Contending for the faith that was once delivered to the Saints.
Jude 1:3 (Amplified Bible)
Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. [But] I found it necessary and was impelled to write you and urgently appeal to and exhort [you] to contend for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of God].
'Contending' for the faith that was once and not twice delivered unto us, ONCE! This seems unlike God because God wants his children to live in peace, but when it comes to the faith that Jesus Christ delivered to us by the Apostles, we are called of God to defend it, fight for it, see to this one thing that you defend and fight to uphold to the doctrines of the faith that was once delivered unto us.
The Spirit of God warns in the bible,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
And that:
1 Timothy, 4:1. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Many profess themselves to have seen dreams and visions of God, they come with many signs and wonders, build a church and oftentimes, their doctrines, beliefs, commandment oppose the faith that was delivered once to us. We are asked to defend it, refuse any thing that is different from what Jesus Christ and the Apostles teach and instruct us in the gospel and epistles.
You see, Apostle paul said;
Galatians, 1:8. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. (Cursed! Let such person be cursed)
We see many churches (now the Spirit does not permit me to mention any church), you see some practices, doctrines and acts that are totally different from that which Jesus Christ and His Apostles delivered unto us.
Some say we don't believe in tongues, some tag their ministry and some pastors are even called prosperity pastors, some even say the days of signs and wonder are passed.
But Jesus said signs shall follow those who believe my gospel and they shall wrought wonders, they shall speak in tongues, cast out devils, lay hands on sick people and they shall be healed and all (see Mark, 16: 17-18)
Refuse to receive and settle for denominations that oftentimes separate the church of God. You see, denomination is not of God, it is the devil's way of causing envy, strife and confusion in the body of Christ.
Contend for what you see in the gospels of Jesus Christ and in the letter the Apostles wrote to us, for we are in the end time and last days where many shall come in the name of Jesus Christ, in Christianity, they shall come to the church and say I am a Prophet, I am an Apostle, I have seen vision of God, I have dreamt dreams and they shall deceive many people (see Matthew 24:5), they shall come with different teachings, doctrines, messages, commandments that are different from that which was delivered to us;
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple (Romans 16:18).
But the Holy Spirit is bringing this message at this time and I beseech you by the mercies of God, that you contend (defend, fight for) for the faith which was once and for all handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of God]. Dont and never settle for denomination, teaching, doctrines and creed of men who claim to be spiritual.
God has set a day to judge all flesh and if God shall judge all, there has to be a way he will judge man, a standard by which God will judge all;
Romans 2:16. In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
You see, according to the gospel written to us in the bible. God will not judge you by your pastor, your church and the teaching of man that you have believed.
Prophet Isaiah seeing this from afar spoke by the Holy Spirit;
Saying 'Who hath believed our report and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed (See Isaiah 53:1)
Believe the report that has been given to us through Jesus Christ gospel and his holy Apostles.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen
Beloved, my whole concern was to write to you in regard to our common salvation. [But] I found it necessary and was impelled to write you and urgently appeal to and exhort [you] to contend for the faith which was once for all handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of God].
'Contending' for the faith that was once and not twice delivered unto us, ONCE! This seems unlike God because God wants his children to live in peace, but when it comes to the faith that Jesus Christ delivered to us by the Apostles, we are called of God to defend it, fight for it, see to this one thing that you defend and fight to uphold to the doctrines of the faith that was once delivered unto us.
The Spirit of God warns in the bible,
2 Timothy 3:13
But evil men and seducers shall wax worse, deceiving, and being deceived.
And that:
1 Timothy, 4:1. Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils;
Many profess themselves to have seen dreams and visions of God, they come with many signs and wonders, build a church and oftentimes, their doctrines, beliefs, commandment oppose the faith that was delivered once to us. We are asked to defend it, refuse any thing that is different from what Jesus Christ and the Apostles teach and instruct us in the gospel and epistles.
You see, Apostle paul said;
Galatians, 1:8. But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. (Cursed! Let such person be cursed)
We see many churches (now the Spirit does not permit me to mention any church), you see some practices, doctrines and acts that are totally different from that which Jesus Christ and His Apostles delivered unto us.
Some say we don't believe in tongues, some tag their ministry and some pastors are even called prosperity pastors, some even say the days of signs and wonder are passed.
But Jesus said signs shall follow those who believe my gospel and they shall wrought wonders, they shall speak in tongues, cast out devils, lay hands on sick people and they shall be healed and all (see Mark, 16: 17-18)
Refuse to receive and settle for denominations that oftentimes separate the church of God. You see, denomination is not of God, it is the devil's way of causing envy, strife and confusion in the body of Christ.
Contend for what you see in the gospels of Jesus Christ and in the letter the Apostles wrote to us, for we are in the end time and last days where many shall come in the name of Jesus Christ, in Christianity, they shall come to the church and say I am a Prophet, I am an Apostle, I have seen vision of God, I have dreamt dreams and they shall deceive many people (see Matthew 24:5), they shall come with different teachings, doctrines, messages, commandments that are different from that which was delivered to us;
For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple (Romans 16:18).
But the Holy Spirit is bringing this message at this time and I beseech you by the mercies of God, that you contend (defend, fight for) for the faith which was once and for all handed down to the saints [the faith which is that sum of Christian belief which was delivered verbally to the holy people of God]. Dont and never settle for denomination, teaching, doctrines and creed of men who claim to be spiritual.
God has set a day to judge all flesh and if God shall judge all, there has to be a way he will judge man, a standard by which God will judge all;
Romans 2:16. In the day when God shall judge the secrets of men by Jesus Christ according to my gospel.
You see, according to the gospel written to us in the bible. God will not judge you by your pastor, your church and the teaching of man that you have believed.
Prophet Isaiah seeing this from afar spoke by the Holy Spirit;
Saying 'Who hath believed our report and to whom is the arm of the Lord revealed (See Isaiah 53:1)
Believe the report that has been given to us through Jesus Christ gospel and his holy Apostles.
The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen
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