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Good day. Today's video Forged in Fire is on the topic of: Think it not strange concerning the fiery trial that is to try (discipline, prove, tempt) you. We are forged in fire on a daily basis; whether it be chastening (correction) of the Lord for our good or temptations placed in our path by the enemy, our adversary the devil, or in tribulations, afflictions, and persecutions; how will we respond? Will we respond in the Spirit holding fast the profession of faith, seeking first the wisdom from above so we are able to rightly dividing the word of truth and discern between good and evil, that we may know where the fiery trial is coming from; or will we react in the flesh, leaning to our own understanding and wither in the time of trial, not knowing the truth of where the fiery trial is coming from? The trial of our faith works patience (constancy, endurance, patient continuance); so, let patience have her perfect work, that you may be perfect and entire, wanting or lacking nothing (James 1:3-4). Character is forged not only in good times, but in times of trial (testing, proving, trustworthiness) as well; how are you going to handle the trials? And our God is a consuming fire (Hebrews 12:29); he wants to purify us through the truth, his word is truth; and his word is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart (Hebrews 4:12). He will prove the thoughts and intents of our heart whether it be good or bad, for or against him; and he will bring correction for our good if we are willing and obedient to hear and receive it. Our Lord learned obedience by the things which he suffered (Hebrews 5:5-10) and it is the same for us. No chastening for the present seems to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yields the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised (trained) thereby (Hebrews 12:6-13). 1 Corinthians 3:11-15 For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is. If any man's work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. (KJV) So, brethren, we can patiently and faithfully endure all things through Christ who strengthens us and suffer for righteousness’ sake being forged in fire by God our Father for our good, or we can suffer for unrighteousness because we did not endure the fiery trials in faith and patience, and thus suffer the consequences, even that of being condemned to the lake of fire, eternal damnation; which fiery trial do you want to suffer for? God bless and keep the faith. Video scripture list in order left to right: Hebrews 12:29, Jeremiah 5:14, 1Corinthians 10:11-13 (1-10 wilderness experience), Hebrews 5:8, James 1:2-5, Temptations = trial, proving, temptation Trial = testing, proving trustworthy 1Peter 1:6-7, John 15:4-6, Matthew 13:24-30 (the wheat and tares), 1Corinthians 3:11-15, 1Peter 2:4-8, Matthew 16:16-18 (v18), Isaiah 48:10-11, Psalms 11:4-5, Psalms 12:6, Psalms 7:9 (not Psalms 6:9), Psalms 26:1-2, Psalms 66:10-12, Psalms 119:71, Malachi 3:2-3, 2Corinthians 13:5-6, Reprobates = unapproved, not approved, rejected You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video It's All Good is on the topic of: Everyone lies; It's all good in Christ when we accept and partake of all things that we have been given access too by and through Jesus Christ. Our Father through his Son has provided everything needed for our salvation. When you were born again you received the measure or fullness of the gift of Christ; nothing was left out, it was a complete anointing of the Holy Spirit given in earnest until our adoption into the family of God is finalized at the judgement seat of Christ. Do know this brethren, that all scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works (2 Timothy 3:16-17). As well as that in Christ dwells all the fulness of the Godhead bodily; and you are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power (Colossians 2:9-10). So, beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ (Colossians 2:8). For we are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence stedfast unto the end (Hebrews 3:14). So, to all that have obtained like precious faith with us through the righteousness of God and our Saviour Jesus Christ, it's all good. Grace and peace be multiplied unto you through the knowledge of God, and of Jesus our Lord, according as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue. God bless and keep the faith. Video scripture list in order left to right: Matthew 11:25-30, Hebrews 2:1, Matthew 18:1-4, 1Peter 5:7, Ephesians 1:3, Mark 10:27, Matthew 6:33, Luke 6:38, Mark 5:28-34, Whole = complete, fulness, soundness, completion Acts 2:1-4, Filled = to supply, furnished, fulfilled Acts 3:1-6, Acts 3:16, Perfect = complete, whole Philippians 2:9-11 (name above every name) Acts 4:10-12 (no other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved) Colossians 1:9-13, 1John 2:20, 1John 2:27, Ephesians 6:10-17, Colossians 2:1-3, Colossians 2:4, Colossians 2:8, Colossians 2:16, Colossians 2:18, Ephesians 3:20, Colossians 4:12, 1Thessalonians 5:21-24, Wholly = complete, complete in all parts, nothing lacking, perfectly sound 1Corinthians 11:28-30, John 10:10, Philippians 4:11-13, Philippians 4:18-19, Colossians 2:8-10, 2Timothy 3:16-17 You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video Everyone Lies is on the topic of: Everyone lies; every man is a liar until they come into agreement with God. And there is only one way of coming into agreement with God, and that is by his Son Jesus Christ and being a witness unto the truth that is in Jesus, and is also in you, Christ; the greater witness, the only way you are justified in his sight, and the only way you are justified in your sayings. The witness of God is greater than that of men and his witness is true. 1John 2:27 Romans 3:3-4 For what if some did not believe? shall their unbelief make the faith of God without effect? God forbid: yea, let God be true, but every man a liar; as it is written, That thou mightest be justified in thy sayings, and mightest overcome when thou art judged. (KJV) 1 John 5:7-12 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. (KJV) Deuteronomy 32:1-5 Witness means testimony, a good report, or evidence. From whom do you get your evidence, God or men? What are you bearing witness to, what is your testimony; that of truth given unto you through the leading of the Holy Spirit of God, or that of men (which until you seek the evidence from God, they should be considered a liar)? Who are you giving testimony of, whether by word or by deed: Christ in you the hope of glory (Colossians 1:27), the greater witness in you (1John 2:20 1John 2:27), or men/women in pulpits who only testify of a man named Jesus of Nazareth, because they are unable to see beyond the veil of the flesh to see the truth that is in Jesus which allowed him to live a life without sin, and always do those things that pleased the Father, and kept him in agreement with God our Father? Remember God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man that he should repent. Jesus was tempted in all manner as we are, yet he sinned not, he remained in agreement with God by Christ in him, he let God be true but man a liar. Brethren, don't let anyone but God, through his Son Jesus Christ, dictate salvation to you. Allow God's Spirit to bear witness with your spirit that you are in agreement with him, that you are justified in his sight, that you are justified in your sayings, that you are one of his sons or daughters. Remember and hold fast to this truth, you have a greater witness in you, which is what you need to be giving testimony of; that is where you need to find your evidence of truth; that is where you need to be speaking from in order to be justified in your sayings, that is where you will have life and life more abundantly, eternal life. Greater is he (Christ) that is in you (behold the kingdom of God is within you), than he that is in the world. God bless and keep the faith. 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. (KJV) Video scripture list in order left to right: Revelation 21:7-8, Psalms 116:11, Romans 3:3-4, Matthew 12:37, Hebrews 11:1, Hebrews 11:6, James 2:20, Romans 8:9, 1Corinthians 2:9, John 18:36-37, Witness = testimony, a good report, evidence Romans 8:16, 1John 3:8, Acts 1:8, Matthew 25:40, 1John 5:7-12, Romans 8:9, 1John 5:18-20, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 4:23-26, John 4:41-42, 1John 2:20, 1John 2:27, John 5:30-38, 1John 4:4, John 8:12-19, Matthew 24:11, 1John 4:1, Galatians 1:10-16, Conferred = consult Matthew 16:13-17, Matthew 15:16-20 (v19), Proverbs 6:16-19 (v19), Proverbs 12:17, Mark 4:11 You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video A Bill of Divorcement is on the topic of: Our relationship with the Lord is like a marriage, it requires love and commitment. We committed our life to God by accepting his Son Jesus Christ as our Lord and Saviour, and accepting his plan of salvation that he planned for us before the foundation of the world; and this spiritual relationship that we committed too is to be cherished and nourished on a daily basis; not just some of the time, but at all times (Matt 6:33, John 8:31-32). Salvation is based on spirit and truth, and we are to worship our Father in spirit and in truth for these are who he seeks to worship him. A relationship, like a marriage, should be based on love, commitment, truthfulness, trust, faithfulness, and sacrifice; such is salvation. We love the Lord because he first loved us; he laid down his life, and gave himself for us (Gal 1:3-5, Eph 5:25, 1Tim 2:5-6, Titus 2:11-14); and in turn we lay down our lives for him (Matt 16:24-26, Gal 2:20), and continue to die to the things of this world so that our relationship with him can become more intimate growing in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and all that we have been blessed with in him. Read Matthew 22:1-14 and John 15:1-11. If we are tempted by the thoughts and the ways of the world and act upon them, we have become unfaithful in our commitment to the Lord, and it will be considered spiritual fornication or adultery. If we are mixing our Christian character or manner of life with the world and its ways (1John 2:15-17) eventually we will end up coming to a crossroad and then we have to choose which one we will serve, the world or God, because the scriptures are clear, no man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other; you cannot serve God and mammon (Matthew 