Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible [✓], to God who alone is wise, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.
1 Tim. 1:17
No one has seen God at any time. The only begotten Son, who is in the bosom of the Father, He has declared Him.
John 1:18
For since the creation of the world His invisible [✓]attributes are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even His eternal power and Godhead, so that they are without excuse,
Rom. 1:20
He is the image of the invisible [✓] God, the firstborn over all creation.
Col. 1:15
By faith [persuasion, that is, credence] he forsook Egypt, not fearing the wrath of the king; for he endured as seeing Him who is invisible [✓].
Heb. 11:27
No one has seen God at any time. If we love [love (in a social or moral sense)] one another, God abides [stays (in a given place, state, relation or expectancy)] in us, and His love [love, that is, affection or benevolence] has been perfected [completed, that is, (literally) accomplished, or (figuratively) consummated (in character)] in us.
1 John 4:12
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PERSEVERE IN THE ORIGINAL, TRUE, DELEGATES’ INSTRUCTION [WITHOUT GETTING INTO PICKY DETAILS, WHAT WE CALL THE NEW TESTAMENT]:
And they continued steadfastly [earnest towards/persevered] in the apostles’ [delegates’] doctrine [instruction] and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42
Definition: Delegate: a person sent or authorized to represent others.
That is the original Greek. The delegates were sent out to represent Jesus. They did an amazingly good job.
For many will come in My name [“name” (literally or figuratively), (authority,character)], saying, ‘I am the [“the” is not in the KJV] Christ [anointed],’ and will deceive [cause to roam (from truth)] many.
Mat. 24:5
Is the name/word/title, “Christian” not coming in Christ’s name?
45,000 denominations
There are more than 45,000 denominations globally. Followers of Jesus span the globe. But the global body of more than 2 billion Christians is separated into thousands of denominations. Pentecostal, Presbyterian, Lutheran, Baptist, Apostolic, Methodist — the list goes on. Jul 29, 2022
Would not 45,000 denominations (about 2 billion so-called “Christian” people) qualify as “many” [polos]?
Then many false prophets [spurious prophets, that is, pretended foreteller orreligious impostor] will rise up and deceive [cause to roam from truth] many.
Mat. 24:11
Sanctify [make (them) holy] them by Your truth. Your word is truth.
John 17:17
God’s Word, alone, is truth.
For false christs [spurious Messiahs] and false prophets [spurious prophets,that is, pretended foretellers or religious impostors] will rise and show great signs [indications, especially ceremonially or supernaturally] and wonders [prodigies or omens] to deceive [cause to roam (from truth], if possible, even the elect [select; by implication favorite].
Mat. 24:24
Prodigy (Def.): a person, especially a young one, endowed with exceptional qualities or abilities.
an impressive or outstanding example of a particular quality.
an amazing or unusual thing, especially one out of the ordinary course of nature.
And the Lord said to me, “The prophets prophesy lies in My name. I have not sent them, commanded them, nor spoken to them; they prophesy to you a false vision, divination, a worthless thing, and the deceit of their heart.
Jer. 14:14
“I have not sent these prophets [a prophet or (generally) inspired man], yet they ran.
I have not spoken to them, yet they prophesied.
Jer. 23:21
“I have heard what the prophets have said who prophesy lies in My name, saying, ‘I have dreamed, I have dreamed!’
Jer. 23:25
I have come in My Father’s name, and you do not receive Me; if another comes in his own name, him you will receive.
John 5:43
For some time ago Theudas rose up, claiming to be somebody. A number of men, about four hundred, joined him. He was slain, and all who obeyed him were scattered and came to nothing. 37 After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.
Acts 5:36-37
But there was a certain man called Simon, who previously practiced sorcery in the city and astonished the people of Samaria, claiming that he was someone great, 10 to whom they all gave heed, from the least to the greatest, saying, “This man is the great power of God.”
Acts 8:9-10
All who dwell on the earth will worship him [the beast (dangerous animal)], whose names have not been written in the Book of Life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.
Rev. 13:8
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PERSEVERE IN THE ORIGINAL, TRUE, DELEGATES’ (APOSTLES’) INSTRUCTION (THROUGH THEIR WRITTEN WORD, IN THE N.T.):
And they continued steadfastly [to be earnest towards/persevered] in the apostles’ [delegates’] doctrine [instruction] and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Acts 2:42
NO-NONSENSE THEOLOGY 