Nothing apart from faith can truly please God. Faith is the foundation for all that God desires and what brings Him joy. Every action, thought, or intent that pleases Him flows from a heart of faith. However, faith itself is not isolated—it manifests in actions, attitudes, and a way of life that aligns with God's will.
From this verse (1 Timothy 2:3-4), we can see two primary desires of God:
While God desires the Salvation and knowledge of the truth for all people, these blessings are realized only through faith. Faith is both our response to God’s call and the means by which His desires for us are fulfilled.
1. Salvation Through Faith
How to Become Children of God?
1. In our part: Through our faith in Him Galatians 3:26
Hear and Believe in the Gospel: Galatians 3:2
2. In His part: Ephesians 1:4–5, 1 John 3:1
2. Knowledge of the Truth Through Faith
God’s Part and Our Part
1. God’s Part:
2. Our Part:
Both Salvation and coming to the Knowledge of the truth require faith. Faith is the foundation through which we receive what God desires for us, including salvation and the understanding of His truth.
Why Faith Is Required
1. Salvation Is Through Faith
2. Faith Aligns Us with God’s Truth
3. Faith is the Foundation of Our Relationship with God
4. Faith Leads Us to Surrender to God’s Will
5. Faith Leads Us to Live in Obedience to Him
6. Faith through Jesus Christ, Who Is the Way, the Truth, and the Life
7. Faith-Rooted Love
8. Gratitude and Worship in Faith
9. Faithful Pursuit of Justice and Mercy
10. Sharing the Gospel in Faith
Romans 14:23, "Whatever does not proceed from faith is sin." This underscores the truth that faith must undergird every action that pleases God. Without faith, even outwardly good deeds lack the spiritual foundation that aligns them with God's will.
Why Faith is Essential to All Actions:
1. Faith Acknowledges God's Sovereignty
2. Faith Makes Actions Pleasing to God
3. Faith Keeps Us Dependent on Grace
4. Faith Reflects a Relationship with God
Examples of Faith-Accompanied Actions:
Practical Application:
When living out the commands that please God, continually ask:
In summary, every action that pleases God must flow from faith. Faith is not only the foundation of our relationship with Him but also the motivation and power behind everything we do in His name. Without faith, even good deeds fall short of God's glory (Romans 3:23). Faith is what makes our lives truly pleasing to Him.
Faith Is the Essential Core
Romans 14:23: "Whatever does not proceed from faith is sin."
Faith is not just one thing that pleases God—it is the essence of all that pleases Him. Without faith, even the best intentions fall short. With faith, our lives reflect His glory and bring Him joy.
Genuine blessing comes from a spiritual relationship with God rather than earthly relationships or positions.
In saying that God "raised us up with Christ and seated us with Him in the heavenly realms, Paul emphasizes the intimate and transformative relationship believers have with Jesus Christ. This is not just a future promise but a present reality in a spiritual sense Ephesians 2:5
Luke 11: 27-28
As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.”
In this passage, Jesus is speaking to a crowd of people, and a woman in the crowd expresses a blessing upon His mother, Mary, for giving birth to and nursing Him. The woman's comment reflects the high regard and admiration that many had for Mary as the mother of Jesus.
However, Jesus responds with a broader message. He emphasizes that while it is indeed a blessing to be His mother, an even greater blessing is bestowed upon those who not only hear the word of God but also obey it. This statement underscores the importance of faith and obedience to God's teachings as a path to true spiritual blessedness.
In essence, Jesus is redirecting the focus from His earthly family to the spiritual family of those who follow God's Word and live by it. He encourages people to prioritize their relationship with God and their obedience to His teachings above all else.
Mary's ministry was to conceive Jesus, and her position was as the mother of Christ on Earth. It is not about your ministry, it is not about your position, but how you respond when you hear from God. It is about hearing and obeying the Word.
Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom (Colossians 1:13) will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come.
Characteristics of those who received the gospel Mathew 13:19-23
1. Marked by Faith: Receiving the Holy Spirit, Ephesians 1:13 In Him you also trusted, after you heard (did not understand, Mathew 13:19) the Word of truth, the gospel of your salvation; in whom also, having believed, you were sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise
2. Steadfast in the Lord's Work: Your Labor is Not in Vain, 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.
3. Love and Obedience: A Connection to the Father's Word, John 14:24 He who does not love ME does not keep My Words; and the Word which you hear is not Mine but the Father’s who sent Me.
4. Faith in Prayer: Remarkable results, Matthew 21:22 If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer. Matthew 13:58 Now He did not do many mighty works there because of their unbelief.
5. The Divine Origin and Destiny: Glory in God, Romans 11:36 For of Him and through Him and to Him are all things, to whom be glory forever. Amen. Acknowledging God Sovereignty: All things for God's gloryAll things belong to God. The source and destination of all things, the ultimate purpose of everything is giving glory to God. The eternal praise
The Truth: Jesus Christ was born and came to the world to testify the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Him. The truth is Jesus Christ Himself .
FAITH NOT IN HUMAN WISDOM 1 Corinthians 2:5
WISDOM: 1 Corinthians 2:6-9
NOT WORK (flesh) BUT BY BELIEVING (spirit): Galatians 3:2-6
FREEDOM: • It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery. Galatians 5:1
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Genesis 1:26-27
Then God said, “Let Us make man in Our IMAGE, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, over [a]all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.” 27 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.
2 Corinthians 4:4
Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the IMAGE of God, should shine on them.
Colossians 1:15-17
The Son is the IMAGE of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold together.
Romans 8:29
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the IMAGE of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
The image of God in us is the Holy Spirit in dwelling in us
For whom He foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the IMAGE of His Son, that He might be the firstborn among many brethren.
Living in the Spirit walks in the Spirit and you cannot walk in the Spirit if you are not born in the Spirit.
You cannot walk in the Spirit if you are not Born in the Spirit. Job 33:4
Walk in the Spirit, is to live our lives guided by the Holy Spirit, to live according to the Spirit's guidance and influence, making decisions and choices with spiritual discernment by the principles of faith and grace. By doing so, they can avoid giving in to the "lust of the flesh," which refers to sinful desires or actions driven by human desires, contrary to God's will.
JESUS is the only WAY the truth and the life John 14:6
-TRUTH Deliverance John 8:32 - LIFE Worship Isaiah 38:18-19
Stand in the Word of God:John 17:17The truth that set us free. John 1:1,14
Through Praise And Worship:
Praising God is based on Romans 11:36, which says that all glory belongs to Him forever and ever.
It's His Spirit that He has given us; without it, we cannot be connected to the Lord.We receive the Spirit of God when we receive His Word with faith." "He breathed on us (John 20:22)" → "He breathed on us (John 20:22)" (correct verse reference) "The Word that has life and Spirit (John 6:63)" → "The Word that has life and Spirit (John 6:63)" (add a comma)
"Our lives belong to Him." → "Our lives belong to Him," (add a comma) "The dead could not praise and worship God. Only the living can praise and worship God." → "The dead cannot praise and worship God; only the living can praise and worship God." "God is looking for worshippers that will worship Him in Spirit and in truth." → "God is looking for worshipers who will worship Him in Spirit and in truth."John 4:23-24"God will reveal Himself, the truth about Him." → "God will reveal Himself and the truth about Him." "The God of all power and authorities in heaven and earth." → "The God of all power and authority in heaven and earth."
