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Verse of the Day 5/2/17 Romans 5:3-4 KJV [3] And not only so , but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; [4] And patience, experience; and experience, hope: We all are searching for hope. We hope for tomorrow, peace, stability, health, success etc. What we fail to consider is what hope is and when it is given occasion. The Greek word for hope is elpís (from elpō, "to anticipate, welcome") meaning expectation of what is sure (certain); hope. Tribulation is what gives hope the opportunity to exist. Now nobody welcomes problems into their lives, yet the Holy Scriptures tells us how to deal with them and also benefit from them. How can we benefit from problems you might ask? When we are met with trials The LORD expects us to be patient. It's difficult because we expect Him to move when we are ready yet His timing is impeccable. Stress and worry won't expedite your situation. When we are patient to trust in the LORD, we then gain experience. From this experience we obtain field training on how to effectively deal with future problems so that when we are faced with similar trials, we have hope that we'll survive. See how that works. Now your experience and testimony can be hope to someone in the same shoes. Your Prison experience may be a Promising Platform to Pacify others. It's not all about you. Be encouraged

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The Light that Draws, Exposes, and Protects The Light that Draws & Exposes 1 John 1:5 reads; "This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all." There is a Great and Radiant Light that draws man from the midst of darkness. We are all lost at sea & shrouded in dark clouds. Many of us were and still are blind and live out our lives stumbling around reaching for a guide. Then there are some of us who are comfortable in that darkness and see no need for a guide or light. God deals with the humble and resists the proud. Often for us to see HIS light from afar off, we have to have a desire to be rescued. Our pride can be as scales that cover our spiritual eyes thus blinding us from seeking this Divine Light. Psalms 51:17 reads; "The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit: a broken and a contrite heart, O God, thou wilt not despise." God deals with those who have been broken. Throughout the Bible we see Jesus being symbolized as the Stone. Matthew 21:44 reads; "And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." When we fall as a result of tribulation or failure, we become broken. The best place to fall is in the Word of God. When we become broken, God is able to penetrate our hearts and rebuild us from the ashes. This develops a "need" to seek a guide. Our humility births the divine opportunity for God to draw us. This is the "Light that Draws." John 12:32 reads; "And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me." Jesus has risen and is now the Sun of Righteousness. This Light is not limited to certain hours of the day but is even available in earthly darkness. While we are in our darkest moments and have become broken, God is that lighthouse drawing us into HIS arms. Let us remember Peter walking on the water to JESUS. Can you imagine how dark it was at sea and how much of a light JESUS was for the disciples to see him from afar off? That radiance drew Peter to attempt what is impossible for men but made possible through Christ. Now the closer we come to this Light, our imperfections are made more visible. The pride and self righteousness of man has blinded him from the need of a savior. This shrouds the eyes in a moralistic fog. We often say "I'm not a bad person, I do good things." Little do we know, in God's eyes we are all guilty and in need of repentance. Romans 3:19 reads; "Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God." Romans 3:10 reads; "As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:" So we see that the bible makes it clear that no one is good or righteous of his own deeds. To the sinner this illustrates a need to submit to God and be regenerated. To the Saint this illustrates the necessity to stay in submission and never forget that it is God alone which makes them righteous through the Indwelling Holy Spirit. This great and wonderful light is what keeps the Saint humble in the sight of God. The Light that Protects When we are surrounded by the hedge of Light from God we are now protected. This light shines before our eyes that we may see the spiritual attacks from the enemy before they get too close. The enemy cannot enter into that light and operates in the darkness. When one is filled with The Holy Ghost and walks in that Light, he is not only led by it but protected by it. The word of God says that we are not ignorant to the Devils devices. The Light shines through the Word of God to expose not only our sins, but also the enemy. Ephesians 5:8-13 reads; "[8] For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: [9] (For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth;) [10] Proving what is acceptable unto the Lord. [11] And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness, but rather reprove them . [12] For it is a shame even to speak of those things which are done of them in secret. [13] But all things that are reproved are made manifest by the light: for whatsoever doth make manifest is light. …" What a mighty God we serve and what a Radiant Light HE is to us. God Bless

