ZacharyB Posted March 13, 2017 Group: Advanced Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 49 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 410 Content Per Day: 0.13 Reputation: 175 Days Won: 0 Joined: 10/20/2015 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2017 (edited) Revelation 21: 6 I will give of the fountain of the water of (eternal) life freely to him who thirsts (spiritually). 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. Those who thirst for spiritual truth AND are overcomers will receive eternal life. But, all sinners will have their part in the lake of fire. The contrast is clear: overcomers vs. sinners. How could a just God NOT lump all habitual unrepentant sinners together as part of one group? Would a just God condemn one group for their sins while ignoring the same sins in another group? Now, let’s be clear about who an overcomer is. Revelation 3: 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. An overcomer is one who has heard Jesus’ voice and responded to His invitation to fellowship with Him. But also, and here’s the key: An overcomer is one who has overcome as Jesus overcame! What did Jesus overcome? Here are some of the things Jesus did to be an overcomer … He obeyed God, He did not sin, He was victorious over Satan, He overcame persecution. But we are dealing mostly with sin now … Jesus was tempted in every way, but did not sin. Here we have a close parallel to the above (overcomers vs. sinners): Revelation 22: 14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of (eternal) life, and may enter through the gates into the city (of New Jerusalem). 15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. Overcomers are those who obey Jesus’ commandments, and who receive eternal life. Sinners are excluded from the New Jerusalem (and eternal life). The above is in advance of a forthcoming review of a book written by David Wilkerson, in which it is revealed how God’s incredible New Covenant makes overcoming possible. Please stay tuned for several more days while the report is being prepared. Edited March 13, 2017 by ZacharyB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jewels7 Posted March 13, 2017 Group: Senior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 19 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 713 Content Per Day: 0.27 Reputation: 351 Days Won: 0 Joined: 02/10/2017 Status: Offline Share Posted March 13, 2017 3 hours ago, ZacharyB said: Revelation 21: 6 I will give of the fountain of the water of (eternal) life freely to him who thirsts (spiritually). 7 He who overcomes shall inherit all things, and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 8 But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters, and all liars shall have their part in the lake which burns with fire and brimstone, which is the second death. Those who thirst for spiritual truth AND are overcomers will receive eternal life. But, all sinners will have their part in the lake of fire. The contrast is clear: overcomers vs. sinners. How could a just God NOT lump all habitual unrepentant sinners together as part of one group? Would a just God condemn one group for their sins while ignoring the same sins in another group? Now, let’s be clear about who an overcomer is. Revelation 3: 20 Behold, I stand at the door and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to him and dine with him, and he with Me. 21 To him who overcomes I will grant to sit with Me on My throne, as I also overcame and sat down with My Father on His throne. An overcomer is one who has heard Jesus’ voice and responded to His invitation to fellowship with Him. But also, and here’s the key: An overcomer is one who has overcome as Jesus overcame! What did Jesus overcome? Here are some of the things Jesus did to be an overcomer … He obeyed God, He did not sin, He was victorious over Satan, He overcame persecution. But we are dealing mostly with sin now … Jesus was tempted in every way, but did not sin. Here we have a close parallel to the above (overcomers vs. sinners): Revelation 22: 14 Blessed are those who do His commandments, that they may have the right to the tree of (eternal) life, and may enter through the gates into the city (of New Jerusalem). 15 But outside are dogs and sorcerers and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters, and whoever loves and practices a lie. Overcomers are those who obey Jesus’ commandments, and who receive eternal life. Sinners are excluded from the New Jerusalem (and eternal life). The above is in advance of a forthcoming review of a book written by David Wilkerson, in which it is revealed how God’s incredible New Covenant makes overcoming possible. Please stay tuned for several more days while the report is being prepared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missmuffet Posted March 23, 2017 Group: Royal Member Followers: 34 Topic Count: 1,991 Topics Per Day: 0.48 Content Count: 48,689 Content Per Day: 11.81 Reputation: 30,343 Days Won: 226 Joined: 01/11/2013 Status: Offline Share Posted March 23, 2017 We know how it ends. And God wins!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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