I DARE YOU TO "TASTE" THIS!!

I DARE YOU TO TASTE THIS?

“… For it is impossible to bring back to repentance those who were once enlightened—those who have experienced the good things of heaven and shared in the Holy Spirit,  who have tasted the goodness of the Word of God and the power of the age to come— and who then turn away from God. It is impossible to bring such people back to repentance; by rejecting the Son of God, they themselves are nailing him to the cross once again and holding him up to public shame. …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

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“… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). The fallen “HAVE” tasted the goodness of the Word of God. “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

People ACQUIRE a taste for the WORD of God through experience. An acquired taste refers to an appreciation for the WORD of God that has developed over time and is now enjoyed by someone who has had substantial exposure to it. “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD: BLESSED (happy, nourished) is the man (woman) that trusteth in him (depend upon him)...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

The WORD of God is a GIFT from God that came down from heaven. “…The GIFT of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ (the WORD)….” (Romans 6:23 KJV).  “…Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable GIFT(S)…” (2 Corinthians  9:16 KJV). “... he (JESUS) ... came down from heaven...” (John 3:13 KJV).  “...  [The WORD of GOD] ... came down from heaven?” (John 6:42 KJV).

 “... Every good GIFT and every perfect GIFT is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights…” (James 1:17 KJV). “…A man can receive nothing, except it BE GIVEN him from heaven…” (John 3:27 KJV). “… “…The LORD SHALL GIVE that which is good…” (Psalms 85:12 KJV). “…What do you have that God hasn’t given you? (1 Corinthians 4:7 NLT).

 “…those [who have been given GIFTS from heaven,] ...have [also]... experienced the good things of heaven …” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT). “... [The WORD of GOD]... came down from heaven?” (John 6:42 KJV).

Jesus “IS” the WORD of God. The Word of God CAME DOWN’ to do God’s will. What did the “Word of God” do?  The Holy Spirit empowered and anointed the Word of God to do good and heal the oppressed. “…God anointed (empowered) Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER:  (WHAT DID JESUS, THE WORD OF GOD, DO?) [HE] ... went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; [HOW WAS HE ABLE TO DO THOSE THINGS?]... GOD WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

(WHAT ELSE WAS JESUS, THE WORD, ANOINTED TO DO?) “…[HE WAS] ... anointed (empowered) to preach the gospel to the poor; ... to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord…” (John 4:16-21 KJV).

Jesus, the WORD, had an earthen vessel, just like YOU, so who “actually” DID the WORKS through HIM? The Holy Spirit, within Jesus, actually DID the WORKS. “…[Jesus said]…the Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).  “…God publicly endorsed Jesus the Nazarene by doing powerful miracles, wonders, and signs through him, as you well know. …” (ACTS 2:22 KJV).

Tasting the WORD of God is to experience its GLORY or the GOODNESS of God’s PRESENCE. HOW? “…The Son (the WORD) is the RADIANCE of God’s glory (the radiance of the presence of his goodness) and the EXACT representation of his being (Holy nature)…” (Hebrews 1:3 KJV). “…Jesus saith unto him, Have I (the WORD of GOD) been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath SEEN ME (Jesus, the WORD of GOD) HATH SEEN the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?” (John 14:9 KJV). “… I (the WORD) and my Father are ONE…” (John 10:30 KJV). “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy [Spirit]: and THESE THREE ARE ONE.…” (1 John 5:6-8 KJV).

“….the WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV). Jesus was the WORD of GOD in an earthen vessel.

JESUS is The WORD of GOD. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).

The WORD of God is SPIRIT. “…THE WORDS ... they ARE SPIRIT …” (John 6:63 KJV).

God is Spirit. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV).

Jesus (the word) is SPIRIT too. “…The Lord is that Spirit…” (2 Corinthians 3:17 KJV).

God is Spirit and Jesus, the Word, is Spirit. “… I and my Father are ONE…” (John 10:30 KJV).

The words, not the human vessel, are SPIRIT. The Word of God is “NOT” human. . “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT …” (John 6:63 KJV). “…God is not human “…God is Spirit …Does he speak and then not act? Does he promise and not fulfill…” (Numbers 23:19 NIV & John 4:24 KJV).

Through, Jesus, you witness, with your OWN eyes, the POWER of the WORD of GOD in ACTION. “…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth (HOW?) with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

When the WORD of GOD “SPOKE” through Jesus, the WORD ACTIVATED the confirming WORK of the Holy Spirit. “…The [Holy] ...Spirit of the Lord (the WORD)  … anointed [empowered JESUS] to preach the gospel to the poor ... [empowered him] to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord…” (John 4:16-21 KJV). “… [Jesus was EMPOWERED by the Holy Spirit and he] went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; [BECAUSE] ...GOD WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

The credibility of Jesus, as the WORD of GOD, was solely dependent upon the WORKS “DONE” by the Holy Spirit, which was the SOURCE of Jesus, the Living Word’s POWER.