6:24); as well as we are to come out from among them, and be separate, and touch not the unclean thing and the Lord Almighty will receive us and be a Father unto us and we shall be his sons and daughters (2Cor 6:14-18). James 1:12-15 Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. (KJV) James 4:4-5 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God. Do ye think that the scripture saith in vain, The spirit that dwelleth in us lusteth to envy? (KJV) James 4:4-5 You're cheating on God. If all you want is your own way, flirting with the world every chance you get, you end up enemies of God and his way. And do you suppose God doesn't care? The proverb has it that "he's a fiercely jealous lover." And what he gives in love is far better than anything else you'll find. (from The Message by Eugene H. Peterson) We all have a choice daily to continue in our commitment with the Lord, in the faith, grounded and settled, and not moved away from the hope of the gospel, by not conforming to this world; instead being transformed by the renewing of our mind, that we may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God; or choose to divorce ourself from the plan of salvation by allowing sin to enter in and overtake us. But beware of the consequences of the latter choice… 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. (KJV) Give heed dearly loved of our Father; keep yourself delivered from your sins and this present evil world, by continuing faithful in your commitment to the Lord Jesus Christ unto the praise, honor, and glory of God our Father. Because if you continue in spiritual fornication (adultery), you will find yourself with a bill of divorcement written and signed with the finger of God, and sealed with the ring of the King of kings and Lord of lords, and you shall not inherit the kingdom of God; and you will find that your name is blotted out of the book of life, and you will not be a part of the marriage feast of the Lamb (Rev 19:7-9) because you did not keep yourself unspotted from the world; and you will inherit the second death, eternal damnation with others, including the devil and his angels in the lake of fire. So, stay committed in your walk and relationship with our Lord Jesus Christ, and endure to the end in love and faithfulness. God bless and keep the faith. Video scripture list in order left to right: Ephesians 5:22-33, John 4:24, John 15:13, 1John 3:16, 1John 3:8, Revelation 19:7-9, Mark 4:11, Mark 10:1-9, Hosea 2:2-5, Matthew 19:9, Matthew 5:32, Mark 8:38, Jeremiah 3:1-9, 1Timothy 4:1, Jeremiah 3:20, Isaiah 54:5-6, Isaiah 62:4-5, Ecclesiastes 5:4-5, Jeremiah 31:31-33, Hosea 2:4-5, James 4:1-4, James 1:13, Romans 12:2, Romans 8:7, 1John 2:14-19, 1John 4:4-6, Lukewarm = torpor (indifferent, apathetic), Nehemiah 13:23-26, Mark 4:19, 1Samuel 8:5, 1Samuel 8:19-20 You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video A Corporate Mentality is on the topic of: The Church and taxes. How our Lord Jesus Christ handled the question of paying tribute or taxes; and how he gave us an example of what we as the Church are to do as well. We are to be an example of the believers in all manner of our life; and that includes apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers of the gospel of Christ. The religious organizations today are operating with a corporate mindset concerning taxes and defrauding the people; they have forgotten who they serve and who they are to be serving. God our Father is blasphemed among the unbelievers through that example given by these organizations which say that they follow the teachings of Jesus Christ and his gospel. We are not to be as the many who corrupt the word of God, but to be of the few who hold forth the word of God in sincerity and in truth walking honestly in the sight of God and men. This is the example we have been given. Matthew 22:15-21 Then went the Pharisees, and took counsel how they might entangle him in his talk. And they sent out unto him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, Master, we know that thou art true, and teachest the way of God in truth, neither carest thou for any man: for thou regardest not the person of men. Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not? But Jesus perceived their wickedness, and said, Why tempt ye me, ye hypocrites? Shew me the tribute money. And they brought unto him a penny. And he saith unto them, Whose is this image and superscription? They say unto him, Caesar's. Then saith he unto them, Render therefore unto Caesar the things which are Caesar's; and unto God the things that are God's. (KJV) Matthew 17:24-27 And when they were come to Capernaum, they that received tribute money came to Peter, and said, Doth not your master pay tribute? He saith, Yes. And when he was come into the house, Jesus prevented him, saying, What thinkest thou, Simon? of whom do the kings of the earth take custom or tribute? of their own children, or of strangers? Peter saith unto him, Of strangers. Jesus saith unto him, Then are the children free. Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, and take up the fish that first cometh up; and when thou hast opened his mouth, thou shalt find a piece of money: that take, and give unto them for me and thee. (KJV) God has ordained powers (Romans 13:1-8) to keep order and peace on our behalf; and we as Christians, including those organizations that claim to be of God, are to do our part in supporting them. Whether it be through by prayer and supplication on their behalf or by paying our taxes in support of them. Brethren, a workman is worthy of their hire, no matter who it is; and we are not to defraud our neighbor; we are not to look just on our own things but on the things of others. We have been ordained of God through his Son Jesus Christ to minister the word of God in all manner of our life. So do your part in not holding back wages from those who tread out the corn for you, because God our Father in heaven knows all things and hears their cries. Be not conformed to this world: instead, be transformed by the renewing of your mind that you may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect will of God. God bless and keep the faith. Video scripture list in order left to right: James 5:1-4, Leviticus 19:13-14, Deuteronomy 24:14-15, Proverbs 22:22-23, Proverbs 11:24-25, Jeremiah 22:13-16, Luke 6:24, Luke 6:31, Philippians 2:4, Malachi 3:5-6, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 17:24-27, Tribute = tax Matthew 16:23, Offence = stumblingblock 1Timothy 1:8-10, Romans 3:27-28, Matthew 22:15-21, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-25, Craftiness = trickery or deceit Romans 13:1-8, 1Corinthians 9:9-14 (v9 & 14), 1Timothy 5:18, Deuteronomy 25:4 You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video Inside Information is on the topic of: Be sure your sin will find you out; when you least expect it, it will be made manifest and open before the eyes of all, and there will be consequences to live with. But if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive us and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9). The Lord knows your inside information; God knows the thoughts and intents of men's hearts. There is nothing hid that shall not be made manifest (Mark 4:22). All things are open unto the eyes of God (Hebrews 4:12-13). John 8:34 Jesus answered them, Verily, verily, I say unto you, Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin. (KJV) You cannot hide; so instead of trying to outrun your sin or hide it (although it is only hidden to men) or sweep it under the rug so to speak, why not confess it to God through his Son Jesus Christ, since he already knows who you are and what you have been doing, and ask for help in overcoming the hidden thing(s) of darkness that is in your heart, the sin(s) that so easily harasses you, brings you into bondage, or keeps in you in bondage. The truth will set you free. We have a great high priest Jesus Christ the Son of God who sits at the right hand of God forever making intersession for us who is able to help us in time of need, in time of temptation, and in time of overcoming if we come clean and work with him, allowing him to lead and guide us in the victory we already have been given in him by his learning obedience through the things which he suffered and was tempted in or with; by his daily sacrifice of dying to self, his wants and desires, and the death of the cross; and by his resurrection, his victory over sin, seated forever at the right hand of God; and this is where he would like you to remain in him as well, not tossed to and fro by every wind of doctrine or the winds of the prince of the power of the air, the devil, the father of lies (John 8:44) who has sinned from the beginning (1 John 3:8), the roaring lion seeking whom he may devour (1 Peter 5:8). Hebrews 2:17-18 Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people. For in that he himself hath suffered being tempted, he is able to succour them that are tempted. (KJV) 1 John 3:8 He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. For this purpose the Son of God was manifested, that he might destroy the works of the devil. (KJV) Many believe they are getting away with sin doing whatever they want in this life and that nobody sees or knows; but God sees and knows all the thoughts and intents of the heart, and in the end there will be judgment and a sentence of eternal life or death. Choose you this day whom you will serve; good or evil, life or death, God or satan; it is your choice. Just remember God sees all, hears all, knows all; nothing is hidden from him, and you will receive a just judgement either way; one unto eternal life or one unto eternal damnation. 1 Timothy 5:24-25 Some men's sins are open beforehand, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after. Likewise also the good works of some are manifest beforehand; and they that are otherwise cannot be hid. (KJV) Revelation 21:7-8 He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death. (KJV) Dearly loved brethren, watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Keep your heart with all diligence for out of it are the issues of life, and look to the Lord for guidance and counsel, correction and instruction in righteousness that you may be perfect and complete in all the will of God (Galatians 1:4) and stand before the judgement seat of Christ without spot or blemish clothed in white raiment, his righteousness. God bless and keep the faith. Video scripture list