THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 16)

 

SALUTATIONS TO THE MEN AND WOMEN GOD HAS CHOSEN TO BRING FORTH HIS MESSAGE.

Romans 16:1 I commend unto Phebe (BRIGHT OR PURE) our sister, which is a servant of the church which is at Cenchrea:

PHEBE WAS THE ONE THAT TOOK PAUL'S LETTER TO ROME.

HER NAME (PHEBE IS FROM PHOEBUS, OTHERWISE APOLLO, THE SUN-god) INDICATES A CONVERT FROM PAGANISM.

16:2 That ye receive her in the Lord, as becometh saints, and that ye assist her in whatsoever business she hath need of you: for she hath been a succourer (PROTECTOR IN THE GREEK) of many, and of myself also.

PHEBE WAS A LEADER IN THE CHURCH.

16:3 Greet Priscilla and Aquila my helpers in Christ Jesus:

PRISCILLA WAS THE TEACHER OF THE WORD, HER HUSBAND AQUILA JUST ASSISTED HER.

16:4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

16:5 Likewise greet the church that is their house. Salute my well beloved Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ.

16:6 Greet Mary (MARIAM= the only Hebrew name on the list), who bestowed much labor on us.

16:7 Salute Andronicus and Junia, my kinsmen, and my fellow prisoners (BECAUSE THEY TAUGHT GOD'S WORD), who are of note among the apostles, who also were in Christ before me.

16:8 Greet Amplias my beloved in the Lord.

16:9 Salute Urbane (A LATIN NAME), our helper in Christ, and Stachys my beloved.

16:10 Salute Apelles (A GREEK NAME FREQUENTLY ADOPTED BY JEWS) approved in Christ. Salute them which are of Aristobulus' household.

ARISTOBULUS HIMSELF MAY NOT HAVE BEEN A CHRISTIAN, AND THOSE REFERRED TO MAY HAVE BEEN OF HIS FAMILY, OR SLAVES.

16:11 Salute Herodion my kinsman. Greet them that be of the household of Narcissus, which are in the Lord.

16:12 Salute Tryphena and Tryphosa (FEMALE NAMES), who labor in the Lord. Salute the beloved Persis (GREEK FEMALE NAME), which labored much in the Lord.

16:13 Salute Rufus (LATIN NAME) chosen in the Lord, and his mother and mine.

16:14 Salute Asyncritus, Phlegon, Hermas, Patrobas, Hermes, and the brethren which are with them.

16:15 Salute Philologus, and Julia, Nereus, and his sister, and Olympas, and all the saints which are with them.

16:16 Salute one another with an holy kiss. The churches of Christ salute you.

THE KISS WAS, AND IS, IN THE MIDDLE EAST A SIGN OF RESPECT AND AFFECTION.

16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them (OBSERVE THEM CLOSELY) which cause division and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them.

AVOID THE ONES WHO TEACH THEIR OWN DOCTRINES AND CAUSE DIVISIONS.

16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple (INNOCENT).

THEY CAN LEAD ASTRAY MANY BY TEACHING THEIR OWN DOCTRINES.

16:19 For your obedience is come abroad unto all men. I am glad therefore on your behalf: but yet I would have you wise unto that which is good, and simple concerning evil.

EVIL CAN COME IN IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL.

16:20 And the God of peace shall bruise Satan (CRUSH IN PIECES, OR UTTERLY. MAKE A NOTE OF GENESIS 3:15) under your feet shortly. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen.

EACH ONE OF PAUL'S EPISTLES ENDS WITH A BENEDICTORY PRAYER THAT "GRACE" MAYBE WITH CHURCHES AND INDIVIDUALS ALIKE.

16:21 Timotheus my work fellow, and Lucius (LUKE), and Jason, and Socipater, my kinsmen, salute you.

16:22 I Tertius (PAUL'S SCRIBE. THE ONE WHO WROTE THE EPISTLES BECAUSE PAUL'S SIGHT WAS POOR AFTER HE WAS STRUCK DOWN ON THE WAY TO DAMASCUS), who wrote this epistle, salute you in the Lord.

16:23 Gaius mine host, and of the whole church, saluteth you. Erastus the chamberlain of the city saluteth you, and Quartus a brother.

16:24 The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all. Amen.

16:25 Now to Him That is of power to stablish you according to my gospel, and the preaching of Jesus Christ, according to the revelation of the mystery (MATT. 13:35), which was kept secret (KEPT IN SILENCE) since the world began,

16:26 But now is made manifest (KNOWN), and by the scriptures of the prophets, according to the commandment of the everlasting God, made known to all nations for the obedience of faith:

FAITH COMES FROM HEARING THE WORD OF GOD.

16:27 To God only wise, be glory through Jesus Christ forever. Amen.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 15)

 

                              THE SPIRIT COMFORTS, CONVICTS, GIVES KNOWLEDGE.

Romans 15:1 We then that are strong ought to bear the infirmities of the weak (CONVICTIONS OF THE WEAK. YOU CAN GET SELF RIGHTEOUS IF YOU ARE NOT CAREFUL), and not to please ourselves.

