Is This What Jesus Said?
Biblical Unity & Equality For All Jesus Believers In The Kingdom Of Jesus Christ Our Lord God. Amen
We looked up the word “EQUALITY” in the encyclopedia, and this is what it says:
1) The condition or quality of being EQUAL.
2) Exact likeness in amount, size, number, value, degree, or rank.
We looked up the word “EQUALITY” in the Webster’s new world college Dictionary and this is what it says:
a) EQUAL, level, even, flat.
b) Of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality.
c) Having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank.
d) Evenly proportioned, balanced or uniform in effect or operation.
e) Having the necessary ability, strength, power, capacity, or courage.
f) Fair, just; impartial, anything or person that is EQUAL.
We are committed to reaching beyond any and all racial and denominational barriers to demonstrate the power of biblical UNITY and EQUALITY.
The GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel commanded Moses in Exodus 16:16-18 to treat HIS Beloved People with EQUALITY and to share His BLESSINGS.
Exodus 16:16-18
16 This is the thing which the Lord has commanded: 'Let every man gather it according to each one's need, one omer for each person, according to the number of persons; let every man take for those who are in his tent.' " 17 Then the children of Israel did so and gathered, some more, some less. 18 So when they measured it by omers, he who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack. Every man had gathered according to each one's need.
The GOD of King David blessed the people of Israel EQUALITY sharing of HIS BLESSINGS.
1 Chronicles 16:2- 3
2 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3 Then he distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a cake of raisins.
Our LORD JESUS preached it and practiced EQUALITY as found in Matthew 20:1-16; John 16:14,15; 17:9,10; II Corinthians 8:9.
John 17:9,10
9 I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom YOU have given ME, for they are YOURS. 10 And ALL MINE are YOURS, and YOURS are MINE, and I am glorified in them.
JESUS fed the Four and Five Thousand people EQUALLY:
Mark 8:1-9
1 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, JESUS called HIS disciples to HIM and said to them, 2 "I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with ME three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar." 4 Then HIS disciples answered HIM, "How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?" 5 HE asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven." 6 So HE commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And HE took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to HIS disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. 7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, HE said to set them also before them. 8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And HE sent them away,
and Luke 9:11-17.
11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed HIM; and HE received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of GOD, and healed those who had need of healing. 12 When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to HIM, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place here." 13 But HE said to them, "You give them something to eat." And they said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we go and buy food for all these people." 14 For there were about five thousand men. Then HE said to HIS disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of fifty." 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. 16 Then HE took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, HE blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. 17 So they ALL ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of the leftover fragments were taken up by them.
According to Ephesians 4:3, “the UNITY of the SPIRIT is something that can be kept in the bond of peace”. “KEPT” indicating that UNITY is something ALL Believers already have “OF THE SPIRIT”
A. UNITY that is rooted in our common baptism of the SPIRIT that makes us “ONE BODY” {1 Corinthians 12:13}. Paul wouldn't be instructing the Ephesians to keep this UNITY of the SPIRIT if all Believers didn't already have it. This UNITY of the SPIRIT is kept in the bond of peace. Further elaboration regarding this “BOND OF PEACE” is likely found in Colossians 3:15.
B. And let the PEACE of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in ONE BODY.
C. This same “ONE BODY” verbiage is found in the verses immediately following “the UNITY of the SPIRIT {Ephesians 4:3,4-6} ONE BODY and ONE SPIRIT , just as you were called in ONE HOPE of your calling, ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM; ONE GOD and FATHER of ALL, who is above ALL and through ALL, and in ALL.
Note that this UNITY of the SPIRIT involves interrelated matters of the truth.
D. In Ephesians 4:13, the bible defines this “UNITY in the faith” and the knowledge of the SON of GOD as a mature person, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of CHRIST. HIS is a “UNITY” born out of CHRIST’s maturity, a maturity that involves ALL Believers coming to the same “FAITH” and the same “KNOWLEDGE” of the SON of GOD.
That we should no longer be children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to be deceived. {Ephesians 4:14}
E. What is UNITY? It is being in loving relationships with one another. This is a UNITY rooted in CHRIST’s love, sacrifice, and a common commitment to our LORD JESUS CHRIST. It is this truth of fellowship that will bring us ALL into UNITY.
F. As we examine what the scriptures teach us about “EQUALITY”, the question must be asked, “Are our leaders really interested in teaching ALL of us Believers what the Bible says?” Why is it that the Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers of our day seem to be avoiding what GOD’s WORD says? Are they doing their own things, preaching their own views, or are they attempting to super impose their own will and agendas on the people when convenient?
