You've heard it before, "Don't judge me" or "You're being judgmental" from someone before. The usual answer from someone when the issue you're discussing is sin and they are backed into a corner and know they're in the wrong. Sometimes the instance is not always an honest biblical discussion on sin and in that case they are correct. But, with the Bible as a final authority, you need to know that there is an honest difference between being judgmental (in a negative sense) and holding to the truth and not moving from it.
First, the scriptures :
[1]1 Timothy 5:20 - Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
[2]2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
[3]Titus 1:13 - This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in faith;
[4]Titus 2:15 - These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
[5]1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
[6]Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
[7]James 2:8 - If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
With all this kept in mind, lets focus on the main idea here. Judging according to self is wrong, you have to stick to biblical principles when dealing with sin. You cannot have personal opinions that are contradictory to scripture. Biblical truths are still biblical truths no matter what the situation is. You are to stick to these biblical truths in all situations.
So, lets establish some guidelines.
*Without love for the brethren[7], you are not to even try to counsel someone who may be dealing with sin[6].
*Sin is a serious issue that has to be dealt with head on[5]. But issues have to be dealt with according to the Bible with a desire to help them[2].
*Sin is not to be condoned, ever[1]. Sometimes it is not always the nicest or easiest thing to do but it must be done [3,4].
I'm not going to go into vast detail here because it is not necessary. I can sum all this up in one statement (not to detract from the Bible) : If you truly love the brethren, you will not condone their sin but you will deal with it according to the Bible. This is done with sincere care and love for the person because you do not want them to fall into a pit that will draw them away from Christ, church, or the work they are doing for God, and start following after things of the world. You are also to take hold of Bible doctrine and stand firm upon it's truth and not be moved from it.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Six Hearts Of The Bible
Recently while listening to a Maze Jackson sermon, I heard him mention the fact that there are 6 hearts of the Bible, parts of scripture that define it as a whole. While I'm not going to mirror what he believed they were to the exact same verse, I do believe there are indeed 6 literal hearts to the Bible.
Old Testament
1: (Pentateuch/Law) - Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.
It was always blood made as an offering that would pay the price for sin. As it says here, "for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul".
2: (Writings - History/Poetry) - Psalm 22:1
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
This psalm prophetically speaks of the crucifixion. It mentions that Christ will literally be forsaken by God his father upon the cross.
3: (Prophecy) - Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
This chapter of Isaiah speaks of the payment of sin that was made upon the cross at Calvary. We were all born sinners, and it says in this very verse that he took the punishment for the sins of the entire world on that cross.
New Testament
4: (Gospels) - John 3:14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
When the people following Moses through the wilderness sinned by complaining (Numbers 21), God sent fiery serpents among them to bite them. Then a serpent of brass was made so that anyone that came by could literally "look and live". When Christ was crucified, he was lifted up on the hill for everyone to see, so that anyone who would "look" could have the chance to eternally live.
5: (Epistles) - 1 Peter 1:19
But with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot.
The blood that Christ shed is the key to redemption from sin. It was that blood that was applied to your heart and covered every sin of your life when you were born again. Nothing but the blood of Christ can ever redeem you from your sins.
6: Revelation - Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Once again, we see the it was the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from our sins. He loved us enough to shed that precious blood.
You see now that the message of the entire Bible is simply this, "Jesus loves you, he died for you, he wants to save you, and his blood is the ONLY way you will get that salvation and go to heaven". That's why I do not like bibles that take out the blood, even once. That's why I do not support any of these "preachers" that preach any other gospel that takes out the blood or says there is more than one way to get to heaven. You cannot be saved by any other "Jesus" that someone preaches. It is only by the one that was begotten of the Father, that took on a robe of flesh, took our sins and nailed them to an old rugged cross, was resurrected on the third day, and went back to heaven to make intercession for us here on earth.
My friend, none other than Jesus was ever given authority (Acts 4:10-12) to grant us this divine salvation. He paid it all and finished the deal (John 19:30) for all sin-debt of the world. Please don't become one of those that believe that what you do will get you to heaven (ex. Matthew 7:22-23), cause you will not make it that way (Matthew 7:24). Jesus is the only way (John 14:6).
1 Corinthians 15:1 - Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Old Testament
1: (Pentateuch/Law) - Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.
It was always blood made as an offering that would pay the price for sin. As it says here, "for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul".
2: (Writings - History/Poetry) - Psalm 22:1
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
This psalm prophetically speaks of the crucifixion. It mentions that Christ will literally be forsaken by God his father upon the cross.
3: (Prophecy) - Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
This chapter of Isaiah speaks of the payment of sin that was made upon the cross at Calvary. We were all born sinners, and it says in this very verse that he took the punishment for the sins of the entire world on that cross.
New Testament
4: (Gospels) - John 3:14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
When the people following Moses through the wilderness sinned by complaining (Numbers 21), God sent fiery serpents among them to bite them. Then a serpent of brass was made so that anyone that came by could literally "look and live". When Christ was crucified, he was lifted up on the hill for everyone to see, so that anyone who would "look" could have the chance to eternally live.
5: (Epistles) - 1 Peter 1:19
But with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot.
The blood that Christ shed is the key to redemption from sin. It was that blood that was applied to your heart and covered every sin of your life when you were born again. Nothing but the blood of Christ can ever redeem you from your sins.
6: Revelation - Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Once again, we see the it was the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from our sins. He loved us enough to shed that precious blood.
You see now that the message of the entire Bible is simply this, "Jesus loves you, he died for you, he wants to save you, and his blood is the ONLY way you will get that salvation and go to heaven". That's why I do not like bibles that take out the blood, even once. That's why I do not support any of these "preachers" that preach any other gospel that takes out the blood or says there is more than one way to get to heaven. You cannot be saved by any other "Jesus" that someone preaches. It is only by the one that was begotten of the Father, that took on a robe of flesh, took our sins and nailed them to an old rugged cross, was resurrected on the third day, and went back to heaven to make intercession for us here on earth.
My friend, none other than Jesus was ever given authority (Acts 4:10-12) to grant us this divine salvation. He paid it all and finished the deal (John 19:30) for all sin-debt of the world. Please don't become one of those that believe that what you do will get you to heaven (ex. Matthew 7:22-23), cause you will not make it that way (Matthew 7:24). Jesus is the only way (John 14:6).
1 Corinthians 15:1 - Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
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