Advocate - Jesus Christ Our

 

Bible Questions Answered:

“...I believe Jesus is there to help us...”

Jeremy/ Townsville, Queensland Australia

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

I John 1:8-2:2

8 If we claim we have no sin, we are only fooling ourselves and not living in The Truth.

9 But if we confess our sins to Him, He is Faithful and Just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all wickedness.

10 If we claim we have not sinned, we are calling God a liar and showing that His word has no place in our hearts.

2:1 My dear children, I am writing this to you so that you will not sin. But if anyone does sin, we have an Advocate* who pleads our case before The Father. He is Jesus Christ, the one who is truly righteous.

2 He Himself is the sacrifice that atones for our sins—and not only our sins but the sins of all the world.

*Advocate-Greek: Parakletos (Par-ak-lay-tos): Intercessor, Counselor: Advocate, Comforter.

At the right hand of The Father, our Savior, Mediator, Advocate, Intercessor, is there to plead for us.

Jesus Christ Our Advocate, Intercessor, Mediator:

Isaiah 53:12 KJV (For Sinners)

Therefore will I divide Him a portion with the great, and He shall divide the spoil with the strong; because He hath poured out His soul unto death: and He was numbered with the transgressors; and He bare the sin of many, and made intercession for the transgressors.

Luke 22:32 KJV (For believers)

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Luke 23:34 KJV (For enemies)

Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.

John 14:16 KJV (Sending The Holy Spirit.)

And I will pray The Father, and He shall give you another Comforter, that He may abide with you for ever;

John 17:9 KJV (The Church)

I pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given Me; for they are thine.

Romans 8:34 NLT (Believers)

Who then will condemn us? No one—for Christ Jesus died for us and was raised to Life for us, and He is sitting in the place of honor at God’s Right Hand, pleading for us.

I Timothy 2:5 KJV

For there is one God, and one Mediator* between God and men, The Man Christ Jesus;

*Mediator-Greek: Mesites (Mes-ee-tace): Go-between, reconciler (intercessor): mediator.

Hebrews 7:25 KJV (Our Savior, Mediator)

Wherefore He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God by Him, seeing He ever liveth to make intercession for them.

Hebrews 8:6 NLT

But now Jesus, our High Priest, has been given a ministry that is far superior to the old priesthood, for He is the one who mediates for us a far better covenant with God, based on better promises.

Hebrews 9:15,24 NLT

15 That is why He is the one who mediates a new covenant between God and people, so that all who are called can receive the eternal inheritance God has promised them. For Christ died to set them free from the penalty of the sins they had committed under that first covenant.

24 For Christ did not enter into a holy place made with human hands, which was only a copy of the true one in heaven. He entered into heaven itself to appear now before God on our behalf.

Hebrews 12:24 NLT

You have come to Jesus, the one who mediates the new covenant between God and people, and to the sprinkled blood, which speaks of forgiveness instead of crying out for vengeance like the blood of Abel.

Every day, we come short of the glory of God.

Romans 3:23 KJV

For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;

And we will never know perfection, until we are before The Lord.

I John 3:2 KJV

Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when He shall appear, we shall be like Him; for we shall see Him as He is.

This means that we need an Intercessor, a Mediator, and Advocate to The Father, and we have one

I John 2:1 KJV

My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an Advocate with The Father, Jesus Christ The Righteous:

At The Right Hand Of The Father, our Savior, Intercessor, is interceding for His people.

Our Lord, told Peter....

Luke 22:32 KJV

But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.

Today, our wonderful Savior, is interceding for us.

Abide With Me

Abide with me; fast falls the eventide;

The darkness deepens; Lord with me abide.

When other helpers fail and comforts flee,

Help of the helpless, O abide with me.

Swift to its close ebbs out life’s little day;

Earth’s joys grow dim; its glories pass away;

Change and decay in all around I see;

O Thou who changest not, abide with me.

I need Thy presence every passing hour.

