In The Garden The Sins of Our Children. Many say that we are held accountable for the sins of our children. But is that so? The Bible teaches that we will be held accountable for every idle word that we speak. That we must seek out our own salvation, with fear and trembling. There is no verse in scripture that states that the unruliness of our children will be accounted to us as parents. Sin is a matter of choice and not hereditary. Its not something that is passed down from generation to generation. There is of course a curse that can be passed down to our children, that the scripture talks about. Specifically, when Jesus was being tried before the Jews and they called for His execution. Pilot warned them and they said let the curse be upon us and our children. I’ve noticed that some people try to blame their parents, for the condition of children , that end up on drugs, in jail or dead. They say ,if only the mom or dad, did this or that, then ma-by the child would have turned out different. Is this a true statement or is it an excuse for the lack of belief and trust in the lessons that the parents tried to teach? I believe that we should put the responsibility where it belongs, on the individual. The Bible states , Teach a child in the way of the Lord and the Word shall not depart from them. Does this mean that the lessons taught will save the child later in life? No, this is a misunderstanding of scripture. Again the salvation of each person is based upon their accepting Jesus as their Saviour. The word will not depart from them, but they still must make the commitment to Christ on their own. Then why does the Bible teach this? That there will be no excuse, when it comes the time for their judgment. The Bible does state, that if a man stand uprightly before God, then He will save his entire household. This is true, but, there goes a responsibility to God, on the part of each child to, endure until the end. Those that are saved are saved indeed, but those that endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. There is a controversy here in this statement, where some preach, once saved always saved, but in my studies I find, no where in scripture, where it ever contradicts, endure unto the end. We must tell our children the truth, they must hold on until death, their faith in Christ. Well show in scripture that the individual is held accountable for the word that they have been taught. There is a misconception going around in some teachings, it states that, everyone will be held accountable for everything in scripture. But this cant be, for we are only held accountable for what we have been taught. Lets get into the scripture and sort all this out. Matthew 27:25, “ Then answered all the people and said,”His blood be on us and our children.” Mark 13:12 “Now the brother shall betray the brother to death,and the father the son,and the children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.” Romans 9:11 For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of Him that calleth. In Matthew 27:25, The Jews brought a curse upon their children ,by their obstinance and hatred of Jesus. They condemned their children to banishment and captivity for generations to come. We can also bring curses upon our children by the same actions and also inactions. By not believing upon the name of Jesus, or by swearing an oath to God out of spite. For the Bible states, Its better not to make an oath, than to make one and break it. Here in this verse we can see that the parents wernt held accountable for the sins of their children but just the opposite, the children had to bear the sins of the parents, hard to believe but its true. Most of what we see in scripture has to do with prophecy, where the worst enemies that we will have will be of our own family. Children are born without sin, many believe the exact opposite, but the Bible is clear on this. Look at Romans 9:11 ,closely and you will see that Baby’s are born, haveing done, neither Good or evil, so children have an equal chance in life to make up their own mind to do good or to choose evil ,as a way of life. We raise up a child in the word and it shall not depart from them, but they will still be given a choice. So as you see ,we are not held accountable for the sins of our children. ars Condemming Sin in the Flesh,The Other Side Of Jesus. There has been a lot of controversy over what a Christian is supposed to do to convey the teachings of Jesus to the lost and unruelly in the world. We have been told here lately that we must be more tolerant and kind and submissive to other points of view. We are told and condemned ourselves over specific issues that have affected the Nation, region, local people and the Church as a whole. We have been subjected to anti-Christian points of view, where the world is now calling good evil and evil good. Do we as Christians judge others, No. We condemn sin in the flesh as scripture instructed us to. If we as Christians and ministers of the word don’t live up to the expectations of God to deliver the truth to a lost and dieing world, who then will? The opposition to the truth speaks of My Lord, Jesus only as the Christ of Love and understanding, but they ignore the other side of The Son of God. Jesus, the Ruler, Conquior, Debater, The Angel of Truth, Fighter of Unrighteousness, and the Rebuker of Sin and corruption. They ignore Jesus the Warier and punisher of evil, the destroyer of the anti Christ, false prophet and beast. Jesus came to this world as a Lamb, the next time He will not come submissive or tame, He will not come as a Baby in swaddling clothing, He will not come in a manger, He will not come in piece, but He will come as the Avenging Angel of Revelations. With Power and Great Glory. The Glory that He had prior to Bethlehem. With Power and Great Glory, a warier of renound, a warier of Righteousness, a warier, with the backing of the Father and Power of the Holy Ghost. Will there be faith on the earth when He returns? A question that we all should ask ourselves. Will there be men and women of integrity and morals on this planet of sin? Mel Gibson produced a film of extraordinary quality of the murder of Jesus; maybe He should also make a film based on the return of our savior at Armageddon. True, Jesus died for our sins, but we as Christians, no longer serve a, suffering, dieing Messiah (Hebrew), we serve the risen, Lord of Lords, King of Kings, The reigning King Jesus, alive and well, sitting on the right hand of Power. We serve the one, whose vesture is dipped in blood, riding a white stallion, weal-ding the sword of the Lord God Almighty. Who shall return with our Lord at the time of His Victory, will it be of those that stood the greatest test of faith in this life, will it be those of great courage in times of adversity? The Bible doesn’t state, but I pray that some of us today, in this time, in this era of global change, are found worthy to ride with Him, whose coming will mark, the end of sin and corruption. The survival of mans soul is at stake, the future of our loved ones and enemies is at a turning point. The spirit of anti-Christ is abounding every where, nation to nation, in our schools, government, politics, neighborhoods, there’s no where you can go without hearing anti Christian, anti Jewish comments. Can this world last much longer, have we become so lax in our studies that we can discern the signs of the seasons but miss the signs of the times? Romans 8; 16, should give us all a reason and a passion to fulfill the commission that Jesus left to us. “ The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God.” We are not hear on this earth to make a name for ourselves, but we are hear to make the name of Jesus, stand out to the world and herald a new age to come, where all sin and unrighteousness, will be defeated forever. “ For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God” Rom.8; 14. So let us all rejoice in the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry Abba, Father, we are who we are by the grace of God. Hold on Children, for our redeemer still liveth and shall return to deliver us from the destruction to come. Glory be to God the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit forever. Amen. References Romans 8:1-22, Revelations, the battle of Armageddon. ars. Concerning Hell. As the scriptures say a lot about Heaven, it also says about the same about Hell. Its existence, that most people want to ignore. To give people an alternative to everlasting piece, God introduced a place of torment into their decision. Hell in the beginning was created not for man, but for satan and his fallen angels. Man was created to live eternally with God on this planet. I know that you’ve all heard the stories, that came out of russia, about the scientist drilling down into the depths of the earth, dropping sound devices into the holes and hearing screams and the sounds of people ,at incredible depths. True ? ,I don’t know, but it makes for a good discussion around the dinner table. What I know is true thou, is Gods account of a place that is hotter than a great blast furnace.Lets take a look at Luke12:4-5 , Jesus by His own words confirmed the existence of Hell, “But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear; fear Him, which He hath killed hath power to cast into Hell,....” Remember now the Gospel is for those who will believe, atheist will say there is no hell or heaven, and until God deals with them in a manner of His own choosing. They will remain un-believers, but one act of violence or near death experience for them ,will turn the most stern atheist into an agnostic. Even in the book of Psalms, the sorrows of Hell are apparent, 18:8, 16:10, 55:15, Psalms 27:20, gives us a unique look at the condition of hell and its size, lets read, “Hell and destruction are never full, so the eyes of man are never satisfied.” David knew about the existence of hell, and his information came from the Holy Spirit. How many times, does the Bible have to say that something exists, before its considered to be true? One. I believe that one of the most remembered verses in scripture about hells existence ,is found in Isaiah, 14: 12-15. “How art thou fallen from Heaven, O Lucifer, son of the Morning......yet thou shall be brought down to Hell, to the sides of the pit.” These verses not only prove the existence but condition and layout of Hell. A pit is a , grave or a vault, this grave that the writer talks about, has length, width, breath, depth and sides. An inescapable, vault or prison for the unrighteous and un-repenting of mankind and the whord of fallen angels of Satan. Some consider Hell as a place without light, with heat greater than a modern blast furnace, because the scriptures state that the sinner “will be cast into outer darkness, there will be wailing and gnashing of teeth. “ This is just a taste of the scripture concerning Hell, enough to allow those that are lost to start thinking about their future.In the Book of Jude, the scripture tells us that,” On some haveing compassion makeing a difference and on others using fear, hateing even the garment, spotted by the flesh.” Convinsing some of the existance of Hell, is an important way of turning them around and directing them to Jesus. “Even thou, I make my bed in Hell, the Lord is with me, and I pray that God will always be with you. js, ars Effective Prayer. "Our Most Gracious Heavenly Father. I come to you in the Name of your Son Jesus, asking, praying and giving thanks, for all the Blessings that you have bestowed upon me and my family. You are the Lord God almighty, the God of Abraham, The God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob and thou art my God." This is the beginning of my prayers to God, who, know,sees and understands all our needs before we even ask. What makes a prayer and effective prayer? An effective prayer is not a prayer at all, really, but a communication, one on one, with God. A unifying of Spirits, thru Jesus Christ our mediator. The Bible tells us that we are to come unto the throne room boldly and submit our petitions to God. We must praise God for His excellent Greatness, Power, Majesty and for His Glory, this is not much to ask, for all that our Lord has done for His Children. Hebrews 4:14-16; Seeing then that we have a great high priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession. (If we Confess, Jesus, our, Profession, of Jesus will be valid.) For we have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities;(Jesus considers all who believe because He experienced all that we do.) but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin. "Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. " Our most common prayers to God consist of our deepest concerns for the health and well being of our Friends, Loved One, Family, and our Enemies. This is our every day trial of faith that comes when we see others suffer. This however is different from a close encounter with the Lord for those things that Jesus called Petitions. In a general sense, a Petition is, a request, supplication or prayer; but chiefly and appropriately, a solemn or formal supplication. This is deeper than a prayer, that most of us, without us realizing, are common repetitive prayers. There is nothing wrong with this, God knows us by our level of Faith, but Jesus told us that the Father already knows our needs before we even ask. Hence the Lords Prayer. A humble petitioner; one who entreats submissively. Entreating; beseeching; supplicating; asking earnestly and submissively. A prayer addressed by a person to the Supreme Being, for something needed or desired, or a branch or particular article of prayer. An Effective Prayer comes from the Heart, is Spontaneous and is directly, from praying in the Holy Ghost, toward the Father. Effective Prayers are those when we spend time with the Father, discussing all that we see, hear and feel. God is a God of thoughts and feelings. he wants to talk to you and not just listen. He wants a real relationship, a loving relationship with His Children. We must spend time with Him, Getting to know Him, as He gets closer to us. Even doctors today tell us that a child grows best when, there is an interaction between them, and the parent, is God any different than a loving human parent? When your prayers go beyond just speaking at God and become prayers to God, then your prayers become a relationship, with God. Wesley states of Hebrews 4:16 - Let us therefore come boldly - Without any doubt or fear. Unto the throne of God, our reconciled Father, even his throne of grace - Grace erected it, and reigns there, and dispenses all blessings in a way of mere, unmerited favor. Eph 3:11 According to the eternal purpose which he purposed in Christ Jesus our Lord: Eph 3:12 In whom we have boldness and access with confidence by the faith of him. We have access to God, without going thru man, nor Angel, for Christ Gave us of His Spirit, that we may enter into the Presence of God by the Name of Jesus. There is no need for any mediator than Jesus. Another man cannot be a mediator for you, this is beyond his power and access. When we understand our rights and privileges, that we possess, then our prayers and our very lives can be changed, so long as it is in the will of God. This is stated in 1John 5:14, "And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us:" Many times our prayers fall short, because they are not in Gods will for that person, place nor situation. If prophecy is dependant upon something happening, God will not answer a prayer that would change the prophecy. 1John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 1Jo 5:15 And if we know that he hear us,(Are you confident enough that God actually hears your prayers, if so then you are in direct contact with Him. I always ask God to forgive me of any sin that I may have committed, so that my heart is clear, before interring into His presence.) whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the Petitions that we desired of him. Psa 20:5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfill all thy Petitions. Pro 15:28-29; The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. The LORD is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. An effective prayer is not a mondain nor repetitive prayer, for Jesus was dissatisfied with the Pharisees repetitive prayers. Thus He taught us of praying with the Heart and with Power. Our prayers must address the fact, that, when we mention the Name of Jesus, we are then in Direct presence with God. We are no longer a servant but a Child of God. Jesus, as we became a believer, became not Just Lord and Christ to us, but also a Friend. Therefore God will deal with us not as a stranger but as a King & Priest. James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. This is a passionate request and conversation with the Father. What is needed is a conversation with God without asking for anything. Seeking His will for us, seeking His wisdom, Knowledge, Understanding and Feelings for us. Take time just to talk with God. You'll feel the difference each time you pray. ars. References for Heb 4:16 - Heb_10:19-23, Heb_13:6; Rom_8:15-17; Eph_2:18, Eph_3:12 Heb_9:5; Exo_25:17-22; Lev_16:2; 1Ch_28:11 Isa_27:11, Isa_55:6, Isa_55:7; Mat_7:7-11; 2Co_12:8- 10; Phi_4:6, Phi_4:7; 1Pe_2:10 Being A Light in A Dark World. Being A Light in A Dark World. Every time I set down to write I always ask God what He wants me to say, for in me is nothing important. My Sermons come from the Inspiration of God. I hear on a daily basis, of many Christians in need, from the poor to the rich. People seeking aid, answers and reasons for their dilemma. I am writing a young lady with an extreme problem, I write Churches that sometimes, but most often, need revival within itself. As for the poor, Jesus said that we would always have the poor with us. There is nothing that we can do, to really help them. The shear magnitude of the problem prevents us from making a difference. Most times there are government officials that steal the aid before it arrives to those in need. When it does arrive, Warring factions most often steal it away from those that need it and say that, "We are going to Liberate you, so we need the food more than you." Buying food for a day or two doesn't help them, even for a year is little to alleviate the persistent problem. We still must continue to aid where and when we can, but we must not feed them only, but address the problems. Most of the problems around the world are controlled by one factor, mans refusal to accept Jesus as Lord and Christ. God stated that famine will encompass this world and it is coming to pass. There are so many that have been deceived and diluted into believing that there are gods many and lords many, afraid to ask questions for fear of their life, they go as a sheep to the slaughter, their head down and their throat exposed. This darkness grows by the minute and the Spirit of Anti-Christ also grows. If we cant see that the end is growing closer, then we, as the "Light of the World", are also in darkness. Have you ever tried to look into a mirror, then close your eyes for a minute, and try to remember what you looked like? Its the same way it is with being a light, sometimes we forget what we are all about, our light gets a little softer, not as bright. We cannot fear the darkness but we must illuminate it. When light and dark comes together, it turns gray, a little less notable, a little less recognizable and a little less helpful. Every country around the world is in the same condition and it gets worse by the minuet. When we go to bed at night some one in their daytime is being killed, starving to death, raped, murdered, sacrificed and recruited into the depth of utter darkness as a suicide bomber. The Apostle Paul stated that, Within Himself there was no good thing. Understanding our relationship with God is of the utmost importance along with the wisdom, knowledge and understanding of His word. I have made mistakes in my Ministry, and I am the first to admit it. We are not perfect and neither can we be, until the time of Rejoicing with Jesus takes place. Even the Apostle Paul stated that He had not attained perfection but was still striving for it. But even with our faults, we must still be a light. A light in a dark world that is traveling down the road to death and destruction. In Matthew 4:16, we see the effects of being a light in a dark world; " The people which sat in darkness saw great light; and to them which sat in the region and shadow of death light is sprung up." many are on the streets seeking after a good feeling and answers as to their purpose in life. Many have given up on trying to be a citizen of any country and only live for the day, hoping to get a bit of food from somewhere. Multitudes are blinded to the light by problems and situations that they have found themselves in. Others have been taught as a Child to not expect any thing good in this life. In Luke 1:79, we see a reason to give light in a dark world. " To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace." To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, the darkness of sin and the shadow of eternal death without hope nor escape. A Darkness without the Father. We have read before;" Ye, thou I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;" The valley spoken of here is the outside world that we step into each and every day. We must be a light, if not, we may have the blood of those that we could have shown the way, on our hands. There is no super Christian, at least I haven't seen one. We are all the light, shining together as one to open up the darkness and show the way of peace, peace not in this life but rather into the next. Matthew 6:22 The light of the body is the eye: if therefore thine eye be single, thy whole body shall be full of light. If therefore thine eye be single, meaning that ones purpose in life must be to please the Father in Spirit, without any other agenda. We are sent into the world to fulfill the will of our Father. Matthew 5:16 Let your light so shine before men (Your Testimony of Jesus.), that they may see your good works (These are the works and actions of not only of the Spirit but also of the flesh.), and glorify your Father which is in heaven. (Seeking only to Glorify God and not of ourselves.) Luke 11:35 Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness. ( Let not your light be one of self glorification. Keeping your mission always to gain souls for Gods kingdom and not trying to set up your own.) John 1:5 And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. The darkness in this world is choking multitudes, killing them from within. The light that we shine is not accepted to many that prefer the darkness and many do not understand the willingness of a Loving God to Save them. Jesus warned us that there will come a time when the darkness of this world will be so great, that no man will be able to work. Is that time now, or is it near. Let us always be a light, because our work shall soon be over and the night will fall. Is it so hard Being A Light in a Dark World. ars Babylon the Great. A Response. Dear Brother Olga; prophecy isn't one single incident but a series of events. Lets look at your response. Babylon the Great. " Anyhow, Babylon the Great is all religions opposed to Gods Kingdom, even those claiming to be Christian, but have no truth (see Matthew 7:21-23). (This is true but still its only one event that takes place.) I'm talking from literal Babylon, the center of all pagan teachings, and forward. (The first Babylon was destroyed but it was only the first of two.) Look at all the bloodshed, in the name of religion, or God. Allah, Christ, Buddha, all have had tons of violence in the name of their god. (The Violence spoken of and being historical Fact, was produced by man and not the will of God. If you noticed in the Books of Kings and others. The Children of Israel were instructed by God, Who, When and Where to fight. When they obeyed they won, when they disobeyed they lost.) (I have not found in Scripture where God ever instructed the Gentile race of people to fight, especially after the introduction of Jesus as the Christ.) That is the one God has in the vine press, his anger has already blazed against them, and they have fallen. Fallen from where? From his Grace, or Goodness. He has rejected them and their whole originations. Now will come their destruction. Revelation says he will put it in their hearts to carry out his will. Whose hearts? The Wild Beast of Revelation, which was, then was not, and is again. Who is this? The United Nations. It was, after WWI, as the league of nations, but when WWII broke out it was disbanded, then after WWII it was again, more powerful then it was before, this time as the United Nations. So it will be that God will put his thought, which is to destroy the harlot, Babylon the Great, into the hearts of the United Nations. Ooh, that makes a lot of since, huh?(This statement is true but again its only a part of the overall entries into the prophecy's. The United Nations has fallen into ruin and is lose its respect and power. They now have no more power over the governmental regulations than any one else does.) Yes, there are, 'those having insight', as prophesied by Daniel. (Daniel 11:33)(In Hebrew when a word or name of something appears twice it denotes that the event will take place twice. It can not be the literal Babylon on the Euphrates, for the whole representation here is of something future, and the literal Babylon had long since disappeared, never, according to the prophecies, to be rebuilt. In Isa. 13:20 thru 22, we see that this prophecy applies to the first destruction of Babylon in Iraq, which may I add has never been reoccupied as of today.) Here is one of the prophecy's that we must look at in Revelations, Rev 14:8-11, And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen, that great city, because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. And the third angel followed them, saying with a loud voice, If any man worship the beast and his image, and receive his mark in his forehead, or in his hand, The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: And the smoke of their torment ascendeth up forever and ever: and they have no rest day nor night, who worship the beast and his image, and whosoever receiveth the mark of his name. Very soon now we will see it. There can be only one truth; the truth will unite people, so there will be no divisions; also, its people will be in the same line of thought. (see 1 Corinthians 1:10) (Again this statement is true, but again the unity of thoughts will be only in those that have or should I say, when they make their allegiance to the will of the anti-Christ. Not every one will be under his control, because the Bible clearly states that many will give their life for the Truth of The Gospel of Jesus. Israel will run from him at the end of the first 3,5 years. This is Biblical Fact.)(There are three Battles that will take place in the end of days. 1. Gog and Magog. 