Exposing Error - 3 texts taken out of context

“I am afraid I am going to spoil three verses for you now and you won’t be able to use them again except with the true meaning. Then you will have a really powerful message.”
David Pawson examines three New Testament texts that are often used in evangelism. He argues that they have been misread and quoted out of context by preachers and Christian authors alike. He advocates for them to be read in the context of the relevant book rather than as isolated verses, which were later artificial divisions. As he notes, “a text out of context becomes a pretext”. In providing the context and studying the words carefully the truth is more remarkable than the simplistic, misapplied readings.
David argues that Revelation 3:20 is not a conversion text but rather an invitation to the church (Laodicea), or any individual in a church, to let Jesus (who had been left out of that outwardly successful church) into the church.
In the case of John 1:12-13 David notes that the past tense verbs “received” and “believed” are sometimes erroneously quoted in the present tense. Yet post-Resurrection, “We can only receive the third person of the Trinity who has taken his (Jesus’) place”.
David states that “John 3:16 is probably the most misunderstood and misapplied verse in the whole New Testament”. By also exploring the verses either side of it, and the cross references, he demonstrates that an understanding of the tense, parts of speech, and even the position of quotation marks, leads to a radically different understanding of a verse that is primarily addressed to believers. As he writes: “It is written to keep people believing - to go on believing and thus go on having life and never once perish. What an amazing verse!”
A free to download PDF booklet that accompanies this video called 'Three texts often taken out of context - Expounding the truth and exposing error' can be downloaded from www.explainingbiblicaltruth.global
Free resources and a library of Davids teachings are available from www.davidpawson.org
©️David Pawson Ministry CIO 2013

[@felixdeevangelist1858]

I have been listening to David Pawson for about two months now and I have been blessed. I am a Nigerian, in Nigeria where prosperity gospel is the order of the day. I’ve not heard the real gospel for a very long time till I stumbled into David Pawson’s video messages on the internet. Since then I’ve not taken my time off the channel. I love Jesus Christ, I know I cannot sit in David Pawson’s teaching class, but I am in his congregation studying the Bible with him. Am so grateful to you all in Christ Jesus.

[@norman-gregory]

Itsuokor Ayegbeni Felix...greetings. I too have recently come across David Pawson. Yes I agree, he's very informative and good listening (very addictive haha). I came across David's videos from a recommendation from..."James Jacob Prasch" on KZbin. Jesus is Our Leader and the most beautiful name...Amen. Jesus is the Way the Truth and the Life...Amen. Have a great day and week ahead. From 🇦🇺.

[@peterhesedzao6455]

The Gospel is Prosperity

[@ZanarGaming]

I've came across him just 1 month ago and cant stop watching him. His videos are a blessing, the man is no nice to listen to

[@philipbuckley759]

@@peterhesedzao6455 not the way the promoters, of the Prosperity Gospel proclaim....

[@philipbuckley759]

join the club, in is all over Latin America....

[@jahnettjahnett4350]

Since he was introduced to me by my boss, i have never stopped listeni ng to his teachings. So addictive. God bless him.

[@burningheartsministriesmis1488]

He passed into eternity at age 90 last year. Great Bible teacher...study him carefully... Life and doctrine for buy it you will save not only yourselves but also those who hear you...he taught a more biblical New birth experience than what is commonly taught and today is evangelical churches Jesus said born of the water and of the spirit yet we tell people they can pray a sinner's prayer and be saved that is not all there is....NO there is much more. His commands are not burdensome. See Acts 2 38 and ask the Lord to lead you into all TRUTH en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Pawson

[@Josh-tz1uw]

Agreed with the addiction!!! His voice is so calming

[@gavinhurlimann2910]

@@burningheartsministriesmis1488 - Well said.

[@gerardchristopher7904]

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[@jumperstartful]

I can't help believing the Holy Spirit led me to this site and the teaching of David. Thank you Lord and the Spirit.

[@comeagain9074]

I am one of them who is new to the understanding of John 3:16, I thank God for discovering this man of God -God knows I needed to hear his sermons, bless all who is enlightened by these sermons, THANK GOD.

[@winglau7713]

I watched this once a year or two ago as a new believer and it didn't impact me whatsoever. Now, having gone through the pandemic and its consequences and practicing/acting upon my faith, I watched it again......I found light and really understood every words that Pastor Pawson spoke...Praise the Lord for opening my heart and eyes for the Words of the Eternal One and transforming my heart from stone to flesh...the process is not pretty since I now recognise how many wrongs and pains I have caused before my conversion...I still suffer because of my past actions and decisions. However, it is so much better to suffer the sins from my past for a little while than to spend eternity ruminating in Hell. What a privilege to be His adopted son and having the opportunity to repent and to be reborn through Christ...What a glorious message to all sinners in this world! Hallelujah!

