Daily Bread
John 1:32: "And John was able to make him known pointing out that he was able to see with his eyes the Spirit come down upon him as a dove out of heaven and remain upon him."
Jesus was lacking this dimension of the Glory and Power of God until this event. Although Jesus was the only begotten Son of God who was perfectly pure and holy having no nature of sin within Himself, He had not received the Spirit without measure until He was baptized of John in the Jordan. As Jesus submitted Himself to the ministry that had gone before Him and fulfilled all righteousness, the Heavens were open and Father endued Him with power from on high. It is at this moment that God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and Power to preach the gospel to the meek, bind up the broken in heart, proclaim deliverance to the captives, recovery of sight to the blind, set at liberty those who are bruised, and proclaim the acceptable day of the Lord.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Saturday, July 15, 2006
Friday, July 14, 2006
Daily Bread
Acts 2:16-18: "But this is that spoken through the prophet Joel. And it shall be in the last days" says God, "I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams. And upon my male and female servants I will pour out my Spirit in those days and they shall prophesy."
This is not an exact quote of what is written in either the Septuagint or the Hebrew Bible (MT). However, the differences are only minor and may be understood in light of the Holy Spirit speaking expressly through Peter of its New Covenant application. The following is a quote from both the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint, "And it will happen after this that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy; your elders will dream dreams your young men will see visions. And also upon the slaves and upon the maidservants in those days I will pour out My Spirit. I will give wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The sun shall turn to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of YHWH. And it will be that anyone who calls on the name of YHWH will be saved" (Joel 3:1-4). Peter makes a few initial changes by the Holy Spirit; he changes "after this" to "in the last days" and he adds "says God." Both of these changes result in a clearer picture of the prophecy by establishing that this is an event for the last days and that this was said by God and not merely by a prophet named Joel. Also "your servants" is changed to "my servants," removing the limitation of servants just to the nation of Israel and opening the door to all of God's servants in very nation. Finally, "they shall prophesy" is added underscoring that the effect of the outpouring of the Spirit will be the same for the servants as for the masters. Now this broadened scope of servants would include all men everywhere that are the servants of God such as the Samaritans and the house of Cornelius (Acts 8,10).
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Acts 2:16-18: "But this is that spoken through the prophet Joel. And it shall be in the last days" says God, "I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy and your young men shall see visions and your old men shall dream dreams. And upon my male and female servants I will pour out my Spirit in those days and they shall prophesy."
This is not an exact quote of what is written in either the Septuagint or the Hebrew Bible (MT). However, the differences are only minor and may be understood in light of the Holy Spirit speaking expressly through Peter of its New Covenant application. The following is a quote from both the Hebrew Bible and the Septuagint, "And it will happen after this that I will pour out my Spirit upon all flesh and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy; your elders will dream dreams your young men will see visions. And also upon the slaves and upon the maidservants in those days I will pour out My Spirit. I will give wonders in the heavens and in the earth: blood and fire and pillars of smoke. The sun shall turn to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome day of YHWH. And it will be that anyone who calls on the name of YHWH will be saved" (Joel 3:1-4). Peter makes a few initial changes by the Holy Spirit; he changes "after this" to "in the last days" and he adds "says God." Both of these changes result in a clearer picture of the prophecy by establishing that this is an event for the last days and that this was said by God and not merely by a prophet named Joel. Also "your servants" is changed to "my servants," removing the limitation of servants just to the nation of Israel and opening the door to all of God's servants in very nation. Finally, "they shall prophesy" is added underscoring that the effect of the outpouring of the Spirit will be the same for the servants as for the masters. Now this broadened scope of servants would include all men everywhere that are the servants of God such as the Samaritans and the house of Cornelius (Acts 8,10).
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Thursday, July 13, 2006
Daily Bread
Ephesians 2:5: "Even when we were dead in trespasses made us alive together with Christ, by Grace you are saved."
