Category: Christianity

Did Peter Betray Jesus?

The Apostle Peter. Did Peter Betray Jesus? Peter Is The Most Slandered Person In the Bible.

Let me answer the question did Peter Betray Jesus? No Peter did not Betray Jesus. Peter Denied Jesus three times.  To deny knowing Jesus is not the same thing as Betraying Jesus.

Christians deny being a Christian when they are out and about doing things they should not be doing.  They might be wearing a Christian T-shirt while they are buying a pornographic magazine. “I did not know that Jesus was OK with Pornography,” said the cashier to Joe. Joe replies, “Oh, I have to wear these type of T-shirts because my wife is a Christian. She buys them for me.”  

Peter’s Denial was not a Rejection of Jesus and Christianity. If someone asks you, Did Peter Betray Jesus? Tell them no. Peter was caught with the wrong crowd. He denied knowing Jesus which is far different than Betrayal.

Peter and his brother Andrew were the first two Disciples called by Jesus. 

Matthew 4:18 And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. 19 And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. 20 And they straightway left their nets, and followed him. 21 And going on from thence, he saw other two brethren, James the son of Zebedee, and John his brother, in a ship with Zebedee their father, mending their nets; and he called them. 22 And they immediately left the ship and their father, and followed him.

Peter and Andrew were fishermen by trade. They were educated in the Hebrew Scriptures. They were looking for the promised Messiah. So when Jesus called them to follow him they immediately followed him without question.

Although Peter did not write any of the four Gospels. Historical accounts say that the Gospel of Mark records Peter’s account of Jesus’ ministry through his companion, John Mark.

Jesus said Follow Me.

What an honor it was to be chosen as one of the 12 disciples. When Jesus called the 12 it was a Supernatural event. Jesus knows the minds of men. He knew each of the 12 and what they would bring to his ministry.

Peter had a wife.

Matthew 8:14 And when Jesus was come into Peter’s house, he saw his wife’s mother laid, and sick of a fever. 15 And he touched her hand, and the fever left her: and she arose, and ministered unto them.

Peter was the 1st Pope?

Peter was not the 1st Pope. That is a False teaching from the Catholic Church. Peter was married not a celibate Pope. Peter means pebble not a Rock.

Jesus did not Start any Denominations. He did not start any of the Churches that claim him as the founder. Neither did Peter or any other follower of Jesus.

Jesus is the Church.

Everyone who is Saved becomes a member of this Church. The Christian Church is the body of Christ.

The Disciples of Jesus did plant Churches. But they were called the Church in Ephesus, the Church in Corinth etc… They did not separate away from Jesus Christ and form Independent Denominations. All the Churches founded by the Disciples were Churches of Jesus Christ. They were Christian Churches.

The Baptist Church

Has no link to Jesus, John the Baptist, or any of Jesus’ Disciples no matter what you have read or heard. The Baptist Church was founded by John Smyth in 1608. Since 1608 there have been hundreds of different Baptist Church Denominations.

The Catholic Church

Claims Peter as its founder but that is a Lie. Constantine created the Roman Church and Called it Christianity. It was not Christianity it was a counterfeit Religion.

Constantine took the Roman gods and melded them into his Religion which eventually became the Roman Catholic Church. In 313 AD, Constantine the Emperor issued the Edict of Milan, which granted Christianity, as well as most other religions, legal status. Some historians and religious leaders say Constantine was the 1st Pope. Although it would be over a hundred years in the future before the title Pope was given.

There was no Catholic Church that resembles Catholicism as we know it until 440 AD. It was not until the fifth century before there was anything remotely like a pope in Rome.  Some say that Leo was the First True Pope. His reign was from AD 440-461. 

Other “Christian” Churches

The Lutheran Church: Was founded by Martin Luther in 1520. The Methodist Church: Was founded by Charles and John Wesley in 1938.

I could write hundreds of pages on every different type of Church and Chruch Denominations. Each of these would have its origin in a man or a woman hundreds of years removed from Jesus.

Peter and Jesus

Matthew 16:13 When Jesus came into the coasts of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, saying, Whom do men say that I the Son of man am?
14 And they said, Some say that thou art John the Baptist: some, Elias; and others, Jeremias, or one of the prophets.
15 He saith unto them, But whom say ye that I am?
16 And Simon Peter answered and said, Thou art the Christ, the Son of the living God.
17 And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.

If you understand basic English you will easily see that Peter is not the Rock that Jesus will build his Church on.

The way people want you to read this passage makes no sense. If Peter was the Rock Jesus was going to build his Church on he would have said, “That thou art Peter, you are the Rock I will build my Church on.” Peter also would have been shocked, honored and surprised by this and would have said so.

What the passage actually says is straight forward. Jesus question is who do men say that I am. Simon Peter said “Thou art the Christ, the Son of the of the living God.”

Jesus said to Peter’s answer: “upon this Rock I will build my Church.” Jesus clearly explained that he was the Rock. He was replying to Peter calling him the Christ the Son of God. Which was calling Jesus the promised Messiah.

Peter was the most aggressive and outspoken disciple.

He was portrayed as being, impetuous, always speaking his mind and acting on impulse. He was always ready to do anything that Jesus asked him.

Peter was part of Jesus inner circle. He was a great man.

Peter walked on the Water. That was how much Faith he had. It doesn’t matter that he eventually sank into the water. He believed Jesus and walked on the Water.

When he sank Jesus was there to reach down and pull him up. Guess what happened next? Peter walked on the water with Jesus back to the boat. Jesus did not carry Peter back to the boat Peter walked with Jesus on the water back to the boat.

If we exercise our Faith Like Peter did we can be very successful in our Christian walk.

When you step out on Faith and start to succeed do not panic if things start to fall apart. Jesus is there to pull you up out of the water and walk with you on the water. Jesus is always there to help you.

Matthew 16:21 From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.
22 Then Peter took him, and began to rebuke him, saying, Be it far from thee, Lord: this shall not be unto thee.
23 But he turned, and said unto Peter, Get thee behind me, Satan: thou art an offence unto me: for thou savourest not the things that be of God, but those that be of men.

Wow! “Get thee behind me Satan…” This is the harshest statement Jesus said to any of the disciples, including Judas. It shows that Satan sought to use Peter to obstruct Jesus Passion. Yes Satan can use us too…

Every time we fall into Sin we shame Jesus and Satan uses this to hurt Christianity. Our Sins sets us back in the service of Jesus.

Peter was a regular man, just like most of us. He had ups and downs.