[@PrevMedHealth]

I so respect how he continued to preach even after his stroke impacted his speech. You don’t notice it unless you’ve heard his older content.

[@dimphosalang]

When he ended it by saying “ I am not here to develop a fan club i am here to tell you the truth as far as i know it”. “ Always check a preacher out. Check me out”, it sank in🙏

[@jackiemandhyan4389]

A Very Humble Man that he is, the Preacher, Mr. David Pawson, so Many Times would personally acknowledge his mistakes of the past, even the wrong teachings he once believed and preached. I Haven't seen nor heard that from the rest. He burned for the Lord till his last breath! Such an envy, a Man's Life Fully Consumed and even till date , his messages are still Fully Burning ! His preachings were not as popular as the prosperity preachings, but I see his messages are rapidly getting attentiin and spreading like fire !!! More So after he died, specially to those who desire the Pure Word of God. This Man had Lifted Jesus so high!!! And True enough, souls are flowing and being drawn to God!!! Listening to him gets you so addicted to God that you Tend to Crave and Thirst for More of Jesus !!

[@sledge1960]

The wisdom and the insight of this great servant will be sorely missed in this apostate nation until our Lord returns. A giant of the faith. I struggle to think of even a few we have left with David Pawson's credentials and standing in the Word. Lord have mercy on our islands.

[@PrevMedHealth]

I’ve been listening for over a year. His sermons are a major staple in my life; it’s how I stay in touch.

[@dimphosalang]

I honestly thank God for this vessel. I’ve been longing for this true gospel. So addictive. Its been 5 days only and I literally spend my day listening to him. I am so convicted.

[@nadzienka696]

A saint of God like Brother Pawson is such a blessing to listen to. His teaching is forever alive.

[@tessmar0028]

So love David Pawson’s teaching, have helped me a lot to understand the context of THE BIBLE and I am from Australia

[@nk1291]

Thank you for your Bible teaching!! It helps me understanding the Bible better! God bless you!

[@tessmar0028]

So love the teaching of David Pawson, as it helped me a lot to understand the context of THE BIBLE and I have been listening to a all of his teaching, thank you for this man and I am so blessed to come across his teachings and I am from Australia.

[@nedlee971]

Thank you David Pawson. You are a blessing and a treasure beyond words. I am praying that a miracle happens and your inoperable cancer disappears. You are so loved. Many blessings to you and your family.

[@enelikofaatauvaaalo-emile1182]

Im so blessing and learning a lot from this man teaching. Praise to our Lord Jesus Christ for His servant David Pawson.

[@rocio8851]

On Wikipedia you can read: "one of the finest teacher in the world". I totally agree.

[@hillarysudeikis2264]

That’s how we know he must have been false, the finest teacher, (Lord Jesus) was hated and not recognised by the world and He said we can’t be greater than He is.

[@rocio8851]

@@hillarysudeikis2264 Oh, here it is the incarnated piousness. Of course, Jesus is the greatest teacher in human history but are we not called to be teachers?

[@konstantinallinforchrist9867]

@@rocio8851 Not everybody. James 3:1. Ask Jesus about it.

[@rocio8851]

@@konstantinallinforchrist9867 I've asked Jesus. He agrees.

[@konstantinallinforchrist9867]

@@rocio8851 Praise the Lord!

[@asianchristianchurchnewcastle]

Pastor David is great blessing for his Church.

[@billymandalay9504]

Hanook Loves Jesus You mean the Church of Christ. Pawson's reach is worldwide, and has been for decades. God has blessed many thru this faithful servant. No wonder satan attacks him.

[@chrisjohnsonlunga5328]

RIP man of God, I have learnt much of Bible truth from you

[@dejangeorgiev]

An eye opening message! Thanks God!

[@RonBudman]

Thanks for publishing this. I have been looking for some good explanations of John 3:16. Now I have the information needed to rebut the universalism. Ron

[@philipbuckley759]

the expression...that who so ever believes....should be enough for what you are up against....and it goes on in a verse or two latter...and whoever believes not....is condemned.....

[@HighBallVenn]

Changi? That is a long way from the midlands! Pawson has been going a long time, he is a life changing teacher. I knew someone who went to the UK to visit his church but he didn't preach, because he said he did not want to be upheld as opposed to The Lord; I'm paraphrasing however you get the picture - God will provide when David is gone, and we will mourn and yet rejoice in his going to a better place - rejoice in knowing this Great Future is upon him!