The work of salvation takes place in our lives simply because we are willing to accept that Jesus died for us and through His death He paid our just penalty for sin. It is necessary then that we fully embrace His life and identity as well. For He is in fact more than our substitute or representative for we died with Him that we might live with Him. The miracle of the new birth is the result of the former things having been put to death through our death with Christ Jesus for we were "crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20). Because we are "buried with him by baptism into His death" the entirety of our existence now is to be in Him (Romans 6:4). "For we thus judge if one died for all then all are dead that we should no longer live for ourselves but for the one who died for us" (2Cor.5:14-15). As a result we are alive together with Him, we are raised up together and made to sit together in the heavens, this is Grace! God's Grace produces for us what we could never supply for ourselves. All we have to do is accept what He has done for us and surrender ourselves to His work of Grace that has both changed us and perfects us. Because of God's great love and unspeakable gift we are given co-life, co- resurrection and co-enthronement. All we have to do is to trust in Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Ephesians 2:5: "Even when we were dead in trespasses made us alive together with Christ, by Grace you are saved."
The work of salvation takes place in our lives simply because we are willing to accept that Jesus died for us and through His death He paid our just penalty for sin. It is necessary then that we fully embrace His life and identity as well. For He is in fact more than our substitute or representative for we died with Him that we might live with Him. The miracle of the new birth is the result of the former things having been put to death through our death with Christ Jesus for we were "crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20). Because we are "buried with him by baptism into His death" the entirety of our existence now is to be in Him (Romans 6:4). "For we thus judge if one died for all then all are dead that we should no longer live for ourselves but for the one who died for us" (2Cor.5:14-15). As a result we are alive together with Him, we are raised up together and made to sit together in the heavens, this is Grace! God's Grace produces for us what we could never supply for ourselves. All we have to do is accept what He has done for us and surrender ourselves to His work of Grace that has both changed us and perfects us. Because of God's great love and unspeakable gift we are given co-life, co- resurrection and co-enthronement. All we have to do is to trust in Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Daily Bread
Ephesians 2:5: "Even when we were dead in trespasses made us alive together with Christ, by Grace you are saved."
The work of salvation takes place in our lives simply because we are willing to accept that Jesus died for us and through His death He paid our just penalty for sin. It is necessary then that we fully embrace His life and identity as well. For He is in fact more than our substitute or representative for we died with Him that we might live with Him. The miracle of the new birth is the result of the former things having been put to death through our death with Christ Jesus for we were "crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20). Because we are "buried with him by baptism into His death" the entirety of our existence now is to be in Him (Romans 6:4). "For we thus judge if one died for all then all are dead that we should no longer live for ourselves but for the one who died for us" (2Cor.5:14-15). As a result we are alive together with Him, we are raised up together and made to sit together in the heavens, this is Grace! God's Grace produces for us what we could never supply for ourselves. All we have to do is accept what He has done for us and surrender ourselves to His work of Grace that has both changed us and perfects us. Because of God's great love and unspeakable gift we are given co-life, co- resurrection and co-enthronement. All we have to do is to trust in Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Ephesians 2:5: "Even when we were dead in trespasses made us alive together with Christ, by Grace you are saved."
The work of salvation takes place in our lives simply because we are willing to accept that Jesus died for us and through His death He paid our just penalty for sin. It is necessary then that we fully embrace His life and identity as well. For He is in fact more than our substitute or representative for we died with Him that we might live with Him. The miracle of the new birth is the result of the former things having been put to death through our death with Christ Jesus for we were "crucified with Christ" (Galatians 2:20). Because we are "buried with him by baptism into His death" the entirety of our existence now is to be in Him (Romans 6:4). "For we thus judge if one died for all then all are dead that we should no longer live for ourselves but for the one who died for us" (2Cor.5:14-15). As a result we are alive together with Him, we are raised up together and made to sit together in the heavens, this is Grace! God's Grace produces for us what we could never supply for ourselves. All we have to do is accept what He has done for us and surrender ourselves to His work of Grace that has both changed us and perfects us. Because of God's great love and unspeakable gift we are given co-life, co- resurrection and co-enthronement. All we have to do is to trust in Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
email: awakesd@earthlink.net
Phone: 858-566-1700
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Wednesday, July 12, 2006
Daily Bread
2 Thessalonians 1:11: "Unto which we also pray continually for you that our God would count you worthy of the calling and fill you will all the goodness of His good pleasure and work of faith in power."
