Them vs Us

Posted on July 11, 2013 by SoSpression

*[[1Co 2:4-5]] KJV* And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power: That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

In this scripture Paul was contrasting himself with false apostles who trusted in Greek rhetorical skills rather than God. This happens a lot even now:

Him:
Dude you are a legalistic nutball, who is spiritually immature, weak at hermeneutics and badly in need of discipleship.

Point being: take me off your list.

Me:
God bless you too!

You can click the ‘unsubscribe’ button… And continue to grow in Christlikeness.

Sorry,

Heres my hermeneutics for that:

*[[Mat 5:44]] KJV* But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you

And, End Scene.

I’m not saying hermeneutics is wrong, but just make sure your hermeneutics actually includes the Word of God and obedience to the Spirit of God. Real orthodoxy creates orthopraxy, aka “being a doer of the Word not a hearer only.”

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Identifying with Other Suffering Believers

Posted on July 11, 2013 by SoSpression

Fellow American Christians, we don’t go thru 1/20th of the suffering that Believers in other countries go thru for their faith.

Hebrews 13
3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body.

The absolute very LEAST we can do is bear the reproach of Christ, take a stand and a message of obedience and holiness.

2 Timothy 3:12
Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

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Everybody wants the Change, but Who wants the Violence?

Posted on July 10, 2013 by SoSpression

Matthew 11:11

11 Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.

12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom of heaven suffereth violence, and the violent take it by force.

The Necessity of Violence

When you look through the Bible and thru church history, God’s definition of “one accord” and the unity that it takes for true change in communities, cities, and cultures is very different from ours…

Unfortunately real unity and real change usually only comes thru violence.

There are two types of violence that bring real lasting change:

spiritual violence: such as prayer, fasting, obedience, and preaching an unpopular message of repentance

natural violence: such as war, natural disaster or heavy persecution

Unfortunately, as humans we tend to avoid spiritual violence, settle for political hand-shaking and shortcuts, and then end up with natural violence in our cities and communities.

Is there anyone ready to embrace the spiritual violence that brings real change before its too late?

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Bowls of Wrath Being Filled Up With Subtlety

Posted on July 10, 2013 by SoSpression

Of all the signs that Jesus is coming soon there’s one thing I know is going to fill the cup of wrath and bring Him back very quick:

The systematic rape, abuse, and murder of innocent children that I see on the news every day. Their blood is crying out and our voices will cry out in unison for the King Jesus to come and Bring Justice!

These days are so evil but so subtle, if you don’t watch & pray you really have no sensitivity to the gravity of what’s going on right now.

Actors and performers and hypocrites and orators: keep playing church! But the Spirit and the Bride say COME QUICKLY LORD JESUS!

Revelations 22

10 And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.

11 He that is unjust, let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy, let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous, let him be righteous still: and he that is holy, let him be holy still.

12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.

13 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end, the first and the last.

14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city.

15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.

16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star.

17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely.

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Greco-Roman Religion vs The Kingdom of God

Posted on July 9, 2013 by SoSpression

Greek Religious culture was all about articulation, art, oratory and vocal performance. That’s why when Herod gave a great speech they worshipped him and said “it’s the voice of a god, not a man.”

Acts 1221 And upon a set day Herod, arrayed in royal apparel, sat upon his throne, and made an oration unto them.22 And the people gave a shout, saying, It is the voice of a god, and not of a man.23 And immediately the angel of the Lord smote him, because he gave not God the glory: and he was eaten of worms, and gave up the ghost.24 But the word of God grew and multiplied.

But in the midst of this God built a faith that was about reality, with real people instead of performers, who walked in real obedience, real truth, and real love.

Paul made sure he showed the difference in the kingdom of God and the Greek mentality:

1 Corinthians 2:1 And I, brethren, when I came to you, came not with excellency of speech or of wisdom, declaring unto you the testimony of God.2 For I determined not to know any thing among you, save Jesus Christ, and him crucified.3 And I was with you in weakness, and in fear, and in much trembling.4 And my speech and my preaching was not with enticing words of man’s wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power:5 That your faith should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.

Unfortunately when Constantine made Christianity the official religion of Rome thru the Roman Catholic church, many of the worldly philosophies and mentalities began to destroy the Church of God from within. Many of these things are stuck within the way we try to serve God today.Today God is looking for a people who will worship Him in Spirit and Truth and leave the Greco- Roman mentality behind. Those who will embrace the cross, and walk in the reality of the Spirit of God and obedienceo instead of the eyes and praise of men.Those are the people who will have the power to obey God when deception is passed on as truth.

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Don’t Work for the Eyes Watching

Posted on July 9, 2013 by SoSpression

*[[Eph 6:5-9]] KJV* Servants, be obedient to them that are your masters according to the flesh, with fear and trembling, in singleness of your heart, as unto Christ;

Not with eyeservice, as menpleasers; but as the servants of Christ, doing the will of God from the heart; With good will doing service, as to the Lord, and not to men:

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man doeth, the same shall he receive of the Lord, whether he be bond or free.

And, ye masters, do the same things unto them, forbearing threatening: knowing that your Master also is in heaven; neither is there respect of persons with him.

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It doesnt matter whether you are employer, or employee, slave or free. Do whatever good work you do to please GOD not to please men, and GOD Himself will invade your life and reward you accordingly!

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3 forms of False Worship and Their Results in the Culture

Posted on July 1, 2013 by SoSpression

3 forms of false worship and Their Results in the Culture

Idolatry – Spiritual Adultery – Leads to Natural Adultery
Revelations 2

Apostasy – Spiritual Divorce from Truth – leads to Natural Divorce
Research Malachi 2

Iniquity – Spiritual Prostitution (performance instead of discipleship) & Self-Worship – leads to unfruitfulness & natural homosexuality ( no children produced)
Research Ezekiel 28 Daniel 11 Romans 1

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