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Queen >> The 'Lamb's' book of life is the Bible, Terral.
“He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments; and I will NOT erase his name from the BOOK OF LIFE, and I will confess his name before My Father and before His angels.” Revelation 3:5.
“All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has NOT been written from the foundation of the world in the BOOK OF LIFE of the Lamb who has been slain.” Revelation 13:8.
“And if anyone's name was NOT found written in the BOOK OF LIFE, he was thrown into the lake of fire.” Revelation 20:15.
“. . . and nothing unclean, and no one who practices abomination and lying, shall ever come into it, but only those whose names are written in the Lamb's BOOK OF LIFE.” Revelation 21:27.
Annie >> No one yet, living in this age, has been given the 'whole' picture.
Originally posted by Terral
Hi HarpStrings:
The very best way to begin on all my threads is to “quote me >>
Harp >> Paul's Gospel is one that cause's a great confusion.
We agree.
This is because Christ was sent to Israel ‘only’ (Matt. 15:24) to offer the ‘gospel of the kingdom’ (Matt. 4:23, 9:35, etc. = Gospel #1 from OP)
Obedience to Paul’s “my gospel” (Rom. 16:25) means we are ‘under grace and not under law’ (Rom. 6:14).
Paul is also seen ‘preaching the kingdom’ (Acts 20:25) to the disciples of Acts 19:1-6 like most everyone else in Acts. These two gospel messages are accurately identified in Scripture by their directly opposing doctrinal precepts (1-8), without regard to who is preaching them.
There are actually four gospels presented in the New Testament, but only two have been implemented for the forgiveness of sins and the salvation of the hearers to date.
Harp >> The Bible is ONE Gospel.
No sir. You do not understand the difference in good news AND a gospel message sent FROM GOD through ‘apostles’ for the salvation of the hearers. You cannot draft an outline of precepts teaching any “ONE gospel” from the entire Bible. Good Luck! Since you refuse to simply “quote me >>” and offer opposing views, then nothing in my OP is anywhere near under attack. GL.
God bless,
Terral
Harp >> (That’s easier said than done!) After several futile attempts to quote you, I realized I had to copy/paste in Microsoft word because your response to me contained 4000 characters-which is the max amount for a newb, thus it made it impossible for me to even reply to you.
Harp >> Let’s step back a little and look in Matthew 15:21-28. Why then do you think Jesus healed the woman’s child?
Harp >> The issue I have is not the Scripture but the interpretation. We (man) are only free from God’s Law when we abide by God’s Law. God gave the Law to Moses for a specific reason, not to later be removed or replaced with grace.
Harp >> Messiah came to fulfill the Law. The Apostle Paul reminded the Churches and people of the Law. Nowhere in the Bible (that I’ve read) does it state otherwise. Once the Law is written in our hearts through Jesus, Messiah, we are in God’s grace. Meaning we please God because we worship Him the way He wants to be worshipped. Which is exactly what the Disciples and Apostle Paul are teaching us through Scripture.
“But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But BEFORE faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being SHUT UP to the faith which was later to be revealed. Therefore the Law has become OUR TUTOR to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified BY FAITH. But now that faith has come, we are NO LONGER UNDER A TUTOR. For you are all sons of God through FAITH in Christ Jesus.” Galatians 3:22-26.
“Therefore no one is to act as your judge in regard to food or drink or in respect to a festival or a new moon or a SABBATH DAY -- things which are a mere SHADOW of what is to come; but the substance belongs to Christ.” Colossians 2:16-17.
“But if you are led by the Spirit, you are NOT UNDER THE LAW.” Gal. 5:18.
Harp >> Yes Paul is preaching of the kingdom 'to come'. And the ways we are to prepare ourselves. I do not read the Scriptures as opposing one another. I read them as flowing into one another. And the teacher being The Holy Spirit, whether it is through Paul or Mark ,et al.