15:2 Let every one of us please his neighbor (IF IT'S POSSIBLE) for his good to edification (TO EDIT BAD THINGS OUT AND BRING IN GOOD THINGS).

15:3 For even Christ pleased not Himself; but, as it is written, "The reproaches of them that reproached Thee fell on Me."

THE INSULTING WITH OPPROBRIOUS LANGUAGE, WHEN USED AGAINST CHRIST AND HIS PEOPLE.

QUOTED PSALMS 69:9.

15:4 For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope.

THE O.T. IS FOR OUR LEARNING.

15:5 Now the God of patience and consolation (COMFORT) grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

15:6 That ye may with one mind and one mouth glorify God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.

EACH ONE TO BE LIKEMINDED AND PLEASING TO GOD.

15:7 Wherefore receive ye one another, as Christ also received us to the glory of God.

SERVE OTHERS LIKE CHRIST SERVED US.

15:8 Now I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers:

HE WASHED THE DISCIPLES' FEET.

15:9 And that the Gentiles might glorify God for His mercy; as it is written, "For this cause I will confess to Thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto Thy name."

15:10 And again He saith, "Rejoice, ye Gentiles, with His people."

THIS IS PART OF THE SONG OF MOSES (DEUT. 32:43).

CHRIST CAN HEAL; HIS MINISTERED TO HELP YOU.

15:11 And again, "Praise the LORD, all ye Gentiles; and laud Him (LET ALL THE PEOPLE PRAISE HIM), all ye people."

MAKE A NOTE OF PSALMS 117:1.

15:12 And again, Esaias saith, "There shall be a Root of Jesse, and He That shall rise to reign over the Gentiles; in Him shall the Gentiles trust."

QUOTED ISAIAH 11:1.

15:13 Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Spirit.

THE SPIRIT COMFORTS YOU, CONVICTS YOU, GIVES YOU KNOWLEDGE.

IT IS ALWAYS WITH YOU.

15:14 And I myself also am persuaded of you, my brethren, that ye also full of goodness, filled with all knowledge, able also to admonish one another (TEACH EACH OTHER).

15:15 Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,

15:16 That I should be the minister of Jesus Christ to the Gentiles, ministering the gospel of God, that the offering up of the Gentiles might be acceptable, being sanctified by the Holy Spirit.

PAUL WAS CHOSEN (ACTS 9:15-16) TO SHARE WITH YOU CHRIST'S MESSAGE.

15:17 I have therefore whereof I may glory through Jesus Christ in those things which pertain to God.

PAUL WAS PLEASING GOD.

15:18 For I will not dare to speak of any of those things which Christ hath not wrought by me, to make the Gentiles obedient by word and deed.

15:19 Through mighty signs and wonders, by the power of the Spirit of God; so that from Jerusalem, and round about unto Illyricum (IT INCLUDED MONTENEGRO, ALBANIA, DALMATIA), I have fully preached the gospel of Christ.

I WILL NOT TEACH TRADITIONS AND FALSE DOCTRINES.

15:20 Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man's foundation:

I BUILT NEW CHURCHES EVERYWHERE.

15:21 But as it is written, "To whom He was not spoken of, they shall see: and they that have not heard shall understand."

MAKE A NOTE OF ISAIAH 52:11-15.

A NATION WILL BE CORRECTED IF THEY STOP TEACHING GOD'S LAWS LIKE SAME SEX MARRIAGE, AND ANY KIND OF PERVERSION.

15:22 For which cause also I have been much hindered from coming to you.

15:23 But now having no more place in these parts, and having a great desire these many years to come unto you (COME TO ROME);

15:24 Whensoever I take my journey into Spain, I will come to you: for I trust to see you in my journey, and to be brought on my way thitherward by you, if first I be somewhat filled with your company.

15:25 But now I go unto Jerusalem to minister unto the saints.

15:26 For it hath pleased them of Macedonia and Achaia to make a certain contribution for the poor saints which are at Jerusalem.

15:27 It hath pleased them verily; and their debtors they are. For if the Gentiles have been made partakers of their spiritual things, their duty is also to minister unto them in carnal things.

IF GOD IS A BLESSING, YOU SHARE THE BLESSING OF TEACHING THE GOSPEL.

15:28 When therefore I have performed (ACCOMPLISHED) this, and have sealed to them this fruit, I will come by you into Spain.

15:29 And I am sure that, when I come unto you, I shall come in the fulness of the blessing of the gospel of Christ.

15:30 Now I beseech you, brethren, for the Lord Jesus Christ's sake, and for the love of the Spirit, that ye strive together with me in your prayers to God for me;

COMMUNICATE WITH GOD THROUGH PRAYER AND REMEMBER ME IN YOUR PRAYERS.

15:31 That I may be delivered from them that do not believe in Judea; and that my service which I have for Jerusalem may be accepted of the saints;

HE HAD A BIT OF TROUBLE IN JERUSALEM.

15:32 That I may come unto you with joy by the will of God, and may with you be refreshed TOGETHER WITH YOU BE REFRESHED).

15:33 Now the God of peace be with you all. Amen (THAT'S THAT).

