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Food That Brings Judgment from the God

The Food that Brings Judgment from the Almighty

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Food That Brings Judgment from the GodCareless Communion.

The most interesting communion ceremony I observed was while working as a house parent for teenage girls. The job allowed many opportunities to visit various churches desiring to minister to the less fortunate girls in our care.

During Communion, one non-denomination church passed out prepackaged grape juice cups similar to single serving coffee creamers with pull off paper lids. But inside the lid was a small wafer of bread. It was like fast food communion.

How the elements were dispensed was not a problem for me. But as I listened to the pastor invite the congregation to partake, I realized that the church had Continue reading “The Food that Brings Judgment from the Almighty” →


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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Food A Sign and Seal of the New Covenant

Food: A Sign and Seal of the Covenant

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This is part seven of a 10 part series titled 10 Ways Food Impacts History, Life, and the World.

Common for Holy.

Have you ever wondered why God would choose common elements like bread and wine to represent something holy like a sacrament? According to the Westminster Confession of Faith, “sacraments are holy signs and seals of the covenant of grace” instituted by God as revealed in the Scriptures.

Sacraments.

The Christian church has two biblical sacraments, baptism and communion.

Baptism is the sign and seal that we are washed from our sins and united to Christ into the covenant of grace. The sign is performed with water (washing) and represents the true baptism which is by the Spirit of God.

Communion, or the Lord’s Supper, is the sign and seal of the New Covenant in Christ’s blood, a symbol of the death of Christ for our sins.

The first element of Communion is a regular reminder of the body of Christ (His death for our sins) and is represented with a piece of common food, namely bread. And the blood He shed is represented by a common drink, namely wine.

Why would God chose common food and drink as the medium for something sacred? Continue reading “Food: A Sign and Seal of the Covenant” →


Disclaimer:

Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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One of the Great Metaphors: The Blood of Life

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Blood should have been the first item in this list of metaphors, for a person cannot live one minute without blood. It is the foundational building block for life. The Scripture agrees. Leviticus 17:11 says, “The life of the flesh is in the blood.” But once again we find that blood represents something greater than physical life.

The Blood As a Cleansing Agent

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[This brief story is taken from Nelson’s Complete Book of Stories, Illustrations, & Quotations, 2000]

William Cooper’s hymn speaks of “a fountain filled with blood drawn from Emmanuel’s veins, where sinners, plunged beneath that flood, lose all their guilty stains.” The apostle John said that the blood of Jesus Christ “cleanses us from all sin.” The multitude in Revelation 7 had washed their robes and made them white in the blood of the lamb.

But how is blood a cleaning agent? To us, blood is a soiling or staining agent, something we try to Continue reading “The Blood As a Cleansing Agent” →


Disclaimer:

Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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Preparing the Mind for the Fast

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fasting1We have been exploring what it means to live life under God’s design and are in process of presenting seven biblical ways to bring health to the body through the blood. First we explored how the biblical principle of cleanliness effects the quality of our blood. We are now discussing the topic of fasting and its effect on the blood.

Fasting is one of the greatest ways to Continue reading “Preparing the Mind for the Fast” →


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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Living Under God’s Design: Introduction

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The last several posts have elaborated on the Life Principle, namely that the Life of the Flesh is in the Blood. This principle was divided into there sub-priciples: Blood Quality, Blood Circulation, and Blood Cleansing.

We will now be looking at the overarching principle of Living Under God’s Design, which will include seven principles derived and applied from the Scriptures for maintaining a healthy life force, namely Continue reading “Living Under God’s Design: Introduction” →


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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Principle #3: Blood Cleansing

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Blood Cleansing

The last post discussed the importance of the capillary exchange of nutrients and wastes at a cellular level. There is another system involved in this exchange.

Blood from the capillaries does not come in actual contact with the cells of the human body. Components of the blood which are to make the cellular exchange enter Continue reading “Principle #3: Blood Cleansing” →


Disclaimer:

Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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Principle #1: Blood Quality

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Blood Quality

The aim of this post is to share the fundamental components of blood and introduce their importance in the health of human beings. I will attempt to do this in a way that is easy to understand.

Human blood can be broken down into two basic elements: plasma and cells.

Blood Cells

There are three basic types of blood cells in the human body: erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes.

Or put in a much simpler way:

    • red blood cells
    • white blood cells
    • and platelets

Red Blood Cells (erythrocytes)

    • are responsible for the transportation of oxygen throughout your body
      • the oxygen is collected in the lungs
      • and released as it flows into the capillaries
    • are rich in iron
    • are responsible for the red color of blood
    • help regulate blood flow
    • are an important part of the human immune system

White Blood Cells (leukocytes)

    • are created in bone marrow stem cells
    • are the warriors of the immune system – fighting off infectious disease; allergies; and cancer
    • there are 7 unique types, each with its own function
      1. Neutrophil – fights bacteria and fungi
      2. Eosinophil – fights parasites and allergens
      3. Basophil – releases histamines in response to allergens
      4. Lymphocyte – releases antibodies; activates and regulates T and B cells; regulates immune system; attacks viruses and tumors
      5. Monocyte – fundamental in the formation of macrophages and dendritic cells
      6. Macrophages – destroy and ingest foreign substances, pathogens, and cancer cells; stimulate lymphocytes
      7. Dendritic cells – aid the immune system by transporting antigens to other cells
    • have an average lifespan of 3-4 days
    • the number of leukocytes present in the blood indicates the presence of disease – making up 1% of a healthy human’s blood

