I clearly like to let the word of God speak for itself. I encounter many preachers who claim they like expository preaching, the educated people telling us what they do think the Greek, Hebrew, Aramaic meant.. and most of theses preachers can't even seem to agree amongst themselves. I do like to let the Bible speak for itself, for the Holy Spirit himself to illuminate you.

A Full Christian life

(Heb 13:8 KJV) Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever.

(Acts 10:38 KJV) How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.39 And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem; whom they slew and hanged on a tree:

(Luke 23:33 KJV) And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there they crucified him, and the malefactors, one on the right hand, and the other on the left.

(Luke 23:39 KJV) And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. 40 But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? 41 And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man hath done nothing amiss. 42 And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom. 43 And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be with me in paradise. 44 And it was about the sixth hour, and there was a darkness over all the earth until the ninth hour. 45 And the sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was rent in the midst. 46 And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost.

Too many persons have still a very limited view of God, of Jesus Christ, and some persons they still go only as far, for they see only as far as his suffering and death on the Cross... but there was much more to his, Jesus Christ's dead and resurrection now as well..

(Luke 24:1 KJV) Now upon the first day of the week, very early in the morning, they came unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain others with them. 2 And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre. 3 And they entered in, and found not the body of the Lord Jesus. 4 And it came to pass, as they were much perplexed thereabout, behold, two men stood by them in shining garments:

(Luke 24:5 KJV) And as they were afraid, and bowed down their faces to the earth, they said unto them, Why seek ye the living among the dead? 6 He is not here, but is risen: remember how he spake unto you when he was yet in Galilee, 7 Saying, The Son of man must be delivered into the hands of sinful men, and be crucified, and the third day rise again. 8 And they remembered his words, 9 And returned from the sepulchre, and told all these things unto the eleven, and to all the rest. 10 It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. 11 And their words seemed to them as idle tales, and they believed them not. 12 Then arose Peter, and ran unto the sepulchre; and stooping down, he beheld the linen clothes laid by themselves, and departed, wondering in himself at that which was come to pass.

In fact Jesus Christ's own Resurrection from the dead, not just his death for our sins is one of the Christ historical events in the world and forever as well..

(Luke 24:13 KJV) And, behold, two of them went that same day to a village called Emmaus, which was from Jerusalem about threescore furlongs. 14 And they talked together of all these things which had happened. 15 And it came to pass, that, while they communed together and reasoned, Jesus himself drew near, and went with them. 16 But their eyes were holden that they should not know him. 17 And he said unto them, What manner of communications are these that ye have one to another, as ye walk, and are sad? 18 And the one of them, whose name was Cleopas, answering said unto him, Art thou only a stranger in Jerusalem, and hast not known the things which are come to pass there in these days? 19 And he said unto them, What things? And they said unto him, Concerning Jesus of Nazareth, which was a prophet mighty in deed and word before God and all the people: 20 And how the chief priests and our rulers delivered him to be condemned to death, and have crucified him. 21 But we trusted that it had been he which should have redeemed Israel: and beside all this, to day is the third day since these things were done. 22 Yea, and certain women also of our company made us astonished, which were early at the sepulchre; 23 And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. 24 And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulchre, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. 25 Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: 26 Ought not Christ to have suffered these things, and to enter into his glory? 27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. 28 And they drew nigh unto the village, whither they went: and he made as though he would have gone further. 29 But they constrained him, saying, Abide with us: for it is toward evening, and the day is far spent. And he went in to tarry with them. 30 And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. 31 And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight. 32 And they said one to another, Did not our heart burn within us, while he talked with us by the way, and while he opened to us the scriptures? 33 And they rose up the same hour, and returned to Jerusalem, and found the eleven gathered together, and them that were with them, 34 Saying, The Lord is risen indeed, and hath appeared to Simon. 35 And they told what things were done in the way, and how he was known of them in breaking of bread. 36 And as they thus spake, Jesus himself stood in the midst of them, and saith unto them, Peace be unto you. 37 But they were terrified and affrighted, and supposed that they had seen a spirit. 38 And he said unto them, Why are ye troubled? and why do thoughts arise in your hearts? 39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. 40 And when he had thus spoken, he showed them his hands and his feet. 41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? 42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. 43 And he took it, and did eat before them. 44 And he said unto them, These are the words which I spake unto you, while I was yet with you, that all things must be fulfilled, which were written in the law of Moses, and in the prophets, and in the psalms, concerning me. 45 Then opened he their understanding, that they might understand the scriptures, 46 And said unto them, Thus it is written, and thus it behoved Christ to suffer, and to rise from the dead the third day: 47 And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. 48 And ye are witnesses of these things. 49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high. 50 And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them.

