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Bible Prophecy, Refusing Gods Word.pt.1.
I have written many a message on Prophecy, but this subject stands-out because of recent events in the world today. Prophecy many times in scripture starts out with the words,”In the End Days", or "in the latter times ” We must watch out for these words, to fully understand the prophetic meaning of the end times, that we are living in today. This is one of many subjects we will be writing about, until the Lord comes and takes us Home. Now the subject; Celibacy, Virginity and the Church.Many today “commend” and “enjoin” celibacy and virginity. The Churches of some, are in fact, propagating and introducing sin into their congregation, not of the congregation itself but of their ministers. Allowing these atrocity's to flourish. Here is the great lie, quote;” Conservatives say that it may help reverse the “gay culture” that has grown in many US. seminaries. Liberal critics have complained that the restrictions will create morale problems among existing priests and lead to an even greater priest shortage in the United States” un-quote. Is there a cancer growing in the Catholic Church? Are ordaining sinners, to be priest, allowed by God or by man?. God created male and female. Both to assist the other in their walk thru this life. A help-mate to bring about peace and tranquility. They would regard such a state, for certain persons, as more holy than the married condition, and would consider it as “so” holy that they would absolutely prohibit those who wished to be most holy from entering into the relation. God stated that it was not good for a man to be alone. Genesis 2:18 And the Lord God said,“It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him an help meet for him."(References, Pro.18:22; Ecc.4:9-12; 1Co.7:36.) The virgin Mary was married. Matthew 1:20 But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost. Peter was married. Matthew 8:14 And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.Jesus ordained marriage. Matthew 19:5 And said, For this cause shall a man leave father and mother, and shall cleave to his wife: and they twain shall be one flesh? This false doctrine, that is taught, comes from these passages that are misinterpreted in Matthew; 19:10-12. His disciples say unto him, “If the case of the man be so with his wife, it is not good to marry”. But he said unto them, “All men cannot receive this saying, save they to whom it is given. For there are some eunuchs, which were so born from their mother's womb: and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs of men: and there be eunuchs, which have made themselves eunuchs for the kingdom of heaven's sake. He that is able to receive it, let him receive it. ( A Eunuch is a man who has been castrated and cannot sexually reproduce.) For the Catholic Church to fall in line with Gods word about celibacy and virginity, they must become a eunuch, according to The Bible, their faith in God and of the flesh, and that they were called to be a eunuch. The words, celibacy and virginity, are not used in the scripture, to prevent a minister from being married. This idea came from man and from Biblical Prophecy. Man is fulfilling prophecy by his lack of understanding of Scripture and the intent of God for man. Proverbs 8:33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. The greatest propagater of this fallacy is the Catholic Church. They have misinterpreted scripture for centuries. They have prevented their priest from marriage and there-by caused many to turn to a homo-sexual life-style, which is sin. Today the Vatican presented a statement concerning Homo-sexuality and the Church. I applaud their decision to ban all non-hetaro-sexual-s from the Church Ministry but the statement didn't go far enough. (Quote; Rev. Timothy Radcliff, former superior of the Dominican order, wrote in the British Catholic weekly the Tablet that the phrase could be interpreted as concerning men with a “permanent homosexual orientation.”“But this cannot be correct since, as I have said, there are many excellent priests who are gay and who clearly have a vocation from God.”“Having worked with bishops and priests, diocesan and religious, all over the world, I have no doubt that God does call homosexuals to the priest-hood, and they are among the most dedicated and impressive priests I have met,” he wrote. un-quote) (Quote; Document says men with ‘transitory’ gay tendencies can still be ordained. The Vatican on Tuesday published its long-awaited document on gays in the priest-hood, saying that men with “deep-seated” gay tendencies shouldn’t be ordained but that those with “transitory” tendencies could be if they had overcome them for three years. The Bible tells us that Homo-sexuality is an abomination to God and there-by is classified as, unrighteousness, un-Godly and a sin. To allow 1 sin is to allow all sin, there is no justification for allowing any sin into the ministry. These are the blind leading the blind. Paul stated of false ministers and doctrine; Romans 2:21-23“Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? (There are those that teach that are not called or are blinded by there ambition. Not entering into the kingdom and preventing those that would.) thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal? (Do ministers today steal from their congregations, asking for more, than is allowed and demanded from God, to supply meat for the Church? Are they stealing from their congregation by not telling the whole truth, not teaching them how to receive from God, not only materially but more importantly, Spiritually? )( The spiritual part of man is more important than the material possessions that man attains. Many are blessed by God materially, but they think more of the gift than the one who supplied the gift. Making it a sin.) Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? ( Are they forgetting the commission that they received from God, to teach commandment of men? Are they teaching and making laws that are contrary to scripture? Are they committing adultery by falling away from the truth, to worship a man instead of worshiping God? Does the Bible state that there would be only one man to lead the Church? No.) thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege? (Allowing many to co-mitt Blasphemous behavior, and depriving things of its sacred favor. Desecrateing the Church with those that say there are of God and do lie? Making a deity out of a man?)Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?”(Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves;) 1Ti 4:1-3; Now the Spirit speaketh expressly, that in the latter times some shall depart from the faith, giving heed to seducing spirits, and doctrines of devils; Speaking lies in hypocrisy; ( Teaching, “Thou shall Not:”, and doing what they would not allow.) having their conscience seared with a hot iron; Fulfilling prophecy by; Forbidding to marry, and commanding to abstain from meats, Calling a man Father. Gambling, Drinking and Refusing the Truth of the Bible, being subject to seducing spirits and false doctrine) , which God hath created to be received with thanksgiving of them which believe and know the truth. In scripture God never condemned marriage nor did He state any-where that a minister could never marry. (Take the disciples for example.) How can the Vatican say that, all Priest must take a vow of Celibacy and Virginity, when it is in direct contrast to the will of God, for man, to marry? The parable of the wheat and tares applys to the church today. Matthew 13:30 Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. 2Ti 2:20 But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour (Honoring God by accepting the Truth), and some to dishonour.(Dishonoring God by accepting False Doctrine.) (Here we see what we may comfort ourselves with, in reference to this, and the errors, atrocity's and heresies that both infect and in-fest the church, and do mischief. The infection of the Church has grown, here in these latter days, to Biblical proportations, and is starting to fulfill prophecy, of the great falling away, from the truth.) Reference; 2Th 2:3 “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition;”We must look at the scriptures one at a time spiritually decerning each and comparing scripture with scripture. I judge nor condemn no one, the condemnation comes upon themselves from the word of Jehovah. All I am doing is spreading the truth so that others may judge for themselves, what is right and what is wrong. Its not just the Catholic Church in error but other doctrines and man made religions that are also refusing the Truth.(Cults)What is Biblical and what is false doctrine, what is true and what is a lie. Paul was the only Disciple that was never married. Lets look at what Paul stated about marriage. 1Co 7:1-2. Now concerning the things where-of ye wrote unto me: It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, (All the Same, Even so, Despite any-thing to the contrary, How-ever.) to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband. (God gives directions about marriage, and the remedy for fornication, that He has appointed for it.) The celibacy of a Minister of God, Must come from the freedom of Choice and not a commandment or direction from man. For a man to agree to not marry, (is a matter between him and God.) to become a minister of God is good in itself if its his own choice, but for a man to agree not to marry because of a stipulation or a rule from man, which would prevent Him from marriage contrary to His own will, for being ordained, is wrong. Its not scripturally sound and is a product of the Spirit of Error. Isaha 1:18 “Come now, and let us reason together, saith the Lord: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”Isa 1:20 “But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it."“Come now, and let us reason together.” Great words from the Father. Reasoning about spiritual and physical matters in this life is essential to the growth of the individual and the Church. Many Churches today are falling away from the truth because of past practices and laws handed down from past generations, that were not truly informed about the truth in Scripture. This is the reason that God gave us the Holy Ghost, to leads us and guide us into all truths. If we fail to read the Bible, for understanding and knowledge, we are susceptible to all manner of false doctrine. We will be caught up in someone else's lies. end pt.1 ars. Dan.11:37; 1Co.7:28, 1Cor.7:36-39; Heb.13:4. A Few Comments by Barnes.
Bible Prophecy 2.”Earthquakes & War”
In part 2, of our Bible Prophecy series, we will look at earthquakes, War and their effect, not only on mankind, but of how they are effecting prophecy. Earthquakes have always occurred from the foundation of the earth. Why then are earthquakes so important now? The number and locations are the devideing factor between the earthquakes of the past and the ones that we are experience today. What is a earthquake, trembling or shaking movement of the earth's surface. Most earthquakes are minor tremors. Larger earthquakes usually begin with slight tremors but rapidly take the form of one or more violent shocks, and end in vibrations of gradually diminishing force called aftershocks. On average about 1,000 earthquakes with intensities of 5.0 or greater are recorded each year. Great earthquakes (intensity 8.0 or higher) occur once a year, major earthquakes (intensity 7.0–7.9) occur 18 times a year, strong earthquakes (intensity 6.0–6.9) 10 times a month, and moderate earthquakes (intensity 5.0–5.9) more than twice a day. God has built in a natural safety valve into the earth for expansion and contraction. This safety valve is called an earthquake. The number, magnitude and location is important in understanding the Scriptures that deal with the end days. The first scripture that we will deal with is Matthew 24:7. 1.For nation shall rise against nation, ( The number of wars are continuing to grow each year. In just my life time, I have seen, Wars in Viet-Nam, Granada, The cold war with the Soviet Union, Iraq 1, Iraq 2 , Afghanistan, Israel and all their wars with Egypt, Iran, Syria, East Bank, and the Gaza Strip, ect and The unseen war with the extreme elements of Alqaeda and The Nation of Muslim fanatics The Soviet Union and Afghanistan) and 2. kingdom against kingdom: The Muslim Nation is divided concerning Jehad and the way to convert all men to Mohmmad-ism. The United Nations are split into pieces barely holding on, because of the division among all nations.) and 3.there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. ( This section is easy to understand and relate to, India, Pakistan, Africa, Bird Flue, ect. The fear of another pandemic is growing among not only the people of earth but also the medical community.) (In recent years, and especially in 2005, we have seen earthquakes occur in China, Pakistan, America, South America, Japan, China, Philippens, The Soviet Union, ect.) Mark 13:8 For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be earthquakes in divers places, and there shall be famines and troubles: these are the beginnings of sorrows. (“these are the beginnings of sorrows.”) The Bible tells us in the end days, there will be a significant change in the nature of the earth and the attitude of man. Why is all this happening? The will of man, his pride, arrogance, lust for power, possessions and fame, have over ridden the will of God and man kinds love for one another. Hate, distrust, fear, suspicion, prejudice, have all become the catalyst for many a disaster in the world and will be the down fall of man. To prove what I have already said, lets look at two sections of Scripture from the Book of Revelations. 1.Rev 14:8 And there followed another angel, saying, Babylon is fallen, is fallen( This is past occurrence and future prophecy.), that great city ( The habitation of the Babylonian People and the Spirit of Babylon that has changed man-kinds attitude.), because she made all nations drink of the wine of the wrath of her fornication. (“Fornication.” Extramarital sex)(Sex here means a departure from the Truth of the Bible to in-joining of false doctrine and a criminal conversion from The Truth of scripture to follow after all manner of cult activities.) (that willfully and maliciously inter-fears with marriage relations. Criminal conversion.)(People that try to worship God on one hand and embrace false doctrine on the other.) 2. Rev 18:2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils (Devils in this instance means, People of Hatred, confusion, Cruel and inhuman people, haters of God and haters of man, demonic), and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. (The word ”Bird” in Rev. 18:2 means, A cry or noise to display contempt or displeasure, an out cry of hate and prejudice.) If you've noticed in Rev.14:8 and 18:2, the phrase, “is fallen, is fallen” is repeated. Why? In Hebrew when a subject or word is mentioned twice, it signifies that the event mentioned will occur twice. Babylon the City was destroyed, The spirit of Babylon will also be destroyed. This is what is starting to occur today. The Nations of the world have become what God has already destroyed once, Babylon. Luke 21:11 And great earthquakes shall be in divers (Many) places, and famines, and pestilences; and fearful sights (tsunamis) and great signs shall there be from heaven. ( Meteorites, Meteors, Comets.) Rev 11:13. And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell (Jerusalem ), and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand:(a tenth part of the city's population)(This signifies a population at the time of this earthquake at 700,000 people) (The population of Jerusalem, as censored at the end of 2003, was 693,200 people.) and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.(References; Isa 22:5 For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains. Zec 14:3-7; Then shall the Lord go forth, and fight against those nations, as when he fought in the day of battle. And his feet shall stand in that day upon the mount of Olives, which is before Jerusalem on the east, and the mount of Olives shall cleave in the midst thereof toward the east and toward the west, and there shall be a very great valley; and half of the mountain shall remove toward the north, and half of it toward the south. And ye shall flee to the valley of the mountains; for the valley of the mountains shall reach unto Azal: yea, ye shall flee, like as ye fled from before the earthquake in the days of Uzziah king of Judah: and the LORD my God shall come, and all the saints with thee. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark: But it shall be one day which shall be known to the Lord, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light.) Rev 16:18-19 And there were voices, and thunders, and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such as was not since men were upon the earth, so mighty an earthquake, and so great. And the great city (Jerusalem) was divided into three parts,(EU Wants Israel to Divide Jerusalem. 15:51 Nov 27, '05 / 25 Cheshvan 5766 By Tzvi Ben Gedalyahu)(For the past three years we have been reporting that the time is coming when the world will force Israel into dividing Jerusalem with the PA. Well that time is here. Watch over the coming years for a "political move " to use the estab-lishment of the next Jewish temple as a bargaining chip for Israel to divide its capital. The division of Jerusalem would fit into Bible Prophecy. We must keep in mind that the Lord declared that once the Jews took possession of Israel again (1947) it would never again go back into gentile hands. Hence, half of Jerusalem does not constitute a full surrender of it. I believe this issue could be the spring board that Satan will use to bring forth his false Messiah, the Anti-christ. God's plan for the end of the ages and the beginning of Messiah's reign is moving forward with pin-point accuracy!) and the cities of the nations fell: and great Babylon came in remembrance before God, to give unto her the cup of the wine of the fierceness of his wrath. ars. end pt. 2.
Bible Prophecy. pt.3a.Falling Stars and Abortion.
Abortion;Gal 4:16 Am I therefore become your enemy, because I tell you the truth? Rom 9:11 (For the children being not yet born, neither having done any good or evil, that the purpose of God according to election might stand, not of works, but of him that calleth;) Children are conceived and born without works neither being good nor evil nor with a formed character and manifested qualities which make them being an individual for the express purpose of God. Every child that is conceived has been predestinated by God before the foundation of the world. God in His infinite wisdom, allows us, as individuals, to make choices, weather they be righteous or unrighteous. So are those who abort a child, committing murder or most importantly, interfering with the will of God? Exo 21:22-25; If men strive, and hurt a woman with child, so that her fruit depart from her, and yet no mischief follow: he shall be surely punished, according as the woman's husband will lay upon him; and he shall pay as the judges determine. And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life,Eye for eye, tooth for tooth, hand for hand, foot for foot, Burning for burning, wound for wound, stripe for stripe. The Old Testament Law was never abolished by Jesus, He fulfilled it. (M.H.)God often executes it in the course of his providence, making the punishment, in many cases, to answer to the sin, as Jdg.1:7; Isa.33:1; Hab.2:13; Mat.26:52. The particular care which the law took of women with child, that no hurt should be done them which might occasion their mis-carrying. The law of nature obliges us to be very tender in that case, lest the tree and fruit be destroyed together, Exo.21:22, Exo.21:23. Women with child, who are thus taken under the special protection of the law of God, if they live in his fear, may still believe themselves under the special protection of the providence of God, and hope that they shall be saved in child-bearing. On this occasion comes in that general law of retaliation which our Saviour refers to, Mat.5:38, An eye for an eye. The execution of this law is not hereby put into the hands of private persons. The word,”predestinated” means; (For ordained by divine will or decree, pre-established or prearranged.) Pro.15:3, Gen.18:21. Eph 1:5-6: Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will, To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved. (References, Isa.10:2, Isa.13:15-18; Jer.7:6, Jer.22:3; Eze.22:7; Mal.3:5.) All children conceived and or born, is declared in scripture as the Heritage of God, joint heirs to the Kingdom. Sense these children are, pre-established or prearranged, by God, what does it say to the subject of aborting a prearranged conception in the womb? Exo 22:22 Ye shall not afflict any widow, or fatherless child. Psa 94:5-6; They break in pieces thy people, O LORD, and afflict thine heritage. They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. Many in history, have called a child born out of wedlock a bastard. This word is not to mean a child born in such a way but to the contrary, it means a person who is not adopted into the Family of God. Heb 12:8 But if ye be without chastisement, whereof all are partakers, then are ye bastards, and not sons. This phrase is concerning the lack of want to change in to the ways of the Lord. Refusing, correction and instruction. Prophecy comes in many forms, in this instance, abortion is coming into line with prophecy, in the form of changing the meaning of the word of God. Changing the meaning and words of, “pre-established” & “predestinated” to a form of, ”By Choice and By Chance”. They slay the widow and the stranger, and murder the fatherless. Many anti-abortions protesters today try to use the words of Scripture, “Thou Shalt not Kill.” as their justification for trying to hault abortion. This phrase from scripture is true but people are using it in the wrong context. Killing from Biblical times has been used to protect the Sovereignty of Gods people. David, Jehu and other Kings of Israel. Protecting your Family and people are types of Killing that God recognizes. The killing spoken of is, killing or murder of the innocents, without justification. James 4:2 Ye lust, and have not: ye kill, and desire to have, and cannot obtain: ye fight and war, yet ye have not, because ye ask not. Remember what we said earlier about, “pre-established” & “predestinated” ? Even the ones that advocate, pro-choice, are and have been predestinated to be born. What if the anti-abortion patrons would have said, let these people be aborted, so that we can have freedom of choice? Their lives are due to two things, Gods will, and the patrons of right to life. God will not interfere with the choices that we make but we will be judged on our works, weather they be good or evil. Here is the slaughter of the Babies. Mat 2:16-18 Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently enquired of the wise men. Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by Jeremy the prophet, saying, In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. The big-est question that we must face is, “What If.” You say that Matthew 2:16-18, has nothing to do with abortion, well it actually does. These children we cut off before they fulfilled their destiny ( as with abortion), but to fulfill scripture God allowed this murder to happen. Not of His own will but of the will of man concerning the apropreation of His own Power. Prophecy; 2 Peter 2:2 And many shall follow their pernicious (Harmful) ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. Prophecy; 2Ti 3:7 Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth. Prophecy; 2Th 2:12 That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness. Prophecy; Isa 49:15 Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. Women today have forgotten the fruit of their womb, fulfilling prophecy again. Prophecy; Abortion will cease to exist. The wrongs righted, the evil destroyed, the in-humanity of man will be replaced by justice to the unborn. Isa 65:20 There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed. Women today want to abort children because of their own sin and lust of the flesh. Children have become a burden and not a blessing, . Abortion has become a conviencience for the lustful. Just remember prophecy, remember: And if any mischief follow, then thou shalt give life for life, Eye for eye, tooth for tooth. end part 3a. Part 3b. will be“Falling Stars.”ars.
Bible Prophecy.pt.3b.Falling Stars and Abortion.
Bible Prophecy is not intended to harm but to in-lighten. To In-lighten the dark recesses of misunderstanding and doubt. To bring forth the truth and dispel the lies. Part 3b will be on falling stars the spiritual and the physical. A Star is, 1.A self-luminous celestial body consisting of a mass of gas held together by its own gravity. 2. A symbol of rank or merit. 3. The future; destiny. Falling stars are represented by three things in Scripture. 1. Metours. 2. Angelic beings. and 3. A representation of great destruction and peril, a plague that will cause the earth great distress. 1Co 15:41 There is one glory of the sun, and another glory of the moon, and another glory of the stars: for one star differeth from another star in glory. This is the glory of the physical and the spiritual. Differences of Angels. As with the sun and the moon. The sun has its glory, for its brightness and warmth, hard to look upon because of its power, as with God. The Moon has its glory, a soft white light which is looked upon freely, a comforting glow that lights our way thru the night as with the Son of God, Jesus. 2Peter 1:19 We have also a more sure word of prophecy; where-unto ye do well that ye take heed,( It must be understood that prophecy is commanded to be understood and taught by those with the understanding.) as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day star arise in your hearts: (”a more sure word of prophecy”, Not that the prophecy's of the past were not sure, but that we have a better understanding of the prophecy's today because of our working knowledge of the entire world and its unrighteousness.) Rev 8:10-11. And the third angel sounded, and there fell a great star from heaven, burning as it were a lamp, and it fell upon the third part of the rivers, and upon the fountains of waters; And the name of the star is called Worm-wood ( a representation of what this star will cause, bitterness and death. The name by which the Greeks designated it, absinthion, means “undrinkable.”): and the third part of the waters became worm-wood (That word, worm-wood, becomes the proper emblem of bitterness); and many men died of the waters, because they were made bitter(an emblem of the calamity). The death of man will be exceedingly great because of the spiritual and physical meaning of these stars. In this Reference, Exo.15:23-24, we see Biblical proof, that these thing are probable. And when they came to Marah, they could not drink of the waters of Marah, for they were bitter: therefore the name of it was called Marah. And the people murmured against Moses, saying, What shall we drink? Barnes states of Rev. 8:11(Great destruction and devastation are undoubtedly intended to be denoted by this - destruction that would be well represented in a land by the natural effects if a considerable part of the waters were, by their bitterness, made unfit to drink.) Rev 9:1-3; And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a “star”( The word star here refers to an angelic being with whom power was given to accomplish the will of God on the Earth) fall from heaven ( His point of origin.) unto the earth ( His destination.): and to him ( The word Him denotes that the word star and him are joined together, meaning the same thing. This angel is called a star.) was given the key of the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. ( We could assimilate the star with death and destruction, even with the death angel.)(The sun is the religion of the Church; the moon is the government of the state; and the stars are the judges and doctors of both. Isa.13:10; Eze.32:7, Eze.32:8, etc.”Lightfoot.) Mat 24:28-29; For wheresoever the carcase is ( The Dead.), there will the eagles be gathered together ( Scavengers, meat eaters.). Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: ( A great calamity of the Heavens. Gravity will no longer have hold on the celestial bodys.) (The Stars, the Sun and the Moon were not created for God but for man. The stars will fall, for their light will no longer be needed.) Gen 1:14-16; And God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days, and years: And let them be for lights in the firmament of the heaven to give light upon the earth: and it was so. And God made two great lights; the greater light to rule the day, and the lesser light to rule the night: he made the stars also. We must ask ourselves why, Mat 24:28-29, is so hard to take as literal and not spiritual? We see stars falling from the heavens on a daily bases. We see proof of their destruction all around the world and many times they leave no trace of their existence when they fall. Asterites, Asteroids, Comets, ect. Past and Future. Man prides himself on his knowledge of science but he still misses the subtle points of truth, when he ignores the prophetic meaning of the scripture. God intends to use the stars of the heavens to shake men into repenting of their sins. But as we see in scripture, this calamity will have no effect on the hardness of mans heart. Rev 9:18 By these three was the third part of men killed, by the fire, and by the smoke, and by the brimstone, which issued out of their mouths ( These words designate, a command to happen, as with the two witnesses in Rev 11:3-15.) And I will give power unto my two witnesses, and they shall prophesy a thousand two hundred and threescore days, clothed in sackcloth.These are the two olive trees, and the two candlesticks standing before the God of the earth. And if any man will hurt them, fire proceedeth out of their mouth, and devoureth their enemies: and if any man will hurt them, he must in this manner be killed. Rev 9:20-21; And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts. Luke 17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. Rev 14:10 The same shall drink of the wine of the wrath of God, which is poured out without mixture into the cup of his indignation; and he shall be tormented with fire and brimstone in the presence of the holy angels, and in the presence of the Lamb: It is so easy to believe that stars(Brimstone) Fell from heaven and consumed Sodom and Gomorrah, but we have a hard time believing that God will do it again, as He promised in prophecy. [Job.1:16; Job.18:15]. Hell was rained from heaven upon them. Fire, and brimstone, and a horrible tempest, were the portion of their cup (Psa.11:6); Brimstone: The word rendered “brimstone,” (q.d. brennestone, or brinnestone, id est burning-stone), is always rendered by the LXX “sulphur,” and seems to denote a meteorous inflammable matter. Weather these falling stars are from volxanic action, hail stones from heaven or the actual stars from the cosmose, you pick one, the matter is that it will happen. end pt. 3b. Deu.29:23; Job.18:15; Psa.11:6; Isa.1:9, Isa.13:19; Jer.20:16, Jer.49:18, Jer.50:40; Lam.4:6; Eze.16:49, Eze.16:50; Hos.11:8; Amo.4:11; Zep.2:9; Mat.11:23, Mat.11:24; Luk.17:28, Luk.17:29; 2Pe.2:6; Jud.1:7
Bible Prophecy. 4. Into Everlasting Shame.
Dan 12:1-10; And at that time shall Michael (Arc-Angel) stand up, the great prince (A Prince of The Angels) which standeth for the children of thy people (Israel): and there shall be a time of trouble (The Tribulation.), such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people (The Church) shall be delivered (Raptured) ( The word “Delivered means, fetch, get, Convey, removed from one area to another.), every one that shall be found written in the book (Book of Life). And many of them that sleep (That are Dead) in the dust of the earth (Buried) shall awake (Rise), some to everlasting life (Judged worthy to enter into Heaven), and some to shame and everlasting contempt.(Judged unrighteous and will enter into the Lake of Fire.) And they that be wise (Full of understanding) shall shine as the brightness of the firmament ( Those that have listened and believed Gods Word.); and they that turn many to righteousness as the stars for ever and ever. ( Ministers that have preached the truth.) But thou, O Daniel (A prophet of the time of Nebuchadnezzar and Cyrus, the hero and author of the Book of Daniel.), shut up the words ( Add no other words.), and seal the book (Seal up the understanding until it is ready to be reveled.), even to the time of the end ( The terminal Generation.): many shall run to and fro ( Transportation is great and seekers of all knowledge seek after more.), and knowledge shall be increased ( Mans understanding of the law of nature and physics.). Then I Daniel looked, and, behold, there stood other two(Angels), the one on this side of the bank of the river, and the other on that side of the bank of the river. And one said to the man clothed in linen, which was upon the waters of the river, How long shall it be to the end of these wonders? And I heard the man clothed in linen (Gabriel), which was upon the waters of the river, when he held up his right hand and his left hand unto heaven, and sware by him that liveth for ever that it shall be for a time, times, and an half; and when he shall have accomplished to scatter the power of the holy people (Christians & Jews), all these things shall be finished.( Presumed to be the Arc Angels, Gabriel and Michael.) And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand. ( This is not only the understanding of the meaning of Scripture but also the meaning of Prophecy.) Without understanding prophecy, we have a lack of understanding of the entire Bible. Did you ever wonder why Jesus stated that He fulfilled the Law instead of saying the Old testament was no longer needed, or that the Law was finished? Its because the Old Testament holds great future meaning for all mankind. The Ten Commandments are still in effect. Tho the ritual part of the Mosaic Law has no tie to the Gentile Race of people. The Disciples ask a very important question to Jesus on the Salvation of Man. Mat 19:23-25 Then said Jesus unto his disciples, Verily I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God. When his disciples heard it, they were exceedingly amazed, saying, Who then can be saved? There are two different classes that God sees, 1. Those that are in First Adam and 2. Those in Last Adam. First Adam signifies, those that are still carnal and unrighteous. We were all born into First Adam, but thru our faith in Christ we were born again into Last Adam. Those that are still in First Adam when they die are those that will not enter into the Kingdom of Heaven but are thrown into the Lake of Fire. First Adam offered no salvation to the gentiles.1Co 10:20 But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils. The gentile race were trying to copy the sacrificial properties of the Jewish Priest, but to no avail. At this time God did not recognize the gentiles as a people. Mat 19:28 And Jesus said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That ye which have followed me, in the regeneration when the Son of man shall sit in the throne of his glory, ye also shall sit upon twelve thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. The word,”regeneration” Which is only found in Mat.19:28 and Tit.3:5., means a “new birth.” The Greek word so rendered is palingenesia. In Mat.19:28 the word is equivalent to the “restitution of all things” (Acts.3:21). In Titus 3:5 it denotes that change of heart elsewhere spoken of as a passing from death to life (1Jo.3:14); becoming a new creature in Christ Jesus (2Co.5:17); being born again (John.3:5); a renewal of the mind (Rom.12:2); a resurrection from the dead (Eph.2:6); a being quickened.(Made alive) (Eph.2:1, Eph.2:5). This change is ascribed to the Holy Spirit. It originates not with man but with God (John.1:12, John.1:13; 1Jo.2:29; 1Jo.5:1, 1Jo.5:4). As to the nature of the change, it consists in the implanting of a new principle or disposition in the soul; the impartation of spiritual life to those who are by nature “dead in trespasses and sins.” The necessity of such a change is emphatically affirmed in Scripture (John.3:3; Rom.7:18; Rom.8:7-9; 1Co.2:14; Eph.2:1; Eph.4:21-24). “And some to shame and everlasting contempt”, These are the ones that have rejected everything that you have just read. Mankind has gotten to the point, its me and no one else, my needs first, fulfilling the lust of my body, my prominence, my prestige. The difference between Christianity and the un-believers is simple. A Christian must and will, put the needs of others first, including the Will of God, The Truth of the Bible and the leadership of the Holy Spirit. The Un-believer does not have The Trinity to lead nor guide him. He makes decisions based on his lust for power and lust for Gain. So who will be lost, who will be damed to everlasting fire? Rev 22:15 For without are dogs (A term of reproach or contempt given to a man.), and sorcerers("Wizards," (Lev. 19:31). Consulter-s of "the dead," 'oboth (Lev_20:6), "those having familiar spirits" which they consulted to evoke the dead; ), and whoremongers(Panderer, whore-master, a controller), and murderers (Assassins.), and idolaters (Those that worship idols, money, gold, power, false gods, ect.,) and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie ( a perverter of the truth). 1Co 6:9-10 Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators ( Those that co-mitt adultery), nor idolaters (Idol worshipers.), nor adulterers ( Same as a fornicator), nor effeminate (a person characterized by excessive softness or self-indulgence, having unsuitable feminine qualities, not possessing qualities befitting a man, Belonging to or having the characteristics of both the male and the female, having Homo-sexual trates, Effeminate; unmanly.), nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. end pt. 4. ars
The Devils Lawyer
Matthew 22:35-22:46 The Devils Lawyer, The Sanctity of Marriage God declares that marriage is between man and woman, but Satan has gotten a lawyer to fight in his corner. See what God has to say. Can we find any where in Scripture that God allowed man to marry man, or woman to marry woman? God declared that the union between same sex couples, was an abomination, and that they would find their place in the lake of fire, even men who possess the traits of a woman will not enter into the Gates of Heaven. The thing that this world is allowing is not an alternative life stile but an abdominal sin. The beginning of the race toward Armageddon. The phrase alternative lifestyle was developed by Satan to assist those that wouldn’t obey Gods law of marriage and union between man and woman. We’ve got the court system in Massachutes and the ACLU, fighting for the rights of men and women to sin. According to Jesus, these things would happen in the end days, " As it was in the Days of Noah, so shall it be in the second coming of the son of man, They will be marrying and giving in marriage.." The lawyers in Jesus times were also trying Him and tempting Him, scripture used in this sermon will come from Matthew 22;35-46, Hebrews 13;4, and Luke 7;30-35. Why do we as Christians have to tolerate sin, we don’t have to. If we do not tell others what sin is, then how can they know, what to avoid? Satan’s lawyer tells the people, "Hey just tolerate them, it will be OK. No one will join them, no one will think twice about it." Lies, lies, that’s all you hear from Satan. You may think it going on somewhere else, no body in our town will do such a thing. You tell yourself that, were a Christian community and a thing like that only accrues in the big cities. Be not deceived, it’s going on in your very neighborhood. We are not told by God or Scripture to be tolerant of sin, just the opposite. Yes we are to stay out of the affairs of other men, but we are to speak out for Jesus and righteousness. We have a voice, we can cry out to God for the words to speak and He will answer. What are the results of same sex marriage? Desiese of mind and body. Aids, this is a sexual desiese that kills, not only the fornicators themselves, but they are a danger to, medical personnel that try to treat them, also a danger to anyone that comes into contact with their blood. And what about the spread of homo-sexuality, if they marry, which is just a loose term, the next thing they want, is to be able to adopt, children to raise, in their life style, which propagates the sin to generations to come. There will be no end to it, and we all race toward Armageddon as fast as our feet will carry us. Satan’s lawyer wants you to be passive and tolerant to this sin and then to all others. "Give no place to the devil." This is scripture and a commandment from Jesus. The church is to be a light to the world, but how can we shine forth if we are looking away from the sin that will so easily beset us? Where are we going to run, where are we going to hide, who will we turn too? Jesus. Satan has His lawyer, but we have an Advocate, The Lord Jesus Christ, that talks directly to The God of Heaven, the Judge of all Mankind. Our protector, our source and supply. We should be Glorifying God; we should be praising Him, for the sins of this world will not be placed on our account. Was Jesus afraid to speak out, was Jesus afraid what people would think of Him, was Jesus concerned with being passive or tolerant of Sin? No, and we shouldn’t either, we are supposed to be Christ Like, made in the Image and likeness of the almighty God. With the spirit of Him that gave His life for us. We as Christians cant de-nigh, the spirit of Christ, its who we are, we have passed from death into life, we have gone from sinners to saints, we have been translated from darkness into the kingdom of our Lord and Savior. We have gone from filthy rags of righteousness that we were accustomed too, to the white clothing of Gods Righteousness. Where by we are able now to inter into the kingdom of heaven. . I believe that you’ve heard the sermon, The Devils Bishop, and Lord willing He will give me the next sermon on The Devils Doctors. Why do I want to bring these to you, because God developed Government and the society we live in, and as God has His governmental system, we must understand the system that Satan has also set up. Jesus spoke about it to the Sadducees and Pharisees, ".... And if Satan cast out Satan, then how could his kingdom stand, no house divided among itself cannot stand.." You have to know these things, you have to be informed, you have to be aware, so that you can stand firm in the day of trial, when the devils lawyer takes the floor. ars.
I Believe.
Pro 4:5 Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth. What do you believe? Do you believe that you will live forever, that this world will not end, Or do you believe that you are a mortal that will be judged at your death? Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live. “Let thine heart retain my words.” These words are the words of knowledge and wisdom, the words of understanding and life, is this what you believe? Or have you become hard hearted, and will not believe that your life and soul are in the hands of a loving and sometimes an angry God? For It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God, a God that not only promises but is able to deliver, deliver on punishment or reward, a God of Life everlasting or a God of Life eternal at torment. The choice is clearly up to you. The Bible states two basic faiths; 1.How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? And 2. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? Many people have the belief that God hears all prayers from, the sinner to the Saint, from the Lost to the saved, this is not so. We see the proof of this in John 9:31; Now we know that God heareth not sinners: but if any man be a worshipper of God, and doeth his will, him he heareth. 1.How then shall they call on him in whom they have not believed? We cannot believe without the Spirit that calls us and convicts us of our sins. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. Our belief comes from believing on those things that are not visible. We can easily believe in air, or gravity, thou we see it not, so we can also believe in God, Jesus, Angles and even Satan. Just because we cannot see God doesn't mean that we cannot believe in God. Just because we cannot see Heaven doesn't mean we cant believe in Heaven and just because we cannot see Hell doesn't mean that we cannot believe in damnation. John 20:29 Jesus saith unto him, Thomas, because thou hast seen me, thou hast believed: blessed are they that have not seen, and yet have believed. 1Pe 1:8 Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory: Rom 8:30 Moreover whom he did predestinate, them he also called: and whom he called, them he also justified: and whom he justified, them he also glorified. Lets look at a few definitions. Predestinate; To predetermine or foreordain; to appoint or ordain beforehand by an unchangeable purpose. Called; Invited; summoned; addressed; named; appointed; invoked; assembled by order. Justified; To prove or show to be just, or conformable to law, right, justice, propriety or duty; to defend or maintain; to vindicate as right. To pardon and clear form guilt; to absolve or acquit from guilt and merited punishment, and to accept as righteous on account of the merits of the Savior, or by the application of Christ's atonement to the offender. Glorified; Honored; dignified; exalted to glory. 1Jo 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of Antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. God regards no man, but sees all in two households, 1. The Household of 1st Adam and 2nd. The Household of Last Adam. 1st.Adam is the Flesh and 2nd Adam is the Spirit. To enter into salvation with belief you must 1st.Confess with your mouth and 2nd Believe in your heart. Believe what? That Jesus is both Lord and Christ, the Son of God. For confession with the mouth, tells the world that you believe that Jesus is Lord and belief with the Heart tells God that you believe Him about His Son. Mat 10:32 Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven. Rom 10:9-10; That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. And 2. How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? Faith comes by hearing and hearing by the word of God. For an individual to believe he first must hear the Gospel preached. The gospel is preached each and every day around the world. Mark 1:15 And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. To believe in the name of Jesus is not enough, but we must also have faith in His name. It is the same with the gospel, you believe in the gospel but you must also have faith in the gospel, faith knowing that all words are true and are alive, and that anything that you ask in the name of Jesus will be delivered as promised. The world has its own gospel, a way of transversing the truth of the True Gospel. We hear day after day, the false religions preaching hate and murder, confusion and self indulgence. The True Gospel is easy to listen to and offers hope and peace, not of this life but of the next. This world is under a curse because of sin, it will be destroyed. Just by reading this message you have been listening to the Gospel being preached. Preaching is a delivery of the truth, no matter what form or style you hear it. When you sing Christmas songs of Jesus, you hear the Gospel, when you send Christmas cards with, Angels, Jesus or even the Manger depicted, you are hearing the Gospel. Phi 1:15-18; Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will: The one preach Christ of contention, not sincerely, supposing to add affliction to my bonds: But the other of love, knowing that I am set for the defence of the gospel. What then? notwithstanding, every way, whether in pretence, or in truth, Christ is preached; and I therein do rejoice, yea, and will rejoice. So all in all, there will be no excuse before God, when it comes to judgment. All mankind will have heard the word preached and must give an account as to why or why not they have believed or rejected the truth. Ars. Rom 9:24 - whom: Rom_8:28-30; 1Co_1:9; Heb_3:1; 1Pe_5:10; Rev_19:9 he called: Rom_3:22-26; 1Co_6:11; Tit_3:4-7 he justified: Rom_8:1, Rom_8:17, Rom_8:18, Rom_8:33-35, Rom_5:8-10; John_5:24, John_6:39, John_6:40, John_17:22, John_17:24; 2Co_4:17; Eph_2:6; Col_3:4; 1Th_2:12; 2Th_1:10-12, 2Th_2:13, 2Th_2:14; 2Ti_2:11; Heb_9:15; 1Pe_3:9, 1Pe_4:13, 1Pe_4:14, 1Pe_5:10
Why yet am I also Judged as a Sinner?
In these days of constant trouble, we wonder why so many people are accusing the true believers of Jesus Christ of being sinners and hypocrites. We have Gay Churches, that have cut many a verse from the Bible to continue to operate, Gay ministers and lay persons, that have no idea what salvation is all about. Church leaders being arrested for sex crimes on children, these people know not the same God that we worship. Rom 1:32 Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. This is speaking of those that profess God but not Possessing God nor His Son. This is speaking of those that are, wantingly and willingly, sinning and desire others of like mind to join with them. Trying to use the word of God as an excuse. These are those that when, the truth is preached and their sin is revealed, it becomes a matter of pride for them, to lash out at those that preach the truth, to try and discredit them. Do we preach Christ for Gain? God forbid, we are but servants to the most High, and there by we belong to Him, for He is our Lord and Saviour. Do we seek gain from the suffering of others? God forbid, for we ourselves must suffer as our Christ suffered, we are not seeking worldly gain but rather a Kingdom in Heaven. The true believers and ministers in Christ are constantly, falsely being accused of crime after crime. These are surely the end of days. We must not allow our own inconsistency's, to be blamed on the gospel, but allow our faults to be our own responsibility. Rom 3:7-8; For if the truth of God hath more abounded through my lie unto his glory; why yet am I also judged as a sinner? And not rather, (as we be slanderously reported, and as some affirm that we say,) Let us do evil, that good may come? whose damnation is just. We cannot, as Christians, Glorify God thru lies nor deception. When we are judged sinners, for telling the truth, we see mankind's laws and righteousness as a standard for our condemnation. We are judged by society as sinners and non-conformist, alienating all except those that believe in Christ. To be “slanderously reported” is stating that a minister of God has stated a lie to get worldly gain or glory. Telling a lie to further the Gospel, this is an attempt by Satan to dissuade others from believing the Truth, an to discredit the ministers. Paul was lied on many times, but instead of accusing them He declared the truth, God will Recompense all evil. 2Th 1:6 Seeing it is a righteous thing with God to recompense tribulation to them that trouble you; 2Th 2:2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 2Th 2:3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Rom 1:21 Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. There are many, as whom I spoke of, that have turned the truth of the Gospel, into lies and vain imaginations. They are lieing not only to themselves, but those that hear and believe them, and also, to God Himself. We are judged as sinners because we uphold the word of God and defend the Gospel of Jesus Christ, here are some verses that show you of which I speak of; Rom 1:22 - 32; Rom_11:25; Pro_25:14, Pro_26:12; Isa_47:10; Jer_8:8, Jer_8:9, Jer_10:14; Mat_6:23; 1Co_1:19-21, 1Co_3:18, 1Co_3:19. This next verse shows the deceivers and their handy work; Jude 1:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. LASCIV'IOUSNESS; 1. Looseness; irregular indulgence of animal desires; wantonness; lustfulness. Who, being past feeling, have given themselves over to lasciviousness. Eph 4. 2. Tendency to excite lust, and promote irregular indulgences. “licentiousness,” “wantonness,” “unbridled lust,” “shamelessness,” “outrageousness”): Jud 1:7-8; Even as Sodom and Gomorrha, and the cities about them in like manner, giving themselves over to fornication, and going after strange flesh, are set forth for an example, suffering the vengeance of eternal fire. Likewise also these filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities. Dignities; Rank or position, not nobility or austerity of personal character or bearing. Barnes states of these verses; They are not afraid to speak evil of dignities - The word rendered “dignities” here, (doxas,) means properly honor, glory, splendor; then that which is fitted to inspire respect; that which is dignified or exalted. It is applied here to men of exalted rank; and the meaning is, that they did not regard rank, or station, or office - thus violating the plainest rules of propriety and of religion. See the notes at Act_23:4-5. Jude, between whose language and that of Peter in this chapter there is a remarkable resemblance, has expressed this more fully. He says, 2Pe_2:8, “These filthy dreamers defile the flesh, despise dominion, and speak evil of dignities.” It is one of the effects of religion to produce respect for superiors; but when men are self-willed, and when they purpose to give indulgence to corrupt propensities, it is natural for them to dislike all government. Accordingly, it is by no means an un-frequent effect of certain forms of error to lead men to speak disrespectfully of those in authority, and to attempt to throw off all the restraints of law. It is a very certain indication that men hold wrong opinions when they show disrespect to those in authority, and despise the restraints of law. So let your hearts rest easy with the fellowship of the Saints, which you are, God will judge those that persecute you now and will redeem you at the appointed time. Ars. Rom 1:32 - knowing: Rom_1:18, Rom_1:21, Rom_2:1-5, Rom_2:21-23 worthy: Rom_6:21 have pleasure in them: or, consent with them, Psa_50:18; Hos_7:3; Mar_14:10,Mar_14:11Rom 1:21 - when: Rom_1:19, Rom_1:28; Joh_3:19 they glorified: Rom_15:9; Psa_50:23, Psa_86:9; Hos_2:8; Hab_1:15, Hab_1:16; Luk_17:15-18; 2Ti_3:2; Rev_14:7, Rev_15:4 but became: Gen_6:5, Gen_8:21; 2Ki_17:15; Psa_81:12; Ecc_7:29; Isa_44:9-20; Jer_2:5; Jer_10:3-8, Jer_10:14, Jer_10:15, Jer_16:19; Eph_4:17, Eph_4:18; 1Pe_1:18 their foolish: Rom_11:10; Deu_28:29; Isa_60:2; Act_26:18; 1Pe_2:9
The Anointing.
We as Christians are anointed by the calling of God and the consecration of the Holy Spirit. Consecration; The act or ceremony of separating from a common form, to a sacred use, or of devoting and dedicating a person or thing to the service and worship of God, by certain rites or solemnities. Consecration does not make a person or thing really holy, but declares it to be sacred, that is, devoted to God or to divine service. We must strive to be Holy because our Heavenly Father is Holy. We are anointed by the act of Baptism, Faith and the indwelling of the Holy Ghost. Here is proof of the Trinity; 1John 5:7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. If we are endowed with one we have all three, for one cannot exist without the other for, God is. The Anointing; This is done primarily by the anointing of Oil, on the head of an individual. Anointing in Holy Scripture, is either, I. Material -- with oil -- or II. Spiritual -- with the Holy Ghost. The Spiritual anointing is accomplished in many was from the time of Repentance to Baptism to the physical anointing by Oil. The Oil many times is mixed with perfume, but this is not necessary. An anointing gives an individual many types of ability, that is and was, ordained by God. Such as being a teacher, preacher,, etc. We see this in the Book of Ephesians. Eph 4:11 And he gave some, apostles; and some, prophets; and some, evangelists; and some, pastors and teachers; each one of these offices within the Church, must come from an anointing. Many Churches today try to ignore many of the anointings because of fear, unbelief or ignorance of the ability's that God ordains for some people. The Bible calls these anointings, “Gifts.” Rom 11:29 For the gifts and calling of God are without repentance. Gifts = anointings or Favors. Calling = A profession, or as we usually say, a vocation (1Co.7:20). The “hope of your calling” in Eph.4:4 is the hope resulting from your being called into the kingdom of God. Faith in Gods word, is paramount in obtain these anointings, God nor the Holy Ghost, will not anoint a person with a gift, if that individual doesn't believe or is low in faith, in that operation. Rom 12:6 Having then gifts differing according to the grace that is given to us, whether prophecy, let us prophesy according to the proportion of faith; Rom 12:7 Or ministry, let us wait on our ministering: or he that teacheth, on teaching; Not everyone can do these ministries, there must again be an anointing. 1Co 12:28 And God hath set some in the church, first apostles, secondarily prophets, thirdly teachers, after that miracles, then gifts of healings, helps, governments, diversities of tongues. Brns; And God hath set - That is, has appointed, constituted, ordained. He has established these various orders or ranks in the church. The apostle, having illustrated the main idea that God had conferred various endowments on the members of the church, proceeds here to specify particularly what he meant, and to refer more directly to the various ranks which existed in the church. Num 23:19-20; God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good? Behold, I have received commandment to bless: and he hath blessed; and I cannot reverse it. These anointings are for specific purposes; Eph 4:12 For the perfecting of the saints, for the work of the ministry, for the edifying of the body of Christ: Eph 4:13 Till we all come in the unity of the faith, and of the knowledge of the Son of God, unto a perfect man, unto the measure of the stature of the fulness of Christ: Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Eph 4:15 But speaking the truth in love, may grow up into him in all things, which is the head, even Christ: 1Jo 2:27 But the anointing which ye have received of him(God) abideth in you(An Indwelling of the Spirit of Christ.), and ye need not that any man teach you(Man does not know the Truth unless instructed by The Holy Spirit.): but as the same anointing(Of The Holy Ghost.) teacheth you of all things, and is truth, and is no lie, and even as it hath taught you, ye shall abide in him. 1Pe 1:23 Being born again(An Anointing.), not of corruptible seed, but of incorruptible, by the word of God, which liveth and abideth for ever. ars. 1Jo 2:27 - the anointing: 1Jo_2:20, 1Jo_3:24; Joh_4:14; 1Pe_1:23; 2Jo_1:2 and ye: 1Jo_2:20,1Jo_2:21; Jer_31:33, Jer_31:34; Joh_14:26, Joh_16:13; Heb_8:10,Heb_8:11 but: 1Co_2:13; Eph_4:21; 1Th_2:13; 1Ti_2:7; 2Pe_1:16, 2Pe_1:17 ye shall: 1Jo_2:28; Joh_8:31, Joh_8:32, Joh_15:4-7; Col_2:6 Rom 11:29 - Num_23:19; Hos_13:14; Mal_3:6
The Other Side of Trust.
This message will look at the other side of trust, gambling and the flesh. As Christians, who do we put our trust in? 1Ti 6:17 Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; Putting trust in uncertain riches has begun to inhabit many that are seeking a quick way of becoming rich and prosperous. Gambling away Gods gifts, is not the way to become wealthy. We must remember that the gold and silver of this world will be useless at the day of Retribution. Isa 2:19; And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth. What then do we consider wealth? 1Co 10:23-24; All things are lawful for me, but all things are not expedient: all things are lawful for me, but all things edify not. Let no man seek his own, but every man another's wealth. “things are lawful” many states have made gambling lawful, but does this edify God? expedient=Useful; profitable. “but all things edify not.” This means to instruct and improve the mind in knowledge generally, and particularly in moral and religious knowledge, in faith and holiness. Weather these things are lawful in the sight of man, does this also lead to hurting a younger Christian not well versed in the word? 1Co 8:10-13; For if any man(The Younger) see thee which hast knowledge (The Elder) sit at meat in the idol's temple(Do things that are lawful but not to edification.), shall not the conscience of him which is weak be emboldened to eat those things which are offered to idols; (believe that these things edify the Church and Christ.) And through thy knowledge shall the weak brother perish, for whom Christ died? (Even thou you may be able to control you own actions, the weaker may, by your example, fall, being able not to control His actions.) But when ye sin so against the brethren, and wound their weak conscience, ye sin against Christ. (If what you do causes the younger to fall, would not you be held responsible?) Wherefore, if meat make my brother to offend, I will eat no flesh while the world standeth, lest I make my brother to offend. “offend”, To draw to evil, or hinder in obedience; to cause to sin or neglect duty. The word flesh, as stated here, is not only the flesh as of meat, but rather also of the worldly things. If what we are doing in this world offends a younger or elder Christian, then we have the responsibility to stop these actions. Are we our brothers keeper? Yes. We are to help others, week in faith, to grow in faith and in knowledge of the Lord. 1Co 10:23 - things are lawful: 1Co_6:12, 1Co_8:9; Rom_14:15, Rom_14:20 edify: 1Co_8:1, 1Co_14:3-5, 1Co_14:12, 1Co_14:17, 1Co_14:26; Rom_14:19, Rom_15:1, Rom_15:2; 2Co_12:19; Eph_4:29; 1Th_5:11; 1Ti_1:4 Money will burn and coins will melt. Gold and Silver will be thrown into the caves for the Bats and the Moles. Isa 2:20-21; “In that day a man shall cast his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which they made each one for himself to worship, to the moles and to the bats; To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.” We do not seek an earthly fortune, but rather a Heavenly Kingdom. We are strangers in this life, we, being Children of God, do not belong here on this earth, for it is a foreign land. Act 17:29 Forasmuch then as we are the offspring of God, we ought not to think that the Godhead is like unto gold, or silver, or stone, graven by art and man's device. If we, being the Joint heirs to the Kingdom of Heaven, must depend upon games of chance, to obtain material possessions, do we then not trust in God, but rather our trust has dependence upon man and the flesh? By doing this are we making a testimony to God that we do not believe that He has the power to supply our every need and desire? Now if this is our testimony, then how shall God, being Righteous, able to reward Evil with Good? Act 20:33 I have coveted no man's silver, or gold, or apparel. By gambling we actually covet what another man has, thereby we commit sin. Now God cannot reward sin. “Covet” To desire or wish for, with eagerness; to desire earnestly to obtain or possess. To desire inordinately; to desire that which it is unlawful to obtain or possess; in a bad sense. Rom 3:5-6; But if our unrighteousness commend the righteousness of God, what shall we say? Is God unrighteous who taketh vengeance? (I speak as a man) God forbid: for then how shall God judge the world? Act 20:35 I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive. 1Pe 1:18 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers; Rev 9:20 And the rest of the men which were not killed by these plagues yet repented not of the works of their hands, that they should not worship devils, and idols of gold, and silver, and brass, and stone, and of wood: which neither can see, nor hear, nor walk: Thou you say that these things will benefit the community, the poor, the the down trodden, we must remember that, the end does not justify the means. For God shall Judge our works, weather they be Good or Evil. Think about it. Ars. Lev_17:7; Deu_32:16, Deu_32:17; 2Ch_11:15; Psa_106:37-39; 2Co_4:4; Rev_9:20 1Co 10:24 - seek: 1Co_10:33, 1Co_9:19-23, 1Co_13:5; Phi_2:4, Phi_2:5, Phi_2:21 1Co 8:13 - if meat: 1Co_6:12, 1Co_9:12, 1Co_9:19-23, 1Co_10:33, 1Co_11:1, 1Co_13:5; Rom_14:21; 2Co_11:29; 2Ti_3:8, 2Ti_3:9
What Must I Do to be Heard!
As in the days of Christ, where many rejected His words of Salvation and warning, we see ourselves in the same condition today. The more the Gospel is preached the more the people reject the word of truth. They become transfixed with the cares of this world and cannot see the destruction that is upon them. They run to and fro, ever learning and never able to come unto the knowledge of the truth. They seek out other religions that are more permissive to their life style and reject the purity of the Laws of God. “Come with us, we have found a better way, we can sin and still be pure.” This is their motto, this is their creed, this is their cry. When the people hear,”Thou Shalt Not”, they say ,”Why Not.” They become offended by the word and everything that deals with the truth. They become offended by prophecy, not only of the old days but also of these end times. Curses that God has placed on nations will be fulfilled before the curses are lifted. Sin is sin, no matter what we think. We were all in the bondage of sin and Satan at one time or another, but we that believed that the only way was thru Jesus, came into the knowledge of truth and accepted it. Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves = (This expression here denotes, preserve yourselves from the influence, opinions, and fate of this generation) from this untoward = (1. Froward; perverse; refractory; not easily guided or taught. 2. Awkward; ungraceful.) generation. It means “perverse,” “willful,” “crooked,” and is so translated in Revised Version: “this crooked generation” Why do many become offended by the truth, why do many reject the idea that there is a judgment coming upon all that refuse to believe, why do you think that mankind cannot see the death and destruction all about them. We are seeing the blind leading the blind, in government and in religion. “ Its in other places, we have food, we have shelter, we have money, we have all we need.” “ Leave us alone to our life, we are not hurting anyone.” The state of this world was developed by mankind in his search for a utopia. Man had two choices, especially in these end days, 1. To Become Rich and 2. Feed the poor and helpless. They have chosen to become rich. The thought that they must give so that others could live is beyond reason for many. Mans Idea of helping, is to wait for a cause then step out and give, Jesus told us not to wait but seek out those that were hungry and poor and destitute. The corruption of many charitable organizations is obvious and the countries that are receiving the aid are squandering it, and the poor still suffer. 1John 3:17 But whoso hath this world's good, and seeth his brother have need, and shutteth up his bowels of compassion from him, how dwelleth the love of God in him? We have become a world of watered down religion. Seeking all the good things in this life and not wanting to recognize all the bad that comes alone with it. Gods word is not a word of compromise, it never has been and never will be. Many are offended by its truths and graphic depiction of the end days. Fire, Flood, Petulance, Famines, Earthquakes, War. In Matthew 16:3-4, Jesus stated; “And in the morning, It will be foul weather to day: for the sky is red and lowring. O ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky; but can ye not discern the signs of the times? A wicked and adulterous generation seeketh after a sign; and there shall no sign be given unto it, but the sign of the prophet Jonas.” And he left them, and departed. People once said of World War 1,” This is the end Days.” They said it about World War 2, They said it about the black plague and other events, but this was only the beginning. All these events from our past and present are bringing in the end times. Ask yourself this question, How much food is left that will be able to be eaten, how much more will this earth be able to produce with its bounding population, how much longer will the air be fit to breath or the water be fit to drink, how much longer will the oil or coal last before it runs out, 100, 200, or 300 years? How many more diseases will mankind face without a cure? How much longer will it be before terrorist have a Nuclear weapon and start using it? Then what? Its not one individual incident that brings out the truth of prophecy, as it is not one event that brings out the truth of a curse. It a combination of prophecy, a combination of events, actions, times and hafe times, that brings out the truth. As all these things begin to happen, out comes the scoffers, the skeptics, here comes the scientist. To the Christians I say, ”Prophecy must be Fulfilled.” To the un-believer I say,” Prophecy will catch you asleep.” Prophecy of future events? {Romans 8:35 Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?} and what about { Rev 18:8 Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.} Can we stop, persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword(War), hatred? No. But we must prepare ourselves and others. For in the end, no man will be with excuse, not to have known what was approaching. There laughter will be turned to tears and joy to anguish. Do we forget about compassion on those that suffer? No. If we did, then how could the Love of God dwell within us? Can we help all men who suffer? No. Why? Bible Prophecy, Gods word of future events will take place. Then you ask, ”Is then not God unrighteous, in allowing these things to occur?” No. For it is not God that is causing these things to take place but mankind is the unrighteous. Gods prophets are just reporting the future state of mans compassion on his fellow man. Man desired, and still does, to have a freedom of choice and God allows him to have his desire. 2Pe 3:3-4; Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. Heb 5:2 Who can have compassion on the ignorant, and on them that are out of the way; for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity. [Heb 5:2 Who can(Greek, “being able”; not pleasing himself ) have compassion(Greek, “estimate mildly,” “feel leniently,” or “moderately towards”; “to make allowance for”) on the ignorant(sins not committed in resistance of light and knowledge), and on them that are out of the way(not deliberately and altogether willfully erring, but deluded through the fraud of Satan and their own carnal frailty and thoughtlessness. jfb); for that he himself also is compassed with infirmity(The Preacher).] Look at the world around us, Famines all about, Africa, Nigeria, India, Philippens, Aisa, Earthquakes, Japan, Pakistan, can we feed all that are in need, can we have compassion one toward another, can we save the lives of countless children dieing each day? No. Mankind is not able to do any of these things, for it was mankinds rejection of the truth and of righteousness that was the centering cause of all this. Acts 2:40 And with many other words did he testify and exhort, saying, Save yourselves from this untoward generation. Is society today become an untoward generation, or , A wicked and adulterous generation ? Yes. Order? this untoward generation? - Untoward: “Perverse, refractory, not easily guided or taught” (Webster). The same character our Saviour had given of that generation in Mat-11:16-19. This character they had shown uniformly. this is the same character that this world is displaying today, nation against nation, peoples against peoples, sons and daughters rebelling against the parents. They are smooth, cunning, plausible; but they are corrupt in principle, and wicked in conduct. Our courts have become a play ground for special interest groups, turning the truth into a lie. Trying to justify themselves with the law. (Barnes states; The Pharisees had a vast hold on the people. To break away from them was to set at defiance all their power and doctrines; to alienate themselves from their teachers and friends; to brave the authority of those in office, and those who had long claimed the right of teaching and guiding the nation. The chief danger of those who were now awakened was from that generation; that they would deride, or denounce, or persecute them, and induce them to abandon their seriousness, and turn back to their sins. And hence, Peter exhorted them at once to break off from them (The world), and give themselves to Christ.) We may hence learn 1. This generation is becoming as those of the times of the Pharisees, wanting not to sway away from instruction of those that they deem are in full knowledge of Gods Laws for fear of being persecuted and alienated. 2. Following after every wind and doctrine that comes along, offering a better and easier way. You are not born saved, as you are not born into any religion, you must accept Christ and be born again. Hear the Word of God, take what Peter said to heart; ”Break off from them, and give themselves to Christ.”
Almost persuaded.
"Acts 26: 24-28 And as he thus spake for himself, Festus said with a loud voice, Paul, thou art beside thyself; much learning doth make thee mad. But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness. For the king knoweth of these things, before whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things are hidden from him; for this thing was not done in a corner. King Agrippa, believest thou the prophets? I know that thou believest. Then Agrippa said unto Paul, Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." Here is a letter I received the other day. “I believe this is one of saddest stories in the Bible. The king was almost Home. He was almost persuaded to make a heart commitment to Jesus and live with Him eternally in Heaven. Many of us have loved ones and friends who are almost persuaded to be a Christian. We need to search our heart and see if our actions and words to our family and friends are turning them away from Jesus. If we want our loved ones to make that final commitment to Jesus, then we need to pray for them and extend the Love of Jesus to them on a daily basis. Sometimes we get so busy with our schedules during the day that we don’t make the time to fellowship with our loved ones and friends. How would we feel if Jesus didn’t make time for us on a daily basis? Let’s live so that others will never say to us, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian" Joanne Lowe. September 3, 2005 King Agrippa, believed the prophets but he couldn't bring himself to believe that the words of the prophets had come true in his lifetime. Thats the way it is today. Many are almost persuaded to believe in Jesus but because of one thing or another they have decided to wait. Politics, religion, peer pressure are all getting in the way of many that otherwise would be persuaded to join in on the Family of God. I've heard from many around the world that are confused by their friends, and religious people that know nothing of the intent of God in the lives of mankind. This world is not what it used to be and never will return back to that place and time that many of us remember. Too much has changed, too much has happened, to ignore the signs of the times. We preach love and compassion but there comes a time that love and compassion will not work. Fear and dread of the destruction of this earth will have to be used. Jude 1:4 For there are certain men crept in unawares, who were before of old ordained to this condemnation, ungodly men, turning the grace of our God into lasciviousness, and denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ. Can this happen? It already is happening, there are many that preach the Bible that denigh the Jesus Christ actually exist, some preach God only, some preach Jesus only and others preach what their congregations want to hear to appease man. Not accounting for the salvation of their listeners. We cannot persuade anyone by preaching one above the other, for as with Jude, he states, ”denying the only Lord God, and our Lord Jesus Christ.” Here we see again the separation of the two even thou they are one. We must persuade those that are lost by using the entire Scripture. Telling the truth and getting by man made doctrine. We have, The Father, The Son and The Holy Ghost, as was stated by Jesus. How can we denigh this? The plan of salvation come to us in three steps, The Father sacrificing His Son, The Son Sacrificing His Mortal Life and The Holy Ghost leading us into all truths. Jude 1:22 And of some have compassion, making a difference: Jude 1:23 And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.[1Co_9:19-22.] Mat 19:21-22; Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me. But when the young man heard that saying, he went away sorrowful: for he had great possessions. Almost persuaded, riches became this mans god, his idol, his life, and rather to give heed to the will of God by distributing all that he had to the poor he chose to keep his type of religion and go about his ways. Observing religious practices from his youth up was by no means salvation. Many get into habits that become second nature to them and become more of a spectacle than worship. If a man is not born again of the spirit he has not attained salvation. If he has no circumcision of the heart there is no change. Religious practices are not what Jesus wanted from this man and neither from us. He wants mankind to worship God in Spirit & Truth. Baptism without repentance is useless. What was this young ruler actually missing? The Love of God over all, he was violating the first two commandments, Mat 22:37-40; Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind. This is the first and great commandment. And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets. Isa 1:11-15; To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices unto me? saith the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats. Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and Sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting. Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hateth: they are a trouble unto me; I am weary to bear them. And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. Again; We must persuade those that are lost by using the entire Scripture. Bring no more vain oblations, for what kind of sacrifice can you bring before God? There is none that can satisfy Him except the Blood of the Lamb. Persuasion of the lost by the word of God, not choosing what you want and letting the rest go, but using all, showing a pattern of useless situations that God will no longer accept, false religious practices, false religion, false doctrine, false prayers, willing to be heard above the crowd but not meaning any of the words coming from your mouth. We must persuade by example, by acts, by faith, by demonstration of Power of the Holy Ghost. Isa 1:18 Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool. Are you almost persuaded or are you still in doubt, God says come to Him and reason with Him, ask Him any question on salvation, tell Him the reason that you refuse to serve Him and He will answer all your questions. God is willing to go another step with you if you are willing to listen. All the answers to all the questions are in the Bible. There is nothing covered that will not be shown, nothing hidden that will not be reveled and nothing said that will not be shouted out from the house top. Its all there. Are you listening to your friends, do you believe that everything is one big party, do you believe that you can escape the judgment, or have you listened to Satan telling you that, there is no God, no Heaven, no Hell, no Judgment? Who are you listening too? Seek out your own salvation, seek out the God that has created and can destroy. Don't die and wake up in Hell saying,”I was Almost persuaded.”ars.
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One God.pt.1.
It seams as thou every religion in the world is mainly concerned with Christianity and Jesus, more now than ever. Why? Because all recognize that there is only one God. But how do we come to recognize whom that one God is? We look at the attributes of God.Do the other gods, 1. Answer Prayer? 2. Speak? 3. Deliver on their promises? 4. Teach Hate? 5. Condone Murder? Psa 115:4-7; Their idols are silver and gold, the work of men's hands. They have mouths, but they speak not: eyes have they, but they see not: They have ears, but they hear not: noses have they, but they smell not: They have hands, but they handle not: feet have they, but they walk not: neither speak they through their throat. The one true God is the God of the Bible. He speaks, Answers Prayer, Delivers on His promises, Teaches Love and not hate, and condemns all sin. Lets read a little from the Book of Ephesians. Eph 4:2-6; With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. One Lord, one faith, one baptism, we cannot serve two masters, we shall ether hate the one and love the other, or we shall serve the one and despise the other. There is only one Lord, One God, One Saviour of the World. One God, the God of all creation, the God and Father of Jesus, One God that has created all things, visible and invisible. The Great “I Am”, is not hypocritical, nor vain, He is all in all, He is from everlasting to everlasting. He is the God of righteousness and Truth. He never ask any one to do more or be more than, what His Son asked us to do. He is understanding and Loving, but He will not tolerate any unrighteousness nor sin. There is one body. The Family of God, The Body of Christ, The Body of the Church and only, one Church, the Church of the First Born. Not the Baptist, Pentecost, Nazarene, and neither Catholic. These names came from man, man put a separation between himself and other men, whom worship the same God. These separations came from disagreement in doctrine, man made doctrine may I add. One Lord. 1Pe 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,. There is no question among any religions in this world, that the Lord is, but their identification of Him gives way to much hatred and animosity to all those that disagree. The Great Jehovah, Gave this title to His only begotten, His Seed, His, Son and His Inheritor of the Kingdom of Heaven. Who then are we to say otherwise, is it up to any other religion to say what God can and cannot do? Who is the Lords, Councilor, Instructor or Advisor? Who can justify rejection the will of God? Who in this life, or what religion in this world, can instruct God and denigh Him a Son? Can God be put in a building, a bottle, a cage? What kind of House would you build for God? Who is strong enough to call God a lier? Isa 40:12-15; Who hath measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, and meted out heaven with the span, and comprehended the dust of the earth in a measure, and weighed the mountains in scales, and the hills in a balance? Who hath directed the Spirit of the LORD, or being his counsellor hath taught him? With whom took he counsel, and who instructed him, and taught him in the path of judgment, and taught him knowledge, and shewed to him the way of understanding? Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little thing. Show me the man, show me the counsellor , show me the proof, than any man is more than God. End. pt. 1. ars. 1Co 2:16 - who: Job_15:8, Job_22:2, Job_40:2; Isa_40:13, Isa_40:14; Jer_23:18; Rom_11:34 Eph 4:5 - One Lord: Act_2:36, Act_10:36; Rom_14:8, Rom_14:9; 1Co_1:2, 1Co_1:13, 1Co_8:6, 1Co_12:5; Phi_2:11, Phi_3:8 one faith: Eph_4:13; Rom_3:30; 2Co_11:4; Gal_1:6, Gal_1:7, Gal_5:6; Tit_1:1, Tit_1:4; Heb_13:7; Jam_2:18; 2Pe_1:1; Jud_1:3, Jud_1:20 one baptism: Mat_28:19; Rom_6:3, Rom_6:4; 1Co_12:13; Gal_3:26-28; Heb_6:6; 1Pe_3:21Eph 4:4 - one body: Eph_2:16, Eph_5:30; Rom_12:4, Rom_12:5; 1Co_10:17, 1Co_12:12, 1Co_12:13, 1Co_12:20; Col_3:15 one Spirit: Eph_2:18, Eph_2:22; Mat_28:19; 1Co_12:4-11; 2Co_11:4 as: Eph_4:1, Eph_1:18; Jer_14:8, Jer_17:7; Act_15:11; Col_1:5; 2Th_2:16; 1Ti_1:1; Tit_1:2; Tit_2:13, Tit_3:7; Heb_6:18, Heb_6:19; 1Pe_1:3, 1Pe_1:4, 1Pe_1:21; 1Jo_3:3Eph 4:3 - Eph_4:4; Joh_13:34, Joh_17:21-23; Rom_14:17-19; 1Co_1:10, 1Co_12:12, 1Co_12:13; 2Co_13:11; Col_3:13-15; 1Th_5:13; Heb_12:14; Jam_3:17, Jam_3:18
One God. Part 2
