The foundation Jesus laid - watch how you build upon it

[DeighAnn]

If we are not building off the foundation Jesus laid out, what are we doing?  Nothing good.

What does the foundation teach?  Through verse 20 I wrote it out in the GREEK order of words since I would be attaching definitions to them.  After that just went back to the King James.  

If anyone bring any other doctrine, direct them back to the foundation.  

Our current understanding of the meanings of words doesn't do JUSTICE to what we are really being taught.  We should at the very least have a clear understanding of that foundation. I have given a few of the words I found to be 'game changers' but suggest everyone look them up themselves to see all the ways they are used for deeper understanding.  


I follow Isaiah 28, where we are told HOW to find GODS REST and the REFRESHING…in HIS WORDS and that is "precept on precept….".  If we don't and we allow everyone to go willy nilly all over the place false doctrines come from everywhere.  God is a God of law and order, so in order for us to be on the same page we have to start on the same page.  Once we all have the same foundation the discerning between what is right and what isn't, is much easier.  



Matt 5. 

1 Having seen then the crowds, He went up on the mountain and having sat down of Him came to Him the disciples of Him

2 And opening the mouth of Him, He was teaching them saying

3 Blessed [are] the poor in the spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Plural)

 4434. ptóchos
Strong's Concordance
ptóchos: (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly, poor
Original Word: πτωχός, ή, όν
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ptóchos
Phonetic Spelling: (pto-khos')
Definition: (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly, poor
Usage: poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad.

4 Blessed are those mourning, for they will be comforted

3996. pentheó
Strong's Concordance
pentheó: to mourn, lament
Original Word: πενθέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: pentheó
Phonetic Spelling: (pen-theh'-o)
Definition: to mourn, lament
Usage: I mourn, lament, feel guilt.
HELPS Word-studies

3996 penthéō – properly, grieve over a death; (figuratively) to grieve over a personal hope (relationship) that dies, i.e. comes to divine closure ("ends").

3996 /penthéō ("mourn over a death") refers to "manifested grief" (WS, 360) – so severe it takes possession of a person and cannot be hid. (This is the same meaning of 3996 /penthéō throughout antiquity, cf. LS, R. Trench, Synonyms.)

5 Blessed the meek for they will inherit the earth
 4239. praus

Strong's Concordance
praus: mild, gentle
Original Word: πραΰς, πραεῖα, πραΰ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: praus
Phonetic Spelling: (prah-ooce')
Definition: meekness
Usage: mild, gentle.
HELPS Word-studies
Cognate: 4239 praýs (also listed as 4239a/praupathia in NAS dictionary) – meek. See 4236 (praótēs).

This difficult-to-translate root (pra-) means more than "meek." Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness.

[The English term "meek" often lacks this blend – i.e. of gentleness (reserve) and strength.]


2816. kléronomeó

Strong's Concordance

kléronomeó: to inherit

Original Word: κληρονομέω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: kléronomeó

Phonetic Spelling: (klay-ron-om-eh'-o)

Definition: to inherit

Usage: I inherit, obtain (possess) by inheritance, acquire.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2816 klēronoméō (from 2818 /klēronómos, "a specific allotment of inheritance, apportioned by casting lots") – properly, to assign inheritance (inherit) by lot. See 2818 (klēronomos) for more discussion on sonship and inheritance.

2816 /klēronoméō ("to assign inheritance by lot-casting") is used in relation to believers claiming their earthly inheritance assigned (alloted) by the Lord.

6 Blessed are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness for they will be filled

1343. dikaiosuné

Strong's Concordance

dikaiosuné: righteousness, justice

Original Word: δικαιοσύνη, ης, ἡ

Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine

Transliteration: dikaiosuné

Phonetic Spelling: (dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay)

Definition: righteousness, justice

Usage: (usually if not always in a Jewish atmosphere), justice, justness, righteousness, righteousness of which God is the source or author, but practically: a divine righteousness.

HELPS Word-studies

1343 dikaiosýnē (from 1349 /díkē, "a judicial verdict") – properly, judicial approval (the verdict of approval); in the NT, the approval of God ("divine approval").

1343 /dikaiosýnē ("divine approval") is the regular NT term used for righteousness ("God's judicial approval"). 1343 /dikaiosýnē ("the approval of God") refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after His examination), i.e. what is approved in His eyes.

7 Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy

8 Blessed the pure in heart for they God will see

2513. katharos

Strong's Concordance

katharos: clean (adjective)

Original Word: καθαρός, ά, όν

Part of Speech: Adjective

Transliteration: katharos

Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ar-os')

Definition: clean (adjective)

Usage: clean, pure, unstained, either literally or ceremonially or spiritually; guiltless, innocent, upright.

