I. Introduction:
A. What we are about to embark upon is very complicated and is still being learned by many. It is the illustration and hopefully demonstration of what a human being, a man's, constitution is in relation to the two dominions in which he interacts with each day. What follows in this section is the background information. I must encourage you to study out whatever back ground information I share in this bible study as I go through various related issues. So that you the reader will know the direction of the study and lay a good foundation for understanding the points conveyed in this series. This study will consist of five separate blogs, each covering a specific area of the subject matter. These separate blog titles are: Part 1: Introduction and Background; Part 2: Man, the Spirit; Part 3: Man, the Soul; Part 4: Man, the Body; Part 5: The Two Dominions. Again I must stress this study is quite extensive and any part can stand on its own as a Bible study. So take your time, read enjoy and if there is any part you disagree with, that is fine, like I said in the first line, this subject is still being learned by many, which also includes me. Now why am I teaching something I haven't completely learned about. It is because this subject matter is developing and no one person on earth completely understands the human condition, which is fickle and complex at best. The closest we will come to understand about it is the fact that God created mankind and has dealt with his creation for thousands of years and have documented his dealings with mankind in the Bible. From which we learn about God and about ourselves.
B. Before we dive into the the first part that deals with spiritual side of mankind, it would be prudent for me to supply some background information about the subject matter. Get ready, we are going on a trip through various biblical concepts and teaching that is the foundation of this whole study. There are some points and concepts that will not have scriptural sources, but many points will have biblical sources, it is here that I challenge the reader to study to show thyself approved and determine if it is agreeable or disagreeable. If it is disagreeable to you, you can cite your reason in your comments to this blog. I go through my blogs every month to see what feed back I receive from it. I do not shy away from criticism as long as its constructive. Prejudice and ignorance will be addressed and confronted all in the name of christian love. Enough about that lets get on with it.
C. We must start at the beginning to have a good foundation for this Bible study into the triune nature of mankind in two dominions. First of all we must understand that two dimensions of life have existed ever since the earth was created. They are the Spiritual and the Natural dimensions. The Spiritual dimensions is made up of God, Heaven, His Angels and Satan, Outer Darkness, and His Angels (Devils). The Natural dimension is made up of nature, Mankind, his activities and designs upon the earth that God created. How did the arrangement got this way is another bible study, but you can pause here and study that out before going further. It would take up too much time to discuss how the arrangement of the Spiritual and Natural dimensions came to be and would change the focus of the study which is the nature of triune man in two dominions. Heck we didn't even cracked the surface yet. Anyway, it is evident that since the beginning that both dimensions have been intertwined together. This is because of the relationship the two dimensions have with each other through two parallel dominions: The Kingdom of God and Outer Darkness. The two dimensions are reflective in that Earth is an reflection of what Heaven is and at certain points and at certain times, the earth it is also the reflection of Outer Darkness. It is not a complete picture it is only a reflection, to give mankind an idea of what both dimensions are like. Saying that, we therefore must understand that the same rules that governs Heaven and Outer Darkness also governs the earth and visa versa. (Matthew 18:18+19)
This blog is an invitation to those who wish to study or hear another view point about our nature that was designed by God. If you, dear reader, accept the invitation then go on and read the other four blogs concerning Triune man in Two Dominions.
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Things That Can Not Save You From Your Sins
Attention all Unbelievers, Disbelievers and Semi-Believers! What follows is not a comprehensive list of things that will keep you from the danger of losing your own soul and ending up in the Lake of Fire, the eternal condemnation that awaits all do not believe in Jesus Christ, the Son of God, but it a listing of the most common misconceptions about the Salvation that God offers through the sacrifice and resurrection of his Son, Jesus. Some of the things listed may even shock you. If you find yourself participating in any of the things listed, go to the end of this article and apply the one and only solution that will fix your misconception.
The things that can not save you from your sins:
1. Membership in a religious organization
2. Attempting to be perfect [Holy] before getting saved
3. Just being a good moral person
4. Regularly attending a religious organization's services
5. Judging other people's sin
6. Living in Sin
7. Being a member of a religious household.
8 How much funds you donate to a religious organization or a good cause.
9. How many things or how much wealth you acquire
10. That you speak in tongues, prophesy, etc.
11. That you were Water Baptized.
12. That you can sing, shout, and dance
13. That you are married to a Christian
14. That you are dating a Christian.
15. That you are friends or friendly with a Christian.
16. That you attempt to destroy, discredit, and kill Christians
17. That you were offended by a Christian
As I stated before, this is not a comprehensive listing of the things that can not save you from your sins. I am sure you can think of more things. The point is that none of these things will save you from your sins. There is but only one way to be saved from your sins. REPENT and BE SAVED!
