The Strange Promise of Jesus
Christ unlocks scripture15 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
I read your review on my poem and decided to come and read this before I replied. I had never really understood until reading your piece, how Jesus was really explaining the Old Testament to us in many of His teachings. The knowledge that a stairway to Heaven truly exists, is goose-pimply wonderful. I really enjoyed reading this story about Nathaniel. The whole piece was exceptional, and I am only sorry I haven't a 6 to award it. :) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016
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I read your review on my poem and decided to come and read this before I replied. I had never really understood until reading your piece, how Jesus was really explaining the Old Testament to us in many of His teachings. The knowledge that a stairway to Heaven truly exists, is goose-pimply wonderful. I really enjoyed reading this story about Nathaniel. The whole piece was exceptional, and I am only sorry I haven't a 6 to award it. :) Sandra xx
Comment Written 12-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016
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Thank you very much for reading and commenting. I hope I made it clear that the stairway is really a person, Jesus Himself. He also calls himself "the door". so the door and the stairway metaphorically point to faith in Christ as the true way to Heaven. Again, the scriptures indicate that there is only one go between for God and man....one "mediator". Christ is both God and perfect man combined and is the representation of what God is like. In addition, He voluntarily allowed himself to be sacrificed for our sins. He paid the debt we accrued by our sin to the holiness of God. So Divine justice was satisfied, once and for all. We can now forever believe our sin is paid for, never fear death and Hell, while fully anticipating God's glorious Heaven because Jesus loved us and saved us. God bless you, Dennis
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Yes, you did. Which makes the whole idea of the Stairway to Heaven even more incredible, and so special. To think it is actually Jesus who is the stairway, I always knew He was the door, but not the stairway. Thank you, my friend. Your story is one I will always remember. xx
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Great, thanks and God bless you, Dennis
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Great, thanks and God bless you, Dennis
Comment from Kassa-Leigh
That was well-written and so true. It made me think about Jesus more. God bless you in all you do, my friend!
Love in Christ,
Cheryl-Lynette
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016
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That was well-written and so true. It made me think about Jesus more. God bless you in all you do, my friend!
Love in Christ,
Cheryl-Lynette
Comment Written 12-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 12-Feb-2016
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Thank you very much for your encouraging words. Thinking more about Jesus is always a good thing as I'm sure you know! :) YBIC, Dennis
Comment from Janet Foor
I love the story of Nathaniel. One of my grandson's name is Nathaniel so that makes it even more special. Thank you for more fully telling the story and explaining the scriptures in an understandable way.
Well done Dennis and thank you
Janet
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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I love the story of Nathaniel. One of my grandson's name is Nathaniel so that makes it even more special. Thank you for more fully telling the story and explaining the scriptures in an understandable way.
Well done Dennis and thank you
Janet
Comment Written 11-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 11-Feb-2016
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Thank you, Janet. Much appreciated...Dennis
Comment from suep
Thank you for this wonderful work. Christ truly does unlock scripture. One of my favorite scriptures is John 5:39 which says 'You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.'
I love how you bring out 'What can we learn from this episode? The Bible is spiritually alive, written from the heart of the Holy Spirit. He is zealous for us to understand His Word though our Mediator/Savior, Jesus Christ.' (I didn't catch it when reading it, but when spell checking my comment it picked up an extra 'the' in your 'written from the heart')
I thought I was a student of the Bible for many years, but I was misled by a different Bible, that taught a different Jesus, and it wasn't until I found Jesus that the scriptures truly came alive for me and I knew I found the real life and truth and way in God's Word ... Jesus.
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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Thank you for this wonderful work. Christ truly does unlock scripture. One of my favorite scriptures is John 5:39 which says 'You search the Scriptures because you think that in them you have eternal life; and it is they that bear witness about me.'
I love how you bring out 'What can we learn from this episode? The Bible is spiritually alive, written from the heart of the Holy Spirit. He is zealous for us to understand His Word though our Mediator/Savior, Jesus Christ.' (I didn't catch it when reading it, but when spell checking my comment it picked up an extra 'the' in your 'written from the heart')
I thought I was a student of the Bible for many years, but I was misled by a different Bible, that taught a different Jesus, and it wasn't until I found Jesus that the scriptures truly came alive for me and I knew I found the real life and truth and way in God's Word ... Jesus.
Comment Written 10-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 10-Feb-2016
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Thank you...wonderful testimony of God's grace to you: "it wasn't until I found Jesus that the scriptures truly came alive for me and I knew I found the real life and truth and way in God's Word ... Jesus" Bles, Dennissings
Comment from GE Parson
Brother Dennis,
I learn something from you jus about every time you wrie a message. For instance:"...the ladder Jacob saw in his dream (Genesis 28:10-17) actually represented Jesus Christ, who is the one mediator between man and God!" (1 Timothy 2:5)
I have always puzzled about that ladder going to heaven and dismissed it as the way unsaved people think about how
they are going to get to heaven by their own means and methods.
I have written on the margin of my Bible I Tim.2:5, but the fact that the ladder was a type of Jesus, just escaped my mind.
