Category: BELIEVERS

The state of Gentiles before Paul was called to be the Apostle to the Gentiles:

Ephesians 2:11-13 Wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision by that which is called the Circumcision in the flesh made by hands; That at that time ye were without Christ, being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel, and strangers from the covenants of promise, having no hope, and without God in the world: But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

1st wherefore remember, that ye being in time past Gentiles in the flesh, who are called Uncircumcision

2nd ye were without Christ,

3rd being aliens from the commonwealth of Israel,

4th strangers from the covenants of promise,

5th having no hope,

6th without God in the world:

7th who were far off.

But now in Christ Jesus ye (gentiles) who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ.

2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.

1 Corinthians 15:1-4 tells us what to believe and Romans 10:9-13 tells us what to do!

A definition of Saint: a person acknowledged as holy or virtuous and typically regarded as being in heaven after death.

Just how do you become a Saint? According to one group there is a 5 step procedure.

1. Step one: Wait five years – or don’t. The process to make someone a saint cannot normally start until at least five years after their death.
2. Step two: Become a ‘servant of God’.
3. Step three: Show proof of a life of ‘heroic virtue’.
4. Step four: Verified miracles.
5. Step five: Canonization.

But let’s see what the Bible has to say. Looking into the words recorded in ACTS; Jews who believed that Jesus was the Messiah, were called SAINTS.

ACTS 9:13 Then Ananias answered, Lord, I have heard by many of this man, how much evil he hath done to thy saints at Jerusalem:
ACTS 9:32 And it came to pass, as Peter passed throughout all quarters, he came down also to the saints which dwelt at Lydda.
ACTS 9:41 And he gave her his hand, and lifted her up, and when he had called the saints and widows, presented her alive.
ACTS 26:10 Which thing I also did in Jerusalem: and many of the saints did I shut up in prison, having received authority from the chief priests; and when they were put to death, I gave my voice against them.

Then as the Apostle Paul went to the Gentiles and gave them the Gospel

(1 Corinthians 15:1-4) and when they believed (Romans 10:9-13) they became saints.

Be sure to read all scripture in context for further understanding.

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John 3  There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him. Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God. Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother’s womb, and be born? Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit. Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again. The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but canst not tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is every one that is born of the Spirit.  Nicodemus answered and said unto him, How can these things be? Jesus answered and said unto him, Art thou a master of Israel, and knowest not these things?

The Apostle Peter reminds his fellow Jews of this truth:
1 Peter 1:23 Being born again, not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever.
1 Peter 2:2 As newborn babes, desire the sincere milk of the word, that ye may grow thereby:

The Apostle Paul also reminds the Jews of this:
Hebrews 5:12-13 For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are become such as have need of milk, and not of strong meat. For every one that useth milk is unskilful in the word of righteousness: for he is a babe.

And he also writes to the Churches they are babes after salvation:
Romans 2:20 An instructor of the foolish, a teacher of babes, which hast the form of knowledge and of the truth in the law.
1 Corinthians 3:1-2 And I, brethren, could not speak unto you as unto spiritual, but as unto carnal, even as unto babes in Christ. I have fed you with milk, and not with meat: for hitherto ye were not able to bear it, neither yet now are ye able.

But we are NOT to remain babes, drinking milk. We are to grow, and eat the meat of the word. We are to become of full age.

Hebrews 5:14 But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

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1. Exodus 3:11 And Moses said unto God, Who am I, that I should go unto Pharaoh, and that I should bring forth the children of Israel out of Egypt?

2. 1 Samuel 18:18 And David said unto Saul, Who am I? and what is my life, or my father’s family in Israel, that I should be son in law to the king?

3. 2 Samuel 7:18 Then went king David in, and sat before the LORD, and he said, Who am I, O Lord GOD? and what is my house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

4. 1 Chronicles 17:16 And David the king came and sat before the LORD, and said, Who am I, O LORD God, and what is mine house, that thou hast brought me hitherto?

5. 1 Chronicles 29:14 But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.

6. 2 Chronicles 2:6 But who is able to build him an house, seeing the heaven and heaven of heavens cannot contain him? who am I then, that I should build him an house, save only to burn sacrifice before him?

PAUL SAID

1 Corinthians 15:10 But by the grace of God I am what I am: and his grace which was bestowed upon me was not in vain; but I laboured more abundantly than they all: yet not I, but the grace of God which was with me.

Remember the TV Program or the Movie
MISSION IMPOSSIBLE?

