Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John1:29
Matthew 10:20 KJV: Your Father’s Spirit Will Tell You
The Spirit of your Father which speaks in you.
Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves…Beware of men: for they will deliver you up to the councils…And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake. Matthew 10:16-18.
Jesus counsels His early disciples and His followers today how to meet hostility and how not to faint under persecution.
God’s servants are His representatives. The power by which they are to overcome evil is the power of Christ. The glory of Christ is their strength.
John 14:15 KJV: If You Love Me Keep My Commandments
If ye love me, keep my commandments.
Christ is an example of a righteous character formed by obedience to the Law of God which is holy, just, and good – a transcript of the Divine perfection.
I have kept my Father’s commandments, and abide in His love. John 15:10.
For I do always those things that please Him. John 8:29.
The life of Christ was a perfect fulfillment of every precept of the Law of love. It is our example of obedience and service.
Second Corinthians 5:21 KJV: He Became Sin For Us
Christ became sin for us, who knew no sin, that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him.
Thus by the atoning sacrifice of His Son, God has reconciled the world to Himself, not imputing humans’ trespasses unto them.
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit; 1 Peter 3:18.
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood, to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; Romans 3:25.
Hebrews 9:26 KJV: He Put Away Sin By The Sacrifice Of Himself
He put away sin by the sacrifice of himself.
Christ is our atoning sacrifice and by faith we can accept the atonement that has been made.
Thus we have the assurance that when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, therefore, we shall be saved by his life. Romans 5:10.
For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit; 1 Peter 3:18.
Matthew 5:14 KJV: You Are The Light Of The World
You are the light of the world.
That light originates in God – the ultimate source of light. It is His loving, merciful, gracious, righteous, truthful and forgiving character. This is the light of God’s glory.
This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. 1 John 1:5.
For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. 2 Corinthians 4:6.
John 3:7 KJV: We Must Be Born Again
Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.
How can a man be born when he is old? How can these things be? John 3:4, 9.
This new birth is the result of receiving Christ as the Word of God. Moreover, of the Divine truths impressed by the Holy Spirit upon the heart.
That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. It is the Spirit that quickeneth;
the flesh profiteth nothing: the words that I speak unto you, they are spirit, and they are life. John 3:6; John 6:63.
First John 3:1 KJV: What Manner Of Love Is This?
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God.
When we contemplate Jesus’ life with all that He went through we can only repeat the exclamation of John:
Herein is love
- not that we loved God, but that He loved us
- and sent His only begotten Son into the world to be the propitiation for our sins
- the Father sent the Son to be the Saviour of the world, that we might live through Him.
Proverbs 3:5 KJV: Trust In The Lord With All Your Heart
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
God is love and He cares for the creatures He has made. Like as a father pitieth his children, so the Lord pitieth them that fear Him. Psalm 103:13.
Moreover, Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. 1 John 3:1.
What a precious privilege is this, that we may be sons and daughters of the Most High.
Ezekiel 36:26 KJV: I Will Put A New Spirit Within You
A new spirit will I put within you.
The new spirit is the Spirit of God in us. And I will put My Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes, and ye shall keep my judgments, and do them.
Moreover, ye shall be my people, and I will be your God. Ezekiel 36:27, 28.
Thus when we are born of the Spirit, we’ll remember our evil ways and doings that were not good, and will strongly dislike ourselves in our own sight for our iniquities and abominations. Ezekiel 36:31.
First Corinthians 3:11 KJV: No Other Foundation But Jesus Christ
For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.
It pleased the Father that in Him should all fullness dwell. Colossians 1:19. It is He that giveth the increase. And we are God’s husbandry, and God’s building. 1 Corinthians 3:7, 9.
For it is God which worketh in us both to will and to do of His good pleasure. Philippians 2:13.
Thus we are built upon the foundation of the apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief corner stone;
Jeremiah 31:3 KJV: I Love You With Unfailing And Everlasting Love
Yea, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn thee.
