Can you receive the Holy Spirit any way… Listen to some words from the New Testament of Christ as it is written… Luke 11:13 If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him? …When Jesus was here on earth He said the Father could give the Holy Spirit to whoever asks Him… Acts 10:44-47 While Peter yet Spake these words, the Holy Ghost fell on all them which heard the word. 45 And they of the circumcision (Jews)…which believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because that on the Gentiles (Non-Jews…those without God) also was poured out the gift of the Holy Ghost. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God. Then answered Peter, 47 Can any man forbid water, that these should not be baptized, which have received the Holy Ghost as well as we? …Cornelius and those there were given the Holy Spirit just like Peter an Apostle but Peter having the promise found in Matt 16:19…where Jesus said to Peter…I will give unto thee the keys of the kingdom of heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever thou shalt loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven…Peter already having bound baptism with the first message of salvation in Jesus name after Jesus ascension (Acts 2:37-39) with a promise…told Cornelius and them…who had the Holy Spirit to be baptized into water or they would be found unfaithful… 1 John 5:7-9 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. …If you find Jesus’ forgiveness then you have the blood…if you receive the Holy Spirit then you have the Spirit…but there is only one way to get the water and that is through baptism… The first message of salvation with a promise… Acts 2:37-40 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? 38 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. 39 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. 40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: Jesus said He that believes and is baptized (water) will be saved not he who receives the Holy Spirit…Have you been baptized into water for the purpose of salvation in Christ? Yes, or no? Will you be baptized into Jesus Christ? Yes or no…If you have been baptized into Christ do you still confess your baptism? Yes or no. Will you pray with me… Father, we ask for the Holy Spirit and for the blood and for the water that we may be complete lacking nothing…please remove anything that hinders us from obeying the truth…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Want to know the truth and not believe a lie… Listen to some words from Jesus from the New Testament Christ which is the new agreement between God and mankind which is in effect for today's time… …Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me… …If ye continue in my word, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free… You have to love the truth…follow the truth and do what's right once the truth is revealed to you…and more truth will be revealed to you. You have to be faithful with the truth if you want more truth revealed to you… ….Blessed are they which do 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 the children of God. ...If ye love me, keep my commandments. …the first of all the commandments is, Hear, O Israel; The Lord our God is one Lord: And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Jesus of Nazareth is the truth…He is the source of all truth. Jesus of Nazareth died on the cross and was raised from the dead three days later so you would never have to choose the wrong thing again so that you would never choose an evil thing again and he died and was raised so that you could have all your wrong things be forgiven but you have to do what's right once you learn the truth. Once the truth is revealed to you…you have to obey the truth or follow the truth and do what's right… Will you pray with me… Father help us discern a lie so we may abide in the truth and please remove any other thing that hinders us from obeying the truth…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Want to be in the new heaven or the earth? Listen to what the apostle Peter, one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. Said. In second Peter 3, beginning in verse 9…...the Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness, but his long-suffering towards us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance...You hear that?...all of creation can come to repentance...and be rewarded in the new heaven or earth... …When the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night in which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise. And the elements shall met with fervent heat…in the earth also and the works that are there in shall be burned…If you can touch it, feel it, it will burn… …Seeing them that all these things shall be dissolved. What men are a persons? Ought you to be. In holy behavior and godliness, looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God. When