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Love in 1 Thessalonians

Mentioned 6 times

How we should serve the Lord.
1 Thessalonians 1:3 Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labour of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father;

Paul’s prayer.
1 Thessalonians 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you:

It’s stated in Leviticus, Cited by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 5:43 19:19, Mark 12:31, and Romans 13:9.
1 Thessalonians 4:9 But as touching brotherly love ye need not that I write unto you: for ye yourselves are taught of God to love one another.

As believers, we need to be like soldiers in the Lord’s army, prepared.¹
1 Thessalonians 5:8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation.

The relationship believers should have for each other.
1 Thessalonians 5:13 And to esteem them very highly in love for their work’s sake. And be at peace among yourselves.

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Importance of Blood

Importance of Blood                         Hebrews 9:11-14
375 times in Bible, 282 times Old Testament (1 Hebrews word),
93 times New Testament (3 Greek words)
      ( New Testament once, Shedding of Blood   Hebrews 9:22,
once Diseased Blood   Matthew 9:20, 91 times Blood)
Our Blood is very important
Leviticus 17:11,14      Deuteronomy 12:22     Hebrews 9:22
How important? Cut off end of my finger and I will bleed to Death.
Blood tells it all: a visit to doctor every 3 months to have blood read.
Transfusions are very, very important. Without blood YOU ARE DEAD!
Not only is life found in the Blood BUT so is SIN.
Blood important in Old Testament:
Genesis 3:21   1^st Shedding of blood (animal Sacrifice)
Genesis 4:4 Blood Sacrifices continue
Genesis 8:20 after the flood
Genesis 12:7 Abram built an alter  and so on till Moses.
Blood Sacrifices very important.
PASSOVER Exodus 12 an ordinance forever.
Blood sacrifices continued until 70 AD
Blood is mentioned 28 times in Hebrews chapter 9: 7, 12-14, 18-22, 25
Science teaches that Blood is passed to the child from the father NOT the mother. Even though the child resides in the mother she does not pass her blood to the child.
Adam Sinned (He walked into it eyes opened. Eve transgressed because she was beguiled. 1 Timothy 2:14)
Romans 5:12 Sin entered, caused death, death passed to all   (sin is in the blood) Genesis 3:1-7
We are all of one blood I Corinthians 17:26
Sin passes from father to child
            This is WHY Jesus HAD to be born of a virgin.
           Blood came from Holy Spirit NOT Joseph. Luke 1:27-35
            Matthew 1:16-17 Joseph the legal father
Because HIS blood is pure (and stayed pure) (3 years ministry proved he was without spot or blemish). He is able to shed His blood for every sinner who believe in His death, burial and resurrection.
Hebrews 9:11   His blood (not animal blood) obtains eternal, life for us.
Jesus rose from the dead with a glorified body (Flesh and bone – NO Blood) Luke 24:39
Side issue: It is claimed the Ark of the Covenant is buried in a cave in the hill of Golgotha. And that when Jesus was crucified and His blood drained from his body and down the cross into the dirt that it leaked into this cave unto the Ark. (Priest sprinkled blood of sacrifices onto the Ark in the Temple, Holy of Holy Hebrews 9:1-7) from Archeologist Ron Wyatt 1/6/82 (died August 4, 1999)
We will have bodies like His (Flesh and Bone) with no blood !!
1 Corinthians 15:50-58   1 John 3:2
It’s one of the four commands (rules) for gentiles to EAT NO BLOOD
(Acts 15:20,29; 21:25)
Paul mentions the blood 13 times from Romans to Colossians:
Romans 3:25 a propitiation through faith in his blood
Romans 5:9 justified by his blood
1 Corinthians 10:16, 11:25,27 Communion
Ephesians 1:7 redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins
Colossians 1:14 redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins
Colossians 1:20 peace through the blood of his cross
Even in the last days:  Revelation 1:5, 5:9, 6:10,12, 7:14, 8:7-8, 11:6, 12:11, 14:20, 16:3-4,6, 17:6, 19:2,13   (17 times) CHRISTIANS today don’t like to hear about the BLOOD – BUT only thru it do we have Salvation!

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Love in Colossians

Mentioned 4 times

The apostle Paul had not been to Colossi, but he had heard of them. So to should others hear of our love for others.
Colossians 1:4 Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints,

Live so others would say this of you.
Colossians 1:8 Who also declared unto us your love in the Spirit.

As should all believers.
Colossians 2:2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ;

The apostle reminds Husbands to Love their wives. (wives are reminded to submit, (love comes naturally to women).
Colossians 3:19 Husbands, love your wives, and be not bitter against them.

