Psalm 32:7 Thou art my hiding place; thou shalt preserve me from trouble; thou shalt compass me about with songs of deliverance. Selah.
8 I will instruct thee and teach thee in the way which thou shalt go: I will guide thee with mine eye.
9 Be ye not as the horse, or as the mule, which have no understanding: whose mouth must be held in with bit and bridle, lest they come near unto thee.
10 Many sorrows shall be to the wicked: but he that trusteth in the LORD, mercy shall compass him about.
11 Be glad in the LORD, and rejoice, ye righteous: and shout for joy, all ye that are upright in heart.
Interesting words used there "Thou art my hiding place"....Our Lord is a very real refuge from the storm we see all around us. He shall preserve me from trouble, He shall compass me about with songs of deliverance. Who will deliver us, preserve us? He will.....
1 Peter 3:20 Who once were disobedient, when the patience of God ...
... who disobeyed long ago in the days of Noah, when God waited patiently while the ark was being built. In it a few, that is, eight persons, were saved by water.
Luke 17:26 "And just as it happened in the days of Noah,
... "And just as it happened in the days of Noah, so itwill be also in the days of the Son of Man:
Noah had an ark, we have the Son of God. "in Christ" we are in the ark. The Lord promised us an escape from all that's about to happen. As the storm clouds move over us we get closer to the time of Jacob's trouble, more and more people will begin to wonder whether the Lord meant what he said when he declared:
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Those who are counting on the escape face a growing barrage of ridicule from the atheist, the godless and outright hate from the pre=wrath, post-trib crowd. I liken all of these people to those who stood around while Noah was driving nails and cutting boards for the Ark. They all stood around mocking and criticizing. Things won't be so funny though on the day the ark rises up above the earth and some of us are nowhere to be found.
Today I want to encourage you to walk in uprightness and righteousness with the Lord so you are found worthy of the escape that's coming. Satan and those who serve him go immediately after your faith by first creating doubt...."did God really say....?" Did God really say to pray for an escape from all that shall come to pass? Unless my eyes are deceiving me, YES he did tell us to pray for the escape. Is that being "escapist" YEA, IT IS.
There seem to be many people these days who believe that they need to go through the tribulation for one reason or another...maybe they do. We each need to be firmly convinced of what we believe because what we really believe will be tested.
The Lord told me years ago "we can do this the easy way or the hard way" referring to some changes in thinking and behavior on my part. The easy way is for us to engage our mind, willpower, heart and rear end to come into conformity with God's will. The hard way is for the Lord to impose external pressure on you to get you to the same place. Same destination, two different ways of getting there. Today there are people on the earth whose attention does not belong to the Lord..yet. There is a pressure cooker coming though, called the tribulation, that will burn off the impurities with fire and bring them "in Christ." These are known as the tribulation saints. For those living in todays pre-tribulation world, who are "in Christ," who have chosen the "easy way" of willingly and obediently following the Lord, its already mission accomplished if they continue "in Christ" up to the point in time of the escape. What difference is there between those who have died "in Christ" up till now, and those of us living today "in Christ?" If those who died before us "in Christ" did not go through "the" tribulation, give me a good argument for why we should? If never heard one yet, and I've heard about everything out there.
The pre-tribulation "escape" will be a double edged sword. On one hand, it will devastate the apostate church. The day however many of us "escape" and they don't what's going to happen? What happens the day all the apostate preachers and teachers are still here, and we are not? There will be widespread defection and destruction of so called christianity aided by the persecutions coming, aided by the great deception sent by the Lord himself to deceive those who refused to believe the truth. As history has proven, then as now a few will be saved through it all. It's always a remnant, its always a few that make it "in Christ" no matter how you want to look at it.
Romans 9:27 Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, "THOUGH THE NUMBER ...
... Isaiah cries out concerning Israel, "THOUGH THE NUMBER OF THE SONS OF ISRAEL BE LIKE THE SAND OF THE SEA, IT IS THE REMNANT THAT WILL BE SAVED
Romans 11:5 In the same way then, there has also come to
... So it is at the present time: there is a remnant, chosen by grace.
I did'nt make this stuff up guys. Go to an online bible search engine and type in "remnant" but make sure you pack a lunch because you will see it over and over and over again.
What does that mean? Always a remnant? It means its always a FEW that "get it."
Matt 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it.
^^^^^that's what it means. Writing these things to you is the core of what the Lord has given me to do in this life. Remind you of what's already been written. The wrong time to be reminded of these things is after the escape, or after you die, whichever comes first.
I know much of what is written here is not pleasant to read, but my task is to put it out there. If one soul is turned away from their sin, what's that worth? Its priceless..beyond measure. Each soul is unbelievably precious.
Predictably, just as the bible said, scoffers are on the increase. Anyone who points to Jesus alone (which in fact is "the Word of God") is hated. We are not surprised by the hatred because if the master was hated to the point of being murdered, should we expect the people around us to dance a joyful jig when we come saying the same exact things that got our Master crucified?
This alone puts the messages preached at the "mega churches" into perspective. Mr. Joel Osteen goes out of his way to make sure there's nothing offensive to anyone in anything he says. Results? The largest so called christian church in America. Contrast the message of Osteen (and all those like him) to the message that got our Lord crucified...could they be any more different? One set of words leads to throngs worshiping you, the other set of words gets you killed. You figure it out....
Time is short guys. The coming reality for this world is stranger than fiction. I wonder if we'll be around for the soon coming day when "the powers that be" disclose to the world that alien life has been here on earth for quite some time. I wonder what it will be like when these things/superheroes/aliens/demons in disguise get wheeled out. I don't want to know, but that's what's coming. The bible clearly tells us that mens hearts will fail them from fear of seeing these things that are "coming on the earth."
Luke 21:26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Coming on the earth? From where? ...for the powers of heaven (THE HEAVENS) shall be shaken. Outer space, that is, outside the earths atmosphere is where the heavens are.
We have before us both the carrot and the stick. We can choose what pleases our Lord today, or some can choose it later under a pressure that will melt the earth. Pray that you may be counted worthy of the escape from all that's coming and stand before the Son of Man.
A clue to the physical location of where we escape to: Where is the Son of Man? Answer: sitting at the right hand of the Father. Where is the Father? Answer: sitting on his throne in the highest heavens. Which means when you escape and are standing before him who sits at the right hand of the Father, you WON'T be here on earth....grace and peace
Friday, January 30, 2009
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Misery Propaganda
I've noticed that CNN has really been doing its part to spread the misery around. Today the headline story is how the suicide hotlines are ringing off the hook. Yesterday the headline was about the guy in California that shot his entire family then himself after getting laid off. The media could report with a positive spin on things if they wanted to, but they don't want to...why not?
There's no question in my mind, because I've seen mountains of evidence, that the lamestream media is nothing more than a propaganda arm of the ultra rich in this world. The ultra rich also happen to be the ones pushing for the new satanic 'age of aquarius.' Fear, depression, and hopelessness are all being pumped out like sewage all over the world's population these days with the goal in mind of getting people so desperate, so on their knees, that when the man of sin makes his grand entrance, they'll be lapping at his feet for whatever scraps he decides to give them.
We have two choices, just like Peter did when he was walking on water with Jesus, we can give our attention to the storm or our Savior. If we give ourselves over to the storm by giving it all our attention, we will sink under the waves. Jesus will ask us like he asked Peter "why did you doubt?" A recurring theme this week (in my mind) has been that of testing. The pre-tribulation storm we are seeing is testing everyone to determine where people stand. Our faith is being tried today, how much more will it be tried in the days ahead? Without our faith we have nothing, absolutely nothing, which is why satan and his minions go after it with a vengeance. They love to ask "where is your God now?" If we do not stand on our faith we will not stand at all. Remember that our feelings are traitors. Our feelings and our faith are two seperate entities. It does'nt matter what you 'feel' what matters is what you really believe, which is what you have faith in.
Here are some promises I have tried and tested to be worth more than gold:
Psalm 37
3 Hope in the Lord, and do good; and dwell on the land, and thou shalt be fed with the wealth of it. 4 Delight thyself in the Lord; and he shall grant thee the requests of thine heart. 5 Disclose thy way to the Lord, and hope in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
16 A little is better to the righteous than abundant wealth of sinners. 17 For the arms of sinners shall be broken; but the Lord supports the righteous.
18 The Lord knows the ways of the perfect; and their inheritance shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be ashamed in an evil time; and in days of famine they shall be satisfied. 20 For the sinners shall perish; and the enemies of the Lord at the moment of their being honoured and exalted have utterly vanished like smoke.
23 The steps of a man are rightly ordered by the Lord: and he will take pleasure in his way. 24 When he falls, he shall not be ruined: for the Lord supports his hand.
39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; and he is their defender in the time of affliction. 40 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: and he shall rescue them from sinners, and save them, because they have hoped in him.
The entire Psalm is a gem. These days we need to ingest the promises, not the problems. I keep my eyes on the problems in the world without being disturbed because I know the promises are more real to me than the problems are. At this point I am absolutely confident that the Lord will miraculously provide for those who belong to him as long as they continue to believe....why should we fear? We should fear God alone.
Shifting gears...
There are things about Obama that make me think he is not the 'man of sin.' Although he is widely viewed as a saviour, I've still heard lots and lots of people who think this guy is pathetic. They certainly are'nt standing in awe of him as it appears people will stand in awe of the anti-christ. Maybe its too early, after all, Obama was only recently sworn in, he has yet to show the world more than words. We should know soon enough whether Obama is just another Bush with a (D) by his name, or whether we see actions that warrant our further consideration of him as more than a run of the mill politician/crook.
Another thing that leads me to believe he's not the one is all the evidence surrounding the british aristocracy that something really satanic is brewing over there. The royal seal of prince charles is pretty much a verbatim match with the desription of the anti-christ to come. Read "anti-christ and a cup of tea" for details on that one. With that said, America is so intertwined with Britain on so many levels its hard to say how exactly we'll see the man of sin come out of it. If America is the last days Babylon, what does that make America's mother (Britain)? I don't know. It all turns to spaghetti the more you look at these things.
The moral of todays story is this: our faith is what we need to hang onto at all costs. Satan loves to ask "where is your God now" right while you are in the midst of trying times. Our faith is being tested. I know where my God is....inside of me. We are the temples of the Holy Spirit and satan absolutely despises us for it.
It looks like the timeframe between today and the end of 2012 will be a window to press our faces up against the looking glass separating us from the tribulation. We could escape today, or it may be a couple more years, who knows. What I do know is the events we see around us today cannot continue spiraling out of control the way they are today for much longer. How many more months in a row can 500,000 people lose their jobs before people are rioting in the streets? That rioting is already taking place in at least 5 other countries around the world, but that's kept on the "down-low" by the lame stream media. Obama was right, change is coming, its just not the change that people expect.
The bible is full of spiritual food and medicine, get in it today. Stay in it until your burden is lifted. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. When you are in the presence of the Almighty, you know that you know that you know that you are sure, that you are positive you have nothing to worry about.
Trust in him and watch how you come through every trial with victory and thanks on your lips. That has been my life story, many trials, but deliverance from them all. I am nothing, a nobody, so how much more will he do for you? Keep the faith no matter what the cost. I'm telling you, we believe in a very real and powerful God. His tender mercies and loving kindness are worth more than all the riches of this world. Remain in him, grace and peace
There's no question in my mind, because I've seen mountains of evidence, that the lamestream media is nothing more than a propaganda arm of the ultra rich in this world. The ultra rich also happen to be the ones pushing for the new satanic 'age of aquarius.' Fear, depression, and hopelessness are all being pumped out like sewage all over the world's population these days with the goal in mind of getting people so desperate, so on their knees, that when the man of sin makes his grand entrance, they'll be lapping at his feet for whatever scraps he decides to give them.
We have two choices, just like Peter did when he was walking on water with Jesus, we can give our attention to the storm or our Savior. If we give ourselves over to the storm by giving it all our attention, we will sink under the waves. Jesus will ask us like he asked Peter "why did you doubt?" A recurring theme this week (in my mind) has been that of testing. The pre-tribulation storm we are seeing is testing everyone to determine where people stand. Our faith is being tried today, how much more will it be tried in the days ahead? Without our faith we have nothing, absolutely nothing, which is why satan and his minions go after it with a vengeance. They love to ask "where is your God now?" If we do not stand on our faith we will not stand at all. Remember that our feelings are traitors. Our feelings and our faith are two seperate entities. It does'nt matter what you 'feel' what matters is what you really believe, which is what you have faith in.
Here are some promises I have tried and tested to be worth more than gold:
Psalm 37
3 Hope in the Lord, and do good; and dwell on the land, and thou shalt be fed with the wealth of it. 4 Delight thyself in the Lord; and he shall grant thee the requests of thine heart. 5 Disclose thy way to the Lord, and hope in him; and he shall bring it to pass.
16 A little is better to the righteous than abundant wealth of sinners. 17 For the arms of sinners shall be broken; but the Lord supports the righteous.
18 The Lord knows the ways of the perfect; and their inheritance shall be for ever. 19 They shall not be ashamed in an evil time; and in days of famine they shall be satisfied. 20 For the sinners shall perish; and the enemies of the Lord at the moment of their being honoured and exalted have utterly vanished like smoke.
23 The steps of a man are rightly ordered by the Lord: and he will take pleasure in his way. 24 When he falls, he shall not be ruined: for the Lord supports his hand.
39 But the salvation of the righteous is of the Lord; and he is their defender in the time of affliction. 40 And the Lord shall help them, and deliver them: and he shall rescue them from sinners, and save them, because they have hoped in him.
The entire Psalm is a gem. These days we need to ingest the promises, not the problems. I keep my eyes on the problems in the world without being disturbed because I know the promises are more real to me than the problems are. At this point I am absolutely confident that the Lord will miraculously provide for those who belong to him as long as they continue to believe....why should we fear? We should fear God alone.
Shifting gears...
There are things about Obama that make me think he is not the 'man of sin.' Although he is widely viewed as a saviour, I've still heard lots and lots of people who think this guy is pathetic. They certainly are'nt standing in awe of him as it appears people will stand in awe of the anti-christ. Maybe its too early, after all, Obama was only recently sworn in, he has yet to show the world more than words. We should know soon enough whether Obama is just another Bush with a (D) by his name, or whether we see actions that warrant our further consideration of him as more than a run of the mill politician/crook.
Another thing that leads me to believe he's not the one is all the evidence surrounding the british aristocracy that something really satanic is brewing over there. The royal seal of prince charles is pretty much a verbatim match with the desription of the anti-christ to come. Read "anti-christ and a cup of tea" for details on that one. With that said, America is so intertwined with Britain on so many levels its hard to say how exactly we'll see the man of sin come out of it. If America is the last days Babylon, what does that make America's mother (Britain)? I don't know. It all turns to spaghetti the more you look at these things.
The moral of todays story is this: our faith is what we need to hang onto at all costs. Satan loves to ask "where is your God now" right while you are in the midst of trying times. Our faith is being tested. I know where my God is....inside of me. We are the temples of the Holy Spirit and satan absolutely despises us for it.
It looks like the timeframe between today and the end of 2012 will be a window to press our faces up against the looking glass separating us from the tribulation. We could escape today, or it may be a couple more years, who knows. What I do know is the events we see around us today cannot continue spiraling out of control the way they are today for much longer. How many more months in a row can 500,000 people lose their jobs before people are rioting in the streets? That rioting is already taking place in at least 5 other countries around the world, but that's kept on the "down-low" by the lame stream media. Obama was right, change is coming, its just not the change that people expect.
The bible is full of spiritual food and medicine, get in it today. Stay in it until your burden is lifted. Draw near to God and he will draw near to you. When you are in the presence of the Almighty, you know that you know that you know that you are sure, that you are positive you have nothing to worry about.
Trust in him and watch how you come through every trial with victory and thanks on your lips. That has been my life story, many trials, but deliverance from them all. I am nothing, a nobody, so how much more will he do for you? Keep the faith no matter what the cost. I'm telling you, we believe in a very real and powerful God. His tender mercies and loving kindness are worth more than all the riches of this world. Remain in him, grace and peace
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Thoughts About the Anti-Christ
As you have read here, there are anti-christ tags pinned all over Obama. That said, I still won't lay down the gauntlet and say he's "the" man of sin. The anti-christ "coincidences" we see all over Obama tell me more about the time we are in than the man Obama is.
We know the bible tells us that the man of sin will be revealed when the restainer is taken out of the way, until then, all people can do is speculate. What we do not have to speculate on is the time we are in. Or another way of saying it is we don't have to speculate about all the signs we are seeing. The signs are everywhere for those with eyes to see. Do we have to know who the man of sin is, or is it enough to know the time of his rising? America has turned virtually overnight from a nation of laws and morals (at least outwardly) to a nation of lawlessness and immorality. Lawlessness is one of the names of anti-christ. I've been hearing the word "transformation" now for years and here we are in the midst of a major transformation. Using the bible to benchmark what we are transforming into allows us to place ourselves on the world timeline. Greed, corruption, lawlessness, rebellion, moral degredation, apostasy, these are the words that best describe our days. Think we are close to the tribulation?
I am convinced that America is Babylon, those who deny this are entitled to their opinions. I've settled it in my own mind, you should settle these kinds of things in yours. Since there are layers of depth and meaning within God's word, I don't think most people (including me) have scratched the surface of what's coming and how it all fits together. When its over, there's a 100% guarantee we will be able to see the the word of God nailed events perfectly, we were just too blind to see the orchestration of all of it. We might not be able to see the view from our commanding general's perspective, but we can see parts and pieces from where we stand.
The parts and pieces I see form a very strong outline of a picture of the tribulation. How the dots all directly connect will be something we look back on an "Ahhhhhh, so that's how it fit." As soldiers, we don't need to see things from the general's perspective, its enough to see things according to the faith and wisdom we have received. There are many descriptions given for anti-christ, he's the "chaldean" the "assyrian" he comes from the people who destroyed the last temple "roman" he's the "man of sin" and the list goes on and on. I suspect when he is revealed, the combination of connections will run from the surface level obvious down to deep and symbolic, it will be all of the above.
With anti-christ signs plastered all over the landscape, what does that mean about the timing of the restrainer being removed? Only the Lord really knows, but there's a reason we are told to be continually watching. What happens when we are always watching? We'll "see" things and not be caught off guard. We are told to be like the wise virgins of Matt 25 who were watching and ready for the bridegroom. Today many people are overcome by the anxieties of life, which is one of the chief things Jesus said would weight down the hearts of many at the time of the escape (luke 21:34-36).
Times get tough and people can get anxious or they can stand on their faith. We will all stand or fall on our faith (or lack of it). I see more and more people "losing their faith" because they feel their prayers are not being answered. Is it any surprise that prayers are not answered when all people want is a spiritual "one night stand" with Jesus? They want him to fix their problems, but they don't want to fix themselves. They want to be blessed, but they don't want any strings attached. They want the world to change but they don't want to change themselves. You still wondering why millions are'nt getting results from their prayers? They ask, but they don't believe they'll receive anything, that's faithless prayer, and people expect that to be effective? Only at the end will all the motives and contents of the hearts of men be laid bare to expose every time the Lord knocked on people's hearts and they turned away. Only the Lord can judge us as individuals, he has all the info ready to review when everything is said and done. Until then, we each know our own hearts and whispers in our hearts and minds that enable us to know what the things we should be doing to please the Creator of all things.
The tribulation will be a time of worldwide testing, and some will be kept from that testing (Rev 3:10), why? They've already been tested and passed the tests. Even now we are being tested. Things are getting tough, where's your faith? Things will get tougher, the faithless are in for a rough ride. I am greatly saddened at all the suffering we see in this world. People forget that this place was cursed from the very beginning, remember the garden of eden? Who messed up, men or God? We did and we've all been paying for it, but our Father did'nt leave us hanging, he sent his own Son to make things right. Yea, we suffer in this world, some more than others, but what is 20, 30 , 40, 50, 100 years of suffering compared to the 999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,
999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,
999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999 years, etc etc etc ETERNITY in paradise?
Really, when we are a couple quadrillion years into eternity is anyone gonna look back and say, man, those 50 years a couple quadrillion years ago were pretty rough? Are you kidding me? Our Father sees the vastness of eternity and what he has planned for those who love him. Men, especially faithless men can only see what's right in front of their face.
Yea, there's evil, there's suffering in this world, but ALL THINGS work together for good for those who love the Creator. Time is short, its important to keep things in perspective. If you have faith the size of a mustard seed you are infinitely more wealthy than any crook on wall street, and your future is much brighter. Remain in Christ, be patient, be faithful. We are saved by grace THROUGH FAITH. You are dearly loved, grace and peace
We know the bible tells us that the man of sin will be revealed when the restainer is taken out of the way, until then, all people can do is speculate. What we do not have to speculate on is the time we are in. Or another way of saying it is we don't have to speculate about all the signs we are seeing. The signs are everywhere for those with eyes to see. Do we have to know who the man of sin is, or is it enough to know the time of his rising? America has turned virtually overnight from a nation of laws and morals (at least outwardly) to a nation of lawlessness and immorality. Lawlessness is one of the names of anti-christ. I've been hearing the word "transformation" now for years and here we are in the midst of a major transformation. Using the bible to benchmark what we are transforming into allows us to place ourselves on the world timeline. Greed, corruption, lawlessness, rebellion, moral degredation, apostasy, these are the words that best describe our days. Think we are close to the tribulation?
I am convinced that America is Babylon, those who deny this are entitled to their opinions. I've settled it in my own mind, you should settle these kinds of things in yours. Since there are layers of depth and meaning within God's word, I don't think most people (including me) have scratched the surface of what's coming and how it all fits together. When its over, there's a 100% guarantee we will be able to see the the word of God nailed events perfectly, we were just too blind to see the orchestration of all of it. We might not be able to see the view from our commanding general's perspective, but we can see parts and pieces from where we stand.
The parts and pieces I see form a very strong outline of a picture of the tribulation. How the dots all directly connect will be something we look back on an "Ahhhhhh, so that's how it fit." As soldiers, we don't need to see things from the general's perspective, its enough to see things according to the faith and wisdom we have received. There are many descriptions given for anti-christ, he's the "chaldean" the "assyrian" he comes from the people who destroyed the last temple "roman" he's the "man of sin" and the list goes on and on. I suspect when he is revealed, the combination of connections will run from the surface level obvious down to deep and symbolic, it will be all of the above.
With anti-christ signs plastered all over the landscape, what does that mean about the timing of the restrainer being removed? Only the Lord really knows, but there's a reason we are told to be continually watching. What happens when we are always watching? We'll "see" things and not be caught off guard. We are told to be like the wise virgins of Matt 25 who were watching and ready for the bridegroom. Today many people are overcome by the anxieties of life, which is one of the chief things Jesus said would weight down the hearts of many at the time of the escape (luke 21:34-36).
