You are chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's own people, in order that you may proclaim the mighty acts of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light. 1 Peter 2:9
We are children of God almighty...... in heaven.
I am dedicated in pleasing and sering God in Christ's love.
2007-10-12 12:51:22 · 27 answers · asked by inteleyes 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Taco... that is the point, we are children of God....simple:)
2007-10-12 13:00:52 · update #1
...yes, I am a child of God...what a great thing to be able to say this...I get chills down my spine...this sums it up:
With God our Creator
Children all are we,
Let us walk with each other
In perfect harmony
2007-10-12 13:30:51 · answer #1 · answered by EvelynMine 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
*** w06 7/1 p. 25 pars. 14-17 They Were Born Into God’s Chosen Nation ***
Writing to anointed Christians, the apostle Peter declared: “You are ‘a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for special possession, that you should declare abroad the excellencies’ of the one that called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. For you were once not a people, but are now God’s people.” (1 Peter 2:9, 10) The special relationship between Almighty God and fleshly Israel had ended. In 33 C.E.,God's favor had been transferred from earthly Israel to spiritual Israel, the Christian congregation, ‘a nation producing the fruits’ of the Messianic Kingdom.—Matthew 21:43.
Individual Dedication
15 After Pentecost 33 C.E., every individual, Jew or Gentile, had to make a personal dedication to God and be baptized “in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the holy spirit.” (Matthew 28:19) At Pentecost, the apostle Peter told receptive Jews and proselytes: “Repent, and let each one of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the free gift of the holy spirit.” (Acts 2:38) Such Jews and proselytes had to signify by their baptism not only that they had dedicated their lives to Jehovah but also that they had accepted Jesus as the means whereby God would forgive their sins. They had to acknowledge him as Almighty God's High Priest and as their Leader, the Head of the Christian congregation.—Colossians 1:13, 14, 18.
16 Years later, the apostle Paul stated: “Both to those in Damascus first and to those in Jerusalem, and over all the country of Judea, and to the nations I went bringing the message that they should repent and turn to God by doing works that befit repentance.” (Acts 26:20) After convincing people—Jews and Gentiles—that Jesus was Christ, the Messiah, Paul helped them to dedication and baptism. (Acts 16:14, 15, 31-33; 17:3, 4; 18:8) By turning to God, such new disciples became members of spiritual Israel.
17 Today, the final sealing of the remaining spiritual Israelites is near. When it is completed, the “four angels” holding back the winds of destruction of “the great tribulation” will be authorized to release them. In the meantime, the ingathering of the “great crowd,” who hope to live forever on earth, is going on apace. These “other sheep” freely choose to exercise faith in “the blood of the Lamb” and get baptized in symbol of their dedication to God. (Revelation 7:1-4, 9-15; 22:17; John 10:16; Matthew 28:19, 20) Among them are many young ones who have been raised by Christian parents. If you are such a young person, you will be interested in reading the following article.
2007-10-12 13:04:49 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I am. Praise God Almighty in Heaven.
Jesus Lives. God Bless You.
2007-10-12 13:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My identity comes from my past life experiences and current life experiences. Yes, I am a child of God, developing and growing spiritually every day... He is my Father!
Thanks for the message!
Peace!
2007-10-12 16:33:03 · answer #4 · answered by Janet Reincarnated 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Princess, They were meant to instruct that He become certainly the promised messiah of Israel. remember at the same time as John the Baptist had doubts and wondered in the adventure that they ought to "search for yet another", Jesus referred him to His miracles as info that He become doing the works of God, and become the Promised One. To all those who printed solutions mocking the very undeniable truth that He easily did miracles; Even His enemies might want to no longer, and did not, deny the very undeniable truth that He DID them. they in basic terms tried to assert that He become doing them "by technique of the skill of devil". so that you may propose that you comprehend more suitable than the individuals of His day, who easily said and experienced them, is laughable. you're exhibiting an lack of expertise that would easily be humorous if it wasnt so tragic. As Jesus suggested of the unbelievers of His day: "They pressure at a gnat and swallow a camel". He says a similar about you. "Blind classes". Hearts that are spiritually useless have eyes that are spiritually blind. theBerean
2016-10-21 01:46:44 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Jesus is my Lord and Saviour... You would not what he did for me today! I knew he would. I prayed all night and all day awaiting his reply. A situation that appeared completely hopeless, nothing but obstacles. He knew my need and he knew my heart and he knew my motive. He answered my prayer this afternoon by providing exactly what I needed. I'm with Him. He's with me. Praise God for his faithfulness. God is great.
2007-10-12 13:00:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Glory To God!! May He Bless You and Keep You!
2007-10-12 13:00:08 · answer #7 · answered by Semp-listic! 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes indeed i am one of God's children and i am definetly proud to be one of God's children.
2007-10-12 12:58:15 · answer #8 · answered by Slacker23 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
AMEN! Thank you for that- we all need to hear that and be reminded of WHY we are here and that God deserves ALL the glory.
And for those who are not saved, they need to hear the gospel of Jesus Christ, and how there is no other name under heaven of which we must be saved! (As it says in Acts)
2007-10-12 12:56:46 · answer #9 · answered by Mandolyn Monkey Munch 6 · 3⤊ 2⤋
A chosen race, eh? Like the Aryans?
2007-10-12 12:56:39 · answer #10 · answered by xx. 6 · 3⤊ 3⤋