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How do we understand the Messiah’s concept of “Everlasting Life resulting in the death of a Testator” or a “Light coming out from Darkness?”
What about the phrase: “One achieving full power and authority after seemingly losing the battle of the ages”? The battle between Light and Darkness is for the supremacy of all universe and beyond.[/vc_column_text][vc_single_image image=”11537″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The contenders are between a wounded and dying Messiah Who is nailed to the Cross, matched against the one and only Lucifer, the Beelzebub of the Old Testament. It was not strange for Satan to accuse Adonai of keeping something from Adam and Eve in the Garden. Satan’s conjecture or the adding of his two cents into the conversation led Adam and Eve into critical reasoning. The attitude of God’s man and the woman went from worship to questioning — causing the oust from the Garden of Eden and the loss of their priesthood.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Spirits of disharmony and scandal” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:22|text_align:left|color:%23822a14″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lucifer takes pride in being the cancerous growth of making the Worship journey about one’s self, rather than submitting ourselves alongside the God of all creation.[/vc_column_text][vc_empty_space height=”18px”][vc_single_image image=”11552″ img_size=”medium” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_empty_space height=”7px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The accuser of the brethren’s fingerprint is found on every broken relationship throughout human existence.
Satan’s secret power against the people of God is his ability to choose the right bait for every believer’s frustration. Every servant of Adonai, who is on his or her worship and prayer journey with our Heavenly Father, is being targeted by spirits of distraction to throw the believer off course.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Lucifer is smart; however, he is blind to the mysteries of God. What confuses the Devil is how our Lord traps the evil one into battle. While it would seem that if we looked at normal circumstances, the stronger one should win over the weaker and innocent victim. Without a doubt, because of Satan’s evil disposition, he will always align himself against the Divine Nature of Adonai. For example, when the little shepherd boy, David encountered the giant, it would appear that the giant would win. But, Praise God, Adonai always triumphs! At the end of a conflict between good vs. evil; Satan comes under the judgment of the rules of Law of Righteousness, where he will be denounced from being the winner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]What is interesting to me is how Adonai creates contradictions or wordplay, such as “light vs. darkness, weak vs. strong, or death vs. victory.” Also, we read in Scriptures the contrast of “the weakness of a Lamb vs. the strength of a dragon”. These powerful visual patterns throughout the Word of God are intended for training the human soul to trust God.
Our Lord pulls the reader into a scenario where everybody knows who the winners should be in a straightforward conflict, with the strongest against the weakest. First, it is the visual setup; then the Lord teaches the object of the lesson, which comes with a surprising conclusion. As it was with David who was a worshiper, the believer who stands with God will find God standing with him![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”9721″ img_size=”medium” alignment=”center”][vc_column_text]The reason that the Lamb of God was victorious in defeating the kingdom of Darkness at Calvary is that Adonai used the weak to bait Satan into an unfair contest. With the Holy Spirit as our guide, we win – not by power nor by might – but by the Holy Spirit of God; Who leads us through paths of Righteousness.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Let us look at another frail, but a righteous man who was led by Adonai to engage warfare against the forces of darkness. Moses, the prophet of God, had no training in magic spell-casting or the use of magical amulets. Nevertheless, Moses was rescued by God because he trusted Adonai with his life. He willingly obeyed even though in the natural, it was against all odds that he would be successful. Moses was in the midst of a land filled with all forms of magic and immense spiritual powers.
However, Moses’ trust of God created a tiny sanctuary, so to speak, where the finger of God was able to break through and defeat this kingdom of huge fallen beings.
The same is also true for those who come to faith in the Jewish Messiah. We are delegated as winners, because of our commitment and trust in following the guidance of the Holy Spirit.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our life should be a journey of seeking the Lord and making correct decisions although they might not be the obvious or popular choices. We will worship Him in every situation while thanking Him for expanding the reasons why we trust Him.
Our Messiah is always focused on how His disciples recount and imitate the way He worshipped His own Father who ruled the Heavens. Jesus Christ of Nazareth was careful to animate the sacred pages of the Torah as accurately as possible because no one had experienced the total access to the Father as He did, our Yeshua, the λόγος lógos; that is the “WORD OF GOD!”[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text](Easton’s Bible Dictionary)
Although we should always compare translations because of cultural differences, the Bible is infallible. Because the original document was written under the guidance of the Holy Spirit, it is therefore free from all error of fact or doctrine or precept. (See InspirationSee Bible) All saving knowledge is obtained from the word of God. In the case of adults, it is an indispensable means of salvation and is efficacious thereunto by the gracious influence of the Holy Spirit (John 17:17; 2 Tim 3:15, 16; 1 Pet 1:23).
What is now apparent to the child of God, Satan can infiltrate his division tactics within the church through wounded emotions and misunderstandings. If he can’t cause separation in this manner, he will influence teaching by introducing the doctrine of error. The doctrine of error is not something new, but often includes a Scripture that is cut short of its conclusion which creates omissions or inaccuracies.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]For instance, below is a good example of how King James’ scholars struggled with Greek interpretation while translating 1 Corinthians 15:54-58 into English. These errors happen when one is translating from an unfamiliar culture of it’s on.
