The Gospel according to the Scriptures: The Bride or the Whore? Part 2

The Bride or the Whore? Part 2

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All of history has seen only two forms of religion. That of Abel: dependence on Grace received by faith in the true Messiah, and that of Cain: dependence on requirements devised in the imaginations of vain men.

(Rom 1:21-22 KJV) Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. {22} Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,

(2 Cor 10:3-5 KJV) For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: {4} (For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) {5} Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

(Jer 23:16 KJV) Thus saith the LORD of hosts, Hearken not unto the words of the prophets that prophesy unto you: they make you vain: they speak a vision of their own heart, and not out of the mouth of the LORD.

Abel’s religion

Cain’s Religion

Exercises obedience to divine guidance to gain acceptance:

Hebrews 11:4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

Ignores (disobeys) divine guidance and attempts to gain acceptance through their own concocted requirements.

Genesis 4:3. And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord.

4. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

5. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

Acknowledges the need for a substitutionary sacrifice.

Denies the need for a substitutionary sacrifice

Offers propitiation for the curse of the earth.

Offers products of the earth that were cursed.

Gen 3:17. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;

Received supernatural acknowledgement and attestation from Yahweh:

Gen 4:4. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering:

Hebrews 11:4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.

Was refused supernatural acknowledgement and attestation from Yahweh:

Gen 4:5. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.

Produced a martyr.

(Gen 4:8 KJV) And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

Produced a Murderer.

(Gen 4:8 KJV) And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.

Will bring forth the Bride.

Will bring forth the Harlot.

At the new birth, believers are espoused to Christ. An espousal is similar to a contemporary engagement, but much more (legally) binding.

Matt 1:18. Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

19. Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and not willing to make her a publick example, was minded to put her away privily.

20. But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

Rom 7:4. Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.

The Marriage will take place at Christ’s return.

Rev 19:7. Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.

8. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.

In the interval between espousal and marriage, Satan will seek to “seduce” believers from their “fidelity” to Christ through the “Harlot” which consists of false teachers and deceiving spirits.

(1 Tim 4:1-2 KJV) Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; {2} Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron;

Matt 24:11. And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12. And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

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Abel’s religion	Cain’s Religion
Exercises obedience to divine guidance to gain acceptance: Hebrews 11:4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.	Ignores (disobeys) divine guidance and attempts to gain acceptance through their own concocted requirements. Genesis 4:3. And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord. 4. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: 5. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
Acknowledges the need for a substitutionary sacrifice.	Denies the need for a substitutionary sacrifice
Offers propitiation for the curse of the earth.	Offers products of the earth that were cursed. Gen 3:17. And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;
Received supernatural acknowledgement and attestation from Yahweh: Gen 4:4. And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering: Hebrews 11:4. By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh.	Was refused supernatural acknowledgement and attestation from Yahweh: Gen 4:5. But unto Cain and to his offering he had not respect. And Cain was very wroth, and his countenance fell.
Produced a martyr. (Gen 4:8 KJV) And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.	Produced a Murderer. (Gen 4:8 KJV) And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him.
Will bring forth the Bride.	Will bring forth the Harlot.

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