"Search the scriptures; for in them ye think ye have eternal life: and they are they which testify of me. And ye will not come to me, that ye might have life." (John 5:39-40 KJV)
"For the word of God is alive and powerful. It is sharper than the sharpest two-edged sword, cutting between soul and spirit, between joint and marrow. It exposes our innermost thoughts and desires. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God. Everything is naked and exposed before his eyes, and he is the one to whom we are accountable." (Hebrews 4:12-13 NLT)
Don't ask me how, but the name Seth gave to his son, means, "Man," but it also somehow points to Christ; as does the name, "Jehovah." Why does this not surprise me? Why would the J.W.'s call themselves, Jehovah Witnesses, yet not declare the Christ is Jehovah? It reminds a little bit of the rainbow, as to the use of the rainbow by certain groups, as a symbol of pride; yet it was God's sign of judgment upon Himself for the entire sins of the world! In essence, they are saying, "Don't judge me," but God has dealt with sin completely and thoroughly; the issue now is about One thing, and One thing only: Do you have Jesus, God's Son, as your Savior!
The little secret is out; Jesus was the Flaming Sword at the entrance into the garden, (Genesis 3:24). He is also the Flaming Sword at the entrance to the Kingdom of God, (Revelation 1:12-16). No one gets in without going through the Sword! Isn't it interesting how Word is in Sword? "In the beginning the Word already existed. The Word was with God, and the Word was God." (John 1:1 NLT) I judge the contents of each Bible by the way they interpret certain Scripture; this Scripture is one of them; another is found in Isaiah 7:14; as the "Virgin," shown to be the sign of the child who will be called, Immanuel; not a young maiden!
Word's do matter! If God was to place His Bow in the sky, which way would the arrow be pointed? Why was Abel's sacrifice respected, yet Cain's was not respected? Innocent blood was shed in Abel's sacrifice; yet Cain was sacrificing the fruit of his labor. One speaks of Atonement, while the other speaks of works; we can not work our way into heaven! Only Jesus can get us into heaven; by His blood we are able to enter in; He is the Sword that lets us in, period...
""Come now, let's settle this." says the LORD. "Though your sins are like scarlet, I will make them as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, I will make them as white as wool. If you will only obey me, you will have plenty to eat. But if you turn away and refuse to listen, you will be devoured by the sword of your enemies. I, the LORD, have spoken!"" (Isaiah 1:18-20 NLT)
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