Sun, Apr 30th - 6:33PM

Jesus the Great High Priest

Heb. 4:14Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. 15For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. 16Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Brothers and sisters, when we need a man in our difficult, terrible, situations, conditions, or circumstances we are fully commanded to call on a man, who is not just any man, but absolutely both Man and God. Call on Jesus, Lord and Saviour who has all power and authority in heaven and earth.

If you are sick, call on Jesus, He will be with you on the bed of languishing:

If you feel forgotten and all alone, call on Jesus:  If you are riddled with life-long fears of everyone and everything, call on Jesus:  

Brothers and sisters don’t worry, call on Jesus. Don’t worry Keep calling on Jesus in prayer and trust Him all the time for all the time God is good, and God is good all the time. He is always there to help. Love Him with ALL your heart, trust and obey Him in all things. Thank Jesus, worship Jesus, praise Jesus, and take all your needs to God who is ever watching over you.

love

serola 

Thu, Apr 27th - 11:10PM

Jesus Christ knew that the impotent man needed someone to care about him as much if not more than he needed healing.

 Isa 142:2 I poured out my complaint before him; I shewed before him my trouble.

Jesus knew the impotent couldn’t come running to Him for help, so Jesus came to the impotent man. Jesus could have commanded the angel to come and heal the impotent man. Jesus could have taken the impotent man to the pool. Instead the One through whom God made the worlds spoke: Heb. 1: 1God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds… 

Psa 147:3 He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.

Jesus spoke the first time to the impotent man with a question, said with kindness and compassion. The second time Jesus commanded the impotent man and his weak joints became whole, and obeyed Jesus. The man he needed to help him had come at last and gave him strength and he took up his bed and walked out of and away from thirty -eight years of lying in a sick bed. He needed a man to help him and Jesus is that man.

Brothers and sisters, if you or any of us ever need a man to help- call on Jesus.

If you can’t run to Jesus don’t worry, Jesus will come to you, in His omniscience He ever dwells  in your spirit with God and the Holy Spirit. If you are too infirm to even pray- don’t worry, the Holy Spirit will make intercession for you before the throne of God with groaning’s that can’t be uttered: Rom 8:26 Likewise the Spirit also helpeth our infirmities: for we know not what we should pray for as we ought: but the Spirit itself maketh intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered. 27 And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, because he maketh intercession for the saints according to the will of God.

Psa 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

love

serola

Sun, Apr 23rd - 7:34PM

Brothers and sisters, the word of God is exclusive and explicit in its proclamation, absolute in its application, and eternally final in its declaration of salvation by the grace of God alone by faith in Jesus Christ alone. Let us never let it slip at any time brethren:

From the Bible.org

Does, you and your household, (Acts 16:31) mean if am saved my family will be too?

Some wish to prove from this text that when the head of a family comes to faith, he can be assured that his whole family will follow him in faith. There is no such promise here. If you read these verses carefully you will see that the offer of salvation by faith in Jesus was offered to the jailer, and to his whole household. The message of salvation was proclaimed to the jailer, and his whole household. The message of salvation was believed by the jailer, and his whole household. And as the jailer professed his faith by being baptized, so did the others in his household. The offer was to the jailer and all of his household. The acceptance of this offer was by the jailer and his whole household, but there is no guarantee that this will always be so.

The words Paul spoke, when rendered literally, would read something like this: “You (singular) believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you (singular) will be saved, you (singular) and your household.” Paul is proclaiming the gospel to the Philippian jailer. He tells him that if he believes in the Lord Jesus Christ as his savior, then he will be saved. This offer is not for him alone, however, but for his whole household as well. If they believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, they will be saved as well. The promise is not made that if he, as the head of the household believes, his entire household is saved by his faith.

Notice that in verse 32 Luke records that Paul and Silas preached the “word of the Lord” to him, along with his house. Verse 34 then informs us that the jailer had come to believe, along with his entire household.

The gospel is offered to the jailer, and to his household. The gospel is preached to him, and his household. The gospel is received/believed by the jailer and his entire household.

Note these words in Jeremiah 31: 29 “In those days they will not say again, ‘The fathers have eaten sour grapes, And the children’s teeth are set on edge.’ 30 “But everyone will die for his own iniquity; each man who eats the sour grapes, his teeth will be set on edge. 31 “Behold, days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah,

Ezekiel 18 is perhaps even more emphatic, separating the destiny of parent and child. A godly parent may have an ungodly (unsaved) child; an ungodly parent may have a believing and faithful child. The destiny of fathers and sons is independently determined.

In 1 Corinthians chapter 7 we are told that the unbelieving mate is “sanctified” by the believing mate (7:14), but note that they are still called an unbeliever. The issue here is not the salvation of one family member due to the faith of another, but the privileged status and blessing that the unbeliever has by living in the household of the believer. God’s blessings spill over on the rest of the family, but this does not include the blessing of salvation. Paul goes on to ask in verse 16, “For how do you know, of wife, whether you will bring your husband to salvation?” Paul is saying that it is best for the believing partner to remain married to the unbeliever, if they are willing for the believer to remain, because there are certain blessings which come upon the unbeliever. He goes on to say that if the unbelieving mate does not wish to remain in that marriage, the believer is to let them go, for how can they assume that they can bring the unbeliever to faith?

