What does it mean to come from a dysfunctional family?
Good Evening and God Bless You!! I have a very important question to ask everyone. What does it mean to come from a dysfunctional family? I am asking this important question because according to the Pew Research Center; it specifically states that 54% of the families in the United States come from dysfunctional families in 2017. The reason why is simply because there is a history of drug and alcohol abuse in families in the United States. However, according to the Pew Research Center it states that 46% of families are a two parent family or are remarried in 2017.
Next, I want to inform everyone that the very first dysfunctional was Adam and Eve in the Bible. This is simply because Adam and Eve’s Son Cain killed Abel because God favored his younger brother over him. Throughout the Bible, it has been confirmed in Genesis 25:1-40, during the Esau and Jacob story, states that Esau wanted to kill his brother Jacob because Jacob robbed Esau of his father’s divine inheritance. Jacob deceived his father by tricking him by using goat skins on his arms and body to pretend to be his brother Esau.
Further, I want to inform all of you that even David, a man after God’s own heart came from a dysfunctional family himself. David was a man who had numerous of wives, and his children rebelled against him. Even though David was king of Israel. He still had family problems. I want to state that in the Bible, it promoted polygamy. It is not very easy being in a dysfunctional family to begin with.
Moreover, according to the United States Department of the Census, in 2016, less than 69% of the children come from two parent families. While in dysfunctional families, 55% of the same children are in this type of family. A dysfunctional family is a family that has a lot of strict rules. Most of these families have domestic violence, physical, mental, and emotional abuse, inside of these families. When it comes to this type of family, there are children who are inside of the home all by themselves. The definition of this type of children are called latch key. This is because their parents are working outside of the home. It really hurt these children because they really miss their parents.
In Addition, when it comes to a dysfunctional family, it really causes problems in the family. Children do not perform very well in school because they are worried about the things that are going on inside of their home. The siblings inside of a dysfunctional family, there are roles that each child participate in just to maintain the family household. This is very true because I had to fulfill obligations inside of my own family myself. It really hurts me to say this because I am the oldest person inside of my family.
Also, I had to take care of my siblings from age 7 to 16. This is because my mother and stepfather were gone most of the time. There were times when my mother did not come home and take care of the children. She was there at least 65% of the time. This is the truth in minority families. When it comes to my individual family, I had to seek refuge at my grandmother’s house. My grandmother’s house was a safe haven for me and my siblings. My stepfather was an alcoholic. He was very aggressive towards me and my siblings. It really hurts me writing this because my own family do not respect me like I want them to.
In Summary, a dysfunctional family can be a man and a woman that is not married. It is a very serious problem because younger people under the age of 50 live together inside of a household before marriage. According to the Census Bureau, in 2017, 65% of them are living together without marriage. This age group prefer to live together first before getting married. Other statistics states that this age group obtain a divorce within the first few years of marriage. In some cases, the police are called to their residence just to keep the peace. It is not easy living inside of a household with someone who had or has been raised inside of a dysfunctional family. The reason why because either the man or woman wants control of the household. Control is always an issue in dysfunctional family. Financial problems are another issue inside of a dysfunctional family. In 2018, women want to work outside of the home. Women want to obtain a college education. If a woman is inside of a dysfunctional family household right now, she is more likely to leave the residence permanently and do not come back. Men are the same way. It is that men want women to accept them and understand them more than a man understanding a woman. Therefore, it takes two people with a sound mind and common sense to maintain a household.
In Conclusion, it is time for a member of a household to get closer to God. If a household is able to compromise, and understand each other, there is a likelihood that a family will thrive, if not, then there are problems that need to be resolved between each family member. Therefore, life is what you make of it.
I have a very important question to ask everyone. Are we all inside of God’s Hands? The answer is yes! I am saying this because it is God who is doing for us more than we are doing for ourselves. I know that according to Proverbs 20:24 says a person’s steps are directed by the LORD. How then can anyone understand their own way? It is God that is doing the work for all of us in our personal lives. I will admit that I used to question God all of the time when I was a whole lot younger. Currently, at the age of 57, I am keeping my mouth shut because God has a way of disciplining mankind for disobedience. I want to inform everyone that I used to use God Name in vain all of the time. This is simply because I was a very angry person growing up.
Further, I used to question my own authority figures each and every single time that I was intended to do something for them. I always asked why, who, how, when and what all of the time. To be perfectly honest in Proverbs 20:20 says if a man curses his father or mother, his lamp will be snuffed out in pitch darkness. This is not a laughing matter because God can discipline you for the rest of your entire life, simply because a child has totally disrespected their parents. To be perfectly honest with all of you, we are all inside of God’s Hands.
In Addition, It is God’s unfailing love that he has for all of us that He provides us mercy. The definition of the word mercy is undeserved favor for someone or something. To be released from punishment. I feel that God is giving all of us a second chance as long as we repent of our sins. I feel at this time that God has cancelled all of my debt and sins because I am constantly repenting all of the time. Do you know that each day of our lives, we commit sin? It is not very easy to let go of our sinful nature. It has to be done in order for each and every last one of us to receive divine forgiveness.
Moreover, I want to tell everyone that I am writing this blog to let everyone know that God will continue to bless you as long as you are living according to His Word. I have to make direct amends with my family members for the things that I have done wrong towards them and others. My A.A Sponsor told me a very long time ago that I must make amends in order to set things right with God. I have an opportunity to make direct amends with everyone in my life. I will admit that I have not been a perfect child growing up. I have been very mischievous and sinful. I am very sorry for injuring others and myself all because I wanted to gain something from each person. I will admit that I was selfish, egotistical, and a self-righteous person. If I was not right in anything that I have done, then I would get angry and upset as well.
Finally, I want to tell all of you that I have a very long way in my Christian Walk because I have been robbing God in tithes and offerings to the church. I read the Bible every single day, and I am still a sinner. God has healed me from all of my sins, iniquities, and transgressions. I am still a Work in Progress just like everyone else. I am taking things day by day. I am clean and sober because I have been court ordered to A.A and other support groups. I am very sorry for disappointing God, Jesus Christ, others, and myself. Please continue to keep me in your prayers. Thank You for reading my blog.
