ENTER IN- 2

ENTER IN- 2  

All of us ENTER this wicked world with a sinful nature!

Therefore, just as through one man sin entered the world, 

and death through sin, 

and thus death spread to all men, because all sinned-- 

Romans 5:12 

 Moreover the law entered that the offense might abound. 

But where sin abounded, grace abounded much more,
Romans 5:20 

 Do you not yet understand that whatever enters the mouth 

goes into the stomach and is eliminated? 

  But those things which proceed out of the mouth 

come from the heart, and they defile a man. 

Matthew 15:17-18

Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, 

who was numbered among the twelve. 

Luke 22:2-3 

 Now after the piece of bread, Satan entered him. 

Then Jesus said to him, "What you do, do quickly."

But no one at the table knew for what reason He said this to him. 

For some thought, because Judas had the money box, 

that Jesus had said to him, "Buy those things we need for the feast," 

or that he should give something to the poor. 

Having received the piece of bread, 

he then went out immediately. And it was night. 

John 13:27-30 

We are born with a fallen nature

into a world that is under the sway of the devil!

There is sin within us 

and temptation around us!!

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We have to ENTER the Kingdom of GOD

by being born again.

Jesus answered, "Most assuredly, I say to you, 

unless one is born of water and the Spirit, 

he cannot enter the kingdom of God. 

John 3:5

I am the door. 

If anyone enters by Me, he will be saved, 

and will go in and out and find pasture. 

John 10:9 

"Most assuredly, I say to you, 

he who does not enter the sheepfold by the door, 

but climbs up some other way, 

the same is a thief and a robber. 

John 10:1

 Therefore, brethren, 

having boldness to enter the Holiest by the blood of Jesus, 

by a new and living way which He consecrated for us, 

through the veil, that is, His flesh, 

and having a High Priest over the house of God, 

Hebrews 10:19-21

For I say to you, 

that unless your righteousness 

exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, 

you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven. 

Matthew 5:20 

And again I say to you, it is easier 

for a camel to go through the eye of a needle 

than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." 

Matthew 19:24

JESUS is the only Door by Whom we enter into
the Kingdom of GOD.

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Let us constantly make the decision to
ENTER into His Presence
and choose to ENTER by the narrow gate.

"Enter by the narrow gate; 

for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, 

and there are many who go in by it. 

  Because narrow is the gate and difficult is the way which leads to life, 

and there are few who find it. 

Matthew 7:13-14 

"Strive to enter through the narrow gate, 

for many, I say to you, 

will seek to enter and will not be able. 

Luke 13:24 

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, 

And into His courts with praise. 

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. 

Psalm 100:4

Watch and pray, lest you enter into temptation. 
The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak." 

Matthew 26:41

The entrance of Your words gives light; 

It gives understanding to the simple. 

Psalm 119:130

Therefore, brethren, 

be even more diligent to make your call and election sure, 

for if you do these things you will never stumble; 

  for so an entrance will be supplied to you abundantly 

into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

2 Peter 1:10-11

In this world, 
we have to walk with humility and selflessness
in His Presence, in line with His word,
as people of GOD'S Kingdom.

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Let us constantly ENTER into 

the glorious Presence of GOD

through the grace of our LORD JESUS CHRIST.

Do not enter into judgment with Your servant, 

For in Your sight no one living is righteous. 

Psalm 143:2 

Enter into the rock, and hide in the dust, 

From the terror of the Lord 
And the glory of His majesty. 

Isaiah 2:10 

 Then the cloud covered the tabernacle of meeting, 

and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle. 

  And Moses was not able to enter the tabernacle of meeting, 

because the cloud rested above it, 

and the glory of the Lord filled the tabernacle.
Exodus 40:34-35 

 And the priests could not enter the house of the Lord, 

because the glory of the Lord had filled the Lord's house.
2 Chronicles 7:2 

The temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God 

and from His power, 

and no one was able to enter the temple 

till the seven plagues of the seven angels were completed. 

Revelation 15:8

We have obtained the righteousness of

the LORD JESUS.

It is GOD'S grace revealed through JESUS

that enables us to enter into His glorious Presence!

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Then at the end of our life on earth,

we will ENTER heaven!