HAVE PEACE THROUGH CHRIST.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 14)

 

THE SUBJECT OF CHAPTER 14 IS HOW TO ACT TO THE NEW UNLEARNED CHRISTIAN SO YOU WON'T OFFEND HIM.

Romans 14:1 Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, but not to doubtful disputations.

IN OTHER WORDS, BE GENTLE TO THE NEW CHRISTIAN.

14:2 For one believeth that he may eat all things: another, who is weak, eateth herbs (VEGETARIAN).

DON'T TURN ANYONE AWAY DUE TO THE WAY THEY EAT.

14:3 Let not him that eateth despise him that eateth not; and let not him which eateth not judge him that eateth: for God hath received him.

GOD HAS ALREADY ACCEPTED THEM.

EXAMPLE: A MATURE CHRISTIAN CAN EAT SOMETHING THAT IS OFFERED TO AN IDOL. YOU KNOW IT'S NOTHING, BUT A NEW CHRISTIAN MIGHT GET OFFENDED. THEREFORE, DO NOT EAT IT.

14:4 Who art thou that judgest another man's servant? to his own master he standeth or falleth. Yea, he shall be holden up: for God is able to make him stand.

DO NOT JUDGE A SERVANT OF GOD.

USE COMMON SENSE SINCE YOU ARE A MATURE CHRISTIAN.

14:5 One man esteemeth one day above another: another esteemeth every day alike. Let every man be fully persuaded in his own mind.

CHRIST BECAME OUR SABBATH; DO NOT WORSHIP A DAY BUT DON'T JUDGE SOMEONE WHO DOES.

14:6 He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.

IN OTHER WORDS, IT DOESN'T MATTER WHAT SOMEONE ELSE DO. WHAT MATTERS IS YOUR CONVICTION. NOT EVERYONE WORSHIPS THE SAME. 

14:7 For none of us liveth to himself, and no man dieth to himself.

WE ALL LIVE AS A FAMILY IN CHRIST.

14:8 For whether we live, we live unto the Lord; and whether we die, we die unto the Lord: whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lord's.

ALL SOULS BELONG TO GOD.

MAKE A NOTE OF EZEKIEL 18:4.

14:9 For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that He might be Lord both of the dead and living.

HE ALSO WENT TO THE PRISONERS ALL THE WAY FROM NOAH TO OFFER THE GIFT OF SALVATION.

14:10 But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

WHY YOU LOOK DOWN ON YOUR CHRISTIAN BROTHER?

SET THE EXAMPLE AS A CHRISTIAN BUT DO NOT JUDGE.

14:11 For it is written, "As I live, saith the LORD, every knee shall bow to Me, and every tongue shall confess to God."

THIS WILL HAPPEN IN THE MILLENNIUM.

MAKE A NOTE OF ISAIAH 45:17-23.

14:12 So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God.

EVERYONE WILL BE JUDGED BY THEIR OWN ACTIONS.

14:13 Let us not therefore judge one another any more: but judge this rather, that no man put a stumbling block or an occasion to fall in his brother's way.

BE VERY CAREFUL.

CHRIST WILL BECOME A STUMBING BLOCK IF YOU BELIEVE SATAN IS CHRIST WHEN HE IS HERE PLAYING THE ROLE OF CHRIST.

HELP PEOPLE BY TELLING THEM THE TRUTH.

14:14 I know, and am persuaded by the Lord Jesus, that there is nothing unclean of itself: but to him that esteemeth any thing to be unclean, to him it is unclean.

EVERYTHING GOD HAS CREATED IS GOOD AND HAS A PURPOSE.

EXAMPLE: A SWINE IS NOT CLEAN TO EAT BUT IT'S GOOD OF CLEANING THE EARTH.

14:15 But if thy brother be grieved with thy meat, now walkest thou not charitably. Destroy not him with thy meat (MEAT THAT IS SACRIFICED TO AN IDOL), for whom Christ died.

DO NOT OFFEND A NEW BELIEVER.

14:16 Let not then your good be evil spoken of:

14:17 For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

AND AGAIN, DO NOT OFFEND ANYONE. HELP THEM TO BECOME A MATURE AND A STRONG CHRISTIAN.

14:18 For he that in these things serveth Christ is acceptable to God, and approved of men.

WHEN YOU DO THINGS GOD'S WAY GOD APPROVES OF YOU.

BE OF A GOOD INFLUENCE.

14:19 Let us therefore follow after the things which make for peace, and things wherewith one edify (TO EDIT BAD THINGS AND BRING GOOD THINGS) another.

14:20 For meat destroy not the work of God. All things indeed are pure (FOR THE ONES HE CREATED FOR US TO CONSUME); but it is evil for that man who eateth with offence.

DON'T LET LITTLE THINGS BOTHER YOU. THE SOUL OF A PERSON IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE THINGS YOU EAT.

14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak.

THE SUBJECT AGAIN IS HOW TO ACT TO THE NEW CHRISTIAN. 

THE WORK FOR GOD IS MORE IMPORTANT.

14:22 Hast thou faith? have it to thyself before God. Happy is he that condemneth not himself in that thing which he alloweth.

