The Church's Victory 💥 The Enemies We Face, Pt 4 - Why Not Use These Forgotten Weapons?
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- Опубликовано: 14 авг 2014
- Derek Prince Sermons: The Church's Victory. This is an original Bible Study, teaching by Derek Prince. In this probing four-part series, Derek Prince exposes the origin, structure and operation of the kingdom of darkness-and presents the keys to overcoming it victoriously.
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Why Not Use These Forgotten Weapons?
Chapters:
00:00: The spiritual enemies of the Church and their tactics.
05:29: A Total, Permanent, Final, Irrevocable Defeat.
11:32: Facing accusations and failures.
17:10: Requirements For The Church To Be Victorious.
23:16: Know and proclaim the whole of God’s Word.
29:23: Spiritual weapons to Enforce the Victory.
35:24 You Need to Take The Armor of God Up.
37:40: We need God’s supernatural power.
45:35: The power of jubilant praise and bold proclamation
49:12: Praise imposes silence on the enemy.
55:50: Our commitment must be total.
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Table of Contents:
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VI. Forces The Church Faces Today
A. Witchcraft-universal religion of fallen humanity
B. Spirit of antichrist
1. Against Jesus-replace Messiah
2. In place of Jesus-false messiah
C. Final manifestation of antichrist-the beast
VII. How We Can Obey God And Overcome Enemies
A. Jesus expects followers to be overcomers
Promises are to overcomers only (Rev. 2 & 3 [compare Rev. 21: 7])
B. Jesus has already defeated and disarmed Satan’s kingdom-triumph (Col. 2: 13-15)
C. Jesus has equipped us with the spiritual weapons needed to enforce His victory (2 Cor.
10: 3-5)
VIII. Requirements For The Church To Be Victorious
A. Guard against division in Christ’s body (Matt. 12: 25)
B. Know and proclaim the whole of God’s Word (2 Tim. 3: 16-4: 2 [compare Acts 20-27])
C. Humble ourselves in repentance before God-corporate fasting included (1 Pet. 5: 5-6
[compare Ezra 8: 21-23])
D. Put on the whole armor of God-all prayer in the Spirit (Eph. 6: 13-18)
E. We need God’s supernatural power; including:
1. Gifts of the Spirit-especially word of wisdom, word of knowledge, discerning of
spirits (1 Cor. 2: 1-5; 12: 7-11; 12: 20)
2. The contest between Moses and the magicians will be reenacted as the age closes
(2 Tim. 3: 8, 13)
F. Must apply the power of jubilant praise and bold proclamation (Jer. 31: 7)
Praise imposes silence on the enemy (Ps. 8: 2)
G. Our commitment must be total (Rev. 12: 11)
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Watching replay 2022 super blessed to have come across Dr Prince and his ministry watching day and night ❤
The world needs these teaching desperately now! 2/2024
This four-part series illuminates the state of the modern world. I pray it continues to shed light into the darkest recesses of our culture.
I stopped going to church years ago. Watered down gospel thanks to 501 c(3) churches. I thank God for leading me to Derek Princes' sermons. God bless him 🙏
Yes if sermons were like this today iAd be running to the church thank god for the ministry of derek prince
Find fellowship somewhere. It is important for us not to be separated from the flock
Yeah I'm struggling with that myself,😢😢😢
Same here. I'm learning more Truth since I stopped going.
Hi, excuse me for asking, but what exactly are 501 c(3) churches and why don’t you like it? I’m guessing it’s a USA thing
I'm so thankful that GOD led me to his teachings! They are life-giving and precious.i thank my Abba Father for the direction!
Amen
Thank you so much.Derek Prince sticks to the Bible.He does not preach false opinions .I love all his sermons,because all is biblical.
a man of God.thank you Lord.
I listen intently day and night, as I fight back against the enemy in his attempts to kill me with cancer and various other problems in my health. I am here because of The Word. Praise the LORD for the beautiful teachings of God and the faithful ways of God to be our Answer. I will overcome by the blood of the Lamb and by the Word if my testimony and I do my live my life even in to the death. '
Truly Derek Prince is still producing much fruit for His Glory . Amen.
AMEN.
I hope your health is better.