Times get tough and people can get anxious or they can stand on their faith. We will all stand or fall on our faith (or lack of it). I see more and more people "losing their faith" because they feel their prayers are not being answered. Is it any surprise that prayers are not answered when all people want is a spiritual "one night stand" with Jesus? They want him to fix their problems, but they don't want to fix themselves. They want to be blessed, but they don't want any strings attached. They want the world to change but they don't want to change themselves. You still wondering why millions are'nt getting results from their prayers? They ask, but they don't believe they'll receive anything, that's faithless prayer, and people expect that to be effective? Only at the end will all the motives and contents of the hearts of men be laid bare to expose every time the Lord knocked on people's hearts and they turned away. Only the Lord can judge us as individuals, he has all the info ready to review when everything is said and done. Until then, we each know our own hearts and whispers in our hearts and minds that enable us to know what the things we should be doing to please the Creator of all things.
The tribulation will be a time of worldwide testing, and some will be kept from that testing (Rev 3:10), why? They've already been tested and passed the tests. Even now we are being tested. Things are getting tough, where's your faith? Things will get tougher, the faithless are in for a rough ride. I am greatly saddened at all the suffering we see in this world. People forget that this place was cursed from the very beginning, remember the garden of eden? Who messed up, men or God? We did and we've all been paying for it, but our Father did'nt leave us hanging, he sent his own Son to make things right. Yea, we suffer in this world, some more than others, but what is 20, 30 , 40, 50, 100 years of suffering compared to the 999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,
999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,
999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999,999 years, etc etc etc ETERNITY in paradise?
Really, when we are a couple quadrillion years into eternity is anyone gonna look back and say, man, those 50 years a couple quadrillion years ago were pretty rough? Are you kidding me? Our Father sees the vastness of eternity and what he has planned for those who love him. Men, especially faithless men can only see what's right in front of their face.
Yea, there's evil, there's suffering in this world, but ALL THINGS work together for good for those who love the Creator. Time is short, its important to keep things in perspective. If you have faith the size of a mustard seed you are infinitely more wealthy than any crook on wall street, and your future is much brighter. Remain in Christ, be patient, be faithful. We are saved by grace THROUGH FAITH. You are dearly loved, grace and peace
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
A Note About Faith and Explaining Away the Anti-Christ
As the external pressures from the world exert themselves on us from without, we MUST increase out internal pressurization system outward, exerted by faith, to counteract it. If our internal faith "pressure" is not exerted to counteract the pressures coming in on you, you get crushed. If we do not stand on our faith, we will not stand at all.
Another way to look at what's happening today is a submarine going deeper and deeper into the sea. Subs have something known as "crush depth" at which point the hull can no longer withstand the external pressures. We as humans each have our own "crush depth" and like it or not, we're are all going deeper into this sea of tribulation (not THE tribulation) until the Lord pulls us out or we die out. As we wade in deeper, your faith will determine where your "crush depth" is. We are called to be soldiers for the Lord for a reason. A soldiers life is not an easy one. As we go deeper into this dark night in history, our faith must increase or we get crushed. The boat isn't safe anymore, the only place to be is walking on the water, outside the boat with Jesus. That takes faith. It will take faith to lay hold of the promises of God for the future. It will take faith to take part in the escape (luke 21:36). It will take faith to enter the gates of heaven.
Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the Son of man, remember that one (Mstt 24, Luke 17)?
I have no doubt in my mind, heart, soul or spirit that IF YOU BELIEVE...and I mean really believe deep down inside in the "no fakes allowed" zone, you can expect to see miraculous provision for you and your family during this storm we are living in today. Miraculous provision does not mean chest of gold coins falling into your back yard. What it does mean is your daily bread...
Do you remember God feeding Israel in the desert with Manna? How did it work? They went out DAILY to pick the manna up. If they tried to gather for more than a day it rotted. Daily bread....
Matt 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Your faith is being tested today, our faith is being tested min by minute, hour by hour, and it will be tested until the day we are taken out or die out, whichever comes first. Whatever can be shaken will be shaken, so dig deep and plant roots that cannot be shaken. That is something for you and the Lord alone, there must be real relationship or all bets are off. Many will say to him on that day "Lord Lord" and you don't want to be on the wrong side of his reply.
Explaining Away the Anti-Christ
There are many today who have the anti-christ 'all figured out' so they 'know' that he can't come from America. They guesstimate his national origin and what country he must come from so he could 'never' arise in America right? Wrong. First of all, we live in Babylon, which is America, which is a melting pot of every tribe tongue, culture, nationality on earth. Second, as an example, did you know that Obama has bloodline ties with Dick Cheney and George Bush? The lame stream media gave that story about 1 second worth of exposure then buried it. What a coincidence huh?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10172007/news/regionalnews/dissing_cousins__obama__cheney.htm
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101602362.html
or just google it for yourself.
So..where does that bloodline run back to?
http://watch.pair.com/dragon-lineage.html
But the beast could never arise out of america because all the 'experts' know where he has to come from?...uh...right..there are lawsuits still active to this day hinging on the real whereabouts of Obama's origin. Do you find it curious at all that nobody can produce a birth certificate for this guy? We are handed the convenient options of hawaii and kenya to argue over, but who says, who can prove legally where the guy is really from? He could have been spawned in hell for all we know, no birth certificate=open mystery. How convenient, and it did'nt slow him down taking over the reigns of babylon by a single second.
We've already covered the 10 kings argument, the 10 kings likely already exist but don't get actual kingdoms until the "Hour" appointed for them to hand over their power to the beast. Ever heard of the United Nations 10 Bio Regions? The EU is one, the North American Union is another..etc
The anti-christ is also known as "the king of the North." How far out on a limb do we have to reach in order to pull up a map and see America...specifically on a map NORTH America? North America? King of the North? And by the way, the armies of the "King of the North" are today scattered across the countries of most of the world. America's..babylon's armies are everywhere.
As we observed yesterday, there will be continual efforts to point your attention, anywhere but here.. it's the EU, no no, its rome and the catholic church, no no, wait..its Syria and Iran..no no wait....its reborn assyria...no wait, its etc etc etc anywhere and everywhere BUT HERE.
All the greatest magicians know that misdirection pulls off the trick. Keep the attention away from where the real magic is happening and you've got 'magic.' We have been told over and over that the end times will be all about deception. Deception is the hallmark of our age. Lies, deceit, and deception. Who among the so called christian church wants to admit they are a babylonian church? That's what they are. Who wants to admit they are a nicolaitan "conquer the laity" pastor, whose deeds and teachings are hated by Jesus (rev 2-3)? Who wants to admit to being a key player in an idolatrous system that glorifies men (the pastoral system)? Our God said that he WILL NOT SHARE HIS GLORY OR HIS PRAISE WITH IDOLS..
Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will
... "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to graven images.
If our God will not share his glory or praise with graven images, how much less with living images? If a 'pastor' is 'idolized' even 1% of the time he is standing over and above the sheep pontificating, that's stolen worship, stolen praise, that's idolatry. What do you here 'pastors' saying one of the main things they have to fight against? PRIDE...why? The system is IDOLATROUS, that's why. They can feel the adoration directed toward them and PRIDE feeds off it like a cancer.
There is NO 'clergy/laity' system in the true church. We are all different parts of the same organic living body. I'm a toe, you are a hand or whatever. There is no place, zero for the hand to boast over the toe or vice-versa. The head of the body, which is Christ, rules over the entire body. Men did'nt like that system, so as the history of men goes, they made their own system. The 'priest/pastor' system that rules over the "lay people." Whenever I hear that word "Layperson" I want to gag, seriously, who do these people think they are? They are laity conquerers, which is what "nicolaitan" literally means in latin. They will have much to answer for. It does'nt matter how nice a guy, how good a speaker, how knowledgeable of the bible these pastors are, the fact that they participate in a babylonian idolatrous system will be answered for.
Everything that's important for you to know has been buried as deep as men could bury it so you can't see it. Everything you don't need to know is plastered all over the newspapers and webpages of the lamestream media on an hourly, or even minute to minute basis. For example, I just clicked over to MSN.com and the headline story today is "Oprah interviews 7 foot 3 boy to discuss rare mysterious condition." That's what you really needed to know today isn't it?
The dark clouds of the approaching tribulation storm are already over our head today. My spiritual sense is that our faces will be pressed right up against the looking glass that divides the 7 year tribulation with the ordinary storm days we are living in today. As we believe, so shall it be done unto us. An escape from all has been promised and we were told to pray for it. I pray for you, for my family and for myself that we may be counted worthy of the escape that is coming. Remain "in Christ," grace and peace
Another way to look at what's happening today is a submarine going deeper and deeper into the sea. Subs have something known as "crush depth" at which point the hull can no longer withstand the external pressures. We as humans each have our own "crush depth" and like it or not, we're are all going deeper into this sea of tribulation (not THE tribulation) until the Lord pulls us out or we die out. As we wade in deeper, your faith will determine where your "crush depth" is. We are called to be soldiers for the Lord for a reason. A soldiers life is not an easy one. As we go deeper into this dark night in history, our faith must increase or we get crushed. The boat isn't safe anymore, the only place to be is walking on the water, outside the boat with Jesus. That takes faith. It will take faith to lay hold of the promises of God for the future. It will take faith to take part in the escape (luke 21:36). It will take faith to enter the gates of heaven.
Rev 22:14 Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city. 15 For without are dogs, and sorcerers, and whoremongers, and murderers, and idolaters, and whosoever loveth and maketh a lie.
Hebrews 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith.
As it was in the days of Noah, so shall it be in the days of the Son of man, remember that one (Mstt 24, Luke 17)?
I have no doubt in my mind, heart, soul or spirit that IF YOU BELIEVE...and I mean really believe deep down inside in the "no fakes allowed" zone, you can expect to see miraculous provision for you and your family during this storm we are living in today. Miraculous provision does not mean chest of gold coins falling into your back yard. What it does mean is your daily bread...
Do you remember God feeding Israel in the desert with Manna? How did it work? They went out DAILY to pick the manna up. If they tried to gather for more than a day it rotted. Daily bread....
Matt 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name.
10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.
11 Give us this day our daily bread.
12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors.
13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. 14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: 15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.
Your faith is being tested today, our faith is being tested min by minute, hour by hour, and it will be tested until the day we are taken out or die out, whichever comes first. Whatever can be shaken will be shaken, so dig deep and plant roots that cannot be shaken. That is something for you and the Lord alone, there must be real relationship or all bets are off. Many will say to him on that day "Lord Lord" and you don't want to be on the wrong side of his reply.
Explaining Away the Anti-Christ
There are many today who have the anti-christ 'all figured out' so they 'know' that he can't come from America. They guesstimate his national origin and what country he must come from so he could 'never' arise in America right? Wrong. First of all, we live in Babylon, which is America, which is a melting pot of every tribe tongue, culture, nationality on earth. Second, as an example, did you know that Obama has bloodline ties with Dick Cheney and George Bush? The lame stream media gave that story about 1 second worth of exposure then buried it. What a coincidence huh?
http://www.nypost.com/seven/10172007/news/regionalnews/dissing_cousins__obama__cheney.htm
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/10/16/AR2007101602362.html
or just google it for yourself.
So..where does that bloodline run back to?
http://watch.pair.com/dragon-lineage.html
But the beast could never arise out of america because all the 'experts' know where he has to come from?...uh...right..there are lawsuits still active to this day hinging on the real whereabouts of Obama's origin. Do you find it curious at all that nobody can produce a birth certificate for this guy? We are handed the convenient options of hawaii and kenya to argue over, but who says, who can prove legally where the guy is really from? He could have been spawned in hell for all we know, no birth certificate=open mystery. How convenient, and it did'nt slow him down taking over the reigns of babylon by a single second.
We've already covered the 10 kings argument, the 10 kings likely already exist but don't get actual kingdoms until the "Hour" appointed for them to hand over their power to the beast. Ever heard of the United Nations 10 Bio Regions? The EU is one, the North American Union is another..etc
The anti-christ is also known as "the king of the North." How far out on a limb do we have to reach in order to pull up a map and see America...specifically on a map NORTH America? North America? King of the North? And by the way, the armies of the "King of the North" are today scattered across the countries of most of the world. America's..babylon's armies are everywhere.
As we observed yesterday, there will be continual efforts to point your attention, anywhere but here.. it's the EU, no no, its rome and the catholic church, no no, wait..its Syria and Iran..no no wait....its reborn assyria...no wait, its etc etc etc anywhere and everywhere BUT HERE.
All the greatest magicians know that misdirection pulls off the trick. Keep the attention away from where the real magic is happening and you've got 'magic.' We have been told over and over that the end times will be all about deception. Deception is the hallmark of our age. Lies, deceit, and deception. Who among the so called christian church wants to admit they are a babylonian church? That's what they are. Who wants to admit they are a nicolaitan "conquer the laity" pastor, whose deeds and teachings are hated by Jesus (rev 2-3)? Who wants to admit to being a key player in an idolatrous system that glorifies men (the pastoral system)? Our God said that he WILL NOT SHARE HIS GLORY OR HIS PRAISE WITH IDOLS..
Isaiah 42:8 "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will
... "I am the LORD, that is My name; I will not give My glory to another, Nor My praise to graven images.
If our God will not share his glory or praise with graven images, how much less with living images? If a 'pastor' is 'idolized' even 1% of the time he is standing over and above the sheep pontificating, that's stolen worship, stolen praise, that's idolatry. What do you here 'pastors' saying one of the main things they have to fight against? PRIDE...why? The system is IDOLATROUS, that's why. They can feel the adoration directed toward them and PRIDE feeds off it like a cancer.
There is NO 'clergy/laity' system in the true church. We are all different parts of the same organic living body. I'm a toe, you are a hand or whatever. There is no place, zero for the hand to boast over the toe or vice-versa. The head of the body, which is Christ, rules over the entire body. Men did'nt like that system, so as the history of men goes, they made their own system. The 'priest/pastor' system that rules over the "lay people." Whenever I hear that word "Layperson" I want to gag, seriously, who do these people think they are? They are laity conquerers, which is what "nicolaitan" literally means in latin. They will have much to answer for. It does'nt matter how nice a guy, how good a speaker, how knowledgeable of the bible these pastors are, the fact that they participate in a babylonian idolatrous system will be answered for.
Everything that's important for you to know has been buried as deep as men could bury it so you can't see it. Everything you don't need to know is plastered all over the newspapers and webpages of the lamestream media on an hourly, or even minute to minute basis. For example, I just clicked over to MSN.com and the headline story today is "Oprah interviews 7 foot 3 boy to discuss rare mysterious condition." That's what you really needed to know today isn't it?
The dark clouds of the approaching tribulation storm are already over our head today. My spiritual sense is that our faces will be pressed right up against the looking glass that divides the 7 year tribulation with the ordinary storm days we are living in today. As we believe, so shall it be done unto us. An escape from all has been promised and we were told to pray for it. I pray for you, for my family and for myself that we may be counted worthy of the escape that is coming. Remain "in Christ," grace and peace
Monday, January 26, 2009
America is Babylon
For those who have eyes to see, the writing is "on the wall" that America is modern Babylon prophesied about in the bible more times than I care to count this morning. It makes perfect sense that the babylonian form of "christianity" we see in America today would fight tooth and nail against any such identification.
I read this morning that a popular 'christian' website predicts that America's real downfall will be the rapture of the "many" christians who live here. This disappearance and the distruption it causes is why America isn't mentioned in end times scriptures. Once again, we are looking at unfettered denial. In order to "pin the rose" on end time babylon, a number of different criteria have to be met. I have counted over one hundred individual characteristics that end time babylon needs to have to make the shoe fit, and America is the only nation in the history of the world that "fits." Just a few clues are all the pagan monuments and symbols that characterize this nation. Look no further than Washington DC and a one dollar bill for enough pagan/Egyptian symbols to fill up a museum. Do some research on "Lady Liberty" in new york harbor to look behind the smokescreen of how America does fit, and is prominent in the end times scenario laid out in the bible.
I'm no advocate of Islam, but do you ever wonder why extremely conservative men in the middle east don't want western influence there? The minute America and her allies get control of a country, brittany spears type sex dripping "entertainment" immediately floods the whole society. Is that something a "godly" nation does? Flood other countries with filth? Nobody in the world exports more porn than America does..makes alot of sense when you understand that America is modern day Babylon. We are unmatched militarily, we are a very young nation, recently born among the nations of the world and now we are unmatched among the nations. The world government headquarters is located in the seat of world commerce (NYC).
I could go on and on but I won't, if you want more evidence, it's out there for your taking. What happens to Babylon? She is harshly judged by fire. As commented on previously, Satan's game is misdirection. Todays babylonian form of churchianity tells you that America is nowhere to be found in scripture, when the truth is we are plastered all over the pages of the bible. The priests and teachers of babylon tell you we are a "christian nation" and that so many "good people" in America will be raptured that we won't be worth mentioning in the coming days. More misdirection to keep you looking everywhere else but here, now, us. The problems are always over the fence somewhere, anywhere but here. The "sinners" are always somewhere else, not here among us. There are "religious people" who "don't get it" everywhere, but those people are never under the same roof as the one you are hearing the message under.
Another alias for the anti-christ is the "King of Babylon." Well, if we are living in Babylon, that would make our president the "king" would'nt it? I won't go so far as to say Obama is the one yet, but the shoe is looking like a fit as more and more "coincidences" surround that man. Living in babylon would explain the wide spread apostasy and filth we see everywhere. It explains why its so difficult to be a real christian who is separated from the prostitute. For real believers, Jesus Christ alone has to be enough for us because he is all we have against a satanic society that worships mammon. But "only" having Christ is like saying "all I have is more than I'll ever need or dream of."
When the escape comes, it will certainly have a detrimental impact on the world. Even the tinyest light in a room can provide enough illumination to see the entire room. When the small lights are removed, everyone falls into complete darkness. The Lord won't take all the light from this world, he just changes out the bulbs. In Rev 7 we see 144,000 pure hearted Israelites who are unblemished from all the tribes of Israel. These people are sealed with the seal of God and serve during the tribulation hour. We also see an angel preaching the gospel to the entire world during the tribulation. Not men...angel....
Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel flying in midheaven ...
... Then I saw another angel flying overhead with the eternal gospel to proclaim tothose who live on earth-to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
So the word will get out even in the dark hours ahead of us.
There are those who say that the escape coming will not be out of this world, but we will just be "kept" somewhere on this earth. However, if the trial coming covers the entire earth, and we are to be kept from all of it, where would we go? We know the Jews will be kept immediately after the Abomination of Desolation, but the bible says nothing about the church be provisioned for on this earth. My point with this today though is I don't really care where the escape leads us. If the Lord is the one who enables it, the "where to" is his operation and since it will be an escape fro "all" that's coming, I don't think we will be troubled when we arrive at the appointed escape destination. Rev 4 show us an open door in heaven and redeemed, rewarded men sitting around the throne of Christ. That appears to be a huge clue. Rev 2-3, Jesus has a heart to heart with the churches, Rev 4, door open in heaven and redeemed men sitting around the throne with crowns on..
We live in Babylon, we've got a king of Babylon figure now with anti-christ clues draped all over him, we see the entire world convulsing as if in child birth to bring forth something new. The old ways are dying and something new and sinister this way comes. The book of Revelation tell us what's coming, we don't have to guess. Time is short. As we approach the dividing line in time that separates the the tribulation/time of Jacob's trouble/Daniel's 70th week from today things continue to go from bad to worse. What that means is, our faith is becoming more and more valuable with every passing day. If we don't stand on our faith, we wont stand at all. Jesus fed Israel in the desert with manna. If your heart is right with him, and you are in need, do you believe he will provide for you? What you believe will make the difference. There's nothing going on today or in the future that our Lord has'nt seen coming since the foundations were laid for this world. Take no thought for the things you need but focus on his kingdom. He knows what you need. Be anxious for nothing, but pray with thanksgiving and your needs will be met.
I have no doubt whatsoever that the Lord would drop manna out of the sky again into a person's backyard, I've seen him do more than that in my own life, what depends is what you believe...that's the factor that determines what shows up for you and what does'nt. Your faith is what keeps you walking outside the boat with Jesus above the storm, not sinking down below the waves. You already know these things, this is just a reminder. Your faith is worth more than gold. We are children of the King, we are dearly loved. We must be faithful, we must be obedient to the point of death should our Lord wish it. Remain "in Christ" be faithful and be patient. It does'nt look like we have much longer to wait. grace and peace
I read this morning that a popular 'christian' website predicts that America's real downfall will be the rapture of the "many" christians who live here. This disappearance and the distruption it causes is why America isn't mentioned in end times scriptures. Once again, we are looking at unfettered denial. In order to "pin the rose" on end time babylon, a number of different criteria have to be met. I have counted over one hundred individual characteristics that end time babylon needs to have to make the shoe fit, and America is the only nation in the history of the world that "fits." Just a few clues are all the pagan monuments and symbols that characterize this nation. Look no further than Washington DC and a one dollar bill for enough pagan/Egyptian symbols to fill up a museum. Do some research on "Lady Liberty" in new york harbor to look behind the smokescreen of how America does fit, and is prominent in the end times scenario laid out in the bible.
I'm no advocate of Islam, but do you ever wonder why extremely conservative men in the middle east don't want western influence there? The minute America and her allies get control of a country, brittany spears type sex dripping "entertainment" immediately floods the whole society. Is that something a "godly" nation does? Flood other countries with filth? Nobody in the world exports more porn than America does..makes alot of sense when you understand that America is modern day Babylon. We are unmatched militarily, we are a very young nation, recently born among the nations of the world and now we are unmatched among the nations. The world government headquarters is located in the seat of world commerce (NYC).
I could go on and on but I won't, if you want more evidence, it's out there for your taking. What happens to Babylon? She is harshly judged by fire. As commented on previously, Satan's game is misdirection. Todays babylonian form of churchianity tells you that America is nowhere to be found in scripture, when the truth is we are plastered all over the pages of the bible. The priests and teachers of babylon tell you we are a "christian nation" and that so many "good people" in America will be raptured that we won't be worth mentioning in the coming days. More misdirection to keep you looking everywhere else but here, now, us. The problems are always over the fence somewhere, anywhere but here. The "sinners" are always somewhere else, not here among us. There are "religious people" who "don't get it" everywhere, but those people are never under the same roof as the one you are hearing the message under.
Another alias for the anti-christ is the "King of Babylon." Well, if we are living in Babylon, that would make our president the "king" would'nt it? I won't go so far as to say Obama is the one yet, but the shoe is looking like a fit as more and more "coincidences" surround that man. Living in babylon would explain the wide spread apostasy and filth we see everywhere. It explains why its so difficult to be a real christian who is separated from the prostitute. For real believers, Jesus Christ alone has to be enough for us because he is all we have against a satanic society that worships mammon. But "only" having Christ is like saying "all I have is more than I'll ever need or dream of."