Peter had amazing Highs. And the Lowest Lows. Peter’s Zeal and desire to serve Jesus was real. He was very reactive and outspoken, which got him into trouble.

John 18:7 Then asked he them again, Whom seek ye? And they said, Jesus of Nazareth. 8 Jesus answered, I have told you that I am he: if therefore ye seek me, let these go their way: 9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. 10 Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus. 11 Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it? 12 Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him, 13 And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

Other than Jesus, Simon Peter is my favorite person in the New Testament. Everyone else I know chooses Paul, not a bad Choice.

I LOVE Peter because he doesn’t just say something. 

He backs up his words with action. Think about the situation. There are a bunch of heavily armed Roman soldiers. This does not stop Peter from pulling his sword and using it. Peter was ready to die for Jesus.

Peter is a real man. I can identify with Peter because I have plenty of my own faults and a strong Heart for the ministry like Peter.

Matthew 26:31 Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad. 32 But after I am risen again, I will go before you into Galilee. 33 Peter answered and said unto him, Though all men shall be offended because of thee, yet will I never be offended. 34 Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, That this night, before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. 35 Peter said unto him, Though I should die with thee, yet will I not deny thee. Likewise also said all the disciples. 36 Then cometh Jesus with them unto a place called Gethsemane, and saith unto the disciples, Sit ye here, while I go and pray yonder. 37 And he took with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, and began to be sorrowful and very heavy.

Peter was not just running his mouth. He was not being cocky. He was not full of himself. He meant and believed every word he said.

Matthew 26:69 Now Peter sat without in the palace: and a damsel came unto him, saying, Thou also wast with Jesus of Galilee. 70 But he denied before them all, saying, I know not what thou sayest. 71 And when he was gone out into the porch, another maid saw him, and said unto them that were there, This fellow was also with Jesus of Nazareth. 72 And again he denied with an oath, I do not know the man. 73 And after a while came unto him they that stood by, and said to Peter, Surely thou also art one of them; for thy speech bewrayeth thee. 74 Then began he to curse and to swear, saying, I know not the man. And immediately the cock crew. 75 And Peter remembered the word of Jesus, which said unto him, Before the cock crow, thou shalt deny me thrice. And he went out, and wept bitterly.

Already that night Peter had cut off Malchus ear in front of Roman Soldiers. He was ready to die. Facing off against Roman Soldiers is suicidal especially being vastly outnumbered.

The age old question is why did Peter Deny Jesus? He obviously was no Coward.

I look at it this way: Have you ever been with a dying person in real pain? It is devastating and extremely stressful. You are totally helpless, powerless to help.

Peter was totally helpless. He was as close to Jesus as possible during his journey to the Cross. Peter wanted to be near Jesus and did not want to get caught. So, he denied Jesus 3 times.

Peter did not feared death. He did not want to die a useless death by being caught standing by the fire. He already showed his willingness to die trying to protect Jesus.

When Peter realized he had done exactly what Jesus said he would do, to deny Jesus 3 times. He broke down and he wept bitterly. The situation was too much for him to handle.

John 21:3 Simon Peter saith unto them, I go a fishing. They say unto him, We also go with thee. They went forth, and entered into a ship immediately; and that night they caught nothing.
4 But when the morning was now come, Jesus stood on the shore: but the disciples knew not that it was Jesus.
5 Then Jesus saith unto them, Children, have ye any meat? They answered him, No.
6 And he said unto them, Cast the net on the right side of the ship, and ye shall find. They cast therefore, and now they were not able to draw it for the multitude of fishes.
7 Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher’s coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.
8 And the other disciples came in a little ship; (for they were not far from land, but as it were two hundred cubits,) dragging the net with fishes.
9 As soon then as they were come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid thereon, and bread.
10 Jesus saith unto them, Bring of the fish which ye have now caught.
11 Simon Peter went up, and drew the net to land full of great fishes, an hundred and fifty and three: and for all there were so many, yet was not the net broken.
12 Jesus saith unto them, Come and dine. And none of the disciples durst ask him, Who art thou? knowing that it was the Lord.
13 Jesus then cometh, and taketh bread, and giveth them, and fish likewise.
14 This is now the third time that Jesus shewed himself to his disciples, after that he was risen from the dead.
15 So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs.
16 He saith to him again the second time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
17 He saith unto him the third time, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me? Peter was grieved because he said unto him the third time, Lovest thou me? And he said unto him, Lord, thou knowest all things; thou knowest that I love thee. Jesus saith unto him, Feed my sheep.
18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not.
19 This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.

This passage shows Peter quitting the ministry.

He went back to being a Fisherman. He was Fishing when Jesus 1st called him and said Follow me. The passage ends with Jesus again telling Peter to “Follow me.”

Peter denied Jesus 3 times and Jesus here asks Peter 3 times if he Loved him. And 3 times he tells Peter to feed his sheep.

Jesus Forgave Peter and restored him to the ministry he had called him to.

It is essential to understand that Peter did not Betray Jesus like Judas did.

I get angry when people compare Peter to Judas. Judas was a Devil. Yes Jesus said Judas was a Devil. Judas took 30 pieces of silver to betray Jesus.

Peter was nothing like Judas. Peter and John are the only two disciples that stayed with Jesus after he was taken prisoner by the Romans. The other 9 (Judas had already hung himself.) ran away frightened. Also Peter was not the only disciple that went back to their original career.

All of the disciples were in a fog they should have been waiting for Jesus Resurrection.

Jesus told them he would be Resurrected. Every disciple other than John lacked Faith. They could not fathom the reality of Jesus being crucified.

Peter did not reject Jesus. He denied Jesus by saying he was not one of his disciples. The Bible makes it clear he did it out of Fear. Does the Bible show Peter rejecting the Gospel and denying what Jesus taught? No it clearly does not.

Peter he followed Jesus from every place he was taken.

He did not abandon Jesus. John was with Jesus until he died. And was taken down from the cross.

Peter and John were together after Jesus resurrection. They went to Jesus tomb together. That is not the action of someone who had rejected the Christian Faith. Someone who had rejected Jesus like countless Pastor’s teach.

John 20:1 The first day of the week cometh Mary Magdalene early, when it was yet dark, unto the sepulchre, and seeth the stone taken away from the sepulchre. 2 Then she runneth, and cometh to Simon Peter, and to the other disciple, whom Jesus loved, and saith unto them, They have taken away the Lord out of the sepulchre, and we know not where they have laid him. 3 Peter therefore went forth, and that other disciple, and came to the sepulchre. 4 So they ran both together: and the other disciple did outrun Peter, and came first to the sepulchre. 5 And he stooping down, and looking in, saw the linen clothes lying; yet went he not in. 6 Then cometh Simon Peter following him, and went into the sepulchre, and seeth the linen clothes lie, 7 And the napkin, that was about his head, not lying with the linen clothes, but wrapped together in a place by itself. 8 Then went in also that other disciple, which came first to the sepulchre, and he saw, and believed.