I join you in prayers
How are you doing?
In JESUS' MIGHTY NAME, cancer GO. Be Gone! Health RETURN!
Body, Spirit and Soul declare The Goodness of GOD and Rejoice in HIS LOVE Forever ❤
Essiac tea from the Iroquois Indians
I'm in a HOLY SPIRIT filled church for one hour and received the WORD OF GOD. Thank You Jesus Christ. AMEN AND AMEN
As a guess, I think 80% of the "Christian" churches would never hear a sermon on this topic. As the last days get more toward the end, the world and even many churches will become more deceived and weaker so that anti-Christ will not have much difficulty in having the world receive him. All the teachings by Derek are a blessing and a strength.
Amen
Amen.
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Amen ❤️ 🙏🏼
His ministry is still going strong. it's called Derek Prince Ministry. GOD showed me in a dream that they are the only ministry he approved in my circle of giving, and the rest were blood sucking vampires.
It is Finish, thank you Jesus my Lord and Savior Amen. 👑👑👑
I'm convinced God brought this message my way. Glory be to our Lord Jesus. I pray oh Lord that you send more labourers in your vienyard. Amen
Amen. Amen and Amen. Hallelujah. Glory to God. Praise the Lord Jesus Christ for ever and ever.
All glory, all power, all honor to the King of kings.
Praise imposes silence on satan. Proclaimation Det 33:25
Thank you Derek. Your commitment to truth and the Word saved me many years ago. While a professing christian, I was bound by demonic oppression. Thank our Father, thru your teaching, I was set free. Your teaching still exceeds the majority of teachers of this day. You are truly one of my Christian hero's of the faith.
+Ormand Hunter Amen brother x
WHEN YOU SEE A THEREFOR IN THE BIBLE PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO WHAT IT IS THERE FOR. JESUS JUSTIFIED MY SINS IN HIS DYING ON THE CROSS THAT IF I MAY RECEIVE HIM, WALK WITH HIM AND LIVE ACCORDING TO HIS WILL MY LIFE WILL BE JUST AS IF I NEVER SINNED. THANK YOU JESUS CHRIST FOR DEREK PRINCE'S MESSAGES
He speaks many times how he thinks the end is nigh, and he's right, because of the amount of witchcraft, and satanism in every facet of society, as well as all the evil that he saw severly manifesting itself back in 1988............ I can't help but think everytime he mentions it in any of his teachings, what he would think, and what he would have to say about the level of evil, witchcraft, and the levels of open satanic worship in today's society??
Richard Morrey oh my goodness I think this too. He would be HORRIFIED though I'm sure in time he would think he shouldn't be so surprised because it's all foretold in scripture!
The music industry is a cesspit, kids are feral and more increasingly parents too. Gender and marriage is being corrupted, the list goes on.
And what he’d say of Joel osteen
Pure evil
@@truearther yes he is evil he disguises it very cleverly. He has writers I'm convinced , he doesn't write all of his sermons I bet he has many writers just like Johnny Carson did. All those preachers on TV are high-level satanists and actors the corporations they work for are satanic. Before Sherry Shriner died she said that Joel Osteen was the punisher for entertainers that didn't throw down their gang symbols. You did a great job with the motivational speaking I give him credit for that but I'm sure he doesn't write all that material. Her dad was a high-level ranking military personnel they're both transgendered she's the male he's the female you'll see it now at that I mentioned it pay attention to their features.
Think about it if you wanted to brainwash Christians and you wanted to get their money what would you do you'd become a Christian you'd have Christian actors called preachers .
Indeed:Far ahead of his time, and he lived to see September 11th, 2001.
@@dash9746 Utterly vindicated.
Man of God thank you for your example of what a christian life should be and can be. Shalom
i tell ya finding a preacher like this in our day is hard. Soon it wont be possible. Thank you Lord for the Blessings you gave him so he may spread the truthful gospel. I listen to him all day at times and every single night always.Anyone who doesnt agree with him is not of God! PERIOD!!!
Since this time I originally posted I realized the Prophet Jonathan Kleck is our Noah. Sent to ring the bell and gather the church! Amen!