HELPS Word-studies

2513 katharós (a primitive word) – properly, "without admixture" (BAGD); what is separated (purged), hence "clean" (pure) because unmixed (without undesirable elements); (figuratively) spiritually clean because purged (purified by God), i.e. free from the contaminating (soiling) influences of sin.

9 Blessed the peacemakers for they sons of God will be called

Cognate: 1518 eirēnopoiós (from 1517 /eirēnopoiéō, "make peace") – properly, a peacemaker, bravely declares God's terms which makes someone whole (used only in Mt 5:9). See 1515 (eirēnē).

10 Blessed are those having been persecuted on account of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens (PLURAL)
 

1377. diókó

Strong's Concordance

diókó: to put to flight, pursue, by impl. to persecute

Original Word: διώκω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: diókó

Phonetic Spelling: (dee-o'-ko)

Definition: to put to flight, pursue, by implication to persecute

Usage: I pursue, hence: I persecute.

HELPS Word-studies

1377 diṓkō – properly, aggressively chase, like a hunter pursuing a catch (prize). 1377 (diṓkō) is used positively ("earnestly pursue") and negatively ("zealously persecute, hunt down"). In each case, 1377 (diṓkō) means pursue with all haste ("chasing" after), earnestly desiring to overtake (apprehend).

11 Blessed are you when they shall insult you and shall persecute [you] and shall say ALL KIND OF evil against you, lying on account of Me

3679. oneidizó

Strong's Concordance

oneidizó: to reproach

Original Word: ὀνειδίζω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: oneidizó

Phonetic Spelling: (on-i-did'-zo)

Definition: to reproach

Usage: I reproach, revile, upbraid.

HELPS Word-studies

3679 oneidízō (from a primitive root meaning "to upbraid, revile, like in showing one's teeth," K. Wuest) – properly, to disgrace (insult), reproach; mock (curse); insult, cast blame (create shame) – viewing someone (something) as culpably guilty and therefore deserving punishment. This can be based on fact (Mt 11:20), or incorrect assumptions (Mt 5:11).

5574. pseudomai

Strong's Concordance

pseudomai: to lie

Original Word: ψεύδομαι

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: pseudomai

Phonetic Spelling: (psyoo'-dom-ahee)

Definition: to lie

Usage: I deceive, lie, speak falsely.

HELPS Word-studies

5574 pseúdomai (from pseudō, "to falsify, lie") – properly, lie (falsify), willfully misrepresent (mislead).

12 Rejoice and exult for the reward of you [is] great in the heavens thus for they persecuted the prophets before you

13  You are the salt of the earth; if however the salt becomes tasteless with what will it be salted.  For nothing it is potent any longer if not having been cast out, to be trampled upon by men

217. halas and hala

Strong's Concordance

halas and hala: salt

Original Word: ἅλας, ατος, τό

Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter

Transliteration: halas and hala

Phonetic Spelling: (hal'-as)

Definition: salt

Usage: salt.

HELPS Word-studies

217 hálas – salt; (figuratively) God preserving and seasoning a believer as they grow, i.e. in loving the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, strength and in all their relationships (cf. Mk 12:30,31).

3471. mórainó ►

Strong's Concordance

mórainó: to be foolish

Original Word: μωραίνω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: mórainó

Phonetic Spelling: (mo-rah'-ee-no)

Definition: to be foolish

Usage: (a) I make foolish, turn to foolishness, (b) I taint, and thus: I am tasteless, make useless.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3471 mōraínō(from 3474 /mōrós) – dull, sluggish ("without an edge"); (figuratively) acting "stupid or silly," "insipid, flat." . . . "to play the fool" (WS, 30). See 3474 (mōros).

STRONGS NT 3471: μωραίνω

μωραίνω: 1 aorist ἐμωρανα; 1 aorist passive ἐμωράνθην; (μωρός);

1. in classical Greek to be foolish, to act foolishly.

2. in Biblical Greek a. to make foolish: passive Romans 1:22 (Isaiah 19:11; Jeremiah 10:14; 2 Samuel 24:10); equivalent to to prove a person or thing to be foolish: τήν σοφίαν τοῦ κόσμου, 1 Corinthians 1:20 (τήν βουλήν αὐτῶν, Isaiah 44:25).

b. to make flat and tasteless: passive of salt that has lost its strength and flavor, Matthew 5:13; Luke 14:34.

233. halizó

Strong's Concordance

halizó: to salt

Original Word: ἁλίζω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: halizó

Phonetic Spelling: (hal-id'-zo)

Definition: to salt

Usage: I salt, sprinkle with salt (of sacrifices or of those who offer sacrifice), keep fresh and sound, and so acceptable to God.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 233 halízō – to apply salt (make salty). See 217 (halas).