Peter never lost his Faith in Jesus.

I love Peter he had the Faith to walk on water. Only Jesus and Peter have ever walked on water. Peter took up his sword to fight to keep the Romans from taking Jesus away.

You have to know that Satan caused the Fear Peter had when he denied Jesus 3 times. Peter is the disciple Jesus went to and told: “Feed my Sheep.” Jesus did not have any doubt in Peter’s Faith in him.

Jesus wants us all to serve in the Christian Ministry. Just because you may fall and fail Jesus doesn’t mean Jesus wants you to quit serving him. Jesus will restore you like he restored Peter.

If you have not, please ask Jesus to Save you.

Romans 10:8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. 10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. 11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. 13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

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Christian Marriage

Christian Marriage 101.

A Christian Marriage is between a man and a woman. Christians are not Clones. Christians are individuals with their own unique Personalities, beyond their Christian Faith. Like in all Marriages Christian Marriages need two people who have the same likes and dislikes.

There are Christian Marriages where the man is always out camping, in the outdoors on the weekends. While his wife stays home because she hates being in the woods.  Having the same interests is essential in all Marriages. Without sharing the same interests even Christian Marriages will end in Divorce.

Genesis 2:24 “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.”

It is wrong to suggest that any two Christian Men and Women could just marry each other. And that marriage would work. It would be blessed by God. This is ignorant, not Biblical.

I get tired of hearing “Pastors” “Christians” Yell (Yes Pastors Yell when they Preach.) at unmarried people. Telling them Love, Romance, Physical Attraction is not what a Biblical marriage is based on.

Mutual Physical attraction is essential in having a Good Marriage.

Whenever you hear your Pastor Preach check your Bible and make sure what he is saying is true. Just because everyone is saying something that does not make it true. Any Pastor who claims physical attraction is not to be considered when choosing who you will marry, that Pastor is WRONG.

They attack the men and women listening: “It is just your own Lust you are trying to satisfy. You do not care about your Christian duty to marry someone who is a Strong Christian.” “Marriage is not about being in this Fabled Love Story with this Mythical person you are attracted to…” I have heard this type of thing preached and printed.

The truth is there are many thousands, even millions of attractive Christian men and women who are devout in their Faith. A Christian can find someone to marry that is: 1) True Love 2) A person who they are physically attracted to 3) A Strong Christian

These Pastor’s want to call everything a Sin. They make Christian Romance / Love, just Lust a Sin.

They destroy countless lives by calling what God ordained (Real Love between a man and a woman.) common Lust.

When men and women feel natural Love and Affection toward each other. Many run away from it fearing it is just Lust and not Love. Because of the False Pastor’s they have listened to.

Telling people that they need to reject physical attraction. To not consider it when they are looking for a person to marry. This is a major cause of countless divorces. It causes people to feel guilty for having a natural God given physical attraction to someone of the opposite sex.

Marriage is a physical and a sexual bond not just a mental exercise of two people being Christians.

Let’s look at what the Bible Says:

Abraham and Sarah

The Bible talks about Sarah’s Beauty. Sarah was so Beautiful Abraham told her on two different occasions to tell the people of the land they were traveling through that she was his Sister. He was afraid he would be murdered and Sarah taken from him if everyone knew that they were married. The 1st time Genesis 12:10-20,

The Second time Genesis 20:1 And Abraham journeyed from thence toward the south country, and dwelled between Kadesh and Shur, and sojourned in Gerar.
2 And Abraham said of Sarah his wife, She is my sister: and Abimelech king of Gerar sent, and took Sarah.
3 But God came to Abimelech in a dream by night, and said to him, Behold, thou art but a dead man, for the woman which thou hast taken; for she is a man’s wife.
4 But Abimelech had not come near her: and he said, Lord, wilt thou slay also a righteous nation?
5 Said he not unto me, She is my sister? and she, even she herself said, He is my brother: in the integrity of my heart and innocency of my hands have I done this.
6 And God said unto him in a dream, Yea, I know that thou didst this in the integrity of thy heart; for I also withheld thee from sinning against me: therefore suffered I thee not to touch her.
7 Now therefore restore the man his wife; for he is a prophet, and he shall pray for thee, and thou shalt live: and if thou restore her not, know thou that thou shalt surely die, thou, and all that are thine.

Jacob Loved Rachel

Jacob and Rachel were both very attractive. They were mutually attracted to each other.

Genesis 29:15 And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my
brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?
16 And Laban had two daughters: the name of the elder was Leah, and the name of the younger was Rachel.
17 Leah was tender eyed; but Rachel was beautiful and well favoured.
18 And Jacob loved Rachel; and said, I will serve thee seven years for Rachel thy younger daughter.
19 And Laban said, It is better that I give her to thee, than that I should give her to another man: abide with me.
20 And Jacob served seven years for Rachel; and they seemed unto him but a few days, for the love he had to her.
21 And Jacob said unto Laban, Give me my wife, for my days are fulfilled, that I may go in unto her.

Jacob did not Love Leah and he was not attracted to her.

Jacob was not wrong to Love Rachel and to not Love Leah. The marriage between Leah and Jacob was forced. It is an example of so many failed Christian marriages of today. People are pressured into marrying someone they are not attracted to and who they do not even Love.

Jacob and Rachel were in Love.  

I hate the FALSE TERM: “Biblical Love.” People say this to claim that Biblical Love does not involve Physical Attraction. These people do not understand the Bible. Or they twist the scriptures to say Physical attraction is not a part of Love and Marriage.

There are many Bible verses about Marriage. Physical Attraction is not a Sin and is part of a Healthy Marriage.

The First Marriage

Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said, It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him.

19 And out of the ground the Lord God formed every beast of the field, and every fowl of the air; and brought them unto Adam to see what he would call them: and whatsoever Adam called every living creature, that was the name thereof.
20 And Adam gave names to all cattle, and to the fowl of the air, and to every beast of the field; but for Adam there was not found an help meet for him.
21 And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam and he slept: and he took one of his ribs, and closed up the flesh instead thereof;
22 And the rib, which the Lord God had taken from man, made he a woman, and brought her unto the man.
23 And Adam said, This is now bone of my bones, and flesh of my flesh: she shall be called Woman, because she was taken out of Man.
24 Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother, and shall cleave unto his wife: and they shall be one flesh.
25 And they were both naked, the man and his wife, and were not ashamed.