Spoken of in Acts 3:21-23
Amen
I remember when I was unsaved(I wouldn’t be saved for about another 5yrs later more or less). My unsaved friend who knew the Bible would talk about false prophets n such(he’s probably saved now- who knows 🤷♀️)A few days later or so I told him- I think I found a man who’s telling the truth about God and that man was Derek prince. I didn’t know why at the time but I had a strong feeling that Derek prince knew what he was talking about. Truly rip Derek prince🙏✝️⭐️
@@daisysuperflower2113 For you to have really known without being saved Yahushua was drawing you unto Him .Derek is the finest General Yahuwah has in His Army. Glory be to God (Yahuwah ) in the highest and welcome to the family Amen you are accepted in the beloved
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God has some folks. They just sound different. I remember about people being so unique not only because of their unique dna, but also the time they live in. Derek Prince had special life expert hat are no longer available.
Deep hidden truths revealed. Every believer should make a careful study, let it sink into the heart, live it and help others to discover it. Rare to find...
I love you my brother Derek prince rest with our LORD in heaven🙏💓💓
When we walk with God , we will never be lost , walk while there is still light lest darkness will fall upon you..
Amen it was powerful it the lasts days we can preach the gospel the people don't want know the word Glory to God I want to pray none stop because it breaks the chains in my life
Thou art worthy O Lord to receive glory honor and power,for thou has created all things,and for thy pleasure they are and were created ❤
Bless this teaching Lord in Jesus Holy Name.
As Carmen Rivera commented : "
I tell ya finding a preacher like this in our day is hard. Soon it won't be possible. Thank you, Lord, for the Blessings you gave him so he may spread the truthful gospel. I listen to him all day at times and every single night always. Anyone who doesn't agree with him is not of God! PERIOD!!! "
Here I am listening again! ♥️
Praise the Lord he is here. And let me share with you we have a "Noah" he is Jonathan Kleck.
What he shows may not be easy to understand immediately but if you do like me and use biblical precepts (testing the spirit; check! He passes too) and fast and praying and ask who he is (mind blowing) acts 3:21-23
The message? He outs every evil deed. He is in fact a prophet rose up like Moses! Check him out he is about to ring the bell!
I'm 10+ years watching. But wasn't set free until some few couple years ago! And Prince!? He is the ONLY contemporary pastor I will listen to.
I hope you pray and ask about Kleck! Love ya brother and see you at the wedding supper of the Lambs!
The time have come when we're not able to attend worship services during such a time as this. Its wonderful to hear the spoken word of God from men and women of God. Praise God! Amen
As Derek Prince said in this talk most of the challenges/battles of Christians or I should generalize of all humans are battles of the mind.
+Camilo Silva battles of the mind against a very real enemy who we have been given power and authority OVER through the precious blood and the holy spirit of Christ - thank you Jesus for not giving up on us thank you Father for sending your Son
Jon up
No matter how many times I watch these amazing videos I'm always learning something new about my salvation, praise Jesus.
Those proclamations led me to tears. What a powerful sermon. A jewel. Praise God!
Yes, this particular brother in Christ, really had the direction of the Holy Spirit to discern the crafty machinations of the Kingdom of Satan! I prayed and listened and made a list along with my friends of Spirit demons that invest everyone of us. My friend and I said every sorry we could not that have been affecting our lives, relationships, money, love, jobs etc. and you could feel and sense the demons coming off and out of us!!! he taught this in his other videos. it's powerful!!!! Bless all of US thru Christ and his sacrifice. It's the only way out thru the bridge.
I like the idea of making and using a list. I’ve had great success with spiritual lists.
What list
I listen and gain hope after hope after hope PRAISE GOD PRAISE JESUS HOLY SPIRIT CONTINUE TO DWELL IN ME, Amen. Derek Prince still lives in his Bible teachings~ thank you for his life, Dear Father God.
The Power of Praise........I was in a elementary school praising the Lord with other believers including a worship team. I saw the Lord sit in front of me with a loaf bread on a wooden cutting board. He cut the bread, I tried so hard with all my might for that slice of bread but couldn't reach it and I wept. I wept so hard my hair, shirt, face was drenched. I had to use a whole roll of toilet paper to dry off. I could tell other stories of the Power of Praise.
