Ephesians 1:13 In whom ye also trusted, after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospelofyour salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise, It is explained in: Romans 10:9-13That if thou shalt 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. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. 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. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Romans 10:15 And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Isaiah 52:7How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth! Ephesians 6:15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace;
Yes, while Peter and Paul were alive on the earth, there were two Gospels: One to the Jew (circumcision) Peter, and another to the Gentiles (uncircumcision) Paul. Galatians 2:7 But contrariwise, when they saw that the gospel of the uncircumcision was committed unto me, as the gospel of the circumcision was unto Peter; The Jew (circumcised) was to believe that the Lord Jesus Christ was their Messiah. The Gentile (uncircumcised) was to confess (out loud) that the Lord Jesus Christ was God and that he died, was buried, and rose again. Then, during Paul’s Ministry it changed: Romans 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. Romans 3:22Even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference:
Is only found in 2 of the 4 Gospels: Mark 1:14-15 Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Matthew 4:23 And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. Matthew 9:35 And Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every sickness and every disease among the people. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. The Kingdom the Lord Jesus presented was the 1000 years when He shall rule over the Earth. Apply the rule:Who said it and to whom was it spoken to! The Lord Jesus said it …to the Jew. The Apostle Paul (Apostle to the Gentiles, Church) never mentions the Gospel of the Kingdom of God. The Gospel of the Kingdom of God DOES NOT apply to the Church (Believer’s)! But there is a kingdom for believer’s today: a spiritual kingdom. Colossians 1:13-14 Giving thanks unto the Father, which hath made us meet to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in light: Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:
Ron Rhodes, Theology Professor at Dallas Theological Seminary, offers this bite-sized definition of the Kingdom of God: “God’s present spiritual reign over His people (Colossians 1:13) and Jesus’ future reign in the millennial kingdom (Revelation 20).”
Old Testament scholar Graeme Goldsworthy summarized the Kingdom of God in even fewer words as, “God’s people in God’s place under God’s rule.”
The Lord Jesus said … Matthew 18:17And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as an heathen man and a publican.
Hebrews 2:3 How shall we escape, if we neglect so great salvation; which at the first began to be spoken by the Lord, and was confirmed unto us by them that heard him;
There is no escaping God’s Judgements if we NECLECT His Gift of Salvation.
1 Timothy 4:14Neglect not the gift that is in thee, which was given thee by prophecy, with the laying on of the hands of the presbytery.
We fail … when we NEGLECT the Gift that God has given to each, freely.
Need to replace Judas: Acts 1:12-16And in those days Peter stood up in the midst of the disciples, and said, (the number of names together were about an hundred and twenty,) Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. Requirements: Acts 1:20-22For it is written in the book of Psalms, Let his habitation be desolate, and let no man dwell therein: and his bishoprick let another take. Wherefore of these men which have companied with us all the time that the Lord Jesus went in and out among us, Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection. (This rules out Paul as the 12th Apostle) The 12th Apostle Acts 1:23-26 And they appointed two, Joseph called Barsabas, who was surnamed Justus, and Matthias. And they prayed, and said, Thou, Lord, which knowest the hearts of all men, shew whether of these two thou hast chosen, That he may take part of this ministry and apostleship, from which Judas by transgression fell, that he might go to his own place. And they gave forth their lots; and the lot fell upon Matthias; and he was numbered with the eleven apostles.
Matthias means “gift of Yahweh”. Matthias became one of the Twelve, replacing Judas after that disciple’s betrayal of Jesus. There is no further information about him in the New Testament. It is believed that Matthias placed his faith in Jesus Christ above everything else and was present with the other apostles at the Pentecost.
