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LA BANDERA Y EL SÁBADO

LA BANDERA Y EL SÁBADO

 “Les di mis sábados como una señal entre nosotros, para que supieran que soy el Señor que los santifico” (Ezequiel 20:12)

Una señal es una marca, la cual es un objeto que transmite un mensaje, algo que simboliza un mensaje. El Sábado es una señal, una marca, objeto de Dios a la humanidad que Él nos ha dado con el propósito de darnos un mensaje. Y de esta forma, el Sábado es como una bandera. Consideremos objetivas lecciones y similitudes entre una bandera nacional y el Sábado.

La bandera de una nación es hecha por sus ciudadanos; los ciudadanos no son hechos para la bandera, así como “el Sábado fue hecho para el hombre, no el hombre para el Sábado” (Marcos 2:27) la bandera fue creada para inspirar a la gente con amor patriótico y lealtad a su país. El Sábado fue creado para inspirar a las personas con amor y lealtad hacia Dios. La bandera le recuerda a la gente su historia, valores, y principios de su nación. Cuando la gente ve la bandera de la vieja unión Soviética, son recordados unos valores diferentes de aquellos transmitidos por la de los Británicos, Canadienses, o la bandera Americana.

El Sábado fue dado para recordarnos el gobierno de Dios, sus métodos y principios – el reino de la verdad, el amor y la libertad.

Cuando personas han sido tomadas cautivas en guerra y ven su bandera nacional, esta  les inspira con la esperanza que sus paisanos vendrán a rescatarlos. Nosotros estamos cautivos en un mundo de pecado, y el Sábado es para recordarnos que Dios envió a Jesús a liberarnos del pecado, para hacernos santos, y rescatarnos.

Levantar la bandera de corazón es diferente que levantarla por obligación. Vivir en el Corea del Norte y levantar la bandera nacional por temor al castigo del estado no es lo mismo que levantar la bandera por amor a su país. De la misma manera, observar el Sábado de la Biblia porque es una regla que un dios autoritario impuso y por la que se castigará si se infringe, no es lo mismo que amar al Creador y apreciar el Sábado porque es la señal del reino que amas. Por esto es que Isaías dice que solo aquellos que se gozan en el Sábado son los verdaderos observadores del Sábado (Isaías 58:13), porque el amor no puede ser comandado. Un verdadero patriota es aquel que ama su país, mientras que un verdadero cristiano es uno que ama el reino de Dios.

Cuando la gente ama y respeta a un país, respetan y honran la bandera de ese país; pero cuando la gente desprecia un país, pisotean y queman la bandera nacional. Así mismo cuando la gente ama a Dios y su reino, honran su Sábado – pero cuando no aman el reino de Dios, pisotean su Sábado.

Cuando queremos identificarnos con un reino, levantamos su bandera, independientemente del lugar donde se vive, levante la bandera de Inglaterra en América y estará mostrando apoyo a Inglaterra. De la misma manera si queremos mostrar apoyo por el reino de Dios, honraremos la bandera de su reino, el Sábado, que Él nos dio como señal.

Pero si levantamos la bandera de una nación, también tendríamos que adherirnos  a sus leyes y practicarlas para representar esa nación correctamente.  Así mismo, si aceptamos el Sábado del Señor , entonces necesitamos honrarlo como Dios querría que lo honráramos -como una marca de su reino de amor, y sus leyes son leyes diseñadas que no pueden ser impuestas y no son reforzadas a través de castigos externos. Nosotros, así como Dios lo ha hecho, presentamos la verdad en amor y dejamos a los demás libres en cómo viven su vida toda la semana, porque esto es lo que el Sábado nos recuerda.

Aceptar el Sábado como una regla que requiere un castigo por no observarlo, nos vuelve como aquellos que crucificaron al Señor del Sábado y lo querían bajar de la cruz rápido para poderse ir a guardar el Sábado. Tales personas son como enemigos de una nación que se infiltran y levantan la bandera de esa nación mientras trabajan en contra del reino que ellos pretenden apoyar.