G. While this may sound good, the “EQUALITY” the Bible speaks of is rooted in our common baptism of CHRIST JESUS’ SPIRIT that has made us EQUAL and ONE in His body. RELATIONSHIP is the key. As the result of Biblical EQUALITY, the early Church in the Acts of HIS SPIRIT had all Believers that were gathered together in one place in “ONE ACCORD”, because they believed in a loving relational common bond.
H. Here are some excerpts of the blessed scripture; {Acts 2:42-47} (44) ALL the believers were together and had everything in common." What is spiritual “EQUALITY”? It is being in loving relationships with one another. This is EQUALITY rooted in love and in GOD’s HOLY WORD. We must have a common commitment to JESUS CHRIST and to each other that will bring us into EQUALITY.
I. This interpretation that {Acts 4:31-37} having ALL things in common is about having a mature understanding of GOD’s TRUTH, and having this knowledge of the HOLY SPIRIT is further supported by the very next verse, {Acts 4:32}. ALL Believers were ONE in heart, and mind. NO ONE claimed that any of his or her possessions was his or her own, BUT they shared everything they had with each other. (ALL the believers’ needs were met)
J. Yes we do know that various denominations have their own uncompromising convictions that mirror their GOD-given uniqueness. Yet the scripture reminds us of GOD’s very own heart as in John 17:20-25 when CHRIST was praying to HIS FATHER in heaven to make us ALL ONE, just as THEY are ONE. In John 10:30, CHRIST said HIMSELF “I and MY FATHER are ONE”. This uniqueness must ultimately be in ALL His believers.
K. Real “EQUALITY” puts actions to good intension's, and we can stop showing UNITY and EQUALITY to others when CHRIST JESUS stops showing it to us.
L. Please CHRIST JESUS' Church and to all those who really love HIM; will not this world believe that the FATHER sent JESUS into the world? As it says in {John 17:21} “that ‘ALL' of them may be ONE, FATHER just as YOU are in ME and I am in YOU. May THEY also be in US so that the world may believe that YOU have sent ME”.
M. We as CHRIST JESUS’ Believers are here to transform our culture. We should NOT let the world’s culture transform us as his body on earth. Our ultimate GOD given biblical purpose is to be transformed to reflect CHRIST’s glory as in John 17:22, JESUS said “I have given them the glory that YOU gave ME, that they may be ONE as WE are “ONE”. (23) I in them and YOU in ME may they be brought to complete UNITY to let the world know that YOU sent ME and have LOVED them even as YOU have LOVED ME.
N. This move of the HOLY SPIRIT will bring a worldwide revival and yes, will diminish the one big thing that is keeping millions here in the USA and countries abroad from accepting our LORD JESUS CHRIST which is man made denominations.
O. What do we really mean by EQUALITY in the body of ALL BELIEVERS HIS TRUE CHURCH? Are we wasting our time and yours by fighting those who are our brothers and sisters in Christ? We know this is a delicate issue and vision. We are not here to fight or cause dissension.
P. The awesome power of shared faith and beliefs is what our FATHER in heaven really wants in the SPIRIT of HIS LOVE, UNITY and EQUALITY. Further elaboration regarding this bond of EQUALITY is found in II Corinthians 8:11-16. Verse 13 says our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be EQUALITY. (14) At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be EQUALITY. (15) As it is written, he who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little. And please read Exodus 16:21.
Exodus 16:21 NLT
"The people gathered the food morning by morning, each family according to its need. And as the sun became hot, the food they had not picked up melted and disappeared."
Q. NOW that you have heard the TRUTH, WHAT will you do with it? YES, this means YOU who are reading this right NOW. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written, man (or woman) does not live on bread alone, but from every Word that comes from the mouth of GOD.”
R. Our dear Brother Paul said in Galatians 1:8,9 But even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. And Paul said it again in verse 9, as we have said before so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursed.
S. Our beloved Brother said in II Thessalonians 1:8,9 (8) GOD will punishes those who do not know Him and do not obey the gospel of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, verse 9 says they will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the LORD and from the MAJESTY of HIS POWER. Verse 10 says, on the day He comes to be glorified in HIS Holy People and to be marveled at among ALL those who have believed.
T. I John 2:6 says whoever says he or she abides in CHRIST ought to walk and conduct him or herself in the same way, in which JESUS walked and conducted HIMSELF.