2. Armageddon and 3. The Last Battle of Gog and Magog, when Christ destroys the Armies of Satan and cast him into the Lake of Fire, where the Beast and the False prophet are.)Mankind will not, I repeat will not join together in unity to make a peaceful world. This world is going to rock and shake as a drunkard, it will be on fire. This is Gospel and Truth. ) Praise our God and Father, and his Only Son, Christ Jesus. May you be able to see the truth too, and be led to his one organization teaching his truths and setting people free from the bondage of sin and death. Yes, there is a spiritual paradise now, but a physical one is to come, where there will be a paradise earth, which I hope to live on, and I will be ruled over by Christ and his anointed brothers. Then after the 1000 year reign, Christ will hand the kingdom back over to God, so that HE, God (YAHWEH not Christ), will be all things to all people. (see 1 Corinthians 15:20-28) (Again this is true, but, God stated that Christ will be King over Jerusalem forever and sit on the Throne of David.) (In Psalms, 2:6, we see the Lord God declare His King to Rule this world. "Yet have I set my king(Jesus) upon my holy hill of Zion.") Take care. Olga Olga k (olgak@teacher.com) Stockton, Ca USA - 03/11/06 at 23:25:21 (EST) I appreciate your comments on our messages and invite you to our site to look deeper into prophecy. Rev.A.R.Smith Shout To The Lord. Remember the song,"Shout to the Lord?" Shout to the Lord all ye Earth, Let us sing. Power and Majesty, Praise to the King. Mountains Bow Down and the Seas shall roar, at the Sound of your Name. This is one of the most Beautiful songs that I know, that praises God, but it still doesn't compare to the Glory that is God. God is God. We must all shout to the Lord for His Excellent Greatness, His Wisdom, knowledge and Strength. The Mountains shall bow down to Him, and the Seas shall roar, for the Lord God is an awesome God. His shadow covers the Valley and the Earth Quakes at His presents, The endlessness of Space opens up to Him and separates for His passage. Gods Power and Love is legendary. None other can reach up to His heights, nor reach down to the depths that our God can. We cannot see God, but we can see His works. We cannot see God but we can see His majesty and will in our Lives. We serve a God that doesn't call for the blood of the innocent nor those that refuse to believe, He waits upon man because of His Son. He is all knowing and all caring. When was the last time that you entered a Church without any other agenda except praising the Lord? When was the last time that you've told anyone that as for you and your house, you would serve the Lord? This world is headed into the darkness of unbelief and fear. Fear not of the Lord but of Death. The Death of a Loved One, the Death of their Income, and the Death of fearing False Religions. The Bible tells us that in the end days, Mens Hearts will fail them because of Fear. What is it that you Fear? In Psalms, 2:6, we see the Lord God declare His King to Rule this world. "Yet have I set my king(Jesus) upon my holy hill of Zion." There is only one God, The God of Abraham, The God of Isaac and The God of Jacob, The God of our fathers and The God of Creation. So therefore if The Lord God be for you, what is there to fear. Psalms 2:7 I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto me, Thou art my Son; this day have I begotten thee. Psalms 2:7 is not stating that Jesus was adopted nor created, but it is stating that God declared that Jesus(Emmanuel) is and shall always be His Son. Psalms 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest he be angry, and ye perish from the way, when his wrath is kindled but a little. Blessed are all they that put their trust in him. Shout to the Lord, He will Hear you. God inhabits Praise. Your praise and worship causes Him to be near to you, to inhabit your praise of Him. He delights in the company of His Children. His arms open wide to receive each and every one that will call out His name, in Reverence and Joy. I've read many an article that call man, no higher than the animals that they tend, I have read article after article that call man, no better than the trees that they cut down and cast into the fire. I've even read article after article, that say that God is Dead and the world can only be saved by changing attitudes to all peoples, places and religions. Mankind was created in the image of the Lord and being so, we are much higher that the other creations that were created. Who do you think God is, a fantasy, a myth, a legion or is He real to you? If He is real then, Shout to the Lord, all ye earth, let us sing. Sing of His Majesty, Greatness, Knowledge, Wisdom, Power and Love. Who else can Heal, Create, Listen to Prayers and also is able to deliver upon you request? There are none in this world that can even see or Speak. So Shout to the Lord. ars Comets, UFOs and The Bible.pt 1. The belief of UFOs. and little green men from Mars has grown, ever increasingly, from the early sixties. The imagery of exterrestrial beings have also been found in writings and paintings from the earliest of times. The Bible explains all these events, if you look close enough. Scientist say that, the building blocks of life on earth came from comets impacting the planet, bringing life in its various forms. They say that these events begat the evolution of all species and life forms on this earth. Has mans wisdom and knowledge of the universe came to this type of error in their thinking? I would have to say yes. God tells us that man shall turn away from the truth and follow after science, so called. Science is good in its place but when man trys to use science to explain away the truth of the Bible, then mans wisdom becomes useless and void of reasoning. The makeup of comets was designed by God and are within His control. I say this because of the scriptures stating, There was nothing made, that was not made by God. He has created all things visabel and invisabel. Comets and falling Stars are Biblical fact and not fiction. I have spoken of this fact about Scripture and questions that we have in this life, many times before. The Fact is, "There is an answer, for every question in the Bible." The falling stars that we see, are a reality, just as comets. These are natural events that do, and will take place, untill the end of times. There is the physical side and the spiritual side, here we must look into the spiritual. But for the spiritual side of this debate we must start with, Revelations 8:10; "And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star (Comet) from heaven, burning as it were a lamp (Burning here represents a description of the tail and head of the comet, which is seen evaporating; in reality; but its appearance by the naked eye; appears to be on fire.)(Burning with Great Fire as a Comet. This is the part of this verse that signifies that the star mentioned is a Comet. Directed by God, to impact the Earth.)(The other part of the great fire, is a representation of the carbon elements located within the comet that are burning as it inters into the earths atmosphere.), and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters (Here we see that when the comet impacts the earths atmosphere, it will break up and the fragments will fall upon one third of all rivers and streams. This is reality and extremely credible) Rev 8:11 And the name of the star (The comet) is called Wormwood(Named after the Plant): and the third part of the waters became wormwood; and many men died (Because of poisoning) of the waters, because they were made bitter.(Toxic) (The comet, also proven by Scientist, are made up of different elements, this is the reason God will use special elements, derived from the wormwood plant, to incorporate into this comet and destroy many that will drink the water. The compound alpha-thujone, found in wormwood, formerly gave absinthe liqueur its toxicity. Because of its bitter taste the common wormwood has long symbolized human rancor and is often so represented in the Bible. Absinthe, an emerald-green distilled from and other aromatics, including angelica root, sweet-flag root, star anise, and dittany. This combination was and still is very toxic.) Here in Revelations 9:1, we see the comet representing an angel from Heaven. And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star (Angel) fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. Mat 24:29-30; Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars (Comets,Asteroids) shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. We see things in the natural and in the spiritual. But not all men can nor will, look at the spiritual side of creation. The evolution theory coming from comets, is about as bad as the theory of evolution from Darwin. The end of signs from Heaven, to prove Gods existance, stoped with the declaration from Jesus; Mat 12:38 Then certain of the scribes and of the Pharisees answered, saying, Master, we would see a sign from thee. Mat 12:39 But he answered and said unto them, An evil and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given to it, but the sign of the prophet Jonah: Mat_16:1-4; Mar_8:11, Mar_8:12; Luk_11:16, Luk_11:29; Joh_2:18, Joh_4:48; 1Co_1:22 .a star: References; Rev.1:20, 8:10; Isa.14:12; Luke10:18; 2Thessalonians 2:3-8; 3:1-5. End Part 1. Part two will discuss aliens and UFOs. ars. Comets, UFOs and The Bible.pt 2. In part 2 we will look at UFOs and their place in the Bible. Scientist and the military establishment, have been doing secret research on flying saucers since before WWII. Many of the things that people have been seeing are just that, experiments and nothing else. Those that say they have been abducted by aliens are being mislead by their minds and spirits. remember that satan can appear as an angel of light. If we believe the Gospel and the words of God in Genesis, then we cannot believe the reports of any alien beings, for this is contrary to the Teachings of the Bible itself. Here is the verse that proves this; Gen 1:27 So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them. We as Christians cannot believe in beings that were created that have not been created in the image of God. So where does this all leave us? It leaves us with the words of Jesus of the end days; Mat 24:22-25; And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall show great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect. Behold, I have told you before. (References; Isa.44:7, Isa.44:8, 46:10,46:11, 48:5, 48:6; Luke 21:13; John 16:1) So if you've noticed in all the programs aired on television of UFOs, Religions, ect., you must have noticed that commentary of these programs are trying to remove mans belief in One God and the Truth of The Bible. The Bible is true, and Christianity is not a cult but a lifestyle that we as believers have chosen to live. Lets take a look at Ezekiel's wheel. What is represented here is the manifest destiny of mankind and Gods will for mankind. Each wheel is a representation of the course that man will take upon the earth in his era. Not to state that this was the only instance of a vision or physical sighting of the Wheels. As mankind makes a change in his direction, for our time, getting closer to the end, the wheels change rotation and direction. There are many interpretations of this wheel(s), after we read a little, I will show you a few others. Eze 1:16-24; The appearance of the wheels and their work was like unto the color of a beryl: and they four had one likeness: and their appearance and their work was as it were a wheel in the middle of a wheel. And when the living creatures went, the wheels went by them: and when the living creatures were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up. Whithersoever the spirit was to go, they went, thither was their spirit to go; and the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels. When those went, these went; and when those stood, these stood; and when those were lifted up from the earth, the wheels were lifted up over against them: for the spirit of the living creature was in the wheels. And the likeness of the firmament upon the heads of the living creature was as the color of the terrible crystal, stretched forth over their heads above. And under the firmament were their wings straight, the one toward the other: every one had two, which covered on this side, and every one had two, which covered on that side, their bodies. And when they went, I heard the noise of their wings, like the noise of great waters, as the voice of the Almighty, the voice of speech, as the noise of a host: when they stood, they let down their wings. Wesley states of the wheels; "Providence orders, changes: sometimes one spoke of the wheel is uppermost, sometimes another. But the motion of the wheel on its own axle - tree, is still regular and steady. And the wheel is said to be by the living creatures, who attend to direct its motion. For all inferior creatures are, and move, and act, as the Creator, by the ministration of angels directs and influences them: visible effects are managed and governed by invisible causes." Barnes states; "Their “work” or make, i. e. their construction, was “a wheel in the middle of a wheel;” the wheel was composed of two circumferences set at right angles to each other, like the equator and meridian upon a globe. A wheel so placed and constructed did its part alike on each side of the living creature beneath which it stood. "The wheel is simply by itself having a projecting axis; so of these it is said, “their appearance and their work was, as it were, a wheel within a wheel.” and finally Clark states; "There were either two peripheries or rims with their spokes, or the nave answered for the wheel within. I have examined models of what are called Ezekiel’s wheels, which are designed to move equally in all directions: but I plainly saw that this was impossible; nor can any kind of complex wheel move in this way." So as you can see, we are not off very much in interpretation. The wheels are controlled, not by motors nor engins, but by the spirits of the Liveing Creatures within the wheel(Mind and Spirit Controll) We are seeing the spiritual and physical manifestation of mans destiny and Gods will. Is it really so surprising that many see wonders in the heavens? God stated that there would be, but as for little green men from Mars, its a little far fetched and against Scripture. There is no other life out there except the Spiritual. With as much trouble as man has caused God, do you believe that He created man else where in Space? I don think so. Jesus died once for all mans sins and will not do it again. Lets get away from fantasy and get back to the truth. (References.)Gen 1:26 - 27 in the image: Psa.139:14; Isa.43:7; Eph.2:10, 4:24; Col.1:15 male: Gen.2:21-25, 5:2; Mal.2:15; Mat.19:4; Mar.10:6; 1Co.11:8, 1Co.11:9   Wisdom, Knowledge, and Understanding. The title of this message is quite unusual. Many will think that they have all three given to them, when they became Christians, but this is farther from the Truth. Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding are gained and earned over time from the young Christian to the oldest. The basic law of, earn then receive, applys thru-out your walk as a Christian. In the next few minutes I will prove this and also help you to obtain the level of all three that you desire. Lets look at the Scriptures. Luke 7:35 But wisdom is justified of all her children. (Matthew, 11:19.) (Clark; True wisdom shows itself by its works; folly is never found in the wise man’s way, any more than wisdom is in the path of a fool.) We must not think as the world thinks, for being able to read is not a prerequisite for gaining wisdom, knowledge nor understanding. Don't misunderstand, education in the three R's is important to live in this world, but not for living in the next. For God said, The wisdom of man, is Foolishness to Him. We must think in the spirit and not in the flesh. 1Co 1:20 Where is the wise?(Those that have the wisdom of God.) where is the scribe? (Those that will record this worlds actions.) where is the disputer of this world? (Those that say the wisdom of Gods creation is under question.) hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? (Look into yourself for the answer.) Eph 1:17 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him: In Eph 1:17; we can see two different things, the Word,"Give" and the words,"Spirit of Wisdom." We see here that wisdom is given by Jesus Christ and is delivered by the Spirit of Wisdom, which is another name for the Holy Ghost. The same applys to the spirit of Revelation, in the same phrase. Revelations come from the Holy Ghost. Revelations are different from wisdom, but also inter-connected. Here is an example of understanding; "A sleepy brown dog, walked down a shady green lane." In itself we see very little in the form of usefulness, (This is the same result when an unbeliever reads the scripture, for it takes the spirit of God within man to understand it. For the scripture is "Spiritually Discerned.") but wisdom should tell us to seek the understanding and a Revelation of what the phrase means. To do this we look at the phrase closer and pick out the key words and definitions of all the words. (I.E. Seek and ye shall find.) In the preceding example there are 8 key words and two questions. Can you find them? We do this also to understand and gain wisdom of The Bible. A Revelation (To be reveled.) is given when wisdom is understood. Here in Revelations 13:18, we see that it takes wisdom to know when to use understanding. Here wisdom is understood that, it takes a mind open to the Spirit to know when wisdom is not enough, when it comes to many of the passages in scripture. "Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six." Reading this we see clearly that, not all Believers have understanding, this is gained over time and is noted here, not age but submission to the spirit of God. Revelations 13:18, tells us two things, 1. Wisdom is used to revel that understanding is needed to unravel the mystery and 2. We see that only those that have understanding shall know the answer to the secret. As of today no man has understood the secret of this verse. ("for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.") There is no man that was, is nor will be born of woman that will have all wisdom, knowledge and understanding of Gods Word, we all are still learning. For if a man says that He is the hight of all, He then becomes a dangerous man, not only to others trying to learn, but also to himself, for this closes himself off from the Teachings of the Holy Ghost. Lets look at James 1:5. If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. Here we see that wisdom comes not from reading the Scriptures but by asking God for it. The reason for this is that not everyone that has and will read the Bible will be able to understand it neither will they gain the wisdom it takes to apply the prophecy's and scriptures, to their own agenda. Col. 4:5. Walk in wisdom(That is, conduct uprightly and honestly. Deal with man on the strictest principles of integrity, so that they may not have occasion to reproach the religion which you profess. Here we see a separation of the three. The wisdom that we receive from God must guide our responses to man and our actions as we walk among the un-believers. So that the Gospel, is not blamed for our own inconsistencies.) toward them that are without ( This is without the spirit of God and the Wisdom of His Glory.), redeeming the time.(Being patient and understanding the shortness of time.) In Col. 3:16, we see that the wisdom that we have received from God is to be shared among the other Believers. The Bible is not closed to all except for one man or group, but it is open to all, that we may teach each other what God has shared with us. "Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord." Col. 3:16, is being ignored by many mainstream religions today, clearly in contradiction of our instructions from Jesus. These men are handicapping others from understanding God and His word for themselves, robing them of a personal relationship with God. Col 2:2 That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgment of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; "The full assurance of understanding." Once we accept the leadership of the Holy Ghost, that teaches us all things, we then have full assurance that, when we read and study, understanding will follow. The Best example of this is in, Acts 8:30-35. And Philip ran thither to him, and heard him read the prophet Esaias, and said, Understandest thou what thou readest? (Showing that his understanding was lax because he did not have the spirit to guide him.) And he said, How can I, except some man should guide me? (He was in need of a teacher.) And he desired Philip that he would come up and sit with him. The place of the scripture which he read was this, He was led as a sheep to the slaughter; and like a lamb dumb before his shearer, so opened he not his mouth:(this speaking of Jesus.) In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth. And the eunuch answered Philip, and said, I pray thee, of whom speaketh the prophet this ? of himself, or of some other man? (Here he begins to ask for understanding of what he read.) Then Philip opened his mouth, and began at the same scripture, and preached unto him Jesus. Reading the Bible or any other Book, does not give you understanding but only knowledge about the contents. Eph 3:4 Whereby, when ye read, ye may understand my knowledge in the mystery of Christ. (This is speaking of, not the individuals knowledge but, the knowledge that others have and wish to share with them. In other words we see key phrases in this verse. 1. "when ye read" This is your responsibility. 2. "ye may understand my knowledge." To understand the knowledge of the teacher. 3. "in the mystery of Christ." This was the lesson here. Col 2:3 In whom are hid, (Only to those that are without the Spirit.) all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Eph 1:18 The eyes (Spiritual.) of your understanding being enlightened (Opened up.); that ye may know what is the hope of his calling, and what the riches of the glory of his inheritance in the saints, (To the Blessings of obedience.) To gain wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding, start praying in the Holy Ghost and Ask God and He will give to you the riches of His Kingdom. ars One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 1. Could the Anti-Christ be a Jewish Muslim from Syria? Is this the reason that The Anti-Christ will fight against the first three nations? Lets look into this. Before we begin I want to let you read some news that isn't broadcast to the general public. Many times the things that we read are just propaganda and sometimes what we read is made a little flamboyant, to sell papers, and then again the things that we don't get to read are the things that are really devastating to us. Lets Read. Arutz Sheva News Service; MUSLIM PREACHER ON TEMPLE MOUNT: RESTORE WORLDWIDE ISLAMIC RULE By Hillel Fendel; Sheikh Ismail Nawahda, preaching to Moslem masses on the Temple Mountain Jerusalem on Friday, has brought it out into the open: the call to restore the Moslem Khalifate, or, "Genuine Islamic Rule." A plan for the "Return of the Khalifate" was published secretly in 2002 by a group called "The Guiding Helper Foundation." The group explained that it wished to "give direction to the educated Muslim populace in its increasing interest in the establishment of Islam as a practical system of rule."(I.E. Dictatorship.) This past Friday, Feb. 24, 2006, however, the plan went public. Sheikh Nawahda called publicly for the renewal of the Islamic Khalifate, which would "unite all the Moslems in the world against the infidels." (create a massive army against all who will not bow down to Mohamidism.) The Khalifate system features a leader, known as a Khalif, who heads worldwide Islam. Assisted by a ten-man council (Sometimes referred to as 10 Kings.), his decisions are totally binding on all Moslems. According to the Foundation's vision of the Khalifate, significant punishment can only be meted out for 14 crimes, including "accusing a chaste person of fornication," "not performing the formal prayer," and "not fasting during Ramadan."( This could possibly be a prelude to the mark of the beast (666), knowing who and whom isn't a follower of the Khalifate.) The Foundation recommends working to restore the Moslem dictatorship using a system of small groups around the world. (These pockets of followers are many times called ”Cells.”) The purpose is so that the "enemies of Islam" who "will definitely try to stop us" will have a "much harder task, if not impossible, if they are faced with a myriad of small groups of differing locations, ethnicities," etc. ( A world wide Moslem dictatorship isn't that far fetched an Idea, considering the vast number of their followers, located, may I add, all around the Globe.) This method also "ensures that if one group is found and cut off, other similar groups will remain undetected." Sheikh Nawahda reminded his Temple Mount audience that the first step taken by Muhammad in stabilizing his rule was to form the nucleus of the first Islamic country in the city of Medina (Medina is a city located North of Mecca and north east of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.). Nawahda also said that the status of Moslems around the world has dropped drastically ever since the collapse of the last Khalifate in 1924, after Turkey became a democratic republic. (This was the beginning of a divided Muslim State. Now we have many divisions of Muslims and civil war between all factions, noting that they are all of the same religion.) Nawahda called upon the Arabs of the Palestinian Authority to rise above their personal and party interests, and said that Moslems must return to Islam and join forces in the struggle against the West. (To have one single man in charge of all Muslims around the world, would be a great disturbance to all Christians and the Gentile Race of people.) He praised the worldwide protests against the anti-Mohammed cartoons, and encouraged the Moslem public to continue such activities. He implied that those who insulted Mohammed are liable for death. The Sheikh designated the Moslem masses as a strong point that can be utilized in the fight against the West. ( This type of rhetoric is a start in the direction of united muslim Force.) In The Book of Revelations and especially in Daniel, we see an upcoming ruler that will take three Kingdoms by force and the other seven by capitulation. Isn't this the way of the Khalifate? Dan 7:23-27. Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: ( The times and laws, could be what the Muslim Khalifate will desire to do.) and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him. end part 1. In Part 2 we will dig into the Scripture to find some answers. ars Dan_7:20; Rev_12:3, Rev_13:1, Rev_17:3, Rev_17:12, Rev_17:13, Rev_17:16-18. Dan_7:8, Dan_7:20, Dan_8:9-12, Dan_11:36; 2Th_2:3-10; 1Ti_4:1-3 One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 2. One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate.” An Opinion. Part 2. To control the News is to control the worlds knowledge. In order to understand what this all means to us we must look into the past to see the future. In Daniel 7:25 we see that the Anti-Christ will attempt to forgive sins and trespasses, in His name.(For He shall declare that He is God.) Which being contrary to reason and to scripture. For a dictatorial rule to become effective, all subjects must be kept in submission by, 1. Power, I.E. Force.(Military and Secret Police.) and 2. Mind set, I.E. Mind control. (Propaganda.) “And he shall speak great words (A great Orator.) against the most High (”the most High” is representitave of two Individuals, 1. God and 2. Jesus The Christ.), and shall wear out the saints of the most High (Placing burdens upon them.), and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time.”(7 years). The Laws that we see here are the laws of the norman or natural, instances of Religion and of the Land itself. We will see natural Laws changed to suite His needs, such as the Laws of the Mohamidism Creed. According to the Foundation's vision of the Khalifate, significant punishment can only be meted out for 14 crimes, including "accusing a chaste person of fornication," "not performing the formal prayer," and "not fasting during Ramadan."( This could possibly be a prelude to the mark of the beast (666), knowing who and whom isn't a follower of the Khalifate.) T.S.K. In assuming infallibility, professing to forgive sins, and to open and shut heaven, thundering out bulls and anathemas, excommunicating princes, absolving subjects from their allegiance, and exacting obedience to his decrees in open violation of reason and Scripture. To gain total control he must change the Laws of Man and Religion. Just as spoken of in Daniel. When you want to control mass numbers of people you must, 1. Control Money.(World Banking System. The World Bank provides support to developing countries, the IMF aims to stabilize the international monetary system and monitors the world’s currencies.) 2. Commerse.(Control of World Ports, Babylon The Great. The Dubai company purchasing the rights to operate several U.S. ports has agreed to postpone some aspects of the takeover in order to give the Bush administration more time to convince Congress of the deals merits. Some lawmakers say this is a step in the right direction; others are not mollified. If the East Coast of America is Babylon the Great, this action by The Dubai company, an Arab State, then Revelations would be easily fulfilled. Revelations 18:9-11; And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas, that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come. And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: ( This is the total destruction of The city's sea ports.) For any sea port to come in line with the prophecy of Babylon, it must be a supplier of all things mentioned in Revelations. I have found only one that fits this description. The Eastern coast line of the United States. Jeremiah 51:8-9 Babylon is suddenly fallen and destroyed: howl for her; take balm for her pain, if so be she may be healed. We would have healed Babylon ( Money isn't enough to re pare the utter destruction.), but she is not healed: forsake her, and let us go every one into his own country: for her judgment reacheth unto heaven( This must be a judgment from God.), and is lifted up even to the skies.