June 21, 2020 9:44 pm
He that is for us is not against us is what the lord Jesus Christ said in the gospel Mark 9:38-41 when it was brought to Christ's attention a man was casting out demons in his name but he did not follow them. Now this is what the lord said as he responded (39) "But Jesus said, Forbid him not: for there is no man which shall do a miracle in my name, that can lightly speak evil of me. (40) For he that is not against us is on our part. (41) For whosoever shall give you a cup of water to drink in my name, because ye belong to Christ, verily I say unto you, he shall not lose his reward."
See when the person spoken of here casting out demons in Christs name even though he follows them not he may later realizes for this to work that name must be powerful. It is! There will come a time when he starts to seek Christ probably more and more and becomes their follower. Faith! Especially when things turn upside down on him. Hopefully not but narrow is the way. The love of the lord Jesus Christ is beyond carnal/shallow. Its a kind of love people yearn for yet push away. Even Pontius Pilate knew there was something special about the lord Jesus Christ. The pharisees were offended/insulted that he has/had what they lacked and yet he was the son of a carpenter. They prided themselves on titles "yet" he was a humbled carpenter/messiah and most people can lightly speak evil of him.
Think of Jesus Christ for a moment! The prophet Isaiah wrote about him some 700-780 years before he was born on earth. And he said the government would be upon his shoulder and he would be rejected and grow up as a tender plant and as a root out of a dry ground. Isaiah 53:2 kjv It all happened. He was rejected/even by his very own and a man well acquainted with sorrows yet people looked to him for healing, miracles and guidance. Lots of them were not interested in change/repentance but they wanted the goodies. In his time he came against organized religion of the Sanhedrin syn-agog system. "Perhaps" (See links below) written or referred to as the Syn-agogue of Satin in scripture. See: Links below (They wanted respect these religious leaders and were troubled with his doctrine). He said they were white washed tombs and to fill up the measure as they are the children of those whom killed the prophets. And up to that point God was working with his his people in Israel and he knew they would reject his only begotten son. But Gods will has/had to be done and the lord Jesus Christ said thy WILL be done. It was/is being full filled. The father sends us Jesus. That is the biblical Jewish Jesus Christ. That is love beyond measure. In the life to come one may grasp with more clarity/understanding what that really means. God did not only provide his only begotten son but the word of God. He gave us great prophets, great teachers and much more. Look what James says "Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body." No one is perfect and we all stumble. Did God know? Yes!
There are those whom say God did not send us teachers to teach us?!! Really.. So why does Scripture say this Ephesians 4:11-16 King James Version (KJV) "11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; 12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ:".
In a past study I mentioned how Christians had departed from the system based upon/written in the books of Acts. I think that system is what pleases God as it better administers the word of God for believers. The small remnant I bet has utilized that system.
As I am reminded at times the correct meaning of the word "Church" is "Ecclesia". The Church or assembly is the people, or the congregation. It can be viewed as a governmental assembly as well. "As a whole, Christians have departed from the pattern laid down in the book of Acts." "Did others write about this deviation.. yes... New Testament warnings of deviations from the faith.. "Furthermore, the Bible indicates that toward the end of the first century, many departed from the faith. As Jude wrote:" “Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints."
Still I am reminded of John 3:16 at times. Tend to the flock and give them milk or solid food and spread that word of God's Kingdom come and then the end will come. Do it. Blessed are the peacemakers for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. Glory is his forever. Amen
10:44 today finalized
Updated June 22, 2020 1:21 pm10:44 today finalized
Can this be the true meaning: See links below: Them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews - Who profess to be Jews, but are really of the synagogue of Satan. See the notes on Revelation 2:9. The meaning is, that, though they were of Jewish extraction, and boasted much of being Jews, yet they were really under the influence of Satan, and their assemblages deserved to be called his "synagogue."
What is the "synagogue of Satan"? » Kehila News Israel
What is the synagogue of Satan in Revelation? | GotQuestions.org
Synagogue of Satan - Israel Bible Weekly
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