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Posted by WildB (Member # 2917) on :

by Cornelius R. Stam

It is not enough to use the Bible as a grand book of wonderful sayings from which we may choose what we wish for our inspiration, nor will one who truly realizes that "God hath spoken" ever hold so shallow an opinion of the sacred Scriptures.

"The Word of truth" must be "rightly divided"; for while it is all given for our spiritual profit, it was not all addressed to us, or written about us. Thus one who truly desires to understand and obey God's Word will seek first to determine what Scriptures are particularly related to him and will study all the rest in the light of these.

Sad to say, however, there are many who fail to give the Book of God the respect and reverence it deserves. They flip it open at random, let a finger light upon the open page and then read the verse indicated to see if perchance they may find leading from the Lord in that way. And if it doesn't "work" the first time they try it again and again until it does "work." They use "promise boxes" in the same way, on the basis that "every promise in the Book is mine." They take passages out of their contexts, "spiritualize" them, and give them "private interpretations." Finding "precious passages" anywhere at all, no matter to whom addressed or when or why, they place their own constructions upon them and claim them as promises of God to them! To take isolated statements from the writings of men and use them in such a manner would be considered dishonest, but even Bible teachers do it with the Word of God!

The Word, rightly divided, is of supreme importance to the Church at large as well as to the individual believer, and it is because this fact has not yet been sufficiently recognized that we have not experienced the true, heaven-sent revival that the Church so sorely needs.

Posted by yahsway (Member # 3738) on :

I agree! I see this happen a lot. Thanks for the post, shalom

Posted by apilgrim2 (Member # 7182) on :

"By . . . apportioning the Word of truth with respect to the Jew, the Gentile, and the Dispensation of the Mystery, the reader will obtain a grasp of its wonderful harmony, perceive something of the manifold grace that pervades the whole of God's purposes, and find himself approved unto God, a workman having no need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the Word of truth."

Right Division; Charles Welch

Praise God that I am given to see this wonderful Truth, and may all those who have a love of His TRUTH have their eyes opened that they may see.

-apilgrim2

Posted by Michael Harrison (Member # 6801) on :

And what is revival? It is when Jesus comes in person into our midst, which can only happen when we are sanctified unto Him. (That is when we get over the bump!)

Posted by WildB (Member # 2917) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Harrison:
And what is revival? It is when Jesus comes in person into our midst, which can only happen when we are sanctified unto Him. (That is when we get over the bump!)

Again I need to remind you~

Psalms 40

[7] Then said I, Lo, I come: in the volume of the book it is written of me,

Rom.10

[17] So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Its the Correct/ Rightly dividing of the Word that brings revival.

Please study your Bible more prayerfully before posting again on my post.

Posted by Zeena (Member # 7223) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Harrison:
And what is revival? It is when Jesus comes in person into our midst, which can only happen when we are sanctified unto Him.

John 17:19
And for their sakes I sanctify myself, that they themselves also may be sanctified in truth.

1 Thessalonians 5:23
And the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be preserved entire, without blame at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Hebrews 13:12
Wherefore Jesus also, that he might sanctify the people through his own blood, suffered without the gate.

1 Peter 3:14-16 [Just for you]

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(That is when we get over the bump!)

When we learn to be obedient, reckoning ourselves dead unto sin and alive to God in Christ Jesus. There is no more backslidding for such a one [Smile]

Can we still walk after the flesh, yes we can, but we come back to Jesus immediately! [Smile]

1 John 3:9
Whosoever is begotten of God doeth no sin, because his seed abideth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is begotten of God.

Posted by Michael Harrison (Member # 6801) on :

You are the only one here who sees that. (More or less). I fully understand what you are saying, however, I still don't go along with the 'no backsliding' part. I know about instantaneous and complete restoration, but I am not convinced that if one is 'complacent' in defeat, that he will not be turned over to satan for the destruction of the flesh.

Posted by Zeena (Member # 7223) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Harrison:
You are the only one here who sees that. (More or less). I fully understand what you are saying, however, I still don't go along with the 'no backsliding' part. I know about instantaneous and complete restoration, but I am not convinced that if one is 'complacent' in defeat, that he will not be turned over to satan for the destruction of the flesh.

Your complacency in defeat is my trusting, resting and abiding in Christ [Wink]

And it's NOT passive, ergo NOT complacent, nor is it defeat, for Jesus is mighty to save! [Big Grin]

Romans 4:1-15
What then shall we say that Abraham, our forefather, discovered in this matter? If, in fact, Abraham was justified by works, he had something to boast about—but not before God. What does the Scripture say? "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness."
Now when a man works, his wages are not credited to him as a gift, but as an obligation. However, to the man who does not work but trusts God who justifies the wicked, his faith is credited as righteousness. David says the same thing when he speaks of the blessedness of the man to whom God credits righteousness apart from works:
"Blessed are they whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered.
Blessed is the man whose sin the Lord will never count against him."

Posted by Michael Harrison (Member # 6801) on :

Jesus died that you might live beyone sin. He IS the power to. To be complacent in defeat is to 'deny' His power, the power of a resurrected life. True trust realizes this rather than accepts the failure. "Failure cannot have dominion over you." (Romans)

Posted by Zeena (Member # 7223) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Michael Harrison:
Jesus died that you might live beyone sin. He IS the power to. To be complacent in defeat is to 'deny' His power, the power of a resurrected life. True trust realizes this rather than accepts the failure. "Failure cannot have dominion over you." (Romans)

Scripture exhorts value-based growth in character qualities. 2 Peter 1:5-9 directs us, "But also for this very reason, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue, to virtue knowledge, to knowledge self-control, to self-control perseverance, to perseverance godliness, to godliness brotherly kindness, and to brotherly kindness love. For if these things are yours and abound, you will be neither barren nor unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ. For he who lacks these things is shortsighted, even to blindness, and has forgotten that he was cleansed from his old sins."

Posted by Aaron (Member # 3761) on :

When I think of "revival" I think of this passage:

quote:
2Cr 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit; and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty.
2Cr 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as by the Spirit of the Lord.

Of course, there are many other passages that come to mind, but this is the one that sticks out for me. [Smile]

Aaron