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1 Timothy 6:10
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10 For [gar] the love of money [philarguria] is [esti] the root [rhiza] of all [pas] evil: [kakos] which [hos] while some [tis] coveted after, [oregomai] they have erred [apoplanao] from [apo] the faith, [pistis] and [kai] pierced [peripeiro] themselves [heautou] through [peripeiro] with many [polus] sorrows. [odune] KJV-Interlinear
10 For the love of money is a root of all sorts of evil, and some by longing for it have wandered away from the faith, and pierced themselves with many a pang. NASB
The phrase, ‘love of money,’ comes from a compound word, ‘philos,’ meaning friend, fond, associate, and the word, ‘arguros,’ meaning silver. This is a reference to the mental attitude, not to the article or item, which is the object of the attitude.
Root, means just that. It is the origin, cause or source. Therefore the attitude is the origin or cause which produces evil.
And why? Because the object (money), was ‘coveted after,’ ‘oregomai,’ desired with a desire that was as large as a mountain. The prefix from, ‘oros,’ means large or mountain.
Therefore, the object (money) was sought after with such a tremendous desire that all other concerns were set aside, or overshadowed as a mountain might overshadow a small home. The attitude is made the huge home.
This focus on such material things (money or whatever ones focus is on), leaves no room for paying attention to anything else.
And even though money is used here as an example, all worldly attractions are in view. Whether you focus on money or social activities with friends, drugs or hobbies, texting on your phone or watching television, or whatever occupies the majority of your time and attention day in and day out, then that huge degree of attention becomes an evil.
Why? Because, as we studied in the last verse, it becomes a snare, a trap. The repetition with which you focus your attention on something such that all other things in life are squeezed out of your life (especially your Bible study), then that object or activity becomes a self imposed trap. One that you voluntarily climb into and cannot get out.
It is like a strong drug which causes delusion and a fixation on something, such that you cannot let go. So your work, your education, your responsibilities in life, your Bible study, all get pushed aside, and your activity or focus become your prison.
Now, before we get too far, just one quick point here. This trap is more than a just a trap for individuals and their attitude toward things, it is also a trap where political philosophies are involved.
When governments pursue evil programs or philosophies, they get so involved in them that when they turn badly, getting out of them is nearly impossible, therefore the bad programs get turned up and pursued even more, and life gets worse and worse.
In order to get out of them (the bad programs), hard decisions for true principles have to be made, and that means that government has to let go of its controls and regulations, and that is difficult for governments and politicians to do. Likewise when there are citizens who are the beneficiaries of bad programs, then they too do not like to let go of their ‘free’ assistance or programs that they have become accustomed to. This is especially true for systems like socialism, communism, and such systems.
And when things get so bad, then the only way out is through intensive crime, revolt, war, famine, or economic depression, or such things, that force the changes needed in order to get society back on track.
But that is really another study for apostasy gone overboard in society.
This verse is more of an application for individuals. However, when the greater numbers of individuals turn sour on doctrine, then larger issues on a national or international scale become relevant.
Piercing through with many sorrows, should be clear now. Life, when doctrine is ignored, can and will become a source of hardship and sorrow for people, both individually and collectively if a larger number in society become distracted with worldly priorities.
You lose out in your spiritual life. You lose out in your eternal life’s blessings. You may even lose out as society declines and social norms lower their standards for truth, honesty and so forth. This includes economic problems, employment problems, loss of freedoms, mental health issues, and so forth.
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Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Monday, March 29, 2010
Revelation 5:3
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Revelation 5:3
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3 And [kai] no man [oudeis] in [en] heaven, [ouranos] nor [oude] in [epi] earth, [ge] neither [oude] under [hupokato] the earth, [ge] was able [dunamai] to open [anoigo] the book, [biblion] neither [oude] to look [blepo] thereon. [autos] KJV-Interlinear
3 And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look into it. NASB
And as far as the ability to look into the future, during our dispensation, the Church Age, there is no one who has or ever will have that ability.
John wrote this book about 96 A.D., and its future contents (from chapter six on) will be revealed, and will occur, in the Tribulation and after.
That leaves our dispensation in between, in which there will not be anyone who will be able to tell the future, look into the future, predict the future, prophesy of the future, or even guess as to what the future holds, without referring to this book of Revelation, and using it as their basis for whatever they want to speculate about.
The doctrine of the Rapture states that it is imminent. That means that it could occur at anytime, from the moment that John finished writing this book, nearly 1900 years ago.
That principle alone means that no prophecy for our Church Age exists, except for the Rapture, which concludes our dispensation, and therefore nobody possesses the gift of prophecy of any type for the period within our dispensation.
And even though specific prophecy does not exist in our dispensation, that does not mean that the trends and the stage setting predictions for the alignment of circumstances in preparation for the Tribulation, cannot be recognized. For we have many such predictions that are there to help us recognize that we are nearing the end of our age.
If there were prophecies for our dispensation, then that would mean that they would have to occur before the Rapture, and that would make it not imminent.
Anyway, all of the year 2000 predictions, the 2012 predictions, the Nostradamus material, the Mayan predictions, the Cayan prophecy, the Baha’i prophecies, and on and on and on. None of these are real. None of these, as well as others, have any basis in fact.
And that is stated here in this verse. No one, no man, no angel, no one in heaven or on this earth, no one in this entire universe, whether man or angel or created being of any kind, or occupants in the land of the dead, can reveal, predict, or say what the future holds.
The word for no man, ‘oudeis,’ does not refer to humanity, but to any sentient being, living or dead, past present or future. And no, means just that. None have ever had that ability, and none will ever have that ability, except to the extent that God reveals the future to them.
God made several detailed prophecies known in the Old Testament, but only one in the New Testament. That being this book as revealed to John.
No one predicted the death of presidents, the world wars, or the price of tea in China. If you have any sense at all, you yourself can predict with a certain degree of ambiguity, almost anything in the future. And sooner or later, someone famous will die, some earthquake will occur, some conflict or crime or whatever, will occur in the future, and you can stand up and take credit for it. And there will be those who will be in awe over your uncanny insight.
In all of these three great realms, heaven, the land of the living, the land of the dead, there was no one to be found.
None could open up the book of the future. No one could even look at it (perceive it, predict it, speculate it).
There is only one basis for all prophecies that are documented in cultures throughout history and from all over the world, and that is because they were spoken of by God to the ancients in centuries long ago.
Beginning with Noah, since after the flood, prophecy of a savior, prophecy of an end of time, have been handed down from generation to generation, and went with each culture as people spread across the planet.
And since Noah, there have been charlatans who have tried to predict the times and dates, either for their own amusement, for fame, or for profit, and none have ever come close.
We are obviously still here.
As for the present, look to God for your spiritual needs, 2 Tim. 2:15.
As for the future, look to God for the direction of humanity, and not to soothsayers or false prophets, Isa. 8:19.
