Does Colossians 1:15–17 describe Jesus creating the Genesis universe, or is Paul speaking about Christ's pre-eminence, inheritance, and authority in God's new creation? This study carefully examines the original Greek and the surrounding biblical context.

Chapter: Colossians 1:15 — The True Meaning and Misunderstanding

Quick Facts

Colossians 1:15 clearly distinguishes Jesus Christ from the One True God.

Paul describes Jesus as "the image of the invisible God," not as the invisible God Himself. Throughout Scripture, God the Father alone is repeatedly described as the invisible God whom no one has ever seen or can see. Christ perfectly reveals His Father because He is His Father's image, representation, and exact expression.

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Full Article

May I share my research on Colossians 1:15?

If you have not already made up your mind concerning this passage, I sincerely ask that you consider the following biblical evidence with an open mind and an open heart.

As always, I encourage you to examine the Scriptures for yourself. If my understanding is mistaken in any way, I would genuinely welcome correction from the Bible.

There are many different interpretations of Colossians 1:15–17 among Christians. Therefore, let us begin by carefully examining the first statement Paul makes.

Colossians 1:15

English Standard Version

"He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation."

Paul begins by declaring:

"He is the image of the invisible God."

This opening statement is remarkably straightforward.

The Greek word translated "image" is εἰκών (eikōn). It carries the meaning of an image, likeness, representation, or visible manifestation of another. An image reflects and reveals the one it represents.

Paul therefore identifies Jesus as the perfect image and visible representation of His God and Father.

Notice carefully what Paul does not say.

He does not write:

"He is the invisible God."

Instead, he deliberately distinguishes between:

• the invisible God, and

• the One who is His image.

This distinction is extremely important.

The Invisible God

The Bible consistently teaches that God the Father is invisible.

Jesus Himself said:

"God is Spirit." (John 4:24)

Paul likewise writes:

"...who alone has immortality, dwelling in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen nor can see." (1 Timothy 6:16)

Notice Paul's words carefully:

"No one has ever seen nor can see."

Earlier in the same letter he writes:

"Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever. Amen." (1 Timothy 1:17)

These passages agree perfectly with Colossians 1:15.

They identify the Father as:

• immortal,

• invisible,

• the only God,

• and the One whom no human being has ever seen or can see.

Jesus Himself also declared:

"How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?" (John 5:44)

The Father, therefore, is repeatedly identified throughout Scripture as the only God and the invisible God.

Jesus Was Visible

Unlike His Father, Jesus was plainly visible.

Thousands of people saw Him.

They heard Him teach.

They watched Him perform miracles.

They touched Him.

They crucified Him.

Jesus was a real human being.

This perfectly agrees with Paul's statement that Christ is the image of the invisible God.

The invisible Father was revealed through His visible Son.

This same truth is expressed elsewhere.

Hebrews declares:

"He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature." (Hebrews 1:3)

Likewise Paul writes:

"...the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God." (2 Corinthians 4:4)

Each passage teaches the same principle.

Jesus perfectly reveals His Father because He bears His Father's image.

Facts to Consider

Those who believe Jesus is the One True God should carefully consider what Paul actually says.

An image is not the same person as the one whose image it is.

Rather, an image represents another.

Scripture gives another example.

Genesis records:

"Then God said, 'Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.'" (Genesis 1:26)

Human beings were also created in God's image.

Yet no Christian would conclude that mankind is therefore God Himself.

Being made in God's image does not make us God.

Likewise, Christ being the image of God does not automatically identify Him as the same person as the invisible God whose image He bears.

Instead, Paul distinguishes between the two.

Conclusion

The opening words of Colossians 1:15 present a straightforward distinction.

Paul does not identify Jesus as the invisible God.

Instead, he identifies Jesus as the image of the invisible God.

Throughout Scripture, the Father alone is repeatedly described as:

• the invisible God,

• the only God,

• the One whom no one has seen or can see.

