When most of us see or hear 3:16; we think of John 3:16, For GOD so LOVED the World that HE gave HIS only Son, so that every-one who believes* in HIM may have eternal life. * has Faith in But how many think of the other 3:16 verses that make this work?? Few!
& There are things that we need to do in-order to receive the full benefits of GOD'S LOVE; the once we have done some of these things; things start happening in your life. # There are things HE will do for you. !! Out of our control
Unless otherwise stated I am using the Oxford - NRSV ( New Revised Standard Version ); I have heard or read many of these verses before, but never thought of them in this way before; then I looked up every 3:16 in every book in the Bible ( several books do not have a 3:16 ) I found that they could all be related, in one way or another, Some written out *1 others as reference *2 others for subject more than content.
I have not gone into much in-depth study with this yet, just enough to make it understandable, I Hope.
SCRIPTURE In order to understand the Scriptures and trust them, we must understand where they came from.
2 Tim - 3:15 --- sacred writings that are able to instruct you for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. 16 All Scripture is inspired by GOD and is useful teaching, for reproof, for correction, and training in righteousness. 17 So that everyone who belongs to GOD may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
Prayer The act of communicating with GOD.
Tobit The prayer of both was heard in the presence of the glory of the Great GOD. 17 ( an angel was sent to Tobit and remove the evil demon ) GOD can hear your prayer and remove ---s demon.
# Informed --- in order to understand what is happening, you must be informed; because, this decision will effect the rest of your life and beyond.
Who is Jesus?? Writers of both Matt. and Luke went through some effort to show that both Joseph and Mary were from the line of David. I'm not sure which is which at this time.
& Are you the Christ?? The people were anxiously waiting for the Christ, which was the case for the previous 400 years; then John the Baptist showed up at the river; preaching forgiveness and redemption, like no other preacher of their time, baptizing in the water for the redemption of sin.
LK The people asked John, are you the Christ? He answered all of them by saying, I baptize with water; but the one who is more powerful than I is coming; I am not worthy to untie the thong of his sandals. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.
Matt And when Jesus had been baptized, just as HE came up from the water, suddenly the Heavens opened to HIM and HE saw the Spirit of GOD descending like a dove and alighting on HIM. 17 And a voice from Heaven said, this is MY son, the beloved, with whom I am well pleased.
!! Warning!! After Jesus had been baptized, HE was sent into the desert to be tested and purged of the things of the World, After you accept Christ as your Lord and Saviour; tempter will be there to test your new faith. Matt 4:1-10 Mk 1:12 Lk 4:1-12 When you have passed the test there will be blessings. Jms 1:12 Blessed is the one endures the trial, for he has stood the test he will receive the Crown of Life which GOD has promised to those who love Him.
1 Chro 3:1-43 Genealogy of the Hebrew peoples
There are areas of life that we are born into such as a sinful, rebellious nature, we don't need to go out and do bad things, sometimes its hard not to, even fully committed Christians have to battle a sinful nature, but with God's help we can usually manage.
& SIN, TRESPASS --- To turn away from God, to break His Laws, to interfere with others business, jobs, - to make God and others angry at you. Punishment - separation from God; to be burned by the guilt of your misdoings; to face the wrath of God. # Through His Love and compassion God can forgive you.
Gen 3:1-7 after partaking of the forbidden fruit; 8-13 God enters and sees what has happened; 14-24 God explains why they are being punished, and what their new life will be like. #& By His love and understanding, God gave them a chance to reestablish their relationship with Him, out in the real world. Through the Scriptures we are told how to grow our Tree of Life.
REBELLIOUSNESS - OH NO I'm not doing this!! The plan is good, but, not for me! I don't care if anyone else suffers, I'm not doing this!
Heb 3:15b Today, if you hear His voice, do not harden your heart as in rebellion. 16 Now who were they who heard and yet were rebellious? Was it not all those who left Egypt* under the leadership of Moses*1? 17 But with whom was He angry for forty years? Was it not those who sinned, who's bodies fell in the wilderness? 18 And to whom did He they would not enter His rest*2, if not to those who were disobedient? 19 So we see that they were unable to enter because of their unbelief*3. * Your time of Trouble and tribulation *1 Christ's Guiding, Teaching Angel *2 Promised land * disloyalty, unfaithfulness
Other examples of how God took rebelliousness and turned it to His advantage Jonah and the big fish - or misguided rebelliousness - Saul on the road to Damascus # So through His Love and compassion God can turn your rebelliousness into blessings
# JUDGMENT Being convicted of your sins by the truth in the scriptures, primarily by the 10 Commandments
Ecl Moreover I saw under the sun that in place of justice, wickedness was there, and in the place of righteousness, wickedness was there as well. 17 I said in my heart, # God will judge the righteous and the wicked, for He has a time for every matter.
Is The Lord said: Because of the daughters of Zion* are naughty*1 and walk with outstretched necks, glancing wantonly with their eyes*2 menacing along as they go, tinkling*3 with their feet; 17 the Lord will afflict --- * the world *1 proud and disdainful, arrogant *2 flirtatious, alluring *3 anklets with tinkly bells
& Where will you go in your day of judgment, through the Golden door with silver trim, to live in peace, harmony and love with Christ; - or the dark-red door with black trim, to live in torment, guilt and burning in the iniquities of a sinful life.
& HUMBLING Often we need to be humbled before we will accept God's Salvation and Healing; or do what God needs us to do.
LAM 3:1-66 *2 Darkness of oppression; glimpses of hope
COVENANT, CONCORD An agreement, contract, with specific statements and rules. #& When we accept salvation through the love and compassion of Christ, we are entering a covenant with Him.
