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WHAT GOD IS DOING TODAY

By Russell S. Miller

"...For to make in Himself of twain one new man, so making peace" (Eph.2:15).

It is a shame that so many in the Body of Christ do not see what it is that God is doing today, in this dispensation of His grace committed to Paul. The error of some is a failure to come unto perfection in the Pauline revelation, for they labor under the so-called Great Commission. Others go to extremes with agendas that are used of the devil to cause "divisions" in the Church and "blind [even] the minds" (IICor.4:4) of believers from knowing the truth. Consequently such
teachings are used by Satan to deceive both saint and sinner alike.

Thus men walk in darkness. When lies are substituted for truth, the devil gets a foothold in the Church to wreak "havoc".

God, however, will not be mocked of men, for "the Judgment Seat of Christ" (IICor.5:10) awaits those who make merchandise of "the Word of God" (IICor.2:14-17; Tit.3:10) and there shall be a great loss of rewards (ICor.3:15). And when the devil "blinds the minds of them that believe not", souls that could have been saved will be cast into hell
and the Lake of Fire at the "great white throne" judgment
(Rev.20:11-15).

In this endeavor to discover what it is that God is doing today, several passages of Scripture come to mind. Along with Romans 16:25 and I Corinthians 12:13 are two very similar verses in Paul’s Epistle to the Ephesians:

"Having abolished in His flesh the enmity, even the law of
commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in Himself of twain one new man, so making peace" (Eph.2:15).

"And to make all men see what is the fellowship of the mystery, which from the beginning of the world hath been hid in God, who created all things by Jesus Christ" (Eph.3:9).

God is in the business of building the Body of Christ today, and He is looking for "faithful" men and women in the ministry of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (ICor.4:1,2). He appointed Paul, "the Apostle of the Gentiles" (Rom.11:13), giving him the blueprints (ICor.3:9-15) for the Church today. Paul and Timothy were faithful in
proclaiming "this Mystery among the Gentiles" (ICor.4:15-17). Will you "follow" in their footsteps or be drawn into an extreme teaching?

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ummmm God is Loving me just the Way I am, He takes care of me when I am scared and hurting.  ;D

God is doing today what He has always done, isn't He? He tells us he is the same today, as yesterday and as tomorrow...he is never changing....the beginning and the end, the alpha and the omega. If you want to know what God is doing today, read the bible.


I don't personally feel in error for doing something Christ desires of me; nor is it a labour...unless you call it a labour love.


Yes, He is....

ONE MORE TIME, BUT DONT TELL THE MODERATOR ;D

God is in the business of building the Body of Christ today, and He is looking for "faithful" men and women in the ministry of the Gospel of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ (ICor.4:1,2). He appointed Paul, "the Apostle of the Gentiles" (Rom.11:13), giving him the blueprints (ICor.3:9-15) for the Church today. Paul and Timothy were faithful in
proclaiming "this Mystery among the Gentiles" (ICor.4:15-17). Will you "follow" in their footsteps or be drawn into an extreme teaching?

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BL,

 ;D  What a funny! Are you wanting to confess something, or are you playing circus? You're a funny man, but which one of you is posting today? Grow up and get off my back!, all 6 or more of you children.

Thanks Bro, you made my day, I feel your LOVE

Brother Love :)

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P.S.
I am NOT preaching  That "other gospel" that Paul told us about
 

What body were the Jews added to in Acts 2 when Peter preached Christ? In what body are the gentiles that came to Christ when Paul Preached? In what body are we today, (Jew or Gentile), who come to Christ? What gospel brings them to Christ?

Ollie

QUOTE From H.I.Brown

"Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever," (Hebrews 13:8). The Greek indicates He is "the same Person." He does not always work the same way. The Bible opens up when it is realized that in God's instructions to mankind there is progress and change and then a final declaration. For instance: In Genesis 1:29 man was told to eat every herb bearing seed and the fruit of trees yielding seed. In Gen. 9:3, he could also eat animals, and later in Leviticus 11, only certain animals. But still later, he may eat anything, I Tim. 4:4, 5. (Note "may"-if there is something that is not helpful to you personally, of course avoid it). No one could obey all of these at the same time, and such is not intended. Of course, the last, the final declaration is for our dispensation.

Posted By Brother Love :) Who says AAAAAAAMEN!!!

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QUOTE From H.I.Brown

Once again you reply with a quote from someone else, rather than the source.

Pro 30:5  Every word of God is pure: he is a shield unto them that put their trust in him.

Heb 4:12  For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.



HE does always work the same way..... HIS way; the biblical way.

blessings
Gracey

Job 36:26  Behold, God is great, and we know him not, neither can the number of his years be searched out.

Psa 48:14  For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.

Ecc 5:2  Be not rash with thy mouth, and let not thine heart be hasty to utter any thing before God: for God is in heaven, and thou upon earth: therefore let thy words be few.

For instance: In Genesis 1:29 man was told to eat every herb bearing seed and the fruit of trees yielding seed. In Gen. 9:3, he could also eat animals, and later in Leviticus 11, only certain animals. But still later, he may eat anything, I Tim. 4:4, 5. (Note "may"-if there is something that is not helpful to you personally, of course avoid it). No one could obey all of these at the same time, and such is not intended.

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This is not a direct biblical quote.

This is:

Gen 1:29  And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat.

Gen 9:3  Every moving thing that liveth shall be meat for you; even as the green herb have I given you all things.

1Ti 4:4  For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:
1Ti 4:5  For it is sanctified by the word of God and prayer.


But the point is made. You reply with someone else's work. Put aside the word of others and use the word of God, from the word of God, not from another person's bible study.

It would be much more helpful in coming to understand you and your views, personally, than always reading someone else's work (even if you agree with that work).

