Sermon Notes for 11-2-25 (Part 5)  1st Timothy 4:1-6 Becoming That Person Who Is Regularly Involved In Discipling, Or Spiritually Mentoring Another For Christ.

Now, let’s turn to 1st Timothy Chapter 4. Now, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 4:1.

Now, The Spirit Explicitly says, that in latter times some will depart, abandoned, or turn away from, the faith, sound doctrine.  Giving heed to, listening unto, or paying attention unto seducing or deceiving spirits, and the doctrine or the false teachings of demons. (Stop here)

Now, you might recall that during the month of October with the help of 1st Timothy 4:1, The Holy Spirit’s helped us to be able to see a very serious matter and a very serious problem.

However, in this month of November with The Holy Spirit’s help, we will look at some of the things that the Bible teaches that we should know and that we can do, in order that we don’t become defeated, or destroyed, or controlled,  or influenced, or shipwreck by our adversary and his minions, both fallen spiritual beings and unsaved human beings who are under their control or influence.  All of them, are bent on deceiving us and leading us away the faith, sound doctrine.

Therefore, where should we start in order that we don’t become defeated, or destroyed, or controlled, or influenced, or shipwreck by our Adversary and his minions, both fallen spiritual beings and unsaved human beings who are under their control or influence?

Well, let’s see 2nd Timothy 2: 3 You, therefore, must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself or herself with The affairs of this life. Why? That he or she may please Him who enlisted them as a soldier. 

On Tuesday, November 11, 2025, will be our country’s annual Veterans Appreciation Day, or Veteran’s Day!

And no matter what branch of the Armed Forces you served in, you must successfully complete their basic training program to prepare an individual physically and mentally emotionally and psychologically to endure, to defend, and to defeat the opposition, the enemy.

In order to do this, they must correct if possible 4 main areas that all recruits must change in order to be an effective soldier. 1#.  If possible, they must change their civilian mindset. Their thinking. Their attitude. Their behavior. And their lack of self-discipline. 2#. If possible, they must change their lack of understanding basic warfare. Survival skills. The use of certain types of weapons. 3#. If possible, they must change Their Will to obey all orders from those who have command over you. 4#.  If possible, they must change their willingness to work together with others who are different than themselves.

 Now, let’s see Ephesians 6: 10 Finally, my brethren, be strong or strengthen in the Lord and in the power of His might. 11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14 Stand therefore, having girded your waist with truth, having put on the breastplate of righteousness, 15 and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16 above all, taking the shield of faith with which you will be able to quench all the fiery darts arrows of the wicked one. 17 And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God; 18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in The Spirit, Quote Romans 8.                26 Likewise the Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we should pray for as we ought, but the Spirit Himself makes intercession for us with groanings which cannot be uttered.                                                                              27 Now He who searches the hearts knows what the mind of the Spirit is, because He makes intercession for the saints according to the will of God being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints.

 Now, let’s see 1st Peter 5: 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. 9 Resist him, steadfast in the faith, knowing that the same sufferings are experienced by your brotherhood in the world. 10 But may the God of all grace, who called us to His eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after you have suffered a while, perfect you , establish you, strengthen you, and settle you. 11 To Him be the glory and the dominion forever and ever. Amen.

And lastly, we must consider 1st John 4: (A Paraphrase).

1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit! But instead, test the spirits, either spirit beings or human beings, whether they are of God. Why?

Because many false prophets, teachers, or leaders have gone out into the world.              2 But, by this you know The Spirit of God is giving you discernment. Because every spirit, either a spirit being or a human beings that confesses that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, being both divine and human, is of God!                    3 But every spirit Either a spirit being or a human being that does not confess that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh, being both divine and human, is not of God. Actually, this is the spirit of the Antichrist, which you have heard was coming, and is now already in the world.                       4 But be not overwhelmed, for you are of God, little children. And you have overcome them!       

Remember 1st John 4:1B many false prophets, teachers, or leaders have gone out into the world. How? Because He who is in you, is greater than he The evil one, or them his servants who are in the world.                                                                                 5 And they are of the world, and therefore they speak as of the world, and the world hears or listens to them.                                        6 But we are of God. And the one who knows God, hears us! But the one who is not of God does not hear us. And by this we know The Spirit of Truth, and the spirit of error, or deceiving spirits!

Note, The Apostle John, in this chapter, is warning believers to test the spirits (v.1) because many false prophets had gone out into the world. So, the discussion is not about “feelings” or “energy,” but about spiritual influences or teachings that either come from God’s Spirit or from deception.

1. The Spirit of Truth, This refers to the Holy Spirit, who leads believers into all truth.              •John 14:17 — “The Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.” •The Spirit of Truth reveals Yah’s Word, the true Messiah (Yahusha / Jesus), and God’s righteousness.                                                                                             So, the “Spirit of Truth” is the influence, teaching, and testimony that come from the Spirit of God, aligning with Scripture and exalting the true Messiah.                                                         2. The Spirit of Error, This refers to a false or deceiving spirit, often working through false teachers or false prophets.                                                                           •It promotes lies, distortions of the gospel, or teachings that deny Yahusha as the Messiah come in the flesh (see 1 John 4:2–3).                       •This “spirit” is not just an attitude but an actual spiritual influence that leads people away from truth what elsewhere is called “the spirit of antichrist.”

So, John is showing us that when someone’s message or behavior aligns with the truth revealed by the Spirit of God, they are moved by the Spirit of Truth. But if their message denies or twists that truth, they are moved by the Spirit of Error.

Now read again 1st John 4:4, a paraphrase. But be not overwhelmed, for you are of God’s little children. And you have overcome them!

Remember 1st John 4:1B many false prophets, teachers, or leaders have gone out into the world. How? *Because He who is in you, is greater than he the evil one, or them his servants who are in the world. (Question) Are you sure you know who is in you?

Communion Time Now, let’s turn to 1st Corinthians Chapter 11. Now, please notice 1st Corinthians 11:25,

This English translation says, “In the same manner He our Lord Jesus also took the cup. After supper and said, this cup is The New Covenant in My blood. This do as often as you drink in remembrance of Me! (Stop here)

Now, you might recall that on the first Sunday both in September and October, we spent a little time looking at 3 phrases and their significance when our Lord Jesus said (In vs. 24), *And when He had given thanks, he brake it the bread, and said, *Take eat, this is my body which is broken for you, *this do in remembrance of me!”

Now, Lord willing beginning today on the first Sunday in November and also in December, we will be consider this section here in vs. 25 which says,  •In the same manner, •(He) our Lord Jesus also took the cup. •After sup or supper and He said,  •This cup is The New Covenant in My blood. •This do as often as you drink in remembrance of Me! (Stop here)

Now, let’s notice the phrase here in vs. 25a which says, "In the same manner!"(Stop here)

A few English translations say, "in the same way or likewise!"  But either way, the phrase can mean •to do something in an identical or similar way. (Repeat) 

Now remember, 1st Corinthians 11:23, For I received from The Lord that which I also delivered unto you. •That The Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed, took bread! (Stop here)

There are 3 sheets of unleavened bread or Matzo used during The Passover meal that represented Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. 

 But, now through the help of The Holy Spirit, some Messianic Jews, as well as some of us as Christian Gentiles. Some have come to understand that the 3 sheets of unleavened bread or matzo actually represents, The Father, The Son, and The Holy Spirit.

And therefore, the second sheet of unleavened bread that represents “The Son,” And Not Isaac!

Once again, the second sheet of unleavened bread that represents “The Son,” and according to 1st Corinthians 11:23C, which says, •That The Lord Jesus on the same night in which He was betrayed, took Bread!  The Second Sheet Of Unleavened Bread That Represents “The Son!”

And now it makes sense in vs. 25 which said, •In the same manner, or in the same way, or likewise! In order words, doing something in an identical or, in a similar way!

And again 1st Corinthians 11:25A says, •In the same manner, or in the same way, (He) our Lord Jesus also took the cup after the sup or supper. (Stop here)

Now, let’s turn to The Gospel of Matthew Chapter 26. Now, let’s see Matthew 26:17 first. Now, on the first day of The Feast of The Unleavened Bread the disciples came to Jesus saying, Where do you want us to prepare for You to eat (The Passover)?

Now, The Annual Passover With The Feast Of The Unleavened Bread has 2 distinct elements that must be used and shared among the participants.  •3 Individual Sheets Of Unleavened Bread.  •And 4 Individual Cups Of Wine. 

Now, let’s notice Matthew 26: Vs. 27, Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it unto them saying, Drink from it all of you. Vs. 28, For this is My blood of The New Covenant which is shed for many for the Remission or Forgiveness of Sins. Vs. 29, And I say unto you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine, from now on, until that day when I drink it New with you in My Father’s kingdom. (Stop here)

Now, let’s remember that during The Passover Feast were 4 individual cups of wine were to be used and shared among the participants.

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Please listen, traditionally the Passover meal was structured and it revolved around the sharing of 4 cups of wine at different intervals during the celebration. •Now, the 1st cup of wine during the evening celebration is also known as The Cup of Consecration or sometime is referred to as The Cup of Sanctification.  This is based upon God’s promise, I will bring you out from under the burdens or slavery of the Egyptians to serve Me, you are set apart!

•Next, the 2nd cup of wine during the evening celebration is also known as The Cup of Judgment And Deliverance.  This is based upon God’s promise of Plagues of Judgment upon the Egyptians. And yet, His ability to still protect, preserve, and deliver His people with a mighty hand!

•Next, the 3rd cup of wine during the evening celebration is also known as The Cup of Thanksgiving, or The Cup of Redemption, or The Cup of Blessing.  This is based upon God’s promise I will redeem you from the Egyptians.  Therefore, I will Bless you and you will be Thankful unto Me saith The LORD.•Finally, The 4th Cup of Wine during the evening celebration is also known as The Cup of Praise, or The Cup of Restoration, or The Cup of Hope, or The Cup of The Kingdom. 

This is based upon God’s promise I will take you to be my people, and I will be your God. Therefore, Worship Me saith The LORD. Have Hope in Me to Restore and to establish My kingdom.

Now, Let’s see something special in Exodus 6: 1 Then the Lord said unto Moses, Now, you shall see what I will do to Pharaoh. For with a strong hand he will let them go, and with a strong hand he will drive them out of his land. 6 Therefore, say to the children of Israel: I am the Lord; •I will bring you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians, •I will rescue you from their bondage, •and I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments. •7 I will take you as My people, and I will be your God. Then you shall know that I am the Lord your God who brings you out from under the burdens of the Egyptians.

Keep a helpful article. Let’s look at the four traditional cups of Passover and how they connect to Yahushua (Jesus) at the Last Supper.

Cup Promise Name Meaning 1️⃣ “I will bring you out…” Cup of Sanctification Being set apart — deliverance from Egypt’s oppression 2️⃣ “I will deliver you…” Cup of Deliverance / Judgment Freedom from slavery — separation from Egypt’s gods 3️⃣ “I will redeem you…” Cup of Redemption Symbol of redemption through the blood of the lamb 4️⃣ “I will take you…” Cup of Praise / Completion Becoming YHWH’s people, full fellowship with Him

How Yahushua (Jesus) Connected to These Cups 1. The Cup of Sanctification.  Luke 22:17  “He took a cup, gave thanks, and said, ‘Take this and divide it among yourselves.’” This likely corresponds to the first cup, blessing the start of the meal and setting it apart as holy just as YHWH set Israel apart.

2. The Cup of Deliverance. During this portion, they would recall the plagues and YHWH’s deliverance from Egypt. Though not directly mentioned, this part of the Seder corresponds to the meal’s early stages — possibly when Judas later departs (John 13:30).

3. The Cup of Redemption.  Luke 22:20. “Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.’”

This is the cup after supper the third cup, the Cup of Redemption.  Here Yahushua declares Himself the true Passover Lamb, whose blood redeems His people fulfilling the promise “I will redeem you.”

This is the cup most Christians commemorate in Communion (the Lord’s Supper).

4. The Cup of Praise / Completion.  Matthew 26:29.  But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom.” Yahushua refused the final cup that night the cup of praise or completion. This suggests He was looking ahead to the future Kingdom, when He will drink it new with His redeemed people the final fulfillment of I will take you to be My people.

So, He left that cup unfinished, symbolizing that His redemptive mission was not yet complete it would be finished on the cross.

 Cup Symbolic Promise Jesus’ Action Fulfillment

1️⃣ Sanctification “I will bring you out” Blessed first cup Sets disciples apart 2️⃣ Deliverance “I will deliver you” During meal Freedom from sin’s power 3️⃣ Redemption “I will redeem you” “This is My blood…” Salvation through His sacrifice 4️⃣ Praise / Completion “I will take you” Deferred (“until the Kingdom”) Final restoration at His return

Let’s look closely at 1 Corinthians 11:25, where Paul is quoting the words of Yahushua (Jesus) from the Last Supper:

“In the same manner also, He took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood. This do, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me. 1 Corinthians 11:25 (KJV)

That phrase “the cup after supper” gives us a strong clue about which cup this was in the Passover meal.

1. Context of the Passover Cups In a traditional Passover meal (even in early first-century forms), there were multiple cups of wine. While the exact structure varied, most scholars agree that four cups developed around this pattern, corresponding to Exodus 6:6–7 (as we discussed earlier). The third cup called the Cup of Redemption was taken after the meal.

2. Evidence from Scripture.  Luke 22:20. “Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, ‘This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.’”Paul’s wording in 1 Corinthians 11:25 is nearly identical to Luke 22:20, suggesting he’s referencing the same moment the third cup of the Passover meal. That cup, traditionally linked to the phrase “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm” (Exodus 6:6), symbolized redemption through the Passover lamb’s blood.

3. Meaning of “the Cup after Supper” So, when Paul says “He took the cup after supper,” it almost certainly refers to: The third cup the Cup of Redemption. That’s profoundly fitting because Yahushua said: “This cup is the new covenant in My blood.”

He was declaring Himself the true Redeemer, whose blood establishes the New Covenant (Jeremiah 31:31–34).  Just as the Passover lamb’s blood redeemed Israel from Egypt, His blood redeems us from sin and death. Reference Phrase Cup Symbolic Meaning Luke 22:20 “Cup after supper” 3rd Cup — Redemption Blood of the covenant; redemption 1 Corinthians 11:25 “Cup after supper” Same cup New Covenant fulfilled through YahushuaSo yes, we do know which cup it was.  It was the Cup of Redemption, taken after supper, symbolizing the blood of the New Covenant the very heart of our salvation.

The “Cup of Redemption” connects prophetically to Exodus, Jeremiah, and the Crucifixion — showing how all three moments are bound by covenant blood?

Let’s walk through this step by step — from Exodus → Jeremiah → the Crucifixion — to see how the Cup of Redemption connects them all.

Each moment reveals part of the same covenant story YAHUWAH redeeming His people by blood and bringing them into fellowship with Himself.

1. Exodus The First Covenant of Redemption. Key Passage: Exodus 6:6–7; Exodus 12:5–13 When YAHUWAH redeemed Israel from Egypt, He gave four promises (Exodus 6:6–7). The third promise connected to the third cup of Passover says: “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm and with great judgments.” Soon after, YAHUWAH told the people to sacrifice a lamb and apply its blood to their doorposts (Exodus 12:7).  That blood marked them as belonging to Him, protecting them from judgment. “When I see the blood, I will pass over you…” (Exodus 12:13) So, the first “Cup of Redemption” was the blood of the Passover lamb, redeeming Israel from slavery and death.

2. Jeremiah The Promise of a New Covenant.  Key Passage: Jeremiah 31:31–34 Centuries later, Israel broke that covenant.  Through the prophet Jeremiah, YAHUWAH promised a new covenant, still built on redemption but deeper and more internal: “Behold, the days come, says YHWH, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel…  I will put My law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts… for I will forgive their iniquity, and remember their sin no more.”  — Jeremiah 31:31–34 Notice: •It’s still a blood covenant (forgiveness requires blood, per Leviticus 17:11). •It’s a renewed redemption, not from Egypt this time but from sin itself. This promise sets the stage for the Cup of Redemption that Yahushua (Jesus) would later lift at the Last Supper.

3. The Crucifixion — The Fulfillment of Redemption. Key Passages: •Luke 22:20 — “This cup is the new covenant in My blood.”  •John 19:30 — “It is finished.”  •1 Peter 1:18–19 — “You were redeemed… with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish.”

At the Passover meal, Yahushua took the third cup (after supper) the Cup of Redemption and redefined it forever: “This cup is the new covenant in My blood.”  Then, only hours later, He shed that blood on the cross completing what the cup symbolized. When He cried “It is finished”. He was echoing the Exodus promise: “I will redeem you with an outstretched arm.”

