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09/12/2025

“Out of his belly“

John 7:38 He that believeth on me, as the scripture hath said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water. Vs 39 (But this spake he of the Spirit, which they that believe on him should receive: for the Holy Ghost was not yet given; because that Jesus was not yet glorified.)

Let me keep this short and simple. No matter how much you know the verses by head not unless you respect the context erring when interpreting scriptures becomes the order of the day, this has nothing to do with Greek and Hebrew it has everything to do with context.

V38
It is good to note that "as the scripture said..." is not found or part of the Old Testament books, there's no specific scripture for this. It is the statement Jesus used as the summation of the Old Testament books concerning the giving of the Spirit.

Jesus uses the phrase "out of his belly" and the question should be whose belly is this, is it Jesus belly or our belly?

V39 further put an emphasis that He spake concerning the giving of the Spirit to them that should believe. Because He was not yet glorified.

So, the belly is figuratively of Jesus's belly. His belly does not speak of the recipient but of Christ, Because He's the giver of the Spirit and we all receive from Him, so the rivers of living water (which is the spirit) do not flow from us but from Jesus to us, when we believe the gospel.

That is; when you look at the scriptures, out of the Christ shall flow rivers of living water
which spoke about the spirit which was yet to be given. Jesus was speaking about His resurrection and the giving of the Spirit.

Is it clear?

09/12/2025

In Christ the mystery; double-mindedness; uncertainty; confusion; complexity about God in the mind of man is revealed; unveiled; clarified; resolved and explained.

In the son is the complete; perfect revelation of God, knowing the Son is to know the Father. The revelation of Jesus that a man has is equivalent to how much of God that he knows.

16/11/2024

Study on the book of Job - check Samuel Company Ministries on YouTube for part 1-3.

17/09/2024

The gospel corrects the wrong thinking about God.

17/09/2024

The Bible states that 'the wrath of man does not produce the righteousness of God' (James 1:20). Yet, ironically, some people blame the righteous God for the evil deeds committed by individuals driven by anger.

12/07/2024

Water Baptism 3

Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days hence.

Jesus is making a distinction between his ministry and that of John, the baptism of John being of water and that of Jesus being of the spirit.

Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judaea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.

Jesus is making an emphasis unto them that they shall be a manifestation of the baptism of the spirit, which will enable them to be his witnesses.

Let's look at Peter's preaching from the baptism of Paul

Acts 1:22 Beginning from the baptism of John, unto that same day that he was taken up from us, must one be ordained to be a witness with us of his resurrection.

The baptism of John the Apostle Peter speaks about is the one pointing to the coming of the Messiah, the writer is using the phrase "Baptist of John" to summarise the message/ministry of John, which was the pointer to the coming of Jesus.

Pay close attention;

Acts 2:4 And they were all filled with the Holy Ghost, and began to speak with other tongues, as the Spirit gave them utterance.

The ministry of Jesus is being demonstrated and witnessed - the ministry of the Spirit, the baptism of the Spirit giving them utterance.

Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.

Respecting context is the fundamental principle of Bible study, Pre-texts help us to understand the Baptism discussed,
they came to Peter asking what should be done for them to be saved and receive the utterances, Peter began to preach the gospel and they gladly received it, and they were filled with the spirit,

therefore baptism can be described in this context as being saved as well as in-filling of the spirit, it's important to understand that the baptism of the spirit happens at salvation, it is not a separate gift received after you have been saved, that's why the writer says they gladly received the word and were baptised, it's an emphasis on the ministry of the spirit.

Acts 8:16-17 (For as yet he was fallen upon none of them: only they were baptized in the name of the Lord Jesus.) 17 Then laid they their hands on them, and they received the Holy Ghost

Please pay close attention to how the baptism of Jesus is described in this context, The baptism of Jesus in this context is described as believing the gospel, and utterances described as spirit "falling upon", outward demonstration of the spirit was described as receiving the spirit, however we have indicated that the spirit is received at salvation.

Depending on the context the baptism of Jesus can be described as believing the gospel or receiving the gift of the spirit (utterances).

