I John 4:2 -3: This is how we know if they have the Spirit of God: if a person claiming to be a prophet acknowledges that Jesus Christ came in a real body, that person has the Spirit of God.
But if someone claims to be a prophet and does not acknowledge the truth about Jesus, that person is not from God. New Living Translation
There is a teaching in the world that says that Jesus Christ did not have a real human body like you and me. The teaching says that he had something called divine flesh. It basically means that his body only looked like a human body but it was really the body of a God.
Why is this important? Isn't it simply enough to believe that Jesus came? Why did John say that this was an indicator of the Spirit of Anti-Christ. After all, that is a strong rebuke. The reason it matters so much is simple. If Jesus did not have a real human body he could not die for the sins of man. In order to break the curse of sin a perfect man (without sin) had to die (John 11:50). But I believe there is an even greater reason.
The Bible tells us in Hebrews 4:15 that Jesus was tempted in everything like we are but without sin. In other words, he felt every kind of pain, every kind of sorrow, etc that a human being can feel. He was also tempted to sin but did not sin. God wanted us to know that the High Priest who continually prays for us felt our pain. When we pray to Jesus we are not praying to a half man who does not understand us. Jesus Christ was every bit as much of a human as you and me. When we pray to Him, He understands us.
I heard one person describe it like this. Jesus was a God-man. He was a man who knew what it was like to be God and yet, being God in flesh, He could now understand what it was to be a man. He was all of God in a completely human body (Colossians 2:9).
I don't know how that makes you feel but it gives me great comfort to know that the one who continually hears my prayer understands how I feel. Whether I am weak, sick, angry, hurt, or in temptation, He has been there. Because of this, His mercy towards me is greater than I can even imagine.
Aren't you thankful to have a God like that to call on. If you need something from Him, He is waiting and ready to hear your petition.Not Sure? Try it and see. Call on the name of Jesus today. Ask His help in anything you need. Ask Him to make Himself known to you as Lord. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Yours Truly,
Spanish Pastor Jones
But if someone claims to be a prophet and does not acknowledge the truth about Jesus, that person is not from God. New Living Translation
There is a teaching in the world that says that Jesus Christ did not have a real human body like you and me. The teaching says that he had something called divine flesh. It basically means that his body only looked like a human body but it was really the body of a God.
Why is this important? Isn't it simply enough to believe that Jesus came? Why did John say that this was an indicator of the Spirit of Anti-Christ. After all, that is a strong rebuke. The reason it matters so much is simple. If Jesus did not have a real human body he could not die for the sins of man. In order to break the curse of sin a perfect man (without sin) had to die (John 11:50). But I believe there is an even greater reason.
The Bible tells us in Hebrews 4:15 that Jesus was tempted in everything like we are but without sin. In other words, he felt every kind of pain, every kind of sorrow, etc that a human being can feel. He was also tempted to sin but did not sin. God wanted us to know that the High Priest who continually prays for us felt our pain. When we pray to Jesus we are not praying to a half man who does not understand us. Jesus Christ was every bit as much of a human as you and me. When we pray to Him, He understands us.
I heard one person describe it like this. Jesus was a God-man. He was a man who knew what it was like to be God and yet, being God in flesh, He could now understand what it was to be a man. He was all of God in a completely human body (Colossians 2:9).
I don't know how that makes you feel but it gives me great comfort to know that the one who continually hears my prayer understands how I feel. Whether I am weak, sick, angry, hurt, or in temptation, He has been there. Because of this, His mercy towards me is greater than I can even imagine.
Aren't you thankful to have a God like that to call on. If you need something from Him, He is waiting and ready to hear your petition.Not Sure? Try it and see. Call on the name of Jesus today. Ask His help in anything you need. Ask Him to make Himself known to you as Lord. I promise you won't be disappointed.
Yours Truly,
Spanish Pastor Jones