When the escape comes, it will certainly have a detrimental impact on the world. Even the tinyest light in a room can provide enough illumination to see the entire room. When the small lights are removed, everyone falls into complete darkness. The Lord won't take all the light from this world, he just changes out the bulbs. In Rev 7 we see 144,000 pure hearted Israelites who are unblemished from all the tribes of Israel. These people are sealed with the seal of God and serve during the tribulation hour. We also see an angel preaching the gospel to the entire world during the tribulation. Not men...angel....
Revelation 14:6 And I saw another angel flying in midheaven ...
... Then I saw another angel flying overhead with the eternal gospel to proclaim tothose who live on earth-to every nation, tribe, language, and people.
So the word will get out even in the dark hours ahead of us.
There are those who say that the escape coming will not be out of this world, but we will just be "kept" somewhere on this earth. However, if the trial coming covers the entire earth, and we are to be kept from all of it, where would we go? We know the Jews will be kept immediately after the Abomination of Desolation, but the bible says nothing about the church be provisioned for on this earth. My point with this today though is I don't really care where the escape leads us. If the Lord is the one who enables it, the "where to" is his operation and since it will be an escape fro "all" that's coming, I don't think we will be troubled when we arrive at the appointed escape destination. Rev 4 show us an open door in heaven and redeemed, rewarded men sitting around the throne of Christ. That appears to be a huge clue. Rev 2-3, Jesus has a heart to heart with the churches, Rev 4, door open in heaven and redeemed men sitting around the throne with crowns on..
We live in Babylon, we've got a king of Babylon figure now with anti-christ clues draped all over him, we see the entire world convulsing as if in child birth to bring forth something new. The old ways are dying and something new and sinister this way comes. The book of Revelation tell us what's coming, we don't have to guess. Time is short. As we approach the dividing line in time that separates the the tribulation/time of Jacob's trouble/Daniel's 70th week from today things continue to go from bad to worse. What that means is, our faith is becoming more and more valuable with every passing day. If we don't stand on our faith, we wont stand at all. Jesus fed Israel in the desert with manna. If your heart is right with him, and you are in need, do you believe he will provide for you? What you believe will make the difference. There's nothing going on today or in the future that our Lord has'nt seen coming since the foundations were laid for this world. Take no thought for the things you need but focus on his kingdom. He knows what you need. Be anxious for nothing, but pray with thanksgiving and your needs will be met.
I have no doubt whatsoever that the Lord would drop manna out of the sky again into a person's backyard, I've seen him do more than that in my own life, what depends is what you believe...that's the factor that determines what shows up for you and what does'nt. Your faith is what keeps you walking outside the boat with Jesus above the storm, not sinking down below the waves. You already know these things, this is just a reminder. Your faith is worth more than gold. We are children of the King, we are dearly loved. We must be faithful, we must be obedient to the point of death should our Lord wish it. Remain "in Christ" be faithful and be patient. It does'nt look like we have much longer to wait. grace and peace
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Those Who Fall Away
Luke 8:11 Now the parable is this: The seed is the word of God. 12 Those by the way side are they that hear; then cometh the devil, and taketh away the word out of their hearts, lest they should believe and be saved. 13 They on the rock are they, which, when they hear, receive the word with joy; and these have no root, which for a while believe, and in time of temptation fall away. 14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection. 15 But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.
Two things to notice today. 1. The priests of babylon would have you believe that once you believe in Jesus, you are "saved" forever.
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work
... Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God: to believe in the one whom he has sent." ...
According to John 6:29 there, these teachers tell you that all you have to do is "believe" and you are "saved" forever. Well, what does Luke 8:13-14 tell us? There are those who believe for awhile, then fall away. Yes, you do have to believe to make it into heaven. Babylonianity teaches you that "believing" is something that stands on its own, but how can you believe in something you don't see without faith? We are saved by grace, through faith. I've heard these priests of the enemy teach that you can be "saved" even when you no longer believe, and are faithless! This teaching that you don't need faith to get into heaven directly contradicts just about everything written about faith in the entire bible.
The second point relates to "perfection." Todays so called christians believe in a sin tolerant, no problem with imperfections Jesus. The bible talks about a different Jesus, read this agian:
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
No fruit to what? Perfection......
Are we going to be as perfect as Jesus? No. Are we called to strive for it? Yes. This has a tie in with the parable of the talents in Matt 25..right after the parable of the virgins..which is a parable about readiness...
If you ever read the results of polling done on churchianity you'll see some staggering numbers, like for instance, over 60% of todays so called church don't believe the devil is real and don't believe that Jesus is the only path to God the father. This should help you understand why the path leading to life is narrow and only a few find it. This is why so few end up "overcoming" and therefore are "saved." The work of God is to believe, and in order to believe you must have faith.
This faith needed to believe will be tested in the days to come. If we think the church is apostate today, just wait, we have'nt seen anything yet. Time is short. We need to pray for the escape that is coming, but you have to believe its coming. Belief is only empowered through faith when speaking of yet unseen things. The escape is unseen, Jesus is unseen and both are coming soon.
I wonder how many days, months or years we have left on this earth. Be ready for the master today, but bring some extra oil in jars to wait out the master for however long he tarries. grace and peace
Two things to notice today. 1. The priests of babylon would have you believe that once you believe in Jesus, you are "saved" forever.
John 6:29 Jesus answered and said to them, "This is the work
... Jesus answered them, "This is the work of God: to believe in the one whom he has sent." ...
According to John 6:29 there, these teachers tell you that all you have to do is "believe" and you are "saved" forever. Well, what does Luke 8:13-14 tell us? There are those who believe for awhile, then fall away. Yes, you do have to believe to make it into heaven. Babylonianity teaches you that "believing" is something that stands on its own, but how can you believe in something you don't see without faith? We are saved by grace, through faith. I've heard these priests of the enemy teach that you can be "saved" even when you no longer believe, and are faithless! This teaching that you don't need faith to get into heaven directly contradicts just about everything written about faith in the entire bible.
The second point relates to "perfection." Todays so called christians believe in a sin tolerant, no problem with imperfections Jesus. The bible talks about a different Jesus, read this agian:
14 And that which fell among thorns are they, which, when they have heard, go forth, and are choked with cares and riches and pleasures of this life, and bring no fruit to perfection.
No fruit to what? Perfection......
Are we going to be as perfect as Jesus? No. Are we called to strive for it? Yes. This has a tie in with the parable of the talents in Matt 25..right after the parable of the virgins..which is a parable about readiness...
If you ever read the results of polling done on churchianity you'll see some staggering numbers, like for instance, over 60% of todays so called church don't believe the devil is real and don't believe that Jesus is the only path to God the father. This should help you understand why the path leading to life is narrow and only a few find it. This is why so few end up "overcoming" and therefore are "saved." The work of God is to believe, and in order to believe you must have faith.
This faith needed to believe will be tested in the days to come. If we think the church is apostate today, just wait, we have'nt seen anything yet. Time is short. We need to pray for the escape that is coming, but you have to believe its coming. Belief is only empowered through faith when speaking of yet unseen things. The escape is unseen, Jesus is unseen and both are coming soon.
I wonder how many days, months or years we have left on this earth. Be ready for the master today, but bring some extra oil in jars to wait out the master for however long he tarries. grace and peace
Saturday, January 24, 2009
Those Being Saved
1 Cor 1:18 for the word of the cross to those indeed perishing is foolishness, and to us -- those being saved -- it is the power of God,
Note carefully what is said above. To us...those being saved.....it says BEING SAVED..which means its an ongoing thing, not a "sign sealed delivered" thing.
Does this jive with Paul saying that he was working out his salvation with fear and trembling?
Yea, it fits like a glove.
1 Cor 2:14 and the natural man doth not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for to him they are foolishness, and he is not able to know them, because spiritually they are discerned; 15 and he who is spiritual, doth discern indeed all things, and he himself is by no one discerned; 16 for who did know the mind of the Lord that he shall instruct Him? and we -- we have the mind of Christ.
This is a big help in understanding why so few "get it." This also helps explain why so few are on the narrow path that leads to life. The true things of God are considered foolishness by natural man. This explains why the preachers and teachers of babylon-ianity kept telling you to "get involved" in this worlds political process so you could "make a difference." To these men, praying is a distant afterthought to worldly "involvement" when you want to get something accomplished.
There is a place for action, but only after prayer. Sometimes the most difficult action is to take no action, which is many times a faith test. You pray and the Lord tells you to wait for it. You get tired of waiting and proceed to go out and do it for yourself. I've lost count of how many figures in the bible screwed up majorly over that one thing alone. The first to come to mind was King Saul. So, when you pray, and the Lord tells you to wait, you are "doing something" and that thing that you are doing is absolute foolishness to natural man. They just don't get it.
As we approach the tribulation hour, each one of us needs to tune into the Lord's frequency...daily.. to find out what our specific marching orders are.
We have seen the signs hanging around Obama's neck that clearly point to anti-christ. As I've also said, that does'nt mean he is it, he could be the one greasing the skids for the man of sin, or he could be the man of sin, regardless, either way the signs are there. We know that the apostasy is in full bloom and the restrainer is taken out of the way to make way for the revelation of anti-christ. We don't know today who it is, but we see signs everywhere telling us he's in the area. What does that mean? Time is short. If anti-christ is about to be revealed, that means the escape is about here. We may have a couple years left, we may not have the rest of today left on this earth.
Let us keep our lamps full of oil today, lets be prepared to wait for the shout that calls us into our version of Noah's ark. Let's be prepared to meet our master at the door when he knocks, and when he shows up may he find us doing what pleases him. Be ready today, be patient today. Plan and work as though we could be here to live out the rest of a natural life, but understand the Master said he would show up at a time when we were not expecting it.
If Jesus showed up today, I would not be surprised. Many are getting so sucked in by the "anxieties of life" which is exactly what the Lord told us not to do. If we do not stand on our faith, we will not stand at all.
"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." Isaiah 7:9
Luke 21:34 'And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you, 35 for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land, 36 watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.'
Our faith "muscle" is like any other muscle in that it becomes stronger with use. If you are not "excercising" it today then what will happen tomorrow when you really need your faith to walk outside the boat with Jesus? It's going to take faith to do everything of any importance in the future. We do not live by sight, we live by faith. Our hope is the evidence of the things we do not see yet. Do not be troubled by the things happening around us, the needs we have (and we all have them) need to be committed to the Lord in faith, then we should rest.
Phil 4:6 for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; 7 and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Do this ^^ and later, when you have passed through your situations victoriously, look back on what the Lord has done for you. Do not be double minded. You are dearly loved..grace and peace
Note carefully what is said above. To us...those being saved.....it says BEING SAVED..which means its an ongoing thing, not a "sign sealed delivered" thing.
Does this jive with Paul saying that he was working out his salvation with fear and trembling?
Yea, it fits like a glove.
1 Cor 2:14 and the natural man doth not receive the things of the Spirit of God, for to him they are foolishness, and he is not able to know them, because spiritually they are discerned; 15 and he who is spiritual, doth discern indeed all things, and he himself is by no one discerned; 16 for who did know the mind of the Lord that he shall instruct Him? and we -- we have the mind of Christ.
This is a big help in understanding why so few "get it." This also helps explain why so few are on the narrow path that leads to life. The true things of God are considered foolishness by natural man. This explains why the preachers and teachers of babylon-ianity kept telling you to "get involved" in this worlds political process so you could "make a difference." To these men, praying is a distant afterthought to worldly "involvement" when you want to get something accomplished.
There is a place for action, but only after prayer. Sometimes the most difficult action is to take no action, which is many times a faith test. You pray and the Lord tells you to wait for it. You get tired of waiting and proceed to go out and do it for yourself. I've lost count of how many figures in the bible screwed up majorly over that one thing alone. The first to come to mind was King Saul. So, when you pray, and the Lord tells you to wait, you are "doing something" and that thing that you are doing is absolute foolishness to natural man. They just don't get it.
As we approach the tribulation hour, each one of us needs to tune into the Lord's frequency...daily.. to find out what our specific marching orders are.
We have seen the signs hanging around Obama's neck that clearly point to anti-christ. As I've also said, that does'nt mean he is it, he could be the one greasing the skids for the man of sin, or he could be the man of sin, regardless, either way the signs are there. We know that the apostasy is in full bloom and the restrainer is taken out of the way to make way for the revelation of anti-christ. We don't know today who it is, but we see signs everywhere telling us he's in the area. What does that mean? Time is short. If anti-christ is about to be revealed, that means the escape is about here. We may have a couple years left, we may not have the rest of today left on this earth.
Let us keep our lamps full of oil today, lets be prepared to wait for the shout that calls us into our version of Noah's ark. Let's be prepared to meet our master at the door when he knocks, and when he shows up may he find us doing what pleases him. Be ready today, be patient today. Plan and work as though we could be here to live out the rest of a natural life, but understand the Master said he would show up at a time when we were not expecting it.
If Jesus showed up today, I would not be surprised. Many are getting so sucked in by the "anxieties of life" which is exactly what the Lord told us not to do. If we do not stand on our faith, we will not stand at all.
"If you do not stand firm in your faith, you will not stand at all." Isaiah 7:9
Luke 21:34 'And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you, 35 for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land, 36 watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.'
Our faith "muscle" is like any other muscle in that it becomes stronger with use. If you are not "excercising" it today then what will happen tomorrow when you really need your faith to walk outside the boat with Jesus? It's going to take faith to do everything of any importance in the future. We do not live by sight, we live by faith. Our hope is the evidence of the things we do not see yet. Do not be troubled by the things happening around us, the needs we have (and we all have them) need to be committed to the Lord in faith, then we should rest.
Phil 4:6 for nothing be anxious, but in everything by prayer, and by supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known unto God; 7 and the peace of God, that is surpassing all understanding, shall guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.
Do this ^^ and later, when you have passed through your situations victoriously, look back on what the Lord has done for you. Do not be double minded. You are dearly loved..grace and peace
Friday, January 23, 2009
Anti-Christ and Satanic Age Written All Over the Inaguration
Okay, so let's see. A review of the material I posted yesterday shows us this:
1. The most powerful man in the world (United States President) is code named "Renegade" which means lawless one..rejecting faith..rejecting law (by the secret service)
2. The most powerful man in the world rides on the beast, which is the code name given to the presidential limo
3. The day after the inaguration, Obama overwrites his oath so it could be done "correctly." Apparently doing the oath "correctly" involved performing the oath without a bible...
If we did'nt have enough clues there....did you watch the inagural parade? I distinctly remember the reporters ooooing and aaaaaaaing the Vshaped motorcycle formations that preceded the president. With all the colored lights on the motorcycles and the V formation it was an impressive sight. Something struck me odd about their comments and what we were seeing.
Do you remember the comments I made awhile back about the future being stranger than fiction. Remember the comments I made about the new movie called "watchmen" coming out soon? If you watch the trailers for the movie you'll notice "superhero" figures and UFO's throughout the movie. We've been buried lately in "superhero" movies. Have you noticed that? Comments in the recent movie "Hancock" where one of the "superheroes" explains what they really are: GODS..ANGELS....
Back to the Vshaped motorcycle formation. What kind of associations can we now link to the amazing satanic parade that was Obama's inaguration? UFO/Alien/Superhero/Angelic...DEMONIC contact.
The word of God speaks clearly of a time in the future when mens hearts fail them from fear of what's coming on the earth...
Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; 26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
So before you fall over laughing at the Ufo reference, remember that movie "Independance day?" Have you noticed all the movies produced over the past 10 years dealing with Ufo/Alien contact? Let me ask you a question: what would be the state of your heart if/when a 10 mile long "independance day" sized UFO showed up over the white house? Think your heart might flutter a little bit? ............Men's hearts failing them for fear....looking after those things which are coming on the earth.
We have a president who is now associated (through words) with beast, lawlessness (renegade), rejection of the Bible, Ufo/Alien/Angels and all those associations came out of the first two days of Obama's presidency.
I know people scoff at such things. As evidence of the end of the age mounts, so does opposition, scoffing and denial of the evidence. I'm standing on the wall watching and telling you what I see. I'm not the only one seeing these things but the others are few....why am I not surprised? I'm still amazed at how we can have DAILY news reports of Ufo sightings and yet many still scoff at the idea that "contact" may happen soon.
Let's look at this again:
Luke 21:25 And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
That ^^ is a clear reference to Rev 6
26 Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
This ^^ comes immediately after the Rev 6 reference
10 verses later in Luke 21 we have what? Luke 21:26-->+10 verses=Luke 21:36
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Escape ALL of what things? These things.....men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth...that we read 10 verses earlier. Is it a coincidence that after giving us clear reference to Rev 6 and mens hearts failing them for fear we are told to pray for escape from ALL OF IT? No, its not a coincidence.
What's in your heart today? What are you excersing your faith for? Do you beleive that the escape promised in Luke 21:36 is something you can be part of? If you don't, if you are not praying specifically for the escape as you were told to, do you think you'll get to escape anyway?
As you believe, so it shall be done unto you.
Matt 8:13 And Jesus said unto the centurion, Go thy way; and as thou hast believed, so be it done unto thee. And his servant was healed in the selfsame hour.
My opinion is, those who believe they will go through the tribulation WILL GO THROUGH it. I am absolutely convinced that the escape is the pre-trib rapture, but guess what those who are post-trib and pre-wrath and believe that they'll be neck deep in the tribulation will be correct about one thing, they believe they will go through the tribulation so as they believe, so be it done unto them...right?
Faith is the currency of heaven, and if you have no faith currency in the "escape" account how will you pay the cost on the day it shows up? If you are bankrupt in the escape account and filthy faith rich in the "go through the tribulation" account, you only have one account to draw from. What do I base that on? Matt 8:13...as you believe so be it unto thee...nothing complex about it. It only gets complex when people live a life of wickedness, sin, and apostasy but still believe they will enter the gates of heaven.
The bottom line here is: time is short. I did'nt think Obama was the anti-christ before the inauguration, but the events of Jan 20-21 we so loaded I could'nt deny them. Who knows, maybe Obama isn't the anti-christ, but if he isn't he still has "beast, renegade-lawless one, no bible included oath, ufo patterned escort" pasted all over him. Perhaps he's a "john the baptist for satan" type who paves the way for the man of sin. I don't know. We still of Joe Biden's promised "Obama test" coming that might expose more of what we are dealing with.
I have a mental image now of how the timing of the rapture works out, time will tell how accurate it is. Of course its not a "date setting" image, its an image of our face pressed up a thin glass window that separates the tribulation world from us today. We get so close to the tribulation that we can smell it, hear it, taste it, we are a razors width away from it then "bang" with a shout, in the blink of an eye, we are gone. That will test people's faith, which is why it makes the most sense. We are being tested today, and we will be tested right up to the day we leave this place.
I take the promises of God very seriously and I say the things I say without taking anything for granted. I can tell you that I have the "fear of God" alive and well within me. I do fear the one who can throw both body and soul into hell.
Matt 10:28 And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.
You know that this ^^^^was not written to the pagans, heathens or satanists right? That was written to US..you and me. While we are on the idea of not taking things for granted...
Back to the OSAS destroyer..John 15 which tells us that you can be cutoff from the vine, which is Jesus Christ, here is another direct reference that ties in both "not taking things for granted" and debunking the OSAS heresy:
John 15:6 If a man abide not in me, he is cast forth as a branch, and is withered; and men gather them, and cast them into the fire, and they are burned. 7 If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.
Romans 11:17 And if some of the branches be broken off, and thou, being a wild olive tree, wert graffed in among them, and with them partakest of the root and fatness of the olive tree; 18 Boast not against the branches. But if thou boast, thou bearest not the root, but the root thee. 19 Thou wilt say then, The branches were broken off, that I might be graffed in. 20 Well; because of unbelief they were broken off, and thou standest by faith. Be not highminded, but fear: 21 For if God spared not the natural branches, take heed lest he also spare not thee. 22 Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. 23 And they also, if they abide not still in unbelief, shall be graffed in: for God is able to graff them in again. 24 For if thou wert cut out of the olive tree which is wild by nature, and wert graffed contrary to nature into a good olive tree: how much more shall these, which be the natural branches, be graffed into their own olive tree?
What happens if you do not"continue in his goodness?" You will be CUT OFF, that's twice in two different places that we get the same message. Does "continue in his goodness" sound like an event that took place 10 years ago or yesterday? Continue means today and tomorrow and the next day etc etc etc. You might have been "saved" yesterday but what are you TODAY? I can tell you for a fact, based on Romans 11 and John 15 that if today you are not "continuing in his goodness" you are CUTOFF. Does "cutoff" sound saved to you? Does thrown out, withered and burned (John 15:6) sound "saved" to you?
Also notice there's that word again "in" like "in him" ..."in Christ"..."in his goodness." If you are "in" you are covered by everything Jesus did for you. If you are not "in (him/Christ/his goodness)" you are covered in your sins....
The time to get "in Christ" and remain "in Christ" is today.
Paul said he worked out his salvation with fear and trembling, unlike so many within the babylonian form of christianity today. Why should they "work out their salvation with fear and trembling" when they "got saved" 30 years ago? I hope you are beginning to understand why so many are on the broad path that leads to destruction, and why so FEW will enter the narrow gate that leads to life. I hope you are beginning to understand why MANY will say to Jesus "Lord Lord, did'nt we do this that and the other thing in your name" and he'll tell them "I never knew you, away from me."
Be ready for Jesus to come back today, be patient enough to wait for him for years. That's the narrow path we walk. grace and peace
Thursday, January 22, 2009
"Grace" Preachers and Whispers of Anti-Christ
One of the popular things within the babylonian form of 'christianity' around us today is preachers of a one dimensional god. For example, there are men out there who are known as "grace" preachers, that's their bread and butter. I heard one last night saying that "grace" covers everything up. He said that during the old testament, people had to follow the law to be found righteous, and most people could'nt do it, so sin prevailed. That I agree with. Then he said that now, thanks to the grace of our God, basically you can do no wrong. That, I have a serious problem with.
I'd like to restate the position as I understand it, that "in Christ" the grace of God does cover all your sins. "in Christ" everything Jesus did on the cross applies to you, and you get credit for all of it.
If you do not remain "in Christ" you get credit for nothing but your own sins.
John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch
... Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless itremains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in
... If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will askwhatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
John 15:6 "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown
... If a man doesn't remain in me, he is thrown out as a branch, and is withered; andthey gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
How much clearer could he be? If you don't remain in him you are gathered, withered, thrown into the fire and burned up. What part of "if you don't remain in me" do people not understand?
These babylonian pastors/teachers would have you believe that John 15:6 does'nt even exist in the bible. "Remain" "in him" or "don't remain" are the options with definite consequences attached to each. These babylonian priest/pastors like to reach down through the crystal clear water to the mud at the bottom and stir the mud up until nothing is clearly visible anymore. They twist, misdirect, and obfuscate.
Here's another dose of the two most important words in the bible: John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Where is life? In him....
So if you are not "in him" no life....