Make sure the person you are focused on is actually a Christian.

We are Saved by Believing the Gospel plus nothing to Save us. Jesus Only is the way to Heaven. No Works of any kind.

1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

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Counterfeit Christianity. Are You Saved?

Being Saved is the most important decision in your Life. 

Are you a Counterfeit Christian? Are You Sure you are Saved? What are you trusting in to get you to Heaven?

2 Timothy 3:5 “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”

The Bible is full of warnings of Counterfeit Christians. Counterfeit Churches, Counterfeit Christianity.

Tragically, in my life I have been fooled by a lot of people who claimed to be Christians that were not. These frauds, hurt me a lot.

How to spot Fake Christians? “Having a form of godliness…”

They have a form of godliness, that is Fake. They play Church. They make big shows of giving to Charity, of doing Good things. They enjoy the Praise of others.

Matthew 6:2 “Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”

Mark 12:38 And he said unto them in his doctrine, Beware of the scribes, which love to go in long clothing, and love salutations in the marketplaces,
39 And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
40 Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:
44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

Jesus is warning us to look out for Frauds, Fake Christians.

“Christians” that always seek to be the center of attention: “Hey everybody, look at me, listen to me…” are suspect.

Christians need to be vessels used by Jesus. Not the focus that calls attention to themselves, instead of Jesus.

Back to:

2 Timothy 3:5 “Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.”

Jesus said to TURN AWAY from FAKE CHRISTIANS. Once you discover people in your life who are Frauds. Do what Jesus says to do. Cut them completely out of your Life.

“…but denying the power thereof:” These Fake Christians are very showy they profess to Believe the Bible. They give the appearance of being Saved, even by giving the correct Bible verses that teach Salvation.

But they deny the power thereof. Meaning they do not Believe the Bible. They always add to Salvation. They add words to Salvation that are not Found in the Bible.

The most popular words added to Salvation is Repent of Sin, Turn From Sin, Forsake Sin, Surrender to God.

Repent of Sin is not in the Bible. Turn from Sin, Forsake Sin, Surrender your Life to Christ, You must have a relationship with Jesus… None of these sayings are in the Bible as being part of Salvation.

Jesus warns us to Beware of Fake Christians who seem godly but they are play acting, they are not Saved.

Nail down how everyone of your friends were Saved. Yes, I mean your friends from your Church.

Ask them: “When were you Saved.” “How were you Saved.” “If you were Standing before Jesus right now. And he Asked you, Why should I let you into Heaven. What would you Say?”

The answers you get will likely surprise you. I have gotten: “I Repented of my Sins to be Saved.” “I was raised in Church, I have always been Saved.”

Some people will become defensive and refuse to answer the question. “That is between me and Jesus!” “How dare you ask me that!”

Asking someone, especially a person who claims to be a Christian, how they were Saved is a reasonable and Biblical question.

A person is Saved by believing the Gospel. By Believing on Jesus only to Save them with nothing added.

1 Peter 3:13 And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good?

14 But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

15 But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asketh you a reason of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:

16 Having a good conscience; that, whereas they speak evil of you, as of evildoers, they may be ashamed that falsely accuse your good conversation in Christ.

17 For it is better, if the will of God be so, that ye suffer for well doing, than for evil doing.

18 For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:

19 By which also he went and preached unto the spirits in prison;

20 Which sometime were disobedient, when once the longsuffering of God waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was a preparing, wherein few, that is, eight souls were saved by water.

21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ:

22 Who is gone into heaven, and is on the right hand of God; angels and authorities and powers being made subject unto him.

A Christian is Christ like. A true Christian will suffer for being a Christian.

Suffer? Yes. Everyday around the world even in the USA Christians are murdered for their Faith in Jesus. Christianity, is always mocked in society. TV and Films distort true Christianity. The good Christian is always a Catholic. Funny because Catholic’s are not Christians. Almost all portrayals of Catholic’s are positive.

Yes there are some Evil portrayals of Catholic Priest’s mostly because of all the real scandals they are involved with concerning Children and Nuns. The non Catholic portrayals are negative stereotypes that are not true. The Christian is the outsider that is a hypocrite, and often much worse, who is caught being a hypocrite.

In my life as a Christian. People made it their mission in life to corrupt me. People have threatened to beat me up if I would not drink with them. Sex was always offered to me. My life has been threatened. Not just talk. I have been in physical fights. Have had knives pulled on me. So yes being a true Christian comes with dangers.

Jesus in John Chapter 15 explains what a Christian is.

John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.

2 Every branch in me that beareth not fruit he taketh away: and every branch that beareth fruit, he purgeth it, that it may bring forth more fruit.

Verse 2- Is talking about Christian’s. If you are really Saved you should be in the ministry. Yes, every Christian needs to be serving Jesus. You should be a part of at least on ministry at your Church.

Some Saved people, get Saved and they do nothing for Jesus their entire lives. God taking away their branch is symbolic of them not bearing any fruit as a Christian. These Christian’s outwardly appear just like any Lost person. Please do not be this type of Christian.

3 Now ye are clean through the word which I have spoken unto you.

4 Abide in me, and I in you. As the branch cannot bear fruit of itself, except it abide in the vine; no more can ye, except ye abide in me.

Verse 4- Christian’s need to Abide, Abide means to continue in. So to Abide in Jesus means you are continuing in the Christian Faith.

Unfortunately most Christian’s do not Abide in Jesus. Maybe they were Saved when they were Young. When they got older they forsook their Faith. Or they were Saved as an Adult. They later gave up going to Church because of meeting the “Love of their Life.” Because of this relationship they quit everything associated with being a Christian.

5 I 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.

6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned.

Verse 6- Does not mention Hell or Eternal Damnation because this is talking about a Christian who never served Jesus. It is foreshadowing the Judgment seat of Christ where all of our works as a Christian will be tried with fire.

7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.

8 Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit; so shall ye be my disciples.

9 As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love.

10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in his love.

11 These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full.

Verse 11- If you are Saved than you should always be full of Joy. The Joy of your Salvation. If you are a person who is always, unthankful, depressed, unhappy than maybe you are not Saved. Yes I seriously question your Salvation.

12 This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you. 13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.

14 Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you.

