In this part 3 episode on discernment, we will look at the the warning against presuming you have been born again when it actually hasn't happened.  Jesus speaks of this warning in Mathew chapter 7.  There are many who have had spiritual encounters and are convinced this is proof they have been born again.  But they don't understand that light is always working in darkness.  It is light that leads a person out of darkness, however, many presume when they see or feel light working in their life they automatically assume it is a proof of adoption as a son of God. 

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Passages covered:  Mathew 7:13-23;  Romans 12:1-2

In this part 2 episode on Discernment, we will look at an example with Abraham when his name was still Abram.  Many people have not realized that Abraham presumed and did not fully understand God's promise of how he would bless his descendant.  Abraham presumed at the time that it would be through a son of his seed and not involve his wife Sarah.  Abraham had this deception for almost 25 years until God corrected him when he was 99 years old.  If God let Abraham continue in his presumption, his descendants would have been one of slavery and under a curse and not the descendant of freedom and blessing.

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Episode - Faith of Abram vs Abraham, Faith vs Works:  
https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-04-17T16_51_28-07_00

Passages covered:  Genesis 15:1-6,  16:1-11,  17:1-2, 15-19,  22:1, 16-18.

In this first part of a series on discernment, we will look at some basic principles.  We know that God speaks to us through convictions by His Holy Spirit.  So that we can be led by the Holy Spirit and not the flesh.  Those who have the Spirit of God can know the thoughts of God.  But God isn't the only one who tries to lead people.  The Devil is also seeking to lead people, but to cause them to stumble.  We must be aware of the two different forces at work.

Passages covered:  John 14:10-12;  1 Corinthians 14:3,  2:10-13;  Mathew 16:21-23;  Ephesians 2:1-3,  6:10-19;  2 Corinthians 10:1-5.

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

Today we will be looking at the church of Laodicea.  This church was had grown complacent.  Unlike Sardis, who was still at least attempting to do good but were doing their works and not being led by the Holy Spirit; Laodicea was doing nothing.  Yet this church thought they were rich.  But God requires us to not only be freed and cleansed from all sin, but also being led by His Spirit to do His will.  Laodicea was complacent thinking they had already received their crown.  God being merciful and loving is giving this church another change to repent so that she can overcome and receive the eternal reward..

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Passages covered:  Revelation 3:14-22;  Proverbs 2:1-3:12;  Hebrews 12:6-15;  1 John 2:3-4;  Colossians 1:15-16;  Mathew 24:33-25:13;  Luke 12:35-40.

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

Today we will be looking at the church of Philadelphia.  This church was doing well, but even this they still were commanded to hold fast so that no one would take their crown, they still had to endure to the end and overcome to receive the eternal reward.  This church did not deny Christ, we will look at God's word to understand what this statement truly means.

Past episode referenced:

Don't be like Disciples Before HS:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2021-09-21T04_22_49-07_00

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Passages covered: Mathew 16:16-19,  24-28;  10:28-33,  7:13-23;  Titus 1:15-16  2:11-12;  2 Timothy 2:11-12,  19-26;  1 John 1:3-9, 2:3-9,  3:3-10;  Luke 11:33-36;  2 Peter 2:1-3, 9;  1 Peter 2:19-24,  4:17-19;  Jude 1:3-4;  Hebrews 3:6-14;  4:11, 14;  10:22-29

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

As we continue looking at the church of Sardis in part 5B it is important to understand the difference between the many who had soiled themselves vs the many who didn't.  Who were those who didn't need to wake up, who Jesus would not come as a thief, whose names would not be blotted out of the book of life.? 

In Part 5B, the next episode we will look at "waking up", "white clothes", and names in the "book of life".

If you have any questions or would like to set up a conversation to discuss questions please email:  [email protected]

Passages covered:  Revelation 3:1-6;  19:8,  22:11-12;  Mathew 24:42-51,  25:1-13;  Acts 20:28-31;  Romans 13:10-14;  1 Corinthians 15:33-34;  Ephesians 1:4,  2:1-3;  5:1-17;  1 Thessalonians 4:15-5:8;  Jude 1:22-24;  Philippians 1:9-11,  2:12-16;  2 Timothy 2:19-26;  James 1:19-27;  Titus 1:6-7,  15-16,  2:11-12;  1 Peter 1:13-15,  2:11, 19-24,  3:8-12,  4:1-2;  1 John 3:1-10;  Exodus 32:30-35;  Psalm 69:27-28

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

For the church of Sardis they did not receive any admonishment of sins they needed to repent of such as idols, immorality or any stumbling blocks of sin (envy, strife, jealousy, anger etc.); but they were chastised for their works being dead.  They looked alive to the world and that they had a name as a church, but in the eyes of God their Spiritual works were dead.  We must make sure we are doing the "good works" the Holy Spirit is convicting us to do and not just being busy making our own works.  This is what is discussed in Part 5A. 

In Part 5B, the next episode we will look at "waking up", "white clothes", and names in the "book of life". 