(1 Cor 15:12 KJV) Now if Christ be preached that he rose from the dead, how say some among you that there is no resurrection of the dead? 13 But if there be no resurrection of the dead, then is Christ not risen: 14 And if Christ be not risen, then is our preaching vain, and your faith is also vain. 15 Yea, and we are found false witnesses of God; because we have testified of God that he raised up Christ: whom he raised not up, if so be that the dead rise not. 16 For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: 17 And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. 18 Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. 19 If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. 20 But now is Christ risen from the dead, and become the firstfruits of them that slept. 21 For since by man came death, by man came also the resurrection of the dead. 22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive. 23 But every man in his own order: Christ the firstfruits; afterward they that are Christ's at his coming. 24 Then cometh the end, when he shall have delivered up the kingdom to God, even the Father; when he shall have put down all rule and all authority and power. 25 For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. 26 The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death.

Not only has God through Jesus Christ destroyed the power of sin over us which was our death, our eternal, physical separation from God was removed as a result, but we also have you received this blessing of Jesus himself today now, even the power of his resurrection Spirit too in out life daily now so you and I can now live the Christian life in power, glory as well.

(Acts 18:19 KJV) And he came to Ephesus, and left them there: but he himself entered into the synagogue, and reasoned with the Jews.20 When they desired him to tarry longer time with them, he consented not; 21 But bade them farewell, saying, I must by all means keep this feast that cometh in Jerusalem: but I will return again unto you, if God will. And he sailed from Ephesus.

(Acts 18:24 KJV) And a certain Jew named Apollos, born at Alexandria, an eloquent man, and mighty in the scriptures, came to Ephesus. 25 This man was instructed in the way of the Lord; and being fervent in the spirit, he spake and taught diligently the things of the Lord, knowing only the baptism of John. 26 And he began to speak boldly in the synagogue: whom when Aquila and Priscilla had heard, they took him unto them, and expounded unto him the way of God more perfectly.

(Acts 19:1 KJV) And it came to pass, that, while Apollos was at Corinth, Paul having passed through the upper coasts came to Ephesus: and finding certain disciples, 2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. 3 And he said unto them, Unto what then were ye baptized? And they said, Unto John's baptism. 4 Then said Paul, John verily baptized with the baptism of repentance, saying unto the people, that they should believe on him which should come after him, that is, on Christ Jesus. 5 When they heard this, they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 6 And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. 7 And all the men were about twelve.

(Acts 2:2 KJV) And suddenly there came a sound from heaven as of a rushing mighty wind, and it filled all the house where they were sitting. God showed us His precious Holy Spirit, He wants us to experience His fullness, He doesn't want us to be a luke warm Church anymore. He has called me to tell you about His Spirit because many of you do not have the fullness of the Spirit and He wants you to have it. You must have it to experience Gods fullness for your life. (Eph 5:18 KJV) And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

When God talks about spiritual maturity he is not talking about any old age retirement and his Church is not merely giving $20 every Sunday morning, and pretending to listen to the sermon, and then living your own life the rest of the week.. Church is personaly being spirt filled and being a continual real part of Jesus Christ now body, his hands, his feet, his mouth the whole week too. This is not what Christianity is about, merely one giving at least 20 dollars a week to the local church, attending the local church about once a week mainly Sunday morning or Sunday night, certainly not the Wednesday night prayer meeting, and then living selfishly, covetously the rest of the week still not helping, or caring about the sick, hurting, afflicted persons home even in the local church.. not this is certainly not Christianity but rather this is:

(Psa 46:1 NIV) God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.

(Psa 46:2 NIV) Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,

(Psa 46:3 NIV) though its waters roar and foam and the mountains quake with their surging. Selah

(Psa 46:4 NIV) There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells.

(Psa 46:5 NIV) God is within her, she will not fall; God will help her at break of day.

(Psa 46:6 NIV) Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall; he lifts his voice, the earth melts.