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Today a great reminder was brought back to my attention. In the arena of tribulation, despair, and mistakes we are able to see the true Love of God manifest itself. When a person does well, they have the tendency to feel justified in the sight of God. This enables us to overlook the true reason that God looks down and sees a righteous and peculiar people when he sees HIS Church. It is a human trait to want to please our superiors in life and we can easily forget that God is nothing like our earthly superiors. When we come to the knowledge of God and are adopted into His royal family, we can become shrouded in a cloud of “self” righteousness if we aren’t careful. Think about that person who comes to Sunday worship and is always crying and pouring their heart out at the altar. This person may struggle all week with temptation and tribulation, but on Sunday there sincere pleas to God can be mistaken for hypocrisy. “Church folk” tend to look at a person like this and say “she up here every Sunday praising God but living in sin all week.” What they don’t know is that this person is praising God and crying out to HIM out of gratefulness. See this person admits that they aren’t worthy and that they don’t deserve the very Grace that God has granted them. So when they can thank God and cry out to HIM they do so with such sincerity that many are confounded by their praise. In the Greek language the word “grace” is “charis” (khar’-ece) meaning unmerited or undeserved favor. There have been times in my walk where I have made mistakes and I’d find myself saying God I’m not worthy of your love and the very conviction that should lead me to the feet of Christ would be used to beat me into a bed of self pity. It would soon come to me that even if I lived flawlessly (which is impossible in sinful flesh) I still wouldn’t be counted worthy in God’s eyes by my deeds alone. This was the issue that plagued the Pharisees. They thought that the Law of Moses could make them perfect and that by their works alone they could be justified. Romans 3:20 states: “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” Galatians 2:16 states: “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.” See the believers are covered under such righteous blood that when the Law looks to judge us, it cannot find any fault because all it can see is the Blood of Jesus that covers us. In the Israelites captivity in Egypt, the Jews were told to put the blood of a lamb over there doors to protect them from the angel of death. When the angel passed by it could only see the blood of the lamb so it did no harm to those who were “covered.” This is true to use today because when The Law examines us, the very Blood of Jesus Christ covers us and HE has met every requirement of The Law in HIS sacrifice. Romans 3:21 states: “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets.” Jesus is the righteousness of God that was manifested without the Law. When someone is filled with The Spirit of Christ (Holy Spirit) they now meet the requirements of The Law vicariously through the righteousness of Jesus who lives in them. My point is this, we will all make mistakes in our walk. The key is to remember that Jesus shed His innocent blood for all of our mistakes. This Grace is not a permit to sin willingly but more of protection and encouragement to be obedient by desire to serve God out of LOVE. So when Satan directs your attention to your flaws and attempts to use conviction to beat you into the ground, be reminded of Calvary and The Grace of God that covers you. Once you have fallen and landed on your knees and face in prayer, get back up and stand in HIS Grace. God bless you

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The blood the covered the Israelites in Egypt was protection from the 1st death (physical). The blood from The Lamb Of God (Jesus) protects the Church from the 2nd death (Spiritual) Are you covered? ( I'm in good hands and not the ones of AllState, Christ is my insurance, that's a policy in All States)

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Don't allow the outward desire for an emotional feeling overshadow the inward need for a spiritual regeneration. #GodWorksInsideOut

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Going live for Cries in The Wild Bible Stud at 10:30am. Studying on the 2nd Veil and how it typifies Christ's Flesh. Watch live below at http://www.ustream.tv.channel/criesinthewild

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Do your coworkers, neighbors, family, classmates know you are a believer follower of JESUS Christ? And not just by a tee shirt, a cross, or a scripture tattoo.... You never know who needs to see that Light from Within you