[@eternalfrostandsunshine]

I wish I could have met him in person. What a great man of God. With such a powerful influential way of speaking that talks to ones heart and shows his belief and passion

[@janetmccree8036]

I became a Christian as a child under the teaching of David's father.I met David several times and he was a real gentleman.

[@juerbert1]

'...whoever goes on believing' ! The one who endures (perseveres) unto the end shall be saved !

[@josephrobi6806]

Shall be saved? What is this salvation about?

[@trustmthembu1153]

What a humble servant of the Lord, very sharp in dividing the word of God, we will meet on the other side Sir. You were such a blessing to the church

[@leeb8019]

Thank you for this teaching; for the last 18months since God visited me and with his Holy Spirit I have since been waiting for Jesus to visit me too and it has troubled me as to why he has not come, why there has been a deafly silence to this aspect; and now through this teaching by David Pawson I know why. Thank you!

[@jackkeyhoe7072]

The holy sprit will come .. but you must live a godly life

[@leeb8019]

@@jackkeyhoe7072 I awoke this morning following a second significant revelation, this time with Jesus and the Holy Spirit; your comment today was timely!

[@leslie8677]

Thank God I found this channel

[@quong1]

Shalom Preacher Pawson, you are a prince among preachers... thank u for revealing the true gospel and the true interpretation of the inspired scriptures and teach it to us in such a simple story-telling manner. I really enjoy your teachings....I have the books too.... Jesus Baptizes in one Holy Spirit....etc....

[@billymandalay9504]

JOH KNEE Q His is more a TEACHING ministry. Been listening to his bible studies since the early 1980s...on cassette tapes ! His teaching has stayed constant after all these years.

[@johnbritish9973]

I am a bad person I am battling everyday , I don't no the bible but I no Jesus died for our sins and I still sin . But this man makes me fill there's a chance for me still he is a straight forward talking man .

[@joshcreedon772]

John British if you struggle to read the Bible you can listen to it using a Bible app

[@followersofyeshuahamashiac462]

Look up thebibleproject.com between listening to Unlocking the Bible series with David Pawson and the Bible Project I have understood so much! Its unbelievable how westernized christianity has become. We have No real idea how much we dont know til we seek Jesus. Search and you will find the truth. "Read Scripture" Bible app or BLB Blue Book Bible are both amazing Bible apps!

[@JPDuP]

Hi John, did you ever manage to find your way to Him?

[@acts10truth]

John , watch Mark Corrells " The Life of Jesus Christ" here on youtube.There are many things that he says that I personally disagree with but his explanation of Jesus' life is truly amazing. I got to know my Jesus in a way that 50 years of reading and studying scripture did not supply. Then I watched just about all that David Pawson has. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYLVqKGdYq6emqM

[@seinibloomfield7600]

Thank you, ever since I came across David Pawson (only been a month) It makes sense to me now what Paul was talking about the gift of the Holy Spirit...David Pawson..What aTEACHER. I have no doubt he had many other gifts. Thank you again. The Holy Spirit of God led me to David Pawson.

[@miahagman9299]

I don't know where I would be as a pastor without Mr. Pawson. I am so grateful for him and his life's work as preacher and teacher.

[@patrickcameroun3225]

If you listen all his teaching, you will stop been a pastor, because he believe that leadership is male and is clear from the bible. So, as a woman you can't be a pastor. Sorry

[@philipbuckley759]

@Mark Phillips oh my....thanx for his information....

[@michealwangi3877]

God bless your Ministry Sir. David Pawson.

[@Joevalencis3]

No Sir... Brother

[@Mayscf]

Wow!!! What an amazing teacher.

[@joshuachukwuemekaifezulike4266]

A teacher of the word. Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my pathway. Father, please teach me.

[@bsfb3ar]

I'm so sorry to hear that perhaps Mrs Pawson might know when David in God's will he well go home I had been watching David every day for the past several days what an eye opener I believe is the Lord lead me to David video.

[@farensamarimo9322]

Thank You LORD for Your Holy Spirit. Indeed He is The Spirit of truth and He will lead us into all truth. Amen

[@КостяЛопунов]

To my shame I used to use Rev 3:20 while witnessing to people and even showed them that little picture that David refers to... not any more, I call them to repentance and faith...

