Helping Fellow Humans in Need

Grace, mercy, and truth will be with you from God the Father and from the Lord Jesus Christ, the Son of the Father, in truth and love. 2 John 3 (NKJV)

In the precious and beautiful name of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.

“I am the vine, you are the branches. He who abides in Me, and I in him, bears much fruit; for without Me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 (NKJV)

True followers of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” are always in the process of learning the difference between good and evil.  We’re saved according to the [Scriptures] and nothing can take this away from us.  Our day to day living comes with its challenges one of which is how to treat others during the coronavirus crisis. 

Jesus said “for without Me you can do nothing,” to those “who abide in” Him, “and” He “in” them, that is those [believing in] accepting what Jesus accomplished in the first century.  

As one who loves Jesus, it is my obligation to tell you, we wouldn’t know what’s best [good], pleasing to the all-knowing God of the [Bible], if not for Jesus showing us the way in the first century.

I know two individuals, whose names will remain anonymous, both believers in the [Biblical] Jesus.  I’ll call one person Rose, the other Johnathan.  Rose loves to sew, Johnathan has a heart for the homeless.

As the world battles the coronavirus, they do what they are good at, what they are called to do.  Rose had a stockpile of material, of which was made into [face] masks for hospital workers and, elderly people in nearby homes.  Johnathan carried a number of gift cards to local restaurants, knowing there’s a good chance of encountering hungry homeless people.  They are simply helping fellow human beings in need.

The question becomes, which side of the conversation you would want to be found on.  Some, knowing Rose and Johnathan are believers in Jesus Christ, will make assumptions about their motives or criteria.  They may be apprehensive or speak out against them.  This is the difference between good and evil.

Stay well, and stay safe.  Most importantly, [believe in] accept what Jesus accomplished in the first century.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Timeless

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ.” Ephesians 1:3 (NKJV)

In the name of the Son of the living God, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. See John 6:69 (NKJV)

As I listened to the local “Christian” radio station a certain individual said, “I never wanted to time stamp my ministry.”

The word of God as given to us in the [Bible] is timeless.  However, if you’re saying unless one believes the doctrine of the trinity they cannot be saved, you have time stamped your message.  This message can only be traced back to the birth of Anthanasian Creed, in 325-AD.  If the intent of a message is to lift up the Anthanasian Creed, give credit where credit is due, the network of man’s understanding of the [Scriptures]. 

Any attempt to link the Anthanasian Creed to that which Jesus accomplished in the first century, only adds onto what Jesus accomplished in the first century.  It implies that Jesus’ death burial and resurrection missed the mark, and thus wasn’t enough.

Stay well, and stay safe.  Most importantly, [believe in] accept what Jesus accomplished in the first century.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

The King of The Jews

“We give thanks to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.” Colossians 1:3 (NKJV)

In the name of Him who did not come to destroy but to fulfill, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. See Matthew 5:17-18 (NKJV)

Then Pilate entered the Praetorium again, called Jesus, and said to Him, “Are You the King of the Jews?” Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?” Pilate answered, “Am I a Jew?” Your own nation and the chief priests have delivered You to me. What have You done?” John 18:33-35 (NKJV)

Now Pilate wrote a title and put it on the cross. And the writing was:

JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.

Then many of the Jews read this title, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city; and it was written in Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. John 19:19-20 (NKJV)

“Pilate” “said to” Jesus, “Are You the King of the Jews?”  Jesus answered him, “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”  It wasn’t until after this encounter with Jesus that “Pilate wrote,” Correctly so I might add, “JESUS OF NAZARETH, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”

The [Bible} doesn’t tell us what led Pilate to write this about Jesus, let alone “put it on the cross.”  I like to think that, Jesus saying “Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me,” had everything to do with it.  The words “Or did others tell you this concerning Me” opened my eyes as to, who or what I am believing, especially when it comes to the [Bible]. 

By the grace of God I know, that everything I need to know about Jesus, is in the [Bible].  I give thanks to God for all things that agree with Jesus’ teachings, as laid out for us in the [Bible].

“Are you speaking for yourself about this, or did others tell you this concerning Me?”

I hope this keeps you from straying from the [Bible], when speaking of or having to answer questions about, Jesus.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

From Then to Now

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort.” 2 Corinthians 1:3 (NKJV)

In the only name given among men by which we must be saved, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.  See Acts 4:12 (NKJV)

“For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.”  John 3:16 (NKJV)

From Jesus’ mouth in the first century, to John 3:16 being available for all to see in the [Bible] today, “Whoever believes in” Jesus will be saved.

God’s plan of salvation, it’s a beautiful thing.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

The Notion

“That you may with one mind and with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Romans 15:6 (NKJV)

In the precious and beautiful name of the Faithful and True Witness, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.  See Revelation 3:14 (NKJV)

What/who would you say is the source of what I’m calling the notion, ‘unless one believes the doctrine of the trinity one cannot be saved?’

Followers of the Anthanasian Creed are not the source of this notion, and neither am I.

“You are My friends if you do whatever I command you.  No longer do I call you servants, for a servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.” John 15:14-15 (NKJV)

You can’t tie this “notion” to the [Bible].  It shows us that Jesus said “all things that I heard from My Father I have made known to you.”  There’s no mentioning of anyone having to believe the doctrine of the trinity to be saved in His teachings.