Not with the blood of goats and calves, 

but with His own blood He entered the Most Holy Place 

once for all, having obtained eternal redemption. 

Hebrews 9:12

 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, 

both sure and steadfast, 

and which enters the Presence behind the veil, 

where the forerunner has entered for us, even Jesus, 

having become High Priest forever 

according to the order of Melchizedek. 

Hebrews 6:19-20

Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest, 

let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it. 

  For indeed the gospel was preached to us as well as to them; 

but the word which they heard did not profit them, 

not being mixed with faith in those who heard it. 

  For we who have believed do enter that rest, 

as He has said:
"So I swore in My wrath, '
They shall not enter My rest,' " 

although the works were finished
from the foundation of the world. 

Hebrews 4:1-3 

There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 

  For he who has entered His rest 

has himself also ceased from his works as God did from His. 

Hebrews 4:9-10

   The righteous perishes, And no man takes it to heart; 
Merciful men are taken away, While no one considers 

That the righteous is taken away from evil. 

He shall enter into peace; 

They shall rest in their beds, 

Each one walking in his uprightness. 
Isaiah 57:1-2

 His lord said to him, 

'Well done, good and faithful servant; 

you were faithful over a few things, 

I will make you ruler over many things. 

Enter into the joy of your lord.' 

Matthew 25:21

But as it is written: "Eye has not seen, nor ear heard, 
Nor have entered into the heart of man 
The things which God has prepared for those who love Him." 
But God has revealed them to us through His Spirit. 
For the Spirit searches all things, yes, the deep things of God. 
1 Corinthians 2:9-10

Blessed are those who do His commandments, 

that they may have the right to the tree of life, 

and may enter through the gates into the city. 

Revelation 22:14 

We live in this world with the hope of 

eternal salvation, rest and joy

because of JESUS our High Priest.

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ENTER IN - 1

Outside the gate:

You cannot SEE what is inside.

At the gate:

You can SEE to a certain extent the things and happenings inside
the gates. You may think you are inside. You are not really sure
because you know about the LORD and about His Kingdom. You
can see the experiences in others.

Enter in:

A very important key in your computer keyboard is 'Enter'.

It is one of the few longer keys other than the 'Space Bar'.

Many things you type on the keyboard or in many digital

machines are accepted when you press 'Enter'.

You also move to the next line or next step when you key in

'Enter'!

You know that entering in makes all the difference in your life.

You are experiencing the blessings of GOD’S Presence and

His Kingdom. You Know in your heart that you are inside!

 For when they speak great swelling words of emptiness,

 they allure through the lusts of the flesh, through lewdness, 

the ones who have actually escaped from those who live in error. 

While they promise them liberty, they themselves are slaves of
corruption; 

for by whom a person is overcome, by him also he is brought into
bondage. 

For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world 

through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, 

they are again entangled in them and overcome, 

the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. 

For it would have been better for them not to have known the way
of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy
commandment delivered to them. 

But it has happened to them according to the true proverb: 

"A dog returns to his own vomit," and, "a sow, having washed, to
her wallowing in the mire."

2 Peter 2:18-22

Make sure you continue inside the gate and progress towards
the LORD.

Don’t turn back!!

In His Presence:

You are living and progressing in your spiritual life.

You are increasing in the knowledge of GOD.

You are enjoying a vibrant relationship with the LORD!

 And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, 

whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple 

which is called Beautiful, 

to ask alms from those who entered the temple;

Acts 3:2

So he, leaping up, 

stood and walked and entered the temple with them-

-walking, leaping, and praising God.

Acts 3:8

Make a joyful shout to the Lord, all you lands! 

Serve the Lord with gladness; 

Come before His presence with singing. 

Know that the Lord, He is God; 

It is He who has made us, and not we ourselves; 

We are His people and the sheep of His pasture. 

Enter into His gates with thanksgiving, 

And into His courts with praise. 

Be thankful to Him, and bless His name. 

For the Lord is good; His mercy is everlasting, 

And His truth endures to all generations.

Psalm 100:1-5

Therefore, since a promise remains of entering His rest,

 let us fear lest any of you seem to have come short of it.

There remains therefore a rest for the people of God. 