His arms were literally outstretched on the cross fulfilling both the symbol of the Passover lamb and the prophetic pattern of Exodus 6.

Covenant Stage Scripture Blood Source Promise Fulfillment

Exodus Exodus 12 Blood of the lamb Redemption from Egypt First Passover

Jeremiah Jeremiah 31 Promised renewal Redemption from sin Prophecy of New Covenant

Crucifixion Luke 22 / John 19 Blood of Messiah Eternal redemption Fulfilled at the Cross

So, when Yahushua took the cup after supper, He was not just completing the Passover meal He was declaring the completion of the redemption plan that began in Exodus, was promised in Jeremiah, and was finished on Calvary.

When we partake of the Cup of the Covenant (Communion), we’re drinking from that same Cup of Redemption — testifying that: •We’ve been brought out (sanctified), •Delivered from sin’s bondage, •Redeemed by His blood, and •Will be taken to be His people forever.

Exactly the four promises of Exodus 6 fully completed in Messiah Yahushua. 

And by the way, there is one more Special Cup of Wine during the evening celebration that is poured, yet no one touches nor drinks from it called, The Cup of Elijah. 1. The Cup of Elijah in Jewish tradition •In traditional Jewish Passover Seders, an extra cup of wine is poured and placed on the table for Elijah the Prophet (Eliyahu HaNavi). •This custom symbolizes hope for the coming of the Messiah, since Malachi 4:5–6 prophesies that Elijah will come before “the great and dreadful day of YHWH.” •However, this custom developed after the time of Jesus — most likely centuries later. •Scholars generally date the formal structure (with the cup of Elijah, the Haggadah readings, etc.) to after the destruction of the Second Temple in 70 CE.

2. The Passover meal (Last Supper) in Jesus’ time •The Gospels record that Jesus drank from several cups of wine during the Passover meal (see Luke 22:17–20; Matthew 26:27–29). •These likely correspond to the four cups traditionally associated with the Exodus story though the numbering may have been more fluid in the 1st century. •The “cup after supper” (Luke 22:20) is the one Jesus used to institute the New Covenant in His blood.

Did Jesus drink the Cup of Elijah? •There is no biblical evidence that Jesus specifically drank from or mentioned a “cup of Elijah.” •The Elijah cup tradition probably did not exist yet during His time. •However, Jesus did speak of Elijah’s coming — identifying John the Baptist as the one who came “in the spirit and power of Elijah” (Matthew 11:14, 17:10–13; Luke 1:17).•So, in a spiritual sense, Elijah’s role was already fulfilled before that Passover — meaning Jesus Himself fulfilled what the cup of Elijah pointed to.

Aspect Passover Tradition Jesus’ Passover

Cup of Elijah Later Jewish addition; symbolic of waiting for Messiah Not mentioned; not part of the Last Supper

Messianic Fulfillment Waits for Elijah and Messiah to come Jesus identifies John as Elijah and Himself as the Messiah

Conclusion Custom did not exist yet Jesus fulfilled its meaning prophetically

 Sermon Notes For 11-9-25 (Part 6) 1st Timothy 4: 1-6 Becoming That Person Who Is Regularly Involved In Discipling, Or Spiritually Mentoring Another For Christ.

Now, let’s turn to1st Timothy Chapter 4.  So then, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 4:1.

Now, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 4:1. Now, The Spirit Explicitly says, That in latter times some will depart, abandoned, or turn away from, the Faith, sound Doctrine. Why?  Giving heed to, listening unto, or paying attention unto seducing or deceiving spirits, and the Doctrines or the false teachings of Demons. (Stop here) 

Now remember, that during the month of November with The Holy Spirit’s help, we want to continue to will look at some of the things that the Bible teaches that we should know and that we can do, in Jesus’ name, in order that we don’t become defeated or destroyed or controlled or influenced or made shipwreck  by our adversary and his minions. Whether they are seducing or deceiving spirits aka demons and/fallen angels.  But also, by many unsaved human beings who are under their control or influence.
For remember, either way, they are bent on deceiving us and leading us away the faith, sound doctrine, God’s Word, God’s Truth!  Remember in Genesis 3:1. That is says, “and the serpent said unto Eve, has God indeed said?”  And Satan is still doing the same thing In every generation, from the past. In our present time. And in the future yet to come.

We can’t forget the admonition from Ephesians 6:12 .For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but we do wrestle, *against principalities. *Against powers. *Against the rulers of the darkness of this age. *And against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.

Now, let’s see again 2nd Timothy 2: 3 You, therefore, must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. 4 No one engaged in warfare entangles himself or herself with the affairs of this life. Why? That he or she may please Him who enlisted them as a soldier. 

Now, let’s turn to 2nd Timothy Chapter 3. Now, notice 2nd Timothy 3:13.  But evil men and impostors, will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived.

Now, let’s also see 2nd Corinthians 11: 3 But I, the apostle Paul is speaking I fear lest somehow as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. 4 For, if he or she who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached. Or, if you receive a different Spirit which you have not received, or, a different Gospel which you have-not accepted, and you put up with this! 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into Apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder, for Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 And therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works.

Now, notice again 2nd Corinthians 11:4. For, if he or she who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached. Or, if you receive a different Spirit which you have not received, or, a different Gospel which you have not accepted, and you put up with this!

Now, let’s also see Galatians 1: 6 I marvel that you are turning away so soon from Him who called you in the grace of Christ, unto a different gospel, 7 which is not another; but there are some who trouble you and want to pervert the gospel of Christ. 8 But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. 9 As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches (any other gospel) to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.  (Stop here)

(Question) Why is this so important regarding this matter of the Gospel?

See Romans 1:16. For I am not ashamed of The Gospel of Christ, for it is the power of God unto salvation, for everyone who believes. For the Jew first and also for the Greek or the Gentiles.

Again Romans 1:16A says, For I am not ashamed of The Gospel of Christ, but what is The Gospel (Singular)? Not the 4 Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.  But what is the Gospel?

See, this English word that is translated in most of our English Bible as Gospel, in the 1st century was not a Christian or religious word like we know it today. Actually, the word Gospel in the 1st Century simply meant, “Good News” or “Good information” about things you should know about.

Listen, the word ‘Gospel’ can also mean, “Good Tidings” or an uplifting insight about something or someone you should know about. (Quote Luke 2:10 &11) 10. Then the angel Gabriel said unto (them) the shepherds, do not be afraid for behold I bring you Good Tidings of great joy, which will be to all people. 11. For there is born unto you this day in the city of David, a or The Savior, Who is Christ The Lord!

And therefore The Gospel,  the Good News, is all about a person. *Who He is! *What He has done! *And what He will do! So then, who is this person?

Well, let’s notice 1st Corinthians 15: 1 Moreover brethren, I declare unto you the Gospel which I preached unto you, which also you received, and in which you stand. 2 By which also you are Saved! Now remember, what we said earlier! Therefore, the Gospel, the Good News, is all about a person.  *Who He is! *What He has done! *And what He will do!  2 By which also you are saved! If you hold fast that word, which I preached unto you.

Actually, the KJV translates it the best! “If ye keep in memory what I preached unto you.” Unless you believed in vain. 3 For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received: *That Christ died for our sins, according to the Scriptures, 4 *And that (He) Christ Jesus was buried. *And that (He) Christ Jesus rose again, or was Resurrected on the third day, according to The Scriptures, (Stop here) 

Now, let’s remember that here in 1st Corinthians 15:3&4 that we just read, that these two verses only reveals 3 of the major points regarding the Gospel of Christ.

For there are still 2 more major points regarding the Gospel of Christ. *For example, His Miraculous Incarnation, Conception And The Virgin Birth Of Jesus Christ. *And Lastly, His Second Coming In Two Phases, The Removal Of His Church, a.k.a. The Rapture. *Then After The Tribulation Period There Is Revealed Unto Us In The Book Of Revelation. There Will Be The Kingdom Reign Of Jesus Christ For A Thousand Years.

And these 2 major points, they are mentioned in other places of The New Testament. 

So that, when you combine them together, there will be a total of 5 major points regarding the Gospel of Christ that every committed follower of Jesus Christ should know and believe, and with God’s help, be able to communicate and share with anyone, who The Lord Jesus Christ really is, and what He has actually done.

For let’s remember, the good news part of The Gospel Message is all about a person! *Who He is! *What He has done! *And what He will do!  And that person is The Lord Jesus Christ!

