride .   

For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is Rich unto all that call upon him.    - Rom 10:12
God, through Christ Jesus, has made personal Relationship with Him possible for all Humanity .     And in that Relationship we experience the Riches of His person and His Kingdom .   

And David says, Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a Stumblingblock, and a recompence unto them: - Rom 11:9
The rejection of Christ Jesus resulted in the Spirituality of Israel becoming Vanity .   

For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the World, what shall the Receiving of them be, but Life from the Dead ?    - Rom 11:15
Paul is prophesying a wonderful Revival spurred by Israel receiving Christ Jesus en masse.   

For if the Firstfruit be Holy, the lump is also Holy: and if the Root be Holy, so are the branches.    - Rom 11:16
It is in the Holy Firstfruit (Jesus) that we branches are Holy because the HolySpirit is the Root in the Firstfruit and in every branch.   

And if some of the branches be broken off, and you, being a wild olive Tree, were graffed in among them, and with them partake of the Root and fatness of the olive Tree; - Rom 11:17
Gentiles are Children by Faith, not by genetics.     The Jews thought genetics was the thing and so were not Saved by GraceThroughFaith in Christ .   

Boast not against the branches.     But if you boast, you bear not the Root, but the Root you.    - Rom 11:18
There is no boasting InChrist .     We exist at His Pleasure and we Live by His Life .     It is God is us to will and do of His Pleasure .   

You will Say then, The branches were broken off, that I Might be graffed in.    - Rom 11:19
It was not necessary to make room for Gentiles .     The Blood of Christ was shed for all Humanity - past, present and future.   

For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not you.    - Rom 11:21
Faith must be.     It cannot fail for a person to be Saved .      Faith must enter our Hearts so that the NewBirth occurs in order for us to Receive EternalLife .   

For if you were cut out of the olive Tree which is wild by Nature, and were graffed contrary to Nature into a Good olive Tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive Tree ?    - Rom 11:24
It should be be a no-brainer for Jews who read the Law and the Prophets to Receive Christ .     But Stubbornness, Stiffnecks and Hardheartedness are long-time characteristics of them as a people.   

For I would not, brothers, that you should be Ignorant of this Mystery, lest you should be Wise in your own conceits; that Blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.    - Rom 11:25
Paul is prophesying that there is a number of Gentiles who will be Saved .     After that number is reached, the HolySpirit will draw Israel to Christ and their Eyes will be opened.   

As concerning the Gospel, they are Enemies for your sakes: but as touching the Election, they are Beloved for the fathers' sakes.    - Rom 11:28
The Jews living in Gentile countries largely rejected the Gospel and worked hard to stamp out Christianity .     But just as God forgave Saul, He has forgiven Israel based on Christ's prayer on the Cross and His Love is extended to all Humanity .   

For the Gifts and Calling of God are without Repentance .    - Rom 11:29
HisPlan will be accomplished.     He will Honour His Covenant with Abraham and those He made through the Prophets .   

For God has concluded them all in Unbelief, that he Might have Mercy upon all.    - Rom 11:32
Paul's Mind was boggled by the blindness upon the Jews .     He sees the referenced Prophecy of Rom 11:26 as somehow God blinding all the Jews in order to bring them all in at one time.     Obviously, that did not happen and has not happened yet.     But, there may be a generation to come which will universally Receive Christ Jesus as Messiah, Saviour and Lord .   

Or he that exhorts, on exhortation: he that gives, let him do it with Simplicity; he that rules, with Diligence; he that shows Mercy, with cheerfulness.    - Rom 12:8
It is truly a wonderful thing to be partners with the HolySpirit .     He is the Power and the Wisdom and we are the vessels.   

Be of the same Mind one toward another.      Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate.     Be not Wise in your own conceits.    - Rom 12:16
Don't be a respecter of persons but be quick to lift those up who are at a lower estate.      Wisdom is of God, It you have it, you got it from Him.   

Dearly Beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather Give Place unto Wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I Will repay, says the Lord .    - Rom 12:19
Is PhysicalWarfare ever the right thing to do or are we only to fight SpiritualWarfare ?   

Whoever therefore resists the Power, resists the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall Receive to themselves Damnation .    - Rom 13:2
We are not to be Lawless .      Lawless people receive punishment in due tine,

Wherefore you must Needs be subject, not only for Wrath, but also for Conscience sake.    - Rom 13:5
The HolySpirit cannot use us as effectively in the Ministry while we are dealing with the Legal System .   

I Know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing Unclean of itself: but to him that esteems any thing to be Unclean, to him it is Unclean .    - Rom 14:14
Our Opinion counts with respect to Condemnation .     Don't do anything which is not of Faith .     Be convinced in your own mind.   

For Meat Destroy not the Work of God .     All things indeed are Pure; but it is Evil for that man who eats with Offence .    - Rom 14:20
Believe Right and you will Walk Right .   

For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through Patience and Comfort of the Scriptures Might have Hope .    - Rom 15:4
Hope makes us unashamed because we see where we are going.     The Scriptures and the HolySpirit bring Comfort to us.   

Now the God of Patience and Consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus: - Rom 15:5
Unity in the HolySpirit is critical for the Work of Christ to go forward.   

That I should be the Minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the Gospel of God, that the Offering up of the Gentiles Might be acceptable, being Sanctified by the Holy Spirit .    - Rom 15:16
No corners being cut but only the Pure unadulterated Truth of the Gospel,

I commend unto you Phebe our sister, which is a Servant of the Church which is at Cenchrea: - Rom 16:1

Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brothers which are with them.    - Rom 16:14
Honour and Salutations to fellow Christians .   

Now I beseech you, brothers, mark them which cause Divisions and Offences contrary to the Doctrine which you have learned; and avoid them.    - Rom 16:17
DisUnity is of Satan and it cannot be tolerated.     Doctrinal displutes undermine the Body .   

For your Obedience is come abroad unto all men.     I am Glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you Wise unto that which is Good, and simple concerning Evil .    - Rom 16:19
Wisdom is quick to Discern Evil .   

Now to him that is of Power to stablish you according to my Gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the Revelation of the Mystery, which was kept secret since the World began, - Rom 16:25
Paul reminds them that it was his Revelation of the Gospel which will give them Power to Stand against the Persecution .   

But now is made Manifest, and by the Scriptures of the prophets, according to the Commandment of the Everlasting God, made known to all Nations for the Obedience of Faith: - Rom 16:26
Paul poured out the Revelation of the MysteryOfGod to every person.   

Unto the Church of God which is at Corinth, to them that are Sanctified in Christ Jesus, Called to be saints, with all that in every Place call upon the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord, both theirs and ours: - 1Co 1:2

That in every thing you are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all Knowledge; - 1Co 1:5

That no Flesh should Glory in his Presence .    - 1Co 1:29

But of him are you in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us Wisdom, and Righteousness, and Sanctification, and Redemption: - 1Co 1:30
The HolySpirit is Christ in us who manifests the Father in us.   

And I, brothers, when I came to you, came not with excellency of Speech or of Wisdom, declaring unto you the Testimony of God .    - 1Co 2:1

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: - 1Co 2:6

Which none of the princes of this World knew: for had they known it, they would not have Crucified the Lord of Glory .    - 1Co 2:8

I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the Increase .    - 1Co 3:6

So then neither is he that plants any thing, neither he that waters; but God that gives the Increase .    - 1Co 3:7

For this cause have I sent unto you Timotheus, who is my Beloved Son, and Faithful in the Lord, who shall bring you into remembrance of my Ways which be in Christ, as I Teach every where in every Church .    - 1Co 4:17

For I truly, as absent in Body, but Present in Spirit, have judged already, as though I were Present, concerning him that has so done this Deed, - 1Co 5:3

Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old Leaven, neither with the Leaven of Malice and Wickedness; but with the unleavened Bread of sincerity and Truth .    - 1Co 5:8

And such were some of you: but you are washed, but you are Sanctified, but you are Justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God .    - 1Co 6:11

Now concerning the things whereof you wrote unto me: It is Good for a man not to Touch a woman.    - 1Co 7:1

Let the husband render unto the wife due benevolence: and likewise also the wife unto the husband.    - 1Co 7:3

Defraud you not one the other, except it be with consent for a Time, that you may Give yourselves to Fasting and Prayer; and come together again, that Satan tempt you not for your incontinency.    - 1Co 7:5

But and if she depart, let her remain unmarried, or be Reconciled to her husband: and let not the husband put away his wife.    - 1Co 7:11

For the Unbelieving husband is Sanctified by the wife, and the Unbelieving wife is Sanctified by the husband: else were your Children Unclean; but now are they Holy .    - 1Co 7:14
God's Blessings flow from Christians into the World at large.     This occurs in a Family where one of the Parents is a Beliiever.     That Family is blessed because of the Believing Parent .   

Is any man Called being circumcised?     let him not become Uncircumcised .     Is any Called in uncircumcision?     let him not be circumcised.    - 1Co 7:18

Circumcision is nothing, and uncircumcision is nothing, but the Keeping of the Commandments of God .    - 1Co 7:19

Now concerning virgins I have no Commandment of the Lord: yet I Give my Judgment, as one that has obtained Mercy of the Lord to be Faithful .    - 1Co 7:25

There is difference also between a wife and a virgin.     The unmarried woman cares for the things of the Lord, that she may be Holy both in Body and in Spirit: but she that is married cares for the things of the World, how she may please her husband.    - 1Co 7:34

But if any man Think that he behaves Himself uncomely toward his virgin, if she pass the flower of her age, and Need so require, let him do what he Will, he sins not: let them marry.    - 1Co 7:36

As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in Sacrifice unto idols, we Know that an Idol is nothing in the World, and that there is none other God but one.    - 1Co 8:4

Howbeit there is not in every man that Knowledge: for some with Conscience of the Idol unto this hour eat it as a thing offered unto an Idol; and their Conscience being Weak is defiled.    - 1Co 8:7
Weak, Conscience

For if any man See you which have Knowledge sit at Meat in the Idol's temple, shall not the Conscience of him which is Weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; - 1Co 8:10

But when you Sin so against the brothers, and wound their Weak Conscience, you Sin against Christ .    - 1Co 8:12

And every man that strives for the mastery is temperate in all things.     Now they do it to obtain a Corruptible Crown; but we an Incorruptible .    - 1Co 9:25

I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so Fight I, not as one that beats the air: - 1Co 9:26

Whatsoever is sold in the shambles, that eat, Asking no question for Conscience sake: - 1Co 10:25

If any of them that Believe not bid you to a feast, and you be disposed to go; whatsoever is set before you, eat, Asking no question for Conscience sake.    - 1Co 10:27

But if any man Say unto you, This is offered in Sacrifice unto idols, eat not for his sake that showed it, and for Conscience sake: for the Earth is the Lord's, and the fulness thereof: - 1Co 10:28

Conscience, I Say, not your own, but of the other: for Why is my Liberty judged of another man's Conscience ?    - 1Co 10:29

Give none Offence, neither to the Jews, nor to the Gentiles, nor to the Church of God: - 1Co 10:32

Now I Praise you, brothers, that you remember me in all things, and keep the ordinances, as I delivered them to you.    - 1Co 11:2

But every woman that prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonours her head: for that is even all one as if she were shaven.    - 1Co 11:5

Judge in yourselves: is it comely that a woman Pray unto God uncovered?    - 1Co 11:13

And when he had given thanks, he broke it, and said, Take, eat: this is my Body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me.    - 1Co 11:24

After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the New testament in my Blood: this do you, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of me.    - 1Co 11:25

Now concerning Spiritual gifts, brothers, I would not have you Ignorant .    - 1Co 12:1
There is a lot of Ignorance and misconceptions regarding the HolySpirit and SpiritGifts .     