the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved. And the elements shall melt with fervent heat. Nevertheless, we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new Earth wherein dwells righteousness. See friends everything here will be dissolved and God will make all things new…and we have a promise. There'll be a new heaven and a new Earth. Wherein dwells righteousness…and Jesus said blessed are the meek God, or blessed are the obedient…for they shall inherit the earth. …Listen to what is written in revelation….about the end of time… …he that overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God. And he shall be my son. But the fearful…those who are cowards, those who do not practice Jesus, and the unbelieving…those who do not believe Jesus died so they never have to choose the wrong thing, and the abominable. Those who know the truth but do what is wrong anyway, and the murderers. And the whoremongers and the sorcerers and the idolators in all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. …So what happens is Jesus comes back right…We get a new heaven and new Earth and all those that are faithful to Jesus are rewarded in heaven and earth…in the new heaven and earth... And all those who rejected Jesus message…they never have to do a wrong thing because he already died for them and was raised from the dead as proof…that they never have to do a wrong thing and that all the wrong things can be forgiven and made right with their Creator. Do you believe Jesus died on the cross and rose from the grave three days later? Yes or no? Will you be baptized into Christ? Yes or no? Have you been baptized before? Yes or no? Will you pray with me, Father, help us to have a character fit for heaven and not the lake of fire in Jesus and Nazarene name. Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Faith is knowledge in action… Listen to what is written in the New Testament of Christ, which is the new agreement between God and Mankind... …So then faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God… When you hear God's word, you have knowledge of what to do…now listen to Philippians 4:13, I can do all things. In Him that strengthens me…after you know what to do. You now to know Jesus will supply all you need to perform it. Listen to Philippians 419 and my God shall supply every need of yours according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus. Now unto our God and Father be glory forever and ever…so once you hear God's will or His word, you know you can do it through the strength of God supplies and you know He'll supply every need to perform it. Now listen to what Jesus said. And He called unto Him the multitudes with His disciples, and said unto Him, if any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross, and follow Me. For whosoever would save his life shall lose it, and whosoever shall lose his life, for My sake… …for Jesus sake…and the gospel or the good news: that He died on the cross…rose from the grave three days later…so you would never have to choose evil and all the evil would be forgiven…. …Whosoever shall lose his life for Jesus sake, and that good news sake shall save it…for what does it profit a man to gain the whole world, and to forfeit his life? And what should a man give in exchange for his life? For whosoever shall be ashamed of Me…Jesus… and My words in this adulterous and sinful. Generation the Son of man also shall be ashamed of him when He comes in the glory of His Father with the holy angels. You see, you got to put Jesus 1st and when you hear the good news that Jesus died and was raised. So you never have to choose the wrong thing. You're faced with the decision. To obey Him or not to? to act on that knowledge, in faith, or to ignore that knowledge. Will you pray with me… Father Please meet our souls deepest needs, heal our souls deepest wounds that we may prosper and be in health as our soul prospers in Jesus and Nazareth. Name Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Faith makes it possible, not easy....listen to what Jesus said in the New Testament of Christ... All things therefore whatsoever you would that men should do unto you, even so do you also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets. Enter you 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 difficult the way, that leadeth unto life, and few are they that find it. And Jesus said unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, It is hard for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through a needle's eye, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. And when the disciples heard it, they were astonished exceedingly, saying, Who then can be saved? And Jesus looking upon them said to them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Many people are like, check out my Ferrari. But Jesus is going to ask him. I don't need to see your car. How many people did you feed? And Jesus said he that believes is baptized shall be saved, but he that disbelieves shall be condemned. There are many that believe and many that follow, but it's difficult to do what God has said do to be saved. Will you pray with me… Father? Please meet our souls deepest needs, heal thy souls deepest wounds that we may prosper and be in health as our soul prosper. And Jesus and Nazareth name. Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart #Love #Christianity #Faith #Bible #Jesus #Prayer #Art #ChristianLife #Gospel #ChristianInspiration #Salvation #ChristianCommunity #love #instagood #photoftheday #beautiful #happy #new #sports #entertainment #technology #business #fashion #health #travel #food #music #art #photography

Be a man…real men talk…truth…for real Honesty is the best policy… How do I know what you saying…if you lie… The worse part of hearing a lie is then I cannot trust you… The truth does not mind being questioned… The truth stands for itself… The truth stands alone…just like the past…cannot be changed… Why lie to self? If you tell the truth then you do not have to remember your lies… Practice your truth…the truth of you… Do not become a lie… Tell the truth to self in your heart… Tell the truth and it sets you free from fighting the lie… Real men…speak truth…and keep their word… If you swear to your own hurt then change not… Make your promises few…but keep them faithfully… Even Jesus said swear not at all but let your yes be yes…and your no…no. Practice being the man God wants you to be…honest and trustworthy… Real men…real…talk…real…truth…practice the truth of you… If you lie then then how will others trust you with the truth… If you lie to self…self lives a lie…no lie is of the truth… If you tell the truth then your problems get smaller… Light dispels darkness and truth is light and lies are darkness… Truth revealed is sweet to a mystery… Truth be told…always… Best a man can do is what is right after the truth is revealed… Leave the liar and follow the truth… Hunger and thirst after righteousness…and you will be filled… Jesus is the life…the way…the truth… …you ask…seek…knock…then wait…

Luke 7:36-50 The Debtors and The Creditor Intro: 1. Have you ever been unwilling to forgive or could never forgive yourself? Jesus will forgive even the worse of sinners. He came to earth for the very purpose of providing a way for man to be saved. His whole mission and life was to forgive sin...Jesus Christ of Nazareth died on the cross and was raised from the dead so you would never have to choose a wrong or evil thing again and so all your wrongs and evil deeds or sin can be forgiven...there is no such thing as too much sin as you will see in this lesson... 2. I know that most of everybody here is a Christian or thinking on becoming a Christian. Perhaps we can think of ourselves as better than others at times; to have an “I am holier than you” attitude. When we too have had to go to the life giving fountain of forgiveness to be considered holy. Jesus dealt with a Pharisee that had the same attitude. In the text today, you will see this attitude. Let us look at the three main characters of the situation: I. The Pharisee A. Who is this Pharisee 1. He was upright in heart a. He did not consider himself to be a sinner b. He conscience did not bother him 2. He was a Pharisee a. Pharisees were the religious upper crust of the Jewish religion. b. Pharisees were the leaders and the most in number c. Pharisees went above what was written and keep also the traditions handed down from the past. They prided themselves on keeping the law blamelessly d. An example of this is accusing Jesus of working on the Sabbath day because he was healing. They went far beyond what was written or intended. The keeping of the Sabbath day was intended to mean, do not plan anything that will keep you from worshipping God. e. He was of this sect and a practicing Jew., some considered the Pharisees not so fair you see. 3. Some suppose that he was Simon the leper a. There is no proof as to who this Simon is though B. His mistaken practice (36) 1. Being a Pharisee he could not be around sinners a. As a good Pharisee he could not imagine being caught dead around this sinful woman. b. He was not willing to let anything “tarnish” his reputation in the eyes of men 2. He had an outward religion based on works a. Many today have a works based religion. Some call us in the church a works based religion. b. Works based religion is focused more on doing the right things and less on being forgiven. A good question to ask to see if you are caught up in works or faith is: “Am I doing this because I am grateful for being forgiven or am I doing this to stay forgiven?” C. His willingness to hear Jesus (36) 1. Having seen or heard Jesus he asks Jesus to his house a. This says something about his house. It was prepared for an occasion as this b. He must have seen or heard about Jesus and wanted a closer look 2. He is curious as to whom this Jesus is (39) a. After seeing the woman he questioned who Jesus was. This is a sign that he was undetermined as to who Jesus was. b. Some thought Jesus to be a prophet, John the Baptist, Elijah, or the Christ. 