Named as one of the 12 apostles: Matthew 10:4 Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Luke 6:16And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. All 12 follow Jesus: Mark 3:19 And Judas Iscariot, which also betrayed him: and they went into an house. The Lord predicts one of the twelve will betray him: John 6:71 He spake of Judas Iscariot the son of Simon: for he it was that should betray him, being one of the twelve. Judas questions use of very costly spikenard: John 12:4Then saith one of his disciples, Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, which should betray Goes to the Priests and sells out the Lord: Matthew 26:14Then one of the twelve, called Judas Iscariot, went unto the chief priests, Mark 14:10 And Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve, went unto the chief priests, to betray him unto them. At the Last Supper: Matthew 26:25 Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said. John 13:2 And supper being ended, the devil having now put into the heart Luke 22:3 Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve. John 13:26 Jesus answered, He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it. And when he had dipped the sop, he gave it to Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon. John 13:29 For some of them thought, because Judas had the bag, that Jesus had said unto him, Buy those things that we have need of against the feast; or, that he should give something to the poor. Brings soldiers to the Garden and betrays the Lord: Matthew 26:47 And while he yet spake, lo, Judas, one of the twelve, came, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and elders of the people. Mark 14:43 And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders. Luke 22:47-48 And while he yet spake, behold a multitude, and he that was called Judas, one of the twelve, went before them, and drew near unto Jesus to kiss him. But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss? John 18:2-3And Judas also, which betrayed him, knew the place: for Jesus ofttimes resorted thither with his disciples. Judas then, having received a band of men and officers from the chief priests and Pharisees, cometh thither with lanterns and torches and weapons. John 18:5They answered him, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus saith unto them, I am he. And Judas also, which betrayed him, stood with them. Tries to return money: Matthew 27:3 Then Judas, which had betrayed him, when he saw that he was condemned, repented himself, and brought again the thirty pieces of silver to the chief priests and elders, …..and hanged himself (vs 5) His apostleship must be filled: Acts 1:16-18 Men and brethren, this scripture must needs have been fulfilled, which the Holy Ghost by the mouth of David spake before concerning Judas, which was guide to them that took Jesus. For he was numbered with us, and had obtained part of this ministry. Now this man purchased a field with the reward of iniquity; and falling headlong, he burst asunder in the midst, and all his bowels gushed out.
To the Ephesian Believers: Walk in good works. Ephesians 2:10For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works, which God hath before ordained that we should walk in them. Walk worthy. Ephesians 4:1 I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, Walk not as others. Ephesians 4:17This I say therefore, and testify in the Lord, that ye henceforth walk not as other Gentiles walk, in the vanity of their mind, Walk in Love and in Light and not as fools. 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. Ephesians 5:8For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light: Ephesians 5:15See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise, To the Philippian Believers: Walk as an ensample. Philippians 3:16-18Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing. Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample. (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: To the Colossian Believers: Walk Worthy in Christ, with wisdom. Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God; Colossians 2:6 As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Colossians 4:5 Walk in wisdom toward them that are without, redeeming the time. To the Thessalonian Believers: Walk Worthy of God and Honestly. 1 Thessalonians 2:12That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory. 1 Thessalonians 4:1 Furthermore then we beseech you, brethren, and exhort you by the Lord Jesus, that as ye have received of us how ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more. 1 Thessalonians 4:12 That ye may walk honestly toward them that are without, and that ye may have lack of nothing. 2 Thessalonians 3:11 For we hear that there are some which walk among you disorderly, working not at all, but are busybodies.
As we live in the flesh, awaiting the Rapture (or should death take us), all the writings of the Apostle Paul apply to us and how we should walk in this life.
Legal definition: A person who will legally receive money, property, or a title from another person, especially an older member of the same family, when that other person dies: When you believe (1 Corinthians 15:1-4) … how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: and then act upon it (Romans 10:9) That if thou shalt 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. You are then a child of God. A joint Heir to eternity: Romans 8:17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. Galatians 3:29And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise. Galatians 4:7 Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ. Ephesians 3:6That the Gentiles should be fellowheirs, and of the same body, and partakers of his promise in Christ by the gospel: Titus 3:7That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life. Jew or Gentile, are you in the family of God? A JOINT HEIR WITH CHRIST
Named as one of the 12 apostles: Matthew 10:3-4 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Simon the Canaanite, and Judas Iscariot, who also betrayed him. Mark 3: 18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, Luke 6:15 Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes, Last mentioned, after the ascension of the Lord, in the upper room: Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.
Named as one of the 12 apostles: Matthew 10:3 Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus; Mark 3:18 And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite, Last mentioned, after the ascension of the Lord, in the upper room: Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James. Was Judas another name for Lebbaeus?