"Eat anything that is sold in the meat market without asking questions for conscience' sake; ‘For the earth is the Lord’s, and all it contains [Ps. 24:1]. If one of the unbelievers invites you and you want to go, eat anything that is set before you without asking questions for conscience' sake.” 1Corinthians 10:25-27.
Harp >> . . . There is no difference, no division. One Gospel, One God, One Messiah, One Truth, but many interpretations! Remember we are the Body of Christ (One) and we make up the separate parts of the body. 1 Corinthians 12:12-13.
"For truly I say to you, until heaven and earth pass away, not the smallest letter or stroke shall pass from the Law until all is accomplished.” Matthew 5:18.
Harp >> Terral, I have an issue with the message you present, not the messenger. You write the words, oppose, attack and adversary far too much for me not to wonder what you are up to. And can you conclude that man is no longer under the law when Paul warns us of this very person/way here in (2 Thess 2:7)?
“. . . preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.” 2Tim. 4:2.
“This testimony is true. For this reason reprove them severely so that they may be sound in the faith.” Titus 1:13.
“These things speak and exhort and reprove with all authority]]. Let no one disregard you.” Titus 2:15.
Originally posted by Terral
Heh . . . Please forgive my “Nanny” references, as I first read your name “QueenNannie.” From now on you are just Annie. : 0 )
Perhaps you are; however at this time, the Lamb is not manifested and is not been yet presented upon the altar. The true identity of the lamb is one who was slain before the foundations of the world. Therefore the sacrifice upon the cross was not a lamb. The cross achieved atonement for sins and therefore that was a he-goat
That would be impossible, because I am already “IN” the Lamb Himself.
The Lamb’s book of life is for those seeking entrance into the Lamb.
There is no way possible for me to be any closer to God.
Remember your NT is divided into a water part AND a blood part, as Christ came in water AND blood (1John 5:8).
The Lamb’s book of life is for registering members from the ‘water’ dispensation, so they are made ready to be joined with the Lamb through the contract of Holy Matrimony.
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
~Revelation 13:8
The beast that thou sawest was, and is not; and shall ascend out of the bottomless pit, and go into perdition: and they that dwell on the earth shall wonder, whose names were not written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, when they behold the beast that was, and is not, and yet is. ~Revelation 17:8
They will earn by 'works' (James 2:20-24) what God is giving us (body of Christ = Eph. 4:12) for free (Romans 6:23, Eph. 2:8+9).
You should be able to realize that those already “IN” Him have no need for any book.
These things become all mixed up, when you blend the entire NT into a blood/water witness account, when in truth they must be “rightly divided” (2Tim. 2:15). GL,
Originally posted by Terral
BTW, I would like to start a thread on the two different churches, but I have too many in this room already.
Annie >> Perhaps you are; however at this time, the Lamb is not manifested and is not been yet presented upon the altar. The true identity of the lamb is one who was slain before the foundations of the world.
“The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, "Behold, the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!” John 1:29
“All who dwell on the earth will worship him, everyone whose name has not been written FROM the foundation of the world in the book of life of the Lamb who has been slain.” Revelation 13:8.
Annie >> Therefore the sacrifice upon the cross was not a lamb. The cross achieved atonement for sins and therefore that was a he-goat and not a lamb.
Terral Original >> The Lamb’s book of life is for those seeking entrance into the Lamb.
Annie >> The lamb's book of life has nothing to do with those who seek in this present age - the names written therein were written BEFORE the foundation of this world. They may be removed, but they were recorded long before even Abram left UR.
Terral Original >> There is no way possible for me to be any closer to God.
Annie >> That is a proud and foolish statement which makes it seems as though you are standing even closer to the throne than our LORD is. If you were that close, your teachings would be orderly and would give forth truth and hope to the reader. At the most you contradict and confuse - when it is possible to follow your course, that is.[snip]
Terral Original >> They will earn by 'works' (James 2:20-24) what God is giving us (body of Christ = Eph. 4:12) for free (Romans 6:23, Eph. 2:8+9).
