John 3:7 - Jesus and I Agree

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly.
John 10:10 (NASB)

So if the Son sets you free, you are truly free.
John 8:36 (NLT)

"I tell you the truth, those who listen to My message and believe in God who sent Me have eternal life. They will never be condemned for their sins, but they have already passed from death into life.
John 5:24 (NLT)

Simon Peter replied, "Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life.
John 6:68 (NLT)

Does not My word burn like fire?" says the LORD. "Is it not like a mighty hammer that smashes a rock to pieces?
Jeremiah 23:29 (NLT)

It's not important who does the planting, or who does the watering. What's important is that God makes the seed grow.
1 Corinthians 3:7 (NLT)

For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before His eyes, and He is the One to whom we are accountable.
Hebrews 4:12-13 (NLT)

Of course, I have no need of human witnesses, but I say these things so you might be saved.
John 5:34 (NLT)

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God."
John 3:3 (NLT)

So don't be surprised when I say, 'You must be born again.' 
John 3:7 (NLT)

Deuteronomy 28:1-8 - Blessing Deluge

Aren't we strange and complicated creatures?

God sends us a blessing, and instead of being joyful and giving thanks, we act like we're afraid of it!

"And it shall come to pass, if thou shalt hearken diligently unto the voice of the LORD thy God, to observe and to do all his commandments which I command thee this day, that the LORD thy God will set thee on high above all nations of the earth: And all these blessings shall come on thee, and overtake thee, if thou shalt hearken unto the voice of the LORD thy God. Blessed shalt thou be in the city, and blessed shalt thou be in the field. Blessed shall be the fruit of thy body, and the fruit of thy ground, and the fruit of thy cattle, the increase of thy kine, and the flocks of thy sheep. Blessed shall be thy basket and thy store. Blessed shalt thou be when thou comest in, and blessed shalt thou be when thou goest out. The LORD shall cause thine enemies that rise up against thee to be smitten before thy face: they shall come out against thee one way, and flee before thee seven ways. The LORD shall command the blessing upon thee in thy storehouses, and in all that thou settest thine hand unto; and he shall bless thee in the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee." Deuteronomy 28:1-8 (KJV)

God wants us to be obedient. 

God will bless us.

It is actually quite simple, don't you think?

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Galatians 1:12 - Revelation

"I received my message from no human source, and no one taught me. Instead, I received it by direct revelation from Jesus Christ."  Galatians 1:12 (NLT)


I think this is where we are going wrong today- nobody is getting anything revealed to them by Jesus Christ.

"Those who say they live in God should live their lives as Jesus did."  1 John 2:6 (NLT)

Hmm, Jesus had the clothes on His back and no luxuries. No car, no house, and nowhere to sleep at night. He did have signs following: healing, devils cast out, and other mighty miracles.

"...for the Holy One has given you His Spirit, and all of you know the truth."  1 John 2:20 (NLT)

"I am writing these things to warn you about those who want to lead you astray. But you have received the Holy Spirit, and He lives within you, so you don't need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what He teaches is true--it is not a lie. So just as He has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ." 1 John 2:26-27 (NLT)

The Holy Spirit will teach us everything we need to know.

"But when the Father sends the Advocate as My representative--that is, the Holy Spirit--He will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I [Jesus Christ] have told you."  John 14:26 (NLT)


"When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on His own but will tell you what He has heard. He will tell you about the future."  John 16:13 (NLT)

The Holy Spirit will teach us everything and guide us into ALL truth.

It not about books and getting a bunch of teachers lined up, it's about submitting to God and letting Him do what He said He would do.

That just seems so simple, but why is nobody getting it?

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1 Thessalonians 1:5 - Where's The Power?

"for our gospel did not come to you in word only, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction; just as you know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake."  1 Thessalonians 1:5 (NASB)

Not just in word. Really?

Power???

The Holy Spirit AND full conviction???

Really?

So where exactly is this at?

I'm not seeing it here locally; how about you?

"For the kingdom of God does not consist in words but in power."  1 Corinthians 4:20 (NASB)

Hmm...

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