What but Thy grace can foil the tempter’s power?

Who, like Thyself, my guide and stay can be?

Through cloud and sunshine, Lord, abide with me.

I fear no foe, with Thee at hand to bless;

Ills have no weight, and tears no bitterness.

Where is death’s sting? Where, grave, thy victory?

I triumph still, if Thou abide with me.

Hold Thou Thy cross before my closing eyes;

Shine through the gloom and point me to the skies.

Heaven’s morning breaks, and earth’s vain shadows flee;

In life, in death, O Lord, abide with me.

Words: Henry F. Lyte, 1793-1847.

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Prayer:

I John 1:8-10 KJV

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and The Truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and Just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.

I John 5:1,11-13 KJV

1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is The Christ has become a child of God..."

11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us Eternal Life, and this Life is in His Son.

12 He that hath The Son hath Life; and he that hath not The Son Of God hath not Life.

13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of The Son Of God; that ye may know that ye have Eternal Life, and that ye may believe on the name of The Son Of God.

Bible Lesson: Cherished Promises To The Child Of God: To The One Who Is A Overcomer.

Bible Lesson: Cherished Promises To The Child Of God: To The One Who Is A Overcomer.

Bible Text:

Revelation 2:7-17 KJV

7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of The Tree Of Life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

8 And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith The First and The Last, which was dead, and is Alive;

9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.

10 Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a Crown Of Life.

11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

12 And to the angel of the church in Pergamos write; These things saith He which hath the sharp sword with two edges;

13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast My name, and hast not denied My faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was My faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth.

14 But I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.

16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

The Lord's Request:

14 “...I have a few things against thee, because thou hast there them that hold the doctrine of Balaam, who taught Balac to cast a stumbling block before the children of Israel, to eat things sacrificed unto idols, and to commit fornication.

15 So hast thou also them that hold the doctrine of the Nicolaitanes, which thing I hate.

16 Repent; or else I will come unto thee quickly, and will fight against them with the sword of My mouth.

The Lord's Promise:

7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of The Tree Of Life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

Overcomers:

John 1:5 ESV

The Light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.

John 16:33 KJV

These things I have spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Romans 12:21 KJV

Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

I John 2:13,14 KJV

13 I write unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him that is from the beginning. I write unto you, young men, because ye have overcome the wicked one. I write unto you, little children, because ye have known the Father.

14 I have written unto you, fathers, because ye have known Him that is from the beginning. I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong, and The Word Of God abideth in you, and ye have overcome the wicked one.

I John 4:4 KJV

Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is He that is in you, than he that is in the world.

I John 5:4,5 KJV

4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is The Son Of God?

Revelation 2:7,11,17,26 KJV

7 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of The Tree Of Life, which is in the midst of the paradise of God.

11 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; He that overcometh shall not be hurt of the second death.

17 He that hath an ear, let him hear what The Spirit saith unto the churches; To him that overcometh will I give to eat of the hidden manna, and will give him a white stone, and in the stone a new name written, which no man knoweth saving he that receiveth it.

26 And he that overcometh, and keepeth My works unto the end, to him will I give power over the nations:

Revelation 3:5,12,21 KJV

5 He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of The Book Of Life, but I will confess his name before My Father, and before His angels.

12 Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of My God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of My God, and the name of the city of My God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from My God: and I will write upon him My new name.

21 To him that overcometh will I grant to sit with Me in My throne, even as I also overcame, and am set down with My Father in His throne.

Revelation 12:11 KJV

And they overcame him by The Blood Of the Lamb, and by the Word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.

Revelation 21:7 KJV

He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be My son.

We may be overcomers, not through our own might, or power, but through our God.

 Zechariah 4:6 KJV
"...‘Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,’ says The Lord Almighty.

Romans 8:35-39 KJV

35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?

36 As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter.

37 Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him that loved us.

