The duty and privilege of prayer on behalf of others is the topic, today. Also, there is more on Gentiles being brought into covenant with GOD through David and Jesus. A “Yahoo! Answers India” writer using the ID “Aaa” (Level 1 with 86 points, a member since 24 December 2013) posted the following first asked at Yahoo Answers United States:
(Christians) Why you pray for others salvation ?
Do you pray for them so you can meet them again n heaven or for what, Does this important thing that most Christians do?
THE BATTLE AXE: A Curse Removed (12/26/2013)—(5.) In the virgin birth of Jesus, many streams of prophecy, redemption, conversion, and atonement come into view. Thus, the genealogy of the Lord includes the appearance of Thamar (the daughter-in-law to Judas son of Jacob that gave birth to twins when the father transgressed the levirate law that required she be allowed to bear children through her deceased husband’s brother). Ruth appears (a descendant of Lot, a Moabite, and the daughter-in-law of Naomi, a Jewess of Ephraim) signifying reconciliation of Abraham with Lot as well as divine provision for Gentile and Jew in the full kingdom of GOD through Jesus Christ. Also, the adulteress Bathsheba appears (first wife to Uriah the Hittite, after treachery wife to David, and mother to Solomon) in the genealogy of Jesus. All these became justified by faith and works. (See Ezekiel 18: 20-23, Matthew 1: 1-17, Luke 3: 21-38, Hebrews 11: 31, James 2: 25, KJV.)
THE GOLDEN ARROW: I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, and giving of thanks, be made for all men; For kings, and for all that are in authority; that we may lead a quiet and peaceable life in all godliness and honesty. For this is good and acceptable in the sight of God our Saviour; Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. (1st Timothy 2: 1-6, KJV)
THE DOUBLE DAGGER: Prayer on Behalf of Others? (11/25/2013); Prayer not Enough? (07/12/2013); A Tree Falls To The South (07/13/2013); When Prayer Works (10/11/2012); Double Standard (10/12/2012); Unanswered Prayers? (09/11/2012); When You Pray (09/12/2012)
“Aaa”, based upon teachings that appear throughout the Bible, here are a few points on prayer life and service among Christian believers:
(1.) Salvation is an experience of receiving a permanent endowment of divine substance from the living person of GOD. GOD is a spirit who is able to emanate and fashion material being, living creatures, and a context (we say, environment) for their existence. At Creation, mankind received the “breath of life”, a portion from GOD that continues the existence of divinity within created beings and living creatures (we say, indwells a believer).
(2.) The operations of sin have diminished and eroded sacred consciousness and self-will within angels, mankind and others. The incarnate ministry of GOD appearing in the form and person of Jesus Christ has been provided so humanity (and thereby all) may achieve intended (and new) levels of awareness, purpose, and self-control through a transformation of their existing spirit content. Recovery of Creation from the effects of sin requires agreement and harmonious interaction of both flesh and spirit.
(3.) One is “born again” in baptism, a sacred operation wherein a person is established as dead to sin, yet, alive in relationship with GOD. The same Spirit that generated the earth, the heaven, and the full universe, allows a believer to operate as though born anew from divine DNA. In addition to guiding a believer to repent, turn away from sin, and turn to GOD, the Holy Spirit, enlightens a believer with understanding of divine processes, and eternal purposes. Also, the Spirit provides enthusiasm and energy for godly action (we say, zeal).
There is far more to be said, properly shared, and spiritually understood. (For example, (4.) Believers are not simply “saved” for their own enjoyment and personal benefit. All are to work as sons and daughters of GOD to complete multiple tasks necessary for such divine works as proclamation, redemption, salvation, judgment, and sanctification. All must prophesy (i.e., comfort, edify and exhort); and thereby, believers serve as intercessors, mediators, and spokespersons both for earth and for heaven. This is spoken of in many ways: believers must evangelize; they must spread the Gospel; they must share love through their sacred practices and daily living routines.) Even so, I trust this fragment will be useful. Grow in grace.
I write not these things to shame you, but as my beloved sons I warn you. (1st Corinthians 4: 14, KJV)
THE BLACK PHOENIX
Washington, DC
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