Jesus, however, is consistently presented as the Father's Son, perfectly revealing His Father's character, glory, and nature.

This harmonises with numerous passages, including Matthew 3:17, Matthew 17:5, Luke 3:22, John 10:36, and John 17:3, where both the Father and Jesus distinguish between the One True God and His Son.

As Hebrews 1:3 explains, Jesus is "the exact imprint" of His Father's nature, while 2 Corinthians 4:4 describes Him as "the image of God."

Taken together, these passages show that Christ perfectly reveals the invisible God without being described by Paul as the invisible God Himself.

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The Firstborn of All Creation

Paul continues:

"the firstborn of all creation."

What did Paul mean by this expression?

The answer is found by allowing Scripture to interpret Scripture.

Paul himself immediately explains:

"He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might have the pre-eminence." (Colossians 1:18)

Likewise he writes:

"But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep." (1 Corinthians 15:20)

Again:

"But each in his own order: Christ the firstfruits, then at His coming those who belong to Christ." (1 Corinthians 15:23)

Romans also says:

"...that He might be the firstborn among many brothers." (Romans 8:29)

Paul's understanding is consistent with Acts:

"...that the Christ must suffer and that by being the first to rise from the dead He would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles." (Acts 26:23)

John likewise writes:

"...Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead..." (Revelation 1:5)

These passages consistently connect Christ's firstborn status with His resurrection and His pre-eminence among God's redeemed people.

Facts to Consider

Many believe that "the firstborn of all creation" means Jesus literally existed as the first person created before the universe.

However, it is worth considering several important biblical facts.

Nowhere does God the Father explicitly state that His Son was personally alive with Him before the creation of the world.

Instead, the Father repeatedly declares that He alone created all things.

For example:

"I am the LORD, who made all things, who alone stretched out the heavens, who spread out the earth by Myself." (Isaiah 44:24)

Similar declarations appear throughout the Old Testament (see Psalm 72:18 and Psalm 86:10).

Likewise, nowhere does Jesus plainly state, "I lived with My Father before creation."

Instead, Scripture repeatedly teaches that Christ was foreknown before His earthly manifestation.

Peter writes:

"He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in these last times for your sake." (1 Peter 1:20)

Notice Peter's wording carefully.

He does not say Christ was already living in heaven before the foundation of the world.

He says Christ was foreknown.

The Greek word προγινώσκω (proginōskō) means "to know beforehand."

This agrees with the many Old Testament prophecies in which God revealed beforehand His coming Messiah.

Christ stood at the very centre of God's eternal purpose long before His birth because God's entire plan of salvation was established with His Son as its fulfilment.

This naturally prepares us for Paul's explanation in the following verses concerning all things being created "through Him" and "for Him," which we will examine in the next chapter.

Please continue to Part 2:

The True Meaning and Misunderstanding of Colossians 1:16–17.

Part 2 Updated: WHY Colossians 1:16 Is NOT About the Genesis Creation

Does Colossians 1:16 really describe the Genesis creation? This study examines Paul's Greek wording, the immediate context, and related Old Testament passages to show why many scholars believe he was describing Christ's authority and God's new creation rather than Genesis.

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Original article here: The TRUE Meaning and Misunderstanding Of Colossians 1:15.

WHY Colossians 1:16 is NOT about the Genesis Creation

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The TRUE Meaning and Misunderstanding of Colossians 1:15.

Does Colossians 1:15 teach that Jesus was the first being God created? This study examines the Greek language, the meaning of "firstborn," and the surrounding biblical context to discover what Paul was actually teaching about Jesus Christ.

Part 1: The TRUE Meaning and Misunderstanding of Colossians 1:15.

The True Meaning and Misunderstanding of Colossians 1:15

By Simon Brown

Quick Facts

Colossians 1:15 is one of the most misunderstood verses in the New Testament.

Many Christians are taught that the phrase “firstborn of all creation” proves that Jesus pre-existed before His birth and that He created the Genesis creation.