[@hsrryobrien993]

To learn Biblical Evangelism go to The Way of the Master, and Living Waters ministry with Ray Comfort on youtube

[@ayupwhatsthis8339]

Thank you so much for clarifying the part about received/receive Jesus. This was something I always struggled with. How can a person receive and host Jesus if he is not physically here? How does that work? What does that mean? He isn't here. But yes, I understand now. We receive the Holy Spirit. I struggled understanding that too, understanding what the Holy Spirit "was" what that _meant_ to receive and how it is different to Christ. But now I understand. Thank you so much for clarifying this to me.

[@georgejaquith4732]

I agree with the comment that follows, from Felix in NIGERIA. I only discovered David Pawson this last week, but have been so extremely blessed. Praise the Lord for his verbal witnesses. I find that the normal speed is too slow, so I moved it to 1.5 velocity. It is still quite clear and I can absorb more at a faster rate. Why is not Dr. Pawson nor more visible?

[@humbertoc.maldonado2792]

Great video! Speed it up just a tad and it sounds great. Thanks, David.

[@lilwinged5291]

I had no idea until after he passed away what he said about the rapture theory...I was so excited...In lockdown my husband and I felt like we just didn't see this rapture.. secret rapture anyway.. I felt alone ,then I'd hear someone say it and wonder where are the people that see it this way. I hadn't listened to David since 2016 when I was laid up for a long time, so sick I couldn't stand to watch movies or anything. I needed a soft speaking person that was going through the Bible and that he'd say don't take my word for it read your Bible. I'd fall asleep to him. Here I am 2023 and he's with Jesus now , I saw his last message. So delighted to hear him again.. 🥰

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

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[@bazezewgelaw3717]

Wonderful respectful teacher God raised for the world .Am Your student from Ethiopia Mr.David pawson. I have got more than 75 % of your teaching in Utube including the unlocking the Bible series. Am using them in my ministry. God bless you. What a precious teacher. How I wish to talk to You a minute..

[@philipbuckley759]

I passed through Eithopia.....

[@ivanhuertas5307]

I love this Brother and his teaching and he is right in many things but it does not mean that all his interpretations are the right ones

[@doristserkezis998]

Teaching par excellence !

[@cromwellmngadi7534]

Why am I seeing this now 😧? I love his ministry

[@graceyow3392]

37:53 born of water and the spirit: now i understand: being baptized and receiving the holy spirit. bless you david.

[@gloriaaustin552]

I pray that David Pawson will live for many more years with a sound mind and healthy body. Thank God for you Pastor. I am most blessed to have found out about you. Thank God.

[@gilbertmendoza1621]

78

[@AhavaYh]

I was baptized in water and Holy Spirit came 6 years later. Hallelujah! He came!

[@valeriehealey1924]

Full of insight and Revealation

[@anamontenegro2632]

What a preacher! God bless him

[@austinwelch2315]

Had my Greek concordance out the whole time and Pawson was right. Amen

[@ohemaapinamang]

Am so blessed

[@EduardoFlores-jk1yk]

"Even them that believe in His name" in John 1:12b is in present tense. So it does include us!

[@danielamallette4733]

Plus verse 13 - which is the context, too - does it apply only to those who received the Lord, His physical presence, in those days, in the past, and not to us “that believe in His Name”, today?! 🤔

[@pattydaulton4379]

44:02 The blessed Hope does end the quote at the end of V15

[@arthurmacarubbo7015]

How I wish I could meet with you in Person. I am your student in You tube.

[@Susana456]

Me, too. I found true faith by listening to David Pawson. I am grateful for that day about 4 years ago when I stumbled across one of his videos. It changed my life. God bless!

[@anitafoster250]

Susan Armstrong m

[@marslanding6554]

I just found him !!!! So excited

[@dorothyg2997]

I also have benefited greatly from his teaching for years and it has helped in my Christian walk and maturity

[@gliceriaregalado6493]

Kwok Wai Lai .

[@philipbuckley759]

even Paul worried about perishing....

[@graceyow3392]

13:53 rev 3:20 "behold i will stand at the door..." not an evangelistic text-it was written to the ekklesia in laodecia

[@brianroqlaing7201]

I wouldn't say Phil 4:13 is purely about money. In the context he mentions how he can live off little or much but he then says i can do all things through Christ. All things means all things through Christ. Money included..

[@dailyfaithinchristministri3386]

I agree with you However we need to accept David isn’t perfect Neither is anyone else I felt the same thing you did

[@brianhemmert9394]

Please look at the whole book of Philippians and keep it in context? Philippians 4:10-20 Paul is giving thanks to God in everything. Weather in need or in plenty, Paul has known both things in his ministry for the Lord. Paul is thanking the Christians in Philipi for there generous contributions to him and giving credit to God for his provision. Blessings to you always!