If you have any questions or would like to set up a conversation to discuss questions please email:  [email protected]

Passages covered:  Revelation 3:1-6;  Luke 6:32-35;  Hebrews 4:1-10;  1 Samuel ch 15,  16:14;  John 3:19-21,  4:32-36,  5:14-17,  7:16-18,  9:4,  13:13-17,  14:10-12, 20-21,  15:10-14.

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

For the church of Thyatira they were commended for the deeds of late being greater than at first.  But false teachers had crept in, one of them being a woman leading some in the  church astray.  This is not allowed as we discussed in the episode "In God's Church - Some are ELDERS (Part 2)."  The false prophetess was causing the people to commit spiritual adultery in the eyes of God.  In Part 4A we looked at examples in scripture of where God warns that continuing in any sin is committing spiritual adultery.   Those who have received of a new heart and new spirit and fall into committing spiritual adultery will be put on a bed of sickness and will see death if they don't repent.

In part 4B, this episode, we will look at examples of where God looks at the intentions of the heart and says He will judge us according to our deeds.  This can be found in the Old and New Testament books.  We will also look briefly at the "morning star."

Below are episodes referenced:

Judged according to your deeds:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-01-16T14_32_09-08_00
Once saved always saved?  If you endure to the end:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-01-18T14_00_00-08_00

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Passages covered:  Ezekiel ch 18;  Jeremiah 4:1-4, 14, 22,  17: 1, 9-10,  24:6-7,  25:3-9,  26:3-6, 13,  31:27-34,  32:19-23, 30-33, 37-40;  1 John 2:3-4,  5:2-3;  Psalm 7:8-12,  18:19-26;  ch26;  Mathew 16:24-27;  Romans 2:2-13,  8:12-14;  John 5:27-29;  2 Corinthians 5:10, 14-17;  Revelation 20:12-13,  22:11-22.

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

For the church of Thyatira they were commended for the deeds of late being greater than at first.  But false teachers had crept in, one of them being a woman leading some in the  church astray.  This is not allowed as we discussed in the episode "In God's Church - Some are ELDERS (Part 2)."  The false prophetess was causing the people to commit spiritual adultery in the eyes of God.  We will look at examples in scripture of where God warns that continuing in any sin is committing spiritual adultery.   Those who have received of a new heart and new spirit and fall into committing spiritual adultery will be put on a bed of sickness and will see death if they don't repent. 

In the end, they are commanded to hold fast and keep Jesus' deeds until the end if they desire to overcome.

I will do a part 4B and cover some passages on "deeds" and post links to the 2 episodes I mentioned previously.  Below are episodes on overcoming sin:

War in the Flesh:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-08-08T06_13_18-07_00
Spiritually Crucified:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-07-26T20_45_59-07_00
Repent and Stop ... :  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-08-02T06_50_39-07_00
Discipline 4A:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-07-17T16_45_04-07_00
Discipline 4B:  https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/warriors4christ/episodes/2022-07-20T03_00_00-07_00

If you have any questions or would like to set up a conversation to discuss questions please email:  [email protected]

Passages covered: Revelation 2:18-29;  Romans 2:28-29,  6:1-6, 16,  7:1-6,  13:8-14;  Jeremiah 23:1-22;  1 Corinthians 11:23-31;  ch 10;  Galatians 5:13-25;  Ephesians 2:1-3;  Hebrews 3:10-19;  4:1-11;  12:5-13;  James 1:1-5, 26-27,  2:1-13,  ch 3, 4:1-5;  1 Peter ch 1, ch 2, 3:10-14;  Mathew 5:19-30;  7:13-23.

In this series on OVERCOMING we will be doing a few episodes looking at Jesus' final words to his church.  His desire is for the church to overcome or to conquer.  Now some may think it doesn't really matter in the end, however, Jesus has some stern warnings to some of these churches if they do not overcome or fix the current problem that he sees.  The consequences of not fixing the problem and overcoming are eternal consequences as we will find out as we at each church.

For the church of Pergamum, they were commended because a faithful witness Antipas had been faithful until death.  This is consistent and what is required as taught by Christ as we read in the gospels as well as the message to Smyrna.  But there were problems, some who held to the teaching of Nicolaitans and of Balaam.  A teaching which does not speak against or expose sin because of ignorance (Nicolaitans), those who think sin is a normal part of their life and that God cannot cleanse them and remove it from them so they can walk in righteousness; or because of a conflict of interest (Balaam) which manifests itself in today's church of those who are afraid to offend the congregation by speaking against or pointing out sin for fear of reduced numbers or tithes (money).  Jesus is clear this is not acceptable as he warns if there is no repentance he will make war with the sword of his mouth against those few who do not repent.

If you have any questions or would like to set up a conversation to discuss questions please email:  [email protected]

Passages covered:  Revelation 2:12-17;  Mathew 13:20-21, 39-43,  16:21-23,  18:6-17,  24:9-14;  2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 29;  2 Peter 2:9;  1 Corinthians 10:1-13.