Comparing, contrasting, and cross referencing scripture is one of the most important parts of studying it. But with how many versions have been printed, without becoming a disciple, you’ll never get a full understanding, especially an accurate one. Learning by the spirit is the greatest teacher of all. Through out history, God has appointed different times, and seasons to man kind. As he’s built, he’s spoken through his prophets, saints, and Son to reveal his will through generations. If you look at scripture, it’s also an account of history, for not only these men, and women who served him, but also the world. Like Paul, they spoke in the wisdom givin to them, so when we see verses like
1 John 2:27
“But the anointing which you have received from Him abides in you, and you do not need that anyone teach you; but as the same anointing teaches you concerning all things, and is true, and is not a lie, and just as it has taught you, you will abide in Him.”.
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Romans 12:7
if service, in the act of serving; or the one who teaches, in the act of teaching;
We have to understand this is a compiling work of testimonies according to their understanding, work, experience with the Father, his Son, and what they where doing according to his will. “Blessed are those who preach the good news.” There was still a call to go make disciples, (which involved teaching) but after the message was givin, and someone became chosen, the latter would apply.
Remember job 4:18
If He puts no trust in His servants,
If He charges His angels with error,
Then we know that the curriculum we have, may not always be the most accurate, may cause confusion, doubt, or seem to contradict itself, if we don’t understand when they wrote it, who they wrote it too, and if it was recorded or translated accurately. If I could urge any one, without leading them into captivity, warning them of the struggles or danger I faced when doing this; it would be to take up the call I believe is true in scripture, of becoming a disciple, apart from this world, and learn from his spirit. Do not let fear deture you though, just know there will be struggles. “Not a sparrow falls apart from my father’s will, even the hairs on your head are numbered.”
But remember many are called few are chosen. It is Christ’s sovereign right to reveal his spirit, wisdom, understanding, or make a disciple, prophet, apostle, saint, son, daughter, King or Queen out of whomever according to his Father’s will. All authority is his now that he’s ascended. Mathew 28:18 “The ruler of the kings of the earth” Revelations 1:5
No matter what, believing in The Father, His Son, conquering to have a right to the tree of life, handling our responsibilities, taking up our cross, and waking up every day to go against what we’re challenged with, is going to take faith, and courage. I pray every one who reads this, realizes the freedom we have by grace, realizes what to no longer take part in, becomes chosen by him, is givin the spirit, understanding, and to ultimately become a son or daughter of the most high.
Ultimately to say, scripture has complex elements. He holds the keys to understanding what was recorded, its meaning; it takes faith, and his spirit to discern it correctly. There are things you can read in it, that seem to be referencing previous verses, or seem to be apart of acquiring what Christ did for you on the cross, but remember our work isn’t attested to salvation. Though scripture talks about greater rewards for those who have left certain things behind for his sake, or that to have certain things from him in this world (including himself) there are those test of faith, or sacrifices; from what I’ve studied, salvation will never come from our works. There’s just a very strong call to become a disciple if you want some of the hidden manna, to be shown things, have your eyes opened, and givin clearer understanding. But like I stated above, many are called, few are chosen. He gives according to his Father’s will.
Leaving everything behind is a very good way of seeing where you stand with the Father if it’s revealed. Pray, and seek for what his will is for your life, find your purpose, and relationship with God. And remember God’s heart desires to save all people.
No matter what, we are all still under his fathers rules of creation, and his authority. The wages of sin ( for all people ) is death. Choose life, choose his commandments. He’s the son of the master engineer, scientist, teacher, musician, and creator.