 2480. ischuó ►

Strong's Concordance

ischuó: to be strong, have power

Original Word: ἰσχύω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: ischuó

Phonetic Spelling: (is-khoo'-o)

Definition: to be strong, have power

Usage: I have strength, am strong, am in full health and vigor, am able; meton: I prevail.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2480 isxýō – properly, embodied strength that "gets into the fray" (action), i.e. engaging the resistance. For the believer, 2480 (isxýō) refers to the Lord strengthening them with combative, confrontive force to achieve all He gives faith for. That is, facing necessary resistance that brings what the Lord defines is success (His victory, cf. 1 Jn 5:4). Accordingly, faith (4102 /pístis) and 2480 (isxýō) are directly connected (Js 5:16). See 2479 (isxys).

 

Js 5:15,16 (Gk text): "15And the prayer characterized by faith (4102 /pístis) will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins with present effects, it will be forgiven him. 16Therefore, openly confess these sins to one another, and pray for the benefit of one another, for the purpose of being supernaturally healed. Very combative (engaging, overcoming, 2480 /isxýō) is the specific (urgent) request of a divinely-approved person who is energized (by God)."

[Here the believer seeks to make petitions (1162 /déēsis) in faith – i.e. which are in accord with God's inbirthings (the persuasion of His will).]

THE CHURCH would be NO GOOD FOR THE PURPOSES OF GOD if it were removed from THE WORLD.  That would be like lighting a candle and covering it.  Is that one of Gods Ways?  

2662. katapateó

Strong's Concordance

katapateó: to tread down

Original Word: καταπατέω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: katapateó

Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ap-at-eh'-o)

Definition: to tread down

Usage: I trample down, trample under foot (lit. and met.), spurn.

STRONGS NT 2662: καταπατέω

καταπατέω, καταπάτω; future καταπατήσω (Matthew 7:6 L T Tr WH); 1 aorist κατεπάτησα; passive, present καταπατοῦμαι; 1 aorist κατεπατήθην; "to tread down (see κατά, III. 1), trample under foot": τί and τινα, Matthew 5:13; Matthew 7:6; Luke 8:5; Luke 12:1 (Herodotus and following; the Sept.); metaphorically, like the Latinconculco, to trample on equivalent to to treat with rudeness and insult, 2 Macc. 8:2, etc.; cf. Grimm on 1 Maccabees, p. 61 (where its use to denote desecration is illustrated); to spurn, treat with insulting neglect:


THE SALT IS TO BE CAST UPON THE EARTH.  THE SALT IS TO BE TRAMPLED ON.  IF IT ISN'T CAST OUT UNTO THE WORLD IT IS NO GOOD FOR ANYTHING.  SO, WHY WOULD GOD EVER 'REMOVE' THE SALT OF THE EARTH FOR ANY REASON, GIVEN THAT?   WE NEED TO USE COMMON SENSE.  

IS THERE A TRIBULATION OR PERSECUTION OR AFFLICTION TOO GREAT THAT WOULD CAUSE GOD TO CHANGE THE SALT being on the earth for any reason, FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL OR 'BODY'?  Not even of Himself was there too big a price...

THIS IS THE FOUNDATION we are given and I have never read ANYTHING to the contrary, except in the words of man. 

14  You are the light of the world.  Not is able a city to be hidden on a hill lying

15  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but upon the lampstand and it shines for all those in the house

16 Thus let shine the light of you before men so that they may see your good works and they should glorify the Father of you in the heavens

So, would GOD put the LIGHT under a basket with a PRE TRIB RAPTURE OF THE LIGHT and the SALT of the world?  No, and when everything is stripped down to the basic foundation, it would never even be a thought one had.  And why I never had it. 


17 Not think that I have come to abolish the law or the Prophets; not I have come to abolish but to fulfill. 

2647. kataluó

Strong's Concordance

kataluó: to destroy, overthrow

Original Word: καταλύω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: kataluó

Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-oo'-o)

Definition: to destroy, overthrow

Usage: (lit: I loosen thoroughly), (a) trans: I break up, overthrow, destroy, both lit. and met., (b) I unyoke, unharness a carriage horse or pack animal; hence: I put up, lodge, find a lodging.

b. metaphorically, to overthrow, i. e. to render vain, to deprive of success, to bring to naught: τήν βουλήν ἤ τό ἔργον, Acts 5:38 (τάς ἀπειλάς, 4 Macc. 4:16); τινα, to render fruitless one's desires, endeavors, etc. ibid. 39 G L T Tr WH (Plato, legg. 4, p. 714 c.); to subvert, overthrow: τό ἔργον τοῦ Θεοῦ (see ἀγαθός, 2), Romans 14:20. As in classical Greek from Herodotus down, of institutions, forms of government, laws, etc., to deprive of force, annul, abrogate, discard: τόν νόμον, Matthew 5:17 (2 Macc. 2:22; Xenophon, mem. 4, 4, 14; Isocrates paneg. § 55; Philost. v., Apoll. 4, 40).