38 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come,

39 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

II Corinthians 12:9 KJV

And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for My strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

Endurance:

Matthew 24:13 KJV

But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Mark 13:13 KJV

And ye shall be hated of all men for My name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

Hebrews 3:14 NLT

For if we are faithful to the end, trusting God just as firmly as when we first believed, we will share in all that belongs to Christ.

I Corinthians 9:24-27 KJV

24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.

25 And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.

26 I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:

27 But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

II Timothy 4:7 KJV

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

James 1:12 KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the Crown Of Life, which The Lord hath promised to them that love Him.

Hebrews 12:1,2 KJV

1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us,

2 Looking unto Jesus The Author And Finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at The Right Hand Of The Throne Of God.

Prayer:

Luke 10:19 KJV

Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.

Oh, Lord, thank you for the “power,” to overcome our spiritual enemies, and for strength to be victorious in your name.

Philippians 4:13 KJV

I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.

Colossians 1:11 NLT

We also pray that you will be strengthened with all His glorious power so you will have all the endurance and patience you need. May you be filled with joy

 

II Thessalonians 3:3 ERV

But The Lord is Faithful. He will give you strength and Protect you from the Evil One.

Kindness

Bible Questions Answered:

“...they used to have a bumper sticker “Kindness is contagious, pass it on!”...I think we need that again...”

Cory/ Davison, Michigan U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Kindness, is a fruit of God's Spirit.

Galatians 5:22,23 KJV

22 But the fruit of The Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness (Kindness), goodness, faith,

23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

So many say they want to be like The Lord, yet when you look for the kindness in their lives, it doesn't show very much.

Kindness:

Nehemiah 9:16,17 ERV

16 But our ancestors became proud and stubborn. They refused to obey your commands.

17 They refused to listen. They forgot the amazing things you did with them. They became stubborn. They decided to return to Egypt and become slaves again. “But you are a forgiving God! You are kind and full of mercy. You are patient and full of love So you didn’t leave them!

Job 10:12 ERV

You gave me Life and were very kind to me. You cared for me and watched over my spirit.

Psalm 63:1-3 KJV

1 O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;

2 To see thy power and thy glory, so as I have seen thee in the sanctuary.

3 Because thy loving kindness is better than life, my lips shall praise thee.

Psalm 106:7 KJV

Our ancestors in Egypt were not impressed by The Lord’s miraculous deeds. They soon forgot His many acts of kindness to them. Instead, they rebelled against Him at the Red Sea.

Psalm 117:`1,2 KJV

1 O praise The Lord, all ye nations: praise Him, all ye people.

2 For His merciful kindness is great toward us: and The Truth of

The Lord endureth for ever. Praise ye The Lord.

Proverbs 3:3 NLT

Never let loyalty and kindness leave you! Tie them around your neck as a reminder. Write them deep within your heart.

Proverbs 21:21 ESV

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness will find Life, righteousness, and honor.

Isaiah 54:8,10 KJV

8 In a little wrath I hid My face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith The Lord thy Redeemer.

10 For the mountains shall depart, and the hills be removed; but My kindness shall not depart from thee, neither shall the covenant of My peace be removed, saith The Lord that hath mercy on thee.

Isaiah 63:7 KJV

I will mention the loving kindnesses of The Lord, and the praises of

The Lord, according to all that The Lord hath bestowed on us, and the great goodness toward the house of Israel, which He hath bestowed on them according to His mercies, and according to the multitude of His loving kindnesses.

Jeremiah 9:24 ERV

But if someone wants to brag, then let them brag about this: Let them brag that they learned to know Me. Let them brag that they understand that I am The Lord, that I am kind and fair, and that I do good things on earth. I love this kind of bragging.” This message is from The Lord.

Joel 2:12,13 ERV

12 This is The Lord’s message:“Now come back to Me with all your heart.

Cry and mourn, and don’t eat anything! Show that you are sad for doing wrong.

13 Tear your hearts, not your clothes.”Come back to The Lord your God. He is kind and merciful. He does not become angry quickly. He has great love. Maybe He will change His mind about the bad punishment He planned.