How can men preach a one dimensional god? As if the Creator is a "grace only" god? Our God loves, and he hates, he offers grace and judgement, he is multi-dimensional.... so to stake your claim on preaching one dimension of our God at the expense of all his other attributes is to be a willful deceiver.
Look at the world around us, see how messed up it is. Why is it so messed up? When men preach a god who is only "grace" then that god is not our God, because the Creator is much much more than just grace. There are millions of people on earth today who believe that God's grace is a one way ticket to heaven, no matter what they do. What happens if they don't remain "in him?" You know what happens because you just read it.
Today is a day to ask the tough questions. Why will so few make it into heaven.....why?
Why will many say "Lord Lord" on that day and be told "away from me you evildoers I never knew you?" Many will say "Lord Lord" and be turned away because they were taught about a god that is not our God, and they believed in that god that was not our God. It was quite pleasant to have ears tickled with a different gospel than the one that was preached in the bible.
The hour is late, time is short. The tough questions and the tough answers need to be spotlighted today. We need to expend ourselves to come to a real, true knowledge of what God said. From the very beginning in Genesis, Satan has been asking "hath God really said?" Today the servants of the evil one propagate the same message "hath god really said there are salvation (not reward) consequences for disobedience, wickedness, faithlessness and sin?"
I can help you out with that question, because we just read that if you do not remain "in him" you get thrown out and burned up, which does not sound "saved" to me.
"in him" you get credit for everything Jesus did.
if you do not remain "in him" you get credit for your sins
It's that easy.
There are those who want to know just how much sin it takes for them to no longer remain "in Christ." That's like a man wanting to know how many times he can cheat on his wife before she divorces him. What kind of man asks that question? Where is his heart? Your heart is being tested and when your primary line of questioning has to do with how much sin you can carry up to the gates of heaven and still get in, you are already in trouble.
Another thing to notice about the babylonian priests teaching todays "christianity" is their continual efforts to move the bar lower and lower in the minds of believers when in fact the bar is set very high and its not moving. I hear the same things over and over again:
Everybody sins all the time (even "christians") so stop worrying about sin and focus on god's "grace"
Jesus was perfect, but since we are humans and imperfect, Jesus does'nt expect us to be like him.
Same lies day after day after day.
James 5:9 Brethren, if any among you may go astray from the truth, and any one may turn him back, 20 let him know that he who did turn back a sinner from the straying of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.
Did you read that^^? He's talking to you...the church..when he says if you go astray from the truth and someone turns you back to the truth, that person that turned you back saved your soul from death. The message here is clear, sin leads to death, period. If you want to cheat on your wife to find our where the boundary lines are for divorce, go for it, but you're a fool. If you want to sin against the Lord and man to find out where the boundary lines are for remaining "in him" then go for it, but you're a fool.
People who play with fire get burned. To play and toy with sin is to play and toy with death.
As for us not being perfect so why bother trying?
James 1:4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you
... And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you maybe perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly ...
... So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
How can you be perfect? Remain "in him" and his perfection is credited to you. Two most important words in the bible "in him" ...."in Christ." Over and over and over it's in there yet over years being involved with the babylonian church I never once heard the priests of babylon utter those words except to read verbatim from the bible which is a credit to what has been written but an indictment on their understanding.
We will all give account of ourselves to the Lord.. some day soon. The time to come to terms with what you believe is today. A storm is coming that will shake everything that can be shaken. If your faith can be shaken it will be shaken. The babylonian so called christian priesthood (pastors) won't be there to answer for you to the Lord. If you don't know him personally and intimately today, then you should get to work on it. It starts with coming clean to him who sees and knows everything. Repentance is truly being sorry and turning away from the things that displease the Lord and should displease you. We need help to do everything required to please the Father which is why we are given the Holy Spirit. We were never told to go do everything on our own strength and wisdom.
The economic downturn we are facing most likely will take more than 10 years to correct. Do you think we have 1o years left? How much more apostate could the church get than it is today? How much more wicked could the politicians, business leaders and leaders of the babylonian church get? How many more months can we lose 1,000,000 jobs and things continue as business as usual? How much longer can all the trends we see in the world today continue trending the direction they are today and things remain "business as usual?"
These things call for readiness today and patience for tomorrow. The Lord could show up today and many would not be expecting it, would they? How close to the end are we?
Did you know that the secret service has code named the presidential limo? They call it "the beast."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_State_Car_(United_States)
So now, literally, the most powerful man in the world (President of United States) rides on "the beast" ...literally. This is one example of many things to come, that will not be obvious to people. Even during the tribulation, it's going to take faith to "get it" and "see" what's happening in literal fulfillment of prophesy. As with most things, there are literal and figurative fulfillments of things. The Lord has hidden many things that men can only see with the Spirit who knows how to "see" the hidden things.
Do you know what the "secret service" has named Obama? RENEGADE.
http://en.rian.ru/world/20081111/118235344.html
Interesting name huh? What does "renegade" mean?
ren·e·gade
Pronunciation:
\ˈre-ni-ˌgād\
Etymology:
Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, from past participle of renegare to deny, from Latin re- + negare to deny — more at negate
Date:
1583
1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another 2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renegade
2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at ...
... For the secret of this lawlessness is already at work, but only untilthe person now holding it back gets out of the way
Matthew 24:12 "Because lawlessness is increased, most people's ...
... and because lawlessness will increase, the love of many people will grow cold. ... "Becauselawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold.
1 John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness ...
... Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for ...
... unbelievers. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness?
Matthew 7:23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew
... "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHOPRACTICE LAWLESSNESS ...
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it
... Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comesfirst, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction
Has the "secret service" given us the "secret keys" to understanding who Obama really is?
A "renegade" is a man who is LAWLESSNESS..the anti-christ IS "the man of lawlessness."
The "lawless one-renegade" riding "the beast" I mean...come on people....
and just when you thought it could'nt get any better? Obama "redid" his oath "the right way" AFTER, overwriting his initial oath...... What was this "right way" Obama used to take his oath? WITH NO BIBLE........
Are you ready to take the oath?" Roberts asked.
"I am, and we're going to do it very slowly," Obama replied.
After a flawless recitation that included NO Bible and took 25 seconds, Roberts smiled and said, "Congratulations, again."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012103685_pf.html
How much time do you think we have left?
grace and peace
I'd like to restate the position as I understand it, that "in Christ" the grace of God does cover all your sins. "in Christ" everything Jesus did on the cross applies to you, and you get credit for all of it.
If you do not remain "in Christ" you get credit for nothing but your own sins.
John 15:4 "Abide in Me, and I in you. As the branch
... Remain in me, and I in you. As the branch can't bear fruit by itself, unless itremains in the vine, so neither can you, unless you remain in me.
John 15:7 "If you abide in Me, and My words abide in
... If you remain in me, and my words remain in you, you will askwhatever you desire, and it will be done for you.
John 15:6 "If anyone does not abide in Me, he is thrown
... If a man doesn't remain in me, he is thrown out as a branch, and is withered; andthey gather them, throw them into the fire, and they are burned.
How much clearer could he be? If you don't remain in him you are gathered, withered, thrown into the fire and burned up. What part of "if you don't remain in me" do people not understand?
These babylonian pastors/teachers would have you believe that John 15:6 does'nt even exist in the bible. "Remain" "in him" or "don't remain" are the options with definite consequences attached to each. These babylonian priest/pastors like to reach down through the crystal clear water to the mud at the bottom and stir the mud up until nothing is clearly visible anymore. They twist, misdirect, and obfuscate.
Here's another dose of the two most important words in the bible: John 1:4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men.
Where is life? In him....
So if you are not "in him" no life....
How can men preach a one dimensional god? As if the Creator is a "grace only" god? Our God loves, and he hates, he offers grace and judgement, he is multi-dimensional.... so to stake your claim on preaching one dimension of our God at the expense of all his other attributes is to be a willful deceiver.
Look at the world around us, see how messed up it is. Why is it so messed up? When men preach a god who is only "grace" then that god is not our God, because the Creator is much much more than just grace. There are millions of people on earth today who believe that God's grace is a one way ticket to heaven, no matter what they do. What happens if they don't remain "in him?" You know what happens because you just read it.
Today is a day to ask the tough questions. Why will so few make it into heaven.....why?
Why will many say "Lord Lord" on that day and be told "away from me you evildoers I never knew you?" Many will say "Lord Lord" and be turned away because they were taught about a god that is not our God, and they believed in that god that was not our God. It was quite pleasant to have ears tickled with a different gospel than the one that was preached in the bible.
The hour is late, time is short. The tough questions and the tough answers need to be spotlighted today. We need to expend ourselves to come to a real, true knowledge of what God said. From the very beginning in Genesis, Satan has been asking "hath God really said?" Today the servants of the evil one propagate the same message "hath god really said there are salvation (not reward) consequences for disobedience, wickedness, faithlessness and sin?"
I can help you out with that question, because we just read that if you do not remain "in him" you get thrown out and burned up, which does not sound "saved" to me.
"in him" you get credit for everything Jesus did.
if you do not remain "in him" you get credit for your sins
It's that easy.
There are those who want to know just how much sin it takes for them to no longer remain "in Christ." That's like a man wanting to know how many times he can cheat on his wife before she divorces him. What kind of man asks that question? Where is his heart? Your heart is being tested and when your primary line of questioning has to do with how much sin you can carry up to the gates of heaven and still get in, you are already in trouble.
Another thing to notice about the babylonian priests teaching todays "christianity" is their continual efforts to move the bar lower and lower in the minds of believers when in fact the bar is set very high and its not moving. I hear the same things over and over again:
Everybody sins all the time (even "christians") so stop worrying about sin and focus on god's "grace"
Jesus was perfect, but since we are humans and imperfect, Jesus does'nt expect us to be like him.
Same lies day after day after day.
James 5:9 Brethren, if any among you may go astray from the truth, and any one may turn him back, 20 let him know that he who did turn back a sinner from the straying of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall cover a multitude of sins.
Did you read that^^? He's talking to you...the church..when he says if you go astray from the truth and someone turns you back to the truth, that person that turned you back saved your soul from death. The message here is clear, sin leads to death, period. If you want to cheat on your wife to find our where the boundary lines are for divorce, go for it, but you're a fool. If you want to sin against the Lord and man to find out where the boundary lines are for remaining "in him" then go for it, but you're a fool.
People who play with fire get burned. To play and toy with sin is to play and toy with death.
As for us not being perfect so why bother trying?
James 1:4 And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you
... And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you maybe perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
Matthew 5:48 "Therefore you are to be perfect, as your heavenly ...
... So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."
How can you be perfect? Remain "in him" and his perfection is credited to you. Two most important words in the bible "in him" ...."in Christ." Over and over and over it's in there yet over years being involved with the babylonian church I never once heard the priests of babylon utter those words except to read verbatim from the bible which is a credit to what has been written but an indictment on their understanding.
We will all give account of ourselves to the Lord.. some day soon. The time to come to terms with what you believe is today. A storm is coming that will shake everything that can be shaken. If your faith can be shaken it will be shaken. The babylonian so called christian priesthood (pastors) won't be there to answer for you to the Lord. If you don't know him personally and intimately today, then you should get to work on it. It starts with coming clean to him who sees and knows everything. Repentance is truly being sorry and turning away from the things that displease the Lord and should displease you. We need help to do everything required to please the Father which is why we are given the Holy Spirit. We were never told to go do everything on our own strength and wisdom.
The economic downturn we are facing most likely will take more than 10 years to correct. Do you think we have 1o years left? How much more apostate could the church get than it is today? How much more wicked could the politicians, business leaders and leaders of the babylonian church get? How many more months can we lose 1,000,000 jobs and things continue as business as usual? How much longer can all the trends we see in the world today continue trending the direction they are today and things remain "business as usual?"
These things call for readiness today and patience for tomorrow. The Lord could show up today and many would not be expecting it, would they? How close to the end are we?
Did you know that the secret service has code named the presidential limo? They call it "the beast."
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Presidential_State_Car_(United_States)
So now, literally, the most powerful man in the world (President of United States) rides on "the beast" ...literally. This is one example of many things to come, that will not be obvious to people. Even during the tribulation, it's going to take faith to "get it" and "see" what's happening in literal fulfillment of prophesy. As with most things, there are literal and figurative fulfillments of things. The Lord has hidden many things that men can only see with the Spirit who knows how to "see" the hidden things.
Do you know what the "secret service" has named Obama? RENEGADE.
http://en.rian.ru/world/20081111/118235344.html
Interesting name huh? What does "renegade" mean?
ren·e·gade
Pronunciation:
\ˈre-ni-ˌgād\
Etymology:
Spanish renegado, from Medieval Latin renegatus, from past participle of renegare to deny, from Latin re- + negare to deny — more at negate
Date:
1583
1 : a deserter from one faith, cause, or allegiance to another 2 : an individual who rejects lawful or conventional behavior
http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/renegade
2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of lawlessness is already at ...
... For the secret of this lawlessness is already at work, but only untilthe person now holding it back gets out of the way
Matthew 24:12 "Because lawlessness is increased, most people's ...
... and because lawlessness will increase, the love of many people will grow cold. ... "Becauselawlessness is increased, most people's love will grow cold.
1 John 3:4 Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness ...
... Everyone who practices sin also practices lawlessness; and sin is lawlessness.
2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be bound together with unbelievers; for ...
... unbelievers. What partnership can righteousness have with lawlessness?
Matthew 7:23 "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew
... "And then I will declare to them, 'I never knew you; DEPART FROM ME, YOU WHOPRACTICE LAWLESSNESS ...
2 Thessalonians 2:3 Let no one in any way deceive you, for it
... Let no one in any way deceive you, for it will not come unless the apostasy comesfirst, and the man of lawlessness is revealed, the son of destruction
Has the "secret service" given us the "secret keys" to understanding who Obama really is?
A "renegade" is a man who is LAWLESSNESS..the anti-christ IS "the man of lawlessness."
The "lawless one-renegade" riding "the beast" I mean...come on people....
and just when you thought it could'nt get any better? Obama "redid" his oath "the right way" AFTER, overwriting his initial oath...... What was this "right way" Obama used to take his oath? WITH NO BIBLE........
Are you ready to take the oath?" Roberts asked.
"I am, and we're going to do it very slowly," Obama replied.
After a flawless recitation that included NO Bible and took 25 seconds, Roberts smiled and said, "Congratulations, again."
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/21/AR2009012103685_pf.html
How much time do you think we have left?
grace and peace
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
About the Church
No Pastors Mentioned:
2 Tim 2: 2 And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
So, what happened there ^^^? Paul taught some people, then said, go find some faithful men who can teach others and teach what I taught you to them. Don't you find it interesting that Paul DID NOT say go find some "pastors" and let them spread the teaching? Paul could have done that but he did'nt. Look around at churchianity today, every single church..ALL OF THEM are full of "pastors" yet Paul does'nt mention them..WHY NOT? There were only two qualifications necessary to carry the message Paul taught..1. FAITHFUL 2. Able to teach
No "seminary" degree necessary, no made made title (pastor) necessary. No man made organization (churchianity) necessary. The body of Christ is a REAL BODY, an organic living entity, NOT a manmade organization. The system of churchianity with its idolatrous, nicolaitan (conquer the laity) system is the problem. Judgement STARTS WITH THE HOUSE OF GOD...remember that..
1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
Where is our Salvation?
2 Tim 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
IN CHRIST...there it is again. Our salvation is "in Christ."
Another Beat down of OSAS-once saved always saved:
2 Tim 2:11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
Have you "died" with Christ? What happens if you "make a decision" for Jesus, then deny him? HE WILL DENY YOU. This passage does'nt say (unless you "made a decision") it says IF...THEN..period. The OSAS teachers have to put words into the Lord's mouth to explain away the simple teaching that if you deny Jesus, he will deny you.
The teachers of babylonian churchianity would have you believe that "you can't deny him" once you've "made a decision" for Christ. Is that what 2 Tim 2 says? NO, its not, so why do they teach it?
The Lord says if you deny him, he will deny you. Where can we see Jesus delivering on this promise?
Right here:
Matt 7: 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Also here:
Matt 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Apparently, there are more ways to deny Christ than to walk around saying "I deny him." If you are living in wickedness and sin, if you love the world, if you are greedy for gain, if your relgion has more to do with socializing and feeling good about yourself for fitting into the mold men designed for you than love of the truth, do you think you'll be welcomed into heaven with open arms?
Prophesying, casting out devils and doing many wonderful works apparently ISN'T enough to get a person into heaven. True believers will do those things, but apparently those who make it into the "narrow gate" have something else going for them.
It isn't a giant puzzle to figure out what it takes to be in the Lord's good graces today. Ask yourself what pleases the Lord.....we know what those things are, DO THEM. Be faithful, be obedient, love the truth, ask the Lord to remove everything in you that displeases him. Ask him to give you his mind and his heart that you may be like him in everyway and you have to REALLY want it, do you? How much do we love him? Our committment will be tested, that's a fact. Look up the word "test" in an online bible search engine and feast your eyes on all the testing men will face. ALL OF US are tested. Time will test us, time will show what really matters to us. You can fake almost anything for awhile, but what's really down deep inside of you cannot be faked. That "dig down deep" WANT will be exposed... sooner or later.
Time is short, if we don't discuss these things now, when will we? We might not get tomorrow....There are no signs for the escape/rapture, but there ARE signs for the tribulation. When we see the tribulation world hurtling towards us what does that tell us about the escape? IT MUST BE SOON. The Lord takes pleasure in us excercising our faith. Thought the rapture could occur years before the tribulation, its becoming apparent that the Lord will press us up right against the minutes and seconds the preceed the tribulation to TEST our faith. Do we really believe what was written in luke 21:36, or will we resign ourselves to slugging it out through the tribulation? Do you believe there will be an escape? Do you believe the Lord has made provisions for the believing small flock that exists immediately prior to the tribulation? The Lord provided for Noah, Lot, we see that he provides for Israel during the tribulation, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that this God I serve knows how to take care of those who belong to him. I have seen miracle provision in my own life over and over and over and over again, and he has saved his best provision for last.....It's going to take faith to receive the promises though.
If you toss in your faith just when you needed it most, what a tragedy that would be. As my brother Jeff says "walking outside the boat with Jesus"...there's no other place I'd rather be, but recognize it will take second by second, minute by minute FAITH to stay above the water and not sink down below it. Hope is the substance and evidence of things not seen, it is the bridge that enables you to hold today in your spirit what will be delivered to you physically tomorrow. Set your hope fully on the escape that is coming, when it shows up in this world, it will be like saying hello to a friend you've known for many years but have seen face to face for the first time.
There are many many diversions in this world competing for your attention. Make sure you keep your eyes on the prize. If you don't believe there is a prize, then you likely will never lay hold of one. As you believe, so shall it be done unto you. If you believe you will go through the tribulation, if that's where your faith is, what do you think your reality will be?
Matthew 8:13 And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it shall be
... Jesus told the officer, "Go! What you believed will be done for you." And at that moment the servant was healed.
It's important to know for yourself why you believe what you beleive. The devil comes to steal kill and destroy, whatever is not nailed down he will take from you. You need to NAIL DOWN what you believe, in order to do that you need to deeply answer WHY you believe. WHY is a very important question.
Jesus loved me first, that's part of my why. His extended grace is part of my why. His indwelling Holy Spirit provides the faith to get us the grace + faith necessary for salvation.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and
... For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and thisnot of yourselves; it is God's gift:
Your relationship or lack thereof with Jesus Christ will be exposed for what it is. We do not want to hear "away from me you evildoer, I never knew you."(matt 7:21+)
We must be ready and patient today. That is the lesson of the wise virgins in Matt 25. They were ready for whenever the bridegroom showed up. They were prepared for patience, they brought oil in jars to wait out the bridegroom for however long it took him to show up. The foolish virgins were not prepared to wait, and that lack was exposed when the bridegroom showed up at just the wrong time for them....
The tribulation timeline is nailed down to the day. The Lord gave men the ability to predict to the day when he will show up and when key events will happen during the tribulation. The escape however, is an unknown day and hour that will occur when we are not expecting it. Are you expecting the escape today? If not, if it came today, it would be at a time you did'nt expect it right? Any day now could be that day. We are close. Keep the faith, you are in my prayers if you are "in Christ." I also pray for all those who will know him in the future. Please pray for our family which is "in Christ" that we may be counted fully deserving of the escape that is coming.
grace and peace
2 Tim 2: 2 And the things which thou hast heard from me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also.
So, what happened there ^^^? Paul taught some people, then said, go find some faithful men who can teach others and teach what I taught you to them. Don't you find it interesting that Paul DID NOT say go find some "pastors" and let them spread the teaching? Paul could have done that but he did'nt. Look around at churchianity today, every single church..ALL OF THEM are full of "pastors" yet Paul does'nt mention them..WHY NOT? There were only two qualifications necessary to carry the message Paul taught..1. FAITHFUL 2. Able to teach
No "seminary" degree necessary, no made made title (pastor) necessary. No man made organization (churchianity) necessary. The body of Christ is a REAL BODY, an organic living entity, NOT a manmade organization. The system of churchianity with its idolatrous, nicolaitan (conquer the laity) system is the problem. Judgement STARTS WITH THE HOUSE OF GOD...remember that..
1 Peter 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God?
Where is our Salvation?
2 Tim 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sake, that they also may obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
IN CHRIST...there it is again. Our salvation is "in Christ."
Another Beat down of OSAS-once saved always saved:
2 Tim 2:11 It is a faithful saying: For if we be dead with him, we shall also live with him:
12 If we suffer, we shall also reign with him: if we deny him, he also will deny us:
13 If we believe not, yet he abideth faithful: he cannot deny himself.
Have you "died" with Christ? What happens if you "make a decision" for Jesus, then deny him? HE WILL DENY YOU. This passage does'nt say (unless you "made a decision") it says IF...THEN..period. The OSAS teachers have to put words into the Lord's mouth to explain away the simple teaching that if you deny Jesus, he will deny you.
The teachers of babylonian churchianity would have you believe that "you can't deny him" once you've "made a decision" for Christ. Is that what 2 Tim 2 says? NO, its not, so why do they teach it?
The Lord says if you deny him, he will deny you. Where can we see Jesus delivering on this promise?
Right here:
Matt 7: 21Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.
Also here:
Matt 25:41 Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels: 42 For I was an hungred, and ye gave me no meat: I was thirsty, and ye gave me no drink: 43 I was a stranger, and ye took me not in: naked, and ye clothed me not: sick, and in prison, and ye visited me not. 44 Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee? 45 Then shall he answer them, saying, Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as ye did it not to one of the least of these, ye did it not to me. 46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Apparently, there are more ways to deny Christ than to walk around saying "I deny him." If you are living in wickedness and sin, if you love the world, if you are greedy for gain, if your relgion has more to do with socializing and feeling good about yourself for fitting into the mold men designed for you than love of the truth, do you think you'll be welcomed into heaven with open arms?
Prophesying, casting out devils and doing many wonderful works apparently ISN'T enough to get a person into heaven. True believers will do those things, but apparently those who make it into the "narrow gate" have something else going for them.