4137. pléroó

Strong's Concordance

pléroó: to make full, to complete

Original Word: πληρόω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: pléroó

Phonetic Spelling: (play-ro'-o)

Definition: to make full, to complete

Usage: I fill, fulfill, complete.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4137 plēróō (from plērēs, "be full," see 4130 /plḗthō) – properly, fill to individual capacity, i.e. to the extent it is "meet" (appropriate). See 4130 (plēthō).


THE PROPHECIES were written in the Law and the Prophets but WITHOUT Him fulfilling/doing all the things written and spoken of Him of His first Advent, they would have been rendered NULL AND VOID rather than having PROVEN all of it.

18 Truly for I say to you until shall pass away the heaven (Singular) and the earth, iota one or one stroke of a letter no not shall pass away from the law, until EVERYTHING should happen.

We see the temple in the Lords Day and the priests performing their duties so we know not until AFTER the GWTJ, COULD the Old Test go anywhere by that alone.    

How were the FIRST Jews and Gentiles TAUGHT by Paul?  Through the LAW AND THE PROPHETS.  How should the LAST CHRISTIANS 'come to faith'?  Same 


19 Whoever if then shall break one of the commandments of these the least and shall teach so the others, he will be called in the kingdom of the heavens;  whoever now shall KEEP and shall teach, this great will be called in the kingdom of the heavens. 

20  I say for to you that if not shall abound your righteousness above [that] of the scribes and Pharisees, no not shall you enter into the kingdom of the heavens (Plural)


Those are some of the blessings and first 'commandments' given by Jesus.  This is our FOUNDATION we are to build upon and no other.  We have to BE CAREFUL HOW we build upon this foundation because a 'FIRE' is coming to PROVE it 
 

[garee]

On 8/19/2023 at 11:08 AM, DeighAnn said:

If we are not building off the foundation Jesus laid out, what are we doing?  Nothing good.

What does the foundation teach?  Through verse 20 I wrote it out in the GREEK order of words since I would be attaching definitions to them.  After that just went back to the King James.  

If anyone bring any other doctrine, direct them back to the foundation.  

Our current understanding of the meanings of words doesn't do JUSTICE to what we are really being taught.  We should at the very least have a clear understanding of that foundation. I have given a few of the words I found to be 'game changers' but suggest everyone look them up themselves to see all the ways they are used for deeper understanding.  


I follow Isaiah 28, where we are told HOW to find GODS REST and the REFRESHING…in HIS WORDS and that is "precept on precept….".  If we don't and we allow everyone to go willy nilly all over the place false doctrines come from everywhere.  God is a God of law and order, so in order for us to be on the same page we have to start on the same page.  Once we all have the same foundation the discerning between what is right and what isn't, is much easier.  



Matt 5. 

1 Having seen then the crowds, He went up on the mountain and having sat down of Him came to Him the disciples of Him

2 And opening the mouth of Him, He was teaching them saying

3 Blessed [are] the poor in the spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens. (Plural)

 4434. ptóchos
Strong's Concordance
ptóchos: (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly, poor
Original Word: πτωχός, ή, όν
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: ptóchos
Phonetic Spelling: (pto-khos')
Definition: (of one who crouches and cowers, hence) beggarly, poor
Usage: poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad.

4 Blessed are those mourning, for they will be comforted

3996. pentheó
Strong's Concordance
pentheó: to mourn, lament
Original Word: πενθέω
Part of Speech: Verb
Transliteration: pentheó
Phonetic Spelling: (pen-theh'-o)
Definition: to mourn, lament
Usage: I mourn, lament, feel guilt.
HELPS Word-studies

3996 penthéō – properly, grieve over a death; (figuratively) to grieve over a personal hope (relationship) that dies, i.e. comes to divine closure ("ends").

3996 /penthéō ("mourn over a death") refers to "manifested grief" (WS, 360) – so severe it takes possession of a person and cannot be hid. (This is the same meaning of 3996 /penthéō throughout antiquity, cf. LS, R. Trench, Synonyms.)

5 Blessed the meek for they will inherit the earth
 4239. praus

Strong's Concordance
praus: mild, gentle
Original Word: πραΰς, πραεῖα, πραΰ
Part of Speech: Adjective
Transliteration: praus
Phonetic Spelling: (prah-ooce')
Definition: meekness
Usage: mild, gentle.
HELPS Word-studies
Cognate: 4239 praýs (also listed as 4239a/praupathia in NAS dictionary) – meek. See 4236 (praótēs).

This difficult-to-translate root (pra-) means more than "meek." Biblical meekness is not weakness but rather refers to exercising God's strength under His control – i.e. demonstrating power without undue harshness.

[The English term "meek" often lacks this blend – i.e. of gentleness (reserve) and strength.]


