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The true master is the one who sets his disciples free.
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For the conqueror, every mountain is a bridge. What is your mountain?
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"As is the earthy, such are they also that are earthy: and as is the heavenly, such are they also that are heavenly." (1 Co 15:48)
Do you want to be born again and become a heavenly man and woman? Hear the Gospel and believe in the Son of God.
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Would you give all the money in the world in exchange for the love of Jesus in your heart?
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"But those things which proceed out of the mouth come forth from the heart; and they defile the man." (Mt 15:18)
Spiritually, what you suffer does not defile you, but what you speak and do, this defiles you.
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"[...] Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." (Zc 4:6)
The most powerful and transformative actions in the world are done peacefully.
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"[...] If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall be impossible unto you." (Mt 17:19)
Brethren, I cannot assure you if anyone will ever do this, but one thing I can affirm: This possibility EXISTS!
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"But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost:" (2 Co 4:3)
Who are the most powerful people in the world? Is it the leaders of the powers? The most powerful people in the world are those who know the truth.
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"And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted." (Mt 23:12)
Never desire your own reason. Our reason is Christ. We lose to gain. In a spiritual matter, the one with the least pride and who submits to the Word of God always wins.
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"But if we walk in the light, [...] the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin." (1 Jo 1:7)
As I heard a brother say: if I cannot be a perfect saint, at least I must be a repentant sinner. But by no means live in sin on purpose.
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"And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden." (Gn 3:8)
One of the first actions of man after contracting sin was to think he could hide from God.
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"[...] he that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing." (Jo 15:5)
All things are possible to him that believeth. But the opposite is also true: Without God and without Faith we cannot conquer or do anything. We are sinners, dust and ashes, in need of grace from above.
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There is one commandment which, if fulfilled, will already solve 90% of your problems:
"[...] 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; That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven:" (Mt 5:44)
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"Then the Pharisees [...] held a council against him, how they might destroy him. But when Jesus knew it, he withdrew himself from thence:" (Mt 12:14-15)
There is no folly more foolish than purposely challenging death, without a divine cause and before the time. Not even the Son of God did so.
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"But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, This fellow doth not cast out devils, but by Beelzebub the prince of the devils." (Mt 12:24)
The Devil did not use strong soldiers, nor delinquents, nor wise philosophers to attack Jesus. He used religious people.
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"Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, And said unto them, What will ye give me, and I will deliver him unto you? And they covenanted with him for thirty pieces of silver." (Mt 26:14)
Money is neutral. But see why it can be so devilish and destructive, for it was the reason they handed over the Son of God to His murderers.
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"He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, [...]" (Jo 14:21)
The foundation of Christianity is not a dirty game of fatality, but the observance of the commandments of Christ.
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"For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." (Ml 3:6)
It does not matter if the whole world or even those who call themselves Christians break themselves in sin, God is eternally perfect and does not change.
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"But when he saw Jesus afar off, he ran and worshipped him, And cried with a loud voice, and said, What have I to do with thee, Jesus, thou Son of the most high God? [...]" (Mk 5:6)
If you do not submit and do not worship the Son of God, you are being less obedient than the demons.
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"Having your conversation honest among the Gentiles:" (1 Pe 2:12)
I have tried to clarify this understanding: Being an upright citizen, working and subjecting oneself to the laws of authorities is not loving the world. Coveting the present time of sin and forgetting the Kingdom of God is loving the world.
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"This is the stone which was set at nought of you builders, which is become the head of the corner. Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved." (Ac 4:11-12)
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I have a request for Christians: Bless the president of your country and pray for him, whoever he may be, so that he has the Fear of God and governs with prudence. All authority comes from heaven and it was the vote of the majority of the population that elected him. Do not curse. The One who judges them is up there.
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"[...] He also himself likewise took part of the same; that through death he might destroy him that had the power of death, that is, the devil;" (He 2:14)
Brethren, if we do not believe in the victory of Jesus, and that on an eternal plan, He has already defeated the Enemy forever, we will not be able to maintain our Faith.
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"AND I saw a new heaven and a new earth: [...]" (Re 21:1)
All honor and all glory to the Faithful, Almighty and Sovereign God of the universes, who out of nothing calls the heavens into existence, raises the dead and performs wonders of salvation among those who call upon Him.
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"[...] My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it." (Lk 8:21)
The Master Directive of man must be: To believe in God and obey His Word. That is all that is necessary. The internal and external direction of all must be in the Word of God, which is the Bible.
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"For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father." (Ro 8:15)
It is not a matter of not being prudent, but if you live with fear, you need to believe and know something about God.
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"And be found in him, not having mine own righteousness, which is of the law, but that which is through the faith of Christ, the righteousness which is of God by faith:" (Php 3:9)
For nothing will man be justified before God, except by Faith. He who believes has salvation and lives in the light.
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"Jesus spoke unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth. Go ye therefore, and teach all nations." (Mt 28:18)
Christianity is not an anarchy, it is practiced and preached within civilization. In the civil sphere, it is subject to the established laws and powers.
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"Let EVERY soul be subject unto the higher powers (civil authorities). For there is no power but of God: [...]" (Ro 13:1)
The present time of covetousness and vanity, the world of sin, lies in the Evil One, but Civil Society, Law and Authority are ordinances of God.
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"[...] Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lust of the flesh." (Ga 5:16)
We are weak and dependent on Christ, until the end. But if you live tormented by the desires of the flesh, the world and the eyes, it is because you have not yet felt the brokenness of the Holy Spirit in your heart.
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"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross." (Php 2:8)
Even if you do not believe that Jesus is the Son of God, you cannot contest that His life is the most perfect, just and wonderful that has ever existed or will ever exist.
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"And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end." (Re 21:6)
After the Revelation, the Bible is the supreme and sealed divine source of instruction, revelation and promises for the saved. All Christian practice, preaching and teaching must be within it.
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"For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;" (1 Ti 2:5)
Brethren, beware of false prophets, the ravening wolves. Only the Son of God justifies us and has the power to mediate our salvation and communion with God our Father.
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"The horse is prepared against the day of battle: but salvation is of the LORD. (Pr 21:31)
Even in war, victory belongs to God. How much more will we depend on Him to win in our personal battles on the path of faith.
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"[...] being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: (Ro 5:1)
Faith is the transducer of righteousness for salvation, and the generating vehicle of Faith is the Word of God and of Christ. To obtain Faith for salvation it is necessary to read and hear the Word of God.
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"For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." (Ro 6:23)
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"For there is no respect of persons with God." (Ro 2:11)
There is no discrimination of people, except those who fear the Lord and keep His Word. God gave us His Son and all who seek Him, without differentiating anyone, will be blessed.
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It's not about being without wisdom, but exchange pride for happiness. Kneel at the foot of the cross and accept Jesus.
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"[...] He that is of the earth is earthy, and speaketh of the earth: he that cometh from heaven is above all." (Jo 3:31)
When you serve Christ, you are not dealing with an earthly and temporary authority, you are dealing with someone who comes from above, and from the Kingdom of Heaven.
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A little Jewish wisdom: Tongues - Evil tongues kill three people: the one who speaks, the one who listens and the person about whom it is spoken.
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Do not give up on Jesus, brother/sister, He conquered all evil for us, saves us and gives us a new transformed life from today. One day this world will bow at the feet of the Son of God and all will confess that He is Lord to the glory of God the Father.
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Brethren, God is the truth, and nothing will ever conquer this. There is no other foundation on which we can exist, be saved to attain righteousness and live. Elohim, the Almighty and Faithful Creator, blessed be, and Jesus Christ His Son, whom He sent us to save us.
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There is no one like Jesus!
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God is Wonderful!
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"For he was astonished, and all that were with him, at the draught of the fishes which they had taken: [...] And when they had brought their ships to land, they forsook all, and followed him." (Lk 5:9)
Do you have the courage to leave the fish for Jesus?
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"And he put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will: be thou clean. And immediately the leprosy departed from him." (Lk 5:13)
Jesus just needs to speak, and the Enemy falls and everything is resolved!
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Justice is magnificent, piety is excellent, but love is extraordinary.
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"Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." (Jo 6:29)
First of all, God requires nothing of man except that man should come to believe in Him with all his heart. The other things, from work to life, He provides everything.
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"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." (Eph 6:10)
There is growth in the Christian life. Seek more of God every day, dedicate yourself to prayer, feed on His Word and always become stronger in Christ.
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"For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: to whom be glory for ever. Amen." (Ro 11:36)
There is no meaning for us if we do not live for the One who gives us breath and the spirit of life.
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"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." (Is 26:3)
Trust in God and the concentration of our mind on things above keeps us in peace.
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"Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done." (Lk 22:42)
If the Lord, in the most difficult hour of His saving mission, submitted to the will of God, how much more should we always seek the light of the Eternal in our decisions.
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"Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls." (1 Pe 1:9)
For us Christians, this earthly life is a time of war, of spiritual tests and trials of faith for the glory of God. We cannot sheathe the sword, and we cannot lower our guard until the final victory in the light.
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"And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." (Eph 4:32)
The practice of faith requires us to practice forgiveness. God Himself, our Father, who is perfect, is kind and greatly forgiving.
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"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, more than over ninety and nine just persons, which need no repentance." (Lk 15:7)
We must never desire the perdition of a sinner. Heaven rejoices when a wicked person looks to Christ and repents.
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"Who being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person, [...]" (He 1:3)
Jesus, the Son of God, who became man for our sake, possesses exclusive divinity. He is as much God, Transcendent and Almighty as God the Father, even though the Father is greater.
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"By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth." (Ps 33:6)
Do you want heavenly knowledge? The knowledge of the Son of God and the Word of God, which is the Bible, is Heavenly Knowledge.
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God is Almighty, Faithful and Immutable, eternally. It is we who do not persevere in His presence, disobey Him and turn away from His commandments, begin to love the world, suffer the consequences and still blame the Omnipotent Father who has always fulfilled His promises.
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"After that he poureth water into a bason, and began to wash the disciples' feet, and to wipe them with the towel wherewith he was girded." (Jo 13:5)
The Church without union, without humility and love cannot reflect the character of Jesus. We are servants and subject to one another.
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Hope will reign until the Scepter of Justice is established on the throne.
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"The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly." (Zp 1:14)
There is a special day when God will personally examine the world and will make the truth of hearts and darkness appear forever.
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"They shall not hurt nor destroy in all my holy mountain: for the earth shall be full of the knowledge of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea." (Is 11:9)
The substantial factor of peace is the Knowledge of God.
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"For a thousand years in thy sight are but as yesterday when it is past, and as a watch in the night." (Ps 90:4)
Let us not limit God to time. For Him, the evolution of centuries is nothing, and all His decrees will be infallibly established.
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"He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not." (Jo 1:10)
The world and the universe, in the beginning, was made by Jesus. Why do you love the world more than Jesus?
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"There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling;" (Eph 4:4)
The Church is the living and active extension of the Kingdom of God on earth. The Church, which is not in temples, but in hearts transformed by faith, cannot be divided.
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"By whom we have received grace and apostleship, for obedience to the faith among all nations, for his name:" (Ro 1:5)
The reflection of true faith is the obedience of a heart consecrated to Christ. The proof of the existence of faith is a righteous conduct in the ways of God.
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"That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord." (Ro 5:21)
For all who receive Christ, a new time of life and fullness in the light has been born: the reign of Grace.
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"But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost," (Jude 1:20)
True faith is a holy and unshakable foundation, where we must persevere in the Gospel, through obedience, until we wave the flag of the Kingdom of God over the enemy.
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"[...] they brought to him a dumb man possessed with a devil. And when the devil was cast out, the dumb spake:" (Mt 9:32)
Unclean spirits are agents of darkness, but they only enter people through persistent and unconfessed sin. They are cast out in the authority of the Name of Jesus in the power of God.
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"[...] and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Mt 11:29)
If you believe that being a Christian brings a certain suffering, being without Jesus in the world is, from today, a gray existence and an incomparably greater suffering.
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"But if a man come presumptuously upon his neighbour, to slay him with guile; thou shalt take him from mine altar, that he may die." (Ex 21:14)
The death penalty for premeditated homicide is biblical. It is also a primordial law for civilization since Noah, because man is the image of God.
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"Thou shalt not revile the gods, nor curse the ruler of thy people." (Ex 22:28)
It is commanded for us not to curse God, and also not to curse the head of state of our country, for the sake of the Kingdom of God.
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"Three times thou shalt keep a feast unto me in the year." (Ex 23:14)
Serving God is something wonderful and happy. He commanded His people to hold feasts for Him, although they are holy and orderly feasts.
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"And ye shall serve the LORD your God, and he shall bless thy bread, and thy water; and I will take sickness away from the midst of thee." (Ex 23:25)
It is not a matter of returning to the Law of Moses, for we are in the Covenant of Christ, but the spiritual promises and principles of the entire Bible are perpetual.
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"So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." (Ro 10:17)
The Word of God is the transporter of faith for salvation. All who believe in the testimony of Jesus, through the Gospel, have the inner rebirth, justification and forgiveness for eternal life.
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The 7 Spirits of God (Is 11:2):
- The Spirit of the LORD. - The Spirit of Wisdom. - The Spirit of Understanding. - The Spirit of Counsel. - The Spirit of Might. - The Spirit of Knowledge. - The Spirit of the Fear of the LORD.
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"(For we walk by faith, not by sight:)" (2 Co 5:7)
Our greatest struggle is to keep our faith and hope in the promises of Christ alive, seeing beyond appearances. By the Word of God the heavens were created, and also by it the impossibilities of God are realized in us.
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"[...] and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God;" (1 Th 1:9)
Everything that replaces the first place of God in the heart, soul and understanding in the life of man is an idol, even if it is not a graven image.
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"But as he which hath called you is holy, so be ye holy in all manner of conversation;" (1 Pe 1:15)
The identifying mark of a true saved and born of God is holiness in life.
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"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves." (Php 2:3)
There is no way to avoid vainglory and division in the Church than by submitting ourselves to one another, in the fear of God, and considering one another superior.
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"Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand." (Php 4:5)
All who profess to be saved must prove this by giving a good testimony even before unbelievers, so that by the good conduct of the redeemed those who are outside may glorify God and be saved.
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"But we will give ourselves continually to prayer, and to the ministry of the word." (Ac 6:4)
The ministry of pastors and preachers consists not only in studying the Word and preaching, but also in dedicating themselves to prayer and intercession in the Work of Christ.
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"And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand." (Jo 10:28)
The Lord gives us the assurance that if we remain with Him, through faith, nothing and no one anywhere will ever have the power to take us out of His hands.
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"[...] a God of truth and without iniquity, just and right is he." (Dt 32:4)
In the dimension of God, and where He dwells, there is no place for any lie. In Him and in the domains of His Kingdom everything is faithfulness, justice and truth.
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"And when he thus had spoken, he cried with a loud voice, Lazarus, come forth." (Jo 11:43)
At the sound of the voice of the Son of God the storm calms, the heavens tremble and the dead come out of their graves. Let the word of the Lord work in your walk.
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Brethren, the world is becoming more and more blind every day. There is already blatant mockery of judgment, but the truth comes to light. Behold, a new day is approaching. Jesus will return to judge the nations, and the unbelievers will be tormented for not having believed in Him who conquered, and who lives and reigns forever.
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"The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life." (Job 33:4)
Life is something holy and sacred. We must devote the most solemn reverence for its value. God demonstrated forever the value of the project of His love by giving us His Son to save us.
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"Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God;" (Mt 5:8)
To please God we must be pure in heart, renouncing the pride of hatred and practicing forgiveness, renouncing the desires of impiety and crucifying the demon of self-exaltation.
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"bless them that curse you." (Mt 5:44)
It does not mean to agree with evil, but to be children of God, besides paying back evil with good, we must behave as conquerors and speak well of those who speak evil of us. This is the spirit of true Christianity.
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"But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; [...] and ye shall be the children of the Highest: [...] (Lk 6:35)
Jesus gave us these commandments contrary to worldly standards of honor and success, for there is no way to conquer the Enemy, except by doing good.
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"Lay not up for yourselves treasures upon earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal:" (Mt 6:19)
The treasures of the earth can still be useful if used within God's purposes, but all perish. Only the treasures laid up in heaven will last forever.
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"Then went the devils out of the man, and entered into the swine: and the herd ran violently down a steep place into the lake, and were choked." (Lk 8:33)
The pigs, as sordid animals, still prefer death to the throne of darkness over their souls. From where, then, will we live without Jesus?
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"And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, [...]" (Gn 1:28)
God, in the beginning, created marriage and human sexuality pure and holy, and they existed before death entered the world. It was sin that generated adultery and prostitution.
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"And Jared lived an hundred sixty and two years, and he begat Enoch:" (Gn 5:18)
After Noah, the divine time of man's life decreased drastically. It is not mandatory, but an ideal of God that man only marries and begets children after essential life experience in His presence.
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"And God said unto Noah, The end of all flesh is come before me; [...] Make thee an ark of gopher wood;" (Gn 6:13)
The ark symbolizes the mercy of God. In the flood the unbelievers refused to enter it and perished. Jesus is the only ark of eternal salvation.
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"While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease." (Gn 8:22)
It is God's command for us to take care of the earth, and there are climate catastrophes, but blind are the false scientists who alarm that these geophysical laws are getting out of control.
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The 7 Major Sins (Mt 5):
-Homicide, or even offending. -Civil disobedience. -Adultery, or even coveting. -Divorce without matrimonial cause. -False oath, or even swearing. -Vengeance, or even resisting. -Hatred, or even having enmity.
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"And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, having slain the enmity thereby:" (Eph 2:16)
By the cross, even Jews and Gentiles are reconciled to God and united with one another, through faith in the Gospel. There is no place for separation among the saved and reborn in Christ.
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"Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." (Mt 7:20)
The main fruit of a true prophet is his testimony. We should not judge hastily or demand absolute impeccability, but the true prophet must give proof of faithfulness and that he walks in the presence of God.
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"In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears." (Ps 18:6)
We are not helpless in our struggles. The Lord is our help and our aid if we seek Him at all times.
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"Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, [...]" (Col 2:7)
Christ is the nourishing root of our lives, and the unshakable foundation of our faith upon which we build our whole existence and hope to walk from victory to victory in the Kingdom of Light.
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"For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead." (1 Co 15:21)
The problem of humanity is a legal problem. The crime of sin brought death to the world, but Jesus became man and paid our debt on the Cross, if we believe in Him.
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"By myself have I sworn, saith the LORD, [...] That in blessing I will bless thee [...]" (Ge 22:16)
This is the final proof that free will exists: God even swears and makes an oath by Himself, ensuring the fulfillment of His promises to those who believe in His Word.
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Just as in the days of ancient Israel and the first Christians, God wants to form in these days a generation of courageous men and women, children of Abraham who cultivate honor and strength among the faithful who are called by the name of the Lord and conquer by faith in His Promises.
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"Only let your conversation be as it becometh the gospel of Christ: [...]" (Php 1:27)
The Gospel does not ask anyone to bury themselves in a grave and leave existence. As citizens of heaven and separated only from sin, we must also live as civil citizens, even when persecuted.
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"For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." (Mt 11:30)
Place yourself under the hands of Jesus. He guarantees that, despite the cross of renunciation of sin, His direction in life is much more forgiving, and the weight of His burden much lighter than the soul slavery of the world.
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"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, [...]" (Jo 1:14)
Jesus is the Son of God made man out of love for sinners. He is the full, greatest and most perfect manifestation of God among the living of this world forever. The Creator was among us.
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"[...] and mercy triumphing against judgment." (Ja 2:13)
Mercy and forgiveness, which are fruits of true love, being within equity, are perhaps the greatest powers that can be exercised in this world and in Creation.
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"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ [...]" (Ro 3:22)
A basic difference between Jesus and the Devil is that the Son of God, besides honor, also saves the dignity of man, making him righteous before God by the sacrifice and merit of His perfect life given for us.
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"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Mt 6:33)
The Lord gives us a firm hope of salvation for the future, if we believe, but he also promised to help us in our earthly needs, if we walk with Him.
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"This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses." (Ac 2:32)
The resurrection of Jesus is the final factor of God's victory and justice among men. It is also the fundamental source of power for our faith. If we deny it, our confession is reduced to a myth.
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"HE that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Ps 91:1)
In the midst of the dense clouds of darkness, anguish and obscurity of our interior trials and tribulations, let us lift our hands and prostrate ourselves in worship under the Shadow of the Almighty.
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"Then Horam king of Gezer came up to help Lachish; and Joshua smote him [...]" (Jos 10:33)
There are people who say they are powerful, and organizations, kingdoms and nations. But when God forsakes something or someone, there is no force that can defend it. May we always remain submissive to the Lord.
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"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall." (Pr 16:18)
Pride is a problem of the current generation, with its supposed scientific ascension. True science begins with the Fear of God, and it is not evil, but knowledge without justice generates chaos.
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Six steps to heaven given by Jesus (Mt 19:18-19).
- Do not kill. - Do not commit adultery. - Do not steal. - Do not lie. - Honor your father and mother. - Love your neighbor as yourself.
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"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Ro 3:23)
He who is born of God has been freed from sin and will live practicing righteousness. But it is not the size of your sin that will prevent you from going to God to be forgiven and saved, but the gloomy act of not believing in Jesus.
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"[...] for the joy of the LORD is your strength." (Ne 8:10)
Let us maintain the vision of the power and truth of God, who is faithful and just, and dominates over everything. May we always be filled with the strengthening joy of the radiance of His Face upon us.
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"The eyes of your understanding being enlightened; [...]" (Eph 1:18)
God wants you to have spiritual vision. It is not about sick psychotic visions, different from the true ones, but about walking with God day by day to acquire step by step the perception of heavenly truths.
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"[...] for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren." (Mt 23:8)
We must obey our pastors and leaders in the faith in the Church, but this is not a matter of personal superiority. In the Kingdom of God we are all brethren, and only one is our true master: Christ.
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"Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre." (Ps 45:6)
There is no proof of the existence of God except the evidence of His holy eternal dominion and the value of Faith and Justice over those who believe in Him and submit to His judgment.
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"If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?" (Jo 3:12)
There exists, in the higher dimensions, a limitless transcendent stellar existential universe, where God dwells, full of heavenly peoples, races and families, the Kingdom of Heaven.
122
"And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." (1 Co 13:13)
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"Then spake Haggai the LORD's messenger in the LORD's message unto the people, saying, I am with you, saith the LORD." (Hag 1:13)
When God is with us, and when He extends His hand to help us, everything we do prospers.
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"But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." (Mt 5:37)
We should not and do not need to lie to live the Christian walk, neither with God, nor with our brethren, nor with those who are outside.
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"Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:" (1 Pe 1:8)
Christ is the center of our faith and joy. The certainty that He conquered all things for us and gave us salvation is the anchor of our hope.
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"Thus saith the LORD; If heaven above can be measured, [...] then will I also cast off all the seed of Israel, [...]" (Jer 31:37)
God made the universe very great and infinite. He already knew this and said it was so from before 2,600 years ago, before Jeremiah.
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"Although the fig tree shall not blossom, neither shall fruit be in the vines; [...] Yet I will rejoice in the LORD, [...]" (Hab 3:17)
God, who created the heavens, is in the midst of His people. He is a high refuge, a city of valiant men and a liberating sword in the day of our tribulation.
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Brethren, we were saved by Jesus and we await a heavenly homeland, but this does not mean that we will become ghosts in this world. Even holy and separated from sin, we were saved to be people, honest citizens, to have a good education and a dignified job as princes on earth.
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"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Php 3:14)
There is a journey of faith for us to walk, and a great goal to be conquered: the prize of being approved by God in the light to become like His Son.
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"Who is wise, and he shall understand these things? [...] for the ways of the LORD are right, [...]" (Ho 14:9)
In our walk with God we may suffer tests of faith and patience, but never confusion. Persecutions and contempt from the world, but the Lord leads us only in victory.