Flesh And Spirit:
FLESH means human nature human nature or the sinful and worldly inclinations of the worldly system. It is associated with human weaknesses, temptations, and desires that can lead people away from God's will. That is the reason why Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, under the law Galatians 5:18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law. (Galatians 4:4-5, Romans 8: 15) Walk in the Spirit, is to live our lives guided by the Holy Spirit, to live according to the Spirit's guidance and influence, making decisions and choices with spiritual discernment by the principles of faith and grace. By doing so, they can avoid giving in to the "lust of the flesh," which refers to sinful desires or actions driven by human desires, contrary to God's will.
That was the question of Nicodemus to Jesus Christ in John 3. Nicodemus was a well-known teacher of the law. He came to Jesus during the night because he was ashamed to be seen by people asking Jesus. Nicodemus asked Jesus, how can a man be born again if he is old? Can he enter his mother's womb the second time to be born?
Nicodemus is a type of person that is not born in the Spirit. He is an example of a person who lives in the realm of the natural mind found in 1 Corinthians 2:14
Natural man is dependent on the worldly knowledge and understanding. They use human logic all the time, but God often transcends human understanding and may go beyond what human logic can grasp.
The things of God can only be perceived by those who are born 0f the Spirit. It demands faith and a divine connection with the Holy Spirit to perceive and appreciate the deeper truths hidden from the natural mind.
Living in the Spirit: means you are born in the Spirit, and born in the Spirit are Born again, reside in the Kingdom of God.
How would you know that you reside in the Kingdom of God?
John 3:3 Some people can see the Kingdom of God but they can't enter because according to
Matthew 13:19 they hears the message about the kingdom and does not understand it, the evil one comes and snatches away what was sown in their heart. This is the seed sown along the path.
The reason they don't understand because the Holy Spirit is not present, they did not receive the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit cannot move without their personal encounter with the Word. They cannot encoounter the Word if
Jesus answered, "Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the Kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. How did you become adopted? i John 5:1, John 1:12-13, 1 John 3:9.
God's seed(represents the divine nature or the presence of God within you.
Outside the Kingdom, you conform to the pattern of this world. Inside the Kingdom, you conform to the image of His Son.
The God of this age has blinded those who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
What are the things of God?
a. His Word
The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in understanding and interpreting the Word of God, which is the Bible. He will guide you into all truth. John 16:13 The Holy Spirit helps believers understand and receive the truth of God's Word.
When a natural person reads the Word of God, they may gain knowledge. Only intellectual stays in their mind. They use it as an opportunity to boast and engage in debates. However, those born of the Spirit experience a transformative change when they engage with the Word of God.
d. His will and purpose
2. You cannot see and enter the Kingdom of God
John 3:3,5
3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit.
Once you are in the Kingdom, you are processing. There is sanctification by the Word, and leading by the Holy Spirit.
3. You do not have a relationship with God. Romans 8:15-16
4. You cannot live in the Kingdom of God. Colossians 3:1-2, Galatians 5:16-18 You are lign with God.
5. You cannot worship God John 4:23-24
6. You cannot please God. Romans 8:8 , Hebrews 11:6
7. You are not saved. Titus 3:5
Living in the Kingdom of God is walking in the Spirit and walking in the Spirit is walking by faith.
Living in the Kingdom: Romans 14:17
You are embracing the reign of God ,acknowledging God's reign over your life. and recognizing God's sovereignty as the ultimate authority. It involves aligning one's thoughts, actions, and values with the principles and values of God's kingdom.
When one lives in the Kingdom of God, they are acknowledging God's reign over their life. This recognition leads to a desire to align with God's will and participate in the values and priorities of His kingdom.
Walking in the Spirit:
You are living a life that is guided by the Holy Spirit. It means seeking the Spirit's leading, allowing the Spirit to shape one's decisions and actions, and being open to the transformative work of the Spirit in all areas of life. Enables believers to understand and carry out God's will and empowers us with the Holy Spirit poured out upon us richly through Jesus Christ Our Lord.
Walking by Faith:
Making choices and living based on trust in God's promises and guidance, even when circumstances might seem uncertain or challenging. It's about relying on spiritual insight rather than depending solely on visible evidence or human reasoning.
Faith is at the core of living in the Kingdom and walking in the Spirit. Trusting in God's guidance and promises is essential for both. Faith acknowledges that God's ways are higher and more trustworthy than our own understanding.
That was the question of Nicodemus to Jesus Christ in John 3. Nicodemus was a well known teacher of the law. He came to Jesus during the night because he was ashamed to be seen by people asking Jesus. He asked Jesus, how can a man be born again if he is old? Can he enter his mother's womb the second time to be born?
These are the types of people that are not born in the Spirit:
1. You cannot understand and receive the things of God.
Natural man dependent on their knowledge and understanding. They. Use human logic all the time, but God often transcends human understanding and may go beyond what human logic can grasp. The things of God can only perceive of those who are born of God demand faith and a divine connection with the Holy Spirit so we can perceive and appreciate the deeper truths that are hidden from the natural mind.
Foolishness to the natural man: because it often goes against worldly wisdom and logic and requires a spiritual understanding to be fully appreciated. Man has limited understanding, especially when it comes to the nature of God. The Holy Spirit reveals to us the deeper things of God.
Spiritually Discern: Understanding and receiving the things of the Spirit of God require spiritual discernment. Spiritual discernment goes beyond human intellect. The Holy Spirit enables believers to comprehend and appreciate spiritual things.
What are the things of God?
a. His Word
The Holy Spirit plays a crucial role in understanding and interpreting the Word of God, which is the Bible. He will guide you into all truth. John 16:13 The Holy Spirit helps believers understand and receive the truth of God's Word.
When a natural person reads the Word of God, they may gain knowledge. Only intellectual stays in their mind. They use it as an opportunity to boast and engage in debates. However, those born of the Spirit experience a transformative change when they engage with the Word of God.
d. His will and purpose
2. You cannot see and enter the Kingdom of God
John 3:3,5
3 Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again. 5 Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. (Romans 8:15; 9:26; Galatians 3:26)
Once you are in the Kingdom, you are processing. There is sanctification by the Word, and leading by the Holy Spirit.
3. You do not have a relationship with God. Romans 8:15-16
4. You cannot live in the Kingdom of God. Colossians 3:1-2, Galatians 5:16-18 You are lign with God.
5. You cannot worship God John 4:23-24
6. You cannot please God. Romans 8:8 , Hebrews 11:6
7. You are not saved. Titus 3:5
Living in the Kingdom of God is walking in the Spirit and walking in the Spirit is walking by faith.