3. He willingness to hear what Jesus offered at meal time (40) a. Jesus at mealtime asks permission to speak. b. He wanting to learn says say on master. II. The sinful woman A. Her past sinful life (39) 1. This was a woman that was well Known for sin (39) a. She was well known in the community for her actions b. Many suppose she was a prostitute c. Some suppose that this is Mary who anointed Jesus’ head on a different occasion. There are too many differences to be the same instance. There are two separate anointing with alabaster. 2. She knew she was a sinful (38) a. She stood behind Jesus and wept. Wept for all the bad she had done. Wept for the kindness of Jesus to impart a full pardon. b. Her tears flowed a river of praise and thanksgiving for what the Master had done B. Her willingness to come to Jesus (37) 1. Custom of eating for the Jews a. The Jewish house had an open courtyard and people would recline at the table by lying on the left side while being kind of flat on the ground. They did not have chairs, they ate on the ground. The courtyard was the doorway to the outside street and people could come in and out. It was customary for people to talk to the guests of the house that were partaking of the meal and this is what she did. 2. She seeks and find Jesus at Simon’s (37) a. She hears Jesus is at Simons and makes her way there. She sees Him eating and walks up behind Him at His feet, but she starts breaking up into tears because of the love of God towards her. C. Her Gratitude for being saved (38) 1. She was so full of emotion for being forgiven (38) a. As she stood there the tears began to form she kneels down and tears fall on his feet. Because she has nothing to wipe them with she lets down her hair and wipes them away. Then kisses Jesus feet and anoints them with her perfume or alabaster. 2. She poured out her grateful heart and perfume on Jesus and His feet? (38) a. She was so grateful and wanted to do something special for Jesus to let Him know how grateful she was. III. Jesus A. His desire to be found 1. Jesus taught seek and you will find knock and it will be opened (Mat 7:8) a. Jesus was there to seek and save the lost. He wants everyone to be saved and since He is the only way, He wants all to know Him. (John 14:6) b. He was willing to go the extra mile and ate with the Pharisee B. Correction of the Pharisee 1. Asks to speak (40) a. Jesus following the social protocol asks permission to speak after hearing Simon’s thoughts. 2. Gives the parable of the creditor and the debtor (44-48) a. In an effort to teach Simon the error of his way he gives a parable. 3. Shows the lack of courteously given by Simon (44-46) a. It was common for the Jew wear sandals only something like a flip flop. This means dust covers their feet as they walked on dirt roads. It was up to the owners of the house to provided water for the feet of their guests. After all the feet of one person was close to the head of another at mealtime, because of the way the reclined at the table. She however washed his feet with her tears and hair. (44) b. It was also common to greet the guests with a kiss. The same type of kiss that Judas betrayed Him with because it was like shaking the hand of someone you know when you see them. This handshake kiss is what Judas betrayed Jesus with. She however kissed His feet. (45) c. It was also common that oil, typically olive oil be given to anoint the head. From what I gather this is more or less cosmetic for the hair. She anointed his feet with ointment or alabaster. (46) C. His Love for the Sinful Woman 1. Did not push away the sinful woman a. Jesus did not say get this crazy, crying, woman off me and put her out in the street. b. He was willing to honor her with his full attention 2. Accepted her offering of her heart a. She wanted to give Him something. She did so with tears and gratitude. b. Jesus allowed her to anoint His feet and pour out her emotions 3. Forgave her sins (47) a. Jesus not willing to let there be any doubt as to why this flood of emotions pronounces her sins forgiven b. Many at the table think He is blaspheming. Because forgiveness of sin takes place in the mind and heart of God, thus only God can forgive. IV. The Parable of the Creditor and the debtors A. Creditor 1. Had wealth and shared it (41) a. This creditor was willing to lend out his money for whatever reason b. Had two people who could not repay c. Each of the people was in a rock and hard place because they had a debt to pay and nothing to pay with. 2. Represents God by freely forgiving (42) a. The creditor is the representation of God. b. God has all wealth and shares it. Everyone has a sin-debt owed to God and cannot repay. c. Really this is a picture of all of man’s relationship with God B. Debtors 1. The size of the debt (41) a. A penny is about a days wage, and a pence is a penny b. 50 Pence, 50 days of wages c. 500 pence ten times the amount, or about a year and half of wages d. One owed ten times more than the other 2. Both had a debt they could not repay (42) a. Both could not for whatever reason pay what was owed. b. Both received the mercy of the creditor. c. One forgiven of much will be more grateful than the one forgiven of a little. C. Meaning of the story 1. Sin is debt either big or small a. In the eyes of God it is not about how much you have sinned, but it is how much you want to be forgiven. b. It does not matter if you think you’re the worse or if you think you only make a few little sins. All of it has to be forgiven. 