The Gospel of Luke 21:27-28 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And then shall they see the Son of man coming in a cloud with power and great glory. And when these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads; for your redemption draweth nigh.” (Luke 21:27-28 KJV).

Viewed through the lens of grace and the blessed hope of every believer’s rapture, these passages teach that we should live in confident expectation rather than fear. While these verses describe apocalyptic events and global distress, these also emphasize that God is not judging believers. Instead, as the world darkens, believers are encourage to look forward to the imminent return of our Lord Jesus, set by the Rapture in the air, and manifest by the transformation of their corruptible bodies into incorruptible glorious states.

This puts us in the know that believers should "look up" because their focus is on their Savior who fully wrapped them by His grace, neither on religion nor on the chaos of the world. It explains that lifting up your head isn't an act of self-righteous pride, but recognition of the complete rescue in God’s grace. In this text, “redemption” goes beyond having our sins forgiven. It points toward the total redemption of the physical body—where believers will never fall sick, get fatigued, or die forever more. This is, therefore, reminding us that God's super-abounding grace is protecting and providing us in this life, while we are still in the flesh.

We have the Lord’s promise that as we fully yield our life to be wrapped by His grace through faith in Him, we live. In the last days, our physical body is transformed, as it is written: “For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality. When the perishable puts on the imperishable, and the mortal puts on immortality, then shall come to pass the saying that is written: “Death is swallowed up in victory.”” (1 Corinthians 15:53-54 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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The Gospel of Luke 21:25-26 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.” (Luke 21:25-26 KJV).

As described in these passages, our Lord Jesus Christ predicts terrifying end-time events with supernatural signs. These say that as the world grows darker with the sun, the moon and the stars giving their celestial signs, and people of the world in panic, we who are saved by grace should not be afraid. Instead, we who rest in the Lord’s grace must look up with confidence, knowing our rapture for redemption is near.

There will be signs in the sky and chaos on the earth. The signs include frequent natural disasters and global unrest. People will faint from terror over what is coming. And, we must always remember that the sinful world has no bright horizon. But to those who believe, they are anchored safely in hope by God's grace (Hebrews 6:19).

When the world is in chaos, with cosmic disruption as the heavens are shaken, we must Look Up, Not Down. We, who are saved by grace are to focus on the depth of the Lord’s love that draws Him to take our place to die on the cross. We must lift our eyes to heaven by the leading of the Holy Spirit to watch our salvation come. We the church - the body of believers, will be raptured before the worst of the earth’s tribulation occurs.

Rather than obsessing over the exact details of the end times, we are to focus on our relationship with dependence in Christ Jesus our Lord. We remember Him as He instructed by partaking the bread and wine regularly (1 Corinthians 11:24). We are to understand that Grace brings us physical peace and vigor while in the midst of a fearful world.

Apostle John the beloved, assures and testifies with these apocalyptic words: “And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, “Now the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God.” (Revelation 12:10 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!


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F. A. Frias
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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:23-24 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“But woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck, in those days! for there shall be great distress in the land, and wrath upon this people. And they shall fall by the edge of the sword, and shall be led away captive into all nations: and Jerusalem shall be trodden down of the Gentiles, until the times of the Gentiles be fulfilled.” (Luke 21:23-24 KJV).

Our Lord Jesus Christ continues to warn of the great distress coming to Judea and Jerusalem, with the destruction of the Temple, great woes to the nursing mothers and diaspora of the Jewish people. Many would be taken captive and scattered among the nations.

Viewing these passages, through the lens of the New Covenant of grace and prophetic hope, give focus on two main revelations. Firstly, while our Lord Jesus prophesied real historical disasters and distress, God's ultimate desire for His people is one of grace and redemption. For us - present day believers, the emphasis isn't on living in fear of end-times wrath, but on resting in the finished work of our Lord Jesus, knowing we are forgiven and securely loved (John 15:9).

Secondly, Jerusalem will be trampled by Gentiles "until the times of the Gentiles are fulfilled." This teaches that we are living in the closing season of this prophetic timeline. Pointing to recent event of the restoration of Jerusalem to Israel, when the USA and other nations recognized Jerusalem as the capital of the nation Israel, shows a sign that we are drawing closer to the return of Christ Jesus our Lord and the rapture of the Church. Church - being the body of believers who totally rest in grace by faith in Christ Jesus. Church is neither a building nor an enterprise nor an institution nor an organization of present day religions. The church is you and I and many others that yielded their lives totally to the Lord Jesus Christ in His grace through faith. The church is not factions or denominations of religion.

