Trust The 100% Guarantee

“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 Precious and Beautiful name of Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.

  

In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.  John 1:1 (NKJV)

Whenever you read John 1:1 in the [Bible], keep this one thing in mind.  The words, divinely chosen to be included in the [Bible], are all that is needed to understand it.  There are those that believe a Greek translation of “Word” in John 1:1, is “logos,” and that this makes Jesus “God.”  In their explanation of it however, they’re saying don’t look for the evidence of it being so in the [Bible] because it’s just not there.  Besides this translation, along with man’s understanding and/or interpretation of [Scripture], they have nothing else to offer.

Who is he who overcomes the world, but he who believes Jesus is the Son of God? 1 John 5:5 (NKJV)

For there are three that bear witness in heaven: the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.  1 John 5:7 (NKJV)

In my [Bible] the words “Jesus is the Son of God” are found in 1 John 5:5.  Two verses later in 1 John 5:7, the word “Word.”  As you can see it’s the same word that’s found in John 1:1.  The key word here isn’t “Word” in John 1:1 and 1 John 5:7 my friends, it’s the words “but he who believes Jesus is the Son of God” in 1 John 5:5.

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:15 (NKJV)

  

1 John 4:15 “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God,” comes in prior to 1 John 5:5 and 5:7, and after John 1:1.  The writer of these verses of [Scripture], John, is clearly establishing the significance of believing “Jesus is the Son of God.”

If John’s writings were all we had to work with, it would be enough to know confessing “Jesus is the Son of God” leads one straight to the kingdom of God.

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:30-31 (NKJV)

You’d have to admit believing “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30),” is exactly what John’s writings are encouraging us to do.  “Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God (1 John 4:15)” comes with a 100% guarantee, a one way ticket to the kingdom of God.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Whoever Believes In Him

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

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “The pastor must not neglect the preaching of the gospel.”  The speaker on the radio is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed.

If I had to guess I’d say since the Anthanasian Creed surfaced and became doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD, not a single person has called it [the] gospel of Jesus Christ. 

When it comes to those saying the Anthanasian Creed and/or the doctrine of the “Trinity” is [Biblically] sound however, I know 100% of those believing the Anthanasian Creed are totally convinced that unless you believe what they have to say about it, you can’t be saved.  If it’s not 100%, someone believing the Anthanasian Creed hasn’t read it for themselves.

“Whosoever will be saved, before all things, it is necessary that he hold the catholic (i. e., universal, Christian) faith.” The first sentence of the Anthanasian Creed.

“This is the catholic (Christian) faith; which except you believe faithfully and firmly, you cannot be saved.” The last sentence of the Anthanasian Creed.

“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)

There’s an obvious difference between the Anthanasian Creeds “Whosoever will be saved, before all things” and the [Bible’s] “whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16).”

“Whosoever will be saved” leads people straight to the Anthanasian Creed, if they’re interested in finding out what “before all things” is referring to.

“Whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life” leads people straight to the [Bible], if they’re interested in finding out who “Him” is referring to in John 3:16. 

What the follower of the Anthanasian Creed fails to see is, staying within the boundaries of the inspired word of God leads one to “Him,” Jesus.  Does anyone [really] believe the Anthanasian Creeds having to believe [or else] “the Son is God” to be saved, isn’t a by-product of the Anthanasian Creed.

“The Son is God” [is] directly linked to what surfaced and became doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD, the Anthanasian Creed.  Nothing has caused more people to turn from [Biblical] truths, to false teachings, than the Anthanasian Creed.  The Anthanasian Creed is nothing more, less than, a diversion.

God’s plan of salvation [is] all about believing “in Him (John 3:16),” Jesus.

The doctrine of the “Trinity” is a by-product of the Anthanasian Creed as well.  No Anthanasian Creed, no doctrine of the “Trinity.”  The person teaching one “cannot be saved” unless they believe the doctrine of the “Trinity,” should know there isn’t any actual [Biblical] evidence requiring you to believe such a thing.  That requirement is maybe only found in man’s understanding/interpretation of [Scripture], but not one single verse of [Scripture] as is.

