Doula Faith

”So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God he created them; male and female he created them. Genesis 1: 27

Genesis 1: 26-31, 1 John 3:2, Galatians 4:19, 2 Corinthians 5:17, Matthew 9: 16-17, Romans8:29, Ephesians 2: 8-9, Romans 10:8-13

DNA

God’s D-NA = God’s Divine NAture

“For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities–his eternal power and divine nature–have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that people are without excuse.” Romans 1:20

What identifies you as distinct and unique among all living creatures and among all human beings is your genetic molecular structure known as DNA- genetic code. Within every cell of your body you have a code of instructions uniquely designed which determine your physical and innate characteristics.

King David known as a man after God’s own heart, gave insight into the intricacy of our physical and spiritual nature and how we are designed for a specific and predetermined purpose (Psalm 139: 13-18 ).

The Prophet Jeremiah recognized God’s loving kindness towards all mankind and knew His predetermined plan is always Good (Jeremiah 29:11).

The Apostle Paul who changed directions and followed Jesus Christ proclaiming His Gospel Message agreed with David’s insight of God’s predetermined plan to conform us into His Likeness. So he went out to proclaim Christ’s redemption to a people who knew not God (Romans 8: 28-35).

In the beginning of creation God created mankind (male and female) in His Image. We were uniquely designed and created to be like God and have fellowship with Him. We were predestined to develop into the “Likeness” of His Son, Jesus Christ
(Genesis 1-2, Psalm 8:4-9, 2 Corinthians 3:18).

When God created mankind, He created them in His image. And when He created Eve, He took from man and formed her to be like him. So together, they were as one representing God’s divine nature. And God made all provision for their physical and spiritual beings (Genesis 1-2, Genesis 2: 20-25, John 17: 21-26 ).

But Adam and Eve chose to take a different route, one away from the nature of God, doubting His Goodness, Eve believed a lie and as Adam listened to His wife instead of God, their divine nature became corrupted. But an omnipotent, omniscient, and omnipresent God foreknew of the rebellion and predestined and predetermined their regeneration and redemption
(Genesis 3: 1-24, Genesis 3:15, Romans 8:29,
John 3:16, John 1: 1-4, Isaiah 53:1-12).

Therefore, God sent His Son, Jesus Christ: God in the flesh – The Living Word – the eternal TRUTH. So that all who repent of their sins, believing in Christ’s death for the forgiveness of sin, and His resurrection as proof of eternal life would be conformed and transformed into His Image with the characteristics of His Holy Spirit:
(John 3:16, 2 Corinthians 3:18, John 1: 1-18,
Luke 23:39-43, Romans 10: 8-9).

God’s Character

LOVE, JOY, PEACE,
PATIENCE, FAITHFULNESS, KINDNESS,
GENTLENESS, SELF-CONTROL, GOODNESS
(Galatians 5: 22-23)

Those who hear the Truth and are converted become the offspring of the Living God and are transformed.  The more they surrender to God’s Divine NAture, the more they become Christ-like. God’s offspring have eternal life and will reign with His Son, as His Bride forever.

Just as Eve was taken from Adam, so it is Christ gave birth to the church – His eternal Bride.
(Genesis 3:15, Acts 17: 29-30, Romans 6:13, Galatians 2:20,
Ephesians 5:31-32, John 19:34, 2 Corinthians 11:2).

Those who reject the Truth- God’s Only Way of Salvation, take on the characteristics of  Satan’s nature. The more they surrender to his nature, the more they become like him, rebelling against God’s only way of redemption; eternally separated from – Jesus Christ (Genesis 3:15, Romans 2:8, John 14:6, John 8:44,2 Corinthians 4:4).

If we do not take on Christ’s righteousness through faith in His death for the forgiveness of our sin  then we remain in bondage to our sinful nature which is in opposition to God’s which brings forth His judgment. But Christ has come to set us free.
(Proverbs 14:12, John 3:5, 1 Corinthians 6: 9-11, John 12:47-48,
Romans 6:2, Romans 2:8-9, John 8:36 ).

There is a spiritual war going on which Christ has won the victory through His shed blood. Those who are covered in His blood through faith in His death on the cross and in His resurrection have passed from death to life. Those in faith will see Christ’s coming and will be with Him forever. Those who refuse His salvation have no covering and remain naked, choosing the path of eternal death and punishment, separated from God’s eternal love (Genesis 3: 7-11, 1 Thessalonians 4: 16-17, Revelation 3:8-13, 1 John 3:14,
Proverbs 14:12,John 14:6, Ephesians 6:12).

Dear One, You were made for God’s glory and He loves you unconditionally. As one sin separated Adam and Eve from God’s presence, so do your own.  Even if your sins are as numerous as the sands and as scarlet as your blood, they are washed away the moment you acknowledge your sinful nature and accept Christ’s death on the cross. Then your sinful nature will begin the process of transforming into God’s divine nature as He comes to dwell in your being through His Holy Spirit
(Isaiah 1:18, Psalm 103:11-12, Matthew 1:23, 1 Corinthians 6:19,
2 Corinthians 3:18, Romans 10:8-9).