Jesus is the embodiment of the HolySpirit .     He always flowed naturally in the HolySpirit .     In so doing He said and did things that were Supernatural .     

The secret to understanding the HolySpirit and SpiritGifts is that we enter into a partnership, a symbiotic Relationship with Him.   

And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord .    - 1Co 12:5

And those members of the Body, which we Think to be less honourable, upon these we bestow more Abundant Honour; and our uncomely parts have more Abundant comeliness.    - 1Co 12:23

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?    - 1Co 14:7

For if the trumpet Give an uncertain sound, who shall prepare Himself to the Battle ?    - 1Co 14:8

But if all Prophesy, and there come in one that believes not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all: - 1Co 14:24

But if there be no interpreter, let him keep silence in the Church; and let him Speak to Himself, and to God .    - 1Co 14:28

Let your women keep silence in the Churches: for it is not permitted unto them to Speak; but they are commanded to be under Obedience, as also says the Law .    - 1Co 14:34

After that, he was seen of above five hundred brothers at once; of whom the greater part remain unto this Present, but some are Fallen asleep.    - 1Co 15:6
Eye witnesses to the Resurrection made powerfully convincing ministers of the Gospel

For since by man came Death, by man came also the Resurrection of the Dead .    - 1Co 15:21
Adam caused Death .      Jesus defeated Death .   

And that which you sow, you sow not that Body that shall be, but bare grain, it may chance of Wheat, or of some other grain: - 1Co 15:37
The Seed does not look like the stalk of Wheat .     

Our Body is Seed which will be raised into Incorruptible .   

So also is the Resurrection of the Dead .     It is sown in Corruption; it is raised in Incorruption: - 1Co 15:42
Stop trying to imagine what the Incorruptible looks like by gazing at the Corruptible,

Now this I Say, brothers, that Flesh and Blood cannot Inherit the Kingdom of God; neither does Corruption Inherit Incorruption .    - 1Co 15:50
We will be fully Redeemed at the Resurrection - Soul and Body to go along with our New Spirit .   

In a Moment, in the twinkling of an Eye, at the last Trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the Dead shall be raised Incorruptible, and we shall be changed.    - 1Co 15:52
When the LastTrump sounds the dead in Christ shall be raised and Translated along with those who are alive.     

This will happen in a moment of time.   

For this Corruptible must put on Incorruption, and this Mortal must put on immortality.    - 1Co 15:53
For our Redemption to be complete everything corruptiple must be replaced with incorruptible, This includes not only our Body but also our Soul with its memories and Emotions .   

So when this Corruptible shall have put on Incorruption, and this Mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in Victory .    - 1Co 15:54
Awesome.     we leave behind the Body of Death !   

Now concerning the collection for the saints, as I have given Order to the Churches of Galatia, even so do you.    - 1Co 16:1

But we had the sentence of Death in ourselves, that we should not Trust in ourselves, but in God which raises the Dead: - 2Co 1:9

For our rejoicing is this, the Testimony of our Conscience, that in Simplicity and Godly sincerity, not with fleshly Wisdom, but by the Grace of God, we have had our Conversation in the World, and more Abundantly to you-ward.    - 2Co 1:12

And in this Confidence I was minded to come unto you before, that you Might have a second Benefit; - 2Co 1:15

And I wrote this same unto you, lest, when I came, I should have Sorrow from them of whom I ought to Rejoice; having Confidence in you all, that my Joy is the Joy of you all.    - 2Co 2:3

I had no Rest in my Spirit, because I Found not Titus my brother: but taking my leave of them, I went from there into Macedonia.    - 2Co 2:13

For we are not as many, which Corrupt the Word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the Sight of God Speak we in Christ .    - 2Co 2:17

Not that we are sufficient of ourselves to Think any thing as of ourselves; but our sufficiency is of God; - 2Co 3:5

But if the ministration of Death, written and engraven in stones, was Glorious, so that the Children of Israel could not stedfastly Behold the face of Moses for the Glory of his countenance; which Glory was to be done away: - 2Co 3:7

But have renounced the hidden things of dishonesty, not Walking in craftiness, nor handling the Word of God deceitfully; but by Manifestation of the Truth commending ourselves to every man's Conscience in the Sight of God .    - 2Co 4:2

But we have this Treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the Power may be of God, and not of us.    - 2Co 4:7
The Treasure we have is the HolySpirit .     He it is who wills and enables us to please God .     

So, build yourself up Praying in the HolySpirit ( Jud 1:20 ).     

For we that are in this Tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality Might be swallowed up of Life .    - 2Co 5:4

Knowing therefore the Terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made Manifest unto God; and I Trust also are made Manifest in your consciences.    - 2Co 5:11

For we commend not ourselves again unto you, but Give you occasion to Glory on our behalf, that you may have somewhat to answer them which Glory in appearance, and not in Heart .    - 2Co 5:12

And that he died for all, that they which Live should not henceforth Live unto themselves, but unto him which died for them, and rose again.    - 2Co 5:15

Wherefore henceforth Know we no man after the Flesh: yes, though we have known Christ after the Flesh, yet now henceforth Know we him no more.    - 2Co 5:16

And all things are of God, who has Reconciled us to Himself by Jesus Christ, and has given to us the Ministry of Reconciliation; - 2Co 5:18
Joh 3:16,17 states the Will of God which is Reconciliation .     God's wrath is reserved only for those who refuse to be Reconciled to Him through Faith in Christ Jesus .   

To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the World unto Himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and has Committed unto us the Word of Reconciliation .    - 2Co 5:19
Leave the Ministry of Condemnation and take up the Ministry of Reconciliation .     

God's Heart is Reconciliation .     His Wrath is for those who Refuse to be Reconciled .   

Now then we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God did beseech you by us: we Pray you in Christ's stead, be you Reconciled to God .    - 2Co 5:20

Giving no Offence in any thing, that the Ministry be not blamed: - 2Co 6:3

But in all things approving ourselves as the Ministers of God, in much Patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, - 2Co 6:4

Now for a recompence in the same, (I Speak as unto my Children), be you also enlarged.    - 2Co 6:13

And what concord has Christ with Belial ?     or what part has he that believes with an infidel?    - 2Co 6:15

Wherefore come out from among them, and be you separate, says the Lord, and Touch not the Unclean thing; and I Will Receive you, - 2Co 6:17
Oneness, Will

Now I Rejoice, not that you were made sorry, but that you sorrowed to Repentance: for you were made sorry after a Godly manner, that you Might Receive damage by us in nothing.    - 2Co 7:9

For Godly Sorrow works Repentance to Salvation not to be Repented of: but the Sorrow of the World works Death .    - 2Co 7:10

And his inward Affection is more Abundant toward you, while he remembers the Obedience of you all, how with Fear and trembling you Received him.    - 2Co 7:15

I Rejoice therefore that I have Confidence in you in all things.    - 2Co 7:16

How that in a Great Trial of affliction the Abundance of their Joy and their deep Poverty abounded unto the Riches of their liberality.    - 2Co 8:2

Therefore, as you Abound in every thing, in Faith, and utterance, and Knowledge, and in all Diligence, and in your Love to us, See that you Abound in this Grace also.    - 2Co 8:7

I Speak not by Commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to Prove the sincerity of your Love .    - 2Co 8:8

Now therefore perform the Doing of it; that as there was a readiness to Will, so there may be a Performance also out of that which you have.    - 2Co 8:11

But by an equality, that now at this Time your Abundance may be a supply for their want, that their Abundance also may be a supply for your want: that there may be equality: - 2Co 8:14

Avoiding this, that no man should blame us in this Abundance which is administered by us: - 2Co 8:20

And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the Great Confidence which I have in you.    - 2Co 8:22

Whether any do enquire of Titus, he is my partner and fellowhelper concerning you: or our brothers be enquired of, they are the messengers of the Churches, and the Glory of Christ .    - 2Co 8:23

And God is able to make all Grace Abound toward you; that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may Abound to every Good Work: - 2Co 9:8
God's Priority is that we do His Works in the Earth .     But for us to do that we must be SpiritFilled with Transformed Minds .     When we come to that point of Agreement with God we Abound in every area of our Lives .   

Now he that ministers Seed to the Sower both Minister Bread for your food, and multiply your Seed sown, and Increase the Fruits of your Righteousness;) - 2Co 9:10

Now I Paul myself beseech you by the Meekness and Gentleness of Christ, who in Presence am base among you, but being absent am Bold toward you: - 2Co 10:1

But I beseech you, that I may not be Bold when I am Present with that Confidence, wherewith I Think to be Bold against some, which Think of us as if we walked according to the Flesh .    - 2Co 10:2

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the Knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every Thought to the Obedience of Christ; - 2Co 10:5
The Strongholds of the Enemy are Imaginations - Ideas, Opinions and Philosophy - which Deny the Knowledge of God .     

These Strongholds will be brought into captivity by the Authority that Christ wields through His Obedience .     That Authority is in His Words which we have been authorized to proclaim as His Stewards .   

And having in a readiness to revenge all Disobedience, when your Obedience is fulfilled.    - 2Co 10:6

Do you look on things after the outward appearance?     If any man Trust to Himself that he is Christ's, let him of Himself Think this again, that, as he is Christ's, even so are we Christ's.    - 2Co 10:7

For his letters, Say they, are weighty and Powerful; but his bodily Presence is Weak, and his Speech contemptible.    - 2Co 10:10

Not boasting of things without our measure, that is, of other men's labours; but having Hope, when your Faith is increased, that we shall be enlarged by you according to our Rule Abundantly, - 2Co 10:15

Have I Committed an Offence in abasing myself that you Might be exalted, because I have preached to you the Gospel of God Freely ?    - 2Co 11:7

That which I Speak, I Speak it not after the Lord, but as it were foolishly, in this Confidence of boasting.    - 2Co 11:17

I Speak as concerning reproach, as though we had been Weak .     Howbeit whereinsoever any is Bold, (I Speak foolishly), I am Bold also.    - 2Co 11:21

Three times was I beaten with rods, once was I stoned, three times I suffered shipwreck, a night and a day I have been in the deep; - 2Co 11:25

If I must Needs Glory, I Will Glory of the things which concern mine infirmities.    - 2Co 11:30

And lest I should be exalted above measure through the Abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the Flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure.    - 2Co 12:7
A 'messenger' buffeted Paul.     Messengers bring words.     I suspect the words that Satan sent were attacks by believers and unbelieving Jews against his Revelation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ .   