There’s no harm in saying “The pastor must not neglect the preaching of the gospel” as long as “the gospel” is not only referring to the gospel of Jesus Christ, but the one preaching it doesn’t stray from it.    

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Jesus Knew A Lot Of Things, But He Didn't Know All Things

“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 Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.

And Thomas answered and said to Him, “My Lord and my God.” John 20:28 (NKJV)

Whenever you read John 20:28 in the [Bible], keep this one thing in mind.  There are those that believe Jesus is God because after Thomas said “My Lord and my God (John 20:28),” Jesus didn’t correct Thomas.  Not only is there no evidence of Jesus correcting Thomas in the [Bible] concerning this matter, there’s no evidence of Jesus being God in it either.

“But of that day and hour no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” Mark 13:32 (NKJV)

According to Mark 13:32 “Nor the Son,” Jesus [doesn’t] know all things.  “The Son,” Jesus knows that He is the Son of God.

“Now we are sure that You know all things, and have no need that anyone should question You. By this we believe that You came forth from God.” John 16:30 (NKJV)

Jesus didn’t correct the individual that said, in John 16:30, “Now we are sure that You know all things.”  Don’t forget, Jesus admits to not knowing all things in Mark 13:32 (NKJV).

He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, “Do you love Me?” And he said to Him, “Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep.” John 21:15-17 (NKJV)

After “Peter” said, in what’s known to us today as John 21:15-17, “Lord, You know all things,” there’s no evidence of Jesus correcting “Peter” either.

Now Thomas, called the Twin, one of the twelve, was not with them when Jesus came. The other disciples therefore said to him, “We have seen the Lord.” So he said to them, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side, I will not believe.” John 20:24-25 (NKJV)

If I had to guess, I’d say Thomas witnessed Jesus’ death on a cross, “Unless I see in His hands the print of the nails, and put my hand into His side.” It was these things Thomas needed to see before him believing the others, “We have seen the Lord (John 20:24-25).”

“Do you not believe that I am in the Father, and the Father in Me? The words that I speak to you I do not speak on My own authority; but the Father who dwells in Me does the works.” John 14:10 (NKJV)

Is it possible that Thomas [finally] figured out what’s known to us today as John 14:10?  As Thomas is [looking] at “my Lord” Jesus, he [now] understands that Jesus is telling him the one doing “the works, is the Father who dwells in” Jesus, and that the Father is “my God,” Thomas’ God.  I’d say it’s not only possible, but the [Biblical] evidence of it being so makes it very difficult to prove otherwise.  Unlike the Anthanasian Creed which totally depends on accepting hearsay as [Biblical] truths, the [Bible] continues to be trustworthy as is.  Jesus knew who was doing, “the works (John 14:10).”

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) 

The [Bible] doesn’t tell us why Thomas said “My Lord and my God (John 20:28).”  After reading John 20:17, do you see Jesus correcting the person saying Peter’s God isn’t His God and Father, too?  I don’t.

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:30-31 (NKJV) 

We spend far too much time worrying about/trying to make sense of what is not spelled out in the bible instead of focusing on what is clearly stated in the bible.  The verses John 14:10, 16:30, 20:17, 20:24-25, 20:28 and 21:15-17 are in the [Bible], so we “may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30-31).”  

Here’s some sound [Biblical] advice, the gospel of John was given to us for one reason and one reason alone, so we “may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30-31).”  I wouldn’t look at any other way, if I were you.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Jesus Is The Christ, The Son Of God

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

Jesus said to him, “Have I been with you so long, and yet you have not known Me, Philip? He who has seen Me has seen the Father; so how can you say, ‘Show us the Father’?” John 14:9 (NKJV)

“Not that anyone has seen the Father, except He who is from God; He has seen the Father.” John 6:46 (NKJV)

Whenever you read the [Bible], specifically the words spoken by Messiah Yeshua, keep this one thing in mind.  There are those that actually believe Jesus claimed God when He said “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” in John 14:9.

Jesus settled the issue my friends, when He said “Not that anyone has seen the Father” in John 6:46.  Unless a person can prove not a single person was looking at Jesus when He said “Not that anyone has seen the Father (John 6:46),” there’s a 0% chance of them proving John 14:9 is the [Biblical] evidence of Jesus claiming to be God.

