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Abide in Christ. Keep hearing Scripture out loud in your ears until it transforms you and sets you free. Jesus said if His words abide in us, we can stop being slaves to sin.

I was addicted to porn. I was only able to stop by listening to 1 John, 1 Peter, and James until that sinful stronghold was broken.

I do not think willpower would have stopped it. Its not "self-effort". It's abiding in Christ. Its his power that breaks chains.

But first we have to believe the chains can be broken. If all were told is that we never stop sinning, we won't have the faith to even abide in Christ.


Definitely true as long as the advice is true. Good thought. Some save with compassion, others with fear. I was definitely hyper graced to death. I wanted to hear both sides. I feel betrayed that I never did before reading the Bible for myself.
Hello sister. I agree with you.

Galatians chapter 5
The flesh is in conflict with the Spirit.

Christian people must resist the flesh.
Pride
Gossip
Lying
Slander are examples.

Those who have Holy Spirit won't go against God.

Corinthians chapter 2. Unbelievers are under control of the devil. Gospel is veiled to them.

No surprise reprobates follow Satan.

Romans chapter 10. Body of Christ is to preach gospel of salvation to Lost souls. Plant seeds.
If they reject sound doctrine and salvation, there blood is on their own heads.

Ezekiel chapter 33
We are to warn the wicked. To repent and change from their wicked ways. If they don't, there going to sheol.

When I was young. I went to library, and searched for God's Truth. I came across many false teachings.

Proverbs chapter 1

Those who are diligent and sincere will find God.

I came across shepherds chapel. The pastor teaches sound doctrine. Over 20 years I studied under shepherds chapel.

Galatians chapter 5. Those who walk in the flesh, won't inherit kingdom of God.

The overcomes have holy Spirit.

James chapter 2. Our works follow us.
Righteous have good works.
Reprobates have Dead works.

Revelation chapter 20

There judged by their works. On judgement Day.

Peace.
 
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Hello sister. I agree with you.

Galatians chapter 5
The flesh is in conflict with the Spirit.

Christian people must resist the flesh.
Pride
Gossip
Lying
Slander are examples.

Those who have Holy Spirit won't go against God.

Corinthians chapter 2. Unbelievers are under control of the devil. Gospel is veiled to them.

No surprise reprobates follow Satan.

Romans chapter 10. Body of Christ is to preach gospel of salvation to Lost souls. Plant seeds.
If they reject sound doctrine and salvation, there blood is on their own heads.

Ezekiel chapter 33
We are to warn the wicked. To repent and change from their wicked ways. If they don't, there going to sheol.

When I was young. I went to library, and searched for God's Truth. I came across many false teachings.

Proverbs chapter 1

Those who are diligent and sincere will find God.

I came across shepherds chapel. The pastor teaches sound doctrine. Over 20 years I studied under shepherds chapel.

Galatians chapter 5. Those who walk in the flesh, won't inherit kingdom of God.

The overcomes have holy Spirit.

James chapter 2. Our works follow us.
Righteous have good works.
Reprobates have Dead works.

Revelation chapter 20

There judged by their works. On judgement Day.

Peace.
there is alot of "you" in this post. I hope and Pray "You" can live up to your own standard. Better yet. I hope you can live up to Gods standard. Because from the sound of it. that's ho you think you will get to heaven.
 

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there is alot of "you" in this post. I hope and Pray "You" can live up to your own standard. Better yet. I hope you can live up to Gods standard. Because from the sound of it. that's ho you think you will get to heaven.
Its about everyone.
Every one will appear at judgement seat of Christ, Corinthians chapter 5.

Another Heretick attacking me.

And you need holy Spirit to get to heaven.

You're not of Body of Christ.

I very much doubt your chances to heaven.

You don't have holy Spirit.

I marked you. Your reprobate .

Won't waste my time with you.

Have nice trip to sheol.
 

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Its about everyone.
Every one will appear at judgement seat of Christ, Corinthians chapter 5.
Actually no. Those in Corinthians chapter 5 are believers. not non believers, they will appear at the great white throne judgment spoken of in revelation. after they are delivered to Christ for judgment.

the we in 2 cor 5 is the we of those who are part of the truth church of God..
Another Heretick attacking me.
I just stated a fact. i did not attack you..
And you need holy Spirit to get to heaven.
Yes you do. And you get the spirit when you are born again, To learn how. read john 3 would be a great place to start.
You're not of Body of Christ.