Living in the Kingdom: Romans 14:17
You are embracing the reign of God ,acknowledging God's reign over your life. and recognizing God's sovereignty as the ultimate authority. It involves aligning one's thoughts, actions, and values with the principles and values of God's kingdom.
When one lives in the Kingdom of God, they are acknowledging God's reign over their life. This recognition leads to a desire to align with God's will and participate in the values and priorities of His kingdom.
Walking in the Spirit:
You are living a life that is guided by the Holy Spirit. It means seeking the Spirit's leading, allowing the Spirit to shape one's decisions and actions, and being open to the transformative work of the Spirit in all areas of life. Enables believers to understand and carry out God's will.
Walking by Faith:
Making choices and living based on trust in God's promises and guidance, even when circumstances might seem uncertain or challenging. It's about relying on spiritual insight rather than depending solely on visible evidence or human reasoning.
Faith is at the core of living in the Kingdom and walking in the Spirit. Trusting in God's guidance and promises is essential for both. Faith acknowledges that God's ways are higher and more trustworthy than our own understanding.
Living in the Kingdom of God is walking in the Spirit and walking in the Spirit is walking by faith.
Living in the Kingdom:
You are embracing the reign of God ,acknowledging God's reign over your life. and recognizing God's sovereignty as the ultimate authority. It involves aligning one's thoughts, actions, and values with the principles and values of God's kingdom.
When one lives in the Kingdom of God, they are acknowledging God's reign over their life. This recognition leads to a desire to align with God's will and participate in the values and priorities of His kingdom.
Romans 14:17 Righteousness, peace, and joy are our quality of living in the Kingdom of God through the Holy Spirit.
Colossians 3:2 Focus on heavenly and spiritual matters rather than solely on earthly concerns.
Focus on God's Word, His promises, His will, and His purpose. Focus on what he has done, not on what we are doing. Focus on His love, not on our love.
Walking in the Spirit:
You are living a life that is guided by the Holy Spirit. It means seeking the Spirit's leading, allowing the Spirit to shape one's decisions and actions, and being open to the transformative work of the Spirit in all areas of life. Enables believers to understand and carry out God's will.
Galatians 5:16 walking by the Spirit involves making choices that are in line with God's will, which contrasts with fulfilling selfish desires. Walking in the Spirit leads to a transformation that enables believers to overcome the desires of the flesh.
Walking by Faith: Romans 8:8 , Hebrews 11:6
Making choices and living based on trust in God's promises and guidance, even when circumstances might seem uncertain or challenging. It's about relying on spiritual insight rather than depending solely on visible evidence or human reasoning.
Faith is at the core of living in the Kingdom and walking in the Spirit. Trusting in God's guidance and promises is essential for both. Faith acknowledges that God's ways are higher and more trustworthy than our own understanding.
Living in the Kingdom of God means focusing on God—His goodness, power, provision, faithfulness, and the call to experience His presence. The center of our lives revolves around God and His attributes as we live in His Kingdom.
Mark 10:18, Ephesians 3:20, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Hebrews 10:23, Psalm 34:8
Living in the Spirit means you are born of God who resides in the Kingdom of God, walking and living by faith:
You cannot live in the Spirit unless you are born of God. Once you believe that Jesus is the Christ (the Mesiah and Savior) you resides in the Kingdom of God. 1 John 3:9 Now if you are born of God you will not continue to sin, because God's seed (represent the divine nature or the presence of God within you) remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God."
Living in the Kingdom:
You are embracing the reign of God ,acknowledging God's reign over your life. and recognizing God's sovereignty as the ultimate authority. It involves aligning one's thoughts, actions, and values with the principles and values of God's kingdom.
When one lives in the Kingdom of God, they are acknowledging God's reign over their life. This recognition leads to a desire to align with God's will and participate in the values and priorities of His kingdom.
Romans 14:17 Righteousness, peace, and joy are our quality of living in the Kingdom of God through the Holy Spirit.
Colossians 3:2 Focus on heavenly and spiritual matters rather than solely on earthly concerns.
Focus on God's Word, His promises, His will, and His purpose. Focus on what he has done, not on what we are doing. Focus on His love, not on our love.
Walking in the Spirit:
You are living a life that is guided by the Holy Spirit. It means seeking the Spirit's leading, allowing the Spirit to shape one's decisions and actions, and being open to the transformative work of the Spirit in all areas of life. Enables believers to understand and carry out God's will.
Galatians 5:16 walking by the Spirit involves making choices that are in line with God's will, which contrasts with fulfilling selfish desires. Walking in the Spirit leads to a transformation that enables believers to overcome the desires of the flesh.
Walking by Faith: Romans 8:8 , Hebrews 11:6
Making choices and living based on trust in God's promises and guidance, even when circumstances might seem uncertain or challenging. It's about relying on spiritual insight rather than depending solely on visible evidence or human reasoning.
Faith is at the core of living in the Kingdom and walking in the Spirit. Trusting in God's guidance and promises is essential for both. Faith acknowledges that God's ways are higher and more trustworthy than our own understanding.
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Galatians 3:28 ESV / 22 helpful votes
There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is no male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
God's descire is to save peple and come to the knowldge of Him. (1 Timothy 2:4)
The first command of Jesus before he went up to heaven was "go and make disciple. "Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, 'If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'" John 8:31-32
"This verse conveys that we believe, hold on to, and take a firm stand on the truth, receiving it continuously and following His words. It requires an ongoing commitment to His teachings and way of life. When we actively seek the truth, it will set us free. The outcome is becoming God's children, being born again (John 1:12-13), and receiving salvation (1 Corinthians 15:1-2).
However, if we don't hold fast to His Word and fail to stand on it, our belief becomes superficial, and our commitment is in vain. In this case, we are merely sympathizers who have not yet truly received salvation."
Connection with others is essential for our well-being. Whether through community, friendship, or romantic relationships, human connection can provide us with support, love, and a sense of belonging.
In Matthew 27:46 About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?”
"Why didn't Jesus call God 'Father'? Why not 'Father, Father, my Father'?
"Bakit hindi tinawag ni Jesus ang Diyos na 'Ama'? Bakit hindi 'Ama, Ama, aking Ama'?
The cry of Jesus here is the cry of a man who calls out to God because of the great anguish of suffering. Because Jesus represents human beings."
Ang sigaw ni Jesus dito ay ang sigaw ng isang tao na tumatawag sa Diyos dahil sa matinding hirap ng pagdurusa. Dahil si Jesus ay kumakatawan sa mga tao."
Sa panahong iyon nng relasyon ng Diyos at ng sangkatauhan sa.
pamamagitan ng pananampalataya ni Abraham ay pumasok sa
isang pakikipagtipan sa Diyos, bilang isang pakikipagkaibigan.
However, through the cross of Jesus Christ and the work of the Holy
Spirit, believers are said to become children of God, which signifies a
deeper, more intimate relationship. as you received and believed in in
the name Jesus Christ John 1:12-13 and Romans 8:14-17.