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"For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come." (Lk 22:18)
Beloved, let it not happen that we harden ourselves by the deceitfulness of sin and are blind to reject the invitation to participate in the great feast of immortals at the inauguration of the Kingdom of God.
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"Dominion and fear are with him, he maketh peace in his high places." (Job 25:2)
The Fear of God is our firm refuge, and justice the seal of our peace. If we do not walk in the ways of the Eternal, our prosperity will be wind, and our joy chaff that will soon dissipate.
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"The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all." (Ps 103:19)
Justice and judgment are the forces that dominate Creation, from heavenly universes to kingdoms of darkness. There is no science or technology that can save a world that transgresses the laws of God.
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"These things I command you, that ye love one another." (Jo 15:17)
Disobedience of this commandment was the cause of the division of the Church, and the day Christians return to obey this commandment, the Church will become one and united again.
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Man possesses an independent intellect, the capacity to perceive, judge and freely decide his path. God is wise and does not impose a forced will on the free understanding of His creatures to justify Him or reject Him as the only true God. This is why judgment exists.
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"Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. And their eyes were opened. [...]" (Mt 9:29)
Jesus wants life, and He wants our life, and not our death.
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"Thou shalt have no other gods before me;" (De 5:7)
The only circumstance in which we are allowed to disobey the constituted authorities is when they become arrogant and order us to worship other gods besides the Lord by force. Graven idols and all kinds of sin are gods.
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"For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." (Mt 5:45)
God is the author and sustainer of life, the merciful protector of all. It is worthy and just for us to subject ourselves to Him, to worship Him and to give Him thanks for His faithfulness and sovereignty.
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"And in his name shall the Gentiles trust." (Mt 12:21)
Salvation is truly universal, and was conquered with power to reach all men and women of all peoples and nations, among all who hear the Gospel and believe. No one owns salvation but God Himself.
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"He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh: the Lord shall have them in derision." (Ps 2:4)
Science and development are not evil in themselves, but men use them to challenge the wisdom of the Creator. But the Almighty is omniscient, and He specializes in defeating the cunning games of men.
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"THE earth is the LORD'S, and the fulness thereof; the world, and they that dwell therein." (Ps 24:1)
The present wicked world of sin among the unbelievers is not the earth and the natural dimension of the universe. The Devil only has the present iniquitous dominion among the wicked, but God is the owner of Creation.
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"[...] and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" (Mic 6:8)
Again the Lord says that He wants faith and obedience first, and how senseless are the paranoias of false spiritual battles.
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Do you not want to become a servant of the God of Jacob? He is the Creator of the heavens and the ends of the earth.
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"And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." (Eph 3:19)
When we keep the commandments of Jesus, we abide in His love and have communion with Him, and in His love we are filled with the fullness of God.
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"By the word of the LORD were the heavens made; and all the host of them by the breath of his mouth." (Ps 33:6)
The Spirit of God is the force that brings life into existence, and He moves all things. There is no power or cunning that can sustain those who turn away from the Creator.
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"Who gave himself for our sins, that he might deliver us from this present evil world, [...]" (Ga 1:4)
It's not about leaving the earth and civilization already, but when you repent and believe in Christ, from today you become part of the Kingdom of God.
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"Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life." (Jo 8:12)
The Lord, as our savior, is also a leader for us. He promised that if we keep His commandments and teachings, we will live in the light.
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"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance." (Ps 33:12)
God has the power to save any nation that desires, and to give them prosperity and peace. It is enough to follow the three fundamentals of the blessed nation: Fear of God, Justice and Equity.
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"Thy throne, O God, is for ever and ever: the sceptre of thy kingdom is a right sceptre." (Ps 45:6)
The superior dominion of God does not differentiate between people, and judges with equality. This is why every sin is taken into account. It is men who create violence and inequality.
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Soon Jesus will return, prepare yourselves! The sun will set at noon, the heavens will tremble and the earth will be shaken. The stones of hail, fire and blood will burn the mountains and fall on the head of the wicked. The sword of justice will consume the scepters of iniquity and the light of dawn will rise.
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"[...] Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name." (Mt 6:9)
The children of God can never forget the obligation to always sanctify the Name of God, by giving a good testimony through the practice of an exemplary and honorable life before all.
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"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Ps 119:105)
The principle of our Faith is that we should believe in God and walk in His fear, remaining faithful and keeping His Word. We have practical laws and commandments to follow. We do not need games of chance.
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"[...] Woe to the bloody city! that filleth herself with blood in the midst of her, that her time may come, and maketh idols against herself to defile herself!" (Eze 22:3)
There are three sins that attract the direct judgment of God upon people or nations: the shedding of innocent blood, idolatry and prostitution.
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"And they that were sent, being returned to the house, found the servant whole that had been sick." (Lk 7:10)
Jesus was never defeated, and He never fails those who trust in Him with all their heart. The ways of the Lord are higher and wiser than ours, and He only makes plans for our good.
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"[...] Obey my voice, and I will be your God, and ye shall be my people: [...] that it may be well unto you." (Jer 7:23)
The Lord gave us teachings and commandments that are in His Word. If we hear His voice, despite the difficulties, we will have victory and success in everything we do.
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"Ye shall not fear them: for the LORD your God he shall fight for you." (De 3:22)
It is important for us to fight the Battle of Faith in the Word of God. But it is not up to us to deal directly with supernatural forces. The Lord only asks us to remain faithful to Him, and He will defeat our enemies.
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There is a magistrate in heaven over the earth, and an impartial minister in charge of punishing the works of men. The sun itself subsists under laws and is judged by the norm of gravity, how much more we who defraud our neighbor, fatten deceit and give drink to violence.
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"And many of them said, He hath a devil, and is mad; why hear ye him?" (Jo 10:20)
Just as they did to Jesus, for an emissary of God, being judged as having a devil and being mad is just another precious stone they carry in their crowns.
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"For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust." (Mt 5:45)
Brethren, let us cultivate humility. Just remembering that we need air to breathe and temperature, will give us consciousness of our dependence on the constant grace of God.
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"The liberal soul shall be made fat: [...]" (Pr 11:25)
I am not a preacher of the prosperity theology, but prosperity, which is first spiritual in the walk of faith, exists. The secret to being victorious is not sagacity, but having the blessing of God upon us, which comes through obedience.
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"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" (Ro 3:24)
Christ died for our sins to give us eternal life, through faith. Salvation is not a commodity that can be bought, but the free gift of God to all who believe.
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Christian music is more than a commercial art, it is a free expression of praise to God. All Christian music must have a solid message from the Gospel and a true testimony that glorifies God for the edification of the saints and the exposition of the message of Christ.
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Pastor and preacher, you have been called to the greatest of missions: to proclaim the truth to men. Study the Bible diligently, strive with zeal in prayer and seek the Holy Spirit. The great Master has entrusted you with precious lives to be spiritually protected in the faith.
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"For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly." (Ro 5:6)
God demonstrated, and gave full certainty that He has the right to judge the world and cast the unbelievers into eternal judgment, for the Son of God came into the world and died for the sins of all.
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"[...] Turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, [...]" (Joe 2:12)
Fasting serves to express repentance or for God's help and direction. It has a day and time to start and end. It can be intercession, but it is not a weapon for paranoid spiritual battle.
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Dear friends, Christ came into the world to save sinners. All have sinned, and only Jesus is the righteous one who saves us. If you think you are a sinner and have done much evil, do not let your pride destroy you, for if you come to Christ and confess your errors, you can be and will be forgiven.
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"And now also the axe is laid unto the root of the trees: [...]" (Lk 3:9)
Even a tree, if it does not produce shade, ornament or fruit, will be judged, and its trunk will serve as furniture and pasture for the fire. How much more us, if instead of judgment, we produce thorns and fruits of levity.
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"[...] Be of good cheer: it is I; be not afraid." (Mk 6:50)
When we follow the Good Shepherd, we do not need to fear. If we obey His direction, we are safe. Perhaps the Lord will come to us walking on the waters, in the most unexpected way, but He will soon calm the wind and take us to port.
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"And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us [...]" (Eph 5:2)
True love is the renunciation of one's own existence to live for the will of God, which is the salvation and good of all. It is to crucify our own reason for the reason of God.
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"Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, [...] and took it out of the way, nailing it to his cross;" (Col 2:14)
The bill of the debt of our sins was nailed to the Cross by Jesus. If we believe in Him and remain until the end, it will be impossible for a paid debt to be collected again.
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"For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, [...]" (Is 55:9)
The Lord is a God of high and wise ways. Even if time seems like defeat, persevere in faith. God's strategy always wins.
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"Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span [...]?" (Is 40:12)
God does not despise legitimate technology, but for Him, superluminal speed is nothing more than the throwing of a stone, and the explosion of a new star is the lighting of a match.
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Come, Lord Jesus!
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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever." (Is 40:8)
Strive to know the Word of God and trust in its promises. No matter how much time passes, the declarations of the Lord are faithful, of eternal validity and of infallible fulfillment.
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Behold, the day is coming when all power of darkness and injustice will be definitively defeated. The rods of iniquity will be broken and the throne of iniquity will turn to dust. Behold, Jesus Christ is coming, the saved will be resurrected and He will finish destroying death from humanity forever.
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"And the angel answered and said [...] Come, see the place where the Lord lay." (Mt 28:5)
The powerful angels of heaven submit to Jesus, recognize Him as God and call Him Lord. We should not be ashamed to preach the Gospel and to confess His Name before men.
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Many say that the judgment of God on the wicked who do not repent is severe and unjust. But if anyone could, in an instant, have the vision of the justice and holiness of God, he would prostrate himself in terror and miserably lament how detestable sin is before the Eternal.
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Even in this fallen world, we are under the power of an absolutely sovereign God. He is not a tyrant, but there is no discussion, for He is faithful and just, wise and knowledgeable. He does everything He wants, and our destiny will depend solely on His infallible judgment.
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"[...] And he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm." (Lk 8:24)
With Jesus inside a boat in the middle of a stormy sea, you are safe. Without Him, inside a walled castle you are all the time on the brink of death.
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"He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. [...]" (Ps 57:3)
Great is the contempt and hatred of the Enemy who fights to destroy us, but there is an Almighty above him who saves us from his clutches by His love, if we look to His light.
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"[...] if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:" (1 Jo 5:14)
Everything you ask for in prayer, if you believe and if it is in accordance with the will of God, will be granted to you. The will of God is good. Now, we know His will by studying His Word.
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"[...] for I know whence I came, and whither I go; [...]" (Jo 8:14)
Behold the greatness of the Messiah, the almighty Son of God who already existed in the heavens from eternity, and already reigned more than billions of years before He became man for us, before the birth of this universe.
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"Doth the plowman plow all day to sow? [...] For his God doth instruct him to discretion, and doth teach him." (Is 28:24, 26)
This verse has many teachings, and one of them is that it clearly says that the profession and honest work are holy and blessed by God.
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I exhort you, brethren, not only to memorize words, but also to acquire the testimony of the Gospel in your lives, in Christ, through a walk of patience and obedience in the presence of God, practicing His Word and His will to attain the knowledge of the truth.
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"And they told him, that Jesus of Nazareth passeth by." (Lk 18:37)
Every Christian will be tested, and every sanctified of God will cross through storms. But when Jesus arrives, healing is done, captivity is broken and victory is born in a new sun. Jesus is passing by in someone's life here today.
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"Whoso sheddeth man's blood, by man shall his blood be shed: for in the image of God made he man." (Ge 9:6)
True freedom is not anarchy and disorder. Authority is an order of God. No society can live without justice, without judgment and without law.
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In the last days, behold, God, by His grace, has granted technology to man. If you use it giving honor to Him, and to promote justice and equality, you will prosper, but if you exalt your face against the heavens, science will turn into fire that will devour your flesh.
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"And he cried, saying, Jesus, thou son of David, have mercy on me." (Lk 18:38)
The world may deny justice to the little ones and prevent the poor from being seen, but the ears of the Judge of Truth will never refuse to hear and answer the pleas of the humble who cry out for His help.
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Justice and judgment reign in Creation. Jesus the Son of God in person became man out of love for the sinful world, gave His perfect life and resurrected victorious to save us from our sins, forgive us and give us life. If we do not believe in the justice of God we have no hope.
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Although man in the beginning fell into sin and allowed the kingdom of destruction to enter the world, God has a superior dominion that still reigns sovereign over the earth. If we subject ourselves to God and follow His Word, through faith, we have the possibility of conquering the enemy.
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The teaching of the Bible about the Enemy is this: You must be vigilant and prudent about him, subject yourself to God and never underestimate the capacity of darkness. But you also cannot submit or fear him, for he is also nothing more than an insurgent challenger of God.
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Two are the secrets to being people with root and firmness in the faith. Like a tree, first we have to feed on the sap of the Word of God daily, and second, exercise patience without leaving the sustaining ground, that is, Jesus, resisting storms and winds firmly.
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The infinitude and the inexplicable transcendence of God and His power is what makes all things impressive and wonderful. In God, the greatnesses, amplitudes and possibilities for good have no end. In Him, innovations, dreams and achievements are permanent and unlimited.
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The condition of the Enemy is always this: either you dishonor God with sin or you will have to suffer trials. God is faithful and forgiving, and only He frees and saves us forever. Could it worth dishonoring God to please the wickedness of darkness and still be lost in destruction?
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"But if ye had known what this meaneth, I will have mercy, and not sacrifice, ye would not have condemned the guiltless." (Mt 12:7)
Beloved, practicing justice in faith and being holy is different from being a judge. We always want to be right, but God wants us to be merciful and forgiving.
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"And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude." (Mt 15:36)
With Jesus no one goes hungry in the desert!
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"[...] for without me ye can do nothing." (Jo 15:5)
Since always human feats and achievements are great, but man is earth and ashes, and it is not for us ourselves, on a higher plan, any power to prevail. Only that which comes from God truly conquers and prevails.
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"And as a vesture shalt thou fold them up, and they shall be changed: but thou art the same, and thy years shall not fail." (He 1:12)
The heavens and the earth will one day pass away and the times of the ages will conclude, but God is eternally the same, and His years will never end.
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"I will wash mine hands in innocency: so will I compass thine altar, O LORD." (Ps 26:6)
The altar of God is where He most establishes contact with His people. Spiritual sacrifices and resignation are the altar. It is only possible to walk close to the altar with a pure heart and hands.
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"But other fell into good ground, and brought forth fruit, some an hundredfold, some sixtyfold, some thirtyfold." (Mt 13:8)
Do not lose hope of prospering in the battle of faith and life. When you work doing everything for God and with love, even if it's only the fourth part, something always works out.
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"And when he began to sink, he cried out, saying, Lord, save me!" (Mt 14:30)
How many times do we start to sink in our mistakes and sins, and we are proud, trying to get out alone. All we need is to recognize our smallness, humble ourselves and cry out: Lord, save me!
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"And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God."(Mk 11:22)
Faith is the gift that confesses that God is true, and it is the principle of all justice and power. By faith the heavens were created. It is the seed that brings into existence the things that do not exist and overcomes the impossible.
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We are under a great conflict between heaven and darkness, and evil fights fiercely, but God has still granted everyone, if they wish, the right to believe in Him and choose good. If you choose to do good, in every situation, even if they persecute you, no one will take this right away from you.
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"For he had healed many; insomuch that they pressed upon him for to touch him, as many as had plagues." (Mk 3:10)
I'm not telling anyone to lose control or practice extremism, but if your situation is difficult, then by faith, throw yourself upon Jesus!
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"And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me." (Mt 10:38)
God's method for man to conquer in faith is the cross: the renunciation of sin, of self-will and the vanities of this present life to live the victorious life of Christ from today for the glory of God.
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Peace must be the goal of everyone's struggle. Just as the despotic empires and medieval Catholicism did not prosper, no religion, philosophy or doctrine that lives for the mere spite of death will prosper.
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"For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?" (Mk 8:36)
Money can give you comfort, social prestige gives you esteem and medicine gives you temporal health, but only God can give you true life and liberation from today and eternal security for the future.
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"But those mine enemies, which would not that I should reign over them, bring hither, and slay them before me." (Lk 19:27)
The Lord is merciful and forgiving to those who repent, but to those who persist in evil until the end, the time will come when they will know His righteous judgment.
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"And they are adulteresses, and blood is in their hands." (Eze 23:45)
The spirit of adultery and prostitution are the greatest forces that generate murder and the shedding of blood. A nation that does not honor the sanctity of family and marriage is doomed to God's judgment and destruction.
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"[...] It is not for you to know the times or the seasons, which the Father hath put in his own power." (Ac 1:7)
The Lord said from the beginning that the time of His coming would still take "times and seasons", at least dozens of centuries to arrive. God's decree will be fulfilled.
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"And Jesus put forth his hand, and touched him, saying, I will; be thou clean." (Mt 8:3)
If you are questioning yourself, in the midst of trials, what God's will is, know that He is Faithful and does nothing for your harm. If you are patient, He wants to save you, justify you and give you abundant life.
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"Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind." (Mt 22:37)
Dear brothers, this is the greatest commandment for us. If you do not love God, and if you do not strive to walk in His presence, your faith is not acceptable.
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"This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses." (Ac 2:32)
The sacrifice and resurrection of Jesus to redeem us is the supreme event of the Bible and of the history of humanity. We can only understand the truth and be saved by looking at the Son of God.
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Everything that transgresses the Universal Laws of God offends His holiness and His very life, for everything lives within Him. This is sin. Since God is infinitely holy, nothing but life for life can compensate for the offense of sin. This is why only the life of Christ saves us.
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Science is trying to conquer the universe, while secularism denies the merit of the Author of life and this extraordinary work. It will be impossible for you to know the joy of life and the infinite home that were given back to us by Jesus if you do not give the universe to God.
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"He wrestled with the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him:" (Hos 12:4)
Just like Jacob, do not give up on God's promises in the middle of the road, even if the blows of an angel are disciplining you. If we persist faithfully in achieving victory in faith, the Lord will finally answer us.
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"And they let him down through the tiling with his couch into the midst before Jesus." (Lk 5:19)
Perhaps you know someone who has needed help, sick, oppressed or suffering, and no human resource could help. Try taking them to Jesus!
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"But the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel." (Joe 3:16)
The common man displays the glories of deceit, corruptible riches and the power of the arm of flesh as his god. But the Lord made the heavens, and He is our Rock, His salvation will last forever.
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God's promises are, in principle, conditional, and depend at least on an initial faith and obedience from those who seek His Face. God is faithful, and also through faithfulness His promises operate for all who seek Him. If you deviate from the faith, you will lose the right to them.
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"For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: [...]" (Ro 1:17)
We acquire the knowledge of God and His righteousness through Christ. As we walk in the footsteps of the Master, remaining in faith, our eyes open and we are transformed according to His image.
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"And he that searcheth the hearts knoweth what is the mind of the Spirit, [...]" (Ro 8:27)
Perhaps you are suffering anguish or interior battles because of guilt, sins or mistakes. Set aside a time of prayer and let the Holy Spirit examine your heart and show you the way out.
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"Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good." (Ro 12:9)
As the Lord commanded, we must also crucially keep the commandments of the first founding apostles, who wrote under the extraordinary inspiration of the Holy Spirit until the book of Revelation.
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"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you." (Lk 10:19)
The Lord promised that if we believe in Him and persevere faithfully walking under His hands, we will receive authority, in His Name, over the forces of darkness.
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"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." (Eph 5:17)
In everything we do in our journey, we must seek to know the will of God, to be successful. If we walk in the counsel of the Lord we will be blessed, even if we suffer battles.
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"[...] for them that honour me I will honour, and they that despise me shall be lightly esteemed." (1 Sa 2:30)
God is above us, and He only allows Himself to be found by faith. If you believe in Him and honor Him, He will look upon you, but if you despise Him, He will hand you over to your own choice.
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If in your heart one day faith in the Truth existed, the seed of the Life of Christ was generated in you. For this new life to develop you must exactly exercise the life of Christ: obedience to God, holiness, justice, love, humility, faithfulness, integrity and self-control.
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"For the LORD is good; his mercy is everlasting; and his truth endureth to all generations." (Ps 100:5)
If we think we have our own righteousness with God and are proud, we will not have His mercy. But if we admit our unworthiness and that only He is righteous, He will save us.
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"[...] But let your yea be yea; and your nay, nay; lest ye fall into condemnation." (Jas 5:12)
Let us remove disguise and duplicity from our lips. Let us hold firm in our hearts the truth we believe, be decisive in faith and speak the truth to one another.
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"No man can come to me, except the Father which hath sent me draw him: and I will raise him up at the last day." (Jo 6:44)
Our faith is a faith of salvation, of a new world, of resurrection and of eternal life. If we do not believe in what Jesus did for us, we will be fighting in vain.
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"And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;" (Jo 14:16)
In our relentless journey in the Kingdom of Light we need the Holy Spirit. Only He gives us strength and power, guides us to the truth and sustains our faith against the tenacious attacks of the Enemy.
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"And went to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, [...]" (Lk 10:34)
Be an instrument of God, a doctor and a helper to your neighbor. If you are a child of God, be filled with His love. Do not live for yourself, but be an angel to heal the wounds of those who are suffering.
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Our life is maintained by the mercy and providence of God, and He gives us protection, breath and food, and our salvation depends on His grace and almighty intervention. It is right for us to subject ourselves to Him and follow His orders, to thank Him and to revere Him every day.
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"[...] And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak." (Lk 7:14)
Do you think that God's dreams and projects in the walk of faith have died in your life? - Jesus resurrects them!
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"The men of Nineveh [...] repented at the preaching of Jonas; and, behold, a greater than Jonas is here." (Lk 11:32)
Since Jesus came into the world, not only those of His time, but all of us, if we do not believe in the truth, will be condemned by many ancient generations who did believe.
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"[...] who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:" (1 Pe 2:23)
Have self-control, forgive offenses and do not take revenge on the affronts of men. Trust in the judgment of God and pray for the salvation of those who sin.
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"It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again;" (Lk 15:32)
It is the attitude of a true Christian to desire the repentance and restoration of all people, no matter how much they have sinned, but those limited in faith prefer to judge the fallen.
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"And he answered and said unto them, I tell you that, if these should hold their peace, the stones would immediately cry out." (Lk 19:40)
We praise our authorities, our science and the great human achievements. If we do not give glory and praise to the Son of God, one day the stones will praise Him and condemn us.
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"Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:" (Ro 3:24)
It is the duty of the Christian to have a good example in civil life, but our goal is to achieve justification before God, in Jesus, and to win the race of faith as citizens of His Kingdom from today.
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"The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens." (Pr 3:19)
With the advance of times, it is increasingly difficult for us to admit that we do not know everything, and we persist in challenging and disobeying the omniscient wisdom of the One who wove the bonds of the universe.
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"And he took the seven loaves and the fishes, and gave thanks, and brake them, and gave to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude." (Mt 15:36)
The Lord is a God of multiplication. Be an evangelist, take the Word of God to people and multiply children of God for His Kingdom.
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"Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits." (Ro 12:16)
It is not proper for those who expect an Eternal Kingdom to be ambitious for the great things of this present world, but to conform to those that are humble and noble.
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What is reality? God and His kingdom are reality. The atheism of the secular world and its theories are the imagination of men. The Bible and everything it contains are the truth and reality. The world lives unhappily because it does not accept the truth of God, who reigns and created all things.
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"[...] that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man;" (Eph 3:16)
It is the Spirit of God who strengthens our inner man and empowers us with power in faith. Only by Him will we be enabled in the battles of God.
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“It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not;” (Lam 3:22)
Even if saved, we should never judge ourselves impeccable before God, but always bow down for His infinite mercies that sustain us every day.
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"And God said, Let there be light: and there was light." (Ge 1:3)
No matter the laws of physics, the human mind or the logic of existence itself, when God speaks, what does not exist comes into existence.