(The destruction is so massive that there would be no need for these buyers and sellers to remain.) Isaiah 21:9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen.(World Leaders, some minor and two major leaders.) And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods (Financial Institutions, Stock Markets, Govermential Facility's, The Gold Reserve Bank, Livestock Auctions, The Scientific Community and Museums. Ect.) he hath broken unto the ground. 3. Food, (Conglomerations of Farming Institutions and Produce Suppliers.) and the most important 4. Religion. (The One World Religion. In My opinion this could be one of these two. 1.Catholicism. 2. Mohamidism.(Islam.) A North American DJ/radio show host was warned by his boss - 'No more anti-terror talk, no more pro-Israel talk'. Has America lost it's right to free speech? In Part 3 we will look at the differences between; 1.Catholicism. 2. Mohamidism.(Islam.) ars (References; Isa 21:9 - behold: Jer_50:3, Jer_50:9, Jer_50:29, Jer_50:42, Jer_51:27 Babylon: Isa_13:19, Isa_14:4; Jer_50:2, Jer_51:8, Jer_51:64; Rev_14:8, Rev_18:2, Rev_18:21 all: Isa_46:1, Isa_46:2; Jer_50:2, Jer_50:38, Jer_51:44, Jer_51:47, Jer_51:52.) One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3. One World Order; The "Return of the Khalifate” An Opinion. Part 3. Catholicism & Mohammedanism.(Islam.) In our look at a one world order, I wanted to take the time and do a little comparison between two religious factions. These two are completely different from one another. Remember this study is intended to get all to start thinking about world affairs and the beginning of the end. This is just one interpretation. 1. Catholicism; We see in scripture the seven Hills on which the Great Whore sits. Revelations 17:9; "And here is the mind which hath wisdom. The seven heads are seven mountains, on which the woman sitteth." This is a reasonable assumption, that the hills spoken of, are the seven hills surrounding Rome. But what we must also look at is the anti-Christ is not only a man of peace, but also a man of war. The Vatican does not have an army nor have they had one sense the Crusades. Catholicism as a whole is not a totalitarianism entity. In other words, The Catholic Church has been loosing respect and members for some time now. The Christian community as a whole has 2.1 Billion believers, but only a part of these are Catholics. The Catholic Church has alienated itself from the remainder of the Christian Church by its practices of calling The Pope Holy Father and not allowing personal involvement in Biblical interpretation. The Bible expressly prohibits both of these practices. Unlike the Religion of Islam, Catholics can renounce this religion and go on, with the religion of Islam, there is no way out, or should I say no way out safely. The Vatican is not as powerful as it used to be in the 18th century, because of the massacre of the Protestants in Europe. The Papal control of world religion is steadily on the down Cline. Thou there are many scriptures pointing to the Papal authority as being the figure of anti-Christ. There is one insurmountable obstacle, The Pope isn't Jewish and neither can be. Why? Because the Israeli people are looking for the Messiah, and He must be a Jew. This is not to say that Catholicism could not be involved but this makes it a little tougher to fulfill prophecy. (TSK)Dan 12:11 - the time: Dan_8:11, Dan_8:12, Dan_8:26, Dan_11:31 the abomination: Heb. to set up the abomination, etc. Probably Mohammedanism, which sprang up in power the same year as the papal, ad 606; and 1,290 years from that time will be ad 1896, and 1,335 years ad 1941. Dan_8:13, Dan_9:27, Dan_11:31; Mat_24:15; Mar_13:14; Rev_11:2 maketh desolate: or, astonisheth a thousand: Dan_1:12, Dan_7:25, Dan_8:14; Rev_11:2, Rev_12:6, Rev_13:5 Dan 7:24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. Daniel 12:11 And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. 2. Mohammedanism.(Islam.) First lets look at the word;”Subdue”, from Daniel 7:24. SUBDUE; 1. To conquer by force or the exertion of superior power, and bring into permanent subjection; to reduce under dominion. Subduing implies conquest or vanquishing, but it implies also more permanence of subjection to the conquering power, than either of these words. 2. To oppress; to crush; to sink; to overpower so as to disable from further resistance. 3. To tame; to break by conquering a refractory temper or evil passions; to render submissive. 4. To conquer; to reduce to mildness. 5. To overcome; to conquer; to captivate. 6. To overcome; to overpower and destroy the force in charge. The last definition is to subdue by treaty and words of kindness. Islam is supposed to be a religion of brotherly love; but in contrast to this Idea, it was and still is a warier, domineering and oppressive religion. This idea stems from the word Jihad. (Holy War) Mohammedanism, sprang up in power the same year as the papal, ad 606. This is an important fact, sense both religions came to power in the same year. Muslims constitute 1/5th of the worlds population. The U.S. Population is, 295,734,134 (July 2005 est.) Islam religion is approximately 1,003,000,000(1.3 Billion.) Now imagine if one man controlled all Islam, this would constitute a very Impressive Military, wouldn't it? The anti-Christ will be an unknown, the position of the Khalifate hasnt been filled in years. Here is the definition Khilafa and Khalifa. Khalifa is an Arabic word literally meaning "one who replaces someone else who left or died" (English: caliph). In the context of Islam, however, the word acquires a narrower meaning. The Muslim Khalifa is the successor (in a line of successors) to Prophet Muhammad's position as the political, military, and administrative leader of the Muslims. The prophetic role of Muhammad is strictly not included in this definition, as the Qur'an and Hadith clearly state that Muhammad was the last of the prophets. Khilafa is a related Arabic word which, in the context of Islam, is used to denote the government of the Muslim state, of which the Khalifa is the head. A workable analogy of Khalifa and Khilafa is president and presidency or king and monarchy. The Khilafa is a fard kifaya on the ummah. The first Khilafa was Abu Bakr, 632-634 AC. I haven't been able to find the total number, but would it be interesting if this upcoming Kailafa would be the 666th? This message is intended to inform and enlighten all into the beginning of the end of the Gentile rule. This is an insight, an opinion, on todays activities around the world. ars I came to divide. There are more religions in the world today than ever. Many have sprung up in the last 35 years and a new one has just came upon the scene. Many of these religions are calling for a joint unity between all religions that will lead us all into one big happy family with world peace assured. The biggest thing that divides the world today is religion. For those that call for unity of religions, Please answer this one question, Which religions are willing to adapt all religions as being true? There are none, even between the peoples of many religions, there are variances between themselves. Let's take Islam for example. These people fight among themselves, having the same religion. They are known to kill others of the Same Religion for little or no cause. Islam, Hindi and other religions around the world accept Jesus as being a Man of God and a Prophet, but as Jesus told the Pharisees,"You do not accept a prophet of God in His own country and have killed the others that God has sent unto you." If Jesus was a prophet of God, why didn't all these other religions listen to His message? Jesus said, "I come not to send peace on the earth but a sword. I came to divide." The word that we preach also continues to divide, putting families and friends at odds with each other. Matthew 10:34, Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. (Mic-7:6) Christ being the prince of Peace was not going to do the Dividing but His message would set in motion the things covered by prophecy. His message caused wide hatred of Him and does us also. We are the most hated Religion by all peoples and even by some of our own. The message of the Bible separates family's, friends, countries and nations. Jesus said that there would be lords many and Christ many, but go not unto them, for they are false. We either believe Jesus is Lord or we don't. Its that simple. Why are we so hated? The message that we preach is controversial in all aspects. We balance Preaching Love and Preaching Fear. Jude 1:22-23; And of some have compassion, making a difference: (These are the tender hearted.)And others save with fear (These are the Hard Hearted.), pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh. The message that Jesus left to us, rejects all other religions for there are none that can save the Soul of man except one. His message doesn't give any leeway for any occasion to sin nor to join forces with the darkness of unbelief. There is one central theam that all religions have, except for Christianity, Refusal to Declare Jesus as, Lord, Christ and Son of God. All religions believe in a god, weather it be one or multiple. They all believe in a here after and a punishment. They all believe that their religion is better than the rest but they all lack substance, they all lack insight and they all lack Spirit. God can not denigh His Son nor can He denigh Himself. Those that say, we will be reincarnated. If you can't get it right in this life how can you expect to get it right in the next? There are three major religions in the world and all three say they worship the True God, "Jehovah". Worshiping God, "Jehovah", brings about a responsibility to man to believe in Gods Word, letter by letter, word by word and passage by passage. Only 1 religion actually does. Mat 10:35 For I am come to set a man at variance (a conflict.) against his father, and the daughter against her mother, and the daughter in law against her mother in law. The conflict spoken of here is not one of family ties or love but of religious differences, in other words, we hate what our children do but we still love the children. Mat 10:36 And a man's foes (Enemies) shall be they of his own household. The Bible states very clearly that in the end of days that even the family will be at odds with each other and the children will have the parents put to death and the parents will also put their children to death. Here are two verses that prove this; Matthew 10:21 And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death. Zec 13:3 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the LORD: and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through(Kill) when he prophesieth. This is not a contradiction of Matthew 10:35, but a revelation on the state of mans' changing attitude toward his relationships within his own family. Governmental regulations have almost destroyed the family unit by their interferences with the parental rights under God to correct their children and raise them up as called for by God. Do you think that this can't come about? Well think again, todays' society has gone the way of family murders, children killing parents and parents killing entire households, and remember the Civil War? But what we are speaking of is religious differences that will cause this same type of behavior, it is inevitable. Everyone is preoccupied with the past and trying to make sense of what happened but very few are considering the future. We must consider that tomorrow never comes, the future of mans' soul is today. Sometimes our own love, for our family and even our children, put us at odds with the Creator. Many times we will think of our family, wife, husband, daughter and son, before we even think about considering God. Jesus knew that this would take place even more in the times of the end. I have seen this myself in my life and in the lives of others. Jesus told us in Matthew 10:37-39; "He that loveth father or mother more than me is not worthy of me: (This is not physical love, for God and Jesus are Spirit, but this is a spiritual love and arrangement of our spiritual priorities.) and he that loveth son or daughter more than me is not worthy of me.(His demands for total regard and love is all inclusive.) And he that taketh not his cross (The word,"Cross" is speaking of responsibility and labors due to God.), and followeth after me (To follow Jesus is to follow His example of obedience to God and His will. Even prior to His Death, the thoughts of Jesus, were on only fulfilling the will of His Father.), is not worthy of me. He that findeth his life shall lose it ( Refusing to follow after Jesus, and taking the easy way thru this life may give you, Joy, Love, Pleasure and fulfillment in the flesh but in the end you will lose your everlasting soul.): and he that loseth his life for my sake shall find it." (Obedience unto death.) The last division I want to mention is within the Christian Community itself. There are many different Churches that dislike and even hate other Christian Churches because they worship God in different ways and with different Names over the Door. Baptist, (Which do not accept the gifts of the Spirit for todays Church.)1St. Baptist, 2ND Baptist, Independent Baptist, Southern Baptist, Northern Baptist, Apostolic (Which does not accept a Trinity, Father, Son, Holy Ghost.) Pentecost(Which does accept the gifts of the Spirit for todays Church.) , Nazarene, Catholic (Believes that common man does not have the intelligence to read and interpret the Bible for themselves.), New Life Baptist, Church of God, ect, ect, ect. Each of these Churches must look at each other as fellow brothers in Christ, follow His Doctrine, as lined out in the Book of Acts, and accept each other as fellow workers in the search for lost souls. What causes this division? Doctrine. Mans doctrine started to get a foot hold in the Church many years ago, starting with the separation of the Catholic Church (Which sought to control the minds of its followers, not allowing them to read the Bible for themselves.) and the Protestant Movement,(Which believed that the Gospel of Jesus should, be open to all men, to be able to read and interpret within themselves.) If you would take the time and look at most Church Doctrines, you would see that it doesn't line up with the word of God and many are contrary to it. An evangelist, that is preaching the Gospel, should be able to go into any Christian Church and Preach Salvation, no matter what name is on the door. Just because a man of God is not affiliated with any specific Church that He enters, does mean that He is a wolf at the door. Its time the Church woke up. The End is near. 1 Co. 14:26; How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying. We must either join hands and quit this division and bickering or we will have a hard time walking together. We must all walk together, hand in hand, or we might miss Heaven altogether. ars Who Are We ? 1 Corinthians 3:4-3:5 A lesson in Humility and servitude. 1Co 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment. 1Co 3:4 For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal? 1Co 3:5 Who then is Paul, and who is {Apollos [A Jew from Alexandria, eloquent (which may also mean learned), and mighty in the Scriptures; one instructed in the way of the Lord, according to the imperfect view of the disciples of John the Baptist, Act_18:24, but on his coming to Ephesus during a temporary absence of St. Paul, A.D. 54, more perfectly taught by Aquila and Priscilla.} Priscilla, being the wife of Aquila, is sometimes mentioned before her husband ,in Scripture, as having taught Apollos the finer points of Scripture, concerning women and the gospel, some call her a disciple. Apollos learned his teachings primarily from the writings of John the Baptist. So we can see here that even the most eloquent of men, may need to be retaught. After this, he became a preacher of the gospel, first in Achaia and then in Corinth. Act_18:27; Act_1819:1. When the apostle wrote his First Epistle to the Corinthians, Apollos was with or near him, 1Co_16:12, probably at Ephesus in A.D. 57.], but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? Paul, as an example to all, shows humbleness. He puts himself in a place of servitude and not as lord over the people. Paul received this blessing from the words of Jesus, who stated that, “I came to serve and not to be served.” Paul and Apollos were in total agreement, they were the servants of God and of the people. Paul goes on to state their role in the plan of salvation a lesson that we all need to take another look at. 1Co 3:6 I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. Paul ,as an Apostle [Our Lord gave them [ apostles] the “keys of the kingdom,” and by the gift of his Spirit fitted them to be the founders and governors of his church (Joh_14:16,], established the Gospel here and Apollos increased the people’s knowledge of Jesus but God was the one who ,saved and increased the membership of the church. Sense neither Paul nor Apollos could ,save nor add to the church , He put the Glory and addition of saved souls to the church to the account of God. 1Co 3:7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. Who are we, are we someone special that sets us apart from the rest of Christianity or are we, as Paul stated, just messengers of God to deliverer the word to others? There are special blessings in Scripture for the ministers of the gospel, but what we want to look at here is our place in God, again, as servants and not as lords over the people. People come to Jesus, not because of who ministers the word [we all must preach the same to all men , so that one minister is no different, in the word, than another.] , but they come to Jesus because of the word. It’s the word that saves, and the drawing power of the Holy Ghost that urges repentance on the heart of the individual. There are many today that have forgotten their place in God and are thinking more of themselves than they should. I’ve talked to some who act like the old town sheriff who counts his worth by the notches on his gun. We save no one, I have never met a minister that has ever saved a soul, not one. Surprised, don’t be, it is not in man to save, but to deliver the word that God might save. “ that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you;” If we are following the word of God, we all must be following the same path, there should be no division among us. 1Co 1:11 For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe [A matron at Corinth, some of whose household informed Paul of the divisions in the Corinthian church.], that there are contentions among you. 1Co 1:12 Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ. The repeated δὲ and, expresses the opposition between the respective parties. The followers of Apollos preferred his more philosophical and rhetorical preaching to the simpler and more direct utterances of Paul. Others ranged themselves under the name of Peter. The differences here the people were referring to was ,the delivery of the gospel, ministers deliver the word as per their ability. [1Pe 4:11 If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.], some like a, soft delivery and some an evangelistic approach, but the word must all be the same. For example, My brother, the Pastor of, Three Mile Baptist Church, is more of a, philosophical preacher with a soft touch and I, a Evangelistic approach, Hell Fire and Brimstone, my Mother, a teacher as Pricilla, but we still preach the same word. And who was Cephas its Aramaic for Πέτρος Peter. See on Joh_1:42. It is Paul’s usual name for Peter, Πέτρος occurring only Gal_2:7, Gal_2:8. Peter would be the rallying-point for the Judaizing Christians, who claimed him as the apostle of the circumcision.(Paul at times in Scripture rebuked Peter for separating himself from the gentiles when Jews entered the room, Paul was teaching that all men are equal in the eyes of God.) The state of the Corinthian church offered the most favorable ground for Paul’s Jewish-Christian adversaries, who took advantage of the reaction created by the looser views and practice of Gentile Christians, and by the differences of opinion on important questions, to press the necessity of legal regulation, and of ceremonial observances in non-essentials.( Primarily, circumcision of the flesh.) 1Co 1:13 Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul? This is one verse that all need to pay particular attention to, Paul states his position most clearly, Jesus is the one that died for you, he was the one that God sent to save the world and in His name are all Baptized. You must look to Jesus for salvation , not us. 1Co 1:14 I thank God that I baptized none of you, but Crispus and Gaius; 1Co 1:15 Lest any should say that I had baptized in mine own name. ( Paul was not out to establish a name for himself, but a name for Jesus) 1Co 1:16 And I baptized also the household of Stephanas: besides, I know not whether I baptized any other. 1Co 1:17 For Christ sent me not to baptize,[ Paul was stating that baptism was a time consuming job at this point in time and his work in the gospel was of the utmost importance. So he preached and allocated the Baptism of the saved to others. but to preach the gospel: not with wisdom of words[ He kept it simple], lest the cross of Christ should be made of none effect.[ The gentiles at this time were unlearned and needed ministers, like Paul, to preach in a manner that they could understand] ( If the word we preach cannot be understood how then can man be saved?) 1Co 9:22 To the weak became I as weak, that I might gain the weak: I am made all things to all men, that I might by all means save some. ( Paul was being realistic, many are trying to save the entire world, and its not going to happen) 1Co 1:18 For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish [Those who are unregenerate.] foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. 1Co 1:19 For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. 1Co 1:20 Where is the wise? [(Isa_29:14). By turning to the passage in Isaiah, its meaning is clear. God will put aside the wisdom and understanding of men; these will not save; but he will save by what the world called foolishness, The preaching of the Cross] where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? [One who disputes, or who is given to disputes; a controvertist.] hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? 1Co 1:21 For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. [We preach a savior that man cannot see, we preach a word that man has neither comprehension of nor part in.](Man did nothing to develop the gospel, it was entirely by the inspiration of God) Man cannot understand a divinely inspired word that never came from his wisdom or knowledge. 1Co 1:22 For the Jews require a sign, and the Greeks seek after wisdom: 1Co 1:23 But we preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumblingblock( The Jews looked for a King, such as David and Solomon to reign on the earth and not for a savior to reign in a Heavenly world.) , and unto the Greeks foolishness (the Greeks looked for the knowledge of a natural source, not spiritual); 1Co 3:7 So then neither is he that planteth any thing, neither he that watereth; but God that giveth the increase. I pray that this lesson has opened up understanding about who we are according to Scripture. The following is an article that I thought every Christian should hear. ars {Israeli military intelligence chief Aharon Zeevi was quoted Wednesday as saying Tehran might have the bomb by 2008 if the international community does not halt Iran’s march to acquiring nuclear weapons. "Iran is the country that has announced that one missile toward Israel will destroy the Jewish state. So we should be concerned about the Iranians’ efforts to develop nuclear weapons," Sharon said.} The Great Resurrection Debate. I watched a program the other night featuring the Resurrection. On this program were theologians, debating weather the Resurrection of Jesus was real or a spiritual vision. I wanted to answer all these men about their uncertainty of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. We shall take scripture by scripture. 1st. Lets look at weather Jesus died or not. 1A. References; Mat 27:34-50 - Mat.27:34-50. Crucifixion and death of the Lord Jesus. ( Mar.15:25-37; Luke 23:33-46; John 19:18-30). For the exposition, see John 19:18-30. 1. Mat 27:64 Command therefore that the sepulchre be made sure until the third day, lest his disciples come by night, and steal him away, and say unto the people, He is risen from the dead: so the last error shall be worse than the first. The chief priests and Pharisees knowing later that, Jesus actually did raise from the dead, put an order out that the story would be that, the disciples of Jesus bribed the Roman Guards and took the body. The chief priests and Pharisees, were afraid of the results of Jesus coming back to life. In Jewish records and here in Matthew 27:64, we see that, Yes, Jesus was dead. (Then Pilate commanded the body to be delivered.) Witnesses? 1. The Roman Centurion, what we would call a captain of the guard. Romans had no reason to lie about a Jew. For the Jews were under their control. Matthew 27:54. 2. Joseph of Arimathaea, A Rich man of Nobility, known of the Jews. Mat 27:58. 3. Mary Magdalene, a follower of Jesus. Mat 27:56. 4. Mary, The Mother of Jesus. Mat 27:56. 5. Pontius Pilate, The sixth Roman procurator of Judea. 6. Many women of Jerusalem. Mat 27:55. 7. The Priests, scribes, and elders of the Sanhedrin. Mat 27:41 8. Salome, Wife of Zebedee. There is no doubt that Jesus was killed on the Cross. History and even His unbelievers concur that the man Jesus was Dead. The Life and death of Jesus is documented in records from the Roman Library, The Jewish Sanhedrin Records and even the Records of the Islamic Koran. The next question that was raised, Was Jesus buried in Joseph Arimathaeas tomb, or was He thrown into a pit of dead convicts outside the city wall? Yes, some of these theologians actually believe this. But Lets find out from witnesses. Qumran Text of Isaiah 53, Catholic Encyclopedia of 1908, Nicodemus Text, Church historian Eusebius of Caesarea (writing ca 325), The main body of Acta Pilati is in two sections, with an appendix, Descensus ad Infernos—the Harrowing of Hell—that does not exist in the Greek texts, and is a later addition to the Latin versions. The first (chapters i–xi) contains the trial of Jesus based upon Luke 23. The second part (xii–xvi)regards the Resurrection. In it, Leucius and Charinus, the two souls raised from the dead after the Crucifixion, relate to the Sanhedrin the circumstances of Our Lord's descent to Limbo. A literature of miracle-tale Romance developed around "Leucius Charinus" as author. The Harrowing of Hell episode depicts St Dismas accompanying Jesus in Hell, and the deliverance of the righteous Old Testament patriarchs. The writings of these men and many others are historical facts. Many writings of Jesus, Death, Burial and Resurrection are well documented by Historians and even some that didn't even believe in Jesus. So we see that Jesus, 1. Was Born. 2. Was Crucified. 