All of this is to say that the Bible has a very consistent answer to your question. Every individual is lost because of their sins, and is saved if and when they trust in Jesus Christ for their salvation. This is why our Lord speaks of “hating” one’s father, mother, brothers, and sisters:

26 “If anyone comes to Me, and does not hate his own father and mother and wife and children and brothers and sisters, yes, and even his own life, he cannot be My disciple. 27 “Whoever does not carry his own cross and come after Me cannot be My disciple (Luke 14:26-27).

We must love Him, obey Him, and serve Him, above all others, including those closest to us.

Related Topics: Soteriology (Salvation), Scripture Twisting

Love and truth of the whole gospel message of the New Covenant of Jesus Christ

serola

Mon, Apr 17th - 11:46AM

The impotent man, brothers and sisters,  certainly wanted to be healed, but in his explanation, he tells Jesus why this has not happened and is not likely to happen without help of another person, a man. The impotent man had a limited understanding of the source of healing. The impotent man thought the source of healing lay in the healing angel and getting to the pool at the right time, after the angel had troubled the water. He did not know that the man he so desperately longed for, hoped would come and help him, was the One asking Him the question. The impotent man did not know that the man who questioned him is greater than the angels, greater than all. This man who questioned well understood and knew the grief, anguish, pain, torment, and suffering, in the impotent man’s heart:

Psa 31:12 I am forgotten as a dead man out of mind: I am like a broken vessel. 

The persistent cruel and discomforting indifference of others to his condition and needs made the impotent man feel as though he was invisible, already dead and buried. Surely these countless blows of messages from callused people over the years had told him he did not matter, was not worth notice and it had broken his spirit into a thousand pieces. The unseen injury to the spirit of a person that kills hope in one’s heart can be just as harmful and deadly as physical blows

Psa 69:20 Reproach hath broken my heart; and I am full of heaviness: and I looked for some to take pity, but there was none; and for comforters, but I found none.  

love and the whole truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ

serola

Sat, Apr 15th - 12:33AM

John 5: 6 When Jesus saw him lie, and knew that he had been now a long time in that case, he saith unto him, Wilt thou be made whole? 7 The impotent man answered him, Sir, I have no man, when the water is troubled, to put me into the pool: but while I am coming, another steppeth down before me. 8 Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk. 9 And immediately the man was made whole, and took up his bed, and walked: and on the same day was the sabbath.

Jesus Christ in His compassion and as Creator, knew his creation was really sick and helpless. Jesus never makes any inquiry or inferences that the impotent man was somehow to blame for not being healed in thirty-eight years. Anyone suffering incurable debilitating illness, those in the health professions, anyone having to deal with severely sick family or friends, done hospital, nursing home or sick room visitations are well aware, that people have to have help in these circumstances.

Jesus Christ knew all about this impotent man and his terrible helplessness, in every sense of the word. Jesus knew how the impotent man felt watching others getting healed, getting help from others to do so, while he languished all alone, in the midst of the crowd, friendless and helpless. The chronic experience of the brutality, and utter harshness, and abandonment of being totally ignored, overlooked, un cared about and devoid of any significant human contact had to be as crushing as the lingering impotence of the man.

The impotent man’s answer to the question Jesus asked of Him might seemingly appear totally off topic to some. Surely, brethren, some might have urged the impotent man to say yes already, forget the chit chat.

In the Greek language, Jesus’s question to the impotent man would be rendered similar to this: Will you be resolved, determined, have delight and love to be restored to health and be made whole?

love and the whole truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ

serola 

Wed, Apr 12th - 12:03AM

WILL YOU BE MADE WHOLE?

John 5: 3 In these lay a great multitude of impotent folk, of blind, halt, withered, waiting for the moving of the water. 4 For an angel went down at a certain season into the pool, and troubled the water: whosoever then first after the troubling of the water stepped in was made whole of whatsoever disease he had. 5 And a certain man was there, which had an infirmity thirty and eight years.

Some might have little sympathy for the impotent man. How could he not have managed to get to the pool to get healed in 38 years? We don’t know, brothers and sisters. We know that somehow he managed to eat, managed to get food over the course of the years. Did he ask for help and everyone refused him? Did he just not bother to ask for help? Many questions come to mind about the impotent man, was he just lazy? Some would frankly think anybody hanging around 38 years and never made it to the pool in time just did not want to be healed.  Then the "if it were me-ers"  might say they would have stayed at the edge of the pool to just roll into the water at the first sign after the angel troubled the water.

Fri, Apr 7th - 11:27AM

Thu, Apr 6th - 8:18AM

ADVANCE NOTICE FROM JESUS CHRIST

Matt. 24: 12 And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13 But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

Endure means: to remain i.e. abide, not recede or flee; to persevere: under misfortunes and trials to hold fast to one's faith in Christ; to endure, bear bravely and calmly ill treatments.