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"Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." (Pr 4:23)
Everything that attracts us can reach our heart. May we guard ourselves from the vanities of the world and the desires of the flesh. The heart sanctified in the things of above is the temple of God.
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"He that is not with me is against me: and he that gathereth not with me scattereth." (Lk 11:23)
Jesus challenged everything and everyone when He said this, and then He faced the cross and won the challenge! If we do not surrender to His lordship and dominion, we will only have the same destiny as the conquered enemies.
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"In him was life; and the life was the light of men." (Jo 1:4)
Matter can serve life, but having life is more than all matter. Having all the matter in the world without having life is useless. Having life even without matter is everything. Life only exists in God. The life of God is in Christ.
249
"But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit." (1 Co 6:17)
With whom or what have we united ourselves? If we unite with idolatry, hatred or debauchery, these things will be part of us, but he who is united in one spirit with Christ participates in the nature of God.
250
"[...] If any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth." (Jo 9:31)
It is not in any way that God will answer us. If we do His will and walk in righteousness before Him, He will hear us, but if we abandon His laws, He will hand us over to our own unbelief.
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Brothers, we must indeed live meekly and humbly, as citizens of heaven, but we cannot want or expect to be accepted and applauded by the world. If the Lord Himself, perfect and holy, was condemned to death by this generation, what will become of us who are still only redeemed?
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"The Lord knoweth how to deliver the godly out of temptations, and to reserve the unjust unto the day of judgment to be punished:" (2Pe 2:9)
Let us remain firm on the journey of faith, looking beyond the hopelessness of the present age. Stronger and greater is God by our side to deliver us in all adversity.
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"But when Jesus heard that, he said unto them, They that be whole need not a physician, but they that are sick." (Mt 9:12)
It is certain that we must be holy, but our sphere of action must be more than a closed community of impeccable people. We have to prepare ourselves and take Jesus Christ to the sinners.
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"[...] Bring forth the best robe, and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:" (Lk 15:22)
Behold God's plan: to restore the dignity, honor and worth of people. If we accept His love, there is only grace, forgiveness and goodness in the Eternal Father for us.
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"And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, [...]" (Mt 14:19)
When Jesus commands you to do something, obey, brother/sister, because a miracle is coming right after!
256
"[...] Thou shalt not go up; but fetch a compass behind them, and come upon them over against the mulberry trees." (2Sa 5:23)
If we say we are servants of God, for everything we do we must seek God's direction, through prayer, if necessary with fasting, and by consulting the teachings of the Scriptures.
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"Salt is good: but if the salt have lost his saltness, wherewith will ye season it? Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another." (Mk 9:50)
Salt means grace, life and holiness. If we have the life of God, in Christ, we are agents of life, grace and sanctification for the world.
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"[...] God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him." (1Jo 4:9)
This world is fallen, but God gave us salvation. For anyone who believes there is no longer the obligation to continue fallen and condemned, but they can receive redemption and eternal life in Jesus Christ.
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"[...] He took on Himself our infirmities, and bore our diseases." (Mt 8:17)
Sin is the vehicle of death and diseases. Christ took our sins and our death upon the Cross. If we believe, the Lord's perfect, victorious, resurrected and healed life was given to us.
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"Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: [...]" (Hos 6:3)
Let us raise our level of faith, and grow in the truth and grace of God, in Christ. The Lord always has superior dimensions of knowledge and development, in the Gospel, to reveal to His children.
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"For I am the LORD, I change not; therefore ye sons of Jacob are not consumed." (Mal 3:6)
One of God's attributes is that He is Immutable. He is always the same, eternally perfect and does not change. And being faithful and almighty, He can infallibly fulfill all His promises.
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May there be unity in the Church of Jesus Christ, and among all who profess the name of the One and True God. The destiny of every kingdom divided against itself is to be conquered and overcome by enemies.
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I have already said this: there is a right decreed by God, everyone, without discrimination, who wants to choose to do God's will and good, cannot have their choice hindered, and the Enemy, even if he persecutes us, cannot prevent the choice of good, but those who choose evil will reap evil.
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We have a habit of judging the wicked and sinners, but we must never forget that judgment belongs to God, and while there is life, there will be the possibility for the wicked to repent and be saved, in Christ. We were all sinners once. We must work for the salvation of people.
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Prayer is necessary like breathing, fasting perfects conscience and sincere almsgiving creates treasures in heaven, but worship makes the heavens descend to earth. Worship is when we sanctify ourselves to surrender our hearts to God, with songs or other spiritual sacrifices.
266
"[...] Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him." (Lk 17:3)
Everything that transgresses the commandments of God and of Christ is sin. But the fact is that not even forgiveness is blind. For forgiveness to exist, the offender must first repent.
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"He said unto them, Give place: for the maid is not dead, but sleepeth. And they laughed him to scorn. But when the people were put forth, he went in, and took her by the hand, and the maid arose." (Mt 9:24)
Do not mock Jesus, and do not laugh at His words, you may be greatly disappointed.
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"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love." (Jo 15:9)
May we strive for the unity of faith and love among brethren, established in the grace and communion of Jesus, so that by our submission and permanence in the truth we may be His temple and He may dwell in us.
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"And seeing a fig tree afar off [...] and when he came to it, he found nothing but leaves; for the time of figs was not yet." (Mk 11:13)
This is a teaching. There is a time for everything, but as for producing and being useful for the Kingdom, Jesus wants you to produce at all times and without ceasing.
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"Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation: [...]" (Mt 26:41)
For the Christian, vigilance is as necessary as the rudder for a ship. If we do not stay connected to Christ and if we are not always attentive to the traps and temptations of evil, we may deviate from the path of faith.
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The testimony of God and of Jesus is singular and clear. God, who created all things, is the One and True, Faithful and Just, whose dominion is eternal over all, and there is no other besides Him, who gave us His Son to save us. The Bible does not admit another God or truth besides the Lord.
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Beware of complaining. Every day God is giving us the sun, His providence, the strength to live, food, protection against evil, His teaching, His grace and His forgiveness for our failures, and we do not thank Him and still curse even for a toothache.
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"[...] Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you [...]; that ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven:" (Mt 5:44)
Practicing the attitude of paying back evil with good is one of the conditions for someone to become a son and daughter of God.
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"Now therefore, be wise, O ye kings: be instructed, ye judges of the earth. Serve the LORD with fear, and rejoice with trembling. Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, [...]" (Ps 2:10)
In this psalm God calls the leaders and chiefs of the nations to serve Him and to revere Christ.
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"But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering. For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind [...]" (Jas 1:6)
Doubt is a great evil of all human beings, but if it comes, stick with this advice: Seek to know and choose God's side.
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I know we suffer and complain about the world, but nothing but love will finally conquer this planet. What is the greatest love that has ever existed?
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"And he said to her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace." (Lk 8:48)
When we dare to believe in God and in His Word, we are practicing acts of faith. Acts of faith are when we confess God's faithfulness and His power, like seeking His Face, and He will act for us.
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"But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil." (Mt 5:37)
Wake up, everyone must take a stand in faith. There is a mortal conflict in the heavens. If we do not take a stand in faith, the fire will snatch us away. Choose Jesus' side.
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"Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:" (Ro 6:8)
There is no fix for our old nature. Like the grain of wheat, we must die to our old being and our old having, crucified with Christ, so that, while still alive, we may also resurrect with Him.
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Among everything the Enemy tries to do to prevent man from seeking God, there is a minimum right that everyone has, because of the work of Christ, besides the right to choose good, and it can never be taken away: the right to repent, change the direction of life and seek redemption.
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"If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you of heavenly things?" (Jo 3:12)
The knowledge and growth in the Kingdom of God is conditioned by the level of faith. Even the angels need faith. The study and practice of the Word of God is what develops faith.
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"[...] then he arose, and went after Elijah, and ministered unto him." (1Ki 19:21)
It is not a sin for us to desire ministry in the Gospel, but like Elisha, we must have humility and be servants of all the brethren, and first learn to serve the sent ones of God who are already in the battlefield.
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"And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven." (Rev 12:8)
It is useless to fight against God, He is just and righteous. Even if someone has a power the size of the universe, if he rises against the Creator practicing sin, sin will ensnare him and lead him to destruction.
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"[...] Jesus I know, and Paul I know; but who are ye?" (Ac 19:15)
The powers of darkness do not obey strength or ability, they obey authority. Therefore, you cannot go preach and minister the Gospel in your own name, but only in the name of Jesus.
285
"Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, [...]" (Rev 3:20)
Will you, friend, be one of those who leave Jesus outside? Do not close your heart to Him, for one day He will return and you will also be left out of the Kingdom of God.
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"Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it." (Ac 2:24)
Why does the world not believe in Jesus and despise Him? The Son of God conquered and gave to all what humanity most wanted to see: the victory of life over death.
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"According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:" (Eph 1:4)
God chose you, in Christ, so that you would be holy. If you do not live in holiness, or if you are not at least striving, you cannot be an elect one.
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The world questions if God exists, and how He exists, but in the entire Bible and in history, God does not try to prove that He exists, but to make known His character and who He is, that He, who rules over the heavens, is faithful, just and true, full of love and mercy to those who seek Him.
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"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: [...]" (Mt 5:39)
The Old Law is just and spiritual, and we should follow its principles, but Jesus really superseded the Law of Moses, bringing us, by His life, a new and superior Covenant of Salvation, with better promises.
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"[...] because the people still sacrificed and burned incense on the high places." (2Ki 15:35)
The Cross is the only altar where we should prostrate ourselves and worship God. Mere philosophy, humanism, secularism and theorism are strange altars. We should only worship the Lord in the Gospel.
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"Moreover I will make a covenant of peace with them; [...]" (Eze 37:26)
God dominates and reigns within His own justice and judgment. Faith is the channel of God's justice for man, in Christ. This is why He makes covenants with man, and does not violate faith, the right of choice and free will.
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"[...] the angels shall come forth, and sever the wicked from among the just, And shall cast them into the furnace of fire:" (Mt 13:49)
Today is still a time of repentance and salvation, but after the day of His return, Jesus will really judge everyone and make a total separation between the wicked and the righteous.
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"[...] that ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." (Mt 5:39)
One must have great faith to humble oneself and always leave the insults and offenses of others in the hands of God, but this is the nobility and virtue of a true child of God.
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"Pour out thy fury upon the heathen that know thee not, and upon the kingdoms that call not upon thy name:" (Ps 79:6)
The Lord promised to bless the peoples who fear Him and practice equity and good. But upon the nations that do not know Him and do not call upon His Name, His wrath and judgment will fall.
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"And the tongue is a fire, a world of iniquity: [...] and it is set on fire of hell." (Jas 3:6)
We are sinners, earth and dust, yet we have this mortal weapon, the tongue, which can bring life or death to our fellow men. Let us always use words to bless our neighbor.
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"And he awoke, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. [...]" (Mk 4:39)
The sea and the storm rose up against the Son of God, and had to bow before the voice of His Majesty. How much more men, if they lift their foreheads against the Lord of the Heavens.
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"The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life." (Job 33:4)
Many argue about why sin is so evil. But God is pure love, everything exists within Him and He shares His own life with everyone. This is why wickedness is a betrayal and offends Him so severely.
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"Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it." (Pr 22:6)
Parents, in what way are your children? Have you taught them the Word of God, honor and respect? The current generation has been trying to destroy the soul of our children.
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"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Ps 100:4)
We have always consumed ourselves only in our own interests. Our existence here is a passing mist. May our greatest pleasure and joy be to serve the Lord.
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"Then I will command my blessing upon you in the sixth year, and it shall bring forth fruit for three years." (Lev 25:21)
Our treasure is the eternity of Christ, but what makes everything prosper, first in the spiritual sense, is not our "cleverness", but the blessing of God, which comes from walking in Faith.
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"This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me." (Mt 15:8)
It is not bad for you to give your time, attention, and admiration to God, but be sure that what He really wants from you is your love and your heart.
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"And ye shall chase your enemies, and they shall fall before you by the sword." (Lv 26:7)
When we serve God and submit to His Kingdom, we are not left helpless. If we serve the Lord and obey Him, His omnipotent hand and His strength also protect us from our enemies.
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"Because they believed not in God, and trusted not in his salvation:" (Ps 78:22)
We are all flawed. If we sin, we are guilty under God's Law. But there is something worse: the lack of Faith. Even if you are flawed, if you do not have Faith and do not believe in God, this is what will sadden His heart the most.
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Since the fall of man, God has extended His mercy to those who believe. The Lord is perfect, but since He designed our salvation, He does not treat us in the fullness of His judgment and perfection, but by His grace and in the mystery of faith, because of Christ, for we would all be consumed.
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"[...] by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." (Heb 5:14)
If we remain in the Ways of God, we have freely, in Jesus, the gift for which Adam fell, not believing to wait for it: the discernment of good and evil.
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"And the LORD our God delivered him before us, and we smote him, [...]" (Dt 2:33)
It is necessary for us to be aware that we are nothing alone and that power does not come from ourselves, but the almighty hand that defends us, gives us victory and makes us prosper belongs only to the Lord.
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"And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." (Mk 13:13)
We must develop the ability to overcome hatred with good, always forgiving men, in every possibility, because by persevering to the end and doing this we will conquer.
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"And the Spirit of the LORD came mightily upon him, and he rent him as he would have rent a kid, [...]" (Jg 14:6)
It is not the Lord's objective to perform exhibitionism, nor to glorify man, but the power of the Holy Spirit is great beyond all possibility, and we must never doubt His greatness.
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"In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, [...]" (2 Co 4:4)
Be careful with blindness. The Enemy's charms to seduce men and even the children of light in the things of this world are tempestuously tempting. Always be in contact with God.
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"A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, [...]" (Jo 13:34)
By the sacrifice of His perfect life Jesus sanctioned a new covenant of salvation between God and all who believe, and new commandments. This is one of the first, and we must follow it.
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"For this is the will of God, even your sanctification, [...]" (1 Th 4:3)
Holiness, faith, and justice have a price of trials and afflictions, but in the end they are a path of victory, fulfillment, and happiness. Sin seems sweet, but its end is unhappiness and the destruction of the soul.
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"[...] Awake thou that sleepest, and arise from the dead, and Christ shall give thee light." (Eph 5:14)
There is a time of awakening, of spiritual resurrection and of restoration for all who seek, and this time is already present today, since Christ conquered for us, if we believe.
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"For all the gods of the nations are idols: but the LORD made the heavens." (Ps 96:5)
It is not about adopting mysticism and false gods, but for a people and nation, to submit to God, fearing His Name, practicing justice and judgment, is an act of great wisdom and blessedness.
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No man can be impeccable on earth yet, but there are two types of Christians: the thorn believer: those who only judge and cause suffering to their pastors, leaders and brethren, and the balm believer: those who take part in their struggles and pray for all of them.
315
"Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God." (Mt 22:29)
The Scriptures are an essential part of our faith in the Gospel and we must dedicate ourselves to their study, for together with prayer they bring us closer to God and save us from error.
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"And commanded Judah to seek the LORD God of their fathers, and to observe the law and the commandment." (2 Ch 14:4)
Salvation and faith are individual, but on the day of judgment the guilt of leaders and rulers will be much greater, for their orders affect other people in groups of up to millions.
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"And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many." (Mt 24:11)
However admirable it may seem, it is not by the manifestation of miraculous powers that a true prophet is distinguished from a false one, but by the testimony of his life and the character of his works before God.
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"And Amaziah strengthened himself, and led forth his people, [...]" (2 Ch 25:11)
It is necessary to have faith to please God. The channel of faith for us to align ourselves with God's will is His Word. When we follow the Lord's instructions, He fights our enemies and makes us prosper.
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"For he that is not against us is on our part." (Mk 9:40)
Again the Lord makes it clear that there is no middle ground in faith. If you try to remain neutral in this great conflict, you will inevitably be sold to the Destroyer for perdition. But if you choose Christ, the Enemy will not touch you.
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"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Lk 5:32)
Let us be aware that we are all or have been sinners and need Christ. The wages of sin is eternal death. For this Jesus gave His life for us, for our forgiveness and salvation, if we believe.
321
"And they set the priests in their divisions, and the Levites in their courses, for the service of God, [...]" (Ezr 6:18)
Our practice of faith is not empty. We must gather and congregate regularly in unity for the purpose of ministering worship, adoration, and thanks to God.
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There is a Link to connect us to God. This Link is the Son of God, Jesus, who became man to save us. We connect to Jesus through Faith in God. We have Faith in God through the testimony of the Scriptures, of Christ and of the saved, and in the signs of His government and greatness in Creation.
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In the New Testament, keeping the Sabbath is no longer mandatory, but it is also not forbidden to set aside one day of the week to dedicate yourself to seeking the Face of God, whether it be Saturday, Sunday, or another day. And know that doing this is still of great value before the Lord and will bring you strengthening.
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"Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." (Ps 100:2)
Persistently gathering to minister worship and adoration to God, dedicating time to revere Him and to serve Him means opening the condition for Him to behold us and live among us.
325
"Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come." (Lk 11:2)
The struggle and the waiting for the visible Kingdom of God is one of the central truths of our confession. In our hearts there must be a real and pulsating desire for the final manifestation of the new world, of justice and of immortal life.
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"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner that repenteth, [...]" (Lk 15:7)
It is good to say again: the saved should not sin, but God's objective in this world is to save sinners, in everything possible, and not to kill them. He loved everyone and gave His Son to save us.
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We all share the same sun, the same oxygen, the same rains and the same foods of the earth. We also work in universality, we defend ourselves together and we develop together. It is foolish for each one to think only of themselves and practice individualism.
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"For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous." (1 Jo 5:3)
The saved must fight in faith, but if someone complains, God gave us simple commandments that are totally possible to be fulfilled, unless we are unbelievers.
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The history of this world is a history of redemption. Great was the love of God for humanity, sending us Christ to die for our sins, so that we would not be destroyed by His righteous judgment. Today is still a time of repentance and salvation for those who are willing.
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This was God's method for our salvation: the death on the cross and the divine blood of His Perfect Son. The price our unworthy sins cost is humiliating to our pride, but this is the only way to be saved - to admit our perdition and accept the life of Jesus.
331
"The LORD is good, a strong hold in the day of trouble; and he knoweth them that trust in him." (Nah 1:7)
There is still a step of faith between us and God, and this is to trust in Him. If we believe in His Word and walk in His presence, we will practice good and enter into His promises.
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"He directeth it under the whole heaven, and his lightning unto the ends of the earth." (Job 37:3)
Let science not fight against God, nor technology boast, He is the Architect of Light, of Physics and of the Forces of the Universes. But it is not knowledge that is evil, but the contempt for its Author.
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"Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes." (Job 42:6)
Job, a man whom God Himself declared righteous, yet, after being tested, still had to repent greatly. Even saved, we must never be haughty and proud, but always humble before the Almighty.
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"And they had a few small fishes: and he blessed, and commanded to set them also before them." (Mk 8:7)
Give thanks to God for everything, do not complain and do not curse even your enemies, for when you give thanks, even in trials, deliverance comes and the provisions multiply.
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"His mischief shall return upon his own head, and his violent dealing shall come down upon his own pate." (Ps 7:16)
We must pray, yes, and desire the salvation of all. However, we must also not be discouraged by the works of the wicked, for if they persist in evil, God's judgment will be certain.
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It is without a doubt that God has all power and cannot be stopped, on a higher plane. But if there is a lack of fear, integrity and sanctification before Him, He can withdraw, even from the Church, the operation of His grace, protection and Spirit, for He is just and does not violate free Faith.
337
"Who will render to every man according to his deeds:" (Ro 2:6)
It was God's counsel to justify us through faith, but this does not mean that we should not do good and practice good works, for true faith also produces good fruits; but those who do evil will reap evil.
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"And having spoiled principalities and powers, he made a shew of them openly, triumphing over them in it." (Col 2:15)
To hear the Gospel, to convert and believe in Jesus Christ is not to join a new religion, philosophy or belief, but to come out of darkness, to be born again and to move to the winning side.
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Seek to bring as many as possible to Christ, but the hand of brotherhood is still as precious as crown jewels. Do not extend the hand of spiritual brotherhood in haste to a person until they have truly shown that they have repented and been born of God, otherwise you will suffer.
340
"[...] for I am the LORD that healeth thee." (Ex 15:26)
The Lord is a God of healing. I am not a healer and I cannot guarantee miracles of healing, but if you have faith and seek persistently, believing in the action of the Holy Spirit, He truly has the power to give you life and full health.
341
"For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another." (Gal 5:13)
We will still fight against the old nature until the end. To avoid carnality in the Church, we must consider one another as superior and serve one another through love.
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"When Jesus therefore perceived that they would come and take him by force, to make him a king, he departed again into a mountain himself alone." (Jo 6:15)
The Lord never sought earthly power, His goal was the Cross and our salvation. The true Christian will never be proud, thirsty for power and earthly glory.
343
"[...] and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world. Amen." (Mt 28:20)
Terrible is the Enemy and his deceptions and great are our battles of faith to be overcome, but this is our firm consolation that gives us confidence to conquer: the Lord is with us.
344
"[...] We pray you in Christ's stead, be ye reconciled to God." (2 Co 5:20)
Let us not be ungrateful for the immense goodness of the Lord, who gives us the spirit of life and keeps us at every sunrise. May we return to our Strong Tower. May we be reconciled with God.
345
God is good, but He is also perfect in justice and wisdom. If He decides something, no one can stop Him. And this is one of His decisions: He has determined to save those who believe, in Christ. And in this matter, woe to whoever rises against Him, woe even to the Devil. Behold, God is for us.
346
"Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world." (Jo 1:29)
Jesus' mission on earth was not political power or dominion by force, He came to bring us back the scepter of the kingdom of God and His justice. He came to take away the sin of the world to redeem those who receive Him.
347
"But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, [...]" (Jo 14:26)
It is not for the Christian to say that he is wise in himself or to say that he knows everything. But if you have the Holy Spirit, He will surely teach you everything you need.
348
"[...] and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense and myrrh." (Mt 2:11)
Three wise kings declared the majesty of Jesus and gave Him valuable gifts, even though He was a baby. What have you given to the Lord? A little time? Many give their lives to serve Him.
349
"[...] But as for me, my prayer is unto thee, O LORD, in an acceptable time:" (Ps 69:13)
It is written that God is very great in mercy and patience, however, He will also not allow Himself to be despised and there is a time for everything. We have to start seeking the Lord today and now.
350
"As the Father hath loved me, so have I loved you: continue ye in my love." (Jo 15:9)
It is written that God the Father loved us and gave His only begotten Son to save us. But if Jesus Himself, the Son, had not also loved us, the work of salvation would not have been accomplished.
351
"And ye shall be holy unto me: for I the LORD am holy, and have severed you from other people, that ye should be mine." (Lv 20:26)
What makes God incomparable is the fact that He is holy. The Enemy can produce some power or false signs, but he will never have holiness or true justice.
352
"Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, [...]" (Is 1:2)
God is the same in all dominion in Heaven and on Earth. Except that the Earth is a fallen world being redeemed, the judgment of the Bible is the same judgment as Heaven. God's justice and judgment are universal.
353
In Christ we have new life and liberation from sin, and we must always sanctify ourselves before the Lord. But this does not mean impeccability right away. Whenever we fail, it is necessary to have humility not only to confess our faults, but also to accept God's forgiveness.
354
"O come, let us worship and bow down: let us kneel before the LORD our maker." (Ps 95:6)
We are not orphans of soul and spirit, we have a Father and we have a Creator who gave us life and generated us by the breath of His Spirit. It is worthy that we worship Him, He is our sustainer and our Light.
355
"Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, [...]" (Is 13:9)
Let us fear God. He is good and loving, but also just and holy. He has compassion on the penitent, but His wrath will also be kindled against the wicked and defiant, whether they be people or nations.
356
"But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably." (Ro 14:15)
Certainly we must walk in the Word of God, but if it is a case of rules or customs, we cannot crucify a sincere brother or sister, even if they are weak, for this does not come from love.