Jesus, also named the WORD of GOD, gives CREDENCE to the calling upon his life and his purpose. “… He (Jesus) had a name written, that no man knew … his name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB).

The VOICE of God is heard in Jesus’ every WORD.  When Jesus (the Word of God) PREACHED, his WORDS had the POWER to SAVE. “… [The] Good News about Christ (or the WORD of GOD)… is the power of God at work (miraculously), saving everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…BY THE WORD of the Lord [you are SAVED]…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB).

 “…All things came into being (including SALVATION) through Him (the WORD of GOD), and apart from [the WORD of GOD] nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

Jesus, The WORD of GOD, has the POWER to HEAL THE BROKENHEARTED, SET THE CAPTIVES FREE, RETURN SIGHT TO THE BLIND, FREE PEOPLE FROM THE BONDAGE OF SIN, DELIVER DEMONIACS, AND DO GOOD. “…The Spirit of the Lord … anointed [him] to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent [him] to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised, To preach the acceptable year of the Lord…” (John 4:16-21 KJV). “…[AND HE]…went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for GOD WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

“…All things [COME] into being through Him (the WORD of GOD), and apart from [the WORD of GOD] nothing [COMES] into being that [WILL or HAS] come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

Every SAVED person has TASTED the goodness of the WORD through salvation. “… [The WORD of GOD]… is the power of God at work (miraculously), saving everyone who believes…” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…BY THE WORD of the Lord [you are SAVED]…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB).

HOW? “…If any man be in Christ, he is a NEW CREATURE …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “… [New creations]… are HIS workmanship, created in Christ Jesus unto good works …” (Ephesians 2:10 KJV). “…it is God which worketh in [new creations]…” (Philippians 2:13 KJV). “…NOT that [new creations]… are ADEQUATE IN [THEMSELVES]… to consider anything as coming from [themselves]… but [THEIR]… ADEQUACY IS FROM GOD…” (2 Corinthians 3:5 NASB). “…Now GOD GIVES [new creations] many kinds of special abilities … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “… The ... Holy Spirit ... is the source of ... all ... [special abilities done by new creations]… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…There are different kinds of service to God …but it is the same GOD WHO “DOES” THE WORK IN AND THROUGH ... [new creations]... who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…The Holy Spirit “displays” God’s power THROUGH each [new creation]… … (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). “…It is the ... Holy Spirit who gives [new creations]... all these gifts and powers, deciding which each one of [them] should have… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT).

“… [You are] ... a NEW creature: …” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “…old things are passed away…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).   “…ALL THINGS are become NEW…” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV).  “…God has given [you] HIS [HOLY] ...Spirit as PROOF that … he [dwells]…in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT “…God … SENT forth the Spirit of His Son (the WORD) “INTO” [Y]OUR… HEARTS (core of the SOUL)…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB).

“…The Spirit of God dwell[s] in you (is joined to your SOUL again)…” (Romans 8:9 KJV).  “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…THE WORDS ... they ARE SPIRIT (God)…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…the Word was God… (John 1:1-4 NASB).

“… [The WORD of GOD]... liveth in [you]…” (Galatians 2:20 KJV). “…[New creations]... can do all things through Christ  (the word) which strengtheneth [them]…” (Philippians 4:13 KJV).

“… [God, the Holy Spirit] grant[s]… [new creations]… to be strengthened with might by his [holy] ... Spirit in the inner man…” (Ephesians 3:16 KJV).

“… The God of peace … that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip[s] [new creations]... with everything good for doing his will, and …work[s] in [new creations]… what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…NOW UNTO [THE WORD OF GOD]... THAT IS “ABLE” TO DO… according to the [HOLY]... POWER that worketh in [new creations]…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV).

“…I am the Lord, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV). “…The things which are impossible with men are possible with God…” (Luke 18:27 KJV).

“….Apart from Me (God, the Holy Spirit), [new creations]... can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).  “…[A new creation’s]... great power is from God…” (2 Corinthians 4:5-7 NLT).

“…BY THE WORD of the Lord [you are INDWELLED with GREAT POWER]…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB). “…His divine ... [indwelling] ... power hath given [new creations] ... ALL THINGS that pertain unto life and godliness…” (2 Peter 1:3 KJV).

“…All things [COME] into being through Him (the WORD of GOD), and apart from [the WORD of GOD] nothing [COMES] into being that [WILL or HAS] come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “... O TASTE and “see” that [Word of GOD]... is GOOD...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

“...BLESSED (happy, nourished) is the man (woman) that trusteth in him (depend upon him)...” (Psalms 34:8 KJV).

The WORD of GOD nourishes the SOUL and EMPOWERS the INDWELLING Holy Spirit to work “IN” and “THROUGH” new creations! However, “... [to] ... those who have ... tasted the goodness of the Word of God  … and ... then turn away from God...” (Hebrews 6:4-8 NLT).

“… repent and DO the first works [with the WORD of GOD]…” (Revelation 2:5 KJV).

“…EXCEPT YE REPENT, ye shall all likewise PERISH…” (Luke 13:3 KJV).