Ephesians 2:8-9, and what it means to all people!! By Anthony Joseph Hopkins July 13, 2021.
Praise the Lord Saints!! Praise the Lord!! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope. Ephesians 2:8-9 says it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. To be honest with all of you, God is giving us something that we do not deserve. What is the definition of the Word grace? Grace is when do honor or credit to someone or something by one’s presence.
Next, when it comes to the spiritual definition of the word grace. Grace is a spiritual gift that involves love and mercy given to others even when we feel that they don’t deserve it. The Biblical definition of the word grace is; In Western Christian theology, grace is the help given to us by God because God desires us to have it, not necessarily because of anything we have done to earn it. What is the definition of the word mercy?
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.
What is the Biblical definition of the word mercy? So, to me, mercy is a “love that responds to human need in an unexpected or unmerited way.” At its core, mercy is forgiveness. The Bible speaks of God’s love for sinners – that is, for all of us. But the Bible also relates mercy to other qualities beyond love and forgiveness.
Other definitions of the word mercy consist of 1a: compassion or forbearance (see forbearance sense 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one’s power also: lenient or compassionate treatment begged for mercy. b: imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder. Let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man.” Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.
Finally, I know that I have done some things that were not pleasing to both God and man alike. I have grace because I have been saved. I know when it comes to my life personally, I have completely changed behaviorally since February 15, 2015. For six years right now, I am only a Work in Progress. I am saying this because I am not perfect.
God has a hold onto me right now. When it comes to my thoughts, we are supposed to bring every thought into obedience. We have a God who loves all of us. God is in control!! God gave authority to man over all of the earth. Do you know who this man is Adam. God gave the dominion over to man. We have the authority to make a choice. We have a choice to follow God or follow the world.
Ephesians 2:8-9, and what it means to all people!! By Anthony Joseph Hopkins July 13, 2021.
Praise the Lord Saints!! Praise the Lord!! How are you doing today? Fine, I hope. Ephesians 2:8-9 says it is by grace you have been saved, through faith-and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God- not by works, so that no one can boast. To be honest with all of you, God is giving us something that we do not deserve. What is the definition of the
Word grace? Grace is when do honor or credit to someone or something by one’s presence.
Next, when it comes to the spiritual definition of the word grace. Grace is a spiritual gift that involves love and mercy given to others even when we feel that they don’t deserve it. The Biblical definition of the word grace is; In Western Christian theology, grace is the help given to us by God because God desires us to have it, not necessarily because of anything we have done to earn it. What is the definition of the word mercy?
Mercy is compassion or forgiveness shown toward someone whom it is within one’s power to punish or harm.
What is the Biblical definition of the word mercy? So, to me, mercy is a “love that responds to human need in an unexpected or unmerited way.” At its core, mercy is forgiveness. The Bible speaks of God’s love for sinners – that is, for all of us. But the Bible also relates mercy to other qualities beyond love and forgiveness.
Other definitions of the word mercy consist of 1a: compassion or forbearance (see forbearance sense 1) shown especially to an offender or to one subject to one’s power also: lenient or compassionate treatment begged for mercy. b: imprisonment rather than death imposed as penalty for first-degree murder. Let us fall into the hand of the Lord, for his mercy is great; but let me not fall into the hand of man.” Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. To the Lord our God belong mercy and forgiveness, for we have rebelled against him.
Finally, I know that I have done some things that were not pleasing to both God and man alike. I have grace because I have been saved. I know when it comes to my life personally, I have completely changed behaviorally since February 15, 2015. For six years right now, I am only a Work in Progress. I am saying this because I am not perfect.
God has a hold onto me right now. When it comes to my thoughts, we are supposed to bring every thought into obedience. We have a God who loves all of us. God is in control!! God gave authority to man over all of the earth. Do you know who this man is Adam. God gave the dominion over to man. We have the authority to make a choice. We have a choice to follow God or follow the world. We are under grace by through the New Convenant.
CALL, v.t. Heb. To hold or restrain. In a general sense, to drive; to strain or force out sound. Hence,
1. To name; to denominate or give a name. And God called the light day, and the darkness he called night. Gen. 1.
2. To convoke; to summon; to direct or order to meet; to assemble by order or public notice; often with together; as, the king called his council together; the president called together the congress.
3. To request to meet or come.
He sent his servants to call them that were bidden. Math. 22.
4. To invite.
Because I have called and ye refused. Prov. 1.
5. To invite or summon to come or be present; to invite, or collect.
Call all your senses to you.
6. To give notice to come by authority; to command to come; as, call a servant.
7. To proclaim; to name, or publish the name.
Nor parish clerk, who calls the psalm so clear.
8. To appoint or designate, as for an office, duty or employment.
To call back, to revoke, or retract; to recall; to summon or bring back.
To call for, to demand, require or claim, as a crime calls for punishment; or to cause to grow. Ezek. 36. Also, to speak for; to ask; to request; as, to call for a dinner.
To call in, to collect, as to call in debts or money; or to draw from circulation, as to call in clipped coin; or to summon together; to invite to come together; as, to call in neighbors or friends.
To call forth, to bring or summon to action; as, to call forth all the faculties of the mind.
To call off, to summon away; to divert; as, to call off the attention; to call off workmen from their employment.
To call up, to bring into view or recollection; as, to call u the image of a deceased friend; also, to bring into action, or discussion; as, to call up a bill before a legislative body.
To call over, to read a list, name by name; to recite separate particulars in order, as a roll of names.
To call out, to summon to fight; to challenge; also, to summon into service; as, to call out the militia.
To call to mind, to recollect; to revive in memory.
CALL, v.i.
1. To utter a loud sound, or to address by name; to utter the name; sometimes with to.
The angel of God called to Hagar. Gen. 21.
2. To stop, without intention of staying; to make a short stop; as, to call at the inn. This use Johnson supposes to have originated in the custom of denoting ones presence at the door by a call. It is common, in this phrase, to use at, as to call at the inn; or on, as to call on a friend. This application seems to be equivalent to speak, D. Kallen. Let us speak at this place.
