Twelve Immutable Truths
ZADOK PUBLICATIONS - Dr. C. R. OLIVER
November 1, 2010
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Introduction:November 1, 2010 Twelve Immutable Truths Occasionally someone stands and orates the basics of Christianity to the profundity of all who hear. Such a time as this (Nov. 2010) requires that saints keep a steady eye on these foundations of the apostle's doctrine and place them like frontlets to the mind. I am indebted to the Rev. Ivan Tait for bill boarding these truths during a recent visit. (As you read through this list, please allow the message to become an integral part of your life.) These days are the most perilous perhaps in world history because they mark and end of an age. Never before has there been such interrelatedness among the nations. That which affects one in some degree affects all. There is, however, a soon-coming King. He is the author of these immutable truths and His power to bring them to pass is unchallengeable. 12 Immutable Truths 1. God Loves You. How one must let this first and most basic of truths sink in. Say it over and again, "God loves me." It is not a conditional love. It is based on nothing one can do to earn it and nothing can be done to quell it. In spite of oneself, it is there. God IS love. Robert McCheyne stood at his window in Glasgow, Scotland, in order to observe the comings and going of the masses in the street below; while doing so, he kept repeating John 3:16. He continued until its truths engulfed his soul, causing him to bury his face in his hands. His tears stained the pages of his Bible lying open in front of him. God's love made him one of the most powerful of his day. The task of the Evil one has been to make mankind believe the opposite of what McCheyne preached. Devils want man to believe God is against him. (Belief systems have arisen around this polarity, even early in church history.) The Apostle Paul, in Romans 8, expelled all of man's perceived parameters about the love of God, and he created a declaration of independence which detailed the saints' freedom from satan and those of his ilk. Paul believed that no circumstance could be imagined which would be able to nullify this first inalienable truth: God Loves Me.Rom 8:38-39 2. The Devil is Defeated. Every time Jesus encountered satan, He defeated him. Look at Jesus during His temptation. He defeated satan. Observe Him throughout His ministry. He confronted demons and overcame every one of them. His Disciples followed in His steps and overcame satan on every turn. Jesus cast out demons and defeated every plot hatched in hell against Him and his followers. Boldly, the apostles heralded the Jesus of Luke 4:18 and preached His power in Acts 10. View Jesus triumphing over the devil in His death.Acts 10:37-39 The devil has no place in the saint's life, unless place is given. The purpose of Jesus' manifestation in the earth was to destroy satan's empire.Hebrews 2:14-16 3. Christ is the Focus of life:1 John 3:8-9 Everything in the saint's life depends on and is related to Jesus. The saint does not look outward to the world, but inward to Christ and the indwelling Spirit. Aside from Jesus there are no considerations. Circumstances are not a criteria in life; neither are man's opinions. The Word in Flesh and in Scripture are the saint's total authority. (Geri McGee pointed out recently that satan's prime use of media and government is to bring fear into the hearts and lives of the believer.)1 John 5:12, He who has the Son has life; he who does not have the Son of God does not have life. The old hymn "Turn your eyes upon Jesus, look full in His wonderful face and the things of earth will grow strangely dim in the light of His glory and grace," is still poignantly true. It is "Jesus only" that matters.Matt 17:5-8 While he was still speaking, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them; and suddenly a voice came out of the cloud, saying, "This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Hear Him!" And when the disciples heard it, they fell on their faces and were greatly afraid. But Jesus came and touched them and said, "Arise, and do not be afraid." When they had lifted up their eyes, they saw no one but Jesus only. (Author's Note: Although these scriptures are very familiar to the readers of the newsletter, just allow them to draw you into their power. Affirm them in your heart and put them in use by quoting them and their attendant Scriptures more often.)Acts 4:12 It IS all about Him: 4. You have a destiny.Hebrews 3:5-6 Your destiny is in His hands. When the children of Israel were at a low, suffering captivity, they heard these words. Paul spoke similarly:Jeremiah 29:11-13 Claim these verses as a part of your life. No person can take you out of Christ's or the Father's hands. He created your timetable, your path and your tomorrow's; therefore, you must say, "Why should I fear what man can do to me?"Ephesians 2:9-10 5. You are unique. Every individual on the face of the earth is unique. There are no two exactly alike. This means the saint is an "original." No one can take the place that God destined for you; your makeup is different. No one can rob you of your place on earth---you are "wonderfully and fearfully made." 6. God will restore that which the evil one took away.Psalm 139:13-16 He is in the business of restoration, some 2x, some 7x, some 100x, some 1000x. He is not limited by the ways of man nor this world's economy. God is good at restoration. His is a ministry of restoration. It was God who declared a Jubilee year, where all one once possessed must be restored to him. Jesus was sent to restore us to our place in Him. One glimpse into the word "restore" and its Biblical usages will reveal the heart of God in this matter. He doesn't want a tattered people, but a restored army. Oh! Receive your restoration!Joel 2:25-27 7. The best is yet to come. These are not just words of encouragement. To a 75 yr. old Abraham, God pointed to His promise of the "best is yet to come." Through time, it is always the manner of God to pour out His blessings on His people. Regardless of age or position in life, hope is found in Him for "the best is yet to come." Apply this to any circumstance in life and realize that nothing can stop God from bringing to bear His will. (Many times in the past two years, I have had to remind myself of this truth.)1 Corinthians 2:9-12 8. All things work together for (my) good. Many times in life, saints must come to this verse and claim it for their own. God fixes things. When mistakes are made and lives become a mess---God will fix it, if asked. He can turn what the devil meant for evil into good. There is a principle involved however, "What ever He fixes in you becomes an anointing for ministy to others."Romans 8:28-30 9. (I am) constantly being transformed into His image. Our transformation comes through intimacy and access to Him. The more we fellowship and spend time with Him, the more we become like Him. The transformation often takes place without our knowing it. We become more and more like He is. This transformation does not come without "stretch marks." Our faith is "stretched." Our mental attitudes are "stretched." Every aspect of life is changed into what He possesses.2 Corinthians 3:18 10. (I/we) abound to every good work. The simplest study of the word "abound" will show how it runs through all of scripture.Deuteronomy 30:9-10 The great Pauline passages relate the term continually to the saints.Proverbs 28:20 A faithful man will abound with blessings. Let it be observed that part of "grace is God living in your actions." His grace is continually moving us toward Him.2 Corinthians 9:8-9 Romans 5:20-21 11. God will bring it to pass. Often we tire in praying when we don't see manifestation within a "reasonable time." We are told to "commit things" to Him and He will bring it to pass. Many examples in Scripture can be given that took a year, ten years, a hundred years to bring it to pass; but He did bring it to pass. God told the elders that Israel would dwell four hundred years in captivity before God would bring them out. He brought them out. No matter how long you have been praying for that certain "something" to happen, remember He will bring it to pass.Ps 37:3-5 12. (I am/We are) accepted in the beloved. This is one of the most beautiful passages in the entire Bible. Its concise inclusiveness covers the whole spectrum of the gospel. In these verses are more facets than the finest of diamonds, more beauty than ripe fields of grain, more treasure than in all the world's reserves. Hold these verses close by at all times. Be ready to reference them when doubts, temptations and the enemy floods threaten you….it is the living word.Eph 1:3-14 Until Next month, Dr. Cosby R. Oliver, PhD. |
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