But is this what Paul actually meant?

In Colossians 1:15, Paul clearly makes a distinction between:

Jesus Christ, who is the image of God,
and
the invisible God Himself.

Paul does not say Jesus is the invisible God.

Paul says Jesus is the image of the invisible God.

That is a very important difference.

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Colossians 1:15

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.”

Let us begin with the first part of the verse:

“He is the image of the invisible God.”

The Greek word translated image is εἰκών — eikōn.

This word means an image, likeness, representation, copy, or visible expression of someone or something.

So Paul is saying that Jesus is the image, likeness, and visible representation of His God and Father.

But please notice what Paul does not say.

Paul does not say:

“Jesus is the invisible God.”

If Jesus were the invisible God Himself, surely Paul could have said so plainly.

Instead, Paul says Jesus is the image of the invisible God.

An image is not the original.

An image represents the original.

This is simple and important.

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Who Is the Invisible God?

Jesus said:

“God is Spirit.”
John 4:24

Paul also wrote:

“Who alone has immortality, who dwells in unapproachable light, whom no one has ever seen or can see.”
1 Timothy 6:16

Notice carefully:

“No one has ever seen or can see.”

Paul also wrote:

“Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honour and glory forever and ever. Amen.”
1 Timothy 1:17

So we have three clear facts:

1. God is invisible.

2. No man has ever seen God or can see God.

3. The Father is called the only God.

Jesus Himself confirmed this when He said:

“How can you believe, when you receive glory from one another and do not seek the glory that comes from the only God?”
John 5:44

Therefore, when Paul says Jesus is the image of the invisible God, he is not saying Jesus is the invisible God Himself.

He is saying Jesus perfectly reveals and represents the invisible God.

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Jesus Was Seen Because Jesus Was a Man

The invisible God cannot be seen.

But Jesus was seen by many.

People saw Him.

People touched Him.

People heard Him.

People watched Him suffer and die.

Why?

Because Jesus was a real man.

As Scripture says:

“For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus.”
1 Timothy 2:5

This is why Jesus could be the visible image of the invisible God.

He revealed the Father perfectly.

Hebrews 1:3 says:

“He is the radiance of the glory of God and the exact imprint of His nature.”

And 2 Corinthians 4:4 says:

“Christ, who is the image of God.”

Again, Jesus is called the image of God.

He is not called the invisible God Himself.

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Image Does Not Mean Original

This is a simple fact many overlook.

Being the image of someone does not make you the same person as the one you are the image of.

Genesis 1:26 says:

“Let us make man in our image, after our likeness.”

Man was made in the image of God.

But man is not God.

So when Paul says Jesus is the image of God, this does not mean Jesus is God Himself.

It means Jesus is the perfect human image, reflection, and representation of His Father.

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Paul’s Own Teaching

Paul did not teach that there are two Gods.

Paul wrote:

“Yet for us there is one God, the Father, from whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ.”
1 Corinthians 8:6

Paul identifies the one God as the Father.

This agrees perfectly with Jesus’ own words:

“This is eternal life, that they know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom You have sent.”
John 17:3

Jesus did not call Himself the only true God.

Jesus called His Father the only true God.

So if Colossians 1:15 is used to teach that Jesus is the same God as the Father, then that interpretation contradicts Jesus and Paul.

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The Firstborn of All Creation

Now let us look at the second part of Colossians 1:15:

“The firstborn of all creation.”

Many Christians are told this means Jesus was alive before the world began and was the firstborn before all created things.

But is that what Paul meant?

Paul explains his own meaning just a few verses later:

“He is the head of the body, the church. He is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in everything He might be preeminent.”
Colossians 1:18

This is the key.

Paul connects Jesus being firstborn with His resurrection from the dead.

Jesus is the firstborn from the dead.

He is the first to receive immortal resurrection life.

He is the beginning of God’s new creation.

