A New and Living Way

[Sue J Love]

Thursday, August 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 10:19-39 (NASB).

The Confession of our Hope (vv. 19-25)

Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.​

Under the Old Covenant relationship between God and his people, a physical building built by human hands was the house of God. It was called the Temple. Within that temple complex, as best as I can recall, were the outer court (or courts), the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place (also called the Holy of Holies), which was the inner sanctuary. In the Most Holy Place was placed the Ark of the Covenant in which was the presence of God. There was a very thick veil which hung between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. Only the high priests could go into the Most Holy Place, and then only once a year, I believe. They went in there to sacrifice for their sins and for the sins of the people.

When Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, though, the veil that hung between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place was supernaturally torn in two. He is now the veil through which we enter into God’s most holy presence. He was also the sacrificial Lamb which was sacrificed for our sins once for all, so we don’t need those yearly animal sacrifices anymore. And, he is our high priest through whom the sacrifice was given for our sins, and through whom we now have access to God the Father. Now the temple is his body, and as his followers, we are part of that body. We, who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and as Savior of our lives, are his temple. The Spirit of God now dwells within us. So, the inner sanctuary in which God’s presence is felt now lives within all of us who know Jesus Christ.

Thus, the church, which is the temple of God, is not a building or a church denomination or a corporation of the federal government. What I mean is that First Presbyterian Church or Westside Baptist Church are not the church. These are institutions of human origin. The church is a living organism with Christ as her head. And, the sanctuary of God is within the lives of Christ’s followers. God does not dwell in buildings built by human hands. Thus, when we enter a building called “church,” we are NOT entering God’s house nor have we suddenly walked into the presence of God, because God’s presence lives within us and is always with us, and we, the people, are now the Lord’s house, his temple. Through the blood of Christ, shed on the cross for our sins, we now have direct access to God any day or time or place.

So, since God provided his Son as a sacrifice for our sins, so that we could not only escape the ultimate punishment of sin (eternal damnation), but so we could be delivered out of slavery to sin and could now become servants of his righteousness, those who have not yet entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ through faith should do so. And, those who have believed in Jesus Christ as Lord and as Savior of their lives should continue in him, and we should hold fast (firm) our faith and commitment to Christ with unwavering devotion. And, we should encourage one another to do the same, for many have drifted away.

For If We (vv. 26-31)

For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.​

The Bible is real clear on this subject. We are not saved from our sins just so we can escape hell and go to heaven when we die, with nothing in between. So many people today are preaching a “Do nothing” gospel. Purportedly they are trying to steer people away from works-based salvation teaching, but they have swung the pendulum the other direction, and they are teaching no repentance, no obedience and no submission to Christ and the cross. Basically, their gospel message is a free-for-all, i.e. “a chaotic situation resembling a free-for-all especially in lacking rules or structure” (M-W Dict.). They teach that nothing is required of us and that God is pleased with us no matter what we do.

But, that is not what the Bible teaches. If we say we have fellowship with God, but we walk (conduct our lives) in darkness (sinful lifestyles), we are liars, the Bible says (1 Jn. 1:6). A saved life is a changed life. It is a life transformed of the Holy Spirit of God away from sin to God. So, if we go on sinning willfully after we accept the truth of whatever gospel we are listening to, we are not any better off than we were before. We are still in bondage to sin and bound for eternity without God in the lake of fire. Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. Coming to Christ means we are crucified with Christ in death to sin and we are resurrected with Christ in newness of life, “created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:24). The righteous requirement of the law will be fully met in us who walk not according to the flesh, but who walk according to the Spirit, for if we walk according to the flesh we will die, but if by the Spirit we are putting to death the deeds of the flesh, we will live with Christ for eternity (See: Ro. 6:1-23; 8:1-14).