3. Was buried in a tomb. Now lets talk about the Resurrection itself. Now the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead, is quite a controversial subject. Many prominent theologians believe that the sightings of Jesus were sightings of a visionary means. They believe that The disciples were so distraught, that they all imagined an apparition of Jesus, making it a spiritual encounter instead of a physical one. They do not take into account that the Bible tells us that Thomas actually, felt of Christ, that Jesus ate fish and was clothed. Their doubt stems from, Jesus being able to appear and disappear at will. From the meeting room that the disciples were in and the meetings of Jesus and the disciples on the road. (Ref. John 20:14-16, Mark15:40, Mark 15:47; Luke 24:10; John 20:14-18.) Mark 16:9 Now when Jesus was risen early the first day of the week, he appeared first to Mary Magdalene, out of whom he had cast seven devils. The biggest reasoning for these theologians to doubt the physical Resurrection is in a single word; (appeared)which means, To come into view: emerge, issue, loom, materialize, show. Idioms: make put in an appearance, meet the eye. To begin to appear or develop: arise, commence, dawn, emerge, originate. They have mistakenly confused these two words, appeared and apparition. The word apparition means; spiritualistic manifestation of a person or object in which a form not actually present is seen with such intensity that belief in its reality is created. The ancient and widespread belief in apparitions and ghosts (specters of dead persons) is based on the idea that the spirit of a man, or of any object, is endowed with volition and motion of its own. Mar 16:14 Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen. Appearances; Mar 16:15 And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature. Mar 16:16 He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned. he appeared: Luke 24:36-43; John 20:19, John 20:20; 1Co 15:5 The Physical; Luke 24:39 Behold my hands and my feet, that it is I myself: handle me, and see; for a spirit hath not flesh and bones, as ye see me have. Luke 24:41 And while they yet believed not for joy, and wondered, he said unto them, Have ye here any meat? Luke 24:42 And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb. Luke 24:43 And he took it, and did eat before them.Acts; 10:41 1Co 15:5 And that he was seen of Cephas, then of the twelve: In Mark 16:16 ; we see that Jesus, after His resurrection, gave the only two alternatives to Salvation, “He that believeth and is baptized shall be saved; but he that believeth not shall be damned.” We must understand that, “Faith”, is believing in the Birth, Ministry, Death, Resurrection and Assention of Christ. We must believe that the Bible is the ultimate truth. If we do not believe that Jesus rose from the Dead, our Faith is in vain. This is our Hope, Faith and future in Christ. We either believe or we don't. As For Me; I and My House shall serve the Lord. 1Co 15:16 -19; For if the dead rise not, then is not Christ raised: And if Christ be not raised, your faith is vain; ye are yet in your sins. Then they also which are fallen asleep in Christ are perished. If in this life only we have hope in Christ, we are of all men most miserable. Restoration. Hallelujah. Free at Last, Free at Last, Thank God almighty, Were free at last. Not being free in the body, but rather, free in the spirit. What is freedom, where does it come from and how do we obtain it? Many people around the world today are asking these same questions. From Africa, to China, North America to Russia, Australia to India. Freedom will never be obtained in this life but the freedom comes from Knowing God and releasing the burdens of the flesh. Not wanting to be king of the world, nor ruler of physical ownership of the seen, but of the unseen. Our, hope, home and joy is not of this world, we are all strangers here. We have a kingdom to come, that will never end. We have become custom to being able to, do as we wish, go where we want and conduct ourselves accordingly. But we were, and still are bound by chains and fetters in this body. Pain, suffering, discontent, disease are all part of our bondage. Many that don't believe in God, haven't seen nor felt the true freedom that one experiences as God fills their body with the spirit of Jesus Christ and with the truth and the release of their sin. The spiritual and not the physical. The cry of happiness and the joy of knowing the truth. When I came to realize that I was lost and had no hope, I gave myself over to the one that died on that cross and the burdens fell to the floor. I was no longer bound by what I thought I knew, I wasn't bound by fear nor anxiety. I no longer feared death. I was born again in the flesh and in the spirit. I knew where my spirit lay. In John 8:32 we learn, “And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” What is the truth that John was speaking of ? John himself, at one time, as were all mankind, in the bondage of the physical, not knowing the truth of Gods freedom of the spirit. When we were lost, we never knew that we were in chains, having knowledge but not knowing the truth of our surrounding's. The truth that all manner of things, from the living to the innate will all come to and end. Steel will rust, Wood will burn, Stone will crumble and all other things are but for a time. John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. Jesus is wanting to make us all free of this world, its, hate, strife, worry and from the unknown. Its the unknown that causes many to have failing hearts and troubled minds. Not knowing from one day or another weather they will be alive, weather someone will take all they have, or weather this world will meet a violent end. Fear of the unknown is causing many a sleepless night. Fear and confusion, causes marriages to fail, body's to become sick and the mind to become unstable. In Luke 21:25-26, we see the reason many will die because of fear. 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(Trouble, confusion, fear of the unexplained, the inexplicable, seeking answers but not finding one.); 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. Romans 5:18 Therefore as by the offence (Transgression, Disobedience, breaking of the Law.) of one (Adam) judgment came upon all men to condemnation; even so by the righteousness of one (Jesus) the free gift came upon all men unto justification of life. Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men(Man writes laws and bibles to justify themselves.); but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men( idols,false gods and false prophets.) is abomination in the sight of God. The turning away from the truth, being reconciliatory to all manner of filth and religions, being tolerable of lies and evil, making a pact with the devil, just to have a short lived peace. This present age is filled with violence, of so called religion. To obtain peace, there will be a pact made between those that say they are religious and the demon of darkness, this is undeniable. A Pact with the free nations and those nations that hold their people in religious bondage. Here is mans fear and confusion, what price will mankind pay for peace? Romans 6:22 But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life. The beginning of something must also have an end. Being born must also end in death, for we all must die, weather you believe in God or not, your life will end in death. In Galatians 3:28, we see that God has no respect of persons. What does this mean? No one is above the judgment of God, no one is below Gods ability to save, we are neither, rich nor poor, white nor black, heathen nor civilized in Gods eyes. We all, as a race of people, are all the same. There are only two types of people on this earth, those born in first Adam (Born in Sin, human, and those born into last Adam, those of the spirit of Christ.) There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither bond nor free, there is neither male nor female: for ye are all one in Christ Jesus. God does not look at the flesh, but rather looks into the spirit, for God is spirit. No man has ever entered into the next life in the flesh. We were all sinners at one time but thru the sacrifice of Jesus we all have the ability to become the Sons of God, free from the wrath to come and from the everlasting death of Hell. It is not blasphemy to say that we are the Sons of God, nor Lords, Preast and Kings, for the price was paid for our privilege to say so. Amos 9:1, I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword(War): he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered. Amos 9:2-5 Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down: And though they hide themselves in the top of Carmel(Hebrew = garden land), mountain ridge, North Western Israel, extending 13 miles North West from the plain of Esdraelon to the Mediterranean Sea, where it ends in a promontory marking the southern limit of the Bay of Haifa.), I will search and take them out thence; and though they be hid from my sight in the bottom of the sea, thence will I command the serpent, and he shall bite them: And though they go into captivity before their enemies, thence will I command the sword (War), and it shall slay (kill) them: and I will set mine eyes upon them for evil, and not for good (Gods Wrath). And the Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as by the flood of Egypt. Barnes states of Amos 9:4-5, “Height or depth are alike open to the Omnipresent God. The grave is not so awful as God. The sinner would gladly “dig through” into hell, bury himself, the living among the dead, if so he could escape the sight of God. But thence, God says, “My hand shall take them,” to place them in His presence, to receive their sentence. Or if, like the rebel angels, they could “place” their “throne amid the stars Isaiah 14:12-14, of God thence will I bring them down,” humbling, judging, condemning.” The Glory of knowing God and His Son Jesus, is worth more than this world can offer. If you would gain this world and all its riches and loose your soul, what would you give to change what you have done? Why are you holding onto a life that will bring you nothing but pain, fear, discontent, confusion? Many today are fearful of loosing their retirement, medical coverage, their homes, jobs and money. Doesn't God feed the Birds of the air and creatures of the fields, doesn't He give the trees fruit and the flowers their color? God is our Source and Supply, for He is ever present. Cant you understand that if God cares for this world and its nature, that He cares more for you? Everlasting peace and joy can only be obtained in the next life, for mankind is on a path of death and destruction. Its your choice. ars Bibles and Bullets. Bibles and Bullets. This message is not intended to downgrade anyone but to show that the end times are here. Lets look at a commentary from The Washington Post, by Mary Jordan."Butcher those who mock Islam," and "Be Prepared for the Real Holocaust," read other signs. Many moderate Muslims denounced the extremists in the demonstrations. They noted that only a small number carried hateful signs such as "Europe, your 9/11 will come." Some protesters also chanted "Bomb USA, Bomb UK" and "We want Danish blood." "Of course there is a double standard," said Phil Edwards, a spokesman for the anti-immigration British National Party, whose leader was put on trial and acquitted of charges of inciting racial hatred for calling Islam a "wicked, vicious faith." Edwards said while its people were prosecuted for saying such words, the Muslim protesters "say they are going to kill us all and the police do nothing. It's pathetic." end. This changing world comes with added violence by those that say there are religious but are not. Many are being led astray from the truth and others refuse to hear it. Jesus told us of these end days when there will be many gods and mockers. From town to town, city to city, country to country, the spirit of anti-Christ is starting to take over the minds and souls of millions, deluding them in believing that they are doing God service but are in essence, serving the spirit of error and the commands of the spirit of anti-Christ. Now we all can understand the way that the anti-Christ will be able to overcome and control all the ten kingdoms, as mentioned in Daniel, and The Book of Revelations. The goal of Islam is a way of a Kingdom on Earth, not taking into account the words of Our Lord Jesus Christ."My Kingdom is not of this world. If it were would I my Disciples Fight." Do you remember this verse? “Shall we call down fire from Heaven and have God to consume them?” Luke 9:53-56; And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem. And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven (Here we see that Jesus had given the disciples power to call down fire.), and consume them, even as Elias did? But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of. (The spirit spoken of here is hatred, vengeance and error.) For the Son of man is not come to destroy men's lives, but to save them. In the Quran, Mohamid commands His followers to only kill the guilty and not the innocent. But the Muslim Religion has gone past of any reasoning, and have been consumed by hatred and the spirit of error. Lets read from their own word; The Words of The Quran, Love or Hate? Quran; 84.20-24; But what is the matter with them that they do not believe, And when the Quran is recited to them they do not make obeisance?Nay! those who disbelieve give the lie to the truth. And Allah knows best what they hide, So announce to them a painful punishment~ Quran; 85.7-10; And they were witnesses of what they did with the believers. And they did not take vengeance on them for aught except that they believed in Allah, the Mighty, the Praised,Whose is the kingdom of the heavens and the earth; and Allah is a Witness of all things. Surely (as for) those who persecute the believing men and the believing women, then do not repent, they shall have the chastisement of hell, and they shall have the chastisement of burning. Quran; 17.16; And when We wish to destroy a town, We send Our commandment to the people of it who lead easy lives, but they transgress therein; thus the word proves true against it, so We destroy it with utter destruction. (In Quran; 17.16, We see a unforgiving religion. Hate Violence and Destruction that do not believe in their religion.) Quran; 17.33; And do not kill any one whom Allah has forbidden, except for a just cause (What cause does God give for murder? None. Christ said to leave the chaff and wheat grow together and they will be separated at the Judgment.)( This verse shows a contradiction of their word.), and whoever is slain unjustly, We have indeed given to his heir authority, so let him not exceed the just limits in slaying; surely he is aided. (When a man kills does he stop and ask if they are guilty or innocent? No. They kill for the sake of killing.) Quran; 33.57 Surely (as for) those who speak evil things of Allah and His Apostle, Allah has cursed them in this world and the here after, and He has prepared for them a chastisement bringing disgrace.(God states that all sin will be forgiven except the blaspheme of the Holy Ghost. When Did God change His word?) Quran; 33.60-61; If the hypocrites and those in whose hearts is a disease and the agitators in the city do not desist, We shall most certainly set you over them, then they shall not be your neighbors in it but for a little while; Cursed: wherever they are found they shall be seized and murdered, a (horrible) murdering.(There way or death.) End, Quran. As you can see, with just a few words from the Quran, Killing and murder are justified by their religion, for those that do not believe in their religion. Their eyes are blinded to the truth and have rejected Jesus as Christ and Lord. We do not hate these people, but rather, we feel sorry for them, without Christ, they cannot know the Father. We see in James 3:14-16, the result of hate and violence upon mankind. ;But if ye have bitter envying and strife in your hearts, glory not, and lie not against the truth. This wisdom descendeth not from above, but is earthly, sensual, devilish. For where envying and strife is, there is confusion and every evil work. This evil comes not from God but from man and his acceptance of evil spirits. 2nd Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts.(Those that seek a kingdom on this earth, world domination at any cost.) 1Ti 4:1 Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; 1Ti 4:2 Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Dan 11:35 And some of them of understanding shall fall, to try them, and to purge, and to make them white, even to the time of the end: because it is yet for a time appointed. The Spirit and Person of Anti-Christ; Daniel 11:36-38; And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all. But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. ars. (References; 1st Titus 4:1-2, 2nd Titus 3:1, 1st John 2:18 Judges 1:18, Proverbs 1:22,14:6, Isaiah 5:19, 29:20, Hosea 7:5, 2nd Peter 2:10, 2nd Corinthians 4:2, Judges 1:16-18.) (doctrines: Dan_11:35-38; 1Co_8:5, 1Co_8:6, 1Co_10:20; Col_2:18; Act_17:18; Rev_9:20) Armageddon. Revelation 16:16. The word Armageddon strikes fear into the most bravest of men, because of its ominous meaning, about the end of the world as we know it. There are many that scoff at the very words in scripture that cover the battle. But they will answer to a vengeful God for their inconsistency's in the scripture. Why should we fear this word, because it not just a word but an event of such magnitude that it will shake the whole world right down to its knees. We know war as, planes, dropping massive amounts of explosives, lighting up the night sky as if it were day, most of the pilots never getting to see the horror of the reaction on human flesh. We see war as tanks, rolling over every thing in their path, spouting fire and smoke from the shells that they fire, tearing down buildings from great distances. We see war as, men on foot, running and hiding, shooting rockets and rifle shells from conceiled places, killing or being killed. Men with fear on their faces but always obeying orders to advance. We see war as blood and sweat, maimed bodies, young men just trying to get home. We see war as, a means to an end, a justification of action for self preservation and in most cases, a way to expand, this is the way we see war. But the war of all wars is yet to come, lets go to scripture and find out how God will end war at Armageddon. Revelation 16:16 , Then they gathered the Kings together to the place that in Hebrew is called Armageddon. This is the scene of the final battle between the forces of good and evil, God and Satan, Jesus and the Antichrist. This will be a massive wide spread annihilating war. The battle will take place around the Tell Magiddo in the Jezrell Valley, located in the area of the plain of Esdraelon. Men say that this war is either, a spiritual meaning, not being a real war, or a war that has already taken place. In both cases they are wrong. Prophecy has every thing to do with this final war. We believe that we know what war and suffering is, we base all of our knowledge on events of the past and fightings in the present. Many today are calling for Jihad, and not understanding, that God will not allow His word to be compromised nor changed. The Jihad that the world of Islam speaks of is totally contrary to scripture. God Doesn't ordain nor does He start wars but it is in the minds of man to do evil continually. The word jihad actually means "struggle, strive." The Arabic root of the word is jahada, "to strive for." (The Arabic word for war is "harb.") Of the two types of jihad, the lesser type is the struggle against religious or political oppression, the second and greater is the soul's struggle with evil. Moderates think that while "jihad" might refer to an active war against an oppressive regime, such a war may be waged only against that regime, not innocent people. Radical Islamic fundamentalists assume that a jihad is a war without constraints. Why do we speak of Jihad? Because the history of the Islam faith starting with, Ishmael, is a history of conquest and war. Their shear numbers, dictate that this war will be a war between, Christ and Islam. I reference Genesis 17:20; And as for Ishmael, I have heard thee: Behold, I have blessed him, and will make him fruitful, and will multiply him exceedingly; twelve princes shall he beget, and I will make him a great nation. And also Genesis 17:21; But my covenant will I establish with Isaac, which Sarah shall bear unto thee at this set time in the next year. This is where the war started between Israel and Islam. In My Opinion. But the scriptures tell us that there will be no other war as this one. There will be three supernatural wars surrounding Israel, the first in the mountains, according to scripture and the second Armageddon, God will destroy the armies of the first one in the mountains and Jesus will destroy the Antichrist in the second. The third will be the last war, the War between Satan and Jesus. Ezekiel 39:17-20; And, thou son of man, thus saith the Lord GOD; Speak unto every feathered fowl, and to every beast of the field, Assemble yourselves, and come; gather yourselves on every side to my sacrifice that I do sacrifice for you, even a great sacrifice upon the mountains of Israel, that ye may eat flesh, and drink blood. Ye shall eat the flesh of the mighty, and drink the blood of the princes of the earth, of rams, of lambs, and of goats, of bullocks, all of them fatlings of Bashan. And ye shall eat fat till ye be full, and drink blood till ye be drunken, of my sacrifice which I have sacrificed for you. Thus ye shall be filled at my table with horses and chariots, with mighty men, and with all men of war, saith the Lord GOD. Ezekiel 39:2-5; And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel: And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand. Thou shalt fall upon the mountains of Israel, thou, and all thy bands, and the people that is with thee: I will give thee unto the ravenous birds of every sort, and to the beasts of the field to be devoured. Thou shalt fall upon the open field: for I have spoken it, saith the Lord GOD. The Bible states that the Saints that come with Jesus will be clothed in white, and that His vesture will be dipped in Blood. The Saints will not be involved in the battle, Jesus will conquer this vast army by Himself. Oh, the blood that will be shed, rising up to the bridle of the horse. A time of unrestraint, a total lack of spiritual being among the armies of the north and all other nations gathered at the Great and Teriable Day of the Lord. Zec 14:12 And this shall be the plague wherewith the LORD will smite all the people that have fought against Jerusalem; Their flesh shall consume away while they stand upon their feet, and their eyes shall consume away in their holes, and their tongue shall consume away in their mouth. After what you've heard, can you truly say that you could survive the day of the Lord or do you want to rethink the idea that Jesus loves you and wants the best for you and your family. Don't be deceived, that day is coming, there will be no piece in the middle east, there will be no lasting piece in the world, as long as the spirit of Antichrist is on this earth. How much longer will you wait, each day that goes by, is another day forward to Armageddon. The governments of the world wont save you, in fact ,they will all come together against Israel and attempt to destroy her. You may be drafted into the service of the Antichrist, to help in this great and terrible battle, with out choice. Satan knows that he will lose this war, the Antichrist, beast and the false prophet all know that they will lose, but for your life, they don't and wont care, for them its, kill Jesus, or spend the eternity in the lake of fire. What are you going to do. The pictures on the movies are not real enough to show you the pain an agony, my words are not good enough to tell you the screams of agony that will take place. Cant you take the time now to evaluate your life and come to the decision to follow Jesus. For we are all, racing toward Armageddon. ars. The Lords Cup. Have you wondered why, when communion is given, the Ministers always ask those, that are about to take it, to examine themselves, to assure that they be worthy? Well according to scripture, there is a curse on those that are found unworthy by God. Paul explains in 1Co 11:23-32, Lets read a little. “For I have received of the Lord that which also I delivered unto you (rules for communion.), That the Lord Jesus the same night in which he was betrayed took bread:And when he had given thanks, he brake it, and said, Take, eat: this is my body, which is broken for you: this do in remembrance of me. After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me. For as often as ye eat this bread, and drink this cup, ye do shew the Lord's death till he come.”(Verses 24 thru 26 states the symbolism of the act of communion.) In verse 27 we see the reason for self examination before taking communion. “ Wherefore whosoever shall eat this bread, and drink this cup of the Lord, unworthily(Lacking Value or Merit, unsuitable, unworthy, morally reprehensible, hypocrite.) shall be guilty of the body and blood of the Lord.” The unworthy shall be called upon to give account of their inconsistency's in the Gospel and in the Lord. Jesus knows whom is worthy, whom have been faithful to Him and the cause of the Gospel. Those that have erred from the faith and are putting on a show of outward righteousness will be condemned in their actions. As Jesus had told the Pharisees, we must first clean the inside before we clean the outside, for by cleaning ones spirit all else shall become clean. There are two different spirits that are with man, the Spirit 0f Truth and the Spirit of error. The unworthy are filled with the Spirit of Error. The Spirit of Error is the spirit of, lack of true knowledge in the word, not understanding the word as written and living a life style that is inappropriate to the characteristics of Christianity. 1Co 11:28 But let a man examine himself, ( After examination, if a man feels that he has fallen short of Christs expectations, he may do one of two things. 1. Refuse the Communion. (Only for the time it takes that man to redeem himself before God.) or 2. Pray for forgiveness of his short fall and resume the communion. and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup.(After reconciliation with God the man may eat and drink the communion.) We are not to condemn ourselves, having the spirit of error, but only find our shortcomings and repair them. Salvation is an on going process, and will remain so until the man dies or Christ returns. 1Co 11:29 For he that eateth and drinketh unworthily, eateth and drinketh damnation ( This is evidently a figurative expression, meaning that by eating and drinking improperly he incurs condemnation; which is here expressed by eating and drinking condemnation itself. For a man to declare that he is worthy and being unworthy, condemns himself. The word “damnation” we now apply, exclusively to the future and final punishment of the lost in hell. But the word used here does not necessarily refer to that. It is a general meaning of condemning ones self, not discerning (Not having keen insight and nor showing Good judgment. Not Being able to perceive and understand.) the Lord's body. In Romans 8:1, we see the life style that must be lived in order, not to be condemned, in taking the communion. “There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.” If we are walking after the spirit, that is living as Christ instructed us, we will not be controlled by the lust of the flesh, but rather be living in the spiritual world of God. We as Christians, after salvation occurs, are transported, spiritually from, the kingdom of darkness (The world and its values.) , to the Kingdom of Light. The Kingdom of Christ. Remember, That which is flesh is flesh and that which is spirit is spirit. In Romans 13:2 , we see ; “Whosoever therefore resisteth the power(This Power is God and His word.), resisteth the ordinance (Law,Regulation,command, decree.) of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.(condemnation)” Wesley States about this verse; ”Whosoever resisteth the power - In any other manner than the laws of the community direct. Shall receive condemnation - Not only from the magistrate (The administrator of the Communion,Preacher.), but from God also.” We are not to enter into self-condemnation but rather to reprove ourselves and submit to the will of God.1Co 11:30 For this cause many are weak and sickly(bodily sickness and disease ) among you, and many sleep (are being lulled in death: not a violent death; but one the result of sickness, sent as the Lord’s chastening for the individual’s salvation, the mind being brought to a right state on the sick bed ). The Bible clearly states that it is better that the flesh be destroyed that the soul shall be saved. Which is better, Living for 70 years in the flesh or living eternally in Heaven? 