IT IS NOT "IF" HE SPOKE, BUT HAVE YOU LISTENED?

HAVE YOU LISTENED?

“…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and THESE THREE ARE ONE  “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV).

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“…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and THESE THREE ARE ONE.  “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV).  We have, hopefully, established, that there is God, the Father; God, the Word, and God, the Holy Spirit and these three equal ONE God

From this perspective, it is thought that the Father, Word, and Holy Spirit are all God, but are different expressions of his Holy nature and power.

God, the Father expresses his Holy nature and power through his thoughts (unspoken words). God, the Word expresses his Holy nature and power through his words (spoken thoughts). God, the Holy Spirit, expresses his Holy nature and power through his actions. There are three different expressions of God, but ALL God.

THERE IS LIQUID, ICE, AND STEAM, BUT THEY ALL EXPRESSIONS OF H2O.

God, the WORD is now SPEAKING his THOUGHTS (unspoken words) THROUGH JESUS CHRIST. 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).

However, he did not FIT into the cultural expectations of the some of the Hebrews or their perspective of a Messianic King/High Priest/Prophet, nonetheless, Jesus was the ONE God sent. “…[God]…sent His Son...” (1 John 4:10 KJV).  God …sent His Son to be the propitiation (substitute, intervention) for our sins.” (1 John 4:10 KJV). “…He gave his only begotten Son…” (John 3:16 KJV).

 “…For Christ … died for sins ONCE for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us [home again] to God…” (1 Peter 3:18 NASB). “… I will bring them home again,” says the Lord….” (HOSEA 11 NLT). “… [He sent the] …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus (also "the word of god")…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT).

God, the WORD, did not come to earth to PROVE himself, but to SPEAK to humanity. God did NOT try to impress or convince anyone about who he is, but he did come to DRAW humanity, to himself, with lovingkindness. “… I … WILL DRAW all men unto me…” (John 12:32 KJV). “…I have drawn you with unfailing kindness…” (Jeremiah 3:13 NIV).

Most people wanted Jesus to PROVE he was the awaited Messiah by showing them SIGNS from heaven. “…The Pharisees and Sadducees came up, and testing Jesus (the Word made flesh), they asked Him to show them a sign from heaven…” (Matthew 16:1 NASB). “…Others tested him by asking for a sign from heaven…” (Luke 11:16 NIV). Jesus WAS the SIGN.

When Jesus did not PROVE that he was the awaited MESSIAH, with the SIGNS "they" wanted or approved of, they forgot about him and abandoned him. “… So they said to Him, "What then do You do for a sign, so that we may see, and believe You? What work do You perform?” (John 6:30 NASB). “..Then some of the scribes and Pharisees said to Him, "Teacher, we want to see a sign from You…" (Matthew 12:38 NASB). “… you became proud and FORGOT ME….” (Hosea 13:6 NLT). “…for years on end my people have FORGOTten ME…” (Jeremiah 2:32 NLT).  “…They ABANDONED the Lord… they turned their backs on him….” (2 Chronicles 29:6 NLT).

For SOME the Jewish bible gives adequate references to Jesus and to OTHERS it does not. “… All scripture is given by INSPIRATION of God…” (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV). “…For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were MOVED BY THE HOLY GHOST…” (2 Peter 1:21 KJV).

In addition, SOME believe there are over 300 detailed prophecies about Jesus and OTHERS believe there are hardly any at all.

God made an Abrahamic covenant to the Israelite forefathers and their seed. “…I will establish my covenant between me and thee and THY SEED…” (Genesis 17 KJV). “Now to Abraham and HIS SEED were the promises made. He saith NOT, And to seedS, as of many; but as of one, And to THY SEED, which is Christ…” (Galatians 3:16 KJV). “…God proclaimed this good news to Abraham long ago when he said, “ALL NATIONS will be blessed through you…” (Galatians 3:8 NLT). “…And in thee SHALL ALL FAMILIES of the earth be blessed…” (Genesis 12:2-3 KJV).