Truly the Signs of an Apostle were wrought among you in all Patience, in signs, and wonders, and Mighty deeds.    - 2Co 12:12

And lest, when I come again, my God Will Humble me among you, and that I shall bewail many which have sinned already, and have not Repented of the uncleanness and Fornication and lasciviousness which they have Committed .    - 2Co 12:21

Since you Seek a Proof of Christ Speaking in me, which to you-ward is not Weak, but is Mighty in you.    - 2Co 13:3

But they had Heard only, That he which Persecuted us in Times past now preaches the Faith which once he Destroyed .    - Gal 1:23
Rumors get around.   

But of these who seemed to be somewhat, (whatsoever they were, it makes no matter to me: God accepts no man's person:) for they who seemed to be somewhat in conference added nothing to me: - Gal 2:6
Those Apostles who had not received the Revelation of Grace brought nothing to the table in their conferencing with Paul.   

But contrariwise, when they saw that the Gospel of the uncircumcision was Committed unto me, as the Gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; - Gal 2:7
They were convinced that the ministry of uncircumcision had been given to Paul.   

For if the Inheritance be of the Law, it is no more of Promise: but God gave it to Abraham by Promise .    - Gal 3:18
Christ is the Seed of Promise - not the product of the Law .   

But the Scripture has concluded all under Sin, that the Promise by Faith of Jesus Christ Might be given to them that Believe .    - Gal 3:22
The Law Convicted us so the Christ could mediate us to God .   

For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision; but Faith which works by Love .    - Gal 5:6
Faith in the Love of God (Christ is the incarnation of God's Love) is how we access the Blessings of Grace .   

I have Confidence in you through the Lord, that you Will be none otherwise minded: but he that troubles you shall bear his Judgment, whoever he be.    - Gal 5:10
Christ will judge His Ministers who corrupt the Gospel of Grace by Faith .   

And I, brothers, if I yet Preach circumcision, Why do I yet Suffer Persecution ?     then is the Offence of the Cross ceased.    - Gal 5:11
Paul was Persecuted because he broke from Legalism and preached only Grace by Faith .   

Now the Works of the Flesh are Manifest, which are these; Adultery, Fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, - Gal 5:19
Paul makes it clear what the Lust of the Flesh leads to.   

Idolatry, Witchcraft, Hatred, variance, emulations, Wrath, Strife, seditions, heresies, - Gal 5:20
These Sins earn the wages of Death .   

Meekness, Temperance: against such there is no Law .    - Gal 5:23
Walking in the Spirit make the Law a moot point.   

For in Christ Jesus neither circumcision avails any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a New Creature .    - Gal 6:15
God sees only our NewSpirit which is part of Him.     That which is of the Flesh is temporal and will be Translated to Incorruptible .   

From henceforth let no man trouble me: for I bear in my Body the marks of the Lord Jesus .    - Gal 6:17
Beleivers are troubled by people who inject Legalism into Christianity .      Reprove such false teachers of the error rather than letting the trouble you.   

Wherein he has abounded toward us in all Wisdom and prudence; - Eph 1:8
In His Grace we abound in His Wisdom enabling us to make prudent choices.   

In whom also we have obtained an Inheritance, being predestinated according to the Purpose of him who works all things after the counsel of his own Will: - Eph 1:11
In Christ we have obtained an Inheritance by Free Gift .     

It was HisPlan all along for us to be His Children, His Heirs .     

Christ is the AuthorAndFinisher of our Faith .     

He has made HisPlan come to pass in us who have Freely, Willingly Received Christ Jesus .   

Which is the earnest of our Inheritance until the Redemption of the purchased possession, unto the Praise of his Glory .    - Eph 1:14
We have received only a down payment relative to the extent of our Inheritance .     When Christ Returns we will be Redeemed in Body and Soul even as we have a NewSpirit .     There will be such rejoicing on that day the His Praise and Glory will shake the foundation of Heaven and Earth .   

The Eyes of your Understanding being Enlightened; that you may Know what is the Hope of his Calling, and what the Riches of the Glory of his Inheritance in the saints, - Eph 1:18
When your Understanding is Perfect you can visualize what you Know .     You begin to See into the SpiritRealm the Truth of God's Word by Revelation of the HolySpirit .     You begin to fathom what it means to be InChrist, to be a joint-heir with Christ .     You begin to be an effective Witness for Christ because of that Revelation .   

Far above all principality, and Power, and Might, and Dominion, and every Name that is named, not only in this World, but also in that which is to come: - Eph 1:21
The transfer of Power and Authority is complete.     There is no Power but of God who has entrusted in to Christ Jesus who has entrusted it to us His Stewards .   

Wherein in Time past you walked according to the course of this World, according to the prince of the Power of the air, the Spirit that now works in the Children of Disobedience: - Eph 2:2
We were in Bondage to Sin by virtue of being directed by the Evil one, Satan, A person who remains in Bondage is a ChildOfSatan who knows nothing but Disobedience .   

Wherefore remember, that you being in Time past Gentiles in the Flesh, who are Called Uncircumcision by that which is Called the Circumcision in the Flesh made by hands; - Eph 2:11
There used to be a Physical separation between Jew and Gentile by virtue of the promise to Abraham and its sign, Circumcision.   

Having abolished in his Flesh the Enmity, even the Law of Commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in Himself of two one New man, so making Peace; - Eph 2:15
His broken body and spilled Blood has set aside the Condemnation of the Law .     In its place there is no longer God and man but One new man, a Spirit man, a NewSpirit that is God in us bringing Peace between us and God .   

And that he Might Reconcile both unto God in one Body by the Cross, having slain the Enmity thereby: - Eph 2:16
You are Reconciled to God by the Work of Christ .     You are Reconciled with God by Receiving the Finished Work of Christ by HeartFaith and the WordOfYourTestimony .   

To the intent that now unto the Principalities and Powers in Heavenly Places Might be known by the Church the manifold Wisdom of God, - Eph 3:10
God wants us to experience His Heavenly Wisdom - that which operates in Heaven among all those who live there.   

In whom we have Boldness and access with Confidence by the Faith of him.    - Eph 3:12
We get our Boldness and Confident from Christ's Faith via the HolySpriit.      Faith is one of the Fruit of the Spirit .   

That we henceforth be no more Children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of Doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they Lie in wait to Deceive; - Eph 4:14
Exagerating the importance of minor Theological differences is the work of Satan through Christians .     

Paul is telling us to grow up and stop paying attention to the deviant Doctrines whom Satan has authored and inspired men to promote for the purpose of Deceit and Division .   

From whom the Whole Body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplies, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, makes Increase of the Body unto the Edifying of itself in Love .    - Eph 4:16
The HolySpirit fitly and tightly joins us together by virtue of Him flowing through us.     In so doing He causes us to Increase the Body (new Converts) by the Body staying committed to Edification of itself in Love .   

This I Say therefore, and Testify in the Lord, that you henceforth Walk not as other Gentiles Walk, in the Vanity of their Mind, - Eph 4:17
Stop walking in a CarnalMind which produces Death .     Rather walk in a SpiritualMinded way so as to manifest Life .     Not to do so is Vanity - wasted time, energy and life.   

Having the Understanding Darkened, being alienated from the Life of God through the Ignorance that is in them, because of the Blindness of their Heart: - Eph 4:18
Paul explains here the separation between those who have been exposed to the Light and Recevied it and those who have never Received the Light .     The latter are in Darkness with no Understanding, no CommonSense, Ignorant and Blind in their Hearts .   

Who being past feeling have given themselves over unto lasciviousness, to Work all uncleanness with greediness.    - Eph 4:19
And because of the Darkness they flounder around through life giving themselves over to the Lusts of the Flesh, becoming more and more animalistic and selfish.   

That you put off concerning the former Conversation the old man, which is Corrupt according to the deceitful lusts; - Eph 4:22
We have to willingly and purposefully put off the OldMan because, though he is Dead, his memory is still in our Minds and our muscle memory contains his tendencies and habits.   

But Fornication, and all uncleanness, or Covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becomes saints; - Eph 5:3
Wilfully and purposefully determine that you will run from Fornication and Covetousness .      Giving in to those Sins destroys your Testimony and brings the wages of Sin upon you.   

For this you Know, that no Whoremonger, nor Unclean person, nor Covetous man, who is an Idolater, has any Inheritance in the Kingdom of Christ and of God .    - Eph 5:5
Be clear on this: Whoremongers, Unclean people, Covetous people and Idolators have no Inheritance in the KingdomOfGod .   

Let no man Deceive you with Vain words: for because of these things comes the Wrath of God upon the Children of Disobedience .    - Eph 5:6
Deceit comes from entertaining Ideas that conflict with the Word of God .     If a person does not know the Word of God there are very susceptible.     Even if a person knows the Word of God they are still susceptible because of the wiles of Satan .     Eve knew the Word of God but she allowed Satan to misquote it and did not immediately detect his Lie and intent.     Those who reject the Truth of God are pushovers for the Lying Deceiving Satan .     They will immediately and completely be Deceived by Him.     

Deceipt is for the purpose of Destruction .      Satan comes to Steal Kill and Destroy and he Deceives to accomplish his purposes.     

The WrathOfGod is the Destruction that is called the WagesOfSin and it comes upon all those who Sin .   

That he Might Sanctify and cleanse it with the washing of Water by the Word, - Eph 5:26
If we continuously wash ourselves in the Word it sanctifies us and keeps us aware that the prescribed Order is for Blessing and Prosperity .   

This is a Great Mystery: but I Speak concerning Christ and the Church .    - Eph 5:32
Fidelity, Trust, Commitment and Love are the earmarks of the Body .   

Nevertheless let every one of you in Particular so Love his wife even as Himself; and the wife See that she Reverence her husband.    - Eph 5:33
Stay in a oneness state by Love .   

For we Wrestle not against Flesh and Blood, but against Principalities, against powers, against the Rulers of the Darkness of this World, against Spiritual Wickedness in high places.    - Eph 6:12
Flesh and Blood is needed to impact the people of Earth in the PhysicalRealm .     That is why God made Himself a Body and we called Him Jesus whose purpose was to Redeem us from our Lost state.     Likewise, Satan uses Flesh and Blood people to do his work in the Earth .     