It isn't a giant puzzle to figure out what it takes to be in the Lord's good graces today. Ask yourself what pleases the Lord.....we know what those things are, DO THEM. Be faithful, be obedient, love the truth, ask the Lord to remove everything in you that displeases him. Ask him to give you his mind and his heart that you may be like him in everyway and you have to REALLY want it, do you? How much do we love him? Our committment will be tested, that's a fact. Look up the word "test" in an online bible search engine and feast your eyes on all the testing men will face. ALL OF US are tested. Time will test us, time will show what really matters to us. You can fake almost anything for awhile, but what's really down deep inside of you cannot be faked. That "dig down deep" WANT will be exposed... sooner or later.
Time is short, if we don't discuss these things now, when will we? We might not get tomorrow....There are no signs for the escape/rapture, but there ARE signs for the tribulation. When we see the tribulation world hurtling towards us what does that tell us about the escape? IT MUST BE SOON. The Lord takes pleasure in us excercising our faith. Thought the rapture could occur years before the tribulation, its becoming apparent that the Lord will press us up right against the minutes and seconds the preceed the tribulation to TEST our faith. Do we really believe what was written in luke 21:36, or will we resign ourselves to slugging it out through the tribulation? Do you believe there will be an escape? Do you believe the Lord has made provisions for the believing small flock that exists immediately prior to the tribulation? The Lord provided for Noah, Lot, we see that he provides for Israel during the tribulation, and I can tell you from firsthand experience that this God I serve knows how to take care of those who belong to him. I have seen miracle provision in my own life over and over and over and over again, and he has saved his best provision for last.....It's going to take faith to receive the promises though.
If you toss in your faith just when you needed it most, what a tragedy that would be. As my brother Jeff says "walking outside the boat with Jesus"...there's no other place I'd rather be, but recognize it will take second by second, minute by minute FAITH to stay above the water and not sink down below it. Hope is the substance and evidence of things not seen, it is the bridge that enables you to hold today in your spirit what will be delivered to you physically tomorrow. Set your hope fully on the escape that is coming, when it shows up in this world, it will be like saying hello to a friend you've known for many years but have seen face to face for the first time.
There are many many diversions in this world competing for your attention. Make sure you keep your eyes on the prize. If you don't believe there is a prize, then you likely will never lay hold of one. As you believe, so shall it be done unto you. If you believe you will go through the tribulation, if that's where your faith is, what do you think your reality will be?
Matthew 8:13 And Jesus said to the centurion, "Go; it shall be
... Jesus told the officer, "Go! What you believed will be done for you." And at that moment the servant was healed.
It's important to know for yourself why you believe what you beleive. The devil comes to steal kill and destroy, whatever is not nailed down he will take from you. You need to NAIL DOWN what you believe, in order to do that you need to deeply answer WHY you believe. WHY is a very important question.
Jesus loved me first, that's part of my why. His extended grace is part of my why. His indwelling Holy Spirit provides the faith to get us the grace + faith necessary for salvation.
Ephesians 2:8 For by grace you have been saved through faith; and
... For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and thisnot of yourselves; it is God's gift:
Your relationship or lack thereof with Jesus Christ will be exposed for what it is. We do not want to hear "away from me you evildoer, I never knew you."(matt 7:21+)
We must be ready and patient today. That is the lesson of the wise virgins in Matt 25. They were ready for whenever the bridegroom showed up. They were prepared for patience, they brought oil in jars to wait out the bridegroom for however long it took him to show up. The foolish virgins were not prepared to wait, and that lack was exposed when the bridegroom showed up at just the wrong time for them....
The tribulation timeline is nailed down to the day. The Lord gave men the ability to predict to the day when he will show up and when key events will happen during the tribulation. The escape however, is an unknown day and hour that will occur when we are not expecting it. Are you expecting the escape today? If not, if it came today, it would be at a time you did'nt expect it right? Any day now could be that day. We are close. Keep the faith, you are in my prayers if you are "in Christ." I also pray for all those who will know him in the future. Please pray for our family which is "in Christ" that we may be counted fully deserving of the escape that is coming.
grace and peace
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
In the Days That Were Before the Flood
Matt 24:38 For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, 39 And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.
It's amazing to see all the hooplah over this inaguration. Ten of, hundreds of millions of people seem to have this idea that Obama will actually change things for their benefit. I cannot think of any more naive thought than that. People are jam packing themselves together in the freezing cold for DAYS for what? To see (maybe) a car zoom by? To see a dot way on the horizon that might be the president? It's easy to see where people's hope is.
We, on the other hand, have an ark of Safety, just like Noah did, just like Lot who was escorted out of harms way BEFORE destruction fell. Jesus Christ is our ark of safety. This world is crumbling down around people's ears and I think its their last chance to get things right before all hell breaks loose. Putting hope in this world is FUTILE. The creation was SUBJECT TO FRUSTRATION by the creator PURPOSEFULLY.
Romans 8:8 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
There is no pleasure for those with the Spirit to see other people suffering, but there is great pleasure in seeing souls turned away from destruction. Our hope today should be fully set on the Lord Jesus and the coming of his kingdom. This place is rotten and getting worse by the day. You'd think that the so called christians in this world with all their "getting involved" would have stemmed the tide of wickedness. It does'nt take alot of light to illuminate an entire room, yet this world teeters on pitch blackness with a few little spots of light flickering throughout the nations. What does that tell you about todays "christians."
Everything written here is to get your attention and redirect it to the one who CAN help you. This world has never seen a time like today in the history of the world. Never before have the forces of darkness moved so far, so fast to blanket the world and implement a truly global satanic reign. It's been an old dream, attempted by many men in the past, but never realized. These days, our days we are SEEING the fulfillment of prophesy written about for thousands of years reserved for OUR DAYS. What will we do about it? Will we believe God?
I have written in the past about preparing for the tribulation. Our preparedness is to be found "in Christ" without spot or blemish, wholly satisfying to him who loves us. Provision will be made BY GOD himself for Israel after the abomination that causes desolation. Provision was made BY GOD for Noah to build an ark, Provision was made BY GOD to escort Lot out of Sodom. Do you beleive for one second that those who are dearly loved "in Christ" will not be provisioned for? What is our provision? ESCAPE...luke 21:36...from ALL thats about to happen.
In Rev 4 we see:
1. behold, a door was opened in heaven
2. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
A door open in heaven? Yea. What are doors for? For people to go in and out of right?
Where do those crowns come from ?
1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive ...
... Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor'scrown of glory that will never fade away
So..in order for those elders to be wearing their crowns, the CHIEF SHEPHERD had to appear to them right? Isn't that what 1 Peter5:4 says? In Rev 4 we see REDEEMED men, coincidentally RIGHT AFTER the door opened in heaven? Coincidentally IMMEDIATELY after Jesus spoke DIRECTLY to the churches in Rev 2-3? Too much coincidence there for me. Jesus is speaking to the churches TODAY, next a door opens in heaven and redeemed men are wearing crowns.
Notice that not everyone gets a crown:
2 Timothy 2:5 Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not
... And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.
You've got to keep the rules...which means obey. Jesus said "If you love me you will obey my commands." On the day of the escape, what would people pay (if they could) to get out of here and go directly to heaven? There's nothing in this world, the sum of all of it added together that could be remotely close to worth the value of escaping this world and ending up in paradise.
There are many scoffers today who tell us that nobody escapes. These scoffers must know something that Jesus does'nt because it was the Spirit of God who said there is an escape coming from all that's about to happen (luke 21:36). The church HAS BEEN provisioned for, just like Noah, Lot and Israel will be during the coming "time of Jacob's trouble" which is the 70th week of Daniel which is coming for a SPECIFIC PURPOSE. That purpose is NOT to test and try the believing, obedient church.
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
These words are proof that the hour of temptation is NOT for those who keep Jesus' word. Jesus is speaking to THE CHURCH here, a church with little strength who will be kept from the hour of temptation.
Who will "keep" the church from this hour? Jesus said "I WILL" meaning he provides for the escape.
As the tribulation hour rockets down the rails towards us, its time to tidy up and loose ends that may be hanging off of us. We should be prepared in every way to leave this place. We must also be very patient. This is a tough line to walk. Completely prepared to leave, and completely ready to slug it out for however long the Lord sees fit to have us on earth. With our strength this is a tall order, but with the Spirit of God all things are possible. Jesus Christ is our provision on earth and in heaven. Remain IN HIM.
time is short, grace and peace
It's amazing to see all the hooplah over this inaguration. Ten of, hundreds of millions of people seem to have this idea that Obama will actually change things for their benefit. I cannot think of any more naive thought than that. People are jam packing themselves together in the freezing cold for DAYS for what? To see (maybe) a car zoom by? To see a dot way on the horizon that might be the president? It's easy to see where people's hope is.
We, on the other hand, have an ark of Safety, just like Noah did, just like Lot who was escorted out of harms way BEFORE destruction fell. Jesus Christ is our ark of safety. This world is crumbling down around people's ears and I think its their last chance to get things right before all hell breaks loose. Putting hope in this world is FUTILE. The creation was SUBJECT TO FRUSTRATION by the creator PURPOSEFULLY.
Romans 8:8 For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us. 19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth for the manifestation of the sons of God. 20 For the creature was made subject to vanity, not willingly, but by reason of him who hath subjected the same in hope, 21 Because the creature itself also shall be delivered from the bondage of corruption into the glorious liberty of the children of God. 22 For we know that the whole creation groaneth and travaileth in pain together until now. 23 And not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
There is no pleasure for those with the Spirit to see other people suffering, but there is great pleasure in seeing souls turned away from destruction. Our hope today should be fully set on the Lord Jesus and the coming of his kingdom. This place is rotten and getting worse by the day. You'd think that the so called christians in this world with all their "getting involved" would have stemmed the tide of wickedness. It does'nt take alot of light to illuminate an entire room, yet this world teeters on pitch blackness with a few little spots of light flickering throughout the nations. What does that tell you about todays "christians."
Everything written here is to get your attention and redirect it to the one who CAN help you. This world has never seen a time like today in the history of the world. Never before have the forces of darkness moved so far, so fast to blanket the world and implement a truly global satanic reign. It's been an old dream, attempted by many men in the past, but never realized. These days, our days we are SEEING the fulfillment of prophesy written about for thousands of years reserved for OUR DAYS. What will we do about it? Will we believe God?
I have written in the past about preparing for the tribulation. Our preparedness is to be found "in Christ" without spot or blemish, wholly satisfying to him who loves us. Provision will be made BY GOD himself for Israel after the abomination that causes desolation. Provision was made BY GOD for Noah to build an ark, Provision was made BY GOD to escort Lot out of Sodom. Do you beleive for one second that those who are dearly loved "in Christ" will not be provisioned for? What is our provision? ESCAPE...luke 21:36...from ALL thats about to happen.
In Rev 4 we see:
1. behold, a door was opened in heaven
2. And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.
A door open in heaven? Yea. What are doors for? For people to go in and out of right?
Where do those crowns come from ?
1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive ...
... Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor'scrown of glory that will never fade away
So..in order for those elders to be wearing their crowns, the CHIEF SHEPHERD had to appear to them right? Isn't that what 1 Peter5:4 says? In Rev 4 we see REDEEMED men, coincidentally RIGHT AFTER the door opened in heaven? Coincidentally IMMEDIATELY after Jesus spoke DIRECTLY to the churches in Rev 2-3? Too much coincidence there for me. Jesus is speaking to the churches TODAY, next a door opens in heaven and redeemed men are wearing crowns.
Notice that not everyone gets a crown:
2 Timothy 2:5 Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not
... And if a man takes part in a competition he does not get the crown if he has not kept the rules.
You've got to keep the rules...which means obey. Jesus said "If you love me you will obey my commands." On the day of the escape, what would people pay (if they could) to get out of here and go directly to heaven? There's nothing in this world, the sum of all of it added together that could be remotely close to worth the value of escaping this world and ending up in paradise.
There are many scoffers today who tell us that nobody escapes. These scoffers must know something that Jesus does'nt because it was the Spirit of God who said there is an escape coming from all that's about to happen (luke 21:36). The church HAS BEEN provisioned for, just like Noah, Lot and Israel will be during the coming "time of Jacob's trouble" which is the 70th week of Daniel which is coming for a SPECIFIC PURPOSE. That purpose is NOT to test and try the believing, obedient church.
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
These words are proof that the hour of temptation is NOT for those who keep Jesus' word. Jesus is speaking to THE CHURCH here, a church with little strength who will be kept from the hour of temptation.
Who will "keep" the church from this hour? Jesus said "I WILL" meaning he provides for the escape.
As the tribulation hour rockets down the rails towards us, its time to tidy up and loose ends that may be hanging off of us. We should be prepared in every way to leave this place. We must also be very patient. This is a tough line to walk. Completely prepared to leave, and completely ready to slug it out for however long the Lord sees fit to have us on earth. With our strength this is a tall order, but with the Spirit of God all things are possible. Jesus Christ is our provision on earth and in heaven. Remain IN HIM.
time is short, grace and peace
Monday, January 19, 2009
Obama and Lincoln
Have you noticed the extraordinary lengths the "powers that be" have gone through to link Obama with Lincoln in the minds of the American people? He road the "lincoln train" to the inaguration, he's given his speeches directly in front of the lincoln memorial, they are laying it on thick. Which brings me to my question...WHY?
When I think of Lincoln, I think of two things:
1. Civil War
2. Assassination
What is it that the people in high places want us to mentally link to? Are they trying to tell us something? Another thing to notice, Obamas inaguration takes place within 24 hours of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration day....what happened to MLK jr? Assassinated.
Do you have any idea what would happen in this country if anything happened to Obama like that? People see Obama as an almost christ like figure. Things could get very very very ugly IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. That's how fast the life as you know it today could turn upside down.
I bring these things to your attention because they have been brought to my attention. The moral of the story is this...time is shorter, or could be shorter than you think. If the tribulation is at our doorstep, and the escape is BEFORE the tribulation, that means we have NO TIME LEFT. Time is the most precious commodity right now, not money.
Find what good you can do today and do it. Pray, be ready, remain "in Christ." The only things we can be sure of right now are the promises of God as they are written in his word. The promises of God are a ROCK that you can stand on. Our Lord is a refuge from the storm. Today more than ever, you NEED TO BE "in Christ." Everything else is a sidenote in history.
grace and peace
When I think of Lincoln, I think of two things:
1. Civil War
2. Assassination
What is it that the people in high places want us to mentally link to? Are they trying to tell us something? Another thing to notice, Obamas inaguration takes place within 24 hours of Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration day....what happened to MLK jr? Assassinated.
Do you have any idea what would happen in this country if anything happened to Obama like that? People see Obama as an almost christ like figure. Things could get very very very ugly IN THE BLINK OF AN EYE. That's how fast the life as you know it today could turn upside down.
I bring these things to your attention because they have been brought to my attention. The moral of the story is this...time is shorter, or could be shorter than you think. If the tribulation is at our doorstep, and the escape is BEFORE the tribulation, that means we have NO TIME LEFT. Time is the most precious commodity right now, not money.
Find what good you can do today and do it. Pray, be ready, remain "in Christ." The only things we can be sure of right now are the promises of God as they are written in his word. The promises of God are a ROCK that you can stand on. Our Lord is a refuge from the storm. Today more than ever, you NEED TO BE "in Christ." Everything else is a sidenote in history.
grace and peace
The Coming Demonic Invasion
When the anti-christ is revealed, you don't think he's the only minion of hell that will be walking the earth do you? If you watch any of the movies that are being released right now, you'll see the theme of "superheroes" ALOT. I was'nt going to say anything, but this past weekend pushed me over the edge...
This weekend I watched the movie "Hancock." This movie had two "people" with superpowers. When the one asked the other "who are we?" The answer was "gods...ANGELS." That one really had my attention. Then, last night I'm watching the NFL playoff games, and I see a repeating commercial for "watchmen." The catch-line for that movie is "we need our heroes back." Guess what its about? "Superheroes" which is a code name (as explained in Hancock) for "gods" or ANGELS on earth. This movie "Watchmen" was another eye catcher. They did'nt even bother hiding the name better. Do you know who the "watchers" are? They are FALLEN ANGELS......and this movie (watchmen) says "we need them back."
http://www.thewatcherfiles.com/sherry/who-is-what.html
http://www.ufodigest.com/news/1108/watcher.html
There's tons of material out there to prove the link between what we are seeing from Hollywood, and what has already been written about the spiritual servants of satan (angels, demons etc). It appears that there is now a concerted push on to prepare your mind for the arrival of these "superheroes." Don't worry, they can even look like us! They just have super satanic powers.
It's insight into these things that shows you how the not so distant future will be stranger than fiction. There will be widespread worship of demons during the tribulation, you ever wonder why? People won't just be worshiping idols of wood and stone anymore, they'll be worshipping these "superheroes" who have arrived on earth...
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: 21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
This weekend I watched the movie "Hancock." This movie had two "people" with superpowers. When the one asked the other "who are we?" The answer was "gods...ANGELS." That one really had my attention. Then, last night I'm watching the NFL playoff games, and I see a repeating commercial for "watchmen." The catch-line for that movie is "we need our heroes back." Guess what its about? "Superheroes" which is a code name (as explained in Hancock) for "gods" or ANGELS on earth. This movie "Watchmen" was another eye catcher. They did'nt even bother hiding the name better. Do you know who the "watchers" are? They are FALLEN ANGELS......and this movie (watchmen) says "we need them back."
http://www.thewatcherfiles.com/sherry/who-is-what.html
http://www.ufodigest.com/news/1108/watcher.html
There's tons of material out there to prove the link between what we are seeing from Hollywood, and what has already been written about the spiritual servants of satan (angels, demons etc). It appears that there is now a concerted push on to prepare your mind for the arrival of these "superheroes." Don't worry, they can even look like us! They just have super satanic powers.
It's insight into these things that shows you how the not so distant future will be stranger than fiction. There will be widespread worship of demons during the tribulation, you ever wonder why? People won't just be worshiping idols of wood and stone anymore, they'll be worshipping these "superheroes" who have arrived on earth...
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: 21 Neither repented they of their murders, nor of their sorceries, nor of their fornication, nor of their thefts.
Matt 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Do you think a bunch of "superheroes" running around would be enough to convince many people that "god" was among them? How many people today are saying they want "proof" that god exists, otherwise they refuse to believe?
http://watchmenmovie.warnerbros.com/
after watching some of the trailer from the website above, it looks like this movie is one of the most demonic ever. It only took about 1 min for me to hear "Dr. Manhatten" say "I don't think there is a god, and if there is, I'm NOTHING LIKE HIM." The other characters are similar.
This movie is COMPLETE with this earths immediate future..anarchy in the streets, alien spacecraft rising out of the water, demonic superheroes, eqyptian artifacts scattered about, darkness, they put it all in the movie. Is this the "change" people are looking for? Well, it's the "change" that's coming....
CANT YOU SEE IT COMING? Something wicked this way comes..
There's an escape from all thats about to happen, pray that you and I and all the brothers may be counted worthy of it (luke 21:36).
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Sealing the Servants of our God
As we head into the tribulation like a freight train, I think we have to keep our eyes on the promise of escape from what's about to happen. It's going to take faith to be ready for this escape when it comes, because as we get closer and closer to the fiery trial set to test this world, many people will begin to doubt whether there will be any escape at all.
Consider this:
Rev 7
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. 2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, 3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Okay, so what's going on here ^^^? The servants of God are being sealed, right? Who are these servants of God? Here's the answer in verse 4:
4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Do you find it at all troubling that the servants of God are mentioned, and the church is NOWHERE to be seen? I know the true church is a small flock, but not one mention of "servants of God" and "the church?" Why is it that the only servants of God sealed are children of Israel?
How about..because the true church, the little flock, just left the earth. In Rev 2-3 the Lord speaks in DETAIL to the churches, then the rest of the book of Revelation is barren of mention of the church and FULL of mention of the children of Israel. How can we make sense of that? The church isn't here. People have tried to make a case that the church is around, but they cannot make a case for the detailed address to the church in Rev 2-3 and then POOF, nothing about the church. Was it too hard for the Lord to use the same language that he used in Rev 2-3 to speak to the churches throughout the entire book of Revelation OR is it that the true church is no longer around on the earth?
If you want proof that the church is no longer around on earth, but is in heaven, the Lord gives it to you IMMEDIATELY after the picture of the children of Israel being sealed:
Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
So...we see the children of Israel getting sealed to serve God on earth, then immediately after we see a scene IN HEAVEN of a great multitude that no man could number of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues....what does that mean? This great multitude is IN HEAVEN, that means not on earth right?
who is this great multitude?
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Came out of great tribulation?
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Matt 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
What is the tribulation anyway? It's a great TEST...to TRY them that live on the earth. What happens when the Lord has already tested you and found you worthy of his kingdom, do you need to be tested some more? Everyone is TESTED in life, they always have been and always will be.
2 Corinthians 13:5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith;
... the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don't you, that Jesus the Messiahlives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test?
2 Corinthians 2:9 For to this end also I wrote, so that I
... I had also written to you to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in every way. ... I had also written to you to test you.
Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind
... <<>>. ... Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart
James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once
... When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life thatGod has promised to those who keep on loving him
Whoa nellie..did you read that? "who KEEP ON LOVING HIM" What? Is that saying that passing the test involves an ONGOING COMMITTMENT to love God (which means obey his commandments) NOT just a one time 'decision.' Yea, that's what it says.....
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal ...
... Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place amongyou to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...
... You have been put to no test but such as is common to man: and God is true, whowill not let any test come on you which you are not able to undergo; but he ...
Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me by
... You have put my heart to the test, searching me in the night; you have put me tothe test and seen no evil purpose in me; I will keep my mouth from sin. ...
I could go on and on quoting from the bible on this idea of testing. The big picture of the meaning of life, heaven and hell, good and evil, life in general is a TEST of where your heart really is.
All military special forces use very difficult TESTS before admitting members into their ranks to determine how bad the recruits really want to get in. The only way to find out what a person REALLY wants is through time and TESTing. If you have been tested, and have passed the test, and the tribulation is a great test, does it make any sense that God would put you through a test you've already passed?
All the people who have already died in the Lord were TESTED in life. They did NOT go through the tribulation in any form or fashion, they were tested in life. To say that the true church today must go through the tribulation to be tested is nonsense. When we have PASSED THE SAME TEST that our fathers did, being tested in life, and remaining "in Christ" what need do we have of further testing?
Our faith is being tested today. Our love, our obedience, our faithfulness, are all being tested. Go re-read all the quotes posted above relating to our testing. Open a bible search for yourself on TESTing. I hope you are beginning to see why Luke 21:36 says:
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
There is a worthiness test to be able to escape what's about to happen. WATCH and PRAY that you will be counted worthy of escaping ALL that's about to happen. There is a test facing you today. Will you remain faithful, will you remain obedient, will you strive to please the Lord in every way? Is your love for the Lord real today or just something you did 10 years ago? Do you believe the Lord will do what he said he'd do? What is in your heart........