Annie >> There is no EARNING of anything, Terral. What you have you were given. You didn't merit it nor did you labor for it.
“But are you willing to recognize, you foolish fellow, that faith without works is useless? Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up Isaac his son on the altar? You see that faith was working with his works, and as a result of the works, faith was perfected; and the Scripture was fulfilled which says, "And Abraham believed God, and it was reckoned to him as righteousness," and he was called the friend of God. You see that a man is justified by WORKS AND NOT by faith alone.” James 2:20-24.
Terral Original >> BTW, I would like to start a thread on the two different churches, but I have too many in this room already.
Annie >> Two different 'churches?' Two Assemblies? TWO? Where the heck did you get such an idea?
Harp >> Thank you. Thank you for investing time and your continuing effort to reveal the Scriptures to me and to those who test the Spirit as I have done so concerning you. I have had not much sleep because of a stirring within me. I been praying over everything you've been writing and continually I would seek understanding. I've read through the Scriptures you supplied and have had my nose in and out of the Bible as well.
Harp >> I want to say to you now that I understand the Truth. I heard the voice of our Lord Jesus inside me as I probably have before in the past but didn't listen until now! The time is nigh that's for sure! Other than this post-I will not be posting-as I feel I need to remain silent and read the Scriptures and pray and rid myself of some lingering/fleshy things that continue to bind me to this earth.
Harp >> Now, after all these years, 30+, I understand exactly what the Lord means when He says "Our bodies are Temples" no doubt about it. We are in the Lamb, the blood was shed, the ultimate sacrifice, the Son of God.
Harp >> The seed was planted Terral, but I never had water until now. Now it's time to grow and Harvest and bear much fruit!! God Bless you Terral! You are a great Shepherd! I will continue to pray for you for what you have given me through Jesus Christ and what you are giving to EVERYONE who listens!!
Originally posted by Terral
I can hardly believe the things you allow to slip out of your mouth.
Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing.
~Revelation 5:12
And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
~Revelation 13:8
Your rendition of Revelation 13:8 needs work:
Figure 1 shows the three witnesses of
That is bullony. You can keep saying Christ is NOT the Lamb of God all you like.
seh, say
Probably from H7582 through the idea of pushing out to graze; a member of a flock, that is, a sheep or goat: - (lesser, small) cattle, ewe, lamb, sheep.
Lambs are the young of sheep, but originally included also the young of goats.
Go ahead and ‘deny, deny, deny’ Jesus Christ is the “Lamb of God” (John 1:29, 36) who takes away the sin of the world.
Harp >> Back already.... I wasn't silent for long. After careful consideration Terral, I did what you instructed and started with reading Acts.
Harp >> Of course I prayed before during and after reading, in fact, I've been in constant prayer since I last posted! And....something isn't right, as I always, I get to Paul and Im stumped. Why is that?? God is NOT the author of confusion, so then why do Pauls intentions confuse me??? In fact who is/was Paul? Why was he Saul first? Acts 13:9.
Harp >> Acts 9-and Saul breathed out threatenings and slaughters against the disciples of the Lord. Why??
Harp >> Acts 9:3 as he came near Damascus suddenly there 'shined a light' around him from heaven. What light???
Harp >> Acts 9:8 And Saul arose from the earth......(where the beast was cast) see Rev 12:9 Acts 9:9 And he was three days without sight, and neither he did drink nor ate. OK big problem here BIG. Without sight, even to a child is DARKNESS. Hmmmm.
Harp >> Acts 9:18 ...there fell from his eyes (something like) or (at once) scales...I'll stop right there and refer us back to the Garden where that evil snake was. Yep, snakes have scales!
Harp >> Acts 9 is VERY revealing. Why was it that Jesus' disciples wanted nothing to do with Saul/Paul? In fact they feared him! Acts 9:26.