1Co 11:31 For if we would judge ourselves, we should not be judged. If we look into ourselves to judge our worthiness, we will have no need for others to show us our faults neither judge us. 1Co 11:32 But when we are judged, we are chastened of the Lord, that we should not be condemned with the world. Here we see that it is better to suffer under the chastisement of God than to be condemned with the world with its unrighteousness. Those that are saved and still have unfruitful actions or characteristics in their lives taking communion, will not loose their salvation but will be punished by God for their inconsistencies. ars Dealing with Temptation. When we come of age, we seek those things that are pleasing to us and not of another. We see ourselves as immune to law and limitations. We break away from the things that we were taught, to find our own way, to discover new things and to see if we are immortal. From the rich to the poor, from the learned to the unlearned, we all have been in this situation at one time or another. Children grow up under the watchful eye of their parents and their school masters. But if the child doesn't learn does that mean that the teachers didn't teach? Leaving childhood, lets look at adulthood. 1Co 10:12-13; Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he fall. When a child leaves the world of being a child we see that many start thinking of self. 1Co 13:11 “When I was a child, I spake as a child, I understood as a child, I thought (reasoned) as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.” It shouldn't surprise you that, as a child grows up, his attitudes change, his thoughts, his actions and his reasoning, changes. Many times Ive looked at a person, that I knew as a Child, and wondered what happened to them. The temptations of this life have gotten hold of many. The reality of life and death, and its lack of compassion on the populace, had given them a rude awaking. Without direction, even as an adult, the temptations leed to many a heartache and trouble. I spake, I understood(To have the same ideas as the person who speaks, or the ideas which a person intends to communicate. A child's mind to a child's mind.), I thought, and I reasoned (Ideas; conceptions, Fancy; conceit; something framed by the imagination.), as a child. “When I became a man, I put away childish things.”( Belonging to a child; trifling; puerile. Pertaining to children; ignorant; silly; weak. Sometimes a mans childhood is out grown, and many times its taken away.) There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man:(Here we see that there are no temptations in this life, that are of supernatural sources.) but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able(The word “able” here signifies that the temptations are only allowed to come upon you to the level of faith that you have. Having physical power sufficient; having competent power or strength, bodily or mental); but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear(To support; to sustain; as, to bear a weight or burden.) it. The temptations that affect mankind the most is, Power, Prestige, and Lust. We are drawn away from our Creator with the desires, not of others, but of our own. 1. Power is a temptation in itself, being a driving force that corrupts a man or nation to act in a irresponsible manner. 2. Prestige is the Widely recognized prominence, distinction, or importance that others place on someone. This denotes a man that seeks self importance, trying to impress others to do things that he desires them to do, a smile on one hand and a knife on the other. 3. Lust covers more than just sex, its to have an intense or obsessive desire, An overwhelming desire or craving, Intense eagerness or enthusiasm, generally directed to the individual for their own desires. Power, Prestige, and Lust, are the three main items in mans life that causes, war, rape, disputes and covetousness. A Temptation is, To attract by arousing hope or desire; lure . This is an overwhelming desire to obtain that which is not mans to obtain. James 1:13-15; Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death. In Mark 7:21-23 we see these three things again, Power, Prestige, and Lust, brought forth as an degrading manner of man. For from within, out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts, adulteries, fornications, murders, Thefts, covetousness, wickedness, deceit, lasciviousness, an evil eye, blasphemy, pride, foolishness: All these evil things come from within, and defile the man. All these things can be handled easily by recognizing what they are and what they will produce. We handle temptation by looking at the consequences of our actions and by letting God know that these things are a burden to us. Satan knows what your weaknesses are and he will use them to his advantage, to kill the spirit within you, and then the body. We all know these signs of temptation, we see them every day, those that try to lie to you in every way, with varied media, and we see it on the streets, the news and even within our own neighborhood and sometimes within our own house. We must not forget the lessons of the past, for if we do, the past will repeat itself, to terrible conclusions. 1Co_3:1, 1Co_3:2, 1Co_14:20; Ecc_11:10; Gal_4:1 1Co_4:6-8, 1Co_8:2; Pro_16:18, Pro_28:14; Mat_26:33, Mat_26:34, Mat_26:40,Mat_26:41; Rom_11:20; Rev_3:17, Rev_3:18. ars How do you measure Success? Success; The favorable or prosperous termination of any thing attempted; a termination which answers the purpose intended; properly in a good sense, but often in a bad sense. How do you measure Success? Is it, the amount of money you've made, the position that you've attained, or how about, owning the posesions that others covet? Isa 56:11-12; Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and tomorrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. Is success viewed in the physical or rather in the spiritual? Many don't believe in an after life, don't believe in the spirit of man, don't believe in reward and punishment, but only believe in themselves. In Luke 9:25 we see the down side of material gain. “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” To lose ones self, is to lose your spirit and direction in life, to lose who you were raised to be. Seeking things that are not profitable to you, nor to your family. The spirit of man, is exactly what makes him an individual. To be cast away is to be rejected by the Father,to become an abomination to living flesh and an abomination to those lost in Hell. There has never been two people with the same spirit. For example, a man named, David, is alone in this universe according, not to the flesh(For there are twins.), but according to his spirit. We see in 2Pe 2:18, “For when they speak great swelling words of vanity(Emptiness; want of substance to satisfy desire; uncertainty; inanity.), they allure(To attempt to draw to; to tempt by the offer of some good, real or apparent; to invite by something flattering or acceptable; as, rewards allure men to brave danger. Sometimes used in a bad sense, to allure to evil; but in this sense entice is more common.) through the lusts of the flesh, through much wantonness(Sportiveness; gaiety; frolicsomeness; waggery) those that were clean escaped from them who live in error.” Success in mans terms is not righteous gain but is in error. To attain success in this world, in most cases, is to harm, neglect, overrun and ignore the wants and feelings of others, primarily the family unit. To be the head of a corporation, to have millions of dollars in the bank, nor owning vast amounts of property, is not success, it all becomes burdens. There is coming a time that this worlds riches will no longer provide enjoyment, but it will be thrown away as useless material. 1Ti 6:5 Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, and destitute of the truth, supposing that gain is godliness: from such withdraw thyself. In 1Titus 6:5 we see that there are Perverse disputings of men of corrupt minds, what does this all mean? Literally, turned aside; hence, distorted from the right. Men are using all manner of vain arguments to obtain control of any specific situation. Success is not success if it takes a road that leads to, vanity, wantonness, or trickery.(Lies) Phi 3:18-19; (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Then you say, “What is success?” Success is, seeing a child not going hungry, seeing a family made up of a Mother and a Dad, seeing a man raise His children in the fear of the Lord. Success is, knowing that as each day comes to a close, you have done your best, knowing that your family serves the Lord in Spirit and Truth, having godliness with contentment, being satisfied with yourself and with God, no matter what state that you are in. Success is, being content no matter weather, rich or poor, Living a life without covetousness, having food and raiment and being satisfied. Being a success is , being able to sit on your porch, listening to the sounds of the night, knowing that if you never see another day, you've completed your destiny with the Lord. Jesus said of success; “Do violence to no man, neither accuse any falsely; and be content with your wages.” In Phi 4:11 Paul speaks of what success is, “Not that I speak in respect of want: for I have learned, in whatsoever state I am, therewith to be content.” This is Success, Revelations 3:7-13; And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name. Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee. Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown. Him that overcometh will I make a pillar in the temple of my God, and he shall go no more out: and I will write upon him the name of my God, and the name of the city of my God, which is new Jerusalem, which cometh down out of heaven from my God: and I will write upon him my new name. He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches. So, how do you measure success? Ars. Faith is the Assurance. I want to speak of, the Faith of the believer in Christ, the Faith in the Church and the faith within ourselves. In the Revised version of the Bible, it speaks of faith in this manner; Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance (trustworthiness and abiding, unwavering confidence. To know what is and is not.) of things hoped for, the proving, (Trying; ascertaining; evincing; experiencing.)of things not seen. Barnes states of this version; Quote; The idea here is, “ground or confidence.” There is scarcely any verse of the New Testament more important than this, for it states what is the nature of all true faith, and is the only definition of it which is attempted in the Scriptures. Eternal life depends on the existence and exercise of faith.” Unquote. In this last phrase Barnes states that Eternal life depends upon, “the existence and exercise of faith.” In a way I agree with him, for we must, as believers, first believe that “God is”, but we must look at who is going to be eternal, this is where I disagree with this statement. Eternity and being immortal, is a destiny of all manner of men, and not just the Saved. Men have always looked for a way to become immortal, they shall receive immortality but not in this life. In Isaiah 66:24, we see the proof of this; “And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcasses of the men(Body's) that have transgressed(Sinned) against me(God): for their worm(Soul) shall not die(but be Immortal), neither shall their fire(Punishment, rewards for their mortal actions.) be quenched(Set aside); and they shall be an abhorring(Revulsion) unto all flesh.(Those that are alive)” In the King James version we see; Now faith is the substance (“that which stands under.” In a general sense, being; something existing by itself; that which really is or exists; equally applicable to matter or spirit. Thus the soul of man is called an immaterial substance, a cogitative substance, a substance endued with thought.)of things hoped for(This covers many of our wants and desires.), the evidence (conviction, Greek word denotes “putting to the test,” examining for the purpose of proof, bringing to conviction.)of things not seen. The confidence of faith is based, not on “works of righteousness which we have done” Our confidence in God is based on our ability to believe God and His word. Our substance is supplied by God, 1. According to our level of faith. and 2. By our ability to hold fast our profession of Faith. The phrase,” faith is the substance”, declares that our physical needs that are, supplied by God, in a manner and timing of His choice and not ours, are the things that we can see. The substance of things hoped for, is any or all the needs of the physical flesh, which includes, food, clothing, healing and instruction. We initially began our Faith with believing that there was a God. Heb 11:6 But without faith(Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting on his authority and veracity, without other evidence; the judgment that what another states or testifies is the truth. The assent(To admit as true; to agree, yield or concede, or rather to express an agreement of the mind to what is alleged, or proposed. To the mind as to the truth.) it is impossible to please him(God): for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. As you see faith begins in the mind and not of the other senses. This is the reason that Satan and the other spirits of anti-Christ, desires to control the mind of man. If we loose control of our thoughts, then we start loosing control of our faith. Its like the story of the old woman, that asked God to remove a mountain from her back yard, so she could see the valley on the other side. She prayed and went to sleep, the next morning she proclaimed, “Just as I thought, Its still there.” She declared that, the night before she didn't believe in her prayer to be answered, her faith wasn't what it should have been. Then faith grew to believing that Jesus was the Son of God. Our very existence as a Christian is based on Faith. In Matthew 6:25, we see Jesus trying to explain what our faith should be based upon. “Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment?” Jesus stated very clearly; “Take no thought”( Be not burdened by) 1. “your life.” (We have no control over our life as far as the state of the physical body, for many things that happen to us are common. We neither have control over our death.) 2.”eat.“ Our daily food is provided by the Lord without respect to persons. Being Believers in Him. 3. “drink” This is the same as food, God knows that these body's can't survive, so He provides us with water. 4. “what ye shall put on.” Clothing is also provided by God to cover our nakedness. Mat 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God (Salvation of the soul must be our priority before anything that this life offers. Our needs are met by Gods riches in Heaven and not by our works.), and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. Mat 9:29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you. According (Here the whole preceding parts of the sentence are to accord, i.e. agree with, correspond with, or be suitable to, what follows. According, here, has its true participial sense, agreeing, and is always followed by to. It is never a preposition.) We cannot put our trust in man, for man will always let you down. He has no way of answering prayer, his money is corrupt and his intentions are in question. In Phi 2:21 we see this, “For all seek their own, not the things which are Jesus Christ's.” Who has separated himself from the Mercies of God, who has turned aside the promises of God and has turned to seek help from his neighbor, who has denied his faith and turned to the things of this world, who stands with God? “If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” We must act, According to Knowledge, According to Truth, and According to Faith. ars The Rapture,A coming Event Daniel 2:44-11:35 The Rapture, A coming Event. Are we reserved to go thru the Day of Gods Wrath? The Bible Says no. To begin with, what is prophecy, Its the study of future events. There are those who think that the rapture has already taken place, and that Jesus has already set up His kingdom on earth. These people would love for those that read their statements to believe exactly what they say. This is a deception, that even in the days of Paul, were common. Lets look at 2nd Thessalonians, 2:1-5. A letter had been forged in Paul's name and was sent to the Church stating that the rapture had already taken place. 2nd,Thes 2:1-5 "That ye be not soon shaken (agitated.) in mind, or be troubled, nether by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand., Let no man deceive you..... The church at Thessalonia was upset, for they received a false letter in Paul's name, they were sad because, they thought that they were lost, believing that the church had already been raptured. Or should I say caught away. There must have been discussion, prior to this, Considering Paul's own words of; ”the day of Christ is at hand.” about a catching away of the Church, otherwise, this confusion would not have taken place. We see this throughout scripture. What a blow that had to be on these people, waiting on Jesus to return and take them home and then hearing that He had already come and gone. Isn't that what were hearing today? The Day of The Lord that Paul speaks of is depicted as a “falling away first.” There are many interpretations of these words, but that is what interpretation is, ”An Idea.” 2Th 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first( References for one interpretation)(1Ti_4:1-3; 2Ti_3:1-3, 2Ti_4:3, 2Ti_4:4 ) , and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 2Th 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshiped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. This is referring to the tribulation period because of the words close to the end of the verse; “showing himself that he is God.” Prophecy has to take specific time lines that were set up by God. There are over 230 prophetic verses in scripture that have to line up and be fulfilled before the rapture can take place. There are many that don't believe in the Rapture, but the rapture is an event that is an Idea of interpretation, that we cannot ignore. There are specific references to a great falling away and a catching up, in scripture. Unless otherwise noted, prophecy must be taken literally to be understood. There are two distinct phases, listed in scripture, may I say, more than once, The first is the rapture(Gathering. Mat 24:31 ) and the second is the glorious appearing. The word rapture is not mentioned in scripture, but we must look at the meaning. The word comes from the word; L. raptus, rapio. A seizing by violence. Rapidity with violence; a hurrying along with velocity; Some reference for these are, Mth. 24:29-31; Mat 24:31 And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather (To bring together; to collect a number of separate things into one place or into one aggregate body.) together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other. Where will this gathering take Place? Mat 24:27 For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.1Co 15:52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. Scofield says of 1Co 15:52; Two resurrections are yet future, which are inclusive of "all that are in the graves" (Joh_5:28). These are distinguished as "of life"; (1Co_15:22); (1Co_15:23); (1Th_4:14-17); (Rev_20:4) and "of judgment"; (Joh_5:28); (Joh_5:29); (Rev_20:11-13). They are separated by a period of one thousand years (Rev_20:5). The "first resurrection," that "unto life," will occur at the second coming of Christ (1Co_15:23) the saints of the Old Testament and church ages meeting Him in the air (1Th_4:16); (1Th_4:17) while the martyrs of the tribulation, who also have part in the resurrection (Rev_20:4) are raised at the end of the great tribulation. (5) The mortal body will be related to the resurrection body as grain sown is related to the harvest (1Co_15:37); (1Co_15:38) that body will be incorruptible, glorious, powerful, and spiritual (1Co_15:42-44); (1Co_15:49). (6) The bodies of living believers will, at the same time, be instantaneously changed (1Co_15:50-53); (Phi_3:20); (Phi_3:21). This "change" of the living, and resurrection of the dead in Christ, is called the "redemption of the body"; (Rom_8:23); (Eph_1:13); (Eph_1:14). (7) After the thousand years the "resurrection unto judgment" (Joh_5:29) occurs. The resurrection-body of the wicked dead is not described. They are judged according to their works, and cast into the lake of fire. (Rev_20:7-15). gather: Isa_11:12, Isa_49:18, Isa_60:4; Zec_14:5; Mar_13:27; Joh_11:52; Eph_1:10; 2Th_2:1, 25:31-46., One of the major verses in scripture that indicates that a special event will take place is in Matthew 24:22; “And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.” Notice in this verse the phrase; ” should and shall, be shortened“ In conjecture, we see an indication for this action, to be set into being, question 1, Is it because of a catching away or 2. Is it because of the harshness of the tribulation period, resulting in the same action? Rev. 19:11-21. Look at John 14:1-3., 2nd Cor. 5:8-10 and Rev 19:1-10, These last three should be read in conjunction with each other. As you've noticed a lot of prophecy times are lined up with each other in one or two single verses. That is the reason we have to look carefully at each verse to see weather there are more than one event taking place. The Day of wrath. Rev_11:18, Rev_16:14; Isa. 13:6-22; Jer_30:7; Joe_2:31; Zep_1:14-18; Rom_2:5; Jud_1:6 Rom 2:5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; Rev 6:15- And the kings of the earth, and the great men, and the rich men, and the chief captains, and the mighty men, and every bondman, and every free man, hid themselves in the dens and in the rocks of the mountains; (Note that Rev 6:15 is all inclusive. Is this an indication that only the lost and unrighteous shall be on the earth at this time?) Rev 6:16-17 And said to the mountains and rocks, Fall on us, and hide us from the face of him that sitteth on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb: For the great day of his wrath is come; and who shall be able to stand? Rom 5:9 Much more then, being now justified by his blood, we shall be saved from wrath through him. 1Th 5:9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, The day of Wrath is noted in scripture as an event that has a time line and a table. “we shall be saved from wrath through him.” The second coming passages or Glorious Appearing passages are just as long and start from Dan 2:44-45 thru Rev 22:7,12 and 20. Lets look at Daniel and the entire 70 weeks in retrospect. Daniel 9:24-27. 1st we have the Babylonian captivity, Cyrus decree to rebuild Jerusalem, then we have the restoration of 49 years, rebuilding the temple and the city walls under two different men. 1. Ezra and 2. Nehemiah. Next we have the 434 years of silence, or 62 hep tads, until Messiah shall be cut off but not for Himself. And Jesus crucified, this is 483 years. That leaves 1 hep tad or 1 seven year period of tribulation for the Jews, which is called in Jer.,30:3-11, the time of Jacobs trouble. ars The Lies of The Gospel of Judas. Many new religions and cults, see the manuscript of the so called, Gospel of Judas, as historical and Biblical fact. The facts, as we see it, come not from man but from God. The fact is that Judas Iscariot was cursed and condemned to everlasting punishment in the lake of Fire, for his part in the betrail of Jesus. These so call Christian Gnostic (Knowledge) Gospels are an illusion and far from being fact. If these people would read not just the New Testament facts, but the Old Testament Prophecy's, they would see that the prophecy's of the betrayer of Christ and the predictions were written before these so called gospels. For example; “Yet it pleased the LORD to bruise him; he hath put him to grief: when thou shalt make his soul an offering for sin, he shall see his seed, he shall prolong his days, and the pleasure of the LORD shall prosper in his hand.” Psa 55:12-15; For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him: But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance. We took sweet counsel together, and walked unto the house of God in company. Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them. Psa_41:9, Psa_55:12-15Isa_53:10; Zec_13:7 These gospels are a denial of Biblical fact and are trying to deceive the very elect, as the Bible indicates, would take place. That is the reason that God stated that He would shorten the days. Mat 24:22 And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. In a recently published article by a, World Peace Religion, member, we read the following. “Quote”;Well, this revelation about Judas is nothing compared to the others in the Christian Knowledge Gospels. In the Koran, (Sura Chapter 4:156) the angel Gabriel who brought Mary the good news tells the Prophet Muhammad that in fact Jesus was not even crucified, a likeness, an impostor was, because this was the story in the Christian Knowledge Gospels which were burned by the Church Fathers forever (they hoped) 1,700 years ago. The Gnostic Gospel of Judas never mentions the crucifixion or the resurrection. Seth was the third child of Adam and Eve. There was a group of Gnostic (Knowledge) Christians named after Seth, Sethians. In the Christian Gospel called "The Second Treatise of The Great Seth", 56.6-19 in NHL 332, Jesus Christ told Simon, "It was another...who drank the gall and the vinegar; it was not I... it was another Simon, who bore the cross on his shoulder. It was another upon whom they placed the crown of thorns. But I was rejoicing in the height (the hills) over… their error. And I was laughing at their ignorance. (for thinking it was I who they were crucifying)". The Christian Gnostic Knowledge Gospels contradict the 4 Canonized Gospels in the New Testament endlessly. The 4 New Testament Gospels contradict themselves endlessly. “Unquote” The term "gnostic" derives from "gnosis," which means "knowledge" in Greek. The Gnostic's believed that they were privy to a secret knowledge about the divine, hence the name. (Huxley coined "agnosticism" on the basis that all knowledge must be based on reason. We cannot rationally claim to have access to knowledge that is beyond the powers of the intellect. There is nowhere in the scripture that states, that the knowledge of God toward man, is limited to any, sect nor generation, but is open to all whom seek this knowledge. Let us now look at the Bible for the facts about Judas and the Crucification. Mat 26:24 The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born. In these following statements we see how Biblical interpretation gets many into false religions and into much trouble. “Quote”;One need only look right in the Holy Bible to see what is really going on. God the Father said through Prophet Isaiah that the Bible writers, the Priests and Prophets who wrote the Bibles, “the scribes were creating for the people a shelter, a refuge, of lies and falsehoods, (Isaiah 28:14-15) which would cause the people to fall backward and be broken and ensnared and taken.” (Isaiah 28:9-13). God the Father called the Holy Bible “The Word of Satan!” God said to the scribes, "You prophesy by Baal, Beelzebub, Satan!" (Jeremiah 2:8). God the Father said, "They (the scribes) say, 'Says the Lord', when the Lord has not sent them, and yet they wait for the fulfillment of their word!" (Ezekiel 13:6). Jesus launched into an absolute diatribe in Matthew 23 calling the Bible writers, the scribes, lying venomous snakes who spewed their own divisive racist deadly hateful lies right into your Holy Bible and signed them, “said God”, and “said Jesus”. Jesus lambasted the scribes and those who followed the same Old Testament followed by Judaism, Christianity and Islam today.”Unquote.” Isa 41:24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work of naught: an abomination is he that chooseth you. As far as hell and the lake of fire being a man made thought, lets read; Isa 66:24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcasses of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. These Christian Gnostic (Knowledge) Gospels not only deny the New Testament accounts but they also deny the Old Testament Accounts of prophecy. These are the Blind leading the Blind. Those that follow, these types of teachings, are those who, have no knowledge in them of the works of Christ. These people deny all the prophetic word of the Old Testament such as these verses, just to name a few; If God were unrighteous, would He be able to Judge the World? No. God is just and no lier. False doctrine, Teachings and Teachers, seek to justify themselves for their lack of understanding and knowledge by calling that which is Good, Evil and Evil, Good. ars Isa_50:5, Isa_50:6, Isa_53:1-12; Dan_9:26; Zec_12:10, Zec_13:7; Mar_9:12; Luk_24:25, Luk_24:26, Luk_24:46; Joh_19:24, Joh_19:28, Joh_19:36, Joh_19:37; Act_13:27-29, Act_17:2-3, Act_26:22, Act_26:23, Act_28:23; 1Co_15:3; 1Pe_1:11 ars As the Lightning Shineth. Luke 17:24 For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day. We all see this life as an experiment in futility, one day as it becomes another. We look at our neighbor, as the enemy of our ability to succeed at prominence. We see the religions of the world as, a hindrance to world wide unity and we don't bother thinking about eternity, for it is too far away. For wheresoever the carcass is, there will the eagles be gathered together. Where ever the dead in spirit are there will the devourers of the flesh be gathered. Have we become a world of the dead walking? Mankind has almost come full circle, his attitudes and actions are reminiscent of the past, as was Sodom and Gomorrah were, so shall it be in the time of the end. Mark 6:11 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah in the day of judgment, than for that city. Can't you see the Tribulation coming upon this world? What is Tribulation? Severe affliction; distresses of life; vexations. In Scripture, it often denotes the troubles and distresses which proceed from persecution. 