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JOHN 8TH CASE cont

Persecuted by Religion

It is a good thing to receive sight. However, be prepared to suffer persecution at the hands of blind religion. The blind man who received his sight was cast out (9:34), meaning that he was excommunicated, ostracized, from the Jewish synagogue. This means that he was put out of the sheepfold, as spoken by the Lord in 10:3-4. Although he was excommunicated from Judaism, he was received by the Lord Jesus.

Believing in the Son of God

The blind man came to believe in Jesus as the Son of God (9:35-38). The blind man received his sight by a kind of obscure believing. He believed, but he was not clear. He was simply innocent. He believed without really knowing who Jesus was. He believed in an innocent way. Although he did not know adequately who Jesus was, he did believe that Jesus was someone special and he argued about this with the Pharisees. Eventually, the Pharisees cast him out. Then, the Lord Jesus found him and said, “Do you believe in the Son of God?” (9:35). The blind man replied, “And who is He, Lord, that I may believe in Him?” (9:36). He believed, yet he did not know the Lord Jesus. Then the Lord said to him, “You have both seen Him, and He is the One who is speaking with you” (9:37). Then the blind man declared, “Lord I believe. And he worshipped Him” (9:38). He believed that the man Jesus is the Son of God. Thus, the blind man not only received his sight, but he himself was received by the Lord Jesus.

This means that the Lord, as the shepherd, entered the sheepfold, saw a little, blind sheep, opened his eyes, and then led that sheep out of the sheepfold. In one sense, the sheep was cast out; in another sense, the Lord led him out. The Pharisees cast him out, but the Lord Jesus carried him out. The Lord did not carry him out of hell but out of the sheepfold. As we shall see more, the sheepfold was Judaism, the law-keeping religion. The blind man, like the blind and lame people on the porches in chapter five, was kept on the law-keeping porch. Then the Lord Jesus came, not only as life, but also as the shepherd, to lead him out of the fold.

The Lord is sovereign. Many of us were in the fold of religion. Perhaps you were there as one who was lame. We all were on that porch. Thank the Lord Jesus for His sovereignty. He came as life to heal our blind eyes and as the shepherd to lead us out of the fold.

Blessed December to all my Christian Brethens here, 25 more days to go for Christmas, as we come together and remembers the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ

JOHN - 8th CASE - Chapter 10

Now we come to John 10. This is a very interesting chapter, but it is also a misunderstood chapter. This chapter is actually a continuation of chapter nine. Verse 21 helps us to realize this, for the question is asked, “Can a demon open the eyes of the blind?” Both chapters center around the record of the case of the man born blind. The thought in this chapter is deep. On the surface, it seems easy to understand, but actually it is not easy to understand this parable or allegory. The Lord brought out this allegory about the sheepfold immediately after He cured the blind man who was cast out of the synagogue by the Jews. This incident, therefore, became the setting for the parable of the sheepfold.

We must now consider the significance of the sheepfold in this parable. It is not easy to define the sheepfold. But we need to ask this question: what do you realize about the sheepfold? What have you been taught about this matter? The key to unlocking the secret of this parable depends very much upon the meaning of the sheepfold.

The Sheepfold Signifying the Law, or Judaism, the Religion of the Law

The sheepfold, in its better usage, signifies the law of the Old Testament, but in its common and ordinary usage, it signifies Judaism, the religion of the law. Originally, before the first coming of Christ, God gave His law to the people of Israel. What was God’s purpose in giving them the law? Did He expect them to keep it? No, that was not His purpose. Galatians 3:23-26 reveals God’s purpose in giving the law. “But before faith came we were guarded under law, being shut up unto the faith which was about to be revealed. So the law has become our child-conductor unto Christ, that we might be justified by faith. But faith having come, we are no longer under a child-conductor; for you are all the sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus.”