357
"Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee." (Ps 122:6)
358
"And Jesus stood still, and called them, and said, What will ye that I shall do unto you? They say unto him, Lord, that our eyes may be opened." (Mt 20:32)
Jesus today passes through your life and asks you: What do you want me to do for you? I'm sure that if you ask for the right things, He will grant them to you!
359
"Whither shall I go from thy spirit? or whither shall I flee from thy presence?" (Ps 139:7)
Let us be aware of God's omnipresence. Whether we do good or evil, whether we go to the east or to the desert, in the depths, in the beyond or to the ends of the stars, we cannot flee from the eyes of the Lord.
360
"[...] Forgiving one another, even as God for Christ's sake hath forgiven you." (Eph 4:32)
Let us preserve the unity of the Church by submitting to Christ, giving up individual reasons. Far from us all enmity, spite and intrigue, even if, by forgiving, we have to suffer the damage.
361
"And they lay wait for their own blood; [...]" (Pr 1:18)
Practicing evil against your neighbor is practicing evil against yourself. The court of heaven is almighty. He who does good reaps good, but there is also no malice or deceit that does not turn against its artisan.
362
"Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might." (Eph 6:10)
Just as there is a level of faith and growth, there is a level of strengthening for the Christian. We must help the weak, but we must not be weak, but strengthen ourselves in the Lord by seeking His presence.
363
"A talebearer revealeth secrets: but he that is of a faithful spirit concealeth the matter." (Pr 11:13)
If we want to be faithful people, let's flee from gossip. It is one thing to preach the truth and reprove the works of darkness, but it is baseness to live spreading the particular errors and sins of others.
364
"And now abideth faith, hope, and charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity." (1 Co 13:13)
These are the three main pillars in our journey. By keeping faith in the truth, the hope of salvation and above all love in our hearts, we are strengthened.
365
Is there anyone out there looking for revolution? The best revolution is the one made without weapons, without war and without violence.
366
"And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature." (Mk 16:15)
The Gospel is the announcement of God's magnificent intervention of salvation in this world, especially in the sacrifice of Christ on the cross and His resurrection for the forgiveness and justification of those who believe.
367
"That he would grant unto us, that we being delivered out of the hand of our enemies might serve him without fear," (Lk 1:74)
God's people are a people called to be free, in Christ. Interior freedom is still conquered by growing in faith, but if something still enslaves us, we need to seek the Lord.
368
"My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me:" (Mt 26:39)
If we are saved we must be aware of the greatness of Jesus' suffering for our salvation. Nothing expresses the intensity of the pain of the righteous and eternal judgment of God in the death of His Innocent Son for our sins.
369
"If thine enemy be hungry, give him bread to eat; and if he be thirsty, give him water to drink:" (Pr 25:21)
Have you ever heard of the revenge of good? It doesn't mean helping evil and sin, but practicing love and forgiveness, and repaying with good those who hate us and do us harm.
370
"Then said he unto the disciples, It is impossible but that offences will come: but woe unto him, through whom they come!" (Lk 17:1)
Brothers, let us be sober. Scandal is an evil that corrodes the public soul. It is better to suffer and lose things than to be an agent of this evil, for the Name of the Lord is upon us.
371
What will be the end of the world? In all this conflict of hatreds, deaths and destruction, the end of all this despair will be the absolute victory of God and His Kingdom. A new day will dawn, the pride of wickedness will not triumph, but at last the victory of the Lord will be manifested among the saved.
372
"O LORD, be gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble." (Is 33:2)
373
"But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [...]" (Jo 1:12)
It is not natural to be born a son or daughter of God, but it is a supernatural act of God and His Spirit, through the seed of Jesus' perfect life, generated in spirit in those who believe.
374
"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." (Jo 3:16)
This is a central truth of our confession: We should no longer be sad and without hope, if we believe: God loved the world.
375
"But Israel shall be saved in the LORD with an everlasting salvation:" (Is 45:17)
Just as for the true Church, the salvation of physical Israel is already certain and irrevocable, by the infallible promise of God, in Jesus Christ, the Messiah of all the elect, who conquered and will reign forever.
376
"Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand." (Php 4:5)
Again we have to take courage. The glorified Christ who conquered and ascended to heaven has all power over everything and is omnipresent in spirit as the Father, He is always close to us and contemplating us.
377
"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, [...]" (Is 55:11)
We must maintain confidence in the firm foundation of our faith: Christ, who is the very Word of God, especially in the Scriptures. The Word of God is almighty and is fulfilled.
378
"Therefore is judgment turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off:" (Is 59:14)
It is not optional, but it is a clear command of God that in all nations there must be the Fear of Him and the practice of justice, with just laws and judgments. All nations that surrender to sin will fall into shame.
379
Pride is a destructive poison that has existed since the Ancient Fallen Angel and caused death to enter the world. We need humility to let go of our self-righteousness, kneel at the foot of the Cross and accept God's grace in Jesus by Faith, for this will forgive us and make us happy.
380
"Ye are my friends, if ye do whatsoever I command you." (Jo 15:14)
Do you want to be a friend of Jesus? Obey and practice His commandments. But if one brother hates and sees the other brother as an enemy, and they dispute for greatness and vain success, where will unity and love be?
381
"Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is." (Eph 5:17)
It is up to us, following Jesus' example, not only to fulfill, but to zealously seek the will of God, for it is the truth and justice for our good, and will always lead us to prosperity.
382
"For I will restore health unto thee, and I will heal thee of thy wounds, saith the LORD;" (Jr 30:17)
The same promise made to Israel is also for the Church. The Lord's plan is not that His people, physical or spiritual, be sick or submerged in sin, but that they rise and triumph in Faith.
383
"[...] but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner." (Lk 18:13)
How do you enter the presence of God for the first time? As a sinner! Everything is through Jesus, who saves us through Faith, but no one in their own merits and full of themselves will have access to the Eternal.
384
"But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil." (2 Th 3:3)
Brothers, this promise is firm. Terrible and full of hatred is our Enemy, fighting to destroy everyone, but Almighty is Our Faithful Protector from the heavens and He will keep us, if we remain in the light.
385
"Who, when they were come down, prayed for them, that they might receive the Holy Ghost:" (Ac 8:15)
The first need of a new convert in Faith is that he be confirmed by receiving the Holy Spirit. This cannot be dispensed with, but is a crucial part and command of Christ for the saved.
386
"[...] thou satest on the throne judging right." (Ps 9:4)
To whom shall we cry if we need justice? We do not despise the authorities, but man is flawed and there are causes that require justice from above, where only the Lord, Our Justice, will judge and save us.
387
"When the righteous turneth from his righteousness, and committeth iniquity, and I lay a stumblingblock before him, he shall die:" (Eze 3:20)
This verse scares us, but this is the truth: we must persevere in faith until the end. If we turn away from God even in the last minute, we will perish.
388
"That they may walk in my statutes, and keep my ordinances, [...]" (Eze 11:20)
What is judgment? It is the act of judging things, according to a criterion. There is the judgment of the world, which is of the flesh, and the judgment of God, which is justice, equality, and truth. We must follow God's judgments.
389
Faith is something that is born in us by hearing the Word of God, and through it we have salvation, in Christ. It is as precious as light, and it is built step by step, cultivated day by day like a tree of life. Like a pearl, it grows in the midst of struggles and pains, but through it we are conquerors.
390
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; [...]" (Mt 11:29)
The life in the Gospel is not confusing or without structure. Jesus brought us the Kingdom of God and gave us the model of the ideal life. He has all the right teachings and directions for us to live from today and until the end. Just follow.
391
Worship is something intrinsic to the human heart, and one cannot escape from it. If you do not worship the True and Only God, you will inevitably worship something else, whether false gods or ideologies, self-success or riches. It is necessary for us to worship the One who gave us life, and only Him.
392
"To the intent that the living may know that the most High ruleth in the kingdom of men, [...]" (Da 4:17)
What are the great powers today? United States? Europe? Russia and China? The God of Eternity does not change, and His is the dominion over all the kingdoms of the Earth forever.
393
We must all walk in righteousness, but we must also have the love of God to bear with weak brethren in their deficiencies, until they grow. It does not mean that we will approve of the error, but it is the nobility of a child of light to suffer for the love of the brethren until they are healed.
394
"Whoredom and wine and new wine take away the heart." (Hos 4:11)
Are we free in Christ? Yes, but not for sin! Let us watch and keep away from prostitution, from the lack of control of strong drinks and from all sin. Without self-control we will fall and lose even our hearts!
395
"Thou shalt not kill." (Ex 20:13)
After the flood and the rebirth of the world, God established human government on Earth. The right to give or take life belongs to God. If someone premeditatedly takes the life of their neighbor, they must pay life for life by the hands of the law and the authorities.
396
"Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name." (Ps 100:4)
Create the attitude of giving thanks to God for everything always. Even if you are afflicted and have to humble your heart, praise the Lord, and the grace from above will reach you.
397
It is of first importance to govern our actions that we practice in private or in public. However good our words are and however much we say we are Christians, if we do not control our acts and do not give a good testimony in the things we do, our life will be vain and our faith without power.
398
"Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me." (Ps 51:10)
Let us be aware and seek to have a pure heart sanctified by obedience to the truth. This is not a commandment only for some, but for all the children of God who confess to follow Christ.
399
"And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid." (Mk 5:15)
Never doubt the power of salvation and restoration that Jesus can operate in a person. No matter how much someone is in darkness, the Lord is greater.
400
"And they did all eat, and were filled." (Mk 6:42)
Physical hunger afflicts many people, but nothing withers the spirit like the hunger and thirst of the soul. Thirst for love, justice, and peace. Jesus does not leave anyone hungry or thirsty. He promised to fully supply the life and heart of those who love Him.
401
"And all that believed were together, and had all things common; And sold their possessions and goods, and parted them to all men, [...]" (Acts 2:44)
The practice of sharing goods and food is one of the great precepts of the New Testament. This creates strength, unity and vitality within the Church.
402
"[...] for the LORD God of recompences shall surely requite." (Jer 51:56)
The Lord is a God of rewards, His throne of justice and judgment is in heaven. He certainly forgives those who repent, but He leaves no work without retribution, whether it is good or evil.
403
"Verily I say unto you, Whosoever shall not receive the kingdom of God as a little child shall in no wise enter therein." (Lk 18:17)
So the Lord taught us, that we must be adults in understanding, but have a faith so sincere and dependent on Him, that we become humble in heart like children.
404
"Blessed be the kingdom of our father David, that cometh in the name of the Lord: Hosanna in the highest." (Mk 11:10)
With a voice of joy and songs of jubilee, let us always greet the Kingdom of God, which has already inwardly come and conquered on Earth, in Jesus Christ, the seed of David. Its final coming is near.
405
"Thou wilt shew me the path of life: in thy presence is fulness of joy; [...]" (Ps 16:11)
May we always set aside time to be in the presence of God, where we obtain grace and mercy, have victory in our struggles and are transformed in His light and power, surrendering to Him.
406
"I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me;" (Gal 2:20)
This is the Christian's challenge, the method to defeat the Enemy and the door to eternal life: to believe in Christ and accept to be crucified with Him, dying to oneself to live for the Son of God.
407
"[...] Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net." (Lk 5:5)
Do not give up faith and hope in Jesus. However much the Enemy dominates among the unbelievers in the world, when the Lord decrees His Word, the impossible happens.
408
"[...] My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it." (Lk 8:21)
God does not despise the union of natural families, but in His Kingdom all His spiritual sons and daughters are a great family and a universal brotherhood, united by Faith in Christ.
409
"Thou, even thou, art LORD alone; thou hast made heaven, the heaven of heavens, with all their host, the earth, and all things that are therein, [...] and thou preservest them all alive; [...]" (Ne 9:6)
The Earth and the Heavens are the work of God, and from Him comes the sustenance of all life. Let us praise the Lord for His goodness.
410
"And thou shalt love the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy might." (Dt 6:5)
One of the greatest principles for us is that we must put God first in everything in our lives. It does not mean fanaticism, but to love Him above all things.
411
"But first must he suffer many things, and be rejected of this generation." (Lk 17:25)
The fallen world dominated by iniquity was turned upside down when the almighty and righteous Son of God made Himself the humblest of men and gave His life to save sinners.
412
TO MEDITATE
"Just as snow melts in the heat of the sun, concord for evil will fall."
413
However much science and times advance, the ordinances and spiritual laws established by God will not pass away. Justice and judgment are the two pillars of the effective government of the Earth and the higher universes. The glory of God and His power is the beginning and the end of all things.
414
Jesus said: "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life." (Jo 5:24)
415
"And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." (Jo 5:29)
All who have true faith in God practice good. This is the promise: Believe in Christ and do good until the end, and you will have eternal life.
416
If we are righteous and faithful, by faith, we should not despair over the humiliations and trials we go through in this fallen world. No contempt or suffering compares to the unlimited humiliation that Christ endured for our salvation. Let us follow the example of the Lord's patience and obedience.
417
"Of how much sorer punishment, suppose ye, shall he be thought worthy, who hath trodden under foot the Son of God? [...]" (Heb 10:29)
The sins that were not His killed the righteous and innocent Son of God, infinitely loved by the Father. What effect then will they not have on the wicked who reject salvation?
418
Every son and daughter of God is a fighter of faith. But our tribulations are not always for the sake of righteousness, but often for disobedience. We endure afflictions for Christ, but obedience leads you on much more serene paths, and saves you from great damage and harm.
419
"And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son." (Jo 14:13)
We need a constant and vital connection with God through the practice of persistent prayer. If we are faithful and are submissive to Jesus, we will pray in His Name, and we will be heard.
420
"Of sin, because they believe not on me;" (Jo 16:9)
Many theologians talk about the sins of men, listing even the 7 deadly sins. But the Bible says that no sin is as great as despising and not believing in the Son of God, whom the Father Himself sent from heaven to save us.
421
"For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's." (1 Co 6:20)
If we are saved, we give thanks to God, but it was Jesus who paid the high price of our redemption, and we must know that we now belong to Him.
422
"Turn us again, O God of hosts, and cause thy face to shine; and we shall be saved." (Ps 80:7)
Let us turn again to the Lord our God, our Fortress, with a true heart, and mend our ways before Him so that He may make His Face shine upon us.
423
"The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork." (Ps 19:1)
Greater is the revelation of the Scriptures, but the Gospel of Creation is also unmistakable, all things in this universe are full of the testimony of the power, greatness, and glory of God.
424
"[...] Execute true judgment, and shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother:" (Zec 7:9)
Many people think that true judgment is translated only into punishment, but in this passage we see that, in principle, it does not begin with punishment, but with piety and mercy.
425
"For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live:" (Am 5:4)
Because of sin, suffering and death entered the world, but Christ redeemed us by His supreme sacrifice, if we believe. The Lord is not a God of death, but of life, and His desire is our salvation.
426
"Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the LORD, she shall be praised." (Pr 31:30)
Human culture exalts external appearance, but a woman of worth is not a prize, nor an object, she is a diamond that cannot be bought by piety and fear of God.
427
"But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be." (Mt 24:37)
The symptom that preceded the Flood, the first great judgment on this world, was violence and the multiplication of iniquity. So it will be also before the second great judgment and the coming of Jesus.
428
Jesus Christ not only saves us and gives us eternal life, if we accept His testimony, but also gives us a new interior life of quality, transformed, holy and incorruptible, generated in Him, full of satisfaction, light and joy from today, and in the future we will rise immortal.
429
"[...] Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God." (Jo 3:3)
The fallen natural man cannot take pleasure in good and righteousness, for he is inwardly dead in sin. Only the spiritual rebirth, by the grace of God in Christ, can transform him for the light.
430
"How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; [...]" (Heb 2:3)
Let us have fear over our eternal destiny and over the sublime value of salvation. Great is the justice of God, who will powerfully work salvation for those who believe, but also horrible judgment for the unfaithful.
431
"Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:" (Col 3:5)
To mortify the flesh is not to intentionally hurt yourself or fast excessively, but to abandon all sin.
432
"THOUGH I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal." (1 Co 13:1)
Good doctrines, science, wisdom, courage, and faith are not invalid, but love is the supreme path to fullness and good.
433
"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." (Pr 9:10)
Let us have the wisdom of the truth to always bow before the Creator, His perfect justice and His eternal power. Worthy of fear is the One who transcends all things.
434
"The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: but those things which are revealed belong unto us and to our children for ever, [...]" (Dt 29:29)
The wisdom and dimensions of God are beyond all understanding. Nothing is required to be blindly accepted in the Bible, but start believing by Faith.
435
"Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." (Heb 13:5)
Contentment is one of the keys to living better and avoiding unnecessary problems. Let us give thanks for the little, and the Lord will provide everything else.
436
"Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near:" (Is 55:6)
There are many distractions and vanities in this temporary life, but our souls will exist eternally. Let us have a righteous civil life on Earth, but let us invest our lives much more in God.
437
We must always seek sanctification, but also practice continuous repentance and daily confession of our sins, for we will not yet be impeccable while on Earth. This is part of true Christianity. Only Jesus was and is perfectly righteous and only He saves us.
438
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Ro 5:8)
Man is the image and likeness of God. Let's not think that we have no value. The very God Creator of everything, in the person of Christ, became one of us and died to save us.
439
"Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away." (Mk 13:31)
Just as the Son of God is eternally perfect, His human life on Earth was absolutely impeccable. And as His divine nature and His almighty being, all His words are faithful and infallible.
440
"But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant." (Mt 23:11)
Pay attention to the Gift of Serving. Many talk about growing and even "flying" like an eagle, but if you don't first learn to obey authority and be faithful in the little things, you will not be prepared for high places or for leadership.
441
"Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good." (Ro 12:21)
We need to make an effort to practice this commandment. Humbling ourselves to deny our pride and our own reasons, we must never approve of sin, but still always repay evil with good.
442
"But he is a Jew, which is one inwardly; and circumcision is that of the heart, [...]" (Ro 2:29)
God's New Covenant in Jesus Christ is not the abolition of Judaism, but rather its fullness and perfect fulfillment, in the promise of final salvation that then reaches even the Gentiles who believe.
443
Many question why the total transformation of the world and the visible Kingdom of God have not yet happened after Christ. But this is God's decree, that the ministry of Faith would still continue to be developed until the end so that those who believe may be manifested for salvation.
444
Thus Jesus conquered: Not by force or power, but by vindicating the justice of God. He first lived the most righteous and perfect life before God in the world, and then showed how detestable and iniquitous our sins are, suffering death by bearing them for us in His sacrifice on the Cross.
445
Precious is the understanding that we have no merit or righteousness of our own in the work of salvation, and that it is only the hand of God that saves us, out of pure goodness and mercy, in Jesus. We must simply receive, unarmed and humbled, the forgiveness of God's grace by faith.
446
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; [...]" (Is 40:31)
Let us ardently seek the Lord's strength, strengthening ourselves in prayer, supplication and study of His Word, to resist our battles and step by step rise to Him like eagles.
447
"And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, [...]" (Gn 2:7)
Much of the violence and hatred in the world comes from the arrogance of man. Even loved by God, if we recognized our fragility and destitution, we would give much more value to the gift of life and to our fellow men.
448
"Therefore men do fear him: he respecteth not any that are wise of heart." (Job 37:24)
God does not contemplate pride. It will never be by our own greatness or power that we will conquer and be righteous. The more we are broken and humble, the more of God we will have in us.
449
"Delight thyself also in the LORD; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart." (Ps 37:4)
Thirst and dissatisfaction of the soul have plagued humanity since the fall, but God is the supreme sustainer of life. Finding delight and joy in God satisfies us more than all the pleasures of the world.
450
"[...] And a man of God came to him, saying, O king, the LORD hath yet more to give thee than this." (2 Ch 25:9)
I am not preaching contempt for good things and physical resources, but detachment from material things is one of the great pillars of Faith. If our great treasure is Christ, we must love Him above all else.
451
"By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: [...]" (Pr 16:6)
Eternal and majestic is the power of God, and no creature in the heavens or in the abysses escapes His hands, but it is not by force that man conquers, and is justified and saved, but by the mercy and truth of God.
452
"All things are delivered unto me of my Father: [...]" (Mt 11:27)
Let us be aware that we serve an Almighty and Sovereign Lord, who has conquered all things for us and has all power in heaven and on earth. Let us have faith and confidence in Christ who protects us.
453
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Mt 18:20)
There is only one way to gather to worship God, and this is not for social, idealistic, mere friendship or church sign reasons. We must gather in the name of Jesus.
454
"And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation." (Jo 5:29)
The great day of the consummation of this world is marked! Those who sleep in the dust will rise to give an account of their works and receive the eternal sentence.
455
"Who did no sin, neither was guile found in his mouth:" (1 Pe 2:22)
It is our duty to seek sanctification, but if we still suffer in the struggle against sin, our guarantee will be the firm refuge of the one who is our righteous advocate and who was perfect and impeccable in our name.
456
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) [...]" (Jo 1:14)
This is the reason for our faith and joy: the Son of God was among us! The certainty of this truth is what saves us, makes us move forward and conquer this world.
457
"And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand." (Mt 10:7)
There is a heavenly kingdom from above that has already descended upon fallen humanity, especially in the birth and redemptive work of Christ for our salvation. We must have hope, heaven has visited us and is already among us.
458
"[...] for wisdom and might are his:" (Da 2:20)
If we seek to be successful in the walk of faith, in all decisions we must seek the direction of God, through persistent prayer and under the teachings of the Scriptures. We are not authorized to live without wisdom from above.
459
Jesus works with patience. With patience but never fails!
460
"[...] When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men." (Eph 4:8)
Wonderful is Christ who frees us. He, in His sacrifice and triumphant resurrection, freed us from sin and took the tyrannical Enemy who enslaved us captive, and by His grace filled us with gifts.
461
"Turn away my reproach which I fear: [...]" (Ps 119:39)
Blessed will we be if we suffer the reproach of Christ, when we are despised by the world because of faith. But the reproach of the Devil is when we lose faith. Therefore, even if we lose everything, we must not lose faith.
462
"Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God." (1 Jo 4:15)
Jesus did indeed also become man to save us, but we should not only admit Him as a wise and enlightened man, but know that He is the very Son of God, who created everything.
463
"And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord." (Eph 6:4)
Parents should not hand over the spiritual education of their children to the wicked and sinful ideologies of the world, but instruct them in the fear of God and teach them His Word.
464
Just as Christ, the Gospel is immutable and perfect. The Word, justice and judgment of God are also. We must not fall into the deception that the evolution of science alters the spiritual laws of the Lord. We do indeed consider the times, but what the Bible says must be practiced.
465
The great artifice of the Fallen Cherub to deceive the world and lead men to eternal perdition is unbelief and rebellion against God, who gave us the gift of life and created everything. But we know Christ and we must fight for the truth of the victory of the Kingdom of God until the end.
466
"For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." (Ps 119:89)
For a people or country, to submit to the fear of God and the authority of the Bible, with knowledge and reason, is not a setback or anti-civility, but wisdom that leads nations to justice, prosperity, and peace.
467
"And Jesus saith unto him, I will come and heal him." (Mt 8:7)
Health and healing are promises of God, but this also depends on the faith of each one. He can also use illnesses to prove our faith and trust in His faithfulness, but His perfect will will always be health.
468
"[...] and that I do nothing of myself; but as my Father hath taught me, I speak these things." (Jo 8:28)
Our Lord, the Son of Eternal Glory, received teaching and submitted to the Word of the Father. What will become of us if we are proud to think that we already know everything? Let us always seek more of God's teaching.
469
"But that the world may know that I love the Father; and as the Father gave me commandment, even so I do." (Jo 14:31)
Jesus enthroned the Kingdom of God on Earth and gave His life to save the world. There are those who dare to die for the Gospel, but what God tells us is just to believe in Him and in His Word.