DON'T JUDGE EVEN YOUR OWN SELF ON THAT. GOD'S WORD BUILDS YOUR FAITH.

14:23 And he that doubteth is damned if he eat, because he eateth not of faith: for whatsoever is not of faith is sin.

DON'T BE A WORRIER. GOD GIVES US DIFFERENT DUTIES.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 13)

 

                             A CHRISTIAN MUST ABIDE BY THE LAWS OF THE LAND.

Romans 13:1 Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.

CHAPTER 13 IS HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOVERNMENT.

13:2 Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth  the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.

IF YOU SIN AGAINST GOD, YOU WILL GET BAD RULERS. HOWEVER, YOU STILL HAVE TO OBEY THE LAWS OF YOUR LAND.

13:3 For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

IN OTHER WORDS, AS LONG AS YOU OBEY THE LAWS OF THE LAND YOU ARE PROTECTED.

13:4 For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

NO MATTER WHAT DO WHAT IS RIGHT IN GOD'S EYES. IF YOU DO EVIL, YOU WILL BE PUNISHED.

13:5 Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

TO PLEASE GOD, YOU MUST DO WHAT IS RIGHT.

13:6 For for this cause pay you tribute (TAXES) also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

YOU CAN KEEP EVERYTHING IN ORDER AS LONG AS YOU PAY YOUR TAXES.

13:7 Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.

PEOPLE PICK THEIR LEADERS.

VOTE OUT THE BAD ONES AND HONOR THE ONES WHO DESERVE IT.

13:8 Owe no man anything, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.

IN OTHER WORDS, IT'S NOT GOOD TO BORROW MONEY FROM A FRIEND. MANAGE YOUR FINANCES PROPERLY.

13:9 For this, "Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill (MURDER IN THE GREEK), Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet;" and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, "Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself."

IN OTHER WORDS, ALL THESE COMMANDMENTS ARE SUMMED UP IN "THOU SHALT LOVE THY NEIGHBOR AS THYSELF".

WHY IS THAT? BECAUSE IF YOU LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR, YOU WON'T DO ALL OF THE ABOVE.

13:10 Love worketh no ill to his neighbor: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

A GOOD NEIGHBOR IS VERY PRECIOUS.

13:11 And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time (NIGHT) to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.

IT GETS CLOSER EVERYDAY.

13:12 The night is far spent, the day is at hand: let us therefore cast off the works of darkness, and let us put on the armor of light.

YOU ARE A CHILD OF THE DAY NOT DARKNESS.

13:13 Let us walk honestly, as in the day; not in rioting and drunkenness, not in chambering (ARGUING) and wantonness (JEALOUSY), not in strife and envying.

13:14 But put ye on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make not provision for the flesh, to fulfil the lusts thereof.

ALLOW THE SPIRIT TO GUIDE YOU ALWAYS.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 12)

 

HOW TO FUNCTION IN SOCIETY AS THE MANY MEMBERED BODY OF CHRIST AND HOW TO RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF GOD.

Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.

IN OTHER WORDS, DEDICATE YOURSELF TO GOD.

12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.

PRAY FOR GOD'S WILL, NOT YOURS.

HE WANTS YOU TO STAY IN HIS WORD, NOT THE WORD OF THE WORLD.

12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

DON'T THINK YOU ARE SO GREAT BECAUSE GOD HAS GIVEN YOU SOME GIFTS. GIVE THE CREDIT TO HIM.

12:4 For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office:

WE HAVE DIFFERENT DUTIES BUT ONE BODY.

12:5 So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another.

CHRIST IS THE HEAD.

12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the promotion of faith;

12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching;

PROPHECY AND TEACHING IS THE SAME IN GREEK.

12:8 Or he that exhorteth, on exhortation: he that giveth, let him do it with simplicity; he that ruleth, with diligence (EXPERIENCE); he that sheweth mercy, with cheerfulness.

THE CHURCH CAN FUNCTION IF IT HAS ALL PARTS OF THE BODY.

PAUL IS TELLING YOU HOW TO GET ALONG IN SOCIETY AND SHARE THE WORD WITH OTHERS.

12:9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good.

RIGHTLY DIVIDE THE WORD OF GOD AND LET LOVE BE REAL. LEAVE EVIL ALONE.

12:10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honor preferring one another;

BROTHER= A BROTHER FROM THE SEED OF ISRAEL OR A SIBLING. 

NEIGHBOR=ADOPTED BY CHRIST.

12:11 Not slothful in business; fervent in spirit; serving the Lord.

12:12 Rejoicing in hope; patient in tribulation; continuing instant in prayer;

BE IN BUSINESS THAT IS CARING.

12:13 Distributing to the necessity of saints; given to hospitality.

BE A GOOD COMMUNICATOR AND BE KIND TO OTHERS.

12:14 Bless them which persecute you: bless and curse not.

IF SOMEONE IS A TROUBLEMAKER PRAY THAT HE CAN CHANGE AND ASK GOD TO FIX THE PROBLEM.

12:15 Rejoice with them that do rejoice, and weep with them that weep.

12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise on your own conceits.

