Do you know people that believe that Jesus is the Son of God? That He was created by God at a specific time, to come to earth, to sacrifice Himself for us, and that He was raised from the dead? Oh, they think He is great. They believe that He is still alive today, at the right hand of God.
However, this is where they stop. The do not understand that Jesus, is always, and has always, been. They do not see Him as God Himself. When you say to them, "Jesus is the Creator." Or, that Jesus has been here from the beginning, they, have an issue believing that.
Well, lets look at the Word...
"In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth."Yeah? What's the point?
"And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters."Hey, wait, the Spirit? He was not created until AFTER Jesus died. Uh, nope. The Holy Spirit was here at the beginning also.
"And God said,,,,"{Genesis 1}You know how it goes. God created all things using His Words. God said, it was so. God said, it was so. ETC.. Now turn to John 1,,,
"In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made."{John 1:1-3}Wait, "All things were made by him;" The Word is a Him??? "and without him was not any thing made that was made." "Without HIM, was NOTHING Made." Then little bit later, John makes it CLEAR,,,
"And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth." {John 1:14}"The Word" Him, "Was made Flesh" Who? The Word. "and dwelt among us." HE is Jesus. Jesus was in the beginning with God and was God. Jesus created all things and without HIM was nothing created. Then it was Him that came to earth and dwelt among us..
Did you know that Jesus even tells us, that the Word of God, the VERY Bible, ALL POINTS TO HIM??? Yup. Turn to John 5, starting at verse 37
"And the Father himself, who has sent me, has borne witness of me. You have neither heard his voice at any time, nor seen his form. And you have not his word abiding in you: for whom he has sent, him you believe not. Search the scriptures; for in them you think you have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And you will not come to me, that you might have life." {John 5:37-40}What is Jesus saying here. He is saying, you, the Religious folks, look to the Word, the Bible, for Salvation, yet reject Jesus Himself. He said, you can't do that. Why? Because all Scripture point to Him... He is saying that if you reject Him, then you must reject the very Word of God, because HE is the WORD of God. He, Jesus, IS the Word of God in the flesh.
You see, it is not about Religion. Other Religions have their Religious Books that talk about this or that. They tell stories of this or that Savior, Messiah, or Prophet. However, that is NOT the Bible. The Bible IS the very Word of God, who IS, Jesus in the Flesh. Are you following??
Paul even tells us that it was Jesus that created all things.
"And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ:" {Ephesians 3:9}Again, in His letter to the Colossians
"For by Him all things were created that are in heaven and that are on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or principalities or powers. All things were created through Him and for Him." {Colossians 1:16}Are you starting to get the Picture? Jesus, the Word of God, the Holy Spirit, and God Himself, are all ONE. IF one, then they are totally and absolutely equal. Jesus IS God. He IS the Creator. He IS the Word of God.
This {Holding up the Bible} is NOT a History Book. Although there is History in it. This {Holding up the Bible} is not a book of Poetry. Yet there is Poetry in it. This {Holding up the Bible} is not a Religious Book. Yet entire Religions have been built up around it. This {Holding up the Bible} is the very LIVING WORD OF GOD.
Are you saying that you are holding Jesus Himself in your Hand? In essence, YES. I am saying that HE is the Creator. He is THE Word of God. He is THE "way, the truth, and the life." No one comes onto God but by Him. Why? Why is there no other way? Because He IS GOD. He IS the Creator. He IS the Plan of Salvation. He IS the Great I Am.
Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray..
"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"
That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." {Romans 10:9} You need to find a Church that God leads you to, and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A new Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." {Colossians 3:10}
If you want to tell me, or comment, question, give testimonials, or just say "Hi," the Email is opntalk@gmail.com
The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13}
Until next time, be Blessed, be a Blessing, and Jesus IS Lord..
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