1st John 2:23. “Whosoever denieth the Son, the same hath not the Father: but he that acknowledgeth the Son hath the Father also.” THE SON AND THE FATHER. One and the same yet each One uniquely different – How can such a thing be? To deny the Son is truly God incarnate – Is to deny the Holy Trinity.
But the Father sent the Son found in fashion as a man – Into this world that was wholly lost in sin. It is written in the scriptures this was part of the divine plan That to lost sinners eternal life could be given.
In total agreement, each One in harmony with the other – The plan of salvation through the Son was revealed. The Son as a man in every way pleased the Father – And His life brought to light what was concealed.
To see the Father, we have to look upon the Son – He is the embodiment of deity in the flesh. The Three Persons of the Godhead are seen in only One – Yet through the work of each One we are blest.
The Son delighted the Father in everything He did – And the Father’s will, was the Son’s pure delight. The fulfilling of righteous requirements the Son fully paid – The Father then counts us cleansed in His sight.
I cannot comprehend all the benefits received By the Father and the Son in holy union; Giving life to all those who on God truly believe – But I rejoice in this acceptance and sweet communion.
“I appreciate greatly, heavenly Father, the fellowship of the Father and Son and Holy Spirit. To live in this world knowing Thou art near and involved in every situation in my life gives great contentment and joy in my soul. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”
We must never abandon the basic truths of the word of God, no matter what human reasoning is aligned against them. That which we know to be truth from the beginning of our walk in the light with the Lord, we must never ignore or consider letting go. Other deeper and more intellectual truths may be learned, but fundamental truth must be maintained and defended. The Holy Spirit is always with us to "guide us into all truth." He will keep us from wandering when we trust Him to guide us and strengthen us in our faith. He makes it possible for us to discern truth in our minds and live it out openly. Each believer has a personal responsibility to read the word of God and act upon it in a spiritual and practical way. I cannot blame someone else for carrying out that for which I am responsible. I am to "rightly divide the word of truth." I am to be a "workman" with that commitment to guide me. Truth is already in a believer and will remain there. The vital communion a believer has with Christ will remain there. These truths abide in us as part of the possession of the eternal life we have been given. Where there is no life in Christ, there is no Christ in a person.
We need teachers who teach the word in ways we can understand and apply in practical day to day living. We need them to teach what is right and expose and avoid errors. We need the general teaching that equips us to live holy, righteous and godly lives. We need the teaching that builds up our faith and edifies, exhorts and comforts us. We need those who teach the truth about the true God, the Lord Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit. The urgency associated with this teaching will help expose the comfortable, deceptive and false teaching around us today.