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Revelation 5:3
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3 And [kai] no man [oudeis] in [en] heaven, [ouranos] nor [oude] in [epi] earth, [ge] neither [oude] under [hupokato] the earth, [ge] was able [dunamai] to open [anoigo] the book, [biblion] neither [oude] to look [blepo] thereon. [autos] KJV-Interlinear
3 And no one in heaven, or on the earth, or under the earth, was able to open the book, or to look into it. NASB
And as far as the ability to look into the future, during our dispensation, the Church Age, there is no one who has or ever will have that ability.
John wrote this book about 96 A.D., and its future contents (from chapter six on) will be revealed, and will occur, in the Tribulation and after.
That leaves our dispensation in between, in which there will not be anyone who will be able to tell the future, look into the future, predict the future, prophesy of the future, or even guess as to what the future holds, without referring to this book of Revelation, and using it as their basis for whatever they want to speculate about.
The doctrine of the Rapture states that it is imminent. That means that it could occur at anytime, from the moment that John finished writing this book, nearly 1900 years ago.
That principle alone means that no prophecy for our Church Age exists, except for the Rapture, which concludes our dispensation, and therefore nobody possesses the gift of prophecy of any type for the period within our dispensation.
And even though specific prophecy does not exist in our dispensation, that does not mean that the trends and the stage setting predictions for the alignment of circumstances in preparation for the Tribulation, cannot be recognized. For we have many such predictions that are there to help us recognize that we are nearing the end of our age.
If there were prophecies for our dispensation, then that would mean that they would have to occur before the Rapture, and that would make it not imminent.
Anyway, all of the year 2000 predictions, the 2012 predictions, the Nostradamus material, the Mayan predictions, the Cayan prophecy, the Baha’i prophecies, and on and on and on. None of these are real. None of these, as well as others, have any basis in fact.
And that is stated here in this verse. No one, no man, no angel, no one in heaven or on this earth, no one in this entire universe, whether man or angel or created being of any kind, or occupants in the land of the dead, can reveal, predict, or say what the future holds.
The word for no man, ‘oudeis,’ does not refer to humanity, but to any sentient being, living or dead, past present or future. And no, means just that. None have ever had that ability, and none will ever have that ability, except to the extent that God reveals the future to them.
God made several detailed prophecies known in the Old Testament, but only one in the New Testament. That being this book as revealed to John.
No one predicted the death of presidents, the world wars, or the price of tea in China. If you have any sense at all, you yourself can predict with a certain degree of ambiguity, almost anything in the future. And sooner or later, someone famous will die, some earthquake will occur, some conflict or crime or whatever, will occur in the future, and you can stand up and take credit for it. And there will be those who will be in awe over your uncanny insight.
In all of these three great realms, heaven, the land of the living, the land of the dead, there was no one to be found.
None could open up the book of the future. No one could even look at it (perceive it, predict it, speculate it).
There is only one basis for all prophecies that are documented in cultures throughout history and from all over the world, and that is because they were spoken of by God to the ancients in centuries long ago.
Beginning with Noah, since after the flood, prophecy of a savior, prophecy of an end of time, have been handed down from generation to generation, and went with each culture as people spread across the planet.
And since Noah, there have been charlatans who have tried to predict the times and dates, either for their own amusement, for fame, or for profit, and none have ever come close.
We are obviously still here.
As for the present, look to God for your spiritual needs, 2 Tim. 2:15.
As for the future, look to God for the direction of humanity, and not to soothsayers or false prophets, Isa. 8:19.
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Sunday, March 28, 2010
1 Timothy 6:9
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1 Timothy 6:9
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9 But [de] they that will [boulomai] be rich [plouteo] fall [empipto] into [eis] temptation [peirasmos] and [kai] a snare, [pagis] and [kai] into many [polus] foolish [anoetos] and [kai] hurtful [blaberos] lusts, [epithumia] which [hostis] drown [buthizo] men [anthropos] in [eis] destruction [olethros] and [kai] perdition. [apoleia] KJV-Interlinear
9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. NASB
The word for want, ‘boulomai,’ refers to the intent or desires as to the focus of your life.
Rich, ‘plouteo,’ refers to increases. Whether it be with money, property, goods, trinkets or whatever, rich means to increase in whatever it is that you want more of.
Fall, ‘empipto,’ means to be tricked, to stumble, a continual stumbling through the repetition of making the same decisions over and over again.
Temptation, ‘peirasmos,’ means to endeavor, scrutinize, examine, putting to proof. And this indicates a willingness to be trapped by the enticements of the visual or the sensual.
Snare, ‘pagis,’ refers to a trap, tricked, fastened by a noose.
This verse is not limited to the love of money or wealth, but is a general warning against loving the things of this world, at the expense of Bible doctrine.
Things of the world can include lounging around gossiping, fixations on hobbies, spending way too much time on the internet or watching television or socializing, or doing things that are not really productive, or do not contribute to the betterment of your life, but instead tend to get you into trouble.
Whether you are a kid walking the streets or live your life in overdrive pursuing the making of money, both keep you from doctrine, and as such, both are traps from this world, that prevent you from advancing in your spiritual life, which is the real source of real and permanent wealth.
Anything that distracts you from your spiritual life, is a foolish and harmful desire. Anything that is sinful or criminal is obviously a foolish activity. However, anything that even if it is a legitimate activity in life (work, hobby, social, etc.), but your focus on it keeps or prevents you from any sort of Bible study, is also a foolish desire.
In either case, your decision to pursue the worldly thing, rather than the spiritual, is the problem. Your decisions in life decide your entire future.
And since your life consists of both a life in this world, and a life in eternity, then which life will be the longer lasting life? And eternity is obviously a lot longer than even a hundred year life in this world.
Before you were born into this world, you had no say as to the nature of your life. Even after you were born, your choices as far as a successful life are limited to your mental abilities, physical abilities, circumstances in your environment, circumstances in the world, and even luck, if you have any of that.
So, there are severe limitations as to who and what you can be and do in this world.
However, for eternity, you have right now, the time to define and design your next life, in its entirety. Your spiritual life is the single most valuable possession that you can possibly have, because within your spiritual life you can invest in your entire eternal future. Your life now, can reap great reward for eternity.
But, you have to pursue your spiritual life now, rather than ignoring it.
To ignore it means ruin and destruction.
Destruction, ‘olethros,’ means ruin, loss, destruction of possessions.
Perdition, ‘apoleia,’ means perish, loss, pernicious, waste.
And as far as your temporal life in this world goes, you will lose it all when you die and leave this world. Your worldly possessions will vanish from your possession. You will take with you, your soul and spirit, only, to heaven, and nothing else.
Someone once said that the hearse does not tow behind it a trailer of possessions to the grave. The Pharaohs took great wealth into their tombs, only to have them stolen by grave robbers.
The value of your spiritual life is something that cannot be measured. It far surpasses the collective wealth on this planet from all of history. To ignore that kind of wealth, is a fools choice.
Therefore, be responsible in your day to day life, but balance out your life with a daily study of Bible doctrine, so as to maximize your eternal wealth, while making a decent living in this life.
You could ask yourself each and every day, ‘What have I done today, or what will I do today, that will contribute to my overall completeness as a person and ready me for heaven and eternity?’
Try beginning you answer with a daily study of doctrine, and learning what God really wants from you, and for you. And then pursue your spiritual life with the greatest genuine passion that you can muster up from within yourself.