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The Pedestal of Sand Uncertainty, pride, impatience, self desire, and selfish will are all bacterial agents of decay and destruction. Often in society, one’s strong desire for elevation leads to amoral actions and foolish decisions predicated upon lust for power. This truth is not limited to the unregenerate, but also the church society. Have you ever noticed how many desire the office of a Bishop and Apostle? Have you ever noticed how rarely we see those who want to be evangelists & teachers? In our modern day society the offices of Bishop or Pastor and Apostle have been elevated beyond the others in the 5 fold ministry. Luke 14:7 exemplifies this nature and illustrates an example of self ambition and its downfall. A warning was sent abroad in this parable in regards to self exaltation. Luke 14:8 reads; " When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honorable man than thou be bidden of him." It was then explained that there may be a more honorable man that was invited to that room resulting in the person being brought down to the lowest room. Luke 14:10 advised that it would be wise to go and sit down in the lowest room first and by some chance one might invite you to come sit in the higher room. What we can absorb from this parable is humility being the springboard to exaltation. In this parable, the one who exalted himself was abased or lowered and the one who humbled himself was exalted. As humans we have a nature to want to excel in all that we do. The key issue with this is that when you elevate yourself out of self pride, usually the glory is short lived and comes with a major price. Many of us lack patience and humility. This issue has become a growing disease among the Church. We are all called to be ministers (meaning to be servants)and this is articulated throughout New Testament scripture. In the Greek language, the word minister is “diakonos” (dee-ak’-on-os) which means a waiter, servant; then of any one who performs any service, an administrator. If we all sought out ways to be better servants to God and unto each other, then we’d experience divine elevation. JESUS is the one who elevates and brings down. It is vital to be thankful for the season and office that God has called you to averse to seeking advancement in areas you weren’t called to. In this modern day society, many are propelled into positions by themselves or man and come to a realization that they don’t meet the requirements or expectations of that position. Then comes the humbling moment when they are lowered back down to their original place or lower. This is like a catapult. The object that is catapulted reaches great heights but soon falls at a faster speed then it had risen, only to fall to utter destruction. These are they which aren’t patient in refinement and training which results in premature elevation. They are then lifted only to fall. Matthew 7:24-27 states: “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: 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. 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: 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.” We see that the wise build upon “The Rock” who is JESUS Christ as the scripture has revealed. The sand represents ‘self will” and a carnal foundation. So imagine a pedestal of sand. There is no stability and structural soundness in this type of elevation and while it may stand for a time, when the enemy comes in like a flood, the sand will erode from underneath you and your foundation will be destroyed. Then what shall you stand upon? When we learn to play our parts and focus on the task at hand, God will elevate us as HE sees fit for HE knows the eligibility, requirement, and level of spiritual maturity needed for the task of our calling. Remember that God’s elevation is secure and stable. Plasms 75:7 reads: “But God is the judge: he putteth down one, and setteth up another. Do not erect the pedestal of sand. Nimrod was a perfect example of self ambition and pride. He tried to erect a tower that would reach the heavens. God then confused the tongues of the people to put them in a state of confusion and nimrod’s tower ceased construction and he was abased. Don’t build against God’s blueprint. May the readers be blessed in Jesus Name.

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Did you know JESUS was the Stone & The Bread of Life? I find it amazing that Satan didn't know who he was addressing in the wilderness. (Matthew 4:4) He asked JESUS to command the stones to be made bread. See he wasn't aware that JESUS was THE STONE and THE BREAD OF LIFE. The Stone 1. Smitten Rock from which the Spirit of Life flowed to all who will drink (Ex. 17:6; 1 Cor. 10:4; John 4:13,14; John 7:37-39) 2. Foundation & Chief Cornerstone to The Church (Ecclesia) (Eph. 2:20; Mat. 16:18; 1 Pet. 2:6-7; Isa. 28:16) 3. A Stumbling stone to the Jews at HIS 1st Coming (Rom. 9:32,33; 1 Cor. 1:23; 1 Pet. 2:8) 4. Headstone of The Corner to Israel at HIS 2nd Coming (Zec. 4:7) 5. Smiting Stone to the Gentile World-Power that was "Cut out without Hands" (Dan. 2:34) 6. Divinely the Stone which grows to fill the earth after the destruction of the Gentile World-Power (Dan. 2:35) 7. The Crushing Stone of Judgement to the unbelievers (Mat. 21:44) The Bread of Life- ( John 6:47-58) Manna typifying CHRIST as the bread that came from heaven.