Wow that's amazing 😉
@@edwardnewman160 that is your choice my friend. 😃 I was there so were 40 other people . God bless you
Amen,thank you Jesus for your continued powerful guidance and sacrifice,glory be to the father and his lamb always.
Jesus I put all my trust in you. Whatever may be the circumstances. I completely lean upon you.
You are the king, Lord and God who undoubtedly we can trust upon.
Thank you Jesus for leading into such a beautiful thought wherein fear and all the other unwanted feelings are barred and accept your plans even initially we don't understand why at what. But the end result will be great. Thank you Jesus.
I love his Teachings!!! I've been Born Again Christian for years, and most of what he teaches I've heard very little from most of the topics.
Dr John Hashemi. Thank God for Mr. Derek Prince, I'm learning a lot of him. I hope the ministers learn from him to build up the Saints
Jesus woke me up a couple weeks ago. No idea how I found Derek but he has laid out the fundamentals for me, which I am incredibly grateful for. I would have struggled on my own. I am in constant amazement at how everything suddenly starts to make sense. I've spent my life trying to find the truth about why the world is the way it is and moving further and further away from God in the process, but now I realise finding truth is impossible in this world without Jesus.
So very good. Thank you
Amen❤
I felt the presence of Holy Spirit during listening this sermon Praise The Lord God Jesus Christ Ameen bless the whole ministry with your mighty word and everlasting guidance Ameen
Thank you for posting these messages. Great prophet of our times. God bless him and his great work
Jesus is God to answer your prayer.
Yes, and Amen 🙏
I love his sermons
all Truth
Very Enlightening. 🕯
AWESOME MESSAGE God bless you.
Yes we desperately need word of wisdom knowledge and discernment in these days
What a teaching! Thank you 👏🏽
Amen
Amen!
Thank You Yeshua.
Amén, thank you God bless your all
Victory 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Praise God for this Chanel . I watch these teaching's by Mr. Derek Prince ministry everyday now. I moved to different state 7 years ago maybe longer my goodness. Since I moved from my home state I have not found a new church. I'm not going to lie I haven't exactly tried very hard either, I'm not sure why I find it so difficult but some of it maybe that I have only ever attended 1 church in my life it's my family church which my uncle is the preacher and owner and other family members help run it along with other board members. I was born into that church. But I know I really need to find myself a new church I miss going very much . and out of several church channel's I watch this one has become my every day go to I rarely watch any other cause I feel like Mr. Prince teachings covers all area's about the word of God he doesn't leave out anything. Thank you for continuing to spread his bible teaching's I feel like God lead me to him
The knowledge of the Holy Scriptures that this Brother passed on to the church in his lifetime , is priceless . TRULY , LIKE APOSTLE PAUL , HE DID NOT SHUN TO DECLARE THE WHOLE COUNCIL OF GOD JEHOVAH. IT IS UP TO US THAT'S HEARD TO OBEY TO THE BEST OF OUR ABILITY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OH how I wish the whole creation would come under the obedience of God Jehovah's word. LOOK WHAT GOD HAS GIVEN US THROUGH HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON , JESUS , BESIDES SALVATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!-------------Ernest E. Johnson
「他虽然死了，却因这信，仍旧说话。」
- 希伯来书 11:4 CUNPSS-神
God testifying about his gifts, and through faith, though he is dead, he still speaks.
- Hebrews 11:4 NASB
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SEEK THE TRUTH
AMAZING GRACE AND MERCY, AMEN.
I declare the whole council of God!
1988 Bromley Christian Centre (previously AOG)
"I suggest to you that spiritual force is actively at work in the church today."
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How are we defining overcoming?
1 Corinthians 2:12
"Antichrist- Against Christ or in place of (to replace him.")
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I LOVE this man. But I disagree about evil spirits being "persons without bodies". Evil spirits inhabit bodies like crackheads inhabit abandoned buildings. They inhabit bodies of the sinful and that is their power. I don't disagree with much else, this man is truly anointed by our Father in Heaven. Thank you Lord I have learned so much from him, in Jesus' name amen.
I understand what you saying.
But your missing an unclean is a personal a personality an evil demonic on at that and the look and desire a human body to fulfill and gratify their lust.