And therefore, there are 5 major points about the good news part of The Gospel Message that we should know, and with God's help be able to express & explain to another person. 

•His Miraculous Incarnation, Conception And Virgin Birth Of Jesus Christ. Just think about the Incarnation of Jesus Christ!  Not the Coronation of Jesus Christ, for that will happen in the future. And not the Reincarnation of Jesus Christ, for that is totally unbiblical, and a lie of the Devil.

No, we are talking about the Incarnation Of Jesus Christ!

The word "Incarnation" when used in a Biblical or Spiritual way means, when deity becomes "Embodied." Or when deity becomes "flesh," And at the same time has a physical body and is fully human.

Notice here in St. John 1:1. In the beginning was  the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 

The words "the Word," is from the Greek word Logos. The Greek word Logos can mean that which is spoken audibly or that is written visually, to express feelings, thoughts, ideas, plans, or a much-needed message that should be received.

Listen, when Jesus is being referred to as "the Word," here in St. John 1:1 this is a term that refers to the fact that Jesus is the personification of that which was written and spoken by the Prophets during the Old Testament times. 

For He is the only one who can correctly express a much-needed message from God to this world, and even to us as God's people in this world. 

But how do we know that Jesus Christ ss the Word?

See I John 5:6&7 in the KJV or NKJV. 6. This is He who came by water & blood Jesus Christ; not only by water, but by water & blood.  And it is the Spirit who bears witness (Who was there on both occasions), for or because, the Spirit is truth or is about the truth.  7. For or because, there are three that bear witness in heaven: The Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit; and these three are one.

Listen, according to I John 5:6, the one who came by water & blood Jesus Christ; 

And according to I John 5:7, Jesus Christ is one of the three witnesses in heaven!  For He is not the Father.  He is not the Holy Spirit. Therefore, He must be the Word!

I John 5: 6b says, It is the Spirit who bears witness, for or because, the Spirit is truth or is about the truth. 

Listen, Jesus Christ is the Word here in I John 5:7 and in St. John 1:1.

Back to St. John 1:  Now, notice vs.14. And the Word became flesh incarnation and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.

Remember, the word "incarnation" can mean,  when deity becomes "embodied." Or when deity becomes "flesh," And at the same time has a physical body and is fully human.

But Does This Mean that Jesus Christ was only half-man and half-god, just like the other demigods of mythology? Like Hercules or Perseus the one who beheaded Medusa? Or, is Jesus Christ fully man and fully God?

Listen, according to the Bible Jesus Christ was not a half-man and a half-god. But He was and is fully man and fully God, the God man!

There is a theological term that explain how Jesus Christ was not a half man and a half god. But He was fully man and fully God, The God man!

This term is called, the Hypostasis Union of Jesus Christ. 

 The Hypostasis Union of Jesus Christ simply put is about the two natures residing in one person. His undiminished deity and His genuine humanity or being a human being.                     Listen, both natures are co-existing at the same time, and yet they remain separate and unmingled in this one person. 

Therefore, according to the Bible, Jesus Christ was not a half-man and a half-god.  But He was and is fully man and fully God, the God man!

See Philippians 2: 5-8. 5. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,                          6. Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,  7. but made Himself of no reputation, which means, to empty oneself!

•Philippians 2:7 from the NASB says, but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, [and] being made in the likeness of men. •Philippians 2:7 from the ESV says, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. •Philippians 2:7 from the NLT says, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form.

Here is some good insight about the doctrine of The Kenosis of Jesus Christ.

The term Kenosis comes from the Greek word Kenos, to empty oneself. Therefore, from Philippians 2:7&8 we are given the doctrine of Christ’s self-emptying at His incarnation. 

The doctrine of The Kenosis of Jesus Christ it's better understood as a self-renunciation, not an emptying Himself of deity, nor an exchange of deity for humanity.

Philippians 2:7 tells us that Jesus “emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men."

Yet, Jesus did not cease to be God during His earthly ministry. He did temporarily set aside His heavenly face-to-face relationship with God. He also set aside His independent authority as God the Son. During His earthly ministry, Christ completely submitted Himself to the will of God the Father.

As part of the kenosis, Jesus sometimes operated with the limitations of humanity (St. John 4:6; 19:28). God does not get tired or thirsty.    Matthew 24:36 tells us, “No one knows about that day or hour, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father.” 

We might wonder if Jesus was God, how could He not know everything, as God does (Psalm 139:1-6)?  It seems that while Jesus was on earth, He surrendered the use of some of His divine attributes. Jesus was still perfectly holy, just, merciful, gracious, righteous, and loving, but to varying degrees Jesus was not fully omniscient or omnipotent.

However, when it comes to the kenosis, we often focus too much on what Jesus gave up. The kenosis also deals with what Christ took on. Jesus added to Himself a human nature and humbled Himself. Jesus went from being the glory of glories in Heaven to being a human being who was put to death on the cross. 

Philippians 2:7-8 declares, "taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death even death on a cross!" 

In the ultimate act of humility, the God of the universe became a human being and died for His creation. The kenosis, therefore, is Christ taking on a human nature with all of its limitations, except with no sin.

Philippians 2:7 continues, 7. taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.  8. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 

Back to St. John 1:14. May I share this illustration so that you and I might appreciate, be thankful, and imagine what it might have been like for Jesus Christ to have made this most important decision.

Let’s say that there is an ant colony around your home and instead of having them exterminated you are willing to save or rescue by becoming their savior!

Remember St. John 1:14a.  It says, And the Word became flesh (Incarnation) and dwelt among us.

Simply put, you would keep your undiminished humanity, but now you will have forever an insect ant nature, along with an ant's anatomy.

Listen, and both natures are to coexist at the same time, and yet they remain separate & unmingled in you forever. 

But here comes the most challenging part of all, in St. John 1:10 says, concerning Jesus. "Jesus was in the world, and the world was made because of Him, but the world did not know Him." In fact, vs. 11, Jesus came to His own and His own did not receive Him.

Listen, as the ant savior, you too are willing to save or rescue the ant colony from destruction. You are willing to change your life forever, and receive another nature, an insect nature. have an ant's body. 

But there is one major problem! The ants & the ant colony, are in rebellion against you for some time now. They don't know you. They don't trust you.

Even though you have become one of them. And you look like them, talk like them, walk like them. Yet, most of them will not receive you even though you have done so much with them.

Listen, knowing all this, would you still want to be the ant’s savior?

Again, Philippians 2:5-8. 5. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus,  6. Who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God,  7. but made Himself of no reputation, which means, to empty oneself!  Taking the form of a bondservant and coming in the likeness of men.  8. And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 

And finally, let’s see Hebrews 10: 5 Therefore, when He came into the world, He said: Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me. 6 In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure. 7 Then I said, 'Behold, I have come-- In the volume of the book it is written of Me-- To do Your will, O God.'  8 Previously saying, "Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them" (which are offered according to the law), 9 then He said, "Behold, I have come to do Your will, O God." He takes away the first that He may establish the second.

•His Sacrificial Substitutional Physical Death Of Jesus Christ Upon The Cross.

Again, this is also known as The Sacrificial Substitutional Atonement By The Physical Death Of Jesus Christ.

Now, 2 important questions we must answer!       Is this true, did this really happen according to the Scriptures?

And according to the Scriptures, was the physical death of Jesus Christ a sacrificial substitutional atonement for His sins or for our sins?

First, is this true, did this really, according to I Corinthians 15:3, that Christ physically died being unjustly executed. See Acts 2:                                                                    22. Men of Israel, hear these words: Jesus of Nazareth, a man attested by God to you by miracles, wonders, and signs which God did through Him in your midst, as you yourselves also know. 23. And Him, Jesus of Nazareth, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified Him, and put to Him to death.

Secondly, according to the Scriptures, was the physical death of Jesus Christ a sacrificial substitutional atonement for His Sins or for our sins?

See II Corinthians 5: 21, For (He) God the Father, made (Him) God the Son, who knew no sin to be sin for us.  The New Living Translation says, to be the offering for our sin. That we might become the righteousness of God in Him.

Now, according to the Scriptures, was the physical death of Jesus Christ a sacrificial substitutional atonement for our sins?

See Hebrews 10:                                                  5. Therefore, When He came into the world, He said: Sacrifice and offering You did not desire, But a body You have prepared for Me. 6. In burnt offerings and sacrifices for sin You had no pleasure.  7. Then I said, Behold, I have come in the volume of the book it is written of Me, to do Your will, O God. 8. Previously saying, Sacrifice and offering, burnt offerings, and offerings for sin You did not desire, nor had pleasure in them which are offered according to the law.