Repenting is the turning away from and not repeating sinful activity and moving toward a Godly life in God, in Christ. Repenting in not a one time event, it is a life long activity, it does not perfect a person in itself, rather it is the tool by which believers use to change and improve their lives in God, for the glory of God. Once you repent you have the forgiveness of God through Christ.
Now Being Saved is more than just repenting all your life. It is the acceptance of God's offer of Salvation through Jesus, the Christ, his only begotten Son as your personal Lord and Savior. Once you have accepted Jesus's finished work on the Cross as payment for your sins (past, present and future) and submit yourself to the guidance of Jesus for all things in your life. It is a relationship with God, through Jesus, the Christ, His Son.
Now here is a question that comes up often: If get "saved" why do I need to continue to repent, if all my sins (Past, Present and Future) are forgiven? The answer is even though your soul gets saved, your more natural side hasn't caught up with the fact that you have gotten saved. Some things that a soul does is a matter of natural habit, some of the things that a soul does is not pleasing to God, even after making a decision to get saved. God understood this and in His Grace and Mercy allows Christians to clean themselves up through repentance. Salvation is a process as well as a free gift, in Christ. Once you have received the free gift of salvation from God, through Christ, you start the process of living a life of a believer.
How do you repent and be saved? Say this little prayer that follows with all your heart:
Dear Heavenly Father
In Jesus' name I come to you now as a repentant sinner. I confess all of my sinfulness to you and ask you to forgive me for Jesus's sake. I ask you to wash away all of my sins with his shed blood and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I now believe that Jesus is you only begotten Son, that died for me on the Cross of Calvary, whom you raised from the dead according to your promises and prophecies in the Bible, your Holy Word. I therefore, invite your Holy Spirit into my heart and make me your child. As your child, I promise to read the Bible daily and strive to live holy everyday with your help from now on and I thank you Lord for saving me.
If you have said the above prayer with all sincerity, I welcome you to the family of God! Yes it is that simple. For the Bible states, " If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart a man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." -Romans 10:9+10
The things that can not save you from your sins:
1. Membership in a religious organization
2. Attempting to be perfect [Holy] before getting saved
3. Just being a good moral person
4. Regularly attending a religious organization's services
5. Judging other people's sin
6. Living in Sin
7. Being a member of a religious household.
8 How much funds you donate to a religious organization or a good cause.
9. How many things or how much wealth you acquire
10. That you speak in tongues, prophesy, etc.
11. That you were Water Baptized.
12. That you can sing, shout, and dance
13. That you are married to a Christian
14. That you are dating a Christian.
15. That you are friends or friendly with a Christian.
16. That you attempt to destroy, discredit, and kill Christians
17. That you were offended by a Christian
As I stated before, this is not a comprehensive listing of the things that can not save you from your sins. I am sure you can think of more things. The point is that none of these things will save you from your sins. There is but only one way to be saved from your sins. REPENT and BE SAVED!
Repenting is the turning away from and not repeating sinful activity and moving toward a Godly life in God, in Christ. Repenting in not a one time event, it is a life long activity, it does not perfect a person in itself, rather it is the tool by which believers use to change and improve their lives in God, for the glory of God. Once you repent you have the forgiveness of God through Christ.
Now Being Saved is more than just repenting all your life. It is the acceptance of God's offer of Salvation through Jesus, the Christ, his only begotten Son as your personal Lord and Savior. Once you have accepted Jesus's finished work on the Cross as payment for your sins (past, present and future) and submit yourself to the guidance of Jesus for all things in your life. It is a relationship with God, through Jesus, the Christ, His Son.
Now here is a question that comes up often: If get "saved" why do I need to continue to repent, if all my sins (Past, Present and Future) are forgiven? The answer is even though your soul gets saved, your more natural side hasn't caught up with the fact that you have gotten saved. Some things that a soul does is a matter of natural habit, some of the things that a soul does is not pleasing to God, even after making a decision to get saved. God understood this and in His Grace and Mercy allows Christians to clean themselves up through repentance. Salvation is a process as well as a free gift, in Christ. Once you have received the free gift of salvation from God, through Christ, you start the process of living a life of a believer.
How do you repent and be saved? Say this little prayer that follows with all your heart:
Dear Heavenly Father
In Jesus' name I come to you now as a repentant sinner. I confess all of my sinfulness to you and ask you to forgive me for Jesus's sake. I ask you to wash away all of my sins with his shed blood and cleanse me from all unrighteousness. I now believe that Jesus is you only begotten Son, that died for me on the Cross of Calvary, whom you raised from the dead according to your promises and prophecies in the Bible, your Holy Word. I therefore, invite your Holy Spirit into my heart and make me your child. As your child, I promise to read the Bible daily and strive to live holy everyday with your help from now on and I thank you Lord for saving me.
If you have said the above prayer with all sincerity, I welcome you to the family of God! Yes it is that simple. For the Bible states, " If you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and believe in thine heart that God raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart a man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation." -Romans 10:9+10
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