BE PATIENT WITH A NEW BELIEVER. GIVE THEM WHAT THEY NEED AT THAT MOMENT FROM THE WORD AND DO NOT OVERWHELM THEM WITH SCRIPTURE.

12:17 Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.

TEACH THE WORD AS IT IS WRITTEN AND USE SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT.

12:18 If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peacefully with all men.

IF IT'S POSSIBLE GET ALLONG WITH ALL MEN (SOMETIMES IT'S NOT POSSIBLE).

12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, "Vengeance is Mine; I will repay, saith the LORD."

QUOTED DEUT. 32:35.

DON'T TAKE REVENGE ON SOMEONE. GOD WILL AVENGE YOU IN HIS TIME.

12:20 Therefore if thine enemy hunger, feed him; if he thirst, give him drink: for in so doing thou shalt heap coals of fire on his head.

IN OTHER WORDS, FEED HIM THE WORD OF GOD. 

QUOTED FROM PROVERBS 25:21-22.

12:21 Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 11)

 

                        GOD'S PURPOSE REGARDING THE REMNANT ACCOMPLISHED.

Romans 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away His people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

PAUL WAS A BENJAMITE BY BIRTH AND A ROMAN CITIZEN FROM HIS FATHER.

HIS FATHER WAS A ROMAN FREE BORN CITIZEN.

11:2 God hath not cast away His people which He foreknew (HE KNEW THEM FROM BEFORE THIS EARTH AGE. THEY STOOD UP AGAINST SATAN AFTER HE FELL FROM GRACE. THIS IS THE REASON THEY ARE HIS ELECT), Wot (KNOW) ye not what the Scripture saith of Elias? how he maketh intercession to God against Israel, saying,

11:3 "LORD, they have killed Thy prophets, and digged down Thine altars; and I am left alone, and they seek my life."

THE KENITES (SATAN'S OFFSPRING) WHO DISGUISE THEMSELVES AS JEWS KILLED THE PROPHETS, NOT THE REAL JEWS.

11:4 But what saith the answer of God unto him? "I have reserved to Myself seven thousand men (CHILDREN IN THE GREEK), who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal."

GOD'S ELECT ARE 7,000 AT THIS TIME. THEY WILL NOT WORSHIP SATAN WHEN HE COMES HERE PLAYING THE ROLE OF CHRIST.

 144,000 WILL COME OUT OF CONFUSION AND HAVE THE SEAL OF GOD IN THEIR FOREHEAD DURING TRIBULATION (REV.7).

QUOTED FROM I KINGS 19:10-18.

11:5 Even so then at this present time also there is a remnant according to the election of grace.

THE REMNANT BROUGHT FORTH THE MESSAGE OF GOD.

11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.

THEY COULDN'T OBTAIN IT BY THE LAW.

11:7 What then? Israel hath not obtained that which he seeketh for;  but the election hath obtained it, and the rest were blinded (HARDENED).

THE ELECTION ARE ONLY 7,000 (144,000 DURING TRIBULATION). THE REST HAVE BLINDERS ON. THIS IS WHY THEY CANNOT UNDERSTAND WHEN YOU TELL THEM THERE IN NO PRE-TRIB RAPTURE.

IN OTHER WORDS, NOT ALL CHRISTIANS ARE HIS ELECT.

11:8 (According as it is written, God hath given them the spirit of slumber (STUPOR IN THE GREEK), eyes that they should not see, and ears that they should not hear";) unto this day.

GOD DID NOT WANT THEM TO COMMIT THE UNFORGIVABLE SIN (LIKE 12:10-12) SO HE PUT BLINDERS ON THEM. THEY ARE NOT STRONG ENOUGH TO STAND UP AGAINST SATAN WHEN THE TIME COMES. IT'S AN ACT OF LOVE.

QUOTED ISAIAH 29:10.

11:9 And David saith, "Let their table be made a snare, and a trap, and a stumbling block, and a recompence unto them:

THERE ARE MANY CHRISTIANS THAT WANT TO DO WHAT IS RIGHT BUT THEY ARE GOING TO THINK SATAN IS CHRIST. IT'S THE GREAT APOSTASIA OF THE CHURCH.

CHRIST'S NAME BECOMES A STUMBLING BLOCK TO THEM. 

THEY CAN BE DECEIVED VERY EASILY.

11:10 Let their eyes be darkened, that they may not see, and bow down their back alway."

THEY CARRY A HEAVY LOAD WITH MEN'S DOCTRINES.

11:11 I say then, Have they stumbled that they should fall? God forbid: but rather through their fall salvation is come unto the Gentiles, for to provoke them to jealousy.

SALVATION TO GENTILES PROVOKES ISRAEL TO JEALOUSY.

11:12 Now if the fall of them be the riches of the world, and the diminishing of them the riches of the Gentiles; how much more their fulness?

THEY BOTH CAN BE LED TO CHRIST. 

BENEFIT TO THE WORLD THROUGH ISRAEL'S FALL. GREATER BENEFIT WILL COME FROM THEIR FULNESS.

11:13 For I speak to you Gentiles, inasmuch as I am the apostle of the Gentiles, I magnify mine office:

MAKE A NOTE OF ACTS 9:15-16.