See Hebrews 9:12. Not with the blood of goats and calves, but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained eternal redemption.

Back to Hebrews 10. 10. continues, And because of that, we have been sanctified through the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all.  11. And every priest stands ministering daily and offering repeatedly the same sacrifices, which can never take away sins.  12. But this one, after He had offered one sacrifice for sins forever, sat down at the right hand of God.

Not only did Jesus Christ offered one sacrifice for sins forever, but He Himself was the sacrifice!

See St. John 1:29.  The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him, and John said, “Behold! The Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world!

See Isaiah 53:4&5. 4. Surely, He has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; Yet, we esteemed Him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.  5. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. 

Listen, according to the Scriptures, was the physical death of Jesus Christ a sacrificial substitutional atonement for our sins?

See Romans 5:6-9.                                               6. For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7. For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. 9. Much more than having now been justified by His blood, we shall be saved from wrath through Him.

See I Peter 3:18. For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit.

See Galatians 1:3&4.                                          3. Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. 4. Who gave Himself for our sins, so that He might deliver us from this present evil age or World. HOW? According to the Will of our God and Father.

See St. John 3:16&17.                                         16. For God, God the Father, so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, God the Son! That whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. 17. For God, God the Father did not send His Son into the world to condemn the world, but that the world through Him might be saved.

Are you saved?

Faith comes by hearing and hearing by or because of the Word of God. According to the Scriptures, the physical death of Jesus Christ was the sacrificial substitutional atonement for our sins!

•His Temporary Bodily Burial To Prove That He Was Truly Physically Dead. 1. To fulfill Scripture. 2. To prove that His physical death truly had occurred.

First, the Body of Jesus was buried to fulfill Scripture! See Isaiah 53:9 KJV says, And He made His grave with the wicked, but with the rich at His death. Isaiah 53:9 (NKJV) says, And they made His grave with the wicked, but with the rich at His death. Isaiah 53:9 (NASB), His grave was assigned with wicked men. Yet, He was with a rich man in His death. Because He had done no violence, nor was there any deceit in His mouth.

Now, remember Isaiah 53:9 (KJV) says), But with the rich at His death. Isaiah 53:9 (NASB) says, Yet, He was with a rich man in His death.

See Matthew 27: 57. Now when evening had come, (the late afternoon) there came a rich man from Arimathea, named Joseph, who himself had also become a disciple of Jesus. 58. This man went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate commanded the body to be given to him. 

By the way, there are two different men named Joseph who play a significant role in Jesus’ life. One at His birth and now this one at His death and burial!

•His Predicted Third Day Miraculous Bodily Resurrection From The Dead

Now, notice the third day prediction from Jesus Himself, about His own bodily resurrection from the death.

 See Matthew 16:21. From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, but be raised the third day. 

Now, see Matthew 20: 18. Jesus said, Behold we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, 19. and deliver Him to the Gentiles to mock and to scourge and to crucify. But the third day He will rise again.

And let us see the scriptural confirmation concerning the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ

See Matthew 28: 1. Now after the Sabbath (Saturday), as the first day of the week began to dawn, (Sunday). Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. (To complete what they had started two days ago).  2. And behold, there was a great earthquake; Because an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came to the tomb and rolled back the stone from the door and sat on it.  3. This angel’s countenance was like lightning, so brilliant and bright. And his clothing as white as snow.  4. And the Roman guard’s bodies shook for fear because of the angel. And became like dead men, (Petrified). 5. But the angel answered and said to the women, Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus who was crucified.  6. He is not here; for He is risen, as He said. Come, see the place where the LORD laid.

Now, notice with me the many reliable eyewitnesses about the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death.

See I Corinthians 15: 5. And the Lord Jesus was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve. 6. After that Jesus was seen by over five hundred brethren at one time, of whom many of them are alive now, but some have passed away.  7. After that Jesus was seen by James, then by all the apostles. 8. Then last of all, Jesus was seen by me Paul, as by one born out of due time. 

Notice another reliable eyewitness, about the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the death.

See Revelation 1: 17. And when I (John, the Apostle) saw Him I fell at His feet as dead. But He laid His right hand on me saying to me, Do not be afraid; I am the First and the Last.  18. I am He who is alive and was dead, and behold I am alive forevermore. Amen. And I have the keys of Hades and of Death. 

Finally, does what a person believes about the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead really matters?

See Romans 10:9. That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, or Jesus is my Lord! And believe in your heart that God has raised resurrected Him from the dead, (Based on the scriptural evidence and the many reliable eyewitness). You will be saved!

•And His Second Coming Of In Two Phases. The Removal Of His Church, a.k.a. The Rapture. And His Prophetic Earthly Thousand Year Kingdom Rule And Reign.

During this first phase or stage of our LORD’s return, there will be two epic events that will occur. •The Bodily Resurrection, Glorification, and Evacuation i.e. the Rapture globally of the dead in Christ only! •The Glorification and the Global Evacuation i.e. the Rapture of only those who are in Christ, who are alive at that time!

So, let’s briefly consider those things that the Bible says about the Bodily Resurrection, Glorification, and Evacuation Globally of the dead in Christ only!

 See I Thessalonians 4:16. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise or be resurrected first.

NOTE. This is the Bodily Resurrection and Glorification of the dead in Christ only!

Also, see I Corinthians 15:                                 51. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep or die, but we shall all be changed. 52. in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Because the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible or glorified, and we shall be changed.

Now, let’s consider those things that our LORD predicted concerning the Bodily Resurrection and Glorification of the dead in Christ only.

Now, see St. John 5:  26. For as the Father has life in Himself, so the Father has granted the Son to have life in Himself, 27. and has given the Son authority to execute judgment also, because He is the Son of Man. 28. Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice. 29. and will come forth those who have done good, unto the resurrection of life, and those who have done evil, unto the resurrection of condemnation. Note: Revelation 20:11-15 when you can.

Now also, here in I Thessalonians 4 this begins the evacuation i.e. the Rapture globally of the dead in Christ who have been bodily resurrected and glorified!

See I Thessalonians 4:                                      16. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise or be resurrected first. 17. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them. Stop there!

This begins the evacuation i.e. the Rapture globally of the dead in Christ who have been bodily resurrected and glorified!

Next in vs.17b, it continues to describe a meeting place, a place that we will rendezvous. as well as a permanent position or status that we will share together in Christ. Show you what I mean!

Notice vs.17b, In the clouds to meet the Lord in the air or in the Heavens! And thus, we shall (always) be with the Lord. Wow!

Now remember, during this first phase or stage of our LORD’s return, there will be two special events that will occur.

The Bodily Resurrection, Glorification, and Evacuation i.e. the Rapture Globally Of The Dead In Christ Only!

And next, The Glorification And The Global Evacuation i.e the Rapture Of Only Those Who Are In Christ, who are alive at that time!

See I Corinthians 15: 51. Behold, I tell you a mystery: We shall not all sleep or die, but we shall all be changed. 52. in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. Because the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised incorruptible or glorified, and we shall be changed or glorified as well!

Listen, this is the glorification of only those who are in Christ, who are alive at that time!

See Philippians 3: 20. For our citizenship is in heaven, from which we also eagerly wait for the Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, 21. Who will transform our lowly body that it may be conformed to His Glorious Body, according to the working by which He is able even to subdue all things to Himself.

Now, see I Thessalonians 4:                                    16. For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise or be resurrected first. 17. Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them. Stop there!

Listen, we have here the Global Evacuation i.e. the Rapture of only those who are in Christ, who are alive at that time.

Now, let’s consider those things that our LORD predicted concerning the Global Evacuation i.e. the Rapture of only those who are in Christ, who are alive at that time!

See St. John 14: 1. Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. 2. In My Father's house are many mansions, or dwelling rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3. And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and receive you to Myself; that where I am, there you may be also. But when?

See Revelation 3:                                                      7. And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write, These things says He who is holy, He who is true, He who has the key of David, He that can open and no one can shut, and He that shuts that no one can open. 10. Because you have kept My command to persevere, I also will keep you from the hour of tribulation which shall come upon the whole world, to test those who dwell on the earth. 11. Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have that no one may take your crown.

Will there be any signs?  No Signs! But will there be any noticeable social & societal conditions that the time may be near?  Yes!