1.A powerful earthquake struck early Thursday near the South Pacific nation of Tonga, prompting tsunami warnings for as far away as Fiji and New Zealand. 2.A Tsunami in the Indian Ocean leaves at least 216,000 people dead or missing. 3.Former Liberian president Charles Taylor was arrested for alleged crimes including corruption, rape and genocide. 4. Africa sees worst drought in history, millions die. 5. Russia signs military pact with China and India. 6. Prayer illegal in public schools and the Bible cannot be taught. 7. Homosexuality is on the verge of taking over, churches, marriage, schools and politics. 8. Christianity Illegal in most countries. Etc Etc Mankind has become more inexcusable, they are turning from the righteous Lord to an unrighteous world and its values. What are they seeking, an everlasting life in the flesh, immortality in their works, lasting happiness at the cost of their brethren? Oh, fool hearty man, don't you understand, that there will be no history, nor book, pictures or commentary, of man after this world is turned into a land of fire and desolation? Weather you believe in God or not, don't you understand that this world will not last forever? Man has corrupted, government, laws, boarders and country's. The natural order of nature, that God established, has been destroyed by mans pollution, over grazing, over planting and over consumption of all that was provided to us by the Lord. What lie has Satan told you? What kind of deception have you taken to heart, what religion has told you that all will be well? What will prove to you that The Scriptures are True? What sign are you looking for? Here is the sign that was given by God, of the end of times; Luke 11:30 For as Jonah was a sign unto the Ninevites, so shall also the Son of man be to this generation. Jesus was the sign of the beginning of the end, Jesus was the Light that came to break up the darkness, and to warn all that would listen, that the time was short. You are looking for a sign? Well you already had it. There is no religion, nor historian, that can denie that Jesus was real. These are the signs of the world today; Nation against nation, kingdom against kingdom, war, great earthquakes in divers places, famines, pestilences, fearful sights, great signs out of the heavens, Commotions, Insurrections, betrayal both by parents, Children against the parents, morality gone, and a great falling away from the Truth. Jesus was the fulfillment of prophecy and the sign of the end. Remember that God states that,” Rev 1:8 I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending, saith the Lord, which is, and which was, and which is to come, the Almighty. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the ending.”Where will you be when the Christian Church is gone, what man will testify of you, what creature or spirit will be able to rescue you from the fait of all that have rejected God? “I am Alpha and Omega”,The first and the last letters of the Hebrew alphabet denotes the whole of anything, from beginning to end. Alpha= The First(Beginning) and Omega= The End(Eternity) I am from eternity to eternity, I am from everlasting to everlasting, and there is none like unto me, sayest the Lord. There is still time, as long as there is breath in your body, to accept Jesus. Remember the sign was here and eternity waits for no man. Ars. Rev_1:11, Rev_1:17, Rev_2:8, Rev_21:6, Rev_22:13; Isa_41:4, Isa_43:10, Isa_44:6, Isa_48:12 Part Time Christians. Half way salvation. Jesus was teaching to pick up your cross and follow me. Letting the dead bury the dead. A look into part time Christians, ready only at a weeks notice. Many people call upon God when its ether convent, or when they are in trouble, having only faith for the moment and not for the long run. Matthew 23:4, Jesus said, For they bind heavy burdens and grevious to be borne, and lay them on mens shoulders, but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. Mat 23:1-12 - M Henry says of these verses; We find not Christ, in all his preaching, so severe upon any sort of people as upon these scribes and Pharisees; for the truth is, nothing is more directly opposite to the spirit of the gospel than the temper and practice of that generation of men, who were made up of pride, worldliness, and tyranny, under a cloak and pretence of religion; yet these were the idols and darlings of the people, who thought, if but two men went to heaven, one would be a Pharisee. Now Christ directs his discourse here to the multitude, and to his disciples (Mat_23:1) to rectify their mistakes concerning these scribes and Pharisees, by painting them out in their true colours, and so to take off the prejudice which some of the multitude had conceived against Christ and his doctrine, because it was opposed by those men of their church, that called themselves the people's guides. Note, It is good to know the true characters of men, that we may not be imposed upon by great and mighty names, titles, and pretensions to power. People must be told of the wolves (Act_20:29, Can you say that, when you've seen a fellow Christian at a fault, that you have helped him to return to the right path, or did you start accusing them or start rumors at church? Have you looked in the Bible quickly to find fault with someone else, trying to find the right scripture to condemn them and to justify yourself, making yourself self righteous? Jesus called these types of people hypocrites, for they say one thing and then do another. Jesus goes on to say, Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity. Are we so ready to condemn that we condemn ourselves? Luke 6:23.....condemn not and ye shall not be condemned....., What is a part time Christian? You know, they show up at special gatherings of the church, homecomings, song fest, business meetings, these are the ones that give a dollar or two to the offering and then want their say heard. These are the first ones there on Easter and the last to be seen when it comes to doing the work at the church building. Sounds harsh? Jesus said more., Jesus wasn't afraid to call people what they were. Jesus wasn't afraid to tell the truth. Isn't that whats being saved is all about, not being afraid any more? Are we not to be about our Fathers business, going out into the highways and by ways ,compelling them to come in? Being a Christian doesn't stop at midnight Sunday night. Jesus had to rebuke the Pharisees many times, today we call them part time Christians, in His day, He called them, hypocrites. They wanted the best seats, the best tables, the best clothes, the best food, they wanted attention for everything that they did, and no responsibility for their actions, that were contrary to the Law. But they wanted the work to go to everyone else, sound familiar? You may ask yourself, why would someone want to preach a sermon like this? The answer, Look around you, look at the world, look at the neighborhood, look at the church, its changing by the minute, Jesus said it would. God wants wariers, he wants people to be able to stand and endure when the pressure comes on, when the heat goes up, when the decision that his people make are not decisions of what to wear to church, but decisions of weather we are willing to give our life for Jesus. Giving to life to Jesus is different from giving your life for Jesus. With salvation, come responsibility. A responsibility to seek out others for the kingdom of God, a responsibility to always help the Christian in need before anyone else. This is scripture, this is the Truth. Yes there is coming a time when we will have to make that decision and much more. to put on the whole amour of God and be willing to stand. This world is at its wits end, fightings and trouble every where, murder, governmental hippocracy, no one knowing who to believe. There are people in the churches today that will judge others so much that we lose good working Christians. Its time this all stops, were all in this together. Jesus said, if we can't love our brother that we can see, how then can we say that we love God who we cannot see? Lets get back to business and if you are a part time Christian, come back into the fold, be one of the sheep again, Jesus will lead you into the paths of righteousness. Its time to stop being religious and start being the Children of God. ars. Mat_23:23, Mat_11:28-30; Luk_11:46; Act_15:10,Act_15:28; Gal_6:13; Rev_2:24 Bro Stef’s Commentary: Speeches like this only add fuel to the already burning fire. When the Pope or the President of The United States calls for the formation of a illegitimate state at Israel’s expense, this causes countries like Iran to become emboldened and to come to the rescue of it’s abused brother state. Hence, they escalate their political talk to threaten those against them with nuclear war or mass murders within those countries who are their enemies. Excerpt from the Popes speech on Easter Sunday April 16, 2006: "May the international community, which reaffirms Israel's just right to exist in peace, assist the Palestinian people to overcome the precarious conditions in which they live and to build their future, moving toward the constitution of a state which is truly their own," Benedict said. To see the complete speech go here. Former U.S. Ambassador to Morocco and Fox News correspondent, Marc Ginsberg, said on Fox News Saturday April 29, 2006 that he was sad to have to report that he believes Iran will develop a nuclear bomb. As I watched the interview with Mr. Ginsberg and how he discussed the process politician’s go through with sanctions, it became clear to me that he was right in his assessment. As the world body tries to talk and negotiate with Iran, Iran is brilliantly using this time to build their nuclear weapons arsenals. I also thought about Ezekiel 38 and how Russia and it’s Arab alliances will come against Israel in the “appointed time.” For Persia (Iran) to be considered a threat to Israel, I think Iran will have to have nuclear weapons that cause Israel and the world great concern. It seems to me as I read how God has always delivered His people, the odds are always staked against them (The Jews) and that deliverance seems humanly impossible. Should Iran develop and maintain a nuclear arsenal, one could say that the cards are effectively stacked against Israel. Think of it like this…Israel’s enemies are most of the known world, but, the ring leaders who will lead the charge are bully countries like Russia, China, Iran (Arab – Muslem Alliance). That really does stack the deck against tiny Israel! Therefore, with this in mind, it seems reasonable to me that Iran and the Arab alliance will be armed with nuclear capabilities and determined to destroy Israel. At this precise moment God steps in, like He did at the Red Sea when He delivered His people from Pharaoh and parted the waters, so He will destroy Israel’s enemies in that battle and the world will have to acknowledge it was a miracle - of God like proportions! The willingness of many Israelis to make concessions on the borders of Jerusalem in exchange for peace is an indication that Bible prophecy, related to the Jews and Jerusalem, is nearing fulfillment. There has been a fundamental change in general opinion with regard to Jerusalem since the 2003 election when there was a near consensus that the borders of Jerusalem were non-negotiable. Even the politicians in Israel today are starting to mention plans that include the giveaway of portions of the city of Jerusalem, a city that was only reunited after 2,000 years - at the end of the Six-Day War in 1967. Present-day concessions on Jerusalem will lead to the End Times scenario that is found in Bible prophecy. Zechariah 12:2 says that those who have control of Jerusalem will be intoxicated with power. Zechariah 1:12- 16 says that God is aggressively possessive of Jerusalem and will return to Jerusalem and build His Temple here. Isaiah 51:3, Joel 2:3, and Ezekiel 36:35 say that Jerusalem will be returned to the Garden of Eden. The Psalmist wrote that God has chosen Jerusalem as the place where He will rule and reign from and dwell among His people forever - Psalm 132:13, 14. The bottom line here is that God will not allow His city or country to be permanently occupied by gentile ruler ship. Let’s not forget, God is jealous for His land and Jerusalem. He will not rest until He and His people are completely established in the land of Israel. See Eze 39:25; 2 Chronicles 6:1-11; Micah 4:1; Isaiah 2:3; Zechariah 14; Psalm 24 and Na 1:2-8 . In conclusion, and I hope I am wrong on this one, I believe Iran will develop nuclear weapons and will march against Israel in our generation. I think the world will try to negotiate this issue to death, giving Iran all the time they need to get the job done. Who then Shall Prophesy? pt.1. Who then Shall Prophesy in the name of the Lord, a man of Wealth, Wisdom, Knowledge, Position, Insight, Educated, Young, Old, who? This may sound simple, but only one type of people can Prophesy. Those that are called (Those that hear the voice of God urging them to ask for the gift.) and are willing to accept the gift and responsibility. A prophecy that comes to pass, comes from God, and the Prophecy's that do not come to pass, are man made and are erroneous, these do not come from God. Jer 14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, “The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spoke unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of naught, and the deceit of their heart.” Many so called prophets today, which we call, psychics and sooth-sayers and seers, are only after money and notoriety, they have no vision, no interpretation nor calling from God. We must remember that Satan only knows the past and not the future. Many well meaning Christians say that there are no more prophets, no more dreamers of dreams and no visions from visionaries. This belief has resulted in much knowledge being suppressed. Many, that have the gift of prophecy, suppress their gift for not wanting others to downgrade and separate them from the body of the Church. Prophecy is a gift, that must be used in order to enlighten the unbeliever into the truth of Gods word. Prophecy is not primarily for the believer, but only for his information, but prophecy is for the lost and unbeliever, to show them that God is using every means to convert them to salvation, thru His Son Jesus. Just because someone prophesies, doesn't mean that he is a prophet, many times he is delivering a special, warning or message of encouragement from God. This is called a, “Rema Word", from God. So if a Christian or a Church, suppresses a prophecy, from being delivered, then they are actually hindering Gods work. Even prophecy, prophecies of prophets in our time. 1Co 14:31 For ye may all prophesy one by one, that all may learn, and all may be comforted. Purpose, to Learn and to Comfort. Rev 11:3 And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.“I will give power” Prophecy's come from power given to men, from God. Rom 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; 2Pe 1:20 “Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the Scripture is of any private interpretation.” This is the interpretation of Scripture. Men want to have all control of the scriptures including all prophetic verses, but the Bible states that all have a prophecy, a vision a dream and an interpretation. Lets read, 1st.Sa 10:6; “And the Spirit of the LORD will come upon thee, and thou shalt prophesy with them, and shalt be turned into another man.”This is how a man Prophecy; Barnes, Wesley and J.F.B. States of 1st. Samuel; Shalt be turned into another man - This is a remarkable expression, and occurs nowhere else. It describes the change in point of mental power and energy which would result from the influx of the Spirit of the Lord 1Sa.10:9. In the case of Samson it was a supernatural bodily strength; in the case of Saul a capacity for ruling and leading the people of which before he was destitute, and which the Spirit worked in him. (Compare Acts.1:8; Isaiah 11:2-4.) 1Sa 10:6 - the Spirit of the Lord will come upon thee — literally, “rush upon thee,” suddenly endowing thee with a capacity and disposition to act in a manner far superior to thy previous character and habits; and instead of the simplicity, ignorance, and sheepishness of a peasant, thou wilt display an energy, wisdom, and magnanimity worthy of a prince. 1Sa 10:6 - Will come - Heb. will leap, or rush upon thee. Another man - That is, thou shalt be suddenly endowed with another spirit, filled with skill of divine things, with courage, and wisdom, and magnanimity; and other qualifications befitting thy dignity. In 1st.Co 14:1, The Apostle Paul, encouraged all to prophecy. 1Co 14:1 Follow after charity, and desire spiritual gifts, but rather that ye may prophesy. 1Co 14:24-25. But if all prophesy, and there come in one that believeth not, or one unlearned, he is convinced of all, he is judged of all:This is why prophecy is for the unbeliever. So then what is prophecy? PROPH'ECY, n. [Gr. to foretell, before and to tell. This ought to be written prophesy.] 1. A foretelling; prediction; a declaration of something to come. As God only knows future events with certainty, no being but God or some person informed by him, can utter a real prophecy. The prophecies recorded in Scripture, when fulfilled, afford most convincing evidence of the divine original of the Scriptures, as those who uttered the prophecies could not have foreknown the events predicted without supernatural instruction. 2 Pet 1. 2. In Scripture, a book of prophecies; a history; as the prophecy of Ahijah. 2 Chr 9. 3. Preaching; public interpretation of Scripture; exhortation or instruction. Prov 31. In Scripture, to preach; to instruct in religious doctrines; to interpret or explain Scripture or religious subjects; to exhort. A person illuminated, inspired or instructed by God to announce future events; as Moses, Elijah, David & Isaiah. Jer 14:14 Then the LORD said unto me, The prophets prophesy lies in my name: I sent them not, neither have I commanded them, neither spoke unto them: they prophesy unto you a false vision and divination, and a thing of naught, and the deceit of their heart. end pt 1. Who then Shall Prophesy? pt.2. Is prophecy that important? The answer to that question is ,”Yes.” The days that we live in are filled with prophecy being fulfilled, in the past, present and future. Many so called theologians and Biblical experts, ignore the truth of prophecy. I seen and heard many of these people and they have been teaching that prophecy is only allegorical or only in the past. They ignore the word of God and there by are deceivers, deceiving and being deceived. Many say that prophecy isn't real but then they say they believe in The Birth, Death and Resurrection of Christ. They cannot believe in Christ and not believe in Prophecy. The prophecy of the Birth, Death and Resurrection, comes first from the Old Testament. Isa 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Prophetic words are essential for the unbeliever and also for the believer. The believer must use prophecy to aid in bringing the lost to Christ. Seeing prophecy being fulfilled is essential to prove what is happening in the world and why. The unbeliever must see prophecy in action to aid him in the believing of the Truth of the Gospel. In the age of recorded history we see a pattern that proves the prophecies in the Bible. Mat 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumors of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. Wars, Rumors of Wars, such as the rumor of war between Iran and Israel. A.P.; Headlined "Iran declares war?," a May 11 editorial in the New York Sun expressed the belief that a recent letter written by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, which had been widely interpreted as a peaceful gesture, "is in fact a declaration of war." Mar 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. MSNBC.; ‘Final hours of the North American empire’ Chavez counters that the United States is the country to be wary of. In a two-hour speech Saturday while in Vienna, Austria, for a summit on Latin America, Chavez said that the “final hours of the North American empire have arrived.” “So now we have to say to the empire: ‘We’re not afraid of you. You’re a paper tiger,’” he said. Several volcanoes around the world are capable of gigantic eruptions unlike anything witnessed in recorded history, based on geologic evidence of past events, the scientists said. Forces brewing deep beneath Yellowstone National Park could be making one of the largest volcanoes on ... Volcano is on the rise at Yellowstone park Uplift reported, creating new cracks in crust . MOUNT MERAPI, Indonesia - Indonesia's Mount Merapi volcano erupted with clouds of hot gas and rained ash on surrounding areas on Monday, sending some nearby villagers who had been reluctant to leave scurrying for safety. This is just a few examples of the recent events around the world. The Great Quake in California in 1906, Mount Saint Helen's, Mount Krakatoa, etc. Drought contributes to famines and disease outbreaks in less developed countries that kill millions. Mosquitoes and disease to spread. Scientists are not sure how climate change will affect the planet. Up to 5,000,000 people died during the famines of '32-'33; Scoffers.; He would say, if there's a God, then why does he allow them to die in tidal waves; why does he allow them to die in hurricanes; why does he allow famines. There are no more tribulations today than there were centuries ago with plagues, famines, wars, etc. These people do not understand that prophecy is not a single event but a series of events that join together to fulfill prophecy. From the first volcanic eruption, the first earth quake, the first famine, to the first betrail of fathers of sons and sons of fathers, these are all parts of the fulfillment of prophecy. Mar 13:12 Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death. In Isa 24:19-20;We see that this prophecy is an end time prophecy, remember that prophecy is only proven when it occurs. The earth is utterly broken down, the earth is clean dissolved, the earth is moved exceedingly. The earth shall reel to and fro like a drunkard, and shall be removed like a cottage; and the transgression thereof shall be heavy upon it; and it shall fall, and not rise again. This prophecy has been fulfilling sense Jesus came upon the earth. Today Christianity is hated around the world by many nations, peoples and religious sects. Mark 13:13 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. Mar_16:15; Mat_24:14, Mat_28:18, Mat_28:19; Rom_1:8, Rom_10:18, Rom_15:19; Col_1:6, Col_1:23; Rev_14:6 End part 2. In Part 3, we will look at the false prophets of the past, the present, and the future. Ars. Who then Shall Prophecy? Conclusion. Many shall prophesy in the name of the Lord that, neither know Him, nor understand Him. In these end day we see more and more those that say there are Christians and yet they denie the truth of the Bible. Here are examples of the False Prophets. Jim Jones was one of these. The Peoples Temple. This was a Christian destructive, doomsday cult founded and led by James Warren Jones (1931-1978). Jim Jones held degrees from Indiana University and Butler University. He was not a Fundamentalist pastor as many reports in the media and the anti-cult movement claim. They reach a consensus to commit group suicide. 914 died: 638 adults and 276 children. The next we see is, David Koresh, a self proclaimed prophet of God. The Branch Davidian Seventh-Day Adventists are basically Millerites. They are historical and doctrinal descendants of the Seventh-Day Adventist and a break-off group of reformers, the Davidian Seventh-Day Adventists. Their idea of God is not, however, impersonal, as they believe in a Godhead with a Heavenly Father, and with a feminine Holy Spirit as a Heavenly Mother. In a Letter to the FBI, Koresh (speaking as a "prophet") spoke for God in the first person, and referred to himself, in the second person, as God's servant. The Branch Davidians believe God's full name is Yahweh Koresh, which is taken to mean "life and death." David Koresh is seen as God's servant who has his Father's surname. About 80 members of the Branch Davidian cult died when fire engulfed their compound in Waco, Texas, in 1993. "The tragedy at Waco rests with certain Branch Davidians and their leader David Koresh, who shot and killed four (government) agents, wounded 20 others, shot at FBI agents trying to insert tear gas into the complex, burned down the complex, and shot at least 20 of their own people, including five children," said the report from former Senator Danford. The last I wish to introduce is, Marshall Applewhite. Heaven's Gate was the name of a UFO religion co-led by Marshall Applewhite, Jacob Bleier, and Bonnie Nettles (until her death). The cult's end, coinciding with the appearance of Comet Hale-Bopp, created a sensation in the United States in 1997. Applewhite convinced 39 followers to commit suicide so that their souls could take a ride on a spaceship that they believed was hiding behind the comet; members reportedly believed themselves to be extraterrestrials. Such beliefs have led some observers to characterize the group as a type of "UFO religion". Now lets read Jer 23:25-26; “I have heard what the prophets said, that prophesy lies in my name, saying, I have dreamed, I have dreamed. How long shall this be in the heart of the prophets that prophesy lies? yea, they are prophets of the deceit of their own heart;” False prophecy is the reason that many will not believe in the true prophecy's that are given by those sent by God. This makes warning others of doom and distress that will soon take place, according to the Bible. It is no wonder to me that many, Christians and Churches, forbid prophesys' to be stated within the Sanctuary. They fear the unknown and unexplained. They have been taught that prophecy was only for the first Church and not for us, this view is misleading and false. The Death of the False Prophets.; Deu 13:5 And that prophet, or that dreamer of dreams, shall be put to death; because he hath spoken to turn you away from the LORD your God, which brought you out of the land of Egypt, and redeemed you out of the house of bondage, to thrust thee out of the way which the LORD thy God commanded thee to walk in. So shalt thou put the evil away from the midst of thee. Here in these end days we see many prophesying in the name of the Lord, we see men and women declaring that God has spoken to them and do lie. Prophets, Psychics and mediums are the work of Satan. They lead many to stray from the truth and away from the teachings of Jesus, by using false divinations, miracles and wonders. The end days; Zec 13:3 And it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begot him shall say unto him, Thou shalt not live; for thou speakest lies in the name of the LORD: and his father and his mother that begot him shall thrust him through when he prophesieth. J.F.B. The substantial truth expressed is that false prophecy shall be utterly abolished. If it were possible for it again to start up, the very parents of the false prophet would not let parental affection interfere, but would be the first to thrust him through. Love to Christ must be paramount to the tenderest of natural ties. Clark. Falsely; such shall be the horror of such an evil, that there shall be no toleration of it. Itself, and they who practice it, shall be everywhere destroyed. Its up to you to believe or not. You ask,”Have you ever made a prophesy that came true?” My Answer is, Yes, in fact 2, In the First, God showed me that a house in another state would burn to the ground because of the sin within it, three days later it was gone. The Second, I told of my own death, A week later I was pronounced dead of a massive heart attack. God in His mercy and by the prayers of my wife, I was raised up to continue my ministry. Glory be to God. Ars. The Prince of Peace: Isa_7:14, Isa_8:18, Isa_53:10; Isa_11:6-9, Isa_53:5; Psa_72:3, Psa_72:7, Psa_85:10; Dan_9:24, Dan_9:25; Mic_5:4, Mic_5:5; Luk_2:14; Joh_14:27; Act_10:36; Rom_5:1-10; 2Co_5:19; Eph_2:14-18; Col_1:20,Col_1:21; Heb_7:2, Heb_7:3, Heb_13:20. References from Win. Enc. D.Koresh web, and others. On Higher Ground. I have no presumption to believe that I am a master of all knowledge of Scripture. The only thing that I can say is that I preach and Teach, what is given to me from the Holy Spirit. Many are seeking the truth concerning, Life, Death and the Hereafter, what I try to accomplish, is to give only the Bibles View and Truth, to all those that are seeking the Truth. There are multitudes that are not, and will never, search for, nor seek the truth. Joe 3:14 Multitudes, multitudes in the valley of decision: for the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. . The Bible stands as the only true presents on this earth, that can be searched, researched and studied, for all answers to all this worlds questions. With out the leadership of Gods word, many would be lost as to what salvation and righteousness is all about. As was the gentile race before Christ, we all would be worshiping Devils. . The Christian community is being bombarded by many half truths and attacks over their faith in Christ. We as Christians must seek out Higher Ground, for the flood is upon us. Mat 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock. . In Mat 16:18, many mistakenly recognize Peter as the “Rock” that Jesus was speaking of but actually, Jesus was only recognizing Peter as to whom he was. The Rock Jesus was referring to was,”Himself.” This is proved in many places in Scripture, so I will use 1Co 10:4. Mat 16:18; And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. 