Your Confidence (vv. 32-39)

But remember the former days, when, after being enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings, partly by being made a public spectacle through reproaches and tribulations, and partly by becoming sharers with those who were so treated. For you showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and a lasting one. Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

For yet in a very little while,
He who is coming will come, and will not delay.
But My righteous one shall live by faith;
And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him.
But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.​

There are those who profess the name of Jesus who were never born of the Spirit of God. No heart transformation ever took place, because they were not crucified with Christ in death to sin, but they continued in sin thinking they were just getting out of hell and that they would now have the hope of heaven when they die with nothing required of them in between. But, then there are those who genuinely came to faith in Jesus Christ, and whose lives were transformed of the Spirit of God, and there was evidence that a life change had taken place. Yet, many of these have since wandered off and have left their “first love,” and have gone backwards in their spiritual walks and have become one with the world once again. So, this is a warning that if they continue that direction that not only will God not be pleased with them, but they will face some form of judgment of God; some kind of divine discipline and correction or, worst case scenario, they will lose their salvation.

So, don’t allow the trappings of this world, even within the worldly church, to pull you down and to get you to leave your first love. And, don’t buy into this “Do nothing” gospel that convinces so many that they can continue in sin and still have the hope of heaven when they die. Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. Always remember that!

Zeal for Your House
An Original Work / August 1, 2016

Based off Jn. 2:17; Ps. 69:9

Zeal for Your house, it consumes me.
Lord, I love my times with You.
I love to worship You and sing Your praises.
Time in Your Word brings me closer to You,
List’ning to You speaking to me,
Gently guiding me in truth.

Lord, You are my life’s example,
Showing me how I should live.
I love to walk with You where’er You lead me.
No greater joy have I when serving You.
Loving, giving, resting in Your strength,
I’m yielding to Your will.

Zeal for Your house, it consumes me.
See the church turned upside down:
Marketing ventures taking place of worship,
Men of the gospel turning into clowns.
Gospel message made appealing,
So the world will feel at home.

Lord, we need a great revival.
Turn their hearts, Lord, back to You.
Open the blind eyes, turn them all from darkness,
Lord, to the light. May they return to You,
Turn from their sin, forsake idols,
Be restored to God again.

 

[B-A-C]

The Bible is real clear on this subject. We are not saved from our sins just so we can escape hell and go to heaven when we die, with nothing in between. So many people today are preaching a “Do nothing” gospel. Purportedly they are trying to steer people away from works-based salvation teaching, but they have swung the pendulum the other direction, and they are teaching no repentance, no obedience and no submission to Christ and the cross. Basically, their gospel message is a free-for-all,

Amen!

 

[Sam David]

Amen!

I commended you my dear sister for putting this article.I will just say Thank you.These kind of writing is what we need in sharing the message of Jesus Christ to new believers.

Some may say why do you say these is the kind of message that people need when we have the Holy Bible? Please before you say that let me tell you that not many people have a copy of the Holy Bible here.

To help them, we give them these kind of writings which we know will help them to grow in Christ. When a Christian is feed or given the right material to read, his life will be renewed in the way of the Lord. Wrong materials corrupt the mind.

Thank you for your good writings. i will get them out to others and I pray it will built their faith in the Lord.

Sam David.

 

[Sam David]

Amen!

Your are right. Many people think that once they have gained salvation in Christ and their sins fully forgiven, that is all for them.The Great Commission of 'Go Ye', no longer working for them.They have finish their work on earth and are ready to listen or help to take the Gospel Of Jesus Christ to those who never have opportunity to hear it.

Someone was asking me why do you give written articles to new Christians instead of the Written Word of God, The Holy Bible? I told the person that is what I have and that is what I give them. I receive it freely and freely I give. When God say give them Bibles, He will make a way for me to give people free Bibles.

God desire believers to join hands in doing the work of the Kingdom. What Talk Jesus Ministry is doing is something that people should support them ,prayerful and financially.

You over there many not know the important of the work that TJ is doing, because you live in a free country where you have freedom in virtually everything you do. You have the Bible and phones and other tools to access and study the gospel at your home.

Do you know that many people especially in Africa do not access to the Bible or internet or phones or tools that can help them to access the Gospel of Jesus Christ?

So think of a way to be involve in the work of serving God this year. Don't just sit there and not doing anything to move the work on. Remember there is blessing in serving God.

Sam David.

 

[Sam David]

Thursday, August 4, 2016, 5:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Zeal for Your House.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 10:19-39 (NASB).

The Confession of our Hope (vv. 19-25)

Therefore, brethren, since we have confidence to enter the holy place by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way which He inaugurated for us through the veil, that is, His flesh, and since we have a great priest over the house of God, let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled clean from an evil conscience and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for He who promised is faithful; and let us consider how to stimulate one another to love and good deeds, not forsaking our own assembling together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another; and all the more as you see the day drawing near.​

Under the Old Covenant relationship between God and his people, a physical building built by human hands was the house of God. It was called the Temple. Within that temple complex, as best as I can recall, were the outer court (or courts), the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place (also called the Holy of Holies), which was the inner sanctuary. In the Most Holy Place was placed the Ark of the Covenant in which was the presence of God. There was a very thick veil which hung between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place. Only the high priests could go into the Most Holy Place, and then only once a year, I believe. They went in there to sacrifice for their sins and for the sins of the people.

When Jesus Christ died on the cross for our sins, though, the veil that hung between the Holy Place and the Most Holy Place was supernaturally torn in two. He is now the veil through which we enter into God’s most holy presence. He was also the sacrificial Lamb which was sacrificed for our sins once for all, so we don’t need those yearly animal sacrifices anymore. And, he is our high priest through whom the sacrifice was given for our sins, and through whom we now have access to God the Father. Now the temple is his body, and as his followers, we are part of that body. We, who believe in Jesus Christ as Lord and as Savior of our lives, are his temple. The Spirit of God now dwells within us. So, the inner sanctuary in which God’s presence is felt now lives within all of us who know Jesus Christ.

Thus, the church, which is the temple of God, is not a building or a church denomination or a corporation of the federal government. What I mean is that First Presbyterian Church or Westside Baptist Church are not the church. These are institutions of human origin. The church is a living organism with Christ as her head. And, the sanctuary of God is within the lives of Christ’s followers. God does not dwell in buildings built by human hands. Thus, when we enter a building called “church,” we are NOT entering God’s house nor have we suddenly walked into the presence of God, because God’s presence lives within us and is always with us, and we, the people, are now the Lord’s house, his temple. Through the blood of Christ, shed on the cross for our sins, we now have direct access to God any day or time or place.

So, since God provided his Son as a sacrifice for our sins, so that we could not only escape the ultimate punishment of sin (eternal damnation), but so we could be delivered out of slavery to sin and could now become servants of his righteousness, those who have not yet entered into a relationship with Jesus Christ through faith should do so. And, those who have believed in Jesus Christ as Lord and as Savior of their lives should continue in him, and we should hold fast (firm) our faith and commitment to Christ with unwavering devotion. And, we should encourage one another to do the same, for many have drifted away.

For If We (vv. 26-31)

For if we go on sinning willfully after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a terrifying expectation of judgment and the fury of a fire which will consume the adversaries. Anyone who has set aside the Law of Moses dies without mercy on the testimony of two or three witnesses. How much severer punishment do you think he will deserve who has trampled under foot the Son of God, and has regarded as unclean the blood of the covenant by which he was sanctified, and has insulted the Spirit of grace? For we know Him who said, “Vengeance is Mine, I will repay.” And again, “The Lord will judge His people.” It is a terrifying thing to fall into the hands of the living God.​

The Bible is real clear on this subject. We are not saved from our sins just so we can escape hell and go to heaven when we die, with nothing in between. So many people today are preaching a “Do nothing” gospel. Purportedly they are trying to steer people away from works-based salvation teaching, but they have swung the pendulum the other direction, and they are teaching no repentance, no obedience and no submission to Christ and the cross. Basically, their gospel message is a free-for-all, i.e. “a chaotic situation resembling a free-for-all especially in lacking rules or structure” (M-W Dict.). They teach that nothing is required of us and that God is pleased with us no matter what we do.

