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Learning from David--unwavering faith in God |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 07/01/2009 4:09am)
One day, not too long after Saul had anointed him king of Israel, David brought some supplies to his brothers who were fighting the Philistines. While David was talking to them, a giant of a man appeared from the midst of the Philistine army and started taunting the army of Israel as he did every day. This huge man was far bigger than any man and his mere appearance sent waves of fear and dread into the hearts of every single “warrior” in the army.
Every day Goliath came out and demanded that someone come fight him. Every day, the entire army of Israel wet their pants out of fear. This one man totally intimidated every man, including the great king Saul. One look at him caused them to quake in their boots and when his voice bellowed forth, the men ran away in utter fear. This had gone on twice a day for 40 days.
Saul had laid out a nice array of rewards for whoever was willing to fight Goliath and kill him. The lucky man who killed Goliath would become instantly rich, receive Saul’s daughter in marriage and get for his family an exemption from all taxes....
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Freud Has Reconsidered Jesus By Now. |
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Posted by:
bimonics (Posted: 06/30/2009 10:49am)
Soul training on soul training. Dear soul, concerning the images that appear on your mental screen:
Beyond the most common and continuous images derived from objects naturally captured by your five senses, there are the ones initiating temptation. The modern word on the soul (so-called psychology) from the Freudian school is that these are from 'primitive instincts and energies underlying all mental activity' - id impulses. "For Freud, the unconscious is the storehouse of instinctual desires, needs, and psychic actions. While past thoughts and memories may be deleted from immediate consciousness, they direct the thoughts and feelings of the individual from the realm of the unconscious." (Wikipedia - Unconscious mind). However, the long-standing true Christian self-denying practice (from belief) concerning these thought-images is not that they are 'primitive instincts and energies underlying all mental activity', but rather the actions of demons from the spirit realm in which the human soul is also a participant.
Although all the images are not necessarily of a sexual nature, these Freudian images have the same basic logic of classification as the ill-passions. They are the familiar model of the seven deadly sins plus one: gluttony, fornication, avarice (greed, covetousness), sorrow (ungodly), anger (irritable, intemperance),...
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The Deuteronomy of the New Testament |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/27/2009 3:33am)
Way back in 1972, I attended a fellowship conducted by a married couple who had retired and traveled around the country in their pickup and Airstream trailer. They never asked for a penny and they only held fellowships in people’s living rooms when extended an invitation. The attire was extremely casual as was the way they shared their hearts and the Word of God.
They always said they did this as their way of giving back to the body of believers for all they had received over the years since getting saved. They were not “leaders” nor were they ministers. They were a couple who made a decision to spend their “golden years” blessing as many people of all ages as they could.
In their spare time over the course of their lives, they had studied and done more research into the tabernacle in the Old Testament than anyone I ever met. They even had one made to scale that they carried with them to use in teachings many times. They genuinely loved to teach others about the tabernacle because it was the “tupos” or type of Jesus Christ.
The other thing they loved to share was how Ephesians in...
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Overcoming Contrary Wind |
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Posted by:
evangelistgodwin (Posted: 06/26/2009 11:07am)
OVERCOMING CONTRARY WIND
Evangelist Godwin Ojerinde
The contrary wind can cause so much delay,damage,problems,negativity,Difficulties in our life,marriage,breakthrough,Healing,prosperity, ministry etc.
lets see how we can relate this in the Bible:Acts 27 (New International Version)Verse:7 We made slow headway for many days and had difficulty arriving off Cnidus. When the wind did not allow us to hold our courseVerse 8 We moved along the coast with difficulty and came to a place called Fair Havens, near the town of Lase.
(sometimes we do not listen to good advise)Apostle Paul had sense danger,He warned them,but they won't listenVerse 9 :Much time had been lost, and sailing had already become dangerous because by now it was after the Fast.[a] So Paul warned them, 10"Men, I can see that our voyage is going to be disastrous and bring great loss to ship and cargo, and to our own lives also." 11 But the centurion, instead of listening to what Paul said, followed the advice of the pilot and of the owner of the ship
Verse 13 to 20 Described the horrified situation they went through Brothers and sisters some of us have lost hope. let us read verse 19 -2019 On the third day, they...
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The purpose of God's blessings |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/25/2009 2:04am)
Throughout the first chapter of Ephesians, there is a pattern that presents itself repeatedly. First God states a blessing, then He gives the standard by which the blessing is given and then gives the purpose of the blessing. Whenever you read the words “according to”, what follows sets the standard by which to measure what is given or done.
Just look at the blessings God has bestowed upon us in the Ephesians 1:3-5:
1. Blessed with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places
2. Chose us in Him that we should be Holy and without blame before Him in love
3. Predestined us to adoption as sons by Jesus Christ to Himself
Those are some BIG TIME blessings to say the least. God has blessed us with every spiritual blessing there is in the heavenly places. God chose us to be holy and without blame before Him in love. God decided eons of time ago that we would be His children through Jesus Christ. I don’t think to many of us really have much of an idea how awesome these things really are. To be spiritually blessed, able to stand in God’s presence holy and without blame as His children...
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God is spirit and the Spirit of God |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/24/2009 4:05am)
What I will attempt to share now is perhaps one of the most important things I have attempted to write about since joining this site. Please stick with this blog for it takes awhile to paint the picture.
Please look closely at John 4:24:
“God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.”
Of all the major translations, only the King James inserts the word “a” in this verse. God is not “a” Spirit, He “IS” Spirit. Because God is Spirit, those who worship Him, must worship Him in spirit and in truth.
Please look at Genesis 2:7:
“And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.”
When it came time for God to make man, He scooped up some dust and formed him into the shape and form we recognize today. God then breathed into him the breath of life and he became a living soul. Notice there is no mention of God “creating” anything in this verse. That is because the word create implies bringing into existence something that had not been...
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What is our purpose in living? |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/23/2009 2:43am)
Do you know why you are alive? Do you know the purpose in your existence? The cry of so many hearts is “Why am I here” and “What am I supposed to be doing?” Without answers to these perplexing questions there is an emptiness in life that never goes away. Without a clear understanding of our purpose and reason for living, there is nothing in life worth living for.
Hopelessness is one of the absolute worst states a person can ever descend into. To get to the point where there is no way things will get better or nothing good in life breeds negativity and even suicidal thoughts. There must be a reason God placed us here and there must a purpose in our drawing breath. Of all the quests in this life, finding the answers to these questions is the most important.
Within God’s Word are all things that pertain to life and to godliness. Everything to which there is an answer available to us is found in God’s Word—either living or written. If we are willing to look into what God has to say about things, we can find the answers to those questions which baffle our minds...
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Blessed with every spiritual blessing IN CHRIST |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/19/2009 2:32am)
There are great verses all through God’s Word regarding what His will is for His people. There are verses explaining the duties of man, commandments to keep and laws to obey; but there are also incredible verses showing the will of God to bless, comfort, tenderly take care and love His people also. To pull one set of verses out and not look at the others breeds either legalism or mushy form of Christianity.
One of the truly GREAT verses in the entire Bible is one very few Christians have ever heard let alone know anything about. From my study of God’s Word, I would certainly place Ephesians 1:3 near the top of any list of verses to learn inside and out:
“Blessed [be] the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly [places] in Christ.”
To shed a little more light on this verse, please look at the first part from the New Living Translation:
“How we praise God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms...”
The reality of this verse is very simple. God is to...
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The pinnacle of revelation and "all truth" |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/18/2009 2:31am)
There is a truth, which if Christians understood it would transform the way we look at ourselves, this world and eternity. There is a truth, which if Christians believed it would send a shiver down the back of every demon in hell. Yes, there is a truth so powerful that very few ever dare to reach for it let alone live it.
The absolute pinnacle of revelation given by God to the church is revealed in the Book of Ephesians. Within the six chapters of this epistle lie just about every important truth needed to be in fellowship with God and His Son Jesus Christ as well as living in harmony with our spouse, family and fellow believers.
Found within the pages of Ephesians is the “all truth” Paul alludes to in the books of Timothy. Within Ephesians is the absolute full understanding of what Jesus Christ accomplished, what we have because of what He accomplished and what we are to do with what He accomplished.
Ephesians is not for the new babe in Christ, for it is full of meat. Ephesians is not for the casual believer who only wants a nice sermon once a week and nothing more....
