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  1. I totally agree! Everything else, no matter how interesting it seems, is all mingled with Salvation based on works. This whole idea that Salvation isn't instant, has roots into the very law of God that Jesus fulfilled. The true Christian will 'feel' the tremendous regret and utter loathing for their sin, and desire to be free from it, but that is still all 'self'. True Salvation is complete DEPENDABILITY on Jesus'act on the cross and his resurrection through FAITH, and NOTHING on our own works of prolong repentance or 'good deeds', nothing I tell you. And Yes, it is instant! Anything else would be a doctrine of devils! Like was Paul said, it doesn't give us an excuse to sin, nope, God forbid! The reason people feel like they need to have prolong repentance, is because their own feelings of not being worthy. The trutb is, we will never, never, ever be worthy. Nothing we can do, and a lifetime of doing it, can get us there to be worthy. Never in our own self. That's why it takes FAITH in Jesus Christ. Not FAITH in our own works of repentance. Don't over-complicate repentance. It is simple as a change of heart and mind. The 'fruits' of true repentance is what we show God and the world out actions after we repent. Not something we do to earn anything! Some people, because of their own guilt, muck up the simplicity of all this! They feel like they have to earn it. Actually, they are trying to forgive themselves. With a memory of constant good deeds to counter their own sin. God TOTALLY forgives! Also, God (unlike us) TOTALLY forgets. We need to learn to trust in Him. Brothers and sisters, have faith.
  2. This 'rest' we are referring too is not the same type of rest that we can lay in bed all day. Oh no! It is a peace. A peace of mind knowing that God has us, and we are in Him. No matter what happens, we have eternal life in Him. It doesn't promise a life of peace on the outside, but on the inside. It also is a work of faith. Because, without faith it is impossible to live a life pleasing to God. Faith is first. A simple faith, a child like faith. Then the 'rest' will come, or that assurance in Him.
  3. In context, who was the book of Hebrews written too and for? And, what sacrifice was the author relating to in; "there remaineth no more sacrifice for sins"? The BLOOD of our Lord? As the ancient Jewish people were being persecuted for this "new thing" living for Christ, after they "received knowledge of the truth" in Jesus, desiring to flee persecution, being tempted to return to their "old path" under the law of sacrifice, there remaineth no longer any sacrifice that "will cover these sins." Jesus's blood not just covers our sins, but washes them away FOREVER. When God FORGIVES, we're FORGIVEN indeed. As far as the east is from the west, He remembers our sins no more. If our Lord commands his disciples to FORGIVE 70 X 7, how much more will He forgive us, and our sins if we REPENT. The book of Hebrews was written to the Christian Jews who were being tempted to go back to the Laws of the Torah. Us modern Christian, who twists Scriptures FOR OUR OWN AGENDAS AND LUSTS, not really understanding the DEPTH of the LOVE of God, that he GAVE His only son for the remission of sins. To REMIT, not to RETAIN. Yes, there is serious consequences for living in unrepentant sin. Every new day is a testimony of another chance to repent. You can see God's grace in every breath that may lead to repentance.
  4. Anything we do, can become "legalistic" with the wrong attitude, especially fasting. Fasting is a biblical way of self humbling ourselves. "When we pray" as Paul wrote it, the expectation is that we should pray. He says the same "When we fast" setting the expectation that when we fast. Yes, fasting isn't a requirement for salvation, and it should never be. To humble ourselves before God is part of getting rid of self, our own strength, our own agendas, our own pride. This humbling can be done another way except by fasting, but fasting, done correctly; meaning to keep it a very private thing between you & God, should be done with the right attitude. Anyone who states we don't need to fast, to me, yes is correct, however shows a lack of experience in this subject. You will never know, if you don't really fast. There is a deepness, a closeness, where visions, miracles, and the supernatural are present. Nothing to brag, for God knows our hearts, because we shouldn't have the attitude to brag, but to experience something only between God and ourselves.
  5. The Bible says, that "self affliction" or "afflicting our souls" (fasting) is a way of humbling ourselves before God. It's not the only way, but definitely a biblical way. There are many spiritual benefits for fasting, usually for ourselves and denying ourselves for our walk with God. I know some would explain that there are different types of fasts, which with some study, there are. The fasting I am referring to is 'only drinking water or tea. No food of any kind' is what I am talking aboit. I don't want to get into a discussion of the types of fastinga. My question to you is, have you secretly prayed and fasted for someone else? A certain brother/sister in the Lord? So they can have/experience that supernatural event or breakthrough. I am talking about a straight up miracle in their lives. If you have, what are some details and how did it turn out?
