The Way, The Truth And The Life 1B

Earth In Chaos

Jeremiah 4:23-27New King James Version (NKJV)

23 I beheld the earth, and indeedit was without form, and void;
And the heavens, they had no light.
24 I beheld the mountains, and indeed they trembled,
And all the hills moved back and forth.
25 I beheld, and indeed there wasno man,
And all the birds of the heavens had fled.
26 I beheld, and indeed the fruitful land was a wilderness,
And all its cities were broken down
At the presence of the Lord,
By His fierce anger.

27 For thus says the Lord:

“The whole land shall be desolate;

Yet I will not make a full end.

Isaiah 45:18Amplified Bible (AMP)

18 For the Lord, who created the heavens [a](He is God, who formed the earth and made it; He established it and did not create it to be a wasteland, but formed it to be inhabited) says this,

“I am the Lord, and there is no one else.

Recreation (About 6000 Years Ago)

Genesis 1:2Contemporary English Version (CEV)

2 The earth was barren,
    with no form of life;[a]
it was under a roaring ocean
    covered with darkness.
But the Spirit of God[b]
    was moving over the water.

Genesis 1:3New King James Version (NKJV)

3 Then God said, “Let there be light”; and there was light.

Hebrews 11:3Amplified Bible (AMP)

3 By faith [that is, with an inherent trust and enduring confidence in the power, wisdom and goodness of God] we understand that the worlds (universe, ages) were framed and created [formed, put in order, and equipped for their intended purpose] by the word of God, so that what is seen was not made out of things which are visible.

Error Of The Theorists And Evolutionists

2 Peter 3:5-7Good News Translation (GNT)

5 They purposely ignore the fact that long ago God gave a command, and the heavens and earth were created. The earth was formed out of water and by water, 6 and it was also by water, the water of the flood, that the old world was destroyed. 7 But the heavens and the earth that now exist are being preserved by the same command of God, in order to be destroyed by fire. They are being kept for the day when godless people will be judged and destroyed.

The First Man Of Our Kind

Genesis 1:26King James Version (KJV)

26 And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.

Genesis 2:7Amplified Bible (AMP)

7 then the Lord God [a]formed [that is, created the body of] man from the [b]dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and the man became a living being [an individual complete in body and spirit].

Genesis 2:15-17Amplified Bible (AMP)

15 So the Lord God took the man [He had made] and settled him in the Garden of Eden to cultivate and keep it. 16 And the Lord God commanded the man, saying, “You may freely (unconditionally) eat [the fruit] from every tree of the garden; 17 but [only] from the tree of the knowledge (recognition) of good and evil you shall not eat, otherwise on the day that you eat from it, you shall most certainly [a]die [because of your disobedience].”

Genesis 2:18-25Good News Translation (GNT)

18 Then the Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to live alone. I will make a suitable companion to help him.” 19 So he took some soil from the ground and formed all the animals and all the birds. Then he brought them to the man to see what he would name them; and that is how they all got their names. 20 So the man named all the birds and all the animals; but not one of them was a suitable companion to help him.

21 Then the Lord God made the man fall into a deep sleep, and while he was sleeping, he took out one of the man's ribs and closed up the flesh. 22 He formed a woman out of the rib and brought her to him. 23 Then the man said,

“At last, here is one of my own kind—
Bone taken from my bone, and flesh from my flesh.
‘Woman’ is her name because she was taken out of man.”[a]

24 That is why a man leaves his father and mother and is united with his wife, and they become one.

25 The man and the woman were both naked, but they were not embarrassed.

Create Value As You Go

INTRO

Colossians 3:23New International Version (NIV)

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters,

CREATING VALUE

2 Corinthians 10:1-2The Message (MSG)

Tearing Down Barriers

10 1-2 And now a personal but most urgent matter; I write in the gentle but firm spirit of Christ. I hear that I’m being painted as cringing and wishy-washy when I’m with you, but harsh and demanding when at a safe distance writing letters. Please don’t force me to take a hard line when I’m present with you. Don’t think that I’ll hesitate a single minute to stand up to those who say I’m an unprincipled opportunist. Then they’ll have to eat their words.