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1 Timothy 6:9
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9 But [de] they that will [boulomai] be rich [plouteo] fall [empipto] into [eis] temptation [peirasmos] and [kai] a snare, [pagis] and [kai] into many [polus] foolish [anoetos] and [kai] hurtful [blaberos] lusts, [epithumia] which [hostis] drown [buthizo] men [anthropos] in [eis] destruction [olethros] and [kai] perdition. [apoleia] KJV-Interlinear
9 But those who want to get rich fall into temptation and a snare and many foolish and harmful desires which plunge men into ruin and destruction. NASB
The word for want, ‘boulomai,’ refers to the intent or desires as to the focus of your life.
Rich, ‘plouteo,’ refers to increases. Whether it be with money, property, goods, trinkets or whatever, rich means to increase in whatever it is that you want more of.
Fall, ‘empipto,’ means to be tricked, to stumble, a continual stumbling through the repetition of making the same decisions over and over again.
Temptation, ‘peirasmos,’ means to endeavor, scrutinize, examine, putting to proof. And this indicates a willingness to be trapped by the enticements of the visual or the sensual.
Snare, ‘pagis,’ refers to a trap, tricked, fastened by a noose.
This verse is not limited to the love of money or wealth, but is a general warning against loving the things of this world, at the expense of Bible doctrine.
Things of the world can include lounging around gossiping, fixations on hobbies, spending way too much time on the internet or watching television or socializing, or doing things that are not really productive, or do not contribute to the betterment of your life, but instead tend to get you into trouble.
Whether you are a kid walking the streets or live your life in overdrive pursuing the making of money, both keep you from doctrine, and as such, both are traps from this world, that prevent you from advancing in your spiritual life, which is the real source of real and permanent wealth.
Anything that distracts you from your spiritual life, is a foolish and harmful desire. Anything that is sinful or criminal is obviously a foolish activity. However, anything that even if it is a legitimate activity in life (work, hobby, social, etc.), but your focus on it keeps or prevents you from any sort of Bible study, is also a foolish desire.
In either case, your decision to pursue the worldly thing, rather than the spiritual, is the problem. Your decisions in life decide your entire future.
And since your life consists of both a life in this world, and a life in eternity, then which life will be the longer lasting life? And eternity is obviously a lot longer than even a hundred year life in this world.
Before you were born into this world, you had no say as to the nature of your life. Even after you were born, your choices as far as a successful life are limited to your mental abilities, physical abilities, circumstances in your environment, circumstances in the world, and even luck, if you have any of that.
So, there are severe limitations as to who and what you can be and do in this world.
However, for eternity, you have right now, the time to define and design your next life, in its entirety. Your spiritual life is the single most valuable possession that you can possibly have, because within your spiritual life you can invest in your entire eternal future. Your life now, can reap great reward for eternity.
But, you have to pursue your spiritual life now, rather than ignoring it.
To ignore it means ruin and destruction.
Destruction, ‘olethros,’ means ruin, loss, destruction of possessions.
Perdition, ‘apoleia,’ means perish, loss, pernicious, waste.
And as far as your temporal life in this world goes, you will lose it all when you die and leave this world. Your worldly possessions will vanish from your possession. You will take with you, your soul and spirit, only, to heaven, and nothing else.
Someone once said that the hearse does not tow behind it a trailer of possessions to the grave. The Pharaohs took great wealth into their tombs, only to have them stolen by grave robbers.
The value of your spiritual life is something that cannot be measured. It far surpasses the collective wealth on this planet from all of history. To ignore that kind of wealth, is a fools choice.
Therefore, be responsible in your day to day life, but balance out your life with a daily study of Bible doctrine, so as to maximize your eternal wealth, while making a decent living in this life.
You could ask yourself each and every day, ‘What have I done today, or what will I do today, that will contribute to my overall completeness as a person and ready me for heaven and eternity?’
Try beginning you answer with a daily study of doctrine, and learning what God really wants from you, and for you. And then pursue your spiritual life with the greatest genuine passion that you can muster up from within yourself.
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Saturday, March 27, 2010
Revelation 5:2
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Revelation 5:2
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2 And [kai] I saw [eido] a strong [ischuros] angel [aggelos] proclaiming [kerusso] with a loud [megas] voice, [phone] Who [tis] is [esti] worthy [axios] to open [anoigo] the book, [biblion] and [kai] to loose [luo] the seals [sphragis] thereof [autos]? KJV-Interlinear
2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?" NASB
Jesus Christ sits on the throne of heaven, holding in His right hand, a sealed document containing the details of the final events of history.
Written in eternity past as a part of the divine decrees, and sealed for all time until the proper date in history to be unsealed and revealed.
And that date does not occur until history has played itself out, covering the rebellion and fall of Satan, the creation and fall of man, the promise of a savior, the fulfillment of that promise, the assembly of a royal family, together with its removal from this world, and then Satan’s last and final attempt to take the throne for himself.
All the while Christ sits in heaven waiting for Gods very detailed plan for history to unfold and complete itself as prophesied.
And now, even with all of the events of history, which cover many thousands of years and more, a mighty angel, one who was appointed for this task alone.
Proclaiming, ‘kerusso,’ is a word assigned to one who is appointed to make an announcement.
Strong, ‘ischuros,’ indicates an extremely high position, occupied by one who possesses overwhelming qualifications and abilities for such a position.
And this angel, for he is identified as such, holds a very high office in heaven, and he makes an announcement, asking the entire universe a question, one in which he himself does not have an answer for, ‘Who is worthy…?’
And his question is greeted with total silence.
Worthy, ‘axios,’ means to be qualified physically, morally, spiritually. Who has lived for all of eternity and possesses the answers to all questions? Who has lived for all of eternity and has been witness to all events of history? Who has first hand and intimate knowledge of all things? Who has lived an exemplary life?
Who has the rank and attributes that are so comprehensive and complete, so as to qualify Him to unseal the last and final book which will not only reveal, but gives the one opening it, the rightful authority to carry out that which it is about to reveal?
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Revelation 5:2
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2 And [kai] I saw [eido] a strong [ischuros] angel [aggelos] proclaiming [kerusso] with a loud [megas] voice, [phone] Who [tis] is [esti] worthy [axios] to open [anoigo] the book, [biblion] and [kai] to loose [luo] the seals [sphragis] thereof [autos]? KJV-Interlinear
2 And I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, "Who is worthy to open the book and to break its seals?" NASB
Jesus Christ sits on the throne of heaven, holding in His right hand, a sealed document containing the details of the final events of history.
Written in eternity past as a part of the divine decrees, and sealed for all time until the proper date in history to be unsealed and revealed.
And that date does not occur until history has played itself out, covering the rebellion and fall of Satan, the creation and fall of man, the promise of a savior, the fulfillment of that promise, the assembly of a royal family, together with its removal from this world, and then Satan’s last and final attempt to take the throne for himself.
All the while Christ sits in heaven waiting for Gods very detailed plan for history to unfold and complete itself as prophesied.