He is first in rank, honour, authority, and preeminence.

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Other Scriptures Confirm This

Paul also wrote:

“But in fact Christ has been raised from the dead, the firstfruits of those who have fallen asleep.”
1 Corinthians 15:20

And again:

“Christ the firstfruits, then at His coming those who belong to Christ.”
1 Corinthians 15:23

Romans 8:29 says:

“That He might be the firstborn among many brothers.”

Acts 26:23 says:

“That the Christ must suffer and that, by being the first to rise from the dead, He would proclaim light both to our people and to the Gentiles.”

Revelation 1:5 says:

“Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead.”

So the Bible itself explains what firstborn means.

Jesus is firstborn because He is the firstborn from the dead.

He is the beginning of the new creation.

He is the first glorified man.

He is the one God has exalted above all others.

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Firstborn Means Preeminence

The word firstborn does not always mean the first person born in time.

It can also mean first in rank, honour, inheritance, authority, and importance.

Jesus is firstborn because God has made Him supreme over all things in the new creation.

He has preeminence.

He has superiority.

He has greatness.

He has excellence.

He has distinction.

He has prominence.

He has authority.

He has been exalted by God.

But if Jesus were God Himself, He would not need to be given authority.

Yet Jesus said:

“All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.”
Matthew 28:18

If authority was given to Jesus, then the one who gave Him that authority is greater than Him.

That is why Paul wrote:

“The head of Christ is God.”
1 Corinthians 11:3

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God Created Alone

If Jesus pre-existed and created the Genesis creation, then we must ask a serious question:

Why does God repeatedly say He created alone?

Isaiah 44:24 says:

“I am Yahweh, who makes all things; who alone stretches out the heavens; who spreads out the earth by myself.”

This is very clear.

God says He created:

alone
and
by Himself.

Genesis 1:1 says:

“In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.”

Genesis 1:27 says:

“So God created man in His own image.”

Matthew 19:4 says:

“Have you not read that He who created them from the beginning made them male and female?”

Jesus Himself says the Creator made them male and female.

Jesus does not say, “I created them.”

Jesus does not say, “We created them.”

Jesus points back to God as the Creator.

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No Claim of Joint Creation

There is no verse where Yahweh the Father says His Son was with Him creating the Genesis creation.

There is no verse where Jesus says He was alive with the Father before the world began creating all things.

Instead, Scripture says God had His Son in His plan and foreknowledge before the foundation of the world.

1 Peter 1:20 says:

“He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you.”

Notice the word:

Foreknown.

It does not say Jesus was already living with God before the foundation of the world.

It says He was foreknown.

Acts 2:23 says Jesus was delivered up according to:

“The determined plan and foreknowledge of God.”

This shows that Jesus was always central in God’s great plan.

God created with His Son in mind.

God’s purpose was always to bring salvation, authority, and new creation through His beloved Son.

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Why This Matters

If we say Jesus is the invisible God, then we contradict Paul, who said Jesus is the image of the invisible God.

If we say Jesus is the Creator alongside God, then we contradict Isaiah 44:24, where Yahweh says He created alone and by Himself.

If we say Jesus is God Himself, then we create confusion between the one God and the Son of God.

This can lead people away from the true man Christ Jesus and into belief in a pre-human being, a spirit being, an angelic being, or a false Christ who is not the real Son of God revealed in Scripture.

The Bible teaches:

There is one God, the Father.
There is one Lord, Jesus Christ.
There is one mediator, the man Christ Jesus.

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Conclusion

Colossians 1:15 does not teach that Jesus is the invisible God.

It teaches that Jesus is the image of the invisible God.

Colossians 1:15 does not prove Jesus created the Genesis creation.

It points to Jesus as the firstborn from the dead, the beginning of God’s new creation, and the one God has exalted above all.

Jesus is the perfect image of His Father.

Jesus is the true Son of God.

Jesus is the Christ.