2816. kléronomeó

Strong's Concordance

kléronomeó: to inherit

Original Word: κληρονομέω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: kléronomeó

Phonetic Spelling: (klay-ron-om-eh'-o)

Definition: to inherit

Usage: I inherit, obtain (possess) by inheritance, acquire.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2816 klēronoméō (from 2818 /klēronómos, "a specific allotment of inheritance, apportioned by casting lots") – properly, to assign inheritance (inherit) by lot. See 2818 (klēronomos) for more discussion on sonship and inheritance.

2816 /klēronoméō ("to assign inheritance by lot-casting") is used in relation to believers claiming their earthly inheritance assigned (alloted) by the Lord.

6 Blessed are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness for they will be filled

1343. dikaiosuné

Strong's Concordance

dikaiosuné: righteousness, justice

Original Word: δικαιοσύνη, ης, ἡ

Part of Speech: Noun, Feminine

Transliteration: dikaiosuné

Phonetic Spelling: (dik-ah-yos-oo'-nay)

Definition: righteousness, justice

Usage: (usually if not always in a Jewish atmosphere), justice, justness, righteousness, righteousness of which God is the source or author, but practically: a divine righteousness.

HELPS Word-studies

1343 dikaiosýnē (from 1349 /díkē, "a judicial verdict") – properly, judicial approval (the verdict of approval); in the NT, the approval of God ("divine approval").

1343 /dikaiosýnē ("divine approval") is the regular NT term used for righteousness ("God's judicial approval"). 1343 /dikaiosýnē ("the approval of God") refers to what is deemed right by the Lord (after His examination), i.e. what is approved in His eyes.

7 Blessed are the merciful for they will receive mercy

8 Blessed the pure in heart for they God will see

2513. katharos

Strong's Concordance

katharos: clean (adjective)

Original Word: καθαρός, ά, όν

Part of Speech: Adjective

Transliteration: katharos

Phonetic Spelling: (kath-ar-os')

Definition: clean (adjective)

Usage: clean, pure, unstained, either literally or ceremonially or spiritually; guiltless, innocent, upright.

HELPS Word-studies

2513 katharós (a primitive word) – properly, "without admixture" (BAGD); what is separated (purged), hence "clean" (pure) because unmixed (without undesirable elements); (figuratively) spiritually clean because purged (purified by God), i.e. free from the contaminating (soiling) influences of sin.

9 Blessed the peacemakers for they sons of God will be called

Cognate: 1518 eirēnopoiós (from 1517 /eirēnopoiéō, "make peace") – properly, a peacemaker, bravely declares God's terms which makes someone whole (used only in Mt 5:9). See 1515 (eirēnē).

10 Blessed are those having been persecuted on account of righteousness for theirs is the kingdom of the heavens (PLURAL)
 

1377. diókó

Strong's Concordance

diókó: to put to flight, pursue, by impl. to persecute

Original Word: διώκω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: diókó

Phonetic Spelling: (dee-o'-ko)

Definition: to put to flight, pursue, by implication to persecute

Usage: I pursue, hence: I persecute.

HELPS Word-studies

1377 diṓkō – properly, aggressively chase, like a hunter pursuing a catch (prize). 1377 (diṓkō) is used positively ("earnestly pursue") and negatively ("zealously persecute, hunt down"). In each case, 1377 (diṓkō) means pursue with all haste ("chasing" after), earnestly desiring to overtake (apprehend).

11 Blessed are you when they shall insult you and shall persecute [you] and shall say ALL KIND OF evil against you, lying on account of Me

3679. oneidizó

Strong's Concordance

oneidizó: to reproach

Original Word: ὀνειδίζω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: oneidizó

Phonetic Spelling: (on-i-did'-zo)

Definition: to reproach

Usage: I reproach, revile, upbraid.

HELPS Word-studies

3679 oneidízō (from a primitive root meaning "to upbraid, revile, like in showing one's teeth," K. Wuest) – properly, to disgrace (insult), reproach; mock (curse); insult, cast blame (create shame) – viewing someone (something) as culpably guilty and therefore deserving punishment. This can be based on fact (Mt 11:20), or incorrect assumptions (Mt 5:11).

5574. pseudomai

Strong's Concordance

pseudomai: to lie

Original Word: ψεύδομαι

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: pseudomai

Phonetic Spelling: (psyoo'-dom-ahee)

Definition: to lie

Usage: I deceive, lie, speak falsely.

HELPS Word-studies

5574 pseúdomai (from pseudō, "to falsify, lie") – properly, lie (falsify), willfully misrepresent (mislead).

12 Rejoice and exult for the reward of you [is] great in the heavens thus for they persecuted the prophets before you

13  You are the salt of the earth; if however the salt becomes tasteless with what will it be salted.  For nothing it is potent any longer if not having been cast out, to be trampled upon by men

217. halas and hala

Strong's Concordance

halas and hala: salt

Original Word: ἅλας, ατος, τό

Part of Speech: Noun, Neuter

Transliteration: halas and hala

Phonetic Spelling: (hal'-as)

Definition: salt

Usage: salt.