PAUL WAS A CHOSEN VESSEL; IT WAS HIS DESTINY.

11:14 If by any means I may provoke to emulation them which are my flesh, and might save some of them.

IT'S POSSIBLE FOR SOME OF THEM TO SEE THE TRUTH.

11:15 For if the casting away of them be the reconciling of the world, what shall the receiving of them be but life from the dead?

11:16 For if the first fruit be holy, the lump is also holy: and if the root be holy, so are the branches.

YOU ARE A CHILD OF GOD IF YOU ACCEPT CHRIST; THIS ALSO APPLIES TO KENITES.

11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree (A GENTILE), wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree;

HE USES THE OLIVE TREE AS AN ANALOGY.

GOD IS THE PRUNER. SOME OF THE BRANCHES WERE SHAKEN OFF.

GENTILES ALSO BECOME HOLY IF THEY ACCEPT CHRIST.

11:18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee.

DO NOT BOAST.

PRIDE WAS SATAN'S FALL.

11:19 Thou wilt say then, "The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in."

11:20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith, Be not high minded, but fear (LOVE GOD):

KNOWLEDGE INCREASES THE LOVE YOU HAVE FOR GOD.

MAKE A NOTE OF PROVERBS 1:7.

11:21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest He also spare not thee.

HE IS GIVING YOU THE REASON FOR FEAR.

HE DOENN'T PUT THE GENTILES DOWN BY NOT BEING THE NATURAL SEED.

LACK OF FAITH IS THE REASON FOR GOD'S ANGER.

11:22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in His goodness: otherwise thou also shall be cut off.

THE WORD OF GOD INCREASES YOUR FAITH.

THIS IS A CONDITION: IF YOU PRACTICE THAT FAITH YOU ARE IN GOOD STANDARDS WITH GOD.

11:23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief (IF THEY CHANGE THEIR WAY), shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again.

AGAIN, THIS IS A CONDITION.

IF THEY CONTINUE AS ABOVE AND CHANGE THEIR WAY GOD WILL GRAFT THEM IN AGAIN.

11:24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?

IT IS ONLY IN THE KINGDOM OF GRACE THAT SUCH A PROCESS, THUS CONTRARY TO NATURE, CAN BE SUCCESSFUL.

HE IS TALKING ABOUT GENTILES.

11:25 For I would not, brethren, that ye should be ignorant of this mystery, lest ye should be wise in your own conceits; that blindness in part is happened to Israel, until the fulness of the Gentiles be come in.

PAUL IS USING THIS ANALOGY TO SHOW YOU THE MYSTERY.

HE IS REFERRING TO LUKE 21:22-25 (THE EVENTS THAT BRING THE END).

11:26 And so all Israel shall be saved: as it is written, "There shall come out of Sion the Deliverer, and shall turn away ungodliness from Jacob:"

11:27 "For this is My covenant (CONTRACT) unto them, when I shall take away their sins."

THIS IS ALL FUTURE.

11:28 As concerning the gospel, they are enemies for your sakes (THE GOSPEL STANDPOINT. ISRAEL ENEMIES): but as touching the election, they are beloved for the fathers' sakes (THE ELECTION STANDPOINT. ISRAEL BELOVED. THEY WERE CHOSEN BEFORE FROM THE 1ST EARTH AGE).

11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance.

WHEN GOD GIVES GIFTS THEY ARE GIVEN WITHOUT REPENTANCE.

11:30 For as ye in times past have not believed God, yet have now obtained mercy through their unbelief:

HE MADE THIS AVAILABLE TO ALL HIS CHILDREN.

11:31 Even so have these also now not believed, that through your mercy they also may obtain mercy (UNMERITED FAVOR, MEANING YOU DON'T DESERVE IT).

YOU ARE GOING TO BE GRAFTED IN IF YOU BELIEVE.

11:32 For God hath concluded them all in unbelief, that He might have mercy upon all.

HE SENT THE SPIRIT OF STUPOR IN SOME FOR A REASON. THEY CANNOT STAND UP FOR HIM.

11:33 O the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! how unsearchable are His judgments, and His ways past finding out!

IF YOU HAVE FAITH AND FOLLOW HIS WAYS THE WORD COMES EASY ONCE YOU ABSORB IT.

11:34 For who hath known the mind of the LORD? or who hath been His counsellor?

IN OTHER WORDS YOU CANNOT COUNCEL GOD. IT'S THE OTHER WAY AROUND.

MAKE A NOTE OF PROVERBS 1:6-7.

11:35 Or who hath first given to Him (GAVE FIRST), and it shall be recompensed (REPAID) unto him again?

11:36 For of Him, and through Him, and to Him, are all things: to Whom be glory forever. Amen.

ETERNAL LIFE IS THROUGH HIM.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 10)

 

                                              CHRIST GIVES LIFE AND A PURPOSE.

Romans 10:1 Brethren, my heart's desire and prayer to God for Israel is, that they might be saved.

10:2 For I bear them record that they have a zeal of God, but not according to knowledge.

ISRAEL'S FAILURE.

