We are starting with "True Christian Conversion". What does the Bible says about it? Turn to Psalm 19:7-11,"The LAW of THE LORD, is PERFECT, CONVERTING the SOUL, The TESTIMONY of the LORD is SURE, MAKING WISE the SIMPLE. THE STATUTES of the LORD is RIGHT; REJOICING THE HEART, THE COMMANDMENT of the LORD is PURE, ENLIGHTING the EYES. The FEAR of the LORD is CLEAN ENDURING FOREVER; The JUDGMENTS of the LORD are TRUE and RIGHTEOUS ALL TOGETHER. MORE TO BE DESIRED ARE THEY THAN GOLD, YEA THEY MUCH FINE GOLD; SWEETER ALSO THAN HONEY AND THE HONEYCOMB." Now lets see what verse 14 says, "LET THE WORDS OF MY MOUTH and THE MEDITATION OF MY HEART, BE ACCEPTABLE IN THY SIGHT, OH LORD, MY STRENGTH, and MY REDEEMER."
This is usually a song in all our Churches but, do we clearly understand whatis being said. We are going to with GOD's help, to explain Psalm 19: 7-11 and verse 14. Please, now take out a piece of paper/pen and take notes.
Explanation of Verses
Verse 7, The Lord has a standard for HIS Kingdom. HE does not lower it for us; we must come up to it. HIS law of righteousness, is HIS only standard and that is perfection. As we studies this law, plus be obedient to it, then expect results. Our character becomes change inwardly first, and then noticeably by others outwardly. If this does not happen, we are following a ritual process. In other words, going through the motion as if robotic.
This change will be gradual and not an overnight experience. Your life will be an example of wholeness which includes holiness + total change. You will care about others besides yourself. No longer partial toward those different than you. You will no longer be selfish (me, myself & I). I can go on and on but, you get the idea. You will eliminate all bad habits and become like Christ eventually. This transformation of character takes time for some and faster for some. Each one has a certain time process, depending on what needs to be eliminated from ones life. Holding on to ones bad habits hinders the individual's spiritual process. You can become a reprobate without realizing it. Some of us refuse to correct others because of favoritism. Yet, we correct another out of wickness not love. Pretending to be saved but, really a devil in disguise. Oh, how much are we falling short from grace. Read prayerfully, Genesis 6:8.
Genesis 6:8,shows how Noah found grace. Grace existed in the Old Testament, before the New Testament was written. Grace, is time extended to correct ourselves. Which is used in many business transactions they, give you extra time to pay a debt. But, at the end you have to pay the debt no, maybes or excuses.
Turn to Jeremiah 18:2-6. God sent Jeremiah to the potter's house. And the potter sculptured a figure that he did not like. He used that same clay and remodeled the figure to his liking. The potter represented God and the modeled clay represent us.
Lets show the difference between the Righteousness of the Law (above verses) and the Works of the Law.
In order to do this properly lets follow Paul's advice in II Timothy 2:16. He admonishes us,"Study to shew thyself approved unto GOD, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth".
Now, what is TRUTH? The Bible answers this question for itself, Psalm 119:142,"Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness and THY LAW IS THE TRUTH".
Here is a subject, that many of us Christians find so confusing, What or who was nailed to the cross?
In Colossians 2:14, "Blotting out the handwriting of ordinances that was against us, which were contrary to us, and took it out of the way, nailing it to HIS cross".
We know that JESUS did not nail himself to the cross. Nor did HE come off the cross and nail anything there himself. We must go to the root of the question to get the answer. Who did JESUS represent when he was nailed on the cross? HE represented the LAMB that GOD used in place of the lambs the High Priest used for sacrifices. When John the Immerser (Baptizer) when HE saw JESUS coming to be baptized (immersed). It is written that John said, "Behold the LAMB OF GOD, who taketh away the sin of the world." in the Paul also said, "Lets get a clear understanding of the Crucifixion, which tools (nails, tree & rope) the Romans used to execute criminals durihg that time. Realize, the sacrificial law is only a part of the Ceremonial law. (Marriage is part of the ceremonial law and we do not omit that. HIS first recorded miracle was the Marriage of Cana. HE performed the miracle by changing water into non-alcoholic wine.)It is no longer binding/needed since JESUS stood in for all the lambs used by the High Priests.
HE was the SACRIFICIAL (PASCUAL or PASSOVER)LAMB for the entire world. While, the lambs used by the High Priests were only sacrificial lambs for the 12 tribes of Israel. JESUS AKA GOD'S SACRIFICIAL LAMB is far better than any sacrifice made by the High Priests.
Before JESUS was nailed to the cross as the PASCUAL LAMB, HE cleansed the temple in the Gospel of John 2:14-21. He whipped the merchants that was using the temple as a marketplace for selling animals as sacrifices.
Now, in answering our question, what or who was nailed to the cross? JESUS GOD'S PASCUAL(PASSOVER) LAMB.
Notice that HE was crucified during the PASSOVER week. Easter (Acts 12:4) is not a Biblical day but a pagan day practiced by the Romans (idol worshippers). They worshipped many gods including the Goddess Eostra aka Sex Goddess aka Goddess of Fertility which Easter commemorates. It has nothing to do with JESUS resurrection which, was implemented by so-called Christians upholding pagan practices. What a sad way in showing our love for JESUS.
With pagan practices (Jeremiah 10: 1-4): Easter egg hunts, Jeremiah 7:18 Baking cakes (Hot Cross Buns) to the Queen of Heaven [today known as Mary worship), Easter Bunnies laying eggs, Easter Parade, Easter chickens, Easter Eggs, drunkiness, wild parties, etc. Those of us Christians should not be telling lies to our children, "Bunnies lays eggs." Bunnies aka Rabbits, are in the Hare Family, of mammals not fowls (chickens,duck) or amphebians (frogs,turtle,). Do you lay eggs? If you do please, drop this study immediately and go to the nearest hospital. For those of us humans who are mammals lets, continue this study.