HELPS Word-studies

217 hálas – salt; (figuratively) God preserving and seasoning a believer as they grow, i.e. in loving the Lord with all their heart, soul, mind, strength and in all their relationships (cf. Mk 12:30,31).

3471. mórainó ►

Strong's Concordance

mórainó: to be foolish

Original Word: μωραίνω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: mórainó

Phonetic Spelling: (mo-rah'-ee-no)

Definition: to be foolish

Usage: (a) I make foolish, turn to foolishness, (b) I taint, and thus: I am tasteless, make useless.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 3471 mōraínō(from 3474 /mōrós) – dull, sluggish ("without an edge"); (figuratively) acting "stupid or silly," "insipid, flat." . . . "to play the fool" (WS, 30). See 3474 (mōros).

STRONGS NT 3471: μωραίνω

μωραίνω: 1 aorist ἐμωρανα; 1 aorist passive ἐμωράνθην; (μωρός);

1. in classical Greek to be foolish, to act foolishly.

2. in Biblical Greek a. to make foolish: passive Romans 1:22 (Isaiah 19:11; Jeremiah 10:14; 2 Samuel 24:10); equivalent to to prove a person or thing to be foolish: τήν σοφίαν τοῦ κόσμου, 1 Corinthians 1:20 (τήν βουλήν αὐτῶν, Isaiah 44:25).

b. to make flat and tasteless: passive of salt that has lost its strength and flavor, Matthew 5:13; Luke 14:34.

233. halizó

Strong's Concordance

halizó: to salt

Original Word: ἁλίζω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: halizó

Phonetic Spelling: (hal-id'-zo)

Definition: to salt

Usage: I salt, sprinkle with salt (of sacrifices or of those who offer sacrifice), keep fresh and sound, and so acceptable to God.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 233 halízō – to apply salt (make salty). See 217 (halas).

 2480. ischuó ►

Strong's Concordance

ischuó: to be strong, have power

Original Word: ἰσχύω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: ischuó

Phonetic Spelling: (is-khoo'-o)

Definition: to be strong, have power

Usage: I have strength, am strong, am in full health and vigor, am able; meton: I prevail.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 2480 isxýō – properly, embodied strength that "gets into the fray" (action), i.e. engaging the resistance. For the believer, 2480 (isxýō) refers to the Lord strengthening them with combative, confrontive force to achieve all He gives faith for. That is, facing necessary resistance that brings what the Lord defines is success (His victory, cf. 1 Jn 5:4). Accordingly, faith (4102 /pístis) and 2480 (isxýō) are directly connected (Js 5:16). See 2479 (isxys).

 

Js 5:15,16 (Gk text): "15And the prayer characterized by faith (4102 /pístis) will restore the one who is sick, and the Lord will raise him up. If he has committed sins with present effects, it will be forgiven him. 16Therefore, openly confess these sins to one another, and pray for the benefit of one another, for the purpose of being supernaturally healed. Very combative (engaging, overcoming, 2480 /isxýō) is the specific (urgent) request of a divinely-approved person who is energized (by God)."

[Here the believer seeks to make petitions (1162 /déēsis) in faith – i.e. which are in accord with God's inbirthings (the persuasion of His will).]

THE CHURCH would be NO GOOD FOR THE PURPOSES OF GOD if it were removed from THE WORLD.  That would be like lighting a candle and covering it.  Is that one of Gods Ways?  

2662. katapateó

Strong's Concordance

katapateó: to tread down

Original Word: καταπατέω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: katapateó

Phonetic Spelling: (kat-ap-at-eh'-o)

Definition: to tread down

Usage: I trample down, trample under foot (lit. and met.), spurn.

STRONGS NT 2662: καταπατέω

καταπατέω, καταπάτω; future καταπατήσω (Matthew 7:6 L T Tr WH); 1 aorist κατεπάτησα; passive, present καταπατοῦμαι; 1 aorist κατεπατήθην; "to tread down (see κατά, III. 1), trample under foot": τί and τινα, Matthew 5:13; Matthew 7:6; Luke 8:5; Luke 12:1 (Herodotus and following; the Sept.); metaphorically, like the Latinconculco, to trample on equivalent to to treat with rudeness and insult, 2 Macc. 8:2, etc.; cf. Grimm on 1 Maccabees, p. 61 (where its use to denote desecration is illustrated); to spurn, treat with insulting neglect:


THE SALT IS TO BE CAST UPON THE EARTH.  THE SALT IS TO BE TRAMPLED ON.  IF IT ISN'T CAST OUT UNTO THE WORLD IT IS NO GOOD FOR ANYTHING.  SO, WHY WOULD GOD EVER 'REMOVE' THE SALT OF THE EARTH FOR ANY REASON, GIVEN THAT?   WE NEED TO USE COMMON SENSE.  