Jesus is the firstborn from the dead.

Jesus is the man whom God has appointed, raised, glorified, and placed over all things.

Next time, we will examine Colossians 1:16 and ask:

Is Paul speaking about the Genesis creation, or is he speaking about God’s new creation and authority through Christ?

The World is Like a Ticking Bomb!

Is our world moving toward the events foretold by Jesus? This article examines the prophecies of Matthew 24 and the Book of Revelation, comparing today's world with biblical predictions while pointing to the hope of salvation through Jesus Christ.

Bible prophecies are unfolding, and the end times are near. 

Jesus outlined the signs in Matthew 24, and we're seeing them come to pass.  

1. *False Messiahs*: Jesus warned of false christs and teachers (Matthew 24:5). We've seen countless false religions emerge, including the trinity doctrine in the fourth century, 2 Peter 2:1 which denies Christ. 

2. *Wars and Rumors of Wars*: Conflicts have plagued humanity since Jesus' time (Matthew 24:6). 

3. *Nation Against Nation*: Famines, earthquakes, and wars continue to escalate (Matthew 24:7). 

4. *Persecution*: Christians face tribulation and hatred worldwide (Matthew 24:9). 

5. *False Prophets*: Deception is rampant, leading many astray (Matthew 24:11). 

6. *Lawlessness and Cold Love*: Moral decay and division characterize our era (Matthew 24:12).  

7. We're now in the era of the gospel being preached globally (Matthew 24:14). The end is near.  

The book of Revelation paints a dire picture: war, famine, and death (Red, Black, and Pale Horses). Could World War 3 be looming?  

The good news: those who follow the true Christ and leave false faiths will be saved. Repent, believe, and follow the true Christ to receive eternal life.  

The end is nearer than ever. Don't waste time – your soul is at stake.

I am Simon Brown 😊.

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1 But there were also false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers among you also, who will stealthily introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master having bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow after their sensuality, through whom the way of the truth will be maligned. 3 And through covetousness they will exploit you with fabricated words, for whom the judgment of long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not slumber.

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Why are Christians living in such poverty? Part 3 End!

Why do millions of Christians remain in poverty despite their faith? In Part 3, we examine another biblical reason, compare the teachings of Jesus with religious tradition, and discover the hope and blessings that come from following the One True God through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Part 1 here. 

Part 2 here. 

Welcome back to my final article: Why are Christians living in such poverty? 🌟

In Part 1, we saw heartbreaking poverty among Christians worldwide, struggling to afford basics. I wondered, what's going wrong? As Christians, we're promised God's guidance and blessings (Matthew 6:33). Yet, many struggle with poverty, especially in third-world countries.

In Part 2, I revealed MOST Christians are in false religions, not truly believing in the One True God and His One True Christ. They don't research or question their faith, leading to deception.

Now, in Part 3, I'll explain another reason why many Christians face poverty and i will share the good news!

The Bible teaches us to love God, obey His commands, and follow Jesus' teachings (Deuteronomy 30:16, Luke 11:28, John 8:31). It's simple: live without willful sin, do God's will, and walk uprightly (1 John 2:3).

Many Christians, especially those believing in the Trinity, are living in sin, breaking the first commandment (Deuteronomy 6:4, Mark 12:29). They believe God is three persons, not one.

Here's the good news: it's not too late to follow the One True God and His One True Christ. Leave sin behind, ditch false faiths, and believe in the true God. You'll see God's blessings!

Angel blessing a poor Christian.

"Life is what you make it." Do you want to continue in false faith and sin, or love God and receive His amazing blessings? God gave us free will – the choice is yours 😊.

Romans 6:23 Berean Literal Bible For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

A true Christian is a person who obeys Jesus teachings: John 8:31.

And those who obey Jesus teachings receive forgiveness if we should unwillingly sin and repent 1 John 2:1.

May The One True God through His One True Christ bless those who seek Him and obey him. Amen.