The suffering of Jesus was prophesied in the Old Testament, as found in Psalm 22:1. When Jesus quoted Matthew 27:46 from the cross, he not only cried out in his suffering but also declared what was written, drawing attention to the fulfillment of the prophecy in the old testament. Jesus proves himself as the promised Messiah and demonstrates how the events in his life and death were foretold. This shows the connection between the Old and New Testament and the fulfillment of God's plan for redemption through Jesus Christ. His suffering expresses a deep distress (extreme hardship) that Jesus experienced at that moment.
Ang paghihirap ni Jesus ay na-prophesy na sa Old Testament matatagpuan
ito sa Psalm 22:1. Nang i-quote ni Jesus ang Matthew 27:46 mula sa krus,
hindi lamang niya isinisigaw ang kanyang paghihirap kundi dinidiklara nya
ang nasusulat, itinutuon ang pansin sa katuparan ng prophesy sa
lumang tipan.Pinatutunayan ni Jesus ang kanyang sarili bilang ipinangakong Mesiyas at ipinakita kung paano ang mga pangyayari sa kanyang buhay at kamatayan ay nasusulat.
Ipinakikita nito ang koneksyon sa pagitan ng Lumang at Bagong Tipan at
ang pagganap ng plano ng Diyos sa pagtubos mula Kay Jesus Christo.
Ang kanyang pagdurusa ay nagpapahayag ng sobrang paghihirap na
naranasan nya sa sandaling iyon.
There are a few important aspects to understand about why Jesus said this:
May ilang mahahalagang dahilan kung bakit sinabi ito ni Hesus:
1. Identification with Humanity: Jesus, being fully divine and fully human,
He experienced a great and intense feeling of suffering as a human being.
Pagkakilanlan bilang tao: Si Jesus, na lubos na diyos at lubos na tao.
Naranasan nya ang sobra at grabeng emosyon ng pagdurusa bilang tao.
At that moment, he bore the weight of the sins of the whole world.
His separation from God the Father was not because he was no longer loved
or forsaken, but because of the sins of the whole world placed on his
shoulders. Separation from God the Father is a profound spiritual consequence. Jesus is the atonement for the sins of mankind.
Sa sandaling iyon, nasa kanya ang bigat ng kasalanan ng buong mundo.
Ang pagkahiwalay nya sa Diyos Ama ay hindi dahil hindi na sya mahal nito
o pinabayaan sya kundi dahil sa kasalanan ng buong mundo na nasa
kanyang balikat. Ang pag-kahiwalay ng Diyos Ama ay isang malalim na kadahilanang espiritwal . Si Jesus ang kabayaran ng mga kasalanan ng sangkatauhan.
2. Fulfillment of Scripture: By quoting Psalm 22, Jesus fulfilled a messianic prophecy. Psalm 22 is a Psalm of David that contains descriptions
that closely parallel the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus.
Pagtatupad ng Kasulatan: Sa pagbanggit ng Awit 22, tinupad ni Hesus ang isang hula tungkol sa Mesiyas. Ang Awit 22 ay isang Awit ni David na naglalaman ng mga paglalarawan na malapit na sumasalamin sa paghihirap at pagpapakasakit ni Hesus sa krus.
It begins with the words spoken by Jesus, and throughout the psalm there is a vivid description of the crucifixion, mockery and suffering, which found their fulfillment in the experience of Jesus on the cross.
Nagsimula ito sa mga salitang binitiwan ni Hesus, at sa buong awit ay may mabibigat na paglalarawan ng pagpapako sa krus, pagpapahiya, at paghihirap, na natagpuan ang kanilang pagtupad sa karanasan ni Hesus sa krus.
3. Redemptive Purpose:Jesus' suffering on the cross was an important moment in God's plan of salvation. Through his cry, it testifies that Jesus bore all the punishment due to the sin that separated man from God, and the greatness of God's wrath against sin made Him not turn away from His Son on the cross.
Layunin ng Pagtubos: Ang paghihirap ni Hesus sa krus ay isang mahalagang bahagi sa plano ng kaligtasan ng Diyos. Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang sigaw, ito ay nagpapatunay na dinala ni Hesus ang lahat ng parusa na nararapat sa kasalanan na naghiwalay sa tao mula sa Diyos, at ang kadakilaan ng galit ng Diyos laban sa kasalanan ay hindi nagpabaling sa Kanya mula sa Kanyang Anak sa krus.
Through the sacrificial death and resurrection, Jesus redeemed the sins of humanity, bringing them to death on the cross to reconcile us to God. His cry is evidence of a human who suffered because of the sins of the world.
Sa pamamagitan ng sakripisyong kamatayan at muling pagkabuhay, nilinis ni Jesus ang mga kasalanan ng tao,dinala ang mga ito sa kamatayan sa krus upang muling pagkakasunduin tayo sa Diyos. Ang Kanyang sigaw ay patunay na isang tao ang nagdusa dahil sa mga kasalanan ng mundo.
It demonstrates the depth of His sacrifice and the value of our redemption. His obedience to the cross made us righteous. Our faith in Jesus transfers God’s righteousness to us, and He now declares us flawless in God's eyes. This means we can nowenjoy true and lasting peace with God, all because of what our Lord Jesus did on the cross of Calvary.
Ipinapakita nito ang lalim ng Kanyang sakripisyo at ang halaga ng ating pagtubos. Ang Kanyang pagsunod sa krus ay nagpapakatama sa atin. Ang ating pananampalataya kay Jesus ay naglilipat ng katuwiran ng Diyos
sa atin, at Ngayon ay itinuturing Niya tayong walang dungis sa paningin ng Diyos. Ibig sabihin nito, ngayon ay maaari na nating tamasahin ang tunay at pangmatagalan nakapayapaan sa Diyos, lahat dahil sa ginawa ng ating Panginoong Jesus sa krus ng Calvary.
In summary, Jesus' cry from the cross expresses his identification with human
suffering, fulfills Messianic prophecy, and underscores the redemptive
purpose of his crucifixion. It is a profound moment that demonstrates the
depth of God's love and the extent to which Jesus was willing to go to save humanity.
Sa buod, ipinapahayag ng iyak ni Jesus mula sa krus ang kanyang pagkakakilanlan sa pagdurusa ng tao, pinatutunayan ang mga hulang Messianic, at pinapalalim ang pagtubos na layunin ng kanyang pagpapako sa krus. Ito ay isang malalim na sandali na nagpapakita ng lalim ng pag-ibig ng Diyos at ang saklaw ng kung gaano kahanda si Jesus na gawin upang iligtas ang sangkatauhan.
When Jesus said, "I thirst" while on the cross, it was a statement reflecting his physical suffering and humanity. This moment is recorded in John 19:28.
Limaing Salita: "Nauuhaw Ako":
Nang sabihin ni Hesus ang, "Nauuhaw ako" habang nakapako sa krus, ito ay isang pahayag na nagpapakita ng kanyang pisikal na paghihirap at pagkatao. Ang sandaling ito ay nakatala sa Juan 19:28.
