We are of Jesus Christ, not by anything people have conferred on us.

Galatians 1:1-5

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“Paul, an apostle (not from men nor through man, but through Jesus Christ and God the Father who raised Him from the dead), and all the brethren who are with me…” Galatians 1:1-2

There was no person, group, organization, nor school that made Paul a minister and Apostle of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Paul experienced being born-again by believing in Jesus Christ, which changed his past ways by giving him a new spirit and heart. This is true for all believers who know the change that has happened in our life by believing in God, accepting our need for the forgiveness of sin through Jesus Christ, and embracing the Holy Spirit. Now, we want Christ to subdue our human nature, emotions, etc. so that we live soberly and in the truth. Smooth words, flattery, and the efforts of people and organizations cannot change our heart and spirit.

Our born-again experience is the Gospel of Jesus Christ written on our heart.

 “For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” John 3:16

“To the churches of Galatia: Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord Jesus Christ, who gave Himself for our sins, that He might deliver us from this present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father, to whom be glory forever and ever. Amen.” Galatians 1:3-5

God saves us from this present evil culture as we live for Jesus Christ and embrace the Holy Spirit. Today’s world lives by the atheistic entity that has replaced the conscience and spirit by giving people what to think, feel, say, and do. They oppose belief in God, close their ears to the Gospel of Christ, and oppress the presence of the Holy Spirit. Even then, grace and peace are what our Lord Jesus gives to us which means no matter what we are made to feel or think [influencing our words and behaviors], nothing can separate us from the love God has for us. The artificial entity giving people what to think and feel enlivens the image of the beast to live and speak through people. Today’s world culture is groomed to the mark of the beast by what they are given to say and do.

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“….to you who do not hold to her teaching and have not learned Satan’s so-called deep secrets,“
‘I will not impose any other burden on you, except to hold on to what you have until I come.’”
“I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.”
Revelation 2:24-25, 3:11