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Saturday, June 9, 2018

[NEW 'Series'] The Path to the Kingdom (Intro); A Process to Salvation, Redemption & Sanctification

[updated version]

 

 

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('old' version)

In these end times, I believe the most important topic to comprehend has to do with one's personal salvation (sanctification, redemption, etc,). Many, I believe, are deceived to follow false paths and false doctrine leading to false beliefs & dubious assuredness re: their own state of 'salvation'. They (we, mostly all) have been deceived and indoctrinated to believe 'mainstream' lies produced by mainstream 'religion', which I wholeheartedly believe is more a tool of the adversary than of the Almighty; reliance upon their false beliefs and doctrine means one has no understanding, or bases for Truth.

[Hos 4:6 KJV] 6 *My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children*.

Specifically, what is typically being purveyed by religious institutions ['churches'] is an instant, no-effort, infallible method to 'salvation'--the 'alter call' & 'sinner's prayer'--but it is false, and unscriptural. It IS certainly apropos for these latter generations, craving 'easy' & instant gratification; the doctrine provides 'ear-tickling' solutions for those wishing to be 'saved', yet who are unwilling to invest time or energy to understand it, much less truly achieve.

PROBLEM: Much of the misinformation, &/or disinformation, which leads one into false beliefs & practices arises from the 'trusted' institutions one is socioculturally bound into believing; the so-called 'church'. Their 'teachings' on SALVATION, and how one achieves it, is more often an outright, unscriptural PACK OF LIES, which has no bearing or basis on scripture. However, as Children of the Most High, we are tasked with searching for and testing all matters of faith & scripture, in order that we know the Truth, and understand the Way of the Father. [1Th 5:21 KJV] 21 *Prove all things; hold fast that which is good* ...

In my understanding, and according to scripture, the key to understanding salvation is that it is an *ongoing process*, or a 'race' to the end, whence one undergoes judgement. One must *overcome & endure* hardships, trials and temptations, afflictions & attacks*, in order to reach the final destination ('finish' line); we are to be tried, &/or refined along the way...

(see:[Ecc 9:11 KJV] 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.

[1Co 9:24 KJV] 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
[Heb 12:1 KJV] 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, )
[1Th 5:21, 23 KJV] 21 Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. ... 23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and [I pray God] your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless *unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ*.

The true path to eternal salvation, and the key to entering into the rest, &/or the Kingdom, is to enter the 'race', and with effort and trials, to overcome sin and evil residing within, and affecting oneself. One must overcome the evil, and defeat the 'dragons' of the self and the world. In this series, I hope to convey that which I have come to understand is involved in the 'race', or the process, and the steps involved...

May all viewers, listeners &/or readers gain a blessing of the Most High for discernment and action, upon hearing and recognizing Truth and understanding the Way. Amein.
(see:[Ecc 9:11 KJV] 11 I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race [is] not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all.
[1Co 9:24 KJV] 24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
[Heb 12:1 KJV] 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset [us], and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, )

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PROCESS & Path to the Kingdom (Pt 2); BELIEVE, Obey & Serve

 

 

 

 

Continuing in this series, I describe the three general principals or components of the process of salvation, leading to eternal life and entering unto the Kingdom, as promised in the Gospel (Goods News, yo): Believe Obey Serve 

This part (Pt 2) is predominantly about the first principal, and describes the particular beliefs that are deemed necessary to begin or proceed with the *PROCESS OF SALVATION*, as I am led to understand it. The viewpoint is/was gathered from experience, scriptural searches and more. 

Understand that the concept, as it is used here, is related or correlated with FAITH... However, as with most other doctrines taught or promoted by 'mainstream churchianity', there is much more involved in simple 'faith' than what meets the eye. 