I very much doubt your chances to heaven.
Well its a good thing your not God. because yuo do not know me from adam, and here you are judging me. because i shared that you seemed to have alot of self in what you posted. and did not to me have enough of God.
You don't have holy Spirit.

I marked you. Your reprobate .

Won't waste my time with you.

Have nice trip to sheol.
lol.. So your not even going to debate just judge.

I would not worry about me my friend. i was born again, I have partaken of the food that endures forever. i was dead in tresspasses and sin, but was made alive, I am confident that he who began a good work in me will complete it.

I am not boasting in self. I boast in christ,. I was saved by grace, because I chose to trust God to save me, not only to save me, but his promise to keep me.

I was given a spirit of peace. whereby I can call out Abba Father. and come to the throne of grace without fear.

I have stopped from my work, and entered into his rest.

Am I perfected yet? No. I will not boast and think I have arrived, I know I am a work in progress.

But hey, you want to save yourself and challenge me because I had the nerve to question you. lol Go for it man.

I will pray for you.
 

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Actually no. Those in Corinthians chapter 5 are believers. not non believers, they will appear at the great white throne judgment spoken of in revelation. after they are delivered to Christ for judgment.

the we in 2 cor 5 is the we of those who are part of the truth church of God..

I just stated a fact. i did not attack you..

Yes you do. And you get the spirit when you are born again, To learn how. read john 3 would be a great place to start.

Well its a good thing your not God. because yuo do not know me from adam, and here you are judging me. because i shared that you seemed to have alot of self in what you posted. and did not to me have enough of God.

lol.. So your not even going to debate just judge.

I would not worry about me my friend. i was born again, I have partaken of the food that endures forever. i was dead in tresspasses and sin, but was made alive, I am confident that he who began a good work in me will complete it.

I am not boasting in self. I boast in christ,. I was saved by grace, because I chose to trust God to save me, not only to save me, but his promise to keep me.

I was given a spirit of peace. whereby I can call out Abba Father. and come to the throne of grace without fear.

I have stopped from my work, and entered into his rest.

Am I perfected yet? No. I will not boast and think I have arrived, I know I am a work in progress.

But hey, you want to save yourself and challenge me because I had the nerve to question you. lol Go for it man.

I will pray for you.
A far dire and more needful question must be asked . And i ask it to you and to everyone .
Are we resting in CHRIST or are we resting in something else . maybe an acroymn or maybe a false love that accepts sin .
YOU SEE if we are TRULY TRUSTING IN CHRIST , WOULD we not have been TRUSTING in all that HE said n taught
and later all that the apostels said n taught .
For example i see a lot of rainbow holders that can also claim they rest in CHRIST and TRUST IN HIM .
BUT DO THEY . NO SIR .
I See a lot of men who rest and trust , BUT ITS IN FALSE LEADERS and what they sold them as being OF JESUS CHRIST .
Too many rest in the doctrines of men , NOT IN CHRIST . and that be a serious fact .
And its a reminder that is very needful to have given and to have asked too . cause a lot of folks sure
are trusting and resting in another jesus and another gospel . Rest as they will and do as they do
THEY GONNA BURN fiercly in a lake of fire for loving and chosing men , self , OVER GOD and HIS CHRIST .
 
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Actually no. Those in Corinthians chapter 5 are believers. not non believers, they will appear at the great white throne judgment spoken of in revelation. after they are delivered to Christ for judgment.

the we in 2 cor 5 is the we of those who are part of the truth church of God..

I just stated a fact. i did not attack you..

Yes you do. And you get the spirit when you are born again, To learn how. read john 3 would be a great place to start.

Well its a good thing your not God. because yuo do not know me from adam, and here you are judging me. because i shared that you seemed to have alot of self in what you posted. and did not to me have enough of God.

lol.. So your not even going to debate just judge.

I would not worry about me my friend. i was born again, I have partaken of the food that endures forever. i was dead in tresspasses and sin, but was made alive, I am confident that he who began a good work in me will complete it.

