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1 Timothy 3:9 Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. Bishops and deacons must hold the mystery to be qualified in the church of God. They must know, preach, and teach the mystery that was hid in God, and revealed to Paul (Ephesians 3:1-7 Colossians 1:26 Romans 16:25-26).

Ephesians 3:3 How that by revelation he made known unto me the mystery; (as I wrote afore in few words, The mystery revealed to Paul is: The gospel of Christ is that by his death and resurrection, we have forgiveness of sin and eternal life, by believing he died for our sins and rose for our...

King James 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. New King James 1 Corinthians 1:18 For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the...

Colossians 2:13 And you, being dead in your sins and the uncircumcision of your flesh, hath he quickened together with him, having forgiven you all trespasses; This verse declares we have forgiveness for ALL sin, not as some say, only for sins we confess, and repent of.

This is a tribute to my Mom. My Mom was an example to me of faith, but too late, only in the sense that, I did not have, to my regret, the understanding and maturity, to appreciate her faith, while she was alive. I do not think she had been exposed, during her lifetime, to the teaching that...

The focus of the book of Revelation is the remnant of Israel, during the tribulation period, the time of Jacob's trouble (Jeremiah 30:7). In the tribulation, Israel will be prepared for the restoration of their kingdom (Malachi 3:2-3). Revelation 1:5 And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful...

Jude is best viewed as being written not unto the church, the body of Christ, but unto the believing remnant of Israel. A few verses to consider: Jude 1:17 But, beloved, remember ye the words which were spoken before of the apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ; Peter, in speaking to Israel (1...

John was writing to the believing remnant of Israel, as can be seen upon examination of several verses, which have their best application only unto Israel. 1 John 1:1 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our...

Ephesians 4:8 Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Does this verse say that Christ, after his resurrection, led the old testament saints into heaven? The first thing to examine is, what does it mean to lead captivity captive...

By examining verses in the books written by Peter, it can be determined that his writing is to the believing remnant of Israel, not to the church, the body of Christ. 2 Peter 1:10 Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things...

2:24 Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed. 2:25 For ye were as sheep going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls. Israel is specifically...

By examining verses in the books written by Peter, it can be determined that his writing is to the believing remnant of Israel, not to the church, the body of Christ. 1 Peter 1:1 Peter, an apostle of Jesus Christ, to the strangers scattered throughout Pontus, Galatia, Cappadocia, Asia, and...

James is written to the believing remnant of Israel, which can be seen by examining various passages. The following passages reflect that this book is referencing scripture pertaining to Israel, and that the book is being directed to the remnant. James 1:1 James, a servant of God and of the...

The heavenly city is not promised to the church, the body of Christ. The city is prepared for the Hebrews, the believing remnant of Israel. Hebrews 11:8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive for an inheritance, obeyed; and he went out, not...

Hebrews 10:1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect. The writer of Hebrews wanted the Hebrews to come to perfection (Hebrews 6:1)...

Galatians 3:8 And the scripture, foreseeing that God would justify the heathen through faith, preached before the gospel unto Abraham, saying, In thee shall all nations be blessed. 3:9 So then they which be of faith are blessed with faithful Abraham. The promise was that through faith, the...

1 John 3:9 Whosoever is born of God doth not commit sin; for his seed remaineth in him: and he cannot sin, because he is born of God. 1 John 4:7 Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. 1 John 5:1 Whosoever believeth that...

1 John 2:1 My little children, these things write I unto you, that ye sin not. And if any man sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the righteous: 2:2 And he is the propitiation for our sins: and not for our's only, but also for the sins of the whole world. John spoke of Jesus...

Hebrews 9:8 The Holy Ghost this signifying, that the way into the holiest of all was not yet made manifest, while as the first tabernacle was yet standing: 9:9 Which was a figure for the time then present, in which were offered both gifts and sacrifices, that could not make him that did the...

The wrath of God has been revealed against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men in Romans 1:18. In Romans 2 the wrath of God is focused on Israel as can be seen from verse 17. Romans 2:5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath...