TRANSFORMING LOVE: NO GREATER LOVE....THAN THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                

TRANSFORMING LOVE 

"GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS,

THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE…” (JOHN 15:13)

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“…be conformed to the image of His Son…” (Romans 8:29 KJV). “...Therefore if any man(woman) be in Christ, he(she) is a new creature...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). “...old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new...” (2 Corinthians 5:17 KJV). Hopefully you have learned in TRANSFORMING LOVE: between Christ and the Believer that God chooses you, draws you, loves you, changes your identity, speaks to you, becomes your Lord and makes you holy.

These are only a few of the ways in which, the “covenant unity” relationship with God, the Holy Spirit, conforms YOUR LIFE, immediately, as a NEW CREATION in Christ..

 This immediate conforming is necessary for the “covenant unity” between God, the Holy Spirit, and the redeemed soul to begin a “ONE SPIRIT,” reconciled relationship together. “… [God, the Holy Spirit, sent the] …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus (WHO comes to DWELL WITHIN)…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT). “...But he (she) that is joined (attached) unto the Lord is ONE SPIRIT...” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV).  “...[Lost and spiritually dead souls can be]... reconciled (intimately attached) to God by the death of his Son ...” (Romans 5:10 KJV).

At SALVATION every born-again, redeemed soul becomes a NEW CREATION that is SPIRITUALLY CONFORMED, NOW, because they are “RECONCILED” with God,  the Holy Spirit, AGAIN.

The WAY, God, the Holy Spirit, has GIVEN his people to STAY CONFORMED is by choosing to RENEW their minds and work out their “OWN” salvation. “...And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God...” (Romans 12:2 KJV). “...And be renewed in the spirit of your mind...” (Ephesians 4:23 KJV). “...[AND]...work out your own salvation...” (Philippians 2:12 KJV).

Every time God’s people obey God they are working out their “own” salvation, which is the way they also SERVE God, the Holy Spirit. “...work out your own salvation...” (Philippians 2:12 KJV). OR “...[serve] out your own salvation...”

Remember working or “serving” out YOUR own SALVATION includes following God’s commandments EVERY day by: “…[Choosing to put]… aside all filthiness and all that remains of wickedness, in humility receive the word implanted, which is able to SAVE YOUR SOULS….” (James 1:21 NASB).

It is actively “…[choosing to] …throw off your old sinful nature and your former way of life…” (Ephesians 4:22 NIV).

“ ... [It is also choosing to]…put off falsehood and speak truthfully to your neighbor…” (Ephesians 4:25 NLT).

It is “….[choosing to]…let all bitterness, and wrath, and anger, and clamour, and evil speaking, be put away from you, with all malice…” (Ephesians 4:31 KJV).

“….Ye also [choose to]…put off all these; anger, wrath, malice, blasphemy, filthy communication out of your mouth….” (Colossians 3:8  KJV).

“… [You choose to lay] … aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, and all evil speakings…” (1 Peter 2:1 KJV).

WORKING out YOUR “own” SALVATION becomes a voluntarily labor of LOVE and devotion to God, the Holy Spirit. “…If you love me, you will... [voluntarily choose to] ...keep my commandments…” (John 14:15).

When God’s people CHOOSE, on their own volition, to SERVE him, HE helps them.“… I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore [YOU]…choose life…” (Deuteronomy 30:19 KJV). “…Choose you this day whom ye will serve (obey)….” (Joshua 24:15 KJV).

.  “… The Holy Spirit helps [his people] in [their]... weakness…” (Romans 8:26 NLT). “…You are my helper and my savior…” (Psalms 40:17 NLT).

“…It is …God [the indwelling Holy Spirit] ... who does the work IN and THROUGH all of us who are his… (1 Corinthians 12:4-11 NLT). ^“…God …works in [his people] TO WILL and TO ACT   in order to fulfill his good purpose…” (Philippians 2:13 NIV).