[@graceyow3392]

40:36 but the holy spirit is received at baptism. there is no two baptism. only one. that of water which is when the holy spirit is given. this is not to be confused with being given the miraculous gifts of the holy spirit which at that time could only be administered by the apostles. even during paul's life, the gift of healing was no longer talked about as he instructed timothy to take wine to relieve him of his illness.

[@Berean_with_a_BTh]

For all his talk about Greek tenses, Pawson was no Greek scholar. There are not just two verb forms in Greek - there are five (Present, Future, Perfect/Pluperfect, Imperfect, & Aorist), there is no such thing as a _present continuous_ tense in Koine Greek, and the aorist tense does not of itself mean something was a once-only event. Verbs also have mood (indicative, infinitive, imperative, and subjunctive) and voice (active, passive, middle). With the *aorist* tense - This tense describes an undefined action, _usually_ occurring in the past, but it can also emphasise the beginning of an action, a timeless truth, or the certainty of a future event. With the *present* tense - The present indicative active form of a Greek verb _usually_ describes an action occurring in the present. The action may be continuous or undefined. If a verb occurs in the _Middle_ mood, it also connotes an element of self-interest and, if in the _Passive_ mood, that the action was performed on the subject. See Mounce, W. D. (2009). _Basics of Biblical Greek._ Grand Rapids: Zondervan. In Matthew 5:31-32, Matthew 19:9, Mark 10:1-2, and Luke 16:18, the verbs μοιχεύω (moicheuó), ἀπολύω (apoluó), and γαμέω (gameó), the latter meaning ‘to marry’, are *all* in the _present indicative active_ form. On the basis of his _present continuous_ tense claim, Pawson asserts the adultery of a post-divorce remarriage is continual. To be consistent, he would have to say all three verbs were referring to something being done continually. Few would conclude from these verses that the husband is also _continually_ dismissing his wife and _continually_ marrying another. Consequently, whether the adultery is continual has nothing to do with the verb’s tense or its aspect and has to be argued on other grounds - which Pawson fails to do. Had Jesus wanted to say the adultery was continuous, one would expect to find an adjective like διηνεκής (diénekés), meaning ‘continually’ (cf. Hebrews 10:1), or a verb like πράσσω (prassó), meaning ‘practices’ (cf. Romans 1:32), in the text. The simple reality is that Jesus used what is known as the _gnomic present_ to make a timeless statement. The construction is typical of proverbs (maxims). In other words, Jesus was telling his hearers what is true any time, rather than what is true all the time. See Wallace (1996), _Greek Grammar Beyond the Basics: An Exegetical Syntax of the New Testament._ Grand Rapids: Zondervan, pp. 523-4.

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

I dont claim to be a Geek Scholar but I can confirm David did study Greek. Whilst you are correct in saying Koine Greek does not have a ''present continuous tense'' there are many verbs in the New Testament one would class as ''present imperative'' tense It would be more correct to say that the these verbs are present imperatives and that we normally understand present imperatives to have an ongoing aspect. Therefore the exhortation is indeed to ''keep on asking'', ''keep on seeking'' and ''keep on knocking''. It's not a 'present continuous tense' but it does has a continuous aspect. Whether there is a present continuous tense or more accurately it is a present imperative tense - the correct translation is to keep on knocking, to keep on asking, to keep on believing

[@Berean_with_a_BTh]

@@DavidPawsonMinistry The imperative and indicative are entirely different verb forms. The text in question uses the indicative form. In any event, there is nothing about the imperative that connotes an ongoing aspect and the present imperative has nothing to do with what Pawson called the present continuous. Your understanding of Greek grammar is abysmal. Moreover, the imperative form connotes commanding or exhorting. Surely you're not saying that Jesus was commanding or exhorting his hearers to continually fornicate, divorce and commit adultery?! As for your treatment of Matt. 7:7-8 & Luke 11:9-11, where you say «the exhortation is indeed to ''keep on asking'', ''keep on seeking'' and ''keep on knocking''» that's exactly what they _don't_ mean. There is no sense of repetition or having to wear God down in the text.

[@billscott2457]

I think tears qualify as the water required.

[@isaiah5896]

Certain verses can be taken out of their immediate context. Philippians 4:13 is one THAT CAN. John 15:5 CHRIST said without ME you can do nothing, therefore this allows Philippians 4:13 to be used in other areas in peoples lives. For a complete clear understanding on this issue just let me know and ill be happy to help. Much love to David Pawson.