There are several reasons why Jesus uttered these words:
1. Physical Suffering: The Crucifixion is an extremely painful form of punishment that causes intense suffering due to the loss of blood and bodily fluids. Jesus, in his human form, experienced severe physical agony and distress during his ordeal on the cross. By expressing his agony, Jesus revealed his true nature and the reality of his suffering 1 John 4:2–3
Pang pisikal na Paghihirap: Ang Pagpapako sa Krus ay isang napakahirap na paraan ng pagpaparusa na nagdudulot ng matinding kauhawan dahil sa pagkawala ng dugo at likido sa katawan. Si Hesus, sa kanyang anyo ng tao, ay naranasan ang matinding pisikal na kirot at hapdi na kanyang tinamo sa krus. Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahayag ng kanyang kauhawan, ipinakita ni Hesus ang tunay niyang pagkatao at ang realidad ng kanyang paghihirap. 1 Juan 4:2–3
2. Fulfillment of Scripture: Jesus' statement also fulfilled a prophecy from the Old Testament. In Psalm 69:21, Psalm 22:15 , it says, "They put gall in my food and gave me vinegar for my thirst." By expressing his thirst, Jesus fulfilled this prophecy, demonstrating his role as the suffering servant foretold in the Scriptures.
Pagtupad sa Kasulatan: Ang pahayag ni Jesus ay nagtupad din sa isang hula mula sa Lumang Tipan. Sa Awit 69:21, sinasabi, "Ipinakita nila ang pait sa aking pagkain at binigyan ako ng suka para sa aking uhaw." Sa pamamagitan ng pagpapahayag ng kanyang uhaw, natupad ni Jesus ang hulang ito, nagpapakita ng kanyang tungkulin bilang ang nagdurusa na lingkod na inihula sa Kasulatan.
3. Identification with Humanity: Through his suffering on the cross, Jesus identified with the pain and struggles of humanity. His experience of thirst allowed him to connect with the physical needs and sufferings of humanity, showing his solidarity with us in our weaknesses and vulnerabilities.
Pagkakakilanlan sa Sangkatauhan: Sa pamamagitan ng kanyang paghihirap sa krus, nakilala ni Jesus ang sakit at mga laban ng sangkatauhan. Ang kanyang karanasan ng uhaw ay nagbigay-daan sa kanya upang makaramdam ng kaugnayan sa mga pangangailangan at paghihirap ng sangkatauhan, nagpapakita ng kanyang pakikisama sa atin sa ating kahinaan at kahinaan.
4. Symbolic Meaning: While Jesus' statement had a literal meaning related to his physical condition, it also carries symbolic significance. In John's Gospel, Jesus often speaks in symbolic language to convey deeper spiritual truths. His statement "I thirst" can be understood metaphorically as expressing his desire to fulfill the purposes of God and bring salvation to humanity through his sacrificial death. As a result of his thirst, he is now the one who gives the water of life. John 4:14
Kahulugan sa Simbolismo: Bagaman may literal na kahulugan ang pahayag ni Jesus kaugnay ng kanyang pisikal na kalagayan, mayroon din itong simbolikong kahalagahan. Sa Ebanghelyo ni Juan, madalas na gumagamit si Jesus ng simbolikong wika upang ipahayag ang mas malalim na espiritwal na katotohanan. Ang kanyang pahayag na "Ako'y nauuhaw" ay maaring unawain sa pamamagitan ng metapora bilang pagpapahayag ng kanyang pagnanais na tupdin ang mga layunin ng Diyos at magdala ng kaligtasan sa sangkatauhan sa pamamagitan ng kanyang sakripisyong kamatayan. Dahil sa kanyang pagkauhaw, siya ngayon ang nagbibigay ng tubig ng buhay. Juan 4:14
Overall, Jesus' statement "I thirst" reflects both his physical suffering on the cross and his deeper spiritual mission to redeem humanity. It underscores his humanity, fulfillment of prophecy, identification with human suffering, and symbolic significance in the plan of salvation.
Sa pangkalahatan, ang pahayag ni Hesus na "nauuhaw ako" ay sumasalamin sa kanyang pisikal na pagdurusa sa krus at sa kanyang mas malalim na espirituwal na misyon na tubusin ang sangkatauhan. Binibigyang-diin nito ang kanyang pagiging tao, katuparan ng propesiya, pagkakakilanlan sa pagdurusa ng tao, at simbolikong kahalagahan sa plano ng kaligtasan.
3. The Third Word of Jesus (John 19:26-27). When Jesus recognized His mother standing near the cross with the Apostle John, He entrusted His mother’s well-being to John’s responsibility. “Dear Woman, here is your son!” and “Here is your mother!”
Ang ikaapat na Salita ni Jesus (Juan 19:26-27). : Nang makita ni Jesus ang kanyang ina na nakatayo malapit sa krus kasama ang Apostol na si Juan, ipinagkatiwala niya ang kalagayan ng kanyang ina kay Juan. "Mahal na Babae, ito ang iyong anak!" at "Narito ang iyong ina!"
If we notice in the Bible, it does not record any instance where Jesus directly addresses Mary as 'mother.' However, addressing Mary as 'woman' was not disrespectful in the cultural context of the time. In ancient Jewish culture, the term 'woman' could be used as a polite and highly respectful form of address. In His final moments, Jesus demonstrated His concern for His mother's welfare, as well as His deep love and sense of responsibility for her, by entrusting her care to His beloved disciple John and asking him to accept Mary as his own mother. (Just imagine at that moment Jesus was in agony but he showed his love and care to his mother).
Kung titingnan natin sa Bibliya, hindi naitala kahit isang pagkakataon kung saan direkta ng tinawag ni Jesus si Maria na 'ina.' Gayunpaman, ang pagtawag kay Maria na 'babae' ay hindi di-iginagalang sa konteksto ng kultura noong panahon. Sa sinaunang kultura ng mga Judio, maaaring gamitin ang salitang 'babae' bilang isang polite at mataas na respetadong form ng pagtawag. Sa mga huling sandali niya, ipinakita ni Jesus ang kanyang pag-aalala sa kalagayan ng kanyang ina, pati na rin ang kanyang malalim na pagmamahal at pananagutan sa kanya, sa pamamagitan ng pagkatiwala sa kanyang kalagayan kay Juan, ang kanyang minamahal na alagad, at hinihiling sa kanya na tanggapin si Maria bilang kanyang sariling ina. (Isipin mo na lamang sa sandaling iyon na si Hesus ay nagdurusa ngunit ipinakita niya ang kanyang pagmamahal at pangangalaga sa kanyang ina.)