Before faith in Christ came, we were kept under the law. In other words, we were kept like sheep in a fold. The Greek word translated “kept” means confined. Before faith came—that is, before Christ came—the chosen people of God were confined under the law. They were “shut up” under the law. “Shut up” is a special word in Greek, meaning to be kept in custody or under special care in a ward. For instance, if the parents of a family pass away, the children might be put in the custody of their aunt or uncle. In other words, they are put under the care of someone else. This shows how the chosen people of God were placed under the custody of the law before faith in Christ came.

In ancient times, the children of the rich, Jewish families were escorted to their schoolmaster by a trained slave. Likewise, the law served as a slave to bring us to Christ. Before we were brought to Christ, the schoolmaster, we were under the care of a slave, the law. God the Father used the law as a slave to take care of us and to bring us to Christ. Before Christ came, we were put under the hand of the law which was to be our custodian. The law was responsible for the care and protection of God’s chosen people and eventually it brought them to Christ. Once we have been brought to Christ, we are justified by faith. Since faith has come—that is, since Christ has come—we are no longer under the custody of the slave.

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Why Death now is good?



Everyday I'm reminded I have died and my life is now hidden in Christ.

I've always resisted the idea of death of my own identity not understanding the importance of it until one day I felt that

God spoke to me "Son if you're still alive you have to face judgement for all your sins".

Right then and there I'm so glad that the God made it in such a way., that I have died, my old identity is no more.

And Satan greatest weapon is to trick us into thinking we are to approach God in the light of our effort, that we must always obey God otherwise we will be judged even after accepting Christ.

But wait a minute.

If this is valid doctrine.

If I am right when I obey God, even after accepting Christ then it still points back to me being alive, that my salvation depends very much of my actions then what is point of Christ dying at the cross?

No this type of doctrine nulify Christ and I believe it's from the pits of Satan's deception.

But if we ARE DEAD, how can Satan accuse a dead person?

The Bible is very clear, you have died and your life is now hidden in Christ. Why?

Because as long as you're hidden in Christ, God like the passover lamb, the blood at the door post will cause the Angel of Death to pass you by in Judgement.

God does not see your sins as long you're hidden in Christ.

That is why God can say this in the book of Hebrews.

…16 "THIS IS THE COVENANT THAT I WILL MAKE WITH THEM AFTER THOSE DAYS, SAYS THE LORD: I WILL PUT MY LAWS UPON THEIR HEART, AND ON THEIR MIND I WILL WRITE THEM," He then says, 17"AND THEIR SINS AND THEIR LAWLESS DEEDS I WILL REMEMBER NO MORE." 18Now where there is forgiveness of these things, there is no longer any offering for sin.

When you understand Colossians 3:3, then you will understand why Hebrews 10:17.

We are to obey God! Not to justify ourselves but because we are to trust in His judgement of everything, that He knows best.

I hope with the blessed knowledge, it will cause you to be bold to come near to God and seek reconciliation to Him.

God Bless.

P.S: I'm not advocating a no-obedience to God doctrine but justification ALONE by his majestic grace. Obedience will come naturally when you have a right perspective of who God is.

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God's word as medicine.




There's a verse in the book of proverbs where it says the instructions of the father...
Proverbs 4:22 - for they are life to those who find them and health to one's whole body.

I'm beginning to believe we cannot live as Christians without feeding the word of God into our spirit man.
We will be frail and weak. Easy to succumb to the world's tricks and temptations.

No wonder Jesus said, Man does not live on bread alone.
I'm beginning to believe the word of God is health to one's body.

Why?

Remember the Women at the well? I'm sure many of you are quite familiar with this story.

Jesus was tired and rested at the well and said to the women. (John 4:6)
Give me a water to drink. (John 4:7)
At the end of the whole ordeal, when the disciples of Jesus returned, Jesus said something astounding.

"But he said to them, "I have food to eat that you know nothing about"
If you follow through the whole story, you'll notice that the Samaritan woman did not give Jesus any drink and yet Jesus said: "I have food to eat that you know nothing about"

It seems that when Jesus imparted his word to that woman, It is food to Him because He is doing the will of the Father.
You must remember Jesus came not only as God but also as Man.