[@bibelschnipseltv]

Recently, I came across a particular account where David Pawson spoke of an event in Hannover. Possibly it was in this lecture. He mentioned preaching in a church where there was a notable incident involving a wealthy widow. This story resonated with me, and I've become eager to learn more about the exact location and probably as well the year of this event. *Would you be kind enough to inform me of the specific church in Hannover where David Pawson preached on this occasion?*

[@valeriehealey1924]

Good teaching on debt

[@pattydaulton4379]

32:43 Blessed Hope Translation John 3:14,15,16 Indeed, no one has direct knowledge of the things of heaven, except for one: The one who has come down from heaven, the Son of Man and just as Moses lifted up the bronze serpent on a pole in the wilderness, so it is Gods will for the Son of Man to be lifted up, so that all who place their faith in him may share in life in the coming age. Indeed this is how God showed his great love to the world: He gave his matchless Son, so that all who place their faith in him may not be lost but share in the life of the age to come.

[@thewhole_picture1743]

God is always in control. So if a man has divided the chapters, how do we know it wasn't under Holy Spirit guidance? Chapters flow into each other, even though the bible is in books and chapters, I still read it continuing on, where it obviously does continue on.

[@paulsevers7740]

sadly it is THIS MAN'S ERROR that needs exposing

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

Hi Paul - what exactly is it that you disagree concerning Davids teachings ?

[@andydse4523]

Latest NIV revision 2011 ends Jesus's direct speech at John 3 verse 15.

[@vitadei_africa]

I have a question comcerning Joh 1:12. John says in Joh 20:30-31 that he wrote the gospel so that people will believe in Jesus (continue believing in Jesus) and by believing have eternal life. That was his own statement of purpose for writing the letter. It is the message concerning Christ that introduces Christ to the people of the day and to people of every day right through the ages. It is in receiving the message of Christ that we receive Christ. That is the primary ministry of the Holy Spirit (Joh 16:8-14) - to convict people concerning Christ.

[@philipbuckley759]

what is your question...

[@only1gumpy941]

Instead of using a tire for an example, use a flower. When a flower perishes you can not recognize it as a flower anymore. It will return to the earth as where it came from.

[@winster8775]

Amazing!

[@George__L]

This specific talk is also in booklet form: *"EXPLAINING: Three texts often taken out of context"* _(ISBN: 978-1-909886-85-8)_

[@philihareg]

Thank you for that!

[@Priyadarshan_Nag]

So profound!

[@claudiapank9762]

WATER is the WORD! Ephesians 5,26

[@acts10truth]

with all of your study and knowledge, I'm really surprised that you use the NIV. I hope you have received your healing David in Jesus name!

[@CP-zb3ky]

Are there transcripts of Pawson's speeches? I think I can learn faster and focus better if I can read instead of listen.

[@George__L]

Yes, there are in the little booklets! Check out the EXPLAINING series of his. This specific talk is also in booklet form: "EXPLAINING: Three texts often taken out of context" (ISBN: 978-1-909886-85-8)

[@fennek5351]

Also you can use KZbin to generate a transcript at the video options.

[@annamathew3865]

Amen. God bless..

[@chippopeye5567]

In Rev 3:20 he said we can invite Jesus back to our churches. Then in John, he said we cannot invite Jesus now but only the Holy Spirit. So which is which?

[@januddin8068]

It could be said that in Phil ch4 Paul describes his lifestyle and attitude and in verse13 he speaks a principle that can be applied to any undertaking in the will of God. This would seem likely. We do recieve Jesus as he says in John 15 that he and the Trinity will live in and make their home in us. Paul sometimes speaks of the Spirit as the Spirit of Jesus, so it is appropriate to speak of God in a Trinitarian fashion but to think too ontologically Trinitarian may give you 3 Gods. Paul always speaks of "Christ in me", so it is quite right to think of Jesus with us and on us and recieving him in believing and in the Supper. Thank you for the teaching and it is wonderful to know more about the context, but it by no means limits the meaning to only this.

[@niseep]

I applaud the wonderful teachings of David Pawson. Very helful in countless ways to me. So I am blessed to have found his videos. Having said that, I would like to know if David verified in the original languages re the "past tence" gleaned from the missing "s" he used to conclude only the Holy Spirit is available to us today and not Jesus. Saddly, David died last year. I'm not in disagreement necessarily, i'm suggesting further research on the originally writting on such an important point is warrented. The Hebrew Matthew manuscript shows researchers that there were translation issues here and there. So, i am going to invest in a Bible which offers English, Aramaic, and Hebrew. I do not think checking only the Greek is sufficient because that translation came after the Aramiac. Errors have been discovered. Most don't matter, some significant.