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Prepped for the Path In the Epistle to the Church in Ephesus Paul lays out a unique illustration of Spiritual Armour that protects the believer. In this passage Paul presents the importance of being equipped for warfare in the Spiritual Realm. In Ephesians 6:10 we see Paul expound on the Full Armour of God and then he continues to exegete who this war is against. From observing this passage the believer comes to understand that the struggle is not against flesh and blood but against spiritual wickedness. Ephesians 6:10-17 provides an description of the Spiritual Armour by utilizing references to carnal armour like a belt, breastplate, covering for the feet, shield, helmet, and sword. Let’s take a moment to look at the piece of armour listed that is commonly overlooked in significance which is the covering for the feet. Ephesians 6:15 states: “And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace.” Let’s look into the definition of the word shod in English and Greek. Merriam Webster’s Dictionary defines it as such: “furnished or equipped with a shoe.” The Greek word for “Shod” is hupodeó which mean s “I put on my feet.” So basically we see that having your feet shod is having them covered. In this context we think of a Roman Soldier’s shoes having sharp cleat like bottoms. This would in one case protect the soles of their feet from rough terrain but also allow them to dig in the ground for a firm stance and traction. So the key in properly discerning this text is to figure out the correlation between these cleated shoes and the “preparation of the Gospel of Peace.” Well scripture supports that the Gospel is “good news.” It is what brings every believer into salvation. The most effective way to examine the relationship is to consider how important our feet are to the body in whole. Our feet hold us up and also stabilize the body in mobility. Wherever the feet go the body follows. Without feet, the legs wouldn’t have stability to neither stand nor grip the ground beneath us to provide mobility. The feet guide our walk. Now let’s look at the spiritual aspect of what prepares a believer for the supernatural walk in Christ. The Gospel itself, which is the Word of God, gives us the essential preparation and foundation to keep our walk holy and acceptable in the sight of God. Throughout a believer’s walk in Christ, they will encounter various types of spiritual terrain. There will rocky roads, patches of thorns, and uneven trails that lie ahead in the spiritual realm. We can correlate these types of terrain with tribulation, tests, trials, and persecution. If we are not prepared by The Gospel to withstand the resistance, rejection, and reviling then we will fall or become stagnant in our walk. So when you apply the preparatory teaching of the Gospel to your walk, then you will be able to continue to press forward in the faith regardless of what grounds you tread on. Scripture shows us that we will be met with resistance and it will not be easy in our walk. Philippians 3:14 reads: “I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.” When one has to press toward that means they are met with some form of resistance on the path, which typically is the enemy. Now there is another vital revelation in this passage that is also overlooked or undermined. Similar to how the body can only go where the feet takes it, likewise the shoe is carried everywhere our feet go. Thus, if the preparation of the Gospel of Peace is covering for our feet, then the believer will carry the Gospel wherever he travels. Romans 10:15 reads: “And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!” The feet of the believer are beautiful because they provide mobility for the Good News of JESUS Christ to reach the world. There is another great aspect to this verse in Ephesians 6:15 that should be observed. The roman solider had metal spikes on the bottom of the shoes they’d wear. Earlier in this text it was explained that one use for the spikes was to get a firm grip for the soldier to stand against offensive attack or for pressing toward. Yet there is another use that can be more of an offensive attack. The Roman soldiers would step on the fingers or heads of their enemy’s to puncture them with the spikes. So just like our Lord and Savior JESUS, the enemy should be under your feet crushed and destroyed. The Gospel will allow you to step over your past temptations, sins, weaknesses, and failures. So in conclusion we see that The Gospel of Peace prepares us for our spiritual walk, protects us in our walk from dangerous terrain, allows us to get a frim grip as we press toward, enables us to carry the Good News wherever we go, and allows us to put the enemy under our feet. So I ask, have you been prepped for the path?