I am not boasting in self. I boast in christ,. I was saved by grace, because I chose to trust God to save me, not only to save me, but his promise to keep me.

I was given a spirit of peace. whereby I can call out Abba Father. and come to the throne of grace without fear.

I have stopped from my work, and entered into his rest.

Am I perfected yet? No. I will not boast and think I have arrived, I know I am a work in progress.

But hey, you want to save yourself and challenge me because I had the nerve to question you. lol Go for it man.

I will pray for you.
Since you were the last writer on this site i am leaving these questions for you and for all to read .
And a reminder that is of upmost dire need to say and to say often and to keep on repeating this same reminder .
WE BESS GET our rears in the bible for ourselves folks . cause men be and have been a twisting things .
 
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Actually no. Those in Corinthians chapter 5 are believers. not non believers, they will appear at the great white throne judgment spoken of in revelation. after they are delivered to Christ for judgment.

the we in 2 cor 5 is the we of those who are part of the truth church of God..

I just stated a fact. i did not attack you..

Yes you do. And you get the spirit when you are born again, To learn how. read john 3 would be a great place to start.

Well its a good thing your not God. because yuo do not know me from adam, and here you are judging me. because i shared that you seemed to have alot of self in what you posted. and did not to me have enough of God.

lol.. So your not even going to debate just judge.

I would not worry about me my friend. i was born again, I have partaken of the food that endures forever. i was dead in tresspasses and sin, but was made alive, I am confident that he who began a good work in me will complete it.

I am not boasting in self. I boast in christ,. I was saved by grace, because I chose to trust God to save me, not only to save me, but his promise to keep me.

I was given a spirit of peace. whereby I can call out Abba Father. and come to the throne of grace without fear.

I have stopped from my work, and entered into his rest.

Am I perfected yet? No. I will not boast and think I have arrived, I know I am a work in progress.

But hey, you want to save yourself and challenge me because I had the nerve to question you. lol Go for it man.

I will pray for you.
Trivia question . Now before i ask it , I am not supporting this other person .
I am asking questions .
What do you think he meant when he said I have marked you .
In case some dont realize what this means , its means what paul said .
MARK those who cause divisions that are contrary to the DOCTRINE ye have recieved and AVOID THEM .
Not that i support him .
Why did i bring this up . TO let you all know
that by the grace of GOD and HE alone and his love he put into my heart for bible truth
I dont have to GOOGLE stuff . most folks run to cut copy and paste and etc
Cause they DONT know the bible , but DO KNOW what their men and leaders taught them
so they look stuff up . Its rare to have a conversation , EVEN about SIMPLE things
with so many these days . HECK i often bring the bible scrips into my every writings
BUT due to the fact i dont quate what verse or quoate it verbatum , MOST folks have no idea ITS THE BIBLE at all .
MOST FOLKS DONT KNOW THEY BIBLE . only what their men taught them
they know GOOGLE , they know pastor and they run to either to find answers . I say BIBLE TIME .
I say BIBLE TIME for one and for all .
Cause had we done that , FAR BETTER OFF we had been , oh far better off had we been .
 
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Trivia question . Now before i ask it , I am not supporting this other person .
I am asking questions .
What do you think he meant when he said I have marked you .
In case some dont realize what this means , its means what paul said .
MARK those who cause divisions that are contrary to the DOCTRINE ye have recieved and AVOID THEM .
Not that i support him .
Why did i bring this up . TO let you all know
that by the grace of GOD and HE alone and his love he put into my heart for bible truth
I dont have to GOOGLE stuff . most folks run to cut copy and paste and etc
Cause they DONT know the bible , but DO KNOW what their men and leaders taught them
so they look stuff up . Its rare to have a conversation , EVEN about SIMPLE things
with so many these days . HECK i often bring the bible scrips into my every writings
BUT due to the fact i dont quate what verse or quoate it verbatum , MOST folks have no idea ITS THE BIBLE at all .
MOST FOLKS DONT KNOW THEY BIBLE . only what their men taught them
they know GOOGLE , they know pastor and they run to either to find answers . I say BIBLE TIME .
I say BIBLE TIME for one and for all .
Cause had we done that , FAR BETTER OFF we had been , oh far better off had we been .
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Actually no. Those in Corinthians chapter 5 are believers. not non believers, they will appear at the great white throne judgment spoken of in revelation. after they are delivered to Christ for judgment.

the we in 2 cor 5 is the we of those who are part of the truth church of God..

