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1Co 15:3 I gave you the message that I received. I told you the most important truths: that Christ died for our sins, as the Scriptures say;
1Co 15:4 that he was buried and was raised to life on the third day, as the Scriptures say;
1Co 15:5 and that he appeared to Peter and then to the twelve apostles.
1Co 15:6 After that Christ appeared to more than 500 other believers at the same time. Most of them are still living today, but some have died.
1Co 15:7 Then he appeared to James and later to all the apostles.
1Co 15:8 Last of all, he appeared to me. I was different, like a baby born before the normal time.
1Co 15:9 All the other apostles are greater than I am. I say this because I persecuted the church of God. That is why I am not even good enough to be called an apostle.
1Co 15:10 But, because of God's grace, that is what I am. And his grace that he gave me was not wasted. I worked harder than all the other apostles. (But I was not really the one working. It was God's grace that was with me.)
1Co 15:11 So then it is not important if I told you God's message or if it was the other apostles who told you—we all tell people the same message, and this is what you believed. (Easy Read Version)
It is not the messenger , but the message from God that matters. The gospel, the good news for all who will believe is that Jesus Christ died on the cross as payment for our sins and has risen from the grave on the third day, all according to the scriptures. Over five hundred people saw the resurrected Christ and his disciples witnessed of his grace, giving his followers everlasting life with him.
Most people knew that they were unworthy of God's great gift through faith in Jesus. God made the unworthy people worthy to speak to others the good news. They were given grace; the power to witness for him. Even the least worthy was made worthy by obeying God as his servant having been called of God, being forgiven and empowered to do his work. Paul "worked harder than all the other disciples", and many consider him the greatest apostle because his epistles helped the church to grow in understanding.
Are we feeling unworthy? Submit to God and allow his Spirit to flow out to others the truth of God's word.
Mar 10:29 And Jesus answered and said, Verily I say unto you, There is no man that hath left house, or brethren, or sisters, or father, or mother, or wife, or children, or lands, for my sake, and the gospel's,
Mar 10:30 But he shall receive an hundredfold now in this time, houses, and brethren, and sisters, and mothers, and children, and lands, with persecutions; and in the world to come eternal life.
Mar 10:31 But many that are first shall be last; and the last first.
Luk 23:39 And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.
Luk 23:40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation?
Luk 23:41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss.
Luk 23:42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom.
Luk 23:43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise.
Some say that Jesus never spoke of grace and faith and that was just from the mind of the Apostle Paul. Some wish to take out parts of the Bible, only accepting the words of Jesus. Actions speak louder than words. From the cross Jesus gave grace and salvation because of the faith of one of the thieves. That faith was centered on Jesus Christ. The death and resurrection of Jesus Christ brought the grace of God to the son's of Adam through faith in Jesus.
Paul speaking by revelation in the Spirit of God wrote:
Eph 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
Eph 2:5 Even when we were dead in sins, hath quickened us together with Christ, (by grace ye are saved;)
Eph 2:6 And hath raised us up together, and made us sit together in heavenly places in Christ Jesus:
Eph 2:7 That in the ages to come he might shew the exceeding riches of his grace in his kindness toward us through Christ Jesus.
Eph 2:8 For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:
Eph 2:9 Not of works, lest any man should boast.
Eph 2:10 For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them.
In an atmosphere of unbelief, Jesus spoke the word's of his Father, God Almighty, and showed by his obedience the love, grace and truth of God. Jesus chose Paul to explain to us what Jesus had accomplished for us through the New Covenant. I believe the whole Bible and thank God for his grace and truth. I have great peace because of this. Do you have peace?
Jer 31:31 “Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah,
Luk 22:19 And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.”
Luk 22:20 And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
2Co 3:4 Such is the confidence that we have through Christ toward God.
2Co 3:5 Not that we are sufficient in ourselves to claim anything as coming from us, but our sufficiency is from God,
2Co 3:6 who has made us sufficient to be ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit. For the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.
2Co 3:7 Now if the ministry of death, carved in letters on stone, came with such glory that the Israelites could not gaze at Moses' face because of its glory, which was being brought to an end,
2Co 3:8 will not the ministry of the Spirit have even more glory?
Heb 9:13 For if the blood of goats and bulls, and the sprinkling of defiled persons with the ashes of a heifer, sanctify for the purification of the flesh,
Heb 9:14 how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our conscience from dead works to serve the living God.
Heb 9:15 Therefore he is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, since a death has occurred that redeems them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.
1Co 15:20 But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.
1Co 15:21 For as by a man came death, by a man has come also the resurrection of the dead.
1Co 15:22 For as in Adam all die, so also in Christ shall all be made alive.
1Co 15:23 But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at his coming those who belong to Christ.
1Co 15:24 Then comes the end, when he delivers the kingdom to God the Father after destroying every rule and every authority and power.
1Co 15:25 For he must reign until he has put all his enemies under his feet.
1Co 15:26 The last enemy to be destroyed is death.
Php 4:8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
I have been looking at past episodes of the TV program, "Surviver." People compete through various games of strength and prowess to win a million dollars. They will break promises and lie and do everything contrary to what God would have us to be like in order to win the money. It is the devil's game of ruthless cunning to win the prize of a million dollars. Kindness is looked upon as weakness. Learning to endure hardships is a positive thing from the game and making friends is a worthy endeaver but like so many seeking to be rich, they damage their soul in the process.
The verse above is for those walking with the Lord and these are true riches from our God. Jesus has all the good virtues listed above and these are to help us be like him. Seek the true riches and avoid the tricks of the devil to draw you away.
Php 4:4 Always be filled with joy in the Lord. I will say it again. Be filled with joy.
Php 4:5 Let everyone see that you are gentle and kind. The Lord is coming soon.
Php 4:6 Don't worry about anything, but pray and ask God for everything you need, always giving thanks for what you have.
Php 4:7 And because you belong to Christ Jesus, God's peace will stand guard over all your thoughts and feelings. His peace can do this far better than our human minds. (ERV)
Occasionally we can be feeling low, but these scriptures hold truths to lift us up again.
Always be filled with joy and joy is a fruit of the spirit available to all who have been born again through faith in Jesus Christ. Hold onto your joy! Praise God for his many blessings.
Let everyone see you not as an offensive person, but be gentle and kind to everyone. The Lord is coming soon and you do not want to be in the way of others coming to him. As much as is possible be gentle and kind.
Don't worry about anything, Jesus knows your feelings and bring your needs to him and be thankful. Thank you Lord, you have me covered and have always blessed me. May I be a blessing to others.
If we belong to Jesus Christ, he has given us his peace, another fruit of the spirit.
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
God's peace will stand guard over all our thoughts and feelings. His spirit will discern what is from God. Transform your mind and thoughts by reading the Bible. By his spirit through faith you will abide in truth and be in his perfect love. Love is what his fruit in you is all about. You are loved by God and your spiritual family. Share your love with others.