Micah 6:8 ERV

Human, The Lord has told you what goodness is. This is what He wants from you: Be fair to other people. Love kindness and loyalty, and humbly obey your God.

Zechariah 7:9 KJV

This is what The Lord Of Heaven’s Armies says: Judge fairly, and show mercy and kindness to one another.

Matthew 5:45 KJV

That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for He maketh His sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust.

Luke 6:35 KJV

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of The Highest: for He is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

Romans 2:4 NLT

Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that His kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?

Romans 11:22 NLT

Notice how God is both kind and severe. He is severe toward those who disobeyed, but kind to you if you continue to trust in His kindness. But if you stop trusting, you also will be cut off.

I Corinthians 13:4 NLT

Love is patient and kind. Love is not jealous or boastful or proud.

Galatians 5:22,23 KJV

But The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!

Ephesians 2:7 KJV

That in the ages to come He might shew the exceeding riches of His grace in His kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.

Ephesians 4:32 KJV

And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you.

Colossians 3:12 KJV

Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, long suffering;

II Timothy 2:24 KJV

A servant of The Lord must not quarrel but must be kind to everyone, be able to teach, and be patient with difficult people.

II Peter 1:7 KJV

And to Godliness brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness charity.

Prayer:

Titus 3:4,5 NLT

4 But—When God our Savior revealed His kindness and love,

5 He saved us, not because of the righteous things we had done, but because of His mercy. He washed away our sins, giving us a new birth and new Life through The Holy Spirit.

He Lifted Me

In loving-kindness Jesus came,

My soul in mercy to reclaim,

And from the depths of sin and shame

Through grace He lifted me.

Refrain:

From sinking sand He lifted me,

With tender hand He lifted me;

From shades of night to plains of light,

Oh, praise His Name, He lifted me!

He called me long before I heard,

Before my sinful heart was stirred,

But when I took Him at His word,

Forgiv’n, He lifted me.

His brow was pierced with many a thorn,

His hands by cruel nails were torn,

When from my guilt and grief, forlorn,

In love He lifted me.

Now on a higher plane I dwell,

And with my soul I know ’tis well;

Yet how or why, I cannot tell,

He should have lifted me.

Charles H. Gabriel, 1856-1932

II Samuel 22:36 KJV (King David)

"...thy gentleness hath made me great.

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Deafness - Spiritual

Bible Questions Answered:

“...they just can't understand, even though I witness to them...”

Kally/ Ravena, New York U.S.A.

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Millions today, cannot hear The Spirit Of The Lord, because their ears are closed to His voice, and why is that, it is because of their love for sin.

Spiritual Deafness:

Isaiah 6:9,10 KJV9 And He said, Go, and tell this people, Hear ye indeed, but understand not; and see ye indeed, but perceive not.

10 Make the heart of this people fat, and make their ears heavy, and shut their eyes; lest they see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and understand with their heart, and convert, and be healed.

Jeremiah 6:10 KJV

To whom shall I speak, and give warning, that they may hear? behold, their ear is uncircumcised, and they cannot hearken: behold,

The Word Of The Lord is unto them a reproach; they have no delight in it.

Ezekiel 12:1,2 KJV

1 The Word Of The Lord also came unto me, saying,

2 Son of man, thou dwellest in the midst of a rebellious house, which have eyes to see, and see not; they have ears to hear, and hear not: for they are a rebellious house.

Zechariah 7:11-13 NLT

11 “Your ancestors refused to listen to this message. They stubbornly turned away and put their fingers in their ears to keep from hearing. 12 They made their hearts as hard as stone, so they could not hear the instructions or the messages that The Lord Of Heaven’s Armies had sent them by His Spirit through the earlier prophets. That is why

The Lord Of Heaven’s Armies was so angry with them.

13 “Since they refused to listen when I called to them, I would not listen when they called to Me, says The Lord Of Heaven’s Armies.