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Love in Paul’s Letters

Defination:
A strong feeling of affection and concern toward another person, as that arising from kinship or close friendship.
A feeling of devotion or adoration toward God or a god.
When asked to quote a Bible verse on Love most would answer with the words of the Lord Jesus.
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

The word LOVE appears 442 times in the KJV. 240 times in the Old Testament and 202 times in the New Testament. 
 Looking at the times the Apostle Paul mentions LOVE in each of his 14 epistles.

See ⇨ Love in Romans
See ⇨ Love in 1 Corinthians
See ⇨ Love in 2 Corinthians
See ⇨ Love in Galatians
See ⇨ Love in Ephesians
See ⇨ Love in Philippians
See ⇨ Love in Colossians
See ⇨ Love in 1 Thessalonians
See ⇨ Love in 2 Thessalonians
See ⇨ Love in 1 Timothy
See ⇨ Love in 2 Timothy
See ⇨ Love in Titus
See ⇨ Love in Philemon
See ⇨ Love in Hebrews

Verses contain different forms of LOVE. ie. loved, loveth etc.

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Love in Ephesians

Mentioned 19 times

We should love God
Ephesians 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:
When we love God it shows.
Ephesians 1:15 Wherefore I also, after I heard of your faith in the Lord Jesus, and love unto all the saints,
A restatement of John 3:16.
Ephesians 2:4 But God, who is rich in mercy, for his great love wherewith he loved us,
The Apostle Paul’s prayer for the Ephesians
Ephesians 3:17 That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love,
Ephesians 3:19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.
The way we should be toward each other.
Ephesians 4:2 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love;
How every believer should live.
Ephesians 4:15-16 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: From whom the whole body fitly joined together and compacted by that which every joint supplieth, according to the effectual working in the measure of every part, maketh increase of the body unto the edifying of itself in love.
Because of Christ.
Ephesians 5:2 And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet smelling savour.
A command to husbands.
Ephesians 5:25 Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the church, and gave himself for it;
Ephesians 5:28 So ought men to love their wives as their own bodies. He that loveth his wife loveth himself.
Ephesians 5:33 Nevertheless let every one of you in particular so love his wife even as himself; and the wife see that she reverence her husband.
The Apostles final word to the Ephesians.
Ephesians 6:23-24 Peace be to the brethren, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Grace be with all them that love our Lord Jesus Christ in sincerity. Amen.

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David & Goliath

Even a cursory reading of the Bible is all that is needed to show us, we are in a battle, a war, and it is to the finish. We (who have trusted in Christ) will be the victors. (1 Corinthians 15:57) We are conquerors (Romans 8:37) But we need to realize even though the outcome is sure, the battle is still raging on (Ephesians 6:12)

…..Our commission is sure (Acts 1:8)
…..Our acts are set (1 Timothy 1:18,6:12)
…..Our position is secure (2 Timothy 2:3)
…..Our weapons are listed (Ephesians 6:13-18)

When we rely upon God, He will deliver ….

Let’s look at a Biblical Soldier in 1 Samuel 17:1-3
The battle scene is described. The PHILISTINES were 1st mentioned in
Genesis 21:32, 26:18. They occupied 5 major cities to the south of Israel. At times they were friendly, bu they were used by God to chastise the Jews when the disobeyed Him, especially during the times of the Judges and into the times of the Kings.

Read 1 Samuel 17:4-7 Just how big was Golliath? A cubit is generally accepted at 18” and a span at 9”. Picture of giant of a man.
So 18 x 6 = 108 +9 =117 / 12 = 9’ 9” or If a cubit is 20” he would be 10’ 9”.
Needless to say he was a BIG man.

Read 1 Samuel 17:8-10 Goliath was not only big but his pride was in his size.

Read 1 Samuel 17:11 Israel was in a state of apostasy, they didn’t lean upon God but upon self which resulted in their being “dismayed and terrified”. We are in a spiritual battle (Ephesians 6:12) and we need God in our lives. Jesus taught us who to fear. (Matthew 10:28)

Read 1 Samuel 17:12-25 Without God, man will try anything, but even a high prize failed to produce a HERO.

Read 1 Samuel 17:26-32 David could step up to the Challenge because his faith and trust was in God. Psalm 118:6-8 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? The Lord taketh my part with them that help me: therefore shall I see my desire upon them that hate me. It is better to trust in the Lord than to put confidence in man.

Read 1 Samuel 17:33-51 For actual Battle Details.

DAVID WAS THE VICTOR because GOD GAVE HIM THE VICTORY

As believers we MUST stand for God. When we do He gives the victory!
2 Chronicles 16:9, Psalm 34:7, 91:4, 125:2

When we rely upon God, He will deliver!