A spirit of lust need a human body to do just that lust, their original bodies were destroyed with the flood.
the main part of his minestrying was DELIVERANCE
think about it What is deliverance
The evil spirits always go in search of other bodies to inhabit. That is why we clean our house then fill it with praise and every good thing. Do not sit empty after being delivered. Fill up with reading the Bible and Godly fellowship. Memorize scripture. !!!!!
Great teaching,is there a link for written materials
2cor:8 monies
Can anyone tell me where this was recorded. Only I think I see my old pastor and his wife at the front plus a couple of other people I knew.
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But Jesus offers forgiveness of sins; He will never leave us or forsake us. No on is a 100% over comer, if we say we have no sin the truth is not in us.
Main point is this that in last moment Jesus asw loudly cried .that O MY LORD WHY YOU LEAVE ME ALONE LIMA SABAQTANI ON THE PILATE AND AFTER THE FAINTED OF BLEED ON AND THERE WAS NO ANY JEWS OLY THERE TWO BELIEVRS WERE THERE .Abelievr said that he is died and you give me his body so i willl take this responsibilty wht too do and both the companion take away them in the hilly stone cave .where the check them that he was breathing .and they take the treatment bandage the linen clothes with ointment Mrhamy issa .and used Aloes .after three days they became heel up .
Its also good to read the Present with Religion, a book available for free on the internet The book is about the trurh of life and it shows the full picture of life for the first time so that you may stop being deceived by the world and be able to follow the steps of Jesus and other prophets to Heaven.Knowing the whole truth of life is the key factor in our salvaton.We must know the real truth, all of it and live in it and change ourselves according to it in order to be saved.There is no other way to our salvation.With the knowledge of the truth there comes true repentance which means changing our minds and also truw obediance to God' s law and finally our sanctification which is a lifelong process.And God in His mercy will give us His wondeeful grace which is the time and ability to make the proper change.Only in this way will we be able to attain our eternal salvation.Our task is to fins this narrow gate that leads to God and do it quickly and stay on it till the end no matter what.Then and only then we will be saved.There is nothing more important or serious to do in this fallen world as our eternal fate depends on it.
LUCILLE M in comments ; Please return to the best church you can find . IF YOU TRULY LOVE GOD , YOU WILL NOT FORSAKE THE ASSEMBLING OF YOURSELF TOGETHER WITH OTHER CHRISTIANS , AS THE HOLY SCRIPTURES TEACH US . NOTHING CAN KEEP YOU FROM BEING THE WITNESS , GOD WANTS US TO BE , EVEN IN THOSE CHURCHES YOU MENTION . NO TELLING WHAT ONE PERSON IN THE SPIRIT AND POWER OF GOD COULD DO TO BRING A GREAT REVIVAL AMONG GOD'S CHILDREN AND THE LOST THAT COULD BE SAVED .
He says that God never humbles us we have to humble yourself. I disagree. I think there are times when God does humble us
Be careful what you think humbling is
I think this guy might be wrong when it comes to sin.
Hebrews 10:26-31. 26 For if we sin willfully after we have received the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, 27 but a certain fearful expectation of judgment, and fiery indignation which will devour the adversaries. 28 Anyone who has rejected Moses’ law dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. 29 Of how much worse punishment, do you suppose, will he be thought worthy who has trampled the Son of God underfoot, counted the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified a common thing, and insulted the Spirit of grace? 30 For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay,”[e] says the Lord.[f] And again, “The Lord will judge His people.”[g] 31 It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Jesus also said to his disciples when asked how many times should we forgive our enemies - 7 times? Jesus said 7 x 70 times. In other words infinitely.
Also dont forget the parable of the prodigal son.
The only unforgivable sin is against the holy spirit.
We can always turn back to God at any time if we are truly repentant and God will judge righteously.
When we are born again there may still be aspects of our personality that are demonized. Until we are free from these spirits of oppression can we be free to live a righteous life.
questions on Christianity amen on your information on the word of God
God bless you!
1 Corinthians 1:17&18. 1 Corinthians 3:16. We are to preach the gospel and not deliverance. How can a demon reside in the temple of God?
Belivers have demons and need deliverance.