U. JESUS said and is saying today by HIS SPIRIT, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord; and do not the things which I say and teach?” {Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46}
V. {John 12:48-50} (48) There is a judge of the one who rejects ME and does not accept MY words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him or her at the last day.
W. {II John 7-13} (10) If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him or her into your homes or welcome them.
X. Our beloved Brother Paul taught Titus (3:9) to avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law because these are unprofitable and useless.
Y. {Luke 24:35-49} (35) And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how CHRIST was known to them, the Believers in the breaking of bread, and JESUS CHRIST is that bread. {John 6:35}
Z. Our beloved Brother James said {2:8, 9} (8) If you really keep the royal law found in scripture, LOVE your neighbor AS yourself you are doing right. (9) But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
To all my Beloved Brothers and Sisters in CHRIST JESUS; We do not count ourselves to have apprehended it all but this one thing we do forget those things which are behind us and we are reaching forward to those things which are ahead in CHRIST JESUS our LORD. {Philippines 3:13}
Written By The HOLY SPIRIT,
In the Body of Apostle James R. Winfree Sr.
The Time Is Right Now Church!!!
Stay Free And Blessed In Our Lord And Awesome Savior Jesus Christ.
We looked up the word “EQUALITY” in the encyclopedia, and this is what it says:
1) The condition or quality of being EQUAL.
2) Exact likeness in amount, size, number, value, degree, or rank.
We looked up the word “EQUALITY” in the Webster’s new world college Dictionary and this is what it says:
a) EQUAL, level, even, flat.
b) Of the same quantity, size, number, value, degree, intensity, quality.
c) Having the same rights, privileges, ability, rank.
d) Evenly proportioned, balanced or uniform in effect or operation.
e) Having the necessary ability, strength, power, capacity, or courage.
f) Fair, just; impartial, anything or person that is EQUAL.
We are committed to reaching beyond any and all racial and denominational barriers to demonstrate the power of biblical UNITY and EQUALITY.
The GOD of Abraham, Isaac, and Israel commanded Moses in Exodus 16:16-18 to treat HIS Beloved People with EQUALITY and to share His BLESSINGS.
Exodus 16:16-18
16 This is the thing which the Lord has commanded: 'Let every man gather it according to each one's need, one omer for each person, according to the number of persons; let every man take for those who are in his tent.' " 17 Then the children of Israel did so and gathered, some more, some less. 18 So when they measured it by omers, he who gathered much had nothing left over, and he who gathered little had no lack. Every man had gathered according to each one's need.
The GOD of King David blessed the people of Israel EQUALITY sharing of HIS BLESSINGS.
1 Chronicles 16:2- 3
2 And when David had finished offering the burnt offerings and the peace offerings, he blessed the people in the name of the Lord. 3 Then he distributed to everyone of Israel, both man and woman, to everyone a loaf of bread, a piece of meat, and a cake of raisins.
Our LORD JESUS preached it and practiced EQUALITY as found in Matthew 20:1-16; John 16:14,15; 17:9,10; II Corinthians 8:9.
John 17:9,10
9 I pray for them. I do not pray for the world but for those whom YOU have given ME, for they are YOURS. 10 And ALL MINE are YOURS, and YOURS are MINE, and I am glorified in them.
JESUS fed the Four and Five Thousand people EQUALLY:
Mark 8:1-9
1 In those days, the multitude being very great and having nothing to eat, JESUS called HIS disciples to HIM and said to them, 2 "I have compassion on the multitude, because they have now continued with ME three days and have nothing to eat. 3 And if I send them away hungry to their own houses, they will faint on the way; for some of them have come from afar." 4 Then HIS disciples answered HIM, "How can one satisfy these people with bread here in the wilderness?" 5 HE asked them, "How many loaves do you have?" And they said, "Seven." 6 So HE commanded the multitude to sit down on the ground. And HE took the seven loaves and gave thanks, broke them and gave them to HIS disciples to set before them; and they set them before the multitude. 7 They also had a few small fish; and having blessed them, HE said to set them also before them. 8 So they ate and were filled, and they took up seven large baskets of leftover fragments. 9 Now those who had eaten were about four thousand. And HE sent them away,
and Luke 9:11-17.