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Cries in The Wild Ministries was established by Minister Charles A Russell led by the inspiration of The Holy Ghost. The foundation of his ministry is derived from John 1:23 "He said, I am the voice of one crying in the wilderness, Make straight the way of the Lord, as said the prophet Esaias." In a modern day society where the term "Church" has been confined to a carnal description of a building, there is a necessity for more evangelizing. Cries In The Wild is a dynamic ministry which includes but is not limited to: Evangelism, Teaching, Discipline, Mentoring, Preaching, Intercession, and Gospel Music Ministry. The goal is to be bold in witnessing the word to those who won't come to a traditional church and to exemplify the character of the True Church which is the body of Christ the Ecclesia. We stand on the Apostolic Doctrine and do not believe in denomination but the whole word of God in totality. We emphasize on the necessity of rigorous study in The Word and are focused on raising up ministers who operate in the Holy Spirit.

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Did you know that JESUS had the power to turn the enemy's attacks into opportunities? Opportunities for what? (you may ask). Opportunities for refinement, experience, strength, building of faith, molding, and blessings can come if you allow God to change your angle of perception. God placed this word on my heart and now I'm going to share with you!

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The In-Laws

When someone is saved and filled with The Holy Spirit they become a new creature. 2 Corinthians 5:17 states: “Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.” The common misconception is that the battle between flesh and spirit ceases after regeneration. It is pertinent for the believer to know that God saved their soul and not their flesh. The flesh is still very much active yet now we have a source of power to mortify the deeds of the flesh. Paul illustrates a very important battle between the old man and the new man in Romans. The old man represents the fleshly, carnal, or natural man. It is commonly referred to as the Adamic Nature. The Bible states that death reigned by one man’s offence and that man was Adam. After the fall of man in Genesis, sin entered the body so anyone born of man is born into sin because of Adams transgression. The new man represents the regenerate, inwardly, spiritual man. In Romans Chapter 7, Paul speaks of the two natures of the believer. These two natures are in strife between each other. The divine nature desires to serve God and the fleshly nature seeks to serve sin. Romans 7:15 presents a thorough illustration of the strife and while its complex in it’s wording, it accurately portrays the battle. There are 2 I’s in this passage that need to be distinguished. One is Saul of Tarsus which personifies the old man before conversion and the other is Paul which represents the regenerate man. Saul was a chief persecutor and had bound many followers of Christ delivering them into prison. He was educated by a Pharisee and a Doctor of The Mosaic Law named Gamaliel. Acts 22:3 described him as being zealous towards God. Once Saul was converted and became Paul, a light was shed on the Law of Moses and he then perceived the Law to be Spiritual. Paul had come to the realization that he wasn’t justified by the Law and furthermore that The Law condemned him. The Law of Moses or the Mosaic Law was formulated by God and given unto Moses to deliver to the people of Israel. The Law itself is spiritual and represents the perfect definition of what God sees as “righteous.” Therefore by The Law was no man deemed righteous. The Law was brought about due to the many transgressions of the Israelites and served to condemn the world. This is the revelation that came about to Paul once he was converted. He then realized that without Christ every man was condemned. The key fact to remember is that The Law itself was never sin or bad yet it was weak in the flesh