To call on, to make a short visit to; also, to solicit payment, or make a demand of a debt. In a theological sense, to pray to or worship; as, to call on the name of the Lord. Gen. 4. To repeat solemnly.
To call out, to utter a loud voice; to bawl; a popular use of the phrase.
CALL, n.
1. A vocal address, of summons or invitation; as, he will not come at a call.
2. Demand; requisition; public claim; as, listen to the calls of justice or humanity.
3. Divine vocation, or summons; as the call of Abraham.
4. Invitation; request of a public body or society; as, a clergyman has a call to settle in the ministry.
5. A summons from heaven; impulse.
St. Paul believed he had a call, when he persecuted the Christians.
6. Authority; command.
7. A short visit; as, to make a call; to give one a call that is, a speaking to; D. Kallen. To give one a call, is to stop a moment and speak or say a word; or to have a short conversation with.
8. Vocation; employment. In this sense calling is generally used.
9. A naming; a nomination.
10. Among hunters, a lesson blown on the horn, to comfort the hounds.
11. Among seamen, a whistle or pipe, used by the boatswain and his mate, to summon the sailors to their duty.
12. The English name of the mineral called by the Germans tungsten or wolfram.
13. Among fowlers, the noise or cry of a fowl, or a pipe to call birds by imitating their voice.
14. In legislative bodies, the call of the house, is a calling over the names of the members, to discover who is absent or for other purpose; a calling of names with a view to obtain answers from the person named.
called
CALLED, pp. Invited; summoned; addressed; named; appointed; invoked; assembled by order; recited.
calling
CALLING, n.
1. A naming, or inviting; a reading over or reciting in order, or a call of names with a view to obtain an answer, as in legislative bodies.
2. Vocation; profession; trade; usual occupation, or employment.
3. Class of persons engaged in any profession or employment.
4. Divine summons, vocation, or invitation.
Give all diligence to make your calling and election sure. 2 Pet. 1.
When it comes to the New Testament, it specifically states that we are Temples of the Living God. Our Bodies are the Temple of God. I would like to express myself for a few moments. I would like to say that I am a Born Again Christian. I have totally submitted myself completely to His Will. I also will admit that I am sinful flesh, but I am still a Child of God. I want to ask another question. Matthew 22:14 states that for many are called, but a few are chosen. What does this Bible verse mean? I would like to receive both positive and negative feedback on this question.
Next, I would like to continue pondering on this question about Matthew 22:14. Do anyone know what does this Bible verse mean? The answer to this question is that God has called all of us to do according to His Will. I begin to realize that God still loves us for who we are as people. He only want us to repent of all of our sins. He want all of us to live for Him. The Lord is slow to anger, and is abounding with grace. I understand that the First 144,000 are going to be considered.
Moreover, I want to inform everyone that we all still have a chance to be His chosen people. When it comes to being called by God, it gives me an opportunity to live for him and serve Him. This means that I must become Christ-like in my manner of living and completely change. I have dedicated my life for Him by writing and sharing my personal testimony with others. I am at the realization that I still have more to do for Him. For Instance, I have to make amends with everyone that I have wronged in my personal life.
In Addition, I have to be willing to forgive every one of all of their trespasses. I have to be willing to share His word with others. I have to commune with the assembly of the Saints. I have to dedicate myself to reading His word to everyone. I have to have an intimate personal relationship with God and Jesus Christ. Therefore, I want to say that my relationship with Jesus Christ is very important to me right now. I want to inform everyone that I am willing and ready to work out my salvation with fear and trembling.
Further, I want to say that my favorite Bible verse is Jeremiah 32:27 which states; behold I am the Lord, the God of all flesh, is there anything too hard for me? God asked Jeremiah the Prophet this question in the Old Testament. I want to say that my life has done a complete 180 degree turn because I do not have a desire for the things of the world. I am ready to go back to work and earn a decent wage. If the Lords Will, I will seek employment somewhere within the next 6 months.
Finally, I want to say that I have given up the street life. I have been clean and sober for 28 years right now. My sobriety date is May 2, 1990. I have given up the high cost of low living. As it relates to the question at hand, I feel that I am ready to step up to the plate and become a real man. I am ready to share the Gospel with everyone that I meet personally. I also want to inform everyone that on February 15, 2015, I have rededicated my life to Jesus Christ. I have been baptized on that day, and a total of 8 other times. I am in the Lambs Book of Life right now, and I have a record of baptism in several churches.
In Conclusion, I want to say that I am a Born Again Christian and I really feel that I am chosen by God to serve Him and share my personal testimony with everyone. I am guilty of robbing God of my tithes and offerings. I have to submit my income to God. I am very sorry for placing emphasis on my household rather than giving to God. Please pray for me because I have too many bills to pay in my household. I have a student loan from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte that is in collections right now.
There is One Mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus, 1 Ti 2:5, Ac 2:22
Jesus was “MADE” of a Woman, Ga 4:4 whom God said: “and he shall be to me a Son” Heb 1:5
God Was “MANIFEST” (revealed) “In The Flesh” (the life of Jesus), 1 Ti 3:16 To wit that God was “IN” Christ, 2 Co 5:19 “the father that dwelleth in me” Jn 14:10
You can deny it, run from it, pervert it, spin it, walk away from it, and pretend it ain’t so…but at the end of the day, the truth is still the truth and it has not changed.
The Oneness Of God
In The Humanity Of Christ
There are no coincidences in life; you came across this website by God’s design as all things are either God arranged or God allowed.
What we know of the Oneness of God and the relationship God had with a man named Jesus is contained in the Bible and obtained through personal experience. When compared to the word of God, much of what we have been taught about Jesus is, unfortunately, the doctrine of men and not biblical doctrine (the ”written” Word of God). These teachings have distributed false and misleading information, which in turn has led many Christians down a wrong path in serving God the Father.
The purpose of this website is to expound on some key beliefs currently being taught by various denominations as biblically correct when instead they are neither (biblical or correct). It is not our goal to destroy what you have been taught about the Oneness of God it is, however, our mission to bring clarity based on the word of God about the unique relationship that existed between God and a man named Jesus. Once you have received this information it is entirely up to you to make any necessary adjustments in your life.