Although we know that Jesus was born of Mary in the flesh, conceived by the Holy Spirit, His role as the Messiah and Son of God transcends earthly relationships. Jesus was not only Mary's son on earth but also her spiritual redeemer. In calling Mary "woman," Jesus emphasizes her role not only as His biological mother but also as a representative of humanity, symbolizing the spiritual relationship between Jesus and all believers. This is reflected in This can be seen in Matthew 12:48-50, where Jesus said that his mother and brothers are those who do the will of His Father in heaven. Here, Jesus showed that true relationship with Him is through faith with obedience to His will by the bonds of love and grace within the body of believers, establishing a new spiritual family and community among them." (through the Spirit of adoption. In Matthew 12:48-50, Jesus said that His mother and brothers are those who do the will of His Father in heaven. Here, Jesus showed that a true relationship with Him is achieved through faith and obedience to His will, bound together by love and grace within the body of believers, establishing a new spiritual family and community among them (through the Spirit of adoption, as mentioned in Romans 8:15)
Bagaman alam natin na ipinanganak si Jesus kay Maria sa laman, pinaglihi ng Espiritu Santo, ang kanyang papel bilang Messiya at Anak ng Diyos ay naglalampas sa mga kaugnayan sa lupa. Hindi lamang si Jesus ang anak ni Maria sa lupa kundi siya rin ang kanyang espiritwal na tagapagligtas. Sa pagtawag kay Maria na "babae," ipinapakita ni Jesus ang kanyang papel hindi lamang bilang kanyang biyolohikal na ina kundi bilang isang kinatawan ng sangkatauhan, sumisimbolo sa espiritwal na ugnayan sa pagitan ni Jesus at lahat ng mga mananampalataya. Ito ay makikita sa
Sa Mateo 12:48-50, sinabi ni Jesus na ang kanyang ina at mga kapatid ay yaong mga sumusunod sa kalooban ng Kanyang Ama sa langit. Dito, ipinakita ni Jesus na ang tunay na ugnayan sa Kanya ay natatamo sa pamamagitan ng pananampalataya at pagsunod sa Kanyang kalooban, pinagtibay ng pag-ibig at biyaya sa loob ng katawan ng mga mananampalataya, itinatag ang isang bagong espirituwal na pamilya at komunidad sa kanila (sa pamamagitan ng Espiritu ng pag-aampon, tulad ng nabanggit sa Roma 8:15)."
A symbolic meaning can be drawn from Jesus’s words “Woman, behold your son.” Establishing the family of God was at the heart of Christ’s mission and ministry. Through relationship with Jesus Christ, believers become members of a new family (John 1:12). As the Lord completed His earthly ministry, His words to Mary, “Woman, behold your son,” and to John, “Here is your mother,” were profoundly illustrative of God’s new family being born at the foot of the cross.
Isang simbolikong kahulugan ay maaaring makuha mula sa mga salita ni Jesus na "Babae, tingnan mo ang iyong anak." Ang pagtatatag ng pamilya ng Diyos ay nasa puso ng misyon at ministeryo ni Kristo. Sa pamamagitan ng ugnayan kay Jesus Christ, ang mga mananampalataya ay naging mga kasapi ng isang bagong pamilya (Juan 1:12). Habang tinatapos ng Panginoon ang kanyang ministeryo sa lupa, ang kanyang mga salita kay Maria, "Babae, tingnan mo ang iyong anak," at kay Juan, "Narito ang iyong ina," ay malalim na nagpapakita ng bagong pamilya ng Diyos na isinilang sa paanan ng krus.
The story of Jonah in Matthew 12:40, where Jesus refers to Jonah spending three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish. In Matthew 27:45, when Jesus was on the cross, darkness covered the land for three days.
The comparison between these two events serves a symbolic and prophetic purpose:
Overall, the comparison between the darkness during Jesus' crucifixion and Jonah's time in the belly of the fish underscores the depth of Jesus' sacrifice and the fulfillment of prophecy in His death and resurrection.
Whose minds the god of this age has blinded, who do not believe, lest the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine on them.
A. The god of ages: John 8:44, no truth in this world. Ephesians 6:12
B. Blinded the mind: Ephesians 1:18
Deceived
Can I see the light of the gospel:
Unbelief vs faith
Force of darkness. Light of the gospel
Gospel refers to teaching and message of Jesus Christ as presented in the New Testament.
Gospel means God spell meaning Good News.
Gospel Message:
Our Faith is in the Love of God in us and our Obedience is the act of our Faith in Him. Inspired by His love He placed in our hearts. Romans 5:5
Faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.
Colotians 1:1-14
1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother,
2 To God’s holy people in Colossae, the faithful brothers and sisters in Christ:
Grace and peace to you from God our Father
3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have heard of your faith in Christ Jesus and of the love you have for all God’s people— 5 the faith and love that spring from the hope stored up for you in heaven and about which you have already heard in the true message of the gospel 6 that has come to you. In the same way, the gospel is bearing fruit and growing throughout the whole world—just as it has been doing among you since the day you heard it and truly understood God’s grace. 7 You learned it from Epaphras, our dear fellow servant, who is a faithful minister of Christ on our behalf, 8 and who also told us of your love in the Spirit.
9 For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you. We continually ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all the wisdom and understanding that the Spirit gives, 10 so that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God, 11 being strengthened with all power according to his glorious might so that you may have great endurance and patience, 12 and giving joyful thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of his holy people in the kingdom of light. 13 For he has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Son he loves, 14 in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins.
The Holy of Holies: Where God and Man Met Together.
Inside the Holy of Holiest is the Ark of the Covenant. No light inside other than the glow from God's glory, His divine presence. a room so sacred only the high priest could enter it, and then only one day out of the entire year.
The Ark of the Covenant is a sacred chest containing the tablets of the Ten Commandments, Aaron's rod, and a jar of manna.
Meditation is a spiritual practice that has been used for centuries in different faiths. It involves quieting the mind and focusing on a particular thought or object. Meditation can help reduce stress, improve concentration, and enhance overall well-being.
Unbelievers face the wrath of God which entails eternal separation from Him, commonly referred to as hell.
The wrath of God:
Those who do not obey the Son (do not believe in Jesus Christ) remain under the wrath of
God. This is one of the clear scriptural references to the concept of divine judgment based
on belief and obedience.
Loving Him is keeping His Word John 14:23-24,
Eternal Seperation;
This separation is the ultimate consequence of rejecting God's offer of salvation and living a life of rebellion against Him.
Believers, on the other hand, are assured of salvation and forgiveness through Jesus Christ. They possess eternal life and are securely held in the Father's hands. This assurance of eternal life suggests that believers are indeed spared from the ultimate consequences of God's wrath. Instead, they have the promise of eternal life with God.
Promise of Eternal Life:
Assurance of Salvation:
The eternal security of the believer, grounded in the faithfulness of God and the effectiveness of Christ's work on the cross.
Forgiveness of Sin:
God allows His children to be tested and it is not His nature to harm or hurt them. Instead, God is portrayed as loving, merciful, and compassionate, desiring the best for His children.
To be Tested:
Tests are part of the Christian life and are used by God to develop faith, perseverance, and
spiritual strength in His followers.
It is not His nature to harm:
While the deception and influence of the devil can lead believers astray or cause them harm, believers are encouraged to resist the devil and stand firm in their faith (James 4:7). God provides strength and resources for believers to overcome the schemes of the devil and remain steadfast in their relationship with Him.