He was nourished as Man taking food from the Father, what is the father's will? 1 Timothy 2:4 - who wants all people to be saved and to come to a knowledge of the truth.

Jesus was demonstrating this so that we too can feed on the word of God and act on it by doing the works of God while believing, I believe by acting on this principal, we too will be nourished powerfully by the word of God and not only that, strengthened and healed!


God Bless!

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God does see your sin but Jesus paid the price for our sin already by his blood on the cross.

Can anyone answer this question by fellow muslim?

What was the question? Can't view youtube from where I am ....

Wishing everyone a Happy Natal Days!

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Inviting the presence of God




This proves beyond all doubt that God love us and is with us.
It will be redundant to say that God is waiting in heaven to judge and punish you when the Bible declare the Name
Immanuel which means God with us.
Not God against us.

In fact time and time again, the Bible revealed this revelation,
Romans 8:31 - What, then, shall we say in response to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

God has promised you His constant presence (Hebrews 13:5), that He will be with you but are you conscious of His presence every day?
When you are conscious of His presence every day, you will experience a peace that gives you rest, joy inexpressible in your spirit and a power that nothing in this world can offer.

How do you invite the presence of God in your life?

Start by seeing God with you in whatever you do and wherever you are. For example, at your meeting, while negotiating on issues, see the Lord there in the meeting room with you, guiding you in your thinking. And be assured that His presence will bring clarity of thought and wisdom to you. You will find yourself flowing with great and sound ideas.

If you are going for an interview, see the Lord there in the interview room with you, putting answers in your mouth. Your nervousness will melt away as you see His favor on you.

Perhaps you are going for surgery. Well, see the Lord in the surgery room with you, guiding the hands of the surgeons. Your worries will dissipate because nothing can go wrong in the Lord’s presence.

If you are in the middle of an argument, see the Lord standing within earshot. Your words will change and your body language will become more reconciliatory as you see Him right there with you extending His grace to you. There will be a restraint which is not borne of willpower, but which comes supernaturally when you know that the One who loves you and watches over you is with you.

My dear Friends, God is with us. His name IS Immanuel.
Learn to receive this truth, don't succumb to accusing voices that say otherwise.

God Bless.

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JOHN 8TH CASE - cont

The Sheep Signifying God’s Chosen People

The sheep are God’s chosen people. In eternity past, God with His foresight had chosen His people. In time, before Christ came, God put His chosen people into the custody of the law. After Christ came, He wanted all of His people to come out of the law’s custody. The blind man who was cast out of the Jewish synagogue and who came to the Lord Jesus is one of God’s chosen people. He was under the custody of the law, but he was taken out of it unto the Lord Himself.

The Door Signifying Christ for "Going in" and "Going out"

What does it mean to say that Christ is the door? Most Christians think that the door is for people to enter into heaven. Perhaps some of you reading this message still hold on to this concept. But the door here is not for you to go to heaven, for this door enables people to go in and out. If this door were the door into heaven, how could people go out of it? This door is not the door into heaven.

The Lord is the door to the sheepfold. Originally, the fold was the law, and the Lord was the door into the law. The Lord was not only the door into the law; He is also the door for people to come out of the law. Verse 9 says, “I am the door; if anyone enters through Me, he shall be saved, and shall go in and go out and shall find pasture.” Christ is the door, not only for God’s elect to enter into the custody of the law, as did Moses, David, Isaiah, Jeremiah, etc., in the Old Testament time before Christ came; but also for God’s chosen people, such as Peter, James, John, and Paul, to come out of the fold of the law after Christ came. So the Lord indicates in verse 9 that He is the door not only for God’s chosen people to go in, but also for God’s chosen people to go out. Those who went into the law were people like Moses, the psalmists, and the prophets. Christ was the door for these people to go into the fold of the law. In other words, they went into the fold through Christ and for Christ. If we adopt this point of view when reading the writings of Moses, the psalmists, and the prophets, we will realize that they entered into the law of God through Christ. Christ was their entrance into the law.