The Most Dangerous Lies About Christ Are Those That Resemble The Truth!
The most dangerous lies or misinterpretations about Christ are those that are closest to the truth; that is what makes them so easy to believe.
Every ministry claims to have the truth. If however everyone that claims to have the truth has it why are there so many different views of what truth is? An interpretation may “appear” true yet be built upon lies.
Our perception of truth is based on the information we have at the time.
Example: the world was flat until someone discovered it was round. In truth, the world was never flat rather our understanding was limited. It did not become round by divine revelation it was always round just misunderstood.
“All truth passes through three stages. First, it is ridiculed. Second, it is violently opposed. Third, it is accepted being self-evident.” ~ Arthur Schopenhauer
What Is Oneness?
The Oneness of God refers to the “singleness” of God; that there is only one God and that there was no God before him or after him (Isaiah 43:10). Therefore, this singleness status of God never changes.
So What Happened To The Human Soul/Spirit Of Christ?
How we explained the “Oneness of God” and the relationship that existed between God and Christ (especially now that Jesus is in Heaven) has historically been a problem for “Oneness” and “Trinitarians” alike.
The problem centers around explaining the humanity of Christ now that Jesus is in Heaven (See: What Is A Genuine Human?). In fact, this is an issue the church intentionally tries to avoid addressing, and there is a good reason why. Most of the today’s denominations have had problems providing logical answers (“sound doctrine”) to various biblical questions concerning God and the human soul/spirit of Christ, especially after proclaiming Christ to be God or a God-Trinity. Although “ONENESS” is a break away from the Trinitarian concept, both groups nonetheless have historically taught and continue to instill in their members the same non-biblical concepts wherein lies the heart of their dilemma.
(Colossians 2:8) “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.”
The church as a whole latched onto several man-made concepts. These concepts were then incorporated into various religious doctrines. These non-biblical terminologies were widely accepted as truth (ironically without any verification) and have been ingrained into many doctrinal positions for many years. Many of these non-biblical words (such as incarnation, omnipresence, and enfleshment) are so common that the church no longer questions their origins; having full knowledge these words do not translate into any Hebrew or Greek word (or concept) contained within the Word of God, and some words are not even in the English dictionary (enfleshment – Webster, Britannica, Cambridge, etc..).
No matter how good our intentions may be, we are not to manufacture words and claim them to be facts contained in scripture when they are not. If it is not found written in the scripture, although it may seem plausible or you consider it implied it is nonetheless only your opinion. Not that the opinion is invalid, but it should be the correct analysis of every God-given possibility. Modern words and grammar are at times and can indeed be very useful as long as they do not change the definition or meaning of the original WORD of GOD making the Word of God of no effect.
Jesus Christ told the Pharisees and scribes:
(Mark 7:13) “Making the word of God of none effect through your tradition, which ye have delivered: and many such like things do ye.”
Tradition Taught Us:
Many churches instill in their members a non-biblical or “created concept” called “incarnation”. This is a fundamental tenet used by many churches to support the teaching that God (“the Father”) was something other than just a Spirit (John 4:22-24); God was also “totally human” by means of incarnation. God embodied himself in a body of flesh (called himself Jesus) and by doing such that made God “totally human” (or a complete human) while at the same time he was “totally God”.
The Trinitarian Groups
There are those who classify themselves as “Trinitarians” (Catholic, Methodist, Lutheran, etc..). They profess that God consists of three persons in one God, all three are “co-equal”, “co-eternal” and “co-substantial” in persons known as God the Father, God the Son and God the Holy Spirit. This concept is called “Trinity” or “Tri-unity”. Each person is given a unique characteristic when viewed in relation to the others: the Father is unbegotten, the Son is begotten or generated, and the Spirit is proceeding. Jesus was the “incarnation” of God the Son, the second in the Godhead.
Trinitarians frequently use the diagram of a triangle to explain their doctrine. The three corners represent the three members of the Trinity, while the complete triangle represents God as the whole Trinity. Thus, the Father is not the Son is not the Holy Ghost. Furthermore, neither Father, Son nor Spirit is completely God without the others.
The Oneness Groups
There are those of us who classify ourselves as “Oneness” (Apostolic, Pentecostal, and various non-Denominational churches). Most of these groups presented God with a slightly different twist than the Trinitarians. They profess that God consists of three manifestations but not in the manner the Trinitarians portray Jesus. They believe that Jesus was the “incarnation” of God himself. The fundamental difference is that they believe “Father, Son, and Holy Ghost” are titles that belong solely to Jesus. They teach God came to earth in the form of a human infant, called himself Jesus, then acted as (or pretended to be) his own Son to himself (while he was in his human body of flesh) and used his “own” human body (that committed no sin) to be the sacrificed atonement for the sins of the world. ( What Makes You Apostolic? )
What They Both Have in Common
Although there are many other differences that distinguish these groups apart (Oneness/Trinitarians) they both teach and instill in their members the same non-biblical “created concept” called the incarnation, that God was “totally human” by means of incarnation. God embodied himself in a body of flesh (Jesus) and by doing such that made God “totally human” (or a complete human) while at the same time he was “totally God”.
NOTE: To the “unlearned”, this terminology may “sound plausible” but there is a very important difference between a spirit or entity (God) being “incarnated” in its own individual body in comparison to a man (Jesus) having the Spirit of God “indwelling” in his human body. (See also: Incarnation vs Indwelling)
(John 8:29) “And he that sent me is with me: the Father hath not left me alone;” (It is made clear that this man Jesus was not by himself (alone), nor did he send himself, nor was he referring to himself as the Father when Jesus said “he” that sent “me”)
(John 14:10) “I speak not of myself: but the father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works”
(2 Corinthians 5:19) “To wit that God was “in” Christ; < NOT > God was “incarnated as” the Christ.
Unfortunately, this is how many Christians were led astray and deceived into adopting non-biblical terminologies in an attempt to support their own created doctrines instead of adhering to the word of God.