15 Henceforth I call you not servants; for the servant knoweth not what his lord doeth: but I have called you friends; for all things that I have heard of my Father I have made known unto you.

16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you.

17 These things I command you, that ye love one another.

18 If the world hate you, ye know that it hated me before it hated you.

19 If ye were of the world, the world would love his own: but because ye are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world, therefore the world hateth you.

Verses 17,18 and 19- Christian’s are suppose to Love one another and Hate the world. You can spot Fake Christian’s by how worldly they are. Outside the Church they want nothing to do with you or God. They spend their lives being a Friend to the World committing all their Sins. They are loved by the World.

This includes all the “Celebrity Christian’s.” If they are on TV, a Movie Star they are not Saved. Yes I will say this because to be cast in Films, to be a Celebrity of any kind you have to become part of their club. Yes all Celebrities are involved in Satanism. There are numerous books and videos about this. Do a little research and you will see this is true.

20 Remember the word that I said unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord. If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you; if they have kept my saying, they will keep yours also.

21 But all these things will they do unto you for my name’s sake, because they know not him that sent me.

22 If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.

23 He that hateth me hateth my Father also.

24 If I had not done among them the works which none other man did, they had not had sin: but now have they both seen and hated both me and my Father.

25 But this cometh to pass, that the word might be fulfilled that is written in their law, They hated me without a cause.

26 But when the Comforter is come, whom I will send unto you from the Father, even the Spirit of truth, which proceedeth from the Father, he shall testify of me:

27 And ye also shall bear witness, because ye have been with me from the beginning.

To be Saved. Believe the Gospel. Ask Jesus to Save you.

1 Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain.
3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;
4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

It is essential to know that your Spouse, your Children. Every member of your family is Saved. Make sure you tell them how you were Saved. If they do not give the correct answer on how to be Saved. You need to pray for them and tell them: “That is not how to be Saved.” “This is how to be Saved.” Show them in the Bible.

Have them read the Book of Romans and the book of John and go back to them and show them in the Bible how to be Saved.

Do not assume that everyone in your Church is Saved. Do not assume because a person says they are a Christian that they are really Saved.

Numerous people who have no Faith in Jesus. Pretend to be Christian’s. I have seen this in my life many times. Once I was at my Pastor’s home. His two daughters plus another Female told me we were not at Church. So I needed to stop being such a big Christian. “My Dad is not here for you to try and impress.”

I was trying to have a Christian conversation and they would not allow that. I realized they were not Saved. One of them offered to have Sex with me. They were pretending to be Christian’s. I left before their parents came home.

Matthew Chapter 7 tells us what will happen to people who Falsely claim they are a Christian. Many will think they are Saved. Because they were very Devout to their False Christianity.

Matthew 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat:
14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

16 Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles?
17 Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit.
18 A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
19 Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire.
20 Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.
21 Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven.
22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?
23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

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The Gospels Are About Jesus. Matthew, Mark, Luke And John Explained, A Summary.

Bible Salvation, The Gospels: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are about Jesus, His Earthly Ministry. They are part of The New Testament. They are Not Part of the Old Testament Like Many False Counterfeit Churches Falsely Claim.

IFB, Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Dispensationalist, Churches Teach that The Gospels, Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are Not part of the New Testament. They Deny Jesus, The Gospel. They Teach Calvinism a False Gospel. They Falsely say that the 4 Gospels belong in the Old Testament. This is Not Credible. It is Hypocritical. Because they Claim to be Bible Believers. In all Bibles published the 4 Gospels are in the New Testament. These “Bible Believer’s” Deny that the Bible they use is divided correctly.

There are Numerous Church Denominations that say the Gospels are Old Testament Books.

I Strongly Disagree with False Churches that Say the Gospel’s are Old Testament Books. The Gospel’s Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are Part of the New Testament.

1st) Every Bible ever published has the Gospels in the New Testament. 

2nd) Jesus is the mediator of the New Testament. Jesus is the New Testament. His Innocent Perfect Life was the only worthy Sacrifice to Pay for All of the Sins of the world. The Life of Jesus, his earthly ministry are part of the New Testament. The Old Testament is everything before Jesus Birth on the Earth. The Old Testament Saints were looking forward to Jesus.

Hebrews 9:15 And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.

Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

Mark 14:24 And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.

Luke 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Bible Salvation: No One was ever Saved by the Law.

The Old Testament saints. Were Waiting for Jesus. To Fulfill the Law. And Atone for the Sins of the Whole World.

Matthew 5:17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.

Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

3 For they being ignorant of God’s righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness, have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to every one that believeth.

5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, That the man which doeth those things shall live by them.

6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

7 Or, Who shall descend into the deep? (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

8 But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

9 That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

11 For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

13 For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.

Jesus Fulfilled the Law by Living a Perfect Sinless Life.

Romans 10: Everyone that Believes on Jesus To Be Saved Believes the Gospel, gets Jesus’s Righteousness.

Most people in the Old Testament days Did Not correctly understand the Law. They were not looking for the Promised Messiah. They were Establishing Their OWN Righteousness.

Romans 10:12 Proves that Everyone from the Old Testament, that was Saved, was Saved by Jesus.

The New Testament completed the Old Testament.

There has Always Only been One Path to Heaven, To Salvation and that is The Saviour The Lord Jesus Christ.

IFB Baptist Dispensationalist, “Bible Believer’s,” Put the Gospels Matthew, Mark, Luke and John into the Old Testament. I completely Reject this Lie. I trust that my Bible is Correct with the Gospels in the New Testament.

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John are written from different Perspectives:

The Gospel’s give a complete picture of the Lord Jesus Christ. How He was the Fulfillment of Old Testament Promises.

The four Gospels we have in our Bible today. Are called Canonical Gospels. This means they are included in the Canon of Scripture of the New Testament. I have never seen a Bible for Sale anywhere that puts the Gospels into the Old Testament.

Abraham knew the Gospel. King David Knew the Gospel. Adam and Eve they knew the Gospel. The Promise of Jesus was not a Secret Hidden until the New Testament.

John 8:56 Your father Abraham rejoiced to see my day: and he saw it, and was glad.

Romans 4:1 What shall we say then that Abraham our father, as pertaining to the flesh, hath found?

2 For if Abraham were justified by works, he hath whereof to glory; but not before God.

3 For what saith the scripture? Abraham believed God, and it was counted unto him for righteousness.

4 Now to him that worketh is the reward not reckoned of grace, but of debt.

5 But to him that worketh not, but believeth on him that justifieth the ungodly, his faith is counted for righteousness.

6 Even as David also describeth the blessedness of the man, unto whom God imputeth righteousness without works,

7 Saying, Blessed are they whose iniquities are forgiven, and whose sins are covered.

8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin.