Sí, el sábado es una señal de que Dios nos hace santos, es una evidencia de su poder creador y sus métodos  de gobierno, que en el final de los seis días de la creación Dios Descansó – Él no usó su poder para forzar a sus criaturas inteligentes a obedecerle, pero les dejó libres para pensar y decidir por ellos mismos. Aquellos que quieren levantar la bandera del Señor haganlo adoptando y practicando los mismos métodos de Dios, verdad, amor y libertad, todos estos principios son simbolizados por el Sábado.

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Testimony 70

I have been watching you for many years and have learned to love God with all my heart. I was raised by a loving Christian mother that had been lied to about who God really was, so our religious upbringing was hell fire and damnation. As soon as I was old enough and moved out, I not only left the church, I ran as fast as I could to get away from it. Sad to say, it wasn’t until the past couple of years that I learned and understand who my Father really is and how much He loves me. I understand God’s Design Laws (which make sense) and when I’m teaching my church Bible study class, I’m able to really put to use the things I’ve been learning and Holy Spirit is leading. Thank you for introducing me to my Father of true, pure love. Everyday with Him is new and exciting. One thing that breaks my heart is that I didn’t know Him sooner. God Bless you and your ministry!

Judy Phelps, Reno, NV, USA

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I have been following your Bible study class for about a year now. I must say I am impressed with how your ministry has grown. I took it upon myself to listen to all your lesson podcasts from the past and they have both enriched me physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually. I have learnt a lot from this class. I have also noticed how the class has grown in spiritual strength. One of the things that benefited me is that now I am not afraid of God. I use to be, but now it has melted away. The second thing is that you helped me to have a real life relationship with God. Now He is my friend that was always there and I love having him with me all the time. Thirdly, because of this class, it inspired me to take over and lead a class. I have called it “Let Us Reason Together,” adapting your inquisitive style and creating a class of free thinkers.

T. Banda, Malawi, Africa

 

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The Healing the Mind DVD set tarted me on a journey that has changed my relationship with our loving God more significantly than any other study, and brought me to your book and Bible study podcasts, which I now listen to daily, thanks to the availability of archived content on your site and on iTunes.

Anonymous

 

Testimony 38

Since November 2015, when I started studying Gods word from this God Is Love point of view, my life has been transformed. My troubled marriage of 15 years has been healed and my husband and I are truly happy for the first time in 15 years. Now When I read the word of God I understand it so much better and I can’t help but see Gods love radiating through the pages to humanity. Gods word is living and active and I am blessed beyond measure to be having this amazing experience. God has given me a beautiful understanding of Jn 3:16 that amazes me more and more each day. Thank you again for your ministry.

Helen D., London, England

 

Testimony 54

I had a lot of pressure, as a pastor’s kid, to conform and be “good.” I was good at being “good.” I thought my life was going along well until it all started falling apart and I could not figure out why! In my search for “why is this happening to me, God?” I came across your book, “Could it be this Simple,” and God started revealing to me the many distortions I held about His character, His principles, and how He has designed His universe to operate. I remember thinking, “Wow, I have had this all backwards.” I was happy and angry all at the same time. Happy to have the light of truth break through the darkness, revealing a wonderful, beautiful way of understanding God and His plan for His children, and angry, because I felt deceived and cheated by the church, my family, and myself!

My heart thrills when I listen to your bible study lessons. Literally I have gone from death to life. It is a journey I look forward to every day, as God reveals areas this distortion affects. Praise GOD! I will ever be grateful to God for this ministry and your cooperation with the Spirit!

Karen S., Portal, AZ, USA

 

Testimony 35

I am so pleased with the response your message is receiving at my church from the middle-aged to the young adults. I have given out 100 copies of the first two seminars and there are more request every week. One of my [class members] came to me after viewing the series, grateful and impressed with how easy the message was retained. He had been a Seventh-day Adventist in fear all his life, and felt like the scales were removed from his eyes after viewing the seminars. I am so impressed by the change I see in members who have received this message, we are in one accord. However, I am sadden by the negative response of the older people. I am verbally attacked anytime I talk about imposed laws, but I believe my mission is to enlightened everyone I can. I watch your Bible Study Class on YouTube every Friday night and I feel like I am apart of the class. All of you are in one accord and I am so blessed to have found you. I pray that all of you continue to spread this message and I am committed to doing my part.

Clara S., Westfield, MA, USA

 

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I have been sharing Come And Reason Ministries Bible study lessons with several folk. You have such a beautiful view of the plan of salvation. If we had this message preached when I was young, my generation would still all be in church.