See Matthew 24:                                                            37. But as the days of Noah were, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be. 38. For as in the days before the flood, they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noah entered the ark, 39. and did not know until the flood came and took them all away, so also will the coming of the Son of Man be.

Lastly, let’s consider those things that our LORD predicted concerning the Global Evacuation i.e. the Rapture of only those who are in Christ, who are alive at that time!

Now, vs. 40 continues, Then two men will be in the field: one will be taken and the other left. 41. Two women will be grinding at the mill: one will be taken and the other left. 42. Watch, therefore, for you do not know what hour your Lord is coming. 44. Therefore. you also be ready, for the Son of Man is coming at an hour you do not expect. 46. Blessed is that servant whom his master, when he comes, will find so doing.

Say something briefly about what it may be like after the Rapture of the Church. •The sudden and the mysterious disappearance of millions of people, as well as the empty graves, crypts, and cremation urns all over the world. •A worldwide panic that will dominate those who’ve been left behind. •Two unexpected leaders who will unite the world during this difficult time! •And maybe from the two unexpected leaders a deceptive Explanation of what happened to those who disappeared. They may promote UFO alien abductions to be seen as global cleansing of the narrow minded, the intolerant, the non-progressives, the Bible Believers. •And then, they may suggest that those who were left behind are actually the chosen ones, selected to usher in a new age, a better world with peace, harmony, and understanding!

Now, concerning The Second Phase Of The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ, There Are 2 Epic Events That Will Occur Within This Part Of His Return Also.

The First (Epic) Event At This Part Of The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ Will Be, The Conquering Of His Enemies Without Mercy!

Now, notice Matthew 24:29a, for it tells us WHEN all of this will happen! 29. And immediately after the Tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken. 

Next, Matthew 24:30 tells us HOW all of this will happen! 30. Then the sign, or the sighting of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and then all the tribes of the earth will mourn, and they will see the Son of Man coming or returning on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. 

Finally, in Matthew 24:31 tells us WHO it really is behind what is happening! 31. And He will send His angels, with a great sound of a trumpet, and they will gather together His elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

In fact, you might find this helpful, there are 2 different kinds of enemies that our LORD will contend with & conquer! •First - Human Enemies.  •Second - Angelic Enemies.

Listen, our LORD will contend with & conquer all human enemies.

Revelation 19: 19. And I saw the beast, the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war (This Is The Battle Of Armageddon). To come against Him who sat on the horse against His army. (See later Revelation 19: 11-14, to understand more who this really is). 20. Then the beast was captured, and with him the False Prophet who worked signs in his presence, by which the beast deceived those who received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped his image. These 2 were cast alive into the lake of fire burning with brimstone.  21. And the rest, that is the armies of the Beast, were killed with the sword which proceeded from the mouth of Him who sat on the horse. And all the birds were filled with their flesh.

See Jude 1: 14&15.  14. Now Enoch, the seventh from Adam, prophesied about these men also saying, behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of His saints,  15. To execute judgment on all, to convict all who are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds, which they have committed in an ungodly way, and of all the harsh things which ungodly sinners have spoken against Him.

See II Thessalonians 1: 7. and to give you who are troubled rest with us, when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels,  8. in flaming fire taking vengeance on those who do not know God, and on those who do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.  9. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the Glory of His Power,  10. When He comes in that day, to be glorified in His saints and to be admired among all those who believe, because our testimony among you was believed. 

Remember, we said there are 2 different kinds of enemies that our LORD will contend with & conquer!   •Those Human Enemies.   •And All Angelic Enemies.

Listen, our LORD will contend with & conquer all angelic enemies.

See Revelation 20: 1.Then I saw an angel coming down from heaven, having the key to the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.  2. He laid hold of the dragon, that serpent of old, who is the devil and Satan, and bound him for a thousand years;  3. and he cast him into The Bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal on him, so that he should deceive the nations no more, until the thousand years were finished. Because after these things The Devil must be released for a little while. 

By the way, casting the devil into the Bottomless Pit, would this include all the demons or fallen angels that are in existence both now and then. Yes, I believe so! See II Peter 2:4.

See Revelation 20:10. The devil who deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone where the beast and the false prophet are. And they will be tormented day and night forever and ever.

Next, at the end of the Great Tribulation period comes the Second Phase of The Second Coming Of Jesus Christ, and there are 2 Epic events that will occur within His return.

The First Epic event that will occur will be, the conquering of all the enemies the Lord Jesus Christ with no mercy! 

Then the Second Epic event will be the Establishment of the Absolute Rule & Reign of Jesus Christ. 

So, let’s consider the Establishment of the Absolute Rule & Reign of Jesus Christ in two parts •The Establishment Of The Absolute Rule & Reign Of Jesus Christ (Earthly)! •The Establishment Of The Absolute Rule & Reign Of Jesus Christ (Spiritually)!

First, The Establishment Of The Absolute Rule & Reign Of Jesus Christ (Earthly)!

See Matthew 25: 31. When the Son of Man comes in His glory, and all the holy angels with Him, then He will sit on the throne of His glory.  32. All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate them, one from another, as a shepherd divides his sheep from the goats.  33. And He will set the sheep on His right hand, But the goats on the left.  34. Then (the King) will say to those on His right hand (the Sheep), Come, you blessed of My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 

See Daniel 2:44. And in the days of these kings, see Daniel 2:38-43.                                    

Now, Daniel 2:44 continues, The God of Heaven will set up a kingdom which shall never be destroyed; and this kingdom shall not be left to other people; this kingdom shall break in pieces and consume all these kingdoms in (See Daniel 2: 38-43).                                                    

Now, Daniel 2:44 continues, but this Kingdom shall stand forever.

Listen, there are at least 11 purposes for the Kingdom Millennium Reign of Jesus Christ.

1. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ, will be to put down all rebellion and rebels before the kingdom reign begins. See I Corinthians 15:24b. This would include Satan, Revelation 20:1-3, Every fallen angel of the hierarchy system in Ephesians 6:12. The fallen world system of I John 2:15–18. The Antichrist and the False Prophet, the kings of the world and their armies at the battle of Armageddon, Revelation 19: 19&20.

2. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to prove that He alone possesses what it would take to be a perfect world dictator. See Isaiah 11:1-5.

3. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to fulfill a covenant promise to Abraham and his descendants. See Genesis 17: 7&8; 15:18.

4. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to vindicate and avenge our Lord Jesus Christ, as well as to vindicate and avenge all the Saints of all the ages. See Daniel 7:13&14, 18, 22, 27. Also consider Revelation 11:15–18.

5. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to exalt and reward the faithfulness of his Saints See Revelation 2:25-27; 3:21; 5:10.

6. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to have a True One World Religion that worships the God of Heaven only. See Zechariah 14:16. Also, consider Psalms 86:9; Zephaniah 2:11. By the way, in the book of Ezekiel, Chapter is 40- 48, the description of the future Millennium Temple in Jerusalem Israel.

7. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to lift “The Curse That Is Upon The Earth.” See Romans 8:19–23. The nature of some animals will be changed.  See Isaiah 11:6–9. There will be a global abundance of food and water. See Isaiah 30: 23–25. All the desert places on the earth will be restored. See Isaiah 35:1,2& 7. Good health and longevity will be the norm, and yet physical death will occur for those who are natural human beings only, and not for the Saints who were Glorified and/or Resurrected before the millennium. See Isaiah 35:5&6; 65:20.

8. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to establish a time of global Peace, the absence of nations rising up against nations and kingdom against kingdoms. See Psalms 46:9–11 and Isaiah 2:4.

9. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to display for a time on earth the Glory of the LORD. See Isaiah 40:5, and Habakkuk 2:14.

10.The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to extol Jerusalem as the capital city for the world during the millennium. See Jeremiah 3:17; Micah 4:1-4; Zechariah 2:10 &11; Isaiah 65:18–23; and Isaiah 35:8 &9 says, there will be an important Highway for those who are natural human beings.

11. The purpose of the millennium kingdom reign of Jesus Christ will be to create a utopia, the ideal environment, a perfect society, just to prove that mankind’s problem has always been internal, our sin nature and not our external environment or our societies. See Mark 7:18–23 and see Revelation 20:7-9.

Now remember, we said that The Establishment Of The Absolute Rule & Reign Of Jesus Christ will happen in 2 parts!

Then let’s consider this second and last part, The Establishment Of The Absolute Rule & Reign Of Jesus Christ (Spiritually)! 

