Upward I look and see him there who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free,
For God, the Just, is satisfied to look on him and pardon me.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
When Satan Temps Me to Despair | Andy Naselli
When Satan temps me to despair and tells me of the guilt within,
Upward I look and see him there who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free,
For God, the Just, is satisfied to look on him and pardon me.
Upward I look and see him there who made an end of all my sin.
Because the sinless Savior died, my sinful soul is counted free,
For God, the Just, is satisfied to look on him and pardon me.
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Day 346
(D) Book of Hebrews ~ cont.
3. Walk and worship of the Christian - Hebrews 12:1-29; 13:1-25
(E) Book of 2 Peter
1. Characteristics of our faith - 2 Peter 1:1-21
2. Signs of the coming apostasy - 2 Peter 2:1-22
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Hebrews 12:4)
resisted - G478 - From G473 and G2525; to set down (troops) against, that is, withstand.
striving - G464 - From G473 and G75; to struggle against (figuratively), (“antagonize”).
sin - G266 - From G264; sin (properly abstract).
O how wicked this flesh is - wanting to have its way - have we yet striven to blood to resist the lure and enticement that the mortal body craves? Nay. Not one drop of blood has been shed either by wound or sweat. Sometimes it is a terrible battle daily to deny this flesh its wants, wills and desires.
1Jn 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
O Lord, give us the ability to stand to Your command, to not be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Help us Lord to desire to spend time with you daily. Help us to not give into the temptation, but to remember that You always give a way of escape.
3. Walk and worship of the Christian - Hebrews 12:1-29; 13:1-25
(E) Book of 2 Peter
1. Characteristics of our faith - 2 Peter 1:1-21
2. Signs of the coming apostasy - 2 Peter 2:1-22
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin. (Hebrews 12:4)
resisted - G478 - From G473 and G2525; to set down (troops) against, that is, withstand.
striving - G464 - From G473 and G75; to struggle against (figuratively), (“antagonize”).
sin - G266 - From G264; sin (properly abstract).
O how wicked this flesh is - wanting to have its way - have we yet striven to blood to resist the lure and enticement that the mortal body craves? Nay. Not one drop of blood has been shed either by wound or sweat. Sometimes it is a terrible battle daily to deny this flesh its wants, wills and desires.
1Jn 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
O Lord, give us the ability to stand to Your command, to not be conformed to this world, but to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. Help us Lord to desire to spend time with you daily. Help us to not give into the temptation, but to remember that You always give a way of escape.
And ye have forgotten the exhortation which speaketh unto you as unto children, My son, despise not thou the chastening of the Lord, nor faint when thou are rebuked of him: for whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth, and scourgeth every son whom he receiveth. (Hebrews 12:5-6)
forgotten - G1585 - Middle voice from G1537 and G2990; to be utterly oblivious of.
exhortation - G3874 - From G3870; imploration, hortation, solace.
despise - G3643 - From a compound of G3641 and ὤρα ōra (“care”); to have little regard for, that is, to disesteem.
chastening - G3809 - From G3811; tutorage, that is, education or training; by implication disciplinary correction.
faint - G1590 - From G1537 and G3089; to relax (literally or figuratively).
rebuked - G1651 - Of uncertain affinity; to confute, admonish.
loveth - G25 - Perhaps from ἄγαν agan (much; or compare [H5689]); to love (in a social or moral sense).
chasteneth - G3811 - From G3816; to train up a child, that is, educate, or (by implication) discipline (by punishment).
scourgeth - G3146 - From G3148; to flog (literally or figuratively).
receiveth - G3858 - From G3844 and G1209; to accept near, that is, admit or (by implication) delight in.
Scourgeth = flog. That is quite a graphic word. Flog - in my initial understanding, flail, reminds me of what they did to Christ Jesus. Paul was also flogged.