(Psa 46:7 NIV) The LORD Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

(Psa 46:8 NIV) Come and see the works of the LORD, the desolations he has brought on the earth.

(Psa 46:9 NIV) He makes wars cease to the ends of the earth; he breaks the bow and shatters the spear, he burns the shields with fire.

(Psa 46:10 NIV) "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth

The lives of some of The best saints are detailed in the Bible, Job, Samson, Joseph, King David, Esther, Ruth.. etc.. and how any one can say that any of these people now tended to have an easy life because of their faith in God is beyond me.. rather truly it can be said of each one of these persons as well.. "when I thought it can no longer get any worse, it did.. and it really got a lot, lot worse".. with no immediate solution general in sight.. these people came out of the long dark tunnel cause they kept their faith in God and their eyes on God.. and God's deliverance was not automatic for any of them as well.

(Psa 56:1 KJV) Be merciful unto me, O God: for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresseth me.

(Psa 56:2 KJV) Mine enemies would daily swallow me up: for they be many that fight against me, O thou most High.

(Psa 56:3 KJV) What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.

(Psa 56:4 KJV) In God I will praise his word, in God I have put my trust; I will not fear what flesh can do unto me.

Our trust in God is based on His Word, right , his words in the Bible which we have to claim by faith, appropriate by faith personally for ourselves.

(Psa 56:5 KJV) Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.

(Psa 56:6 KJV) They gather themselves together, they hide themselves, they mark my steps, when they wait for my soul.

(Psa 56:7 KJV) Shall they escape by iniquity? in thine anger cast down the people, O God.

(Psa 56:8 KJV) Thou tellest my wanderings: put thou my tears into thy bottle: are they not in thy book?

(Psa 56:9 KJV) When I cry unto thee, then shall mine enemies turn back: this I know; for God is for me.

When I cry unto thee.. God will deal with my enemies..

(Psa 56:10 KJV) In God will I praise his word: in the LORD will I praise his word.

(Psa 56:11 KJV) In God have I put my trust: I will not be afraid what man can do unto me.

(Psa 56:12 KJV) Thy vows are upon me, O God: I will render praises unto thee.

(Psa 56:13 KJV) For thou hast delivered my soul from death: wilt not thou deliver my feet from falling, that I may walk before God in the light of the living?

(Psa 57:1 KJV) Be merciful unto me, O God, be merciful unto me: for my soul trusteth in thee: yea, in the shadow of thy wings will I make my refuge, until these calamities be overpast.

(Psa 57:2 KJV) I will cry unto God most high; unto God that performeth all things for me.

(Psa 57:3 KJV) He shall send from heaven, and save me from the reproach of him that would swallow me up. Selah. God shall send forth his mercy and his truth.

(Psa 57:4 KJV) My soul is among lions: and I lie even among them that are set on fire, even the sons of men, whose teeth are spears and arrows, and their tongue a sharp sword.

(Psa 57:5 KJV) Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens; let thy glory be above all the earth.

(Psa 57:6 KJV) They have prepared a net for my steps; my soul is bowed down: they have digged a pit before me, into the midst whereof they are fallen themselves. Selah.

(Psa 57:7 KJV) My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

(Psa 57:8 KJV) Awake up, my glory; awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake early.

(Psa 57:9 KJV) I will praise thee, O Lord, among the people: I will sing unto thee among the nations.

(Psa 57:10 KJV) For thy mercy is great unto the heavens, and thy truth unto the clouds.

(Psa 57:11 KJV) Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: let thy glory be above all the earth.

(John 16:33 KJV) These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

(1 Cor 15:57 KJV) But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.

(1 Cor 15:58 KJV) Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord.

(1 John 5:4 KJV) For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. 5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?

(Rev 15:2 KJV) And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God. 3 And they sing the song of Moses the servant of God, and the song of the Lamb, saying, Great and marvellous are thy works, Lord God Almighty; just and true are thy ways, thou King of saints.

We have to be willing to trust God and surrender everything to Him daily too , and we can only do that through an intimate relationship with Him. Only then can we be still and know that He is God.

You do really need to keep faith and eyes on God daily, not mere men.. even in Church!

(John 14:16 KJV) And I will pray the Father, and he shall give you another Comforter, that he may abide with you for ever;

(John 14:17 KJV) Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you.

(John 14:26 KJV) 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.

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