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NASB | Exodus 1:1 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; they came each one with his household: |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Exodus 1:1 Now these are the names of the sons of Israel who came to Egypt with Jacob; each came with his household: |
Subject: Is the Christian under Law? |
Bible Note: Dear Brothers and Sisters I thank God our Father for the opportunity to be able to post my comments on this forum, and I pray that those who read this may be encouraged, strengthened, and/or have their eyes of understanding enlightened. I write these words with a spirit of love and meekness.I have followed the comments of many threads in this forum and other sites. I see many are knowledgeable about the scriptures, I see plenty of arguing, and contentions over different doctrines. I see where new babes in Christ can be overwhelmed, frustrated, confused, or put in doubt of their faith. Those of us who have been born again, born of the Spirit, and have grown in His grace and knowledge, who walk in the Spirit, in faith, in our great God and Savior, know the importance of loving one another. Being patient with one another, being kind and compassionate, forgiving one another, just as Christ has forgiven us of all our sins, once and for all. As fellow laborers with God, we who have grown in Him, who are rooted and grounded in Christ's love, let us not be high minded, proud, worldly, wise in our own eyes, for we see in part. As it is written: neither he who plants the seed, nor he who waters is anything, but it is God who makes it grow! If Christ lives in us, we have His Spirit that will guide us and teach us all truth, in His perfect timing, according to His will, not ours. We know Christ Jesus is the Truth, the way and the life. We are to keep our mind and heart focused on Him, and not on how much we know or don't know. Remember, God is doing His good work through us. God is building His Church, through us who have His Spirit. That is His power, the preaching of the cross, the fullness of His gospel. Christ's death, burial, and resurrection. Who here has been drawn to Christ by his own knowledge and understanding? Who here has been drawn to Christ, by the Father's rod or whip or with rude and harsh words? Was it not by His love and gentle Spirit? Did we receive Christ's Spirit by works of righteousness, keeping the whole law or parts of it? Or, did we receive His righteousness by faith? Beloved, we have the mind of Christ, we have all spiritual blessings in Christ, and we are seated with Him. We have been made holy, righteous, blameless, and perfect in Christ. We are complete in Him! How can we add to or take away from that which He has already made perfect? Each new creation in Christ Jesus, each member, each precious stone tried by fire, is built upon the solid Rock, the perfect foundation, Jesus Christ. Many newborns in Christ and unbelievers enter Christian web sites, and what do they see? Quarrelings, divisions, strife and confusion. The same that is in the world. Yes, even deception. Is Christ divided? No, we are all members one of another, if Christ lives in you. When questions are asked, we need to answer in love and gentleness, to be patient towards all people, and to remember, it is God who will open their eyes and ears and give understanding. Let us lift Christ up, and He will draw all men unto Himself. Let us remember that God has made peace with us, therefore let us be at peace with Him and others. Love cannot be perfected in fear, but perfect love casts out fear. We did not receive a spirit of fear, but of love, in Him. He loves us perfectly. God is always patient with you. God is always kind to you. God does not envy, He does not boast, He is not proud. God is not rude to you, He is not self seeking, He is never easily angered with you. God keeps no record of your wrongs. God does not delight in evil, but rejoices with the truth. He always protects you, always trusts you, always hopes the best for you, always perseveres with you. God's love never fails. All men will know we are His disciples, if we love one another. John 13:34...A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. Romans 15:7...Accept one another then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. Ephesians 4:32...Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ, God forgave you. How are we in the body of Christ to love, accept, and forgive one another? Just as God in Christ has loved, accepted, and forgiven us. Whether we realize it or not, we will treat other people with the same measure of love, acceptance, and forgiveness that we, rightly or wrongly, think we are receiving from God. We will never love one another with a greater love, than what we think we are receiving from God. May you be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God, and to know this love and grace that is in Christ Jesus that surpasses all knowledge. May He fill you with His peace and joy and love! Your Brother in Christ |