II Timothy 4:3,4 NLT

3 For a time is coming when people will no longer listen to sound and wholesome teaching. They will follow their own desires and will look for teachers who will tell them whatever their itching ears want to hear.

4 They will reject The Truth and chase after myths.

Spiritual Hearing:

Proverbs 8:1,32-34 KJV

1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice?

32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways.

33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not.

34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors.

Proverbs 15:31-33 NLT

31 If you listen to constructive criticism, you will be at home among the wise.

32 If you reject discipline, you only harm yourself; but if you listen to correction, you grow in understanding.

33 Fear of The Lord teaches wisdom; humility precedes honor.

Ecclesiastes 5:1 KJV

Keep thy foot when thou goest to the house of God, and be more ready to hear, than to give the sacrifice of fools: for they consider not that they do evil.

Luke 8:15 NLT (Parable of the Farmer Scattering Seed)

And the seeds that fell on the good soil represent honest, good-hearted people who hear God’s Word, cling to it, and patiently produce a huge harvest.

James 1:19 KJV

Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:

Arise, My Soul Arise

Arise, my soul, arise;

Shake off thy guilty fears;

The bleeding sacrifice

In thy behalf appears:

Before the throne my surety stands;

My name is written on His hands.

He ever lives above,

For me to intercede;

His all-redeeming love,

His precious blood to plead;

His blood atoned for all our race,

And sprinkles now the throne of grace.

Five bleeding wounds He bears,

Received on Calvary;

They pour effectual prayers,

They strongly speak for me.

Forgive him, O forgive, they cry,

Nor let that ransomed sinner die.

The Father hears Him pray—

His dear Anointed One:

He cannot turn away

The presence of His Son;

His Spirit answers to The Blood,

And tells me I am born of God.

My God is reconciled,

His pardoning voice I hear;

He owns me for His child,

I can no longer fear:

With confidence I now draw nigh,

And Father, Abba Father, cry.

Charles Wesley

Prayer and its Remarkable Answers

Prayer:

Psalm 86:5 KJV

For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee.

Psalm 130:7 KJV

"...hope in The Lord: for with The Lord there is mercy, and with Him is plenteous redemption.

Isaiah 1:18 KJV

Come now, and let us reason together, saith The Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

Bible Lesson: Cherished Promises To The Child Of God: For Those Who Are Obedient.

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Bible Lesson: Cherished Promises To The Child Of God: For Those Who Are Obedient.

Bible Text:

Isaiah 1:18,19 KJV

18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith The Lord...

19 If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat the good of the land:

The Lord's Request:

If ye be willing and obedient

The Lord's Promise:

ye shall eat the good of the land:

Matthew 19:16-22 KJV
[16] And, behold, one came and said unto Him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal Life?
[17] And He said unto him, Why callest thou Me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into Life, keep the commandments.
[18] He saith unto Him, Which? Jesus said,
Thou shalt do no murder, (Exodus 20:13 commandment # six.)
Thou shalt not commit adultery, (Exodus 20:14 commandment # seven.)
Thou shalt not steal, (Exodus 20:15 commandment # eight.)
Thou shalt not bear false witness, (Exodus 20:16 commandment # nine.)
[19] Honor thy father and thy mother: and, (Exodus 20:12 commandment # five.)
Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. Exodus 20:17 commandment # ten.)
(Christ asked the young man concerning commandments five through ten, but omitted commandments one through four, which are....
Exodus 20:3 commandment # 1 “Thou shalt have no other gods before Me.”
Exodus 20:4-6 commandment # 2
[4] Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:
[5] Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate Me;
[6] And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love Me, and keep My commandments.
Exodus 20:7 commandment # 3
Thou shalt not take the name of The LORD thy God in vain; for The LORD will not hold him guiltless that taketh His name in vain.
Exodus 20:8 commandment # 4 “Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. “

[20] The young man saith unto Him, All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet?
[21] Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow Me.
[22] But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
[23] Then said Jesus unto His disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven.
[24] And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.
[25] When His disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved?
[26] But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.
Matthew 19:16-26 NLT
16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: “Teacher, what good deed must I do to have eternal life?”
17 “Why ask Me about what is good?” Jesus replied. “There is only One who is good. But to answer your question—if you want to receive eternal Life, keep the commandments.”