And now, even with all of the events of history, which cover many thousands of years and more, a mighty angel, one who was appointed for this task alone.
Proclaiming, ‘kerusso,’ is a word assigned to one who is appointed to make an announcement.
Strong, ‘ischuros,’ indicates an extremely high position, occupied by one who possesses overwhelming qualifications and abilities for such a position.
And this angel, for he is identified as such, holds a very high office in heaven, and he makes an announcement, asking the entire universe a question, one in which he himself does not have an answer for, ‘Who is worthy…?’
And his question is greeted with total silence.
Worthy, ‘axios,’ means to be qualified physically, morally, spiritually. Who has lived for all of eternity and possesses the answers to all questions? Who has lived for all of eternity and has been witness to all events of history? Who has first hand and intimate knowledge of all things? Who has lived an exemplary life?
Who has the rank and attributes that are so comprehensive and complete, so as to qualify Him to unseal the last and final book which will not only reveal, but gives the one opening it, the rightful authority to carry out that which it is about to reveal?
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Friday, March 26, 2010
1 Timothy 6:8
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1 Timothy 6:8
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8 And [de] having [echo] food [diatrophe] and [kai] raiment [skepasma] let us be [arkeo] therewith [toutois] content. [arkeo] KJV-Interlinear
8 And if we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. NASB
One of the most difficult things in life is the ability to distinguish between those things that we need and those things that we want in life.
This verse does not intend to say that you should want only the bare minimums in life in order to survive. God is not a fool, and God knows that the inherent desire for more and better is in everyone.
After all, He created salvation so that we could have heaven, which is far more than anything that exists on this earth.
Wanting more is natural and normal.
Likewise, God did not make everyone so that they could or should, get by on the bare essentials of life. He did promote David, Job, Solomon, Moses, and many others, to great positions, wealth, influence, and so forth.
God invented the principles of divine establishment which includes the principles of free enterprise, the principles of reservoirs, the principles of leadership, and so forth, so that everyone would have a place and resources in life, regardless of who they are.
What this verse is directed at, are the inordinate desires and ambitions that leave out the spiritual side of ones life.
Your spiritual life is the single most important aspect and component of your life. It is the only thing that you can take with you into eternity. Your spiritual life includes the content of your soul (spiritual content), the production of your life (spiritual production), and the inner resources (spiritual resources) that are eternal.
These things make up who you are, and qualify you for eternal blessings.
The expression of need for food and clothing, refers to the basic and necessary things that you need in order to get by in life, the talents and abilities that you have to apply to your life.
God placed us all in this world. We came in as babies, with nothing and nothing to offer.
All that we have or will have, comes from God and from no other source. God gave us all a means to support our self in this world, while we grow up in our spiritual life. Unfortunately far too many people place emphasis on their worldly life, and ignore their spiritual life. And your emphasis should be the other way around
You should place emphasis on your spiritual advancement, while simultaneously living your life in this world.
To some, God will give a little. To some God will give a lot. Whatever your situation is, it is good enough for you to allow you to advance in your spiritual life. And, if you are given more, then you will be able to help others in some fashion (employment, charity, whatever), to make their life in this world functional and/or tolerable, so that they can concentrate on their spiritual life.
Remember one important principle in life. You are to be a fruitful and productive person. What does that mean really? Well, when a tree or vine produces fruit, it is productive. But it does not produce fruit for itself. It produces for others. It does not eat its own production. Others benefit from its production.
And therefore, those who concentrate their lives on productivity and success for their own benefit, are missing the whole point of why they are here in this world in the first place.
Our future is in heaven, not on this earth.
However, governments and social views focus on this world and their own agenda as though it is the only accomplishment that will last forever. And it will not.
How many governments and empires and nations have come and gone from history. All of them. Why do you suppose that it is any different now?
As we have already studied in Thessalonians and Revelation, the vast majority of every citizen of every country on this planet will someday, move toward apostasy, as never before in history. You recall our ‘great apostasy’ study. And then the Rapture and Tribulation will occur.
So, whether it is your own demise in life or the next historical events of history, sooner or later you will leave this world behind and everything that you deemed valuable. What you need is your spiritual life, because it is that possession, and nothing from this world, that will carry you into eternity.
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1 Timothy 6:8
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8 And [de] having [echo] food [diatrophe] and [kai] raiment [skepasma] let us be [arkeo] therewith [toutois] content. [arkeo] KJV-Interlinear
8 And if we have food and covering, with these we shall be content. NASB
One of the most difficult things in life is the ability to distinguish between those things that we need and those things that we want in life.
This verse does not intend to say that you should want only the bare minimums in life in order to survive. God is not a fool, and God knows that the inherent desire for more and better is in everyone.
After all, He created salvation so that we could have heaven, which is far more than anything that exists on this earth.
Wanting more is natural and normal.
Likewise, God did not make everyone so that they could or should, get by on the bare essentials of life. He did promote David, Job, Solomon, Moses, and many others, to great positions, wealth, influence, and so forth.
God invented the principles of divine establishment which includes the principles of free enterprise, the principles of reservoirs, the principles of leadership, and so forth, so that everyone would have a place and resources in life, regardless of who they are.
What this verse is directed at, are the inordinate desires and ambitions that leave out the spiritual side of ones life.
Your spiritual life is the single most important aspect and component of your life. It is the only thing that you can take with you into eternity. Your spiritual life includes the content of your soul (spiritual content), the production of your life (spiritual production), and the inner resources (spiritual resources) that are eternal.
These things make up who you are, and qualify you for eternal blessings.
The expression of need for food and clothing, refers to the basic and necessary things that you need in order to get by in life, the talents and abilities that you have to apply to your life.
God placed us all in this world. We came in as babies, with nothing and nothing to offer.
All that we have or will have, comes from God and from no other source. God gave us all a means to support our self in this world, while we grow up in our spiritual life. Unfortunately far too many people place emphasis on their worldly life, and ignore their spiritual life. And your emphasis should be the other way around
You should place emphasis on your spiritual advancement, while simultaneously living your life in this world.
To some, God will give a little. To some God will give a lot. Whatever your situation is, it is good enough for you to allow you to advance in your spiritual life. And, if you are given more, then you will be able to help others in some fashion (employment, charity, whatever), to make their life in this world functional and/or tolerable, so that they can concentrate on their spiritual life.
Remember one important principle in life. You are to be a fruitful and productive person. What does that mean really? Well, when a tree or vine produces fruit, it is productive. But it does not produce fruit for itself. It produces for others. It does not eat its own production. Others benefit from its production.
And therefore, those who concentrate their lives on productivity and success for their own benefit, are missing the whole point of why they are here in this world in the first place.
Our future is in heaven, not on this earth.
However, governments and social views focus on this world and their own agenda as though it is the only accomplishment that will last forever. And it will not.
How many governments and empires and nations have come and gone from history. All of them. Why do you suppose that it is any different now?
As we have already studied in Thessalonians and Revelation, the vast majority of every citizen of every country on this planet will someday, move toward apostasy, as never before in history. You recall our ‘great apostasy’ study. And then the Rapture and Tribulation will occur.
