Sword of the Spirit

A word of Wisdom: By men or by God? Galatians 1:1 KJV Paul, an apostle, (not of men, neither by man, but by Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised him from the dead;) Galatians 1:11-12 KJV But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man.  [12] For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. How many of the pastors dare to claim that you are appointed and ordained by Jesus Christ, and God the Father and not by men and not of men? John 10:12-13 KJV But he that is an hireling, and not the shepherd, whose own the sheep are not, seeth the wolf coming, and leaveth the sheep, and fleeth: and the wolf catcheth them, and scattereth the sheep.  [13] The hireling fleeth, because he is an hireling, and careth not for the sheep. Hireling - Strong's Definition From G3409; a wage worker (good or bad): - hired servant hireling. How many of you are able to clsim that you willingly serve in your capac...

A word of Wisdom: Anointed vs Appointed In Christianity,  the apostles, prophets, evangelists, teachers and pastors are anointed by God with the calling, the gifts and the power to serve as servants for God's people, for the Kingdom of God. They are ordained by God to take positions in their called roles as a result of their actual experiences in the service and ministering in the Kingdom of God. Every member of the Church serves in their own capacity and gifts for the Kingdom of God. There is no laity, every one of the Body is a royal priest of God and is expected to minister by their own gifts anointed of them by God and to be a Witness for God, to neighbours and to one another alike. ~~~ In Churchianity,  the pastors, elders, preachers and lay leaders of all kinds are ordained by panels of men to be officially appointed by the leaders onto their various leadership positions in the church institutions and community because of their seminary education, social status, leadersh...

A word of Wisdom: Hearer or Do-er? James 1:22 KJV But be ye doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving your own selves. Churchianity: Teaches to UNDERSTAND the Bible FIRST,  following after the traditions and rules of the church and the instructions of the leadership, and THEN the following after and the obeying of Christ,  the DOING comes thereafter. Christianity: Teaches to observe, to DO all things whatsoever Jesus (the Way, the Truth and the Life) has commanded us FIRST, and THEN the UNDERSTANDING of the Word of God comes thereafter. Matthew 28:20 KJV Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you:  and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.  Amen.  

  A word of Knowledge: Hebrew trivia - "im" : In Hebrew, (transliterated) words ending with "im" is plural.  Eg.  Nephilim, Cherubim, Seraphim..  ~ Genesis 1:1 KJV In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. "Heaven" is "Shomayim" Transliterated Word shâmayim shâmeh Phonetic Spelling {shaw-mah'-yim} shaw-meh - "God" is "Elohim"  Transliterated Word 'ĕlôhîym Strong's Definition Plural of H433; gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural {thus} especially with the article) of the supreme God So in the beginning, the Bible already told us that He is not singular but three in one. Note the brackets '[ ]' added: Genesis 1:1-3 KJV In the beginning God [God the Father] created the heaven and the earth.  [2] And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God [God the Holy Spirit] moved upon the face of the waters.  [3] And God ...

A word of Wisdom: Discern, Not Judge Discerning of spirits is the way of the spiritual man. Judging is the way of the natural man. Matthew 7:1-5 KJV Judge not, that ye be not judged.  [2] For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.  [3] And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?  [4] Or how wilt thou say to thy brother,  Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?  [5] Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye. John 7:24 KJV Judge not according to the appearance, but judge righteous judgment. ~~~ 1 Corinthians 12:7,10 KJV But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal. .. to another discerning of spirits;  1 Corinthians 2:14-16 KJV But the natural ...

A word of Knowledge: Escape the sufferings of Tribulation? Nay! Many believers like to believe that the "Rapture" is before the tribulation, that they should escape the sufferings before Jesus comes again. But read the passage below which very clearly states otherwise. Why would you think and speak contrary to the Word of God? Mark 13:22-27 KJV For false Christs and false prophets shall rise, and shall shew signs and wonders, to seduce, if it were possible, even the elect.  [23] But take ye heed: behold, I have foretold you all things.  [24] But in those days, after that tribulation,  the sun shall be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light,  [25] And the stars of heaven shall fall, and the powers that are in heaven shall be shaken.  [26] And then shall they see the Son of man coming in the clouds with great power and glory.  [27] And then shall he send his angels, and shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from the uttermost part of t...

A word of Wisdom: A Pentecost Day Message  Acts 1:4-5 KJV And, being assembled together with them, commanded them that they should not depart from Jerusalem, but wait for the promise of the Father, which, saith he, ye have heard of me.  [5] For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence. Acts 2:1-4 KJV And when the day of Pentecost was fully come, they were all with one accord in one place.  Today is the celebration of the Day of Pentecost. Believers, this is a pivotal and essential question in our walk of faith: Acts 19:2 KJV Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed?  Have you received from Jesus the Baptism with the Holy Ghost with the evidence of speaking in an unknown tongue? Mark 16:17 KJV And these signs shall follow them that believe;  In my name shall they shall speak with new tongues; Acts 2:4 KJV And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spi...

A word of Wisdom: Bless or Curse  Proverbs 18:21 KJV Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. James 3:8-10 KJV But the tongue can no man tame; it is an unruly evil, full of deadly poison.  [9] Therewith bless we God, even the Father;  and therewith curse we men, which are made after the similitude of God.  [10] Out of the same mouth proceedeth blessing and cursing.  My brethren, these things ought not so to be. The law of the Kingdom of God for faith is such that the words that come out of our mouth in faith - believing the substance of things hoped for, without wavering or doubie-mindedness, it shall come to pass. James 1:6-8 KJV But let him ask in faith, nothing wavering.  For he that wavereth is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed.  [7] For let not that man think that he shall receive any thing of the Lord.  [8] A double minded man is unstable in all his ways. Hebrews 1...

A word of Wisdom: The Tongue of Lovingkindness  Psalm 107:43 KJV Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. Proverbs 31:26 KJV She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness. 1 Corinthians 13:1 KJV Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not charity,  I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal. Proverbs 18:21 KJV Death and life are in the power of the tongue: and they that love it shall eat the fruit thereof. Proverbs 12:18 KJV There is that speaketh like the piercings of a sword: but the tongue of the wise is health. Proverbs 15:4 KJV A wholesome tongue is a tree of life: but perverseness therein is a breach in the spirit. Proverbs 21:23 KJV Whoso keepeth his mouth and his tongue keepeth his soul from troubles. James 1:26 KJV If any man among you seem to be religious, and bridleth not his tongue, but deceiveth his own heart, this man's religion is vain. J...