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Go, Stand and Speak |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/17/2009 4:11am)
The night Jesus was apprehended by the High Priest’s guards, Simon Peter took his sword and cut off the ear of one of those arresting Jesus. In his mind, I am quite sure Peter thought he was defending his Master and saving His life. Instead, Jesus rebuked Peter, healed the guard by restoring the ear and made this profound statement in Matthew 26:52:
“Put your sword in its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.”
In the Old Testament the battle was physical against physical enemies possessing physical weapons of warfare. In the Old Testament, God’s people fought literal battles with an enemy which could be seen and heard and who could physically inflict injury or death by way of a sword. In the Old Testament, the enemy was represented by nations who rejected God’s Word and desired to eliminate God’s people from off the earth.
In the New Testament the battle is spiritual against principalities, powers and spiritual wickedness from on high. The battle now is with an unseen enemy who manifests himself through television, the internet, books and music. No longer can a physical sword defeat the enemy nor can his physical sword...
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How do we manifest God's love? |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/08/2009 2:40am)
The poets and songwriters speak of love being a many splendid things. To the average person, love is candlelit dinners, roses and physical activities. But, is that the way God’s love is to be viewed?
If you want to know what love is from God’s point of view, you must go to His Word and allow it to speak for itself. Too many times in our rush to read the familiar record in I Corinthians 13, we forget the much longer and more detailed version of what love is found in Romans chapter 12:9-20. From the Williams translation here are the things mentioned which define loving behavior:
1. Your love must be true
2. You must always turn in horror from what is wrong
3. Keep on holding to what is right
4. In brotherly love be affectionate to one another
5. In personal honors put one another to the fore
6. Never slack in earnestness
7. Always on fire with the spirit
8. Always serving the Lord
9. Ever happy in hope
10. Always patient in suffering
11. Ever persistent in prayer
12. Always supplying the needs of God’s people
13. Ever practicing hospitality
14. Keep on blessing your...
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Oh to love HIM more |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/07/2009 3:51am)
As some of you know, the epistle of I John holds a very dear place in my heart. The first time I ever read the Bible on my own, what I read was I John chapter 4. For over a year, that was all I needed to read to be blessed.
The reason I John is so special to me concerns the many usages of the word “love” in the epistle. The love that is mentioned throughout I John is always “agape” love. Although it is true the “agape” is the love of God, it is also used in reference to other things as in I John 2:15:
“Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father in not in him.”
There is a command in this verse that for the most part is totally ignored among Christians. The command is “DO NOT LOVE THE WORLD OR THE THINGS IN THE WORLD”. Can God make it any clearer? Now, this is not talking about how much we “love” truffles or frozen fruit on a stick or tea or golf. We all say that we “love” things, but I...
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Standing on God's promises |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 06/02/2009 2:51am)
There are certain promises in God’s Word which need to be engraved upon our hearts and minds. These promises form the spiritual backbone of our being that allow us to endure hardships and maintain total faith in God no matter what the circumstances around us bring. Regardless of the particular version or translation you use; it would be highly beneficial to learn these verses and brand them into your heart of hearts.
First up is a promise Moses gave to Israel directly before turning over the reins to Joshua. In the context of God giving the children of Israel the victory over the inhabitants of the Promised Land please look at Deuteronomy 31:6. I am using the New King James Version.
“Be strong and of a good courage, do not fear nor be afraid of them; for the Lord your God, He is the One who goes with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
The exhortation to be strong and of a good courage is directly opposite to being afraid. When looking at the array of enemy forces, it is very easy to allow the senses to influence our thinking. In order to stay strong, we must...
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Short discussion about Divorce with thoughts. |
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Posted by:
papillionkiller (Posted: 05/30/2009 12:17pm)
Yes, Okay! I will write this paper.
Don’t you love oblique and timid words to spare the easily offended; God is not easily offended nor timid and oblique so why are these words used in translations; like “hard hearts” and “sexually immorality” found many places in scripture. Matt. 19:8
Moses was allowed to give instructions of a writ of divorcement because of your “hard hearts” (one of many translations) but what does “hard heart” mean? How about “destitution of spiritual perception” or severely hard or tough, my mind goes to the phrase “that nut want crack”. Stubborn is a good word for it and a person can be so stubborn (hard) they can’t hear what is right when it’s spoken, perhaps, no longer able to think or make the right decision or do the right thing, have become blind to the ways of God.
Second what in the world does “sexual immorality” mean – many things to many people, the two words allow for each of us to stay in our perceived safe bubbles of thinking. And since this is a Family site I dare not pursue the depths of this phrase. I would like to point out that this...
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Everything That Glitters Is Not Gold |
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Posted by:
kreynolds (Posted: 05/30/2009 4:13am)
False prophets and teachers have always plagued God’s people. We first see evidence of this in the garden. The serpent cunningly speaks to Eve, asking her first what God had said and then giving its own interpretation of it. But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent's cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. For if someone comes to you and preaches a Jesus other than the Jesus we preached, or if you receive a different spirit from the one you received, or a different gospel from the one you accepted, you put up with it easily enough. But I do not think I am in the least inferior to those "super-apostles." I may not be a trained speaker, but I do have knowledge. We have made this perfectly clear to you in every way. 2 Corinthians 11:3-6 (NIV)
Moses talks about false prophets in the book of Deuteronomy. No only does he acknowledge their existence, he also tells the people what their response should be. Serve only the Lord your God and fear him alone. Obey his commands, listen to his voice, and cling to...
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Believing the one true God |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 05/27/2009 3:34am)
As Moses began his final instructions to the children of Israel found in the Book of Deuteronomy; being the prophet that he was, he had some very unsettling words to say concerning what laid ahead in Deuteronomy chapter 4. Reading from the NLT, look at Deuteronomy 4:24, 25:
"The LORD your God is a devouring fire, a jealous God.
In the future, when you have children and grandchildren and have lived in the land a long time, do not corrupt yourselves by making idols of any kind. This is evil in the sight of the LORD your God and will arouse his anger."
There is one thing God cannot stand and that is idolatry for it makes Him very jealous. God wants to be our "one and only" and not just another god among many. God refuses to share being "Head God" with any others. From God's point of view, there is only room for one GOD. Moses goes on to say emphatically in Deuteronomy 4:26, 27:
"Today I call heaven and earth as witnesses against you. If you disobey me, you will quickly disappear from the land you are crossing the Jordan to occupy. You will live there only...
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Posted by:
bubbavela (Posted: 05/24/2009 8:03am)
While many struggle toward their understanding of our Lord, others never make it, yet they are given the chance. Praise God for that was His desire, that everyone be given the chance. What a glorious step that first one is. That we finally give into that push, is our Lord's desire. We gain a brief release from our worldly troubles and give in to our Lord's wishes. That is we come to gather at His footsteps for forgiveness and understanding.
Many never make it past that first step. Yet others do and I praise God for it. For some come to the understanding that there is indeed a God. They are blessed for those few moments, or days, some weeks and still others even years. i praise God for it. Yet there are those who do come to an understanding and knowledge that is given through His Holy Spirit that will endure till the end. These that are given to our Lord as His children through the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. These are the ones that have obtained the grace that is Jesus. For these i praise God the most.
Matthew 13;
9 "He who has ears, let...
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My Savior |
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Posted by:
solange143 (Posted: 05/23/2009 6:43pm)
"WALK THE SAMEWAY. ONE HEART. ONE LOVE" GOD BLESS YOU! I have many messages to deliver , not from me but from the Spirit of God that helps and guides me. In Ephesians 4:11,12,13: And He Himself gave some to be apostles,some prophets,some evangelists and some pastors and teachers. (12)for the quipping of the saints for the work of ministry,for the edifying of the body of Christ (13)till we all come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God,to a perfect man, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ. When you are born again you die and wake up with God and get baptized in the name of the Father and the name of the Son and the Holy Spirit with your new life. In Ephesians 2:1,2,3 "And you HE made alive,who were dead in trespasses and sins" (2) In which you once walked according to the course of this world,according to the prince of the power of the air,the spirit who now workds in the sons of disobedience. (3)among whom also we all once conducted ourselves in the lust of our flesh,fulfilling the desires of the flesh and...
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no escape |
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Posted by:
itsjustchris (Posted: 05/20/2009 2:10am)
i am a teacher...
or is it better to say that I was a Teacher. Two months ago, I resigned.
Why?
For the reason that, I came to realize that I am not fit for the title.
