The Seven “Everlastings” of Isaiah (Part 4of 7)

•  Strength:  Isaiah 26:4  (KJV) ⁴ Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
• Judgments:  Isaiah 33:14 (KJV)¹⁴ The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
• Joy:  Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) ¹⁰ And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
• Salvation:  Isaiah 45:17 (KJV) ¹⁷ But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
• Kindness:  Isaiah 54:8 (KJV) ⁸ In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
• Covenant:  Isaiah 55:3 (KJV) ³ Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
• Light:  Isaiah 60:19 (KJV) ¹⁹ The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.

 

The fourth one of the “Everlastings” is Salvation..

Salvation…

Belongs to GOD:  Psalm 3:8 (KJV) ⁸ Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.  Psalm 37:39 (KJV) ³⁹ But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord: he is their strength in the time of trouble.

is only through JESUS CHRIST:  Luke 1:69 (KJV)⁶⁹ And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;  Luke 2:30-31 (KJV) ³⁰ For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, ³¹ Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

He is…

1. the only door:  John 10:9 (KJV) ⁹ I am the door: by me if any man enter in, he shall be saved, and shall go in and out, and find pasture
2.  the only Saviour:  Acts 4:12 (KJV) ¹² Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.
3. the only Intercessor:  Isaiah 59:16 (KJV) ¹⁶ And he saw that there was no man, and wondered that there was no intercessor: therefore his arm brought salvation unto him; and his righteousness, it sustained him.
4. the only remedy for sin:  John 3:14-15 (KJV) ¹⁴ And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: ¹⁵ That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.
5. the only nourishment for the soul:  John 6:35 (KJV) ³⁵ And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.
6. the only source of truth:  John 6:67-68 (KJV) ⁶⁷ Then said Jesus unto the twelve, Will ye also go away? ⁶⁸ Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life.
7. the only Foundation on which to build your life:  I Corinthians 3:11 (KJV) ¹¹ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.

HIS….

…..Grace is sufficient:  Acts 15:11 (KJV) ¹¹ But we believe that through the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ we shall be saved, even as they.

…..Blood Avails:  Romans 5:9 (KJV) ⁹ Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. I Thessalonians 5:9 (KJV) ⁹ For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ,

All flesh will have a chance at the Salvation of JESUS CHRIST, it is up to you as to whether you choose it:  Luke 3:6 (KJV) ⁶ And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.  I Timothy 2:4 (KJV) ⁴ Who will have all men to be saved, and to come unto the knowledge of the truth.  2 Peter 3:9 (KJV) ⁹ The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.

cannot be bought, sold, or earned…. Ephesians 2:8-9 (KJV) ⁸ For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God:  ⁹ Not of works, lest any man should boast.

It is free for the asking…. Romans 10:13 (KJV) ¹³ For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.  John 4:10 (KJV) ¹⁰ Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water. Romans 5:18 (KJV) ¹⁸ Therefore as by the offence of one judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life.

Faith secures:  John 3:15 (KJV) ¹⁵ That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Is for the remission of sins:  Acts 10:43 (KJV) ⁴³ To him give all the prophets witness, that through his name whosoever believeth in him shall receive remission of sins.

Makes us….

•  Justified!!!  Romans 5:1 (KJV) 5 Therefore being justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ: Romans 3:24 (KJV) ²⁴ Being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus:
• Not ashamed!!!  Romans 9:33 (KJV) ³³ As it is written, Behold, I lay in Sion a stumblingstone and rock of offence: and whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.
• Free from the bondage of sin!!!  Romans 6:6 (KJV) ⁶ Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.  Romans 6:14 (KJV) ¹⁴ For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace. Romans 6:18 (KJV) ¹⁸ Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.  Romans 6:22 (KJV) ²² But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.  Romans 8:2 (KJV) ² For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death.
• Victorious!!! Over evil influences….. Psalm 44:5 (KJV) ⁵ Through thee will we push down our enemies: through thy name will we tread them under that rise up against us.  …evil forces…… Luke 10:19 (KJV) ¹⁹ Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. ….afflictions….. Romans 8:35 (KJV) ³⁵ Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?  Romans 8:37 (KJV) ³⁷ Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. ……worldly temptations…. I John 5:4 (KJV) ⁴ For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.  …and Satanic Powers….. Revelations 15:2 (KJV)  ² And I saw as it were a sea of glass mingled with fire: and them that had gotten the victory over the beast, and over his image, and over his mark, and over the number of his name, stand on the sea of glass, having the harps of God.