We must, therefore, take these words as our cue to go into the place of right believing, rather than be held captive by deceptions in religious fear and panic. With our heart and being in expectant posture by faith in Christ Jesus, we stand settled in this assurance: “And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him.” (Hebrews 9:27-28 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:20-22 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh. Then let them which are in Judæa flee to the mountains; and let them which are in the midst of it depart out; and let not them that are in the countries enter there into. For these be the days of vengeance, that all things which are written may be fulfilled.” (Luke 21:20-22 KJV).

These passages of our Lord’s teachings and warnings to the disciples and the crowd in the temple, specifically refers to His prophecy of the historic destruction of Jerusalem by the Roman armies in 70 A.D.. These are not descriptions of present-day wrath for New Covenant believers. It is a warning of judgment upon a nation that rejected their Messiah.

Our Lord Jesus warned His disciples that when they see this happening - (that is when they see Jerusalem is being surrounded by armies), they must flee out if they are in Judea. For those who are not in, He instructs-“don’t come in!” This was fulfilled when General Titus and the Roman legions besieged the City of Jerusalem that results in a devastating historical event.

The mention of "days of vengeance”, refers to the historical judgment for rejecting the Lord Jesus Christ. This reminds us, that under the Covenant of Grace, God's wrath has been entirely satisfied at the cross, transforming God's throne into a place of unconditional grace for the believer. We must get in the shield of the Lord’s grace by faith in Him to be spared from this judgement.

Scriptures, therefore, edify us with these exhortations by Apostle Paul: “And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses, by canceling the record of debt that stood against us with its legal demands. This he set aside, nailing it to the cross. He disarmed the rulers and authorities and put them to open shame, by triumphing over them in him.” (Colossians 2:13-15 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:16-19 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

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“And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death. And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake. But there shall not an hair of your head perish. In your patience possess ye your souls.” (Luke 21:16-19 KJV).

Reflecting on these verses through the lens of grace and the security of God’s eternal plan, our Lord Jesus Christ assures us that in the face of end-times turmoil and persecution, believers are completely secure in the shield of His grace. We just need to rest in His finished work, rather than strive in fear by work of self-effort through religious laws. When our Lord Jesus warns of believers being hated, betrayed, and delivered up by loved ones-who cause many to be put to death, He is preparing us of the reality of living in a world cursed by sin. The mind of the flesh in this place is hostile to God (Romans 8:7). He teaches with clarity that this suffering is not a punishment from God. Rather, it is the reality of the last days in this fallen world.

Declaring that in the midst of all these “not a hair of your head will perish” is a powerful pledge of eternal security. He assures that no matter the outward circumstances, your eternal destiny and spirit are absolutely untouchable and settled in Christ Jesus.

Our Lord gives an oath that "By your endurance you will gain your lives". This is not a call to work hard but to endure in faith by yielding our every being in His grace, to prevent our flesh from responding with its normal reaction of self-effort. This is not a call to earn salvation by merit of work. Our "endurance" is our settled state of ‘rest’ in grace by faith in Christ.

Scriptures hearten us with these words: “Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.” (James 1:2-4 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:14-15 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer: for I will give you a mouth and wisdom, which all your adversaries shall not be able to gainsay nor resist.” (Luke 21:14-15 KJV).

Our Lord Jesus Christ in these passages gives the disciples comforting assurance. Having warned them of trials and interrogations by political and religious leaders, because of their faith on Him and the hatred of the religious and political leadership, He tells His followers and us, not to worry about defending themselves and ourselves during such times of persecutions. He promised to give them and us "a mouth and wisdom" that our adversaries cannot contradict nor resist. It is a promise of confidence in His provision of grace. This assures us that in any crisis—whether standing before authorities, a boss, or in personal conflicts—as believers in Him, we should rely on the Holy Spirit to provide the right words of defense.

This is telling us that we do not need to mentally exhaust ourselves or "meditate and rehearse beforehand" on how to defend ourselves. Instead, this is a call to rest by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ allowing His finished work at the cross to be our source of confidence, peace and wisdom. This wisdom is not just a mental tactic or a set of rules. It is the presence of the Holy Spirit in us speaking in and through us. When we face difficult adversaries or stressful situations, our Lord Jesus Himself in us becomes our wisdom.