I guess it's true "You can teach old dogs new tricks"
God bless you on every leaning side,
Your loving Brother
Jerry
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Brother Dennis,
I learn something from you jus about every time you wrie a message. For instance:"...the ladder Jacob saw in his dream (Genesis 28:10-17) actually represented Jesus Christ, who is the one mediator between man and God!" (1 Timothy 2:5)
I have always puzzled about that ladder going to heaven and dismissed it as the way unsaved people think about how
they are going to get to heaven by their own means and methods.
I have written on the margin of my Bible I Tim.2:5, but the fact that the ladder was a type of Jesus, just escaped my mind.
I guess it's true "You can teach old dogs new tricks"
God bless you on every leaning side,
Your loving Brother
Jerry
Comment Written 09-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Thanks Brother Jerry! Wonder what other wonders the Lord has to show us in His inexhaustible Word? Let's keep on digging in the gold mine to bring up new treasures to add to our old treasures.... Matthew 13:51-52 New International Version (NIV)
51 ?Have you understood all these things?? Jesus asked.
?Yes,? they replied.
52 He said to them, ?Therefore every teacher of the law who has become a disciple in the kingdom of heaven is like the owner of a house who brings out of his storeroom new treasures as well as old.? Blessings, brother, Dennis
Comment from l.raven
HI Dennis, what we have...and what He still has in store for us...my we show Him how grateful we are in our faith for Him...truly enjoyed reading this...a wonderful lesson...very well written you...Luff Linda xxoo
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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HI Dennis, what we have...and what He still has in store for us...my we show Him how grateful we are in our faith for Him...truly enjoyed reading this...a wonderful lesson...very well written you...Luff Linda xxoo
Comment Written 09-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Thank you Lovely Linda....Dennis :)
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you are so welcome Dennis...smiling big back at ya...luff xxxoo
Comment from Ben Colder
Excellent lifting up of our King. Yes, He did capture the moment with Phillip and the others. Purpose as you explained, Honesty balances the scales of life. Thank you, Bro. Well done. He lives+
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Excellent lifting up of our King. Yes, He did capture the moment with Phillip and the others. Purpose as you explained, Honesty balances the scales of life. Thank you, Bro. Well done. He lives+
Comment Written 09-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Thanks Ben, may we not miss out on the many splendid things He would yet share with us through His Word.Blessings, brother, Dennis
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AMEN
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I am in trouble here with Dean K. He claimed to be a Christian and I rebuked him with the Word, allowing him to understand not to fellowship darkness or lift up such. He accused me of judging Him, but I told him it is the Word that judges him and me. John cautioned if we fellowship darkness and say we are children of light then we are liars. Not sure he like that. However, he did promise to pray for me. I can always use prayer. LOL.
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Yes, I believe Dean has dropped me as well. I suggested a book by Unger: "What Demons Can Do to Christians". He hasn't reviewed any of my Christian postings since, even though he often praised them in the past. A very confused believer, I would say. 2 Peter 1:9 (But whoever does not have them (evidences of Christian growth) is nearsighted and blind, forgetting that they have been cleansed from their past sins."
Such a person is not lost, but their spiritual life has been derailed by not "seeing" Christ and forgetting what Christ did for them. Sad...let's pray for Dean. God bless, Dennis
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Yes. Amen
Comment from MelB
Hi Dennis, another great write, my friend. I love the artwork you have chosen for this piece. We can fully trust Him. His sheep do hear His voice.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Hi Dennis, another great write, my friend. I love the artwork you have chosen for this piece. We can fully trust Him. His sheep do hear His voice.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Amen! And may we not miss out on the many splendid things He would yet share with us through His Word. YBIC, Dennis
Comment from DonandVicki
This is an excellent spiritual essay with good reference to the scriptures.. It reads well and flows very well so that the reader isn't bored and you keep them wanting more.
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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This is an excellent spiritual essay with good reference to the scriptures.. It reads well and flows very well so that the reader isn't bored and you keep them wanting more.
Comment Written 08-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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Thank you and by the grace of God, much more is available. May we not miss out on the many splendid things He would yet share with us through His Word. Blessings, Dennis
Comment from royowen
I've always been mindful of Jesus' words "My sheep hear my voice, and the know me, and I know them.." John 10:27. And that everyone who believes, can hear his, it may be devotional, quiet prayer, a teacher or writing like you and I do, I'm amazed at things that flow from the pen, that I never thought of, I write first and then to my wonder it connects with scripture, and the impartation is the seasonal word of God, and I'm sure that you feel that way too dear brother, well done Dennis, you are listening to the one who guides all who'll listen for His voice! Blessings, Roy
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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I've always been mindful of Jesus' words "My sheep hear my voice, and the know me, and I know them.." John 10:27. And that everyone who believes, can hear his, it may be devotional, quiet prayer, a teacher or writing like you and I do, I'm amazed at things that flow from the pen, that I never thought of, I write first and then to my wonder it connects with scripture, and the impartation is the seasonal word of God, and I'm sure that you feel that way too dear brother, well done Dennis, you are listening to the one who guides all who'll listen for His voice! Blessings, Roy
Comment Written 08-Feb-2016
reply by the author on 09-Feb-2016
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"and I'm sure that you feel that way too dear brother" Amen, God i s good and will use anyone made willing by His Spirit. Thanks brother, Dennis
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That's true Dennis