Though we may endure the correction of Father, we take heart in this:
Now no chastening for the present seemeth to be joyous, but grievous: nevertheless afterward it yieldeth the peaceable fruit of righteousness unto them which are exercised thereby. (Hebrews 12:11)
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Day 343
(C) Book of 1 Peter
1. The Christian's sufferings - 1 Peter 1:1-25; 2:1-20
2. Christ has suffered for us - 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:1-22; 4:1-19
3. Exhortation to be strong and closing salutations - 1 Peter 5:1-14
1st Peter - Timeless Truths for Tough Times - I have been blessed to be in a ladies Bible study for the past 5+ years studying the book of 1st Peter inductively. We are finishing verse 5 and will begin verse 6 sometime in 2011. If you have never availed yourself of the opportunity to study inductively, here are a couple of articles to get you started: How To Study Inductively, which has an in interesting side story about being observant with that which is placed before you. The next is an 8 part article also titled, How To Study Inductively, they reference Websters 1828 dictionary for definitions of words. I have always used the Strong's Concordance which can be found online here or here, or as part of the free Bible software at E-Sword, which also includes a variety of translations, dictionary and commentaries.
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:7-9)
It was specifically verse 7 that I was focused upon, however I did not want to fragment the verse. This verse reminds me of another about our works being tried by fire.
1Co 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
We all need to take warning, the Master's return draws closer every day, we are commanded to be diligently looking and craving for that day. We ought not to be as the unwise servant:
Luke 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
1. The Christian's sufferings - 1 Peter 1:1-25; 2:1-20
2. Christ has suffered for us - 1 Peter 2:21-25; 3:1-22; 4:1-19
3. Exhortation to be strong and closing salutations - 1 Peter 5:1-14
1st Peter - Timeless Truths for Tough Times - I have been blessed to be in a ladies Bible study for the past 5+ years studying the book of 1st Peter inductively. We are finishing verse 5 and will begin verse 6 sometime in 2011. If you have never availed yourself of the opportunity to study inductively, here are a couple of articles to get you started: How To Study Inductively, which has an in interesting side story about being observant with that which is placed before you. The next is an 8 part article also titled, How To Study Inductively, they reference Websters 1828 dictionary for definitions of words. I have always used the Strong's Concordance which can be found online here or here, or as part of the free Bible software at E-Sword, which also includes a variety of translations, dictionary and commentaries.
That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ: whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls. (1 Peter 1:7-9)
It was specifically verse 7 that I was focused upon, however I did not want to fragment the verse. This verse reminds me of another about our works being tried by fire.
1Co 3:13 Every man's work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man's work of what sort it is.
This passage has been brought to my attention time and again. Father's reminding me to be cognizant of HIS son's eventual return to claim His (Jesus') betrothed. I am saddened with the thought that I may stand before Him and have nothing left but the foundation. Will that which I do stand the fire of HIS scrutiny? Will all that I have done this side of glory be burnt as if hay, wood and stubble? Will ought of that which I thought to offer unto Him come through as gold, silver or precious gems?
1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
1Pe 4:18 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear?
We all need to take warning, the Master's return draws closer every day, we are commanded to be diligently looking and craving for that day. We ought not to be as the unwise servant:
Luke 12:46 The lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, and at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him in sunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.
Luke 12:47 And that servant, which knew his lord's will, and prepared not himself, neither did according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes.
Luke 12:48 But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more.
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Feminism 101
Feminism 101 - What I thought I knew, what I found out to be true.
This journey started quite a while back - in reality in started before I was born - feminism - and I was simply riding the 'wave' of what it wrought, never questioning the status quo. Going along, not because I necessarily agreed, but because I did not take the time or effort to question how things were, why they were the way they are, or how they got there.
Some of the questions I have begun to ask myself: Where did it come from? What is its agenda? Where is it taking us? Or worse, where has it left us?
I have spent a bit of time researching, not as thoroughly as I'd like, but enough to warrant calling out to my fellow sisters: WE ARE IN DANGER. Especially those within the body of Christ of drinking down the poisonous potion of feminism. It is permeating womanhood - true femininity - we need to recapture what has been lost. We need to stand firm for being a biblical woman - to learn and grow and share.
I am frankly amazed at how many in the feminist camps have no qualms about stating their positions and beliefs without any fear of reprisal or upbraiding. There is nothing in their demeanor or attitudes that makes them question, at all, that their agenda is correct, they are speaking for all of womankind (I don't think so) and they have the best interest of females at the forefront of their plans (yeah, right!).
Let's take the standard questions that are asked by a feministic society and/or people in an attempt to gather converts into their camp:
1. Do you support equal pay for equal work?
2. Do you think girls should be encouraged to study math and science?
3. Do you think that women should be able to play sports if they want?
4. Should abortion be available to save women's lives?
Most people, even Christians would answer the first 3 in the affirmative. Many 'religious' or 'moral' folks would balk at #4. I am anti-death - choosing death for someone is rarely a choice any human needs to make for another, if ever.