After I finished college and earned my license as a teacher, I immediately put into practice what I've learned. I taught in a small private school. I was a man of positivism then. I was an idealist. And, I believed that every teacher should be exuding with such positive and amiable disposition in life. I lived then by the saying, "Something good breeds from another good". If I would be a good teacher then, probably and hopefully, I would produce good students.
I have learned as I grow up that the best way of "fixing my brokenness" is by ensuring that other people will not somehow suffer the same fate as I did. As a teacher, I knew that I would be a tool in helping other people heal themselves from such brokenness. But, when I already had the chance, during my last year of teacher, I had battle within ME. I gave up.
Being an adviser to a class of 40 students...
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Living By Faith |
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Posted by:
kreynolds (Posted: 05/17/2009 4:48pm)
As someone who was diagnosed with cancer last year as well as someone who heads up a group for people with chronic illness here at CB, I hear a lot about faith. A lot.
I'm going to be very, very frank here. It is hard enough to deal with a chronic disease even when you are walking it with God and a multitude of wonderful brothers and sisters in Christ as well as family and friends. Many people do not have that sort of support. However, I have to say it is even more difficult when brothers and sisters in Christ tell you it is your fault God has not healed you and you are sick.
It usually is not said like that of course. Usually we are told that we need to trust God more. If we trusted God more, we wouldn't battle chronic illness anymore, ever. Another suggestion is that we have sin that needs to be repented of. I'd like to say that I believe that most, if not all of the time such remarks are made with the best of intentions. We love someone and we want to see them healed. We want to do whatever...
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What's with this dead body on my back? |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 05/14/2009 4:19am)
From as far back as I can remember in my Christian walk, I can vividly recall people telling me; "perfection is in the Lord". I can also recall using this phrase as both a cop out to excuse sinful behavior as well as the hope we look forward to. In reality, the phrase probably is referring to the imperfection we have in the flesh and the corresponding inability to walk perfectly in this life for any extended period of time.
Don't we all crave to be a son in whom God is well pleased? Don't we all want to do things right as opposed to constantly being taken to the spiritual woodshed? Don't we all spend huge amounts of time analyzing our behavior, desires and needs trying to figure out how to walk in alignment with God and His Word? Of course we all have done all these things countless times. It is in our spiritual nature.
One of the most important chapters to read and understand in relation to our walk with the Lord is Romans chapter 7. I am not about to get into trying to explain the first 17 verses are talking about for this would turn...
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Youthful Preachers Alliance |
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Posted by:
immanuel7 (Posted: 05/12/2009 6:54am)
I am a 20 year old preacher of the gospel, choosen by The Only Wise God to speak out against divisions within the Church of Christ (among other injustices of this world, which we face on a daily basis). Booker T. Washington was famous for many works, among them he was known for his leadership role in the Atlanta Compromise. He had a theory that "go slow" integration, and sacrificing basic freedoms would be the route which would eventually lead to true liberty. Ladies and gentlemen, I am no Booker T Washington and I am not compromising. The struggle which we all face today has advanced across racial lines and has lead to oppression of individuals from a vast range of cultures and creeds. If the Church is to become the entity which it is called to be we must first put an end to this era of division. Jesus stated repetitively, if there is a kingdom divided against itself, that kingdom will not stand. Heed the sayings of the master. Meet Immanuel...
Are you in agreement with the works and aims of myself? If so, join me as I wage war against anything which exalts itself against our Heavenly...
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Satisfaction |
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Posted by:
mrcary (Posted: 05/11/2009 1:14pm)
If great satisfaction only comes from doing what your creator has designed you to do specially while your here, then what comes from doing something else? I know "IF"?... ..Just food for thought, hoping to help someone!
See,it seems that God has a certain plan for each of our lives. Now, according to the Bible we all have the same purpose, yes, each and everyone that claims the name of Christ has the same purpose. Now we all also have different "assignments" to contribute towards that main purpose. That is where the variable with us comes into play. That being our personalities (the Bible calls our soul). But we do all have the same purpose. Now you may say" well what is that purpose we all have?" We are all here to Glorify God!! Yes! That's right we are not here to be someones child,but we are, we are not here to be someones brother or sister,but some of us do have them. We are not even here to raise children, however, again some of us our doing just that.
Now those particular things I have mentioned are just examples of what you might want to call Assignments. They are...
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Question for those who all to believe |
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Posted by:
luxmilitis (Posted: 05/10/2009 6:32pm)
I know we are supposed to have joyful lives living for Christ and I do, but it is bothering me greatly that whenever I speak on seeking God with greater intensity than what people are presently doing, people get angry. Now I have been yelled at lately because they say I am no longer speaking out of love. I guess I have a couple questions.
1. Do people always need to leave feeling good? If I wasn't seeking God I wouldn't be happy!!!! I know because I wasn't and I wasn't!!!
2. If someone is TRULY seeking God then shouldn't a believers behavior and lifestyle start to change? I know mine did and I have read 2Cor. 3:18 and other verses that say as much but people think it is fine to stay exactly the way they were in the world... in fact they never left the world. They I am told to quit looking around and judging everyone. But the deal is that I haven't had a REAL relationship with God my whole life because people tend to think if you do the ministry thing, going to church and bible studies that constitutes having a relationship with God. Finally...
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Design of the Bible |
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Posted by:
mrcary (Posted: 05/10/2009 5:52pm)
I would like to share how the Bible is Designed !
Bible Study Leading to a Purpose:
Have you ever started to read the Bible, and asked yourself "What does this book have to do with my everyday life?"
I would like the opportunity to demonstrate to you how God's word is Designed and how it is relevant in all areas of your life.
You will begin to have more meaningful Bible studies with purpose. You will also experience the victorious life that God has intended for you and your loved ones to live. Amen! Why this Presentation?Because many people have not been informed that God's word is Designed to be
understood by mankind; that they might know God's ultimate will for their Life.
(2 Timothy 2:15)
This Course is for all ages.
" I believe that applying sound doctrine brings forth a sound mind to produce a sound life"
Thank you,
Mr. Cary...
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But The Greatest Of These Is Love |
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Posted by:
kreynolds (Posted: 05/09/2009 10:25am)
Humanity loves to debate. We love to take things apart and examine them minutely. We love to speculate. We're wired this way. It causes us to learn, grow, create and build. We need to be like this. Unfortunately, like everything else, things got tainted when humanity tumbled and fell, choosing to believe the lie rather than to trust and believe God.
If we are not careful, we tear at God's Word like vultures and in our zeal (often well-meaning), we get so caught up in the act that we miss out on the meat God has so carefully prepared for us. Can you imagine going to a feast and getting so caught up in where everyone should sit and how everyone should eat that everyone is fighting rather than sitting down and feasting at the table? No wonder so many Christians feel famished and struggle just to get through the day!
This sort of thing is not new. It has been going on since the beginning of time. Jesus encountered it all of the time. One particular instance which stands out in my mind is found in Mark 12:28-33.
It was not uncommon for religious leaders and teachers of the...
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Who and what do you really love? |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 05/01/2009 2:32am)
We live in a "ME FIRST" society which places a premium on self gratification. "If it feels good, do it" is the mantra for countless people of all ages. But, is this the way God wants things to be or the way people make them to be in order to please themselves.
Near the end of Paul's life he was imprisoned at Rome where he died. The final epistle he wrote was to his beloved son in the faith Timothy. The epistle of 2 Timothy is in fact Paul's last words to the church he gave his life for. The first two chapters of 2 Timothy deal with persevering during the present afflictions, tribulations and tests. The final two chapters deal with enduring FUTURE trials and tests.
The entire third chapter of 2 Timothy deals exclusively with the approaching day of apostasy when nigh unto all believers will turn away from the true faith and cling unto a faith which is not genuine. Whereas the final 8 verses in 2 Timothy 3 speak of confronting this apostasy; the first 9 verses describe it. Outside of the records in 2 Peter 3 and the book of Jude, there is nowhere in...
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Being born again of the Spirit and of the Flesh |
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Posted by:
southerngentleemt (Posted: 04/30/2009 10:43pm)
John 3:1-6
1There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews:
2The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God be with him.
3Jesus answered and said unto him, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God.
4Nicodemus saith unto him, How can a man be born when he is old? can he enter the second time into his mother's womb, and be born?
5Jesus answered, Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born of water and of the Spirit, he cannot enter into the kingdom of God.