Time is short, a storm is coming, be watching, be ready...grace and peace
Consider this:
Rev 7
And after these things I saw four angels standing on the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, nor on the sea, nor on any tree. 2 And I saw another angel ascending from the east, having the seal of the living God: and he cried with a loud voice to the four angels, to whom it was given to hurt the earth and the sea, 3 Saying, Hurt not the earth, neither the sea, nor the trees, till we have sealed the servants of our God in their foreheads.
Okay, so what's going on here ^^^? The servants of God are being sealed, right? Who are these servants of God? Here's the answer in verse 4:
4 And I heard the number of them which were sealed: and there were sealed an hundred and forty and four thousand of all the tribes of the children of Israel.
Do you find it at all troubling that the servants of God are mentioned, and the church is NOWHERE to be seen? I know the true church is a small flock, but not one mention of "servants of God" and "the church?" Why is it that the only servants of God sealed are children of Israel?
How about..because the true church, the little flock, just left the earth. In Rev 2-3 the Lord speaks in DETAIL to the churches, then the rest of the book of Revelation is barren of mention of the church and FULL of mention of the children of Israel. How can we make sense of that? The church isn't here. People have tried to make a case that the church is around, but they cannot make a case for the detailed address to the church in Rev 2-3 and then POOF, nothing about the church. Was it too hard for the Lord to use the same language that he used in Rev 2-3 to speak to the churches throughout the entire book of Revelation OR is it that the true church is no longer around on the earth?
If you want proof that the church is no longer around on earth, but is in heaven, the Lord gives it to you IMMEDIATELY after the picture of the children of Israel being sealed:
Rev 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands;
So...we see the children of Israel getting sealed to serve God on earth, then immediately after we see a scene IN HEAVEN of a great multitude that no man could number of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues....what does that mean? This great multitude is IN HEAVEN, that means not on earth right?
who is this great multitude?
13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Came out of great tribulation?
Rev 3:10 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
Matt 25:10 And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.
What is the tribulation anyway? It's a great TEST...to TRY them that live on the earth. What happens when the Lord has already tested you and found you worthy of his kingdom, do you need to be tested some more? Everyone is TESTED in life, they always have been and always will be.
2 Corinthians 13:5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith;
... the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don't you, that Jesus the Messiahlives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test?
2 Corinthians 2:9 For to this end also I wrote, so that I
... I had also written to you to see if you would stand the test and be obedient in every way. ... I had also written to you to test you.
Psalm 26:2 Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind
... <<>>. ... Examine me, O LORD, and try me; Test my mind and my heart
James 1:12 Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once
... When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life thatGod has promised to those who keep on loving him
Whoa nellie..did you read that? "who KEEP ON LOVING HIM" What? Is that saying that passing the test involves an ONGOING COMMITTMENT to love God (which means obey his commandments) NOT just a one time 'decision.' Yea, that's what it says.....
1 Peter 4:12 Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal ...
... Dear friends, do not be surprised by the fiery ordeal that is taking place amongyou to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Corinthians 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is ...
... You have been put to no test but such as is common to man: and God is true, whowill not let any test come on you which you are not able to undergo; but he ...
Psalm 17:3 You have tried my heart; You have visited me by
... You have put my heart to the test, searching me in the night; you have put me tothe test and seen no evil purpose in me; I will keep my mouth from sin. ...
I could go on and on quoting from the bible on this idea of testing. The big picture of the meaning of life, heaven and hell, good and evil, life in general is a TEST of where your heart really is.
All military special forces use very difficult TESTS before admitting members into their ranks to determine how bad the recruits really want to get in. The only way to find out what a person REALLY wants is through time and TESTing. If you have been tested, and have passed the test, and the tribulation is a great test, does it make any sense that God would put you through a test you've already passed?
All the people who have already died in the Lord were TESTED in life. They did NOT go through the tribulation in any form or fashion, they were tested in life. To say that the true church today must go through the tribulation to be tested is nonsense. When we have PASSED THE SAME TEST that our fathers did, being tested in life, and remaining "in Christ" what need do we have of further testing?
Our faith is being tested today. Our love, our obedience, our faithfulness, are all being tested. Go re-read all the quotes posted above relating to our testing. Open a bible search for yourself on TESTing. I hope you are beginning to see why Luke 21:36 says:
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
There is a worthiness test to be able to escape what's about to happen. WATCH and PRAY that you will be counted worthy of escaping ALL that's about to happen. There is a test facing you today. Will you remain faithful, will you remain obedient, will you strive to please the Lord in every way? Is your love for the Lord real today or just something you did 10 years ago? Do you believe the Lord will do what he said he'd do? What is in your heart........
Time is short, a storm is coming, be watching, be ready...grace and peace
Saturday, January 17, 2009
Babylon Burning
Do you remember seeing news reports on/after 9/11 where all across the world, even in places that supposedly hate America, people were mourning and grieving what happened in New York? I really believe that was a foreshadowing, a glimpse into whats coming in America's future. Here's another glimpse into the future of this country:
Revelation 18
1 And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. 2 And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. 3 For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies.
4 And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. 5 For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. 6 Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double. 7 How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow. 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.
9 And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication and lived deliciously with her, shall bewail her, and lament for her, when they shall see the smoke of her burning, 10 Standing afar off for the fear of her torment, saying, Alas, alas that great city Babylon, that mighty city! for in one hour is thy judgment come.
11 And the merchants of the earth shall weep and mourn over her; for no man buyeth their merchandise any more: 12 The merchandise of gold, and silver, and precious stones, and of pearls, and fine linen, and purple, and silk, and scarlet, and all thyine wood, and all manner vessels of ivory, and all manner vessels of most precious wood, and of brass, and iron, and marble, 13 And cinnamon, and odours, and ointments, and frankincense, and wine, and oil, and fine flour, and wheat, and beasts, and sheep, and horses, and chariots, and slaves, and souls of men. 14 And the fruits that thy soul lusted after are departed from thee, and all things which were dainty and goodly are departed from thee, and thou shalt find them no more at all. 15 The merchants of these things, which were made rich by her, shall stand afar off for the fear of her torment, weeping and wailing, 16 And saying, Alas, alas that great city, that was clothed in fine linen, and purple, and scarlet, and decked with gold, and precious stones, and pearls! 17 For in one hour so great riches is come to nought. And every shipmaster, and all the company in ships, and sailors, and as many as trade by sea, stood afar off, 18 And cried when they saw the smoke of her burning, saying, What city is like unto this great city! 19 And they cast dust on their heads, and cried, weeping and wailing, saying, Alas, alas that great city, wherein were made rich all that had ships in the sea by reason of her costliness! for in one hour is she made desolate. 20 Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye holy apostles and prophets; for God hath avenged you on her.
21 And a mighty angel took up a stone like a great millstone, and cast it into the sea, saying, Thus with violence shall that great city Babylon be thrown down, and shall be found no more at all. 22 And the voice of harpers, and musicians, and of pipers, and trumpeters, shall be heard no more at all in thee; and no craftsman, of whatsoever craft he be, shall be found any more in thee; and the sound of a millstone shall be heard no more at all in thee; 23 And the light of a candle shall shine no more at all in thee; and the voice of the bridegroom and of the bride shall be heard no more at all in thee: for thy merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived. 24 And in her was found the blood of prophets, and of saints, and of all that were slain upon the earth.
There are those who say that America is not Babylon, but I say if the shoe fits...wear it. Just take a look at New York city alone. It's home to the United Nations..a babylonian WORLD governance body. It's the home of Wall Street and Madison avenue, the commercial hub of the entire world. Have merchants grown filthy stinking rich off of committing fornication with her? You bet they have. Who runs the treasury of this country? A WALL STREET banker. How controls literal BABYLON today? America does, so the king of America is the king of babylon. We have already seen how the people of the world mourned over her first burning (9/11), and the bible shows us a word picture of the merchants of the earth mourning her next burning.
Babylon is a city, and its a system, and its a religion, and they are all intertwined together. As with many other things coming during the end times, the priests of babylon (americas pastors) don't want to acknowledge the sin and wickedness in this country. I can understand why, because its a major indictment on themselves and the SYSTEM they serve.
Revelation 18:4
... I heard another voice from Heaven, which said, "Come out of her, My people, that you may not become partakers in her sins, nor receive a share of her plagues. ...
... I heard another voice from Heaven, which said, "Come out of her, My people, that you may not become partakers in her sins, nor receive a share of her plagues. ...
How many preachers and teachers today and telling people to come out of the babylonian system? Not many because they themselves are part of it, and to tell people to leave it would affect "tithes" /fee for "service" and we know that's OFFLIMITS....
All indications are, things are going to get really super bad this year. Will the world see Babylon burned this year? I don't know, but she's been burned once already, who's to say this next time it's not the final time?
17:1 One of the seven angels who had the seven bowls came and said to me,
"Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. 2 With her the kings of the earth committed adultery and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries."
3 Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a desert. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 5 This title was written on her forehead:
MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Rev 17:6 I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.
When I saw her, I was greatly astonished.
"Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. 2 With her the kings of the earth committed adultery and the inhabitants of the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries."
3 Then the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a desert. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. 4 The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. 5 This title was written on her forehead:
MYSTERY BABYLON THE GREAT THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.
Rev 17:6 I saw that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints, the blood of those who bore testimony to Jesus.
When I saw her, I was greatly astonished.
Revelation 17:16 ... And the ten horns which thou sawest upon the beast, these shall hate the whore,and shall make her desolate and naked, and shall eat her flesh, and burn her
One only has to think of Manhattan with its great skyscrapers, the twin towers of the world trade centre, which are monuments to mankind's achievements, when they are destroyed commerce will be destroyed and those who used it to become rich will mourn her passing. Hailey comments that she is the third of Satan's three methods of destroying the church after the two beasts who represent political power and false religion or false doctrine. She represents the world of lust, all that appeals to the flesh or the mind and entices and seduces us away from God, just as she successfully enticed the kings and inhabitants of the earth away from God. This can be seen by the image of her destruction in which she is a great millstone being hurled into the sea; thus she represents the temptations of the world causing believers to be tempted into sin (Mat 18:6).
In considering the identity of the woman the following points need to be considered:
She is described as the prostitute who is to be contrasted with the bride (the church).
Babylon the earthly city is to be contrasted to the heavenly city, the new Jerusalem.
The great city is described figuratively as 'Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified' (11:8).
She sits on many waters which are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.
She is to be distinguished from the beast upon whom she sits and who destroys her.
She is the city of power, excessive luxury and great wealth.
She persecuted the saints.
She rules over the kings of the earth.
She is associated with music, trade, farming, marriage, merchants and persecution.
With her the kings of the earth commit adultery and the inhabitants are intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries
In view of the emphasis of the book that only God is to be worshipped she should be viewed as the temptress who tempts men away from God.
http://www.apocalipsis.org/rev-17.htm
In considering the identity of the woman the following points need to be considered:
She is described as the prostitute who is to be contrasted with the bride (the church).
Babylon the earthly city is to be contrasted to the heavenly city, the new Jerusalem.
The great city is described figuratively as 'Sodom and Egypt, where also their Lord was crucified' (11:8).
She sits on many waters which are peoples, multitudes, nations and languages.
She is to be distinguished from the beast upon whom she sits and who destroys her.
She is the city of power, excessive luxury and great wealth.
She persecuted the saints.
She rules over the kings of the earth.
She is associated with music, trade, farming, marriage, merchants and persecution.
With her the kings of the earth commit adultery and the inhabitants are intoxicated with the wine of her adulteries
In view of the emphasis of the book that only God is to be worshipped she should be viewed as the temptress who tempts men away from God.
http://www.apocalipsis.org/rev-17.htm
Once again, I don't think its too difficult to pin a rose on the offending party here. If it walks like a duck, talks like a duck, looks like a duck, smells like a duck, swims like a duck, and flies like a duck...it just might be a....................................DUCK!
So argue away I say, argue that this thing (America/New York City) are'nt the heart and soul of todays babylonian system. While you're arguing please show me the evidence for ANY other country/city that even comes REMOTELY CLOSE to meeting all the requirements listed to be the great whore of our day. People have argued that the whore is Rome and the vatican, but I don't see any stock exchanges or PR advertising/pollute your mind firms in vatican city...so Rome fails the economic test of all the merchants of the earth lamenting her destruction. Why would the merchants of the earth wail and lament rome burning? We're talking about COMMERCE..MAMMON..the lust of the FLESH....we're talking about America and New York City. Rome and the catholic church is the mother harlot of so called christianity. The protestants are daughters of the spiritual harlot which is the roman church. The roman church is part of the whore but does'nt meet all the qualifications that America/New York city does for being the whore that is hated and gets burned, lamented by merchants etc.
New York has been hit once already, but that was just an appetizer for the main course to come.
Who else in the world, as a NATION has lived more "deliciously" than America has? Which other nation has committed fornication with the kings of the earth more than America has? Which country has exported more PORN and WAR and every other form of filth than America has? And yet your pastors still try to tell you (with a straight face) that we are a 'christian' nation? Says who? The servants of the Most High God are scattered over every nation, tribe and tongue in the world. If there's anything special about America its the amount of WEALTH she has been able to generate over such a short period of time (couple hundred years).
The sins of this country in particular are stacked up to the sky and they reek the stench of DEATH. The wages of sin is death, and this country is sagging with the weight of its sins.
I'm sure all this offends some people senses of "nationalism" but if you are a "nationalist" you don't belong to the kingdom that is not of this world which IS the kingdom of the Son of God..a kingdom NOT of this world.
With all this said, the moral of the story is, if you live in America, you live in Babylon, the home of demons and devils and every filthy thing. Is it any wonder its so hard to enter the kingdom of heaven while living in this pit of wickedness?
The Lord said "come out of her my people" that you won't share in her punishments. The time to obey that command is today.
It appears that 2009 will be a year that Babylon/America is brought to her knees. Financially speaking, its happening on TV every day. I will be shocked if at the end of this year, America is even recognizable for who she once was. America, whose pagan symbols plaster every dollar bill, whose egyptian obelisks in Wash DC and secret satanic societies rule all the high places of government and commerce, will be brought low, and we will see (probably) the beginning of these lows this year.
The "writing is on the wall" but can you read it? The "writing on the wall" is a reference to the old king of babylon, who saw the message of destruction proclaimed against him written on a wall at one of his lavish parties. The writing is on the wall again...come out of the babylonian whore, which includes the babylonian form of churchianity you were sold since the time you left momma's womb.
Get a bible you can understand and read it. Get on your knees, alone with the Creator and open your heart to him. Stop trying to play hide and seek games with a God who sees your sin while you try to hide it. His grace is still extended to you today. There is a refuge from the storm that's coming, there is an ARK just like in Noah's day, and the ark's name is JESUS CHRIST, KING OF KINGS and LORD OF LORDS. He's not playing games and neither should you. Time is alot shorter than you think. Repent, walk like Jesus did..he was sinless, be sinless, he was perfect, be perfect. Don't say "thats impossible" when you have the SPIRIT OF THE LIVING GOD living inside of you. Peter thought walking on water was impossible too, until he did it...then his faith waivered. Do not doubt.
grace and peace
Friday, January 16, 2009
The Tribulation World
A first note: sorry for all the typos/misspellings. I read some of my post yesterday and thought wow, great job.....used "lose" instead of "loose" etc. Oh well :-)
Continuing the thinking from yesterday, the tribulation world is taking shape before our eyes. Also, its important to note that even in the midst of the tribulation, I guess I should say especially in the midst of it, deception will be rampant. The result of the unprecedented deception will be many people not knowing the time in which they live.
It's going to take faith to the end in order to "get it" in your head, as well as get yourself into heaven. You do play a part in your salvation contrary to what the wolves tell you. If you did'nt, Paul would not have written to you to "work out your own salvation," not that we are saved by works. But the whole idea of being "saved" by works is a misleading line of reasoning to begin with. Getting into heaven is a TWO part equation. It's 1. entering "into Christ" or "getting in" which happens by grace through faith, then 2. STAYING there.."remaining"
Here it is in plain language:
Luke 8:13 And those on the rock are those who with joy give hearing to the word; but having no root, they have faith for a time, and when the test comes they give up.
John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
2 Corinthians 13:5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don't you, that Jesus the Messiah lives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test?
Ok, I don't want to get too far off track here....let's get back to this idea of the tribulation world forming around us and people not seeing it. This writer has posted earlier in the week on the idea that "10 kings" must be in the world first, in order for the anti-christ to show up. Since people today don't see 10 obvious kings, they conclude that the anti-christ can't be rising today.
It's not obvious, so they conclude it has'nt happened. Well, like many other things in the bible, ITS NOT GOING TO BE OBVIOUS. Take the mark of the beast for example, what does the bible say about it?
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six.
It's going to take some understanding and some calculating in order to "get it." How much understanding does it take to see people walking around with 666 plastered on their forehead? None. Likewise with the 10 kings that have to be in the world at the time of anti-christ rising, consider this:
Revelation 17:12 The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority as kings, with the beast, for one hour.
Let me ask you this, how obvious would it be to spot 10 kings today who have'nt received their kingdoms yet? They are kings with no kingdom, odd yes? Does the fact that they have'nt received their kingdom yet, negate the fact that they are kings? NO, it does'nt. So, is it possible that these 10 kings exist TODAY in our world? ABSOLUTELY. Churchianities teachers tell you since 10 obvious kingdoms are not in view, the ten kings are'nt here, therefore anti-christ can't be about to step onto the world scene. How wrong they are....
Let me give you one example of a possible "king" without a kingdom. Look at the Fed chairman Bernanke. What kind of power does this man wield? He's throwing trillions of dollars around, deciding life or death of countries by choosing who gets financial life or death. He's not elected, he's "crowned" by the powers that be. He exercises all the power of a "king" without having a kingdom. Bernanke is just an example of the few, but very powerful FINANCIAL/banker KINGS who rule and reign TODAY in this world, deciding life and death, but with no kingdom...YET.
He who has widom, he who has understanding will see it. This understanding comes from the Holy Spirit alone. Without him, you and I are as blind as everyone else in this world. Jesus said, do not be deceived...
Churchianity tells you that the anti-christ will come on the world as a man of peace because he has a bow in his hand but no arrows. I guess they need to keep reading.....
Rev 6 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Not only do they fail to finish reading the sentence that says he has a bow, and goes forth TO CONQUER, they also fail to acknowledge.....wait for it......
Exekiel 39 2 And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel: 3 And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.
They'll say, yea, but that's talking about Gog, to which I'll say "the king of the Noth" IS the anti-christ. If the General of the Northern armies is the anti-christ, and he has a bow, and we see that a captain of the northern armies (GOG) has a bow with ARROWS, should we assume the anti-christ has arrows too? We don't even have to go here actually with the bows and arrows. It's clearly stated that the rider of the white horse carries a WEAPON and goes forth to CONQUER. Notice the bible does not say the rider has a scroll or a pen in his hand, or any other instruments used to sign peace treaties, he has a WEAPON.
This is another example of the shortsightedness of todays babylonian church. If there is a peace treaty signed, it won't be by the anti-christ. Churchianity will be looking one way, and anti-christ will be coming in the other way. Misdirection...deception and the church of babylon is buying it all hook, line, and sinker.
Keep watching what's going on over there in the Middle East. Watch Israel baiting the arab world. We know from the bible that Israel does'nt get really whacked until the anti-christ enters the temple by force, rapes and pillages, sets up the abomination etc.
Zechariah 14
1 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. 2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.
Until that ^^^ happens, we should expect Israel to have the upper hand in the middle east.
We don't know when the Lord is coming back for us, but I have no doubt its going to be soon. Each day he does'nt show up, we need to be patient and ready for the day he does show up. Many won't be ready due to false teachers and preachers telling people that they have more time than they really have.
grace and peace
Continuing the thinking from yesterday, the tribulation world is taking shape before our eyes. Also, its important to note that even in the midst of the tribulation, I guess I should say especially in the midst of it, deception will be rampant. The result of the unprecedented deception will be many people not knowing the time in which they live.
It's going to take faith to the end in order to "get it" in your head, as well as get yourself into heaven. You do play a part in your salvation contrary to what the wolves tell you. If you did'nt, Paul would not have written to you to "work out your own salvation," not that we are saved by works. But the whole idea of being "saved" by works is a misleading line of reasoning to begin with. Getting into heaven is a TWO part equation. It's 1. entering "into Christ" or "getting in" which happens by grace through faith, then 2. STAYING there.."remaining"
Here it is in plain language:
Luke 8:13 And those on the rock are those who with joy give hearing to the word; but having no root, they have faith for a time, and when the test comes they give up.
John 15:10 If ye keep my commandments, ye shall abide in my love; even as I have kept my Father's commandments, and abide in his love.
2 Corinthians 13:5 Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Test yourselves! You know, don't you, that Jesus the Messiah lives in you? Could it be that you are failing the test?
Ok, I don't want to get too far off track here....let's get back to this idea of the tribulation world forming around us and people not seeing it. This writer has posted earlier in the week on the idea that "10 kings" must be in the world first, in order for the anti-christ to show up. Since people today don't see 10 obvious kings, they conclude that the anti-christ can't be rising today.
It's not obvious, so they conclude it has'nt happened. Well, like many other things in the bible, ITS NOT GOING TO BE OBVIOUS. Take the mark of the beast for example, what does the bible say about it?
Revelation 13:18 Here is wisdom. Let him who has understanding calculate the number of the beast, for the number is that of a man; and his number is six hundred and sixty-six.
It's going to take some understanding and some calculating in order to "get it." How much understanding does it take to see people walking around with 666 plastered on their forehead? None. Likewise with the 10 kings that have to be in the world at the time of anti-christ rising, consider this:
Revelation 17:12 The ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority as kings, with the beast, for one hour.
Let me ask you this, how obvious would it be to spot 10 kings today who have'nt received their kingdoms yet? They are kings with no kingdom, odd yes? Does the fact that they have'nt received their kingdom yet, negate the fact that they are kings? NO, it does'nt. So, is it possible that these 10 kings exist TODAY in our world? ABSOLUTELY. Churchianities teachers tell you since 10 obvious kingdoms are not in view, the ten kings are'nt here, therefore anti-christ can't be about to step onto the world scene. How wrong they are....
Let me give you one example of a possible "king" without a kingdom. Look at the Fed chairman Bernanke. What kind of power does this man wield? He's throwing trillions of dollars around, deciding life or death of countries by choosing who gets financial life or death. He's not elected, he's "crowned" by the powers that be. He exercises all the power of a "king" without having a kingdom. Bernanke is just an example of the few, but very powerful FINANCIAL/banker KINGS who rule and reign TODAY in this world, deciding life and death, but with no kingdom...YET.