Gal 3:15-18 *1 There were several covenants through history
&# FORGIVENESS When we forgive ( give up revenge and getting even ) then the Lord will forgive you, no forgiveness - NO FORGIVENESS! &# As we forgive and show love to others, the Lord will forgive us and show us His Love.
ZEPH 3:15 The Lord has taken away the judgments against you, He has turned away your enemies, the King of Israel*1, the Lord is in your midst; you shall fear disaster no more. 16 On that day it shall be said to Jerusalem*2 : Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands grow weak*3 17 The Lord your God, is in your midst, a warrior who gives victory; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will renew you in His Love*4; He will exalt over you with loud singing. *1 Christian Nation *2 Christian People *3 Don't remove your Armor of the Lord *4 silence, quietness
Job Questioning his sickness, not understanding that this was a test; Nahum multiply; 2Ptr be zealous in the Lord; Rev don't be luke warm*; *1 *2 ; Wisdom children of adulterers will not mature - 17; Sirach whoever forsakes his father is like a blasphemer; and whoever angers his mother is cursed by the Lord; Baruch 15-19 & * Become Enthusiastic in your faith, magnify the Lord, show the love of God through your faith and love { Enthusiasm }
# REFUGE, STRENGTH The Lord knows that these tests are coming, and for those who seek it, there is a resting place, where you can grow in Christ, His wisdom and strength.
Joel The Lord Roars from Zion* and utters His voice from Jerusalem*1 and the Heavens and the Earth shake. But the Lord is a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel*2 * The Holy of Holys *1 The Holy City *2 Christian People
Dnl 3 lads in the furnace
# The Lord will Defend you, this is just one of several places, that the Lord provided a means to protect His people / He is still protecting us today.
Judges a defender arises *2 Nahum- Rebuilding the city wall
&# BUILDING YOUR TEMPLE as you learn more about Christ and grow in His Wisdom, and start to do Christ's work, you are building your temple, as the temple in the scriptures and churches today this takes time. As you develop your faith and build your temple, you are also building your Armor of the Lord.
2Chro *2
# The Lord will provide as He provided for His people then, He is providing today, He will provide the tools for you to build your temple.
2Kngs Provides water in the desert *1
Eph 3:14-17 *2 Ex Promise of deliverance *1 Jsh passing over the Jordan
&# Veil Removed As you accept Christ as your Lord and Saviour, the veil between you, Christ Love and the truth, which is in the Lord will start to lift; then as you grow in Christ you will see and understand more and more of God's Love 2Cor Do you not know that you are God's Temple and that God's Spirit dwells within you?
# God is a Pillar and Bulwark* of truth * Warehouse
1Tim 3:15-16
&# Growing in Wisdom Col 3:12-17 Prv 3:13-18 Jms 3:13-17 *1 *2
#& Sacrifice When you stop and think of what Christ Sacrificed for you; How much are you willing willing to sacrifice for Christ? Or your Church? Or your Family? ## Christ sacrificed, a throne beside His Father, Comforts of Heaven, riches untold, Angel servants, suffered pain beyond belief; just to show much He Loves us. & Is a few hours a week, or a few dollars, or defending your Christian friends or your family; is this really that much?
Lev 1-x *1 1Ptr *2 1Jn *2
!!# UNWILLING SACRIFICE Some times we face situations where we loose a loved-one, or something that is valuable to you, through circumstances beyond our control, or we have to make major changes in our lives, that we are not looking froward to.
2Sam *1
&& OBEDIENCE We should not only obey the 10 Commandments, but all of the instructions the Lord gives you, so you can know: how to handle this situation, where to go, what to do while there, what training do I need? --- ---.
Num *2 Deut *2
&# Back Sliding Most of us slip back into our old nature from time to time, the idea is that this is a test of the strength of your faith; when you see this happening; you should ask the Lord for forgiveness, renewed strength, and a helping hand. Then make an effort to get back on the right track. The Lord will help you! Make sure that you thank the Lord for His Love and help.
Jer *1
&# FAIR JUDGMENT From time to time we have to make judgments, some appear simple, others not; for without all of the facts, a fair judgment can not be made; often we have to go to the Lord for help.
1Kng *1
&# PATIENCE Something most of us need to work on
Ezk and at the end of seven days, the word of the Lord came to me.
#& Go with what you've got Sometimes we need to pickup where we are at, even though we feel ill equipped, and let the Lord fill in the gaps.
Phil 3:12-16 The King James made this sound different
&# TREMBLE than ASSURANCE Sometimes we tremble at the sound of God's anger, attacking our foe; then when its over we are reassured in the Lord.
Hbk 3:1-16 the attack 17-19 reassurance
How often during our trials, temptations and tribulations do we need God's Love and reassurance in order to make it through the test.
&& REVERE the LORD Above all we should take time each day to revere* the Lord. * To show reverence, respect, honor, to be humbled by His Majesty, Love, and power. To fear the Lord; to show our love, reverence, repentance, contrite heart.
Mal Then those who revered the Lord spoke with one another. The Lord took note and listened, and a book of remembrance was written before Him of those who revered the Lord and thought on His Name. # 17 They shall be Mine, said the Lord of Hosts, my Special possession on the day when I act, and I will spare them as parents spare children who serve them.
SALUTATIONS
2Thes Now may the Lord of Peace* Himself Give you peace* at all times in all ways. The Lord be with you all of you. 17b The Grace* of our Lord Jesus Christ be with all of you. * Love