6That which is born of the flesh is flesh; and that which is born of the Spirit is spirit.
Ladies and gentlemen in these scriptures what we are discussing is the being born again of the christian faith so that we can be saved and that we can accend into the glorious kingdom of Heaven.
When Nicodemus came unto Jesus and said to him Teacher I know that...
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RIGHTEOUS Men and Women...Who Aren't Afraid of...OPEN WINDOWS |
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Posted by:
rhennyah (Posted: 04/29/2009 11:42am)
IN REFERENCE TO THE BLOG REGARDING..."watching the death of the United States as a nation":
I am reminded of King Darius being 'seduced' into signing the 30 day decree, stating:
"...whosoever shall ask a petition of any God or man for thirty days, save of thee O King, he shall be cast into the den of lions" (Daniel 6:7)
and of Daniel's response:
"Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime" (Daniel 6:10)
This story, these scriptures...are 'the marrow'...'the strengthening'...and for 'the gleaning' by the remnant of God's people, found in every generation and culture of their time. To show us, that no matter what the present day culture presents as acceptable or passes as Law...it is our position as 'God's Elect', His chosen, His Children...to remain consistent in our daily walk and commitment to God. Daniel did not picket, march or try to take back the culture for God, but remained faithful to God in the midst of it, and as scripture...
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On Baptism... |
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Posted by:
lawcorp (Posted: 04/27/2009 11:44pm)
ok so it says in:
Acts 2:38
peter said to them, "repent, and each of you be baptized in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins; and you will receive the gift of the holy spirit.
and in:
Mark 16:16
He who has believed and has been baptized shall be saved; but he who has disbelieved shall be condemned.
and in:
John 3:18
He who believes in Him is not judged; he who does not believe has been judged already, because he has not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.
and finally in:
Acts 16:31
They said, "believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household."
you are a christian if you believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, but that does not mean you need to be baptized, baptism is just a outwardly sign to show everyone your choice to follow Him. So in the first verse it doesn't mean that you must be baptized for you to be saved, that's just an expression, am I correct?
what are your opinions?...
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Seek of the LORD and turn away of the Devil |
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Posted by:
southerngentleemt (Posted: 04/27/2009 10:06pm)
James 4:6-8 (NKJV)
6 But He gives more grace. Therefore He says:
" God resists the proud,
But gives grace to the humble.
7 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you.
8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
This is telling us to turn your hearts, minds, and body over to GOD and when Satan tempts you ignore his temptations and he shall flee from you for the spirit of the eternal GOD is greater than the ill deeds of his Demons. James 4:7-8
In James 4:6 We are being taught great friends that never to be too proud to accept GOD as our Savior and Lord for you humble yourself and his hands and you shall be saved.
Draw your self closer to God and will draw near to you: When you find your self turned away from God, people what are we to do? We are to seek absolution that our God will stay with us and lead us back unto the paths that we are to walk for we cleanse our hands through Christ Jesus...
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In times of loneliness |
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Posted by:
southerngentleemt (Posted: 04/25/2009 11:02pm)
Friends what this passage of the bible is telling us is: In times of loneliness when you seem to be alone in the world, whether it's because of a prior relationship that has been busted up or whether it's because things are not going right in your life, it seems in your heart that something is missing? Something that no human being nor companion that on this earth can fill the void that is lingering there? If so read of these verses for they are telling of a story that many a man woman and child could greatly benefit from.
Psalms 23: 1-6 (KJV)
1The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want.
2He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters.
3He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake.
4Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
5Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.
6Surely goodness and...
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A laymans research of marriage within the Bible. |
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Posted by:
papillionkiller (Posted: 04/25/2009 7:41pm)
Marriage
The act which unites the two parties male and female .
This is a layman's research on what marriage is from the Bible. Marriage is in the news so much today over who should and who shouldn't, why and why not plus, how many different meanings have I alone read or heard from papers, TV or radio spokespersons. I thought it was time I know once and for all what God really has to say about the subject, after all, like many, I am married. But what does that mean, what did it mean when we got married, is it necessary to get married and once married what now.
When the Pharisees ask Jesus about divorce Jesus answered, Mat. 19:4-6
""Haven't you read that he who made them from the beginning made them male and female?
and said, 'For this cause a man shall leave his father and mother, and shall join to his wife; and the two shall become one flesh?'
So that they are no more two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together, don't let man tear apart.""
HNV
Like me you've probably read this a hundred times or more, this time I stopped...
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Dear Christians, |
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Posted by:
luxmilitis (Posted: 04/23/2009 7:31am)
At the age of 18 I had a spiritual awakening and the Spirit really started working in me and showed me my spiritual gifts. It seemed like every word that came out of my mouth at the time, was scripture. This didn't last long because I read John 14:15 Jesus said, "If you love me, you will do as I command." Once I read this I knew the things I had to get rid of in my life in order to become a real Disciple of Jesus. But I decided that I would take the route I was already on. Which is the route that a lot of "christians" are on today... going to "church" and bible studies. But I didn't give up those Idols and so I began to digress in my walk and you will see a painful trail of rebellion against God in my past.
There is a whole lot of believers in the Church today, but very little Disciples. The church or the traditional church of today has let us, or made us believe that we are good right where we are. We come to Jesus just as we are, but Christ wants to take us...
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The Verses no one wants to read, but at times they must be |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 04/21/2009 4:51pm)
I would like to call your attention to some verses no one likes reading. In fact, most people just skip over these verses because they are not pleasant and do not fit with the "tolerance" movement that seems to have taken over both the country and the church. I beseech you to simply read what is written (from the NKJV) and ask yourself why on earth such words would ever have to be penned in the first place. The "offending" verses are found in Romans 16:17, 18:
"Now I urge you, brethren, note those who cause divisions and offenses, contrary to the doctrine which you learned, and avoid them.
For those who are such do not serve our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly, and by smooth words and flattering speech deceive the hearts of the simple."
Obviously within the church at Rome there were certain brethren who were causing divisions and offences by manifesting things contrary to the sound doctrine the believers had been taught. Paul did not urge the believers to give these people a big hug and tell them it was fine what they were doing. Paul instituted the policy of "mark and avoid" which comes...
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Are You A Disciple of Jesus? |
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Posted by:
luxmilitis (Posted: 04/21/2009 5:50am)
Are You a Disciple of Jesus?
It has come to my attention recently that some people I know are living a life that is not pleasing to God. Doing things they know are not the will of God. But some say, "people will do what they do," or "they are adults and can make there own decisions." Well then! Who is their god? It isn't the God we serve. They may believe in our God, but they don't serve him.
Lately their have been friends who want to spend time with me, which I love. But when I go and try to spend time with any one person or a group of people, I find out that most of what these people do for fun is not godly by any sense of the word. These activities are things that I would have engaged in a year ago. And now God has given me a word for His people. I must not shrink back! I will not shrink back from what God has called me to say. Now when Paul had been called by God to preach, Paul obeyed and the people who heard him said the kinds of things I...
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Comparing Rectangular Blocks with a Square Hole? |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 04/20/2009 4:06pm)
Come with me to the day our Lord was taken up to be with His Father in heaven. We see our Lord and His chosen apostles together. He was giving them commandments which they were to carry out pertaining to the building of His Church.
Jesus had opened the eyes of His apostles to many mysteries of God during the days of His ministry on earth. I have no doubt, even on this day, He was making many more secrets known to them. However, it is clear some secrets remained for the apostles asked, "Lord, will you at this time restore the kingdom to Israel?" His reply to them was, "It is not for you to know times or seasons which the Father has put in His own authority."
This mystery of when the kingdom will be restored to Israel remains a mystery today. Much revelation has come pertaining to the events which will take place, however, the precise time of restoration remains a secret.
The next thing which happened was something to behold. While the apostles watched, Jesus was taken up and a cloud received Him out of their sight (Acts 1:9). There is no way of knowing how...
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three men walking |
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Posted by:
nathanfurtado (Posted: 04/18/2009 4:57pm)
as three men where walking they began to get lost and wonder
the first of the men was strong and he said "fallow me i will lead with my strength and all will be fine"
the second a wise and all knowing man said "fallow me and i will use my knowledge and it will lead us out"
the third was humble in his heart and he said "fallow not me but let the lord show us the way"
as the men started on there way
the strong believe in his strength and over time it left him when he needed it the most and was lost
the wise will listen to no other for they know all that needs to be and no other and he was lost
the humble will look not to there own strength nor to there own knowledge but to the voice of the lord for there is no greater strength and no truer knowledge
i give this to you in the name of the farther, amen...