H. R., New Zealand

Testimony 24

I wanted to thank you very much for presenting your understanding of God. I’ve always been troubled by this question: Why did Jesus have to die? Since my conversion I understood that The Father & Jesus are one, I did not have issues with that. But was there not any other way to save us than for Jesus to die? I guess I actually had a question about God – if He is so wise, how come He did not find another way? I did not see the real ‘beauty’  in the cross. Only when you explained the picture in the medical context, Jesus providing medicine for my selfishness, have I started to finally ‘see the light’. Thank you so much. Your seminar, “Healing the Mind,” are absolutely marvelous & have shared them with my family and many other people, including colleagues at work. Thanks, thanks, thanks. May God bless you abundantly in your ministry.

M. W., Australia

 

Testimony 56

I cannot thank you enough for opening my understanding to the beautiful truth of God’s Law of Love and how it applies to everything. I have been a Christian for over forty years, but I feel like I am only now seeing with my eyes open. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!

Tammy Cinzio, Australia

 

Testimony 41

I have been blessed by your ministry. I have experienced personally, and deeply resonate with, the God of love and the beautiful picture of God’s character that you present. I have seen your seminar series on YouTube, read ‘The Journal of the Watcher’ book, used your mobile app, and also listen/study the bible study lesson with you each week. I concur with many of the thoughts and perspectives that you share. I understand your conclusions on natural laws vs imposed law and the legal/penal substitution (incorrect diagnosis). This makes perfect sense to me.

Bless you for all you do.

Melissa L.

 

Testimony 68

Your message of design law vs imperial law is so uplifting and makes so much sense- it is a game changer for me. The fact that Jesus’s death is not a big payment by an angry God is , quite frankly, a relief.

Laura G., London, Ontario, Canada

 

Testimony 27

Your teachings about our heavenly Father have changed my life. Thank you sooooooo very very much! I know He’s doing some serious healing in my heart and life and I look forward to each new day to learn something new about Him and to just hear you speak about Him. Thank you, forever.

Nancy S.

 

Testimony 43

Two years ago I stumbled upon your book, “Could It Be This Simple,” and then found “The God-Shaped Brain” videos on YouTube, your bible study class, and the ‘Come And Reason’ mobile app. I shared your book with a friend and after nine months of showing love, patience, and kindness this person has been changed by the love of God, too. The same love that healed me, I now express to other women in tangible ways, such as to a Baptist woman with high anxiety and childhood trauma. She was extremely happy and relieved when I shared about the so-called “judgment of God” and burning in hell. She had no desire to serve a God that was so harsh. I have repeated the phrase dozens of times to her. “What we believe has power over us, but we have power over what we believe…”

This message that you are sharing has changed my life. I will continue to serve other women and bring this message of God’s healing love to their lives by sharing your books, YouTube videos, and The Remedy Bible app. Keep up the good work. Don’t be discouraged. God is doing a mighty work in and through this ministry!

Jill L., Midwest, USA

 

Testimony 45

I have been confused for years about what [christianity] calls [its] most disgusting teaching. It has never made much sense to me and for that reason has been evermore empty. I have listened to your class off and on and have struggled determining what is truth, because of the resistance design law encounters in the church. So, I thank God for your ministry. What you teach makes sense. It’s logical and backed up by the power of love. I have never seen that in Christ until now. I am astounded by the insight that is found when we look at God’s ministry through design law. All strength to this message, as I believe it to be the power of God.

Brendon S.

 

Testimony 64

I’ve been reading the bible and walking with Jesus since I was around 16. I’m 42 now. I’ve mostly been alone in my walk although I went to several churches in different denominations. For the past 3 years God has been showing me His character of agape. It’s been a blessing and changed how I view God and my walk with Jesus. About a year ago I came across the power of love and the principles of design law. These teachings changed how I read scripture and have been such a beautiful blessing. I’m very excited and grateful for these truths. We share these truths of agape, design law and the reality of the principles of the two trees in the garden of Eden with people on Facebook and YouTube. People all over are learning to trust God and His agape design law which makes life possible. Thank you for everything you shared with me. May God continue to bless your ministry and lives.

Bradley M., Hinsdale, NY, USA