1Co 10:4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. . 1Pe 4:11- 4:19; If any man speak, let him speak as the oracles of God; if any man minister, let him do it as of the ability which God giveth: that God in all things may be glorified through Jesus Christ, to whom be praise and dominion for ever and ever. Amen. Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you: . We all go thru trials of Faith, sometimes daily and sometimes ever so often. But one thing is for certain, as the end days approach, these trials will become more often and stronger. As a flood upon the land, Christians will be tried and tested, to assure that they will stand upon that Rock that will deliver all who come to higher ground. . But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ's sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy. There are many that are being persecuted for their testimony of Christ and our Governments are trying to give way to alternate lifestyles. Banning each and everything that constitutes Christian beliefs. We will be partakers of Christ's sufferings, pain of rejection, persecuted, hounded, lie upon, and despised by many. If ye be reproached for the name of Christ, happy are ye; for the spirit of glory and of God resteth upon you: on their part he is evil spoken of, but on your part he is glorified. . But let none of you suffer as a murderer, or as a thief, or as an evildoer, or as a busybody in other men's matters. We are commanded to remain neutral in all of mans matters, we do not try to interfere in matters that do not Glorify God. In these past years we see great divisions in Politics, Immigration, Gay Marriage, and Abortion, but being on Higher ground, we as Christians must see what is actually happening, that is, the Spirit of Anti-Christ, is coming out stronger and showing his ugly head, deceiving many. . Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf. We rejoice in persecution. We must allow Gods prophesys to avail themselves to all and be shown to all. We cannot change the things that must come to pass, Divisions in the Church, Homosexuality, Wars and Rumors of Wars, Political indifference to what is right and wrong, and False Doctrine being taught in our schools and neighborhoods. . For those upon Higher Ground, we welcome these things coming to pass, even knowing that ,many will suffer. We welcome these things because, 1. We can use these prophetic words to aid us in our evangelism. And 2. We know that we can start looking up for our redemption grows near. For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? Wherefore let them that suffer according to the will of God commit the keeping of their souls to him in well doing, as unto a faithful Creator. . Isa 28:16-18; Therefore thus saith the Lord GOD, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner stone, a sure foundation: he that believeth shall not make haste. Judgment also will I lay to the line, and righteousness to the plummet: and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding place. And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it. Ars. multitudes: the end: Ecc_7:2; Jer_5:31; Eze_7:2, Eze_7:3, Eze_7:6; Mat_24:13, Mat_24:14; Rom_13:12; 1Co_7:29; 1Co_15:24; Phi_4:5; Heb_10:25; Jam_5:8, Jam_5:9; 2Pe_3:9-11; 1Jo_2:18, 1Jo_2:19 Joe_3:2; Isa_34:2-8, Isa_63:1-7; Ezek. 38:8-23, Eze_39:8-20; Rev_16:14-16, Rev_19:19-21 decision: or, concision, Phi_3:2, or, threshing for: Joe_2:1; Psa_37:13; 2Pe_3:7 Why must I be Saved? There are many that ask, “Why must I be Saved? I never asked to be born, and I shouldn't be made to make any kind of decision. Its not right to hold me accountable for something I didn't ask for.” Did you ever think what you were, or where you were, before you were born? Did you ever think about being born or who your parents were to be? Or did you think that all that you are and all that you see, in this life, were all pre-established or just coincidence? There is nothing in this life, on this earth, nor in this universe, that was ever created by mistake. Romans 9:20-21; “Nay but, O man, who art thou that repliest against God? Shall the thing formed say to him that formed it, Why hast thou made me thus?” Hath not the potter power over the clay, of the same lump to make one vessel unto honour, and another unto dishonour? We had no choice into being born or not, we were created by God for God and His Good pleasure. Just as the wood, steel, brick and concrete, that we use to form and shape into things that we desire, knowing that these elements can not object to what they are to be, we also are formed and shaped and created to please a Higher being, God. Some mistaken the meaning of Pro 16:4, sense God cannot create evil, nor sin, or cause any man to sin, The meaning is simple, God created man and man became evil by free will, and the day of the wicked was created by God for the evil men to be punished. Pro 16:4 The LORD hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. For himself - Better, The Lord has done everything for its own end; and this includes the appointment of an “evil day” for “the wicked” who deserve it. Brns. “for its answer,” or “purpose,” that is, according to God’s plan; the wicked are for the day of evil (Psa_49:5; Jer_17:18); sinning and suffering answer to each other, are indissolubly united. jfb Why must You be Saved? The answer is simple. You were born into sin and from sin you must be, Redeemed, Reconciled, and Reestablished, into what is acceptable to God. God formed you into a being that He desired to exist. He made you a people unto Himself, only after the Jews rejected Christ. Rom 9:25-26; As he saith also in Osee(Hosea), I will call them my people, which were not my people; and her beloved, which was not beloved. God established you into a vine(Christ) and grafted you into it, grafting out the old, and grafting the new. But we must remember that we boast not of the grafting, because we are a wild branch. And it shall come to pass, that in the place where it was said unto them, Ye are not my people; there shall they be called the children of the living God. Barnes makes a thought provoking statement here; The doctrine which he had established, he proceeds now to confirm by quotations from the writings of Jews, that he might remove every objection. The doctrine was, (1) That God intended to call his people from the Gentiles as well as the Jews. (2) that he was bound by no promise and no principle of obligation to bestow salvation on all the Jews. (3) that, therefore, it was right for him to reject any or all of the Jews, if he chose, and cut them off from their privileges as a people and from salvation. In point (2) of what Barnes states, (that he was bound by no promise and no principle of obligation to bestow salvation on all the Jews.) we also must admit that not only the Jews but also of the Gentiles, God has no written obligation to save all even tho the Bible states, That It is the Will of God that no man should perish but all should come into repentance. In Osee - This is the Greek form of writing the Hebrew word Hosea. It means in the book of Hosea, as “in David” means in the book of David, or by David, Heb_4:7. The passage is found in Hos_2:23. This quotation is not made according to the letter, but the sense of the prophet is preserved. The meaning is the same in Hosea and in this place, that God would bring those into a covenant relation to himself, who were before deemed outcasts and strangers. Thus, he supports his main position that God would choose his people from among the Gentiles as well as the Jews, or would exercise toward both his right as a sovereign, bestowing or withholding his blessings as he pleases. The God of Heaven has the right to make us as He pleases and also to Choose whom He wills. Mat 22:14 For many(A multitude; a great number of individuals; the people.) are called, but few are chosen. You are in the multitude of mankind and have a chance to accept or reject, God and His word. The word “few”, is speaking not of, 144,000 as many believe, but rather a difference between the number saved and those that will remain lost. A percentage of the total world population. “A number that no man can number.” We must look at the key words of John 15:16; Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. The Bible is full of Reward and Punishment, and so shall it be at the Judgment Day. Eph 1:4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love: So then, Why must You be Saved? 1.You were pre-ordained and pre-established before the foundation of the world. 2.The God of Heaven had the right to make us as He pleases. 3. That It is the Will of God that no man should perish but all should come into repentance. 4. You were born into sin and from sin you must be, Redeemed, Reconciled, and Reestablished, into what is acceptable to God. The Doctrine of Women Preachers. What we want to look at is the doctrine of the womans roll within the Church. The Bible has all the answers to all the questions that we have. (ISBE)The preacher, is with all other Christians a sharer in the freedom that is in Christ. But as a recognized teacher and leader of the church, he is not an unattached. In the New Testament sense a preacher is a man who has the inner call from the Holy Spirit and the external call from the church the witnessing body of Christ on earth, and has been duly set apart as an accredited and qualified teacher of the Christian religion. Many say that Mary Magdalene preached a message after the resurrection of Jesus, or did she? Lets read and understand. Luke 24:10; It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. Luke 24:23-25; And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Was what Mary testified to, considered preaching? The answer is no. Mary, and the others with her, were only testifying to the truth, witnessing to the facts, of the prophets and the words of Christ. Why then did God ordain that women would find the sepulcher empty? For it is easier for a woman to believe in the unseen than for a man. In these next few verses we will see the will of God concerning men and women in the Church. Eph 5:23 For the husband(Man) is the head of the wife(Woman), even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. In these verses Paul states that the head is; The Major Influence; force; strength; A chief; a principal person; a leader; a commander; one who has the first rank or place, and to whom others are subordinate. So therefore a woman cannot usurp authority over the man being a subordinate to the man, also being the weaker of the two and cannot be the Major Influence; force; or strength within the Church. 1Ti 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; In 1Ti 3:2 the phrase; ”the husband of one wife.” stops all women from being a Deacon, Elder, Bishop, Preacher or Apostle, within the Church, for a woman cannot be the husband of one wife. This also negates any form of abomination to serve as the leader, teacher, preacher, apostle, or prophet within the Church, primarily speaking of Homo-sexual churches. For none of these are the husband of one wife. Many Churches are ordaining women as Deacons there-by rejecting the commandments of God. By erring from the truth of the Gospel, they are in danger of the Judgment. Is this saying that these women and those that allow them to preach, will face torment for this act? No. The things that we do from are considered works, we will be judged according to our works, weather they be good or evil. We stand in danger of loosing our reward, this is fact and it is scripture. Lets read and understand; 1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1Tit 1:5-6; For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 1Ti 3:4-5; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 1Ti 3:5; brings out a good point, the man being the head of the wife, must also be the head of his own home, there-by being able to control the House of God. A woman, being in subjection to the man in the Home cannot be above the man within the Church. This is the lot that the woman received, because the woman was the first in transgression. 1Ti 3:8-12; Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. The Major Influence; force; or strength within the Church, must come from the man. Being subject to God and being held accountable to God for the actions within the Church. So let the head of the Church, be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. ars. Tit 1:7 - a bishop: Tit_1:5; Phi_1:1; 1Ti_3:1, 1Ti_3:2-13 as: Mat_24:45; Luk_12:42; 1Co_4:1, 1Co_4:2; 1Pe_4:10 not selfwilled: Gen_49:6; 2Pe_2:10 not soon: Pro_14:17, Pro_15:18, Pro_16:32; Ecc_7:9; Jam_1:19, Jam_1:20 not given to wine: Tit_2:3; Lev_10:9; Pro_31:4, Pro_31:5; Isa_28:7, Isa_56:12; Eze_44:21; Eph_5:18; 1Ti_3:3 no: 2Ti_2:24, 2Ti_2:25 *Gr. Luk 24:22 - Luk_24:9-11; Mat_28:7, Mat_28:8; Mar_16:9, Mar_16:10; Joh_20:1, Joh_20:2, Joh_20:18 1Ti 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. The Doctrine of Women Preachers. What we want to look at is the doctrine of the womans roll within the Church. The Bible has all the answers to all the questions that we have. (ISBE)The preacher, is with all other Christians a sharer in the freedom that is in Christ. But as a recognized teacher and leader of the church, he is not an unattached. In the New Testament sense a preacher is a man who has the inner call from the Holy Spirit and the external call from the church the witnessing body of Christ on earth, and has been duly set apart as an accredited and qualified teacher of the Christian religion. Many say that Mary Magdalene preached a message after the resurrection of Jesus, or did she? Lets read and understand. Luke 24:10; It was Mary Magdalene, and Joanna, and Mary the mother of James, and other women that were with them, which told these things unto the apostles. Luke 24:23-25; And when they found not his body, they came, saying, that they had also seen a vision of angels, which said that he was alive. And certain of them which were with us went to the sepulcher, and found it even so as the women had said: but him they saw not. Then he said unto them, O fools, and slow of heart to believe all that the prophets have spoken: Was what Mary testified to, considered preaching? The answer is no. Mary, and the others with her, were only testifying to the truth, witnessing to the facts, of the prophets and the words of Christ. Why then did God ordain that women would find the sepulcher empty? For it is easier for a woman to believe in the unseen than for a man. In these next few verses we will see the will of God concerning men and women in the Church. Eph 5:23 For the husband(Man) is the head of the wife(Woman), even as Christ is the head of the church: and he is the saviour of the body. In these verses Paul states that the head is; The Major Influence; force; strength; A chief; a principal person; a leader; a commander; one who has the first rank or place, and to whom others are subordinate. So therefore a woman cannot usurp authority over the man being a subordinate to the man, also being the weaker of the two and cannot be the Major Influence; force; or strength within the Church. 1Ti 3:2 A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach; In 1Ti 3:2 the phrase; ”the husband of one wife.” stops all women from being a Deacon, Elder, Bishop, Preacher or Apostle, within the Church, for a woman cannot be the husband of one wife. This also negates any form of abomination to serve as the leader, teacher, preacher, apostle, or prophet within the Church, primarily speaking of Homo-sexual churches. For none of these are the husband of one wife. Many Churches are ordaining women as Deacons there-by rejecting the commandments of God. By erring from the truth of the Gospel, they are in danger of the Judgment. Is this saying that these women and those that allow them to preach, will face torment for this act? No. The things that we do from are considered works, we will be judged according to our works, weather they be good or evil. We stand in danger of loosing our reward, this is fact and it is scripture. Lets read and understand; 1Co 3:15 If any man's work shall be burned, he shall suffer loss: but he himself shall be saved; yet so as by fire. 1Tit 1:5-6; For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee: If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly. 1Ti 3:4-5; One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity; (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?) 1Ti 3:5; brings out a good point, the man being the head of the wife, must also be the head of his own home, there-by being able to control the House of God. A woman, being in subjection to the man in the Home cannot be above the man within the Church. This is the lot that the woman received, because the woman was the first in transgression. 1Ti 3:8-12; Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; Holding the mystery of the faith in a pure conscience. And let these also first be proved; then let them use the office of a deacon, being found blameless. Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things. Let the deacons be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. The Major Influence; force; or strength within the Church, must come from the man. Being subject to God and being held accountable to God for the actions within the Church. So let the head of the Church, be the husbands of one wife, ruling their children and their own houses well. ars. Tit 1:7 - a bishop: Tit_1:5; Phi_1:1; 1Ti_3:1, 1Ti_3:2-13 as: Mat_24:45; Luk_12:42; 1Co_4:1, 1Co_4:2; 1Pe_4:10 not selfwilled: Gen_49:6; 2Pe_2:10 not soon: Pro_14:17, Pro_15:18, Pro_16:32; Ecc_7:9; Jam_1:19, Jam_1:20 not given to wine: Tit_2:3; Lev_10:9; Pro_31:4, Pro_31:5; Isa_28:7, Isa_56:12; Eze_44:21; Eph_5:18; 1Ti_3:3 no: 2Ti_2:24, 2Ti_2:25 *Gr. Luk 24:22 - Luk_24:9-11; Mat_28:7, Mat_28:8; Mar_16:9, Mar_16:10; Joh_20:1, Joh_20:2, Joh_20:18 1Ti 2:12 But I suffer not a woman to teach, nor to usurp authority over the man, but to be in silence. Terror; The Lost War. Zephaniah 1:14-1:18 Terror; The Lost War. {Terror; Intense, overpowering fear.An emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight).A feeling of agitation and anxiety caused by the presence or imminence of danger. A state or condition marked by this feeling: living in fear. A feeling of disquiet or apprehension: a fear of looking foolish. Extreme reverence or awe, as toward a supreme power. A reason for dread or apprehension} As the Iraq war turns into another Vietnam and Iran remains a nation of anti-Christian, anti-Israely people. I wonder why the Government still insists that the middle east will turn into a democratic stronghold. Democracy and the middle east will never take place. Even the election in Iran was an exercise in futility. No matter who is elected, the Clerics still run the country. Why cant people see that Gods prophecy’s, will and are, taking place. Luke 21:20 tells us, “And when ye shall see Jerusalem compassed with armies, then know that the desolation thereof is nigh.” Doesnt Luke 21:20 reviele the truth of the world as we see it today. There are many in the Middle East that are preaching peace between them and Israel, but this is because they are afraid of Israel. When the time is right they will strike. Africa is starving to death, The Dead Sea is drying up, Israel is under attack, Earth Quakes are increasing in number, Marriage is being destroyed and the values of many, that were strong just 20 years ago, are slowly slipping away in the name of compromise and unity. Man has polluted and almost used up all natural resources. Familys are afraid to walk down the streets at night, Mothers and Dads are afraid to send their children to school. This my frends is all terror. Terror is right down town, all around. The war on terror cannot be won. Many are deceived that this world will last forever. That things can be changed if we have one world, Religion, Government and Bank. One head of all religious matters. Its time to wake up and smell the smoke. Religion is “NOT” Salvation ! I must say that again,Religion is “NOT” Salvation. Wars and rumors of wars are an item in the news each and every day. 20 years ago we seldom heard of terrorist or wars in multiple countries. We never heard of combining religions into one unit. God was God and Jesus reigned supreme in our lives. Today we are seeing wars over, Oil, Land, Religion and Power. In just the last few weeks I have read of murder-suicides in our home town. Stalkers and terror on ever hand. Saying that a war on terror is win-able is misleading. Terrorist have been on this earth from the beginning and will be untill the end of time. Don’t misunderstand, protecting people from murder is essential but the war on terror is a lost war before it started. We lock our doors because of fear and terror. Lets read an article that was mailed to me from Jerusalem; Foreign Minister Shalom commented on the Iranian elections, maintaining that the election of Ahmadinejad proves that Iran is not interested in reform, conciliation and progress; rather, it is interested in conservatism and extremism. The foreign minister said that it is more probable now than ever before that the Iranian government will arm the terrorist organizations with nuclear weapons and will thereby distribute the nuclear threat all over the world. The connection between terrorism and nuclear weapons is a global existential threat. The international community must form a unified and decisive policy towards Iran, which will assure that the enlightened western nations will not become hostages of an extremist Iran. Lets read a little scripture. 1Peter 3:12- 14: For the eyes of the Lord are over the righteous, and his ears are open unto their prayers: but the face of the Lord is against them that do evil. And who is he that will harm you, if ye be followers of that which is good? But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled; 1Peter 3:12- 14 is mistaken by some who believe that God, in these verses ,is promising Christians a peaceful life. That couldn’t be farther from the truth. The key phrase is this; “But and if ye suffer for righteousness’” Many Christians will be immune from violence and terror and then again many will be victims of it. We hear of the wars but very seldom does the news tell of the murders and terrors of Christians, that are taking place each and every day. We Don’t hear of the Christian, women being raped, Christian children being kidnaped and brane washed, nor about Christian preachers being beaten savagely, because of their beliefe in Jesus Christ. This is a war on terror that is being ignored by man. This is a war on terror that is destroying this earth. This is a war on terror that is being lost. Zep 1:14-18 tells it the way it is; “The great day of the LORD is near, it is near, and hasteth greatly, even the voice of the day of the LORD: the mighty man shall cry there bitterly. That day is a day of wrath, a day of trouble and distress, a day of wasteness and desolation, a day of darkness and gloominess, a day of clouds and thick darkness, A day of the trumpet and alarm against the fenced cities, and against the high towers. And I will bring distress upon men, that they shall walk like blind men, because they have sinned against the LORD: and their blood shall be poured out as dust, and their flesh as the dung. Neither their silver nor their gold shall be able to deliver them in the day of the LORD’S wrath; but the whole land shall be devoured by the fire of his jealousy: for he shall make even a speedy riddance of all them that dwell in the land.” The Day of Wrath is comming upon this earth and nothing is going to stop it. I wonder sometimes, what it will take for people to understand the God loves them, just the way they are. He is willing to protect them from that awful day but will not wait long. The days of the gentiles is just about over. 911 was another sign. Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and the terrorist that came with them are all signs that this earth is ready for a change. Gods word will cover the Globe but Christianity will not win the world to Christ. Thats not Biblical. Luke 21:9 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. [Ref; Psa_38:20; Pro_15:9;Rom_8:28, Rom_13:3 Isa_8:12, Isa_8:13, Isa_41:10-14, Isa_51:12; Jer_1:8; Eze_3:9; Mat_10:28, Mat_10:31; Luke_12:4, Luke_12:5; John_14:1] ars John_14:27; Act_18:9, Act_18:10.] Then are ye Bastards, and not Sons. Bastard; Illegitimate sons who are excluded from the rights of inheritance. Male or female, for there is neither in the Kingdom of Heaven. What type of inheritance? The inheritance of the Kingdom of Heaven. If we being sons of God with all privileges of son ship, then those that refuse son ship are bastards and not sons. We see in Romans 8:16-17, a witness to our rights and privileges under the promise of God toward being a joint heirs, with Christ to Gods Kingdom; “The Spirit itself(Holy Ghost, Holy Spirit.) beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: (We can see with the first part of the verse, we can communicate with the Holy Ghost and receive conformation of acceptance into son ship with God. We are no longer alienated from God but rather in close proximity with Him.)And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together.” “that we may be also glorified together.” The promise that when the end comes, our glory will come from God, and Jesus will also be Glorified with us. There is coming a time when all men shall bow to the power of God, they will admit and confess that Jesus is both Lord and Christ. To be Glorified means; The felicity of heaven prepared for the children of God; celestial bliss. Thou shalt guide me with thy counsel,and afterwards receive me to glory. Psa 73. Honored; dignified Honorable representation of God. Distinguished honor or ornament; that which honors or makes renowned; that of which one may boast. To be accepted into the beloved, we suffer with Christ, we are hated, despised, shunned, persecuted and many, have been and will be, cast into prison for their testimony of Christ. Heb 12:1-2; Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us, Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God. “endured the cross, despising the shame.” Endured; Borne; suffered; sustained. The powers of the human body being limited and intolerant of excesses is a testimony to the power of God and the determination of Jesus to tolerate the intolerable. To accept pain and suffering that no other Human being could suffer. To accept the shame of public humiliation and scorn, to accept the sins of the world and all its unrighteousness upon Himself, to bare what no man could bare. This is His testimony this is His proof, that He is and there is no other. There is safety in His name and Faith in His name. For by believing in Jesus, as the Son of God, we are also accepted by the Father. Heb 12:8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. Heb 12:9 Furthermore we have had fathers of our flesh which corrected us, and we gave them reverence: shall we not much rather be in subjection unto the Father of spirits, and live? Mat 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Confess; To own, avow or acknowledge; publicly to declare a belief in and adherence to. Act 24:14 But this I confess unto thee, that after the way which they call heresy, so worship I the God of my fathers, believing all things which are written in the law and in the prophets: The word Heresy is A fundamental error in religion, or an error of opinion respecting some fundamental doctrine of religion. But in countries where there is an established church, sect or organization, an opinion is deemed heresy, Speaking contrary to what they teach as truth, weather they provide proof or not, when it differs from that of the church. The Scriptures being the standard of faith, any opinion that is repugnant to its doctrines, is heresy. When heretics are noted in Christianity or against Christianity, we don't put them to death nor make them suffer reproach. We mark them as a heretics and shun them, per the word of God. Tit 3:10-11; A man that is an heretick after the first and second admonition reject; Tit 3:11 Knowing that he that is such is subverted, and sinneth, being condemned of himself. 