Matthew 10: 28, Luke 12: 4,5.
And do not fear those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. But rather fear Him who is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
This passage comes about 1.1/2 years into Jesus earthly ministry. It seems, we have not changed much in 3,000 years. If you look at television, or the movies, or even books on the best seller list, they all seem to glorify Satan. Jesus' teaching today would be the same today as it was when He first said them. We are to fear God, only. Fear God?? Are we to be afraid of God?? It depends on how you are living. If you are living contrary to God's teaching, you should be afraid of continuing down that path. If you are struggling to stay on the path of righteousness, then you have nothing to fear. The word fear as Jesus spoke it, means to have reverence for God, that means you love and respect God for Who He is, and His power to do what He wants. Contrary to popular belief, God is more powerful than Satan and us. God has the power to discard, or to save. If you are reading this, and don't have a personal relationship with God; don't you think it is time to fix that situation? I would be more than happy to talk to you further on this subject. Leave me a comment, and how I can contact you in the space below, and I will get back to you.
I hope this blog helps you if you don't know Jesus, to get a better understanding of Who He is and what He has done for you.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
135th Post Jesus Said on Hell Con't - Matthew 8: 12
Matthew 8:12
But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
This passage is about a year and a half into Jesus earthly ministry. This is a strong message for us today, as it was for the people who first heard it. The sons of the kingdom, Jesus was talking about are the unbelieving Jews, who believe that since they were born in Israel, or could trace their genealogy back to Abraham, they had special treatment and would go to heaven automatically. This idea is absolutely wrong. When you read the Old Testament, you will notice that God had a personal relationship with all His believer's. It is the same way today. Then who are these sons of the kingdom who will be cast out? These are the people who did not try to have a personal relationship with God. We call this relationship today walking with God. In order to walk with someone, you have to walk at the same speed and pace. This requires some work on each side to accomplish this. When you walk with someone you naturally talk with them, you don't walk in silence. It is a give and take. The sons of the kingdom who are cast out, might have gone through the motions, but they did not make the effort to walk with God. These will be cast out to make room for us. If God did this once, don't forget He could cast you out to make room for someone else. Walking is continuous, not a one time affair. Are you walking??
But the sons of the kingdom will be cast out into outer darkness. There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth.
This passage is about a year and a half into Jesus earthly ministry. This is a strong message for us today, as it was for the people who first heard it. The sons of the kingdom, Jesus was talking about are the unbelieving Jews, who believe that since they were born in Israel, or could trace their genealogy back to Abraham, they had special treatment and would go to heaven automatically. This idea is absolutely wrong. When you read the Old Testament, you will notice that God had a personal relationship with all His believer's. It is the same way today. Then who are these sons of the kingdom who will be cast out? These are the people who did not try to have a personal relationship with God. We call this relationship today walking with God. In order to walk with someone, you have to walk at the same speed and pace. This requires some work on each side to accomplish this. When you walk with someone you naturally talk with them, you don't walk in silence. It is a give and take. The sons of the kingdom who are cast out, might have gone through the motions, but they did not make the effort to walk with God. These will be cast out to make room for us. If God did this once, don't forget He could cast you out to make room for someone else. Walking is continuous, not a one time affair. Are you walking??
134th Post Jesus Said on Hell Con't - Matthew 10: 28
Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell.
This passage was about a year and a half into Jesus earthly ministry. This message talks to us as strongly today, as it did 3,000 years ago when Jesus actually said these words. Look at television, or go to the movies, you will see many shows dealing with Satan and his world. Jesus rightly said "you should fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell". It seems we become infatuated with the evil side and ignore the good side. This has been man's problem since the fall of Adam. Jesus reminds us that Satan is the great deceiver and the accuser of the elect. He tries to drive a wedge between us and God. Satan is interested in causing your early death, he does this by glorifing lifestyles that destroy your life and family. When you die, you can no longer change your destiny by repenting of your sins and coming to God. This is why St. Peter, is who he is and Judas Iscariot is who he is. Both committed the same sin, before Christ died. Peter repented and was restored, Judas did not, and then killed himself, making it impossible for him to be restored. This is the teaching that Jesus meant in this passage. Who controls your life? Are you ready to follow Jesus yet? It is up to you. No one can make decision, but you.
This passage was about a year and a half into Jesus earthly ministry. This message talks to us as strongly today, as it did 3,000 years ago when Jesus actually said these words. Look at television, or go to the movies, you will see many shows dealing with Satan and his world. Jesus rightly said "you should fear the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell". It seems we become infatuated with the evil side and ignore the good side. This has been man's problem since the fall of Adam. Jesus reminds us that Satan is the great deceiver and the accuser of the elect. He tries to drive a wedge between us and God. Satan is interested in causing your early death, he does this by glorifing lifestyles that destroy your life and family. When you die, you can no longer change your destiny by repenting of your sins and coming to God. This is why St. Peter, is who he is and Judas Iscariot is who he is. Both committed the same sin, before Christ died. Peter repented and was restored, Judas did not, and then killed himself, making it impossible for him to be restored. This is the teaching that Jesus meant in this passage. Who controls your life? Are you ready to follow Jesus yet? It is up to you. No one can make decision, but you.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
133rd Post Jesus Said On Hell Con't. - Matthew 5: 22-30
In our discussion of this passage this last Sunday Night. A question was raised concerning the wording used in different translations of the Bible. The question came in reference to Matthew 5:23 and the word "gift". The passage was making a distinction between which sacrifice was being offered. Most translations used only the word gift. But this translation in question, used the word sacrifice only; and it was the use of this word that brought up the question. Which sacrifice was it? Was it the sin sacrifice or the gift sacrifice? Gift sacrifice was implied, but not stated clear enough to answer the question. I told them I would check into the matter, by going back to the original wording of the text from which the translations were translated; and would post my findings here. Since the New Testament was written in Greek, I looked up the Greek words used in order to find the answer. Matthew 5: 23 used the Greek word DORON, there are two dots supposed to be over the "o". This word is used for gift. The Greek word for sin offering is HAMARTIA . Since the passage used Doron, instead of Hamartia, the sacrifice meant was the gift sacrifice.