Don’t allow someone’s understanding and/or interpretation of [Scripture], or your own, to clutter up your mind.  Trusting that the [Bible] is inspired by God, enduring forever and cannot change, will prevent you from seeing things in it that just aren’t there.

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV)

It is my obligation to tell you, “Jesus said…No one comes to the Father except through Me.”  Why then would anyone look to man’s understanding and/or interpretation of Jesus’ teachings?     

And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. John 20:30-31 (NKJV)

Obviously the [Bible] doesn’t give us an account of everything Jesus said and did, “truly Jesus did many other signs… which are not written in this book.  It does tells us exactly enough so we may “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30-31).”

The woman said to Him, “I know that Messiah is coming” (who is also called Christ). “When He comes, He will tell us all things.” Jesus said to her, “I who speak to you am He.” John 4:25-26 (NKJV)

“And to the angel of the church in Thyatira write, ‘These things says the Son of God, who has eyes like a flame of fire, and His feet like fine brass:’” Revelation 2:18 (NKJV)

We know Jesus’ response to “I know that Messiah is coming” was, “I who speak to you am He (John 4:25-26).”  In what’s known to us today as Revelation 2:18, Jesus tells us He’s “the Son of God.” 

After reading John 4:24-25 and Revelation 2:18, would you say “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30-31)”?

Even if the words found in John 4:24-25, 6:46, 14:9 and Revelation 2:18 didn’t make their way into the [Bible], I’d say “Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God (John 20:30-31).”

John 20:30-31 is plain, simple, and easy to understand.  We’re to “believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.”

For the past sixteen hundred plus years, people have been led to believe God died on a cross in the first century, and for the sin of the world.  If those believing such a thing would stop and consider what’s causing them to do so, the Anthanasian Creed which surfaced in 325-AD, they’d see they’ve actually turned from the events leading up to Jesus’ birth, [death], burial and resurrection, to man’s idea of what works best for them.

I would not be saying the all-knowing God of the [Bible] died if I were you.  It’ll be [Biblically] impossible to prove, and that should be enough to keep one from saying it.

Here’s some sound [Biblical] advice: In a world bent on silencing [Biblical] truths, we must make sure what they’re hearing, is.  God's increase isn't attached to what man believes works best for them.   

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Your God, Jesus' God, Is God

“That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him.” Ephesians 1:17 (NKJV)

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

Every once and a while I get asked about facing “bible scholars” or “Theologians” one on one, not that I’ve been asked to do it.  What they are really asking is, have I considered the possibility of being wrong.  As for me the scenery changes as I go, as do the people, but the gospel of Jesus Christ remains the same.

It’s not just about facing the [so called] “bible scholars” or “theologians” my friends.  The Anthanasian Creed [is] the problem.  Not all those believing or teaching it claim to be “bible scholars” and/or “theologians.”  If you’re teaching the Anthanasian Creed as a truth, the [source] of your system of belief will always be the Anthanasian Creed and proving it won’t be a problem.

Even the follower of that creed knows the words “the Son is God” are not in the [Bible].  There’s not a single verse of [Scripture] clearing the way for them to teach it as a [Biblical] truth.  Man’s understanding/interpretation of scripture maybe, but that’s as far as it goes. 

A person can [quote] as many verses of scripture as they like.  If they’re saying you [must] believe “the Son is God” and/or the doctrine of the “Trinity” to be saved, they’re relying on the Anthanasian Creed to bring clarity to them.

“Whosoever will be saved, before all things, it is necessary that he hold the catholic (i. e. , universal, Christian) faith. Which faith except every one do keep whole and undefiled without doubt he shall perish everlastingly.”  First two sentences of the Anthanasian Creed.

“This is the catholic (Christian) faith; which except you believe faithfully and firmly, you cannot be saved.”  Last sentence of the Anthanasian Creed.

If you’ve been told you cannot be a “member” of an earthly institution called “church,” without first believing the doctrine of the “Trinity,” you heard it from a person that also believes a person “cannot be saved” unless they “before all things, faithfully and firmly” believe the Anthanasian Creed.  These are the ones relying on the Anthanasian Creed to bring clarity to the [Scriptures].