2. God is willing to forgive the worse and the best because all have sinned a. God is willing to forgive anyone of any debt. There is not such a thing as to much sin. b. God is always willing to do His part and forgive. In fact, God wants everyone to ask and seek His forgiveness. c. One sinner was ten times worse than the other and still received forgiveness 3. It is not because of the woman’s love she was forgiven (47) a. Her sins which are many are forgiven for she loved much… b. Jesus is not saying because of her love she was forgiven but rather the opposite: because she was forgiven of much she loved much. c. And He said to her, thy sins are forgiven (48) Conclusion: 1. All of us have a debt that we cannot repay. Some have more debt that others, and Jesus is the answer to our soul’s need. Picture Jesus being the richest man on the planet and he is willing to write each of us a check in the amount of our sin. No matter how much we have sinned, or how much we owe; Jesus will pay the full amount. 2. The woman was willing to admit and receive the forgiveness that Jesus offers. Many can make the mistake of thinking that God will not forgive them. She was considered to be a sinner by many and Jesus even said her sins were many. She was still willing to come to Jesus publicly. 3. The Pharisee was also a sinner. Although he tried to keep himself unspotted from the world, he was stained. He snubbed his nose at the woman and would not have anything to do with her because she was too “dirty”. Jesus declared both him and her as owing a debt they could not repay, one 10 times worse, he still sinned and needed Jesus. Luke 7:36-50  And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee's house, and sat down to meat.  37  And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee's house, brought an alabaster box of ointment,  38  And stood at his feet behind him weeping, and began to wash his feet with tears, and did wipe them with the hairs of her head, and kissed his feet, and anointed them with the ointment.  39  Now when the Pharisee which had bidden him saw it, he spake within himself, saying, This man, if he were a prophet, would have known who and what manner of woman this is that toucheth him: for she is a sinner.  40  And Jesus answering said unto him, Simon, I have somewhat to say unto thee. And he saith, Master, say on.  41  There was a certain creditor which had two debtors: the one owed five hundred pence, and the other fifty.  42  And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?  43  Simon answered and said, I suppose that he, to whom he forgave most. And he said unto him, Thou hast rightly judged.  44  And he turned to the woman, and said unto Simon, Seest thou this woman? I entered into thine house, thou gavest me no water for my feet: but she hath washed my feet with tears, and wiped them with the hairs of her head.  45  Thou gavest me no kiss: but this woman since the time I came in hath not ceased to kiss my feet.  46  My head with oil thou didst not anoint: but this woman hath anointed my feet with ointment.  47  Wherefore I say unto thee, Her sins, which are many, are forgiven; for she loved much: but to whom little is forgiven, the same loveth little.  48  And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven.  49  And they that sat at meat with him began to say within themselves, Who is this that forgiveth sins also?  50  And he said to the woman, Thy faith hath saved thee; go in peace. 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It is the size of your God, not you… …Listen to some encouragement from The New Testament of Christ as it is written... I can do all things through Him who strengthens me…and my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Now, thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus and makes manifest or known the savior or tastiness of His knowledge by us in every place… …every spirit that confesses, not that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. This is the spirit of the antichrist. Wherefore you have heard that it should come, and even now already is in the world. You are of God, little children, and have overcome them because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. They