470
Seek, with all diligence, to be only righteous before God, because covetousness prospers for nothing.
471
"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." (Jo 15:12)
Dear ones, I want to exhort you in the Lord, but sad is the truth that those who call themselves Christians are not fulfilling this commandment. Those who are of Christ must be one and have hands united in faith.
472
"Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, [...]" (John 5:24)
It must be possible and it is possible for every being, without discrimination, to believe in God and decide to be righteous before God and Jesus.
473
We should not be saddened by the mortality of our physical body, which will also rise immortal on the last day. Everyone who believes in Jesus is already reborn in spirit and has eternal life. If we are born of God and keep the faith, from today we are immortal in mortal bodies.
474
The testimony of the work of God and His Word, in Christ, is already sufficient for all. But what shall we say of men, who, living on Earth and having the testimony of the stars and the most holy universe before their eyes, still do not believe in the Creator and persist in practicing iniquity?
475
"For they got not the land in possession by their own sword, neither did their own arm save them: but thy right hand, and thine arm, [...]" (Ps 44:3)
Let us take the attitude of always being under God's protection, and never attribute to ourselves the merit of our successes, but only to the Lord.
476
"[...] To offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ." (1 Pe 2:5)
The practice of extortion in the request for tithes and offerings shames the Gospel. There are those who give everything, yes, especially if they want discipleship, but in this case Zacchaeus gave half, from his heart, and Jesus accepted it.
477
"Righteousness exalteth a nation: [...]" (Pr 14:34)
God does not discriminate against countries, but for us in this country, even though we are independent, it is just to have the attitude of always blessing and honoring, and never cursing our national parents, by whom we were born and formed.
478
"I indeed have baptized you with water: but he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost." (Mk 1:8)
The baptism in the Holy Spirit is a promise of God and Jesus for the saved. It is the necessary anointing of power for every Christian for the combat of Faith and for the Gospel.
479
"Through thee will we push down our enemies: [...]" (Ps 44:5)
Our combat is only by Faith and obedience, and it is not for us to fight directly against the Destroyer, but we are also bound by the truth that the Devil can and must be defeated through Faith in God and in Christ.
480
"Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart:" (Mt 11:29)
If the Lord of all is great above all, it is not because He exalts Himself above any being, but because He Himself makes Himself a servant of all and from Him is infinite love and humility.
481
We must desire the salvation of all, but however flawed a saved person who has truly been born of God may be, those who dare to raise their finger and tongue to accuse them on a level of judgment are the target of God's most complete wrath, for it was the Son of God who died to save them.
482
"LET every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God:" (Ro 13:1)
Human government is an ordinance of God, and except in the case of a direct decree of idolatry, all who serve God must also walk within the lawfulness of civil laws.
483
"Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:" (1 Pe 2:23)
As the holy apostle exhorts us, let us follow the example of Christ, acting with meekness and self-control over offenses and repaying evil with good.
484
We could believe that Jesus gave His life to save us sinners because of His glory, His justice, His kingdom or to finish defeating the Enemy. All these things were fulfilled, but it was not for them, it was simply because of God's love for us.
485
May we strive to know God in deed and in truth, through the very person of Jesus Christ His Son, so that we do not fall into deception, for the greatest horrors and atrocities that are done on Earth are by the wickedness of those who claim to be of God but have never given Him glory.
486
"[...] And he said, Young man, I say unto thee, Arise. And he that was dead sat up, and began to speak." (Lk 7:14)
If Jesus died for the love of us, it was so that we might be saved, but on the day that death came face to face with the Son of God Himself, it had to bow before Him.
487
"[...] And this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." (1 Jo 5:4)
Let us not be ignorant that this earthly life is a conflict of the heavens and a decisive test for the eternal destiny of all, sin has affected the world and the power of the Enemy is terrible. It takes faith to conquer.
488
God has no problem with His power. He only needs a desire to make the Adversary and all of hell fall defeated and trembling on the ground at once. The issue is our faith, the attitude of always believing in God with all our heart and declaring His faithfulness.
489
Even for us, being flawed and blind, is there an invincible path? Love is the invincible path.
490
"[...] which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life;" (1 Jo 1:1)
Let us believe in the testimony of the apostles and eyewitnesses, who saw with their eyes and even touched the Lord already resurrected, victorious and glorified.
491
It is certain that it is only through Jesus and His power that we conquer, and nothing is without Him, but if you want to know, there are at least three ways to defeat the Devil and the world:
1. By true faith and fear of God; 2. By a real knowledge of God; 3. By practicing love for your neighbor.
492
"HE that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Ps 91:1)
May we place ourselves under the hands of God, our Competent Protector. Superior and greater than all is His power, and He can perfectly give us security in this world and in eternity.
493
"[...] For I am not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance." (Mt 9:13)
If we are to be holy, it must be with humility and love, so as not to have pride. It must be with prudence, but we must also seek sinners to announce the love of Christ and salvation to them.
494
"[...] for dust thou art, and unto dust shalt thou return." (Gn 3:19)
The world exalts the glories of perishable flesh and ignites the corrupt and uncontrolled desires of men. God created man to be holy, but it is foolish to think that He does not have authority over all flesh and its desires.
495
The Church is the extension of the Kingdom of God on earth. The Church is the fullness of God's new covenant in Jesus for the salvation of Israel and now also for the whole world. It is not necessary to destroy denominations, but it is necessary to have unity in faith among those who profess God and Christ.
496
"And Zacchaeus stood, and said unto the Lord; Behold, Lord, the half of my goods I give to the poor; [...]" (Lk 19:8)
The practice of extortion in the request for tithes and offerings shames the Gospel. There are those who give everything, yes, especially if they want discipleship, but in this case Zacchaeus gave half, from his heart, and Jesus accepted it.
497
"[...] Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." (Mt 28:18)
We fight against the world of unbelief and sin, called the system, but we must not demonize civil society and its laws, if instituted, which are an ordinance of God for all.
498
I have always said that science itself is not evil, for it is a gift from God. But the world today has already fallen and will still fall for having placed science above morality, for having become proud against the heavens that reign eternally, and for having ignored the existence of this word: Sin.
499
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Php 3:14)
Every true Christian has a purpose and a goal to be achieved. We are not disoriented, nor do we live in vain, our goal is to achieve the approval of faith to enter the Kingdom of God.
500
Read the Bible freely. God never decreed anyone's perdition. He decreed the right of faith and free will, and will totally and forever respect this right. This is why the wicked go to perdition, for with all the desire of their being and forever they rejected God and Christ.
501
"[...] And unto thee shall be his desire, and thou shalt rule over him." (Gn 4:7)
If we are reborn in Christ, it is still inwardly in spirit. God's commandment to the infamous Cain will in fact serve for all: we must dominate the desires of sin: anger, vengeance, idolatry, lack of self-control.
502
"I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: [...]" (Is 45:5)
It was not God's original plan for the corruption of sin and death to dominate the human race. But we should not be unbelievers: God made Himself known to the world, loved us and gave us a salvation, in His Son.
503
"If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, [...]" (Col 1:23)
False doctrines of instant salvation security loosen Christians. The true security of salvation depends on the complete journey of the race of faith and on remaining faithful in the faith until the end.
504
"[...] Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: [...]" (Jo 19:11)
Authority and civil law are not God, and are not infallible, but they proceed from God in such seriousness that the very Lord of all, in making Himself man, submitted to it for the sake of justice.
505
It's that old phrase I always say, which became famous:
"The world without love is not worth a fly."
506
However much the world is in turmoil and destroys itself by rising up in defiance against the heavens, God has never lost and will never lose control of everything that is happening here and everywhere. He knows the intentions of darkness and the cunning of men, and no one will deceive or defeat Him.
507
Whether this country or any nation without discrimination desires exaltation, prosperity, success, wealth, honor, peace, power and triumph, this exists and is possible. It is enough to place above all the three domains of the blessed nation: the Fear of God, Justice and Equity.
508
"For the kingdom is the LORD'S: and he is the governor among the nations." (Ps 22:28)
Let us raise a cry to God who is also Shamah. If we are citizens of heaven, let us take courage, for as in every place, He is simply present also in this world, sovereign and powerful to save us.
509
If we are saved we must be righteous and holy, however this is not of ourselves, but only by the righteousness of the perfect life of Jesus, who saves us through faith, and we still have to see ourselves as sinners and always place ourselves under the mercy of God, through Him, until the end.
510
"[...] thou art a God full of compassion, and gracious, longsuffering, [...]" (Ps 86:15)
God, being almighty, has the power to suffer and humble Himself, without losing His magnificence and sovereignty, so great is His love to descend and extend His hand to sinful man to save him.
511
"no matter how good a person may be, or how seriously he seeks to know the Truth of God, he cannot escape the necessity that applies to the entire human race! You need to be born again." (Spurgeon)
512
"[...] Continue in these things: for in doing this thou shalt both save thyself, and them that hear thee." (1 Tm 4:16)
It is clear in the Word of God the instruction that perseverance and faithfulness in faith until the end are necessary to achieve salvation, even for ministers.
513
"[...] With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible." (Mt 19:26)
Detachment from material things is indeed one of the bases of faith. But can the rich not be saved? Certainly yes, without respect to persons! As for everyone, just believe in Christ with a true faith!
514
"Therefore Herodias was wroth with him, and would have killed him; but she could not:" (Mk 6:19)
Great is the wrath of the spirit of sexual perversion, adultery and prostitution in the fallen world, and in this hatred those possessed by the demon do not spare effort even to kill prophets in order to satisfy their lusts.
515
"Whom have I in heaven but thee? and there is none upon earth that I desire beside thee." (Ps 73:25)
Christ came to the world to give us eternal life. What is your supreme desire? If God and the life we have and will have in His Kingdom are not our greatest desire for life, what is our faith worth?
516
"God is not a man, that he should lie; [...]" (Nm 23:19)
Terrible are the games of slander against God and the trials that the Enemy casts upon us. But however much the Lord allows great tests to afflict us, it is necessary to believe this: the faithfulness of God is invincible and infallible.
517
All Creation is established under the order of two domains, which reign over everything: Justice and Judgment, which are above science, matter and power. The world suffers for having inverted this eternal order, but nothing supplants them. Ethics and law are greater than science.
518
"And blessed is she that believed: [...]" (Lk 1:45)
If in the domains of authority God established orders, instituting man as the head, in the domains of faith He does not discriminate against anyone's merit, and salvation is individual. Great witnesses and ministries are the women who believe.
519
There is nothing more precious in this world, and nothing will ever be a greater solution, for everyone, than to truly believe and come to believe in God, with all your heart, through Jesus. This is the only thing that justifies for eternal salvation, and supplants all other things in this earthly life.
520
"And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, [...]" (Heb 12:24)
For all who are saved by God for eternal life, from Israel and from all peoples, through Faith, there is a new covenant that must be kept, which are the commandments of God and of Jesus, in unity, in the Gospel.
521
What has the Church been busy with? Only with earthly survival? If those who claim to be of Christ do not dedicate themselves to growing in knowledge, power and the presence of God, and if they do not honor the great task of winning souls, their existence will be vain as a mere human society.
522
"A dungeon with Christ is a throne, and a throne without Christ is a hell." (Martin Luther)
523
"[...] even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God." (Ps 90:2)
We are privileged, for the Son of God made Himself one of us to save us. But we are not the first race and this universe is not the first world that existed. There have always been other worlds and beings besides us.
524
Individualism, arrogance, unbelief, pride, hatred, floods, volcanoes, earthquakes, hurricanes, wars, revolutions, genocides, pandemics, famines, droughts, climate change, signs from the stars, catastrophes. The heavens are crying out to the world: -Look to eternity!
525
"[...] but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, [...]" (2 Tm 2:22)
All the saved suffer the hatred of darkness and attacks of temptations, persecutions, seductions, threats, insults, challenges, provocations and blackmail. But we have the firm order to simply not obey iniquity.
526
"I pray not that thou shouldest take them out of the world, but that thou shouldest keep them from the evil." (Jo 17:15)
If we are separated, it does not mean that we should already leave the Earth and common civilization, but the world of sin and its evil works. Christianity, even being the Kingdom of God, still exists within common civil society.
527
Jesus, even being God, became a full and perfect man for us, and gave Himself entirely for our salvation. All parts of our souls, minds and even all parts of our bodies, totally, have salvation, and all must be totally sanctified only for God.
528
"So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, [...]" (Is 55:11)
However much the times advance, the justice and prophecies of God are decreed. Christ has already come to the world and the end of times is approaching. All the Word of God will be fulfilled.
529
"[...] God sent his only begotten Son into the world, [...]" (1 Jo 4:9)
God, being the Owner of all heavens, gave us not only His best, but His all, Jesus. And we, will we give Him second place in us? It will be unjust not to give our own lives and the best of us to Him.
530
The work of salvation in Jesus is perfect. God did not assign us rivers of treasures of this earthly life, and if we desire marriage, nothing but the divine and faithful marriage. We will still be mortal until the resurrection, but salvation also reaches the financial and sexual area of the human being.
531
"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (Col 1:13)
Even though the world is still in darkness, all who are saved in Jesus no longer have to remain in the domain of the Destroyer, but already be part of the Kingdom of God from today.
532
"[...] seek ye me, and ye shall live." (Am 5:4)
Because we face a fallen world, we do have to go through trials of Faith and afflictions. But this does not mean that God needs pain and suffering to give life. He is life, justice and satisfaction in Himself, and all He asks of us is our Faith.
533
"[...] And he lieth in wait as a prey, and increaseth the transgressors among men." (Pr 23:28)
The vile, depraved and violent man is called by God a transgressor. But the adulterous and truculent girls and women, without chastity and who do not dress even in broad daylight are also called by Him ungodly.
534
As citizens of heaven, saved in Jesus, our duty is to simply renounce our love for this earthly life. We will continue to live, yes, working and serving God until the end, but our hearts will already be in the Kingdom of God and in the immortal resurrection of eternal life, in Christ.
535
"Jesus answered and said unto them, This is the work of God, that ye believe on him whom he hath sent." (Jo 6:29)
Man needs understanding, principles, values, systems of justice and laws to live. If we want the right meaning to live, we must follow the Master of Life.
536
The order and laws of all things established by God cannot be changed. Whenever they are disobeyed, chaos and confusion are instituted. However much man acquires science, he must submit to the Creator, for he will never be able to overcome His power, justice, and wisdom.
537
Do you think it's difficult to serve Jesus? For the burden of sin and darkness is about ten times heavier, it takes away your dignity, your right to decide, your smile, your sun and your light, it ties your head with iron, it feeds on your flesh and in the end it destroys your soul forever.
538
"Verily I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: [...]" (Mt 18:18)
Even if it is flawed, behold the power of the Church! What has the Church bound in heaven? Vanity? Covetousness of the things of the world? Strife? Division? One day the Lord will judge those who have taken His Name!
539
"Verily I say unto thee, Thou shalt by no means come out thence, till thou hast paid the uttermost farthing." (Mt 5:26)
According to the Bible, public prison, made for criminals and transgressors of the law, is a place of work, discipline and recovery, and not a human degradation factory.
540
According to the Bible and the records of history, I ask when our holy and blessed sister Mary, the natural mother of our Lord, was missing? Since she received the Holy Spirit and became a disciple, she has conquered in Faith and is with the other saved in heaven.
541
"Know ye that the LORD he is God: it is he that hath made us, [...]" (Ps 100:3)
We were created for the glory of God. We only have meaning to live, joy and satisfaction in worshiping Him, having His light and celebrating His glory, justice and greatness. It is foolish for any being to live without God.
542
"(Then said he to the sick of the palsy,) Arise, take up thy bed, and go unto thine house." (Mt 9:6)
If we are to renounce the world of darkness and rebellion, it does not mean that we will only have a locked life. Jesus has a great career for you in the Gospel, and He wants you to get out of paralysis!
543
Human authority and civil law are indeed flawed, but still all the living on earth, including Christians, must be subject to them, except if they impose idolatry, for they are a decree and ordinance of God for the minimal human protection, organization and subsistence.
544
"And that he might reconcile both unto God in one body by the cross, [...]" (Eph 2:16)
Jesus' teachings certainly have the power to change the world. However, He saved us by giving us His own perfect life, bearing our sins and also by an eternal and overwhelming victory over our Enemy.
545
"And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all." (Mk 10:44)
Why has the Church weakened? Because of the abundance of the great and the lack of servants! Just as the Lord of heavens made Himself the humblest servant of all, so must true disciples do.
546
"See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise," (Eph 5:15)
If we are justified by faith, this is true, but it is also necessary to strive, study the Scriptures and acquire the wisdom and knowledge of God to live.
547
What is luck? Luck was God, who is great, having an eternal love for us fallen sinners and for the world, and He gave us His Son to save us. This is if we have the good judgment to repent and believe in Him in time to accept His hand extended to us in Jesus.
548
God does not differentiate people in justice and judgment. However, the family and human government are a unit that cannot be double and confused, and He gave man the authority of leader and priest. Ignorance of this spiritual law has created weak men and a sick society.
549
"And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, [...]" (Gn 2:7)
I have come to believe that the greatest evil within the human being is the ego, the almighty and self-sufficient being of oneself, who saves oneself and who is a god who takes from the heart the place that should only belong to God.
550
"I am the vine, ye are the branches: [...]" (Jo 15:5)
The true Church is the Body of Christ, just as the world and the false Churches are the flesh of Satan. But the Kingdom of God and Christianity do not have to be based on the Church itself, but on the very life and redemptive work of Jesus.
551
"For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, [...]" (Jo 3:16)
How great is God's love? The poor man disbelieved the Creator and fell into sin. God was great and decided to save us, and He did not give us a powerful angel, but His own beloved Son, Jesus.
552
This universe is new, and Adam our father was its legitimate prince. Perhaps God allows heavenly beings to interact here, with limits, but they come from other universes. At the end of this age, Jesus will return to Earth, with His saints, to fight and take this universe forever.
553
No matter what belief, faith or intellect a man has, if he reads the Holy Bible ten times, with a sincere intellect and judgment, and tries to practice it in life, he will be greatly impacted and with almost all certainty will also find God, believe in Him and be saved.
554
"[...] a just God and a Saviour: there is none beside me." (Is 45:21)
We need to humble ourselves and always cry out to the Lord, our Efficient Help. We are lost sinners, tabernacles of earth and ash, and even though our part is to believe, it is not our power to save ourselves.
555
"Far above all principality, and power, and might, and dominion, and every name that is named," (Eph 1:21)
While the world sees a Jesus who is just a great teacher, the faithful testimony of the Bible describes the Son of God, who conquered death, resurrected and is above all heavens.
556
"God is not a man, that he should lie; [...]" (Nm 23:19)
God, even though He is almighty and has all power over everything, is a God of certain purposes, of justice, of order and of very well-determined laws. For example: faith in God, for every being, is the principle of all justice.
557
"For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost." (Mt 18:11)
God has promises of life for us from today. But God's first and urgent project for you is not your simple exaltation of name and social status in this world, but your eternal salvation before Him.
558
Life is a sublime project of God's love, created for His delight and exaltation of His justice, power and glory. God is merciful and most powerful to save those who turn to Him in time, but life was not made for sinners, but for faithful, just and holy beings.
559
"[...] his dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:" (Da 4:34)
God did not forbid and is not frightened by science, which He Himself created. A galaxy for Him is just a pile of burning coals. But His principles of justice and judgment will never pass away.
560
"[...] God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." (Gal 6:7)
Let us be aware. Heaven reigns, and there are certain things that simply are not done, and no being or entire nation is free to do everything, and God's judgment will be certain.
561
The word Love: while the world every day dirties this word, transforming it into a desire for lust, a fire of prostitution and a delight of adultery, God made it the most sublime of His designs, the most powerful force of His heart and the highest of all His projects.
562
I can understand the intellectual line of those who argue against God, against Jesus and the Gospel. But you are only denying the existence of a faithful and just Creator, of Supreme Intelligence; justice, sin and the human fall. You are only rejecting salvation and eternal life.
563
"For thus saith the LORD that created the heavens; God himself that formed the earth and made it; [...]" (Is 45:18)
Let us look to the Sublime, always adore Him and rejoice in His light, the Greater Architect who created this universe and this singular Earth, and who by His grace has given us life.
564
"And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom." (Lk 23:42)
It is not forbidden for you to have success in life, but salvation does not depend on your social situation, greatness of name or material riches. Salvation is a matter of faith and agreement only between you and God.
565
"The just shall live by his faith." (Hab 2:4)
All those saved in Jesus have a new life, are of a new kingdom and have a new Lord. But we are not helpless or disoriented, we have a way of living on Earth: We live in a common way, but in the strength of our faith in God and in Christ.
566
"In that day will I raise up the tabernacle of David that is fallen, [...]" (Am 9:11)
These days are times of visitation and restoration over all the Israel of God, which is the true Church, Israel itself and all who fear the Lord. Let us raise a cry for the salvation of the nations.
567
In this great battle, the One who has much greater power is with us. God has a wonderful superior Kingdom, which has already come to us, and has given us a powerful salvation in Jesus. If the world is hatred, destruction and darkness, we are called to be from today of the Kingdom of God, which is justice and peace.
568
"God is faithful, [...]" (1 Co 1:9)
God is a God of relationship. If He is sovereign, He gave us life and does not treat us like stones, He wants to hear us and does not undo our faith, free understanding and will, and He has a covenant of salvation and victory with those who seek Him, in Christ.
569
"And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness." (Gn 15:6)
Faith is the interceptor Link that contacts man with God and makes him enter His covenants, His protection, His Kingdom, His Justice and His Salvation. Everything happens when we start to believe in Him with all our heart.
570
Dear brother and dear sister, simply make a decision by faith: Go with Jesus and you will not regret it!
571
"Set me as a seal upon thine heart, as a seal upon thine arm: for love is strong as death; [...]" (Sng 8:6)
God's sublime love is transcendent, but it is also in the divine marital union for the family between man and woman, when designated within Him.
572
"[...] so ye would increase more and more." (1 Th 4:1)
The new birth and regeneration for salvation are an instantaneous work of the Holy Spirit in those who receive the testimony of Jesus, but the Christian must still walk, grow and persevere faithfully in faith until the end.
573
"For ye have need of patience, [...]" (Heb 10:36)
In a fallen, hasty and uncontrolled world, let us exercise the gift of patience, sanctifying our souls in obedience to the truth, renouncing all sin and covetousness, for patience in faith is the virtue that conquers the spirit of the Serpent.
574
Dear married brothers, I want to exhort you about the need to love God and Jesus first, even above your other spouse and everything, as long as with wisdom. This will not take away the love and union of the two, but will increase it and fill you with happiness and light.
575
"For yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry." (Heb 10:37)
Let us look at God's promises and know how powerful and infallible they are. Blessed are those who believe and always dare to wait a little longer in faith, confident in the faithfulness of the Eternal.
576
"For I lift up my hand to heaven, and say, I live for ever." (Dt 32:40)
God lives forever, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. All human times, ages, dominions and knowledge will pass away, and all His enemies will disappear, but He will be forever.
577
"It is of the LORD'S mercies that we are not consumed, [...]" (Lam 3:22)
Wisdom will be for us, fragile mortals and sinners, to always bend our vile pride before God and His justice, while there is still time, and conquered by Him, to accept His mercy and forgiveness.
578
"Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. [...]" (Mt 6:34)
Let us have confidence in the Lord, and not be burdened by the future, which belongs to God. We must be cautious, yes, but we are commanded to live each day today.
579
"[...] And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more." (Jo 8:11)
To what point and abyss of destroyed life and sin can Jesus take you out? Yes, as long as there is still life, if you just leave your pride and surrender to Him, He will lift you up!
580
"The righteous cry, and the LORD heareth, and delivereth them out of all their troubles." (Ps 34:17)
All the saved have a battle of faith to win in this world. But we must know that our salvation and deliverance will always be only in God, and not in ourselves, and we must trust in Him.
