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The Words of God and the doctrines of men – Part Four The Trinity & the Holy Spirit
The Words of God and the doctrines of men are in direct opposition regarding a so-called trinity
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6).
1 Thess 3:11 Now God himself and our Father, and our Lord Jesus Christ, direct our way unto you.
When we remove the word and, in these verses above and below, we can understand the Trinity as a nonsensical doctrine. The correct word used instead of and, is even or also.
2 Tim 4:1 I charge thee therefore before God, and the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge the quick and the dead at his appearing and his kingdom.
The correct interpretations are:
1- God Himself is even the Father and is also the Lord Jesus Christ.
2- I testify therefore that God, (who is) also the Lord Jesus Christ, who shall judge those who are alive in Him and those who are dead, at His second coming
Matt 25:31 When the Son of man shall come in his glory, and all the holy angels with him, then shall he sit upon the throne of his glory.
Christ is the King of Glory, and both Mathew and Isaiah enable us to understand the Trinity is not taught as truth. Regarding the Lordship of Jesus, the Words of God and the doctrines of men are very much opposed to one another.
The prophet Isaiah declares that the sun and moon will be darkened when the LORD of hosts shall reign in mount Zion (Isaiah 24:23, Joel 3:15).
The sun and moon will be darkened before that great day of the Lord (Acts 2:20, Mark 13:24, Mat 24:29).
Isaiah and Joel refer to Yahweh reigning, while Mathew, Mark and Paul speak of Christ. The Lord God is one Lord, with many names of Glory (Deu 6:4).
2 Cor 4:6 For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God through the appearance of Jesus Christ.
One can’t claim to understand the Trinity, and have the full assurance of the understanding of the mystery of God.
God is both the Father and also Christ. Jesus said I and the Father are one; He never alluded to two separate persons (Col 2:2-3).
There is none like unto God, because there is only one God (Deu 5:7, Isa 44:8, Mark 12:32, Rom 3:30).
There is only one God that saves (Isaiah 45:22, Mat 1:21).
There is only one God to which every knee shall bow, and every tongue shall confess (Isa 45:23, Rom 14:8-12).
Zech 14:9 And the LORD shall be king over all the earth in that day shall there be one LORD, and his name one.
Isaiah 43:11 I, even I, am the LORD; and beside me there is no savior.
If Yahweh is not the only savior and He is not one and the same with Jesus Christ, Mathew is very much confused.
Matt 1:21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.
The Holy Spirit teaches mankind the Words of God and the doctrines of men must confirm these truths
2 Tim 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.
To stay under a teacher never graduating and partaking in the ministry is a great crime within Christianity. This is similar to getting a degree in a certain field, and never leaving the classroom to utilize the learned skills.
Jesus is interested in a personal relationship with those who claim to be His followers. This intimate relationship is only possible when His Spirit resides within us.
Many that claim to know Jesus, deny him by their self centered and materialistic lives.
1 John 2:15-16 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
When people surrender to the lusts of the flesh, and the deceitfulness of riches, they also fail to see the illusions all around them.
Those who love this present evil world are deaf, dumb and blind.
1- They say that they can see, and yet they are quite blind.
2- They claim to hear, but are all but deaf.
3- They say that they understand, however they understand not.
Luke 8:18 Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.
In these last days the Words of God and the doctrines of men seem to bear no resemblance to each other whatsoever. It is as though someone has put a spell on them.
2 Cor 4:3-4 But if our gospel be hid, it is hid to them that are lost: In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them
An important teaching of Jesus Christ is the warning that many would come and use His name claiming to be of Him. These impostors would deceive many (Math 24:5).
Mark 13:5-6 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am (Christ and) shall deceive many.
In the verse above, there are two words inserted that are inappropriate.
1- The word Christ, does not appear in the original Greek
2- The word and, actually means also or as well.
The message that Jesus is declaring is that, many would come in His name and say “I am with (Him) also”.
He that is not with me is against me, and he that does not gather with me causes the sheep to be scattered or wasted (Luke 11:23, John 10:12).
2 Tim 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears
You shall know them by their vain or empty words. They preach a power point sermon, about a Christ they do not have a personal relationship with.
2 Tim 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables
Is there any spiritual profit in pretending to be the church of god? When dealing with riches, there are great profits for the false teachers that have convinced their congregations that the reality of Godliness that they present is in fact the truth.
The true joy, wisdom and power that comes from a Spirit filled relationship with Jesus is never realized by those who are kept from the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.
2 Tim 2:15-16 Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth. But shun profane and vain babblings: for they will increase unto more ungodliness.
It is easy to masquerade using a disguising pretense, and thus cloak or hide a self-serving agenda, under the pretext of operating as the servant or spokesperson of God (2 Cor 11:14).
It is obvious that the Words of God and the doctrines of men are at odds, when an audience receives deceptive teachings and is left feeling comfortable and at ease.
The end result of this charade is more revenue for these wolves in sheep’s clothing, and a deeper spirit of slumber and apathy for the listening audience.
1 Cor 2:14 But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned.
The Christian believer must rely on the Holy Spirit to uncover or reveal Christ’s testimony, as His truth is spiritually discerned.
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
False pretenses may not be punishable by death in a court of law, but when dealing with matters of spirituality they are quite deadly in their consequences (Rom 6;16-23, Rom 8:2, 2 Cor 1:9).
With the Spirit of truth we can all rightly divide the Word of truth. This is a labor of love that every believer must participate in. Unfortunately the Words of God and the doctrines of men are not often the same. We are not to depend on the teachings of man for our answers. We should all to be able to give an answer, to everyone that asks, of the reason of the hope of Christ in us (1 Peter 3:15).
Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive
Too many people are for ever learning, but are not able to come to the knowledge of the truth (2 Tim 3:7). Without the Holy Spirit that is our true teacher, this is to be expected.
2 Peter 1:20-21 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. For the prophecy came not in old time by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the Holy Ghost.
The prophecies of the scripture are of no private interpretation. No denomination or individual has control over, or final authority on the correct understanding of what is written in the Word of God. This task is reserved for the Holy Spirit that teaches us all things.
An important teaching of Jesus Christ is the warning that many would come and use His name claiming to be of Him. These impostors would deceive many (Math 24:5).
Mark 13:5-6 And Jesus answering them began to say, Take heed lest any man deceive you: For many shall come in my name, saying, I am (Christ and) shall deceive many.
In the verse above, there are two words inserted that are inappropriate.
1- The word Christ, does not appear in the original Greek
2- The word and, actually means also or as well.
The message that Jesus is declaring is that, many would come in His name and say “I am with (Him) also”.
He that is not with me is against me, and he that does not gather with me causes the sheep to be scattered or wasted (Luke 11:23, John 10:12).
2 Tim 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears
You shall know them by their vain or empty words. They preach a power point sermon, about a Christ they do not have a personal relationship with.
2 Tim 4:4 And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables
Is there any spiritual profit in pretending to be the church of god? When dealing with riches, there are great profits for the false teachers that have convinced their congregations that the reality of Godliness that they present is in fact the truth.
The true joy, wisdom and power that comes from a Spirit filled relationship with Jesus is never realized by those who are kept from the true Gospel of Jesus Christ.