Luk_17:21 Neither shall they say, Lo here! or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
Throughout this Commentary/Exposition Series the Discussions will Depict the Differences between Being a >> Spiritual Disciple << of CHRIST JESUS or Being a >> “Nominal Christian” << or a Sinner. The Articles with the Inclusion of Scriptures are for the Edification of all those who are Seeking to have a Closer Spiritual Walk with GOD and Desire to Become an Obedient >> Spiritual Disciple << of CHRIST JESUS so they may >> Abide in and With CHRIST JESUS and the FATHER << as the Holy Elect People of GOD which have the Gift of the >> Indwelling HOLY GHOST << which is the Spiritual Compass and Connection Lost by Adam and Restored through JESUS the CHRIST through the >> Works of CHRIST << that Reconciled Man to GOD.
1Co_15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.
2Co_5:19 To wit, that God was in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself, not imputing their trespasses unto them; and hath committed unto us the word of reconciliation.
JESUS CHRIST makes the Distinction between what is Holy of GOD and what is Profane and Corrupt (of the World/Satan). There is no Middle Ground or Gray areas which has been Taught by the World’s Religions which Exalts the Self in Opposition to Self Renunciation and the Corporate Church of the World. >> You must Choose << | >> Who You Will Serve as your Master << | >> Which Ruler, << – GOD or Mammon. There are only two Choices, >> The Kingdom of Light or the Kingdom of Darkness. << All Scripture are Inspired of GOD and Studying the Bible’s Scriptures through the >> Instruction of the HOLY GHOST/SPIRIT << Teaches the Disciple the Truth of GOD.
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
2Ti_3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:
At the Conclusion of this Series each Person may Evaluate their own Position by asking, if they Adhere to the Teaching of the Master CHRIST JESUS as His Disciple or do they Follow the Teaching of Religions which are “Based on His Teachings?” of CHRIST JESUS with Palatable Alterations to His Gospel. CHRIST JESUS is the Sole “Author and Finisher of our Faith”. He is Master and Lord and it is through Him that Disciples will be able to Approach GOD’S Marvelous Light of Salvation because He is the Only Way to the FATHER. He is the Way, the Truth and the Life. No one can Approach or go to the FATHER except by Him.
Luk_14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Luk_14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
Luk_14:33 So likewise, whosoever he be of you that forsaketh not all that he hath, he cannot be my disciple.
Heb_12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
Php_2:12 Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
The Disciple & The Cross
Luk_14:27 And whosoever doth not bear his cross, and come after me, cannot be my disciple.
In short there is a Difference between Being a Disciple of CHRIST who Learns the Ways of the Master, Believes Him, Follows GOD, is Obedient to the Commandments of GOD/CHRIST, >> Abides with/in CHRIST JESUS and the FATHER << and the Christian who Believes the Tenets of the Christian Religions which are Based on the Teachings of CHRIST JESUS. For the Disciple CHRIST JESUS is the Lord and Master of the Disciple’s Life Presently and in the Future. CHRIST Declares “Mankind can not Serve 2 Masters” which includes “the Self” and the Entanglements of the World which Attaches to the Self.
Mat_6:24 No man can serve two masters: for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to the one, and despise the other. Ye cannot serve God and mammon.
Joh_8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. Joh_9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Mar_10:21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
CHRIST JESUS Declares Renunciation – the Rejection of the World, its Values, its Ruler and those Carnal Allurements that can Separate Mankind from GOD. CHRIST spoke in the Language of the Spirit, Pure with Authority and not Diminished as the Words Altered and used by Mankind with Double Meanings that can Confuse etc. Essentially, all of Mankind has been given an Opportunity for a Decision to Choose to Believe and Serve GOD. Its the same Decision placed before Adam and Eve, Mankind’s First Parents. The Decision to Love and Obey GOD and Live in the Kingdom of GOD/Heaven as a Disciple of CHRIST in Light or Love and Obey the Ruler and “god of this World”, Satan the devil, and Live under his >> Kingdom of Darkness, << Carnality and Deception. Anyone who Chooses the World is a Friend of the World and at “Enmity against GOD” and is an “Enemy of GOD”.
Jas_4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
Joh_8:12 Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.
Joh_9:5 As long as I am in the world, I am the light of the world.
Luk_14:26 If any man come to me, and hate not his father, and mother, and wife, and children, and brethren, and sisters, yea, and his own life also, he cannot be my disciple.
Rom_12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
2Co_6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?
2Co_4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be.
Rom 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.
A Movie Based On A Book
ARTISTIC LICENSE
To use an Analogy – Compare the differences between a Book and a Movie which is Based on the Book. When you see the Movie and Read the Book you may Perceive the Differences between what the Author Wrote and Meant Opposed to what the Screenplay and the Movie Portrayed because of what is called “Artistic License” (also known as dramatic license, historical license, poetic license, narrative license, licentia poetica, or simply license) which is a colloquial term, sometimes a Euphemism, used to denote the distortion of fact, alteration of the conventions of grammar or language, or the rewording of pre-existing text made by an artist in the name of art. Motion pictures or Movies are considered a form of Art.
Information Based on the Teachings of CHRIST JESUS Essentially means the Possibility and Most Likely the Probability that some things Taught by CHRIST are being Altered, Distorted, or Omitted from His Pure Teaching such as the Spiritual Principles of Sacrifice, Charity, Faith, Hope, Absolute Renunciation of the World and True Allegiance to GOD, Non Resistance to Evil and Non Violence. Many Movies and Books, Bibles and such have had Changes made to “Modernize” the Teaching of CHRIST Misleading Individuals who have not Read or Studied the Holy Bible and the Sacred Scriptures for Themselves.
2Ti_2:15 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.
Demonstrations of Spiritual Principles
Joh_10:10 The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
CHRIST Taught and Demonstrated His Spiritual Principles throughout His Ministry. CHRIST Taught that once a Person has put
on the “Spiritual Yoke of CHRIST” and Begin to Follow Him they are not to Look back on the World as did the Wife of Lot as they Fled from Sodom. Like Sodom the World is a Kingdom which belongs to Satan the devil and god of this World and its inhabitants are Unbelievers and Sinners, Dead in Sin, their Mind Blinded by the devil and they are under the Power of Darkness. Once the Disciples has Received the Call “Follow Me”, they are to Turn Away from the World (Hate) and Turn to CHRIST (Love). Before A Disciple can Teach the Gospel to others they must Follow CHRIST and “Work out their own Salvation” through Faith in CHRIST JESUS – the “Author and Finisher of our Faith”.
Luk_9:62 And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.
Mar_10:21 Then Jesus beholding him loved him, and said unto him, One thing thou lackest: go thy way, sell whatsoever thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, take up the cross, and follow me.
Luk 9:59 And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.
Luk 9:60 Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.
Mat 11:27 All things are delivered unto me of my Father: and no man knoweth the Son, but the Father; neither knoweth any man the Father, save the Son, and he to whomsoever the Son will reveal him.
Mat 11:28 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
Mat 11:29 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.
Mat 11:30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Mar 8:34 And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.
Mar 8:35 For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel’s, the same shall save it.
Heb_12:2 Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
2Co_4:4 In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.
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