581
The objective of this great celestial struggle in this world is the vindication of God's justice and the conquest of hearts. God offers us salvation and eternal life in His infinite heavenly Kingdom, in Jesus. The Destroyer offers the fleeting delights of sin for eternal destruction.
582
"Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life." (Ro 5:18)
Humanity has hope, for an act of justice was one day practiced among us.
583
Intense and meaningful life is only revealed by overcoming the fire of crossing the valley of tears. If the burden is heavy today, the splendor of your joy will be true tomorrow.
584
"Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (Col 1:13)
Whoever is of God is under the Throne of God and of His Kingdom.
585
Don't live sad or unhappy, the Son of God died for your sins and conquered death for you. If you accept the love of God through Him, you are forgiven and made innocent, by His blood, from today and forever.
586
I affirm to you that effort, will, persistence, and determination are valid, yes, but if you don't have God, in concrete truth you will never go anywhere!
587
Man was encouraged by the evolution of science, but thinking he would get rid of the truth of God's power and conquer Him, with science itself he ended up discovering an incredibly stunning and terrifyingly infinite universe.
588
The superior government and laws of God are holy and infallible. The world will never escape His just ordinances. Society must choose between free sex or happiness, between the infamy of praised prostitution or the glory of a society structured on faithful families.
589
The greatest men in the world are tilling the earth and sweeping sidewalks.
590
We know that we are still in the time of the test of faith for the world, and we must first seek God and get right with Him. Many are already sad with the unattainable dream of conquering the universe and interstellar travel. However, Jesus is the owner of this and many greater dreams for us.
591
God is so magnificent and great that He gave the gift of life to every living creature. It is true that there are degrees of responsibility, but in the greater plan each one has the right to believe and decide individually. Judgment exists, and you do have full responsibility for the works you practice.
592
"And should not I spare Nineveh, that great city, wherein are more than sixscore thousand persons that cannot discern between their right hand and their left hand; and also much cattle?" (Jon 4:11)
We live in a world that treats people only as numbers and objects of profit, but God gives all value to man (and woman), and His project is to save everyone.
593
It is necessary to dedicate extensive study and acquire practical experience of the Bible, to interpret it linearly and correctly. Be careful, for the Scriptures are often distorted to promote hatred and destruction even against His Truths, and against the righteous and innocent.
594
"[...] He that cometh from above is above all:" (Jn 3:31)
God is good, and all power is from Him. It was not His project for this world of sin, suffering, and destructive darkness. If anyone questions, He gave us a solution and a salvation: The Son of God came to us to save us.
595
"[...] In thine hand is there not power and might, so that none is able to withstand thee?" (2Ch 20:6)
This is our Faith: We serve a Faithful and Just God, but also a supreme and almighty one, who, when He wills, extends His hand against all enemies, and power and possibility, and nothing and no one can prevent Him.
596
"He that covereth his sins shall not prosper: but whoso confesseth and forsaketh them shall have mercy." (Pr 28:13)
The pride of sin is the Leviathan's Snare of Hell. Let us fold this contaminated grain of sand at the feet of Jesus, and He will give us the diamond heavens of eternity.
597
"Yea, he had power over the angel, and prevailed: he wept, and made supplication unto him: [...]" (Ho 12:4)
It is impressive that a man one day overcame an angel. But this was not by force or power, for a man cannot even go unnoticed by an angel. Jacob overcame because of his persistent faith in God.
598
Faith in God is not one-sided, it is a tree of life to be cultivated in the one in whom it is born. Faith must be exercised, nourished, watched, cared for, strengthened, defended in battle, and kept alive with patience and perseverance until the end so that it may bear the fruit of eternal life, in Jesus.
599
"I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus." (Php 3:14)
If one day we believed and entered the road of Faith, it is because we have everything and something very great to achieve. We cannot lose our goal, which is Jesus Christ and His Eternal Kingdom to come.
600
Brothers, it is right for us to desire the heavens, but we must not ignore that the Son of God, He who is greater and more sublime than all the heavens and eternity, one day was and still is personally among us, and He has already promised to dwell in the hearts of those who accept Him and believe in Him.
601
Are you afraid of grieving Jesus? Lack of the fear of God, disobedience, and unbelief grieve Him greatly, but as incredible as it may seem, what grieves Him most, even causing Him pain, is disunity, hatred, and strife among those who claim to be brothers in the Faith.
602
"Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth." (1Ti 2:4)
The great mission of the Church is the propagation of the Gospel and the Kingdom of God, clothed with the gift of love. It is our duty to work for the salvation of souls, generating children of God and disciples.
603
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance." (Ps 33:12)
604
Flee from sin! If by chance you fall, repent, ask for forgiveness, and correct yourself, but do not lose an eternity of oceans of honey because of an insignificant instant of a poisoned candy of sin.
605
"And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal." (Mt 25:46)
This earthly life translates only as a terrible, unique, and decisive test of Faith for eternity. Let us be utterly serious in seeking God and getting right with Him in time, in Jesus.
606
Jesus came to give life in abundance from today to those who believe, but here is why you must be very careful with this world: - the Devil is willing to give you all the gold in the world and all the delights of this Earth, as long as you despise God and are then destroyed forever.
607
"For the LORD will have mercy on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: [...] and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of the LORD for servants and handmaids: and they shall take them captives, whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors." (Is 14:1-2)
608
"Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: [...]" (Is 12:2)
It is not weakness, but a great act of Faith to stop in dependence on God in everything, leaving our own righteousness, only obeying His Word and crying out to Him in prayer to overcome, in Jesus.
609
"[...] that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God." (Eph 3:19)
We must always grow in Faith. Great humiliation to our old man and to our ego is to reach the fullness of God, by becoming nothing, and God becoming everything in us. But this is our victory in Christ.
610
"[...] But the publican, standing afar off, would not lift up so much as his eyes unto heaven, but smote upon his breast, saying, God be merciful to me a sinner." (Lk 18:13)
Let us always have humility. We must be holy and seek holiness, yes, but it is not by any infallibility of ours that we are saved, but by Faith, by the pure grace and forgiveness of God, in Jesus.
611
The Kingdom of God, in Christ, has already won on Earth, but its dominion will still battle until it takes the kingdoms of the nations in fullness. We must not conform to the disintegrated intellect of this present world, but follow from now on the ideals of God and His Kingdom, which will soon come.
612
In our battle for the Kingdom of God, we need a greater pillar and fortress of Faith. The greatest pillar of every saved person is Jesus Christ Himself in person, and the total trust in His divine life, in His sacrifice for our sins, and His victorious resurrection for our salvation.
613
"Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him;" (Is 55:7)
If you are a wicked person and know that you do evil, on the last day you will have no excuses, for if you believe, even today God offers you salvation, in Christ.
614
"I am the LORD, and there is none else, there is no God beside me: [...]" (Is 45:5)
Let us always fear before God. If anyone falls into His hands, there is no other God, and there is no greater to deliver him. But this should encourage us: He is good, and faithful and just, ready to save those who cry out His Name.
615
If you fall into sin, it will certainly bring consequences, but if you still repent in time, leave evil, and confess everything to God, not everything is lost, and there will always be forgiveness for you. We must always seek sanctification, however, it is only Jesus who saves us.
616
"Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not turn away the punishment thereof; [...]" (Am 1:3)
From the beginning and forever, God will govern and exercise judgment over the world and the nations. The right of justice will always be required and no flesh will overcome by force.
617
"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: and whosoever will lose his life for my sake shall find it." (Mt 16:25)
This statement does not mean to completely leave this earthly life, but to abandon sin, follow Christ, lose this world, and gain the Kingdom of God.
618
"[...] that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures;" (1Co 15:3)
I exhort pastors and preachers: The times are advancing, the Enemy's wrath is intensifying, and souls are perishing. Preach the Gospel and the Word of the Cross. It is necessary to take the territory of Darkness.
619
"And I will come near to you to judgment; and I will be a swift witness against the sorcerers, [...]" (Ml 3:5)
Jesus has the power to save all who believe, but these organizations of occult powers of the world are simply sorcerers, and God has His ways of dealing with them.
620
"Neither give place to the devil." (Eph 4:27)
We must be cautious with our Adversary, who acts in unbelief and in sin. He is a terrible being who was of the highest order before falling from the heavens, but he is also not the Creator, he is a creature, and only God should be feared.
621
We believe that Jesus came to the world to save sinners, and the Word of God is infallible. But testimonies of Christ and of the Written Word are also always necessary. For this reason, the saved must fight and win great battles of Faith, to glorify the truth of God on earth.
622
"But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." (Is 40:31)
If you are tired or discouraged, begin to put your faith and hope in God. He will renew your strength and make you overcome.
623
"Lo, children are an heritage of the LORD: [...]" (Ps 127:3)
I exhort parents: God has entrusted to you His treasures, His Image and Likeness. The decision of Faith will still be personal, but it will be worthless if your children are not taught in the Kingdom of God to only populate the heavens.
624
We must believe in the truth. Man was created by God as a free being, but fell into sin and became corrupted. His problem is not material, but of heavenly right and of the soul. God sent His Son Jesus Christ into the world to save all who believe. Man needs salvation.
625
"[...] thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Mt 19:19)
Universal human society needs minimal guidelines to exist. Individualism, the act of each one giving everything only of themselves and for themselves, has been the great sin of this generation. Peace is only possible where there is justice and unity.
626
"But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also." (Mt 5:39)
The wicked always dignify themselves by affronting and challenging the children of light. But we must return their hatreds and filth only with good. The Greater One is with us.
627
"For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:" (1Pe 2:21)
Suffering in faith and in righteousness is part of the Christian race. It is not without measure, but we must not ignore the price of patience to overcome.
628
"For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven." (Ps 119:89)
Let us have faith in God's faithfulness. Everyone has the inviolable right to believe and choose to obey His Word. If we follow His designs, His power is greater and nothing will prevent His Word from making us overcome.
629
"But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us." (Ro 5:8)
The history of this world's Redemption is a story of mercy and forgiveness. God, just and holy, loved fallen humanity and gave His Only Son for the salvation of sinners.
630
The Law of Moses is legitimate, just, and divine, given as a probationary Covenant for Israel, and its spiritual principles must be studied and followed. But it is not the final instrument of salvation, it is a compass that points to man's inability and his need for Christ.
631
Let us seek, with all effort, to truly know God. One of the great artifices of the Prince of Malignity is to distort the Image of God in the minds of men, so that they may disbelieve in the Creator's Faithfulness. We need to seek and know God until we are captivated before Him.
632
To the single brothers and sisters: First seek to acquire maturity, wisdom, and spiritual and human structure, for the first thing necessary is this: To have a solid and decided Faith! Certainly you will need someone who will love you, but before that: It must be someone who loves God!
633
God contemplates Free Faith. There are two types of prophecy: The conditional, with "if", which depends on faith and obedience, and the unconditional, which God fulfills infallibly, regardless of everything. But the true prophetic spirit must always respect Free Faith, otherwise it is deception.
634
"He ruleth by his power for ever; [...]" (Ps 66:7)
God is a God of dominion. He is known as a great King, His is the power and He has a superior Kingdom and an eternal throne that rules over everything. But let us rejoice, for His dominion is of justice and judgment, peace and salvation.
635
"For of him, and through him, and to him, are all things: [...]" (Ro 11:36)
The ego of the human being is useless. Nothing and no dignity exists without God. The spirit of life, ability, wisdom, justice, light, the Sun, food, the air with every breath and everything comes only from Him.
636
"Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." (Ps 100:2)
What is serving God? It is not to completely leave this earthly life, nor civilization, but only to believe in Him and have His Fear, and to live simply by following only His commandments and His Word.
637
"[...] Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." (Php 4:8)
Let us practice the discipline of the mind. We must keep only good thoughts.
638
"[...] but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; [...]" (1Jn 3:2)
Let us look at the fact of our possibility of growth in faith and spiritual stature. Let us look at the Lord: no one will be equal to Him, but it will be an excellent thing to be like Him.
639
The spirit of prostitution has attacked Christians, for they are not understanding the sanctity of marriage and family as a divine commandment and right, designated by God Himself. The celibacy of Christ and Paul is a gift that only exists by supernatural concession from God.
640
Church Unification: If the Supreme testimony of the Holy Bible, of 70 books (with 5 books in the Psalms), has not yet managed to unite all the Churches that confess God as the One and True God and Jesus Christ as the Lord, then the error is certainly not in God, but in us.
641
"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;" (Mt 5:44)
This command does not mean to approve evil, however, it is not just advice, it is a commandment that must be obeyed.
642
"And that ye put on the new man, which after God is created in righteousness and true holiness." (Eph 4:24)
If we believe in Christ, we receive new life, but the putting on of this new life still costs a struggle against sin, which we overcome by knowing and obeying the Word of God.
643
"And hath put all things under his feet, and gave him to be the head over all things to the church," (Eph 1:22)
If we are free, in spirit, we are not in anarchy either. We are of a Superior Kingdom and we have a King and a Lord: Christ, to whom we must subject ourselves and obey.
644
"Woe unto them that decree unrighteous decrees, and that write grievousness which they have prescribed;" (Is 10:1)
Let us consider the fact that God has ordered every people and nation to institute only just and wise laws, within the Fear of God, justice, and equity, so that there may be minimal peace.
645
"And this is life eternal, that they might know thee the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom thou hast sent." (Jn 17:3)
What is the minimum Faith? It exists: To believe in God as the only true God and in Jesus as the Lord. If you keep at least this faith until the end, you will be saved.
646
"For he shall give his angels charge over thee, to keep thee in all thy ways." (Ps 91:11)
Do you know how much we need God's protection every second in this dark world? Without Him, our safety here every second is less than one against a million!
647
"The Spirit of God hath made me, and the breath of the Almighty hath given me life." (Jb 33:4)
Life is a gift from God. We have the seeds of our natural fathers and mothers, but our souls, spirits, and bodies in the mother's womb are formed by the breath and hands of God and His Spirit.
648
In Jesus we have a heavenly citizenship, but earthly civil citizenship is also necessary for our survival as a non-transferable right ordained by God for all, and we must subject ourselves to the instituted authorities, as long as they do not intentionally confront the laws of God.
649
"Now therefore ye are no more strangers and foreigners, but fellowcitizens with the saints, and of the household of God;" (Eph 2:19)
Heavenly citizenship in the Kingdom of God is not granted by the Church, nor by earthly institutions, but by the Name of Jesus, to those born of the Spirit through Faith in God.
650
"And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all." (Lk 6:19)
The Kingdom of God is first of salvation, but also of power, healing, and miracles. The Word of Preaching is most powerful, and not every sign is divine, but the greatest mark of God is His power.
651
What is the Great Barrier of Life? It is in the Scriptures: it is the Race of the Good Fight of Faith, which is won by Faith in God and in His Word, through Jesus. If we do not win in the battle of Faith in God, we will not escape the slavery of darkness and we will not overcome anything else at all.
652
"[...] 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." (Ro 10:9)
If you have heard the Gospel and feel the desire to have salvation, confess that Jesus is the Lord and believe in the testimony of His resurrection.
653
"For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:" (Eph 2:8)
Faith in God is the substantial principle of salvation and of all victory. Faith does not come from ourselves, it is a gift from God to those who seek Him. Let us strive our hearts to believe in God.
654
"For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but [...] against spiritual wickedness in high places." (Eph 6:12)
Let us be aware that our struggle in essence is not against men, but against the Malignant Empire of Darkness, and this struggle is only by Faith.
655
"I know that thou canst do every thing, [...] Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes." (Jb 42:2, 6)
The beginning of all change in the trajectory of a man or woman is when each one recognizes that only God is just and only He can save us in our lamentable condition of sin.
656
Let us always raise our standards against the propheters (false prophets) and the false superstitious and sickening spiritual battles, for they are against the Bible! The true spiritual battle does exist, but it is only by Faith: prayer, obedience to the Word of God, and the preaching of the Gospel.
657
God is a God of Judgment. He has entrusted all judgment to Jesus, the Son, but He rules and judges over everything. He does not leave the righteous without reward, nor those who practice evil without punishment, if they do not repent, for His truth, life, justice, and peace must rule throughout all Creation.
658
Brothers, we must always fear God and fight for the Faith until the end. But we must live in such a dimension that we should not say that evil will still be defeated, but always declare, until we win by Faith, that evil IS ALREADY defeated by Jesus from the Cross and with Him we will also win.
659
The Christians of this country are fighting and despairing, seeking a solution for this nation. But since ancient times God has already declared what the simple solution and salvation for any nation is: - Faith and Repentance before Him! So, are you going to continue trying another way?
660
"And Moses was in the mount forty days and forty nights." (Ex 24:18)
It will be a misfortune if we are humiliated because of unbelief and sin, but it will be unspeakable glory and salvation if we are humiliated before God and the Face of His Glory, transformed in His presence.
661
In this great testing ground for the Kingdom of God, the Elect of the Light often lose material goods, dignity before the world, and for many, even their earthly life. But the Enemy and wicked men have no power to lay a hand on Faith, nor to dominate it or appropriate it.
662
This is the great mystery of the Celibacy of Christ, which Paul had. God's design for the saved is that they marry or not, as they wish, only after reaching sufficient spiritual stature before God. However, if they marry before they do not sin, as long as it is in Jesus.
663
All living beings, including Christians, must subsist under the laws of the instituted Civil Government, as long as under minimal conditions. But except in the case of premeditated murder, the right to give or take life does not belong to mortal flesh, but is the exclusive competence of God.
664
"Neither is there salvation in any other: [...]" (Ac 4:12)
It is necessary for us to fear God: man is a fallen and condemned being under sin, and he needs salvation indescribably, and only God and no one else forever has or will have the power to save him, through Jesus Christ.
665
"Neither did we eat any man's bread for nought; but wrought with labour and travail [...]" (2Th 3:8)
The syndrome of the genie god of the lamp is a great disease in the Christian community. But throughout the Bible, God always ordered the obtaining of sustenance or financial resources only through work.
666
"Divers weights, and divers measures, both of them are alike abomination to the LORD." (Pr 20:10)
Let us have a diligent conscience to maintain justice, according to the designs of God, so that we may have peace and prosperity, for iniquity will infallibly only destroy and take away life.
667
The Church is the Body of Christ, the fortress and ambassadorial extension of God's dominion and His Kingdom on Earth. The authority of the Church has already been decreed in the heavens, above the nations of the world, but the Church does not rule by political authority, but as a Pillar and Defense of the Truth.
668
"Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path." (Ps 119:105)
God has already given us His authorized way to know His will and direction in our walk of Faith: the Bible! We hear good advice, but we cannot depend on men or prophecies to guide us.
669
From the beginning, science and knowledge develop, but the justice and judgment of God are greater, eternal, and immutable domains that will never pass away. Science is a domain of God, but the power to save does not proceed from it, and it will never be greater than Faith, justice, and ethics.
670
"Thou shalt have no other gods before me." (Ex 20:3)
The act of worshiping God, especially with face bowed to the ground or with songs of praise, as the supreme affirmation of our faith and tribute of righteousness before Him as the One God, is the greatest source of contact and power we have with Him.
671
Brothers, I ask that no one be impressed if I say any surprising message here or in other writings. They are just decrees, laws, and teachings that have already been declared by God and have already been and always were in the Scriptures from more than two thousand years ago.
672
God is not evil. Man was created to live not 50 or 100 years, but to live forever! But God made him an intelligent being with a life of his own. It was man himself who chose sin and allowed death to enter the world, but Jesus came to save us, if we believe in Him.
673
"For the righteous LORD loveth righteousness; [...]" (Ps 11:7)
Creation is conditioned by justice, not by power. Justice is greater than power. God has all power, but He is faithful and never violates His own justice, so much so that Christ had to die to save us.
674
The commandment not to love the world concerns the dominion of darkness and sin of this present time. But we, even though dead to the world and still struggling for faith, already live in God and have the life of God in Jesus, and living in God, from this day forward we have true life and full joy.
675
"And he brought them [...] even to this mountain, which his right hand had purchased." (Ps 78:54)
All who attempt to oppose God's plans for Israel or for everything will not prosper, for He, already the owner of heaven and earth, purchased the land of Canaan specifically for Himself and for Israel.
676
We must be righteous in Christ, but salvation, in essence, is only through Faith. Many who call themselves Christians in this generation have already rejected God and Jesus simply because they cannot endure the humiliation that all of themselves are sinners and only Jesus is the righteous one who saves us.
677
God is faithful, almighty, and of transcendent intelligence, and because of the Law of Faith, He initially reveals Himself to humanity in metaphors. Therefore, the Scriptures, even though singular, must be interpreted with the understanding of the own superior intelligence which they express.
678
Faith is a gift that comes through hearing the Word of God. Once it is born in the heart, it generates eternal life in those who believe. But faith needs to develop and acquire power. The intercepting channel for the declaration of Faith is the daily practical obedience to the commandments of God and Jesus.
679
The Word of God, the Bible, not only speaks the truth, but like God Himself, is Truth Itself. It does not cancel out common knowledge, but it is by it that we must judge everything that is understanding, intelligence, science, reason, wisdom, justice, truth, and meaning.
680
"And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (Jn 8:32)
This is the substantial need of every being: to know the truth. When we know God, the Faithful Omnipotent Creator, and truly believe in Him, through Jesus, His Son, we are justified and set free for salvation.
681
"And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth." (Mt 28:18)
Let us never forget the authority of Jesus Christ. We serve a Sovereign who has conquered in Heaven and on Earth and has every right for His Gospel to be proclaimed to all nations.
682
"[...] and hast performed thy words; for thou art righteous:" (Ne 9:8)
Faithfulness is one of the greatest principles of justice, and together with it, it makes life, happiness, and peace win. Treason is one of the most cowardly and defeated designs that can exist. God is eternally faithful.
683
"And he was driven from the sons of men; and his heart was made like the beasts, [...]" (Dn 5:21)
We must always thank God for the slightest bit of understanding and light we still have. Nothing is from ourselves. The glory of wisdom must be given only to God.
684
This law is insurmountable, from covenants of dominion, military alliances, to contracts and marriage: The winner is the faithful one who maintains loyalty, not the traitor who practices betrayal.
685
This is what the Lord commanded us: Not to love this world and this present time of sin, but as those alive and resurrected in spirit, to already live in God, through Jesus, in complete peace and joy, following His Word, even if, like soldiers, we are in the midst of battles and trials of faith.
686
All Cosmic Creation belongs to God. The Universe, the Earth, nature, light, civilization, electrical energy, mathematics, technology, and science are not themselves the "world," which is the present dominion of unbelief and sin against God, against His Kingdom, and His laws.
687
If we receive salvation in Jesus, we still need to undertake a journey and a fight in Faith, through obedience, to take off the old nature of sin and put on the new incorruptible life of Christ, until we reach the fullness in Faith and spiritual wholeness.
688
Salvation begins with the acceptance of Faith, in the new spiritual birth, but it is only truly achieved by winning the race and the trial of Faith. Salvation is substantial; it does not depend on circumstances, wealth, or poverty, but it is generated in the innermost part of the being for eternal life.
689
It is an unforgivable foolishness to confront death on purpose, without a divine cause, but it is written that the supreme sacrifice of a being, if he is holy, is his blood, and that only Jesus could save us in this way, so that no one has the foolish pride to think they will win by practicing sin.
690
"He that committeth sin is of the devil; for the devil sinneth from the beginning. [...]" (1Jn 3:8)
We must always fear God and be cautious with the Adversary, who was once in the heavens, but the holy apostle again declares that the Enemy is also a sinner, a being who has rebelled against God.
691
"The wolf also shall dwell with the lamb, and the leopard shall lie down with the kid; and the calf and the young lion and the fatling together; and a little child shall lead them." (Is 11:6)
May we never lose hope for the happiness of the manifest Kingdom of God on Earth, which will come soon.
