Hi -
There's nothing going on that's NOT on GOD's radar. With GOD, ALL things
are possible. NOTHING is impossible with GOD. GOD can move fast, slow or
however HE DEEMS fit to do what He decides for HIS GOOD PLEASURE and
for the gospel of HIS KINGDOM.
GOD is forever MOST HIGH. And
only Jesus is the resurrection, the way, the truth and the life who rose from the dead in the flesh. No one can come to the Father GOD but by Jesus Christ. Jesus is the Author of salvation, the first begotten of the dead,
the Word that became flesh, the Author and the Finisher of our Faith, the Captain of our salvation and more...
GOD reigns.
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People doubt and some doubts are in order...
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Does GOD know that you're an AUTHENTIC Christian? Does GOD know that
our SALVATION is authentic? Does Jesus KNOW that He is authentically in
our testimonies and in the lives that we live with SINCERE purpose to
perfect holiness - 2 Corinthians 7:1? Are our authentic born-again
experiences PROVEN TO GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT? When GOD has His proof...,
UNLESS HE INSTRUCTS US otherwise, we're NOT obligated to prove our
authentic born-again experiences to others... Certainly, it's helpful to
share but there's a difference in sharing and believing that there's an
obligation to prove... Let GOD LEAD as to how much to share and
explain...
Yes, we should exhibit and demonstrate godly fruits
and evidence that we walk in truth. But when all is said and done, ONLY
GOD knows the fulness of every heart. And truly, GOD to the FULLEST
extent, knows who is authentically saved and who is not.
So,
yes, we FIRST need to have a lifestyle of ministering to our Lord. Only
then are we fit to minister to others. Jesus teaches us to share the
gospel. He also tells us to judge RIGHTEOUSLY... We plant and we water
but GOD gives the increases within people...
Yes, we are to
examine ourselves and to work out our OWN salvation with fear and
trembling. Yes, we are to seek advice from and to learn from others. But
perspective is key. ONLY GOD IS THE SOURCE - ALL else is resource. Yes,
GOD uses resources but certainly resources CANNOT substitute for
GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT.
GOD IS THE MOST HIGH - THE ONLY SOURCE. Resources are certainly to be appreciated - we need both - SOURCE and resources.
Again, with GOD, all things are possible and NOTHING is impossible with
GOD. He does whatsoever He pleases...when, how, what, who...
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Religious people, priests and elders..., crucified Jesus. They likely thought that they were saved. Also, there are numerous people who attend church who ignorantly believe that they're saved. Rather, they are bound by doctrines of devils, and traditions and commandments of men. They don't dwell in GOD/JESUS/HOLY SPIRIT. And they don't worship GOD in spirit and in truth, as is shown in the Holy Bible.
If you have any doubts as to whether your born again experience is
authentic, sincerely seek GOD about it and He will reveal. Don't base
your experiences, necessarily, on the experiences of others. GOD can
move fast, slow or however He deems fit for each individual. We're all
unique. GOD knows that and deals with us, accordingly. Note: Yes, we
body-of- Christ members have commonalities but we need to be mindful of
our unique aspects...and NOT seek to be like anyone other than who GOD
has uniquely created us to be...
The truth is that we all have
areas of ignorance. It's a good practice to ask GOD to expose areas of
untruths to us and areas of error so that we can learn how to dispossess
what isn't of GOD and to embrace what is of Him - and HIS GOOD
PLEASURE.
Jesus said in John 6:44 - KJV, "No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him:..."
2 Timothy 2:19 - KJV
Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The
Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name
of Christ depart from iniquity.
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Dishonesty can
sure kill testimonies. When dishonesty has been discovered, it can
affect testimonies and it can affect/damage and even destroy
credibility. And dishonesty sure isn't one of GOD's fruits - and truly,
when He deems fit, He judges it, and ALL else that's contrary to His
will. The remedy: Be honest and credible...and when NOT, seek
forgiveness and cease dishonesty and all else that displeases GOD.
Sunday January 26, 2014
Note: You may be inclined to read an e-Book titled, The Church Zone, by Wenona Russ. I HIGHLY recommend that book. It's available on Amazon, among other places.
GOD Knows Who Is Authentically Saved and Who Is Just Religious
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