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So Much Arrogance, So Little Knowledge |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 04/17/2009 11:22am)
In the beginning was the Word, the Word was with God, and the Word was God.
Oh the arrogance of some. Many in the Church believe Jesus came only as the savior of those who are members of the Church, the bride of Christ. This seed of error has been planted and is a source of all kinds of evil and false doctrine.
There is only one name given under heaven by which man can be saved. This is a true saying and is spoken by many. However, many speak this in arrogance meaning only those who are members of the Church are saved. Where in Scripture do we see, "believe in the Church and you shall be saved"?
What if I told you there are many of the days from the first transgression until the flood who are just as saved as you and I are?
What if I told you there are many from the days of the flood until the resurrection of Jesus who are just as saved as you and I are?
What if I told you there will be a multitude who are saved after the Church is taken out of the world?
What if...
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Revolution?!!! |
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Posted by:
mrsmith23 (Posted: 04/17/2009 7:25am)
I believe that our time here as a people seems to be running short. We need to go out and and find the lost souls caught up in( (1) satans circle). If you just sit back and observe the times you will see that there is almost nothing left to do. Secular and spiritually. I have always observed people and the culture of the world as a whole through past and present times which in return paints a picture for the future. We as the human race are now reaping the cost of years of allowing ourselves to be led blindly towards destruction by trying to become our OWN gods and living by OUR standards. Truth is, nothing really is of our own. If you are a Christian and you believe in adam and eve then you cannot deny this scripture from the bible. "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of THIS world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,...
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Our Call to Enviormental Activism |
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Posted by:
galahad (Posted: 04/17/2009 5:16am)
At the Sermon on The Mount Jesus made a simple statement to those who would follow Him saying "Ye are the light of the world... " (Matthew 5:14-16).
One of my favorite study methods is to take key words in a verse, write a definition, and re-insert that definition into the verse writing it out on paper. This is a simple tool for you to use to gain new insights that will help you apply scripture to your life.
So, what is 'light'? How would you define it? After using a dictionary and meditating about it my personal definition of 'light' is "The quality of enviorment that makes vision possible". As I thought on this definition I quickly realized the simple yet powerful responsibility Jesus was speaking of us. "Ye are 'the quality of enviorment that makes vision possible' to the world." In a world of darkness we need to be that kind of light. Saying 'the world' to yourself can be a little impersonal. Remember, you want to meditate until the Holy Spirit shows you how a verse applies to you. What and where is your enviorment? It is where you are at the moment. At home, at work,...
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Giant Killer |
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Posted by:
mauriceasimmons (Posted: 04/16/2009 8:37pm)
On Sunday January 11, 2009, I was listening to a song by worship artist Jason Upton, entitled Stones. I believe the Lord began to impress upon my heart some words of exhortation related to this song. For those who are unfamiliar with this melody, Jason Upton is singing about the Stone, which is Christ, being the giant killer. He is the Stone that the builders rejected outlined in Matthew 21:42. Jason exhorts us to pick up the Stone and choose the way of the Lord. While listening, I heard these words come to me: "I set before you this day Life and death. Choose Life." As I heard these words, I pictured a road or path, which forked left and right. One path led to Life, while the other led to death. It was then that the Lord began to reveal what I believe to be a word for us in this season, regarding slaying giants.
This came to me in the midst of contemplating my own struggle with a giant in my life. The Lord began to remind me that if I chose the right path, which led to Life, I could access the Stone, which would slay my...
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God's State of the Union Address to America |
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Posted by:
mauriceasimmons (Posted: 04/16/2009 8:33pm)
Introduction
We are truly living in the season of which Jesus prophesied regarding "wars and rumors of wars:" wars in Iraq and Afghanistan; development of a nuclear program by Iranian President Ahmadinejad; world wide Jihad waged by radical Islamists; a strained and somewhat precarious relationship with Russia; and the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict in the Gaza Strip.
On September 11, 2001, America was introduced to something that is pretty commonplace to many nations of the earth- terrorism on her soil. Now we live in an age where the imminent threat of terrorist attacks constantly looms. America, having long been a super power is beginning to look more vulnerable as her military is over-extended and bogged down in Iraq. This coupled with the worst economic recession in decades is proving to be quite daunting for the nation who at one time seemed impervious, with her robust economy and military. Fear has been gripping the hearts of Americans as various conflicts and threats increase. In the scope of world opinion (under the George W. Bush Administration at least), it seemed as if there were more against us than with us. Succinctly put, the United States has been and is in a crisis. We...
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We all Teach and Preach at times |
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Posted by:
lamar (Posted: 04/16/2009 6:13pm)
If you ask the average Christian if they have ever Preached they will say oh no not me I'm no Preacher. However we all Preach at times even if we are not aware that we actually are Preaching. What is Preaching? Well actually it is nothing more than relating a story to a specific circumstance so that the person or persons we are talking to can better relate to what we are trying to teach them. To many people think that they are incapable of Preaching the Word but the truth is sharing the Word is no different than Preaching. Did you know that a Preacher and a Teacher is the same according to the Word? They both perform the same function. They teach or share the Word with those in need of the Word. The Word is like a Blueprint and some find it difficult to understand or follow without a little help from a Teacher or a Preacher. Actually God would prefer that he be our Teacher, but men think that because they can't see him or touch him they can't hear him. What a shame! All we have to do is listen and he will speak to...
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Revolution?!!!! |
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Posted by:
mrsmith23 (Posted: 04/16/2009 6:25am)
I believe that our time here as a people seems to be running short. We need to go out and and find the lost souls caught up in( (1) satans circle). If you just sit back and observe the times you will see that there is almost nothing left to do. Secular and spiritually. I have always observed people and the culture of the world as a whole through past and present times which in return paints a picture for the future. We as the human race are now reaping the cost of years of allowing ourselves to be led blindly towards destruction by trying to become our OWN gods and living by OUR standards. Truth is, nothing really is of our own. If you are a Christian and you believe in adam and eve then you cannot deny this scripture from the bible. "Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of darkness of THIS world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God,...
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a dark cloud |
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Posted by:
nathanfurtado (Posted: 04/16/2009 6:19am)
A man sat sitting asking himself when will the rain stop rainning on him
with the wind blowing harder and rain getting heaver he asked again
then a glamor of light tore through and fell l on his face and felt the warmth
the rain stayed and the wind blow the warmth never left him
just like in life darkness will always try to block our eyes from GOD glory but behind the darkess of clouds GODS love shines bright and will always dry up the rain in your life, and clear the clouds from your eyes
for blue sky are always there and never leave as just as GODS love will never leave you
this is for all to read and gain power from
i love all of you and will give a message a day please give this word to those that need to see and will find truth in the words
inspired by GOD written by man
nathan furtado...
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God is LOVE. God is perfect therefore LOVE is perfect. |
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Posted by:
literalword (Posted: 04/15/2009 5:37pm)
God is LOVE. God is perfect in all His ways, therefore LOVE is perfect.
You say, ole man, you perfectly understand love in salvation. Does this mean you perfectly understand God for He is LOVE? If this is so then are you saying Paul was uninformed for he said God's judgments are unsearchable and His ways past finding out (Rom 11:33).
God is LOVE. God is perfect in all His ways, therefore LOVE is perfect.
Some say, because God is LOVE, it is impossible for God to take sides or show preference.
I wonder if these people have ever read the Old Testament. God's love and preference for His chosen people is told us over and over again.
Further more, I wonder if they have ever read the New Testament. Revelation tells us God will return and destroy all those who fight against His chosen ones.
Is this not showing God's preference for His chosen ones? Is this not showing God does take sides? The entire Word of God shows these truths therefore I recommend some rethink their interpretation of Gal 2:6.
God is LOVE. God is perfect in all His ways, therefore LOVE is perfect.
Some say ever soul...
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THE STORY OF DAVID AND GOLIATH |
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Posted by:
southerngentleemt (Posted: 04/15/2009 1:12pm)
1 Samuel 17:42-58
42And when the Philistine looked about, and saw David, he disdained him: for he was but a youth, and ruddy, and of a fair countenance.
43And the Philistine said unto David, Am I a dog, that thou comest to me with staves? And the Philistine cursed David by his gods.
44And the Philistine said to David, Come to me, and I will give thy flesh unto the fowls of the air, and to the beasts of the field.
45Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield: but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied.
46This day will the LORD deliver thee into mine hand; and I will smite thee, and take thine head from thee; and I will give the carcases of the host of the Philistines this day unto the fowls of the air, and to the wild beasts of the earth; that all the earth may know that there is a God in Israel.
47And all this assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with...
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Simple Man, Simple Words, Simple Life |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 04/15/2009 10:42am)
A man who was seated on the side of a mountain drew a large crowd of people around himself. Many, looking from afar, wondered what it was about this man that appealed to so many people. He wasn't that much to look at. There were many, in the crowd gathered around him, who were much more handsome and obviously more successful. He wasn't overly charismatic, though his words seemed to penetrate to one's soul. For the most part he was soft spoken, seldom raising his voice, and spoke with words easily understood by the youngest of those who were hearing him. He was kind, loving, and remarkably understanding. These things must have been the source of his charm.
Silence came upon the crowd as he began speaking, everyone focused on his words as he said:
Blessed are you who are humble for yours is the kingdom of heaven.
In this life you shall suffer grief and sorrow but be cheerful, you shall be comforted.
Be patient and without resentment while suffering harm in this life and your father's land will be your inheritance.
All who earnestly desire righteousness shall receive justification from above.
Be compassionate to others and grace will...
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LET HE WHO IS WITHOUT SIN CAST THE FIRST STONE |
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Posted by:
southerngentleemt (Posted: 04/14/2009 1:10pm)
Proverbs 14:10-11
The heart knoweth his own wickedness; but a stranger doth not intermeddle with his joy for the house of the wicked
shall be overthrown; but the garden of the upright shall forever flourish in the beauty of HIS peacefullness
My friends today I want to talk about in the lifetimes of all people there are three transformations that takes place of your bodies
souls and minds.
One is there very first: your earthly body (being of what you seem on the outside) This people is what we all are throughout
our lives on this planet we are in earthly life but yet some people do not realize just what it means to have three different
meanings and purposes, for in earthly life, we are about ME ME ME and we do not take the opportunity to realize that the only
reason that we are ME ME ME is because someone made us who we are and in order for that person to make us who we are they had
to have had a vision that what ever we became in life it was because they saw it and whispered it unto our hearts long before
we were ever...
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A message worth that is actually worth reading |
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Posted by:
southerngentleemt (Posted: 04/14/2009 1:08pm)
For these are the days of our lord, the bible tells us that of these last three days it was then that the LORD was crucified, buried and rose again not for the sins of himself, for he had none, but for the sins of all man did he come to the earth to die on the cross of calvary and to accend back into heaven, for the glory of man shall be for the meek of the follower.Let he that is without sin cast the first stone and that IS THE LORD.. People I have a few things that I talk about on a daily basis and today is not much different in light of things that goes on.. if you don't mind I am going to preach just a bit, when you are feeling down and out and lowely turn to CHRIST JESUS because it tells us here that in JOHN 3:16 that for GOD so loved the world that he gave his only begotten son that who so ever believeth in him shall not persish but in HIM shall have eternal life. People I want to ask you all right now the same thing that for many...
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A NEW GOD OR A NEW COVENANT? |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 04/13/2009 3:45pm)
Have you ever seen Israel as a type of the Church? If Israel is a type of the Church, does the Church have something to learn, in the Old Testament, about how God dealt with His people?
Apostle Paul said: "For whatever things were written before were written for our learning, that we through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope."
Would there have been any need for Paul to tell us this if there were nothing found in the Old Testament we need in our Christian walk?
Many of us struggle from day to day in our spiritual lives as well as our natural lives. Should this be?
The kingdom of God is in righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. That is a very revealing verse. Can you have one without the others? If there is no righteousness, can there be peace or joy? If there is no peace, is righteousness or joy present? When joy is gone can righteousness be found, is there any peace?
The blessed hope of Israel was the promised land. God called them out of Egypt to the promised land. He didn't just say come here, He sent them...
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He has risen; the most important words regarding our faith |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 04/12/2009 4:16am)
As is my annual tradition, here is an updated version of a post that expresses why this day is special, and why it is indeed the most important day in our Christian faith.
There is one thing that strikes fear in the heart of our enemy. There is one thing that makes him shake in his boots. There is one thing he will do everything in his power to prevent a believer from learning, or worse yet-understanding. There is one thing that keeps him up at night. There is one thing that he knows spells doom to his devilish plans for us individually and collectively as the church.
As hard as it is to believe, there is one thing available to us as God's children that will enable us to look our enemy in the eye and tell him where to go. There is one thing, which if we learn and understand it, will allow us to repel his incessant attacks and cause his fiery darts to fall harmlessly to the ground. There is, indeed, one great element of truth that provides us with both defensive protection as well as a lethal offensive weapon to use against the devil.
If...
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Pluralism and Christianity are Incompatible!! |
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Posted by:
literalword (Posted: 04/10/2009 12:31pm)
The man who believes there are many ways into heaven is a foolish man. There is only one way and few find it. Who among us is bold enough to stand up and lead men to the one true Way? The one who does will redirect a man's path from certain destruction to eternal life.
One who believes there are many ways to salvation is not of the Christian faith. There is no pluralism in Christianity. There is only one Way. JESUS!
The Way is JESUS! JESUS is the only Way!
There is only one Truth. There can be no other. There are many sayings which have an appearance of truth but their end is damnation. The end of Buddhism is damnation. The end of Islam is damnation. The end of Wicca is damnation. There is only one Truth and His name is JESUS. The end of anything which is not JESUS is damnation.
One who believes there are many truths leading to salvation is not of the Christian faith. There is only one TRUTH and He is the Word of God. His name is JESUS!
There is only one true God and pluralism is the path to destruction.
There...
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How much does our Father love us? |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 04/10/2009 2:36am)
One of the most quoted verses in all the Bible is exactly the verse which should be engraved upon our hearts on this day; Good Friday. Of course the verse is John 3:16:
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life."
Truly if not for the love of God, there would be nothing to remember or hold any significance about this day. It was the love of Almighty God which allowed Him to so give His only begotten Son. There was no compulsion involved nor was there any malice. God simply so loved the world that He allowed His only Son to yield His life for you and for me.
A very large number of believers have no clue what the love of God is really all about because they grew up in homes wither either no father around or who didn't know himself how to manifest love. Many of us grew up with abusive fathers who abused us verbally and in some cases physically. Many had fathers who were addicted to drugs or alcohol and totally incapable of manifesting any love except...
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A Look Into the Unknown |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 04/09/2009 3:15pm)
The LORD said to Israel: "I was sought by those who did not ask for me; I was found by those who did not seek me. I said, "here I am, here I am," to a nation that was not called by My name."
And God turned from them and was found by a people who did not know Him. Israel was destroyed, their homes, their cities, and their Temple. They were dispersed to all the nations in the world and have been persecuted over the years where ever they were.
The people of Israel cry out, "Why, oh why, do you not answer when I call? Why are we like dirty rags among the nations?"
And the Lord answers, "Therefore I will number you with the sword, and you shall bow down to the slaughter; Because, when I called, you did not answer; When I spoke, you did not hear, but did evil before My eyes, and chose that in which I do not delight."
Israel's Messiah came and they knew Him not. They led Him to the slaughter and watched while He was hung on a tree. So God cast them away because they did not obey Him....
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The greatest court case in His story |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 04/07/2009 4:31pm)
In a courtroom long ago and far away a drama was played out which forever changed the course of history. The case was the most profound and important to ever be tried anywhere at any time. The case being tried was not the "trial of the century" but rather the "trial of all eternity".
The prosecuting attorney had worked very hard for ages gathering his facts and had an iron clad case against the defendants. The evidence could not be negated or denied. The witnesses were credible and in the prosecutor's mind, the case was "open and shut". The prosecutor's name was simply "Satan".
The defendant, although only one man, was really representing all who ever had drawn breath upon this earth. He was charged with high crimes and misdemeanors which encompassed the length and breadth of all mankind had every committed. The defendant's name was simply "Adam".
The judge in this case was THE Supreme judge of all eternal affairs and His verdict would be final. There would be no endless appeals nor would there be a retrial. There would be no jury for there was no one who could serve on it. The judge's name was simply "God"....
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two descending paths |
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Posted by:
jhartman (Posted: 04/07/2009 12:38pm)
While fierce storms of distress and the waves of trouble are coming upon us let us not grow weary of trusting in Christ. Christ promised that those who are in this world will have trouble but He commands us to be joyful also adding "...I have overcome the world. Much trouble is occurring the lives of people upon the world and also collective in the organizations and movements of the world. Individually and globally people have much to face. Young and old much is to be confronted and the only source of safety will be the help of Christ.
Many are now are trending down a descending path into destruction. There are some among us who are persisting down a road with warning signs all around them. In the midst of confusion shady relations with corrupt people will drag them down. They do not fully recognize the trouble that awaits them nor do they see the personality that will form if the continue down this path of life. All around them are seemingly hopeless circumstances but only if these ones reached for the power that lies in Christ then the tide would turn. Among these ones apathy is found and...
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Eureka! I've found it. Sharing this week's discussion question. |
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Posted by:
ilovehimso (Posted: 04/06/2009 4:33pm)
In school this week, the assigned discussion question reads as follows:
Considering the Adult Learning Theories presentation and the journal articles that you have accessed, what is the most significant thing (the proverbial "aha!" moment) that you have discovered about how adults learn? Why did you find this to be so significant? You should reflect on how this new information impacts your own learning and how it will affect you as a Liberty University Online student.
Now bear in mind, before reading my response, that there is a glitch in the library system and I'm unable to access the online journal articles that I am to assess before answering this question, so I'll be answering again based upon that reading. But in the meantime, here is my response:
While waiting for access to the journal articles, I've already begun reflecting on my past and present education quests and experiences, and thought I would muse a little here on my "findings". These include prophecy fulfillment, adventures in life experience, and a very large dose of humble pie. Yum!
I've had many "aha" moments throughout my life, as I'm sure all of us have. However, none have been more significant than the...
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The verdict is in--God has found you NOT GUILTY |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 04/06/2009 2:38am)
Please note the following as recorded in Romans 3:10-18 in NKJV:
"As it is written; there is none righteous, no, not one
There is none who understands; there is none who seeks after God.
They have all turned aside; they have together become unprofitable; there is none who does good, no, not one.
Their throat is an open tomb; with their tongues they have practiced deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips.
Whose mouth is full of cursing and bitterness.
Their feet are swift to shed blood.
Destruction and misery are in their ways.
And the way of peace they have not known.
There is no fear of God before their eyes."
These verses, taken from various readings in the Old Testament, paint a pretty bleak picture of humanity. Look at what these verses are saying:
1. There is NONE righteous (no, not even one)
2. There is NONE who understands
3. There is NONE who seeks after God
4. They have ALL turned aside
5. They have TOGETHER become unprofitable
6. There is NONE who does good (no, not even one)
Whether we mortals like it or not, the Word of God says that from God's point...
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Process of Breaking |
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Posted by:
walkingwithfaith7 (Posted: 04/05/2009 8:02pm)
I have gone through a process of breaking recently. I have broken in many pieces, more than ever before in order to realize that this process is necessary so that I can become stronger, better. God will take you through different stages. Sometimes He will have to break you in order to repair you. He will have to let you fall so that you can see His power when He picks you up again. I thought I was alright but I wasn't. I thought I was clean but I wasn't. My robe on the outside was clean but in the inside it had big spots. Spots of dirt that were invisible to my ownself. When I went through this process of breaking the Lord switched up my robe and showed me the inside that was hidden. See God has to break you so that you can see your hidden weaknesses. God has to show you so you know that they are there. If you don't realize they are there, you will never grow because without you realizing it, those hidden weaknesses will never let you grow. God wants you to grow, God wants you to prosper in life, God wants...
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Learning to see all of the Cross and resurrection |
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Posted by:
papillionkiller (Posted: 04/05/2009 12:50pm)
Learning to see all of the Cross and resurrection.
This is an article on the cross most of the information, if not all, will be known by many don't let that deter you from reading on, indulge me please; I did a lot of research for this. I do not so much wish to go into the agony of our Lord before and during his visit on the cross, though I have too to a point, but to the history and meaningfulness of the event.
For at least two moving posts on Jesus' trials on the cross see Blessings2you post This is my body which is broken for you and Bimonics who has several on the purpose of the cross, if you know of others please mention them below in comments.
I have read that the three worst ways to die in ancient times were by crucifixion, burning and beheading whoever wrote that either didn't complete his studies or severely limited them for I know of a few others worse than beheading at the least. Aside from that, I can't imagine nor thank of one that has the prolonged duration of agony before death than the cross.
So let us...
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Friendship of the World |
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Posted by:
jerrychanged (Posted: 04/03/2009 6:07pm)
We stand on the threshold of the Lord's power but too many of us never have the faith to take the next step. We confess our sins and turn away to other, "more important" matters such as our own popularity and entertainment. Our eagerness for forgiveness is overpowered by our desire for self fulfillment. We never achieve the true power of the Lord because we are bogged down in our own pursuits of the world. The weight of our desire for pleasure outweighs our need for the divine. We worship at the altar of the athletes and the actors for hours and then excuse our failure to be faithful to prayer on our lack of time. The Bible says "Friendship of the world is an enmity of God and whosoever therefore is a friend of the world is an enemy of God." Think about being an enemy of God. Imagine being an enemy of the super being who created everything. Notice God does not say he will be displeased. The Bible says a friend of the world is an enemy of God. He is the God who split the Red Sea and destroyed the Pharoses' army. I fear to be...
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Understanding Proper Biblical Divisions |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 04/01/2009 4:09pm)
Major problems in the interpretation of Scripture comes in not understanding who or what generation or dispensation Scripture is referring to. This is especially true when speaking of the Gospels.
Personally I believe the division of the Bible is not perfectly understood. For the benefit of proper interpretation the gospels would better be placed in the OT than the NT. Even more, maybe there should be a separate division altogether for the gospels. Maybe it would be, "Visitation of the King" (Luke 19:41-44). That may sound lame but you get the point.
The reason I feel this way is because of the importance of knowing who or what dispensation the Word is referring to in order to come to proper application in interpretation.
Jesus, in His earthly ministry, came to the House of Israel only (Matt 15:24). Ministry to the Church did not begin until the day of Pentecost. This is further evidenced by Jesus sending the apostles out to preach to the house of Israel. He specifically instructed them not to go to the Gentiles but to the house of Israel only (Matt 10:5-6).
Problems come in when people attempt to apply Jesus' prophecies to the Church or Church...
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You can't impeach him, He's not Going to resign |
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Posted by:
luckyone (Posted: 04/01/2009 8:31am)
Ummm...I got nuthin to add.
By Dr. S.M. Lockridge
The Bible says my King is a seven-way king... He's the King of the Jews; that's a racial king... He's the King of Israel; that's a national King... He's the King of Righteousness... He's the King of the Ages... .He's the King of Heaven... He's the King of Glory... He's the King of kings, and He's the Lord of lords. That's my King. Well... I wonder, do you know Him?... David said, "The Heavens declare the glory of God and the firmament shows His handiwork. My King is a sovereign King. No means of measure can define His limitless love. No far seeing telescope can bring into visibility the coastline of His shoreless supply. No barrier can hinder Him from pouring out His blessings. He's enduringly strong... He's entirely sincere... He's eternally steadfast... He's immortally graceful... He's imperially powerful... He's impartially merciful... ... Do you know Him?
He's the greatest phenomenon that ever crossed the horizon of this world. He's God's Son... He's a sinner's Saviour... He's the centerpiece of civilization... He stands in the solitude of Himself... He's august... He's unique... He's unparalleled... He's unprecedented... He's the loftiest idea in...
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Through Jesus' obedience we obtained salvation |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 03/31/2009 4:10pm)
It is not always an easy task to listen to and obey God. Two years after Jesus birth, some wise men from the Far East showed up in Jerusalem asking king Herod where to find the child born King of the Jews, for they had seen his star and had been following it to find Jesus. Herod was greatly troubled by this along with all the chief priests and scribes. Herod sent the wise men to Bethlehem with specific instructions to come back and tell him where Jesus was so he could go and "worship" him also.
The wise men did indeed find the child Jesus (he was two years old, not a baby) and worshipped and gave him the gifts they had brought. But then Luke 2:12 says they were warned in a dream to NOT report back to King Herod but to go home a different way. As soon as they left, an angel appeared to Joseph and told him to immediately take Mary and Jesus and flee into Egypt and stay there until further notice.