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God; 1 John 3:1.
At the cross, Christ ransoms His people with His own blood.
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
Romans 5:8 KJV: Christ Died For Sinners In Due Time
But God commendeth His love toward us in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
By our faith we:
- are justified and have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ
- have access into this grace wherein we stand
- rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Romans 5:1, 2.
This hope we have from experience as being patient in tribulations, according to Paul.
Moreover, this hope is true for the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Colossians 2:10 KJV: You Are Complete In Him
And ye are complete in Him, which is the head of all principality and power.
Christ is the treasure of all wisdom and knowledge. He is the Son of God and the Son of man. In Him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
Therefore, today as it was in Paul’s time, no one should
- beguile us with enticing words
- spoil us through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world and not of Christ.
Second Corinthians 3:18 KJV: Changed Into The Same Image
We all, with open face beholding as in a glass the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
It is by faith in the Son of God, meditating upon His perfections, that transformation takes place in our characters.
We are to look to Jesus, to find our completeness by beholding the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29.
Hebrews 12:2KJV: The Author And Finisher Of Our Faith
Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.
True followers of Christ are ever to keep Him in mind as their example and walk in His footsteps. They must give up self – pride, confidence and sufficiency as beholding the meek and lowly One.
For our sins He was wounded, bruised, smitten and afflicted, yet he opened not his mouth when brought as a lamb to the slaughter. Isaiah 53:5-7.
Ephesians 2:8 KJV: Saved By Grace Through Faith
For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God.
We can not create faith. It is by the work of the Divine Spirit impressing the truth upon our hearts and enlightening our minds.
The gospel of Christ is the power of God unto salvation to everyone that believeth. Romans 1:16.
The gospel is called the power of God unto salvation because Christ alone can make the truth a power which sanctifies the soul.
Isaiah 53:5 KJV: He Was Wounded For Our Transgressions
But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon Him; and with His stripes we are healed.
God gave Himself in His Son for the joy of receiving back our fallen world.
For He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:2.
The Son of God took upon Himself humanity and became a servant. Being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:8.
John 1:29 KJV: Behold The Lamb Of God
The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world.
The cross of Calvary reveals the love of God towards humanity. It is His love that draws us to Himself.
And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all unto me. John 12:32.
If we do not resist this drawing, we will be led to the foot of the cross in repentance for the sins that have crucified the Saviour.
Then the Spirit of God through faith produces a new life in the soul. The thoughts and desires are brought into obedience to the will of Christ.
Romans 13:10 KJV: Love Is Fulfillment Of The Law
- the love which seeketh not her own has its source in the heart of God;
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
John 3:16 KJV: God So Loved The World
For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
God gave His only-begotten Son to the fallen world – becoming one of the human family, forever to retain His human nature.
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder; Isaiah 9:6.
In taking our nature, He has bound Himself to humanity by a tie that is never to be broken.
The Perfect Reconciliation: Through Divine Love And Wisdom
Christ in His death is the revelation of the reconciliation between God and humans. The only begotten Son of God voluntarily met the claims of God’s violated Law.
He took humans’ sins of all time upon Himself and became our Substitute.
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Philippians 2:6-8.
Remedy That Cannot Fail: Believe On The Lord Jesus Christ
Christ came to present to our fallen world the remedy for sin. He became the Son of men that He might bring us back from apostasy to loyalty to God – binding our hearts together and to the heart of Infinite Love.
Christ has power and virtue in Himself to heal the suffering and repenting sinner. Our salvation rests upon the atonement made by our Saviour and the truthfulness of God’s Word.
This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief. 1 Timothy 1:15.3
The Mighty Savior: Uniting His Divinity With Huma00nity
Our Mighty Savior Jesus Christ is the Son of God and the Son of men. In Him Divinity and humanity are combined.
He is our Creator and sustainer of life, and humankind Law Giver. Moreover, He is Emmanuel – God with us.
The incarnated Son of God is the world’s sin Bearer and human Substitute.