11 But when the multitudes knew it, they followed HIM; and HE received them and spoke to them about the kingdom of GOD, and healed those who had need of healing. 12 When the day began to wear away, the twelve came and said to HIM, "Send the multitude away, that they may go into the surrounding towns and country, and lodge and get provisions; for we are in a deserted place here." 13 But HE said to them, "You give them something to eat." And they said, "We have no more than five loaves and two fish, unless we go and buy food for all these people." 14 For there were about five thousand men. Then HE said to HIS disciples, "Make them sit down in groups of fifty." 15 And they did so, and made them all sit down. 16 Then HE took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, HE blessed and broke them, and gave them to the disciples to set before the multitude. 17 So they ALL ate and were filled, and twelve baskets of the leftover fragments were taken up by them.
According to Ephesians 4:3, “the UNITY of the SPIRIT is something that can be kept in the bond of peace”. “KEPT” indicating that UNITY is something ALL Believers already have “OF THE SPIRIT”
A. UNITY that is rooted in our common baptism of the SPIRIT that makes us “ONE BODY” {1 Corinthians 12:13}. Paul wouldn't be instructing the Ephesians to keep this UNITY of the SPIRIT if all Believers didn't already have it. This UNITY of the SPIRIT is kept in the bond of peace. Further elaboration regarding this “BOND OF PEACE” is likely found in Colossians 3:15.
B. And let the PEACE of GOD rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in ONE BODY.
C. This same “ONE BODY” verbiage is found in the verses immediately following “the UNITY of the SPIRIT {Ephesians 4:3,4-6} ONE BODY and ONE SPIRIT , just as you were called in ONE HOPE of your calling, ONE LORD, ONE FAITH, ONE BAPTISM; ONE GOD and FATHER of ALL, who is above ALL and through ALL, and in ALL.
Note that this UNITY of the SPIRIT involves interrelated matters of the truth.
D. In Ephesians 4:13, the bible defines this “UNITY in the faith” and the knowledge of the SON of GOD as a mature person, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of CHRIST. HIS is a “UNITY” born out of CHRIST’s maturity, a maturity that involves ALL Believers coming to the same “FAITH” and the same “KNOWLEDGE” of the SON of GOD.
That we should no longer be children tossed to and fro and carried about with every wind of doctrine by the trickery of men, in the cunning craftiness by which they lie in wait to be deceived. {Ephesians 4:14}
E. What is UNITY? It is being in loving relationships with one another. This is a UNITY rooted in CHRIST’s love, sacrifice, and a common commitment to our LORD JESUS CHRIST. It is this truth of fellowship that will bring us ALL into UNITY.
F. As we examine what the scriptures teach us about “EQUALITY”, the question must be asked, “Are our leaders really interested in teaching ALL of us Believers what the Bible says?” Why is it that the Apostles, Prophets, Evangelists, Pastors and Teachers of our day seem to be avoiding what GOD’s WORD says? Are they doing their own things, preaching their own views, or are they attempting to super impose their own will and agendas on the people when convenient?
G. While this may sound good, the “EQUALITY” the Bible speaks of is rooted in our common baptism of CHRIST JESUS’ SPIRIT that has made us EQUAL and ONE in His body. RELATIONSHIP is the key. As the result of Biblical EQUALITY, the early Church in the Acts of HIS SPIRIT had all Believers that were gathered together in one place in “ONE ACCORD”, because they believed in a loving relational common bond.
H. Here are some excerpts of the blessed scripture; {Acts 2:42-47} (44) ALL the believers were together and had everything in common." What is spiritual “EQUALITY”? It is being in loving relationships with one another. This is EQUALITY rooted in love and in GOD’s HOLY WORD. We must have a common commitment to JESUS CHRIST and to each other that will bring us into EQUALITY.
I. This interpretation that {Acts 4:31-37} having ALL things in common is about having a mature understanding of GOD’s TRUTH, and having this knowledge of the HOLY SPIRIT is further supported by the very next verse, {Acts 4:32}. ALL Believers were ONE in heart, and mind. NO ONE claimed that any of his or her possessions was his or her own, BUT they shared everything they had with each other. (ALL the believers’ needs were met)
J. Yes we do know that various denominations have their own uncompromising convictions that mirror their GOD-given uniqueness. Yet the scripture reminds us of GOD’s very own heart as in John 17:20-25 when CHRIST was praying to HIS FATHER in heaven to make us ALL ONE, just as THEY are ONE. In John 10:30, CHRIST said HIMSELF “I and MY FATHER are ONE”. This uniqueness must ultimately be in ALL His believers.