But, that is not what the Bible teaches. If we say we have fellowship with God, but we walk (conduct our lives) in darkness (sinful lifestyles), we are liars, the Bible says (1 Jn. 1:6). A saved life is a changed life. It is a life transformed of the Holy Spirit of God away from sin to God. So, if we go on sinning willfully after we accept the truth of whatever gospel we are listening to, we are not any better off than we were before. We are still in bondage to sin and bound for eternity without God in the lake of fire. Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. Coming to Christ means we are crucified with Christ in death to sin and we are resurrected with Christ in newness of life, “created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness” (Eph. 4:24). The righteous requirement of the law will be fully met in us who walk not according to the flesh, but who walk according to the Spirit, for if we walk according to the flesh we will die, but if by the Spirit we are putting to death the deeds of the flesh, we will live with Christ for eternity (See: Ro. 6:1-23; 8:1-14).

Your Confidence (vv. 32-39)

But remember the former days, when, after being enlightened, you endured a great conflict of sufferings, partly by being made a public spectacle through reproaches and tribulations, and partly by becoming sharers with those who were so treated. For you showed sympathy to the prisoners and accepted joyfully the seizure of your property, knowing that you have for yourselves a better possession and a lasting one. Therefore, do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive what was promised.

For yet in a very little while,
He who is coming will come, and will not delay.
But My righteous one shall live by faith;
And if he shrinks back, My soul has no pleasure in him.
But we are not of those who shrink back to destruction, but of those who have faith to the preserving of the soul.​

There are those who profess the name of Jesus who were never born of the Spirit of God. No heart transformation ever took place, because they were not crucified with Christ in death to sin, but they continued in sin thinking they were just getting out of hell and that they would now have the hope of heaven when they die with nothing required of them in between. But, then there are those who genuinely came to faith in Jesus Christ, and whose lives were transformed of the Spirit of God, and there was evidence that a life change had taken place. Yet, many of these have since wandered off and have left their “first love,” and have gone backwards in their spiritual walks and have become one with the world once again. So, this is a warning that if they continue that direction that not only will God not be pleased with them, but they will face some form of judgment of God; some kind of divine discipline and correction or, worst case scenario, they will lose their salvation.

So, don’t allow the trappings of this world, even within the worldly church, to pull you down and to get you to leave your first love. And, don’t buy into this “Do nothing” gospel that convinces so many that they can continue in sin and still have the hope of heaven when they die. Jesus died that we might die to sin and live to righteousness. Always remember that!

Zeal for Your House
An Original Work / August 1, 2016

Based off Jn. 2:17; Ps. 69:9

Zeal for Your house, it consumes me.
Lord, I love my times with You.
I love to worship You and sing Your praises.
Time in Your Word brings me closer to You,
List’ning to You speaking to me,
Gently guiding me in truth.

Lord, You are my life’s example,
Showing me how I should live.
I love to walk with You where’er You lead me.
No greater joy have I when serving You.
Loving, giving, resting in Your strength,
I’m yielding to Your will.

Zeal for Your house, it consumes me.
See the church turned upside down:
Marketing ventures taking place of worship,
Men of the gospel turning into clowns.
Gospel message made appealing,
So the world will feel at home.

Lord, we need a great revival.
Turn their hearts, Lord, back to You.
Open the blind eyes, turn them all from darkness,
Lord, to the light. May they return to You,
Turn from their sin, forsake idols,
Be restored to God again.

 

[Sam David]

I love the songs so much/ Are you the one who sang it? I just rented a Laptop to listen to your song. Your songs are so encouraging. If it is possible ,can I copy the song and give out to believers? Though only very few people have radio cassette here. I use a small tape recorder and tape it out and then use audio duplicator that I can rent here to make few copies to our brothers and sisters to use in their homes.

Sam David.

 

[Sam David]

Your songs are so good.Are you the one who sing them?

Sam David.

 

[Sue J Love]

I love the songs so much/ Are you the one who sang it? I just rented a Laptop to listen to your song. Your songs are so encouraging. If it is possible ,can I copy the song and give out to believers? Though only very few people have radio cassette here. I use a small tape recorder and tape it out and then use audio duplicator that I can rent here to make few copies to our brothers and sisters to use in their homes.

Sam David.

