Matthew Oakey

@Michael Mishkin Thank You Sir for your understanding, now let's consider the truth of the matter ... In New Covenant terms, "the flesh" (or sinful nature) refers to the corrupted, independent human operating system of self-gratification inherited from the Fall, which opposes God, while "our flesh" refers to our physical, mortal bodies that are now intended as instruments of righteousness, no longer under condemnation, but still subject to the temptation of that old nature. Here is a breakdown of the differences: "The Flesh" (The Sinful Nature/Old Self): Definition: Represents a "built-in law of failure," a compulsive, rebellious inner force that is hostile to God. Status: It is the "old man" that was crucified with Christ. Action: It is to be "put off," reckoned dead, and not obeyed. Context: It represents a way of being human (self-centered) rather than just the physical body. "Our Flesh" (Physical Body/Humanity): Definition: The physical, mortal, and neutral,, yet weakened, body that carries our human identity. Status: Under the New Covenant, this body is not evil; it is a "member of Christ". Action: It is to be presented as a "living sacrifice" and a tool for righteousness. Context: While "our flesh" can be used by "the flesh" to sin, the body itself is not the enemy—it is the, as yet unredeemed, tent in which the believer dwells. Key New Covenant Shift: Believers are no longer defined by, or "in," the flesh (Romans 8:9), even though they still live in physical, mortal bodies ("our flesh"). The battle is no longer trying to fix the "old self" (which is gone), but rather renewing the mind and choosing to walk by the Spirit rather than yielding to the lingering pull of the old, broken, independent nature. So, "genuine" Believers, who have Yeshua living inside them, ARE New Creations, with NEW Hearts and ARE RENEWING their Mind from ALL things of the OLD way of thinking, AND have the power to choose to NOT sin... BUT WILL still sin no matter what - AND YAHWEH KNOWS THAT, KNEW that at the BEGINNING, at the CROSS, and NOW. And NOTHING we do will affect our STANDING before THE HOLY GOD of the UNIVERSE because of the PROMISE He made to His SON at the Cross.

Isaac Kang

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General discussion

When Doctrine Speaks Louder Than Love

I want to share this as a personal journal, not as a debate, not as a rebuttal, and not as a claim to being “right.” Through the question I asked and everything that followed, I came to a fresh realisation: the Holy Spirit truly teaches all truth. When we seek, ask, and knock, He is faithful to lead us—personally and inwardly—through the Word. I don’t need any teacher, interpreter, or debater to become the voice of God for my own growth. I deeply thank God for the gifts given to the Body of Christ—teachers, pastors, and those who share insight. They are precious. But Scripture also reminds us that we all know in part and prophesy in part. And sometimes knowledge is presented loudly, confidently, and passionately—yet it is no longer carrying the heart of Christ for those who are truly suffering. My original question was simple. People are being hurt by false deliverance practices. People are traumatised, confused, and blamed for their pain. People come looking for help—and leave more broken. But the responses I saw quickly became debates over doctrine, interpretations, and positions. The suffering people disappeared from the conversation. And the more I read, the more I felt I was witnessing something very familiar in Scripture—the spirit of the Pharisees: defending truth while missing love, arguing theology while neglecting mercy. So I decided to stop engaging in right-and-wrong arguments. Instead, I chose to return to the Lord. I’m sharing my personal video journaling here not to convince anyone, but to remind myself that Christ is my Shepherd. I don’t need to win theological ground. I don’t need to belong to a camp or clique. I don’t need to prove I am right while others are wrong. “The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want.” And I would add this from my heart: The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not be wrong. If this means standing alone at times—like Jeremiah—so be it. This world will always form groups, draw lines, and say, “I am right, you are wrong.” But I’m choosing a different path: to listen, to abide, to love, and to let the Spirit lead me into truth that produces life, not arguments.

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Matthew Oakey

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Watched the video, love the content !!! But I missed your question, where can I find it? From the video I have a question, in the spirit of friendship and love and in jest I ask: why are You wasting so much time watching ANY "deliverance" type videos at all ??? You clearly understand the Scriptures position on the issue, and YOUR position in Yeshua, so why bother spending the time ... 😇

David Doty

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Bible Study Q&A

Recording from Bible Study with Michael Mishkin 1/14/26

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