  6. Matthew 7:21-23 ESV — “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ "lawlessness" n. - The condition or quality of being lawless, or of being unrestrained, unauthorized, or uncontrolled by law; want of legality or legitimacy. "I'm going do what I want!" says the person who's the rebel. This is really an extreme example, yet maybe in a far subtle way, we all are guilty of lawlessness in some areas of our lives. It really is an attitude. Mostly in our perception. Our perception of reality. The reality of: - Ministry - Our walk with God - Our family - Our career/job - Our perception of the world ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ - doesn't this sound a little like ministry? What is God's will in your life? How far can we 'get away with it' doing the very minimal of God's will? or better yet; How much lawlessness can we get away with and still have our Lord say unto us "Well done, good and faithful servant" (Mat 25:21)? You reading this, this is not just happenstance. I believe nothing really happens as randomness. What has the Holy Spirit pricked in your heart of some action that needs to be re-evaluated? Let us peel back the scab of lawlessness. With me, it is, when I tell people, the things I do for the Lord in ministry. It's usually me explaining how busy I've become. That I can't do this or that for them, because of lack of time. But, in reality, it's me, doing a little bragging. The Holy Spirit pricks my heart, telling me I didn't need to tell them what I do for God in that context. Thank God for his immeasurable GRACE! How about you? To peel back the scab of lawlessness. To expose the wound. This is a process of healing. Repenting.
  7. I use Covenant Eyes for what is called screen accountability. I have a dear and trusted friend, who is a Pastor of a Church, that is my "Ally". I asked him if he is willing to be my accountability partner, and he agreed. He gets daily reports of what I view on ALL my screens, whether they are my phones and computers. Here's a referral link if you might be interested: https://covenanteyes.com/refer-a-friend/?refer_a_friend=u1634448 I have to admit, once I made the decision to wholly jump in, realizing I needed help, it's like a huge weight has been lifted.
  8. Yes, they who overcomes are those who believe that Jesus is the Son of God: 1Jn 5:5 KJ3 "Who is the one overcoming the world if not the one who believes that Jesus is the Son of God?" And just a few Scriptures prior it says: 1Jn 5:2 KJ3 "By this we know that we love the children of God: whenever we love God and keep His commandments." We don't always keep His commandments sometimes, don't we? Matter of fact, we sometimes blatantly walk in disobedience (lawlessness), and sometimes we walk this way for year's. But thanks be unto God for His mercy and grace, as long as we have breath, as long as we still have blood pumping in our bidies, as long as we wake up the next morning, life itself is a testimony of another chance. Another chance to repent. Another chances to correct our thinking. Another chance to soak in His presence. Another chance to accept His healing to re-sensitize our consciousness, so we are able to hear Him speaking in our souls and hearts... AGAIN!
  9. "He that overcomes" is mentioned time and time again in the book of Revelation. Even Jesus himself stated "as I have overcome". It looks like we all have something or somethings in our lives that we must overcome. Of course our precious Lord, by the Holy Spirit, will help us, but there is a CTA (call to action) in our lives. Remember, those "he that overcomes" were written to believers. My question is; how much living by either the lusts of the flesh, lusts of the eye, or the pride of life can we get away with, unrepented, and still make it into heaven? A little or a lot? I'm not talking about being perfect. No, no one is perfect, meaning, we all make mistakes, sometimes accidentally or blatantly. It's what we do to ourselves after we fall. For the "righteous will fall seven times, but still get up", what will you do after you fall? Here's one, I'm sure years of ignoring that call on our lives, doing what "we" want to do instead of what God wants us to do, let alone watching a little porn, is okay right? To me, watching porn (whether a little or a lot), giving into anger (whether a little or a lot), losing control of ourselves to the lusts of the flesh, lusts of the eyes, or the pride of life are avoided by; if we "put on the whole armor if God", and "walk in the Spirit". What red flags are in our lives, to let us know where are we at in our spiritual walk with God? Remember, the Fruits of the Spirit are just that "Fruits". They are effects of us being planted in good ground and being fed correctly. Whereas the works of the flesh, seventeen of them listed in Galatians 5:19-21, we are commanded to crucify on our part.
  10. I agree. I studied how much God hates divorce. He only puts up with it because of our (humanity) sinful nature and unbelief. I deeply feel that it would be against God's will if I was to break up my marriage. So, maybe I'm under some spiritual attack. Doesn't the devil use scripture against us? He used scripture again to Jesus himself in the wilderness. This marriage-divorce-remarriage thing really has gotten me down. I honestly feel at times I'm not it the will of God. The devil can easily use scripture, take it out of context a little to condemn God's children. Am I right? Good works doesn't help earn anyone into heaven, so does evil works "sin" doesn't warn anyone into hell. It's rejecting Jesus's gift of salvation. But, where does repentance come in?