Dutiful work in its narrow view is about toil, tedious activities, self-effort, drudgery, labor, grind, exertion, and chores. Whereas, devotional service is about worshipping God through willful obedient by choosing to serve, volunteering to work, being willing to cooperative, generously donating, offering time, or freely bequeathing one’s resources.

Both work and service require actions and will either be done out of DUTY or a heartfelt DEVOTION. “...God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, but the LORD looks at the heart…”(1 Samuel 16:7 NASB).

Working or serving because you WANT to verses doing it, because, you feel and believe, you HAVE to is two different things.

When a child of God SERVES God, with SUCH a heartfelt, devoted LOVE they are coming to KNOW GOD, the Holy Spirit, intimately, and HIS LOVE for them, personally.  “...We love him, because he first loved us...” (1 John 4:19 KJV).“…every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. He that loveth not knoweth not God; for God is love...” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “…God is love…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “…There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life…” (John 15:13 NLT).

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus expressed and demonstrated what his HOLY LOVE is and the bible tells us: “…THIS is LOVE… [God]… sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins…” (1 John 4:10 NIV). Powerful truth!

For, LOVE, God, the Holy Spirit, SENT something to mankind. God, the Holy Spirit, SENT his SON. God, the Holy Spirit SENT his SON, his LIVING WORD.

“…[God]…sent His Son...” (1 John 4:10 KJV).   “… [He sent the] …one … …” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT).  “…God … sent forth the Spirit of His Son …” (Galatians 4:6 NASB). “...he (God, the Holy Spirit) sent his Word (his SON)...” (Psalm 107:20 KJV).“...he loved us and sent His Son...” (1 John 4:10 KJV). God, the Holy Spirit, took action.

For, LOVE, God, the Holy Spirit, SENt Jesus. God, the Holy Spirit, SENT jesus to express and demonstrate his love for mankind.

God, the Holy Spirit SENT his, specially created SON, JESUS, to reconcile mankind back to himself, the god of love.

Jesus was a special MADE work of God, the HOLY SPIRIT. “… [Jesus, the specially created work of God]...which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God…” (John 1:13 KJV).

“…The Holy Spirit shall come upon you (Mary, the human mother of Jesus), and the power of God shall overshadow you; so the baby born to you will be utterly holy—the Son of God…” (Luke 1:35 NLT).

“…The only begotten (specially MADE) Son (Jesus, the WORD), of the Father, he [will declare] (express, REVEAL, or communicate) for HIM (for God, the Holy Spirit)…” (John 1:18 KJV).

Jesus had another name. “… His name is called The Word of God…” (Revelation 19:12-13 NASB). “…the Word (Jesus) was made FLESH (made into an specially created earthen vessel) ...” (JOHN 1:14 KJV).

SO, Jesus “IS” “The WORD of god.” (Revelation 19:12-13 KJV).  “…The only begotten (specially MADE) Son (Jesus is actually God’s WORD) …” (John 1:18 KJV).

Jesus, the specially created earthen vessel, his Son, was MADE and SENT through the SOVEREIGN will of God, the HOLY SPIRIT. “… [Jesus, his WORD made flesh]...which were born, not of blood, nor of the will of the flesh, nor of the will of man, but of God…” (John 1:13 KJV).

“…the baby born to you (Mary, the human mother of Jesus) will be utterly holy—the Son of God…” (Luke 1:35 NLT).

“…The only begotten (specially SENT and MADE) Son (Jesus, the WORD), of the Father, he hath declared (expressed, REVEALED, or communicated) for HIM (for God, the Holy Spirit)…” (John 1:18 KJV).

The WORD of God was “IN” the beginning with God and WAS God. “…THERE ARE THREE that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and THESE THREE ARE ONE...” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV).  

“…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV). There is God, the Father; God, the Word, and God, the Holy Spirit and these three equal ONE God. “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… “I AM WHO I AM …” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB).  

God is SPIRIT (Father). His WORD is SPIRIT (Son). His POWER is SPIRIT (Holy Ghost). “...the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: ... THESE THREE ARE ONE...” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV).

Who God is, what he says, and what he does are ONE undivided UNITY that is ALWAYS in agreement. “...THESE THREE ARE ONE...” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV).

Who God is, what he says, and what he does NEVER changes. “…I am the Lord, I change NOT…” (Malachi 3:6 KJV).

“…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV).  “… he remains faithful[ly spirit]... for he cannot deny who he is…” (2 Timothy 2:13 NLT). 

From this perspective, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Spirit are all God, who IS SPIRIT. “...the Father (who is SPIRIT), the Word,  (is how God becomes the SPEAKING SPIRIT) and the Holy Ghost (is how God becomes the WORKING SPIRIT). “ ... THESE THREE ARE ONE...” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV). “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV).

God’s people can COMPLETELY trust in and depend upon God’s, DIVINE CHARACTER when God is SPIRIT, his WORD when God is SPEAKING SPIRIT, or his HOLY GHOST when God is WORKING SPIRIT. “ ... THESE THREE ARE ONE...” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV).

For, LOVE, God, the Holy Spirit SENT his, specially created son, JESUS, to communicate, his love,.

God, the Holy Spirit, sent jesus, his word, so he, himself, could speak to mankind.

God, the Holy Spirit, spoke through jesus, as the speaking spirit, and revealed himself to mankind.

God, the Holy Spirit, initiates the communication between himself and mankind. In the Old Testament God used things in creation or human mouthpieces, like the prophets, to SPEAK through in order to communicate to his people.

God, the Holy Spirit, has also used burning bushes, a pillar of cloud, a pillar of fire, smoke, donkeys, angels, etcetera TO SPEAK through in order to communicate with his people.

Throughout nature God uses creation to SPEAK through in order to communicate to mankind too. “…The heavens are telling the glory of God.  ….” (Psalms 19:1 NLT). “…[and]… are a marvelous display of his craftsmanship.  ….” (Psalms 19:1 NLT). “… Day unto day [they] uttereth speech, and …  sheweth knowledge…” (Psalms 19:2-3 KJV).

JESUS CHRIST, however, was the most unique form of communication from God, the Holy Spirit. “…No man hath seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom (in the heart of God where his words and thoughts reside) of the Father, he (Jesus) hath declared him…” (John 1:18 KJV).  “…No one has ever seen God. But the unique One (Jesus HIS word), who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart (his     thoughts). He has revealed God to us…” (John 1:18 NLT).

Jesus, God’s WORD, was a specially MADE, earthen vessel, who served as a mouthpiece for communicating a MESSAGE of unconditional LOVE directly from GOD’S HEART (bosom). “…the only begotten Son (his Word), which is in the bosom of the Father (in God’s heart), he hath declared him…” (John 1:18 KJV). “…the Word was “with” god… (John 1:1-4 NASB). “…the unique One (the Word), who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. [directly out of God’s OWN heart, [Jesus, his word]... has revealed God to us…” (John 1:18 NLT). “…the Word … was god… (John 1:1-4 NASB).

Jesus was “MADE” into a special human vessel so God, the Holy Spirit could personally, come down to earth, through HIM, to reveal himself and communicate his heart, full of unconditional LOVE, to mankind. “….Thus, the WORD was made flesh….” (John 1:14 KJV).

Thus, God, the Holy Spirit, CAME to earth, through Jesus, to communicate with, express his unconditional LOVE to, and reveal his HOLY nature to mankind. “…God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten (specially MADE) Son (his WORD)…” (John 3:16 KJV). “… His (Jesus, the WORD’s) name Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us…” (Matthew 1:23 NASB).

For, LOVE, God, the Holy Spirit, spoke through jesus as the “speaking” spirit.

“…the Word [SPEAKING SPIRIT] was made flesh (through Jesus), and dwelt among us...” (John 1:14 KJV). .  ^“...we have heard his voice out of the midst of the fire: we have seen this day that God doth talk with man (woman), and he (she) liveth…” (Deuteronomy 5:24 KJV).

“…He (God, the Holy Spirit) was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not. He came unto his own, and his own received him not…” (John 1:10-12 KJV).

"...He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him..." (John 1:10 NIV). 

"...He was in the world, and the world was made by him, and the world knew him not..." (John 1:10 KJV).

"...He was in the world, and the world was made through Him, and the world did not know Him..." John 1:10 NASB).

“… Jacob awake out of his sleep, and he said, Surely the LORD is in this place; and I knew it not…” (Genesis 28:16 NASB).

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus CAME in a specially created human vessel and his OWN people, who were EXPECTING him, didn’t recognize him. “…No one has ever seen God. But the unique One (the Word), who is himself God, is near to the Father’s heart. He has revealed God to us…” (John 1:18 NLT).

They LOOKED at the OUTSIDE and determined he couldn’t BE the MESSIAH of the scriptures. "...He came into the very world he created, but the world didn't recognize him..." John 1:10 NLT).

Unless you have NO CLUE, the same way the world would KNOW his people, they would also KNOW God, the Holy Spirit.“…Ye shall know them by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV). “… I AM HOLY…” (1 Peter 1:14-16 KJV).  “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV). “… “I AM WHO I AM …” (Exodus 3:14-15 NASB).  

“...God sees not as man sees, for man looks at the outward appearance, …” (1 Samuel 16:7 NASB). “... The Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit  ... love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (obedience). …” (Galatians 5 NLT). .“…Ye shall know [God, the Holy Spirit and his people]... by their fruits…” (Matthew 7:16 KJV).

For instance, “…Jesus (the word) of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost (the father) and WITH POWER (the working power) ... went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for GOD (all of the ONE TRUE GOD) WAS WITH HIM…” (Acts 10:38-39 KJV).

…The Spirit of the Lord [was].. upon [Jesus], because he hath 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).

Jesus, the WORD, the SPEAKING SPIRIT, showed himself FRUITFUL and MULTIFLIED!! “...[Jesus] went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God...” (Luke 8:1 KJV).

“… [God’s people are to be]... growing in every way more and more like Christ…” (Ephesians 4:14-16 NLT).

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus preached the Kingdom of God and it drew the LOST, OPPRESSED, and NEEDY to HIM, the God of LOVE. “…God is LOVE…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “...the crowds learned about [God’s LOVE]... and followed him. He welcomed them and spoke to them about the kingdom of God, and healed those who needed healing...” (Luke 9:11 KJV). “...And wherever he went—into villages, towns or countryside—they placed the sick in the marketplaces. They begged him to let them touch even the edge of his cloak, and all who touched it were healed...” (Mark 6:56 KJV). “...Large crowds followed him, and he healed them there...” (Matthew 19:2 KJV). “...the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all...” (Luke 6:19 KJV).

The righteous words came through Jesus, but the works were performed by HIS “powerful” working Holy Spirit. “… God  … work[ed] … in … [Jesus] … what is pleasing to him [as a WITNESS]…” (Hebrews 13:20-21 NIV). “…the Father... [that DWELT within JESUS]… he doeth the works…” (John 14:10 KJV).

 “... The word of God spread....” (Acts 6:7 NIV). “... the word of God continued to spread and flourish...” (Acts 12:24 NIV). “... So mightily grew the word of God and prevailed...” (Act 12:20 KJV). “...God’s word [was un]chained...” (1 Timothy 2:9 NIV). “... the word of God [was un]bound...” (1 Timothy 2:9 KJV).

“The Son is the ... exact representation of his (God, the Holy Spirit’s) being…” (Hebrews 1:3 KJV). “…who is himself God…” (John 1:18 NLT).

 “…Jesus saith unto him, Have I (God, the Holy Spirit speaking through Jesus) been so long time with you, and yet hast thou not known me, Philip? He (she) that hath SEEN ME (Jesus, the WORD of GOD) HATH SEEN the Father (God, the Holy Spirit); and how sayest thou then, Show us the Father?...” (John 14:9 KJV). “… I (the WORD) and my Father (who is SPIRIT) are ONE…” (John 10:30 KJV). Together they were THE “powerful,” spiritual WORD OF GOD!

“...the Father (SPIRIT), the Word, (SPEAKING SPIRIT) and the Holy Ghost (WORKING SPIRIT) ... THESE THREE ARE ONE...” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV). God “IS” who he is, what he says, and what he does. “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV). “…GOD IS SPIRIT…” (John 4:24 KJV).

“…the Word was “with” god… (John 1:1-4 NASB). “…the unique One (the Word), who is himself God…” (John 1:18 NLT). “…the Word … was god… (John 1:1-4 NASB). “…the Word [SPEAKING SPIRIT] was made flesh (through Jesus)...who is himself God....” (John 1:14 KJV & John 1:18 NLT).

“…although He (Jesus, the WORD within a specially created human vessel) existed in the form of God (who is SPIRIT), did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, but taking the form of a bond-servant emptied Himself, , and being made in the likeness of men (women). Being found in appearance as a [hu]man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. …” (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB). “…In this world [God’s people]... are LIKE JESUS…” (1 John 4:17 NIV).

For, LOVE, God, the Holy Spirit, Not only spoke through jesus as the speaking spirit, but came to become an ransom or atoning sacrifice in order to reconcile mankind “BACK” to himself.

For, LOVE, God, the Holy Spirit, through jesus, the specially made, utterly holy, human vessel, would also become the sacrificial lamb.

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus willingly chose to surrender his, specially created, human vessel to fulfill HIS purpose and PLAN of SALVATION for mankind.  “… I lay down my life... No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of my own accord. …” (John 10:17-18 KJV). “….Christ pleased not himself…” (Romans 15:3 KJV).  

God, the Holy Spirit, SAID through Jesus that he DID “…NOT come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life  (his specially created human vessel as) a ransom for many...” (Matthew 20:28 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus willingly chose to follow his OWN will no matter what it cost. God, the Holy Spirit, experienced living in an human vessel, through Jesus, for the SAKE of those he loved.  

“…[He chose to TAKE on]....the form of a bond-servant [and]...emptied Himself…” (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB). “…[Jesus was purposely]...made in the likeness of men [and was]... found in appearance as a man, …” (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB).

“...[God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus can]… be touched with the feeling of [his people’s]... infirmities; [because he]... was in all points tempted like... [they]... are, yet without sin” (Hebrews 4:15 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus came “…to give His life (his specially made human vessel as) a ransom for many…” (Matthew 20:28 NIV). “… [God]… sent his Son (God through Jesus came, himself,) as an atoning sacrifice for [mankind’s] sins…” (1 John 4:10 NIV).

“...For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood (life) that maketh an atonement for the soul…” (Leviticus 17:11 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit, HIMSELF, through Jesus, the specially created human vessel, PROVIDED, the ultimate sacrifice that ATONES for the sins of mankind. “...knowing that you were not redeemed with perishable things like silver or gold from your futile way of life inherited from your forefathers, but with precious blood, as of a lamb unblemished and spotless, the blood of Christ.  For He was foreknown before the foundation of the world, but has appeared in these last times for the sake of you who through Him are believers in God, who raised Him from the dead and gave Him glory, so that your faith and hope are in God...” (1 Peter 1:18-21 NASB).

God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus became the slain, Lamb of God, that was killed in mankind’s place and therefore BECAME the atoning sacrifice for their sins. “…Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world...” (John 1:29 KJV).

Jesus’ the specially created, utterly HOLY, human vessel was, without DEFECT, UNBLEMISHED, SPOTLESS, and was WELL QUALIFIED to become the atoning sacrifice for mankind’s sins.  God told the Israelites, during the Passover: “...Your lamb shall be an unblemished male a year old...” (Exodus 12:5 NASB). “...Whatever has a defect, you shall not offer, for it will not be accepted for you ...it must be without defect to be accepted; there shall be no defect in it...” (Leviticus 22:20-21 NASB).

Mary, the human mother of Jesus was told: “…the baby born to you will be utterly holy—the Son of God…” (Luke 1:35 NLT). “…[Jesus was]...without sin (defect)...” (Hebrews 4:15 KJV).

Thus, “...He is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours…” (1 John 2:2 NIV). As many as RECEIVE Jesus, they can NOW enter freely into a “covenant unity” relationship with God, the Holy Spirit, THROUGH Christ. “…This cup is the new covenant in my blood …which is poured out for you…” (Luke 22:20 ASV).

 “…He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. …” (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB).

“…even death on a cross. …” (Philippians 2:5-8 NASB).

“…Pilate therefore took Jesus, and scourged him. And the soldiers platted a crown of thorns, and put it on his head, and they put on him a purple robe. And said, Hail, King of the Jews! and they smote him with their hands….Then came Jesus forth, wearing the crown of thorns, and the purple robe. And Pilate saith unto them, Behold the man! When the chief priests therefore and officers saw him, they cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. …” (John 19:1-16 KJV).

“....Pilate saith unto them, Take ye him, and crucify him: for I find no fault in him. But they cried out, Away with him, away with him, crucify him. Pilate saith unto them, Shall I crucify your King? The chief priests answered, We have no king but Caesar. Then delivered he him therefore unto them to be crucified. And they took Jesus, and led him away…” (John 19:1-16 KJV).

“...They cried out, saying, Crucify him, crucify him. …” (John 19:1-16 KJV). “…And he bearing his cross went forth into a place called the place of a skull, which is called in the Hebrew Golgotha: Where they crucified him…” (John 19: 17-18 KJV).

“...[God, the Holy Spirit, through Jesus]... said, It is finished…” (John 19:28-30 KJV). “… I lay down my life... [FOR MANKIND] …” (John 10:17-18 KJV).

“...[God, the Holy Spirit, through]...Christ suffered for you ...He never sinned, nor ever deceived anyone. He did not retaliate when he was insulted, nor threaten revenge when he suffered. He left his case in the hands of God, who always judges fairly. He personally carried our sins in his body on the cross so that we can be dead to sin and live for what is right. By his wounds you are healed. Once you were like sheep who wandered away. But now you have turned to your Shepherd, the Guardian of your souls...” (1 Peter 2:19-25 NLT).

“… the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ .. though HE WAS [spiritually] RICH, yet for your sakes he became [spiritually] poor, that ye through his poverty might be [spiritually] RICH…” (2 Corinthians 8:9 KJV).

“... his life [was made]... an offering for sin...” (Isaiah 53:10-11 NLT). “...Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners...” (1 Timothy 1:15 NLT).  “...Therefore he is able, once and forever, to save those who come to God through him...” (Hebrews 7:25 NLT).

 “...even though [mankind is]... guilty of many sins. For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over many. But ...greater is God’s wonderful grace and his gift of righteousness, for all who receive it will live in triumph over sin and death through this one man, Jesus Christ...” (Romans 5:10-16 NLT).

“… my righteous servant (Jesus) ... [made]... it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins…” (Isaiah 53:11 NLT). “… [He sent the ] …one … who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT).

Without God, the Holy Spirit, SPEAKING, through Jesus there would be NO communication with or from HIM. “...this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ (his WORD), whom you have sent... (John 17:3).

Without God, the Holy Spirit, WORKING, through Jesus there would be NO atoning sacrifice for mankind’s sins. “...For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul…” (Leviticus 17:11 KJV).

“…Christ …died for sins ONCE for all…” (1 Peter 3:18 NASB). “…the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world” (John 1:29 KJV).  “…he (God, through Jesus,) by [his OWN]... grace... should taste death for every man (woman)…” (Hebrews 3:9 KJV). “…He [became]… the atoning sacrifice for [mankind’s]... sins…” (1 John 2:2 NIV).   ^“…it is the blood [of Jesus, the specially made human vessel]... that maketh an atonement for the soul…” (Leviticus 17:11 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit, was reconciled to humanity and, through Jesus HIS people were given a way BACK to God, who is LOVE. “…God is love…” (1 John 4:4-8 KJV). “...He loves the people…” (Deuteronomy 33:3 NASB). “…There is … one Mediator who can reconcile God and humanity—the man Christ Jesus…” (1 Timothy 2:5 NLT).  

“… I will bring them home again,” says the Lord….” (HOSEA 11 NLT).

“...Christ also died for sins ONCE for all, the just for the unjust, so that He might bring us...[BACK]... to God...” (1 Peter 3:18 NASB).

“… [God, through Jesus laid]... down [his human]... life... No one [took it]..., but ..[Jesus laid]... it down of [his]... own accord (his own choice). [Jesus was given]... authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This command (authority) [Jesus]... received from [the] Father…” (John 10:17-18 KJV).

God’s people have the opportunity to fellowship with God, the Holy Spirit again and to KNOW him on an intimate, personal level through the “covenant unity” relationship.

“..[God’s people]... were reconciled to God by the death of his Son [to commune and fellowship with HIM]...” (Romans 5:10 KJV).“...Look! [God stands]... at the door [of their hearts] and knock. If you (HIS people) hear [his] voice and open the door, [God]... will come in, and [soul and SPIRIT] will share a meal together as friends...” (Revelations 3:20 NLT).

“...I will come in to him (her), and will sup with him (her), and he (she) with me...” (Revelation 3:20 KJV). “...I’ll come right in and sit down to supper with you(each of HIS people)...” (Revelation 3:20 MSG). “...I will come in to him (her) and will dine with him (her), and he(she) with Me...” (Revelation 3:20 NASB).  “...I will come in, and we will share a meal together as friends...” (Revelations 3:20 NLT).

“...[God’s people]... were reconciled to God by the death of his Son [to get to KNOW him and his WORD]...” (Romans 5:10 KJV).“...this is eternal life: that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ (his WORD), whom you have sent... (John 17:3).

Eternal LIFE is NOT merely a destination, but it is also the JOURNEY “INTO” that MOST Holy PLACE (Heaven).

KNOWING God, the Holy Spirit, intimately, through the “covenant unity” relationship with HIM and Jesus Christ, his WORD “is” how ETERNAL LIFE is completely obtained.

“...that they know you, the only true God,... (John 17:3).What an opportunity to be able to receive revelation knowledge from God, the Holy Spirit, through HIS WORD, which reveals, communicates, and verifies HIM as the ONE TRUE GOD. “…THERE IS NO GOD, BUT ONE…” (1 JOHN 5:7 KJV). “…there is none like unto thee…” (Jeremiah 10:6 KJV).

God, the Holy Spirit, the ONLY TRUE GOD is relational. He bonds with his people through HOLY LOVE. “...Love….the perfect BOND of unity…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 NASB).

He connects with his people through his HOLY SPIRIT.  “…He(she) that is joined unto the LORD is ONE SPIRIT…” (1 Corinthians 6:17 KJV). He cares for his people and supplies their needs. “...He careth for you.” (1 Peter 5:7 KJV). “… God will supply all [your need]…” (Philippians 4:19 NASB).

“…[God, the Holy Spirit, has] ...loved [his people]...with an everlasting love….” (Jeremiah 31:3 KJV). “…There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life…” (John 15:13 NLT).

“…THIS is LOVE… [God]… sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins…” (1 John 4:10 NIV). Powerful truth!