2 Corinthians 11:4-15The Message (MSG)

4-6 It seems that if someone shows up preaching quite another Jesus than we preached—different spirit, different message—you put up with him quite nicely. But if you put up with these big-shot “apostles,” why can’t you put up with simple me? I’m as good as they are. It’s true that I don’t have their voice, haven’t mastered that smooth eloquence that impresses you so much. But when I do open my mouth, I at least know what I’m talking about. We haven’t kept anything back. We let you in on everything.

7-12 I wonder, did I make a bad mistake in proclaiming God’s Message to you without asking for something in return, serving you free of charge so that you wouldn’t be inconvenienced by me? It turns out that the other churches paid my way so that you could have a free ride. Not once during the time I lived among you did anyone have to lift a finger to help me out. My needs were always supplied by the believers from Macedonia province. I was careful never to be a burden to you, and I never will be, you can count on it. With Christ as my witness, it’s a point of honor with me, and I’m not going to keep it quiet just to protect you from what the neighbors will think. It’s not that I don’t love you; God knows I do. I’m just trying to keep things open and honest between us.

12-15 And I’m not changing my position on this. I’d die before taking your money. I’m giving nobody grounds for lumping me in with those money-grubbing “preachers,” vaunting themselves as something special. They’re a sorry bunch—pseudo-apostles, lying preachers, crooked workers—posing as Christ’s agents but sham to the core. And no wonder! Satan does it all the time, dressing up as a beautiful angel of light. So it shouldn’t surprise us when his servants masquerade as servants of God. But they’re not getting by with anything. They’ll pay for it in the end."

Now let me speak to you very plainly, for sake of space and time.
Have you met people who like to have something for nothing, and imagine that it is part of their entitlement, or who are your friends only when it is time to receive, but can't be your friend in your time of need except to give you a meaningless help and see it as an investment -- an opportunity to plunder what is left?
Have you also met people who will employ any and every substandard means to make extra profit?
Have you also met people who think everyone is wrong or inferior except those in their little group, but would not hesitate to take advantage of the so called inferior?
Have you also met people who can't tell you truth, but want truth from you? Or people who see no wrong in destroying you with their tongues over nothing, but will hurry to fight if things don't go their way?
Have you also met those who don't disturb anybody but can't go out of their way to assist anyone, probably not financially?
Have you met people who will fight you no matter what you do for them, so long as you disagree with any of their friends or group members, even if that one is wrong? Or because you didn't give them, but gave so and so? Or that you seem to have, and forgot your "tribute" to them, even though you have a budget at the moment that won't permit largesse, and who possibly, never give even if they have? Now this is like demons.
Have you also met people who will use everything negative to get your attention, including derogatory remarks and insulting gestures, hoping that then you will notice her social class or grooming (more like dressing, as the grooming is as foul as the attitude; and more women than men are in this category, then) you will know her or comply with them, so as to be socially accepted or popular? This is also like the devil and his demons. If you are wise, you will know you are missing nothing and shouldn't bother acquiring trouble for yourself, only to end up with friends, situations and possibly investments or kids that nullify your sweat and wisdom.
Have you also met people who will hold you to ransom just like Lucifer, only because you have given them a chance to partake in something beneficial you are involved in? Or who won't hesitate to eliminate you from it, because this fallen world is their home and that opportunity their last bus stop, so to speak? Or have you met people who will never see things without bias? They continue to imagine there is a negative, nasty or beggarly undertone to whatever others outside their small-minded group says or does? And this is also like Lucifer, read your Bible!
Now none of these people so described and others like them not mentioned truly create value. If ever, they eat their cakes to have it. This is wrong. You can have a change of mentality. By meditating anew on the right words -- God's Word.
God bless you.

Please also bear with me on time snags between posts. I am working on it. God bless you once again. Amen.

The Way, The Truth And The Life 1A

FROM WHEN GOD WAS ALONE TO THE END OF TIME

PART 1: The Genesis

The Dateless Past

Psalm 93:2New King James Version (NKJV)

2 Your throne is established from of old;

You are from everlasting.

Ezekiel 1:1New International Version (NIV)

Ezekiel’s Inaugural Vision

1 In my thirtieth year, in the fourth month on the fifth day, while I was among the exiles by the Kebar River,the heavens were opened and I saw visions of God.