SpiritualWickedness is the foundation for the attacks against our Faith and our Work for the KingdomOfGod .     That SpiritualWickedness comes from Satan through His Deception of mankind.      Darkness is where Satan rules, using his powers of persuasion to convince men to turn away from God .     When a person rejects Christ they become a ChildOfSatan and unknowlingly or willingly become his instrument to Steal, Kill and Destroy .   

Above all, taking the Shield of Faith, wherewith you shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the Wicked .    - Eph 6:16
We Stand firm lifting up the Shield of Faith and in so doing we cannot be touched by the Lies and Accusations of the Enemy or a ChildOfSatan

Praying always with all Prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and Watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints; - Eph 6:18
Talking to God in the Spirit (PrayerLanguage) and encouraging others to Pray without ceasing for one another, perservering until the Victory is won.   

And for me, that utterance may be given unto me, that I may open my Mouth Boldly, to make known the Mystery of the Gospel, - Eph 6:19
Pray one for another that each of us may be as Paul - opening our Mouths Boldly to help others Understand the Mystery of the Gospel .   

Grace be with all them that Love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity.      Amen .    - Eph 6:24
The Blessings of Peace Love and Prosperity are upon those InChrist .     They are not upon the Unbeliever .   

I Thank my God upon every remembrance of you, - Phi 1:3
We ought to cherish every person who is InChrist, being Thankful for their presence in our lives.   

Even as it is meet for me to Think this of you all, because I have you in my Heart; inasmuch as both in my bonds, and in the defence and confirmation of the Gospel, you all are partakers of my Grace .    - Phi 1:7
The church at Phillipi had supported Paul's ministry while he was at Philipi and when he left to minister in other towns.     

In partnering with those in the Ministry we are partakers of their Ministry and Grace .   

That you may approve things that are excellent; that you may be sincere and without Offence till the day of Christ; - Phi 1:10
As we Grow in Grace and Knowledge of Christ we are better prepared to recognize those things which are Excellent and those which are tainted.     In addition we become more Sincere and more cautious of offending the Weak .   

But I would you should Understand, brothers, that the things which happened unto me have Fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the Gospel; - Phi 1:12

The one Preach Christ of Contention, not sincerely, supposing to Add affliction to my bonds: - Phi 1:16
Denominationalism, preacher-worship and cult-followings sadly detract from the Gospel .   

But the other of Love, Knowing that I am set for the defence of the Gospel .    - Phi 1:17
Love is the foundation for Truth .   

What then?     notwithstanding, every Way, whether in pretence, or in Truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do Rejoice, yes, and Will Rejoice .    - Phi 1:18
Whatever turns a person to Christ has some Good in it.   

And having this Confidence, I Know that I shall Abide and continue with you all for your furtherance and Joy of Faith; - Phi 1:25
Paul was Confident that he would get more opportunities to minister to them so that their Joy and Faith would be increased.   

Wherefore, my Beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my Presence only, but now much more in my absence, Work out your own Salvation with Fear and trembling.    - Phi 2:12
Paul is speaking to SoulSalvation which enables us to experience AbundantLife in the Soul and Body and to be effective Witnesses of Christ Jesus .      SoulSalvation must be worked out by us.      SpiritSalvation is the Gift of God by Faith in Christ Jesus .   

Beware of dogs, beware of Evil workers, beware of the concision.    - Phi 3:2
Dogs are Animals who are 100 percent Carnal .      People in the ministry who are Dogs are people who see the Gospel as just another thing that can be used for self aggrandizement.     

Evil workers are those who actually believe the Lies of Satan and are working directly in opposition to God .     Those Jewish Christians who were trying to force Gentile Christians to be Circumcised were Evil workers.     They were corrupting the Gospel of Christ putting new wine in old bottles and sowing new cloth into an old garment.   

For we are the circumcision, which Worship God in the Spirit, and Rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no Confidence in the Flesh .    - Phi 3:3
The Gospel is about Circumcision of the Heart - not that of the Flesh .     Those who have been Circumcised in their Hearts are able to Worship Christ having been delivered of having Confidence in the Flesh .   

Though I Might also have Confidence in the Flesh .     If any other man thinks that he has whereof he Might Trust in the Flesh, I more: - Phi 3:4
Paul begins to show how his life might instill Confidence in the Flesh .   

Concerning Zeal, persecuting the Church; touching the Righteousness which is in the Law, blameless.    - Phi 3:6
Such a list of personal accomplishments as would impress any man - but not God .   

Yes Doubtless, and I count all things but loss for the excellency of the Knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord: for whom I have suffered the loss of all things, and do count them but dung, that I may Win Christ, - Phi 3:8
So, he wilfully and purposely discounted all his accomplishments so that he could pursue the excellency of the Knowledge of Christ .     

His winning of Christ was simple but not necessarily easy - he had to give up his SelfRighteousness and receive the Righteousness by Faith .   

For our Conversation is in Heaven; from where also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: - Phi 3:20
Our Conversation is our Life and it is in Heaven as we are now NewSpirit beings seated with Christ in HeavenlyPlaces even while we look with Natural eyes for His appearing.   

Now you Philippians Know also, that in the beginning of the Gospel, when I departed from Macedonia, no Church communicated with me as concerning Giving and Receiving, but you only.    - Phi 4:15
Unfortunately, it appears that only the church at Phillipi supported Paul's Ministry .   

For even in Thessalonica you sent once and again unto my necessity.    - Phi 4:16
The Phillipians were constant in their support even while he was ministering in other churches.   

Since we Heard of your Faith in Christ Jesus, and of the Love which you have to all the saints, - Col 1:4
Faith in Christ produces Love one for another and inspires a Testimony for Him.   

Which is come unto you, as it is in all the World; and brings forth Fruit, as it does also in you, since the day you Heard of it, and knew the Grace of God in Truth: - Col 1:6
The Pure Gospel will bring forth Fruit whereever and whenever it is preached.     The Gospel reveals the Grace of God in Truth .   

For this cause we also, since the day we Heard it, do not cease to Pray for you, and to Desire that you Might be Filled with the Knowledge of his Will in all Wisdom and Spiritual Understanding; - Col 1:9
Spiritual Understanding comes by Revelation of the Word by the HolySpirit .     We are to be Filled with this Knowledge which clarifies the Will of God in Wisdom .     We ought to Pray for all Christians to attain this level of connection with God .   

That you Might Walk Worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every Good Work, and increasing in the Knowledge of God; - Col 1:10
We walk Worthy of Christ when we appreciate the finality of His Work .     When we Understand the Gospel of GraceThroughFaith we bear Fruit and grow in KnowledgeOfChrist .   

Strengthened with all Might, according to his Glorious Power, unto all Patience and Longsuffering with joyfulness; - Col 1:11
We have all the Strength we will ever need through His Power and so we are able to be Patient and Longsuffering while experiencing Joy .   

Giving Thanks unto the Father, which has made us meet to be partakers of the Inheritance of the Saints in Light: - Col 1:12
Thankfulness and Praisefulness are trademarks of those who are InChrist and Heirs all of things.   

For by him were all things Created, that are in Heaven, and that are in Earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or Principalities, or powers: all things were Created by him, and for him: - Col 1:16
By preincarnate Jesus all things were Created and they were Created for Him.   

And he is the head of the Body, the Church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the Dead; that in all things he Might have the preeminence.    - Col 1:18
Jesus is the Head of Church and He is preeminate in all things.   

And, having made Peace through the Blood of his Cross, by him to Reconcile all things unto Himself; by him, I Say, whether they be things in Earth, or things in Heaven .    - Col 1:20
Jesus reconciled all things to God by shedding His Blood and dying on the Cross .   

And you, that were sometime alienated and Enemies in your Mind by Wicked works, yet now has he Reconciled - Col 1:21
You and I are Reconciled to God by Christ Jesus .   

That their Hearts Might be comforted, being knit together in Love, and unto all Riches of the full assurance of Understanding, to the acknowledgement of the Mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; - Col 2:2
Paul wants to impart to them greater Understanding of the Love and Riches that are to the Believer by virtue of the indwelling HolySpirit - the MysteryOfGod .   

And you are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and Power: - Col 2:10
InChrist you are complete because He is King and Lord of Heaven and Earth .   

And you, being Dead in your Sins and the uncircumcision of your Flesh, has he Quickened together with him, having Forgiven you all trespasses; - Col 2:13
Forever Forgiven and Redeemed .      Forever made alive in the NewSpirit .   

Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which was contrary to us, and took it out of the Way, nailing it to his Cross; - Col 2:14
The Perfect, Finished Work of Christ is glorious in Power to fulfill HisPlan .   

And having Spoiled Principalities and powers, he made a show of them openly, triumphing over them in it.    - Col 2:15
Jesus walked among His Disciples showing His Power and Victory over the Enemy .   

And not holding the Head, from which all the Body by joints and bands having nourishment ministered, and knit together, increases with the Increase of God .    - Col 2:19
Legalists dishonor Christ who is the Head of the Body .      Giving heed to Legalists cuts us off from the nourishment of the HolySpirit which brings Increase .   

Wherefore if you be Dead with Christ from the rudiments of the World, Why, as though Living in the World, are you subject to ordinances, - Col 2:20
Let the MindOfChrist be in you which elevates you above the riff-raff of ordinances and Legalism .   

Mortify therefore your members which are upon the Earth; Fornication, uncleanness, inordinate Affection, Evil concupiscence, and Covetousness, which is Idolatry: - Col 3:5
In order for the NewSpirit being to manifest we must willingly and purposely bring our bodies under subjection to the NewSpirit .     This is only possible by the Power of the HolySpirit working in our Minds and Emotions .   

For which things' sake the Wrath of God comes on the Children of Disobedience: - Col 3:6
If we don't bring our bodies under control we suffer the wages of Sin which is Death .   

Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor Free: but Christ is all, and in all.    - Col 3:11
We who are InChrist are of One Spirit and so are equal.   

Knowing that of the Lord you shall Receive the Reward of the Inheritance: for you Serve the Lord Christ .    - Col 3:24
God rewards efforts as unto the Lord whether man does or not.   

With such Praying also for us, that God would open unto us a door of utterance, to Speak the Mystery of Christ, for which I am also in bonds: - Col 4:3
The MysteryOfChrist is the essence of the Gospel of GraceThroughFaith .     It is what each of us should be sharing to those who are Lost .   