because no man could serve it to the letter. Romans 8:3 states: “For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:” As stated before, the Law was preparatory for the New Covenant of Grace. So now that the 2 I’s in Romans 7 have been identified, let’s address the struggle between the 2 natures of Paul which indeed exemplify the natures of every believer. Romans 7:15 states: “For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.” To the common reader this transliteration in the KJV can be difficult to understand. What Paul is saying is that he doesn’t understand his actions and the things that his spirit man (Paul) detests he still does in the flesh (Saul). This is a key portrayal in the 2 natures battling within Paul. In Romans 7:18, Paul addresses the condition of the natural man which is his flesh by saying “For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.” He is saying that the will to do right is present with him yet he doesn’t know how to perform what is good. This conflict exists in every believer. Here Paul is humble enough to proclaim that in the flesh there is no good. He acknowledges his carnal nature for what is truly is. Romans 7:22 shows how the inward man (Spirit) delights in the Law of God (Mosaic Law) and wants to be subject to it. The issue is the Law of Sin that exists in the body (flesh) wars against the Law of the Mind, thus bringing it into captivity. So here we see 2 Laws within the believer that constantly battle. The Law of Sin is victorious over the Law of the Mind preventing it from serving The Law of Moses. Now Romans 7:24 is another act of Paul acknowledging the fleshly nature by calling him self a “wretched man” and asking “who shall deliver me from the body of this death?” The next verse reveals the Deliverer who is Jesus Christ. Romans 7:25 states: “I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.” We can infer from this verse that the mind serves the Law of God and the flesh serves the Law of Sin. The beautiful aspect about Romans 8 is that we get a clear answer to how the believer is freed from the Law of Sin and condemnation as long as they are in Christ. Romans 8:1 & 2 states: “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit… For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.” So let’s review quickly what laws have been identified thus far. There is The Law of Sin that enslaves the Law of The Mind preventing it from serving the Law of Moses until it is freed by the Law of The Spirit. As believers we must realize that it is only by indwelling Holy Spirit that the Law of Moses can find no fault in us. By having the Spirit of God in us, through JESUS, vicariously we meet the very standards of The Mosaic Law that no man could accomplish in the flesh. Romans 3:19 states: “Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.” Here we see how The Perfect Law of God shined light on the imperfect sinful nature of man making him guilty before God. Romans 3:20 states: “Therefore by the deeds of the law there shall no flesh be justified in his sight: for by the law is the knowledge of sin.” This verse shows us how the “deeds” or works done by the Law cannot justify man in the sight of God. Now we see the covering and propitiation of The Holy Spirit explained in brief in Romans 3:21. Romans 3:21-25 states: “But now the righteousness of God without the law is manifested, being witnessed by the law and the prophets; Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God.” We see now that “the righteousness of God” that was “manifested without the law” is Jesus Christ. Therefore through our faith in HIM and HIS indwelling Spirit that lives in us we stand guiltless before The Law of God because it was fulfilled in Jesus Christ. Romans 3:26 & 27 states: “To declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.. Where is boasting then? It is excluded..By what law? of works? Nay: but by the law of faith.” So through the indwelling Holy Spirit our inward man can serve the Law of Moses spiritually through Faith in Christ and not by works alone.