So, whether it is your own demise in life or the next historical events of history, sooner or later you will leave this world behind and everything that you deemed valuable. What you need is your spiritual life, because it is that possession, and nothing from this world, that will carry you into eternity.
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Thursday, March 25, 2010
Revelation 5:1
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Revelation 5:1
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1 And [kai] I saw [eido] in [epi] the right hand [dexios] of him that sat [kathemai] on [epi] the throne [thronos] a book [biblion] written [grapho] within [esothen] and [kai] on the backside, [opisthen] sealed [katasphragizo] with seven [hepta] seals. [sphragis] KJV-Interlinear
1 And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals. NASB
There is a lot of speculation as to the meaning and purpose of this verse, and for some, the speculation goes beyond the content of even the Bible.
We need only to pick apart the verse little by little and then we will know for a certainty exactly what is going on here.
First John sees, ‘His right hand’ (the right hand of the one sitting on the throne), and a book held therein. The one who is sitting in the throne is Jesus Christ.
The transition here in this chapter leaves that which has been revealed (chapters 1-4), intact, and continues in sequence, with additional information in the vision.
Jesus Christ is the one sitting on the throne, the one who holds the book.
The word for book, ‘biblion,’ refers to a writing, a written document, an item that contains writing at length, a roll, a bill, a book, a scroll. And this book is lengthy as determined by what it reveals.
In John’s day, the scroll was the typical mechanism of written documents. Usually written on one side and then rolled up so as to not reveal its content until it is unrolled. That is simply the nature of the document. When you roll up a piece or parchment or paper or whatever, then you cannot see what is written on the inside until you unroll it. That should be obvious.
However, this book contains writing on both sides of the material. How could John have known that? Well he saw the book or scroll. He saw writing on the outside of the scroll. And any normal person knowing the nature of scrolls, would surmise that there was writing on the inside as well.
He describes the writing as the form of text or body of the document, and not in the form of a label or title. A label or title of a document would be obvious and easily read and described as such.
This scroll is not described as a contract, title of ownership, legal decision, decree of marriage or divorce, or anything of that nature. A scroll documenting the purchase of real-estate in Jer. 32 is clearly defined as a legal document. And a scroll is described in Ezek. 2:9-10, describes lamentations due to the rebellious attitude of Israel, against God.
However in contrast, this scroll is directed at humanity in general, as the whole planet earth is included in the events that it reveals.
Note, that the scroll is never read (from within the context of this book of Revelation) and its detailed contents are never revealed, only the events that occur when each successive seal is broken, is made known. Thus by interpolation, and knowing the events described, we can surmise that the details that accompany them, are terribly severe for those who will be made to endure the actual events.
The scroll is sealed with seven seals.
Typically when a scroll is rolled up it may be tied with a string or something that would prevent it from unrolling on its own. Legal documents or documents of importance would be sealed with some form of wax or impression, which is intended to restrict their opening, except by certain and authorized persons. However, typically one seal is all that is required for the whole document.
In this case, there are seven seals (not typical in any era of history), each designed to protect a successive portion of the scroll as it is opened in sequence. The seals would have to be applied on the margin or edge of the scroll as it was rolled up, so that they could be broken in succession as the scroll was unrolled.
John saw the seven seals clearly, which also indicates the thickness, magnitude, or fullness of the scroll.
The number seven, throughout the Bible indicates ‘completeness,’ or ‘fullness,’ or ‘entirety,’ such that nothing more can or need be added or taken away in order to make it better. It is a finished document.
So, Jesus Christ, the unique person of the universe, the Son of God, and God Himself, who sits on the throne of heaven, in heaven, which is over all thrones, and of whom occupies and possesses the throne and all that it stands for, holds in His right hand of authority, a very detailed book, written on both sides of the paper, and sealed with seven official seals indicating that this book is complete, has been complete, and will not be changed in its content, and is now ready to be revealed.
But by whom? And what does it reveal?
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Revelation 5:1
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1 And [kai] I saw [eido] in [epi] the right hand [dexios] of him that sat [kathemai] on [epi] the throne [thronos] a book [biblion] written [grapho] within [esothen] and [kai] on the backside, [opisthen] sealed [katasphragizo] with seven [hepta] seals. [sphragis] KJV-Interlinear
1 And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with seven seals. NASB
There is a lot of speculation as to the meaning and purpose of this verse, and for some, the speculation goes beyond the content of even the Bible.
We need only to pick apart the verse little by little and then we will know for a certainty exactly what is going on here.
First John sees, ‘His right hand’ (the right hand of the one sitting on the throne), and a book held therein. The one who is sitting in the throne is Jesus Christ.
The transition here in this chapter leaves that which has been revealed (chapters 1-4), intact, and continues in sequence, with additional information in the vision.
Jesus Christ is the one sitting on the throne, the one who holds the book.
The word for book, ‘biblion,’ refers to a writing, a written document, an item that contains writing at length, a roll, a bill, a book, a scroll. And this book is lengthy as determined by what it reveals.
In John’s day, the scroll was the typical mechanism of written documents. Usually written on one side and then rolled up so as to not reveal its content until it is unrolled. That is simply the nature of the document. When you roll up a piece or parchment or paper or whatever, then you cannot see what is written on the inside until you unroll it. That should be obvious.
However, this book contains writing on both sides of the material. How could John have known that? Well he saw the book or scroll. He saw writing on the outside of the scroll. And any normal person knowing the nature of scrolls, would surmise that there was writing on the inside as well.
He describes the writing as the form of text or body of the document, and not in the form of a label or title. A label or title of a document would be obvious and easily read and described as such.
This scroll is not described as a contract, title of ownership, legal decision, decree of marriage or divorce, or anything of that nature. A scroll documenting the purchase of real-estate in Jer. 32 is clearly defined as a legal document. And a scroll is described in Ezek. 2:9-10, describes lamentations due to the rebellious attitude of Israel, against God.
However in contrast, this scroll is directed at humanity in general, as the whole planet earth is included in the events that it reveals.
Note, that the scroll is never read (from within the context of this book of Revelation) and its detailed contents are never revealed, only the events that occur when each successive seal is broken, is made known. Thus by interpolation, and knowing the events described, we can surmise that the details that accompany them, are terribly severe for those who will be made to endure the actual events.
The scroll is sealed with seven seals.
Typically when a scroll is rolled up it may be tied with a string or something that would prevent it from unrolling on its own. Legal documents or documents of importance would be sealed with some form of wax or impression, which is intended to restrict their opening, except by certain and authorized persons. However, typically one seal is all that is required for the whole document.
In this case, there are seven seals (not typical in any era of history), each designed to protect a successive portion of the scroll as it is opened in sequence. The seals would have to be applied on the margin or edge of the scroll as it was rolled up, so that they could be broken in succession as the scroll was unrolled.
John saw the seven seals clearly, which also indicates the thickness, magnitude, or fullness of the scroll.
The number seven, throughout the Bible indicates ‘completeness,’ or ‘fullness,’ or ‘entirety,’ such that nothing more can or need be added or taken away in order to make it better. It is a finished document.
