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?? What did Christ Sacrifice For Us?? Second Birth 3Ts Other 3Ts
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?? What did Christ Sacrifice for Us ?? 2007 Nov 2010
1. Spiritual freedom - to live in a human body
2. Heavenly Throne beside His Father - for hay in an animal's feed box (as baby Jesus) (So He could become the bread of life for us)
3. Heavenly Wisdom - for earthly education - although His Wisdom did return
4. Streets of purest Gold - for dusty paths and roadways (Jesus with dirty feet; Don Evens 1971 + 1999)
5. Angel Servants - to become a servant
6. Riches untold - to become part of a lower middle class family (there was no middle class at that time, so this would have been upper poverty) (there was a large gap between poverty and rich) ( today that gap would be from 40,000
upper poverty ~ 1,000,000 lower rich )
7. Personal Comfort - for persecution by the Romans
8. Crown of Glory - for a crown of thorns
9 Long human life - for death on a Roman cross (one of the cruelest and most inhuman means of execution ever devised)
10. A time with the Father - for 3 days in Hell :- (so He could release the Old Testament Saints and prophets) (so He rise up from the grave victorious - for our redemption and salvation) (so He could exemplify the second birth)
11. Heavenly Freedom - to continue helping us until the end of the age
When I think about this and what have I done for Him - there is no comparison - my efforts are like a small seed, to His full length tractor trailer of Heavenly Blessings.
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1. Spiritual freedom - to live in a human body
2. Heavenly Throne beside His Father - for hay in an animal's feed box (as baby Jesus) (So He could become the bread of life for us)
3. Heavenly Wisdom - for earthly education - although His Wisdom did return
4. Streets of purest Gold - for dusty paths and roadways (Jesus with dirty feet; Don Evens 1971 + 1999)
5. Angel Servants - to become a servant
6. Riches untold - to become part of a lower middle class family (there was no middle class at that time, so this would have been upper poverty) (there was a large gap between poverty and rich) ( today that gap would be from 40,000
upper poverty ~ 1,000,000 lower rich )
7. Personal Comfort - for persecution by the Romans
8. Crown of Glory - for a crown of thorns
9 Long human life - for death on a Roman cross (one of the cruelest and most inhuman means of execution ever devised)
10. A time with the Father - for 3 days in Hell :- (so He could release the Old Testament Saints and prophets) (so He rise up from the grave victorious - for our redemption and salvation) (so He could exemplify the second birth)
11. Heavenly Freedom - to continue helping us until the end of the age
When I think about this and what have I done for Him - there is no comparison - my efforts are like a small seed, to His full length tractor trailer of Heavenly Blessings.
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Second Birth Jun 2002 2009 Nov 2010
When you were born of your mother, this was the first birth (of water), then through life you have little births, as you discover things of beauty ans value.
When you were a child, your parents may have had you Christened (with water) in a church, when the minister placed a cross on your forehead with the water. This was your parents promise to teach you the Christian way of life, as well as dedicate your life to Christ.
When you accept salvation through the word of God and the Blood of Jesus; you'll start to grow in Christ and gain in, knowledge and understanding of the Bible and Christ. Then you'll get Baptized in water for the remission of sins. Matt 3:1-3; Mk 1:4; Lk 3:2-6+16
When the Holy Spirit gives life from Heaven, this is the Baptism of the Spirit or the Second Birth. Jn 3:6;
Mk1:8; Matt 3:11+16 Rom 12:2
Second Death - see Warnings
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When you were born of your mother, this was the first birth (of water), then through life you have little births, as you discover things of beauty ans value.
When you were a child, your parents may have had you Christened (with water) in a church, when the minister placed a cross on your forehead with the water. This was your parents promise to teach you the Christian way of life, as well as dedicate your life to Christ.