Acts 8:35 Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. 36 And as they went on their way, they came unto a certain water: and the eu**ch said, See, here is water; what doth hinder me to be baptized? 37 And Philip said, If thou believest with all thine heart, thou mayest. And he answered and said, I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God.

Philip was taken by the spirit to preach to the Eunich, it is important to note that Philip began to preach Christ from the Scriptures.

The Eunich saw water and and requested to be baptized, the subject of water baptism wasn't brought about by Philip but the yet to believe Eunich, Philip said to the Eunich you may be baptised if you BELIEVE,

This tells us that baptism of water has no significance without salvation,

Baptism of water was a suggestion from the Eunich not Philip, we therefore cannot make doctrine from the statement of someone who is yet to believe the gospel.

Philip made it clear that he must believe to be saved, therefore baptism of water wasn't completing salvation, it was requested by Eunich and Philip did it as it doesn't take away nor add anything to salvation.

To be continued....

11/07/2024

Water baptism 2

Mathew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.

According to Matthew, there's two types of baptism, water baptism which is of John, baptism of the Holy Ghost which is of Christ,

More often the New Testament, will use the word "baptism" without being specific on the type of baptism, however we need to always observe the context that will dictate the type of baptism discussed.

Let's first look at John water baptism

John 1:30-31 This is he of whom I said, After me cometh a man which is preferred before me: for he was before me. And I knew him not: but that he should be made manifest to Israel, therefore am I come baptizing with water.

John points out that Jesus's ministry is above his, and that the reason for water baptism is to reveal the Messiah, he wouldn't have known the Messiah without water baptism, the spirit descending was the confirmation,

Another emphasis
Luke 3:16 John answered, saying to all, "I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire.

John is making a distinction between his baptism and the baptism of Jesus, John baptism is of water, Jesus's baptism is of the spirit, therefore it is significant to understand the baptism discussed within the context without imposing our assumption.

Let's look at Jesus's command;
Mark 16:15
And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every
creature. He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

He commission the disciples to preach the gospel, and declares that those who believe shall be baptized, please remember John said the baptism of Jesus is of the Holy Ghost, so Jesus is saying those who believe at salvation they shall be filled with the spirit, so he that is immersed in the Holy Ghost is saved.

Luke24:49 .. behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

The meaning of the word "endue" in greek lexicon means "to sink into (clothing), put on, clothe one' s self"

The explanation of the word "endue" is similar with "baptism" We can interchangeably use the word "endue " and "baptism, so they shall tarry until they baptized with power from on high.

To be continued....

19/06/2024

Baptism of water! (Part1)

It is vital important to comprehend and explain "baptism" within the context, baptism does not always mean the baptism of water. The word baptism in its isolation means “to be fully immersed into something” the context will always help us to understand the baptism implied.

Law was/is the shadow of things to come.

Hebrews 10:1 For the law having a shadow of good things to come, and not the very image of the things, can never with those sacrifices which they offered year by year continually make the comers thereunto perfect.

Practices that were done under the law were the shadow of the reality to come. Water being part of the symbols,

Ezekiel 36:25 I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean; I will cleanse you from all your impurities and from all your idols. 26 I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. 27 And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.

According to the old testament we understand that water was symbolic of the newness of life,purification and justification by the spirit, as this was a prophecy about the new creation; the blood of Jesus purifying our hearts.

Take heed, the people of the old testament had vivid understanding of the meaning of water. Hence Jesus from the book of John spoke to people who understood the law and in the context of John, the discussion was about the SPIRIT.

Please pay close attention to the question of Nicodemus.

John 3:4 Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?

He wanted to know how is a man get born again. So, Jesus was responding to a clear question asked by a man who understand the law.

V5 Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

The word “and” in greek is “kai”, it means “that is” or “which is”. The correct translation should be read this way. And “of” was italicized you can either remove it or not, either way it does not affect the meaning.

Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water “which is” of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.

The water discussed here is the spirit, to be born anew.

V6 That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.

Jesus continues to discuss the spirit, His emphasis being on the spirit not water.

V7 Marvel not that I said unto thee, Ye must be born again.

To be born again is to be born of the spirit.