Thus He became the ultimate Savior of each and everyone who accepts Him as such from Adam down the timeline to His second advent.
He is the Lamb of God – the infinite sacrifice who is able to save unto the uttermost all that come unto God by Him. Hebrews 7:25.
The Justifier Of All Who Believe
Jesus stands in the sinner’s place and takes the guilt of the transgressor upon Himself. He became the sinner’s substitute.
Thus God can be just to His way of governing the whole Universe, and be the Justifier of them that believe in Jesus.
For God was in Christ reconciling the world unto Himself; 2 Corinthians 5:19
Those who accept Christ as their righteousness and their only hope – pardon is pronounced.
Thus the justice, truth, and holiness of Christ, which are approved by the Law of God, form a channel through which mercy may be communicated to the repenting and believing sinners.
The Cross Of Calvary: The Pleading Of Infinite Love
Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God. 1 John 3:1.
Now it remains for us to accept that love and to appropriate the promises of God to ourselves.
And, having made peace through the blood of His cross, by Him to reconcile all things unto Himself; by Him, I say, whether they be things on earth, or things in heaven. Colossians 1:20.
Therefore, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. John 1:29
The Merits Of Christ: An Open Access To The Throne Of Infinite Power (Grace)
The blood of Jesus Christ His Son cleanseth us from all sin. 1 John 1:7.
Thus Gad has done for humans what they can’t do for themselves.
There is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12.
God has given His Only-begotten Son, that through His shame, suffering, and death you might have glory, honor, and immortality.
The Seal Of God: The Lord Knows Those Who Are His
The seal of God is a sign of His authority and a mark of His approval.
For the Lord is a great, true and living God, and a great King above all gods, an everlasting King. Psalm 95:3. Jeremiah 10:10.
God’s seal is found in the fourth commandment and metaphorically in the foreheads of His people.
The fourth precept of the Decalogue declares God as the Creator of heavens and the earth.
Even so, the true Christ-like characters will bear the seal of God’s approval.
Seventh-day Sabbath True Sources
The seventh-day Sabbath was inaugurated at the end of the creation of humans and their home planet. It is all on the part of God.
It is designed to be a continual blessing and gift to humanity. Moreover, to bring us into communion with Him after the fall and help us in our Christ’s like character development.
These sources will be of help to discover what God says about it, contrary to what the devil and humans say, think or lie about it.
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Commandments of God and the faith of Jesus: A banner for truth and righteousness
Here is the patience of the saints: here are they that keep the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus. Revelation 14:12.
This message is the last to be given before the second coming of Christ. Right after the prophet sees the Son of Man coming in glory to reap the harvest of the earth.
Through faith in Christ as our substitute and righteousness we lay hold of His Divine power – so that the righteousness of the law may be fulfilled in us who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. Romans 8:4.
The Science Of Salvation: Knowledge Of Life That Measures With The Life Of God
The Science of Salvation gives us light directly from Heaven. Learn more of:
- The One equal with the eternal Father humbled Himself to suffer the cruel death of the cross to ransom humanity
- God who so loved the world as to permit His Son to make this great sacrifice and appointed His Spirit to be the human’s teacher and continual guide as revealed in the Holy Writ.
And this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent. John 17:3.
God’s appointed way: The Desire Of All Nations
Find out God’s appointed way for salvation of humanity. There is but one method whereby humanity may be cleansed from sin.
We must accept the propitiation that has been made by the Lamb of God, who taketh away the sins of the world. John 1:29.
For God so loved the world, that he gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
He hath made Him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in Him. 2 Corinthians 5:21
Uplifting Christ: He That Comes From Heaven Is Above All
Discover how to lay hold upon Christ and appropriate His merits – the sacrifice that brought salvation to the lost world.
Look to Jesus and believe that He saves you solely through His grace.
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. John 3:14, 15.
Why Is God Trustworthy?
Find out how the Bible writers answer the question – Why is God trustworthy?