Ezekiel 1:26-28New International Version (NIV) 26 Above the vault... was what looked like a throne of lapis lazuli, and high above on the throne was a figure like that of a man.

Revelation 4:3Living Bible (TLB)

3 Great bursts of light flashed forth from him as from a glittering diamond or from a shining ruby, and a rainbow glowing like an emerald encircled his throne.

Ezekiel 1:28New King James Version (NKJV)

28 ... This was the appearance of the likeness of the glory of the Lord.

Ezekiel Sent to Rebellious Israel

So when I saw it, I fell on my face, and I heard a voice of One speaking.

Isaiah 45:5New King James Version (NKJV)

5  I am the Lord, and there is no other;

There is no God besides Me....

Isaiah 46:9-10New King James Version (NKJV)

9 ... For I am God, and there is no other;

I am God, and there is none like Me,

10 Declaring the end from the beginning,

And from ancient times thingsthat are not yet done,

Saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,

And I will do all My pleasure,’

Hebrews 4:12Amplified Bible (AMP)

12 For the word of God is living and active and full of power [making it operative, energizing, and effective]. It is sharper than any two-edged [a]sword, penetrating as far as the division of the [b]soul and spirit [the completeness of a person], and of both joints and marrow [the deepest parts of our nature], exposing and judging the very thoughts and intentions of the heart.

Creation (Over 6,000 Years Ago)

Genesis 1:1Good News Translation (GNT)

The Story of Creation

1 In the beginning, when God created the universe,[a]

War In Heaven

Revelation 12:7-12Good News Translation (GNT)

7 Then war broke out in heaven. Michael and his angels fought against the dragon, who fought back with his angels; 8 but the dragon was defeated, and he and his angels were not allowed to stay in heaven any longer. 9 The huge dragon was thrown out—that ancient serpent, named the Devil, or Satan, that deceived the whole world. He was thrown down to earth, and all his angels with him.

10 Then I heard a loud voice in heaven saying, “Now God's salvation has come! Now God has shown his power as King! Now his Messiah has shown his authority! For the one who stood before our God and accused believers day and night has been thrown out of heaven. 11 They won the victory over him by the blood of the Lamb and by the truth which they proclaimed; and they were willing to give up their lives and die. 12 And so be glad, you heavens, and all you that live there! But how terrible for the earth and the sea! For the Devil has come down to you, and he is filled with rage, because he knows that he has only a little time left.”

Isaiah 14:12-16New King James Version (NKJV)

The Fall of Lucifer

12 “How you are fallen from heaven,

O Lucifer,[a] son of the morning!

How you are cut down to the ground,

You who weakened the nations!

13 For you have said in your heart:

‘I will ascend into heaven,

I will exalt my throne above the stars of God;

I will also sit on the mount of the congregation

On the farthest sides of the north;

14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds,

I will be like the Most High.’

15 Yet you shall be brought down to Sheol,

To the lowest depths of the Pit.

16 “Those who see you will gaze at you,

And consider you, saying:

‘Is this the man who made the earth tremble,

Who shook kingdoms,

To be continued...

The God-Kind Of Love

1 Corinthians 13:1New King James Version (NKJV)

The Greatest Gift

13 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal.

1 Corinthians 13:2The Message (MSG)

2 If I speak God’s Word with power, revealing all his mysteries and making everything plain as day, and if I have faith that says to a mountain, “Jump,” and it jumps, but I don’t love, I’m nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:3New King James Version (NKJV)

3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned,[a] but have not love, it profits me nothing.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8Living Bible (TLB)

4 Love is very patient and kind, never jealous or envious, never boastful or proud, 5 never haughty or selfish or rude. Love does not demand its own way. It is not irritable or touchy. It does not hold grudges and will hardly even notice when others do it wrong. 6 It is never glad about injustice, but rejoices whenever truth wins out. 7 If you love someone, you will be loyal to him no matter what the cost. You will always believe in him, always expect the best of him, and always stand your ground in defending him.

8 All the special gifts and powers from God will someday come to an end, but love goes on forever. Someday prophecy and speaking in unknown languages and special knowledge—these gifts will disappear.

1 Corinthians 13:9-12King James Version (KJV)

9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

11 When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.