In my class, I welcome people to use different translations of the Bible for just this reason. I want them to use a Bible they can understand, and if they have questions as to why different words are used, this stimulates discussion. Hopefully through these discussions, they come away with a better understanding of the Bible. This class deals with Jesus and His words. When you call yourself a Christian, that means Christ Like. If you don't know what He said how can you be like Him?
In my class, I welcome people to use different translations of the Bible for just this reason. I want them to use a Bible they can understand, and if they have questions as to why different words are used, this stimulates discussion. Hopefully through these discussions, they come away with a better understanding of the Bible. This class deals with Jesus and His words. When you call yourself a Christian, that means Christ Like. If you don't know what He said how can you be like Him?
Thursday, September 2, 2010
132nd Post Jesus Said About Hell Con't - Matthew 5: 22- 30
Matthew 5: 26 - 30. In this section, Jesus continued to raise the bar set by the 10 Commandments. In this section Jesus focused on adultery. The ten commandments said not to commit it physically. Jesus raised the bar, by saying if you think lustfully in your head, you have already committed the sin. This was a completely new teaching. The Jews were now to be held accountable for what they thought. Up to this point, they felt that their thoughts were private and above accountability. Now Jesus said that they would be held accountable. We can be feeling this same way today. We live in an age where the internet is very easy to get, and there are plenty of places and sites we can visit in the privacy of our homes or offices. We feel because it is only viewed by us and not shared, somehow it is ok to do this. We are held to the same level today, that Jesus asked those listener's over 3,000 years ago. Jesus went on to say that if a member of your own body causes you to sin, it is better to cut that part out of your body so that you can enter the Kingdom of Heaven. It is better to enter into the Kingdom, less than whole in order to be restored completely in Heaven. This shows to the degree, we should try to live like Christ, that we would not go to hell. Think about how much God loves you, that He came and taught, died and rose again in order for us to have eternal life. Are you ready to follow Him??
131st Post Jesus Said on Hell Con't. - Matthew 5: 22-30
Jesus discussed several points in this passage and we will look at each one starting with the trouble you are having with your brother. This is Matthew 5: 22 - 26. Jesus was making the point, that if you called your brother 'Raca' wich means mentally empty headed, you would be called before the Sanhedrin. The Sanhedrin are the governing body consisting of 70 members, who are made up of the Sadducees and the Pharisees elders. These men had the power to put people to death. This would be like using the term 'idiot' today. Jesus said that if you called your brother a 'fool', which means empty character, godless, moral reprobate; this was ok with the Sanhedrin, but Jesus said that God would hold you accountable. God would send you to hell fire. The term 'Hell Fire', is a reference to the valley of Hinnom outside Jerusalem, where rubbish and cacasses were burned. This was a graphic metaphor for the place of eternal torment. For more history on this place you can refer to the following Old Testment passages: Jeremiah 7: 31 -32; II Chronicles 28:3; 33:6; II Kings 23:10. Keep in mind, Jesus was talking about people with out a cause. Jesus goes on to say that if you remember when you are giving a gift to God, and you remember you have wronged your brother, you are to leave your gift and go and be reconciled to your brother first before offering your gift to God. If you take care of the problem while it is small, it will be easier than waiting for it to come to court. If that happens you will held accountable for every penny owed. This is God's word.
130th Post Jesus Said About Hell Con't. - Matthew 5: 22-30
Matthew 5: 22 - 30.
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca', is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. "Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you paid the last penny." "You have heard it said, 'Don't commit adultry.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If you right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."
This passage comes from the beginning of Matthew chapter 5, the beginning of Jesus Sermon on the Mount. This is about a year and a half into Jesus earthly ministry on earth. This will be continued on the following posts.
But I tell you that anyone who is angry with his brother will be subject to judgment. Again, anyone who says to his brother, 'Raca', is answerable to the Sanhedrin. But anyone who says, 'You fool!' will be in danger of the fire of hell. Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to your brother; then come and offer your gift. "Settle matters quickly with your adversary who is taking you to court. Do it while you are still with him on the way, or he may hand you over to the judge, and the judge may hand you over to the officer, and you may be thrown into prison. I tell you the truth, you will not get out until you paid the last penny." "You have heard it said, 'Don't commit adultry.' But I tell you that anyone who looks at a woman lustfully has already committed adultery with her in his heart. If you right eye causes you to sin, gouge it out and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than your whole body to be thrown into hell. And if your right hand causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away. It is better for you to lose one part of your body than for your whole body to go into hell."
This passage comes from the beginning of Matthew chapter 5, the beginning of Jesus Sermon on the Mount. This is about a year and a half into Jesus earthly ministry on earth. This will be continued on the following posts.
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