God's discipline is not intended to injure or hurt believers like a rod that man uses to beat a child in discipline. The rod in Psalm 23:4 does not hurt.. Rather, discipline from God is often understood as corrective in nature, intended to guide and train believers toward righteousness and spiritual growth (2 Timothy 3:16). It is meant to lead believers to righteousness, spiritual maturity, and a deeper relationship with Him. This discipline can take many forms, such as the judgment of sin, challenges, trials, or even the natural consequences of actions. (Genesis 4:7)"
He who believes in the Son has eternal life; he who does not obey the Son shall not see life, but the wrath of God rests on him."This verse explicitly contrasts the fate of believers with that of unbelievers, stating that while believers receive eternal life, those who do not obey the Son (i.e., do not believe in Jesus Christ) remain under the wrath of God. This is one of the clear scriptural references to the concept of divine judgment based on belief and obedience.
This message is a reminder of the importance of being a believer: how you hear from God and how we respond to what we hear from Him. As we hear and obey..."
As Jesus was saying these things, a woman in the crowd called out, “Blessed is the mother who gave you birth and nursed you.” He replied, “Blessed rather are those who hear the Word of God and obey it.”
Blessed "A woman who listens to the crowd with Jesus does not see herself with Jesus; her focus is different. She said that blessed is the person who gave birth to Jesus, instead of seeing herself as blessed because she was with Jesus."
Mother "This story takes place when Jesus was teaching the crowd. One person from the crowd mentioned that his mother and brothers were there. However, let's see what Jesus said in Matthew 12:48-50."
"Jesus teaches here that his mother and brother are the ones who do the will of His Father in heaven. That is, if we claim to have a relationship with Jesus, we can hear and obey because we cannot do the will of the Father unless we listen and obey what we have heard from Him."
obey "Our obedience is an act of our faith in Him. The first step of obedience is our faith, and our subsequent steps are the grace of God working within us. We can accomplish things not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit, says the Lord. In our weaknesses, the strength of God will be seen in us."
Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.Hearing and Obeying God's Word is vital to life-changing transformation.The goal of all learning is obedience to God's Word, and thus honoring His name. 2 Corinthians 3:2-3
"We are more blessed than Mary because Mary bore the person of Jesus Christ. Jesus Christ was conceived by the Holy Spirit, and Mary gave birth to Him as a man. Jesus stripped off his Godhood, living as a man on Earth. This is why He told His disciples not to call Him good, because God alone is good, and Jesus was in human form during His time on Earth. However, when He died on the cross, He rose again not in the flesh but glorified body.
"Before He ascended into heaven, He gave us His Spirit, the Spirit of God, to help us here on Earth until the return of Jesus. Yes, we are already justified by the blood of Jesus, but we are being sanctified daily by the Holy Spirit."
The principle of "hear and obey" in a biblical context refers to the call for believers to listen to God's word and then act accordingly. This concept is foundational in both the Old and New Testaments and is essential for a faithful, obedient relationship with God. Here’s a breakdown of how it is presented in the Bible:
Foundationally, "hear and obey" is about forming a relationship where God’s word directs one's life. This involves:
Pakikinig sa Diyos: Ito ay maaaring sa pamamagitan ng Kasulatan, panalangin, at payo ng Kristiyanong komunidad.
Pag-unawa sa Kalooban ng Diyos: Kabilang dito ang pag-unawa kung ano ang kahulugan ng mga turo at utos ng Diyos sa buhay ng isang tao.
Pagkilos ayon: Ang mga kilos ng isang tao na naaayon kalooban ng Diyos na nauunawaan sa pamamagitan ng Kanyang mga Salita.
In practical terms, "hear and obey" serves as a continual cycle of receiving God’s word, understanding it, and applying it, which is essential for spiritual growth and faithful living. This principle underlies many biblical teachings and is crucial for anyone seeking to live a life pleasing to God.
Hearing from God is a deeply personal and often unique experience for each believer, shaped by their relationship with God and their spiritual practices. Here are some general guidelines that many Christians find helpful in seeking to hear from God:
When a word is repeated in the Bible, it signifies emphasis and the reinforcement of important spiritual truths. Examples include Faith to faith (Romans 1:17), Grace to grace (John 1:16), Rejoice, and again I say rejoice (Philippians 4:4), and The truth and the truth (John 8:32).
Faith to Faith
Meaning: Faith begins with an initial act of belief (Galatians 3:2—"hearing with faith") and continues to grow, moving from one level of faith to another. It highlights the foundational role of faith in the Christian life.
Faith is a journey that starts with belief, grows deeper, and becomes the essence of the Christian walk.
Grace Upon Grace
Meaning: The abundant and overflowing nature of God’s grace is limitless and immeasurable, continuously and generously provided layer upon layer. This reflects God's unmerited favor to humanity.
God’s grace doesn’t allow us to persist in sin but transforms us daily, helping us walk in holiness through the Holy Spirit.
From Glory to Glory
Meaning: An ongoing process of transformation and spiritual growth for believers. As they behold the glory of the Lord, they are transformed into His image, progressing from one level of glory to another. This emphasizes spiritual maturity and the work of the Holy Spirit.
This transformation is rooted in Christ’s resurrection and leads believers to a life of holiness and steadfastness.
The Truth and the Truth
Meaning: "You shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free" (John 8:32). Knowing the truth frees individuals from ignorance, lies, and bondage. Jesus emphasized that only God’s Word is the ultimate truth that liberates.
In repeating "truth," Jesus underscores the certainty and power of the Word of God to bring true freedom and enlightenment.
Each phrase emphasizes different aspects of the Christian journey: faith as the foundation, grace as the unending source of strength, glory as the transformative process, and truth as the liberating power of God’s Word.
TAGALOG VERSION:
Kapag inulit ulit ang salita sa bible ibig sabihin binibigyang diin (to emphasize and reinforse important spiritual truths. Tulad ng Faith to faith sa (Romans 1:17), grace to grace (John 1:16), rejoice and I said rejoice (Phil 4:4), The truth and the truth John 8:32)
FAITH TO FAITH: meaning it started with faith (Gal 3:2- hearing with faith) and it ends up to faith. Faith begins with an initial act of belief and continues to grow and deepen from one level of faith to another. It emphasizes the importance of faith as the foundation of the Christian life.
Faith to Faith (Romans 1:17) Sapagka't dito ay nahahayag ang katuwiran ng Dios mula sa pananampalataya hanggang sa pananampalataya; gaya ng nasusulat, "Ang matuwid ay mabubuhay sa pananampalataya."
1 Timoteo 4:1 Maliwanag ang sinasabi ng Espiritu na sa mga huling araw ay tatalikuran ng ilan ang pananampalataya. Susunod sila sa mga mapanlinlang na espiritu at sa mga katuruan ng mga demonyo.
