Wednesday 061825
Acts 9:5 ‘…But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel…’ AKJV
Ephesians 2:8 ‘…For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God…’ AKJV
Romans 10:9 ‘…that if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved…’ AKJV
Jesus, be with us this morning as we study Your Word that You have given us. We love You Jesus. Amen.
The Bible verses we’re going to use this morning are:
2 Thessalonians 2:3; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17; Acts 17:29; Romans 1:20; Colossians 2:9; 1 John 5:7; Matthew 28:19; John 14:26; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Acts 9:15, 13:9.
Too often today in the 21st century, our priests, pastors, churches and their denominations, rely too heavily on ‘THEIR’ word or ‘THEIR’ religion.
They teach those in attendance ‘THEIR’ interpretations and ‘THEIR’ beliefs and what is so amazing, the majority of their congregation will tell you they choose that particular house of study because of the priest or pastor, the music that is played throughout the service, the comfortable seats, the heating or air conditioning and some will even voice they prefer certain churches because of the free coffee and doughnuts.
As sarcastic as I can voice this: I would imagine this is really NOT a strong foothold to stand on when you are standing in front of Jesus Christ about to be judged … just saying.
The Word of God was given to each one of us.
We weren’t given the interpretation that another person interpreted as they read what has been written.
We each have been given the Word of God to be read and interpreted by ourselves.
God gave each one of us His Word, the Word of God for each one of us to read and interpret for ourselves.
Now, right at this point, I can sense different directions I could take off, all for a different sermon … but this morning I want to focus in this direction I’m going.
2 Thessalonians 2:3 ‘…Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition…’ AKJV
The amount of versions that this one verse is available in, in itself could be one of those directions that we could have taken off into.
But let’s remain here and focus on the words that are used.
falling away
Here is another version written in English, of the same verse.
‘…Let no one deceive or beguile you in any way, for that day will not come except the [a]apostasy comes first [unless the predicted great [b]falling away of those who have professed to be Christians has come], and the man of lawlessness (sin) is revealed, who is the son of doom (of perdition)…’ AMPC (Amplified Bible, Classic Edition)
[a]-apostasy-a possible rendering of the Greek apostasia is departure [of the church].
[b]-falling away-a possible rendering of the Greek apostasia is departure [of the church].
Here is another version in English of the same verse.
‘…Let no one deceive you in any way, because it will not be present unless the apostasy[a] comes first and the man of lawlessness is revealed – the son of destruction…’ DLNT (Disciples Literal New Testament)
[a]-apostasy-rebellion, falling away, abandonment.
I found the next article on google.com, it is an explanation for 2 Thessalonians 2:3.
In 2 Thessalonians 2:3, the Greek word for falling away is ἀποστασία (apostasia). This word is used to refer to a departure or defection, often understood in the context of a falling away from the faith. The verse in original Greek reads: Let no one deceive you in any way. For [the day of the Lord] will not come unless the apostasy comes first. [1]
The reason I am spending so much time on this one verse found in our Bibles, this is the verse where there are believers today that believe in the Rapture of Jesus’ Church.
This ‘falling away’ or ‘departure’ is told to happen just before the Day of the Lord.
Throughout our Bibles, the Day of the Lord is the promised seven years of Tribulation that remains as punishment on the Jewish nation.
This all originated from the seventy weeks written about in the book of Daniel.
Jesus’ Church has NOTHING to do with that part of Jewish prophecy.
If we as a people, never open the Word of God and read what God has intended for each one of us to be made aware of, we are going to be defeated, in this case, we are going to miss the removal of Jesus’ Church from this earth so we can be in the presence of Jesus, forever.
Here is the greatest promise for us today found in the Word of God.
1 Thessalonians 4
vs13 ‘…But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope…’
vs14 ‘…For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him…’
vs15 ‘…For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep…’
vs16 ‘…For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first…’
vs17 ‘…then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so, shall we ever be with the Lord…’ AKJV
This is not Jesus’ 2nd Coming written about in Revelation. Jesus NEVER steps foot on this earth during the rapture, He comes and calls us to join Him in the air, in the clouds, where we will remain with Him (in His Presence), forever.
Many people don’t believe in the Rapture because the word is never mentioned in the Bible … true, so very true … but neither is the word Trinity and just about every person that calls themselves a Christian believes in the Father, Son and Holy Spirit today.
