Volume 5 Chapter 5 Page 5
Wednesday May 7, 2008
2 Iyar 5768 (Hebrew 8th Month) "Charge of a Witness!"
The Apostle Paul confined in a prison in Rome, writes of himself as a prisoner to the Gospel of Christ Jesus.
Giving a distinct and comprehensive outline of the duties and requirements for Believers in Christ, who are called by God into HIS service of ministry.
Paul continues on with a warning to us concerning those who oppose us, and also of those within the Body of Christ who will desert the fundamental teachings and beliefs of faith.
It is noteworthy, that the Apostle Peter quite possibbly was in Rome about this time writing his 2nd letter, also containing a warning for us of those who would be quick to oppose the TRUTH and persecute those chosen by God to teach and preach the Gospel of Christ.
Increasing deception was infiltrating the Church, and both Paul and Peter were writing to us of this problem, which exists even today within the Body of Christ.
Now, if 2 of the most recorded New Testament writers, seemingly near the end of their lives would revisit these charges against fellow believers, then the accounts must be TRUE.
For it is required that at least 2 witnesses, as recorded by Paul and Peter, together they were giving coinciding testimonies against the same problem.
Most notably though is this, if there be 3 witnesses, which may have included the Apostles Paul, Luke and Peter. Then the testimony is to be received as TRUTH by the reader!!!
Why then today, as I read and study God's WORD, do those who have access to these same writings, not adhere and conform to this principle?
Highly regarded as holding to TRUTH, where during the 1st century Church, Believers were called upon to respect God's Anointing upon the outspoken who preach and teach HIS message of Forgiveness, Redemption, Salvation and Hope.
The Gospel of Christ Jesus, claims Eternal Life is gained by living righteously in the sight of Jehovah God, witnessed by HIS Son, Christ Jesus and Holy Spirit, a TRUTH defended over 2000 years by those who gave their lives to see the Gospel preserved.