We must always be in the consciousness that as children of the Most High God by faith in Christ Jesus, our tongue is endowed with power of death and life (Proverbs 18:21). Hence, we speak in grace and life. It is written, our Lord Jesus proclaims: “I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” (Matthew 12:36-37 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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F. A. Frias
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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:12-13 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“But before all these, they shall lay their hands on you, and persecute you, delivering you up to the synagogues, and into prisons, being brought before kings and rulers for my name's sake. And it shall turn to you for a testimony.” (Luke 21:12-13 KJV).

In this instance of our Lord’s prophetic revelation, He prepares His disciples for extreme persecution they will face in His name’s sake. He warns them that their suffering will be their testimony. Instead of viewing imprisonment and standing before rulers and religious leaders as defeat, our Lord Jesus reframes these trials as divine opportunities to witness for His message of truth.

He conveys these words to His disciples as He was about to face His own imminent arrest, trial and crucifixion in the hands of religious Jews. He warns that, as His followers, they will face the same hate and hostility. They will experience trials before judges and rulers, in religious synagogues and royal courts. Prison will become a common experience. It’s all because they rest by grace in His Name.

These verses contain a profound twist for truth: human malice is being transformed into a divine testimonial platform. The Greek word for "testimony" is ‘martyrion’, which declares that our defense as believers in the face of death would become the ultimate example of the power of the gospel of grace. This, Apostle Paul affirmed in his testimonial exhortation to encourage us. It is written: “The grace of our Lord was poured out on me abundantly, along with the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. Here is a trustworthy saying that deserves full acceptance: Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners—of whom I am the worst. But for that very reason I was shown mercy so that in me, the worst of sinners, Christ Jesus might display his immense patience as an example for those who would believe in him and receive eternal life. Now to the King eternal, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory for ever and ever. Amen.” (1 Timothy 1:14-17 NIV).

And I say, AMEN!


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F. A. Frias
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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:10-11 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Then said he unto them, Nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and great earthquakes shall be in diverse places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights and great signs shall there be from heaven.” (Luke 21:10-11 KJV).

Our Lord Jesus, in these verses, gives the disciples and us - the present day recipients of His grace by faith, clear prophetic signs of the "last days" pointing to His return in glory. He reminds us all that instead of causing fear, these global crises which are happening (like wars, earthquakes, famines and pestilences), should serve as a pop up alert that our reign as His redeemed draws near.

The signs of the End Times that we are experiencing point to world events of natural calamities (like the recent earthquakes), economic upheavals, wars and pestilences (like the COVID-19 pandemic) are unfolding as the Lord prophesied. It marks a shifting in the times. While the unredeemed see the world falling apart, we, who are in Christ Jesus and saved by His grace should see prophetic scriptures being fulfilled. It should draw excitement from within us knowing His return is near.

The end times will come in its right time that no one knows (Matthew 24:36). As children of God in Christ Jesus, we are to be ready in a twinkling of an eye when it comes. We must see the present events happening as urgent call, watching nations and kingdoms rise against each other. We are to view the world's moral decline and uncertainty as an opportunity to boldly share the Good News of the Grace of God, looking forward to a worldwide revival and outpouring of the Holy Spirit. The Lord is giving time for His grace to be shared to all, as this reflections aim to bring about. Let’s pass on His Gospel of Grace, knowing that: “The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is long-suffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.” (II Peter 3:9 NKJV).

And I say, AMEN!

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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:7-9 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And they asked him, saying, Master, but when shall these things be? and what sign will there be when these things shall come to pass? And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. But when ye shall hear of wars and commotions, be not terrified: for these things must first come to pass; but the end is not by and by.” (Luke 21:7-9 KJV).

After our Lord Jesus prophesied the destruction of the Jerusalem Temple, the disciples ask: when this disaster will happen and what the warning signs will be? So, He warns them and us not to panic or be misled by world chaos, false prophets, or political upheavals. Being His followers, He teaches us to stand firm and invest in eternal things rather than temporary earthly structures. Our Lord cautions them and us now not to be deceived by false messiahs who claim the end is instantly near, due to destruction and turmoil.