IS THERE A TRIBULATION OR PERSECUTION OR AFFLICTION TOO GREAT THAT WOULD CAUSE GOD TO CHANGE THE SALT being on the earth for any reason, FOR ANY INDIVIDUAL OR 'BODY'?  Not even of Himself was there too big a price...

THIS IS THE FOUNDATION we are given and I have never read ANYTHING to the contrary, except in the words of man. 

14  You are the light of the world.  Not is able a city to be hidden on a hill lying

15  Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but upon the lampstand and it shines for all those in the house

16 Thus let shine the light of you before men so that they may see your good works and they should glorify the Father of you in the heavens

So, would GOD put the LIGHT under a basket with a PRE TRIB RAPTURE OF THE LIGHT and the SALT of the world?  No, and when everything is stripped down to the basic foundation, it would never even be a thought one had.  And why I never had it. 


17 Not think that I have come to abolish the law or the Prophets; not I have come to abolish but to fulfill. 

2647. kataluó

Strong's Concordance

kataluó: to destroy, overthrow

Original Word: καταλύω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: kataluó

Phonetic Spelling: (kat-al-oo'-o)

Definition: to destroy, overthrow

Usage: (lit: I loosen thoroughly), (a) trans: I break up, overthrow, destroy, both lit. and met., (b) I unyoke, unharness a carriage horse or pack animal; hence: I put up, lodge, find a lodging.

b. metaphorically, to overthrow, i. e. to render vain, to deprive of success, to bring to naught: τήν βουλήν ἤ τό ἔργον, Acts 5:38 (τάς ἀπειλάς, 4 Macc. 4:16); τινα, to render fruitless one's desires, endeavors, etc. ibid. 39 G L T Tr WH (Plato, legg. 4, p. 714 c.); to subvert, overthrow: τό ἔργον τοῦ Θεοῦ (see ἀγαθός, 2), Romans 14:20. As in classical Greek from Herodotus down, of institutions, forms of government, laws, etc., to deprive of force, annul, abrogate, discard: τόν νόμον, Matthew 5:17 (2 Macc. 2:22; Xenophon, mem. 4, 4, 14; Isocrates paneg. § 55; Philost. v., Apoll. 4, 40).


4137. pléroó

Strong's Concordance

pléroó: to make full, to complete

Original Word: πληρόω

Part of Speech: Verb

Transliteration: pléroó

Phonetic Spelling: (play-ro'-o)

Definition: to make full, to complete

Usage: I fill, fulfill, complete.

HELPS Word-studies

Cognate: 4137 plēróō (from plērēs, "be full," see 4130 /plḗthō) – properly, fill to individual capacity, i.e. to the extent it is "meet" (appropriate). See 4130 (plēthō).


THE PROPHECIES were written in the Law and the Prophets but WITHOUT Him fulfilling/doing all the things written and spoken of Him of His first Advent, they would have been rendered NULL AND VOID rather than having PROVEN all of it.

18 Truly for I say to you until shall pass away the heaven (Singular) and the earth, iota one or one stroke of a letter no not shall pass away from the law, until EVERYTHING should happen.

We see the temple in the Lords Day and the priests performing their duties so we know not until AFTER the GWTJ, COULD the Old Test go anywhere by that alone.    

How were the FIRST Jews and Gentiles TAUGHT by Paul?  Through the LAW AND THE PROPHETS.  How should the LAST CHRISTIANS 'come to faith'?  Same 


19 Whoever if then shall break one of the commandments of these the least and shall teach so the others, he will be called in the kingdom of the heavens;  whoever now shall KEEP and shall teach, this great will be called in the kingdom of the heavens. 

20  I say for to you that if not shall abound your righteousness above [that] of the scribes and Pharisees, no not shall you enter into the kingdom of the heavens (Plural)


Those are some of the blessings and first 'commandments' given by Jesus.  This is our FOUNDATION we are to build upon and no other.  We have to BE CAREFUL HOW we build upon this foundation because a 'FIRE' is coming to PROVE it 
 

Thanks I would offer another way of searching that out .It would be what I would call one of the "think not" doctrines. think not  used three times in the bible.. .

Don't even think of it . . .or off to your room. . .  alone no electronics ? LOL 

The unbelieving Jew  trusting in the temporal things seen. Dead flesh of dying mankind.. . communing with dead relatives under the legion of gods "Satan" that works in many deceivers false prophets, false apostles  as the one father of lies .

In the likeness of dying mankind today some call patron saints. .officially 3,500 and rising . . .clearly denying the one manner our one Holy Father in heaven and  not a legion  of fathers as patron saints . They as it seems replace our one Father with the Pope a dayaman  spoken of in Job 9.