I just stated a fact. i did not attack you..

Yes you do. And you get the spirit when you are born again, To learn how. read john 3 would be a great place to start.

Well its a good thing your not God. because yuo do not know me from adam, and here you are judging me. because i shared that you seemed to have alot of self in what you posted. and did not to me have enough of God.

lol.. So your not even going to debate just judge.

I would not worry about me my friend. i was born again, I have partaken of the food that endures forever. i was dead in tresspasses and sin, but was made alive, I am confident that he who began a good work in me will complete it.

I am not boasting in self. I boast in christ,. I was saved by grace, because I chose to trust God to save me, not only to save me, but his promise to keep me.

I was given a spirit of peace. whereby I can call out Abba Father. and come to the throne of grace without fear.

I have stopped from my work, and entered into his rest.

Am I perfected yet? No. I will not boast and think I have arrived, I know I am a work in progress.

But hey, you want to save yourself and challenge me because I had the nerve to question you. lol Go for it man.

I will pray for you.
i know nothing of the man you are debating . But he meant SECOND corinthinans chapter five .
AND that judgment seat is talking about ALL folks pardner .
KNOWING THE TERROR OF GOD we persaude men . SEE the judgment seat of CHRIST
where he judges . yous got goats and yous got sheeps . AND THE sheep wont be in TERROR on that day
THE GOATS will be . Knowing THE TERROR , THE TERROR of GOD we persaude men . persaude them to what ........
BELEIVE ON JESUS THE CHRIST .
 
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Since you were the last writer on this site i am leaving these questions for you and for all to read .
And a reminder that is of upmost dire need to say and to say often and to keep on repeating this same reminder .
WE BESS GET our rears in the bible for ourselves folks . cause men be and have been a twisting things .
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A far dire and more needful question must be asked . And i ask it to you and to everyone .
Are we resting in CHRIST or are we resting in something else . maybe an acroymn or maybe a false love that accepts sin .
YOU SEE if we are TRULY TRUSTING IN CHRIST , WOULD we not have been TRUSTING in all that HE said n taught
and later all that the apostels said n taught .
For example i see a lot of rainbow holders that can also claim they rest in CHRIST and TRUST IN HIM .
BUT DO THEY . NO SIR .
I See a lot of men who rest and trust , BUT ITS IN FALSE LEADERS and what they sold them as being OF JESUS CHRIST .
Too many rest in the doctrines of men , NOT IN CHRIST . and that be a serious fact .
And its a reminder that is very needful to have given and to have asked too . cause a lot of folks sure
are trusting and resting in another jesus and another gospel . Rest as they will and do as they do
THEY GONNA BURN fiercly in a lake of fire for loving and chosing men , self , OVER GOD and HIS CHRIST .
explain love and accepts sin to me please
 

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i know nothing of the man you are debating . But he meant SECOND corinthinans chapter five .
AND that judgment seat is talking about ALL folks pardner .
KNOWING THE TERROR OF GOD we persaude men . SEE the judgment seat of CHRIST
where he judges . yous got goats and yous got sheeps . AND THE sheep wont be in TERROR on that day
THE GOATS will be . Knowing THE TERROR , THE TERROR of GOD we persaude men . persaude them to what ........
BELEIVE ON JESUS THE CHRIST .
this is in error my friend. It does not mean everyone or as you said "all folks"

2 cor 5:
5 For we know that if our earthly house, this tent, is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens.

This is not speaking about all folks. Unbelievers or non children of God do not have a hose made without hands


2 For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed with our habitation which is from heaven,


Again, this is not about all Folks. Non believers or non children of god do not groan, ernestly desriring to be clothed in our habitation in heaven

3 if indeed, having been clothed, we shall not be found naked.

Here is Paul making a statement, If indeed we were clothed (if indeed we have received this heavenly gift) We will never be found naked. as apposed to them who have nto been clothed. who are naked in their sin as we speak)

4 For we who are in this tent groan, being burdened, not because we want to be unclothed, but further clothed, that mortality may be swallowed up by life.