When wars and insurrections break out, like what we see and hear in our present world, He commands them and us to not panic. He clarifies that while these historic calamities must happen, "the end will not follow immediately". We ought not be misled following charismatic and religious people or figures, spreading rumors that falsely predict the exact date and time of our Lord’s return or the end of the age.

While disasters and societal collapse cause global fear, we who are in Christ Jesus by His grace are called to remain calm, peaceful and steadfast. The destruction of the Temple is a reminder that nothing man-made lasts forever. As children of God, we should focus on the unshakable nature of God's Kingdom.

Secure in His grace, we must be in the state of eager expectation of joy, not fear, for His coming. We are called to remain zealot in the work of God (John 6:29), resting in God’s grace. The Holy Scriptures nudge us with these words: “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people, training us to renounce ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age, waiting for our blessed hope, the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works.” (Titus 2:11-14 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!


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F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:5-6 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said, As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down.” (Luke 21:5-6 KJV).

In these passages, our Lord Jesus Christ foretells the destruction of the magnificent Temple in Jerusalem, which brings the message about the transition from the Old Covenant of the law to the restoration of God’s unmerited favor in the New Covenant of grace. From the time of Noah after the flood up to the foot of Mt Sinai, God’s unmerited favor was in operation and made fully available to all who trust in the Lord Jehovah. The Israelites, in spite of their murmuring, were provided with pillars of fire during the night and pillars of clouds during the day (Exodus 13:21). They were sustained by God’s provision of grace and no one died in their journey up to Mt Sinai!

But, at Mt Sinai they rebelled and challenged God saying, “we will do everything the Lord has said.” (Exodus 19:8). Hence, the Lord gave them the Ten Commandments to make them realize they can’t do it, and that they need God’s grace. They need a Savior. They need God. That is what these passages convey when the Lord Jesus reveals the destruction of the temple - representing the effort of the flesh in the Old Covenant of the law, ushering in the New Covenant of Grace in Him who is our Lord Jesus Christ.

The temple, admired by the disciples, represents the perfection and holiness of the law that brought in demands for fulfillment which they worked hard by human effort. They set up religious rituals trying to fill its perfect demand that could not be done. The temple’s destruction will mark the end of the Old Covenant of the law, and the ushering in of the New Covenant in Christ Jesus - the Person of Grace. This recognizes the truth that God does not dwell in temples made with human hands (Acts 7:48), but among His people (Revelations 21:3). It is written: “The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything.” (Acts 17:24-25 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 21:1-4 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: for all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.” (Luke 21:1-4 KJV).

As our Lord Jesus continues teaching in the temple, He notices the poor widow offering her two small copper coins into the temple coffers. Through the lens of the New Covenant of Grace, He uses this as a warning. If we are not careful, we can easily come to a point of honoring those who are wealthy because their gifts are large in monetary value, even though their actual sacrifices may be small or none at all. God, however, knows our hearts when we give. He knows what we hold back and why. He also knows how much we give away and the attitude which has prompted that giving. Many give their surpluses from luxurious lifestyles, not a sacrifice taken out of their needs for living, not even out of their wants. It is not a matter of the size of the gift, rather it is the size of the heart that matters. 

In another reality, all around us are unnoticed people who are living in God’s grace by the unction of the Holy Spirit for the Lord, but who would not or seldom receive human recognition. Our Lord Jesus, however, notices them. He knows their hearts as they give and serve. Not one act of kindness we do, led by the Spirit, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ and for the glory of the Kingdom will be overlooked and forgotten. Not one sacrifice for the Savior will go unnoticed. He knows the truth behind our gifts of sacrifice and is blessed when they come from a generous, compassionate, and joyous heart, regardless of material value. 

Right giving, as with the widow’s act, is an issue of trust. Throwing in to offer all she has is having the faith that her source, who is God, will supply all her needs, as promised in the Lord’s holy and written Words. This is done not by our self effort to do good, but by following the unction of the Holy Spirit by faith in our Lord Jesus Christ who is our source. It is written, Apostle Paul exhorts: “And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.” (Philippians 4:19-20 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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F. A. Frias
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When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:45-47 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Then in the audience of all the people he said unto his disciples, Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts; which devour widows' houses, and for a shew make long prayers: the same shall receive greater damnation.” (Luke 20:45-47 KJV).