Sam David,

Everything the Lord Jesus gives me to write is in the Public Domain, which means it is all free and you can take any of it without charge and use it however you want.

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful remarks, and for sharing with others what God has given me to share here. All glory to God, because it all comes from him.

Yes, I am the one singing.

My husband just had a thought. Do you know how to use a "thumb drive"? It is also called a "USB Flash Drive." I could put all of the gospel songs on there and mail it to you, and then you could play them and record them from that. I could also include all the lyrics, too, so that you could print them off, as well. If you would like for me to do that, just give me your mailing address, and I will send it to you.

 

[Sam David]

Sam David,

Everything the Lord Jesus gives me to write is in the Public Domain, which means it is all free and you can take any of it without charge and use it however you want.

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful remarks, and for sharing with others what God has given me to share here. All glory to God, because it all comes from him.

Yes, I am the one singing.

My husband just had a thought. Do you know how to use a "thumb drive"? It is also called a "USB Flash Drive." I could put all of the gospel songs on there and mail it to you, and then you could play them and record them from that. I could also include all the lyrics, too, so that you could print them off, as well. If you would like for me to do that, just give me your mailing address, and I will send it to you.

Dear Sister In Christ, Thank you for your kind consideration. God bless you and your entire family. Your husband is a man who love God with all his heart. The Computer I normally rented and use developed problems for 3 days now and I find it hard to visit this community or even open or send email with my email account. I was praying for the Lord to give the man who wanted to repair the system the wisdom he needed to fix it.

Today the owner of the computer brought it to me saying that it is working well. Thank God I can get back to you today.

Yes, I can use the 'USB' device .It will be simple in doing the work as the songs will be recorded with much problem when we play it.

I can also print the lyrics out without difficulty ,

God bless your husband for his kind suggestion.

You will never know the extent of blessing that will come from your work. I know that your songs and lyrics will draw many to Jesus and many broken hearts here will be healed.

Yes, I'm ready to send my mailing address to you. However I will like to use my email address to send it as I will love to send our pictures to you too. We are a very small group of believers who are serving the Lord with one mind.
This is my email address:[email protected]
I suggest you email me and I will forward my home postal address for you to send the items.

Or if you want me to drop my postal address here, please let me know and I will do that.

Thank you for your kindness and for serving the Lord with all your hearts.

Sam David.

.

 

[Sam David]

Your songs will heal the broken hearted here and will draw many people to Christ. I played it and 15 people have already ask me to give them the song. I will try to serve those who make a request with your song.

Glory to God for using you my dear sister as an instrument of praises to his glory.

Sam David.

 

[Sue J Love]

Dear Sister In Christ, Thank you for your kind consideration. God bless you and your entire family. Your husband is a man who love God with all his heart. The Computer I normally rented and use developed problems for 3 days now and I find it hard to visit this community or even open or send email with my email account. I was praying for the Lord to give the man who wanted to repair the system the wisdom he needed to fix it.

Today the owner of the computer brought it to me saying that it is working well. Thank God I can get back to you today.

Yes, I can use the 'USB' device .It will be simple in doing the work as the songs will be recorded with much problem when we play it.

I can also print the lyrics out without difficulty ,

God bless your husband for his kind suggestion.

You will never know the extent of blessing that will come from your work. I know that your songs and lyrics will draw many to Jesus and many broken hearts here will be healed.

Yes, I'm ready to send my mailing address to you. However I will like to use my email address to send it as I will love to send our pictures to you too. We are a very small group of believers who are serving the Lord with one mind.
This is my email address:[email protected]
I suggest you email me and I will forward my home postal address for you to send the items.

Or if you want me to drop my postal address here, please let me know and I will do that.

Thank you for your kindness and for serving the Lord with all your hearts.

Sam David.

.

Sam David -

I just sent you an email. Thanks for giving me your email address.

Sue

 

[Sam David]

Sam David -

I just sent you an email. Thanks for giving me your email address.

Sue

Thank you very much for your email. I have already replied with mine and have sent you our address and some of our pictures for you to see how we look like.

All the brethren here with me send greetings to you and your family.

Sam David..