When you accept salvation through the word of God and the Blood of Jesus; you'll start to grow in Christ and gain in, knowledge and understanding of the Bible and Christ. Then you'll get Baptized in water for the remission of sins. Matt 3:1-3; Mk 1:4; Lk 3:2-6+16
When the Holy Spirit gives life from Heaven, this is the Baptism of the Spirit or the Second Birth. Jn 3:6;
Mk1:8; Matt 3:11+16 Rom 12:2
Second Death - see Warnings
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the 3Ts Easter 2000 printed & updated Aug & Oct 2001; Sep-Oct 2004; Jul 11 2005; Aug 112009; Nov 4 2010
James 1:2-18
We all have the 3Ts ( Temptations, Trials, Tribulations ) Thank God that we are indeed tested by the 3Ts and how we handle them. Did I even recognize them? Did I learn anything from this?
Through life we are given the 3Ts in different ways. They help test my strength, endurance, and faith. They also give me the opportunity to grow; the experience to develop strength, courage, faith, endurance and wisdom. They also help develop a richer, fuller more rewarding life, for myself and others.
Many ah day I fail to pray as much as I should, or read the Bible as much as I ought; or even read Christian Stories, literature or self help books.
Now when the 3Ts present themselves, do I ask the Lord for help through this? Did I Inquire as to the lesson, or opportunity? Did I just keep on going, as if it was an every day thing?
Whether you know it or not, these test will keep on coming until you learn your lesson.
So we should THANK JESUS for suffering and dieing on the cross for our iniquities and short comings! then THANK CHRIST for rising from the grave to cleanse us from our sins and sending an Angel to help us with our shortcomings.
In other-words, Jesus died on the cross and was buried, to kill the human nature of the flesh; so the Christ Spirit, which is the spiritual nature can rise and fulfill it's duty, which is to become part of every person who will accept Him; so when the time comes, that Spirit will become alive, and this person will have a fuller richer life.
I'm not saying that life in Christ is always easy and without the 3Ts, NO! NO!! They are necessary to: keep us on track,gain strength and faith; as well as to check and make sure your allegiance is indeed with CHRIST Jesus and the Lord God Almighty; who has His Angels with you every day from the time you ask Jesus for help through your journey with Him, to the Holy Spirit, then to a rich full life with God.
Even though you may not like the tests at the time, you should be thankful for them and the Blessings that come through, and follow them.
Even Jesus Christ had to face the 3Ts!! Matt 4:1-11, Lk 4:1-13; Matt 26:36-46, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-46.
What about the Apostles and Disciples? Read Acts
Unfortunately, only one in a few hundred ever the full realization of these truths.
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James 1:2-18
We all have the 3Ts ( Temptations, Trials, Tribulations ) Thank God that we are indeed tested by the 3Ts and how we handle them. Did I even recognize them? Did I learn anything from this?
Through life we are given the 3Ts in different ways. They help test my strength, endurance, and faith. They also give me the opportunity to grow; the experience to develop strength, courage, faith, endurance and wisdom. They also help develop a richer, fuller more rewarding life, for myself and others.
Many ah day I fail to pray as much as I should, or read the Bible as much as I ought; or even read Christian Stories, literature or self help books.
Now when the 3Ts present themselves, do I ask the Lord for help through this? Did I Inquire as to the lesson, or opportunity? Did I just keep on going, as if it was an every day thing?
Whether you know it or not, these test will keep on coming until you learn your lesson.
So we should THANK JESUS for suffering and dieing on the cross for our iniquities and short comings! then THANK CHRIST for rising from the grave to cleanse us from our sins and sending an Angel to help us with our shortcomings.
In other-words, Jesus died on the cross and was buried, to kill the human nature of the flesh; so the Christ Spirit, which is the spiritual nature can rise and fulfill it's duty, which is to become part of every person who will accept Him; so when the time comes, that Spirit will become alive, and this person will have a fuller richer life.