You will become His temple whom He is pleased to dwell. You will be marked and sealed for eternal life. And you will walk in His light and do the deeds made manifest by the Holy Spirit. For the one who believes is also destined to walk in Truth. The One Who began the work and sanctification in your life is faithful to complete it “on the day Christ Jesus returns”
(1 Corinthians 6:19, 1 John 1:7, John 3:16, Isaiah 1:18, Ephesians 1:13,
2 Corinthians 1: 21-22, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6, 1 Corinthians 3:16).

The former things are gone, the new is now here as you believe and become who you were predestined to be in Christ Jesus- His offspring with His DNA.
(2 Corinthians 5:17-21)

Believe and Receive for Your Redemption is Near!

View the Cross is a Positive Sign and How you can be Positive of Your Salvation

See Other Resources:

Ask a Biologist

Metamorphosis (DVD)- Produced by Illustra Media 2011- Metamorhosis

God and DNA Structure: DNA Structure

“What Does it Mean to Surrender to God?” GotQuestions.org – What Does it Mean to Surrender to God?

May 2021

Testimony of Dianne Trinder on “His Abide Bible Study
                         

“His Abide”
How to Abide in His Word

The word communion generally brings to mind the sacrament of the Eucharist.  However, communion also has the more general meaning of “intimate fellowship or rapport.”  At no other time in recent history have we had more time to reflect, and spent more time alone.  For many, this time of isolation has been catastrophic.  However, for others this has been a time of refreshment, recommitment to the Lord our God, and truly a deepening of our faith.

The internet became a blessing and a curse throughout the pandemic.  It allowed us to remain connected to family and friends while we were physically distant from each other.  We were even able to attend church services online.  But social media  can eat up a lot of our time if we are not careful.  And though Google may seem to have all the answers, the sources of that information are not always reliable.

The Holy Spirit has increased my desire to get to know Him better, and He also put me in touch with a woman named Mary who has developed this communion with God through studying the scriptures, reflecting on them, and applying them to her life.

Today everything is made easy, and so I don’t need to wait on the Lord for His insight for me.  I can go to the internet and it’s immediate.  I don’t go to the source for milk — God’s Word — I go to preachers and teachers online, because they feed me and make it so easy for me.  But when we choose convenience, we risk losing out on the richness available at the true source:

“But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you” (John 14:26).

So I don’t hear from God directly.  Well, Holy Spirit, I get it now!  I want to hear from YOU.

I have journaled throughout my life, and filled many books.  But I have often used my quiet time – and many pages – to rant and complain to God about everything I was going through.  My journal was about me, and not about Jesus.  Mary helped me start a Biblical Meditation Journal.  She advocates a Bible study method that Incorporates a written  Summary, Reflection and Prayer.

First, I summarize the scripture(s) I have read, and note when a scripture jumps out at me.  I believe when that happens He wants me to look deeper into that particular scripture.  Hosea 4:6 reminds us of the danger of biblical illiteracy:

                              “My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.” 

Summarizing helps me to remember these scriptures, so I can grow in the knowledge of Him.

Reflecting on scripture(s) is important because it provides time and space for the Holy Spirit to speak and direct my understanding.  During reflection, I can receive His interpretation of the passage.

“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.”  2 Timothy 2:15

I must reflect with the right motive so I can understand and hear what God is saying to me, believing I will hear from Him with a hunger and thirst for more of Jesus.

. When I rely on the Holy Spirit’s discernment and understanding of God’s Word, I can pray into the scripture(s) with right motives (James 4:3).  If I am praying in agreement with God’s Word with Spiritual understanding, I believe I am praying according to God’s will.   Affirming the Word of God in my prayers is speaking God’s language.  His promise is to answer my prayer:

“And this is the confidence that we have before Him:  If we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.  And if we know that He hears us in whatever we ask, we know that we already possess what we have asked of Him” 1 John 5:14-15

Mary encouraged me to study the whole chapter of Luke 24 over the course of a week.
One day, Luke 24:52-53 lit up for me.  I felt like the Lord was speaking these words directly into my heart.

In my summary I wrote, “all they could do was worship Jesus, and every day they went to the Temple to do the same thing.”  During my reflection, I was convicted.  All the distractions of this world keep me from a mindset of worship and praise to You, Jesus.
And so my prayer was this:

“I pray for Your help to make better choices of those things that I read and listen to.  Help me, Holy Spirit, to focus on You, Jesus.  Amen.”

As you can no doubt guess, I was not instantly made perfect.  However, the Holy Spirit has empowered me to make some changes, and I continue to grow and learn.  I have developed a habit of doing my Bible study early in the morning, before the distractions of the day have a chance to claim my attention.  I am also learning not to spend so much time on social media.  That is a major distraction for me!

Since I started using Mary’s recommended method of studying the Bible, the Holy Spirit has faithfully shown up to give me His insights.  This experience has given even deeper meaning to the word communion:  true fellowship with God.  He has so much He wants to share with me, if I only give Him that opportunity.

Go to the “His Abide” Study Page to view how you can do this to. 

Doula Faith