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Love in Galatians

Mentioned 5 times

The Apostle reaffirms John 3:16.
Galatians 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.
Faith, Belief is all that counts.
Galatians 5:6 For in Jesus Christ neither circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision; but faith which worketh by love.
It’s stated in Leviticus, Cited by the Lord Jesus in Matthew 5:43 19:19, Mark 12:31, andRomans 13:9.
Galatians 5:13-14 For, brethren, ye have been called unto liberty; only use not liberty for an occasion to the flesh, but by love serve one another. For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
Love a gift from the Spirit.
Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,

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Angels

(Hebrew – MAL AK) = Angel, Ambassador, Messenger
(Greek – AGGELOS) = Messenger

Sent by God, by Man, or by the Devil, the word is always in the masculine

Angels have personalities       Matthew 18:10, 24:36, Psalm 148:2,
Hebrews 1:4-5
Wisdom and Strength               Psalm 103:20-21, 2 Peter 2:11, Revelation 5:2
Angels are Spirit Beings           Hebrews 1:14, Psalm 104:4
Angles are without number    Hebrews 12:22, Matthew 26:53,Revelation 5:11
Angels are higher than man    Psalm 8:5, Hebrews 2:6-7
Angels are not to be worshipped    Colossians 2:18, Revelation 22:8-9
Angels are created and subject to Christ    Colossians 1:16, 1 Peter 3:22,
Hebrews 1:4-7,13
Angels can sin          2 Peter 2:4, Jude 6, Psalm 78:49, Ezekiel 28:16-19,
2 Corinthians 11:14
The place of Angles     Revelation 5:11, 7:11
The ministry of Angles – Assigned as guardians –
Psalm 34:7, 91:11, Matthew 18:10, Hebrews 1:14
  Examples    1 Kings 19:5, Daniel 3:28, 6:22,
Matthew 2:13,19, 4:11, 13:41-43,
                        Luke 16:22,22:43, Acts 5:19, 12:7-10
They watch us
Ecclesiastes 5:6 1 Corinthians 4:9, Ephesians 3:10, 2 Peter 1:12
Only three Angles are named
                 Gabriel       Daniel 8:15, 9:21, Luke 1:19,26
                 Michael (archangel)    Daniel 10:13,21, 12:1-2, Jude 9,
1 Thessalonians 4:16
                 Lucifer    Isaiah 14, Ezekiel 28
Angels Coming with Christ at the second coming
Matthew 16:27,24:31, 25:31
                     Mark 8:38,13:27 Luke 9:26, John 1:51, 2 Thessalonians 1:7

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QUESTIONS:     What do Angels look like?
                               Do they appear to men today?
                               How should I respond to an Angel?
                               Who is in ZECHARIAH 5:9?

Love in 2 Corinthians

Mentioned 12 times
The Apostle seeks to atone for his first letter. (which was needed)
2 Corinthians 2:4 For out of much affliction and anguish of heart I wrote unto you with many tears; not that ye should be grieved, but that ye might know the love which I have more abundantly unto you.
Forgiveness includes love
2 Corinthians 2:8 Wherefore I beseech you that ye would confirm your love toward him.
It’s the Love of Christ in us that should show forth.
2 Corinthians 5:14 For the love of Christ constraineth us; because we thus judge, that if one died for all, then were all dead:
Love given by the Holy Spirit is real.
2 Corinthians 6:6 By pureness, by knowledge, by long suffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned,
By God’s grace, let your love show forth.
2 Corinthians 8:7-8 Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also. I speak not by commandment, but by occasion of the forwardness of others, and to prove the sincerity of your love.
2 Corinthians 8:24 Wherefore shew ye to them, and before the churches, the proof of your love, and of our boasting on your behalf.
Let love guide in your giving.
2 Corinthians 9:7 Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.
The apostle states, no matter, he still loves them.
2 Corinthians 11:11 Wherefore? because I love you not? God knoweth.
Again He states his love.
2 Corinthians 12:15 And I will very gladly spend and be spent for you; though the more abundantly I love you, the less I be loved.
The Apostles final word to the Corinthians.
2 Corinthians 13:11 Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.
2 Corinthians 13:14 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.

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Love in 1 Corinthians

Mentioned 5 times
The Apostle quotes Isaiah 64:4… Yeah, we don’t know what Heaven will be like.
1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
Corinthians were departing from Paul’s teachings so ….. he writes:
1 Corinthians 4:21 What will ye? shall I come unto you with a rod, or in love, and in the spirit of meekness?
When a believer love God, it should show.
1 Corinthians 8:3 But if any man love God, the same is known of him.
Hell awaits for those who don’t believe.
1 Corinthians 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha.
The Apostles final word to the Corinthians.
1 Corinthians 16:24 My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.

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