1 Tim 4:3 Ipinagbabawal nila ang pag-aasawa at ang ilang uri ng pagkain, mga pagkaing nilikha ng Diyos upang kaining may pasasalamat ng mga mananampalataya at nakakaunawa ng katotohanan. 4 Ang lahat ng nilikha ng Diyos ay mabuti at walang dapat ipalagay na masama; sa halip ay dapat tanggaping may pagpapasalamat 5 sapagkat ang mga ito'y nililinis ng salita ng Diyos at ng panalangin.
Galatians 3:3 Galacia 3:3Magandang Balita Biblia
3 Talagang napakahangal ninyo! Nagsimula na kayo sa Espiritu, at ngayo'y nais ninyong magtapos sa pamamagitan ng inyong sariling kapangyarihan!
Matthew 24:13 Ngunit ang mananatiling tapat hanggang wakas ang siyang maliligtas.
GRACE UPON GRACE: ang masagana at nag-uumapaw na kalikasan ng biyaya ng Diyos. Biyaya ng Diyos na walang limitasyon, hindi masusukat kundi patuloy na sumasagana at patong-patong (grace not in limited measure but continuously and abundantly, layer by layer. It reflects the richness and generosity of God's undeserved favor to mankind.
Grace upon grace” (John 1:16): Mula sa kapuspusan ng kanyang kagandahang-loob, tumanggap tayong lahat ng abut-abot na kagandahang-loob.
2 Corinto 12:9 Ganito ang kanyang sagot, “Ang kagandahang-loob ko ay sapat na para sa iyo, sapagkat lubusang nahahayag ang aking kapangyarihan kapag ikaw ay mahina.” Kaya't buong galak kong ipagmamalaki ang aking mga kahinaan upang manatili sa akin ang kapangyarihan ni Cristo.
2 Corinto 3:5-6 Kung sa aming sarili lamang ay wala kaming kakayahang gawin ito; subalit ang aming kakayahan ay kaloob ng Diyos. 6 Binigyan niya kami ng kakayahang maging lingkod ng bagong tipan, isang kasunduang hindi ayon sa kautusang nakasulat kundi ayon sa Espiritu. Sapagkat ang kautusang nakasulat ay nagdudulot ng kamatayan, ngunit ang Espiritu'y nagbibigay-buhay.
Roma 5:20-21 Nang magkaroon ng Kautusan, dumami ang pagsuway; ngunit sa pagdami naman ng mga pagsuway ay lalong sumagana ang kagandahang-loob ng Diyos. 21 Kaya nga, kung paanong naghari ang kasalanan sa pamamagitan ng kamatayan, gayundin naman maghahari ang kagandahang-loob ng Diyos sa pamamagitan ng pagpapawalang-sala. Ito'y magdudulot ng buhay na walang hanggan sa pamamagitan ng ating Panginoong Jesu-Cristo.
Ang grasya ng Diyos ay hindi para magpatuloy tayo sa pagsuway sa Diyos at paulit ulit na magkasala kundi nababago tayo araw araw dahil sa biyaya ng Banal na Espiritu ntumutulong sa atin sa pag lakad ng may kabanalan.
FROM GLORY TO GLORY: ongoing process of change and spiritual growth in the lives of believers (prosesong pagbabago at espirituwal na paglago sa buhay ng mga mananampalataya), behold the glory of the Lord (nakikita at namamasdan ang kaluwalhatian ng Panginoon), they are continually being transformed into His likeness, moving from one level of glory to another. It emphasizes the progressive nature of spiritual maturity and the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of believers.
"Glory to glory" (2 Corinthians 3:18): And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.At tayong lahat, nawawalan ng maskara na mga mukha ay namamasdan ang kaluwalhatian ng Panginoon, ay nababagong anyo sa kaniyang larawan na may lalong lumalagong kaluwalhatian, na nagmumula sa Panginoon, na siyang Espiritu.Kilos , salita at gawa
Hindi nagsimula sa atin kundi nagsimula sa pagkabuhay na magmuli ni Hesus bilang mga bagong nilalang from glory to glory. Hanggang datnan tayo ng Diyos ng walang kapintasan, matatag hanggang wakas araw ng ating Panginoong Jesu-Cristo.1 Corinto 1:8
THE TRUTH AND THE TRUTH: (Juan 8:32): Makikilala ninyo ang katotohanan, at ang katotohanan ang magpapalaya sa inyo.”
ang pagka alam ng katotohanan ang kalayaan mula sa kamangmangan, kasinungalingan, at pagkaalipin.
Sa pag-uulit na pagbigkas ay pagbibigay diin ni Jesus ang katiyakan na tanging Salita lamang ng Diyos ang katotohanang magpapalaya asa inyo.
Receiving power and authority from God involves a combination of spiritual practices, faith, surrender, and aligning your life with God's will. Here are key steps to help guide you on this journey:
1. Develop a Close Relationship with God
2. Receive the Holy Spirit
3. Live a Life of Obedience
4. Trust in God’s Authority
5. Be Empowered by God's Mission
6. Persevere in Faith and Humility
7. Pray for Power and Authority
By seeking God sincerely and aligning your life with His principles, He will equip you with the spiritual power and authority needed to live victoriously and accomplish His purposes.
The title "Christ" is derived from the Greek word Christos, meaning "Anointed One," which corresponds to the Hebrew word Mashiach (Messiah). The anointing signifies being chosen, set apart, and empowered by God for a divine mission. Jesus Christ, as the Anointed One, fulfills three key roles established in Scripture: Prophet, Priest, and King. Each role reveals His purpose and works for humanity.
1. Christ as the Anointed Prophet
A prophet speaks God’s Word to the people, revealing His will and truth. Jesus fulfills this role perfectly:
Application:
Jesus, the Anointed Prophet, challenges us to listen to His teachings and align our lives with God's will. We are called to study His Word and follow His example of truth and grace.
2. Christ as the Anointed Priest
A priest mediates between God and humanity, offering sacrifices for the forgiveness of sins. Jesus is the perfect High Priest:
Application:
As the Anointed Priest, Jesus intercedes for us before God (Romans 8:34). We can approach God with confidence, knowing that our sins are forgiven through His sacrifice.
3. Christ as the Anointed King
A king rules and reigns with authority. Jesus is the eternal King of kings:
Application:
As the Anointed King, Jesus calls us to submit to His lordship. We honor Him by obeying His commands and advancing His kingdom through our lives.
Why the Anointing Matters
The anointing of Christ represents:
Following Christ the Anointed One
Jesus, the Anointed Prophet, Priest, and King, calls us to trust Him completely. By His anointing, we are redeemed, guided, and empowered to live as His followers. Let us surrender to His authority, live by His truth, and proclaim His gospel so others may know the Anointed One who transforms lives.
Revelation 12:10, the verse says:
"Then I heard a loud voice in heaven say: Now have come the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God, and the authority of His Christ. For the accuser of our brothers and sisters, who accuses them before our God day and night, has been hurled down."
Jesus' being "Christ" can be seen in various stages of His life, but in God's plan, He was Christ from the beginning. In Revelation 12:10, His being Christ is connected to His ultimate victory over Satan and His role as the King of Salvation.