In this book, Joel reflects on the “Day of the Lord” and how true repentance will bring about the great restoration hoped for in the other prophetic books.
Category: Messiah
Philippians 2:7 – He took Position as a Slave
From: John MacArthur Study Bible.
Vs 7emptied Himself. From this Gr. word comes the theological word “kenosis”; i.e., the doctrine of Christ’s self-emptying in His incarnation. This was a self-renunciation, not an emptying Himself of deity nor an exchange of deity for humanity (see notes on v. 6).
Jesus did, however, renounce or set aside His privileges in several areas:
1) heavenly glory—while on earth He gave up the glory of a face-to-face relationship with God and the continuous outward display and personal enjoyment of that glory (cf. Jn 17:5);
2) independent authority—during His incarnation Christ completely submitted Himself to the will of His Father (see note on v. 8; cf. Mt 26:39; Jn 5:30; Heb 5:8);
3) divine prerogatives—He set aside the voluntary display of His divine attributes and submitted Himself to the Spirit’s direction (cf. Mt 24:36; Jn 1:45–49);
4) eternal riches—while on earth Christ was poor and owned very little (cf. 2Co 8:9); and
5) a favorable relationship with God—He felt the Father’s wrath for human sin while on the cross (cf. Mt 27:46; see note on 2Co 5:21). form of a bond-servant. Again, Paul uses the Gr. word “form,” which indicates exact essence (see note on v.
6). As a true servant, Jesus submissively did the will of His Father (cf. Is 52:13, 14). the likeness of men. Christ became more than God in a human body, but He took on all the essential attributes of humanity (Lk 2:52; Gal 4:4; Col 1:22), even to the extent that He identified with basic human needs and weaknesses (cf. Heb 2:14, 17; 4:15). He became the God-Man: fully God and fully man.
Lord, May we all be as patient as you were to us, as we pray for those to turn to you, as the one who can save them from there sins, just as you saved us from ours.
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God is pleased with you when you trust in Jesus. Imagine, the God of the Universe, is pleased to have you trust in him, just as a son or daughter, trusts in his father. Emanuel, Jesus, Messiah, GOD WTH US.
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God chooses the last prophet to prepare the way for the coming Messiah! (Too much to put here. See notes below).
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Notes from John MacArthur Study Bible.
1:2 it is written. A phrase commonly used in the NT to introduce OT quotes (cf. 7:6 ; 9:13 ; 14:21 , 27 ; Mt 2:5 ; 4:4 , 6 , 7 ; Lk 2:23 ; 3:4 ; Jn 6:45 ; 12:14 ; Ac 1:20 ; 7:42 ; Ro 3:4 ; 8:36 ; 1Co 1:31 ; 9:9 ; 2Co 8:15 ; 9:9 ; Gal 3:10 ; 4:22 ; Heb 10:7 ; 1Pe 1:16 ). in Isaiah the prophet. Mark’s quote is actually from two OT passages ( Is 40:3 ; Mal 3:1 ), which probably explains the reading “the Prophets” found in some manuscripts. The gospels all introduce John the Baptist’s ministry byquoting Is 40:3 (cf. Mt 3:3 ; Lk 3:4 ; Jn 1:23 ). M Y MESSENGER . John was the divinely-promised messenger, sent to prepare the way for the Messiah. In ancient times, a king’s envoys would travel ahead of him, making sure the roads were safe and fit for him totravel on, as well as announcing his arrival. † 1:4 John. A common Jewish name in NT times, it is the Gr. equivalent of the Heb. name “Johanan” (cf. 2Ki 25:23 ; 1Ch 3:15 ; Jer 40:8 ), meaning “the Lord is gracious.” John’s name was given by the angel Gabriel to hisfather Zacharias, during his time of priestly service in the temple ( Lk 1:13 ). His mother, Elizabeth, also a descendant of Aaron ( Lk 1:5 ), was a relative of Mary the mother of Jesus ( Lk 1:36 ). As the last OT prophet and the divinely ordained forerunner of the Messiah ( see note on v. 2 ), John wasthe culmination of OT history and prophecy ( Lk 16:16 ) as well as the beginning of the historical record of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Not surprisingly, Jesus designated John as the greatest man who had lived until his time ( Mt 11:11 ). baptism. Being the distinctivemark of John’s ministry, his baptism differed from the ritual Jewish washings in that it was a one-time act. The Jews performed a similar one-time washing of Gentile proselytes, symbolizing their embracing of the true faith. That Jews would participate insuch a rite was a startling admission that they, although members of God’s covenant people, needed to come to God through repentance and faith just like Gentiles. in the wilderness. The desolate, arid region between Jerusalem and the Dead Sea ( see note on Mt 3:1baptism of repentance. A baptism resulting from true repentance. John’s ministry was to call Israel to repentance in preparation for the coming of Messiah. Baptism did not produce repentance, but was its result (cf. Mt 3:7 , 8 ). Far more than a mere change of mind orremorse, repentance involves a turning from sin to God (cf. 1Th 1:9 ), which results in righteous living. Genuine repentance is a work of God in the human heart ( Ac 11:18 ). For a discussion of the nature of repentance, see notes on 2Co 7:9–12 . for theforgiveness of sins. John’s rite of baptism did not produce forgiveness of sin ( see notes on Ac 2:38 ; 22:16 ); it was only the outward confession and illustration of the true repentance that results in forgiveness (cf. Lk 24:47 ; Ac 3:19 ; 5:31 ; 2Co 7:10
Who do you say, Jesus is? He clearly states that he has the power over life and death along with granting eternal life. Do you believe? See below for a video on the Messiah.
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One day, whether in Heaven, on Earth, or under the Earth,. Everyone will bow down at office he feet of Jesus, and he will rule forever, over all all created things.
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They ask for a sign, but they still don’t believe. About 750 years before Jesus birth, God gives the Prophet Isaiah these word’s. May the Holy Spirit convict your heart today, that you might believe in someone who lives today, through his Holy Spirit. This is the true spirit of Christmas!
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, a virgin will be with child and bear a son, and she will call His name Immanuel.
Isaiah 7:14 NASB
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If you seek the truth, with all of your heart, you will find it. The truth is, that one day, God will come to judge the earth for all of mankind. Many will be found guilty, but for those who put their trust and faith in Jesus, even though we are guilty too, will be see as innocent, just like the baby Jesus. That is really good news. It never gets old, remembering the fact that we have been saved, by Jesus supernatural act of his death and resurrection. Hope this gives you tremendous peace, this Christmas season. May God Bless You!
At night my soul longs for You, Indeed, my spirit within me seeks You diligently; For when the earth experiences Your judgments The inhabitants of the world learn righteousness.
Isaiah 26:9 NASB
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Praise God, that we have a God, who keeps his Promises, in spite of ourselves. He cares for us deeply, and desires relationship with us. He has provided that way to him through Jesus. I never get tired of remembering the high price that was paid by Jesus, that we might have this access. If you don’t know this Jesus, please ask, if you have questions. God Bless.
“For the mountains may be removed and the hills may shake, But My lovingkindness will not be removed from you, And My covenant of peace will not be shaken,” Says the Lord who has compassion on you.
Isaiah 54:10 NASB
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