18 “Which ones?” the man asked. And Jesus replied:
You must not murder.
You must not commit adultery.
You must not steal.
You must not testify falsely.
19 Honor your father and mother.
Love your neighbor as yourself.’”

20 “I’ve obeyed all these commandments,” the young man replied. “What else must I do?”
21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go and sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
22 But when the young man heard this, he went away sad, for he had many possessions.
23 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “I tell you The Truth, it is very hard for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of Heaven.
24 I’ll say it again—it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God!”
25 The disciples were astounded. “Then who in the world can be saved?” they asked.
26 Jesus looked at them intently and said, “Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But with God everything is possible.”
This story lies in two parts,
Part I
The rich young ruler addressed Jesus as “Good Master*” -Matthew 19:16)
* Master: Greek- Didaskalos (did-as-kal-os): Instructor, doctor, teacher, master.
In John 1:38 rendered Rabbi/ John 20:16 -Rabboni.
Jesus responded, “Why callest thou Me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: - Matthew 19:17.)
Had the young ruler thought Jesus to be God?
No, for when he responded again, he did not use the phrase.
Part II
Jesus then responded, “but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.-Matthew 19:17.)
Christ then went on to name five commandments, five through ten.
The “self-righteous,” young man boasted....
“All these things have I kept from my youth up: what lack I yet? - Matthew 19:20.)
Jesus knew the heart of the young man.
Psalm 139:1-4 KJV
[1] O LORD, thou hast searched me, and known me.
[2] Thou knowest my down sitting and mine uprising, thou understandest my thought afar off.
[3] Thou compassest my path and my lying down, and art acquainted with all my ways.
[4] For there is not a word in my tongue, but, lo, O LORD, thou knowest it altogether.
Hebrews 4:12,13 KJV
[12] For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.
[13] Neither is there any creature that is not manifest in His sight: but all things are naked and opened unto the eyes of Him with whom we have to do.

Matthew 19:21 KJV
Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow Me.
Jesus knew the young man neglected the first four commandments.
Matthew 19:22 KJV
But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions.
John 8:9 KJV
"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..."
Proverbs 1:29 KJV
He, that being often reproved hardeneth his neck, shall suddenly be destroyed, and that without remedy.
Sinful man cannot keep the law.
Romans 3:28 KJV
Therefore we conclude that a man is justified by faith without the deeds of the law.

Galatians 2:16 KJV
Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified.
Galatians 3:11 KJV
But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

Man hopes to manufacture his own means of salvation, but he is self-deceived.
We live, today, as is our Lord's day, in a time of “Pick and Choose, Religion.”

I choose to do this, but I refuse to do that!

Friends, as a child of God, we cannot live in the land of disobedience and expect to see the blessings of God!

Jeremiah 17:9 KJV
The heart is deceitful above all things, and desperately wicked: who can know it?
Ephesians 2:8,9 KJV
[8] For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
[9] Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Titus 3:5-7 KJV
[5] Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of The Holy Ghost;
[6] Which He shed on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Savior;
[7] That being justified by His grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal Life.
Romans 5:8,9 KJV
[8] But God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
[9] Much more then, being now justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him. (Not of human works.)
Obedience:

Deuteronomy 26:16 KJV

This day The Lord thy God hath commanded thee to do these statutes and judgments: thou shalt therefore keep and do them with all thine heart, and with all thy soul.

Joshua 1:8 KJV

This book of The Law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein: for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success.

I Samuel 15:22 KJV

And Samuel said, Hath The Lord as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, as in obeying the voice of The Lord? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.