Instead of the Word using the word Trinity it uses the word ‘Godhead.’
Acts 17:29 ‘…Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man’s device…’ AKJV
Romans 1:20 ‘…For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse…’ AKJV
Colossians 2:9 ‘…For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily…’ AKJV
I found this on google.com to help explain:
The concept of God as three in one, known as the Trinity, is a central doctrine in Christianity, suggesting that God exists as Father, Son (Jesus), and Holy Spirit, all equally divine and yet distinct. While no single verse explicitly states three persons, one God, several passages support this idea. [2]
1 John 5:7 ‘…For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one…’ AKJV
Matthew 28:19 ‘…Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost…’ AKJV
John 14:26 ‘…But the Comforter, which is the Holy Ghost, whom the Father will send in my name, he shall teach you all things, and bring all things to your remembrance, whatsoever I have said unto you…’ AKJV
So, we have just seen that the word Trinity is NOT used in the Bible, but the word Godhead is used, and the meaning of the Trinity has been shown.
So, then instead of using the English word Rapture, let’s use what is written in the Word of God.
Caught Up
1 Thessalonians 4:17 ‘…then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so, shall we ever be with the Lord…’ AKJV
There is so much written in the Word of God, that if we never open our own Bibles and read God’s Word, we are going to miss out.
Not only that, but there is also so much written in the Word of God that has never been written to us Gentiles, especially us in the 21st century.
Our places of worship never tell us that though. This is all part of the mystery that has been laid at our feet.
Maybe another way of looking at it:
SATAN DOESN’T WANT US TO BE TOLD THE TRUTH … SO THAT WE’LL KNOW !!!
He’d rather keep us in the dark. He’d rather us live a life of torment instead of attaining the promise of LIFE that He once had and blatantly threw away.
This world, throughout the entire Word of God, is made up of two (2) types of people:
Jews and non-Jews (Gentiles).
The entire Bible was written to and for the Jew.
Us Gentiles, we were given thirteen (13) books, written by the apostle Paul.
Here is to me, the most powerful verse found in the entire Bible for the Gentile today.
Acts 9:15 ‘…But the Lord said unto him, Go thy way: for he is a chosen vessel unto me, to bear my name before the Gentiles, and kings, and the children of Israel…’ AKJV
Jesus CHOSE Saul of Tarsus to teach the entire world about Himself.
Acts 13:9 ‘…Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him…’ AKJV
A footnote found in the Amplified Bible.
Saul was the apostle Paul’s Jewish (Hebrew) name. As his ministry to Gentiles began he became known by his Roman (Latin) name, Paul.
Our churches forget to read to us these simple, yet powerful verses found in the book of Acts.
A complaint I have for many of the churches found today in this world, we live throughout the entire year for Easter Sunday when Jesus is resurrected from His tomb.
Jesus is made NEW, we are all promised newness, new life because of Jesus’ resurrection and then that very next day, Easter Monday morning (if it takes that long), people will return to the stories and tales of Jesus’ ministry, teachings on this earth (MMLJ).
It was Jesus’ death that saved us ALL. It was Jesus’ death that forgave ALL of ALL mankind’s sins.
Why do so many keep returning back to Jesus’ life, His life will not save us, it was His death that promised each one of us LIFE.
Join us again next Wednesday when I return for another lesson.
I love ALL of y’all.
I am InHIM.><)))o>
Jesus, I ask that there will be at least one person out there that will see and hear this message. I pray and hope that they will find You. I love You Jesus. Amen.
[1]https://www.google.com/search?q=falling+away+2+thessalonians+2%3A3+in+original+greek
[2]https://www.google.com/search?q=where+is+the+word+godhead+used+in+the+word+of+god
I am known on Facebook as:
whosoeverinhim
whosoeverinhim Bible study
I also post my lessons on:
whosoeverinhim.blogspot.com
medium.com/@Whosoeverinhim
www.tumblr.com/whosoeversblog
inhim.webador.com
free-4140862.webador.com
whosoeverinhim.weebly.com
lrabbe2024.wixsite.com/my-site-2
lrabbe2024.wixsite.com/whosoeverinhim
inhim6.wordpress.com
lrabbe.wordpress.com