See Luke 17:20&21.                 20. Now when He was asked by the Pharisees when the kingdom of God would come, He answered them and said, The kingdom of God does not come with observation; 21. Nor will they say, Here It Is! Or there it is! For indeed, the kingdom of God is within you. How?

See St. John 3:3, 5-7.                                              3. Jesus answered and said to him, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, they cannot see the kingdom of God. 5. Jesus answered, Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, they cannot enter the kingdom of God.  7. Do not marvel that I said to you, You must be born again!

Now in here, Matthew 6 the Lord Jesus is teaching us that when we pray about different matters, the Lord wants us to be expecting, anticipating, He wants us to be in support of God the Father’s unique plan for a kingdom that is, and is to come with God the Son as the eternal King!

See Matthew 6:   9. In this manner therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. 10. Your kingdom come. Your will be done on earth as it is in heaven. 13b. For Yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory forever. Amen. Therefore, let our King and His kingdom be our preoccupation & our passion for the rest of our days. 

May we continually give our total allegiance & our service to our King & Savior Jesus Christ.  •Who is The King of Glory of Psalms 24:7-10. •Who is The King of kings in Revelation 19:11-16. •Who is The King who's Kingdom is not of this world. St. John 18:36&37.

Therefore, may we always and at all times, be an Ambassador for Christ and His Kingdom, according to II Corinthians 5:20.

Finally, in 1 Corinthians 16: 22 KJV.  If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema, Maranatha. The word (Anathema) A Strong's Definition: ἀνάθεμα G394; a (religious) ban or (concretely) excommunicated (thing or person) curse.

The anathema in 1 Cor. 16:22 denotes simply that they who love not the Lord are rightly objects of loathing and execration to all holy beings; they are guilty of a crime that merits the severest condemnation; they are exposed to the just sentence of "everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord."

Now, the word ‘Maranatha’ μαρὰἀθά from a Strong's Definition.   Actually, Maranatha consists of two Aramean or Aramaic words, Maran'athah, meaning, "our Lord comes," or is "coming." If the latter interpretation is adopted, the meaning of the phrase is, "Our Lord is coming, and he will judge those who have set him at nought." Phil.4:5; Jam. 5:8, 9.

This is an invitation for His speedy reappearance (compare Re 22:20); maranatha, or maran atha): Used in connection with anathema, "accursed" (1Co 16:22), but has no necessary connection therewith. It was used by early Christians to add solemn emphasis to previous statement, injunction or adjuration, and seems to have become a sort of watchword; possibly forming part of an early liturgy. **************************************** Are there other gospels besides the four in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John?

The four you mentioned (Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John) are known as the canonical Gospels, meaning they were accepted into the official Christian biblical canon. But early Christianity was very diverse, and a number of other groups and writers produced their own gospel accounts. These are often referred to as non canonical or apocryphal gospels.

Here are some examples.*Gospel of Thomas.  A collection of sayings attributed to Jesus, discovered in the Nag Hammadi library in Egypt (1945). 

It emphasizes secret wisdom and has no narrative of Jesus’s death or resurrection.

*Gospel of Peter Contains a Passion narrative Jesus’s trial, death, and resurrection, with some striking differences from the canonical versions . *Gospel of Mary Magdalene Portrays Mary Magdalene as a key disciple who receives special revelation from Jesus. *Gospel of Philip Includes mystical reflections on sacraments and relationships; associated with Gnostic Christianity.*Infancy Gospel of Thomas Tells stories of Jesus’s childhood, including miraculous but sometimes mischievous acts. *Protoevangelium of James Focuses on the life of Mary and the birth of Jesus, elaborating on the Nativity story.*Gospel of Judas Iscariot Presents Judas Iscariot not as a villain, but as someone following Jesus’s secret plan.

Now, most of these were written later (2nd century or beyond) and were not widely accepted across Christian communities.  Church leaders in the 2nd–4th centuries decided which writings were authoritative judging by apostolic authorship, consistent theology, and widespread use in worship. The others were excluded as “apocrypha” or “heretical.”

Protestant Bible. •Contains 66 books — 39 in the Old Testament and 27 in the New Testament. •This is the version most commonly used by Protestant denominations. •The Old Testament matches the Hebrew Bible (Tanakh) in content (though arranged differently).

Catholic Bible •Contains 73 books — the same 66 books plus 7 additional ones called the Deuterocanonical books •Tobit •Judith •Wisdom (of Solomon) •Sirach (Ecclesiasticus) •Baruch •1 Maccabee •2 Maccabees •There are also additions to Esther and Daniel not found in the Protestant version. •These books were included in the ancient Septuagint (Greek Old Testament), widely   used by early Christians.

Eastern Orthodox Bible •Includes all the Catholic books, plus a few more, such as: •1 Esdras •3 Maccabees •Psalm 151 •The Prayer of Manasseh •(Some versions even include 4 Maccabees as an appendix.)

Ethiopian Orthodox Bible •The largest biblical canon of all around 81 books. •Includes unique writings such as •1 Enoch •Jubilees • 1–3 Meqabyan (different from the Maccabees) • The Book of the Covenant, The Book of the Shepherd, and many others.

The Book of Enoch (also called 1 Enoch) is one of the most fascinating and mysterious ancient writings.  Written between 300 B.C. – 100 B.C. Survives in Ethiopian (Geʽez) manuscripts and some fragments from the Dead Sea Scrolls. Not part of Jewish, Catholic, or Protestant Bibles but it is considered scripture in the Ethiopian Orthodox Church.  Quoted directly in the New Testament book of Jude (verses 14–15).

Now, The Book of Enoch is actually a collection of 5 main sections, each with a different focus.

1. The Book of the Watchers (Chapters 1–36) Tells how a group of angels (called Watchers) came down to earth and took human wives. They taught humanity forbidden knowledge like sorcery, warfare, cosmetics, astrology, and weapon-making. Their offspring, the Nephilim, became violent giants who corrupted the earth. God sends the archangels (Michael, Raphael, Gabriel, Uriel) to punish them. Enoch is chosen as a messenger and intercessor, traveling between heaven and earth. Theme: God’s judgment on rebellion, both angelic and human.

2. The Book of Parables (Similitudes) (Chapters 37–71) Contains three “parables” or visions describing the coming judgment.

Introduces a figure called the “Son of Man” a divine, pre-existent being who will judge the wicked and reward the righteous.

This section strongly influenced New Testament ideas about the Messiah, judgment, and the Son of Man (terms Jesus uses about himself). Theme: The coming of a heavenly Messiah and the ultimate victory of righteousness.

3. The Astronomical Book (Chapters 72–82) Describes Enoch’s journey through the heavens, where the angel Uriel explains the movements of the sun, moon, and stars. Intended to show the order and precision of God’s creation. Theme: God’s cosmic design and the moral order reflected in nature.

4. The Book of Dream Visions (Chapters 83–90) Enoch sees symbolic visions of Israel’s history, from Adam to the future messianic kingdom. Uses animals to represent nations and people (like sheep for Israel, beasts for enemies). Theme: God’s sovereignty over history and the eventual triumph of good over evil.

5. The Epistle of Enoch (Chapters 91–108) Contains prophecies about the “Weeks” of history symbolic time periods leading up to final judgment. Calls for righteous living and warns the wicked of coming destruction. Ends with visions of heaven, resurrection, and eternal reward for the just. Theme: Perseverance, judgment, and the hope of eternal life.

What are the lost books of the Bible? There are no “lost books” of the Bible, or books that were taken out of the Bible, or books missing from the Bible. Every book that God intended to be in the Bible is in the Bible. There are many legends and rumors of lost books of the Bible, but the books were not, in fact, lost. Rather, they were rejected. There are literally hundreds of religious books that were written in the same time period as the books of the Bible. Some of these books contain true accounts of things that actually occurred (1 Maccabees, for example). Others contain some good spiritual teaching (the Wisdom of Solomon, for example). However, these books are not inspired by God. If we read any of these books, such as the Apocryphal ones mentioned above, we have to treat them as fallible religious/historical books, not as the inspired, inerrant Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

The gospel of Thomas, for example, was a forgery written in the 3rd or 4th century A.D., claiming to have been written by the apostle Thomas. It was not written by Thomas. The early Christians almost universally rejected the gospel of Thomas as heretical. It contains many false and heretical things that Jesus supposedly said and did. None of it (or at best very little of it) is true. The gospel of Barnabas was not written by the biblical Barnabas, but by an imposter. The same can be said of the gospel of Philip, the apocalypse of Peter, etc. All of these books, and the many others like them, are pseudepigraphal, essentially meaning “ascribed to a false author.”