Matthew 7:21,24 -27KJV

21 Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock: (verses 24-27)

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon A Rock.

26 And every one that heareth these sayings of Mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

Matthew 12:50 KJV

For whosoever shall do the will of My Father which is in heaven, the same is My brother, and sister, and mother.

John 7:17 KJV

If any man will do His will, he shall know of the doctrine, whether it be of God, or whether I speak of Myself.

John 14:21,2331 KJV

21 He that hath My commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth Me: and he that loveth Me shall be loved of My Father, and I will love him, and will manifest Myself to him.

23 Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love Me, he will keep My Words: and My Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

31 But that the world may know that I love The Father; and as The Father gave Me commandment, even so I do...”

John 15:10 KJV

If ye keep My commandments, ye shall abide in My love; even as I have kept My Father's commandments, and abide in His love.

Acts 5:29 KJV

Then Peter and the other apostles answered and said, We ought to obey God rather than men.

Romans 5:19 KJV

For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of One shall many be made righteous.

Hebrews 10:9 KJV

Then said He, Lo, I come to do thy will, O God. He taketh away the first, that He may establish the second.

Obedient To The Lord:

Noah

Genesis 6:22 KJV

Thus did Noah; according to all that God commanded him, so did he.

Abraham

Genesis 22:2,3 KJV

2 And He said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.

3 And Abraham rose up early in the morning, and saddled his ass, and took two of his young men with him, and Isaac his son, and clave (split NKJV) the wood for the burnt offering, and rose up, and went unto the place of which God had told him.

Bezaleel

Exodus 36:1 KJV

Then wrought Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whom The Lord put wisdom and understanding to know how to work all manner of work for the service of the sanctuary, according to all that The Lord had commanded.

Joshua

Joshua 11:15 KJV

As The Lord commanded Moses His servant, so did Moses command Joshua, and so did Joshua; he left nothing undone of all that The Lord commanded Moses.

Hezekiah

II Kings 18:6 KJV

For he clave (held fast – NKJV) to The Lord, and departed not from following Him, but kept His commandments, which The Lord commanded Moses.

Joseph and Mary

Luke 2:39 KJV

And when they had performed all things according to

The Law Of The Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Paul

Acts 26:19 KJV

Whereupon, O king Agrippa, I was not disobedient unto the heavenly vision:

Jesus Christ

Hebrews 5:8 KJV

Though He were A Son, yet learned He obedience by the things which He suffered;

On Mount Sinai, The Lord told Moses...

Exodus 20:6 NLT

"...obey My commands

The Lord Jesus tells us...

Matthew 10:38 KJV

And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after Me, is not worthy of Me.

Mark 8:34 KJV

And when He had called the people unto Him with His disciples also, He said unto them, Whosoever will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me.

Luke 9:23 KJV

And He said to them all, If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up His cross daily, and follow Me.

There is “no,” substitute for obedience.

Disobedience:

Deuteronomy 11:28 KJV

And a curse, if ye will not obey the commandments of The Lord Your God, but turn aside out of the way which I command you this day, to go after other gods, which ye have not known.

I Samuel 12:15 KJV

But if ye will not obey the voice of The Lord, but rebel against the commandment of The Lord, then shall the hand of The Lord be against you, as it was against your fathers.

Ephesians 5:26 KJV

Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.

II Thessalonians 1:8 KJV

In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not

The Gospel Of Our Lord Jesus Christ:

Hebrews 2:2,3 KJV

2 For if the word spoken by angels was steadfast, and every transgression and disobedience received a just recompense of reward;

3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by The Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard Him;

Prayer:

I John 1:8-10 KJV

8 If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and The Truth is not in us.

9 If we confess our sins, He is Faithful and Just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

10 If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His Word is not in us.

Synagogue Of Satan

Bible Questions Answered:

“...Revelation mentions the synagogue of Satan, what is that?...”