If you're lusting, masturbating, watching porn, cussing, have thought of blasphemy, road rage, alcoholism, those are all demons the gifts of God are irrevocable you can have demons and still serve God you just be affective and on judgment day we will all be answerable on how we took care of out temple getting ride of the demons included.
Yancy Arrechea 1 John 5:18 ! A true believer will not be able to continue in the sins mentioned by you ! God will chastise him/her till he/she returns to holiness. The devil the old serpent will not be able to touch a believer of Lord Jesus Christ !
D and J Consultants it depends on which stage of the believer is in. When I just was being born again I had stubborn and didn’t respect. The lord helped me. It takes time. When I watched priests video. My spirit world grow fast. I just now believe in Juses Christ 6months. I have grown a lot in my spiritual realm. The video of deliverance and It helps me a believer. Thanks and praise God. Amen.
@@dandjconsultants8965 1 John 5:18 is talking about when a person gives their life to Christ they don't continue doing evil and living sinful lives but of course SINCE WE ARE SINFUL IN NATURE even christians are going to make mistakes in their walk with God and will sin! That is why Jesus Christ DIED ON THE CROSS! So when we do make a mistake and sin we can confess our sins repent and ask for forgiveness and the blood of Jesus cleanses us from all unrighteousness.
1John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.
Romans 8:3 For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:
I also want to add just because a person is saved by the blood of Jesus Christ doesn't mean they are made perfect and will never sin again! The Bible makes that very clear! It is when a Christian continues to live in habitual unconfessed sin then it becomes a problem.
I suggest you read Mark 11:15-19 Jesus Cleanses the Temple
Here is one of many examples in the Bible that show evil going on in the temple yes the temple where the Holy Spirit resides! The Lord was in the temple but there were devils there too!
15 So they came to Jerusalem. Then Jesus went into the temple and began to drive out those who bought and sold in the temple, and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves.
16 And He would not allow anyone to carry wares through the temple.
17 Then He taught, saying to them, "Is it not written, 'My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it a 'den of thieves.' "
18 And the scribes and chief priests heard it and sought how they might destroy Him; for they feared Him, because all the people were astonished at His teaching.
19 When evening had come, He went out of the city.
WOKE my point is according to the scriptures the wicked on toucheth NOT a Christian. In that case, how a demon reside within a Christian when Holy Spirit resides within the Christian who is the temple of God !!!
I agree that scripture is there in order for us to learn and be built us in the faith. Absolutely. But the interpretation of scripture can often differ - and therein can lie the problems. Derek Prince happens to be excellent in interpreting scripture - and the Holy Spirit has clearly led him to understand a great deal more than many of us. Sadly, though, not everyone is of his stature, not everyone has his insights.
My prayer is that we will all grow in our understanding of scriptural principles and as Cliff Knechtly points out, some books of the bible were written as prose/poetry, and not meant to be taken literally, where other books should be taken literally.
Thus, the Gospels, Acts, and letters of St Paul - take all this literally. The beginning of Genesis - prose/poetry - it does not literally mean that the earth was made in 6 days, nor that the universe is only 6,000 years old.
Our salvation depends upon our heart response to Jesus and our acceptance that He died, and was resurrected 3 days later, for the forgiveness of all our sins, if we put our trust in Him and obey Him completely. Our salvation does NOT depend upon taking the beginning of Genesis literally.
You tread on thin ice here. Be careful what you take in. Ask the Holy Spirit to give you understanding and He will teach you in all things. The Bible says all scripture was given for edification and teaching.
Pray for understanding. God will give it.
@@carolforestiere6677 I agree 100% that God ensured that His word was passed to us in scripture. I have no doubt about that. But that does not mean we should take *every* scripture literally - indeed, scripture *itself* tells us this very thing. By way of an example, *2 Peter, Chapter 3, verse 8* says: 'But you must not forget this one thing, dear friends: *'A day is like a thousand years to the Lord, and a thousand years is like a day.'* Now, if we apply this principle to the age of the Earth - which according to biblical genealogies is around only 6,000 years old - the age of the Earth could be far greater. Indeed, science proves that the Earth is far older than this.