in order left to right: 2Timonty 3:16-17, Hebrews 12:5-13, Hebrews 4:13, Genesis 3:8-12, Numbers 32:23, Psalms 140:11, 2Peter 2:19, Mark 4:22, Ephesians 5:8-15, Revelation chapters 2-3 He that overcomes (3:20), 2Corinthians 4:1-2, John 8:1-11 (v9) the woman caught in adultery, 2Corinthians 2:17, 2Corinthians 6:14-18, Hebrews 12:5, 1John 1:9, 1Samuel 16:7, Mark 10:17-22 the rich young ruler, Isaiah 29:13-16, Romans 14:23, Job 38:3, Job 40:4, Jeremiah 23:22-26, Ezekiel 8:5-16, Proverbs 5:22, Proverbs 19:5, Proverbs 11:6, Proverbs 13:21, 2Kings 6:8-14 (v11-12) You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video Oil and Water is on the topic of: Oil and water don't mix; neither do the ordinances of the old law and the new law of faith (Romans 3:27-28). Old things are passed away, behold all things are become new. Many are still operating under the old law of ordinances which were fulfilled by Jesus Christ on our behalf. Salvation is by promise through faith by Jesus Christ, not by the works of the law which have been taken away, having been nailed to his cross. For by grace (John 1:17) we are saved through faith; and that not of ourselves: it is the gift of God: Not of works, lest any man should boast. But of him are ye in Christ Jesus, who of God is made unto us wisdom, and righteousness, and sanctification, and redemption. Romans 5:1-2 Galatians 3:1-29 O foolish Galatians (Christians), who hath bewitched you, that ye should not obey the truth, before whose eyes Jesus Christ hath been evidently set forth, crucified among you? This only would I learn of you, Received ye the Spirit by the works of the law, or by the hearing of faith? Are ye so foolish? having begun in the Spirit, are ye now made perfect by the flesh? Have ye suffered so many things in vain? if it be yet in vain. 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? Even as Abraham believed God, and it was accounted to him for righteousness. Know ye therefore that they which are of faith, the same are the children of Abraham. 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. So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. 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. But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, it is evident: for, The just shall live by faith. And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them. 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: That the blessing of Abraham might come on the Gentiles through Jesus Christ; that we might receive the promise of the Spirit through faith. 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. 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. 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. For if the inheritance be of the law, it is no more of promise: but God gave it to Abraham by promise. 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. Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. 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. But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe. But before faith came, we were kept under the law, shut up unto the faith which should afterwards be revealed. Wherefore the law was our schoolmaster to bring us unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But after that faith is come, we are no longer under a schoolmaster. For ye are all the children of God by faith in Christ Jesus. For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ. There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. And if ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise. (KJV) We have been set free from the law of sin and death by Christ Jesus (Romans 8:2-4); we have been baptized into his death by faith in him apart from the works of the law that many still teach and practice as a doctrine and tradition; we are the children of God by faith in Jesus Christ, faith which works by love that we are willing to give our lives an offering to God being led by the Spirit of God in all manner of our life; we are the circumcision by faith in Jesus Christ, it is of the circumcision of the heart that we no longer serve in fear of the law of ordinances but serve in love the law of faith unto salvation. God bless and keep the faith. You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video What Happened? is on the topic of: What happened to Job is explained, and what can happen to us as well if we are not watching and praying in the Spirit always, being sober and being vigilant, because our adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about seeking whom he may devour (1Peter 5:8). Satan is the accuser of the brethren (Revelation 12:10-11); going to and fro in the earth, walking up and down in it, seeking or listening for an opportunity to steal, kill, and destroy. Fear is the greatest thief if allowed to enter into the heart and go out of our mouth by our words. Fear, confusion, and doubt are not of God, but of the enemy (satan, the devil); and if he can influence us to speak words of fear, confusion, and doubt then we have given him a door of opportunity to enter in and begin to steal, kill, and destroy our faith or our life; which is why we are to watch and pray always, being vigilant, and examine ourselves if we are continuing in faith, speaking