Remembering without ceasing your Work of Faith, and Labour of Love, and Patience of Hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the Sight of God and our Father; - 1Th 1:3

For our Gospel came not unto you in Word only, but also in Power, and in the Holy Spirit, and in much assurance; as you Know what manner of men we were among you for your sake.    - 1Th 1:5
Power, Empowerment

For yourselves, brothers, Know our entrance in unto you, that it was not in Vain: - 1Th 2:1

For our exhortation was not of Deceit, nor of uncleanness, nor in guile: - 1Th 2:3

But we, brothers, being taken from you for a short Time in Presence, not in Heart, endeavoured the more Abundantly to See your face with Great Desire .    - 1Th 2:17

Wherefore we would have come unto you, even I Paul, once and again; but Satan hindered us.    - 1Th 2:18

For what is our Hope, or Joy, or Crown of rejoicing?     Are not even you in the Presence of our Lord Jesus Christ at his coming?    - 1Th 2:19

And sent Timotheus, our brother, and Minister of God, and our fellowlabourer in the Gospel of Christ, to establish you, and to Comfort you concerning your Faith: - 1Th 3:2

But now when Timotheus came from you unto us, and brought us Good tidings of your Faith and Love, and that you have Good remembrance of us always, desiring greatly to See us, as we also to See you: - 1Th 3:6

And the Lord make you to Increase and Abound in Love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: - 1Th 3:12
Our Love for each other in the Faith is by the Unity of the HolySpiribt.     

Our Love for the Unbeliever is that of Christ, the Sacrifice .   

For this is the Will of God, even your Sanctification, that you should abstain from Fornication: - 1Th 4:3

That every one of you should Know how to possess his Vessel in Sanctification and Honour; - 1Th 4:4

Not in the Lust of concupiscence, even as the Gentiles which Know not God: - 1Th 4:5

For God has not Called us unto uncleanness, but unto Holiness .    - 1Th 4:7
God's plan for us will be perfectly accomplished at the appearing of our Lord ( Rom 8:23 ).     

While we walk in Corruptible Flesh we have to control the Lust ( Col 3:5 ) and give Place to the HolySpirit to Manifest Holiness through us.     

If a person is struggling with Sin in the Body it is a sign that they are not Holy in their Soul - their Mind and Emotions .     They are in Bondage to that Sin .     

The key to a truly victorious Life is for the Mind to be Transformed to the MindOfChrist and the Emotions to be subject to the HolySpirit who is our Holiness .   

And indeed you do it toward all the brothers which are in all Macedonia: but we beseech you, brothers, that you Increase more and more; - 1Th 4:10

But I would not have you to be Ignorant, brothers, concerning them which are asleep, that you Sorrow not, even as others which have no Hope .    - 1Th 4:13

In every thing Give thanks: for this is the Will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.    - 1Th 5:18
Everything is either a direct Blessing or an indirect Blessing .     
A direct Blessing is one that is Good from the onset.     
An indirect Blessing is one which is realized in Victory over an attack of the Enemy .     

When we are able to Give Thanks in every thing we are fulfulling the Will of Christ by Walking by Faith .   

Quench not the Spirit .    - 1Th 5:19
The HolySpirit always Knows best.     

When we Quench the HolySpirit we are choosing to go against the Will of God with the associated loss of Blessing .   

Abstain from all appearance of Evil .    - 1Th 5:22
It it stinks, hold your nose.     
If it is bitter, spit it out.     
If it is crass, close you ears.     
If it is ugly, close your eyes.     
If it hurts, push it away.      Phi 4:8

And the very God of Peace Sanctify you wholly; and I Pray God your Whole Spirit and Soul and Body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ .    - 1Th 5:23
God sanctifies us wholly making us AcceptedInTheBeloved .     

He will preserve us Guilt Free in anticipation of the completion of our Redemption at the Return of Christ Jesus .   

So that we ourselves Glory in you in the Churches of God for your Patience and Faith in all your Persecutions and Tribulations that you endure: - 2Th 1:4
Our Faith and Love enables us to Patiently endure Persecution and Tribulations .   

In flaming Fire taking vengeance on them that Know not God, and that Obey not the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ: - 2Th 1:8
This is the DayOfWrath .     

We will observe it from the air after having been translated to Incorruptible .   

Who shall be punished with Everlasting Destruction from the Presence of the Lord, and from the Glory of his Power; - 2Th 1:9
This in preparation for the MillennialKingdom .   

But we are Bound to Give Thanks alway to God for you, brothers Beloved of the Lord, because God has from the beginning Chosen you to Salvation through Sanctification of the Spirit and Belief of the Truth: - 2Th 2:13
HisPlan from the beginning is that we become His Children by being Born of His HolySpirit .     

We are Born of the HolySpirit by Believing on the Lord Jesus Christ who is the Truth .     

We are Sanctified in the NewBirth by the indwelling HolySpirit .     

Adherence to the Truth will be challenged by the Beast and his followers.   

And we have Confidence in the Lord touching you, that you both do and Will do the things which we Command you.    - 2Th 3:4
Obedience enables the Truth to manifest in and through us.   

Now the end of the Commandment is Love out of a Pure Heart, and of a Good Conscience, and of Faith unfeigned: - 1Ti 1:5
HeartFaith in Love by the HolySpirit is our state of existence.   

Holding Faith, and a Good Conscience; which some having put away concerning Faith have made shipwreck: - 1Ti 1:19
The HolySpirit is our teacher.     Our Conscience is taught by the HolySpirit .     By turning away from the urgings of the HolySpirit we come to destruction.   

Let the woman learn in silence with all subjection.    - 1Ti 2:11
Order is of God .      Chaos is of Satan .   

But I Suffer not a woman to Teach, nor to Usurp Authority over the man, but to be in silence.    - 1Ti 2:12
Paul is stating his opinion which has some merit since women are in general less rigorous in their thoughts and ideas.   

Holding the Mystery of the Faith in a Pure Conscience .    - 1Ti 3:9
The Mystery of the Faith is the Amazing Grace of God which has exhonerated us of what we deserve while giving to us that which we could never merit.     

Unless we Understand the Perfect Sacrifice of Christ Jesus and the Power of His Finished Work, we are hounded by an EvilConscience .     

But, when we relax and Receive the Word that God has Spoken over us, we have a PureConscience and can therefore come Boldly to the Throne of Grace for whatever we Desire .      Heb 4:16 Mar 11:24

Speaking Lies in Hypocrisy; having their Conscience seared with a hot iron; - 1Ti 4:2
A Lie comes against the Truth .     Pretense is Hypocrisy .     Such have disconnected themselves from God .   

For it is Sanctified by the Word of God and Prayer .    - 1Ti 4:5
God blesses that which is received with Thanksgiving .   

If you put the brothers in remembrance of these things, you shall be a Good Minister of Jesus Christ, nourished up in the Words of Faith and of Good Doctrine, whereunto you have attained.    - 1Ti 4:6

Till I come, Give attendance to reading, to exhortation, to Doctrine .    - 1Ti 4:13
We cannot spend too much time in the Word, in Fellowship and In Prayer .   

But you, O man of God, flee these things; and Follow after Righteousness, Godliness, Faith, Love, Patience, Meekness .    - 1Ti 6:11
Be SpiritualMinded and experience Life .   

Charge them that are Rich in this World, that they be not highminded, nor Trust in uncertain Riches, but in the Living God, who gives us richly all things to enjoy; - 1Ti 6:17
Trust in God as Provider .   

O Timothy, keep that which is Committed to your Trust, avoiding Profane and Vain babblings, and oppositions of Science falsely so Called: - 1Ti 6:20
FalseScience is the bane of Society today.     The word 'science' is used as some kind of sacred word.   

Which some professing have erred concerning the Faith .      Grace be with you.      Amen .    - 1Ti 6:21
Deception comes as a result of Ignorance .     The Learned leverage their learning to convince others of their Ignorance and so lead them into Error .   

I Thank God, whom I Serve from my forefathers with Pure Conscience, that without ceasing I have remembrance of you in my Prayers night and day; - 2Ti 1:3
It is a blessing to be prayed for by others and to pray for others.   

When I call to remembrance the unfeigned Faith that is in you, which dwelt first in your grandmother Lois, and your Mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in you also.    - 2Ti 1:5
HeartFaith manifests the NewSpirit Life .   

Wherefore I put you in remembrance that you stir up the Gift of God, which is in you by the putting on of my hands.    - 2Ti 1:6
The HolySpirit is waiting for us to connect with Him in Prayer and Fellowship in the Word .   

Of these things put them in remembrance, charging them before the Lord that they Strive not about Words to no profit, but to the subverting of the hearers.    - 2Ti 2:14
Don't get caught up in ancillary Theological issues which undermine Unity and provide not Power .   

But shun Profane and Vain babblings: for they Will Increase unto more ungodliness.    - 2Ti 2:16
Stay centered in the Truth and avoid strange Doctrines .   

Who concerning the Truth have erred, saying that the Resurrection is past already; and Overthrow the Faith of some.    - 2Ti 2:18
False Prophecy and False Teaching can only be identified by Knowledge of the Word and Fellowship with the HolySpirit .   

If a man therefore purge Himself from these, he shall be a Vessel unto Honour, Sanctified, and meet for the Master's use, and prepared unto every Good Work .    - 2Ti 2:21
We must willfully and purposefully determine to have the MindOfChrist .   

In Meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God perhaps Will Give them Repentance to the acknowledging of the Truth; - 2Ti 2:25
Beleivers who are in Bondage to wrong Theology must be treated for their sake and not our Pride .   

Without natural Affection, trucebreakers, False accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are Good, - 2Ti 3:3
Natural Affection is wholesome, tender, warming and selfless.     The Affection of the self-worshipper is the opposite.     We are seeing Hate toward those who Love God .   

Now as Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so do these also resist the Truth: men of Corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the Faith .    - 2Ti 3:8
Your Faith is about you being InChrist by virtue of ChristInYou .   

But you have fully known my Doctrine, manner of Life, Purpose, Faith, Longsuffering, Love, Patience, - 2Ti 3:10
Paul's letters are very clear regarding the Gospel of GraceThroughFaith .     I suspect he was no less clear about it in his preaching.   

Henceforth there is laid up for me a Crown of Righteousness, which the Lord, the Righteous Judge, shall Give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that Love his appearing.    - 2Ti 4:8
This is our assurance as it was of Paul.      Christ our Lord is looking forward to rewarding us for our Faith in Him and our Work in His vinyard.   

Do your Diligence to come shortly unto me: - 2Ti 4:9

Do your Diligence to come before winter.     Eubulus greets you, and Pudens, and Linus, and Claudia, and all the brothers.    - 2Ti 4:21

Holding Fast the Faithful Word as he has been Taught, that he may be able by sound Doctrine both to Exhort and to Convince the gainsayers.    - Tit 1:9
Most important qualifications of a Bishop.   

Unto the Pure all things are Pure: but unto them that are defiled and Unbelieving is nothing Pure; but even their Mind and Conscience is defiled.    - Tit 1:15
When a person cannot accept the Finished Work of Christ in all its implications they will find fault with everthing and everyone.   

That the aged men be Sober, Grave, temperate, sound in Faith, in Love, in Patience .    - Tit 2:2
We ought to manifest the NewSpirit .   