Can you imagine how difficult it would be to suddenly receive a message such as this? What if an angel showed up...
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WHAT IS THE FUSS ABOUT PREDESTINATION?? |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 03/31/2009 2:30pm)
Christians from different backgrounds will fight about anything. Just the mention of the word PREDESTINATION immediately brings the gloves out and the tongues flapping. It is like a heavy weight boxing match. The bell rings and the fight is on.
One group says, "Of course we are predestined, the Bible says so in Romans 8:29." The other group says, "No way we can be predestined or we would not have free will to choose."
There have been volumes of books written on this very subject. Have you ever wondered how thousands of books, each one filled with hundreds of pages, can be written on two passages in the Bible (Rom 8:29 & Eph 1:5)? Therein lies the problem. As always, the problem is in man desiring so deeply to prove to others what he believes.
What is the cure? Keep it simple! Man needs no other book than the Bible and no other teacher than the Holy Spirit. So, what is the answer to the predestination question?
Which group is correct. The yeas or the nays? The answer to this question is BOTH.
Look closely at who Paul was speaking to when he was speaking on predestination. Bottom line, he...
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There is no Mystery - Multitudes will Know! |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 03/31/2009 10:10am)
Today a friend of mine asked me some questions pertaining to the catching away of the Church. I compiled my response and while reading it realized there are many who have the same questions so I decided to post my reply as a blog rather than in a private message.
The things I have written I believe with my whole heart. However, I want everyone to know up front, regardless of the position you hold on the "Rapture of the Church"' if you have received Jesus as your personal Lord and Savior you will be with Him on the day he calls us home.
I believe 1 Thes 4:13-18 are the prophetic verses pertaining to the rapture of the Church. You are correct in saying Jesus will only return to earth once. He will return to earth at the end of the tribulation years. However, at the time of the rapture of the Church, Jesus does not return to earth. He calls the Church up to Himself to meet Him in the clouds (1 Thes 4:17).
I find nothing in Scripture about a "quiet" snatching away. Someone, many years ago, began this thought and it remains until now. My guess...
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Preachers don't belong in church |
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Posted by:
agapoly723 (Posted: 03/30/2009 8:58pm)
How could I? . . .Why would I? What would compel me to make such an absurd statement? Of course preachers belong in church, you're thinking. Who would feed us our weekly dose of the word if it weren't for the preacher? We would go hungry and spiritually starve if not for our beloved preacher. Where would we get direction and meaning of life from? How would we get the weekly message to help us feel good and get us through the week until next Sunday. After all, didn't God ordain preachers in the first place?
We know that the church is called the Body of Christ of which He is the head. And we know that God has given different gifts to different members of the body.
Eph 4:10-13
11 It was he who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, 12 to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up 13 until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure...
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It is time to offer an Olive Branch to our brethren. |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 03/30/2009 11:29am)
Christians, Christians, everywhere Christians. We all claim to have the same Savior and serve the same God. The Savior we serve is Jesus. Jesus is the only begotten Son of God. Jesus is the Word God has spoken. If Jesus is the Word, and Jesus is Savior, then why are there so much fussing and fighting in Christianity?
Why can't we accept our brothers and sisters and put our denominational and doctrinal differences aside. There is only one doctrine which is not debatable, the doctrine of Salvation. One must be born again to be saved.
Is the question of whether there is or is not an eternal hell an issue worthy of causing division among brethren?
Is the question of soul sleep worthy of the division it causes among those confessing to be Christians?
If there is an eternal hell or if there is not an eternal hell has no impact on the question of our salvation.
If the soul sleeps or if the soul does not sleep has no impact on the question of our salvation.
We have a loving God who has demonstrated His love toward us, in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us....
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I will never be ashamed of the Gospel of Jesus Christ |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 03/30/2009 10:10am)
I am just going to come out and say what is on my mind and if others don't agree, let the word wars begin.
I am appalled that there are any among the Christian faith who dare say there is any other way to "heaven" other than Jesus Christ. I can understand someone who is a Moslem, Buddhist, Jew etc saying such a thing; but for those who claim to be Christians to say it is nigh unto blasphemy. Why bother being a Christian if one does not believe Jesus Christ is the Messiah, Savior and now Lord?
If we are going to use the Bible as our standard of reference in the Christian faith, then we must believe what the Bible says. In Acts 4:12, it specifically states:
"Neither is there salvation in any other [name]; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved."
Now I didn't write this verse and stick in my own personal Bible. These words have been around since Simon Peter spoke them to the unbelieving Jews a short time after the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. Perhaps those who have grown weak in their faith need...
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How to receive maximum blessings from Communion |
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Posted by:
blessings2you (Posted: 03/30/2009 4:03am)
I believe in the sacrament of Holy Communion and that is why I am participating in its observance Thursday evening. Celebrating Holy Communion is not a criteria for getting saved but rather something we do after we are saved to bring back into remembrance all that was accomplished through the sufferings and death of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Different denominations have different rules and formats for celebrating Communion. Some only allow the priests to actually partake of the sacraments. Some only allow members of their church or denomination to participate. Some celebrate Communion weekly while others only around Easter.
For those participating in Communion, some are deeply moved by it and receive great healing and peace. For others it is simply more motions to go through in their religious experience. For those who understand what Communion is REALLY all about, it can be and many times IS a life changing experience.
The last night Jesus was with his twelve disciples, he had what has been called "The Last Supper", which was in fact the Passover meal. During this time He taught them about humility and many other things recorded in John 13 and 14. As the disciples were...
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What Do You Expect from Me?? |
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Posted by:
tchable (Posted: 03/29/2009 11:20am)
Many of you know before opening my letters what to expect. Most, or better said, the majority of my messages are about things to come. I wonder if there are many who consider in their thoughts, what drives this man that he always speaks of tomorrow? Does he believe he is a prophet sent by God to speak of things to come? The answer to this is yes, I do. However, not in the way some would think. God has not given me a new message. What I have can easily be found in the Book. My calling is to lead people to the truth of what is to come so tomorrow will not find them unawares.
Understanding where we are today and how current events lead to what is soon to happen requires no special revelation or supernatural gift other than studying the Word and listening to the Holy Spirit, both having already been given to us.
Now for some boldness which will pour steaming water on some: We don't know when the Lord is returning to earth to set up His kingdom, however we do know it will not be tomorrow. As a matter of fact, it will...
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looking inside to see how we think, perceive and handle our thinking proces |
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Posted by:
papillionkiller (Posted: 03/27/2009 9:56am)
Before I finished last night I was reading through some blogs here on Christian blog, I do this often, not signed in, as one looking from the outside. One reason is because I'm tired and helps me to refocus my mind on God before prayers and bed, often with new request to pray for I wouldn't known of otherwise. It also gives me a view of what my/your blogs look like from a non-member stand point, whether that does me any good in writing better blogs I don't know yet but it has given me an overview of the various belief systems and the differing levels of spiritual understanding, knowledge, wisdom and growth on the site.
First thing I would like to say after that paragraph, is, I am very far from one of the more mature, more knowledgeable, more wisdom and more understanding on this site there are many ahead of me and spiritually older than me if not in age. I say this for two reasons - I tend to come over sometimes as if I always know, I don't. I also see where I have let my own limited understanding and knowledge interfere with others belief or...
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Why am I a Zionist Christian? |
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Posted by:
literalword (Posted: 03/27/2009 9:30am)
There are many who would ask me, "Why are you a Zionist Christian?" Surprising enough, the majority who would ask this question are not unbelievers but those who profess Christianity.
It is a strange world indeed. How can a person be a Christian without being a Zionist? (This is a rhetorical question.) How can one believe God is and not believe His Word? A careful study of His Word will reveal that God Himself is a Zionist.
Of course there are many who choose to interpret the Word of God figuratively. Why do they do this? My suspicion is because it is so hard to accept the literal truth which is before their face.
Yes, it is clear Jesus spoke in parables to the house of Israel during His ministry on earth. Why would the Son of God speak in riddles to His Father's chosen people? He did it for you and for me. He did it because He loves us and desires we be sons and daughters of His Father Who is in heaven. He did it because it was necessary in fulfilling His Father's plan of Salvation for the entire world.
Some things are just too difficult for...
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