I am Simon Brown.

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Related Scripture's below:

Matthew 6:33.

"Seek the Kingdom of God above all else... and he will give you everything you need" 

Deuteronomy 30:16 

World English Bible
For I command you today to love Yahweh your God, to walk in his ways and to keep his commandments, his statutes, and his ordinances, that you may live and multiply, and that Yahweh your God may bless you in the land where you go in to possess it.

Luke 11:28 And He said, "No rather, blessed are those hearing the word of God and keeping it."

John 8:31 Therefore Jesus was saying to the Jews having believed in Him, "If you abide in My word, you are truly My disciples.

Matthew 7:21

Not everyone who says to Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of My Father in heaven.

1 John 2:1 - Jesus Our Advocate.

My little children, I am writing these things to you so that you might not sin. And if anyone should sin, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ the Righteous One.    

1 John 2:2 - Jesus Our Advocate He Himself is the atoning sacrifice for our sins, and not only for ours but also for the sins of the whole world.     

And He is the propitiation for our sins, and not only for ours, but also for those of the whole world. 

So now we have the answers to why we do not receive God's blessings when we ask and pray for, because most of Christianity say and pray and ask but do not depart from living in willful sin, as Jesus said in Luke 6:46 And why do you call Me 'Lord, Lord,' and not do what I say? Matthew 7:21.1 John 2:3 to 6. John 14:21.

Deuteronomy 6:4

World English Bible Hear, Israel: Yahweh is our God. Yahweh is one. NOT THREE!

Mark 12:29

Jesus answered, "The foremost is, 'Hear this O Israel: The Lord our God is One Lord. NOT THREE LORDS!

Cross References

James 1:22
Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves.

Luke 6:46
Why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?

Matthew 7:21 Berean Literal Bible
Not everyone saying to Me, 'Lord, Lord,' will enter into the kingdom of the heavens, but the one doing the will of My Father in the heavens.

John 14:21
Whoever has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me. The one who loves Me will be loved by My Father, and I will love him and reveal Myself to him.”

1 John 2:4
If anyone says, “I know Him,” but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him.

Romans 2:13
For it is not the hearers of the law who are righteous before God, but it is the doers of the law who will be declared righteous.

1 Corinthians 6:9-10
Do you not know that the wicked will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: Neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who submit to or perform homosexual acts, / nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor verbal abusers, nor swindlers, will inherit the kingdom of God.

Galatians 5:19-21
The acts of the flesh are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity, and debauchery; / idolatry and sorcery; hatred, discord, jealousy, and rage; rivalries, divisions, factions, / and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

Revelation 22:14
Blessed are those who wash their robes, so that they may have the right to the tree of life and may enter the city by its gates.

John 15:14
You are My friends if you do what I command you.

1 John 3:7
Little children, let no one deceive you: The one who practices righteousness is righteous, just as Christ is righteous.

Ezekiel 33:31-32
So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. / Indeed, you are to them like a singer of love songs with a beautiful voice, who skillfully plays an instrument. They hear your words but do not put them into practice.

Isaiah 29:13
Therefore the Lord said: “These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Their worship of Me is but rules taught by men.

Jeremiah 7:9-11
Will you steal and murder, commit adultery and perjury, burn incense to Baal, and follow other gods that you have not known, / and then come and stand before Me in this house, which bears My Name, and say, ‘We are delivered, so we can continue with all these abominations’? / Has this house, which bears My Name, become a den of robbers in your sight? Yes, I too have seen it, declares the LORD.

Micah 6:8
He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God?

Hosea 6:6
For I desire mercy, not sacrifice, and the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings.

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Praise God for this incredible turn of events! 🎉 My original YouTube channel, which was deleted by YouTube after many years for no reasons, has miraculously been restored! 