9 Cometh this blessedness then upon the circumcision only, or upon the uncircumcision also? for we say that faith was reckoned to Abraham for righteousness.

10 How was it then reckoned? when he was in circumcision, or in uncircumcision? Not in circumcision, but in uncircumcision.

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Everyone is Saved by Faith in Jesus Only. This is what the Whole Bible Teaches, Both the Old and the New Testament.

Romans 4:16 Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,

17 (As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were.

18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations; according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be.

19 And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sarah’s womb:

20 He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God;

21 And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

22 And therefore it was imputed to him for righteousness.

23 Now it was not written for his sake alone, that it was imputed to him;

24 But for us also, to whom it shall be imputed, if we believe on him that raised up Jesus our Lord from the dead;

25 Who was delivered for our offences, and was raised again for our justification.

Right here in Romans Chapter 4: The Bible, Jesus, is Clear that the People in the Old Testament Understood that Jesus was coming to Die for All of the Sins of the World. They were Looking Forward to Salvation Through Jesus.

Lost False Teachers / False Churches they Mock Actual Christians for saying:

“The Old Testament Saints were Looking Forward to the Cross for Jesus. While New Testament Christians are Looking Back at Jesus and the Cross.”

Romans Chapter 4 is Clear that Salvation in the Entire Bible is Only Through Jesus and Not Ever by the Works of the Law. The Law Never Saved One Person.

The Book of Faith is Hebrews, it Proves that Salvation is Only Through Jesus No Matter if You Lived During the Old Testament or During the New Testament. The Bible Only Teaches One Way to Heaven, Through Jesus Only, Not by the Works of the Law.

Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.

2 For by it the elders obtained a good report.

3 Through faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that things which are seen were not made of things which do appear.

4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.

6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.

7 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.

8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not knowing whither he went.

9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise:

10 For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God.

11 Through faith also Sara herself received strength to conceive seed, and was delivered of a child when she was past age, because she judged him faithful who had promised.

12 Therefore sprang there even of one, and him as good as dead, so many as the stars of the sky in multitude, and as the sand which is by the sea shore innumerable.

13 These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Verse 13 could not be more clear. Everyone in the Old Testament saw the Promise of Salvation Through Jesus afar off. They Died Believing this in Faith.

14 For they that say such things declare plainly that they seek a country.

15 And truly, if they had been mindful of that country from whence they came out, they might have had opportunity to have returned.

16 But now they desire a better country, that is, an heavenly: wherefore God is not ashamed to be called their God: for he hath prepared for them a city.

17 By faith Abraham, when he was tried, offered up Isaac: and he that had received the promises offered up his only begotten son,

18 Of whom it was said, That in Isaac shall thy seed be called:

19 Accounting that God was able to raise him up, even from the dead; from whence also he received him in a figure.

20 By faith Isaac blessed Jacob and Esau concerning things to come.

21 By faith Jacob, when he was a dying, blessed both the sons of Joseph; and worshipped, leaning upon the top of his staff.

22 By faith Joseph, when he died, made mention of the departing of the children of Israel; and gave commandment concerning his bones.

23 By faith Moses, when he was born, was hid three months of his parents, because they saw he was a proper child; and they were not afraid of the king’s commandment.

24 By faith Moses, when he was come to years, refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter;

25 Choosing rather to suffer affliction with the people of God, than to enjoy the pleasures of sin for a season;

26 Esteeming the reproach of Christ greater riches than the treasures in Egypt: for he had respect unto the recompence of the reward.

27 By faith he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king: for he endured, as seeing him who is invisible.

28 Through faith he kept the passover, and the sprinkling of blood, lest he that destroyed the firstborn should touch them.

29 By faith they passed through the Red sea as by dry land: which the Egyptians assaying to do were drowned.

30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days.

31 By faith the harlot Rahab perished not with them that believed not, when she had received the spies with peace.

32 And what shall I more say? for the time would fail me to tell of Gedeon, and of Barak, and of Samson, and of Jephthae; of David also, and Samuel, and of the prophets:

33 Who through faith subdued kingdoms, wrought righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of lions,

34 Quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong, waxed valiant in fight, turned to flight the armies of the aliens.

35 Women received their dead raised to life again: and others were tortured, not accepting deliverance; that they might obtain a better resurrection:

36 And others had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment:

37 They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented;

38 (Of whom the world was not worthy:) they wandered in deserts, and in mountains, and in dens and caves of the earth.

39 And these all, having obtained a good report through faith, received not the promise:

40 God having provided some better thing for us, that they without us should not be made perfect.

Hebrews Chapter 11 is the Chapter on Faith. Guess what? Salvation from Genesis to Revelation is through Faith Only. Faith in Jesus, Faith in the Gospel only for Salvation.

Look at these verses:

Hebrews 11:13 “These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them afar off, and were persuaded of them, and embraced them, and confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.”

Galatians 3:1 O foolish Galatians, who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you?

2 This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

3 Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh?

4 Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain.

5 He therefore that ministereth to you the Spirit, and worketh miracles among you, doeth he it by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith?

6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness.

7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham.

8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed.

9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

10 For as many as are of the works of the law are under the curse: for it is written, Cursed is every one that continueth not in all things which are written in the book of the law to do them.

11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith.

12 And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.

13 Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:

14 That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith.

15 Brethren, I speak after the manner of men; Though it be but a man’s covenant, yet if it be confirmed, no man disannulleth, or addeth thereto.

16 Now to Abraham and his seed were the promises made. He saith not, And to seeds, as of many; but as of one, And to thy seed, which is Christ.

17 And this I say, that the covenant, that was confirmed before of God in Christ, the law, which was four hundred and thirty years after, cannot disannul, that it should make the promise of none effect.

18 For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise.

19 Wherefore then serveth the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.

20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one.

21 Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.

22 But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.

Salvation from Genesis to Revelation is Belief in Jesus Blood Atonement. Abraham and Everyone Born was Saved by the Gospel Only through Jesus Only. Not by the Works of the Law.

The Bible is One Book. The Old Testament and The New Testament is About Jesus Reaching out to Save Mankind from the Penalty of All of their Sins.

Galatians 3:6 Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. 7 Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham.

How to Be Saved:

Acts 16:30 And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved? 31 And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.

Simply Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, the Gospel of our Salvation, to be Saved.