2Th 3:6 Now we command you, brethren, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye withdraw yourselves from every brother that walketh disorderly, and not after the tradition which he received of us. Rom 16:17 Now I beseech you, brethren, mark them which cause divisions and offences contrary to the doctrine which ye have learned; and avoid them. Rom 16:18 For they that are such serve not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Act 24:15 And have hope toward God, which they themselves also allow, that there shall be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust. Act 24:16 And herein do I exercise myself, to have always a conscience void of offence toward God, and toward men. Tit 3:10 - heretic: 1Co_11:19; Gal_5:20; 2Pe_2:1 after: Mat_18:15-17; 2Co_13:2 reject: Rom_16:17; 1Co_5:4-13; Gal_5:12; 2Th_3:6, 2Th_3:14; 2Ti_3:5; 2Jo_1:10 Heb 12:8 - Heb_12:6; Psa_73:1, Psa_73:14, Psa_73:15; 1Pe_5:9, 1Pe_5:10 But for a Drink of Water. Will the mercy's of God be everlasting to His enemies? No. Will He, who created, say to the creature; “Have a time with me, doubt my word and I will be merciful ?” No, but the creature will denigh all exsistance of the creator until it comes time to answer for all their works. Deu 32:29 O that they were wise, that they understood this, that they would consider their latter end! Can this life, that you live, be without consequence after death? Everyone sees everyone else going to a place that they call Hell, but they never acknowledge the exsistance of it for themselves. They call on mass murders and rapist to answer for their crimes in everlasting punishment, but for not serving God, or believing in His Son, they denigh any wrong doing or sin. I never asked to be born and I should not be held responsible to make a decision on weather God exists or not. Luke 16:23-24; And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom. And he cried and said, “Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus, that he may dip the tip of his finger in water, and cool my tongue; for I am tormented in this flame.” Many evangelicals and other Ministers, play down the exsistance of Everlasting torment and Hell. Many say,”Why would God allow a man only to live a short space on this earth and then condemn a person to eternal Punishment?” Does the punishment fit the crime? “therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour.” “I am tormented in this flame.” The law states that there is no better witness than a person that has seen. How can we ignore the witness of such a man as this, a man that lived his life in pleasure not wanting for anything, denies God and spends his life in the flame that never dies? God needs no councilor or advisor on sin nor unrighteousness. God created man for His good pleasure, gave him a soul and a choice. If our choice is to denigh Him, He then will also denigh us. denigh what? Our very exsistance, our privileges and rights to enter into everlasting rest and joy. The humiliation, pain, suffering, blood and rejection has already been shed. You are no longer a free agent, to come and go as you please, your life is no longer yours, it belongs to the one that paid the price. You have been freed from the bonds of Satan and now you must make a choice. Jer 23:19-20; Behold, a whirlwind of the LORD is gone forth in fury, even a grievous whirlwind: it shall fall grievously upon the head of the wicked. The anger of the LORD shall not return, until he have executed, and till he have performed the thoughts of his heart: in the latter days ye shall consider it perfectly. Who can stand against the Lord and the purpose of His thoughts, who can negate the thoughts of His Heart. Who can say to the Lord, “This is not right?” Can we use our imagination to change the things that are and will be? “The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand;” God will not repent of His fierce wrath against the workers of iniquity nor the workers of darkness, He will not repent of His punishment of those that denigh His Son. For as the Father is, so is the Son. “Depart from Me ye that work iniquity, for I never knew you.” How can any denigh the exsistance of Hell or an eternal punishment, do they also denigh the Son and His words? Can they say that Jesus told stories and fairy tails to scare the Children? In Mat 13:41-42; Jesus stated the word “Shall” four times, which means; When shall is uttered with emphasis in such phrases, it expresses determination in the speaker, and implies an authority to enforce the act. shall implies a promise, command or determination. Mat 13:41-42; The Son of man shall send forth his angels, and they shall gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; And shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Many have prophesied, dreamed dreams, spoken as from the Lord, but He never sent them, never gave them a vision nor a dream, hypocrites all that say that they are the voice of the Lord, whom He never sent. Deceivers, deceiving and being deceived. Leading themselves and others down a path that leads to that fire, where water never runs, where pain never stops, where salvation cannot exist. Psa 55:15 Let death seize upon them, and let them go down quick into hell: for wickedness is in their dwellings, and among them. Jer 23:23 Am I a God at hand, saith the LORD, and not a God afar off? Isa 27:11 When the boughs thereof are withered, they shall be broken off: the women come, and set them on fire: for it is a people of no understanding: therefore he that made them will not have mercy on them, and he that formed them will shew them no favour. “But for a drink of Water.” “I am tormented in this flame.” ars Luk 16:23 - in hell: Psa_9:17, Psa_16:10, Psa_49:15, Psa_86:13; Pro_5:5, Pro_7:27, Pro_9:18, Pro_15:24; Isa_14:9, Isa_14:15; Mat_5:22, Mat_5:29, Mat_18:9, Mat_23:33; 1Co_15:55 *marg. 2Pe_2:4; Rev_20:13, Rev_20:14 being: Luk_16:28, Luk_8:28; Mat_8:29; Rev_14:10,Rev_14:11, Rev_20:10 seeth: Luk_13:28, Luk_13:29; Mat_8:11, Mat_8:12 Who is blind, but my servant? I am the Lord God almighty, that is My Name. In this life of disappointment and confusion, there is one that Came to set the crooked straight, the dark to be made light, the mountains to rise from the earth and the seas to give life. There is someone that we can always turn to when, we are blind and cannot see, deaf and cannot hear, weak and cannot stand, and confused and be delivered. Fear not for the Lord God almighty is with those that call upon His name. If you do not call, you will never be answered. Isa 42:5 Thus saith God the LORD, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: Each man has a spirit that was given to him from God. This spirit is what makes us who we are. Without the spirit within man, the body dies. So then is this spirit alive? Is this spirit Immortal? Will this spirit be Judged? The answer is “yes” to all. We Preach expecting to be heard, we Write expecting to be read, we Teach expecting others to learn, but we do none of these to Impress only to inform. For it is the spirit of God that directs and establishes His word in all, to accept or reject. For all Glory is the Lords, He will be recognized and worshiped, He has declared it, and it will come to pass. Amen. Isa 42:18-20; The Lord Roars; “Hear, ye deaf; and look, ye blind, that ye may see. Who is blind, but my servant? or deaf, as my messenger that I sent? who is blind as he that is perfect, and blind as the LORD'S servant? Seeing many things, but thou observest not; opening the ears, but he heareth not.” Who is deaf? Those that will not Hear. Who is Blind? Those that will not See. Those that have ears, let them listen, those with eyes, let them see. For it is God alone that can create or destroy. It is God who can save or banish to torment. There is no other God, there is only one. Other gods that man has created for himself are just shadows and fantasy. They cannot save, nor create. The mountains are moved at His presence, the seas boil at His word, and those that are dead, come alive at His command. Isa 42:8 I am the LORD: that is my name: and my glory will I not give to another, neither my praise to graven images. The Lord is worthy of all Praise, Honor and Glory. He Sees when we are sorrowful, He Hears when we call, He Knows our every need and He Understands our heartache. Who keeps this world from falling apart, who keeps the islands and mountains in place, who keeps man from destroying what has been created? 2Pe 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. This is the power of the Lord God almighty, the First and the Last, the beginning and the End. “The heavens shall pass away with a great noise.” The celestial heavens, the abode of God and of the hosts of angels (Psa_11:4; Psa_103:19-21; Isa_66:1; Rev_4:2; Rev_5:11; compare Dan_7:10), though it was recognized that Yahweh's presence was not confined to any region (1Ki_8:27). Later Judaism reckoned seven heavens. The apostle Paul speaks of himself as caught up into “the third heaven,” which he evidently identifies with Paradise (2Co_12:2). (ISBE.) Isa 42:13-14; The LORD shall go forth as a mighty man, he shall stir up jealousy like a man of war: he shall cry, yea, roar; he shall prevail against his enemies. I have long time holden my peace; I have been still, and refrained myself: now will I cry like a travailing woman; I will destroy and devour at once. When will the Lord Roar, when will the Lord Devour, when will the Lord Destroy? Isa 63:1-4; Who is this that cometh from Edom, with dyed garments from Bozrah? this that is glorious in his apparel, travelling in the greatness of his strength? I that speak in righteousness, mighty to save. Wherefore art thou red in thine apparel, and thy garments like him that treadeth in the winefat? I have trodden the winepress alone; and of the people there was none with me: for I will tread them in mine anger, and trample them in my fury; and their blood shall be sprinkled upon my garments, and I will stain all my raiment. For the day of vengeance is in mine heart, and the year of my redeemed is come. The servant of God is Blind to his own desires. The Servant of God is Deaf to all that speak not the Truth. The servant of God is Unwilling to follow after any other voice. The servant of God will not Bend a knee to any other gods. The servant of God will not Bow to any other authority. The servant of God will not Burn in the flame of unrighteousness. ars. Isa 42:13 - as a mighty: Isa_59:16-19, Isa_63:1-4; Exo_15:1-3; Psa_78:65, Psa_110:5, Psa_110:6; Jer_25:30 jealousy: Nah_1:2; Zep_1:18, Zep_3:8 shall cry: Isa_31:4; Hos_11:10; Joe_3:16; Amo_1:2 Isa 42:15 - Isa_2:12-16, Isa_11:15, Isa_11:16, Isa_44:27, Isa_49:11, Isa_50:2; Psa_18:7, Psa_107:33, Psa_107:34, Psa_114:3-7; Jer_4:24; Nah_1:4-6; Hab_3:6-10; Hag_2:6; Zec_10:11; Rev_6:12-17; Rev_8:7-12, Rev_11:13, Rev_16:12, Rev_16:18, Rev_20:11 In the Eyes of the Future. What do you see in the eyes of the elderly? Do you see the past, the future, or nothing important? Do you see the pain of a long and hard life, or do you see a loved one in pain of living too long? Do you see hope in those eyes of love, or confusion? Do you see someone asking for help, when years earlier they asked no one? Do you see weakness, when once there was strength? Do you see sadness, when once there was joy? Do you see yourself in years to come? As a child at school, I once told a friend, as we looked down the road; “Our future is down there, we couldn't see it yesterday, but now its clear, and I'm afraid.” John 21:18 Verily, verily, I say unto thee, When thou wast young, thou girdedst thyself, and walkedst whither thou wouldest: but when thou shalt be old, thou shalt stretch forth thy hands, and another shall gird thee, and carry thee whither thou wouldest not. There are many that ridicule the word of God and those that deliver it. They only look at the physical view and not into the intent of the message. We cannot ignore what God has given us, our birth, life, old age and yes even our death. For death into life is His promise. We see, sometimes only the beginning and the end, but we forget all that is and what will be. For Jesus said; ”Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit.” That is the same with us, we must all die so that life can be renewed. Death comes to all, but in the mean time, do we ignore the helplessness of our elderly? Can we look into those eyes of yearning and say; ”No more.” Can we see them suffer and wonder alone and say; “Your time is over and now its my time?” Can we forget all that they have sacrificed for us, all the pain, suffering, work, care and especially, forsaking all their pleasure and comfort for our sakes? How hard hearted can a generation be, how can they overlook the tears and whimpers of their mothers and fathers? Think of it this way, You say that you believe in God and Jesus, thats great, but what if they overlooked all the tears of loneliness, and feelings of brokenness that you feel? The worst thing that you can experience, is a broken heart, and I've seen many elderly with broken hearts. Hearts torn apart because they feel that their own children have left them and no longer care. That they no longer matter or are of any use. I know this feeling and without God and my family, I would have been a man most miserable. My heart breaks when I see these people. We reach out to them, taking care of them, as they have taken care of us. All children of God have a mother and father, even when their own are gone to meet Jesus. Every nursing home is full of mothers and fathers, waiting for a kind word, a hug, a kiss, a card or letter from someone, that will show them love. The cries to the Father are many in these days of age; Psa 71:9, “Cast me not off in the time of old age; forsake me not when my strength faileth.” “Cast me not off in the time of old age.” Each Christian should learn this verse and keep it to heart. For if Christ doesn't come before your time of age occurs we will all call upon the Lord for lost love and compassion, for strength to see, hear and understand. The greatest promise for all of us is that Jesus will never leave us nor forsake us. He may not give us back our sight, our strength, our hearing but He will give us hope in these latter years. Isa 46:4 And even to your old age I am he; and even to hoar hairs will I carry you: I have made, and I will bear; even I will carry, and will deliver you. Isa 41:4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he. From the beginning to the last generation, God is there. He never changes as generations do, as children do and as attitudes do. Is there something that you must change in these last days, is there something that is missing from your life, have you forsaken those that have, and still do, love you no matter what? Are those eyes that you look into, show you your future? ars. Psa 71:9 - Cast: Psa_71:18, Psa_92:13-15; Isa_46:4; 2Ti_1:12, 2Ti_4:18 Isa 46:4 - even to your: Isa_41:4, Isa_43:13, Isa_43:25; Psa_92:14, Psa_102:26, Psa_102:27; Mal_2:16, Mal_3:6; Rom_11:29; Heb_1:12, Heb_13:8; Jam_1:17 even to hoar: Psa_48:14, Psa_71:18   The Nature of Sin. There are many people today who believe that what God said about sin in the Old Testament was not carried forward to what Jesus said about sin in the New Testament. This misunderstanding has led to a lot of churches opening up that have ignored what God is said in the Old Testament, and have only relied on what Jesus said in the New Testament. This idea or concept of what people are teaching today is completely deceptive and wrong. When did God change the very nature of sin from the Old Testament,the old covenant, into the New Testament covenant of grace? There has been no change from one covenant into the other. This is a misconception that have led many astray and has opened up many churches that are deceiving themselves and are deceiving others. In the book of Romans, we see that God , condemned sin, in the same manner that he did in the Old Testament. My question is, where is the change from the old testament way of condemning sin from that of the New Testament? Many are wanting to change the very nature of sin so that they can defiled themselves and still be considered righteous. From Leviticus to Romans, the idea of sexual sin and the sins of the flesh, are all still condemned. Jesus stated to all, that the words that He spoke, where not His but were from the Father. Since God cannot change, and Jesus being God, neither can change sin or its consequences. Jesus never changed the 10 Commandments and never eliminated them. They are still enforce today. The difference is in the Old testament, when the 10 Commandments were written, they applied only to the Jewish House of Israel, but as soon as Jesus fulfilled the Law, these same commandments became in force to all men. Rom 1:24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: (This verse is speaking of Homosexuality.) Rom 1:25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. Creature; swarming things, creeping things,That which is created; every being besides the Creator, or every thing not self-existent. The sun, moon and stars; the earth, animals, plants, light, darkness, air, water, &c., are the creatures of God. Man has turned to these creatures, not of God but by God. In other words, God created all things, seen and unseen, but man has created gods from these, non self-existent things, money, power, riches, animals, idols, etc. Rom 1:26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: (This verse is speaking of Homosexuality.) Women having sexual relationships with the same sex, being vile in the old testament was never changed in the new. Vile; despised (1Sa_15:9), despicable (Dan_11:21 the King James Version), foolish (Isa_32:6, the King James Version and the English Revised Version), dishonorable (Rom_1:26), filthy or dirty (Jam_2:2). Rom 1:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly(Not fit or becoming; uncomely; unbecoming; indecent,Vile), and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet.(This verse is speaking of Homosexuality.) What is the natural use of a woman. The Bible tells us that a womans duty is to serve her husband as a lord, fulfilling the sexual needs of the husband and also to bear children. No where in the Bible does it state that Jesus or the disciples changed this, natural use of a womans body. For Sarah called Abraham “lord.” These statements can be found in the Book of Genesis. Rom 1:28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;. There has been no change from the the Old Testament to the New Testament. In the Old Testament God damned sexual imposition and animal husbandry whereby men and women were having sexual relationships between themselves and the animals. Lev 20:15-16; And if a man lie with a beast, he shall surely be put to death: and ye shall slay the beast. And if a woman approach unto any beast, and lie down thereto, thou shalt kill the woman, and the beast: they shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them. (Lev 20:15 - Lev_18:23; Exo_22:19; Deu_27:21) Many people today, not just a few, but thousands, are wanting all to change the nature of sin for their own reasons but what about this, would they, or would they not, accept this type of behavior in their assemblies? Another question is why would God change this in the New Testament? The answer is, he would not. The very nature of sin is interpreted by each individual as they look upon their own situations. Lev 18:22-23; Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. (This verse is speaking of Homosexuality.) Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. The verses in the Old testament are under attack by many so called new life churches. They are stating that Jesus never condemned sexual sins of the flesh in the New Testament. But do they also teach that animal husbandry is alright also? Many believe that when Jesus came, that he came not only to fulfill the law but he also came to change the law so that sin could be reevaluated. Murder is murder no matter whether it came from, the Old or from the New. When people start changing the very nature of sin from God's word, thats where man starts deceiving himself and deceiving others. We cannot change the very nature of sin because sin is sin, no matter whether it is the sin of murder, or is the sin of a lie. God judges all sin equally. This judgment is not a judgment of the act itself, but the judgment of the unrighteousness to the act. This is where many misunderstand, and can not understand, that the biggest sin is just as unrighteousness the smallest sin. Now what about drinking of strong drinks? Make up you own mind after reading this. Isa 5:11 Woe unto them that rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink; that continue until night, till wine inflame them! Isa 28:7 But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment. Eze 32:21 The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain by the sword. Isa 56:11-12; Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter. Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant. Mat 24:49-51; And shall begin to smite his fellowservants, and to eat and drink with the drunken;The lord of that servant shall come in a day when he looketh not for him, and in an hour that he is not aware of, And shall cut him asunder, and appoint him his portion with the hypocrites: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. When did God change the very nature of sin? ars. I will: Mic_3:5, Mic_3:11; 1Ki_22:6; Jer_6:13, Jer_6:14, Jer_8:10,Jer_8:11, Jer_23:17; Rom_16:18; Phi_3:19; 2Pe_2:13-19 Isa 56:12 - I will: Isa_5:22, Isa_28:7, Isa_28:8; Pro_31:4, Pro_31:5; Hos_4:11; Amo_6:3-6; Mat_24:49-51; Luk_12:45, Luk_12:46, Luk_21:34; Tit_1:7 Rom 1:26 - gave them: Rom_1:24 vile: Gen_19:5; Lev_18:22-28; Deu_23:17, Deu_23:18; Jg_19:22; 1Co_6:9; Eph_4:19; Eph_5:12; 1Ti_1:10; Jud_1:7, Jud_1:10 Avoiding the Snare; A message from my friends at the Temple Institute. "And you shalt consume all the peoples that the L-rd your G-d shall deliver unto you; your eye shall not pity them; neither shall you serve their gods; for that will be a snare unto you." Deuteronomy 7:16 Av 15, 5766/August 9, 2006 When confronted with a life or death decision, it is incumbent upon us to act decisively and morally. To be indecisive or to hesitate, to be passive rather than to act, can be both immoral and deadly. Today Israel is waging war against an implacable enemy, an enemy which worships at an altar of hatred and destruction, and which will be satisfied with nothing less than the total annihilation of the state of Israel, the genocide of the Jewish people, and the obliteration of the Torah of Israel from the face of the earth. When facing such an enemy, each soldier of the army of Israel needs to be armed with a clear and uncompromising understanding of his responsibility to himself, his nation, and all humankind. We are taught by our sages that one is required to die as a martyr rather than to murder. Yet, to cut down an enemy in battle is not murder, but the prevention of murder. Even when that enemy places himself among "innocent" civilians. Even when those "innocents" are women and children. To refrain from pursuing the enemy because of these extenuating circumstances is not an act of moral deliberation. It is an act of confusion, perhaps even cowardice. Torah makes it clear that an enemy is to be pursued mercilessly. The ungodly "moral dilemma" cooked up by the enemy, practitioners of a cynical death cult, is to be treated with contempt. To spare a murderer, even at the risk of killing an innocent child, is to allow and to encourage him to continue to murder and to murder and to murder. To concede to the rules that the terrorists would have us play by, is to become ensnared in trap both deadly and immoral. As much as we hate to see our sons and friends confronted with such decisions, the stern warning which the Torah delivers in this week's reading, Ekev, (Deuteronomy 7:12 - 11:25) leaves no room for moral equivocation. The Torah places a supreme value on human life. Indeed, we are commanded to "choose life." An appreciation of all living things is essential to an understanding of the inner meaning of the Divine service at the Holy Temple. The everyday mitzvot with which we preoccupy ourselves are a celebration of life. One particular day in which the celebration of life as a heavenly gift to be both appreciated and embraced, is Tu B'Av - the 15th day of the month of Av. Considered a minor holiday by Jewish tradition, it is nevertheless one of the most sublime occasions on the Hebrew calendar. Tu B'Av is a day of brotherly love, where common daily distinctions are dropped, and all be come equal. As brothers in peace and unity we become fit for our most sacred task and ultimate destiny - to become partners to the Holy One Himself, Creator of the universe. end message; This is a response to articles, that speak of Israel as the disproportionate one. Lebanon, Gaza, Jerusalem, along with the Golan Heights, and Palestine are all property's of Israel. The problem is that illegal treatment of the Palestinians is not illegal, its self defense. Israel has been invaded many times, The 1948 War of Independence, 1956 Sinai War, 1967 Six Day War, 1973 Yom Kippur War. Weather you believe in God or not, Abraham was Given, by God, Canaan. Iran and Syria are the two anti-Israeli countries that have and will continue to provide Weapons to Hezbollah and Palestinian extremist. There was no Incorrect Translation of the statements by Iranian President Ahmadinejad that Israel has no right to exist.” The Fact is that All Muslim Nations are teaching their Children that all Jews and Christians must be killed to rid the world of the unbelievers in Allah. They seek a one world religion, Islam. Archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams has it wrong when He says: "If all you have is a hammer, everything looks like a nail." Many people, especially Religious Leaders are forgetting Biblical prophecy's. This is not a matter of Israeli occupation and oppression, but of Biblical prophecy. These are the end Days and the beginning of Sorrows. The statement; In the end, it’s the strong, not the weak, who control events, is thinking in the natural and not the Spiritual. Its Good verses Evil, God Verses Satan and Jesus Verses the Anti-Christ, fighting over the souls of mankind. God Bless Israel! Rev A.R.Smith Site Layout Designed by For Him Web Designs.

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