So, Jesus Christ, the unique person of the universe, the Son of God, and God Himself, who sits on the throne of heaven, in heaven, which is over all thrones, and of whom occupies and possesses the throne and all that it stands for, holds in His right hand of authority, a very detailed book, written on both sides of the paper, and sealed with seven official seals indicating that this book is complete, has been complete, and will not be changed in its content, and is now ready to be revealed.
But by whom? And what does it reveal?
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Wednesday, March 24, 2010
1 Timothy 6:7
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1 Timothy 6:7
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7 For [gar] we brought [eisphero] nothing [oudeis] into [eis] this world, [kosmos] and it is certain [delos] [hoti] we can [dunamai] carry [ekphero] nothing [oude] [tis] out. [ekphero] KJV-Interlinear
7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. NASB
To focus on the temporal things of this world (possessions, accomplishments, accumulations, etc., from this world) to the extent that you ignore the riches of eternity, is the perfect example of a fool.
For what has anyone brought into the world, what has anyone contributed to the world, what innovation has anyone improved the world with, and so forth. And the answer is not in the technology or inventions or discoveries of humanity, but the answer is nothing. Man has brought nothing into the world, and man has added nothing to the world, in all of human history.
As an infant, every person born into the world comes in with nothing, Job 1:21.
As a very productive person, what has man added to his own being, that he can carry it with him into the afterlife? Nothing, Ecc. 5:15.
What thing, from this world is eternal? Nothing, Prov. 27:24. Riches from this world, are not forever. They are temporary at best.
And what gain is there, if you work hard all of your life, gain the entire worlds wealth and treasures and accomplishments, but lose all of your eternal benefits? None. You could own the entire planet, but when you die, you would have nothing, if you ignore, or are apathetic toward, your spiritual life.
There are two kinds of wealth – spiritual wealth and carnal wealth. The carnal wealth is from this world, and you can see and hold and spend and possess it. You can measure it and it is generally used to compare yourself against others in the world.
Spiritual wealth is in heaven and cannot be seen or felt or measured in any humanly way. And yet it is eternal. It is the wealth that you can have after this life ends. But you can only have it if you pursue your spiritual life now, rather than ignoring it.
We are all born into this world as infant babe’s. We possess nothing but the genetic potential we are given at birth. In order to access that potential, we have to grow up.
So it is, with the spiritual life. You are born again with spiritual potential, but your access to it does not become available to you, unless you grow up in your spiritual life.
Most folks ignore their spiritual life, and therefore never grow up, and therefore never gain access to their spiritual potentials.
The wise person, lives their temporal life to the best of their ability, while investing in their spiritual life through their daily Bible study. Therefore, they will survive this life and be prepared for a greater next life.
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1 Timothy 6:7
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7 For [gar] we brought [eisphero] nothing [oudeis] into [eis] this world, [kosmos] and it is certain [delos] [hoti] we can [dunamai] carry [ekphero] nothing [oude] [tis] out. [ekphero] KJV-Interlinear
7 For we have brought nothing into the world, so we cannot take anything out of it either. NASB
To focus on the temporal things of this world (possessions, accomplishments, accumulations, etc., from this world) to the extent that you ignore the riches of eternity, is the perfect example of a fool.
For what has anyone brought into the world, what has anyone contributed to the world, what innovation has anyone improved the world with, and so forth. And the answer is not in the technology or inventions or discoveries of humanity, but the answer is nothing. Man has brought nothing into the world, and man has added nothing to the world, in all of human history.
As an infant, every person born into the world comes in with nothing, Job 1:21.
As a very productive person, what has man added to his own being, that he can carry it with him into the afterlife? Nothing, Ecc. 5:15.
What thing, from this world is eternal? Nothing, Prov. 27:24. Riches from this world, are not forever. They are temporary at best.
And what gain is there, if you work hard all of your life, gain the entire worlds wealth and treasures and accomplishments, but lose all of your eternal benefits? None. You could own the entire planet, but when you die, you would have nothing, if you ignore, or are apathetic toward, your spiritual life.
There are two kinds of wealth – spiritual wealth and carnal wealth. The carnal wealth is from this world, and you can see and hold and spend and possess it. You can measure it and it is generally used to compare yourself against others in the world.
Spiritual wealth is in heaven and cannot be seen or felt or measured in any humanly way. And yet it is eternal. It is the wealth that you can have after this life ends. But you can only have it if you pursue your spiritual life now, rather than ignoring it.
We are all born into this world as infant babe’s. We possess nothing but the genetic potential we are given at birth. In order to access that potential, we have to grow up.
So it is, with the spiritual life. You are born again with spiritual potential, but your access to it does not become available to you, unless you grow up in your spiritual life.
Most folks ignore their spiritual life, and therefore never grow up, and therefore never gain access to their spiritual potentials.
The wise person, lives their temporal life to the best of their ability, while investing in their spiritual life through their daily Bible study. Therefore, they will survive this life and be prepared for a greater next life.
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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Revelation 4:11
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Revelation 4:11
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11 Thou art [ei] worthy, [axios] O Lord, [kurios] to receive [lambano] glory [doxa] and [kai] honour [time] and [kai] power: [dunamis] for [hoti] thou [su] hast created [ktizo] all things, [pas] and [kai] for [dia] thy [sou] pleasure [thelema] they are [eisi] and [kai] were created. [ktizo] KJV-Interlinear
11 "Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou didst create all things, and because of Thy will they existed, and were created." NASB
Worthy means to be deserving, qualified, suitable, due reward.
And who is worthy? God. And more specifically the one who occupies the throne in heaven, namely Jesus Christ, of whom this entire Bible, is all about.
And why is Christ worthy? Because of all that He is, His essence, His attributes, His power, His plan, His ability, His trustworthyness, His creation, His destiny that He has prepared for every person, His righteousness, His justice, His grace, and on and on and on. The entire content of chapter four, which we have just finished studying, is a testimony for all who have the ability to see the truth.
We have been able to peer into heaven, through John’s vision, and to see the perfect life of peace offered by God, to see the awesome power and ability and stability and provision of God, in accomplishing that perfect life, and the total absence of conflict, strife, deceit, lies, and burdens of all types.
Jesus Christ is qualified to receive glory, honor and authority, not because someone has given it to Him, but because He alone has done all of the work of creation and history, for the end purpose of good for all.
Jesus Christ created all things. The word for create, ‘ktizo,’ means to manufacture by means of proprietary right.
It is God who created the angels. It is God who created the universe. It is God who created life of all types. And God created them all, with perfection, Isa. 45:18.
It is Satan who caused deterioration, flaws, defects, and chaos in the universe and in life, Isa. 14:16-17, Rom 8:19-22.
The universe was created out of nothing, and it was created in an instant. The universe was created because of the will of God, and not from its own circumstances, and not from the source of its own components. The universe is not self-existent, not a recurring phenomena, does not possess authority over itself.
Proprietary, means the sole ownership of God, in design, invention, application and function. God caused the universe to come into existence, and God sustains the universe through the various laws that He alone invented. The laws of nature are neither natural nor accidental.
One would presume that the next universe (a better one), will have an entirely different set of rules which will govern it. That thought alone should get your imaginative juices flowing!