For he who has entered His rest has himself also ceased 

from his works as God did from His.

Hebrews 4:1,9-10

And so it happened to him,

 for the people trampled him in the gate, and he died.

2 Kings 7:20

Are you Outside the Gates of salvation?

Are you At the Gate?

Have you Entered His Gates?

Border Control and Security Clearance to Heaven!

Border Control and Security Clearance to Heaven!

If you are serious about visiting a particular country, you must be informed about the security systems of that country. You are advised not to carry certain things into the country. Different things are prohibited in different lands. Emphasis is placed on clearing various things depending on the vulnerability. 

Many lands are careful about ammunition and dangerous weapons that can be brought in by terrorists and those given to violence. 

Some nations are particular about protecting their people from foreign spiritual influence through religious material.

Farming countries like Australia and New Zealand are particularly careful about protecting their borders from vegetation that can carry insects and pests. 

Now how about heaven? If  we are serious about entering heaven, shouldn't we give thought to be informed about the border control laws of heaven?

 But there shall by no means enter it anything that defiles, 

or causes an abomination or a lie,

 but only those who are written in the Lamb's Book of Life. 
Revelation 21:27

Blessed are those who do His commandments,
that they may have the right to the tree of life,
 and may enter through the gates into the city. 

  But outside are dogs and sorcerers

 and sexually immoral and murderers and idolaters,

 and whoever loves and practices a lie. 

Revelation 22:14-15 

He who overcomes shall inherit all things, 

and I will be his God and he shall be My son. 

  But the cowardly, unbelieving, abominable, murderers, 

sexually immoral, sorcerers, idolaters,

 and all liars 

shall have their part in the lake
 which burns with fire and brimstone, 

which is the second death." 

Revelation 21:7-8 

And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God,

 by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption. 

  Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor,

 and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice. 

  And be kind to one another, tenderhearted,

 forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you. 

Ephesians 4:30-32 

 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, 

without which no one will see the Lord: 

looking carefully lest anyone fall short of the grace of God;

 lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble,

 and by this many become defiled; 
Hebrews 12:14-15 

Blessed be the God
 and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who according to His abundant mercy

has begotten us again to a living hope
through the resurrection

of Jesus Christ from the dead, 
to an inheritance incorruptible and undefiled

 and that does not fade away, 
reserved in heaven for you,
who are kept by the power of God through faith 

for salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.
In this you greatly rejoice,
though now for a little while, if need be,
you have been grieved by various trials,
that the genuineness of your faith,
being much more precious than gold that perishes,
though it is tested by fire, 
may be found to praise, honor,
and glory at the revelation of Jesus Christ,
whom having not seen you love. 
Though now you do not see Him, yet believing, 
you rejoice with joy inexpressible and full of glory,
receiving the end of your faith-
-the salvation of your souls.
1 Peter 1:3-9 

Heaven's border control is higher than our imagination and its security system smarter than that of any country on earth!

We have to rid ourselves of all our baggage.

We are scanned by GOD Himself. His eyes are more powerful than the most sophisticated ones in the best of airports. They test the motives of our minds and the attitudes of our hearts. The seal of the blood of the LORD JESUS CHRIST is the passport! 'JESUS CHRIST' is the password!

We cannot take anything from earth because it is all defiled. We don't need anything from here. All things are new in heaven.

"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the Lord,

 "Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; 

Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 

If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land;

 But if you refuse and rebel, You shall be devoured by the sword"; 

For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. 
Isaiah 1:18-20 

Let us therefore be diligent to enter that rest,

 lest anyone fall according to the same example of disobedience.

 For the word of God is living and powerful, 
and sharper than any two-edged sword,

 piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, 
and of joints and marrow,

 and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart. 

And there is no creature hidden from His sight, 

but all things are naked and open to the eyes of Him
 to whom we must give account. 

Seeing then that we have a great High Priest
 who has passed through the heavens,

 Jesus the Son of God,
 let us hold fast our confession. 

For we do not have a High Priest
 who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses,

 but was in all points tempted as we are, 
yet without sin. 

Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, 

that we may obtain mercy
 and find grace to help in time of need. 
Hebrews 4:11-16