Paul relates the similar message in Ephesians 4:1: "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called."; Colossians 1:10: "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." and 1 Thessalonians 2:12: "That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."In each case, the Greek word 'axios' is used which is derived from the root word used here which is 'axioo,' to count worthy. When Paul ministered the gospel to the Jews in Acts chapter 13, they refused to listen and rejected the good news, therefore, because of their rejection of the gospel Paul said that they judged themselves unworthy of everlasting life (Acts 13:46). Therefore, we may suppose that Paul's usage of this word underscores that the rejection of the gospel makes one unworthy, whereas, the acceptance and obedience to the gospel makes one worthy. If we are willing to believe all that God has said we will discover that He will make it a reality in our lives. We simply accept His love, and believe on the Lord Jesus, and we are saved. If we will accept the commission and believe in the work of the Holy Spirit we will discover all of His works of power in our lives as well.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
2 Thessalonians 1:11: "Unto which we also pray continually for you that our God would count you worthy of the calling and fill you will all the goodness of His good pleasure and work of faith in power."
Paul relates the similar message in Ephesians 4:1: "I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation where with ye are called."; Colossians 1:10: "That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, being fruitful in every good work, and increasing in the knowledge of God." and 1 Thessalonians 2:12: "That ye would walk worthy of God, who hath called you unto his kingdom and glory."In each case, the Greek word 'axios' is used which is derived from the root word used here which is 'axioo,' to count worthy. When Paul ministered the gospel to the Jews in Acts chapter 13, they refused to listen and rejected the good news, therefore, because of their rejection of the gospel Paul said that they judged themselves unworthy of everlasting life (Acts 13:46). Therefore, we may suppose that Paul's usage of this word underscores that the rejection of the gospel makes one unworthy, whereas, the acceptance and obedience to the gospel makes one worthy. If we are willing to believe all that God has said we will discover that He will make it a reality in our lives. We simply accept His love, and believe on the Lord Jesus, and we are saved. If we will accept the commission and believe in the work of the Holy Spirit we will discover all of His works of power in our lives as well.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
Abiding Place http://www.abidingplace.org
Tuesday, July 11, 2006
Daily Bread
Romans 8:14: "For as many as are Spirit of God led these are the sons of God."
The responsibility of everyone that has been born of the Spirit is that they allow the Holy Spirit to lead them. The Spirit of God has come to personally instruct and train everyone who has been made a son of God (John 16:13-15). It is the responsibility of every child of God to yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us into all truth. He will teach us to do everything that pleases the Father. He will train us to walk in all of the ways of righteousness and holiness; all we must do is yield to Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
www.abidingplace.org
Romans 8:14: "For as many as are Spirit of God led these are the sons of God."
The responsibility of everyone that has been born of the Spirit is that they allow the Holy Spirit to lead them. The Spirit of God has come to personally instruct and train everyone who has been made a son of God (John 16:13-15). It is the responsibility of every child of God to yield to the leading of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit will lead us and guide us into all truth. He will teach us to do everything that pleases the Father. He will train us to walk in all of the ways of righteousness and holiness; all we must do is yield to Him.
Blessings,
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
www.abidingplace.org
Monday, July 10, 2006
Daily Bread
2 Peter 1:10 "On account of this brethren, instead be diligent to make your calling and election sure for doing these things you shall never fall."
The doctrine of election as taught by the scripture is, in fact, a divine selection of all men unto salvation. The divine selection of all men to salvation is stated in no uncertain terms when Paul said that God has "commanded all men everywhere to repent." The Greek noun 'ekloge' is used only seven times in the New Testament. It is not used at all in any of the canonized books of the Septuagint. The word means "divine selection." The doctrine of "election" or 'divine selection' can easily be understood once a person decides whom it is that God loves and who it was that Christ died for. Upon the realization that God loves the whole world and that Christ died that all men might be saved, the doctrine of election becomes easy to understand.
Blessings
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
www.abidingplace.org
2 Peter 1:10 "On account of this brethren, instead be diligent to make your calling and election sure for doing these things you shall never fall."
The doctrine of election as taught by the scripture is, in fact, a divine selection of all men unto salvation. The divine selection of all men to salvation is stated in no uncertain terms when Paul said that God has "commanded all men everywhere to repent." The Greek noun 'ekloge' is used only seven times in the New Testament. It is not used at all in any of the canonized books of the Septuagint. The word means "divine selection." The doctrine of "election" or 'divine selection' can easily be understood once a person decides whom it is that God loves and who it was that Christ died for. Upon the realization that God loves the whole world and that Christ died that all men might be saved, the doctrine of election becomes easy to understand.
Blessings
Pastor Mark Spitsbergen
www.abidingplace.org
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