It is this aspect of Jesus (understanding what happened to his human soul/spirit) that is so critically important in determining if our understanding of God “in” Christ is correct and does it support who we proclaim Jesus to be.
Not surprisingly this is a very unwelcome topic that most church leaders try to avoid and for a very good reason. The following three sets of questions reveal why.
Sometimes Proving “The Truth” ……… Requires Asking the Right Questions
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Since the humanity of Jesus Christ is fundamental to every Christian doctrine, we should first be able to prove that Jesus was indeed human, thus you need to make sure that you really understand exactly what constitutes a man as being “totally human.” This is a very important matter because in order to prove who Jesus is (or who he is not) we need to be able to do two things:
distinguishthe difference between being “totally human” from that of being “totally God”; and
distinguish thedifference between having the “Spirit of God” from the “spirit of man”; that which makes man human and separates him (his humanity) from being God.
Q1. Have you ever wondered how Jesus could actually be BOTH (totally Man) and (totally God) “literally” as we claim without being contradictory?
The Issue The Church Didn’t Explain To You:
We say Jesus had a dual nature, which is true, Jesus had flesh (Luke 24:39) and a spirit (that which comes from God) and gives life to the flesh of all men (humans) (Ecc 12:7; Numbers 16:22; Isa 42:5; Zec 12:1 ). We say Jesus and God are “literally” one and the same person, however, no church (Apostolic/Oneness/Trinitarian/ etc.) has ever explained what happened to Jesus’ human soul, that part of his “totally” human nature, if what they claim is the truth. Not surprisingly this is a very unwelcome topic for those church leaders who have incorporated this man-made “incarnation” concept as part of their religious doctrine.
Now in order for Jesus to be a man (a true human being) he would have had at least two (2) attributes:
He would have been “limited” in some aspects of his life (able to die, suffer, hunger, etc.…); and
He would have had a “human spirit/soul” thus having an independent will to choose whether or not to obey God, as do all humans.
Unless we say Jesus only had God’s spirit, in which case Jesus would not have been “totally” human, what happened to his human spirit/soul?
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Q2. Can anyone explain: If (Jesus is totally God) then how is (God totally man)? Are you confused? You should be and here is why.
The Issue The Church Didn’t Explain To You:
Unfortunately, the totally God-man theory is impossible to explain truthfully. This is because this theory has its own, self-contained contradictory clause built-in; hence to be the “totality” of anything leaves NO ROOM to be anything else!
The Bible’s definition of God is not disputed: God is an invisible/all-powerful/immortal spirit.
The Bible’s definition of man is not disputed: Man is a visible/not all-powerful/mortal flesh
What is true by definition will always remain true unless we start redefining things. For example, 2+2=4. This equation will always remain true. The only way this can ever become false is if we decide to change the definitions of the component parts.
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The “attributes” of a Spirit
A Spirit is regarded as supernatural and is separate from matter. Matter is whatever occupies space and is perceptible to the senses – (man is an example of matter)
Jesus confirms this definition to be true: “God is a Spirit” and “a spirit hath not flesh and bones” (John 4:24, Luke 24:39)
Supernatural is not explainable by the known forces or laws of nature; specific, of or involving God, ghosts, spirits, etc.
The definition of the word spirit does not provide information as to what it looks like. If a spirit is a supernatural being (something not explainable by the known forces of the laws of nature) then it is possible that a spirit can live inside a human being and not have the physical form of a human being. (John 1:18; John 5:37; 1 John 4:12)
Therefore, if a spirit is something that is “not explainable by known forces of the laws of nature” that means a spirit can be in anything and anywhere because it is not bound by the laws of nature.
This is NOT the “attributes” of a man.
* To be a man means to be limited: (lacking in knowledge, prone to mistakes, imperfect, flesh)
* To be God means just the opposite: (all powerful/knowledge, immortal, perfect, spirit)
Now, by definition, a thing cannot be the opposite of itself. A thing cannot be “limited” and “unlimited” at the same time. The presence of one of these qualities implies the absence of the other. Jesus was either one or the other. He cannot logically be both.
To say someone is limited and unlimited is like saying that you saw a square circle. This is an impossibility. Are you saying the circle was not round, in which case it was not a circle? Or are you saying the square was circular? This is not a paradox; this is meaningless nonsense; however imaginative it might be.
To say that someone is limited and unlimited at the same time is to say that “X” and “not-X” can both be true. This is either to abandon the meaning of these words or else to abandon logic and in either case, this means we are speaking nonsense that can have no meaning for us.
The orthodox say that Jesus was imperfect with regard to his human nature but perfect with regard to his divine nature. The problem with this position is that it implies the existence of two persons occupying one body of Jesus. You need for this two minds, two wills, two characters.
But the “Jesus is God” creed does not allow this necessary conclusion and insists that Jesus was not two persons but one only. Now, this one person had to be either perfect or not, infallible, or not, unlimited in knowledge or not.
Now a paradox is something that seems impossible but can be demonstrated to be true. On the other hand, the creedal statement may seem true to some people, but logic demonstrates it to be false.
The TRUTHFULNESS of this matter is something that can be easily PROVEN.
Q3. Either Jesus COULD sin OR Jesus COULD NOT sin; WHICH IS IT?
Note: (Having the “ability” to commit sin (or disobey God) is different than putting that ability you have into practice).
If Jesus was NOT “capable” of sinning, he would indeed be totally GOD!!!!
The Issue The Church Didn’t Explain To You:
If Jesus WAS “capable” of committing sin he would be human (or not “totally” God), because all humans are capable of committing a sin against (or disobeying) God. It is this aspect of Jesus’ total obedience to God (John 8:29-30, Romans 5:19) that was remarkable. God’s plan, even before the foundation of the world, was for Jesus to be our savior and redeemer. (1John 4:14-15; Galatians 4:4-8; 1Peter 1:19-21)
If Jesus was “totally” God it would be impossible for God to sin because God has no one to whom he must obey, Jesus would have never “truly” overcome the world as our example of being sinless flesh by surrendered will to another.