And therefore, since God is worthy, because of all that He is and who He is, and what He is, He alone holds the documents of history (the divine decrees), in which is written the entire content of human history, and more specifically the documents upon which is recorded the final years of mans rule on planet earth – the Tribulation.
And those details are about to be revealed in the next chapter
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Revelation 4:11
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11 Thou art [ei] worthy, [axios] O Lord, [kurios] to receive [lambano] glory [doxa] and [kai] honour [time] and [kai] power: [dunamis] for [hoti] thou [su] hast created [ktizo] all things, [pas] and [kai] for [dia] thy [sou] pleasure [thelema] they are [eisi] and [kai] were created. [ktizo] KJV-Interlinear
11 "Worthy art Thou, our Lord and our God, to receive glory and honor and power; for Thou didst create all things, and because of Thy will they existed, and were created." NASB
Worthy means to be deserving, qualified, suitable, due reward.
And who is worthy? God. And more specifically the one who occupies the throne in heaven, namely Jesus Christ, of whom this entire Bible, is all about.
And why is Christ worthy? Because of all that He is, His essence, His attributes, His power, His plan, His ability, His trustworthyness, His creation, His destiny that He has prepared for every person, His righteousness, His justice, His grace, and on and on and on. The entire content of chapter four, which we have just finished studying, is a testimony for all who have the ability to see the truth.
We have been able to peer into heaven, through John’s vision, and to see the perfect life of peace offered by God, to see the awesome power and ability and stability and provision of God, in accomplishing that perfect life, and the total absence of conflict, strife, deceit, lies, and burdens of all types.
Jesus Christ is qualified to receive glory, honor and authority, not because someone has given it to Him, but because He alone has done all of the work of creation and history, for the end purpose of good for all.
Jesus Christ created all things. The word for create, ‘ktizo,’ means to manufacture by means of proprietary right.
It is God who created the angels. It is God who created the universe. It is God who created life of all types. And God created them all, with perfection, Isa. 45:18.
It is Satan who caused deterioration, flaws, defects, and chaos in the universe and in life, Isa. 14:16-17, Rom 8:19-22.
The universe was created out of nothing, and it was created in an instant. The universe was created because of the will of God, and not from its own circumstances, and not from the source of its own components. The universe is not self-existent, not a recurring phenomena, does not possess authority over itself.
Proprietary, means the sole ownership of God, in design, invention, application and function. God caused the universe to come into existence, and God sustains the universe through the various laws that He alone invented. The laws of nature are neither natural nor accidental.
One would presume that the next universe (a better one), will have an entirely different set of rules which will govern it. That thought alone should get your imaginative juices flowing!
And therefore, since God is worthy, because of all that He is and who He is, and what He is, He alone holds the documents of history (the divine decrees), in which is written the entire content of human history, and more specifically the documents upon which is recorded the final years of mans rule on planet earth – the Tribulation.
And those details are about to be revealed in the next chapter
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Monday, March 22, 2010
1 Timothy 6:6
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1 Timothy 6:6
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6 But [de] godliness [eusebeia] with [meta] contentment [autarkeia] is [esti] great [megas] gain. [porismos] KJV-Interlinear
6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. NASB
Godliness means to be God like. And since we are to be God like, then we need to understand exactly what that means.
Obviously we cannot be omnipresent or omnipotent, so this has nothing to do with Gods attributes that man cannot attain. But it is possible for man to become perfect in character and behavior and thinking, if man will simply follow the path prescribed by God, for accomplishing a perfect life – a sin free life in other words.
But how is that possible?
Well, Jesus Christ solved the problem of sin for us all, when He went to the Cross and paid the price for sin and death. That makes sin and death no longer a hold of any kind over any of us.
However, there is still the question of forgiveness and that means that we have to acknowledge our flaws, sins, failures, etc., before God, in order to receive forgiveness.
But why is that. Since Christ paid for sin, then why do we need to be forgiven?
And that is really a simply question to answer.
We are human and subject to the flaws of humanity. We all sin by choice, even knowing that Christ has paid its price. So, when we sin, we are acting just like a misbehaving child. That requires discipline and/or forgiveness, depending on how stubborn we are in acknowledging our sins to God.
For some folks, doing whatever they want, seems perfectly right to them, even if what they do is wrong.
But before God, which is where we are all standing, no matter if we believe it or not, but we are all on notice that bad behavior will not go unpunished.
God is perfect and God is the source of life in this entire universe. In order to live with God, as we will eventually do, we have to become perfect, and that is where our ‘godliness’ enters into the picture of our life.
Our ‘spiritual life’ is another phrase for the concept of ‘godliness.’
We have only two choices, that of a carnal life or that of a spiritual life. The two are separated only by our confession of sins to God the Father. This of course only applies to believers, and not to unbelievers. The single question for unbelievers is whether or not they will believe in Christ. Until they believe, they have no spiritual life, nor even access to it.
So, godliness, a lifestyle of sinless perfection, is accomplished through confession. But there is one more part to the spiritual life, and that is growth, or growing up.
‘Accompanied by contentment.’
How does one become content? Through a sense of security.
And how does one gain a sense of security? By some form of success, prosperity, or happiness.
And how does one become successful, prosperous, or happy? By receiving blessings from some permanent source, making that blessing likewise permanent.
And what is that permanent source? Jesus Christ.
So, how do you persuade Christ to bless you? By obeying His mandates.
And what are His mandates? Well, His first and foremost mandate is to become godly, through contentment.
And just how do we accomplish that? ‘Study to show thyself approved (mature), rightly dividing (studying), the word of Truth.’
Your path to the fullness and completeness and most successful and prosperous and happiness and secure and contentment in your life, starts (and continues) with a daily study of the Bible.
And what is the result? ‘Great gain.’
Great, here means infinite. And gain means wealth.
Who do you know in this world that has infinite wealth? No one. But we do have examples of billionaires, and to most of us, that is a lot. Certainly more than most of us will ever see even in several lifetimes.
And yet, Christ has a vast treasure waiting for each one of us, in heaven. A treasure that would cause even a billionaire to drool.
While promoters of false doctrines try to accomplish their treasure through deceit and empty lies, you only have to study truth day by day, throughout your life, and those simple words written on the page will bring you to phenomenal treasures, beyond your, or anyone's, wildest dreams.
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1 Timothy 6:6
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6 But [de] godliness [eusebeia] with [meta] contentment [autarkeia] is [esti] great [megas] gain. [porismos] KJV-Interlinear
6 But godliness actually is a means of great gain, when accompanied by contentment. NASB
Godliness means to be God like. And since we are to be God like, then we need to understand exactly what that means.
Obviously we cannot be omnipresent or omnipotent, so this has nothing to do with Gods attributes that man cannot attain. But it is possible for man to become perfect in character and behavior and thinking, if man will simply follow the path prescribed by God, for accomplishing a perfect life – a sin free life in other words.
But how is that possible?
Well, Jesus Christ solved the problem of sin for us all, when He went to the Cross and paid the price for sin and death. That makes sin and death no longer a hold of any kind over any of us.