I was browsing through one of my other channels when I stumbled upon it, and I'm absolutely thrilled! 😊 My first channel was super popular, and I'm overjoyed to have my old videos back - it's like getting a treasure trove of memories returned! 🙌 Blessed to serve a God who can do wonders like this! 😊

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Part 2 of "Why are Christians living in such poverty?

"The Bible is clear: God is a merciful, loving Father who blesses us with everything we need (Psalm 128:1-6, Matthew 7:7, 21:22). 

Please don't take my word for this, but let's look at the word of GOD and look at what Jesus  said.  

◄ Psalm 128 ► World English Bible  

Blessed Are All who Walk in His Ways  

1 A Song of Ascents. Blessed is everyone who fears Yahweh, who walks in his ways.  2 For you will eat the labor of your hands. You will be happy, and it will be well with you.  3 Your wife will be as a fruitful vine in the innermost parts of your house, your children like olive shoots around your table.  4 Behold, this is how the man who fears Yahweh is blessed.  5 May Yahweh bless you out of Zion, and may you see the good of Jerusalem all the days of your life.  6 Yes, may you see your children’s children. Peace be upon Israel  

Matthew 7:7 Berean Literal Bible 

Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and it will be opened unto you. 

Matthew 21:22. 

Berean Literal Bible. And all things, as many as you might ask in prayer, believing, you will receive."

Yet, many Christians face unnecessary poverty, pain, and suffering, that can truly be avoided.

I've seen well-known Christian leaders die from cancers and diseases, raising questions about why prayers aren't being answered.

I've worked with and for Christian teachers and leaders on well known TV channels who believe in and teach God's promises, and yet these very same Christian teachers and leaders have died of cancers and diseases or fell from high positions who were all Trinitarians as all my Christian friends who left me for leaving the TRINITY faith. So, what's going on?  

First and the main reason, I believe MOST Christians are deceived into following a false god or false Christ (Matthew 24:4-5). And Jesus answering, said to them, “Take heed, lest anyone mislead you. 5 For many will come in My name, saying, ‘I am the Christ,’ and they will mislead many.

A Tree and its Fruit (Matthew 12:33-37; Luke 6:43-45) 15 Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves. 16 By their fruits you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? 17 So every good tree bears good fruits, but the rotten tree bears bad fruits. 18 A good tree is not able to bear bad fruits, nor a bad tree to bear good fruits. 19 Every tree not bearing good fruit is cut down and is thrown into fire. 20 Then surely by their fruits you will recognize them.

1 John 4:1 Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Acts 20:29-30 I know that after my departure, savage wolves will come in among you and will not spare the flock. / Even from your own number, men will rise up and distort the truth to draw away disciples after them. 

2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workers, masquerading as apostles of Christ. / And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. / It is not surprising, then, if his servants masquerade as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their actions.

There are thousands of different faiths, including within Christianity, and only one true faith who actually believe in the ONE TRUE GOD and His One True Christ, even though most Christians say they believe in the ONE TRUE GOD, but on close examination this proves to be untrue and are in fact in a false religion, because most of Christianity do not research, test or question their own faith.

Philippians 2:12

Therefore my beloved, just as always you have obeyed, not only as in my presence, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.

This adds up to what Jesus told us in Matthew 22:14. Berean Literal Bible  For many are called, but few chosen." A frightening saying by Jesus! 

And that's why we should be like the Berean Jews, who were more noble than those in Thessalonica; they received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so.

We're brought up to believe certain things that are mostly not true or correct.

Similar to being brought up to wearing certain clothing and eat what we are taught to eat.

On top of this is the fact of countless false teachers, and people who just believe what they have been taught without doing any real research on their faith, or who are simply happy to believe what they want to believe, because the heart is evil and deceitful. Jeremiah 17:9 Berean Standard Bible. The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it?

◄ 2 Peter 2 ► Berean Literal Bible Deliverance from False Prophets  

1 But there were also false prophets among the people, as there will be false teachers among you also, who will stealthily introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master having bought them, bringing upon themselves swift destruction. 2 And many will follow after their sensuality, through whom the way of the truth will be maligned. 3 And through covetousness they will exploit you with fabricated words, for whom the judgment of long ago is not idle, and their destruction does not slumber.

