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Have you heard there is a counterfeit Holy Spirit…yes or no?

Have you heard there is a counterfeit Holy Spirit…yes or no?

 

But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve in his craftiness, your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity and the purity that is toward Christ. For if he that cometh preaches another Jesus, whom we did not preach, or if ye receive a different spirit, which ye did not receive, or a different gospel, which ye did not accept, ye do well to bear with him. 2Co 11:3-4 ASV

 

Another Jesus…

monkey king…false Christ…false Messiah…false kings…false preachers…false apostles…false elders…false deacons…false Christians…false teachers…someone other than the man named Jesus from the town of Nazareth…all trying to make disciples claiming they are the next man of god. However there is only One Qualified to Die as a substitute punishment for a guilty sinner…Jesus the Christ…the sinless Only Human our Creator has ever Fathered so that no man could say they were greater than Jesus Christ of Nazareth…

It is written…For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth on Him should not perish, but have eternal life. For God sent not the Son into the world to judge the world; but that the world should be saved through Him… though he was a Son, yet learned obedience by the things which He suffered; and having been made perfect, He became unto all them that obey Him the author of eternal salvation… This is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Savior; who would have all men to be saved, and come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, one mediator also between God and men, (he) Himself man, Christ Jesus, who gave Himself a ransom for all; the testimony to be borne in its own times…( Joh 3:16-17, Heb 5:8-9, 1Ti 2:3-6)

 

Receive a different spirit…

But the Spirit saith expressly, that in later times some shall fall away from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits and doctrines of demons… Who is wise and understanding among you? let him show by his good life his works in meekness of wisdom. But if ye have bitter jealousy and faction in your heart, glory not and lie not against the truth. This wisdom is not a wisdom that cometh down from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish… When thou art come into the land which Jehovah thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. There shall not be found with thee any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, one that uses divination, one that practices augury, or an enchanter, or a sorcerer, or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer. For whosoever doeth these things is an abomination unto Jehovah: and because of these abominations Jehovah thy God doth drive them out from before thee. Thou shalt be perfect with Jehovah thy God. (1Ti 4:1, Jas 3:13-15, Deu 18:9-13)


The way to receive the real Holy Spirit…

Now when they heard this, they were pricked in their heart, and said unto Peter and to the rest of the apostles, Men and brethren, what shall we do? Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost. For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call. And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls… For as many of you as have been baptized into Christ have put on Christ… This is He that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that bears witness, because the Spirit is truth. For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are One. And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. (Act 2:37-41, Gal 3:27, 1Jn 5:6-8)

 

Different good news…

…men who concerning the truth have erred, saying that the resurrection is past already, and overthrow the faith of some… But there arose false prophets also among the people, as among you also there shall be false teachers, who shall privily bring in destructive heresies, denying even the Master that bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their lascivious doings; by reason of whom the way of the truth shall be evil spoken of. And in covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you: whose sentence now from of old lingers not, and their destruction slumbers not…through the hypocrisy of men that speak lies, branded in their own conscience as with a hot iron; forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by them that believe and know the truth. For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving: for it is sanctified through the word of God and prayer. (2Ti 2:18, 2Pe 2:1-3,1Ti 4:2-5)

 

The real Truth of the gospel…

The Truth is Jesus died and was raised from the dead…Jesus the Christ of Nazareth (Acts 22:8) can offer you forgiveness and He will reveal the Truth to you so you can reconcile with the Father…He will teach you the truth and all you have to do is what is right by God first then fellow creation…Loving God first and your neighbor second.

 

Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to Me shall not hunger, and he that believeth on Me shall never thirst…All things have been delivered unto Me of my Father: and no one knows the Son, save the Father; neither doth any know the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son wills to reveal Him. Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn of Me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light…Jesus therefore said to those Jews that had believed Him, If ye abide in my word, then are ye truly my disciples; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free…Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God. (Joh 6:35, Mat 11:27-30, Joh 8:31-32, Mat 5:6-9)

 

Do you believe Jesus died on the cross and was raised from the dead as proof Jesus Christ is the only Human God ever Fathered…yes or no?


Jesus can offer you a way to reconcile with God and to never choose to do a bad or evil or sinful deed again…Jesus will reveal the Truth to you and all you have to do is what is right with God and creation…sound like good news…yes or no?

 

Jesus answered, Truly, truly I say to you, unless anyone has been born of water and of Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God. That which has been born of the flesh is flesh; and that which has been born of the Spirit is spirit. Do not be amazed that I said to you, 'It is necessary for you to be born again… The one who believes and is baptized shall be saved, but the one who does not believe shall be condemned… For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. (Joh 3:5-7, Mar 16:16, Rom 6:23)

 

Will you be baptized and obey Jesus the Christ of Nazareth to be saved…yes or no?

