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Who could explain the totality of our eternal God? Who could define or dictate his immense nature, purpose, and will? Who could go into the chambers of his presence, and correct or question his wisdom? For the Word of God says in 1 Corinthians 13 "Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known". Just ask Job where was he when God created the heavens and the earth? Or John when he received a new "revelation" (unveiling) of God's nature. Trying to completely define God and the trinity in some analytical way, limits his existence and his eternal character. I have learned that right when I thought I have embraced the totality of life and my understanding of my faith in God, he reveals another side of his eternal nature. Many have tried to explain the beauty of the trinity by analogies that are depicted in nature, physics, and even intellectual philosophies. But, one thing I know, "the righteous shall live by faith" for faith is the substance that pleases God and the substance that will ultimately shield you from your own pride, intellect, and or the darts of the enemy. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

"The element that distinguishes faith from fear is love!" #andyfernandez #iamministries

The blessings of God are always to exceed and go beyond your own personal needs. They are provided to bless others, including your children and your children's children. #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

How wonderful to know that we have a High Priest who continually intercedes for us, and defend us. Understanding the uniqueness of Christ's sympathy, and acknowledging his complete knowledge of our concerns, weaknesses, and trials are soothing to all who know him. He is not a God who is distant, absent, and to far to reach, but a God who clearly is close to our hearts and near to our circumstances. He is a High Priest who does not only present his prayers before the Father, but a Priest who has lived the trials, temptations, and pressures of life and who sympathizes and concerns himself with our victories. He doesn't practice the ritualistic principles of sacrifice, for he is the sacrifice, and his prayers for you and I are on the altar of God the Father. He is highly favored, and his name is above every name. He fights, he ministers, he intercedes, he prays, and he lifts up his holy, strong scarred hands and with power delivers and redeems his people. Jesus our High Priest. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

Arminianism is the doctrine that "man" has the free will to choose salvation, and can also lose salvation. It is the work of God and man co-laboring to make salvation clear and secure. For as a man has total "free will" to choose salvation, he also has total "free will" to lose his salvation. It becomes a battle of the wills, God's wills versus man's will, or both working together. Calvinism, on the other hand, teaches "once saved, always saved". There are some limitations regarding this doctrine, on the topic of whether salvation is only granted to the "elect" or is it offered to all who believe in the Lord Jesus Christ as their personal Savior. It can possibly become an issue of exclusion, rather than inclusion. Could these two doctrines possibly work together for the good of those who can, and will be saved without changing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and its ordinance? What do you think? #andyfernandez #iamministries

If you find yourself being humbled by circumstances, know that humility is embedded in the nature and character of Christ. Humble yourselves before the Lord and he will exalt you. Let his hands lift you up, he is able. Matthew 23:12 For those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted. #andyfernandez #iamministries #pastoraladvice

What a wonderful thought, that in the original Hebrew text the name "Jesus" is defined as "God Saves". Whenever we consider the question, "why are names so important in scripture?" We learn that culturally, and "biblically" God used names to reveal the purpose, destiny, character, and action of an individual or system. Names are very important in the context of scripture and should be taken at face value. God always has a tendency to change the names of individuals who are in transition (a Hebrew) with God. In the context of this question, we learn that Jesus's name was divinely in line with his eternal purpose. Take for example the word "salvation", Jesus himself, according to the purpose of God, was to bring about a final act, for which humanity and its corrupt condition will be "delivered" or freed from the captivity or peril, of sin. It is an act of rescue. When considering the word "deliverance", this word is synonymous with removing the stronghold or restraint, of sin which limits man's potential to thrive in a loving relationship with God. In both God delivers and saves man from his moral depravity, and inability to live and choose righteously. These words and acts of "heroism" are one, in the same. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

Your persistence has to become greater than any inconsistency in your life. #andyfernandez #iamministries #quotes

"Ruach. As a man needs oxygen to breathe, so the soul needs worship to live." The tender heart of worship is a heart that embraces the Lord Almighty and enthrones him at the seat of one's soul. Giving homage to the Lord in spirit and in truth is a believer's ultimate expression of love, humility, and respect. There is absolutely nothing that replaces the heart that yearns for his presence and literally experiences it. For worship are the reason we serve, minister, fellowship, and sing. Worship is it!!! Worship will turn the heart of a sinner to God, and an old saint into a child. We at I AM Ministries International are passionate about pursuing worship in everything we do and preach. For the songs, praise and moving lyrics of our worship team is a simple expression of something deeper that is birthed at the core of our heart and soul. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

Many of the differences that we find throughout the history of Christianity has been formed by the interpretation of "What is Truth". For denying the deity of the Holy Spirit can be considered blasphemy, and we must all be careful as stewards and students not to diminish, belittle, nor add or take away from the truths and works of Almighty God. There is a place in the study of his Word where revelation, inspiration, and unwavering truth is found in "balance" to the nature of God. It is not the kind of truth that confuses, but a truth that frees us to indulge in his nature, character, and Word. Overstating, or elevating the Holy Spirit can also be dangerous, for we find that many of the issues found in the pentecostal and charismatic movement of the early 70's led many astray from the Gospel and opened a world of problems to "new revelation", or additional scriptures. There isn't new revelation aside form his Word, for we only live by everything that proceeds from the "mouth of God" and not the mouth of "man". Let us rest ashore that there isn't anything new under the Sun, and that the revelation of his perfect Word is what we should lean on. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

There are two immediate cultural ingredients that come to mind when considering what we should or should not uphold in today's culture in regards to scripture. Please understand that not upholding it physically (culturally) does not mean that is should not be upheld spiritually. The sacrificial offering of animals for the forgiveness of sin was a command or ordinance of God which was upheld by the nation of Israel which may have been culturally influenced, therefore commanded by God. This act was transcended and spiritually adjusted through the sacrifice of the Lamb of God (Jesus Christ), we understand as believers that the ultimate sacrifice and price paid was that of the Beloved Son of God. The sacrificial offering of animals in today's culture or spiritual climate can easily be viewed as apostasy as to the sacrificial redemption plan of God. A second cultural ingredient may be that of tithing commodities. In North American Culture, there is a limited group of individuals or communities which practice agriculture. Tithing goods such as fruits, or lambs are very rarely seen in today's churches. For we understand that monetary tithing or offering is equally respected and received by the Lord because it is the means by which he provides for his people in different cultures like our own. #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries

1. Semantics Question: What is truth? 2. Epistemology Question: How will I "know" the truth? 3. Ethics Question: Will knowing the truth set me free? 4. Axiology Question: If knowing the truth sets me free, then should I accept the truth? 5. Philosophical Question: If I accept the truth and it sets me free, how will I know I am free? #soundsofmywritings #andyfernandez #iamministries