In all things showing yourself a pattern of Good works: in Doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, - Tit 2:7
We ought all to manifest the NewSpirit .   

Put them in Mind to be subject to Principalities and powers, to Obey magistrates, to be ready to every Good Work, - Tit 3:1
Stay out of trouble with the Law .   

Having Confidence in your Obedience I wrote unto you, Knowing that you will also do more than I Say .    - Phm 1:21
Now he complements Philemon about his mercy and grace.   

Being made so much better than the angels, as he has by Inheritance obtained a more excellent Name than they.    - Heb 1:4
The Body of Jesus was made for the HolySpirit to inhabit.     He is God in the Flesh .     So Jesus is better than the Angels who are wholly created beings.   

For if the Word Spoken by Angels was Stedfast, and every Transgression and Disobedience Received a Just recompence of Reward; - Heb 2:2
The Angels that rebelled were cast out and will be cast into the LakeOfFire .   

For both he that sanctifies and they who are Sanctified are all of one: for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers, - Heb 2:11
Jesus made it possible for us to be BornAgain, to be filled with the HolySpirit, and in so doing to make us Children of God and JointHeirs with Him of all things.   

Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brothers, that he Might be a Merciful and Faithful high Priest in things pertaining to God, to make Reconciliation for the Sins of the People .    - Heb 2:17
Reconciliation is why Christ came.      God in Flesh to make a Blood Sacrificeis what it took.   

But Christ as a Son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold Fast the Confidence and the rejoicing of the Hope firm unto the end.    - Heb 3:6
We are Saved by GraceThroughFaith .      Grace is His part, Faith is ours.   

For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our Confidence Stedfast unto the end; - Heb 3:14
We are Saved by GraceThroughFaith so never let your Faith waver.   

Though he were a Son, yet learned he Obedience by the things which he suffered; - Heb 5:8
Not only the anguish of the Cross, but rejection and false accusation were His lot.   

For when for the Time you ought to be teachers, you have Need that one Teach you again which be the first Principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have Need of Milk, and not of Strong Meat .    - Heb 5:12
Even Christians of Paul's day were lax in maturing InChrist .   

Therefore leaving the Principles of the Doctrine of Christ, let us go on unto Perfection; not laying again the Foundation of Repentance from Dead works, and of Faith toward God, - Heb 6:1
We Repent once.     We Believe once.     And if we do it right, it is suffiicient.     

How do we do it 'right' so that we never have to do it again?      See Rom 10:9

Once we have been BornAgain and SpiritFilled we should then go on to Spiritual maturity by exercising the provisions of GraceThroughFaith .     

Preoccupation with Sin is a sign of Spiritual Immaturity .     Constantly repenting from Sin is like a child being potty-trained who keeps having 'accidents' and crying about it to their mom.     When the child determines they are going to get control they move into stability.     

So it is with us regarding Sin .     We decide that we will no longer allow Sin to Reign in our mortal bodies.      Rom 6:12

When we take Authority over Sin we are freed to pursue the greater things of God ( Heb 10:2 ).      We are expected to do greater things than Christ did ( Joh 14:12 ).     
That will never happen until we move on from Sin and Condemnation to Faith and Works .      Jam 2:18

For it is impossible for those who were once Enlightened, and have tasted of the Heavenly Gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Spirit, - Heb 6:4
A True Believer is who Paul is talking about.   

If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto Repentance; seeing they crucify to themselves the Son of God afresh, and put him to an open shame.    - Heb 6:6
If such a True Believer turns their back on Christ Jesus they become a destroyer of the Testimony of Christ Jesus .     There is no other nor will there be another Saviour .   

And we Desire that every one of you do show the same Diligence to the full assurance of Hope unto the end: - Heb 6:11
We ought to continue to allow the HolySpirit in us to produce Good Fruit and Good Works .   

That you be not slothful, but Followers of them who through Faith and Patience Inherit the promises.    - Heb 6:12
Laziness will keep a person from inheriting the Promises of God .   

Which Hope we have as an anchor of the Soul, both sure and Stedfast, and which enters into that within the veil; - Heb 6:19
So, we are assured by God's Integrity that we are Saved .   

For he of whom these things are Spoken pertains to another tribe, of which no man gave attendance at the Altar .    - Heb 7:13
Our Lord came out of the tribe of Judah through Mary.   

For it is evident that our Lord sprang out of Juda; of which tribe Moses spoke nothing concerning Priesthood .    - Heb 7:14
The Aaronic priesthood was assigned to the tribe of Levi.   

But this man, because he continues ever, has an unchangeable Priesthood .    - Heb 7:24
Our Lord is Eternal and irreplacable.   

Who needs not daily, as those high priests, to offer up Sacrifice, first for his own sins, and then for the People's: for this he did once, when he offered up Himself .    - Heb 7:27
Jesus was sinless and without guile.     His Sacrifice was for us - not Himself .   

For the Law makes men high Priests which have Infirmity; but the Word of the oath, which was since the Law, makes the Son, who is consecrated for evermore.    - Heb 7:28
Jesus is so far superior to the Levitical priesthood there is actually no comparison.   

A Minister of the Sanctuary, and of the True Tabernacle, which the Lord pitched, and not man.    - Heb 8:2
The True Tabenacle is the Throne of God in Heaven .   

Then truly the first Covenant had also ordinances of Divine Service, and a worldly Sanctuary .    - Heb 9:1
Physical in every aspect with only an acknowledgement of that which is Spiritual .   

For there was a Tabernacle made; the first, wherein was the Candlestick, and the table, and the shewbread; which is Called the Sanctuary .    - Heb 9:2
The Earthly Tabernacle was impressive but it was not Spiritual .   

But into the second went the high Priest alone once every year, not without Blood, which he offered for Himself, and for the Errors of the People: - Heb 9:7
The sinful Aaronic Priest offered for his owns Sins and then for the people.   

Which was a figure for the Time then Present, in which were offered both Gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the Service Perfect, as pertaining to the Conscience; - Heb 9:9
All of the formal ceremonial actions were only to teach us our need for a Saviour .   

Which stood only in Meats and drinks, and diverse washings, and Carnal ordinances, imposed on them until the Time of Reformation .    - Heb 9:10
It was all a Physical play being acted out with no Life coming from it.   

Neither by the Blood of Goats and calves, but by his own Blood he entered in once into the Holy Place, having obtained Eternal Redemption for us.    - Heb 9:12
His Blood was accepted once and for all to give us EternalLife to as many as Believe on Christ Jesus .   

For if the Blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the Unclean, sanctifies to the purifying of the Flesh: - Heb 9:13
How many animals were slaughtered in Sacrifice and all of it together was insuffience to Save a single person..   

How much more shall the Blood of Christ, who through the Eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge your Conscience from Dead Works to Serve the Living God ?    - Heb 9:14
Our Conscience is our Heart, Our Hearts were corrupted by the SinNature .      Christ Jesus has made us a NewSpirit being through the NewBirth by the HolySpirit .   

And for this cause he is the mediator of the New testament, that by means of Death, for the Redemption of the Transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are Called Might Receive the Promise of Eternal Inheritance .    - Heb 9:15
Forgiveness, Redemption, Regeneration and EternalLife is ours because of the Promise of God that was enabled through Christ Jesus' Death and Resurrection .   

For Christ is not entered into the Holy Places made with hands, which are the figures of the True; but into Heaven itself, now to appear in the Presence of God for us: - Heb 9:24
Christ Jesus is at the right hand of Majesty exercising the Will of the Father in all respects.   

For then must he often have suffered since the Foundation of the World: but now once in the end of the World has he appeared to put away Sin by the Sacrifice of Himself .    - Heb 9:26
One Perfect Sacrifice did it for all mankind.   

And as it is appointed unto men once to Die, but after this the Judgment: - Heb 9:27
This is a SpiritualLaw .     After our sojourn here on Earth we will appear before Jesus (Believers) or the Father (Unbelievers) in Judgment .   

So Christ was once offered to bear the Sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second Time without Sin unto Salvation .    - Heb 9:28
We look for Him in coming to Him and being InChrist .   

For then would they not have ceased to be offered?     because that the worshippers once purged should have had no more Conscience of sins.    - Heb 10:2
One of the benefits that many Christians never appropriate for themselves is having no Conscience of Sins .     

This is because they remain CarnalMinded looking at their Flesh rather than who they are InChrist by reflecting on the grandness of His Finished Work .     We are to replace our Conscience of Sin with a Conscience of Christ .   

But in those Sacrifices there is a remembrance again made of Sins every year.    - Heb 10:3
The remembrance of Sin is depressing because of the Guilt that it brings.     This was the consciousness of the Jews - depressing Guilt .     Depression and Guilt destroy Life and therefore had to be removed in order for AbundantLife to manifest in us.   

By the which Will we are Sanctified through the Offering of the Body of Jesus Christ once for all.    - Heb 10:10
We are sanctified by the WillOfGod which was legitimized by the Sacrifice of our Lord Jesyus Christ once for all.   

From henceforth expecting till his Enemies be made his footstool.    - Heb 10:13
The enemies of Christ are those who reject Him as Lord and Saviour .     Even though He shed His Blood for them and has Forgiven their Sins, their rejection of Him is unpardonable.   

For by one Offering he has perfected for ever them that are Sanctified .    - Heb 10:14
We are Perfect InChrist Forever .     There is no Condemnation to those who are InChrist who, by the way, DO Walk after the Spirit and not after the Flesh .   

Let us draw near with a True Heart in full assurance of Faith, having our Hearts sprinkled from an Evil Conscience, and our bodies washed with Pure Water .    - Heb 10:22
A True Heart is an honest, open, informed Heart that rests in the WordOfGod .     It reflects a PureConscience .     Whereas, an EvilConscience is one which Condemns us by denying the total, Perfect efficacy of Christ's shed Blood .     

We ought to draw near to God because that is what He wants and made possible for us.     
It is what we were created for and it is how we experience EternalLife and AbundantLife .   

Of how much sorer Punishment, suppose you, shall he be Thought Worthy, who has trodden under foot the Son of God, and has counted the Blood of the Covenant, wherewith he was Sanctified, an Unholy thing, and has done Despite unto the Spirit of Grace ?    - Heb 10:29
This verse applies to all who reject the Gospel of Jesus Christ .   

For we Know him that has said, Vengeance belongs unto me, I Will recompense, says the Lord .     And again, The Lord shall Judge his People .    - Heb 10:30
The WhiteThroneJudgment followed by the LakeOfFire is in store for those who reject Jesus Christ as Saviour and Lord .   

But call to remembrance the former days, in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a Great Fight of afflictions; - Heb 10:32
Persecution for Christ's sake is the affliction that Paul speaks of.   

For you had Compassion of me in my bonds, and took Joyfully the spoiling of your goods, Knowing in yourselves that you have in Heaven a better and an enduring Substance .    - Heb 10:34
They had supported Paul through his trials for which they will be rewarded.   