692
"[...] that ye stir not up, nor awake my love, until he please." (So 8:4)
God must be on the Throne of our being. Making room in the heart for a person, in the conjugal choice, without first developing an understanding of Faith and a dialogue before God can bring you a very high price.
693
"[...] Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Mt 22:39)
Our practice of Faith must be real. To be a true Christian, you must obey the commandments of Jesus, loving God and developing the habit of doing good to others, whenever possible and without discrimination.
694
"Ye cannot serve God and mammon." (Mt 6:24)
Since citizenship and common civil work are necessary, they are not, however, the Sustenance of the Church, not in the first place. The Church subsists by the power of the Testimony of the perfect life, death, and resurrection of Jesus.
695
Let us have Faith, courage, and hope: He who is good and wants to do us good is much more powerful than he who is evil and wants to destroy us.
696
"Who will render to every man according to his deeds: [...]" (Ro 2:6)
The voice of God and the voice of the Tempter battle in the human conscience, but this is a factor beyond our guilt. Sin only exists when we agree to the suggestion of evil and commit the evil deed in words or actions.
697
"Behold, the heaven and the heaven of heavens is the LORD's thy God, the earth also, with all that therein is." (Dt 10:14)
The generation of the current civilization on Earth lives in an unsustainable existential torment, because they deny the Creator His legitimate and supreme place in reality and existence.
698
It is impossible for us to avoid interferences from the world in our decisions and in our minds, whether from good or bad situations or people. But even if bad influences try to hinder us, we must simply discern what is right before God in our conscience and follow His Word.
699
"I have made the earth, and created man upon it: [...]" (Is 45:12)
To God belongs the power, the dominion, and the glory on Earth and in all Creation, but the inferior dominion of this Present Age that is still on Earth is alienated from God, denies Him, and lives in despair in the chaos of sin and death.
700
"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. [...]" (1Ki 18:21)
It is necessary for us to make a decision. The miracle of our lives and of existence requires a Cause and an Author. God is real.
701
"Thou shalt not commit adultery." (Dt 5:18)
The laws of God are wise. The family is a sacred and foundational divine ordinance, and authorities must safeguard it and promote the legalization of marriage. It is a contradiction and a death to society to cease criminalizing marital infidelity.
702
In the choice of matrimonial union, there must be a convergence and coincidence of faith, understanding, values, and feelings between the partners, who must desire to unite by free decision, specifically with each other, respecting ethical factors. This rule will prevent great misfortunes in this area.
703
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven;" (Mt 5:10)
Let us pay attention to the universality of salvation. The Church of Jesus is organized, yes, but spiritually it extends even to all those who simply fear the Name of God.
704
"For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me." (Jn 6:38)
Our Lord is not someone who was only born two thousand years ago and came from the Earth. He is the Son of God who has always existed from eternity and came down from Heaven to save us.
705
"[...] for your Father knoweth what things ye have need of, before ye ask him." (Mt 6:8)
God is a caring God, especially for His children, and also for everyone, if they give at least the minimum condition of fearing Him. He knows our fragility, and is always supporting us.
706
"Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the LORD: [...]" (Ho 6:3)
If we want to gain strength and light to conquer in Faith, we need above all to truly know God, first through dedicated study of the Scriptures, but mainly by walking in His presence day by day.
707
"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ [...]" (Ro 3:22)
Fasting is important, as an expression of repentance and crying out to God, and sometimes necessary in confrontations to free people, but that which defines the final victory and righteousness before God is only Faith.
708
"Thus saith the LORD; Execute ye judgment and righteousness, [...]" (Je 22:3)
Behold a great mystery: That which sustains and perpetuates life, on a primordial level, is not the condition of matter, nor food, nor biological reproduction, but the state of the human race's heart towards God.
709
"Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, [...]" (Hb 4:16)
Nothing can and nothing ever will be greater for man or any being than to stand before the Face of God, through faith and in the name of Jesus, especially through prayer, worship, meditation, study of the Scriptures, and fasting.
710
"That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments." (Ps 78:7)
Even though material things or human capability offer solutions, they will not give us true security. Our hope must be in God.
711
I exhort the Jewish brothers, who seek the light: It is coherent that the Messiah is the incarnate Son of God, who came into the world first to save us precisely from humanity's great evil: sin, dying for us and resurrecting victorious over death to give us eternal life.
712
"He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life; [...]" (Jn 3:36)
Since the fall of our father Adam, this world has become a testing field for eternity, which is why God works to give you, first of all, the victory in Faith before Him, so that you may be saved and live forever.
713
"O let the nations be glad and sing for joy: for thou shalt judge the people righteously, [...]" (Ps 67:4)
The Bible announces the coming of the Kingdom of God, a Kingdom of Equity, where justice, life, and peace will reign over the Earth, and even in the new heavens and the new Earth, this kingdom will have no end.
714
"But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand." (Is 64:8)
It is of primary importance that we maintain our identity and our contact with the true reality. We have a Creator, who gave us life, and we have a Father, who is God.
715
"But I know you, that ye have not the love of God in you." (Jn 5:42)
It is worthless to bear the name of Christian or even prophet on your forehead if your heart is not surrendered to God. False Christians desiring the destruction and hating even unto death other brothers have no part in the Kingdom of God.
716
True love is that inexplicable essence which is God Himself dwelling in the heart. Everything that is done with true love never fails, always conquers and prospers, even if it requires renunciations, patience, trials, and sufferings for justice.
717
"That through them I may prove Israel, whether they will keep the way of the LORD to walk therein, [...]" (Jdg 2:22)
The Lord is a God of purposes and trials. Not that He desires our evil or destruction, but He tests us to bring to light what is in our heart, whether good or evil.
718
"Keep therefore the words of this covenant, and do them, [...]" (Dt 29:9)
God has a covenant of eternal salvation, in Jesus, with all who fear Him. God is faithful and never fails to fulfill His part in the covenant. We must also be faithful to Him, through Faith, and not leave His protection.
719
"And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: [...]" (Jn 6:35)
Spiritual and sentimental scarcity has created a generation hungry and thirsty in soul, which ends up becoming vulnerable to sin. All need to be supplied by feeding on the Son of God and being filled with the Holy Ghost.
720
"They were as fed horses in the morning: every one neighed after his neighbour's wife." (Jer 5:8)
Every people that does not fear God and does not guard honor and dignity will not be able to prosper. Violence and moral depravity without repentance will always precede the Judgment of God.
721
"Before the mountains were brought forth, or ever thou hadst formed the earth and the world, even from everlasting to everlasting, thou art God." (Ps 90:2)
May we always be sober to fear God, who created everything, and to awaken to the greatness of His justice, power, transcendence, and infinity.
722
"Seek the LORD and his strength, seek his face continually." (1 Ch 16:11)
Let us be mindful of our need to seek God at all times and keep ourselves nourished by His strength, day by day, in prayer, study of the Scriptures, meditation, in service, and in community worship.
723
"And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory." (Lk 21:27)
God's plan for humanity is salvation and eternal life. The Son of God has already conquered evil and enthroned the Kingdom of God on Earth. The day of this world's final deliverance is already set.
724
I want to warn the unmarried: Either you become holy until God's time for marriage, or it is better for you to get married quickly. Remaining single while practicing prostitution is a challenge to the holiness of God and a foul smoke in His nostrils, besides being a bitterness for other people.
725
"For the kingdom of God is not in word, but in power." (1 Co 4:20)
The knowledge of God's Word is necessary to bring Faith, and Faith brings the power of God. But it is the Spirit of God that is the power of the Word, when Faith exists. The Church must have the power of God.
726
God's justice is like an exact and unquestionable mathematics. Just as wrong calculations generate corruption, destruction, and great harm, so sin, which is iniquity, is an error that will never prosper. God's infallible Word and Laws teach us His justice.
727
The Ruler of Darkness will always do everything to seduce men with powers, riches, and earthly glories to dominate and destroy them. But there is something he will never endure, and this is when someone believes in God and is saved in Jesus. Slavery ends when someone is reborn in Christ.
728
Brothers, have Faith. Jesus has already won forever and can still defeat our Enemy again today. Our part, in essence, is just to believe and obey. Subject yourselves to God and love one another.
729
There is nothing more perverse thing than violating the free and decided Faith of a person. If someone believed in God, received Jesus, and decided to serve Him, the Enemy and his dominated ones do not have the right to raise their tongue to decide for that person that she is not of God and should not serve Him.
730
"[...] saw that the fire had no power upon their bodies, [...]" (Dan 3:27)
Let us have faith in the power of God. When difficult and even impossible circumstances interpose directly against the Word and Promises of God, they will not be able to prevail, and a miracle will happen.
731
"And fell down on his face at his feet, giving him thanks: [...]" (Lk 17:16)
May we always be grateful to the Lord. A leper fell down on his face at His feet for a bodily cure. How much more should we give thanks to Him and worship Him for giving us eternal salvation?
732
"I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep." (Jn 10:11)
True spiritual authority does not consist of exalting oneself and dominating by force, but in being a servant to those led and placing oneself below them, carrying them on the shoulders and giving oneself entirely to suffer for them.
733
"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house [...]; and he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, [...]" (Dan 6:10)
This is the great secret when difficult situations happen, even though this should always be done: - Seek God first!
734
God is no respecter of persons; both rich and poor who fear Him will be saved in Jesus. But the Bible prohibits the mere covetous desire to be rich and the love of money. However, it gives us the promise of even material prosperity, if it is achieved through dignified and honest work.
735
"[...] but he that is begotten of God [...] that wicked one toucheth him not." (1 Jn 5:18)
We must always endure and conquer our trials in Faith. Our Adversary can only touch us where there is still corruption. When we are reborn in Christ, we are being clothed with a new incorruptible nature.
736
"Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: [...]" (Rom 12:19)
No living being besides the Lord will yet be impeccable while on Earth. Christian practice requires us to endure errors and even injustices, forgiving one another and abandoning intrigue, jealousy, and contention.
737
"And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof." (Gen 4:4)
How great is the grace, the gift of life and salvation that God has given us in Jesus! What offering of gratitude have you given to Him? A little time? Service in His work? Many consecrate their lives to Him.
738
"Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ [...]" (Rom 1:17)
God is a God of Justice, and His Justice is based on Righteousness, Equity, and Truth. But the justice of the flesh and of the Wicked One is based on their mere satisfactions, and is despotic, individualistic, iniquitous, and merciless.
739
"Because they ministered unto them before their idols, and caused the house of Israel to fall into iniquity;" (Eze 44:12)
The Ministers of God, pastors, and preachers have greater responsibility for the people entrusted to them, and may pay a high price for their conduct, acts, and words.
740
"He hath made the earth by his power, [...] and hath stretched out the heavens by his understanding." (Jer 10:12)
God is the Supreme Creator and the Author of Life, exceedingly Wise and Almighty, and even in this fallen world He is Faithful and Competent to sustain life and save all those whom He created.
741
We will still be subject to sin on Earth, but if we repent in time and confess, the Lord has promised to forgive us. But it is also necessary at the very least to undo the evil done against God or against our neighbor, straighten ourselves out, account for it, and, if possible, repair the error.
742
"And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; [...]" (Lk 1:33)
By conquering the dominion of Darkness and the Roman Empire, the feet of iron, our Lord has already initiated, inwardly, the Kingdom of God on Earth, which has been fighting ever since until it finishes conquering all nations until the end.
743
Self-denial is a necessary practice for us to develop in the Image and Life of Christ generated in us. This is not harming or hurting ourselves on purpose, but humbling our heart by following the Word and commandments of God, with wisdom, instead of our own wills.
744
"[...] That ye love one another, as I have loved you." (Jn 15:12)
The adherents of false spiritual battles try to cast down principalities with strange and morbid rituals. But what enthrones the Kingdom of God among us is simple faith in God and obedience to His Word.
745
It is a wise and just design of God to have made all Creation dependent on Him, on His mercy, protection, and providence. He is our Greatest Father and the Supreme Master of every being, and He desires our development in the Light. It is just for us to subject ourselves to Him and always give Him thanks.
746
"But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, [...]" (Mt 6:20)
We see many saying they have received miracles of material and earthly providence. God has promised to supply our needs, and we should work honestly with our hands, but He is interested in giving us things that last forever.
747
"[...] even as Christ forgave you, so also do ye." (Cl 3:13)
Thus are born strifes and intrigues: from vainglory, pleasures, and the lust for the things of this world. But this temptation of the Evil One is also only resolved in prayer before God, and not by fighting against one another.
748
"Holding faith, and a good conscience; [...]" (1 Tm 1:19)
If we desire to please God and overcome in the Faith, we must also maintain a Good Conscience, being faithful to Him through piety and humility, by continual repentance and obedience to His will, all according to His Word.
749
The New Covenant does not undo the existence of the nation of Israel and the holy rites of the Law; rather, salvation has always been by Faith, and it does not undo the Physical Temple of God, which was only destroyed by the rejection of the Messiah, who is the Final Cause of the Law and the Savior of Israel and the world.
750
The act of judging, in itself, is already something very high and dangerous. But even so, if we must judge people by the sad and despicable criteria of appearance, social standing, and material success, then it would still be better to judge by character, integrity, and inner intentions.
751
"Ye are the salt of the earth: [...]" (Mt 5:13)
The flavor and preservative properties of salt are its essence. Jesus is our essence, which is the grace and holiness of God in us. When we remain in the Faith following the Lord, we have His power and positively interfere in the world.
752
"[...] mercy rejoiceth against judgment." (Jas 2:13)
It is an essential commandment of God that we be holy, but to hate sin does not mean being ungodly and destructive so as to hate and wish evil upon sinners, but rather to desire that they be saved. The holiness of God is guided by peace.
753
"And straightway the father of the child cried out, and said with tears, Lord, I believe; [...]" (Mk 9:24)
Fathers and mothers, prize the guiding of your sons and daughters in the ways of God, His truth, and justice. Do not give up and do not deliver to the power of Darkness the treasures of the Creator entrusted to you.
754
"[...] in thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore." (Ps 16:11)
Human love alone is empty and does not provide permanent meaning and satisfaction to life. Only the love of God gives true happiness, meaning, and lasting satisfaction to every being.
755
"That frustrateth the tokens of the liars, and maketh diviners mad; [...]" (Isa 44:25)
Even if dogmas or theories are raised against the Creator, or a person is slandered, or a nation or the whole world is deceived, time is the master of light. Sooner or later, the lie must always fall.
756
"For in him we live, and move, and have our being; [...]" (Acts 17:28)
Every being needs God. He is not an option, nor a privilege of a few, nor someone who is only necessary in difficulties. He is the reason, the fulfillment, and the meaning of the existence of every being. You need God.
757
"[...] and builded the altar of the God of Israel, to offer burnt offerings thereon, [...]" (Ezr 3:2)
I exhort Christians and even ministers who have fallen and desire God's restoration. The first place to be restored is the altar of God in the heart: total surrender and adoration unto Him.
758
"Behold, he goeth by me, and I see him not: [...]" (Job 9:11)
God is unapproachable. He transcends above all and cannot be reached or touched. His mind cannot be fathomed by the Enemy. His wisdom cannot be reached, nor His justice and power overcome by Evil.
759
Brethren, indeed only Faith, above all, justifies us in Christ. But we must also cultivate the effort to do good, in good works, and in being a better person following the Word of God; for if we strive with faith, then it will be discipline and will not make us false people.
760
The will of God is the perfection of justice and good, just as He Himself is perfect and incorruptible, and He does not judge or desire anything out of caprice or intrigue, but by truth. It is always worthy to seek to please God, for His will is always holy and just for good and for peace.
761
"[...] Be ye holy; for I am holy." (1 Pe 1:16)
Let us be vigilant in the duty of always correcting ourselves and sanctifying ourselves before God, even though we are flawed. Every sin brought to light must always be confessed and dealt with in prayer to God and, if necessary, before the whole Church.
762
"For there is no respect of persons with God." (Rm 2:11)
God's law of retribution is infallible. Though the judgment between the righteous and the wicked may seem delayed, God judges from the perspective of eternity, wanting all to be saved. There is a reward for those who fear God.
763
"Notwithstanding, lest we should offend them, go thou to the sea, and cast an hook, [...]" (Mt 17:27)
The Lord teaches us the importance of practicing resignation. We have many rights in all spheres, but we must have the greatness to, when possible, renounce many of our reasons for the sake of peace.
764
"For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them." (Mt 18:20)
Brethren, I never intend to cause alarm, but the opposite of this verse is also true! Where there are two or more contending, hating each other, and doing evil, there the Evil One is.
765
"But Jesus said, Suffer little children, and forbid them not, to come unto me: for of such is the kingdom of heaven." (Mt 19:14)
Again we are warned here, by the Master of Life, that God's desire is for children, from a very early age, to know Him and learn His Word.
766
"[...] Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God." (Mt 22:29)
Understanding that Faith in God is the principle of all justice, the Scriptures are the Lighthouse of Righteousness for man, to deliver him from error. In the Bible is the Greatest Testimony of Truth and the Way of Salvation.
767
"[...] The prophets prophesy lies in my name: [...] a false vision and divination, and a thing of nought, and the deceit of their heart." (Jer 14:14)
Not every vision or even supernatural sign designates a true prophet, but rather his testimony of life before God.
768
If we are to fight against the Enemy only in the Field of Faith, and not directly, we also should not fear or obey him. The Adversary fights against God with declared and bold intent and slanders Him without ceasing in the hearts of men, attributing unworthy disloyalty to the Faithful Creator.
769
"Jesus Christ: he is Lord of all:" (Acts 10:36)
Our Savior is also our Lord, Just and Almighty. He is not a dictator, for He leads by example. But He is the Lord of all. Thus, if we want to be faithful, we must submit to Him, honor Him, and obey Him.
770
It is necessary always to recognize that our salvation is a free Gift of God that stems solely from His decree, by pure grace, mercy, and love, in Jesus; and no righteousness is of ourselves, but only that we repent and believe in Him, through Faith, overcome by His love.
771
"[...] so he that eats me, even he shall live by me." (John 6:57)
Just as Jesus Christ, the Son, lives by God the Father, so we feed on and live by the Son of God, who is the Fullness and the True Life of God for every being in Creation, and without Him there is no life.
772
"For the LORD is our judge, [...]" (Isa 33:22)
God is a God of Right and Law, primarily in His Celestial Laws, which govern in Heaven and everywhere. He is merciful and forgiving, but He requires that both right and judgment over every being be observed.
773
"I will meditate in thy precepts, [...]" (Ps 119:15)
It is of the utmost importance that we watch over the name of God in our conduct. We have spiritual laws, commandments, precepts, and a code of honor to follow. We must keep honor according to God, which is not pride, but Faith in sanctification.
774
"[...] as the days of heaven upon the earth." (Dt 11:21)
I hold the interpretation that the days of Creation in Genesis were cosmic days, great eras. If God speaks of "Days of Heaven," they could certainly be the rotation of the Milky Way, of about 230 million years, or another factor.
775
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do." (Lk 23:34)
Brethren, let us abandon vengeance. If the Lord of Heaven required what humanity did to Him, we would be made into dust in a single instant. It does not mean we approve of evil, but that we forgive as Christ forgave us.
776
"To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life:" (Rm 2:7)
Again the Scriptures declare that perseverance in doing good, within the dimension of Faith, is a Way of Eternal Life in Jesus, seeking not the glory of men, but that of God.
777
The Kingdom of God is conquered by struggle and effort through Faith. Salvation is indeed a free gift from God, yet it will always be tested. The effective entry into the Kingdom of God is still achieved with struggle, patience, effort, and much seeking of God, always within the Field of Faith.
778
Certainly we must maintain Faith and obedience to God's commandments. But if we wish to be free in Christ, we must let go of pride. If God uses even an insect to interfere and instruct you in something, what will matter is judging everything by the Word of God and following the right path.
779
"[...] when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD." (2 Ki 19:1)
The struggle for power and the difficulty of leading nations is ancient. But it is the leaders who fear God, humble themselves, and seek Him who find success and victory.
780
"For he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, [...]" (Mt 5:45)
Not only are we saved by the Grace of God in Christ, but we also live by it, as do all men. We would deserve nothing of ourselves. Everything is by God. We should always be grateful to Him for His goodness.
781
"the second man is the Lord from heaven." (1 Co 15:47)
Thanks be to God for Jesus His Son, God who became man, the New Matrix of the human race. He overcame sin, the power of Darkness, and death for us; and since He has overcome, it is in Him that we are begotten of God unto Eternal Life.
782
Let us be noble enough to value people for the Image of God and for the sublime eternal souls they are. The world treats human beings as numbers, sex objects, and disposable instruments of profit! Let the love of Christ be in us to love every being as the spark of God that they are.
783
"And he hath on his vesture and on his thigh a name written, KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS." (Rev 19:16)
Our Lord is also a King to us, who governs and judges His servants. His Kingdom is of Heaven, and it has already overcome on Earth. Let us attribute to Him dominion, majesty, and glory.
784
"One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all," (Eph 4:5)
The Church is the Extension of the Kingdom of God on Earth, and It must be fully united, at least in Faith in God and in the Scriptures, even across various denominations. Disunity in the Faith is a sin against Christ.
785
It is not biblical to measure or compare ourselves to ourselves, but one thing is permitted: - If you want to know your level of maturity and spiritual development, it is measured linearly by your capacity to endure injustice, to bear offenses, and to forgive sinners.
786
If we are under the omnipotent hands of God, we must recognize our smallness and fragility before Him. It is our part to maintain Faith and act when necessary, but we should not be proud; rather, in everything, we must cry out for His intervention and depend on His help, in Jesus.
787
God is the One and True God, the Supreme Creator. It is our duty to believe in Him. Yes, He is the God of every being, of spirits, of light, of justice, of wisdom, of power, of physics, of matter, of the sun, of planets, of galaxies, of the universe, of mathematics, and of cosmic energies.
788
"Let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice:" (Eph 4:31)
Let us be forgiving, long-suffering, and peaceful. Enmity, strife, and intrigue among brethren in the Faith only cause malignant damage and loss. Our reason is Christ.
789
God encourages us not to despair in the difficulties and tests that befall us. He only asks us to believe in Him and not give up on Faith, and He guarantees us that for all situations there is always a way out and a solution, in Christ, and in the end we shall only emerge victorious from this world.
790
"That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, [...]" (Mt 23:35)
Premeditated homicide is a sin that will never go unpunished. If the authorities do not require life for life, the Heavens will demand it from the land that practiced it, in the form of great judgments.
791
"Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing." (Ps 100:2)
If we belong to God, we have a commitment to serve Him, always, setting aside time alone or in a group to be in His presence, to pray, to hear His Word, to worship Him, and also by working in the Gospel.
792
"And turn ye not aside: for then should ye go after vain things, [...]" (1 Sa 12:21)
Such is idolatry: Exchanging the Almighty God, creator of the Heavens and of all life, for a piece of gold, stone, or wood that does not speak, does not see, does not hear, does not walk, and cannot deliver those who bow down to them.
793
It is a device of the Prince of Malignity to sow strife and thoughts of evil suspicions in the mind to divide brethren. But we must not judge anything in haste. Cultivate the holy habit of always thinking well of everyone, and even if something is indeed bad, seek dialogue and peace.
794
Matrimonial union is a most holy order from God. The sexual act is the holy seal of a unique and eternal covenant of union of soul and body. Therefore, adultery and prostitution are a defiance of God's holiness, and they mean killing one's own soul and the soul of the other person in the covenant.
795
God governs, first and foremost, by justice. But if someone resorts purely to weapons, power, and force, and presumes they can prevail solely by strength, God is also the Master of Omnipotence. Suns explode at His Word, and His is all power and strength over all things.
796
"[...] I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10)
There is a hope of life for whoever believes in the Son of God. We must indeed overcome a process of trials and die to the world and our old self. But from this day forward, the Lord will crown us with true life.