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What we have coined as The Great Commission in The New Testament, is articulated in all 4 Gospels (Matthew,Mark,Luke,and John) and also in Acts. Each Book focuses on a different aspect of the same message. Some would say that they are contrary to one another yet they all are cohesive and must be taken up together to cultivate the full Commission. The word commission is defined as follows: “an instruction, command, or duty given to a person or group of people.” Now the title “Great Commission” is never mentioned in scripture per say, yet the command that JESUS gave the disciples prior to ascending into heaven has been labeled as such. This last command is vital to the believer and unbeliever in many aspects. To the believer it is a duty to spread the word of God to the world and to the unbeliever it is an opportunity to hear the word that leads to salvation. The best way to fully understand this command is to start with each account and then compile them together as one. 2 Peter 1:20-21 states: “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation.. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.” This shows us that ALL scripture must be weighed out in totality averse to elevating one scripture above the other as singularly authoritative. We must rightfully divide the word of truth and cross examine scripture to gain a complete thought. So lets begin with the account in Matthew which is the 1st Gospel of the New Testament. Matthew 28:18-19 states: “And Jesus came up and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth. .."Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” We will key in on the 19th verse particularly where HE states to “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.” In this account we see a focus on making disciples of all nations and water baptism. Lets take a look at the Greek word for “disciple” which is “mathétés” meaning “a learner, disciple, pupil.” Jesus wanted HIS disciples to go forth and make more “pupils” of Jesus which means they would have to be taught in The Word of God. The second part of Matthew’s account dealt with water baptism in the name of The Father, and of The Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Now the text stated that they were to baptize in the name. Here we see a singular noun that references to a plurality of “titles.” The Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are not names. Therefore there is one name for all three of these titles. The question should arise in regards to what that name is. We will dive further into this topic later on in the study. Now lets move forward to the Gospel of Mark. Mark 16:15-16 states: “ And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature…He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” Now we see that Mark’s account of the Great Commission focuses on believing in Jesus Christ as well as water baptism as a means for salvation. Here we see a similarity with Matthew’s account in regards to water baptism. The new addition describes believing in Jesus Christ as a prerequisite for salvation. So to review thus far we see the need to teach the nations of Jesus Christ, have them baptized in water, and teaching them how they must believe to be saved. Let’s see what Luke describes. Luke 24:46-47 states: “And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behooved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.” So here we see a need to preach “repentance” and remission of sins in his name among all nations. Lets see what the Greek word for repentance is to get an adequate explanation of the meaning. The Greek word for repentance is “metanoia” meaning “a change of mind, change in the inner man.” When one changes their mind then their actions will follow. So Jesus wants you to turn away from you wicked ways but that requires a made up mind. Now the Greek word for “remission” is “aphesis” meaning “a sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness.” Another key component to observe is how Jesus stated to preach repentance and remission of sins in “HIS Name.” We will return to that later. Now we will proceed to John’s account which is quite brief in comparison with the others. John 20:21-23 states: “Then said Jesus to them again, Peace be unto you: as my Father hath sent me, even so send I you…And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost: Whose soever sins ye remit, they are remitted unto them; and whose soever sins ye retain, they are retained.” Here we see Jesus simply state “as my Father hath sent me, even so I send you.” JESUS is an example to us on how to live upright and be obedient to God. We then become ensamples to the unbeliever through The Holy Spirit within us. It is vital to know that when Jesus breathed on them and said receive ye the Holy Ghost, that he was speaking of the event on the day of Pentecost which occurred in Acts. They did not receive it at that time. We will see evidence of this in Acts. So now we will explore the final account which is stated in Acts. Acts 1:8 states: “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.” The key phrase is “ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” He wanted them to be endued with power from on high prior to leaving Jerusalem and fulfilling the Great Commission. Luke 24:29 states: “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” There was much emphasis placed on them tarrying in Jerusalem and receiving the Holy Ghost. Acts 1:4-5 states: “And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me..For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.” JESUS wanted the disciples to receive the promise of The Father which is the Holy Ghost. This was extremely important. So let’s now take all 5 accounts and unite them. We are to make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the NAME (we will reveal what that name is shortly), preaching of repentance and remission of sins, preaching that they should believe in JESUS, and receive the Holy Ghost. That’s the full Great Commission. Now let’s talk about the Plan of Salvation in totality. Its vital to know that the Holy Spirit first fell upon the disciples on the Day of Pentecost which is recorded in Acts. The 21 epistles (letters) were written to the Church and revolve around Christian Conduct and the walk of a believer which means they were written to the saved. So when salvation is mentioned in these they must be weighed out with all the Gospels and most importantly Acts which is the history and beginning of The Church. After the Holy Ghost fell in Acts 2 on The Day of Pentecost the Israelites who were not filled with the Holy Host inquired of Peter “what shall we do?” In Acts 2:38 Peter replies: “Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.” This is the Plan of Salvation in totality. It focuses in on repentance, remission of sins by water baptism in the NAME OF JESUS CHRIST ( That’s the name of The Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit referenced in Matthew 28:19), and speaks of receipt of the Holy Ghost. If you follow this you will surely receive the Promise of The Father and be saved. The prerequisite for all of this requires “faith” (there is the believing part). Finally once you receive the completion of this you will be endued with the power to teach all nations. Now we see how the Great Commission is activated by the Plan of Salvation in Acts 2:38. God Bless.