We have seen in part 1, that God is self sufficient and has the ability to do as His will dictates. In Part 2 we will look at the second part of our message, One Faith. Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,. The Faith we speak of is in God and His word. We cannot serve God without believing in what God says is the Truth. We all, at one time or another, have looked for a truth in our lives, searching and never being able to find any. In Romans 3:30, we see that faith is not just for the Jews but for all mankind, but in a different manner or direction, lets read and understand. “Seeing it is one God, which shall justify the circumcision by faith, and uncircumcision through faith.” The circumcision by faith, is speaking of those that were under the Mosaic Law of circumcision, these people were only the Jews. “By”;“be conscious” or “be cognizant ofa thing. Uncircumcision through faith, Denotes those not of Jewish origin, the gentiles. “Through”, By means of; by the agency of; noting instrumentality. Then is it the same faith? Yes. We all, Jews and Gentiles must believe that God is and that He is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him. This is only done through and by His Son Jesus. God will not hear the prayer of the lost or sinner, unless he is repenting of his sin, Jew or Greek. Isa 1:15 And when ye spread forth your hands, I will hide mine eyes from you: yea, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. Mic 3:4 Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them: he will even hide his face from them at that time, as they have behaved themselves ill in their doings. Isa 59:2 But your iniquities have separated between you and your God, and your sins have hid his face from you, that he will not hear. Millions are calling upon a God that will not hear them. Multitudes in the valley of decision on weather to believe or not. So without faith, it is imposable to serve, worship, speak or walk with God. Then shall they cry unto the LORD, but he will not hear them, when ye make many prayers, I will not hear, Why? They are not of the Faith, One Lord, One Faith. They have behaved themselves ill in their doings. Without faith in Jesus the Christ, being the Son of God, Jehovah will not recognize nor hear them. This is the way it will be when it comes to judgment day. Many shall say lord,Lord, haven't we done this and that in your name? And the Answer will be; But he shall say, “I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.” Phi 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. Here is the falling away from the Grace of God. Lack of Faith in the Son, dis-honoureing Him, there by dis-honoureing God. John 5:23 That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him. By honoureing the Son, you believe in the Faith that He delivered to all mankind, to the Jew first and then the Gentile. The Faith is within the Gospel that was left to all of us. John 8:49 Jesus answered, I have not a devil; but I honour my Father, and ye do dishonour me. By refusing to believe in the One Faith, you have dis-honored God, And likewise made an enemy. John 8:50 And I seek not mine own glory: there is one that seeketh and judgeth. John 8:51 Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. If a man keep my saying, means having the faith that he delivered. End pt. 2. ars Luk 13:27 - I tell: Luk_13:25; Psa_1:6; Mat_7:22, Mat_7:23, Mat_25:12, Mat_25:41; 1Co_8:3; Gal_4:9; 2Ti_2:19 depart: Psa_5:6, Psa_6:8, Psa_28:3, Psa_101:8, Psa_119:115, Psa_125:5; Hos_9:12; Mat_25:41
One God. Conclusion
Eph 4:3 Endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. Eph 4:4 There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; Eph 4:5 One Lord, one faith, one baptism, Eph 4:6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. One Baptism. We see that we are in the hands of God, weather be saint or sinner. We see that Gods power and will, cannot be contained nor directed by the whims of man. Baptism; The application of water to a person, as a sacrament or religious ceremony, by which he is initiated into the visible church of Christ. This is usually performed by sprinkling or immersion. The Baptist doctrine follows the Scripture which denotes full immersion in water. This is symbolic of Dieing out to sin and being regenerated to a new body or creature. ISBE; The new heart is wrought by the Holy Spirit. Reconciliation with the Father is wrought on the basis of the work of the Son, who has manifested the Father's love in His life and death for sin. This baptism is a commandment from God thru Jesus. There are two that separates the Christian from any other religion. The Baptism of water and the Baptism of Fire, which are both mentioned in Scripture. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost normally appears at the time of Salvation and the Baptism of Water. In 1John 5:7, we see that the Father Son and Holy ghost are all the Same Deity, for believing in one requires the belief in all. This grand point is the crucial separation from all other false religions. 1John 5:7, For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. Acts 19:2 He said unto them, Have ye received the Holy Ghost since ye believed? And they said unto him, We have not so much as heard whether there be any Holy Ghost. Responsibility of introducing the Holy Ghost to the newly saved rest upon the minister of the Gospel. We see that this mistake was made in Acts 19:2. In Acts 19:6, we see another receptive act of the laying on of hands. And when Paul had laid his hands upon them, the Holy Ghost came on them; and they spake with tongues, and prophesied. There is only one baptism, weather it be the Baptism of Water, The Baptism of the Holy Ghost and last the Baptism of Fire. Mat 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: These next two interpretations of the meaning of “Fire”, are the two that I mostly agree with these come from the works of Barnes and Clark; Lets read a little. “Some have supposed that John refers to the afflictions and persecutions with which men would be tried under the Gospel”(end.) This is very well put, in these days of hatred and war, Christianity has been the target of many a spiritual and physical attack. In the end, we will need to be stronger than we are at the present, just to be able to hold on to our Faith. So the Baptism of Fire is needful to many, especially the Ministers. That the influences of the Spirit of God are here designed, needs but little proof. Christ’s religion was to be a spiritual religion, and was to have its seat in the heart. Outward precepts, however well they might describe, could not produce inward spirituality.(end.) Christ’s religion is a, Spiritual Religion. This religion that Jesus brought to earth was a spiritual religion, not of this earth, nor did or does it, have any root upon the earth. Many religions today are set upon and also based upon, a religious kingdom on earth, this is not a spiritual religion. There are no religions that even compare to the Bible. John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. End. ars. Mat 3:11 - baptize: Mat_3:6; Mar_1:4, Mar_1:8; Luk_3:3, Luk_3:16; Joh_1:26, Joh_1:33; Act_1:5, Act_11:16, Act_13:24, Act_19:4 but: Luk_1:17; Joh_1:15, Joh_1:26, Joh_1:27, Joh_1:30,Joh_1:34, Joh_3:23-36 whose: Mar_1:7; Luk_7:6, Luk_7:7; Act_13:25; Eph_3:8; 1Pe_5:5 he shall: Isa_4:4, Isa_44:3, Isa_59:20,Isa_59:21; Zec_13:9; Mal_3:2-4; Mar_1:8; Luk_3:16; Joh_1:33; Act_1:5, Act_2:2-4, Act_11:15, Act_11:16; 1Co_12:13; Gal_3:27, Gal_3:28Joh 18:36 - Jesus: 1Ti_6:13 My kingdom is: Joh_6:15, Joh_8:15; Psa_45:3-7; Isa_9:6, Isa_9:7; Dan_2:44, Dan_7:14; Zec_9:9; Luk_12:14; Luk_17:20,Luk_17:21; Rom_14:17; Col_1:12-14
The Dust of a Serpent. A Commentary.
Mic 7:17 They shall lick the dust like a serpent, they shall move out of their holes like worms of the earth: they shall be afraid of the LORD our God, and shall fear because of thee. 1.The United Nations Human Rights Council on Friday accepted a resolution according to which human rights violations committed by Israel in the territories will be discussed on a permanent basis in all of the Council’s meetings. 2.JAKARTA (Reuters) - Thousands of Indonesian Muslims rallied in front of the heavily fortified U.S. embassy in Jakarta on Sunday, condemning Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip. 3.Thousands of angry Turks burn Israeli flags, chant pro-Hamas slogans Friday in protest against Israel's offensive in Gaza Strip. 4.In Egypt, thousands rally in one of Egypt's main mosques, many calling on Arab governments to take action to protect Palestinians. 5.The United Church of Canada's Toronto branch was set to unveil Wednesday a boycott of Israeli products and companies doing business with its military to end what it calls the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands, the Toronto Star reported. The move comes on the heels of a similar controversial move by the Ontario wing of the Canadian Union of Public Employees, which last month voted to support an international boycott campaign against Israel to protest its treatment of Palestinian refugees. The world has believed for many years that God has forsaken Israel all together. They believe that their place in this world has been erased and that Israel must be eliminated from the world scene. Prophecy being fulfilled. Many Middle Eastern countries not only call for the destruction of Israel but also all Christians and the elimination of the Christian religion. Isa 11:12 And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth. Many Israeli emigrants coming home. Most of the “new Israeli immigrants” return from the United States, which is home to the largest community of former Israelis (roughly 400,000). How much clearer can it be, for those that are lost to realize that the end is upon us? The rest of the returning Israelis are moving back from the UK (2nd place) and France (3rd place), and from almost every other country in the world; this includes Arab-Israelis who studied in Jordan and backpackers who remained for years in countries such as Kenya, Taiwan and Ecuador and suddenly got homesick. Bible prophecy will come to pass and woe be it to all that have come against Israel, from the greatest to the least among nations. There is only one God, one Lord and One Baptism, without God there would be no world. 1Sa 12:22 For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people. (Speaking of Israel.) Many Bible scholars have ignored the importance of Israel in History and especially prophecy. We as a gentile race of people are adopted into the House of God, being Jews inwardly and not of the outward appearance. This includes, Muslims, Arabs, white and black among all nations. In Romans 9:6 we see that there is a separation of peoples that dwell in Israel, for all there are not Jews. The Holy City of Jerusalem has been over run by Gentiles, it has been carved up into 3 sections, this is not what God desires. “Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect. For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:” The same can be said of Christians, “Not all that say they are Christians are.” Jesus put it very simply, “They worship me with their mouth but their heart is far from me.” Rom 9:7 Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but, In Isaac shall thy seed be called. Many claim to be of the seed of Abraham but are not of the same mind nor reverence of God. Jesus stated; “Yet ye have not known him; but I know him: and if I should say, I know him not, I shall be a liar like unto you: but I know him, and keep his saying.” Rom 9:8 That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed. Speaking of the righteous and unrighteous. The flesh were made up of Jews and Gentiles. The children of the promise is speaking of Gen 22:17, That in blessing I will bless thee, and in multiplying I will multiply thy seed as the stars of the heaven, and as the sand which is upon the sea shore; and thy seed shall possess the gate of his enemies; Zec 8:13 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong. The dust of a serpent |