797
"BLESSED is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered." (Ps 32:1)
Beloved brethren, let it not happen that we harden our hearts in the practice of sin through the vile pride of the Evil One. God does not deny grace and still blesses those who repent with faith and truth.
798
"[...] Come from the four winds, O breath, and breathe upon these slain, that they may live." (Eze 37:9)
The God of Resurrection will never change, and He is still in the midst of His people. When the hardship of our trials seems to have killed us, His Spirit breathes upon us and sets us on our feet.
799
"So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple." (Lk 14:33)
This is what it means to be a Christian: It does not mean leaving the Earth already, but renouncing all love for this world and this fleeting life, placing the heart in the Kingdom of God and following Christ.
800
The tongue of slander and accusation of the Destroyer does not cease to cry out before God day and night, asking for the destruction of the elect. But this is God's decree for those who believe in Him: The blood of Jesus cries out even louder and has already canceled all our sins forever.
801
"Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil." (Mt 5:17)
The Law of Moses was superseded by the New Covenant, but not annulled! The rituals of foods, days, and norms are no longer mandatory, but all its moral precepts must be fulfilled.
802
"Say unto God, How terrible art thou in thy works! through the greatness of thy power shall thine enemies submit themselves unto thee." (Ps 66:3)
In this atrocious celestial conflict upon Earth, the Kingdom of Darkness attempts to destroy everything and everyone, but God is for us; He has already sentenced them and will ultimately destroy them.
803
"[...] for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you." (Lk 17:21)
Our journey in the Kingdom of God begins TODAY! If we belong to Christ, we already belong to the Kingdom of God, and in it we must even now live and fight, through Faith, until we overcome in the light and conquer it totally.
804
"Who, when he was reviled, reviled not again; when he suffered, he threatened not; but committed himself to him that judgeth righteously:" (1 Pe 2:23)
Let us follow the Lord and partake in His sufferings for us, for He, being God in human form, suffered unto the end to grant us salvation.
805
"Be not afraid of them; for they cannot do evil, neither also is it in them to do good." (Jer 10:5)
We must not treat any person with hatred or contempt, but rather show the love of God. However, here God is guaranteeing us that gods made by hands have no power at all for anything.
806
May we never fall into the foolishness and blindness of the world, which, deviated from the truth, does not subject itself nor give thanks to the Creator, who sustains the thermal balance of the Earth, gives us oxygen, the Sun, rain in its season, food from the Earth, minimal vital protection, and the Spirit of Life.
807
You do not need to judge pastors and preachers, great or small, except by one single criterion: Whether they are generating children of God and leading souls to heaven.
808
"Provide neither gold, nor silver, nor brass in your purses," (Mt 10:9)
If someone is truly sent by Christ to the field of preaching, missions, and evangelism, there is a price to be paid: The renunciation of one's own life and one's own being to serve only God in the Gospel and win souls.
809
The Lord commanded us to love our brethren and even our enemies. Hatred, except against sin, is a poison that corrodes the soul and blackens the heart. The Evil One always sows evil suspicions against one's neighbor, but man is dust and ashes, and we must always see the true enemy.
810
"For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord:" (Eph 5:8)
May we always consider the greatness of God's grace and mercy toward us, for thus we are saved: from lost sinners to saved and sanctified in Jesus. Let us always be humble and grateful to God.
811
This is true Faith: To believe against hope, standing firm on the promises of God! When contrary circumstances and negative feelings attack us, let us take the position of Faith and victory, in Christ, giving thanks to God and glorifying Him for His invincible power over the Enemy.
812
May there never exist in us the demonic practice of gossip. If a brother or sister sins against you, go and rebuke them, with meekness, only between you and them. If they do not accept repentance, there must be a meeting of the Church regarding the matter. If they resist the Church, only then should they be disciplined.
813
Territorial spiritual domains and hierarchies exist. But it is not force and power that define the power that will reign in countries and regions, but the state of hearts. Where there is Fear of God and Justice, the Throne of God reigns, but it is the practice of sin that enthrones the Kingdom of Darkness.
814
"So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God." (Ro 14:12)
The right to free Faith and decision for every being will always be inviolable. The Devil always raises his tongue with violence, but neither he nor men have the right to decide the Faith of anyone. Faith is individual.
815
The Bible says that before God, among us, all have sinned and there has never been one righteous person except the Son of God. Yet God loved us, and it was Christ who died and rose again for our salvation, if we believe. Do not let the Enemy or wicked men give the Final Sentence regarding you.
816
"Jesus saith unto him, Rise, take up thy bed, and walk." (John 5:8)
Thus God manifested, in His Son, His will for humanity: Salvation, grace, peace, forgiveness, prosperity, life, and eternal happiness. We will only be happy if we recognize the love and goodness of our Creator.
817
"[...] for the ways of the LORD are right, [...]" (Hos 14:9)
Let us have understanding of the unity, correctness, harmony, and conformity of the things of God. In the Word, in the Laws and Ways of God, there is no crookedness, duplicity, or confusion, for everything in Him is order and agreement.
818
The demonization of marriage and family does not proceed from God, but from the Evil One. Since man was made an object of profit, and woman a currency of exchange, the holy design of God in matrimonial union has been criminalized, making commerce of what God ordained by right and by grace.
819
For this we are saved: To be back in communion with God and within His Kingdom. In Jesus, we enter a dimension where God is by our side, living and present, and where He speaks, acts, and intervenes toward us, and we have access to Him. We must live in contact with God.
820
For the praise of God's glory and for the celebration of His greatness, man and humanity were created and should live. The greatest objective, purpose, and direction of the world must be to serve the Creator. A world that lives for its own glory, alienated from God, cannot prosper.
821
"Seek ye the LORD while he may be found," (Isa 55:6)
It is certain that Faith is a gift from God, and by the hearing of the Word of God comes Faith unto salvation. But there is still a part that remains for us to do: the act of seeking God and His Word, for through this search Faith shall be generated within us.
822
"I will surely assemble all of thee, O Jacob;" (Mic 2:12)
Interpreting the Bible in a Parallel-personal way serves as teaching, but to do so as direct prophecy is a very dangerous thing. Indeed, this promise reflects God's purposes for His own, but in literalness, it is speaking of Israel.
823
"But our conversation is in heaven; [...]" (Php 3:20)
Let us create within ourselves a Consciousness of Eternity through the Vision of Faith in the power and promises of God. Living, yes, but with our hearts already in the Eternal Kingdom of God and seeking it, far beyond this world and this present life.
824
In this manner God gave us salvation, through the method of substitution. Indeed, we were the sinners and the guilty ones, but the Son of God took upon Himself our place and our debt. Thus we are saved by grace, yet there remains no more pride for us, except to trust in Jesus.
825
Truth is an invincible, immutable, and eternal domain. It dominates eternally over everything and will always be what it is. Neither two people, nor a world, nor the entire Hell agreed in a lie and in slander against the Creator shall overcome the truth. God is truth, and whosoever believes in Him shall overcome.
826
"[...] Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts." (Zech 4:6)
The Kingdom of God does not expand through violence, but by conquering hearts and by generating children of God through the Testimony of Power, Truth, and the Word of God.
827
"Concerning thy testimonies, I have known of old that thou hast founded them for ever." (Ps 119:152)
The Testimonies of God and of His Word are firm, unshakable, and eternal. Neither times, history, nor science shall ever be able to undo the Truth of God, but rather confirm it.
828
"[...] I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly." (John 10:10)
God is a God of life, and not of death. His plan for us is happiness, success, and fulfillment. Therefore, let us endure our trials with gratitude, for He perfects us to crown us with eternal salvation.
829
The existence of God and the nature of His Being is exceedingly marvelous and transcendent for the human mind, but He has not left us aimless; He gave us the Two Constants of Creation, which are Justice and Judgment. If we follow the Laws of God, we shall find the right path.
830
Advice for the youth:
- Read the Bible, have a life of prayer, and acquire much knowledge and common study.
- Honor your parents and the elders.
- Do not involve yourself in a relationship with haste.
- Do not abandon your professional career unless for a ministry already consolidated.
831
"I the LORD search the heart, I try the reins, [...]" (Jer 17:10)
No matter how much one tries to feign thoughts or simulate appearances, no one can ever hide their innermost intentions from God. Let us fear, for before Him we are translucent as glass to the light.
832
Single youth, flee from youthful passions and guard your hearts. If you give the throne of your soul and feelings to a common person, you will be worshiping such a person and the Devil will wound you greatly. Love everyone in Christ, but give the first place of your being, in everything, to God alone.
833
God, who created all things, has a perfect Mathematics. Nothing is established in vain randomness or chance. Just as the physical Universe has laws, so also the conduct of every being is under judgment. Therefore, sin against God is a transgression and an error that only causes destruction.
834
The Practical Exercise of Faith:
- Believe in God as the Only True God, and in Jesus Christ His Son.
- Always study the Bible.
- Always practice prayer.
- Worship God together and have fellowship with the brethren in Faith.
- Live in a holy manner in common society, working honestly.
835
"This Jesus hath God raised up, whereof we all are witnesses." (Acts 2:32)
Since the Son of God overcame sin and death for us, we should no longer live under the extortions and blackmail of the Destroyer, for obeying Darkness is something that absolutely serves no purpose.
836
"The secret things belong unto the LORD our God: [...]" (Dt 29:29)
We, of the human race, and this existence where we are, are but one among the innumerable Faces of Creation. God and His dimensions, kingdoms, and domains are exceedingly grand and Intangible to our being.
837
"So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: [...]" (Zech 8:15)
Fortune is something that, on a superior plane, is under the power of God alone, for good or bad. Sagacity or cunning is of no value; only those who fear God shall be blessed.
838
"[...] no man commeth unto the Father, but by me." (John 14:6)
The universal priesthood of the saints is a primordial truth in the New Covenant. Pastors and ministers are protectors and counselors and should be obeyed, but only Christ can interpose and mediate between God and the saved.
839
We see many denominations of the Church centered on their doctrines, theologies, or traditions. But the Church must be centered, above all, only on God and on Jesus, having His divine life, His teachings, His atoning sacrifice, death, and resurrection as its master anchor.
840
"And the light of Israel shall be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame: [...]" (Isa 10:17)
God is a God who sees the future. And not only does He see it, but He also orders and determines it according to His omniscient wisdom and power. He lives in eternity, and times and forever are in His hands.
841
"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." (John 15:6)
There is no salvation outside of Jesus. But the Word of God is Justice and Universal Light. All who are humble in spirit, the faithful, the righteous, and the godly shall be saved.
842
"Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ:" (Eph 4:13)
Let us seek to grow in the Walk of Faith. As children we begin with weaknesses, but we must fight until we become like unto Jesus.
843
"So God created man in his own image," (Gen 1:27)
This was the holy project: Man, Image of Glory. Fashioned by the hands of God, he received the breath of His Spirit. Even with the fall, we must honor our Creator and the due holiness of our existence, for we are saved in Christ.
844
The Way of Evil and illicitness seems easier and more profitable, but in the end, it is a trap of destruction to the soul. The Way of Good and honesty has a price of effort and self-renunciation, but in the end, it produces a generous fruit of prosperity and peace. Following justice and good is worthwhile.
845
"[...] and provoked the LORD to anger." (Josh 2:12)
God reigns over all, and His universal laws govern eternity, the Earth, and everything beyond. He is Faithful and Just, zealous of the truth, and His Just Judgment shall always fall upon those who provoke His Wrath and do not repent of sin.
846
The Bible is more than a book; it is a living Testimony of living, true, and real facts of a transcendent and superluminal intelligence. It can reach even a child, yet whenever it is read, it reveals new layers of intelligence and endless dimensions to those who seek it.
847
"[...] having loved his own which were in the world, he loved them unto the end." (John 13:1)
This is a solemn fact of our confession: The Son of God having delivered Himself in our place as condemned defendants, He did not abandon us, but suffered for us our dark death and loved us unto the end.
848
Even if flawed, he who believes in God and receives Christ is blessed and happy. Neither poverty nor a difficult social state, nor the tongue of slander from false Christians and the ungodly shall make us cursed and condemned. He who condemns in judgment one born of God is condemning Christ.
849
"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you." (Mt 6:33)
Let us live in an honest and common way, but let us seek above all the Kingdom of God and things of eternal profit, for the glory of this world is a grass that shall soon wither.
850
"Who will have all men to be saved, [...]" (1 Tm 2:4)
This is God's intent: He created man for His glory, that he might be sublime, exalted, and happy. And even after the fall, He gave us salvation in His Son, if we accept Him. God desires to save all men.
851
Incredible as it may be, God allows man to acquire spiritual power if he seeks it before Him. But this power is not for the will or glory of man, but to serve the designs of God. However, all supernatural power obtained outside of God is sinful and forbidden to any being.
852
The Walk with God, in Jesus, is not a unilateral purpose, but a commitment of two parts. Just as He fulfills His Word and His promises, we also must walk in His Fear and in obedience to His commandments. He treats us as persons and desires our free Faith.
853
"And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." (John 3:19)
On the Day of Judgment, the fact that the Son of God came into the world will determine the condemnation of unbelievers: For they loved darkness rather than light.
854
"[...] I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last; [...]" (Rev 1:11)
Let us heed the supreme precedence and primordiality of Jesus Christ. He is the First and the Last, on God's part, in all things. Therefore, the Cross ends and restarts all things for God.
855
No one understands the vessel better than the potter who made it. Thus, our being and existence were made by God and for God. He knows our needs, desires, and yearnings, and no one is more competent and powerful than He to supply us, save us, and make us happy.
856
The human mind is a battlefield where projects for good or evil are produced. Have self-control, and do not let thoughts of hatred, revenge, covetousness, or impurity take hold of your feelings. Learn to watch over and sanctify your mind, and fill it with the Word of God.
857
We must consider that God is a Physician, and He always treats His children to heal them. When we go to Christ, we are hardened and sick. God's surgeries hurt; they break and shatter us, but let us have Faith and remain in His omnipotent and infallible hands, for He will heal us.
858
"[...] Ye must be born again." (John 3:7)
Just like the judgment of God the Father, the judgment of Jesus is omniscient, infallible, and indisputable. He does not suppose, nor does He tries, but He knows with exact perfection all things and the interior of hearts. We can trust in Him.
859
"And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, [...]" (Acts 2:4)
The Church is commanded to be filled with the Power of God, the Holy Spirit, and His Gifts. Caution with false prophets is necessary, but only the Church clothed with Power from on High will be able to overcome the Empire of Darkness and the world.
860
Brethren, we must set a good example in our conduct in the Faith, but we cannot depend on social reputation or the opinion of other people to strengthen us. We are flawed, and certainly we must always correct ourselves, but it is God and not man who determines and says who you are in Christ.
861
"But this thing commanded I them, saying, Obey my voice, [...]" (Jer 7:23)
God will always designate a time to test us and correct us, and we may suffer for the sake of Righteousness, but His perfect will is that we come to live only in His Fear and obedience, without greater suffering.
862
"Rejoice in the Lord alway: [...]" (Php 4:4)
The Kingdom of God is a place of combat and sacrifice, but it is also not a place of sadness or discouragement. Even if in struggles and tribulations, we have Christ in our hearts, and we must be filled with Jubilee and the Joy of God in our souls.
863
Ministers in the Gospel have spiritual authority in the Church, but all the saved are the Temple of the Spirit and Sanctuary of God, and all have the right of free access to God through Jesus, and all must have a personal life of communion and daily contact with Him, especially in prayer.
864
"I and my Father are one." (John 10:30)
Just as God the Father is Almighty, Transcendent, and Eternal, so also is the Son, begotten of God and co-participant in His Glory. And even being two persons, they are united in one single Incorruptible Being and Essence, even though the Father is greater.
865
The world suffers in torment in a wrong direction under the empire of sin and death. Even though humanity is a fallen race, God gave us salvation in Jesus. To try to supplant life and death without recognizing and without submitting to the Creator is Rebellion that will only lead to destruction.
866
"Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them." (Mt 7:20)
This is the reason why one should take a certain amount of time to recognize a prophet: To wait so that his Testimony and the fruits of his works may be manifest. Only a minister faithful to God will prove that he is sent by Him.
867
As the Church of Christ, let us expel from our midst the spirit of Dispute and Jealousy, and cast from us the demonic act of Selectivism and the iniquity of the "Classification" of people. The Church is not a closed Social Club of privileged members; She is the INDIVISIBLE Kingdom of God.
868
The Snare of Iniquity is a spiritual chain of pride that falls mainly upon those who involve themselves in False Spiritual Battles by fighting directly, and not only through Faith, against the Forces of Darkness. It is only overcome by surrender and the persistent seeking of God and by Faith in Him.
869
In order for Justice to exist, the promotion of Equity is necessary, which is Equality according to Justice. Equity is not a petrified equality, but it judges by taking into account all tangent conditions in the balance. The Justice and Judgment of God are established in Equity.
870
Human Government and Law have existed since antiquity, Electrical Energy in Nature, Heat and Light in Fire, Communication, Transport, Technology in Mechanical Inventions, Medicine, and Science. The Level of Development of the World does not change the Eternal Principles of God and the Bible.
871
"[...] So Daniel was taken up out of the den, and no manner of hurt was found upon him, because he believed in his God." (Dan 6:23)
If we are faithful to God and remain in obedience before Him, it is not at impossible circumstances or the size of the Enemy that we should look, but at the Power of God.
872
"[...] they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD." (Jer 23:16)
God gives vision and power to His Ministers, but neither visions, voices, nor even signs designate a true prophet, for demons also generate these. The Sent of God denote themselves in the fact of being Faithful to Him.
873
"Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, [...]" (Mt 25:27)
Thus the Lord of Heaven spoke also of money, of bank, and of interest. Our treasure is in Heaven, but the fruit of honest labor can also be a gift from God, if it is shared and used for good.
874
Brethren, marvel not at this so great tribulation and Wrath of Darkness of the end times. The final victory of God over the Enemy among men and over all—and the greatest stroke of God, of which there shall never be a greater over the Enemy—was already forever the triumphant resurrection of Jesus.
875
Mentality and Faith are decisive factors to the world. The Interpretation of Truth must be correct, for it shapes reason, ideals, standards of justice, the north and direction to be followed. We are the Fruit of a Project of Love from a Greater Father and a Supreme Being, and to Him we must turn.
876
"And that they might have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:" (Mk 3:15)
The Gift of Healing and Deliverance is an authority, delegated by the Lord. He commanded this to all His disciples, but they must first be tested and found faithful before Him to be approved.
877
"For there is nothing hid, which shall not be manifested;" (Mk 4:22)
Just as the Lord had nothing hidden, let us also renounce, before God, all that is occult. It does not mean exposing ourselves to scandal, but living at all times as an open book before God.
878
"Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment." (John 7:24)
It is a supreme duty of the Christian to bear Witness and proclaim the Truth even when the mausoleum of impiety and injustice is erected. It is within the Gospel and with temperance, but we must be active in the world.
879
"[...] Rise, take up thy bed, and walk." (John 5:8)
God certainly judges evil, but He is not a defeated one nor a destroyer, but a powerful God who lifts up and saves people. It proceeds from the Evil One and his children to have a thirst for power and to desire the misfortune and destruction of brethren.
880
"And forthwith Jesus gave them leave. And the unclean spirits went out, and entered into the swine: [...]" (Mk 5:13)
Jesus is neither a despiser nor a waster, but here He clearly teaches us that the value of Man, the Image of God, is very great, and far greater than thousands of animals.
881
Brethren, if any man desire the ministry, he desireth a good work. But like a fine metal tool, the good worker must be delivered into the hands of God, the Great Blacksmith, to be forged, hammered, and perfected by His hands, purified in the fire, so that he may become approved and useful.
882
It is important to understand the impartiality of God, for He is no respecter of persons. All men and women are equal before the Justice of God and shall be judged under the same terms, taking into account the conditions of each one. God judges with Justice and Equality.
883
Indeed all, whether righteous or wicked, shall be judged according to their works. But the crucial element by which God examines a being is the state of their heart. If we exercise ourselves with perseverance in Faith in God and in Justice, even enduring pain and trials, our interior shall be sanctified.
884
"Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven," (Ps 20:6)
This is our way of living, in communion with God and in contact with Heaven, through Faith and through Jesus! We are not alone, nor forsaken; we are interconnected with God and His Kingdom.
885
"Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake." (Mt 5:11)
The wicked shall always persecute, and the tongue of slander shall always rise up attempting to soil the faithful disciple, but this is a sign of blessedness.
886
"To deliver their soul from death, and to keep them alive in famine." (Ps 33:19)
Let us dare to trust in the power of God. In our journey of Faith in this world, when facing difficult situations, God has promised, if we believe in Him, to give us His Supernatural Providence and His Deliverance.
887
"Blessed are the poor in spirit: [...]" (Mt 5:3)
The Church of Jesus is organized, but spiritually it is above religions and encompasses All the Blessed of Matthew 5: the Humble in Spirit, the Meek, the Peacemakers, etc. Salvation shall reach all who fear God.
888
"[...] nevertheless not what I will, but what thou wilt." (Mk 14:36)
Our Lord, Just and Perfect, in the only time that His will—not through sin—felt opposed to that of God the Father, even so subjected Himself to Him. We, being yet sinners, must much more subject ourselves unto God.
889
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." (Lc 2:14)
If God executes judgments when they insist on evil, it is for the very good of man, for God's intent for humanity is salvation and good, and He gave proof of this by delivering His Son for us.
890
"And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser:" (Lc 2:36)
Female Ministry in the Gospel exists and is of great value. But this is the distinction: they are Consecrated Women with their Life on the Altar, daughters of Abraham who subject themselves to Christ, to the leaders, and to the Bible.
891
"[...] so also work out your own salvation with fear and trembling." (Php 2:12)
Salvation begins with the acceptance of Faith, in the New Birth in Christ. But final salvation is still an operation in our souls, which is completed in trials and by persevering until the end in the Race of Faith.
892
"For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;" (Ro 3:23)
This is a settled fact: the universal sinfulness of humanity, without any exception, save Christ. The first step to achieving salvation, for all without separation, is to admit the need for it.
893
"Follow peace with all men, [...]" (Heb 12:14)
As a mode of Christian posture, be peaceful. Preaching holiness and warning of sin is done with wisdom, but never let yourself be dominated by strife, wrath, hatred, intrigue, and dispute, for they will stain your career. Resolve everything always in prayer.
894
Spiritual Affront is the Enemy himself, using people or situations, challenging God within you. It is someone who challenges you, provokes you, reviles you, insults you, exalts themselves carnally, or despises you. This is resolved by not reacting, by turning away from evil, and by delivering everything into the hands of God.
895
Life and the world are a great journey and a battle of the Test of Faith. Like a relentless proving ground and enigma, it requires the teaching of the Great Experimenter for its secrets. The Word of God is the Sublime Almanac of Life containing the instructions for us to overcome in this crossing.
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The Church will always go through combats and trials, but the Lord promised revival, peace, and happiness. What is the secret to this? The prosperity of the Church and upon each individual happens when Jesus Reigns! And He reigns when we believe in Him, submit to His Lordship and to His commandments.
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Thus we should rise each morning to face each day, beginning the day with prayer and thanksgiving to God for His mercy in each new dawn. We cannot live on this journey full of enemies if we do not depend on the constant protection and providence of the Eternal.
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Let us be civilized and fear God. If we wish to live in minimal order, we must avoid the indecency and visual violence of corrupting sensuality, dressing with honor and modesty in public. Men as gentlemen, and women covering the bust, elbows, and knees.
899
Justice and Judgment dominate in Creation, but God has many levels of intelligence, dimensions, and power, both comprehensible and incomprehensible. He is Faithful and Just—this we may know—and He has us, but also levels of intelligence and dimensions totally transcendent to our being.
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It is important for us to maintain a Sincere Heart and a Pure Conscience toward God, for this keeps us standing and sustains our strength, peace, and joy before Him. Guard your soul from all sin and repent and correct yourself daily to remain firm in the presence of God.