Do you believe that I am able to do it?
This was Jesus’ question to the blind men that came to Him for help. They said unto Him, Yea, Lord. Matthew 9:28.
Do we really believe today that Jesus is able to heal our terminal sinful condition?
Security in Christ: The Guilty Heart Has Found Relief
Learn why the present and eternal security of humans is Jesus Christ the righteous.
I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. John 10:28.
The offering made by our Savior is sufficient to make a full expiation for the sins of the whole world.
Thus all who by repentance and faith flee to this Refuge will find security.
Our Faithful God: Faithful Is He That Called You, Who Also Will Do It
Find out how God expresses His faithfulness toward all His creatures in His Word and providence.
it is His will to cleanse us from sin, make us His children again and enable us to live a holy life.
God commendeth His love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
For if, when we were enemies, we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, being reconciled, we shall be saved by His life. Romans 5:8-10.
Christ Will Satisfy: Fullness Of Joy Lasting As Eternity
Do you know that Christ offers you something better than anything you possess – the living water – the freedom, joy, hope and rest of His Gospel.
The water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14.
Come unto Him, that you might have life – now when still on this earth and for eternity.
I came that you might have life, and that you might have it more abundantly. John 10:10.
Our Only Hope: I Graven Thee Upon The Palms Of My Hands
We have this glorious hope – the redemption that Christ has purchased for us by His own blood – big with immortality and full of glory.
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Romans 6:23.
Thus God justifies us freely by His grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus;
Whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in His blood. Romans 3:24, 25.
The Mind Of Christ: Let This Mind Be In You
It is only as the mind is enlightened by the Holy Spirit that humans discern the Divine agency.
God invites us: Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Philippians 2:5.
He is the perfect pattern of a complete humankind for everyone to follow.
In The Image Of God: When He Appears We Shall Be Like Him
Learn how Adam and Eve’ s representation of the image of God changed after their fall from holiness to sin.
There were no humans reflecting the moral image of God, but Christ. He alone became the second Adam – the Lord from Heaven.
And as we have borne the image of the earthy, we shall also bear the image of the heavenly. 1 Corinthians 15:49.
Our Substitute: Perfect As Divine Only Can Be
Discover Christ, who came as the sinner’s substitute to bear the guilt Himself, which justly belonged to humankind. Furthermore, to make humans accept the fact that although they have sinned against God,0
God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16.
It is our privilege to believe that Christ has borne our sins – God hath laid on Him the iniquity of us all.
I AM THAT I AM: All Will Know That I Am The Lord God Almighty
Learn the meaning of God’s proclamation I AM THAT I AM –
That is My name: and My glory will I not give to another.
I am God, there is none like Me, and there is none else. Beside Me there is no Savior. To whom then will ye liken Me, or shall I be equal? I AM that I AM.
Law And Gospel: Restoring The Divine Image In You
Find out how the Law and the Gospel are blended in Christ. The Law confronts the conscience, causing the sinner to feel his or her need of Christ as the propitiation for sin.
The Gospel recognizes the power and immutability of the Law: I had not known sin, but by the law. Romans 7:7.
Thus the Law points to Christ and the Gospel of Christ points to the Law.
Peace of God: The Things That Make For It
Discover the peace of God in Christ. Pardon and peace is yours today if you reach forth your hand and take it as the free gift of God.
God has given His beloved Son to die on Calvary’s cross, that we might have peace in this life, and everlasting joy in the life to come.
Let him take hold of my strength, and make peace with Me, and he shall make peace with Me.
Isaiah 27:5.
The Ten Commandments Of God: Instructions And Government Of Love
Learn the Ten Commandments spoken by God and written by His own hand. They are all based on the great fundamental principle of love – love to God and love to people.
The precepts of the Ten Commandments are adapted to all, and are given for the instruction and government of all.
Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. Luke 10:27.
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What Does Jesus Do For Us?