At the time the Lord Jesus came, so many people were still in the fold. However, after the coming of Jesus, God no longer intended to keep His chosen people in the fold of the law. God wanted them to come out of the law into Christ. Thus, by that time, Christ no longer was the door for God’s chosen people to enter into the fold; He was the door for those who were already in the fold to come out. The blind man was one who was coming out of the fold. Formerly, all of the servants sent by God went into the law through Christ. But although Christ had come, the fold was still full of sheep who were confined within it. What should they do? They had to come out of the fold through Christ. During the Old Testament age, God sent many of His servants into the fold of the law through Christ. Now during the New Testament age, God intends to bring His people out of the law through Christ as the door. Eventually, the sheepfold was the Old Testament law, utilized by the Jews to form the religion of Judaism. Then Judaism became the fold to confine all of the Lord’s chosen people. But Christ has come and the pasture is ready. Therefore, there is no need for the sheep to be confined any longer in the custody of the Judaistic law. They must be released from the fold of the law that they might enjoy all of the riches of the pasture.

To summarize, Christ as the door is both the entrance and the exit of the sheepfold. Firstly, the Old Testament saints went into the fold, which was the law, through Christ as the door. Now the New Testament believers are to come out of the law through Christ as the same door. Next, the fold of the law was used by God as a slave to keep and take care of His children. It was used then to bring them to Christ Himself who was the schoolmaster. After they had been sent to the schoolmaster, there is no further need to remain under the hands of the slave. The fold of the law, which became Judaism, confined all of His chosen people. But Christ is the door through whom the New Testament believers may come out of Judaism and come into Him as the pasture.

Moreover, the Lord is also the shepherd. He is not only the door of the fold, but also the shepherd. He comes to call His people out of the fold, and His sheep can recognize His voice. He is the first one out of the fold, which is the law. Now He walks before His sheep, who all will eventually follow Him. Peter, James, and John came out of Judaism. Even Paul came out of Judaism. All of the Jews who believed in the Lord Jesus followed Him out of the Judaistic fold.

The blind man was one who came out of Judaism. He was cast out of the synagogue of Judaism. He was cast out of that fold because of the living Jesus. Therefore, the Lord took the opportunity to speak forth this parable. The Lord let the Jews know that their religion was just a fold. He made it known that the pasture is now ready and that it was unnecessary for the sheep to remain in their fold. Now is the time for the sheep to come out of the fold and to enjoy the riches of the pasture. The one the Jewish people cast out of their synagogue became one who enjoyed the Lord as the pasture.

The Lord is first the door, then the shepherd, and finally the pasture. The shepherd takes all of the sheep out of the fold through Himself as the door and brings them to Himself as the pasture. He is the shepherd who brought the sheep out of the fold; He is the door through whom the sheep are brought out; and He is the pasture to whom the sheep are brought. He simply brought the sheep out of Judaism through Himself, unto Himself, and for Himself. He is everything—the exit, the shepherd, and the pasture.

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Saved or not saved? Part 1



Someone asked me a question, What if you're saved but you continue to sin?
What about drug addicts who accepted the Lord but still have their addictions, what about Christians who are addicted to pornography?
Same thing right?

What about this hard scripture verse that says,




On the surface if you read it as it is, it sounds like you can lose your salvation. Sounds very frightening and doesn't seem like Salvation, the finish work of Christ is that secure.

My Friends, If you only you knew the entire word of God as a whole, you will understand and find peace with God in the midst of your challenges.
I'll come straight to the point.

First of all, you cannot overcome the flesh with your own strength. It's impossible. It doesn't come through human will power, neither does it come from human effort.

The apostle Paul says it like this in
Romans 7:19 - For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do--this I keep on doing. <--- Please read this twice.

This means the more you try, the more you will fail, the more you will do evil.
So what is the solution? The Answer is this.

Repentance.

But UW, you just said, It's futile, the more you try, the more you will fail right?
Yes I did, but I never said repentance through will power or effort.