These verses squarely warn against the dangers of self-righteousness, religious legalism, and exploiting the vulnerable. The hypocritical performance-based religion of the Pharisees and the Scribes, then, and many others in this present age, contrasts head on with the beauty and freedom of the New Covenant of grace.

Our Lord Jesus Christ warns His disciples, in the hearing of the crowd that followed Him, to avoid the mindset of the religious leaders and scholars. They loved recognition and accolades of people. They seek chief seats in social and official functions, flowing robes, and love flattering greetings akin to celebrities of these days. By their self-effort, they pursue "behavior modification" arrogantly displayed, rather than true, heart-felt transformation in humility of yielding to Christ Jesus.

These leaders love to exploit the most vulnerable people in society while masking their greed with long, public prayers for show. Their pious acts were driven by religious obligation and a desire to look holy to others. Their religious living is totally in contrast with living under the gospel of the grace of God in Christ. True holiness and righteous living are the "fruit" of an intimate love relationship with Christ Jesus, not the result of trying to impress God or people through self-effort.

The Lord, therefore, warns us, as it is written: “And in his teaching he said, “Beware of the scribes, who like to walk around in long robes and like greetings in the marketplaces and have the best seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at feasts, who devour widows’ houses and for a pretense make long prayers. They will receive the greater condemnation.”” (Mark 12:38-40 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

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The Gospel of Luke 20:41-44 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And he said unto them, How say they that Christ is David's son? And David himself saith in the book of Psalms, The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou on my right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool. David therefore calleth him Lord, how is he then his son?” (Luke 20:41-44 KJV).

In these passages, our Lord Jesus Christ asks a puzzle question to prove His divinity. He asks: how can the Messiah be just King David’s son when David called the Messiah "Lord" in Psalm 110:1. With this, He is giving a cue providing a vital proof that He is fully God and David's Lord, not just a human earthly descendant of David.

The religious leaders of the day believed the Messiah would simply be a great earthly military king from David’s human family tree. Hence, the Lord Jesus quotes Psalm 110:1, where David says, "The Lord said to my Lord..." to remind that David knew who He is. The culture then and now, never consider a father calls his son "Lord". By calling his own prophesied descendant "Lord," David reveals the Messiah is eternal and God in the shell of flesh.

The passage quoted the Father tells the Messiah to “sit at my right hand”. Looking through this in the lens of grace, "Sitting" is a picture of total rest. We are reminded by these verses that because the Lord already defeated sin and death, we no longer need to struggle or fight our enemies. Instead, we rest in His victory as God places our problems and enemies under our feet (Romans 16:20). As it is written: “But thanks be to God, who gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Corinthians 15:57 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!


Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:39-40 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said. And after that they durst not ask him any question at all.” (Luke 20:39-40 KJV).

With the Lord’s masterful response in revealing the reality of the resurrection, His adversaries - the scribes, are silenced. They cease asking Him questions, giving triumph of Grace and truth over the deceptive religious workers of self-effort under the law. When the religious elite tried to trap our Lord Jesus Christ with trick questions by their religious designs, He answered them with divine wisdom, leaving them with no further tricks to use. The scribes’ "Gotcha" questions were running out, along with their unbiblical man-made religious rituals of Self-Effort.

The Pharisees and scribes were obsessed with their religious law and self-righteousness (trying hard to do things to earn God’s favor). In this chapter of Luke’s gospel, they attempted to trap the Lord to catch Him in His words. However, our Lord Jesus Christ consistently exposed the emptiness of their religious words and ways, revealing the true, liberating nature of God's grace.

Hence, the scribes "no longer dared to ask Him any question at all." The Scriptures in many occasions illustrate that human intellect and religious self-confidence are no match for the wisdom of Christ Jesus. When people stop trying to impress God with their own works and limitations of the "flesh" (human effort) their conscience goes silent, making room for the Holy Spirit to do His work. If only they soften their hearts and submit. This reminds us to be still and be humble always to let the Holy Spirit work in us, as it is written: “Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body.” (1 Corinthians 6:19-20ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:37-38 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Now that the dead are raised, even Moses shewed at the bush, when he calleth the Lord the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob. For he is not a God of the dead, but of the living: for all live unto him.” (Luke 20:37-38 KJV).