I’m not looking to force anyone into believing anything here but trusting the inspired word of God as is, is the safest thing one could do. 

“Behold! My Servant whom I have chosen, My Beloved in whom My soul is well pleased! I will put My Spirit upon Him, and He will declare justice to the Gentiles.  Matthew 12:18 (NKJV)

The way I see it, long before Jesus’ birth, death, burial and resurrection, the God of Abraham Isaac and Jacob knew Jesus would be the chosen One, “My Servant whom I have chosen (Matthew 12:18).”

“You have loved righteousness and hated lawlessness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.” Hebrews 1:9 (NKJV)

“Therefore God, Your God (Hebrews 1:9),” Jesus’ God chose and “anointed,” Jesus.

What’s known to us today as Hebrews 1:9 settles the matter.  “Therefore God, Your God” in Hebrews 1:9 is plain, simple, and easy to understand.  “Your God” Jesus’ God, is God.

“Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.”  Acts 4:12 (NKJV)

Whoever confesses that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.  1 John 4:15 (NKJV)

After reading Acts 4:12 and 1 John 4:15, better yet trusting every word found in them [as is], I’m at peace with saying God’s plan of salvation is plain, simple, and easy to understand.  “For there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved (Acts 4:12),” isn’t referring to someone linked to the Anthanasian Creed.  The [Biblical] Jesus for sure, but that’s as far as it goes.    

I confess “Jesus is the Son of God (1 John 4:15),” the Lord and the Savior of my life, and know the Anthanasian Creed has a 0% chance of [ever] becoming [Biblically] sound.  I won’t hold back from letting everyone know if it’s linked to the Anthanasian Creed, it has absolutely nothing to do with God’s plan of salvation.

If I had to guess, I’d say the majority of church goers [really] do want to do the right thing, and please God.  With that said, forcing someone to believe what surfaced, became doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD the Anthanasian Creed, can’t be pleasing to God.  I have a hard time believing the so called “bible scholar” and/or “theologian,” would see it differently.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Jesus Didn't Claim To Be God

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

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “Make no mistake about it, Jesus claimed to be God.”

Here’s some sound [Biblical] advice for those believing Jesus to be God.  The next time you say Jesus doesn’t actually claim to be God in the [Scriptures], which won’t be difficult to prove, leave it at that.  If you should say there’s evidence of Jesus claiming to be God in them, you’ve turned from Jesus’ teachings to what surfaced, became doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD, the Anthanasian Creed. 

Followers of the Anthanasian Creed continue to make the same mistake over and over, again.  They trust what forces them to ignore Jesus’ teachings, in this case the speaker on the radio.

It is my obligation to tell you, proving the Anthanasian Creed a false doctrine won’t be a problem.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

As The Anthanasian Creed Goes, So Should The Doctrine Of The Trinity

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

“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)

“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)

As I listen to the local “Christian” radio station, there’s not a week that goes by when I don’t hear a follower of the Anthanasian Creed say “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ… (Ephesians 1:3 and 1 Peter 1:3).” 

As it was the Sunday morning when I was one of the [many] that heard a pastor say “I can’t explain the Trinity,” I’m wondering if those believing the doctrine of the “Trinity” actually listen to what’s being said by those [clinging] to the Anthanasian Creed.  I don’t know about you but “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ” is plain, simple, and easy to understand.

I’m hearing that the Anthanasian Creed isn’t as “significant” as it once was, todays “church goers” leaning more towards “newer” teachings.

As the Anthanasian Creed goes my friends, so does the doctrine of the “Trinity.”  If not for the Anthanasian Creed surfacing, becoming doctrine of the Catholic Church in 325-AD, the doctrine of the “Trinity” wouldn’t exist today.  Someone could have come along at a later date, and with something similar to the Anthanasian Creed, but it too would be the [source] of whatever comes of it.

If this out with the “old” and in with the “new” is actually taking place and the Anthanasian Creed ends up losing its “clout,” the doctrine of the “Trinity” should as well.