Cast not away therefore your Confidence, which has Great recompence of Reward .    - Heb 10:35
Stand firm in the Faith and you will be victorious and rewarded.   

For you have Need of Patience, that, after you have done the Will of God, you Might Receive the Promise .    - Heb 10:36
Patience to endure Persecution is needed.   

Now Faith is the Substance of things hoped for, the Evidence of things not seen.    - Heb 11:1
Faith is Substance .     
Substance is tangible.     
Hope is what is desired.     

Faith is Evidence .     
Evidence is proof.     
The Promises of God are not seen.     

Faith is Substance in that it Receives that which is asked for.     
Faith is Evidence in that Peace Reigns .     

Faith pleases God - Heb 11:6 .     
Faith comes by Hearing the Word of God - Rom 10:17 .     
Faith is built up by Praying in the Spirit - Jud 1:20 .     

By Faith Abraham, when he was Called to go out into a Place which he should after Receive for an Inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not Knowing where he went.    - Heb 11:8
Abraham left his home and family to go where he knew not by HeartFaith .   

Through Faith also Sara herself Received Strength to Conceive Seed, and was delivered of a Child when she was past age, because she judged him Faithful who had promised.    - Heb 11:11
Sarah's womb was opened by Faith in the Promise of God .   

And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from where they came out, they Might have had opportunity to have returned.    - Heb 11:15
The brilliance of the Vision of the Promise filled their Minds .   

Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the Dead; from where also he Received him in a figure.    - Heb 11:19
Abraham's body was Dead when Isaac was conceived so Abraham knew that Death was not an issue for God .   

By Faith Isaac Blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.    - Heb 11:20
Isaac committed the Promise that was given to Abraham and from Abraham to himself to his sons by Faith that God would fuffill it.   

By Faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the Children of Israel; and gave Commandment concerning his bones.    - Heb 11:22
Joseph knew the destination for the children of Israel and so prophesied of their leaving Egypt .   

Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater Riches than the Treasures in Egypt: for he had Respect unto the recompence of the Reward .    - Heb 11:26
He looked forward in time to the coming Messiah and His Sacrifiice valuing it above all earthly wealth.   

Quenched the Violence of Fire, escaped the edge of the Sword, out of Weakness were made Strong, waxed valiant in Fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.    - Heb 11:34
Such exploits are possible today by the same means - Faith in the Word of God .   

Women Received their Dead raised to Life again: and others were tortured, not accepting Deliverance; that they Might obtain a better Resurrection: - Heb 11:35
Such people knew in their Hearts that God is Faithful .   

Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so Great a cloud of Witnesses, let us lay aside every Weight, and the Sin which does so easily beset us, and let us run with Patience the Race that is set before us, - Heb 12:1
All of these Saints testify to us of the Power of Faith in God's Promises .     So, just as they perservered, so ought we.   

Furthermore we have had Fathers of our Flesh which corrected us, and we gave them Reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and Live ?    - Heb 12:9
No question that the HolySpirit should be Honored by listening to His instruction.   

For you Know how that afterward, when he would have inherited the Blessing, he was rejected: for he Found no Place of Repentance, though he sought it carefully with tears.    - Heb 12:17
CarnalMinded people eventually do themselves in through Sin whose wages are Death .   

Whose voice then shook the Earth: but now he has promised, saying, Yet once more I shake not the Earth only, but also Heaven .    - Heb 12:26
When the Father Spoke from Heaven about Jesus .      Jesus will shake Heaven and Earth at His Return .   

And this Word, Yet once more, signifies the removing of those things that are shaken, as of things that are made, that those things which cannot be shaken may remain.    - Heb 12:27
Only Spiritual things will stand when shaken and will pass from Earth to Heaven .     All else will be destroyed the shaking and by Fire .   

Wherefore we Receiving a Kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have Grace, whereby we may Serve God acceptably with Reverence and Godly Fear: - Heb 12:28
We 'have Grace' by allowing it to do its work in our Soul and Body .   

For the bodies of those beasts, whose Blood is brought into the Sanctuary by the high Priest for Sin, are burned without the camp.    - Heb 13:11
It was required that the Sin offering be offered outside of the camp.   

Wherefore Jesus also, that he Might Sanctify the People with his own Blood, suffered without the gate.    - Heb 13:12
So Jesus fulfilled that requirement as the once and for all Sacrifice for Sin .   

Pray for us: for we Trust we have a Good Conscience, in all things Willing to Live honestly.    - Heb 13:18
Paul says he has endeavored to be a good steward.   

Knowing this, that the trying of your Faith works Patience .    - Jam 1:3
God does not try your Faith ( Jam 1:13 ).     
It is the Enemy, Satan, who tempts, who attacks, who tries to undermine our Faith in God .     

In Gen 3:1 we see Eve being tempted by the serpent whose angle was to make her distrust God .     He was trying her Faith .     Unfortunately, Eve was naive and did not recognize him as her Enemy .     Had she had the Patience to wait and talk to God about it, things would have been different.     

Patience is the abililty to stay in the moment and Trust God about the Future .     It does not react quickly or behave rashly.   

But let Patience have her Perfect Work, that you may be Perfect and entire, wanting nothing.    - Jam 1:4
Patience is a Persistent, Dogmatic stance in Faith .     

When we stay in the moment, standing in Faith, all of our needs are met.     

The Perfect Work of Patience is Manifestation of the Promises of God .     
Those Promises are for our Life and Godliness .   

Then when Lust has conceived, it brings forth Sin: and Sin, when it is Finished, brings forth Death .    - Jam 1:15
When Flesh Lusts and the Mind submits, Sin occurs resulting in Death .   

But if you have Respect to persons, you commit Sin, and are convinced of the Law as transgressors.    - Jam 2:9
Judging by Sight is a Sin as it damages yourself and withholds Blessing from those that you turn from.   

From where come Wars and fightings among you?     come they not hence, even of your Lusts that War in your members?    - Jam 4:1
Unity is of the HolySpirit .      Confusion and Strife is of Satan .   

Be Patient therefore, brothers, unto the coming of the Lord .      Behold, the Husbandman waits for the precious Fruit of the Earth, and has long Patience for it, until he Receive the early and latter rain.    - Jam 5:7
Christ expects us to be Productive in His Kingdom Work .     The Fruit of the Earth are Believers in Christ Jesus - the Redeemed .   

Take, my brothers, the prophets, who have Spoken in the Name of the Lord, for an Example of Suffering affliction, and of Patience .    - Jam 5:10
God is our Shield and our exceeding great Reward ( Gen 15:1 ).      Life is about the pursuit of God .     Any other pursuit is a dead end.   

Behold, we count them Happy which endure.     You have Heard of the Patience of Job, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender Mercy .    - Jam 5:11
Hold fast your profession until the end.      Fight the Good Fight of Faith .     In due time we will Reap if we don't faint.   

Elect according to the Foreknowledge of God the Father, through Sanctification of the Spirit, unto Obedience and sprinkling of the Blood of Jesus Christ: Grace unto you, and Peace, be multiplied.    - 1Pe 1:2
But despite the fact that Peter had not met these Believers he referred to them as the 'Elect' acknowledging by Faith the Work that Christ had performed in them.   

To an Inheritance Incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fades not away, reserved in Heaven for you, - 1Pe 1:4
Heaven, the SpiritRealm, is amazingly Wonderful and it is our Inheritance as JointHeirs with Christ Jesus .   

As Obedient Children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former Lusts in your Ignorance: - 1Pe 1:14
Our Obedience should come from the Knowledge that God withholds no Good thing from us and that His Word and Spirit are given to us for us to excel in Life .     It is only through Ignorance that a Believer remains attached to the Lusts of the Flesh forgoing the Glory that God has prepared for them.   

Being Born again, not of Corruptible Seed, but of Incorruptible, by the Word of God, which lives and abides for ever.    - 1Pe 1:23
The Seed that births us into the KingdomOfGod is the Word of God - writtern and incarnate.     Both the IncarnateWord and the WrittenWord abide forever.   

As newborn babes, Desire the sincere Milk of the Word, that you may Grow thereby: - 1Pe 2:2
We grow in Grace and Knowledge of Christ Jesus by stufying the Word and Praying in the HolySpirit .   

And a stone of stumbling, and a Rock of Offence, even to them which stumble at the Word, being Disobedient: whereunto also they were appointed.    - 1Pe 2:8
Those who reject Christ remain Lost in Bondage to the SinNature, in Darkness unable to distinguish Good from Evil .     They are disoriented and incapable of finding there way out.   

Submit yourselves to every ordinance of man for the Lord's sake: whether it be to the King, as supreme; - 1Pe 2:13
We are not to be troublemakers.   

For so is the Will of God, that with well Doing you may put to silence the Ignorance of Foolish men: - 1Pe 2:15
Satan is not impressed with well doing.     He was not impressed with Jesus and he isn't impressed with our well doing.      Foolish men (under the influence of the spirit of AntiChrist) will make up a lie when there is no truth to back their agenda.   

For this is thankworthy, if a man for Conscience toward God endure grief, Suffering wrongfully.    - 1Pe 2:19
On the other hand it sets a precedence - one in which the bully gets by with their violation of another person's rights.     It endangers the next person to whom the bully turns for advantage.   

But Sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to Give an answer to every man that asks you a Reason of the Hope that is in you with Meekness and Fear: - 1Pe 3:15
We are able to give an answer for the Reason of our Hope by growing in Grace and Knowledge our Lord Jesus Christ and by Praying in the Spirit .     

Our Testimony of Jesus Christ should be with Power and Authority .     This is how Peter spoke on the day of Pentecost .   

Having a Good Conscience; that, whereas they Speak Evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your Good Conversation in Christ .    - 1Pe 3:16
There is no shame in the heart of those with ReprobateMinds .     Those who have the SpiritOfAntiChrist in them will not be impressed by your Good Conversation .   

For Christ also has once suffered for sins, the Just for the Unjust, that he Might bring us to God, being put to Death in the Flesh, but Quickened by the Spirit: - 1Pe 3:18
This is true and the One Sacrifice is sufficient for all Time for all Sin for all Humanity .   

Which sometime were Disobedient, when once the Longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the Ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight Souls were Saved by Water .    - 1Pe 3:20
All souls had the SinNature and had to be BornAgain to be delivered from Death .   

The like figure whereunto even Baptism does also now Save us (not the putting away of the filth of the Flesh, but the answer of a Good Conscience toward God), by the Resurrection of Jesus Christ: - 1Pe 3:21
Because Jesus Lives we too Live InChrist by the HolySpirit .   

Beloved, Think it not strange concerning the fiery Trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: - 1Pe 4:12
The GreatTribulation is ahead but for those InChrist it will be an opportunity to Glorify Christ .   

