The Greatest Enemy to New Believers Exiting Prison is Unsaved Family

Jamie Pantastico writes for Mesa Bible Study

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On August 21, 2022

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Hands down the greatest enemy to men and women who become true believers in jail or prison. Other than Satan is the unsaved family member.

There is nothing more heartbreaking than to be mocked and scoffed at by a family member when you know God has transformed you. When you know the old life you enjoyed is in the past and the future is brand new. Because you are a new creation. By no means perfect but the old appetites of your life before salvation are meaningless now that all things have become new.

I hear this weekly from both men and women that have shared their life (faith) with family and are ridiculed.  And my stock response is. That they are not mocking you they are mocking God because they are enemies of God.

“the mind of the flesh (and its sinful desires; of the unbeliever) is actively hostile to God.”

– Romans 8:7

 

As for dealing with ridicule, the answer is the same for all scenarios.

We forgive! Because we know why they do what they do. They are enemies of God. And we are to forgive them just as the Lord has forgiven us. Easier said than done no doubt! Even though we are a new creation believers experience the same emotions as the rest of the world, in other words, we still get upset and angry. But we must ALWAYS turn to the Word of God and prayer. And God “WILL” comfort us and direct our paths.

 

‘bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you. ‘

Colossians 3:13

 

There is no greater task for believers than to share their faith. Whether babes or mature in Christ. Our chief mission above all is to share the gospel. That being said our family should be the first we share the gospel with, unashamed and boldly. No matter what ridicule we may or may not face. No matter the cost.

Be bold, unafraid, and unashamed of the gospel of grace.

 

 

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Jamie Pantastico

Mesa Bible Study

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What Saith the Scripture?

Most problems in interpreting Bible passages arise from neglecting a passage’s context. The guiding principle of sound interpretation is to take a passage literally. Not maintaining this discipline, interpreting Scripture becomes made up, man’s idea, fantasy, and the passage can mean almost anything. The result is erroneous and ridiculous interpretations.

Another important principle to sound Bible interpretation is to read Scripture “in-time”. In other words, we have to read and study the Bible as a progressive revelation. Not getting ahead of God’s revelation.

God’s plan of redemption for mankind wasn’t revealed all at once to Adam, Noah, Abraham, Moses, David, Isaiah, or any of the other old testament prophets. Not even Peter and the eleven were given the full counsel of God. The Lord revealed to each of the aforementioned what they needed at their particular time in Biblical history. A hermeneutical method that does not approach Scripture as a progressive revelation leads to erroneous interpretations.

To be a good bible student one must maintain a literal, grammatical and historical (in-time) hermeneutic. There has been much too much of man’s theology governing Scripture when it is God’s Word alone that reigns over theology.

 

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Who's writing?

Identify the author of the book and passage.

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Who is the author writing too?

Who is the audience? Yes, all Scripture is for us but not all of Scripture is directed to us our salvation and doctrine (how to live our daily lives). To say all of Scripture is, is erroneous interpretation.

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When was the Book or Passage written?

This is necessary to identify the time and historical context.

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What were the circumstances when it was written? (what was going on)

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What was going on before and after it was written?

What happen before and after the particular Book or Passage you’re reading?

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What is the HISTORICAL CONTEXT OF THE VERSE?

Where does the Bible verse fit in Biblical history. Use the answers from the list of these questions to identify the “historical context”.

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Are there other passages that the Author has written to help expand on the verse your reading?

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Utilize the full counsel of God to illuminate the passage

All of Scripture fits perfectly.

 

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Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. You don’t have to do anything but believe by faith that God sent His only Son Jesus Christ to die for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead 3 days later.

THE GOOD NEWS

SALVATION

Salvation is a FREE GIFT from God. SALVATION IS BY FAITH ALONE & FAITH IS BELIEVING WHAT GOD SAYS.

  1. God declares all mankind sinners and we all fall short of Glory of God. Romans 3:23
  2. The payment for our sin is death. Romans 6:23
  3. But God…because he loved you so much sent His own Son, Jesus Christ, to die in your place, for your sins, was buried, and rose from the dead three days later. 1 Cor 15:1-4; 2cor 5:21

All God asks is that you believe by faith alone in 1, 2, & 3. That you’re a sinner, separated from God but God sent his Son to die for your sins, was buried & rose again 3 days later.

that if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.

Romans 10:9

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