God’s Spirit (divinity) indwelling the human body of Jesus (humanity) demonstrated two different types of spirits in one body (1Cor 2:11). This is why Jesus said the words he spoke were not his, but that of his Father [God] (John 12:49-50; John 14:24)
God was with Christ (Acts 10:38) NOT incarnated as Christ. But why was God in Christ? (2 Cor 5:19-21) The LORD (Isa 42:8 = YHWH = Jehovah) was the God in Christ
The Oneness of God in the Humanity of Christ
(Understanding The Difference)
Our Relationship with God means: (We are Sons/Children of God)
As individuals mature and become more knowledgeable in the Word of God our understanding increases and sooner or later it becomes apparent that factors exist that many of our Christian based churches are just not addressing. Many of us who carry the banner of being “Oneness” have waited far too long to address those “other” scriptures that challenge the soundness and credibility of our otherwise long historically held doctrine.
Peter gave some good advice about readiness, “always be ready” to give an answer to those who ask us the reason for our understanding. (1 Peter 3:15)
This requires that you STUDY; Why? (To show yourself to be an approved workman (a minister, Christian representative, etc.), so you may be able to prove by the scriptures and correct those who are in error) (2 Timothy 2:15).
In other words what “EVIDENCE” persuaded or influenced your doctrinal conclusion of who Jesus was and who God is. There are three things that are fundamental to obtaining a correct understanding and proving it.
IDENTIFY what’s involved; and
VERIFY the descriptions (or the historical use); and
TEST IT to PROVE IT.
It is the goal of this ministry to shed some light on traditionally held principles and doctrines that are not scriptural based, Separating Truth from Tradition so that we all come into a greater understanding of God’s word and walk accordingly. Understanding the difference between the Oneness of God, Jesus the Man, and the God in Christ is vitally important because there is a big difference between saying God was “in” the flesh body of a man named Jesus vs God transforming himself to “appear” as a man (in which case he would not be totally human and he would not be the true seed of David).
We encourage you to search the scriptures for yourself. For too long many Christians have taken what they were taught as being scripturally based only to discover it was not.
Are we both teachers and students in our personal lives?
This is a very special blog that pertains to the traditional roles that we portray in our lives as human beings. The primary question is we both teachers and students in our personal lives? Are we fulfilling both roles at the same time? The answer to this question is yes. Why? This is because as children we are born from the wombs of our mothers. Frankly, life begins inside of the womb as soon as conception takes place. It’s that when we emerge as human creatures from the womb of our parents; we go through a process of learning.
Next, a child learns a lot from his parents from guidance and direction that we receive from our parents growing up. This means that we are students first and foremost. This is because values are instilled from our parents on how to become good citizens of this country that we live. I would like to add that no matter how old we are in our lives, this means that we are still learning how to live as people inside of a changing environment. Although our parents have done their very best to properly give us the training that we need to become successful; it is that we are still students in life.
Further, as far as the role of the teacher is concerned, this role is fulfilled in our lives as people because we soon must learn how to give advice to others. Like the old saying goes; just pray each day!!!!!! As teachers of life, a person is supposed to give guidance, kindness, love, and respect towards mankind. This means leading another person in the right direction. If we cannot give this loving kindness and advice to others in need, then we must make adjustments in our personal lives ourselves. By doing so, we must have a power that is greater than your own self to help you.
Moreover, my life right now consists of giving good advice to others and putting things in perspective by staying positive. I do this by sharing what God has done for me so far in my life. In spite of all of my personal obstacles, I am able to give advice and assistance if necessary. This makes me a teacher and a student of life. This is simply because I am teaching someone else and learning from the next person. Learning is when one applies knowledge and digests it and processes it inside of the brain. It is ingested from what we see, hear, smell, touch, and taste through our five senses. The knowledge that applies here is from the information from others. It is information consisting of facts, data, numbers, and what is obtained through what is right in front of our own eyes.
In addition, learning is important because it enables humans to receive information that is beneficial and pertinent. Also, as far a being teachers and students of life are concerned, it is very important to gain as much information from others as possible. This enables us as humans to find out what character, values, morals, and habits that other human beings have inside of them. There are many answers to this important question. First, we must learn how to analyze the character of others by spending time with them. This is called direct observation. Direct observation is when one spends time with another or a specific group and learn how each member behave inside of the group. Second, a person has to write down specific notes about a person or group to study their personal habits and behavior. The definition of human behavior is a behavior that is learned or applied through observation and applied by practice. Third, when a person’s character has a lot to do with actions from others and how they use these actions are used inside of a society or community at large.
Finally, the question is we both teachers and students in our personal lives? Yes!!!!! As human beings we are both teachers and students as long as we exist. As long as there is a planet earth, there are teachers and students in life and this is mankind. Mankind itself is the teachers and students simultaneously. This is a dual role that must be fulfilled in life as long as life, air, matter, water, mammals, and everything else exist.
Were ready to ask God to remove our defects of character Step 6
Step 6 is a separation of people from themselves and others. When it comes to this step, we will have to prepare to let go of everything that is completely bothering us. Step 6 is like a mania, which is an object of excessive madness. Therefore, we must ask God to remove the madness in your life. Character defects are called sins.
God begins to work in our lives. Our foundation has to be prepared for our situations. These defects of character hurt us. They have also delayed us. Read Romans 7:14-25. This is called struggling with sin. Defects are the absence of something necessary or useful toward perfection. Read Genesis 1:31 and Isaiah 59:2. Character is its features and qualities that set you apart from others, such as unbelievers. Your character is what people know you by. It distinguishes who you are.
Next, I am asking God to remove all of these undesirable traits. Deeply ingrained patterns of behavior; which are called habits. A habit is a behavioral pattern that has been done numerous of times. This means that you have done it for an extended period of time. When it comes to generational curses, which are roots and branches are messed up through families. This is a cycle. They will not vanish overnight. We must be intentional in our own behavior with God. God’s righteousness is credited to me. Through the power of the Holy Ghost sanctification takes place. Read Colossians 1:13. We begin to find a peace of joy, myself. People begin to say that I remember when. Replace all of our defects of character with good intentions. God will make your life better.