In refuting the Sadducees' denial of the resurrection, the Lord Jesus pointed to Moses at the burning bush. He highlights that God is "not the God of the dead, but of the living, for all live to Him," He is revealing that death is merely a temporary sleep for the body, while those who truly believe, their souls remain vibrantly alive in God's presence. Through the lens of grace, this highlights three main spiritual realities.

Our Lord Jesus used the example of the burning bush (where God declared Himself the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob centuries after they died) to prove that physical death does not end a believer's relationship with God. In His eyes, all who trust in Him are alive, always.

By our Lord’s finished work on the cross, He conquered sin and death. True believers who rest in grace through faith in the Lord, no longer need to live in bondage to the "mother of all fears" (the fear of death and judgment). By understanding that you are eternally secure and "alive to God," you can rest in His grace and experience His peace in your daily life, knowing your eternal destiny is guaranteed by the risen Lord. We have our Lord’s assurance: “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all, and no one is able to snatch them out of the Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”” (John 10:28-30 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:34-36 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage: but they which shall be accounted worthy to obtain that world, and the resurrection from the dead, neither marry, nor are given in marriage: neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.” (Luke 20:34-36 KJV).

These passages remind us of the realities and truths of being children of the resurrection. In this physical realm, the sons and daughters of this age marry and given in marriage. Marriage is an earthly design of God for the present physical world, primarily to fill and populate the earth (Genesis 1:28) and provide companionship in oneness (Genesis 2:24).

"...But those who are counted worthy..”- those who are resurrected into eternal life with the Lord Jesus Christ by faith, “…they neither marry…”. In the resurrection, the spiritual bodies will no longer need the earthly institution of marriage for procreation or completeness. We are transformed into our heavenly nature not subject to earthly conditions of death and decay. We will be united with the Lord, as His bride forever (Revelation 19:7-9).

"Nor can they die anymore... they are sons of God". As believers in Christ Jesus, we will be incorruptible, fully sharing in the divine, eternal life of Christ. Scriptures declare, as it is written: “Behold! I tell you a mystery. We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we shall be changed. For this perishable body must put on the imperishable, and this mortal body must put on immortality.” 1 Corinthians 15:51-53 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:27-33 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him, saying, Master, Moses wrote unto us, If any man's brother die, having a wife, and he die without children, that his brother should take his wife, and raise up seed unto his brother. There were therefore seven brethren: and the first took a wife, and died without children. And the second took her to wife, and he died childless. And the third took her; and in like manner the seven also: and they left no children, and died. Last of all the woman died also. Therefore in the resurrection whose wife of them is she? for seven had her to wife.” (Luke 20:27-33 KJV).

These passages show that certain Sadducees approached our Lord Jesus with a highly far-fetched, hypothetical question to mock the supernatural reality of the resurrection. This is because the Sadducees, belonging to another denomination of religion, completely rejected the message of grace and truth and of miracles, angels, and of life after physical death. They too attempted to trap our Lord Jesus Christ using a bizarre application of Moses' law regarding levirate marriage that requires a man to marry his brother’s widow. This highlights the radical difference between earthly, fleshly relationships and our future heavenly spiritual reality.

Our Lord Jesus shuts down the Sadducees' skepticism by affirming that God is the God of the living, proving that the dead will indeed arise. Instead of focusing on earthly relationships continuing into the afterlife, this directs our attention to the finished work of our Lord. He teaches that resurrection is God's ultimate proof that humanity has been justified and cleared of all sin, and of death to live forever in his real spiritual state in a glorified body.

This, therefore, reminds us about moving past the limited, earthly way of thinking to marvel at the glorious, eternal life secured for those who believe in the finished work on the cross and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ. In Him, we passed from death to life (John 5:24). In love, God’s Holy and Written Words give us this affirmation and assurance: “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you. We know that we have passed out of death into life, because we love the brothers. Whoever does not love abides in death.” (1 John 3:13-14 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:26 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.” (Luke 20:26 KJV).

With masterclass wisdom, our Lord Jesus outmaneuvers the religious leaders who try to trap Him with question about paying tribute to Caesar of Rome. Instead of falling into their trap, our Lord gives a brilliant, grace-centered response that avoids worldly entanglement while keeping His focus on the kingdom of God. He was asked by the spies of the Jewish religious leaders with a trick question to make Him say something they can use as cause to arrest Him.