Platelets (thrombocytes)

    • contain growth factors which (among other functions) aid in the repair and regeneration (i.e. wound healing) of
      • tendons and the connective framework of fibers in muscles
      • capsules and ligaments around joints
      • cartilage
      • bone
      • fatty tissue
      • blood
      • lymphatic tissue
    • aid in the natural blood clotting process
      • low platelet count leads to excessive bleeding
      • high platelet count leads to dangerous blood clots
    • have a lifespan of 5-9 days

Blood Plasma

    • yellowish brown liquid found in blood comprised of 93% water
    • contributes 55% of the volume of human blood
    • contains the following  components suspended in water
      • proteins (albumins, immunoglobulins, fibrinogens, lipoproteins, transferrin, prothrombin)
      • glucose (a sugar which is responsible for human energy)
      • amino-acids (the building blocks of protein)
      • vitamins and other nutrients
      • antibodies (immunoglobulins)
      • fatty acids
      • antitoxins
      • urea (plasma acts as a carrier to remove urea from the body)
      • clotting factors
      • minerals (including calcium, magnesium, potassium, sodium, and chloride – electrolytes)
      • hormones (cellular messengers which affect change in other cells)
      • carbon dioxide (plasma acts as a carrier to remove CO2 from the body)
      • other cellular wastes (uric acid, lactic acid, carbonic acid, acetic acid, ammonia to name a few)

Importance of Blood

Based on the above functions of blood, there is no doubt why God calls it the life source. Without it we could not live. Without it we could not heal.

But, what if the blood is imbalanced or does not contain all the necessary elements or has too many toxins? The answer is simple: the body is not going to function properly.

The result?

Cancer, tumors, allergies, bacterial infections, fungus problems, parasites, weakened immune system, hormone disruptions, lack of energy, clotting problems (leading to stroke, aneurism, blood clots), inability of the body to heal itself, sub-functioning  of every human organ and system, weak bones (osteoporosis, low bone density), excess waste (toxins) in the body, and just about every other disease or condition that can be named under the sun.

It all goes back to the blood.

The life of the flesh is in the blood!

This principle undergirds everything that will be shared on this site.

Every insight, every piece of knowledge presented on this site, has as its purpose and aim – the health of the blood. If the blood is healthy, the body will function as God designed it.

Next: Principle #2: Blood Circulation

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Much of the blood research was conducted on Wikipedia. I have included a few links if you wish to do further study. It is fascinating.

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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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The Life Principle: The Life of the Flesh is in the Blood!

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Introduction

What element is Foundational to all of life, both physical and spiritual? The Blood!

Without blood, our physical bodies would die; without Christ’s blood, our spiritual bodies would die.

Leviticus 17:11a: The life of the flesh is in the blood.

The Scripture expounds the foundational significance of  blood.

Please read Genesis 9:1-5 

In this passage, Noah has come safely through the floodwaters. God has a new set of instructions for Noah to live by. Prior to this, humans had not been given permission to eat meat; now God gives them permission to eat the flesh of animals.

However, there is a caveat. They cannot eat flesh that still has its lifeblood. Or, as the New American Standard Version puts it, “you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood.”

Not Just a Symbol

Blood is not just a symbol of life and death, but it is the life of the flesh.

The principle of lifeblood was so important to God that He instituted the death penalty against anyone who took the life of another human. This death penalty was against humans and animals.

In the Old Testament, God judged man and animals who took the life of another. The requirement was their own life blood.

Before the Mosaic Law

It is important to note that this death penalty and lifeblood principle was instituted prior to the Mosaic Law. In addition, it can be traced to before the flood.

First we see in the garden a necessary animal sacrifice to cover the nakedness of Adam and Eve (this deals with the spiritual life of man). Later in Genesis 4 we see the first two murders recorded in history.

Cain first kills his brother Able when his own sacrifice was not acceptable to God. Cain recognizes, prior to the recorded law, that his lifeblood will be required of him for his deed. But God shows Cain Mercy and puts a mark on him so that no one will kill him. Next Lamech kills a young man, and aware of the punishment, tries to ride the coattails of God’s mercy towards Cain. As Matthew Henry says, “He seems to abuse the patience of God in sparing Cain, into an encouragement to expect that he may sin unpunished.” The idea is that Lamech, just like Cain before him understands that there is a punishment for murder.

Read Leviticus 17: 10-14

Here we discover an even greater understanding of the importance of blood to God.

    • Any man who ate blood would be cut off from the people of God.
    • Blood is the very life of man (and animal). It carries life-sustaining elements to every part of the body and thus is the very essence of life itself.
    • Blood makes atonement for our souls. Since it contains life, it is sacred to God.
    • Shed blood (death) from a substitute (ultimately Christ) atones for or covers the sinner.

Whether spiritually or physically, it is blood that brings life, both temporal and eternal. It is the blood coursing through our veins that nourishes every cell in our body, sustaining our life. And it is the blood that Christ shed on the cross that brings life to our souls. We are one whole person, saved by the blood.

What are these life-sustaining elements found in physical blood?

We will be looking at three principles which help explain how the blood provides life to our bodies: blood quality; blood circulation; and blood cleansing.

Next: Principle #1: Blood Quality

Return To: Biblical Health Study


Disclaimer:

Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.

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Scripture quotations taken from the NASB.


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