Once again, This speaks of true believers. not unbelievers or those who are not in the family of God

5 Now He who has prepared us for this very thing is God, who also has given us the Spirit as [c]a guarantee.

Again, This is NOT all folks (as you claim) but those who has porepaired these things, having the seal of the spirit. No believers or non children of God do not have this seal


6 So we are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the Lord.


Again, This is not all folks as you claim.. A non believer does not have or make this claim, nor do they even believe it

7 For we walk by faith, not by sight. 8 We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

Once again, This is not all folk as you claim. Only true believers who are saved and part of Gods family have this confidence and faith. a non child of God does nto believe any of this let alone have faith and confident in this

The Judgment Seat of Christ​

9 Therefore we make it our aim, whether present or absent, to be well pleasing to Him.

We again is true believers, Not "all folk" as you claim.. a non believer does not in any way shape or form make it there aim to be well pleasing to god. But a true child of God does. why??? well paul tells us why


10 For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, that each one may receive the things done in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad.

so in context of the first 9 verses. and in following the pattern. and in answering the question. Why do we make it our aim.

Because we (not all folks like you claim, but those who are true children of God) will appear at the judgment seat (in the greek, this word judgment is BEMA, which is an awards ceremony, like they give to those who run the race which paul says we are all running this race.. as apposed to the great white throne judgment seat, in which the greek word is krino or a krino judgment, which is the kind of judgment used in a court of law. where people who are accused of a crime goes to be tried or judged, and if found guilty a sentence is passed on to them.. This sentence here of course is the second death..

so love ya bro. but you are wrong here
 

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I tired of being on the fence so I did something crazy....

I reread the Bible cover to cover with no assumptions about what it would teach. I was shocked to see so many verses aimed at believers about obedience, shipwrecked faith, and becoming dead indeed to sin. I was horrified that no church had ever mentioned hardly any of those verses.

I was not “raised” in a church. Did know of the “churchy kids”, and thought you pretty much had to “already know” before attempting to consider joining in. Mother talked about God and Jesus and she attended Church…Went a few times with her…Frankly was bored silly from the sermons and robotic rituals.

At home, two parent household, 4 siblings, DOING right was impressed and expected.

At school, had friends from all “clicks”…popular, unpopular, rich, poor, talented, punks, etc. no matter to me (regardless if other’s Liked them or not), not a poser to hide a friendship.

It was as a young adult…that Politics grasp my interest to read, learn, study our nations history and government intent established by “statesmen” and the methods and evolving into “twisting and turning into politics” and “corruption”…. Disgusting.

Then on a seemingly insignificant day of thinking and mulling over the hours spent ready, studying, Governments, going to law Libraries….A CLOUD of EMBARRASSMENT STUNG ME….why did I Not know more about the SOURCE of ALL things…GOD….and what He had to say about His Direction, His Teaching, His Guidance FOR His Creations.

And THAT…was a new beginning for me….AND the bonus…my spouse agreed and was on board for THIS new adventure…

Busied ourselves, “going to churches”…? No
Buying all kinds of books ABOUT religion? No

Buying several renditions of the Bible …? Yes
(Yes…from toddler, to student, to adult Bibles!)
Buying a Concordance ….? Yes
Committed to spending More time in Gods Word…exceeding the time spent in our Nations History..? Yes

Open “adult” Bible, intent to read cover to cover. Yes.
Dismal failure. Not like reading a novel.

Spent nearly One daily Year… relearning…HOW TO LEARN…(Gods order, Gods way…IN context applicability of who, what, when, why, where).

Spent next 5 years daily…hours and hours using multiple methods, ie. Specific topics studies, specific words studies, cross referencing, organized note taking, making charts, (who, what, when, why, where)…according to Gods order, Gods way, and ultimate truth…to who, who, who, and why, why, why.

The last one year of the 5 years was entirely on Revelations…the phenomenon of the recap, the how, from God to Jesus, to His angel to faithful John’s spirit to come up hither and SEE, up in heaven and down upon the earth…and then Write for mans benefit.

Like Jesus said…He the Son was on a JOURNEY…and on His Journey He accomplished His Mission to Glorify God.

It is my perspective, TO become Christ Like, requires the same for manKind…A Journey and Accomplish the Mission to Glorify God…
And have an expectation of LIKE Christ Jesus, to forever Be with the Lord God Almighty where-ever He is, so Also shall that man be forever.