I discuss the preliminaries in fairly brief manner (in my verbose way, lol) Please watch & share as you are led--more in the 'pipeline', incoming! May all viewers, listeners &/or readers gain a blessing of understanding and a call to action, in regards to necessary steps everyone must make to begin or stay on the path, in running the 'race'. Endure and overcome, brothers & sisters... Shalom
 
 
 
 
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PROCESS & Path to the Kingdom (Pt 3); "OBEY"

 

 

 
 
 
In this third in the series video, I delve into another component in the "B.O.S" process of refinement leading to salvation, eternal life, as well as entering unto the rest, and the Kingdom. Much emphases are placed upon obedience to the Word and the Will of the Most High, as provided in scriptures; many, MANY verses, throughout! 
 
The obedience required includes knowing, attending to and obeying the Commandments, His judgements, statutes and even ordinances. I go into some detail, specifically with regards to the Commandments, which are iterated and re-iterated throughout the scriptures (*BOTH 'old' & 'new' testaments*). Many scriptural proofs are provided. Their importance and applicability to entering unto LIFE is delineated with little room for doubt or denial. 
 
Those who have fallen for the deceptions purveyed by 'mainstream religion', that the 'Law' has been 'done away with' might find this Truth disconcerting, but it is all readily available for all to see and to understand, if one simply attends to what the scriptures actually SAY. I pray that one and all come to know Truth, as it is written there... 
 
The *Commandments (etc.) are emphasized throughout BOTH 'new & old' Testaments*, and are the bases for judging good/bad fruit, blessings & curses of the Covenant, as well as *whether one enters unto LIFE* 13:05 ; the eternal life promised as one becomes a citizen of the Kingdom of the Most High (Yahuah), at the end of the 'race'... 
 
 Please watch and share these Truths, as I reveal them within the contexts of salvation, redemption and the process of refinement mentioned within the Word. May all viewers, listeners &/or readers gain a blessing of discernment, and a call to act upon the knowledge of scriptural Truth provided. Amein. 
 
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PROCESS & Path to the Kingdom (Pt 4); "SERVE"

 

 



In this final video in the series, I discuss the third element (B.O.S.) requisite of eternal life/salvation, and/or entering unto the Kingdom: SERVE. In my understanding, to serve is to apply that which one believes and in obedience, doing good works, or producing good FRUIT. Much is said of these such fruits in scripture, and I show examples in the discourse contained herein... 

 One should not dismiss the importance of producing good deeds, or 'fruit'. Scriptures show that those WITHOUT good fruit will not enter into the rest, but be cut down and placed in the FIRE...A good SEED in good SOIL, or ground, will produce good FRUIT, and hence the converse, as described. 

 Understand that blessings, curses and one's 'place' in the Kingdom will depend on one's fruit, or 'works'. Furthermore, according to multiple scriptures, one is judged "according to their works". These include a spectrum of thoughts, words and deeds, as I understand it. As discussed, however, such fruits do not assure or qualify one for salvation; *it is but one aspect or requisite that naturally proceeds from the faith and obedience components*. 

 I.e., Good fruits are the inevitable PRODUCT of the faithful servant...by works no man is 'saved'. On the other hand, NO works or fruit, or 'bad' works or fruit will temp the axe and fire scenario...(yikes!) In the latter portion of the video, I try to provide a summary of all that was covered, and my understanding of the processes and such that are involved in redemption, sanctification, &/or salvation itself. 

 I hope that it might prepare one and provide an understanding to one seeking to claim the prize... There are many components involved, in my understanding; it isn't simple and it isn't necessarily instantaneous or lasting, if one doesn't remain faithful and involved in the PROCESS OF refinement. Sin is BOTH within & without, and everyone must OVERCOME IT. The process IS ONGOING, UNTIL THE END--THE END OF THE 'RACE'.

 Along the way, one undergoes trial, afflictions and refining by fire and tribulations. It isn't so easy that all who start down the path will 'win', or succeed. Many are called, but few chosen... 

 I pray that these videos are, have been, or will be an asset and a blessing to any and all who view them, as it has been for me to put them together. May all viewers, liseners &/or readers gain a blessing of understanding, clarity and a call to act, of, by & through the Spirit of the Most High, Yahuah. Amein. Shalom GT

 
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