He who has widom, he who has understanding will see it. This understanding comes from the Holy Spirit alone. Without him, you and I are as blind as everyone else in this world. Jesus said, do not be deceived...
Churchianity tells you that the anti-christ will come on the world as a man of peace because he has a bow in his hand but no arrows. I guess they need to keep reading.....
Rev 6 And I saw when the Lamb opened one of the seals, and I heard, as it were the noise of thunder, one of the four beasts saying, Come and see. 2 And I saw, and behold a white horse: and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him: and he went forth conquering, and to conquer.
Not only do they fail to finish reading the sentence that says he has a bow, and goes forth TO CONQUER, they also fail to acknowledge.....wait for it......
Exekiel 39 2 And I will turn thee back, and leave but the sixth part of thee, and will cause thee to come up from the north parts, and will bring thee upon the mountains of Israel: 3 And I will smite thy bow out of thy left hand, and will cause thine arrows to fall out of thy right hand.
They'll say, yea, but that's talking about Gog, to which I'll say "the king of the Noth" IS the anti-christ. If the General of the Northern armies is the anti-christ, and he has a bow, and we see that a captain of the northern armies (GOG) has a bow with ARROWS, should we assume the anti-christ has arrows too? We don't even have to go here actually with the bows and arrows. It's clearly stated that the rider of the white horse carries a WEAPON and goes forth to CONQUER. Notice the bible does not say the rider has a scroll or a pen in his hand, or any other instruments used to sign peace treaties, he has a WEAPON.
This is another example of the shortsightedness of todays babylonian church. If there is a peace treaty signed, it won't be by the anti-christ. Churchianity will be looking one way, and anti-christ will be coming in the other way. Misdirection...deception and the church of babylon is buying it all hook, line, and sinker.
Keep watching what's going on over there in the Middle East. Watch Israel baiting the arab world. We know from the bible that Israel does'nt get really whacked until the anti-christ enters the temple by force, rapes and pillages, sets up the abomination etc.
Zechariah 14
1 Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. 2 For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.
Until that ^^^ happens, we should expect Israel to have the upper hand in the middle east.
We don't know when the Lord is coming back for us, but I have no doubt its going to be soon. Each day he does'nt show up, we need to be patient and ready for the day he does show up. Many won't be ready due to false teachers and preachers telling people that they have more time than they really have.
grace and peace
Thursday, January 15, 2009
How Close to the End Are We?
Well, I guess it depends on what you define as "the end."
Perhaps I should ask, how close are we to "all hell breaking loose?"
Pretty close......
Take a close look at what's going on in the Middle East right now. You know what Israel is doing in Gaza? Laying BAIT. There's really no other explanation for the actions Israel is taking. They are deliberately targeting schools, hospitals, homes, the UN COMPOUND!!! Why? To bait the muslim countries into attacking. So far, the arab nations of the world have excercise monumental restraint but blood is starting to boil in the streets of the arab nations as people become outraged at the killing (deliberate) of civilians.
Has Israel lost its mind? Nope, they know exactly what they are doing. Israel has the most sophisticated precision weapons this world can offer, and yet they are using white phosphorous shells to spray large areas where they know civilians are everywhere? Yep. Could Israel be perfroming surgical strikes on Hamas only targets right now? Sure they could, but they are not. Israel knows how to surgically strike and they know how to wave a broad wand of destruction. Today..these days...they are waving the broad wand of destruction. So how does this play out?
Back to all hell breaking loose...Remember that "crisis" that Joe Biden promised us right after the inaguration? Remember the crisis in Colin Powell promised us for the Obama administration? Well, what's going to happen when muslim countries feel so much pressure from their people that they HAVE to attack Israel? People are taking to the streets by the millions across the world today in protest of Israel's actions...the bait's pretty effective yea?
When the muslim countries attack, Israel and the United States respond by laying a hurting on them, which results in what? A middle east under greater control by Israel, the United States and the United Nations. What will this accomplish? PEACE AND SAFETY, unwalled villages for Israel. If this bait works, and the muslim countries attack, they will get their rear-ends handed to them, just as planned.
What does this set the stage for? The Gog-Magog invasion, which sets the stage for the tribulation.
Turn on the news guys, see prophesy unfolding before your very eyes. Anti-christ is RISING today. Israel is the key to it all. WAR is key to it all. War is a catalyst, it transforms the landscape of this world QUICKLY in every way imaginable. Kingdoms rise and fall today through WAR. What's that on your TV set? War...
So if you see an attack on Israel soon by more than homemade rockets, don't be surprised, THAT'S THE PLAN! Draw in the arabs and destroy them. How will the world be able to condemn Israel for "defending itself" against the arab world when they attack....beautiful design huh?
If things go down this way, we are in for a wild ride. We could see the UN move into the middle east on a broad scale, Israel could do whatever it wants with its borders and (gasp) even mess with the dome of the rock. What are the Arabs gonna do, they just got whipped...We could see the end time vault door swing wide open and spill out the books of Revelation, Ezekiel, Daniel and Isaiah onto the world scene. Exciting times.
On a side note, it makes me sick to my stomach to see the dead and dying in Gaza. Should we, as disciples of Christ, rejoice over the killing and suffering of anyone? No. I mourn with the dead on both sides of the dying over there.
Wake up guys, can you see how close we are? What kinds of economic impacts will all out war with the middle east have? How will the map be redrawn? Do you see all the "issues" that will draw in your attention while anti-christ is rising in the wings? Your attention will be on "door A" while anti-christ will be entering through "door B"...misdirection at its finest.
I have written on this in the past. It's going to take faith, patience, and the Holy Spirit to understand what's going on in the world even DURING all the signs and wonders we see spelled out in the bible. Do you think Satan wants you looking at your bible then looking at the world and thinking "hey, this book is actually TRUE!" No way. In fact, the Lord himself sends a strong delusion to the world to compound the fog. Those who live in sin and wickedness won't understand the times, even while signs and wonders are smacking them in the face.
Remain "in Christ," be faithful, be patient, resist sin with every fiber of your being, be a good soldier-endure hardship. Time is short
Perhaps I should ask, how close are we to "all hell breaking loose?"
Pretty close......
Take a close look at what's going on in the Middle East right now. You know what Israel is doing in Gaza? Laying BAIT. There's really no other explanation for the actions Israel is taking. They are deliberately targeting schools, hospitals, homes, the UN COMPOUND!!! Why? To bait the muslim countries into attacking. So far, the arab nations of the world have excercise monumental restraint but blood is starting to boil in the streets of the arab nations as people become outraged at the killing (deliberate) of civilians.
Has Israel lost its mind? Nope, they know exactly what they are doing. Israel has the most sophisticated precision weapons this world can offer, and yet they are using white phosphorous shells to spray large areas where they know civilians are everywhere? Yep. Could Israel be perfroming surgical strikes on Hamas only targets right now? Sure they could, but they are not. Israel knows how to surgically strike and they know how to wave a broad wand of destruction. Today..these days...they are waving the broad wand of destruction. So how does this play out?
Back to all hell breaking loose...Remember that "crisis" that Joe Biden promised us right after the inaguration? Remember the crisis in Colin Powell promised us for the Obama administration? Well, what's going to happen when muslim countries feel so much pressure from their people that they HAVE to attack Israel? People are taking to the streets by the millions across the world today in protest of Israel's actions...the bait's pretty effective yea?
When the muslim countries attack, Israel and the United States respond by laying a hurting on them, which results in what? A middle east under greater control by Israel, the United States and the United Nations. What will this accomplish? PEACE AND SAFETY, unwalled villages for Israel. If this bait works, and the muslim countries attack, they will get their rear-ends handed to them, just as planned.
What does this set the stage for? The Gog-Magog invasion, which sets the stage for the tribulation.
Turn on the news guys, see prophesy unfolding before your very eyes. Anti-christ is RISING today. Israel is the key to it all. WAR is key to it all. War is a catalyst, it transforms the landscape of this world QUICKLY in every way imaginable. Kingdoms rise and fall today through WAR. What's that on your TV set? War...
So if you see an attack on Israel soon by more than homemade rockets, don't be surprised, THAT'S THE PLAN! Draw in the arabs and destroy them. How will the world be able to condemn Israel for "defending itself" against the arab world when they attack....beautiful design huh?
If things go down this way, we are in for a wild ride. We could see the UN move into the middle east on a broad scale, Israel could do whatever it wants with its borders and (gasp) even mess with the dome of the rock. What are the Arabs gonna do, they just got whipped...We could see the end time vault door swing wide open and spill out the books of Revelation, Ezekiel, Daniel and Isaiah onto the world scene. Exciting times.
On a side note, it makes me sick to my stomach to see the dead and dying in Gaza. Should we, as disciples of Christ, rejoice over the killing and suffering of anyone? No. I mourn with the dead on both sides of the dying over there.
Wake up guys, can you see how close we are? What kinds of economic impacts will all out war with the middle east have? How will the map be redrawn? Do you see all the "issues" that will draw in your attention while anti-christ is rising in the wings? Your attention will be on "door A" while anti-christ will be entering through "door B"...misdirection at its finest.
I have written on this in the past. It's going to take faith, patience, and the Holy Spirit to understand what's going on in the world even DURING all the signs and wonders we see spelled out in the bible. Do you think Satan wants you looking at your bible then looking at the world and thinking "hey, this book is actually TRUE!" No way. In fact, the Lord himself sends a strong delusion to the world to compound the fog. Those who live in sin and wickedness won't understand the times, even while signs and wonders are smacking them in the face.
Remain "in Christ," be faithful, be patient, resist sin with every fiber of your being, be a good soldier-endure hardship. Time is short
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
The Ten Kings and Anti-christ
The bible tells us that the anti-christ only shows up after 10 kings are reigning.
Rev 17:12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Dan 724 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. 25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time
There are those who say that because these 10 kings have to rule first, and we don't see them today, the anti-christ and "doom and gloom" cannot be right around the corner. I have news for them.....
If you remember yesterday, this writer described the "non-linear" future that we most likely face, giving the events of 9/11 as an example. Everything that exists today as "life as you know it" could radically change tomorrow, in an instant. "Non-linear" means not in a straight line, unexpected things, things you don't see coming but are coming straight at you..etc. Who are these men who promise that doom and gloom are not at our door?
I'm not trying to make the case for why you should be depressed, I'm taking the opportunity to point out that its these very men, who misdirect you and deceive you into thinking you have more time than you actually have. Even if you have years ahead of you, is it wise to assume you do? Ever heard that saying "smell the roses?" That means smell them TODAY.
Earlier this week this writer posted on being ready today, but being patient for tomorrow (should we be here to see it). There's coming a day, a "non-linear day" when the people of this world are going to be shocked and awed again...and again..and again, by events they did not forsee because they have been misled by the hired hands within the jiffy lube-"service for fee (tithe)"-churchianity and...they are spiritually blind.
This weeks theme seems to be "anti-christ" rising week. There's no question in my mind that these days that we are living in are seeing the final prepatory touches to introduce anti-christ to the world. How long that takes is anyones guess, but a look around at the stress on people and the economic collapse that we are teetering on as a world should give us some clues as to how long things can drag on while we ride this freight train into a cliff wall.
What's going to happen when all the banks shut down for a month of two and people can't buy food, take out money, pay bills? Don't think it can happen? How many days of that do you think it would take to have people on their knees begging someone...anyone...to "rescue" them? Even if its the man of sin? That's the path we're on right now. Do you think the anti-christ system will be introduced when people are strong enough to resist it? Breaking down your resistance mentally, physically and spiritaully is the whole point of what we're going through right now. Why do you think the dumb-tube in your living room broadcasts doom to you 24/7? To break you down. They are selling you WORLDLY SORROW. This might help put it into context:
2Cor 7:10-For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Godly sorrow works what? REPENTANCE to salvation.....
I'd love to slap some happy shoes on and rest my head in a nice hole in the sand in my backyard so I could'nt see or hear what's coming, but I can't do that. Much of what needs to happen to have anti-christ arrive on the scene has already happened. The church is in full scale apostasy. What calls itself christianity resembles a worn out, circus side-show with church jargon splashed on top, rather than the the true body of Christ. They've got dancers and rock bands and theater plays and starbucks....everything but the POWER that comes with the presence of the Holy Spirit.
These things are said not to move you to fear, but to move you "in Christ" which is the only refuge from the mind blowing, unreal, "cannot grasp this" kind of evil thats already here, but yet to be unveiled. How will men react when the offspring of demons walk openly on the earth? As it was in the days of Noah, it will be here soon.
There is an escape coming from all thats about to happen. We must pray that we may be counted worthy of it. Do not be deceived, sin will get you killed. Unrighteous people will not inherit the kingdom of God. Those who mock God's word with the false assurances of how easy it is to get into heaven, reserve the darkest place in hell for themselves.
If it is so easy to get into heaven then why was this written...
1 Peter 4:18 And if the righteous man is scarcely saved, the ungodly and sinner -- where shall he appear?
or this
Matt 7:13 Go ye in through the strait gate, because wide is the gate, and broad the way that is leading to the destruction, and many are those going in through it; 14 how strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it!
or this
Phil 2:12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
If you are living an ungodly life right now, and your life is full of sin, I suggest you take a really cold shower and re-evaluate what you think the bible is actually saying to you. If you are trusting some hired hand "pastor" to figure out your eternal destiny for you then your problems warrant much more than fear and trembling. Those who are working out their salvation are doing it with fear and trembling. Those sinning their way down the broad path that leads to destruction are doing it with a smile and assurances from babylonian teachers that nothing they can ever do will land them in hell.... WAKE UP...time is that short
grace and peace
Rev 17:12 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. 13 These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast.
Dan 724 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. 25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time
There are those who say that because these 10 kings have to rule first, and we don't see them today, the anti-christ and "doom and gloom" cannot be right around the corner. I have news for them.....
If you remember yesterday, this writer described the "non-linear" future that we most likely face, giving the events of 9/11 as an example. Everything that exists today as "life as you know it" could radically change tomorrow, in an instant. "Non-linear" means not in a straight line, unexpected things, things you don't see coming but are coming straight at you..etc. Who are these men who promise that doom and gloom are not at our door?
I'm not trying to make the case for why you should be depressed, I'm taking the opportunity to point out that its these very men, who misdirect you and deceive you into thinking you have more time than you actually have. Even if you have years ahead of you, is it wise to assume you do? Ever heard that saying "smell the roses?" That means smell them TODAY.
Earlier this week this writer posted on being ready today, but being patient for tomorrow (should we be here to see it). There's coming a day, a "non-linear day" when the people of this world are going to be shocked and awed again...and again..and again, by events they did not forsee because they have been misled by the hired hands within the jiffy lube-"service for fee (tithe)"-churchianity and...they are spiritually blind.
This weeks theme seems to be "anti-christ" rising week. There's no question in my mind that these days that we are living in are seeing the final prepatory touches to introduce anti-christ to the world. How long that takes is anyones guess, but a look around at the stress on people and the economic collapse that we are teetering on as a world should give us some clues as to how long things can drag on while we ride this freight train into a cliff wall.
What's going to happen when all the banks shut down for a month of two and people can't buy food, take out money, pay bills? Don't think it can happen? How many days of that do you think it would take to have people on their knees begging someone...anyone...to "rescue" them? Even if its the man of sin? That's the path we're on right now. Do you think the anti-christ system will be introduced when people are strong enough to resist it? Breaking down your resistance mentally, physically and spiritaully is the whole point of what we're going through right now. Why do you think the dumb-tube in your living room broadcasts doom to you 24/7? To break you down. They are selling you WORLDLY SORROW. This might help put it into context:
2Cor 7:10-For godly sorrow worketh repentance to salvation not to be repented of: but the sorrow of the world worketh death.
Godly sorrow works what? REPENTANCE to salvation.....
I'd love to slap some happy shoes on and rest my head in a nice hole in the sand in my backyard so I could'nt see or hear what's coming, but I can't do that. Much of what needs to happen to have anti-christ arrive on the scene has already happened. The church is in full scale apostasy. What calls itself christianity resembles a worn out, circus side-show with church jargon splashed on top, rather than the the true body of Christ. They've got dancers and rock bands and theater plays and starbucks....everything but the POWER that comes with the presence of the Holy Spirit.
These things are said not to move you to fear, but to move you "in Christ" which is the only refuge from the mind blowing, unreal, "cannot grasp this" kind of evil thats already here, but yet to be unveiled. How will men react when the offspring of demons walk openly on the earth? As it was in the days of Noah, it will be here soon.
There is an escape coming from all thats about to happen. We must pray that we may be counted worthy of it. Do not be deceived, sin will get you killed. Unrighteous people will not inherit the kingdom of God. Those who mock God's word with the false assurances of how easy it is to get into heaven, reserve the darkest place in hell for themselves.
If it is so easy to get into heaven then why was this written...
1 Peter 4:18 And if the righteous man is scarcely saved, the ungodly and sinner -- where shall he appear?
or this
Matt 7:13 Go ye in through the strait gate, because wide is the gate, and broad the way that is leading to the destruction, and many are those going in through it; 14 how strait is the gate, and compressed the way that is leading to the life, and few are those finding it!
or this
Phil 2:12Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
If you are living an ungodly life right now, and your life is full of sin, I suggest you take a really cold shower and re-evaluate what you think the bible is actually saying to you. If you are trusting some hired hand "pastor" to figure out your eternal destiny for you then your problems warrant much more than fear and trembling. Those who are working out their salvation are doing it with fear and trembling. Those sinning their way down the broad path that leads to destruction are doing it with a smile and assurances from babylonian teachers that nothing they can ever do will land them in hell.... WAKE UP...time is that short
grace and peace
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
"in Christ" and Being Ready
I want to give more examples this morning of possibly the two most important words in the Bible, which are "in Christ."
2 Tim 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
I have other "in Christ" words to quote but I want to stop here to point out to you once again, why OSAS-once saved always saved is a lie.
Churchianity likes to quote this:
Ephesians 2:8
... For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift:
I agree, we are saved by grace, but read 2 Tim 2:1, it says that grace is IN CHRIST Jesus. So, if you are NOT "in Christ" does that grace still apply to you? No grace, no faith=no salvation. Grace is found "in Christ." Now do you understand why Jesus reminded us constantly: "remain in me" or why John 15 was written concerning the vine and the branches? If you are'nt "in the vine" you get cutoff, thrown out and burned up...why? GRACE is found IN THE VINE and the vine is Jesus Christ.
Ready for more? Here it is:
2 Tim 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Pay close attention to what was said there, Paul isn't talking about rewards there, he is talking about salvation. Where is this salvation?? IN CHRIST....
Jesus did'nt tell you to remain "in him" so you could have better rewards in heaven, he told you to remain in him to make sure you GET INTO HEAVEN. First things first right? Salvation is "in Christ" ....
2 Tim 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
^^^ Here we have a tie into the question I ask all the time, why will so few be saved (Matt 7:14)? Why will MANY say to Jesus on that day "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?" 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. <--Why will that happen? Read 2 Tim 2:19 again..what does it say? Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. That's not a suggestion, its a command. If you "nameth the name of Christ" but do not "depart from iniquity" what do you thinks going to happen to you? Apostate churchianity tells you not to worry, you'll just get less rewards. Matt 7:21 tells you this is what the Lord will say to you "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. "
Is it such a revolutionary idea that those who follow Christ and profess to be his followers should stop sinning? You either "depart from iniquity" as you are told in 2 Tim 2:19, or be told "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. " How tough is that to understand?
Todays apostate teachers tell you that you can practive iniquity all you want and all you will lose is rewards in heaven, Matt 7:21 tells us a different story. If being told by Jesus "I NEVER KNEW YOU: depart from me, ye that word iniquity" somehow means you just lose rewards in heaven, then 2+3=0. There's NO POSSIBLE WAY that adds up.
Shifting Gears...
Yesterday I talked about patience being key, and it is. Today I want to talk about our readiness...Jesus could come back today to free us in the escape promised in Luke 21:36. Obama probably is not the anti-christ, but I have seen some pretty convincing evidence recently that the anti-christ is now rising. I have written about this, how the media is conditioning the people to stay in fear, to be mentally beat down. Why? So when the man with all the answers (anti-christ) shows up, they'll hail him as a god.
Part of what's coming in the near future is "contact" with otherworldly intelligences, sometime called "aliens" also known as demons. I see articles in daily news around the world of sightings of UFO's, and yet most people still poo poo on the idea that UFO's exist. They want more "proof." Daily sightings from around the world are'nt good enough for them. Find a news scanner or a place that scans news articles from around the world and see for yourself. People are being prepared for "contact" while they are being prepared for anti-christ.
One thing we have learned from recent history is that to guess at what the future holds, you probably need to guess "non-linearly" which is to say, everything does'nt proceed neatly from point A to point B. Take 9/11 for example, it changed everything and who among us saw it coming? Likewise, I think there's a high probability that sometime soon, World War 3 will break out. The bible tells us in Ezekiel 38-39 and Psalm 83 that we have some major wars coming. Wars transform things in a non-linear way. Interestingly, those in occult circles believe that WW3 will be the vehicle that produces anti-christ, or brings him into the world's view.
http://www.biblebeliever.org/prophecy/ww3b.htm
The 3rd World War was to be between Israel and Islam. The most incredible part of this vision was the fact it was 1871. Israel never became a nation until 1948...77 years later. The only other people who knew Israel would ever become a nation again, after its destruction in 70 AD, were Christians that believed their King James Bible.
At any rate, this 3rd World War was to be a pseudo-Armageddon type deal. It was designed to bring the whole world to the brink of total destruction and collapse, so that the peoples of the world would beg, for their Christ.
Remember, Rev 6 shows us the anti-christ arriving with a bow in his hand. A bow is a weapon of war. Rev 6 goes on to say that he arrives CONQUERING and to conquer..no peace deals mentioned.
I'm pretty good at learning languages, I can speak english and spanish at the moment and I've been working on learning russian for over a year now. Yesterday I asked the Lord what my opportunity would be to put the russian I'm learning to use and I think I got a one word answer...WAR. I guess we'll find out soon enough. Anytime anything happens in Israel, it could have world-wide implications. A nobody arch-duke shot in serbia started WW1, how much more could the events taking place in Israel today start WW3. The entire world is getting really REALLY upset with the civilians dying in gaza these days. Everywhere else in the world except the United States, graphic video is shown on the news 24/7 of the results of the Israeli bombing. Since our news media is another propaganda arm of the monied elites, we don't see the graphic footage, or if we do, its very short snippets that have been carefully screened.
The bottom line is this, although we might have some time (not much, but some) left for the anti-christ to be revealed, WW3 and worldwide death on an unimaginable scale could come any day now. The future, more likely than not will follow a non-linear path. What's coming tomorrow and the next day won't be what you expect it to be. Events will go from 10mph to 1,000 mph in the blink of an eye. This is why you need to be ready today. Be ready for what's coming, and be patient for the days before it shows up. We were promised an escape from all that's about to happen, which I believe is Rev 6 and after.