Gracey

I AGREE (Brother Love) with Hebrews 13:8.  Jesus Christ IS the same in every way and every day.  That scripture, used as a rebuff, is a "duck blind."  Though Christ never changes - GOD never changes - how he deals with or dealt with mankind has  changed.  If that is not true, then perhaps you better "sell all you have" and follow Christ.  Including your computer and your big screen TV! :)

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Don't own one....in fact rarely watch tv, don't go to the movies, either; don't own a big stereo; drive a 1985 ford; live in an old house; buy used clothes....in other words, most of what we do have is pretty basic.


...it was a gift from God...a blessing. Why should I throw it back....I can (and most certainly do) follow Christ even though I own a computer.


If you agree that He is the same "in every WAY and every day" then the rest of your statement appears to contradict you.


It is mankind who changes; it is mankind who makes changes in God's word; it is mankind who thinks God deals differently; God's plan is the same as it has always been.

But I must say, it was definitely refreshing and much more pleasureable to see (what I take to be) your own words for a change.  :)

Gracey

He's Giving me a day Off.  I am so tired and sleepy from yesterday still..

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I see what u r saying Brotherlove ;)

Not really sure if the subject is really a question or a statement. But here goes:

(1)In order for us to know what God is doing today, we must know what 'The Will of God Is'....

Rom 12:2 "....that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."

(2)In order for us to know what the will of God is, we need to be guided by The Holy Spirit...

(3)In order for us to be guided by The Holy Spirit, we need to trust our Lord Jesus for the Baptism in The Holy Spirit...

1 Corinthians 2 :11-12
" For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God."

*In order for us to know what God is doing today we need to 'SEE' what He is doing today :)

Ephesians 1:16-19
"...making mention of you in my prayers: 17 that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him, 18 the eyes of your *understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, 19 and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power..."

May you be blessed by these Words

Hab 2:4 Behold, his soul [which] is lifted up is not upright in him: but the just shall live by his faith.
Rom 1:17 For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
Gal 3:11 But that no man is justified by the law in the sight of God, [it is] evident: for, The just shall live by faith.
Hbr 10:38 Now the just shall live by faith: but if [any man] draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him
2 Cor. 5:7 (For we walk by faith, not by sight:)
Rom 10:17 So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Hbr 1:2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by [his] Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds;

That's what God is doing today....speaking to us by His Son, Jesus Christ, and exhorting all men everywhere to come to Him through Jesus, who not only paid it ALL, ONCE for ALL, but also:
1Cr 12:13 For by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body, whether [we be] Jews or Gentiles, whether [we be] bond or free; and have been all made to drink into one Spirit
and
Eph 1:13 In whom ye also [trusted], after that ye heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation: in whom also after that ye believed, ye were sealed with that holy Spirit of promise,

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Matthew 3 :11
I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance, but He who is coming after me is mightier than I, whose sandals I am not worthy to carry. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit *and fire.

Mark 1:8
I indeed baptized you with water, but He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit."


John 1:32-33
And John bore witness, saying, "I saw the Spirit descending from heaven like a dove, and He remained upon Him. 33 I did not know Him, but He who sent me to baptize with water said to me, 'Upon whom you see the Spirit descending, and remaining on Him, this is He who baptizes with the Holy Spirit

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Luke 24:49
Behold, I send the Promise of My Father upon you; but tarry in the city *of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high."
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Act 2:4
And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.


Act 8:14-17

Now when the apostles who were at Jerusalem heard that Samaria had received the word of God, they sent Peter and John to them, 15 who, when they had come down, prayed for them that they might receive the Holy Spirit. 16 For as yet He had fallen upon none of them. They had only been baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus. 17 Then they laid hands on them, and they received the Holy Spirit.

Act 10:44-47
While Peter was still speaking these words, the Holy Spirit fell upon all those who heard the word. 45 And those of the circumcision who believed were astonished, as many as came with Peter, because the gift of the Holy Spirit had been poured out on the Gentiles also. 46 For they heard them speak with tongues and magnify God.Then Peter answered, 47 "Can anyone forbid water, that these should not be baptized who have received the Holy Spirit just as we have?" 48 And he commanded them to be baptized in the name of the Lord. Then they asked him to stay a few days.
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John 16:13

However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He *will take of Mine and declare it to you.


I don't think I have to elaborate. The Word speaks for itself.I asked the Lord a while ago, why we, the Church of our Lord Jesus Christ, are so powerless.He answered:"Because you don't have POWER". Refer to Luke24:49:"...but tarry in the city *of Jerusalem until you are endued with power from on high"

IF YOU WANT TO SEE WHAT GOD IS DOING.TRUST GOD TO ENDUE YOU WITH POWER FROM ON HIGH... :) Blessed are those who have read what they have read, cause it has been 'PREDESTINED' that they will see this.

John 16 :13-15

However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He *will take of Mine and declare it to you


1 Cor 2 :6-16

 However, we speak wisdom among those who are mature, yet not the wisdom of this age, nor of the rulers of this age, who are coming to nothing. 7 But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God ordained before the ages for our glory, 8 which none of the rulers of this age knew; for had they known, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory.
9 But as it is written:


"Eye has not seen, nor ear heard,
Nor have entered into the heart of man
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him."*


10 But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 11 For what man knows the things of a man except the spirit of the man which is in him? Even so no one knows the things of God except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received, not the spirit of the world, but the Spirit who is from God, that we might know the things that have been freely given to us by God.13 These things we also speak, not in words which man's wisdom teaches but which the *Holy Spirit teaches, comparing spiritual things with spiritual. 14 But the natural man does not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for they are foolishness to him; nor can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. 15 But he who is spiritual judges all things, yet he himself is rightly judged by no one. 16 For "who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct Him?"* But we have the mind of Christ.