Kasa/ Skiatook, Oklahoma United States

Bible Answer:

Bible Texts:

Revelation 2:9 KJV A Message to the Church in Smyrna

I know your afflictions and your poverty—yet you are rich! I know about the slander of those who say they are Jews and are not, but are a synagogue of Satan.

Revelation 3:9 KJV A Message to the Church in Philadelphia

I will make those who are of the synagogue of Satan, who claim to be Jews though they are not, but are liars—I will make them come and fall down at your feet and acknowledge that I have loved you.

The risen Lord, had a message to believers at Smyrna, and Philadelphia, and it was, He knew who His true followers were, and who the false ones were.

The devil, and his angels, are a deceivers.

II Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV

13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

II Peter 2:1,2 KJV

1 But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying The Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction.

2 And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom

The Way Of Truth shall be evil spoken of.

There were false brethren in the church, deceivers, who said they were Jews (spiritually speaking), but who were not.

Jesus, told the woman at the well....

John 4:22 KJV

Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.

Apostle Paul:

Romans 2:28,29 NLT

28 For you are not a true Jew just because you were born of Jewish parents or because you have gone through the ceremony of circumcision.

29 No, a true Jew is one whose heart is right with God. And true circumcision is not merely obeying the letter of the law; rather, it is a change of heart produced by The Spirit. And a person with a changed heart seeks praise from God, not from people.

Jesus....

Matthew 7:15-23 KJV

15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?

17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.

18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.

20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

21 Not every one that saith unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of My Father which is in heaven.

22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?

23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from Me, ye that work iniquity.

Going through all the motions with no spiritual commitment to The Lord, lost.

Notice one deceiving thing, this Charismatic Assembly used the name of Jesus!

Prophecy, in the name of Jesus

Evil spirits, cast out in the name of Jesus

Wonderful works done in the name of Jesus

Etc.

The evil one, tried to divide and conquer the early church, and his mode of attack is no less than that today.

II Corinthians 11:13-15 KJV

13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ.

14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.

15 Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.

Could these possibly be deceivers, Jesus and Paul say yes! And they are, for though they go through all the spiritual locomotions of believers, yet they themselves have “not,” come to the place of repentance (forsaking sin), and personal acceptance by faith, living lives of obedience (Scriptural), to The Savior.

Acts 3:19 KJV Peter

Repent, then, and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped out, that times of refreshing may come from The Lord,

Acts 20:21 KJV Apostle Paul

I have declared to both Jews and Greeks that they must turn to God in repentance and have faith in our Lord Jesus.

Acts 26:20 KJV Paul

First to those in Damascus, then to those in Jerusalem and in all Judea, and then to the Gentiles, I preached that they should repent and turn to God and demonstrate their repentance by their deeds.

II Corinthians 7:10 KJV

Godly sorrow brings repentance that leads to salvation and leaves no regret, but worldly sorrow brings death.

II Peter 3:9 KJV Peter

The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. Instead He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.

Revelation 3:19 KJV Jesus

Those whom I love I rebuke and discipline. So be earnest and repent.

Romans 10:9, 10 KJV
9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth The Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto Salvation.

Romans 4:16 NLT

So the promise is received by faith. It is given as a free Gift. And we are all certain to receive it, whether or not we live according to the law of Moses, if we have faith like Abraham’s. For Abraham is the father of all who believe.

Galatians 3:26-29 NLT

26 For you are all children of God through faith in Christ Jesus.

27 And all who have been united with Christ in baptism have put on Christ, like putting on new clothes.

28 There is no longer Jew or Gentile, slave or free, male and female. For you are all one in Christ Jesus.

29 And now that you belong to Christ, you are the true children of Abraham. You are his heirs, and God’s promise to Abraham belongs to you.

Prayer:

Acts 17:10,11 KJV

10 And the brethren immediately sent away Paul and Silas by night unto Berea: who coming thither went into the synagogue of the Jews.

11 These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received The Word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so.

Oh Lord, help us to be a people of The Word, reading, and living obediently to it.