There [was] a time when I was concerned about the repercussions of speaking out against the [source] of the doctrine of the “Trinity,” the Anthanasian Creed.  Obviously that’s not the case anymore.  When it comes to telling others that nothing has caused more people to turn from [Biblical] truths, to false teachings, than the Anthanasian Creed, I won’t hesitate to do so.  The Anthanasian Creed causes more problems for its followers, than they know.

The Anthanasian Creed [forces] people to contradict [Scripture].  It’s believe it [or else] method of salvation leaves them no choice but to ignore [Biblical] truths.  Let’s take a look at just one of the [many] examples of it being so.

“And in this Trinity none is before or after other; none is greater or less than another; But the whole persons are coeternal together, and coequal:” The Anthanasian Creed

“You have heard Me say to you, ‘I am going away and coming back to you.’ If you love Me, you will rejoice because I said, ‘I am going to the Father,’ for My Father is greater than I.” John 14:28 (NKJV)

The Anthanasian Creeds “none is greater or less than another” contradicts Messiah Yeshua’s “For My Father is greater than I” in John 14:28.  Followers of that creed will tell there’s no contradiction here because they can explain why Jesus could say such a thing.  So they think.  What they have to offer however became known to the public after “none is greater or less than another” surfaced in 325-AD.

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 said “for My Father is greater than I,” He’s saying His “My Father” Father (John 14:28 and John 20:17), is greater than He.  Taking it one step further His “My God” God (John 20:17), is greater than He.  I’m not looking to force anyone into believing anything here, but Jesus is known for telling the truth.

Not only do Ephesians 1:3, 1 Peter 1:3, and John 14:28 and 20:17 agree, [they] expose the Anthanasian Creeds “none is greater or less than another” for what it is, one of the [many] ways the Anthanasian Creed [forces] people to ignore [Biblical] truths.

Anyone can make something appear to be [Biblically] sound, but can they do it without contradicting [Biblical] truths?  The inspired word of God is sufficient enough as is.  Leaving it well enough alone is the safest thing one could do.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

The Lamb Is Meant For All People

“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 Messiah Yeshua “Jesus,” greetings.

But Isaac spoke to Abraham his father and said, “My father!” And he said, “Here I am, my son.” Then he said, “Look, the fire and the wood, but where is the lamb for a burnt offering?” And Abraham said, “My son, God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering.” So the two of them went together. Genesis 22:7-8 (NKJV)

Genesis 22:7-8 has been the subject of many conversations.  Some say “Here I am, my son,” refers to Ishmael, others say Isaac.  The [Bible] tells us it’s “Isaac (Genesis 22:7).”

“Ishmael” or “Isaac,” that conversation will continue until the matter is settled.  Don’t think for one second that the “matter” in question here has a 50/50 chance of going either way because it doesn’t.  Messiah Yeshua’s second coming will bring the “Ishmael” or “Isaac” matter to a screeching halt.  The [Bible] tells us it’s “Isaac (Genesis 22:7).”

“God will provide for Himself the lamb for a burnt offering (Genesis 22:8),” what this is referring to is where one’s focus should be.

“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)

Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6 (NKJV)

Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne. Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song saying: “You are worthy to take the scroll, and to open its seals; for You were slain, and have redeemed us to God by Your blood out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation, and have made us kings and priests to our God; and we shall reign on the earth.” Revelation 5:7-10 (NKJV)

I can assure you because it’s right there in the [Bible] for all to see, “the lamb” mentioned in Genesis 22:8 is tied to “the Lamb” in Revelation 5:8.  “The Lamb” in Revelation 5:8 is “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son (John 3:16),” Messiah Yeshua “the way, the truth, and the life (John 14:6).”  Messiah Yeshua [is] the [only] way “to the Father (John 14:6).” 

It is my obligation to tell you, when it comes to the eternal destiny of your soul, don’t trust anything, anyone, but the inspired word of God.  The inspired word of God, the [Bible], is sufficient, as is.  According to it, “the Lamb” is meant for [all] people.

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

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Put All Things Subject To The Inspired Word Of God

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

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

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, “Phycology has entered Christianity and it’s sad.”  I totally disagree with the speaker on the radio who happens to be a follower of the Anthanasian Creed.  If he would have said phycology has entered into earthly institutions called “church and it’s sad” instead, I’d be in complete agreement with him.  I would have also agreed with him if he had said commerce has entered the earthly institutions called “church” as well, but he didn’t.