is the Rock of our faith:  Deuteronomy 32:15 (KJV) ¹⁵ But Jeshurun waxed fat, and kicked: thou art waxen fat, thou art grown thick, thou art covered with fatness; then he forsook God which made him, and lightly esteemed the Rock of his salvation.   II Samuel 22:47 (KJV) ⁴⁷ The Lord liveth; and blessed be my rock; and exalted be the God of the rock of my salvation.   Psalm 62:2 (KJV) ² He only is my rock and my salvation; he is my defence; I shall not be greatly moved.

causes rejoicing:  Psalm 9:14 (KJV) ¹⁴ That I may shew forth all thy praise in the gates of the daughter of Zion: I will rejoice in thy salvation.   Psalm 13:5 (KJV) ⁵ But I have trusted in thy mercy; my heart shall rejoice in thy salvation.

is a shield…  II Samuel 22:36 (KJV) ³⁶ Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy gentleness hath made me great.  Psalm 18:35 (KJV) ³⁵ Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.

is a horn….II Samuel 22:3 (KJV) ³ The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.  Luke 1:69 (KJV) ⁶⁹ And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

a tower…..  II Samuel 22:51 (KJV) ⁵¹ He is the tower of salvation for his king: and sheweth mercy to his anointed, unto David, and to his seed for evermore.

a helmet…..  Isaiah 59:17 (KJV) ¹⁷ For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.  Ephesians 6:17 (KJV) ¹⁷ And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:

As Christians we are clothed in Salvation:  Isaiah 61:10 (KJV) ¹⁰ I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for he hath clothed me with the garments of salvation, he hath covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decketh himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorneth herself with her jewels.  Matthew 22:9-13 (KJV) ⁹ Go ye therefore into the highways, and as many as ye shall find, bid to the marriage.  ¹⁰ So those servants went out into the highways, and gathered together all as many as they found, both bad and good: and the wedding was furnished with guests.  ¹¹ And when the king came in to see the guests, he saw there a man which had not on a wedding garment:  ¹² And he saith unto him, Friend, how camest thou in hither not having a wedding garment? And he was speechless.  ¹³ Then said the king to the servants, Bind him hand and foot, and take him away, and cast him into outer darkness, there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth.

makes one beautiful:  Psalm 149:4 (KJV) ⁴ For the Lord taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.

is forever… Isaiah 51:6 (KJV) ⁶ Lift up your eyes to the heavens, and look upon the earth beneath: for the heavens shall vanish away like smoke, and the earth shall wax old like a garment, and they that dwell therein shall die in like manner: but my salvation shall be for ever, and my righteousness shall not be abolished.

 

 

 

 

 

The Seven “Everlastings” of Isaiah (Part 2 of 7)

•  Strength:  Isaiah 26:4  (KJV) ⁴ Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord Jehovah is everlasting strength:
• Judgments:  Isaiah 33:14 (KJV)¹⁴ The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
• Joy:  Isaiah 35:10 (KJV) ¹⁰ And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.
• Salvation:  Isaiah 45:17 (KJV) ¹⁷ But Israel shall be saved in the Lord with an everlasting salvation: ye shall not be ashamed nor confounded world without end.
• Kindness:  Isaiah 54:8 (KJV) ⁸ In a little wrath I hid my face from thee for a moment; but with everlasting kindness will I have mercy on thee, saith the Lord thy Redeemer.
• Covenant:  Isaiah 55:3 (KJV) ³ Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.
• Light:  Isaiah 60:19 (KJV) ¹⁹ The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.

The next one of the “Everlastings” that I want to discuss is:

Everlasting Judgment–Everyone will face an Everlasting Judgment”.  You will either face GOD as a saved person, or a lost person (one who has rejected HIS son).

For the saved person we  will face the “Judgment seat of CHRIST”.  This judgment will judge our actions and works as we have lived in these mortal bodies.  And determine our rewards or lack thereof.  Your salvation WILL NOT, I repeat WILL NOT DEPEND ON YOUR WORKS.  That decision was made when you accepted JESUS CHRIST as your SAVIOUR.   I Corinthians 3:11-15 (KJV) ¹¹ For other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ. ¹² Now if any man build upon this foundation gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, stubble; ¹³ Every man’s work shall be made manifest: for the day shall declare it, because it shall be revealed by fire; and the fire shall try every man’s work of what sort it is. ¹⁴ If any man’s work abide which he hath built thereupon, he shall receive a reward. ¹⁵ If any man’s work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire.