Abraham,  having him as if it was him we commune  with and not our unseen Holy Father  . Jesus said. .  call no man on earth holy father , let alone a legion 

Jesus in effect said if he wanted to he could use lively stones to build his spiritual  unseen house of God. .  the church . Its a matter of Christ law of faith. .   faith declaring. . . . "let there be" and the foundation is laid we can having the privilege, build it on the gospel, not mankind seen . 

Matthew 3:9 And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.

In parables . .  Abraham is used to represent the Bosom or presence of God or called the "cloud of witness" by day and night. (Exodus a picture or parable of salvation) ) . It is the eternal, the Holy Father of all the nations of the world . . . giving meaning to the new born again name Abraham . . .father of a multitude of nations  changing it from Abram . . . exalted father of one nation . . .  His own family 

Obey . .the loving commandment   "think not" to worship the flesh ....He gives us the power to "think not" and  power to "let the mind of Christ" do its good work of salvation yoked with him our daily bread the burden is lighter with a living hope beyond ones last breath .

1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

 

 

   

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[DeighAnn]

43 minutes ago, garee said:

1 Peter 2:5 Ye also, as lively stones, are built up a spiritual house, an holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices, acceptable to God by Jesus Christ.

I sure wish I could jump into your head to understand all that was given here...  Did you try to fit 10 pages into a couple paragraphs?   

I'll have to read it a few more times see if I can follow....but no clue as to 

1 hour ago, garee said:

In the likeness of dying mankind today some call patron saints. .officially 3,500 and rising . . .clearly denying the one manner our one Holy Father in heaven and  not a legion  of fathers as patron saints . They as it seems replace our one Father with the Pope a dayaman  spoken of in Job 9.

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[garee]

18 hours ago, DeighAnn said:

I sure wish I could jump into your head to understand all that was given here...  Did you try to fit 10 pages into a couple paragraphs?   

I'll have to read it a few more times see if I can follow....but no clue as to 

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Sorry, I did try and offer much information .(poor writing skills) 

Isaiah 28 as you offered is a good foundation or commentary to learn how to "mix faith" the unseen power of God mixed with the temporal things seen as a way of entering His eternal rest .. our daily bread . We cannot see the rest  but if we do His will  we acknowledge we have been strengthened giving glory to God 

Mixed with (cemented )would be the understanding of the building blocks or bricks of faith. 

Isaiah 28 mocks those who mock Him those who build upon flesh and blood what the eyes see.(themselves) comparing themself to there own self, worshipping  each others dying flesh as fools  No other foundation can be built other than sola scriptura the word of God .

2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.   (no mixing of faith, no bond of love. ) 

You could say it is the faith of Christ's labor of love that does build us up in that labor of love. Love comes along side and forgives .

His glory encompasses his fortress. . prepared for his bride.. . .lively stones. . 

Colossians 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

No mixing as a labor of love no gospel rest . In that way we have the rest of our lives to learn .He finishes what he starts (Philippians 1:6) Let there be . . . and it was very good 

Hebrews 4 King James Version Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

Mixing formula for the cement that binds love . . 

RED. . .  eternal 

GREEN. . .  temporal 

DEAD . . . . 

[DeighAnn]

12 hours ago, garee said:

Sorry, I did try and offer much information .(poor writing skills) 

Isaiah 28 as you offered is a good foundation or commentary to learn how to "mix faith" the unseen power of God mixed with the temporal things seen as a way of entering His eternal rest .. our daily bread . We cannot see the rest  but if we do His will  we acknowledge we have been strengthened giving glory to God 

Mixed with (cemented )would be the understanding of the building blocks or bricks of faith. 

Isaiah 28 mocks those who mock Him those who build upon flesh and blood what the eyes see.(themselves) comparing themself to there own self, worshipping  each others dying flesh as fools  No other foundation can be built other than sola scriptura the word of God .

2 Corinthians 10:12 For we dare not make ourselves of the number, or compare ourselves with some that commend themselves: but they measuring themselves by themselves, and comparing themselves among themselves, are not wise.   (no mixing of faith, no bond of love. ) 

You could say it is the faith of Christ's labor of love that does build us up in that labor of love. Love comes along side and forgives .

His glory encompasses his fortress. . prepared for his bride.. . .lively stones. . 

Colossians 2:7 Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.

No mixing as a labor of love no gospel rest . In that way we have the rest of our lives to learn .He finishes what he starts (Philippians 1:6) Let there be . . . and it was very good 

Hebrews 4 King James Version Let us therefore fear, lest, a promise being left us of entering into his rest, any of you should seem to come short of it. For unto us was the gospel preached, as well as unto them: but the word preached did not profit them, not being mixed with faith in them that heard it.

Mixing formula for the cement that binds love . . 

RED. . .  eternal 

GREEN. . .  temporal 

DEAD . . . . 

Well, you improved those skills RIGHT FAST.   Thank you and much appreciated