Here is the great divide, dearly beloveds, Christians will continue to abide and preach the gospel to the end and are saved through Him. This is by the power of God and His eternal promise: Jude 1: 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, 25To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory and majesty, dominion and power, both now and ever. Amen. American King James Version

Christians will actively out of love for God continue to obey and do His will, regardless of the rise of evil. Christ has forewarned His people so that none are surprised and are fully prepared/equipped by Him to keep serving Him regardless of the cost.

All whose love grows cold never belonged to Christ, nor will they continue in the doctrine of Jesus Christ. 1 John 2: 18 Little children, it is the last time: and as you have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time. 19They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us. American King James Version

Brothers and sisters as we have been forewarned by Lord Jesus Christ to never be surprised in the end times that some will fall away, because they have no root and never belonged to Him, that they will busy themselves trying to turn the gospel truth into a lie, out of hatred for God and His people. Nevertheless, let us His people, saved by His mercy,  grow in love, in truth, in grace and in fervor upholding the truth of God’s eternal gospel. Now and forever more is the day of God’s power. Ps. 110:  1The LORD said to my Lord, Sit you at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool. 2The LORD shall send the rod of your strength out of Zion: rule you in the middle of your enemies. 3Your people shall be willing in the day of your power, in the beauties of holiness from the womb of the morning: you have the dew of your youth. American King James Version

God is in control all the time and in all ways.

love and truth and the whole truth of the gospel of Jesus Christ

serola

Sun, Apr 2nd - 10:04PM

Jesus our Lord is the keeper and preparer of His people. Beloveds, as we are in the last days, let us rejoice more and more, love God and one another more and more. Let us continually walk in the truth of the New Covenant of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, our Saviour, Mediator, and High Priest over the flock of God. Let us diligently comprehend  the whole of the Bible and live it out daily.

Each day, beloveds, means we are closer and closer to the return of our Saviour. We can rejoice that regardless of our situation, circumstances or conditions, a new day is coming from the Lord. Let us tell everyone we can about the good news of the gospel, that many will enter into the kingdom with us. What happiness we have in Jesus. At every opportunity, let us show ourselves as reflections of Him to everyone we meet, and in everything we do.

Let us always remember that every brother and sister is necessary in the body of Christ. God is in perfect control, and guides His people faithfully to Himself in every way. Blessed forever is our great God who holds us, His children, in the palms of His great hands.

love and truth

serola

Sun, Apr 2nd - 9:14AM

When storms or other things take out the power grid, brothers and sisters, electricity can be lost to countless customers. Everything comes to a halt in the impacted area. People start doing things first of all to get light. No one likes to sit in the dark. People use what they have on hand to get light, candles, flashlights, generators, etc. or sit in the dark if they are unprepared. Keeping or getting food is another priority, and drinkable water as well.

The broadcast news features such areas, flying over them they show the eerie scenario covered in blackness, and silence. Few people if any are seen wandering in the dark. The loss of power becomes agonizing and people start calling with what devices they have still working demanding power. When the light comes back on the people rejoice once more. On goes the television, radio, internet, and the lights in every room. Out goes their fear and terror of being alone in the dark. Gone is fear of invasion by stealthy unseen and unknown intruders, animals and their own fearful imaginings.

Everyone wants power in some fashion, shape, or form. The nations too clamor for defensive/offensive power, bigger more deadlier bombs, and other weapons of war, a powerful standing army, clever spies to keep an eye on the enemy, cyber weapons to cripple communications grids, and more than we can know. Yet without the source of the power, electricity to run things, they would be just as powerless in the dark as the average person. It is no wonder, saints (G40 hagios), that so much money and manpower is put into keeping the power grid alive, protected, and well. Now if somebody tried to convince those sitting in darkness that they did not need electricity, they would call him or her a fool and a liar, or worse.

Christians today are being told in error that they do not need the source of their power:

The only true eternal Saviour Jesus Christ:  "Without Me You Can Do Nothing" Jesus Christ is the everlasting source of eternal power, through whom His people are enabled to will, do and produce good fruits or works.

Jhn 15:5I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing.

Thank the Lord for the faithful multitudes, who keep trusting in Him, and resting in His power. Eph 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Phl 2:13 For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of his good pleasure.

Dearly beloveds, let us share a prayer of thanks and praise to God. Lord we thank and praise you our great God for indwelling us and giving us the Holy Spirit so that we can carry out your will and work on earth while we  pray,watch, and wait for your return. Lord Jesus we thank you for your abundant, lavish, incendiary, eternal love, and your eternal truth that continually guides, leads, instructs, disciplines, and keeps us forever walking in your eternal light. We give to you Lord Jesus the totality of our love and praise offerings, glory, and honor to you alone. To you alone belongs all the worship, majesty, power, dominion, and every accolade and acclaim that can be given, now and for all eternity, Amen.

love and truth

serola