For the lost person, you will face the “White Throne Judgment”.  It is found in Revelation 20:11-14 (KJV)¹¹ And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.  ¹² And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.  ¹³ And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

This judgment will be the judgment that one receives after he/she rejects JESUS CHRIST as their SAVIOUR.  It is determined the moment one chooses not to believe and accept JESUS CHRIST as their SAVIOUR.  John 3:18 (KJV) ¹⁸ He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

The Bible is very specific about what GOD will do with those who reject HIS son.  This judgment will occur after one dies.

The final method of  this judgment is Fire:

The name of this place is called Hell:  Matthew 23:33 (KJV) ³³ Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?  is constantly enlarging itself:   Isaiah 5:14 (KJV) ¹⁴ Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.

It is an eternal death caused by fire (which means you will burn forever and ever!):  Revelation 19:20 (KJV) ²⁰ And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

which was created by GOD for the Devil and his angels:  Matthew 25:41 (KJV) ⁴¹ Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:

It is described in several ways as:

a Furnace of Fire, where there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth:  Matthew 13:42 (KJV) ⁴² And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.  Matthew 13:50 (KJV) ⁵⁰ And shall cast them into the furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth.  …… and torment will occur…. Revelation 14:10 (KJV) ¹⁰ The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

a Lake of Fire:  Revelation 20:15 (KJV) ¹⁵ And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.

• with Fire and Brimstone:  Revelation 14:10 (KJV) ¹⁰ The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb:

an Unquenchable fire where it worm dies not:  Mark 9:44 (KJV) Where their worm dieth not, and the fire is not quenched.

a Devouring Fire:  Isaiah 33:14 (KJV) ¹⁴ The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

• where you will have all your senses, like sight…. Luke 16:23 (KJV) ²³ And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
• speech , hearing, touch, taste,….Luke 16:24-26 (KJV)²⁴ And he cried and said, Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame. ²⁵ But Abraham said, Son, remember that thou in thy lifetime receivedst thy good things, and likewise Lazarus evil things: but now he is comforted, and thou art tormented. ²⁶ And beside all this, between us and you there is a great gulf fixed: so that they which would pass from hence to you cannot; neither can they pass to us, that would come from thence.

In the Bible, Jesus speaks that it would be better to go thru life without a limb (leg arm,hand,etc.) than to go there:  Matthew 18:8 (KJV) ⁸ Wherefore if thy hand or thy foot offend thee, cut them off, and cast them from thee: it is better for thee to enter into life halt or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet to be cast into everlasting fire.  Mark 9:45 (KJV) ⁴⁵ And if thy foot offend thee, cut it off: it is better for thee to enter halt into life, than having two feet to be cast into hell, into the fire that never shall be quenched:

But dear friend, you can escape this horrible judgment….  JESUS made a way of escape for you through HIM!!!  COME TO JESUS DEAR FRIEND!!!

Here is what you need to do to escape…..

• Realize that you are a sinner and that you are in need of a SAVIOUR.  That JESUS CHRIST cared enough for you to DIE for YOU!!!  Romans 5:6, 8 (KJV) For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly.  But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.    We are all sinners…. Romans 3:23 (KJV) ²³ For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God;  The definition of a sinner is: somebody who commits sin: somebody who commits a sin or who habitually does wrong, 1. One that sins or does wrong; a transgressor. 2. A person who sins; transgressor, person who commits moral wrongs. 
• The wages for this sinful life is death, as listed above:  Romans 6:23 (KJV) For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
• Confess this to GOD from your heart,  that you know you are a sinner, and ask HIM to forgive you…   Romans 10:9-10 (KJV) That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.  and ask HIM into your heart as LORD and SAVIOUR of your life…..  For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.  Romans 10:13 (KJV) For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved. ….
• Dear friend if you have done these steps, as true and honestly as you can…. Welcome to the family of GOD.  Please drop me a e-mail at jacobsmom8@frontier.com, helpstracts@hotmail.com, or scripturalthoughts@gmail.com so that we can send you some information about beginning your life in JESUS and  rejoice with you……