But the age of the Earth is of little or no consequence. What IS important is that we accept our wonderful saviour Jesus Christ as our Lord and as our Saviour, and love Him with all our heart, mind and soul - and love others as we love ourselves.
I Disagree 10:44 👈 Matthew 5;17 Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.18 For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. ... Jesus did not do away with the law of Moses but he fulfilled it. How do you say? He fulfilled it by laying down his life therefore he can allow whom he will to benefit, but he has not done away with the law of Moses but rather he fulfilled it. He did it, he was innocent, he never did a sin.
The passage in Matthew 5:17 where Jesus says, "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them," is crucial for understanding Jesus' relationship with the Law of Moses.
Firstly, let's break down the key components of this statement:
1. "Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets": Here, Jesus is addressing the misconception that he has come to nullify or invalidate the teachings of the Old Testament, which includes the Law given to Moses (the Torah) and the writings of the prophets.
2. "I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them":
Jesus clarifies that his purpose is not to abolish the Law but to fulfill its requirements and intentions.
Now, let's explore how Jesus both fulfills and expands upon the Law of Moses:
1. Fulfillment of the Law:
Jesus fulfills the moral, ceremonial, and civil aspects of the Law through his life, teachings, death, and resurrection. He embodies the moral principles of the Law, such as love for God and neighbor (Matthew 22:37-40). His sacrificial death fulfills the ceremonial aspects of the Law, serving as the ultimate atonement for sin (Hebrews 10:1-18). Additionally, Jesus fulfills the prophecies found in the Old Testament, confirming his identity as the Messiah (Luke 24:44-47).
2. Expansion of the Law:
While Jesus fulfills the Law, he also expands upon its teachings, providing deeper insights into its moral principles. For example, in the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7), Jesus elaborates on the moral requirements of the Law, calling his followers to a higher standard of righteousness. He addresses issues such as anger (Matthew 5:21-26), lust (Matthew 5:27-30), divorce (Matthew 5:31-32), and retaliation (Matthew 5:38-42), emphasizing the importance of internal attitudes and motivations.
3. Freedom from Legalism:
Jesus challenges the legalistic interpretation of the Law practiced by the religious leaders of his time. He criticizes their focus on external observance while neglecting matters of the heart (Matthew 23:23-28). Instead, Jesus emphasizes the importance of mercy, justice, and faithfulness (Matthew 23:23). He teaches that true righteousness comes from a transformed heart and a relationship with God, rather than strict adherence to religious rituals (Matthew 15:1-20).
4. Continuity and Discontinuity:
While Jesus affirms the continuity of the moral principles found in the Law of Moses, he also introduces discontinuity in certain areas, particularly regarding ceremonial and civil regulations. For example, Jesus declares all foods clean, indicating a departure from the dietary restrictions of the Old Testament Law (Mark 7:14-23). Similarly, Jesus modifies the interpretation of Sabbath laws, emphasizing the principle of mercy and restoration over strict legalism (Mark 2:23-28).
Moral of the Story:
The relationship between Jesus and the Law of Moses highlights the importance of understanding the underlying principles of God's moral law, the need for a transformed heart, and the significance of mercy and justice. Jesus fulfills the Law through his life, death, and resurrection, while also expanding upon its teachings and challenging legalistic interpretations. Ultimately, the Law points to Jesus as the fulfillment of God's redemptive plan for humanity.
Consequences and Benefits:
Consequences:
- Legalistic adherence to the letter of the Law without understanding its deeper principles leads to hypocrisy and spiritual emptiness (Matthew 23:27-28).
- Failure to recognize Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law results in misunderstanding God's redemptive purposes (John 5:39-40).
Benefits:
- Embracing Jesus as the fulfillment of the Law brings forgiveness, reconciliation with God, and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit to live a righteous life (Romans 8:1-4).
- Understanding the principles of the Law leads to a life characterized by love, mercy, and justice, reflecting the character of God (Micah 6:8).
In conclusion, Jesus does not abolish the Law of Moses but fulfills its requirements and expands upon its teachings, emphasizing the importance of internal transformation, mercy, and justice. The Law points to Jesus as the embodiment of God's redemptive plan, inviting all people to embrace him in faith and live according to the principles of his kingdom.
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I deny Jesus of Nazareth as my Lord and Savior.
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