Read Luke 6:19. This is when power was coming from Him. Jesus Christ was healing everyone that came to Him. Read 2nd Corinthians 5:17. A complete transformation of our life is done through the power of the Holy Ghost. We begin to ask God to bind up our evil speaking, pride, and bad spirits. Read Ephesians 1:21. He is far above all principalities, powers right now and in the world to come. Read Galatians 5:22-23 and 2nd Corinthians 5:18-20. Read Ephesians 2:13. A lack of power was my dilemma. Trade our character defects for Godly character. We are ambassadors of Jesus Christ. A tradition is something that is passed down. Read 1st John 2:23. Whoever has acknowledged the Father has acknowledged the Son also. Read Titus 2:14. Character defects are sins.
Read Ezekiel 36:26-27. The new life that we reach in Jesus Christ, we become a brand new person. Read 2nd Corinthians 4:3-4. This is called Spiritual Blindness. We must be willing to trade in our filthy mouth, cheating, porn, dishonesty, immorality, and our broken down self. Read 2nd Corinthians 2:10. This is the model of me. God is putting the pieces together. Friendships are restored as well as favor from estrangement. 1.Reconciliation with God 2.Pardon is excuse of an offense without penalty. It is an official release from punishment. The offender is release custody. Read Psalms 103:12.
How important is it for Families to Stay Together?
Let’s look at this for a moment. What is the definition of a family? A family consists of men, women, and children if necessary. A family can also consists of people that you are affiliated with on a regular basis. Unity is paramount because of the fact that it has a lot to do with people and how well they connect with each other. However, at times, a family is important because fathers have a tendency to become completely absent from the unit itself. This is done by choice!!! I really do not understand why family deterioration exists when it shouldn’t. This happens because women and men have communication problems.
Next, let’s have look at culture as it relates to family itself. What is the definition of culture? Culture is the total way of life that is shared by members of a society. Culture and family are intertwined. This is simply because no matter what the ethnicity that a person comes from, it is important for this unit to stay intact. There are times that a family unit is sometimes divided!!! When we look at indentured servitude, this occurred because of a mass separation of a family unit because of force. However, there are times that people have a tendency to engage in behaviors that seem as if we are living inside of a primitive past. Why behave in this nature? There are times that it’s still taking many cultures to really find lost relatives and those from their past that are unfamiliar to them. We call this a scattered past. A scattered past is one who is totally unfamiliar with their ancestry and those relatives that were unknown to mankind.
In addition, when we really look at family and a sense of unity, there is a bond with parents that will never leave us. For instance, a child as soon as they become adults will never forget their parents. In most cases, children experience what we call an identity crisis. There are times that men have this identity crisis even in their present relationships with women. This is hard to explain for most men because they are reluctant to discuss their families and their personal past. Why are men reluctant to discuss their family honestly and truthfully with their significant others? I really do not have the answer for all men, but I can share this myself as a man because I have never been reluctant to reveal anything to others. There are times that women tend to behave in this manner. Women and men both become emotionally numb. Why is this sense of emotional numbness exist? This is because men and women have a propensity to hide their true feelings from each other. As far as family is concerned, a family unit is one that should never be broken or separated.
Further, a family unit is important to all people no matter where you come from. This is simply because a family is one that is created between men and women by personal choice!!!! This is a rational and an irrational decision that is made by people on a daily basis. In our personal economic times, is it that important to have a family? This is a choice for people no matter what their socio-economic status consists of at the moment. People who have financial problems as well as those who have emotional difficulties at least they are trying to keep their families intact. There are those who are experiencing addiction and other active issues and at least they’re trying their hardest to hold on to things that are precious to them. The family itself is important to all people.
Moreover, let’s look at gender for a moment. Gender is a sexual identity that consists of men and women. This is determined inside of the womb of women. Why his hard for some men to hold on to their families? The answer is that men have a tendency to allow their emotional baggage from their personal past to hinder them from success. This also applies to men who are involved with human relationships with women at the moment. Men tend to tell lies and become deceitful in order to maintain their relationships with their significant others. Honestly, there are times when men really do not recognize what a mature woman look like inside of their faces. Women on the other hand, tend to bear most of their emotional issues from their previous relationships with the men from their personal past. There are times that women; while they were little girls had negative experiences inside of their own biological families. This occurs in the acting out behaviors that are manifested in their personalities.
Also, both men and women are alike when it comes to the importance of family. It’s that there are issues that exist in the present that are not resolved. For example, issues that arise between their respected family members that become unresolved as well as other issues with people from the past that becomes unsolved. On the other hand, men use a lot of psychological head games with women and other men just to try to distract others from success.
This is a special report concerning a very important topic when it pertains to American Politics. The topic of discussion is politics. First, what do we mean by politics? The definition of politics is the activities and methods of a political party. What are these activities that we are talking about; we are talking about people who represent our state, city, and government. We are also talking about people that represent a specific group or cause that has a reflection on human behavior.
These people are members of government that are supposed to assist the people and for the people of America. The people represent us as mayors, members of city council, senators, members of the House of Representatives, as well as other members of a diverse group that represent American Politics. These elite groups of members are responsible for making legislative decisions.
Next, we have to look at this specific group who are members of Congress or a political party that is made up of diverse members. What is the definition of diversity? The definition of this word means a difference or a variety. It is also a set of unlike characteristics having various forms or qualities. The diversity here pertains to how many men, and women who make up members of the political system in the United States.
Further, diversity is unique because it has an impact on its members. An example of this impact that I am talking about are the issues that are being addressed that concerns the citizens of the United States. The rules and regulations that are enacted in Congress have a bearing on human behavior. Politics and diversity are intertwined. I say this because actions that have a politically driven are decided legislatively through a process called majority rule.
Moreover, a majority rule process when it pertains to bipartisanship does not work. When there is a majority rule, it is not very easy to establish bipartisanship. The bipartisanship is an agreement on party lines but it has a yes or no to it. Whereas a consensus is when all of the parties involved agree to resolve an issue together and everyone is completely satisfied at the end of their discussions.
