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THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA /REVELATION 2 - 3

Copyright November 20, 2007

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CHAPTER 19 (1 of 2)

CONCLUSION

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Although the Seven Churches of Asia, can be given a dispensation value, to describe seven different church ages, a doctrine which I do not agree with, the spirit and soul condition of those in these seven churches has been evident in every generation, the life of everyone professing to be Christian. God has always had His faithful and true witnesses, Saints, even in what is considered the "dark ages" of church history; there is a wellspring of historical information available that will attest to this fact. I am not the only one who God has inspired to write about the seven churches in Revelation chapters 2 and 3 as He has had me to write. Church history speaks of many Revivals over the centuries, we are overdue for one, and it is not God's fault it is ours. As the day of Jesus’ second coming draws nearer it is obvious there is a move by God’s Holy Spirit in the lives of those who are truly His people to manifest His Revival through their life.

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The doctrine of SALVATION BY GRACE THROUGH FAITH ONLY has been so over emphasized for centuries, with little attention devoted to good works, works done in obedience to God’s Moral Ethical laws and the leadership of His Holy Spirit, as He leads, guides, and directs us [Romans 8:14]. Many in the church today see no purpose for true holiness, so they go about working out their own salvation according to the dictates of their own mind, their standard of holiness, instead of what God requires from our Heart, HIS Standard of Holiness, God’s perfect will.  For so the foolish virgins say, God's grace and mercy will cover my disobedience (sin); to a certain degree this is true concerning God's "long-suffering,” (2 Peter 3:9) but in the end of our days, the lack of vigilance to improve in our obedience to God’s perfect will could mean the loss of the hope and promise of eternal life [Titus 1:2]. As I have written throughout this book, "God is the judge of all such matters."  Nonetheless, God's warning is clear, Rev. 2:5, 2:16, 3:13, 3:19 REPENT, and Rev. 3:5 "... and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life," Clearly, Jesus has the authority to do it.

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The lack of vigilance to get an informed knowledge and understanding of what God requires, and the lack of knowing that we are held accountable by God for the deeds we do in accordance to the desires of the sinful nature bound in our flesh (physical body) can cause many to fall far short of what God requires of us to be worthy of eternal life after receiving Jesus as Lord and Savior of our life.  It is the lack of diligence to obey God, and the willingness to compromise with the sinful nature in our flesh is what keeps a Believer bound in defeat, and of little value and use to God. God has given us the Power (mighty power) to overcome the temptations and desires of the sinful nature in our flesh so that we are without excuse. 

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God has given us the Power (mighty power) to obey His righteous nature planted in our spirit and soul through the New Birth to obey Him to the fullest of His commands and expectations. God’s power (mighty power) makes us without excuse, so that in the Day of Judgment, like the friend spoken of in Matthew 22:12..."And he was speechless,” so will we be.  Statically only ten percent of professing "Christians" read their bible on a regular basis, thus the rest knowing very little of what is expected of us by God to receive eternal life at the end of our days, according to the BIBLE, instead foolishly trusting what they hear from a preacher is without doctrinal and theological error. Many have gone into eternity believing they were worthy of eternal life only to lose their own soul, for "many are called, but few are chosen." Our trust should always be in God’s Word for instruction not solely in a preacher or teacher.

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But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway. (1 Corinthians 9:27) [The same Greek word translated "castaway," in Hebrews 6:8 is translated "rejected;" by definition this is the correct translation for the Greek word - AAdmivn or Adokimos]

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For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? Or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? (Matthew 16:26)

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For many are called, but few are chosen (Matthew 22:14) [The context of this verse is in reference to those who choose not to comply with God's will and expectations; the Hypocrite, the Religious, the Lukewarm, and Apostate) Matthew 22:1-13]

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Many English words have multiple meanings; an example is "works."  Many Greek words are translated "works" in the Kings James version of the bible: humanitarian, physical labor, good deeds, our attitudes and behavior, employment, etc. The most significant of these Greek words is obedience to a direct word from God spoken to us through His Holy Spirit to our spirit.  We cannot fully hope to obey God's voice and His moral ethical laws, without the power the Holy Spirit gives us to obey God's perfect will, His standard of holiness that will cause us to be accepted instead of castaway and rejected at Jesus' Judgment Seat. 

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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 website: “Samuel Siders Books” and you will be directed to where they can be found.

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It is not uncommon that a Muslim will misuse Jesus’ water baptism to make the False claim Jesus was baptized because He had sinned. A Muslim name Shahid quoted Luke 3:11 where it mentions Jesus prayed when coming out of the water as to imply Jesus was praying to be forgiven for His sins. Shahid also implied that Jesus was baptized unto John, oblivious to the fact that John the Baptist KNEW Jesus did not need to be water baptized. What follows is the defense I posted to correct Shahid’s erroneous conclusions:

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Shahid T ... “The one in your meme lying on the floor is All about You. Muslims Always Misusing Bible Scripture to support a Satan deception.

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You have already been informed Jesus is - deity through Heredity - in His - spirit and soul - and for this reason His FATHER Almighty God calls Jesus "God" also (Psalm 45:6-7, Hebrews 1:8-9). One God the Father whose ONLY begotten Son Jesus is Deity in His - spirit and soul - LIKE Him.

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There is nothing written that John the Baptist baptized anyone in the his Name; therefore, it is a - supposition Fallacy - that Jesus was baptized unto John, aside from the Fact that John KNEW Jesus did Not need to be baptized, but Jesus told him to do it anyway; therefore, it is Another Fallacy by you that Jesus sinned when the BIBLE teaches Jesus NEVER sinned. Also FYI - water baptism - does - Not - provide for forgiveness and cleansing of a person's sins that they commit against God, it is the Blood of a GOD ACCEPTED Sacrifice that does.

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Jesus taught whatever He did He did in His FATHER Almighty God's Name and since Almighty God sent John to baptize it is - more likely - like Jesus - John baptized in Almighty God's name YEHWEH. Jesus was Never a disciple of John.

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FYI John said Jesus was - greater (mightier) - than he. John the Baptist was FULLY aware he Needed Jesus as Lord and Savior of his life just like ALL HUMANITY does to receive eternal life.

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As for Jesus praying (Luke 3:11) when He came out of the water, since He NEVER sinned, Clearly the prayer had Zero to do with sin, but - Likelier - to do with what was going to happen After the water baptism; He being sent by Almighty God’s personal Spirit the Holy Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan.”

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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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