are of the world, therefore speak they of the world and the world hears them… Wherefore…Jesus…He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God through Him seeing He ever lives to make intercession for them... And though Jesus was a son yet He learned obedience by the things which he suffered and being made perfect, He became the Author of Eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him... Jesus the Christ of Nazareth is the God of God, King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. Have you surrendered to Him? Have you asked the author of Eternal Salvation to write you a plan? Yes or no? Have you been baptized? Yes or no? Will you be baptized into Christ? Yes or no? Will you pray with me… It is the size of your God, not you… …Listen to some encouragement from The New Testament of Christ as it is written... I can do all things through Him who strengthens me…and my God will supply every need of yours according to His riches and glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen. Now, thanks be unto God, which always causes us to triumph in Christ Jesus and makes manifest or known the savior or tastiness of His knowledge by us in every place… …every spirit that confesses, not that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is not of God. This is the spirit of the antichrist. Wherefore you have heard that it should come, and even now already is in the world. You are of God, little children, and have overcome them because greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. They are of the world, therefore speak they of the world and the world hears them… Wherefore…Jesus…He is able also to save them to the uttermost that come unto God through Him seeing He ever lives to make intercession for them... And though Jesus was a son yet He learned obedience by the things which he suffered and being made perfect, He became the Author of Eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him... Jesus the Christ of Nazareth is the God of God, King of Kings, and the Lord of Lords. Have you surrendered to Him? Have you asked the author of Eternal Salvation to write you a plan? Yes or no? Have you been baptized? Yes or no? Will you be baptized into Christ? Yes or no? Will you pray with me… Father, may be faithful in your service and please meet our souls' deepest needs and heal our souls' deepest wounds that we may prosper and be in health as our soul prospers…in Jesus of Nazareth’s name Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart,#Love,#Christianity,#Faith,#Bible,#Jesus,#Prayer,#Art,#ChristianLife,#Gospel,#ChristianInspiration,#Salvation,#ChristianCommunity,#love,#instagood,#photoftheday,#beautiful,#happy,#new,#sports,#entertainment,#technology,#business,#fashion,#health,#travel,#food,#music,#art,#photography Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart,#Love,#Christianity,#Faith,#Bible,#Jesus,#Prayer,#Art,#ChristianLife,#Gospel,#ChristianInspiration,#Salvation,#ChristianCommunity,#love,#instagood,#photoftheday,#beautiful,#happy,#new,#sports,#entertainment,#technology,#business,#fashion,#health,#travel,#food,#music,#art,#photography

Gain gold tried in a fire…eternal treasure In John's revelation, one of the churches were told to gain gold, tried in a fire, listen to these words about how to gain gold, tried in a fire. As it is written in the New Testament of Christ…the coming of the Lawless one is by the activity of Satan with all power, false signs and wonders and with all wicked deception for those who are perishing because they refuse to love the truth so to be saved… Jesus died so you would never have to choose the wrong thing. They love to do the wrong thing instead of believing the truth and doing what's right... Therefore God sends them a strong delusion, so they may believe what is false. In order that all may be condemned, who did not believe the truth But had pleasure in unrighteousness... And they had conquered him by the blood of the lamb, and by the word of their testimony…by telling them the truth…for they love not their lies, even unto death. And the king will answer them. Truly I say unto you, as you did it, to one of the least of these my brothers, you did it to me. Then he will say to those on his left depart from me, you cursed into eternal life, prepared for the Devil and his angels. For I was hungry and you gave me no food. I was thirsty and he gave me no drink. I was a stranger you did not welcome me. I was naked. And you did not clothe me sick and in prison… And you did not visit me. Jesus saying that, feeding people and being a decent person. Is true gold…because they are hungry and you are not…you met their deepest need by feeding their belly with food and things needed… Will you pray with me? Father…please help us love the truth more than anything or anyone. And grant us repentance with fruits worthy of your acceptance. As we learn to watch and pray. In Jesus and Nazareth name. Amen.