In addition, when it pertains to a majority in the political arena itself, this is a one complete party dominance. For example, specific members of the Democratic Party controlling both chambers of government. This one-party dominance usually last for a specified period of time. This is true because there are elections after specific terms are served for each of our members of government. The elections later this year will be on the first Tuesday in November. There are seats that are available for both the incumbents’ and their opponents.
Also, there have been issues that have not been resolved between the American people and the politicians. These issues are as follows: jobs, education, immigration, recessions, and foreclosures of homes all over the United States. There are other issues that have an impact on the American people. A great example of this is massive unemployment in all over the country. This issue has caused many Americans to depend largely on social services. This is very serious because there is at least over a third of the population that is living below the national poverty level.
In conclusion, the housing costs have dropped tremendously since the year 2000. This is simply because of the current recession that we are experiencing right now. The recession itself has hurt millions of people. This is because there are so many people who are applying for unemployment claims. There are many who have refilled for their unemployment claims.
This is due to the lack of jobs that have not been readily available for those who need them. Another factor is there is also millions who are underemployed and have been affected as well. I will admit that there are jobs available, but only to those who have advanced degrees and in certain industries. These industries are in marketing, sales, nursing, engineering, nursing, and in retail. The politicians that we have in office currently are supposed to listen to the American people. The politicians that we have in office are supposed to be available to consult with anyone on an as needed basis.
Finally, when we speak of politics and diversity, I am focusing on members of Congress and the members of other groups that represent the American people. I am reflecting on the decisions that are made legislatively and are finally approved by a majority vote in both chambers of Congress. The final signature also comes from the President Himself. These decisions have an impact on human behavior. Some of the laws that are passed have an impact on the behavior of the citizens of a city, state, and country.
These laws are passed through a bipartisanship of members who approve of these laws and rules for the sole purpose of satisfying all parties that are affiliated with theirPolitical Parties.
Angels are very active in the Bible and are used by God as messengers, warriors, and servants. The word “angel” comes from the Greek word angelos which means messenger. Angels are spiritual beings without bodies of flesh and bones, though they apparently have the ability to appear in human form (Gen. 19:1-22). Angels have many functions. They praise God (Isaiah 6:3), serve as messengers to the world (Luke 1:11-20, 26-38; Luke 2:9-14), watch over God’s people (Psalm 91:11-12), and are sometimes used as instruments of God’s judgment (Matt. 13:49-50).
The Bible tells us that God created the angels and that at some time in the distant past there was a rebellion in heaven and many of the angels fell. Apparently, it was the elect angels that did not fall (1 Tim. 5:21). The Bible says that angels were created by Christ (Col. 1:16), that they carry out the will of God (Psalm 103:20; Matt. 6:10), they worship God and Christ (Phil. 2:9-11; Heb. 1:6), are wise (2 Sam. 14:20), mighty (Psalm 103:20), holy (Matt. 25:31), and innumerable (Heb. 12:22). However, angels are not to be worshipped (Col. 2:18; Rev. 19:10; 22:9) since they are creatures.
Are there different kinds of angels? Apparently, there are different kinds of angels with different characteristics and roles: cherubim, seraphim, and archangels. It may also be that there are “powers” and “principalities” that further describe ranks in the angelic realm, but this is debated. Nevertheless, I’ll focus on the three main groups.
1.”Seraphim stood above Him, each having six wings; with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew,” (Isaiah 6:2). A.They praise God (Isaiah 6:3). B.The word “seraphim” (singular is saraph) is probably a translation of ‘fiery ones’ and probably stems from the fiery imagery often associated with the Presence of God (cf. Ezek. 1:27).1 2.”So he drove out the man; and he placed at the east of the garden of Eden Cherubim, and a flaming sword which turned every way, to keep the way of the tree of life,” (Gen. 3:24). See also Exodus 25:18-22; Heb. 9:5. A.Cherubim are typically represented with wings, feet, and hands, but are described in different forms as having two faces (Ezek. 41:18) and even four faces (Ezek. 10:21). B.Cherubim were considered to be angels that guarded sacred things. In Gen. 3:24 they guarded the tree of life. They were over the Ark of the Covenant on the Mercy Seat (1 Sam. 4:4). See also Psalm 80:1; 99:1. C.Figures of Cherubs were embroidered on the temple veil (Exodus 26:31; 2 Chron. 3:7) and lavished Solomon’s temple (1 Kings 6:26ff). 3.”For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first,” (1 Thess. 4:16). A.The word “archangel” is not found in the Old Testament. References to Michael the archangel appear only in 1 Thess. 4:16 and Jude 9. However, Gabriel, who is considered an archangel, appears in both the OT and NT. In the OT he is found in Dan. 8:15-26 and 9:21-27. In the NT he is mentioned in Luke 1:11-20, 26-38. He seems to be a messenger angel. B.On the other hand, Michael the archangel seems to be a warrior angel (Rev. 12:7) who does battle (Dan. 10:13, 21; 12:1). C.An interesting note is that in Rom. 8:38, Eph. 1:21, and Col. 1:16, the word ‘principalities’ is used. In Greek the word has the prefix of arche suggesting archangel. Some think this means there is a hierarchy of angels as is suggested in 1 Pet. 3:22, “who is at the right hand of God, having gone into heaven, after angels and authorities and powers had been subjected to Him,” (NASB). What does the Bible say about fallen angels? Of course, there are fallen angels as well. Lucifer, another archangel, rebelled against God and became the devil. Following are verses often quoted in reference to the evil one.
•”How you have fallen from heaven, O star of the morning, son of the dawn! You have been cut down to the earth, You who have weakened the nations! 13 “But you said in your heart, “I will ascend to heaven; I will raise my throne above the stars of God, And I will sit on the mount of assembly In the recesses of the north. 14 “I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High,'” (Isaiah 14:12-14). Most scholars agree that one third of the angels fell into sin and became demons.
•”And another sign appeared in heaven: and behold, a great red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and on his heads were seven diadems.4 And his tail swept away a third of the stars of heaven, and threw them to the earth . . . ” (Rev. 12:3-4). In the future, there will be a judgment upon the fallen angels.
•”Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels,” (Matt. 25:41). •”For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them i
