Tuesday, November 24, 2015


Word of God

Man does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth from the mouth of God
Matthew 4:4

The First Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Thessalonians 2:12
Study notes by John Gill
Edited/Prefaced by Doktor Riktor Von Zhades

12 That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory.

Brethren:

Last evening this writer read a statement on the social media that put forth the proposition that the Christian does his/her’s good works out of fear of eternal damnation. This foolish notion based on the wisdom of men, (and a lack of knowledge of God’s word), simply cannot, as they say hold water. Our works, and by extension our walk with God is based on our faith in Him, and His love for us. It is our desire, (along with our duty), to serve Him with joyful obedience in fulfilling of the second greatest of all commands; to love others. (Read Matthew 22:36-40). Those of the world cannot simply fathom the strength of our faith and belief. Nor can they experience or celebrate it.

Our walk, in order for it to be worthy, and pleasing to our Creator must be done with the goals of bringing others to the knowledge of Him and His grace and mercy in order that they may be redeemed, AND, to show His love towards them by our own actions. These two are our reasons for serving him. The above mentioned fear is reserved for those that do not believe, for we are under the grace of our God as we have accepted the sacrifice of our great Redeemer Christ Jesus. - Dr. R.V.Z

In imitation of him; not of his perfections, which are inimitable, but of his works; and these not of his power and wisdom, but those of kindness and beneficence, and of righteousness and holiness; and in conformity to his revealed will, which is good, perfect, and acceptable; and agreeably to his Gospel, that that may be adorned, and not blasphemed; and particularly, in a manner worthy of the calling wherewith saints are called by him” - John Gill Theologian

Post script; consider also today in your reading Ephesians 4:1 and Colossians 1:10

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