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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA /REVELATION 2 - 3

Copyright November 20, 2007

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CHAPTER 1 (6 of 9) 

EXPLANATIONS AND CAUSES

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Life is what we make it; to some extent this is true with life in the Holy Spirit. For a person who is truly Baptized with the Holy Spirit, the endowment of God’s power, glossolalia, and the gifts, to stand back and say, "Well, I have my ticket so that is all that matters" is not enough to satisfy their soul.  God’s Spirit compels us to leave the basics of salvation and to go on to perfection (Hebrews 6:1-2); the perfection that is wrapped up in striving to perfectly obey ALL of God's expectations for our life, why we were born, and the commission that God has elect and chosen us to fulfill, which He foreknew we are best qualified to do for His Kingdom here on earth (Romans 8:29-30).

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Those who say they have experienced the salvation of their soul then not strive to obey God's perfect will, to obey perfectly His every word, desire, and ambition, do nothing but get in the way of God's plan and could possibly fall into the category of "the foolish virgin,” who though they may have a form of godliness, have no power against sin. The foolish virgins show by their very conduct that they are "lukewarm.” The Lukewarm know very little of God's word and the work of the Holy Spirit, who not like the Berean Christians [Acts 17:10-11] that searched the scriptures daily to scrutinize if what Paul taught was true, have very little knowledge and understanding of what is written in the Word of God.  Their knowledge of the scriptures is fragmented at best, and they live a defeated life instead of a victorious one. The Lukewarm Believer, just like the Religious Sinner, the Hypocrite, and Apostate are in jeopardy of being denied eternal life at the Judgment Seat of Jesus.  For as Jesus said, "I will spew [spit] them out," Revelation 3:16.

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Why continue to let the Enemy keep you bound in a life of worldliness and carnality when God has provided through the baptism of the power through the Holy Spirit the way of escape and the leap forward to the intimate fellowship with God in the throne room of His presence, the heavenly places in Christ Jesus that can only be accessed with the help of God’s Holy Spirit?  If you do not have the Baptism with the Holy Spirit, the endowment of power, glossolalia, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit being manifest in and through your life, do not let the lies of the foolish virgins who choose not to believe what His word says, keep you from the victory, power, and intimate relationship God wants to have with you, and requires through His Spirit.  Ask God to fill you with His power that He provides through the Baptism with the Holy Spirit; don't be one of the foolish virgins who were not allowed to enter into the marriage.  Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us. But he answered and said; Verily I say unto you, I know you not, Matthew 25:11-12.

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And the fire upon the altar shall be burning in it; it shall not be put out: and the priest shall burn wood on it every morning, and lay the burnt offering in order upon it; and he shall burn thereon the fat of the peace offerings. The fire shall ever be burning upon the altar; it shall never go out.  (Leviticus 6:12-13)

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It is God's desire that the fire of His presence never go out in our heart; that it would always be burning. We are responsible for our own fire, not someone else.  We are to be instant in season and out of season [2 Tim. 4:2], always ready to be used by God, to accomplish His will and to glorify Him by our readiness to be used, not only with His word, but also with His power and the gifts. The Fire shall ever be burning and it shall never go out [Leviticus 6:13]. Being worldly and carnal, instead of always vigilant, causes the fire to go out; the foolish virgins and the wise are an example. The Baptism with the Holy Spirit helps to keep our flame burning. For lack of the Holy Spirit in their life, many who profess to be a Christian fall by the "way side,” and possibly some who will never serve the Lord again.

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The endowment with power, which comes through the Baptism with the Holy Spirit is for ministry and helps us to have intimacy with God, which also all of the gifts of the Holy Spirit spoken of in 1 Corinthians chapter 12 are attached, gives us the ability to maintain our flame. It has never been God's plan that the Gifts of the Holy Spirit cease in His church, but rather to continue until the coming of Jesus for His bride the church [1 Corinthians 1:4-8].  The Gifts of the Holy Spirit have always been a manifestation of His power and presence in and through the lives of His people.  When we are caught up in worldliness, the satisfying of carnal desires the Gifts will not flow through us, and neither will we have the depth of the fellowship and relationship our Father Almighty God wants to have with us.

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I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ; That in everything you are enriched by him, in all utterance, and in all knowledge; Even as the testimony of Christ was confirmed in you: So that you come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that you may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 1:4-8)

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My Facebook Timeline - www.facebook.com/samuelsiders1 - contains responses I have posted in answer to those who God has had me to share with for over seventeen years on Facebook Forums created to share the Scriptures. My activity about sharing the Word of God with Muslims, other false Cults, and with those who profess to be Christian continues; this open door that the Lord has made available to me as an Apologist/Teacher is one where worldwide opportunities are made available to all English speaking people around the world from many different countries, races, and religious beliefs. 

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It is WRITTEN in 1 Peter 3:15 … “But sanctify the Lord God in your hearts: and be ready always to give an answer to every man that asks you of the hope that is in you with meekness and fear:" God wants us to know AND understand His Word (2 Timothy 2:15), “Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” Jude 3, “Beloved, when I gave all diligence to write unto you of the common salvation, it was needful for me to write unto you, and exhort you that ye should earnestly contend [Gr. agonize with fervent zeal] for the faith which was once delivered unto the saints.”
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I have three published books that can be found online, type in the search bar of the Amazon website: “three Samuel Siders Books” and you will be directed to where they can be found.

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This past week I had an extensive conversation with a woman name Stacy who refused to believe Jesus is Not His Father Almighty God, making statements that proved she was twisting and perverting Biblical information that support how Deceived she is and could not discern it. One of her False conclusions is that when Jesus’ spirit and soul went to heaven it became Almighty God’s spirit and soul. Since I cannot post all of the responses in this Newsletter I will provide only three of the responses I posted to Defend against her deceptions:

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Stacey Yates ... [God is only one spirit so which one claims it?] … The BIBLE teaches the Holy Spirit is Almighty God's personal Spirit (Matthew 10:20) like we have one of our own, Almighty God is a Spirit (John 4:24) also having a Soul (Lev 26:11) of His own like we have a soul of our own, and that Jesus has a personal spirit and soul of His own (Luke 23:46; John 12:27). All these Biblical Facts explains the meaning of Genesis 1:26-27 and Why you will find the word "US" in verse 26 plural not singular.

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Stacey Yates ... the "hard" is your problem not mine, the answer to your question is Jesus has a separate spirit. God has a Spirit and Soul of His own, and Jesus has a spirit and soul of His own; and the references I provide for you prove this fact.

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Aside from this, the BIBLE teaches Jesus presently is sitting on the right side of His Father Almighty God with Him on His throne, and that Jesus has a Judgment seat of His Own. Who Jesus rejects at His Judgment Seat Almighty God will condemn to eternal torment in the Lake of Fire when they stand at His Judgment seat. I can only assume you Refuse to read the References I provided so to stay unlearned, confused, and deceived by a False theology.

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Stacey Yates ... You are deceived that the Bible does not teach three separate "persons" and too Unlearned to discern it does. (Jesus and the Father) Daniel 7:13 tells you "When did the two of them speak to each other in the OT," and Apostle John quoted this reference for JESUS in Revelation 1:7.

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To read more responses I posted this past week my FB timeline can be visited. https://www.facebook.com/samuelsiders1   
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Samuel Siders 9/27/2026 [Go deep in your relationship with God not shallow.]