words of faith for ourselves and for others. By our words we shall be justified (free) and by our words we shall be condemned (pronounced guilty) (Matthew 12:37). Death and life are in the power of the tongue (Proverbs 18:21). Our words will determine our world around us, our outcome; they let others know where our heart is, and sadly as well as the devil our enemy. Whatsoever we shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatsoever we loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven by our words. So let us examine ourselves, what is in our thoughts and heart (out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks), what words are we speaking, are they death or are they life; and if they are not in line with the word of God (life), for the words that he speaks to us are spirit and they are life, let us put our hands to our mouth and be quiet and seek our Father in heaven for forgiveness and for his guidance and counsel to bind the devil and take back with the Spirit of Christ that which is rightfully ours given unto us by our Father in heaven through his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. God already knows the thoughts and intents of our heart (Hebrews 4:12). By his grace (Jesus Christ) he has NOT given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind (2Timothy 1:7); he has given us the whole armour of God (Ephesians 6:10-18) that we may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil (against the principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places); he has given us of his Spirit, Christ in us the hope of glory, his wisdom and power to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power (influence) of the enemy (Luke 10:19), and nothing shall by any means hurt us; he has given us all that we need to overcome the wicked one. Now all we need to do is humble ourselves and cast all our care unto God and let him do the caring for us so that we don't end up speaking words that may put us on the devil's turf so to speak. Job 1:1-5 There was a man in the land of Uz, whose name was Job; and that man was perfect and upright, and one that feared God, and eschewed evil. And there were born unto him seven sons and three daughters. His substance also was seven thousand sheep, and three thousand camels, and five hundred yoke of oxen, and five hundred she asses, and a very great household; so that this man was the greatest of all the men of the east. And his sons went and feasted in their houses, every one his day; and sent and called for their three sisters to eat and to drink with them. And it was so, when the days of their feasting were gone about, that Job sent and sanctified them, and rose up early in the morning, and offered burnt offerings according to the number of them all: for Job said, It may be that my sons have sinned, and cursed God in their hearts. Thus did Job continually. (KJV) Read the rest of Job chapter 1 to see what all befell him. Job 3:25-26 For the thing which I greatly feared is come upon me, and that which I was afraid of is come unto me. I was not in safety, neither had I rest, neither was I quiet; yet trouble came. (KJV) Read Job chapter 40-42 on the Lord’s rebuke, Job putting his hand to his mouth at the rebuke of the Lord, and then the tender mercy of the Lord, and the restoration of Job and all that he had lost and more. Brethren, give heed; Behold, we count them happy which endure. Ye have heard of the patience (endurance, patient continuance(waiting)) of Job in his affliction, and have seen the end of the Lord; that the Lord is very pitiful, and of tender mercy; so if you find yourself in a Job moment, be still (quiet, rest) and know that God is faithful and has a way of escape that you may be able to bear it and overcome the enemy, the devil. So, come boldly unto the throne of grace, that you may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. God bless and keep the faith. You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video Just a Little is on the topic of: Just a little leaven will leaven the whole lump. There is only one doctrine of Christ (2John 7-11); anything else is a little leaven that many have allowed in which has corrupted the simplicity of the gospel of Christ; and as you see in the world today there are many denominations or faiths, doctrines, religions, false gods which all began with a little leaven of the enemy (devil, satan) sewn in one or many hearts and minds that was allowed and continues to be allowed to spread like a wildfire corrupting the one true doctrine given by God our Father in heaven through his Son Jesus Christ. Ephesians 4:4-6 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. (KJV) Matthew 24:11 And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. (KJV) 1 John 4:1-6 Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. Ye are of God, little children, and have overcome them: because greater is he that is in you, than he that is in the world. They are of the world: therefore speak they of the world, and the world heareth them. We are of God: he that knoweth God heareth us; he that is not of God heareth not us. Hereby know we the spirit of truth, and the spirit of error. (KJV) Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good