The agent would receive a secret tape, which would outline his assignment, should he accept it.  The tape would tell him the responsibility he was undertaking and give him some instructions for the task .

He would then lay out his equipment and pick his team members. His success depended solely on his judgements. His accountability (if caught) would be denied.

And the only reward he would get was the fact that he had served well.

Well, God has a Mission for you BUT its: MISSION POSSIBLE

• Mark 16:15 ……………….. Assignment
• Ezekiel 33:8 ………….. Responsibility
• Matthew 4:19 ……………. Instruction
• Ephesians 6:16 …………. Equipment
• Philippians 2:13 …………………. Team
• Isaiah 55:11 …………………….. Success
• Romans 14:12 ……… Accountability
• Revelation 22:12 …………….. Reward

Now, are you up to the challenge?

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Mark 4:13 And he said unto them, Know ye not this parable? and how then will ye know all parables?
Mark 4:12-14 (in Context) Mark 4 (Whole Chapter)
The Apostle Paul wants Believers to KNOW Bible Truth:
Romans 6:3 Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
Romans 6:2-4 (in Context) Romans 6 (Whole Chapter)
Romans 6:16 Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
Romans 6:15-17 (in Context) Romans 6 (Whole Chapter)
Romans 7:1 Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?
Romans 7:1-3 (in Context) Romans 7 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?
1 Corinthians 3:15-17 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 3 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 5:6 Your glorying is not good. Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump?
1 Corinthians 5:5-7 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 5 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 6:3 Know ye not that we shall judge angels? how much more things that pertain to this life?
1 Corinthians 6:2-4 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 6 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 6:9 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind,
1 Corinthians 6:8-10 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 6 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 6:15 Know ye not that your bodies are the members of Christ? shall I then take the members of Christ, and make them the members of an harlot? God forbid.
1 Corinthians 6:14-16 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 6 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 6:16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.
1 Corinthians 6:15-17 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 6 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 6:19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
1 Corinthians 6:18-20 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 6 (Whole Chapter)
1 Corinthians 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
1 Corinthians 9:23-25 (in Context) 1 Corinthians 9 (Whole Chapter)
2 Corinthians 13:5 Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?
2 Corinthians 13:4-6 (in Context) 2 Corinthians 13 (Whole Chapter)
And James warns fellow Jews:
James 4:4 Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God.
James 4:3-5 (in Context) James 4 (Whole Chapter)

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… a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person’s death.

The only time the word HEIR is used in the gospels is found in the Parable of The Certain Householder in Matthew 21:33-40, Mark 12:1-9, Luke 20:9-16.    
Matthew 21:38, Mark 12:7, Luke 20:14 But when the husbandmen saw the son, they said among themselves, This is the heir; come, let us kill him, and let us seize on his inheritance.
The Apostles James and Peter understood that they, the Jews were HEIRS according to the (Old Testament) promise made to Abraham:
James 2:5 Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
1 Peter 3:7 Likewise, ye husbands, dwell with them according to knowledge, giving honour unto the wife, as unto the weaker vessel, and as being heirs together of the grace of life; that your prayers be not hindered.
And again, the Apostle Paul also writes to the Hebrews, (Jews) while proving that Christ was the Messiah, He was also Heir of all things:
Hebrews 1:2  Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;
Hebrews 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?
Hebrews 6:17  Wherein God, willing more abundantly to shew unto the heirs of promise the immutability of his counsel, confirmed it by an oath:
And also, of Noah:
Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
And also, of Abraham (and his descendants):
Hebrews 11:9 By faith he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise: (see Gen 17:4,5)
And then to BELIEVERS Paul wrote:
Romans 4:13-14  For the promise, that he should be the heir of the world, was not to Abraham, or to his seed, through the law, but through the righteousness of faith. For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
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 3:29 And if ye be Christ’s, then are ye Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise.
Galatians 4:1  Now I say, That the heir, as long as he is a child, differeth nothing from a servant, though he be lord of all;
Galatians 4:7  Wherefore thou art no more a servant, but a son; and if a son, then an heir of God through Christ.
Galatians 4:30  Nevertheless what saith the scripture? Cast out the bondwoman and her son: for the son of the bondwoman shall not be heir with the son of the free woman.
Titus 3:7  That being justified by his grace, we should be made heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

Yes, we not only received Everlasting Life when we believed the Gospel (I Corinthians 15:1-4) and acted upon it (Romans 10:9-13). We also have the victory over the grave
(1 Corinthians 15:51-57). And we are joint HEIRS with Christ for Eternity.

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