[@marylamb6063]

He preached kingdom doctrine, church doctrine, and tribulation doctrine all together and believed it all applied to the Body of Christ. This mixup is why Christians are so confused about what the Bible says. Try EW Bullinger.

[@Berean_with_a_BTh]

There in no such thing as a Hebrew Matthew manuscript, so researchers can't possibly refer to one. The earliest Matthean manuscripts are all written in Greek. Any Hebrew, Aramaic, or Latin text of Matthew’s Gospel is a translation from the Greek - as are our English translations.

[@davidgicheru4755]

So did God loved the world? Does God loves believers and non believers of this world today? Is bible for the intellectuals and the dumb like? How can we the unlearned get the true meaning if experts are uncertain. I think it is intended for the heart/spirit/soul not the brain.

[@Susana456]

By educating ourselves and studying the Bible. It's good to get insight from many Pastors. If listen every night to biblical teachings. have never listened to anyone quite as studied and educated as David Pawson. He actually traveled to many of the historical Biblical sights. Pray and Jesus will help you!😇God bless.

[@George__L]

_"I think it is intended for the heart/spirit/soul not the brain."_ "Jesus replied, "'You must love the LORD your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your *MIND* .'" _(Matthew __22:37__)_

[@ayupwhatsthis8339]

Study and experience. Read the Bible and about the Bible and listen to people like this gentleman, this becomes re-enforced in every day life and how you think and approach things. I hope this helps.

[@only1gumpy941]

At 1:04 his definition of perish is one he chooses to believe in. Strong's Concordance of the Bible has "destroy fully" , compare this with Matthew 10:28, fear Him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell. I will stick will perish meaning to be fully destroy which I believe fits better overall with Bible teaching.

[@iankirk9097]

Scripture can often have a two-fold meaning because the Word of God is living! David seems to miss this point. So when in Rev 3:20 Jesus addressed the angel of the church in Laodicea, He emphasised that the prosperity (love of this world) teaching had replaced Him as being on the throne within their midst. This teaching can also have a spiritual application. He knocks at the door of the lukewarm church that leaves Him out and He knocks at the door of the heart of the sinner who is presented with the Gospel. It was relevant in that specific church in Laodicea, it is relevant of any church since then to this present day and it is also relevant concerning the Believer in Christ. As a new Believer I was followed up and counselled by a man of God who asked me, "Ian, where is Jesus right now?" I was about to say, "Everywhere," but out of my mouth came the words, "Jesus is in me." The Holy Spirit who proceeds from the Father whom Jesus has sent was in me. (John 15:26)

[@freedomramage5241]

He didn't say he was only a prophet or the son of man and not the Son of God. He said Jesus when speaking of Himself He always said son of man and was making the distinction between knowing who wrote which verses. I know there is a lot of wrong teaching out there but you either did not listen to this well or wanted to pick a flaw. I am hopeful it's the former..

[@jonathanagathina1236]

Thanks Bro to expose this Bcause if a man without title, said it Direct he is condemn and name him heresy. This knowledge I already known it

[@jamesgilbert2027]

I really believe that the comment you posted right on

[@williambeaumont1312]

Revelation 20:14; and death and Hell were cast into the Lake of Fire. 🔥 So no more death and no more Hell.

[@hsrryobrien993]

This sounds good if you pull this verse out of context,and you don't look at all the verses about hell in the word of God.🙏

[@hsrryobrien993]

This verse is not the only one about hell in the bible and you can't build a belief on one verse taken out of context.🙏

[@philipbuckley759]

present active continuous....why is this text not....properly...translated.....

[@williambeaumont1312]

The Lake of Fire burns on the earth. (Ezekiel 28:18) So it has to burn itself out before the new heavens and the new earth are created.

[@AmericanMadeCustoms]

So, did I misunderstand something? Did David make the assertion that baptism by water was necessary for salvation? How does this apply to the thief on the cross?

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

David answers this very question of ''the thief on the cross'' in his series 'Indepth' which is available on KZbin

[@philipbuckley759]

the context, for Rev 3.20 is the Church....not the heart, of an individual....

[@Johnsurber]

How so?

[@harmur80]

"believing" in John 1:12 is actually in the Greek present tense, which refers to a continuous action.

[@molossergirl2]

@Chris Raynor amen it is and many are following it, sadly

[@Liminalplace1]

He is somewhat correct on Revelation 3:20 and certainly right on John 1:12 but his explanation of John 3 is his own. You wont find it in the commentaries. Better just read it yourself in context.