V12 If I have told you earthly things, and ye believe not, how shall ye believe, if I tell you [of] heavenly things?

Jesus brings it into Nicodemus’s attention that He is using earthly things to discuss heavenly things. So water is an earthly symbol of the SPIRIT. It is also notable that water was mentioned once and the spirit twice, which point us to the context of that which was discussed. Therefore Jesus is not saying that salvation is incomplete without water rather He’s saying the newness of life is of the spirit.

Moving further, let us examine the words of John the Baptist.

Mathew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance. but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire.

John makes a distinction on his baptism and the baptism of Jesus. John baptism of water is pointing us unto repentance. The baptism of Jesus is of the spirit being the newness of life. Thus Jesus was baptised with water and yet he did not baptize anyone with water, his spirit being the reality of the shadow

John 2:1-2 When therefore the Lord knew how the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and baptized more disciples than John,
2 (Though Jesus himself baptized not, but his disciples,)

Jesus did not baptize anyone, but his disciples did. Neither did he condemn the practice.

What did Jesus say after resurrection?

Acts 1:5 For John truly baptized with water; but ye shall be baptized with the Holy Ghost not many days.

Jesus is also making a distinction on His baptism and that of John. His baptism is of the spirit not of water. Hence water was the shadow of the spirit.
When Jesus commissioned the Church he said nothing about water.

Mark 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.

The baptism spoken along here is of the spirit. Being fully immersed in the doctrine of Christ Hence verse 17 is the work of the spirit.

V17And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils; they shall speak with new tongues.

This is what He promised them earlier.

Luke 26:49 And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.

He promised them the spirit. Water baptism has no significance meaning in the New Creation. It does not add nor complete salvation.
Only faith in Christ completes our salvation.

To be continued…
First posted 2018

20/05/2024

The supreme need of the church at this hour is to know what we are in Christ, how the Father looks upon us, and what He considers us to be.

17/05/2024

"By His stripes you are/were healed"

This phrase is normally used when someone is in need of physical healing,

We have to understand the language of the Prophet Isaiah/ Old Testament.
Symbols
Allegories

Did Jesus Physically carried our sickness and diseases on the cross? No

Let's observe the of Peter;

1Peter2:24
"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed"

Please note:
.. He bore our sins in His own body(Person).

Being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness.

It is conspicuous the discussion is about Christ dying for our sins and us obtaining righteousness. The contextual study makes it easy for us to understand that the discussion was/is about salvation.

By whose stripes ye were healed.

The word healing does not always refer to the physical healing biblically.

Mathew 13:15
“For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should HEAL them.”

The word healing can mean to be saved or rescued, the context of Mathew make it easy for us to understand that.

it can also imply forgiveness of sins.

Mark 4:12 That seeing they may see, and not perceive; and hearing they may hear, and not understand; lest at any time they should be converted, and their sins should be FORGIVEN them.

Mathew and Mark used the same parable but used the word HEAL and FORGIVENESS interchangeable which carries the same meaning of being SAVED.

In respecting the context of what Peter discussed we can further see that the discussion is about salvation.

1 Peter 2:25 For ye were as sheeps going astray; but are now returned unto the Shepherd and Bishop of your souls.

Peter is talking about our unbelief and as well as our obedience to the message of salvation.

We can safely say; By His stripes ye were SAVED/FORGIVEN.

Bearing in mind that the death of Jesus was for our sins and the scriptures are very loud on that. the same context makes us aware that Jesus bore sins not sicknesses and diseases.

24/04/2024

When studying the book of Exodus it is vital to take heed to the following:

- The ten commandments
- Their explanation
- The Law of Moses (The book of Law)

The Law of sin and death is not ten commandments. There's/was no death in the 10 commandments.

The ten commandments which God gave in the book of Exodus 20:17, had no death, curses, afflictions and diseases.

However Deuteronomy 27 and 28 , was conditioned on performance. Hence Moses was the one who was cursing and blessing, not God.

Verse 1 "... which i (Moses) command you".

His law brought accusation. (John 5:45)

Paul referred to it "the curses of the law" (Gal3:13)

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