The Faith to be Believe on Jesus is childlike Faith.

Matthew 19:14 But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 19:14 / Luke 18:16 Show that the theme of the entire Bible is that Salvation is Free and Offered to Everyone the same way. It does not say Jewish children only. Gentile children only. No it says, “little children.” That includes all children. ALL.

The Gospel of Matthew:

The Gospel of Matthew Shows Jesus Preaching and teaching to both the Jews and the Gentiles. Jesus is presented as the Son of God. And the King of the Jews. Jesus is Immanuel. God with us. The entire book is composed of Five large blocks of teaching. (5:1-7:29; 10:11-42; 13:1-52; 18:1-35; 24:1-25:46.)

Outline of The Gospel of Matthew:

1. The Person of Jesus (ch. 1:1 – 4:16). 2. The Proclamations of Jesus (ch. 4:17 – 16:20). 3. The Passion of Jesus (ch. 16:21 – 28:20).

The Church.

Matthew is the only Gospel to use the word Church. He uses it two different times.

Matthew 18:15 Moreover if thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and tell him his fault between thee and him alone: if he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother.

16 But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.

17 And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.

18 Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.
19 Again I say unto you, That if two of you shall agree on earth as touching any thing that they shall ask, it shall be done for them of my Father which is in heaven. 20 For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Jesus’s Authority:

Matthew, like the other Gospels, describes Jesus Miracles and Teachings as Powerful and Authoritative. Matthew puts extra emphasis on Jesus Authority over All things. Nothing can stand in the way of God’s forward-moving Kingdom. (Mt 16:18; 28:18).

The Gospel of Mark:

Mark describes the life of Jesus with an Apocalyptic thrust and Intensity. It is the shortest of the four Gospels. Mark was not an Apostle himself. He was a Disciple of Peter. A missionary with both Peter and Paul. His Gospel reflects the action-packed, speedy, urgent nature of the Gospel Ministry. It shows us how Jesus calls us to a Life of Active Faith.

Mark’s Gospel is concerned with the question and the Identity of Jesus as the Messianic Son of God.

Jesus is the suffering servant Messiah.

Vividly described in Isaiah 53. The one who would come to Pay for All of the Sins of the whole world.

Mark’s Gospel begins with this statement:

Mark 1:1 The beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God; 

At his baptism, Jesus is confirmed to be the Messianic Son of God. By a voice from heaven.

Mark 9:7 And there was a cloud that overshadowed them: and a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

At the end of the book. The Roman centurion states:

Mark 15:39 And when the centurion, which stood over against him, saw that he so cried out, and gave up the ghost, he said, Truly this man was the Son of God.

Outline of The Gospel of Mark:

1. Preliminary Ministry (ch. 1:1-15). 2. Galilean Ministry (ch. 1:16 – 8:26). 3. True Nature of Ministry (ch. 8:27 – 10:52). 4. Ministry in Jerusalem (ch. 11:1 – 13:37). 5. Passion Narrative (ch. 14:1 – 16:8).

Secrecy:

Although all Gospels mention Jesus hushing the recipients of his Miracles. Mark includes many more incidents than the others. Time and time again. Mark records Jesus ordering people not to speak of his miraculous acts of healing. Much of his ministry was Discreet. Just as God often works in mysterious and unseen ways in our lives. (Mk 3:11; 5:35-39.)

Incompetence of the Disciples:

Mark is Harsh in his depiction of the Disciples.

Making frequent mention of their confusion, bickering, and selfishness. On the one hand. This shows the futility of trying to understand everything God is doing. It encourages obedience even before total comprehension.

On the other hand. This encourages others who want to serve Jesus. But don’t feel adequately prepared or trained. The disciples were not especially gifted or especially attentive. Yet they changed the world. Because they Believed Jesus’ message and received His Spirit. (Mk 8:14-20; 9:31.)

Jesus is The Way:

Mark uses the word “Way” unusually often in his description of Jesus’ travels. Many of the most significant events and discussions in the book. Happen “along the way.” To somewhere or other. Showing that the Journey of Faith is as important as the Destination. That God is leading us down a particular Path. In order to prepare us for the next curve in the road. (Mk 1:2; 8:27; 9:33; 10:32,52; 12:14.)

The Gospel of Luke:

Luke’s Gospel Emphasizes God’s Fulfillment of his Promises to All mankind. Not only to his chosen people the Jews.

Luke stresses the inclusiveness of the gospel to every person. To Jews, to Gentiles, to everyone. Luke shows The Gospel being spoken to: Children, Women, the Poor, and the Disenfranchised. The Gospel of Luke was written, to give Assurance of the Validity of Jesus Ministry.

Outline of The Book of Luke:

1. Christian Beginnings (ch. 1:1 – 4:13). 2. Jesus in Galilee (ch. 4:14 – 9:50). 3. Jesus’ Journey to Jerusalem (ch. 9:51 – 19:44). 4. Jesus In Jerusalem (ch. 19:45 – 21:38). 5. Jesus’ Passion (ch. 22 – 24).

Eye witness to Historical Facts:

Luke 1:1 Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us, 2 Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word; 3 It seemed good to me also, having had perfect understanding of all things from the very first, to write unto thee in order, most excellent Theophilus, 4 That thou mightest know the certainty of those things, wherein thou hast been instructed.

Luke records many Historical Facts that the other Gospels do not. Providing us with the most complete record of Jesus’s Birth and Childhood.

Luke places special emphasis on Jesus’ social ministry. To the poor, the oppressed, the lower class, the gentiles, the women, and the children.

The Infancy narratives in Luke 1:1-2:52 are unique to Luke:

These passages include. Both the foretelling and the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus. (1:5-25; 1:26-38; 1:57-66; 2:1- 21.)

Luke gives us the most information about Jesus’ childhood.

Luke defines The Gospel again as for the humble. The meek, the small, and the uninitiated. Even the little children Can Believe in Jesus with all of their Heart: That Jesus is the Savior of the whole world.

Luke 18:16 But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of such is the kingdom of God.

Women:

Luke makes it a point to show the prominent role that women played in Jesus’s Ministry.

This was very counter-cultural. As women were not even allowed to be trained by a Rabbi in these days. It serves as one more example of God’s heart for the oppressed. The Universal Scope of The Gospel. It was for All Men and All Women. Excluding No One from Salvation, the reach of God’s Love,. (2:38; 7:36; 8:1-3; 10:38; 15:8-10; 18:1-5; 23:27-31; 24:1-11.)