Harp >> Why does Paul claim to be 'the father'? There is but One Father. All others are false/anti-claiming to be He. What are these lights Paul sees where he claims he hears Jesus speak to him???
“For if you were to have countless tutors in Christ, yet you would not have many fathers, for IN Christ Jesus I became YOUR FATHER through THE GOSPEL.” 1Cor. 4:15.
“It is a trustworthy statement, deserving full acceptance, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners, among whom I am first (protos). Yet for this reason I found mercy, so that in me as the first (protos), Jesus Christ might demonstrate His perfect patience as an example (pattern) for those who would believe in Him for eternal life.” 1Timothy 1:15+16.
Harp >> My biggest problem with apostle Paul over all is : Why are we to abolish the law as the son of perdition, when Jesus came NOT to abolish the law! He is The Sabbath, He is The Law! Removing the Law, removes Jesus Christ! No matter what race, creed or denomination you are! My very being cannot do this. It sounds good and feels good but it is WRONG. Teaching these things and telling these things is blasphemy pure and simple!
“But the Scripture has shut up everyone under sin, so that the promise by faith in Jesus Christ might be given to those who believe. But before faith came, we were kept in custody under the law, being shut up to the faith which was later to be revealed. Therefore the Law has become our TUTOR to lead us to Christ, so that we may be justified by faith. But NOW that FAITH HAS COME, we are NO LONGER under a tutor. For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. For all of you who were BAPTIZED INTO CHRIST have clothed yourselves with Christ.” Galatians 3:22-27.
Harp >> Once again people. Who is Paul/Saul? Well he tells us! Refer to Thes 2-all of it! He is the false prophet, the deceiver, the lawless one.
Queenie >> If you were that close, your teachings would be orderly and would give forth truth and hope to the reader. At the most you contradict and confuse - when it is possible to follow your course, that is.
Originally posted by Terral
The two gospels of the New Testament are clearly presented in the Opening Post for you to “quote >>” and point out any errors using Scripture.
Please provide us with an outline of precepts teaching your ‘doctrine of salvation.’ That should prove quite interesting indeed. Are sins forgiven by water (Gospel #1) or by Christ’s shed blood (Gospel #2). Do we receive the Holy Spirit through laying of hands (Gospel #1) or by ‘hearing with faith’ (Gal. 3:2 = Gospel #2). You cannot have it both ways . . . GL in the debate,
Queenie >> I must be frank, Terral. I read your posts, even the smallest ones, and I leave with a cloud of witnesses around me head - but they're not line dancing, they are jitter-bugging. Reminds myself a lot of myself. Thanks for that, dear friend, I hope you know my love for you is true and that is why I pick.
Queenie >> But also I may be picked at, as well. Teaching - learning - learning - teaching. We are all one of each for the other in the other - and vice versa. (I AM my own sort of confusion, I know - I've worked on my delivery for aeons...)
Terral Original >> Please provide us with an outline of precepts teaching your ‘doctrine of salvation.’ That should prove quite interesting indeed. Are sins forgiven by water (Gospel #1) or by Christ’s shed blood (Gospel #2). Do we receive the Holy Spirit through laying of hands (Gospel #1) or by ‘hearing with faith’ (Gal. 3:2 = Gospel #2). You cannot have it both ways . . . GL in the debate,
Queenie’s Reply >> Arrrrrgggghhh... what are you asking? My head swims just like Mr. Limpet.
Queenie >> How do we receive the Holy Ghost? God gives it. It comes on its own - where and who is nothing man can discern.
Queenie >> It has its own plan (which is the best plan and orderly and perfect for all) but I truly believe the most we can do to help ourselves to be recipients is to be ACCEPTING. To be open. To not try to be the surveyor when we can't even see past the pitcher's mound! Just open up.
Queenie >> You really should open up some....yes you are IN but let the ghostlies IN.