I'm not saying that life in Christ is always easy and without the 3Ts, NO! NO!! They are necessary to: keep us on track,gain strength and faith; as well as to check and make sure your allegiance is indeed with CHRIST Jesus and the Lord God Almighty; who has His Angels with you every day from the time you ask Jesus for help through your journey with Him, to the Holy Spirit, then to a rich full life with God.
Even though you may not like the tests at the time, you should be thankful for them and the Blessings that come through, and follow them.
Even Jesus Christ had to face the 3Ts!! Matt 4:1-11, Lk 4:1-13; Matt 26:36-46, Mk 14:32-42, Lk 22:39-46.
What about the Apostles and Disciples? Read Acts
Unfortunately, only one in a few hundred ever the full realization of these truths.
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The Other 3Ts Dec 18-19 2005 Aug 1009 Nov 7 2010
Throughout the Bible we read about these 3Ts ( Truthfulness, Trust, Tolerance ), and the problems people have living up to them, so we need pray for strength to develop these attitudes.
Telling the truth, even when it might get you into trouble; the Bible records over three-hundred prophets who were killed, for telling a truth that people were not ready or willing to hear. You might be surprised that by telling the real truth even though hard, will often reduce the consequences and lead to forgiveness.
The Bible also says, that we should trust in the Lord, His Angels and His Christian people; for this is when we get our best help. Although we are often at a point of looking up at bottom, before we will admit that we need help, then, how long do we flounder around before we are willing to admit, that, we need help from the Lord, and willing to trust the Lord and His Angels for that help. When we do, its amazing how good things start happening. We should keep on trusting the Lord, His Angels, and Christian People, even after everything is all fixed and good again; -- or, - you might find yourself, - back in a similar jam.
Then we are asked to tolerate other people and their differences, this may be difficult at times, but, is necessary in order to grow in the Lord. Often, you think that the other person needs to change; - when in fact you may need as much if not more changing as the other person.
The ability to forgive both others as well as yourself, will lead to an ability to be more open and truthful, knowing who you can trust, as well as being more tolerant of others.
Jesus showed us how to be honest by being honest Himself. He showed us how to trust, by trusting others and the Lord God Almighty, and His Angels to the point of physical death; trusting that He would be resurrected on the third day, in order to, exemplify the Second Birth. He showed us how to be tolerant of others in different ways: by dining with smelly fishermen, forgiving sinners, healing the untouchable, going into the villages and homes of those not tolerated by His people.
Throughout the Bible we read about these 3Ts ( Truthfulness, Trust, Tolerance ), and the problems people have living up to them, so we need pray for strength to develop these attitudes.
Telling the truth, even when it might get you into trouble; the Bible records over three-hundred prophets who were killed, for telling a truth that people were not ready or willing to hear. You might be surprised that by telling the real truth even though hard, will often reduce the consequences and lead to forgiveness.
The Bible also says, that we should trust in the Lord, His Angels and His Christian people; for this is when we get our best help. Although we are often at a point of looking up at bottom, before we will admit that we need help, then, how long do we flounder around before we are willing to admit, that, we need help from the Lord, and willing to trust the Lord and His Angels for that help. When we do, its amazing how good things start happening. We should keep on trusting the Lord, His Angels, and Christian People, even after everything is all fixed and good again; -- or, - you might find yourself, - back in a similar jam.
Then we are asked to tolerate other people and their differences, this may be difficult at times, but, is necessary in order to grow in the Lord. Often, you think that the other person needs to change; - when in fact you may need as much if not more changing as the other person.
The ability to forgive both others as well as yourself, will lead to an ability to be more open and truthful, knowing who you can trust, as well as being more tolerant of others.
Jesus showed us how to be honest by being honest Himself. He showed us how to trust, by trusting others and the Lord God Almighty, and His Angels to the point of physical death; trusting that He would be resurrected on the third day, in order to, exemplify the Second Birth. He showed us how to be tolerant of others in different ways: by dining with smelly fishermen, forgiving sinners, healing the untouchable, going into the villages and homes of those not tolerated by His people.