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What does The Word of God say about being "Perfect?" Here is a biblical explanation about the topic of perfection averse to what the World says.

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Hebrews 9:12-14 KJV [12] Neither by the blood of goats and calves, but by his own blood he entered in once into the holy place, having obtained eternal redemption for us. [13] For if the blood of bulls and of goats, and the ashes of an heifer sprinkling the unclean, sanctifieth to the purifying of the flesh: [14] How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? …

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Move in Power by Promise

The truth of Noah and the ark reveal so many truths that are applicable to the Church. In the Old Testament Noah had received word from God to construct an ark that would provide refuge from a disastrous flood that would be soon to come. Hebrews 11:7 states: “By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.” Now by examining scripture one can see that The Ark typifies Christ and the refuge we have in HIM from destruction. When looking deeper into the text we see Noah sending off a Raven and a Dove to confirm whether there was dry land on the earth after the flood. The Raven that was sent off never returned and can represent the old man or unregenerate man that is consumed by fleshly desires and carnal matters. Ravens are known to be carnivorous and it can be speculated that the raven went to feed on the flesh of the dead averse to returning back to the ark. The dove however returned the first time because it found no rest for the sole of her foot. Noah again sent it off a second time and returned with an olive leaf signifying the news of life. The interesting factor is that the oil of an olive represents the Holy Spirit in the New Testament as well as the symbolism of the dove that descended upon JESUS at baptism. This was a sign that Noah and the other 7 could exit the ark and enter into a “new life,” representing regeneration from death. Now one could say that there is a striking resemblance between the ark and the church. We find refuge, salvation, peace, and new life in the Church (Body of Christ). But we must be mindful to receive HIS promise of power prior to effectively witnessing HIS Gospel to the world. Notice how in Luke 24:49 JESUS stated: “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” HE was informing them to wait in Jerusalem until they received the promised Gift of The Holy Spirit which they received in Acts Chapter 2 on the Day of Pentecost. Now Jerusalem can represent one’s home church or spiritual “comfort zone.” In Acts 1:8 JESUS gave the Apostolic Commission and told them that they would receive the Holy Ghost and then they would be witnesses unto HIM in Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost parts of the earth. Earlier in Acts 1:4 he commanded that they should not depart from Jerusalem until they received the promise of the Father which is the Holy Ghost. The issue is that after the 120 had received the promise, many of them were still waiting at the Church in Jerusalem. It’s amazing how it took Saul to start persecuting the church in Jerusalem for them to be scattered to the exact areas that JESUS had told them to be witnesses of HIM in, which was throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria. Today’s believer can take a lot from this passage in whole. We come into the local assembly to be saved, built up, edified, and then sent. The issue is that many get comfortable within the 4 walls of the “Local Church” and forget the definition of The True Church. The “Ecclesia” in Greek, means the called out assembly. This is not a building but the body of Christ. Now to bring this parallel to The Ark, we see that Noah didn’t exit until the Dove brought back the olive branch and returned no more the 3rd time which signified it was safe to “exit.” The dove being symbolic for the Holy Ghost in the New Testament and the “new regenerated man” in the Old Testament, shows us that we should wait until we receive the indwelling Holy Ghost before we go and minister unto the world. The Holy Ghost is the power that activates our ministries and witness. It fuels us for the uncanny and dangerous walk of a believer in this world and is a key to the next life. When looking back in Matthew 25 vs 1-13 we see how important the Holy Ghost is. The 5 foolish virgins didn’t make it into the wedding (typifying the marriage of the supper lamb and rapture to Heaven) because they didn’t bring oil (typifying the Holy Spirit) for their lamps. So the key is allow God to instill the power and fuel you will need for this journey before taking on a world that you aren’t equipped to fight. It is truly JESUS that lives in the believer that makes us effective and endues us with regenerative power. We can not fight this battle alone nor be transformed by our own deeds or works. There must be a refinement season for us all where we are tested and proven. Don’t jump ship before your appointed time and when God says “go” be obedient and expedient. . God Bless.