1 Corinthians 15:54-57
(KJV)
54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
As preachers, we use these verses at funerals to give hope to the family members of the deceased. I have added the definition of the word, “sting” to bring further understanding about the sting of death so that it may help clarify this passage.
κέντρον kéntron; gen. kéntrou, neut. noun from kentéō (n.f.), to prick, stimulate. Anything by which a puncture is made. Also from kentéō (n.f.): ekkentéō (G1574), to dig out, pierce through.
(I) A goad, point, or prick (Acts 9:5; 26:14; “to kick against the pricks” or goads, meaning to offer vain and rash resistance which is a proverbial expression alluding to unruly oxen and applied to those who by unruly rage hurt themselves). Those who do something to cause self-injury.
Here is another example of word comparisons from I Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 15:56 The sting of death is sin, and the strength of sin is the law.
Let’s look again at the word “sting”
2759. κέντρον kéntron; gen. kéntrou, neut. noun from kentéō (n.f.), to prick, stimulate. Anything by which a puncture is made.
Here “sting” is similar to self-injury.
Is “sin” the self-injury that releases the curses written in the Law?
1 Corinthians 15:54-58
(NLT)
54 Then, when our dying bodies have been transformed into bodies that will never die, this Scripture will be fulfilled:
“Death is swallowed up in victory.
55 O death, where is your victory?
O death, where is your sting?”
56 For sin is the sting that results in death, and the law gives sin its power. 57 But thank God! He gives us victory over sin and death through our Lord Jesus Christ.
58 So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless.
We are taught by the Lord to stand faithful and to trust God with a humble heart. The narrative was about the results of being strong and immovable.
Satan’s influence inside the Church of Corinthian:
Purpose of Writing: The apostle Paul founded the church in Corinth. A few years after leaving the church, the apostle Paul heard some disturbing reports about the Corinthian church. They were full of pride and were excusing sexual immorality. Spiritual gifts were being used improperly, and there was a rampant misunderstanding of key Christian doctrines. The apostle Paul wrote his first letter to the Corinthians in an attempt to restore the Corinthian church to its foundation—Jesus Christ.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”11533″ img_size=”large” alignment=”center” style=”vc_box_shadow_3d”][vc_custom_heading text=”The Warring Bride” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:30|text_align:left|color:%23822a14″][vc_empty_space][vc_column_text]Art Work By James Nesbit
Examples are in the Bible to teach the reader how our Lord is dedicated to walking alongside us, fighting the enemy of our old nature.
In Matthew 5:3-12, Yeshua taught His disciples humility, faithfulness, and thankful worship of our Heavenly Father.
What was the Lamb of God’s purpose?
The innocent Blood of Moses Lamb caused Adonai Elohim to judge Pharaoh’s arrogance because he resisted a direct command from the Holy One. All of Egypt, their gods and citizens came under a special curse, the retribution or repayment for the lost of My Son.
Christ had not died yet, but this was a prophetic event.
Now, Adonai has created a new estate, not earthly property, but the Kingdom of His dear Son.
Christ, (the Lamb of God) ascended into His new office as High Priest, then He translated them into His realm to perform the work of the Kingdom while we wait for the return of our Great King.
Colossians 1:12-14 (NLT)
12 always thanking the Father. He has enabled you to share in the inheritance that belongs to his people, who live in the light. 13 For he has rescued us from the kingdom of darkness and transferred us into the Kingdom of his dear Son, 14 who purchased our freedom and forgave our sins.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Matthew 5:3 (AMPC)
3 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the poor in spirit (the humble, who rate themselves insignificant), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!
Matthew 5:4 (AMPC)
4 Blessed and enviably happy [with a happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His matchless grace] are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted!
Matthew 5:5 (AMPC)
5 Blessed (happy, blithesome, joyous, spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the meek (the mild, patient, long-suffering), for they shall inherit the earth!
Matthew 5:6 (AMPC)
6 Blessed and fortunate and happy and spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied!
Matthew 5:7 (AMPC)
7 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy!
Matthew 5:8 (AMPC)
8 Blessed (happy, enviably fortunate, and spiritually prosperous—possessing the happiness produced by the experience of God’s favor and especially conditioned by the revelation of His grace, regardless of their outward conditions) are the pure in heart, for they shall see God!
Matthew 5:9 (AMPC)
9 Blessed (enjoying enviable happiness, spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God!
Matthew 5:10 (AMPC)
10 Blessed and happy and enviably fortunate and spiritually prosperous(in the state in which the born-again child of God enjoys and finds satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of his outward conditions) are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake (for being and doing right), for theirs is the kingdom of heaven!
Matthew 5:11 (AMPC)
11 Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous—with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favor and salvation, regardless of your outward conditions) are you when people revile you and persecute you and say all kinds of evil things against you falsely on My account.
Matthew 5:12 (AMPC)
12 Be glad and supremely joyful, for your reward in heaven is great (strong and intense), for in this same way people persecuted the prophets who were before you.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][/vc_column][/vc_row]