If the feminists were honest in their questions, they would really ask:
1. Do you think mothers who stay at home are betraying women's progress and hurting their children?
2. Should standards be lowered so women can serve in physically demanding military jobs alongside men?
3. If not enough women are playing sports, should men's teams be eliminated so athletes on campus are evenly split between the genders?
4. Should abortion be permitted on the eve of delivery? Or at any time that the mother finds being pregnant is not 'convenient?'
I did not come up with these questions on my own, they are borrowed from a book, "Women Who Make the World WORSE." In addition, I have several websites I am browsing and will pull information from there as well. I will, when borrowing from others, try to give credit where credit is due and to give links so that others may explore and learn, grow and share.
I will continue this thread by examining the questions I have asked at the beginning...baby steps...piece by piece...examining and sharing.
Lord, You alone are merciful and gracious. You have set forth in Your Word how men and women should treat one another, the roles and responsibilities You have for them. Father, do not allow us to be impacted by the culture, to be swept along with its wave as it crashes and fails on the banks of fallen humanity. Lord, gives us the wisdom, discernment and thirst to open up Your Word, to read, to understand, comprehend and implement what You have given. Not to squash us, but to protect and provide for us. Help us as women to fully embrace biblical womanhood, to reclaim that which has been lost, trampled, destroyed, mocked and ridiculed. Lord, strengthen our hands to the work of reclaiming truly feminine.
This journey started quite a while back - in reality in started before I was born - feminism - and I was simply riding the 'wave' of what it wrought, never questioning the status quo. Going along, not because I necessarily agreed, but because I did not take the time or effort to question how things were, why they were the way they are, or how they got there.
Some of the questions I have begun to ask myself: Where did it come from? What is its agenda? Where is it taking us? Or worse, where has it left us?
I have spent a bit of time researching, not as thoroughly as I'd like, but enough to warrant calling out to my fellow sisters: WE ARE IN DANGER. Especially those within the body of Christ of drinking down the poisonous potion of feminism. It is permeating womanhood - true femininity - we need to recapture what has been lost. We need to stand firm for being a biblical woman - to learn and grow and share.
I am frankly amazed at how many in the feminist camps have no qualms about stating their positions and beliefs without any fear of reprisal or upbraiding. There is nothing in their demeanor or attitudes that makes them question, at all, that their agenda is correct, they are speaking for all of womankind (I don't think so) and they have the best interest of females at the forefront of their plans (yeah, right!).
Let's take the standard questions that are asked by a feministic society and/or people in an attempt to gather converts into their camp:
1. Do you support equal pay for equal work?
2. Do you think girls should be encouraged to study math and science?
3. Do you think that women should be able to play sports if they want?
4. Should abortion be available to save women's lives?
Most people, even Christians would answer the first 3 in the affirmative. Many 'religious' or 'moral' folks would balk at #4. I am anti-death - choosing death for someone is rarely a choice any human needs to make for another, if ever.
If the feminists were honest in their questions, they would really ask:
1. Do you think mothers who stay at home are betraying women's progress and hurting their children?
2. Should standards be lowered so women can serve in physically demanding military jobs alongside men?
3. If not enough women are playing sports, should men's teams be eliminated so athletes on campus are evenly split between the genders?
4. Should abortion be permitted on the eve of delivery? Or at any time that the mother finds being pregnant is not 'convenient?'
I did not come up with these questions on my own, they are borrowed from a book, "Women Who Make the World WORSE." In addition, I have several websites I am browsing and will pull information from there as well. I will, when borrowing from others, try to give credit where credit is due and to give links so that others may explore and learn, grow and share.
I will continue this thread by examining the questions I have asked at the beginning...baby steps...piece by piece...examining and sharing.
Lord, You alone are merciful and gracious. You have set forth in Your Word how men and women should treat one another, the roles and responsibilities You have for them. Father, do not allow us to be impacted by the culture, to be swept along with its wave as it crashes and fails on the banks of fallen humanity. Lord, gives us the wisdom, discernment and thirst to open up Your Word, to read, to understand, comprehend and implement what You have given. Not to squash us, but to protect and provide for us. Help us as women to fully embrace biblical womanhood, to reclaim that which has been lost, trampled, destroyed, mocked and ridiculed. Lord, strengthen our hands to the work of reclaiming truly feminine.
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