There is one God. The Bible has one Creator. It is one book. It has one plan of grace, recorded from initiation, through execution, to consummation. From predestination to glorification, the Bible is the story of God redeeming His chosen people for the praise of His glory. As God’s redemptive purposes and plan unfold in Scripture, the recurring themes constantly emphasized are the character of God, the judgment for sin and disobedience, the blessing for faith and obedience, the Lord and Savior and His sacrifice for sin, and the coming kingdom and glory. It is God’s intention that we know and understand these themes because our lives and eternal destinies depend upon them. It is therefore unthinkable that God would allow some of this vital information to be “lost” in any way. The Bible is complete, in order that we who read and understand it might also be “complete and equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17).

Now, see 2 Timothy 3: 13 But evil men and impostors will grow worse and worse, deceiving and being deceived. 14 But you must continue in the things which you have learned and been assured of, knowing from whom you have learned them. 15 and that from childhood you have known The Holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. 16 All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness, 17 that the man of God may be complete, thoroughly equipped for every good work.
Now, see Acts 17: 10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to (Berea). When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received The Word with all readiness, and searched The Scriptures Daily to find out whether these things were so! ****************************************  Sermon Notes for 11-16-25 (Part 7) 1st Timothy 4:1-6 Becoming That Person Who Is Regularly Involved In Discipling, Or Spiritually Mentoring Another For Christ.

Now, let’s turn to 1st Timothy Chapter 4. Now, let’s notice again 1st Timothy 4:1.

Now, The Spirit Explicitly says, That in latter times some will depart, abandoned, or turn away from, the faith, sound doctrine. Why?

Giving heed to, listening unto, or paying attention unto seducing or deceiving spirits, and the doctrines or the false teachings of demons. (Stop here)

Now remember, during this month of November with the Holy Spirit’s help, we want to continue to look at some of the things that the Bible teaches that we should know, and that we can do in Jesus’ name, in order that we don’t become, defeated by. Or destroyed. Or controlled. Or influenced. Or made shipwreck by our adversary and his minions.

Whether they are seducing or deceiving spirits a.k.a demons and/or fallen angels. But also, by the many unsaved human beings who are under their control or influence.

For remember either way, they are bent on deceiving us and leading us away •From the faith, •Sound Doctrine, •God’s Word,  •God’s Truth!

Remember in Genesis 3:1 that says “And the serpent said unto Eve, has God indeed said?

Now, let’s see 2nd Corinthians 11: 3 But I fear, lest somehow, as the serpent deceived Eve by his craftiness, so your minds may be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ.  4 For if he or she who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive *a different spirit* which you have not received, (Stop here)

Now, see the phrase ”a different spirit.”

Now, last Sunday, November 9, 2025, I didn’t know it at the time, but I made An Incorrect Interpretation regarding this phrase  “a different spirit”. A Lowercase “spirit, or a capital Spirit!”

And on last Sunday, November 9, 2025, I said it should have been “Spirit,” referring to God the Holy Spirit.

However, upon checking into the matter later to my surprise that was not incorrect!

And I made a mistake, and I need to correct it publicly.

Because after church last Sunday, an individual came to me in love, after church and pointed out to me a possible discrepancy I may have made regarding, 2nd Corinthians 11:4A lowercase  “spirit, or a capital Spirit!”

I told them I would look into it and if I was wrong, I would make it right next Sunday.

 So, let’s see again 2nd Corinthians 11:4. For if he who comes preaches another Jesus whom we have not preached, or if you receive a different spirit* which you have not received, (Stop here)

Both The KJV & The NKJV, they use a lowercase “spirit,” and not a capital “Spirit!”and here is why based upon the context of 2nd Corinthians 11:3-15.

Now, let’s notice 2nd Corinthians 11: 13 For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into apostles of Christ. 14 And no wonder! For Satan himself transforms himself into an angel of light. 15 Therefore, it is no great thing if his ministers also transform themselves into ministers of righteousness, whose end will be according to their works. 

Now, you might remember last Sunday I said, How important it is to search the scriptures for yourself, and do not just listen to what someone says (Only!)

In fact, remember Acts 17:  - But I said ‘16’ 10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea.  When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the Word with all readiness, and searched the scriptures daily, to find out whether these things were so! *Let’s remember, that no one is above scrutiny!

*But everyone must check out who is brings forth the Word! *For this is not paranoia!*But this is actually commanded from God in the scripture that we should do always!

Now, let’s see 1st John 4: 1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; Why? Because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 4 You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, Because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 6 We are of God, He or she who knows God hears us; But he or she who is not of God does not hear us. By this we know the spirit of truth and the spirit of error. (Stop here)

Now, let’s see again 1st John 4:1A. Beloved do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; (Stop here)

Question, Why should we do this?  And Question, How should we do this?  First, why should we do this?

Well, notice again 1st John 4:1.  Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; Why?

Because, many false prophets have gone out into the world. (Stop there)

Now, the Bible warns us repeatedly about False Teachers and False Prophets, but are we listening unto what The Spirit and our Lord Jesus Christ is saying unto us as God’s people?

Now, here are some warns from our Lord Jesus Christ about this matter that we should know.

See Matthew 7:15. “Beware of false prophets, who come unto you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.”

See Matthew 24:4&5.  “Take heed that no one deceives you. For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.”

See Matthew 24:11. “Then many false prophets will rise up and deceive many.”See Matthew 24:24. “For false christs and false prophets will rise and show great signs and wonders to deceive, if possible, even the elect.”

Warnings in The Book of Acts.                      The Apostle Paul Warning The Ephesian Elders.  Acts 20: 27-31.

The Apostle Paul warning others churches by The Epistles.  2nd Corinthians 11: 3&4, 13–15, 1st Timothy 4:1,   2nd Timothy 3:13,   2nd Timothy 4:3&4,   Galatians 1: 6–9.

The Apostle Peter warning others churches by The Epistles.  2 Peter 2:1,    2 Peter 2:18 &19.

The Apostle John warning others churches by The Epistles.  1 John 4:1,   2 John 1:7.

Jude’s Warning. Jude 1:4.

Lastly, The Book of Revelation warning about the False Prophet of them all.  Revelation 13: 11-18.

Now, also here are some warnings from The Old Testament. Deuteronomy 13:1–3,  Deuteronomy 18:20–22,   The whole chapter of The Book of Jeremiah 23. Lastly, Ezekiel 13:2&3.

Now, back to 1st John 4:1A- Now, let’s see again 1st  John 4:1A. Beloved do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; (Stop here)

Now, remember our 2 questions, Why should we do this?  And how should we do this?

Now, let’s briefly consider this 2nd question, How should we do this?

We must know the difference between humility behind or a way from the pulpit, vs pridefulness, self-centeredness, an entitlement mentality, and a narcissistic personality.

Remember James4:                                                          6 But He gives more grace. Therefore, He says: God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.                                                                             7 Therefore, submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.                                             8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.                                                                             9 Lament and mourn and weep! Let your laughter be turned to mourning and your joy to gloom. 10 Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.

Once again, we must know the difference between humility behind or a way from the pulpit, vs pridefulness, self-centeredness, an entitlement mentality, and a narcissistic personality vs pridefulness, self-centeredness, entitlement and narcissism.

Now, let’s see Matthew 7: 15 Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. 16 You will know them by their fruits.  Do men gather grapes from thornbushes or figs from thistles? 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire. 20 Therefore by their fruits you will know them.

*Listen, when they are corrected or they are confronted in love, will they admit acknowledge and repent?

When they said something incorrectly or falsely, or they do something publicly, or privately that is unbiblical, immoral, ungodly.  Will they when confronted admit acknowledge and repent?

Lastly, beware of those who use the scriptures incorrectly, falsely, deceitfully, abusively, controllingly, manipulating.

Beware of the things they don’t say and the things they leave out and the things that misrepresent, or they twist the meaning for their own purpose.

For example, so-called, “Gender alternatives. or, the rejection of human sexuality, according to God’s design for individuals.

And finally, let’s see Matthew 7:                        21 Not everyone who says unto Me, Lord, Lord, shall enter the kingdom of heaven! But he or she who does the will of My Father in heaven.  22 Many will say to Me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in Your name, cast out demons in Your name, and done many wonders in Your name?                                                    23 And then I will declare to them, I never knew you; depart from Me, you who practice lawlessness!'