morals. It takes only a little spark to start a fire, it only takes a little false doctrine spoken to start a wildfire of iniquity (James 3:1-6). Where there is no fuel the fire stops; so don't add fuel by repeating something you heard if you have not taken the time to know for yourself what the word of God says and means by studying to show yourself approved unto God a workman that needs not to be ashamed rightly dividing the word of truth (2 Timothy 2:15) by the leading of the Holy Spirit, and not by men. 1 Corinthians 5:6-8 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump? Purge out therefore the old leaven, that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us: Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness; but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. (KJV) Again, evil communications corrupt good morals. And the cares of this world, and the deceitfulness of riches (for the love of money is the root of all evil (1Timothy 6:9-10)), and the lusts of other things entering in, choke the word, and it becometh unfruitful (Mark 4:19). These begin with a little leaven allowed into the heart and mind, and if not caught and purged out will increase to more ungodliness, and take you further away from the truth, the simplicity of the gospel of Christ which was delivered unto you when you accepted Jesus Christ as your Lord and Savior. The tongue is a little member which boasts great things. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. It will reveal the true intents of the heart, whether they be good or whether they be evil. Matthew 7:15-20 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. Every tree that bringeth not forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them. (KJV) Brethren, watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. Don't be lulled to sleep with a little leaven of false doctrine sewn by the enemy of God, but be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour. Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man. (KJV) Remember, we are not to be as many, which corrupt the word of God: but as of sincerity, but as of God, in the sight of God speak we in Christ. God bless and keep the faith. You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. Good day. Today's video Take Comfort is on the topic of: Take comfort in knowing that God the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, the God of all comfort made a plan for your life before the foundation of the world. Titus 1:2 In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began; (KJV) 2 Corinthians 1:3-7 Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort; Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God. For as the sufferings of Christ abound in us, so our consolation also aboundeth by Christ. And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation. And our hope of you is stedfast, knowing, that as ye are partakers of the sufferings, so shall ye be also of the consolation. (KJV) Our heavenly Father's will is that you might be delivered from this present evil world; he has made the way of escape through his Son; he has given you the truth that will make you free and keep you free indeed through his Son; and he has given you the record of the life, eternal life that is in his Son Jesus Christ, whom he sent. Jesus Christ came that you might have life and have it more abundantly; so take comfort in the fact that God before the foundation of the world made a very good plan of salvation for you personally as well as for the whosoever’s that accept salvation through his Son Jesus Christ and come into agreement with the way, the truth, and the life that he promised. Galatians 1:3-4 Grace be to you and peace from God the Father, and from our Lord Jesus Christ, Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, according to the will of God and our Father: (KJV) 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. (KJV) John 3:16-17 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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. (KJV) Having this comfort, trust in his plan of salvation for you and come into agreement with it so that when you are faced with troubles or afflictions for Christ’s sake you will be able to overcome all things through Christ who strengthens you, and comfort others as you have been comforted. And take comfort that our heavenly Father knows what you have need of before you ask. Our life should not consist in the abundance of things which we possess, it should consist in the abundance of all that our Father has given unto us in his Son; so seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness where your life in the Spirit consists, and all that you have need of in this life will be added unto you. Brethren where are you finding comfort? It is our heavenly Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom; and the kingdom of God is within you; so, ask, seek, and find your peace and comfort given unto you in Christ Jesus our Lord. God bless and keep the faith. You can view all previous videos by going to our YouTube channel Doctrine of Christ Ministry or by clicking on our archive page link above - Doctrine of Christ Ministry Archive. |
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