THEY WANT TO SERVE THE LORD BUT THEY HAVE NO KNOWLEDGE.

10:3 For they being ignorant of God's righteousness, and going about to establish their own righteousness (THEY WANTED TO BUILD THEIR OWN SALVATION), have not submitted themselves unto the righteousness of God.

10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believeth.

IN OTHER WORDS, WHEN YOU BREAK THE LAW CHRIST HELPS YOU OVERCOME IT.

THE LAW IS NOT DEAD; CHRIST DID NOT CHANGE THE LAW, HE FULFILLED IT BY BECOMING THE SACRIFICIAL LAMB. HE WILL FORGIVE YOUR SINS UPON REPENTANCE.

10:5 For Moses describeth the righteousness which is of the law, that "the man which doeth those things shall live by them."

10:6 But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, "say not in thine heart, 'Who shall ascend into heaven?' " (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)

10:7 "Or, 'Who shall descend into the deep?' " (that is, to bring up Christ again from the dead.)

IN OTHER WORDS, HIS WORD IS NOT HIDDEN. IT'S NOT FAR OFF, NOT IN HEAVEN (HEAR AND DO), NOT OVER THE SEA (HEAR AND DO).

10:8 But what saith it? "The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart:" that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

NOT HIDDEN (IN MOUTH AND HEART). IT SHOULD BE SHOWN.

THE RIGHTEOUSNESS OF GOD IS HIS WORD.

QUOTED DEUT. 30:11-16.

10:9 That if thou shall confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

SALVATION COMES ONLY THROUGH CHRIST.

THE LAW SHOWS US OUR SINS.

10:10 For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness (JUSTICE); and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

10:11 For the scripture saith, "Whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed."

CHRIST GIVES LIFE AND PURPOSE.

QUOTED FROM ISAIAH 28:16.

10:12 For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon Him.

10:13 For "whosoever shall call upon the name of the LORD shall be saved."

GOD IS NOT A RESPECTER OF PERSONS; SALVATION IS OFFERED TO ALL.

QUOTED JOEL 2:32.

10:14 How then shall they call on Him in Whom they have not believed? and how shall they believe in Him of Whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?

IT TAKES SOMEONES TEACHING THEM AND SHOWING THEM THE WAY.

10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent (APOSTLE= ONE SENT FORTH)? as it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!"

QUOTED ISAIAH 52:7.

KNOWLEDGE IS NO GOOD IF YOU DON'T SHARE IT.

10:16 But they have not obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, "LORD, who hath believed our report?"

QUOTED ISAIAH 53:1.

10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

KNOWLEDGE INCREASES YOUR FAITH.

10:18 But I say, Have they not heard? Yes verily, "their sound went into all the earth, and their words unto the ends of the world."

THE PROPHETS AND APOSTLES WITNESSED TO THEM.

10:19 But I say, Did not Israel know? First Moses saith (SONG OF MOSES), "I will provoke you to jealousy by them that are no people, and by a foolish nation (THE NATION OF CAIN) I will anger you.

MAKE A NOTE OF DEUT. 32:21, REV. 15, AMOS 6:14.

10:20 But Esaias is very bold, and saith, "I was found of them that sought me not; I was made manifest unto them that asked not after Me."

QUOTED ISAIAH 65:1.

GOD IS A JEALOUS GOD.

10:21 But to Israel He saith, "All day long I have stretched forth My hands unto a disobedient and gainsaying people."

THEY WOULDN'T LISTEN TO HIM.

QUOTED ISAIAH 65:2.

GOD BLESS

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THE BOOK OF ROMANS (CHAPTER 9)

 

                                  PAUL'S SORROW REGARDING ISRAEL'S FAILURE.

WE WILL GO BACK TO HOW ISRAEL WAS FORMED AND WHAT IT SIGNIFIES.

Romans 9:1 I say the truth in Christ, I lie not, my conscience also bearing me witness in the Holy Spirit.

HE IS TALKING ABOUT THE ELECTION.

PAUL IS SAYING HERE, 'GOD'S ELECT ARE CHOSEN AND I WILL DOCUMENT THIS'.

9:2 That I have great heaviness and continual sorrow in my heart.

I HAVE GREAT SORROW FOR YOU IF YOU ALLOW YOURSELF TO DRIFT AWAY FROM THIS.

9:3 For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh:

IF I COULD CONVERT THEM, I WOULD SEPARATE MYSELF FROM CHRIST.

9:4 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises;

AFTER CHRIST PAYED THE PRICE THE PROMISE IS FOR EVERYONE NOW.

9:5 Whose are the fathers (THE 12 PATRIARCHS), and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, Who is over all, God blessed forever. Amen.

CHRIST CAME FROM THOSE 12 TRIBES.

9:6 Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are called of Israel.

ABRAHAM WAS NOT CALLED ISRAEL JACOB WAS.

9:7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but "In Isaac shall thy seed be called."

QUOTED GENESIS 21:7.

CHRIST CAME FROM THE SEED OF ISAAC.

9:8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.

THAT PROMISED WAS MADE IN GENESIS 21:7.