Glory to God,
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explain love and accepts sin to me please

Inanutshell…

Love is doing what is RIGHT for an other regardless of the Consequences.

Sin is Unbelief IN the Lord God Almighty.

Trespasses are negative behaviors of man against man, which will result in negative consequences if not corrected.

Glory to God,
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Inanutshell…

Love is doing what is RIGHT for an other regardless of the Consequences.

Sin is Unbelief IN the Lord God Almighty.

Trespasses are negative behaviors of man against man, which will result in negative consequences if not corrected.

Glory to God,
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Many people seemed confused over this.Works do not save the sacrifice Jesus made saves you nothing else.You can't buy it you can't earn it and you can't raise yourself up at death only Jesus can.It is a 100% gift that you do nothing for.Works are what you do for God and you are encouraged and told that your reward in heaven will be greater if you bear fruit for God.If you just want a door pass do nothing but don't complain about others bearing fruit for God for a greater reward you choose to pass on it because you think your doing it to be saved..
 
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Many people seemed confused over this.Works do not save the sacrifice Jesus made saves you nothing else.You can't buy it you can't earn it and you can't raise yourself up at death only Jesus can.It is a 100% gift that you do nothing for.Works are what you do for God and you are encouraged and told that your reward in heaven will be greater if you bear fruit for God.If you just want a door pass do nothing but don't complain about others bearing fruit for God for a greater reward you choose to pass on it because you think your doing it to be saved..
Parable of the Talents comes to mind and Jesus life and actions were replete with good works.
 
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I was not “raised” in a church. Did know of the “churchy kids”, and thought you pretty much had to “already know” before attempting to consider joining in. Mother talked about God and Jesus and she attended Church…Went a few times with her…Frankly was bored silly from the sermons and robotic rituals.

At home, two parent household, 4 siblings, DOING right was impressed and expected.

At school, had friends from all “clicks”…popular, unpopular, rich, poor, talented, punks, etc. no matter to me (regardless if other’s Liked them or not), not a poser to hide a friendship.

It was as a young adult…that Politics grasp my interest to read, learn, study our nations history and government intent established by “statesmen” and the methods and evolving into “twisting and turning into politics” and “corruption”…. Disgusting.

Then on a seemingly insignificant day of thinking and mulling over the hours spent ready, studying, Governments, going to law Libraries….A CLOUD of EMBARRASSMENT STUNG ME….why did I Not know more about the SOURCE of ALL things…GOD….and what He had to say about His Direction, His Teaching, His Guidance FOR His Creations.

And THAT…was a new beginning for me….AND the bonus…my spouse agreed and was on board for THIS new adventure…

Busied ourselves, “going to churches”…? No
Buying all kinds of books ABOUT religion? No

Buying several renditions of the Bible …? Yes
(Yes…from toddler, to student, to adult Bibles!)
Buying a Concordance ….? Yes
Committed to spending More time in Gods Word…exceeding the time spent in our Nations History..? Yes

Open “adult” Bible, intent to read cover to cover. Yes.
Dismal failure. Not like reading a novel.

Spent nearly One daily Year… relearning…HOW TO LEARN…(Gods order, Gods way…IN context applicability of who, what, when, why, where).

Spent next 5 years daily…hours and hours using multiple methods, ie. Specific topics studies, specific words studies, cross referencing, organized note taking, making charts, (who, what, when, why, where)…according to Gods order, Gods way, and ultimate truth…to who, who, who, and why, why, why.

The last one year of the 5 years was entirely on Revelations…the phenomenon of the recap, the how, from God to Jesus, to His angel to faithful John’s spirit to come up hither and SEE, up in heaven and down upon the earth…and then Write for mans benefit.

Like Jesus said…He the Son was on a JOURNEY…and on His Journey He accomplished His Mission to Glorify God.

It is my perspective, TO become Christ Like, requires the same for manKind…A Journey and Accomplish the Mission to Glorify God…
And have an expectation of LIKE Christ Jesus, to forever Be with the Lord God Almighty where-ever He is, so Also shall that man be forever.

Glory to God,
Taken
Loved reading about your journey with The Word! Thank you!
 
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