Jesus said to her, “Do not cling to Me, for I have not yet ascended to My Father; but go to My brethren and say to them, ‘I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God.’” John 20:17 (NKJV) 

When Jesus speaks of “My Father,” His Father, He’s speaking of “My God,” His God.  This is available for all to see in the [Bible], unlike this “notion.”

We know the answer to this, unlike the many unanswerable questions to the coronavirus, such as when will it be safe to get back to a state of “normalcy.”  There’s only one [correct] answer to the question of the source of this “notion.”  The Anthanasian Creed itself, is the source.  The Anthanasian Creed and “the notion,” go hand in hand.

“The notion,” has absolutely nothing to do with God’s plan of salvation.

Stay well, and stay safe.  Most importantly, [believe in] accept what Jesus accomplished in the first century.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Do You Understand What You Are Reading?

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His abundant mercy has begotten us again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3 (NKJV)

In the name of He who when being asked “Are You then the Son of God” answered “You rightly say that I am,” Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.  See Luke 22:70 (NKJV)

Before reading on, I ask that you take the time to read Acts 8:26-40.  It gives us an encounter between Philip and a man of Ethiopia.  The encounter took place in the desert somewhere between Jerusalem and Gaza.  I use the New King James Version of the [Bible]. 

Finished reading Acts 8:26-40?  As you read, Philip was told by an angel of the Lord to arise and go south, and he went.  He, was told by the Spirit to “Go near and overtake this chariot,” and he did.  Philip, heard the Ethiopian man, who had just left Jerusalem where he went to worship and is now returning. Philip found him sitting in his chariot and reading the book of Isaiah.  Philip asked him “Do you understand what you are reading?”

The Ethiopian answers, “How can I, unless someone guides me” and invites Philip to sit with him and then asked Philip, “Of whom does the prophet say this, of himself or some other man?”

Then Philip opened his mouth, and begins at this Scripture, preached Jesus to him. Now as they came down the road, they came to some water. And the eunuch (Ethiopian) said, “See, here is water. What hinders me from being baptized?” Then Philip said, “If you believe with all your heart, you may.” And he answered and said, “I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”  Acts 8:35-37

The Ethiopian man was saved the moment he “answered and said, “I believe that Jesus is the Son of God.”  The Anthanasian Creed has yet to make its way to the drawing board at this time, because it wasn’t birthed until 325-AD.  Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God (1 John 4:15).

Let’s fast forward to the twenty first century where unlike those who lived in 325-AD, the common person has access to the [Bible].  It wouldn’t be hard to find someone knowing something about Jesus, that does not agree with the [Scriptures]. 

I’m not surprised by the way people treat the [Bible].  In a world bent on silencing [Biblical] truths, contrasted with supporting the Anthanasian Creeds additions to them.  I’m certainly not happy with the way some people mistreat Jesus’ teachings, but even I know His teachings tell us we’re all going to be guilty of doing it, at one time or another.

This is why [believing in] accepting what Jesus accomplished in the first century, that is to be saved according to the [Scriptures], is the safest place to be.  With Jesus our sins have been forgiven, the kingdom of God our final [eternal] resting place.  A place where the cares of this world and things like the coronavirus, are left behind.

“Then Philip” “preached Jesus to him.”  Now is not the time to stray from what has been clearly laid out for us the [Bible], especially Jesus’ teachings.  When an opportunity presents itself, that is to tell someone what they really need to know, “Preach Jesus to” them.  Philip’s encounter with the Ethiopian man in the first century sets the stage for us today, as to why we’re to trust the word of God, especially what Jesus accomplished in the first century.

I know that just as the [Bible] is more than sufficient enough as is, and the coronavirus isn’t something to take lightly.  I’m heeding the expert’s advice (White House task force), but I’m not depended upon them for my salvation.  The coronavirus has changed my daily activities but not my faith in Jesus Christ.  Even if everything related to the coronavirus was predictable, my daily routine would change, but my focus on Jesus would forever remain the same. 

I will continue trusting the all-knowing God of the [Bible].  I will treat others with respect that is keep proper distance when walking our dog, picking up items at the store or getting local take-out.  I know there’ll be plenty of opportunities to tell others about Jesus, even with having to be six feet away from one another or whatever that distance ends up being.

Stay well, and stay safe.  Most importantly, [believe in] accept what Jesus accomplished in the first century.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Be Like Jesus

For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are sons of God. Romans 8:13 (NKJV)

In the name of the only begotten Son of God, Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings. See John 3:18 (NKJV)

As I listened to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “People that reinforce what I believe, that’s who I want to be around.”  That does not sound like what Jesus did.  Who’s to say what one believes, agrees with [Scripture].

What if what you believe does not agree with Scripture?  Nothing says it’s all about me, more, than wanting to be around people that reinforce what you believe. 

On the other hand, if you surround yourself with like-minded people that completely agree with [Scripture], what good does that do for the rest of the world that needs to hear the message of Jesus Christ.  It wouldn’t be [Biblical] to continue wanting to solely be around those who reinforce what you believe.

Giving the [Bible] the final say will have us whole heartedly [believing in] accepting what Jesus accomplished in the first century, and most importantly, will have us fixated on those who have yet to do so.  Be like Jesus.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim