The BIG Picture (Shorts)

Confession is not a requirement for the eternal salvation of our souls (Col.2:13; Eph.4:32; Col.3:13), but it is a natural result within the context of our relationship with God, to be humble and contrite when those moments of weakness plague the flesh. On the other hand, it is our responsibility within our relationship with God, to grow in the knowledge of His Word, 1Tim.2:4, to have it renew our minds, Rom.12:1–2, and to exercise obedience to the working of the Word within us, 2Cor.10:5, so that we might increasingly mortify the deeds of the flesh, Rom.8:13, in our faith walk with Him. ______________ Join my WhatsApp channel to receive these quick Bible lessons on your phone: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaGag8iJP212QPSMmx2W

  This phrase occurs 5 times in the New Testament. The first 2 apply to Jews (Israel), the last 3 apply to Gentiles (the Body of Christ). Thus, it applies to ALL men, both Jew and Gentile who have received and believed whatever the gospel of salvation was in their day (dispensation).  Act_5:31 Him hath God exalted with his right hand to be a Prince and a Saviour, for to give repentance to Israel, and forgiveness of sins. Act_13:38 Be it known unto you therefore, that through this man is preached unto you the forgiveness of sins: Act_26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may receive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance... Eph_1:7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, by the riches of his grace; Col_1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins: God’s grace goes out to everyone who takes refuge in His Son. ______________ Join my WhatsApp...

Deut 23:15, "Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee:" While Paul was imprisoned at Rome, he shared the gospel with a runaway slave called Onesimus, leading him to trust in Christ. Paul sent Onesimus back to his owner, with a letter, the epistle of Philemon, explaining the spiritual transformation that had taken place in Onesimus. But the Law was clear: Escaped servants could not be returned to their master. Yet, Paul sent runaway slave Onesimus back to Philemon. Why did Paul not follow Moses? As a former Pharisee and Jewish Law scholar (Act 22:3; Phil 3:5), Paul was aware of what Moses commanded. But, the law was no longer applicable. The Body of Christ is under a whole new dispensation (set of divine laws). Grace could enable Philemon to accept Onesimus back as a “brother beloved” in Christ. So, through this reunion, Paul afforded them both an opportunity to experience just how forgiving, and unifying, God’s grace truly ...