The Lord frustrates their plan with His masterful deflection using a Roman coin bearing the image of Caesar. This response of the Lord ultimately gives a spiritual lesson on value and ownership. Caesar's image stamped on the coin, affirms it belongs to him. Now, you and I are made in the image and likeness of God (Genesis 1:26-28). We are stamped with God's image! Hence, we belong entirely to Him, not to the world or the law or religion

The spies are perplexed and silenced. They marvel at the Lord’s wisdom and find no cause to accuse Him of anything publicly, watching the Lord walk away in authority. Rather than getting bogged down in legalism, religious rules, or worldly politics, our Lord Jesus reminds us - being His redeemed, to focus on where our true citizenship is. Because we are stamped with the image of God, our ultimate allegiance, worship, and trust are to be given to Him, as it is written: “But our citizenship is in heaven, and from it we await a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our lowly body to be like his glorious body, by the power that enables him even to subject all things to himself.” (Philippians 3:20-21 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:23-25 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me? Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Cæsar's. And he said unto them, Render therefore unto Cæsar the things which be Cæsar's, and unto God the things which be God's.” (Luke 20:23-25 KJV).

Our Lord Jesus Christ outsmarts His religious trappers in their craft with His famous phrase, "Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's." These passages display a brilliant lesson in grace versus the law, highlighting the distinction between earthly obligations and heavenly ownership. The religious leaders try to trap the Lord with a crafty question in regard with the Roman poll tax. If He says to pay the tax, He’d be accused of collaborating with the oppressive Roman Empire. If He says no, they can report Him to the Roman authorities for treason. So, He asks to see a coin and points out that Caesar’s image is etched on it.

The Lord’s response to the spies, says that as Caesar's image is on the coin, they have to give him back his coin. In New Covenant terms, this means we have practical, earthly duties while passing through this world abiding in the unction of the Holy Spirit. In the heaven’s realm, our Lord Jesus states we must render to God what is God’s. News flash! You and I are stamped with God’s image (Genesis 1:26). We completely belong to Him.

While the religious leaders focus on demanding legal and religious obligations, our Lord Jesus reminds them and us now, that true worship and submission involve offering your entire being to God, who freely sent His Son to save us. We now, therefore, live in the flesh by the faith of the Son of God, who loved us, and gave himself for us (Galatians 2:20). This, Apostle Paul exhorts us, as it is written: “I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.” (Romans 12:1ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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The Gospel of Luke 20:20-22 When God Says...I Say, AMEN!

When God Says …

“And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor. And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly: Is it lawful for us to give tribute unto Cæsar, or no?” (Luke 20:20-22 KJV).

In these passages, the religious leaders try to trap our Lord Jesus with a politically charged question about paying taxes to Caesar. This presents a masterclass display of how the Lord handles human legalistic traps to shift the focus toward the divinity of God's Kingdom and the encompassing nature of grace. The spies, pretending as sincere members of the crowd, were planted to catch the Lord Jesus off guard.

The Gospel of the Grace of God doesn't rely on human performance or on impressing God with outward displays of righteousness. When people try to use the law to measure up or trick others to do the same, it fails. Besides, the Lord Jesus saw right through their craftiness, unmasking the fact that their questions were rooted in a desire for control rather than a pursuit of truth. The Lord knows the heart of those sent to spy and those who sent them.

The spies’ question of paying tribute to Caesar was designed as a "win-win" for the religious leaders. If the Lord says “yes,” the Jewish people would accuse Him of being a traitor. If He says “no,” the Romans would arrest Him for treason against the Empire. But, the Lord did not come to deal with politics, physical kingdom and religion. Hence, He asked for a coin, draw their attention to Caesar’s image stamped on it, and declared they should "render unto Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God those that are God's”.

Just as the coin bore Caesar's image and belonged to him, you and I bear the image of God and we belong entirely to Him. It is written: “Then God said, “Let us make man in our image, after our likeness. And let them have dominion over the fish of the sea and over the birds of the heavens and over the livestock and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps on the earth.”” (Genesis 1:26 ESV).

And I say, AMEN!

Daily reflections by:
F. A. Frias
PFC Ministries

When God says... I say, AMEN! is a provocative reflection of the Lord's holy Word. It intends to challenge every seeker of truth to dig deep into the core of the Word of Life to point every being to Christ Jesus - the author and finisher of our faith, and to draw revelations for change, for nourishment and for strength of every soul.

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