In the Greek (which your NT was written), the word Repentance is Metanoia. It means change of mind. And the scripture confirms this.
Romans 12:2 - Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Do you see it? Change comes through change of your mind. And the next question, change of what?

Disagree with yourself and Agree with what God said. Look away from your effort and look to Jesus Christ. Keep your sight on Him, what He did on the cross is Salvation. Your effort cannot save you, your effort of obedience or the lack of it, both cannot save you. If you say, your obedience can, then you just negated Romans 11:6 as the title above.

Hang on, don't sweat anything,

........to be continue in part 2

amen

JOHN 8 cont


The Pasture Signifying Christ as the Feeding Place for the Sheep

Outside the fold is the green pasture. Pasture here signifies Christ as the feeding place for the sheep. When the pasture is not available in the wintertime or in the night, the sheep must be kept in the fold. When the pasture is ready, there is no further need for the sheep to remain in the fold. To be kept in the fold is transitory and temporary. To be in the pasture to enjoy its riches is final and permanent. Before Christ came, the law was a ward, and to be under the law was transitory. Now, since Christ has come, all God’s chosen people must come out of the law and come to Him to enjoy Him as their pasture (Gal. 3:23-25; 4:3-5). This should be final and permanent. Now is the springtime, the right time for the sheep to come out to the pasture and feed on the green grass. The disciples Peter, James, and John were also ones in the fold, but they came out of it to feed upon Christ as the pasture. When they were in the old religion, they were starved to death in the fold. There was no door, meaning there was no freedom, and there was no pasture, meaning there was no feeding. One day, they met Christ, the living One, the shepherd, and He said, "Come and follow Me." They followed Him out of the fold and into the pasture.

If you follow the Lord as your shepherd, it will stir up a storm that will force you out of the fold. You do not need to strive or to exercise any effort to follow the Lord Jesus out of the fold, for, as long as you follow Him, the old religion will force you to get out. They will cast you out. The more you follow this living Jesus, the more religion will force you out. Religion cannot put up with Jesus, and Jesus will never remain in religion. These two are absolutely different, and there is no possibility of reconciling them. Jesus is life, and religion is something other than life. The living Jesus simply cannot tolerate religion. Praise the Lord that we are all out of religion and are feeding on the green pasture! The pasture certainly is not in the fold; it is outside of the fold. If you are going to enjoy the pasture, you must come out of the fold. Once you come out of the fold, you will find yourself in the pasture. Hallelujah!

We need to say a word about who the doorkeeper and the thieves and robbers are. The doorkeeper is the Holy Spirit, and the thieves and robbers are those who pretended to be prophets. Those who did not enter into the fold by the door but by climbing up another way are the prophets who lived after the Old Testament prophets and before John the Baptist. During this time many came into the law not through Christ but by themselves. They pretended to be the prophets sent by God. But all of the proper Old Testament prophets came through Christ and for Christ. In other words, they came into the law through the door. After these Old Testament prophets, many people came into the law not through and for Christ, but by and for themselves. They were the thieves and robbers who damaged and spoiled God’s people. A period of four hundred years existed between the Old Testament prophets and John the Baptist. For approximately four hundred years those thieves and robbers damaged God’s chosen people. Consequently, the Lord said that the thief came to steal, to kill, and to destroy, but that He came that the sheep might have life and might have it abundantly (10:10). This means that the Lord came to impart Himself as life to His sheep because He is their pasture. As long as the sheep stay in the pasture, they will have the supply of life abundantly. By feeding on the pasture, the sheep will enjoy the pasture as their abundant life supply, for the Lord is their abundant life. They will enjoy the Lord and experience Him as their life more abundantly.

How could the Lord fulfill this matter of being the pasture of life to the sheep? It is by realizing that the grass, in order to be eaten, must pass through the process of death. All of the living grass eaten by the sheep must pass through the process of death. Hence, as we shall see, the Lord said that He had to lay down His life for His sheep. He first had to die that He might minister Himself as life to the sheep.

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