The Abrahamic covenant embodies GREAT hope for ALL humanity. Because of “…THY SEED [Abraham’s] …which is Christ…” all NATIONS are blessed.

The Abrahamic covenant was NOT meant to be forever limited to the Israelites, but ALL nations would eventually become a part of the old Abrahamic covenant through the new covenant in Christ Jesus. (Galatians 3:16 KJV). “…So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus  (the WORD of GOD) himself…” (Ephesians 2:19-20 NLT).

The new covenant doesn’t abolish the old covenant, it fulfills it. “…Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven…” (Matthew 5:17-19 KJV).

“…Don’t misunderstand why I have come. I did not come to abolish the law of Moses or the writings of the prophets. No, I came to accomplish their purpose. I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved. So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven…” (Matthew  5:17-19 NLT). “… All scripture is given by INSPIRATION of God…” (2 Timothy 3:16 KJV). “…For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were MOVED BY THE HOLY [Spirit]…” (2 Peter 1:21 KJV).

THE WORD OF GOD came to the Israelites FIRST, because if anybody would recognize him, it would be them. After all, they had the Hebrew Scriptures and would most likely recognize HIS VOICE. However, “…He CAME to his OWN (the Israelites), and his OWN received him NOT…” (John 1:11 KJV).

The OUTWARD details and appearance of Jesus caused many of the Israelites to miss him and the “GOOD NEWS” of the Kingdom. . “Jesus saith unto him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? he that hath SEEN ME HATH SEEN the Father; and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?” (John 14:9 KJV). “The Son is the RADIANCE of God’s glory and the EXACT representation of his BEING…” (Hebrews 1:3 KJV).  “...God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance…” (1 Samuel 16:7 NASB).

Unfortunately, many of the Israelites rejected Jesus, as the MESSIAH and the WORD OF GOD. The WORD OF GOD went on to SPEAK to the GENTILES. “… AS MANY as received him, to them GAVE HE POWER TO BECOME THE SONS OF GOD, even to them that believe (depend upon) on his name (The WORD OF GOD)…” (John 1:12 KJV).

However, there was a remnant of believing Israelites who DID recognize Jesus as both the MESSIAH and the WORD OF GOD.

Because of the REMNANT of Israelite witnesses, over 2,000 years ago, billions of people worldwide have been SAVED by HEARING the GOOD NEWS.

“…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for GOD WAS WITH HIM. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV). “… [The] Good News about Christ (GOD, the WORD)… It is the power of God at work, saving  everyone who believes (WHO DEPENDS UPON HIS WORD)…” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

God, the WORD, EXPRESSED himself through Jesus. Jesus made it CLEAR why he came. “…The Son of man CAME to seek and to save THAT WHICH WAS LOST…” (Luke 19:10 KJV). “… [Jesus CAME because he is the] … one … who can reconcile God and humanity…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT). “…[Jesus Christ CAME to be] the atoning sacrifice for our sins…” (1 John 2:2 NIV). “…[Jesus CAME to be] the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29 KJV). “….[Jesus] CAME not to be served but to serve others and TO GIVE HIS LIFE as a ransom for many…" (Matthew 20:28). “….[Jesus CAME because God is], NOT WILLING that any should perish, but that ALL should come to repentance…” (2 Peter 3:9 KJV). “…[Jesus] CAME that [you] may have life, and have it abundantly….” (John 10:10 KJV).

God, the WORD, did not come to PROVE, DEBATE, CONVINCE, DEFEND, or INTELLECTUALIZE with humanity, but he CAME to SAVE them. “…God sent, not his Son (his WORD) into the world to condemn the world, but that the world THROUGH HIM (the WORD) might BE SAVED…” (John 3:17 KJV). “…  [The Word of God] is the power of God at work (miraculously), saving everyone who believes (who depends upon God's Word)…” (Romans 1:16 NLT).

Many Hebrews believed the GOOD NEWS and SPREAD the WORD OF GOD to others. “… You see, we don’t go around preaching about ourselves. We preach that Jesus Christ is Lord, and we ourselves are your servants for Jesus’ sake. For God, who said, “Let there be light in the darkness,” has made this light shine in our hearts so we could know the glory of God that is seen in the face of Jesus Christ. We now have this light shining in our hearts, but we ourselves are like fragile clay jars containing this great treasure. This makes it clear that our great power is from God, not from ourselves…” (2 Corinthians 4:5-7 NLT).

God, the WORD came and SPOKE, but like ALWAYS his OWN people kept DOING what they wanted to DO. They didn’t LISTEN; just like his OWN people STILL do today. “…But my people would not listen to me. They kept doing whatever they wanted, following the stubborn desires of their evil hearts. They went backward instead of forward” (Jeremiah 7:24 NLT).

“But the people replied, “Don’t waste your breath. We will continue to live as we want to, stubbornly following our own evil desires” (JEREMIAH 18:12 NLT).

Some people do NOT like to let GO of the OLD ways of DOING things, even when it comes to God. The old covenant relationship cannot continue without depending upon his GRACE INSTEAD of human effort. “…If you are trying … [in your OWN effort] … to make yourselves right with God by keeping the … [commandments], you have been cut off from Christ (the WORD OF GOD)! You have fallen away from God’s GRACE…” (Galatians 2:21 NLT).  

Religious WORKS will not make ANYBODY right with God; GRACE through FAITH does. “…a person is made right with God by faith [or depending upon]… Jesus Christ (The WORD)…” (Galatians 2:16 NLT). “…Grow in the grace (underserved and the unearned favor) …” (2 Peter 3:18). 

“… We are made right with God by placing our faith in (our dependence upon) Jesus Christ (the Word of God). And this is true for everyone who believes, no matter who we are…” (Romans 3:22 NLT). “… No one is justified by the Law (self-effort) before God is evident; for, "THE RIGHTEOUS MAN SHALL LIVE BY FAITH (dependence upon God)…" (Romans 3:11 NASB).

God, the WORD, speaks and says you WON’T make your OWN self right with God, because you CAN’T. “…I want to do what is right, but I can’t. I want to do what is good, but I don’t….I don’t want to do what is wrong, but I do it anyway. …” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT). “…Who will free me from this life that is dominated by SIN? Thank God! The answer is in Jesus Christ our Lord (the WORD OF GOD)…” (Romans 7:14-25 NLT).  “…Apart from Me (Jesus, the WORD OF GOD), you can do nothing…” (John 15:5 NIV).   “…by the GRACE of God I am what I am…” (1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV).  

  “…a person is made right with God by faith [or depending upon the WORD]… Jesus Christ…” (Galatians 2:16 NLT).  “I do not treat the grace (unearned and undeserved favor) of God as meaningless. …” (Galatians 2:21 NLT). “…BY GRACE have ye been saved…” (Ephesians 2:8-9 ASV). “ … [Choose to receive]… the GRACE of the Lord Jesus Christ (the Word of God) [and]… [you] shall be SAVED…” (Acts 15:11 KJV). “…The grace of our Lord was poured out (transferred) on me abundantly, ALONG WITH FAITH (the fruit of the Spirit is FAITH) and [his] love that are in Christ Jesus (the WORD)…” (1 Timothy 1:13-14 NIV). “…God has sent forth the Spirit of His Son (The SPIRIT of his WORD) “INTO” [YOUR HEART]…” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “…God has given [you] his [Holy] Spirit as PROOF that [he [dwells]… in [you]…” (1 John 4:13 NLT). “ … Renewal [comes] by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior (the WORD of GOD)…” (Titus 3:4-6 NIV).  “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “…the Spirit of God (, the WORD) dwell in you…” (Romans 8:9 KJV). “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV)

Many of the Hebrews CHOSE to continue to follow the MOSIAC LAW through self-effort. God, the WORD, spoken and delivered through Jesus, did not MEET their requirements according to their understanding of the Torah. They were FREE to CHOOSE. However, they LOST their original PURPOSE. "… You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless…” (Matthew 5:13 NASB).

If God’s people LOSE their distinctive qualities of preservation, holy morality, or light; they have LOST their ability to SPEAK for God or SERVE his purpose. "… You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt has become tasteless …It is no longer good for anything…” (Matthew 5:13 NASB).

This LOSS of distinction produces LIFELESS, religious practices and behaviors that further extinguishes the church’s ability to authentically SPEAK God’s message that SAVES mankind. “…He answered and said unto them, Well hath Esaias prophesied of you hypocrites, as it is written, This people honoureth me with their lips, but their heart is far from me” (Mark 7:6 KJV).  

When God’s people begin to practice faith in God, the Creator, according to their own self-effort; their religious behaviors will become LIFELESS too. “… [The LIFELESS]… are such [that]… serve not our Lord Jesus Christ (the WORD OF GOD), but their own belly (form of religiousity)…” (Romans 16:18 KJV).

God, the WORD, came to SPEAK a message of LOVE in order to SAVE the lost. “….the gospel of Christ …. “Is” the power of God …” (Romans 1:16 KJV). “…  [the word] “is” the power of God at work…” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…. “…the Word (Jesus) was made FLESH (made into human form to SAVE the LOST) ...” (JOHN 1:14 KJV).

 “…The only begotten (specially created) Son (Jesus, the WORD), of the Father, he hath declared (explained, revealed, or communicated for) him…” (John 1:18 KJV).

 God, the WORD communicates a MESSAGE directly from his HEART (bosom). “…No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom (heart) of the Father, he hath declared him…” (John 1:18 KJV).  “…No one has ever seen God. But the unique One, who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us…” (John 1:18 NLT).

God, the WORD, may have been clothed in human FLESH, but he was SO MUCH MORE!! . “….The WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV).

If mankind continues to look on the outside or the appearance, they will STILL miss the awesome purpose and POWER of the WORD of God, which CAME in a human vessel. “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). “...God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, …” (1 Samuel 16:7 NASB).

It wasn’t JESUS’ human FLESH that made him awesome, but it was God, the “POWERFUL” Word, SPEAKING through him. “…  [the word] is the power of God at work…” (Romans 1:16 NLT). “…God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and WITH POWER: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for GOD WAS WITH HIM. And we are witnesses of all things which he did both in the land of the Jews, and in Jerusalem…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

God, the WORD, SPOKE through Jesus’ FLESH revealing God’s thoughts and demonstrating his power. “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). Jesus SAID:  “…I do nothing of myself…” (John 8:28 KJV). “…the Word was God …All things came into being through Him (THE WORD)… (John 1:1-4 NASB). “…the Father (also God, the Word and God, the Holy Spirit) that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

JESUS, an earthen vessel, served as a MOUTHPIECE for God, the WORD. “….The WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV). . “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV) “…God is Spirit …” (John 4:24 KJV). the Word was God … (John 1:1-4 NASB).

Remember, the bible SAYS: “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and THESE THREE ARE ONE  “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 Corinthians 8:4 KJV).

Look at this example: “…Then God SAID, “Let there be light”; AND THERE WAS LIGHT…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

1.      “…Then God SAID (God's unspoken thoughts);

2.      “Let there be light” (Jesus,  spoke his thoughts out loud);

3.      AND THERE WAS LIGHT (The Holy Spirit did what was spoken)…” (Genesis 1:3 NASB).

4.      There is ONE God. Three different expressions. The Holy spirit DOES what the Word SPEAKS and the FATHER thinks.

The Father thinks. Jesus speaks his thoughts. The invisible Holy Spirit does the work. They are ALL in AGREEMENT and together they CREATE reality! “…All things came into being through Him (God, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit), and apart from Him  (God, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit) nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB).“…BY THE WORD of the Lord (God's thoughts, his spoken word, and the power of his holy spirit) the heavens were made…” (Psalms 33:6 NASB).

God, the WORD is responsible for communicating God’s message.  JESUS, WHILE ON EARTH AND IN HUMAN FLESH DEPENDED UPON God, the Word, to SPEAK through him. “…I have not spoken of myself; but the Father which sent me, he gave me a commandment, what I should say, and what I should speak…” (John 12:49 KJV).

God, the WORD “SPEAKS” through human flesh, but his word is NOT human. “…God (the Word) 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) “…THE WORDS THAT I SPEAK unto you, they ARE SPIRIT…” (John 6:63 KJV). “…Not one of all the LORD's good promises … failed; every one was fulfilled” (Joshua 21:45 NIV). “…My counsel (WORD)… SHALL stand, and I will do all my pleasure…” (Isaiah 46:10 KJV).

God’s THOUGHTS became WORDS; his WORDS became ACTIONS (creation; reality, existence, etc.). “…In the beginning was the Word (also god’s thoughts), and the Word (also god’s thoughts) was with God, and the Word (also god’s thoughts) was God…” (John 1:1-4 NASB).  “…. All things came into being through Him (HIS THOUGHTS, WORD, POWER), and apart from Him (HIS THOUGHTS, WORD, POWER) nothing came into being that has come into being … (John 1:1-4 NASB). “…these three agree in one…” (1 John 5:8 KJV).

As we said before, when the THOUGHTS of God, the WORD of God, and the POWER of God are in AGREEMENT “all things” come into being.

REALITY, EXISTENCE, BEING, or CREATION all begin with God’s THOUGHTS (his unspoken Word). They are expressed through his spoken WORD, and witnessed through the WORKS of his Holy Spirit.

Thus, God’s WORDS spoken to you or spoken BY you can REVOLUTIONIZE and TRANSFORM your ENTIRE life. You can trust his WORDS with all your heart! “…So … my word … that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void, but it shall accomplish that which I please, and it shall prosper in the thing whereto I sent it…” (Isaiah 55:11 KJV).

“…eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into [the human]… heart … the things which God hath prepared for [those who depend upon his WORD]....” (1 Corinthians 2:9 KJV).

“… [God] is able TO DO exceeding abundantly ABOVE all that we ask or think…” (Ephesians 3:20 KJV). “…he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

“…I am the Lord, the God (of  POWERFUL, CREATIVE thoughts, words, and actions)... is there any thing too hard for me?” (Jeremiah 32:27 KJV).

“…Trust in the Lord (the word) with all thine heart … In all thy ways acknowledge him (the Word), and he (the Word) shall direct thy paths” (Proverbs 3:5-6 KJV). “…The LORD (the Word) will accomplish (take care of)…that which concerns [you]…” (John 14:31 NASB). “…The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord (the Word) …” (Psalms 37:23 KJV).

God, the WORD, REVEALS his DIVINE nature and Holy POWER through his "spoken" WORDS! “…so you will know that [HE “IS”] the Lord…” (Exodus 10:1-2 NLT). “…Then you will know that [he is] the Lord your God…’” (Exodus 16:12 NLT).

“…The [word] of the LORD is … more desirable than gold, yes, than much fine gold; Sweeter also than honey and the drippings of the honeycomb. Moreover, by them Your servant is warned. In keeping them there is great reward …” (Psalm 19:7-11 NASB).

BY GOD, THE WORD, "ALL" THINGS COME INTO EXISTENCE! EVEN, WHEN HIS WORD IS SPOKEN THROUGH "YOUR" MOUTH! SO, IT IS NOT "IF" GOD SPOKE, BECAUSE HE DID,  BUT HAVE YOU LISTENED!!