[@toddcote4904]

Jn 3:16 is John's summary of the narrative between Jesus and Nicodemus. Therefore, the foundation is found in Numbers 21:4-9. Many commentaries have this reference. The cross is a parellel to the snake on the pole. Many commentaries have this as well. The snakes were God's judgement for their sin. Looking to the snake lifted up, meant you saw your sin and the judgment of it and it was just. Likewise God sent death to all men who sin. We look to Jesus and see our sin and judgment of it and it was just.

[@Liminalplace1]

@@toddcote4904 I think you have misunderstood Pawson.. hes saying the verse applies to Christisns.. he makes alot from the present tense "believe" as in saying its refering to "go on believing" and the Numbers passage used is of Christian's who could get poisoned in their faith. It's that that I said it's his own interpretation..not seen in commentaries. I think your only looking at his reference to Numbers. better just read it yourself in context.

[@toddcote4904]

@@Liminalplace1 Do you think John's gospel is for believers or unbelievers? Is that what you're focused on? I think it's clear that it's primarily for believers from the following verses towards the end of the his gospel. Jhn 20:30 - And truly Jesus did many other signs in the presence of His disciples, which are not written in this book; Jhn 20:31 - but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name. I disagree with David's view that a true born again believer could "lose" they're eternal life or be "poisoned" though. I believe John 3:16 is both a warning of judgement and blessing of eternal life. The true Christian must go on believing, and he will by the power of God. One who loses his faith was never truly born again to begin with. He was only part of the visible church.

[@Liminalplace1]

@@toddcote4904 I guess that's the issue.. To David Pawson..Acts is the book that describes how to become a christian because he says the gospels (pre Pentecost)are too early and the epistles are too late (as in post conversion). But if John wrote his gospel to Jews "so that they might believe that Jesus is the Messiah" it changes things. I'm not sure the present tense "believe" has to always have a present continuous meaning which Pawsons view needs have. I'm just saying hes asking too much. I think Pawson gives a good case that true Christians can forfeit eternal life in other videos. But youd have to view his other videos

[@debbycrowell303]

the son of man to be lifted up is The Word of God Jesus is the Word of Truth: God; we lift him up by reading , speaking & hearing & hearing by the Word Of God: truth ! you are lifted up in his image when you do what he did obey Gods Sabbath & Feast

[@SOFIANSHAFIE]

Sir, I want to read the bible. BUT I am NOT sure which version of the bible is the God's WORDS. Is it the 66-book version or the 73-book version, or the Orthodox version or if it is the twin version (it looks the same but they are NOT) please also let me know whether it is the earlier or the later version is the word of God. So which one Sir......

[@regulardude2011]

Rest in heaven!

[@thinkaboutit5893]

Interesting that David argument is focused on the men such as Augustine and Calvin I would prefer to have scripture challenge belief what does scripture mean for by grace you are saved throught faith and that not of yourself for it is the gift of God and not of works lest any man should boast or we are dead in our trespasses and sins

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

Hi Stephen - you are so correct The reason David references Augustin and Calvin is because these two men have had a significant impact on the teachings of the Anglican and Catholic Faiths - as well as many Non conformist denominations David, as the tile of this talk is called, is proclaiming the Truth of Gods Word and 'exposing the error' of the teachings of many through out the ages, including what is still being taught today If we make Gods Word the source of our faith, we cannot go wrong - if we listen to what's preached in many Church and do not read the Bibles to verify what we hear - we may be misguided. This talk was recored when David was speaking at a leaders conference - to leaders of churches in Asia

[@philipbuckley759]

I studied Greek...Koina, and don't believe that this language has a present active continuous...tense....present active, yes.....continuous....I don't think so....comments, on this post, would be welcomed.....

[@entrepreneurshipworld1]

“You can not receive Jesus but you can receive the Holy Spirit today”. Hmm 🤔 you receive Jesus and thus the Holy Spirit comes in you

[@bsfb3ar]

Please tell me the name of yer chronological bible David mentioned his friend did the new chronological bible all I can find is a NIV Thomas Nelson chronological bible , Is hat he one?

[@DavidPawsonMinistry]

Hi This is Steve - unfortunately David is in full time Nursing care and the Home in which he resides is in locked down. We are not able to communicate with him at this time - David is the only person who would be able to answer this question. Sorry we cannot be more helpful

[@philipbuckley759]

@@DavidPawsonMinistry this is what happens when people dont think corporately.....they think that they will live, forever....