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Martinez:
Hi everyone!
I was looking for a particular piece of scripture this morning for another thread and I found this absolutely amazing (well I think it is) piece of scripture in Judges.
Jdg 20:14 But the children of Benjamin gathered themselves together out of the cities unto Gibeah, to go out to battle against the children of Israel.
Jdg 20:15 And the children of Benjamin were numbered at that time out of the cities twenty and six thousand men that drew sword, beside the inhabitants of Gibeah, which were numbered seven hundred chosen men.
Jdg 20:16 Among all this people there were seven hundred chosen men lefthanded; every one could sling stones at an hair breadth, and not miss.
Jdg 20:17 And the men of Israel, beside Benjamin, were numbered four hundred thousand men that drew sword: all these were men of war.
This marvelous piece of scripture actually brings to mind some more scripture.
Rev 20:8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom is as the sand of the sea.
Rev 20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
Rev 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.
Rev 11:4 These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth.
Rev 11:5 And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed.
It looks to me that we are going to be chosen, then we had better know the scriptures and know them really well, because the chosen in these scriptures certainly do.
aqrinc:
Hi Martinez,
I wrote something about the preparation we go through in another thread, All of the called are taught the whole truth.
I think that we are also each highly trained (even if we do not realize it yet) in some particular discipline or multiples
of same for the tasks that the Chosen will do. Just like the military or police or any team sport that requires varied and
highly developed skill sets. In any elite organization many are called but few are chosen for the most exacting jobs.
Hope that is the analogy you were referring to or at least i came close.
Keep it coming Brother, :)
George.
Rene:
--- Quote from: aqr on October 23, 2008, 12:58:54 AM ---Hi Martinez,
I wrote something about the preparation we go through in another thread, All of the called are taught the whole truth.
George.
--- End quote ---
Hi George,
Only the called, WHO ARE CHOSEN, are given true spiritual sight and understanding in this age, which, in turn, produces the "fruit of God's spirit in the elect.
Here is an excerpt from the LOF Pt. 8 - Where Is the Church That Jesus Built?
http://bible-truths.com/lake8.html
THE "CALLED" AND THE "NOT CALLED"
But of the "many called," we are told, "few are chosen" (Matt. 20:16). Why is that? God has intended it to be such. We are given the parable of the "sower of seed" where much of the seed fell by the side of the tilled soil, and the birds ate it; some had no depth and withered in the sun; still more fell among thorns and were chocked, but some fell upon good soil and produced much fruit. Many seed are sown, but few seed produce good fruit. "Seed" we see everywhere in the Church; "fruit" of God’s spirit is more rare. These few have the added designation of:
"These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for He is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with Him are called, and chosen, and faithful" (Rev. 17:14).
These are the "very elect" who cannot be deceived any longer by the Great Whore, "Mystery Babylon the Great, Mother of Harlots, and the Abominations of the earth."
René
high pulpit:
Hello Guys,
New member on board. I've been reading you and learning from u guys for the past two years.
The called and CHOSEN are also the "blessed and HOLY is he who has part in the first resurrection, for upon them the second death shall not touch".
This therefore begs and opens up an analysis and understanding of what HOLINESS really is.
Kat:
Hi High pulpit,
I'm glad you have joined us :)
--- Quote ---This therefore begs and opens up an analysis and understanding of what HOLINESS really is.
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That is a good question concerning who the Chosen are. Here is the definition from Webster.
Holy
HO'LY, a.
1. Properly, whole, entire or perfect, in a moral sense. Hence, pure in heart, temper or dispositions; free from sin and sinful affections. Applied to the Supreme Being, holy signifies perfectly pure, immaculate and complete in moral character; and man is more or less holy, as his heart is more or less sanctified, or purified from evil dispositions. We call a man holy,when his heart is conformed in some degree to the image of God, and his life is regulated by the divine precepts. Hence, holy is used as nearly synonymous with good, pious, godly.
Be ye holy; for I am holy. 1 Pet 1.
2. Hallowed; consecrated or set apart to a sacred use, or to the service or worship of God; a sense frequent in Scripture; as the holy sabbath; holy oil; holy vessels; a holy nation; the holy temple; a holy priesthood.
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It is a very high calling that we have.
Php 3:14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.
mercy, peace and love
Kat
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