  11. I repeatedly asked her if he was in anyway unfaithful. She continues to say it wasn't. It was because of not supporting the marriage, and of drug use.
  12. I understand. I do agree how we are not justified by the works of the Law, but by faith. It is this very faith that keeps me going and learning to even forgive myself of my past. I really appreciate your comment, and please take this with no offense, you said "This can only be answered by God The Holy Spirit within you" isn't this already answered in God's Word? It's not God's fault that I married my wife. This is all part of the free-moral-agency of mankind. Isn't the answer that I'm looking for already written in God's word? Even though it is very grievous and very emotional to wrap my mind around this, but isn't it clear to repent of my action, I should follow God's Word and end this marriage that isn't biblical? This is what's going though my mind right now.
  13. Beautiful scripture, and I try my best'est to forgive much. Yet, God will not change his Word in Matthew 19 for no one. His word is eternal. I've been praying and praying regarding this issue. I even thought about asking God to give me some type of sign that I know I'm not living in a adulterous marriage, yet my mind go to this scripture: *[[Mat 16:4]] KJV* A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas. And he left them, and departed. It says "adulterous generation"! There are a lot of people who are living in sin. Remember when Jesus sat by the well of water speaking to the Samaritan woman in John 4:18? *[[Joh 4:18]] KJV* For thou hast had five husbands; and he whom thou now hast is not thy husband: in that saidst thou truly. OMG! I need clarity on this! Even though it will be mightily grievous, should I repent of my sinful actions and end my marriage?
  14. The scripture clearly says that "whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery". Here are a few points: My wife's previous marriage ended NOT on biblical grounds. according to Matthew 19. Even till this day, she professes to be a christian at that time. Even though this really doesn't matter. I was in a dark place of my life, running from God, living in sin when I met the woman who I'm married 16 years ago. I want to repent of all my sins. Please understand, I don't want to break up my marriage. I love LOVE my wife. A month or so ago I privately talked to my pastor of the church my wife and I go to about this issue, and he told me to ignore it. He told me that it is not of God to break up a marriage. He even told me that the devil can use this to destroy my marriage. Believe me, i don't want to destroy my marriage. Paul said: *[[Cor 13:5]] KJV* Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? I don't want to live a life in a marriage that God recognizes as adultery! I want God's blessings on my life. I want to serve God with all my whole heart. I don't want anything to be in my way in servanthood to God. I have my struggles, and I have failed repeatedly. Yet, I want to bounce back and get right with God almighty! It's not God's fault that I married a woman who was previously married and divorced unbiblicaly. I admit, in my foolishness of following my own lusts and desires, I put myself in this situation. Please, anyone can shed a little divine light on this matter?
  15. Please forgive me, i typed this up from my phone. I don't know where to begin. Right now, my marriage is not on the rocks. Matter of fact, it's been very beautiful recently since both my wife and I have rededicated ourselves to the work of the Lord. Knowing how much I love my wife, it grieves my heart to even bring this point up, yet it seems I am facing a undeniable truth, that the woman who I am in love with, and is wonderfully faithful to me, shouldn't be married to me. See, this is my first marriage. This is her second marriage. She was very young when she was married before. In her early twenties. She married a man who was trying to be a musician. For seven years she was his wife. He never held down a real job, and was caught up in drugs. She ended up leaving him mostly because of drugs. Please keep in mind, at this time in her life she professes to be a Christian. *[[Mat 19:9]] KJV* And I say unto you, Whosoever shall put away his wife, except it be for fornication, and shall marry another, committeth adultery: and whoso marrieth her which is put away doth commit adultery. Years later, I came into the picture and married her. At the time I married her, I was running from God. I wasn't in a good place. When I was very young, in my teens, I was a Christian serving God. Later, I went to a bible college to become a preacher. Afterwards, I went to California to help build a Church. One day I just left. I ran. I admit I stopped praying and reading the Bible. My spiritual life was non existences. It was during this dark time of my life where I "shacked" up with this woman for well over a year. I then thought I should marry her. Forteen years later, God tugged on my heart reigns. God told me to "clean house". My wife and I started to go to church. Now today, both her and I are Christians. Am I living in a adulterous marriage? Should I repent of my doings 15 years go and sever my marriage? I love my wife, but I love God more! I know ending my marriage would be devastating to her! It also would grieve my heart infinitely!
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