Jesus is a personal Savior to us today as certainly when He walked as a man among men. He lives.
It is a fact that He is not in Joseph’s new tomb – He is risen, who is even at the right hand of God, who also makes intercession for us.
Christ paid an infinite price for us on the cross of Calvary. He still identifies His interest with that of suffering humanity – And they shall be mine, saith the Lord of hosts, in that day when I make up my jewels.
Seventh-day Sabbath Sign: The Sign Of Our Allegiance To God
Find out the Seventh-day Sabbath pointing to the creative and redemptive power of Christ.
The Sabbath is a memorial of God’s creation, and a token of His love.
It is a sign between God and His people as long as He should have a people upon the earth to serve Him.
They shall be a sign between me and you, that ye may know that I am the Lord your God. Ezekiel 20:20.
Love, Law And Gift Of God: Magnificently Blended In Christ
Discover the amazing love of God revealed in the Gift of His only begotten Son – Jesus Christ. He answered the claims of the immutable Law of God.
What manner of love is this, that the eternal God should adopt human nature in the person of His Son, and carry the same into Heaven!
Love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:10.
Character Of God: Holy, Holy, Holy Lord God Almighty
Learn the true character of God in the light that shines from the cross of Calvary. Thus you’ll see mercy, tenderness, and forgiveness blended with fairness and justice.
Furthermore, you’ll comprehend the significance of that adorable title – our Father.
Ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. Romans 8:15.
The Law Of God Is Holy And Immutable – A Transcript Of His Character
Find out how God’s precepts are consistent with His character attributes and His will.
God is love and His law is love. Its two great principles are love to God and humans.
Love is the fulfilling of the law. Romans 13:10.
The Son of God came to our world to reveal the character of the Father as it is represented in His holy Law.
The Promises Of God: Take Him At His Word At Times Like This
Believe and claim the promises of God. True faith lays hold of and claims the promised blessing before it is realized and felt.
Send up your petitions within the second veil and let your faith take hold of the promised blessing and claim it as yours.
Then believe that you receive the blessing, because your faith has hold of it, and it is yours according to God’s Word. Take Him at His Word at times like this.
Elected In The Sight Of God: Obedient And Precious Children Of Light
Every human being will be elected to eternal life on condition of obedience to God’s commandments through faith in Christ.
God has appointed mankind character’s standard in harmony with His moral law.
Thus anyone who will reach His requirements through Christ’s grace will have an entrance into the kingdom of glory.
God has chosen us in Christ through His eternal covenant.
A Foretaste Of Heaven: An Abiding Christ In The Soul
We have a foretaste of Heaven as we fully believe that we are God’s by adoption. Thus with strong confidence we can call God our Father.
Moreover, we need Jesus abiding in our hearts.
Then shall we know, if we follow on to know the Lord: his going forth is prepared as the morning. Hosea 6:3.
In realizing His presence by faith, we have a foretaste of the joy of Heaven.
Rest In God: The Crisis In Your Life Had Passed
Christ gives rest to all who receive Him by faith. This rest comes to you when wearing Christ’s yoke and learning of Him.
Thus, on acceptance of His offer you receive a conscious finding and a sense of relief from doubt.
Moreover, it is the awareness that God is true, and that He never disappoints a soul who comes unto Him.
His pardon is full and free, and His acceptance of you means rest to your soul, rest in His love.
Setting Aside Thus Saith The Lord For Thus Says The Church
Ever since the fall of mankind, Christ had been the Revealer of truth to the world.
We are to receive God’s Word as supreme authority. Furthermore, we are to recognize human government as an ordinance of divine appointment.
Moreover we should teach obedience to it as a sacred duty, within its legitimate sphere. Nevertheless, when its claims conflict with the claims of God – We ought to obey God rather than men. Acts 5:29.
Christ’s Intercession: For Your Sake He Endured The Cross
Christ’s intercession is of a broken body, and of a spotless life. His wounded hands, pierced side and marred feet plead for the fallen humanity.