However, there is still the question of forgiveness and that means that we have to acknowledge our flaws, sins, failures, etc., before God, in order to receive forgiveness.
But why is that. Since Christ paid for sin, then why do we need to be forgiven?
And that is really a simply question to answer.
We are human and subject to the flaws of humanity. We all sin by choice, even knowing that Christ has paid its price. So, when we sin, we are acting just like a misbehaving child. That requires discipline and/or forgiveness, depending on how stubborn we are in acknowledging our sins to God.
For some folks, doing whatever they want, seems perfectly right to them, even if what they do is wrong.
But before God, which is where we are all standing, no matter if we believe it or not, but we are all on notice that bad behavior will not go unpunished.
God is perfect and God is the source of life in this entire universe. In order to live with God, as we will eventually do, we have to become perfect, and that is where our ‘godliness’ enters into the picture of our life.
Our ‘spiritual life’ is another phrase for the concept of ‘godliness.’
We have only two choices, that of a carnal life or that of a spiritual life. The two are separated only by our confession of sins to God the Father. This of course only applies to believers, and not to unbelievers. The single question for unbelievers is whether or not they will believe in Christ. Until they believe, they have no spiritual life, nor even access to it.
So, godliness, a lifestyle of sinless perfection, is accomplished through confession. But there is one more part to the spiritual life, and that is growth, or growing up.
‘Accompanied by contentment.’
How does one become content? Through a sense of security.
And how does one gain a sense of security? By some form of success, prosperity, or happiness.
And how does one become successful, prosperous, or happy? By receiving blessings from some permanent source, making that blessing likewise permanent.
And what is that permanent source? Jesus Christ.
So, how do you persuade Christ to bless you? By obeying His mandates.
And what are His mandates? Well, His first and foremost mandate is to become godly, through contentment.
And just how do we accomplish that? ‘Study to show thyself approved (mature), rightly dividing (studying), the word of Truth.’
Your path to the fullness and completeness and most successful and prosperous and happiness and secure and contentment in your life, starts (and continues) with a daily study of the Bible.
And what is the result? ‘Great gain.’
Great, here means infinite. And gain means wealth.
Who do you know in this world that has infinite wealth? No one. But we do have examples of billionaires, and to most of us, that is a lot. Certainly more than most of us will ever see even in several lifetimes.
And yet, Christ has a vast treasure waiting for each one of us, in heaven. A treasure that would cause even a billionaire to drool.
While promoters of false doctrines try to accomplish their treasure through deceit and empty lies, you only have to study truth day by day, throughout your life, and those simple words written on the page will bring you to phenomenal treasures, beyond your, or anyone's, wildest dreams.
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Sunday, March 21, 2010
Revelation 4:10
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Revelation 4:10
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10 The four [tessares] and [kai] twenty [eikosi] elders [presbuteros] fall down [pipto] before [enopion] him that sat [kathemai] on [epi] the throne, [thronos] and [kai] worship [proskuneo] him that liveth [zao] for [eis] ever [aion] and ever, [aion] and [kai] cast [ballo] their [autos] crowns [stephanos] before [enopion] the throne, [thronos] saying, [lego] KJV-Interlinear
10 the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, NASB
The twenty-four elders, sitting on their twenty-four thrones, which we studied earlier in verse four, demonstrate their acknowledgement of the rule and authority and position of Christ, by bowing before Him and removing their crowns of royalty, and placing them at His feet.
For it is due to Christ that they have the crowns in the first place.
None of the elders (these represent the believers, and especially the mature believers of the Church Age), could have achieved their rank and blessing, were it not for Jesus Christ. That will be clear from their testimony in the next verse.
In heaven, there is perfect peace, prosperity, and contentment. There is no conflict, no dissention, no conceit of opinion. There is no inordinate ambition or competitiveness for authority or recognition.
The picture of Christ, the throne He occupies, and the foundation of truth upon which it sits, and so forth, provide overwhelming proof, in substance, as to the power and right and truth of God.
Far too many people live in this world and do not even take the time to read their Bibles. They all have an opinion, and they are all wrong in their conclusions regarding life. And yet right before us we have the detailed description of heaven and Gods sovereign authority and control, and purpose, which is good, and has the best interest in mind for each and every person.
And yet, people just do not seem to be interested. And that is unfortunate.
But as for you, since you are actually reading this study, and perhaps are engaged in other studies (hopefully good and legitimate studies), your future will be infinitely better than most people who live in this world. Actually your destiny will be infinitely better than most folks who have lived in all of human history. Too many have ignored the grace and blessings offered by God, and that is due to their disinterest.
If you have been following the 1 Timothy 6 study, then you know that those who lack truth, lack it because they just are not interested in truth, but in their own self defined destiny, which is no destiny at all.
By setting aside your own opinions and learning the truth from doctrine, you will voluntarily discover the overwhelming grace and blessings of God, and your total destiny and completeness in life, which comes from Him and through Him.
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Revelation 4:10
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10 The four [tessares] and [kai] twenty [eikosi] elders [presbuteros] fall down [pipto] before [enopion] him that sat [kathemai] on [epi] the throne, [thronos] and [kai] worship [proskuneo] him that liveth [zao] for [eis] ever [aion] and ever, [aion] and [kai] cast [ballo] their [autos] crowns [stephanos] before [enopion] the throne, [thronos] saying, [lego] KJV-Interlinear
10 the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying, NASB
The twenty-four elders, sitting on their twenty-four thrones, which we studied earlier in verse four, demonstrate their acknowledgement of the rule and authority and position of Christ, by bowing before Him and removing their crowns of royalty, and placing them at His feet.
For it is due to Christ that they have the crowns in the first place.
None of the elders (these represent the believers, and especially the mature believers of the Church Age), could have achieved their rank and blessing, were it not for Jesus Christ. That will be clear from their testimony in the next verse.
In heaven, there is perfect peace, prosperity, and contentment. There is no conflict, no dissention, no conceit of opinion. There is no inordinate ambition or competitiveness for authority or recognition.
The picture of Christ, the throne He occupies, and the foundation of truth upon which it sits, and so forth, provide overwhelming proof, in substance, as to the power and right and truth of God.
Far too many people live in this world and do not even take the time to read their Bibles. They all have an opinion, and they are all wrong in their conclusions regarding life. And yet right before us we have the detailed description of heaven and Gods sovereign authority and control, and purpose, which is good, and has the best interest in mind for each and every person.
And yet, people just do not seem to be interested. And that is unfortunate.
But as for you, since you are actually reading this study, and perhaps are engaged in other studies (hopefully good and legitimate studies), your future will be infinitely better than most people who live in this world. Actually your destiny will be infinitely better than most folks who have lived in all of human history. Too many have ignored the grace and blessings offered by God, and that is due to their disinterest.
If you have been following the 1 Timothy 6 study, then you know that those who lack truth, lack it because they just are not interested in truth, but in their own self defined destiny, which is no destiny at all.
By setting aside your own opinions and learning the truth from doctrine, you will voluntarily discover the overwhelming grace and blessings of God, and your total destiny and completeness in life, which comes from Him and through Him.
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