Do you walk in darkness? If we say we have fellowship but God while we walk in darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth...Do you want to walk in the light? Then practice the truth...But if we walk in the light as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another and the blood of Jesus his Son cleanses us from our sin. If we say we have no sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. If we say we have not sinned, we make him a liar. His word is not in it. Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in it. For all that is in the world, the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, pride of life, is not of the Father but it's from the world. …Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him. If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples…You want to follow Jesus…abide in his word…and you will know the truth and the truth will set you free. Father, please lead us out of the darkness and help us repent in Jesus of Nazareth’s name. Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart,#Love,#Christianity,#Faith,#Bible,#Jesus,#Prayer,#Art,#ChristianLife,#Gospel,#ChristianInspiration,#Salvation,#ChristianCommunity,#love,#instagood,#photoftheday,#beautiful,#happy,#new,#sports,#entertainment,#technology,#business,#fashion,#health,#travel,#food,#music,#art,#photography

The teaching of Balaam…a prophet for hire. Listen to what is written in the New Testament of Christ about the doctrine of Balaam… Jesus talking to one of the churches in Revelation says…but I have a few things against you. You have some there who hold the teaching of Balaam, who taught Balak to put a stumbling block before the sons of Israel. So they might eat food sacrificed to idols and practice sexual immorality, so also have some of you who hold the teachings of the Nicolaitans. Therefore repent. If not, I will come to you soon and war against them with the sword in my mouth. Listen, what the apostle Peter said… Forsaking the right way, they have gone astray. They have followed the way of Balaam, the son of Beor, who loved gain from wrongdoing, but was rebuked for his own transgression; a speechless donkey spoke with human voice and restrained the prophet's madness. These are waterless springs and mists driven by a storm. For them the gloom of utter darkness has been reserved. Let us never…profit from wrongdoing by preaching. Will You pray with me… Father. Help us never to practice the doctrine of Balaam and grant us repentance in Jesus of Nazareth’s name. Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart,#Love,#Christianity,#Faith,#Bible,#Jesus,#Prayer,#Art,#ChristianLife,#Gospel,#ChristianInspiration,#Salvation,#ChristianCommunity,#love,#instagood,#photoftheday,#beautiful,#happy,#new,#sports,#entertainment,#technology,#business,#fashion,#health,#travel,#food,#music,#art,#photography

Jesus saves to the uttermost… Jesus Christ died on the cross was raised from the dead three days later, so you'd never have to choose a wrong or evil thing again…and so all your wrong things could be forgiven…for those of us have been baptized into Christ, and this message is for you... Who shall lay anything to the charge of God's elect. It is God that justifies us. Who is he that condemns it is Christ that died. Yes, rather that has risen again. Who is even at the right hand of God? Who also makes intercession for us…Who shall separate us from the love of Christ, shall tribulation distress persecution, famine, nakedness, or Pearl or sword as it is written. For your sake, we have killed all the day long. We are counted as sheep for slaughter, nay, and all these things. We are more than conquerors through him that loved us… I'm persuaded, and neither death nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers. Nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, or any other creature, nothing created, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord… …and though it was son, yet Jesus learned to be the inspire the things which he suffered, and being made perfect, he became the author of Eternal Salvation. All those that obey him, wherefore he is able to save them to the uttermost that come to God by him, seeing he ever lives to make an intercession for them. Will you pray with me? Father, we ask the author of salvation to intercede for us a plan of redemption, reconciliation, and salvation in Jesus of Nazareth’s Name. Amen. Try…A…Daily Pause for Prayer and Devotional a Wellsaid Christian Devotional about the teachings of Jesus… https://www.anopenbiblestudy.com/blog-by-ben-the-friend... #benjaminbrianstewart,#Love,#Christianity,#Faith,#Bible,#Jesus,#Prayer,#Art,#ChristianLife,#Gospel,#ChristianInspiration,#Salvation,#ChristianCommunity,#love,#instagood,#photoftheday,#beautiful,#happy,#new,#sports,#entertainment,#technology,#business,#fashion,#health,#travel,#food,#music,#art,#photography