Have you been baptized to obey Jesus…yes or no?

 

Father please remove anything from hindering our obedience to the Truth…and please cleanse us all the Un-Holy or Falsehoods of satan…we renounce anything false and ask for your Truth to be revealed so we can reconcile with You…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




Understand the Sabbath Day Command…

Understand the Sabbath Day Command…

Remember the sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labor, and do all thy work; but the seventh day is a sabbath unto Jehovah thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy man-servant, nor thy maid-servant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates: for in six days Jehovah made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that in them is, and rested the seventh day: wherefore Jehovah blessed the sabbath day, and hallowed it. Exo 20:8-11

 

The Sabbath Day principle is stated in this statement by Jesus...But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and truth: for such doth the Father seek to be His worshippers. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship in spirit and truth. Joh 4:23-24

 

As a Jew You had to remember Saturday was a day of worshipping God...by keeping the other nine commandments...if you had Holy hands and were able to worship God on the Sabbath...However if you had broken one of the other 9 commandments...you had to offer sacrifices...you had to confess and be seen as a sinner offering animal sacrifices instead of a worshipper of God. So they would keep themselves ready to worship God on Saturday...where as in the New Testament Jesus said anytime is a good time to worship God as long as you are abiding in the Truth and the Spirit...or have holy hands prepared to sing His praise...

 

In the New Testament here are some verses the pertain to singing in a worship assembly…

…as it is written, Therefore will I give praise unto thee among the Gentiles, And sing unto Thy name. And again he saith, Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people. And again, Praise the Lord, all ye Gentiles; And let all the peoples praise Him…What is it then? I will pray with the Spirit, and I will pray with the understanding also: I will sing with the Spirit, and I will sing with the understanding also…saying, I will declare Thy name unto my brethren, In the midst of the congregation will I sing Thy praise. (Rom 15:9-11, 1Co 14:15, Heb 2:12)

 

Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly; in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts unto God. And whatsoever ye do, in word or in deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him…Wherefore be ye not foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit; speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody with your heart to the Lord; giving thanks always for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to God, even the Father; subjecting yourselves one to another in the fear of Christ. (Col 3:16-17,Eph 5:17-21)

 

Jesus said… But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in Spirit and Truth: for such doth the Father seek to be His worshippers. God is a Spirit: and they that worship Him must worship in Spirit and Truth.

 

Father create in us a new holy heart and help us keep holy hands so we may worship You anytime…In Jesus of Nazareth’s name (Acts 22:8) Amen.

 

Father please confirm this truth to those who hear in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




Sin will fascinate you then it will assassinate you…

Sin will fascinate you then it will assassinate you…


...Wherefore let him that thinketh he stands take heed lest he fall. There hath no temptation taken you but such as man can bear: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation make also the way of escape, that ye may be able to endure it. Wherefore, my beloved, flee from idolatry...


...And this is the message which we have heard from Him and announce unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him and walk in the darkness, we lie, and do not the truth: but if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. If we say that we have no sin, we deceive ourselves, and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say that we have not sinned, we make Him a liar, and His word is not in us...


...Blessed is the man that endures temptation; for when he hath been approved, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to them that love Him. Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God; for God cannot be tempted with evil, and He himself tempts no man: but each man is tempted, when he is drawn away by his own lust, and enticed. Then the lust, when it hath conceived, bears sin: and the sin, when it is full-grown, bringeth forth death. Be not deceived, my beloved brethren. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast by turning. (1Co 10:12-14, 1Jn 1:5-10, Jas 1:12-17)

 

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. Put on the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For our wrestling is not against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world-rulers of this darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Wherefore take up the whole armor of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and, having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; withal taking up the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: with all prayer and supplication praying at all seasons in the Spirit, and watching thereunto in all perseverance and supplication for all the saints...


...In nothing be anxious; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus. Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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...


...Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you: for every one that asks receives; and he that seeks finds; and to him that knocks it shall be opened. Or what man is there of you, who, if his son shall ask him for a loaf, will give him a stone; or if he shall ask for a fish, will give him a serpent? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your Father who is in heaven give good things to them that ask Him? All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets. Enter ye in by the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many are they that enter in thereby. For narrow is the gate, and straitened the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. (Eph 6:10-18, Php 4:6-8, Mat 7:7-14)

 

Father please deliver us from temptation and trials of our faith that we may learn and grow to become more like you without any hinderance of the truth in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen.

 

Try…A…Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend




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