The Gospel of John:

John’s Gospel is rather different from Matthew, Mark, and Luke’s. They repeat the same events.

The Book of John Emphasizes Christ’s Deity portraying Him as God.

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

Jesus is also the Word. Your Bible is the Word of God. Written by Jesus.

John 20:31 explains that the Book of John was written so people would have life (Eternal Life) by Believing that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God.

John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.

The spiritual Relationship we have with God through a New Birth is emphasized. To be Born Again by the Spirit of God.

The majority of John’s Gospel. Tells us about Christ’s last week on earth. Because this was the purpose of His coming. To save the world from Sin. And to give Eternal life. Jesus is “The Life.” And it is His life that He gives. Lays down for us.

Jesus is the Son of God who is equal to the Father:

Sent to finish the Father’s work in the world. God’s own glory is made visible in Him. (“Anyone who has seen me has seen the Father,” 14:9.) What he does glorifies the Father. Importantly, a series of “I Am’s” spoken by Jesus.’ Echoes God’s naming of himself in. Ex 3:14. Showing that Jesus is God. Equal to God the Father. The Father and the Son are one. (6:35; 8:12; 9:5; 10:7,9,14; 11:25; 14:6; 15:1,5.)

Jesus’ words to Nicodemus in John Chapter 3 describes how to be Saved:

John 3:3 Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. 4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? 5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God. 6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. 8 The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit. 9 Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? 10 Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things? 11 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, We speak that we do know, and testify that we have seen; and ye receive not our witness. 12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things? 13 And no man hath ascended up to heaven, but he that came down from heaven, even the Son of man which is in heaven. 14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: 15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. 16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. 17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. 18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

The Outline of the Book of John:

Outline: 1. Jesus public Ministry (1:19 – 12:50) 2. Private Ministry (13 – 17) 3. Jesus Suffering and Death (18 – 19) 4. Resurrection and Victory (20 – 21)

Jesus offered Salvation to the Gentiles:

Jesus and The woman of Samaria, Salvation is a Choice Offered to Everyone to Either Accept or Reject Jesus:

John 4:7 There cometh a woman of Samaria to draw water: Jesus saith unto her, Give me to drink. 8 (For his disciples were gone away unto the city to buy meat.) 9 Then saith the woman of Samaria unto him, How is it that thou, being a Jew, askest drink of me, which am a woman of Samaria? for the Jews have no dealings with the Samaritans. 10 Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. 11 The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water? 12 Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle? 13 Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again: 14 But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. 15 The woman saith unto him, Sir, give me this water, that I thirst not, neither come hither to draw. 16 Jesus saith unto her, Go, call thy husband, and come hither. 17 The woman answered and said, I have no husband. Jesus said unto her, Thou hast well said, I have no husband: 18 For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. 19 The woman saith unto him, Sir, I perceive that thou art a prophet. 20 Our fathers worshipped in this mountain; and ye say, that in Jerusalem is the place where men ought to worship. 21 Jesus saith unto her, Woman, believe me, the hour cometh, when ye shall neither in this mountain, nor yet at Jerusalem, worship the Father. 22 Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews. 23 But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. 24 God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. 25 The woman saith unto him, I know that Messias cometh, which is called Christ: when he is come, he will tell us all things. 26 Jesus saith unto her, I that speak unto thee am he. 27 And upon this came his disciples, and marvelled that he talked with the woman: yet no man said, What seekest thou? or, Why talkest thou with her? 28 The woman then left her waterpot, and went her way into the city, and saith to the men, 29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? 30 Then they went out of the city, and came unto him.

Jesus is the Author of the Bible. He created the Heavens and the Earth. The subject of the entire Bible is Jesus.

Jesus’s Promise was the Redemption of mankind to Everyone who Believes on Him, Who Believes the Gospel Only to Be Saved:

1st Corinthians 15:1 Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; 2 By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; 4 And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:

Jesus Taught Salvation to Everyone Not Just to the Jews:

There is Only One Way to Be Saved for both the Jews and the Gentiles, The Gospel. Not one plan of Salvation for the Jews and another for the Gentiles.

The entire Bible was written to and applies to Everyone from Genesis to Revelation. You cannot throw out entire books of the Bible. By saying incorrectly that they were only written to the Jews. Or to the Gentiles or some other group of people.

Romans 15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.

2nd Timothy 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:”

ALL, ALL, ALL, Scripture!!!!

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Should Christians Celebrate Christmas? The Birth Of Jesus.

Yes. Christians Should Celebrate Christmas. The Birth of Jesus.

The Celebration of Christmas is Biblical. Jesus Birth was foretold in the Bible. It was Celebrated in Heaven. And was announced by a Heavenly Host of Angels to Shepard’s in the field.

In The Bible Jesus Birth Was Greatly Celebrated.

Matthew 1:23 “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.”

Isaiah 7:14 “Therefore the Lord himself shall give you a sign; Behold, a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.”

Isaiah 9:6 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”

Christmas in the Book of Matthew:

Matthew 1:18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus: for he shall save his people from their sins.

22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.

24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

Every year Christmas is under attack especially by “Christians.” By people who claim to be Christians.

Christmas Trees, Santa Claus, and everything involved with the secular celebration of Christmas is Pagan. Christians can celebrate Christ’s birth without all the Paganism.

Most Holiday’s that the world celebrates. Have Paganism involved with the Celebration. There is nothing Christian in the Celebration of Halloween for example. Please when you celebrate a Holiday. Understand everything you are doing.

The Celebration of Christmas and Easter are both Biblical. (The Pagan corruption of them. Does not change that they are Biblical.) While Halloween has no Biblical origin.

Do not buy. That there is no difference. Between the celebration of Halloween and the celebration of Christmas and Easter.

The Celebration of Christmas and Easter are both biblical (The Pagan corruption of them, does not change that they are Biblical.) While Halloween has no Biblical origin.

I am not saying Christians have to Celebrate Christmas and Easter.

I am saying if you do not Celebrate Christmas and Easter do not Slander and Condemn people who do.

Do not slander and condemn people who celebrate Christmas and Easter.

Christmas in the book of Luke:

Luke 2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Jesus is God who became flesh to pay the Penalty for all of the Sins of the world.

Matthew 1:21 “And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”

John 1:29 “The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.”

1 Peter 3:18 “For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”

Christians we celebrate Jesus birth, his life, because his birth and his life are celebrated in the Bible. We are thankful for Jesus birth. So very thankful he died on the Cross, was buried, and rose from the grave, to Save us from the Penalty of all of our Sins.

John 3:14 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:

15 That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

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