Here we are in the twenty first century and people continue to link “Christianity” to earthly institutions called “church.”  Taking it one step further for the past sixteen hundred plus year’s, followers of the Anthanasian Creed believe the doctrine of the “Trinity” defines “Christianity.”  If you believe the person rejecting the doctrine of the “Trinity” cannot be saved, you’re a follower of the Anthanasian Creed. 

At this point the follower of the Anthanasian Creed would say “That’s right!  The person rejecting the doctrine of the [Trinity] is going straight to hell,” but they’ll be [greatly] mistaken.  There’s no reason to believe the [Bible] supports the Anthanasian Creeds having to believe [or else] “the Son is God” to be saved, “method” of salvation.  Not a one.   

The speaker is conveying that psychology is gaining influence and “church goers” are trusting less in the Bible.  There are good reasons for seeking professional help but one can’t put it above what the Bible has to offer.  Becoming a “member” of a “church” that’s teaching the Anthanasian Creed, requires confessing to believe the doctrine of the “Trinity.”  Similarly, this places the inspired word of God in the position of being subject to the doctrines/teachings of men.  I would put all things subject to the inspired word of God and stay clear of the Anthanasian Creed if I were you, as far away as one could possibly be. 

God bless.

In His Care… Jim

Don't Look To Anyone Else But Jesus

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

Now it came to pass, when Jesus finished commanding His twelve disciples, that He departed from there to teach and to preach in their cities. And when John had heard in prison about the works of Christ, he sent two of his disciples and said to Him, “Are You the coming One, or do we look for another?” Matthew 11:1-3 (NKJV)

While listening to the local “Christian” radio station I heard, speaking of John the Baptist, “John was confused.”  The speaker on the radio believes John had doubts about Jesus being the Messiah, “Are You the coming One, or do we look for another.” 

Actually there’s a pattern here, the speaker on the radio is a follower of the Anthanasian Creed.  Followers of that creed say things are in the [Bible], when man’s understanding/interpretation of [Scripture] is all they have to offer in its defense.  The words “the Son is God” is number one on the list of things they know aren’t in the [Bible], as they try to convince you the evidence of it being so is.

I totally disagree with the speaker on the radio.  There is every reason to believe the speaker on the radio is either leaning on someone else’s understanding of [Scripture], or his own.  John fulfilled what he was called to do and, there’s no [Biblical] evidence of him being “confused” at any time.  In fact, below we see how clear John can be.

“He must increase, but I must decrease.” John 3:30 (NKJV)

In what’s known to us today as John 3:30 we can see, John knew “He,” Jesus, “must increase” and John himself “must decrease.”

But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees coming to his baptism, he said to them, “Brood of vipers! Who warned you to flee from the wrath to come?” Matthew 3:7 (NKJV)

“But when” John saw “the Pharisees and Sadducees” religious leaders (Matthew 3:7), he knew exactly what they needed to hear.

Because John had said to Herod, “It is not lawful for you to have your brother’s wife.” Mark 6:18 (NKJV)

John knew “Herod” was up to no good and, didn’t hesitate to let him know that he knew. (Mark 6:18).  There’s so much more written about John in the [Bible], none of which gives reason to believe “John was confused.”

Maybe the answer to “Are You the coming One, or do we look for another (Matthew 11:3)” was meant for “he sent two of his disciples,” John’s disciples. 

It is my obligation to tell you that when there’s no [Biblical] evidence of it being so to begin with, in this case the speaker on the radios “John was confused,” don’t teach it as a [Biblical] truth.   

Don’t assume everyone knows the difference between a [Biblical] truth and an assumption on your part.  You just might have to reveal the [source] of your information and if it’s not the inspired word of God, hearsay at best will be its claim to fame.

Lead people straight to Messiah Yeshua “Jesus” and, don’t lean on your own understanding of the events leading up to the events themselves, Yeshua’s birth, death, burial and resurrection, as you go.  The inspired word of God, the [Bible], as is, is sufficient.            

God bless.

In His Care… Jim