K. Real “EQUALITY” puts actions to good intension's, and we can stop showing UNITY and EQUALITY to others when CHRIST JESUS stops showing it to us.
L. Please CHRIST JESUS' Church and to all those who really love HIM; will not this world believe that the FATHER sent JESUS into the world? As it says in {John 17:21} “that ‘ALL' of them may be ONE, FATHER just as YOU are in ME and I am in YOU. May THEY also be in US so that the world may believe that YOU have sent ME”.
M. We as CHRIST JESUS’ Believers are here to transform our culture. We should NOT let the world’s culture transform us as his body on earth. Our ultimate GOD given biblical purpose is to be transformed to reflect CHRIST’s glory as in John 17:22, JESUS said “I have given them the glory that YOU gave ME, that they may be ONE as WE are “ONE”. (23) I in them and YOU in ME may they be brought to complete UNITY to let the world know that YOU sent ME and have LOVED them even as YOU have LOVED ME.
N. This move of the HOLY SPIRIT will bring a worldwide revival and yes, will diminish the one big thing that is keeping millions here in the USA and countries abroad from accepting our LORD JESUS CHRIST which is man made denominations.
O. What do we really mean by EQUALITY in the body of ALL BELIEVERS HIS TRUE CHURCH? Are we wasting our time and yours by fighting those who are our brothers and sisters in Christ? We know this is a delicate issue and vision. We are not here to fight or cause dissension.
P. The awesome power of shared faith and beliefs is what our FATHER in heaven really wants in the SPIRIT of HIS LOVE, UNITY and EQUALITY. Further elaboration regarding this bond of EQUALITY is found in II Corinthians 8:11-16. Verse 13 says our desire is not that others might be relieved while you are hard pressed, but that there might be EQUALITY. (14) At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be EQUALITY. (15) As it is written, he who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little. And please read Exodus 16:21.
Exodus 16:21 NLT
"The people gathered the food morning by morning, each family according to its need. And as the sun became hot, the food they had not picked up melted and disappeared."
Q. NOW that you have heard the TRUTH, WHAT will you do with it? YES, this means YOU who are reading this right NOW. Matthew 4:4 Jesus answered, “It is written, man (or woman) does not live on bread alone, but from every Word that comes from the mouth of GOD.”
R. Our dear Brother Paul said in Galatians 1:8,9 But even if we or an angel from heaven preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. And Paul said it again in verse 9, as we have said before so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received let him be accursed.
S. Our beloved Brother said in II Thessalonians 1:8,9 (8) GOD will punishes those who do not know Him and do not obey the gospel of our LORD JESUS CHRIST, verse 9 says they will be punished with everlasting destruction and shut out from the presence of the LORD and from the MAJESTY of HIS POWER. Verse 10 says, on the day He comes to be glorified in HIS Holy People and to be marveled at among ALL those who have believed.
T. I John 2:6 says whoever says he or she abides in CHRIST ought to walk and conduct him or herself in the same way, in which JESUS walked and conducted HIMSELF.
U. JESUS said and is saying today by HIS SPIRIT, "Why do you call me Lord, Lord; and do not the things which I say and teach?” {Matthew 7:21; Luke 6:46}
V. {John 12:48-50} (48) There is a judge of the one who rejects ME and does not accept MY words; that very word which I spoke will condemn him or her at the last day.
W. {II John 7-13} (10) If anyone comes to you and does not bring this teaching, do not take him or her into your homes or welcome them.
X. Our beloved Brother Paul taught Titus (3:9) to avoid foolish controversies and genealogies and arguments and quarrels about the law because these are unprofitable and useless.
Y. {Luke 24:35-49} (35) And they told about the things that had happened on the road, and how CHRIST was known to them, the Believers in the breaking of bread, and JESUS CHRIST is that bread. {John 6:35}
Z. Our beloved Brother James said {2:8, 9} (8) If you really keep the royal law found in scripture, LOVE your neighbor AS yourself you are doing right. (9) But if you show favoritism, you sin and are convicted by the law as lawbreakers.
To all my Beloved Brothers and Sisters in CHRIST JESUS; We do not count ourselves to have apprehended it all but this one thing we do forget those things which are behind us and we are reaching forward to those things which are ahead in CHRIST JESUS our LORD. {Philippines 3:13}
Written By The HOLY SPIRIT,
In the Body of Apostle James R. Winfree Sr.
The Time Is Right Now Church!!!
Stay Free And Blessed In Our Lord And Awesome Savior Jesus Christ.
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