9:9 For this is the word of promise, "At this time will I come, and Sarah shall have a son."

SARAH WAS 90 YEARS OLD AND ABRAHAM 100 WHEN ISAAC WAS BORN.

THEY BELIEVED GOD EVEN THOUGH THEY WERE ADVANCED IN AGE.

9:10 And not only this; but when Rebecca also had conceived by one, even by our father Isaac;

JACOB AND ESAU IN THE WOMB.

9:11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him That calleth;)

HE IS IN CHARGE; HE DOES THE CALLING.

9:12 It was said unto her (REBECCA), "The elder shall serve the younger."

QUOTED GENESIS 25.

9:13 As it is written, "Jacob have I loved, but Esau have I hated."

GOD DOES NOT HATE BABIES. IT'S WHAT ESAU DID IN THE 1ST EARTH AGE BEFORE HE WAS BORN. HE DID NOT RESPECT HIS REDEEMER ALSO IN THIS ONE.

BUT ESAU COULD HAVE REPENTED WHEN CHRIST "FREED THE PRISONERS" AFTER CRUCIFIXION.

9:14 What shall we say then? Is there unrighteousness with God? God forbid.

9:15 For He saith to Moses, "I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion."

HE HAS A PLAN AND IT'S GOING TO BE THE WAY HE PLANNED IT.

HE KNOWS US BETTER THAN WE KNOW OURSELVES.

9:16 So then it is not of him that willeth, nor of him that runneth (WORKS), but of God That sheweth mercy.

DIVINE ELECTION JUSTIFIED BY SCRIPTURE.

9:17 For the Scripture saith unto Pharaoh (HE WAS A GENTILE), "Even for this same purpose I raised thee up, that I might shew My power in thee, and that My name might be declared throughout all the earth."

GOD USED PHARAOH TO CONVERT THE EGYPTIANS AND EDUCATE US OF WHAT IS GOING TO HAPPEN AT THE END.

HE LOVES EVERYONE.

9:18 Therefore hath He mercy on whom He will have mercy, and whom He will He hardeneth.

GOD HARDENED PHARAOH'S HEART FOR A PURPOSE.

9:19 Thou wilt say then unto me, "Why doth He yet find fault? For who hath resisted His will?"

DIVINE ELECTION NOT TO BE CHALLENGED.

9:20 Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest (TALK BACK) against God? "Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it 'Why hast thou made me thus? " "

DO NOT TALK BACK TO GOD.

YOU DON'T SAY TO THE POTTER YOU DON'T LIKE WHAT HE MADE.

9:21 Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honor, and another unto dishonor?

IN OTHER WORDS, YOUR SOUL MAKES THE DIFFERENCE, NOT THE FLESH.

9:22 What if God, willing to shew His wrath, and to make His power known, endured with much longsuffering (HE HAS A LOT OF PATIENCE) the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction (SATAN'S NAME, APOLLYON):

THEY'VE EARNED OF WHAT IS COMING TO THEM. 

9:23 And that He might make known the riches of His glory on the vessels of mercy, which He had afore (BEFORE) prepared unto glory,

9:24 Even us, whom He hath called, not of the Jews only, but also of the Gentiles (PHARAOH WAS A GENTILE)?

DIVINE ELECTION BENEVOLENT SO FAR AS MAN CAN APPREHEND.

9:25 As He saith also in Osee (HOSEA), "I will call them My people, which were not My people; and her beloved, which was not beloved.

HOSEA IN THE HEBREW MEANS SALVATION.

THE WOMAN IN HOSEA (HOSEA'S WIFE) REPRESENTS ISRAEL. GOD TOLD HOSEA TO MARRY A HARLOT.

9:26 And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, 'Ye are not My people;' there shall they be called the children of the living God."

ISRAEL (NOT THE COUNTRY OF ISRAEL BUT THE TRIBES) WILL BE RESTORED IN THE FUTURE.

9:27 Esaias (ISAIAH) also crieth concerning Israel, "Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved:

ISRAEL (THE TRIBES) WILL BE SAVED.

9:28 For He will finish (CLOSE) the work, and cut it short (HE SHORTENED THE TIME FOR 7 YEARS TO 5 MONTHS= MARK 13:20, REV. 9:4, 9:10-11) in righteousness: because a short work will the LORD make upon the earth."

9:29 And as Esaias said before, "Except the LORD of Sabaoth (THE LORD OF REST OR HOSTS) had left us a seed, we had been as Sodoma, and been made like unto Gomorrha." 

PERVERSION IS HAPPENING TODAY.

9:30 What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith.

9:31 But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness.

MANY GENTILES WERE CONVERTED BUT ISRAEL WAS VERY STUBBORN.

9:32 Wherefore (WHAT CAN WE SAY)? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law.

PAUL IS TRYING TO SAY HERE ' I THOUGHT I WAS FOLLOWING THE LAW BY PERSECUTING CHRISTIANS'.

9:33 As it is written, "Behold, I lay in Sion a stumbling stone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on Him shall not be ashamed."

QUOTED ISAIAH 28:16.

THERE IS NO STUMBLING STONE WITH THE BELIEVER.

GOD BLESS

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