And it's hard to question if we have been deceived, even if they're not true. 

The Trinity, for example, isn't explicitly taught in the Bible.

I believe the TRINITY is the greatest devil's deception within Christianity, with most of Christianity believing and following the Catholic doctrine of the TRINITY.

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In the old testament, Exodus 20:4-5, GOD continually warned his people from worshiping false gods, yet now we see again how history has repeated itself 

We should not get confused with trials and tribulations as part of the Christian journey, testing and strengthening faith (1 Peter 4:12). 

But God doesn't abandon us when we are tested; He holds our hand through the fire (Daniel 3:16-30), as He did with Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego who were thrown in the fire by “King Nebuchadnezzar.

So, what's the Christian world doing wrong? I believe first is that the devil deceiving the whole inhabited world Revelation 12:9 which is why most of Christianity is so deceived, like the TRINITY faith, who have brought back paganism within Christianity, adopted by the Catholic faith in the forth country. Read my article: Was there a doctrine of the Trinity in the time of Jesus and His disciples?

So in the whole, it's a mix of deceptions, misunderstandings, pride, spiritual laziness, and people who are not HUNGRY to know GOD and the truth of GOD and Christ when we should be like the Parable of the Hidden Treasure (Matthew 13:44) where Jesus tells of a man who goes searching for treasure, (GOD and Christ) and finds treasure buried in a field, who joyfully hides it again, then sells everything he owns to buy the field and possess the treasure, or The Parable of the Pearl of Great Price Matthew 13:45-46 followed by my next article where we will also see its SIN.

Join me in Part 3 as I explore the main second reason why many Christians face poverty and suffering, and read about the good news!  I'm Simon Brown. 🌟

Part 1 here: 

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Why are Christians living in such poverty? Part 1.

*Why are Christians Living in Poverty?*

*By Simon Brown*

*Part 1: Introduction*

I've seen heartbreaking poverty and suffering among Christians worldwide, struggling to afford basics like food, clothes, and necessities. In places like Kenya, Pakistan, and other third-world countries, I've witnessed innocent Christian children suffering, with parents struggling to support them. It's hard to understand why they're facing such hardship.

Our Church in Kenya.

The image of children who've never experienced a McDonald's meal is heartbreaking 😔. It's a stark reminder of the daily struggles many face, where simple pleasures are a luxury. This highlights the contrast between privilege and hardship, sparking questions about global inequality and support systems. What are your thoughts on how we can address such disparities? 🌍

Our Church in Pakistan.

And yet the Christian children remain so polite, loving, caring and humble.

Children at Sunday School in Pakistan.

The saying "life is what you make it" comes to mind. Are Christians doing something wrong, or is there another explanation? We know the prophet of God, Job suffered greatly, but he was blessed with wealth. As Christians, we're promised God's guidance and blessings (Matthew 6:33).

Let's explore this together. Jesus said, "Seek the Kingdom of God above all else... and he will give you everything you need" (Matthew 6:33 NLT). God's Word is true, so why do many Christians struggle with poverty?

Join me as we dig deeper into this issue, exploring why Christians face poverty, problems, and troubles worldwide – even among prominent leaders.

Next up: Part 2 of my study and research.

I am Simon Brown.

The Truth About The Catholic Faith!

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 A detailed historical research image examining the development of the doctrine of the Trinity, featuring Simon Brown studying the Bible, the Trinity symbol, the Council of Nicaea, and the question of whether later Church Fathers rejected the earlier Jewish understanding that God is One.

Click here: DID THE CATHOLIC CHURCH CREATE THE DOCTRINE OF THE TRINITY?

And Did Later Church Fathers Reject the Earlier Jewish Understanding of the One God?

Research by Simon Brown