And beside this, Giving all Diligence, Add to your Faith Virtue; and to Virtue Knowledge; - 2Pe 1:5
Faith comes by Hearing the WordOfGod .      Virtue comes through the HolySpiriit manifesting the CharacterOfGod .      Knowledge comes by Spiritual Revelation of the WordOfGod by the HolySpirit .   

Wherefore the rather, brothers, Give Diligence to make your Calling and Election sure: for if you do these things, you shall Never fall: - 2Pe 1:10
Many Christians 'hope' they are going to Heaven .     They need to immerse themselves in the Word and Fellowship with the HolySpirit by Praying in the Spirit .     When they do so, the assurance that they are AcceptedInTheBeloved will manifest in their Hearts .   

For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you Abundantly into the Everlasting Kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ .    - 2Pe 1:11
AbundantLife in the KingdomOfHeaven is experienced in the here and now when we KNOW we are AcceptedInTheBeloved and that we are NOW SonsOfGod .   

Wherefore I Will not be negligent to put you always in remembrance of these things, though you Know them, and be established in the Present Truth .    - 2Pe 1:12
We need reminding of who we are because the thief is constantly working against us to deny us our Place InChrist .   

Yes, I Think it meet, as long as I am in this Tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance; - 2Pe 1:13
It is the responsibillity of every Minister and Saint to remind those InChrist of their standing in Him.   

Moreover I Will endeavour that you may be able after my decease to have these things always in remembrance.    - 2Pe 1:15
Peter's desire was to leave the Believers with these words of remembrance of what Christ has made possible for them.   

But chiefly them that Walk after the Flesh in the Lust of uncleanness, and Despise Government .     Presumptuous are they, selfwilled, they are not Afraid to Speak Evil of dignities.    - 2Pe 2:10
Peter is speaking of Church Government and those that refuse to respect the leadership of the Church .   

This second epistle, Beloved, I now write unto you; in both which I stir up your Pure Minds by Way of remembrance: - 2Pe 3:1
Reminding of the Truth is critical for us to Walk in the Spirit .     Our Soulish self, our Mind is easily distracted until it is Transformed .   

And saying, Where is the Promise of his coming?     for since the Fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the Creation .    - 2Pe 3:4
Jesus clearly told us that He would not Return until after the GreatTribulation ( Matt 24:29, 30)).     To teach people that He can come at any time is wrong.     Everntually those taught so will giive up looking and lose Faith .   

The Lord is not slack concerning his Promise, as some men count slackness; but is Longsuffering to us-ward, not Willing that any should Perish, but that all should come to Repentance .    - 2Pe 3:9
God is Love and His Love is manifest in Christ who made it possible for us to be Born of His HolySpirit and so be InChrist .   

But you have an Unction from the Holy One, and you Know all things.    - 1Jn 2:20
In the NewSpirit being we are Perfect and Know all things because we are joined to the HolySpirit .   

These things have I written unto you concerning them that seduce you.    - 1Jn 2:26
The Pure Gospel of GraceThroughFaith is under constant attack by the Enemy because it establishes us as SonsOfGod filled with the SpiritOfGod .   

And now, little Children, Abide in him; that, when he shall appear, we may have Confidence, and not be ashamed before him at his coming.    - 1Jn 2:28
To Abide InChrist is to operate in the NewSpirit,

Beloved, if our Heart Condemn us not, then have we Confidence toward God .    - 1Jn 3:21
When we are InChrist there is no Condemnation and so our Faith is unihibited by Doubt and Fear .   

And this is the Confidence that we have in him, that, if we Ask any thing according to his Will, he hears us: - 1Jn 5:14
Ask and you shall Receive .     Whatsoever you desire when you Pray Believe that you Receive it and you shall have it.     This is the WillOfGod .   

I wrote unto the Church: but Diotrephes, who loves to have the preeminence among them, receives us not.    - 3Jn 1:9
Pride and contention reflects a CarnalMind .   

Jude, the Servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them that are Sanctified by God the Father, and preserved in Jesus Christ, and Called: - Jud 1:1
Jude is the full brother of James and the half-brother of Jesus .     Both are Believers that Jesus is the Christ the SonOfGod .     What a Testimony !     

He declares himself to be a Servant of Christ and writes to them who are sanctified and preserved InChrist .   

Beloved, when I gave all Diligence to write unto you of the common Salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and Exhort you that you should earnestly Contend for the Faith which was once delivered unto the saints.    - Jud 1:3
We are Beloved of God and Accepted in Him by Believing the Gospel of GraceThroughFaith .     In this HeartFaith of Christ Jesus and His Words we must Stand fast in order to experience the fullness Salvation .      God will not move.     Don't you.     

But what is Salvation ?     It is EternalLife and AbundantLife ( Joh 17:3 Joh 10:10 ).      It is being Whole, nothing lacking ( 1Th 4:12 ).      It is the concept of wholeness that we must contend for.     

It is the Provision of Wholeness that Satan wants to Steal .     

Study the Word so that you are strong in His Promises .      Pray in the Spirit to experience more of His Life in yourself.      Jud 1:20

I Will therefore put you in remembrance, though you once knew this, how that the Lord, having Saved the People out of the land of Egypt, afterward Destroyed them that Believed not.    - Jud 1:5
It is by GraceThroughFaith that we are Saved .     Departing from Faith disconnects a person from Grace .     So, Unbelief in the Gospel is not an option for those who want to be Saved .   

Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, Giving themselves over to Fornication, and going after strange Flesh, are set forth for an Example, Suffering the vengeance of Eternal Fire .    - Jud 1:7
Sin is Deceptive .     It will cause a person to move away from God .   

To execute Judgment upon all, and to Convince all that are Ungodly among them of all their Ungodly Deeds which they have Ungodly Committed, and of all their hard speeches which Ungodly Sinners have Spoken against him.    - Jud 1:15
The DayOfWrath will be followed by Judgment as Christ and those who rule and reign with Him administer the MillennialKingdom .   

And of some have Compassion, making a difference: - Jud 1:22
Some people deserve Compassion, some deserve Rebuke .     We need to be sensitive to the HolySpirit to know how to deal with each person.   

Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to Present you faultless before the Presence of his Glory with exceeding Joy, - Jud 1:24
It is ChristInYou (HolySpirit) who joyfully sustains you, keeps you and will present you as spotless before God .   

And from Jesus Christ, who is the Faithful Witness, and the first begotten of the Dead, and the prince of the Kings of the Earth .     Unto him that Loved us, and washed us from our Sins in his own Blood, - Rev 1:5
Our Lord Jesus Christ is the Revelator and the Revelation .   

I John, who also am your brother, and companion in Tribulation, and in the Kingdom and Patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is Called Patmos, for the Word of God, and for the Testimony of Jesus Christ .    - Rev 1:9
John makes sure his readers understand that he is a Human Believer .     He has been exiled for preaching the Word of God and for sharing his Testimony of Jesus Christ .   

And he had in his Right hand seven stars: and out of his Mouth went a sharp twoedged Sword: and his countenance was as the sun shines in his Strength .    - Rev 1:16
The seven stars are ministers.      Jesus Speaks the Word with precision and Power while His face is almost too bright to behold.   

I Know your works, and your Labour, and your Patience, and how you can not bear them which are Evil: and you have tried them which Say they are apostles, and are not, and have Found them liars: - Rev 2:2
Ephesus was a Sanctified Church .   

And have borne, and have Patience, and for my Name's sake have laboured, and have not fainted.    - Rev 2:3
Ephesus was diligent.   

Remember therefore from where you are Fallen, and Repent, and do the first works; or else I Will come unto you quickly, and Will remove your Candlestick out of his Place, except you Repent .    - Rev 2:5
Repentance is changing how and what you Think .     It is possible for Believers to Backslide and so be in need of Repentance and doing their FirstWorks .     To resist the Teaching and leading of the Word and HolySpirit puts one in jeopardy of losing their Testimony - i.e.     having their Candlestick removed.   

I Know your works, and Love, and Service, and Faith, and your Patience, and your works; and the last to be more than the first.    - Rev 2:19
He is a solid, Faithful minister.   

Because you have kept the Word of my Patience, I also Will keep you from the hour of Temptation, which shall come upon all the World, to try them that dwell upon the Earth .    - Rev 3:10

Because you say, I am Rich, and increased with goods, and have Need of nothing; and know not that you are Wretched, and miserable, and Poor, and Blind, and naked: - Rev 3:17

And when he had opened the third seal, I Heard the third Beast Say, Come and See .     And I beheld, and lo a black horse; and he that Sat on him had a pair of Balances in his hand.    - Rev 6:5

And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes?     and where came they?    - Rev 7:13

And when he had opened the seventh seal, there was silence in Heaven about the space of half an hour.    - Rev 8:1

And another Angel came and stood at the Altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the Prayers of all Saints upon the golden Altar which was before the Throne .    - Rev 8:3

And the Smoke of the incense, which came with the Prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the Angel's hand.    - Rev 8:4

He that leads into captivity shall go into captivity: he that kills with the Sword must be killed with the Sword .     Here is the Patience and the Faith of the saints.    - Rev 13:10

The same shall drink of the wine of the Wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his Indignation; and he shall be tormented with Fire and Brimstone in the Presence of the Holy angels, and in the Presence of the Lamb: - Rev 14:10

Here is the Patience of the saints: here are they that keep the Commandments of God, and the Faith of Jesus .    - Rev 14:12

And I Heard a voice from Heaven saying unto me, Write, Blessed are the Dead which Die in the Lord from henceforth: Yes, says the Spirit, that they may Rest from their labours; and their Works do Follow them.    - Rev 14:13
With the SpiritOfAntichrist on the rise and Christians unprepared to deal with Satan's final push before Christ Returns, Physical Death is not a bad thing.     It is a release from the struggle and entrance into the presence of the Lord .      Do not begrudge 'untimely deaths' for those who are in Christ .   

And I saw Three Unclean Spirits like frogs come out of the Mouth of the dragon, and out of the Mouth of the Beast, and out of the Mouth of the False Prophet .    - Rev 16:13

And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a Great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the Earth, so Mighty an earthquake, and so Great .    - Rev 16:18

And the Great city was Divided into Three parts, and the cities of the Nations fell: and Great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to Give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his Wrath .    - Rev 16:19

And he cried mightily with a Strong voice, saying, Babylon the Great is Fallen, is Fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul Spirit, and a cage of every Unclean and Hateful bird.    - Rev 18:2

For all Nations have drunk of the wine of the Wrath of her Fornication, and the Kings of the Earth have Committed Fornication with her, and the merchants of the Earth are waxed Rich through the Abundance of her delicacies.    - Rev 18:3

And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and Wheat, and beasts, and Sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and Souls of men.    - Rev 18:13

And a Mighty Angel took up a stone like a Great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with Violence shall that Great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be Found no more at all.    - Rev 18:21