We live in exciting times. We are witnessig the end of the world as we know it, some lament this. How many times have we prayed "thy kingdom come, thy will be done" to our Father in heaven? We are about to see our fathers kingdom come, that should get you excited. We can have peace in the midst of the troubling times in which we live, IF we remain "in Christ."
grace and peace
2 Tim 1:13 Hold fast the form of sound words, which thou hast heard of me, in faith and love which is in Christ Jesus.
2 Tim 2:1 Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
I have other "in Christ" words to quote but I want to stop here to point out to you once again, why OSAS-once saved always saved is a lie.
Churchianity likes to quote this:
Ephesians 2:8
... For ye are saved by grace, through faith; and this not of yourselves; it is God's gift:
I agree, we are saved by grace, but read 2 Tim 2:1, it says that grace is IN CHRIST Jesus. So, if you are NOT "in Christ" does that grace still apply to you? No grace, no faith=no salvation. Grace is found "in Christ." Now do you understand why Jesus reminded us constantly: "remain in me" or why John 15 was written concerning the vine and the branches? If you are'nt "in the vine" you get cutoff, thrown out and burned up...why? GRACE is found IN THE VINE and the vine is Jesus Christ.
Ready for more? Here it is:
2 Tim 2:10 Therefore I endure all things for the elect's sakes, that they may also obtain the salvation which is in Christ Jesus with eternal glory.
Pay close attention to what was said there, Paul isn't talking about rewards there, he is talking about salvation. Where is this salvation?? IN CHRIST....
Jesus did'nt tell you to remain "in him" so you could have better rewards in heaven, he told you to remain in him to make sure you GET INTO HEAVEN. First things first right? Salvation is "in Christ" ....
2 Tim 2:19 Nevertheless the foundation of God standeth sure, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his. And, Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity.
^^^ Here we have a tie into the question I ask all the time, why will so few be saved (Matt 7:14)? Why will MANY say to Jesus on that day "Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works?" 23 And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. <--Why will that happen? Read 2 Tim 2:19 again..what does it say? Let every one that nameth the name of Christ depart from iniquity. That's not a suggestion, its a command. If you "nameth the name of Christ" but do not "depart from iniquity" what do you thinks going to happen to you? Apostate churchianity tells you not to worry, you'll just get less rewards. Matt 7:21 tells you this is what the Lord will say to you "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. "
Is it such a revolutionary idea that those who follow Christ and profess to be his followers should stop sinning? You either "depart from iniquity" as you are told in 2 Tim 2:19, or be told "I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity. " How tough is that to understand?
Todays apostate teachers tell you that you can practive iniquity all you want and all you will lose is rewards in heaven, Matt 7:21 tells us a different story. If being told by Jesus "I NEVER KNEW YOU: depart from me, ye that word iniquity" somehow means you just lose rewards in heaven, then 2+3=0. There's NO POSSIBLE WAY that adds up.
Shifting Gears...
Yesterday I talked about patience being key, and it is. Today I want to talk about our readiness...Jesus could come back today to free us in the escape promised in Luke 21:36. Obama probably is not the anti-christ, but I have seen some pretty convincing evidence recently that the anti-christ is now rising. I have written about this, how the media is conditioning the people to stay in fear, to be mentally beat down. Why? So when the man with all the answers (anti-christ) shows up, they'll hail him as a god.
Part of what's coming in the near future is "contact" with otherworldly intelligences, sometime called "aliens" also known as demons. I see articles in daily news around the world of sightings of UFO's, and yet most people still poo poo on the idea that UFO's exist. They want more "proof." Daily sightings from around the world are'nt good enough for them. Find a news scanner or a place that scans news articles from around the world and see for yourself. People are being prepared for "contact" while they are being prepared for anti-christ.
One thing we have learned from recent history is that to guess at what the future holds, you probably need to guess "non-linearly" which is to say, everything does'nt proceed neatly from point A to point B. Take 9/11 for example, it changed everything and who among us saw it coming? Likewise, I think there's a high probability that sometime soon, World War 3 will break out. The bible tells us in Ezekiel 38-39 and Psalm 83 that we have some major wars coming. Wars transform things in a non-linear way. Interestingly, those in occult circles believe that WW3 will be the vehicle that produces anti-christ, or brings him into the world's view.
http://www.biblebeliever.org/prophecy/ww3b.htm
The 3rd World War was to be between Israel and Islam. The most incredible part of this vision was the fact it was 1871. Israel never became a nation until 1948...77 years later. The only other people who knew Israel would ever become a nation again, after its destruction in 70 AD, were Christians that believed their King James Bible.
At any rate, this 3rd World War was to be a pseudo-Armageddon type deal. It was designed to bring the whole world to the brink of total destruction and collapse, so that the peoples of the world would beg, for their Christ.
Remember, Rev 6 shows us the anti-christ arriving with a bow in his hand. A bow is a weapon of war. Rev 6 goes on to say that he arrives CONQUERING and to conquer..no peace deals mentioned.
I'm pretty good at learning languages, I can speak english and spanish at the moment and I've been working on learning russian for over a year now. Yesterday I asked the Lord what my opportunity would be to put the russian I'm learning to use and I think I got a one word answer...WAR. I guess we'll find out soon enough. Anytime anything happens in Israel, it could have world-wide implications. A nobody arch-duke shot in serbia started WW1, how much more could the events taking place in Israel today start WW3. The entire world is getting really REALLY upset with the civilians dying in gaza these days. Everywhere else in the world except the United States, graphic video is shown on the news 24/7 of the results of the Israeli bombing. Since our news media is another propaganda arm of the monied elites, we don't see the graphic footage, or if we do, its very short snippets that have been carefully screened.
The bottom line is this, although we might have some time (not much, but some) left for the anti-christ to be revealed, WW3 and worldwide death on an unimaginable scale could come any day now. The future, more likely than not will follow a non-linear path. What's coming tomorrow and the next day won't be what you expect it to be. Events will go from 10mph to 1,000 mph in the blink of an eye. This is why you need to be ready today. Be ready for what's coming, and be patient for the days before it shows up. We were promised an escape from all that's about to happen, which I believe is Rev 6 and after.
We live in exciting times. We are witnessig the end of the world as we know it, some lament this. How many times have we prayed "thy kingdom come, thy will be done" to our Father in heaven? We are about to see our fathers kingdom come, that should get you excited. We can have peace in the midst of the troubling times in which we live, IF we remain "in Christ."
grace and peace
Monday, January 12, 2009
Patience the Key
... <<>>. ... So be patient, brothers, until the coming of the Lord
Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation ...
... Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
... The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. ... Rather, he is patient for your sake.
Romans 2
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
Over the past week I've kind of sensed a change or shift in my spirit about what the Spirit is saying to us. Right now one of the most important things we can do is fortify ourselves with the word of God so we can endure. Remember that Jesus could come back today, but be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to wait out the Lord. Over and over again in the word we see the admonishment to be patient. In Rev 2-3 where Jesus is speaking to the churches, we see that every church is told "he who overcomes" gets to enjoy the promises. Overcomes implies going through something. I am convinced we will NOT go through the tribulation, however living in todays world requires "overcoming" alot.
It would be great to be with Jesus in heaven today, maybe we will be, but we need some patience with our hope. Our hope of what's to come in Christ is a lifeline. This world is not our world, this world is run by the evil one, which is why we are told not to love the world. Those who love this world are enemies of God.
The more I look at information on the Dec 21,2012 date, the more I think there's some merit to "something" of substance taking place then. I have no idea how the 7 years of tribulation lays out on this world's calender, but we can see with our eyes that the groundwork is being laid to bring forth the anti-christ. Is Obama "the one?" Probably not, but he may be the one who sets the stage for the man of sin.
We may have a few more years before we depart this evil place, we may not. This is a difficult situation which calls for preparation and readiness today combined with the patience and longsuffering to wait out a few more years.
There's an interesting parallel here concerning the rise of anti-christ. Hitler, who was a type of anti-christ rose to power exactly 4 years from the onset of the last "great depression." There are many things about Sarah Palin that make her fit into the picture for 2012 as a really evil player (not the anti-christ) but his sidekick in some way. Ironically it was so called christianity that was telling you to "get involved" with the political process to get her into office. Between now and 2012 I think the shortsightedness and absolute spiritual blindness of so called christianity will be manifest. If Palin turns out to be as wicked as I think she will be, then we have recently seen proof of how todays form of christianity will support the forces of anti-christ in the future.
In the name of God, the apostate church will most likely vote in the anti-christ. I've had a nagging feeling that Obama will be like Bush, completely incompetent and just another rung in the ladder to enable the satanic powers that be to bring forth the man of sin.
I don't think Obama is "the one" but he is laying the groundwork for "the one." As far as we've fallen, standing on the edge of an economic abyss, I don't see how we'll make it through the next couple years. The good news is this, we don't need to know how, "how" is Jesus' department. Our God is faithful, things will work out for our good if we remain "in him."
Be ready to go today, be ready to stay for tomorrow. This is the message of Matt 25 and the wise virgins. Remember, the wise virgins took oil in their lamps. They were prepared to WAIT for the bridegroom.
Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
grace and peace
Romans 12:12 Rejoicing in hope, persevering in tribulation ...
... Be joyful in hope, patient in trouble, and persistent in prayer.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some
... The Lord is not slow about his promise, as some people understand slowness, but is being patient with you. ... Rather, he is patient for your sake.
Romans 2
5 But after thy hardness and impenitent heart treasurest up unto thyself wrath against the day of wrath and revelation of the righteous judgment of God; 6 Who will render to every man according to his deeds: 7 To them who by patient continuance in well doing seek for glory and honour and immortality, eternal life: 8 But unto them that are contentious, and do not obey the truth, but obey unrighteousness, indignation and wrath, 9 Tribulation and anguish, upon every soul of man that doeth evil, of the Jew first, and also of the Gentile; 10 But glory, honour, and peace, to every man that worketh good, to the Jew first, and also to the Gentile: 11 For there is no respect of persons with God.
Over the past week I've kind of sensed a change or shift in my spirit about what the Spirit is saying to us. Right now one of the most important things we can do is fortify ourselves with the word of God so we can endure. Remember that Jesus could come back today, but be mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to wait out the Lord. Over and over again in the word we see the admonishment to be patient. In Rev 2-3 where Jesus is speaking to the churches, we see that every church is told "he who overcomes" gets to enjoy the promises. Overcomes implies going through something. I am convinced we will NOT go through the tribulation, however living in todays world requires "overcoming" alot.
It would be great to be with Jesus in heaven today, maybe we will be, but we need some patience with our hope. Our hope of what's to come in Christ is a lifeline. This world is not our world, this world is run by the evil one, which is why we are told not to love the world. Those who love this world are enemies of God.
The more I look at information on the Dec 21,2012 date, the more I think there's some merit to "something" of substance taking place then. I have no idea how the 7 years of tribulation lays out on this world's calender, but we can see with our eyes that the groundwork is being laid to bring forth the anti-christ. Is Obama "the one?" Probably not, but he may be the one who sets the stage for the man of sin.
We may have a few more years before we depart this evil place, we may not. This is a difficult situation which calls for preparation and readiness today combined with the patience and longsuffering to wait out a few more years.
There's an interesting parallel here concerning the rise of anti-christ. Hitler, who was a type of anti-christ rose to power exactly 4 years from the onset of the last "great depression." There are many things about Sarah Palin that make her fit into the picture for 2012 as a really evil player (not the anti-christ) but his sidekick in some way. Ironically it was so called christianity that was telling you to "get involved" with the political process to get her into office. Between now and 2012 I think the shortsightedness and absolute spiritual blindness of so called christianity will be manifest. If Palin turns out to be as wicked as I think she will be, then we have recently seen proof of how todays form of christianity will support the forces of anti-christ in the future.
In the name of God, the apostate church will most likely vote in the anti-christ. I've had a nagging feeling that Obama will be like Bush, completely incompetent and just another rung in the ladder to enable the satanic powers that be to bring forth the man of sin.
I don't think Obama is "the one" but he is laying the groundwork for "the one." As far as we've fallen, standing on the edge of an economic abyss, I don't see how we'll make it through the next couple years. The good news is this, we don't need to know how, "how" is Jesus' department. Our God is faithful, things will work out for our good if we remain "in him."
Be ready to go today, be ready to stay for tomorrow. This is the message of Matt 25 and the wise virgins. Remember, the wise virgins took oil in their lamps. They were prepared to WAIT for the bridegroom.
Luke 21:19 In your patience possess ye your souls.
grace and peace
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Hope Unto the End
Hebrews 6:11 And we desire that every one of you do shew the same diligence to the full assurance of hope unto the end: 12 That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who through faith and patience inherit the promises.
Here in the book of Hebrews we see what its going to take to inheret the promises made to us: faith and patience. Those who are not faithful and patient unto the end are slothful. If you read your bible often, you'll start to notice certain words popping up over and over again. Think these recurring words mean something? I do. For example "in Christ" is written so many times in your bible that I have a hard time not seeing it whenever I open the New Testament. Some of these other common words are HOPE, FAITH, and PATIENCE. We have something marvelous to be faithful and patient for.
We engage our faith and patience to remain "in Christ" and inherit the promises. These things are important to remember during the dark days we are living through.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose
It does'nt matter what you're going through today, if you love God, things will work out for your good. That's great news isn't it? Now here's the part 99% of todays preachers leave out.....to them that love God....what does "love God" mean? It means YOU OBEY HIM.
John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
It's so easy to hold a pep rally at the corner jiffy-lube churchianity building and say "all you have to do is "love God" and everything will be happy ever after. That's speaking half-truths the way only man made religion can do it. Our Father does'nt love the way this world loves. Our Father specifically defined what it means to "love God."
Be encouraged today that you have a hope in God, that all things can work together for your good, but remember how that happens...it happens through faith and obedience. Love=obedience and obedience=love.
Todays jiffy lube service center churchianity tells you that faith, patience, love, obedience, none of those things are necessary to inheret the promises of God. The bible says something different, which is why its important for you to read it for yourself. They tell you that sin is common in every christians life so don't make a big deal over it. When you hear that, know that you are hearing satan himself talking to you. Our Lord was sinless and we are called to be just like him. Nobody said this was going to be easy, but it WILL be worth it. There's no suffering you are going through now that will compare with 1 minute standing in our Lord's presence.
We can have peace now, and paradise later, but there are requirements...like faith, love and patience. Love means obedience. What master does'nt require obedience from his servants? Even Satan expects that, but todays religious people would have you believe otherwise. Don't be deceived. You have a hope, hold onto it, remain "in Christ" be faithful...time is short, shorter than you think, grace and peace
Here in the book of Hebrews we see what its going to take to inheret the promises made to us: faith and patience. Those who are not faithful and patient unto the end are slothful. If you read your bible often, you'll start to notice certain words popping up over and over again. Think these recurring words mean something? I do. For example "in Christ" is written so many times in your bible that I have a hard time not seeing it whenever I open the New Testament. Some of these other common words are HOPE, FAITH, and PATIENCE. We have something marvelous to be faithful and patient for.
We engage our faith and patience to remain "in Christ" and inherit the promises. These things are important to remember during the dark days we are living through.
Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose
It does'nt matter what you're going through today, if you love God, things will work out for your good. That's great news isn't it? Now here's the part 99% of todays preachers leave out.....to them that love God....what does "love God" mean? It means YOU OBEY HIM.
John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him.
It's so easy to hold a pep rally at the corner jiffy-lube churchianity building and say "all you have to do is "love God" and everything will be happy ever after. That's speaking half-truths the way only man made religion can do it. Our Father does'nt love the way this world loves. Our Father specifically defined what it means to "love God."
Be encouraged today that you have a hope in God, that all things can work together for your good, but remember how that happens...it happens through faith and obedience. Love=obedience and obedience=love.
Todays jiffy lube service center churchianity tells you that faith, patience, love, obedience, none of those things are necessary to inheret the promises of God. The bible says something different, which is why its important for you to read it for yourself. They tell you that sin is common in every christians life so don't make a big deal over it. When you hear that, know that you are hearing satan himself talking to you. Our Lord was sinless and we are called to be just like him. Nobody said this was going to be easy, but it WILL be worth it. There's no suffering you are going through now that will compare with 1 minute standing in our Lord's presence.
We can have peace now, and paradise later, but there are requirements...like faith, love and patience. Love means obedience. What master does'nt require obedience from his servants? Even Satan expects that, but todays religious people would have you believe otherwise. Don't be deceived. You have a hope, hold onto it, remain "in Christ" be faithful...time is short, shorter than you think, grace and peace
Saturday, January 10, 2009
The Children of God
There are many in the world who tell you all you have to do to "get saved" is believe in Jesus, that's it...just beleive. I've covered on this blog in previous posts that the devil "believes" too, does that mean he's going to heaven? No, it does'nt. Those who tell you all that's required is to believe in the son of God, stop where the devil stops.
The devil does believe, what he does not do is OBEY. I have said many times that the two most important words in the bible are "in Christ." "In Christ" you are "ready" to go to heaven, you are one of the wise virgins waiting for the bridegroom. Let's read some more about "the children of God."
1 John 5
1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Everything written here is really important but I highlighted pieces that make the point this morning. If you say you are born of God because you believe, I would ask you, you believe (so does the devil), but do you "sinneth not?" The devil passes the belief test, but fails the sin test. Look closely at what is written in verse 13 above, Paul is telling you how you can KNOW that ye have eternal life, and nothing, zero zilch is mentioned about "making a decision for Jesus." The whole idea that you are "saved" because you made a teary eyed decision 15 years ago and today are living in sin is shot down right here.
Paul is talking about how you can know you are saved and what does he talk about..SIN NOT and believe. Todays church is all about belief and nothing about "sin not." Whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself. You are told explicitly here that those born of god sin not, and....keepeth himself. There's a newsflash and another satanic lie blown out of the water. The idea that you made a decision 20 years ago (or whatever) then God does everything for you till you die to make sure you go to heaven in spite of yourself has been nuked. He that is born of God keeps HIMSELF. That means YOU are responsible here. Remember, Paul is talking about eternal life here, NOT rewards in heaven.
To punctuate all this at the very end, the most important words are used, as they are again and again and again in the bible...and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ.
I want you to notice the polar opposite word sets being used by babylonian churchianity versus the word of God. Todays so called christianity talks almost exclusively about being "saved" yet they NEVER talk about being and remaining "in him" / "in Christ. The bible is the exact opposite. The bible uses the words "in him" and "in Christ" over and over again, and almost never uses the term "saved." Why is that? Does'nt the phrase "I got saved" imply a "done deal?" That's precisely why the bible DOES'NT use that phrase.
The bible talks about being "in Christ" and REMAINING "in him." So called christianity talks about "getting saved." The difference is night and day.
If you want to KNOW that you have eternal life, then you need to forget the lies that men have told you and read the truths that God is telling you right now. It's right there in front of your eyes in 1 John 5. It's also in John 15 with the discussion of the vine and the branches.
Churchianity talks alot about getting married and almost zero about staying married-as it pertains to salvation. Our salvation is likened to this by Jesus himself. Matt 25 is a parable about virgins and a bridegroom, that's marriage. Remain in me, is a command about STAYING married. This world should teach people something: its easy to get married, its difficult to REMAIN married. Is'nt that a no-brainer?
To talk about belief in Jesus without also talking about remaining without sin is to be willfully deceptive. The bible talks about BOTH. We are told that if we love him (marriage) we will obey his commands. If you say you love him, but don't obey his commands, are'nt you deceiving yourself and everyone else around you? You need to get married (enter into Christ) and remain married (remain "in him").
It's laid out clearly for you in John 15 and 1 John 5. There's no beating around the bush. This is important to think about. If time is short, then people don't have long to "get it right." If people are living in sin today and expect that they "made a decision" years ago so they have nothing to worry about, then they need to wake up.
Why will so FEW be saved? Because (in part-a major part) people have been lied to, and the lie pleased their ears so they held onto and cherished their lie that sin does'nt matter anymore. The cherished the lie that tells them sin won't affect their salvation, but only their rewards in heaven. Born of God means more than just believing, it means KEEPING YOURSELF, and SINNETH NOT.
Men tell you that if you've been "born of God" you can't be 'unborn' of him. I agree, but so what? The angels are all called "sons of god" which means they we're born of God too, and 1/3 of them will be swimming in the lake of fire in the not too distant future. Jesus said "be not deceived."
You can listen to the lies of men, or the word of God, it's your choice. In 1 John 5 we now know what it takes to have eternal life: its belief+keepeth youself+sinneth not. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, good, but remember, the devil believes that too. You need to figure out how you will end up in a different place than the devil in the end. Sin will get you killed eternally, be not deceived....
grace and peace
The devil does believe, what he does not do is OBEY. I have said many times that the two most important words in the bible are "in Christ." "In Christ" you are "ready" to go to heaven, you are one of the wise virgins waiting for the bridegroom. Let's read some more about "the children of God."
1 John 5
1 Whosoever believeth that Jesus is the Christ is born of God: and every one that loveth him that begat loveth him also that is begotten of him. 2 By this we know that we love the children of God, when we love God, and keep his commandments. 3 For this is the love of God, that we keep his commandments: and his commandments are not grievous. 4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
5 Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God? 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the Holy Ghost: and these three are one. 8 And there are three that bear witness in earth, the Spirit, and the water, and the blood: and these three agree in one. 9 If we receive the witness of men, the witness of God is greater: for this is the witness of God which he hath testified of his Son. 10 He that believeth on the Son of God hath the witness in himself: he that believeth not God hath made him a liar; because he believeth not the record that God gave of his Son. 11 And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. 12 He that hath the Son hath life; and he that hath not the Son of God hath not life.
13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. 14 And this is the confidence that we have in him, that, if we ask any thing according to his will, he heareth us: 15 And if we know that he hear us, whatsoever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we desired of him.
16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it. 17 All unrighteousness is sin: and there is a sin not unto death.
18 We know that whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself, and that wicked one toucheth him not. 19 And we know that we are of God, and the whole world lieth in wickedness. 20 And we know that the Son of God is come, and hath given us an understanding, that we may know him that is true, and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ. This is the true God, and eternal life.
21 Little children, keep yourselves from idols. Amen.
Everything written here is really important but I highlighted pieces that make the point this morning. If you say you are born of God because you believe, I would ask you, you believe (so does the devil), but do you "sinneth not?" The devil passes the belief test, but fails the sin test. Look closely at what is written in verse 13 above, Paul is telling you how you can KNOW that ye have eternal life, and nothing, zero zilch is mentioned about "making a decision for Jesus." The whole idea that you are "saved" because you made a teary eyed decision 15 years ago and today are living in sin is shot down right here.
Paul is talking about how you can know you are saved and what does he talk about..SIN NOT and believe. Todays church is all about belief and nothing about "sin not." Whosoever is born of God sinneth not; but he that is begotten of God keepeth himself. You are told explicitly here that those born of god sin not, and....keepeth himself. There's a newsflash and another satanic lie blown out of the water. The idea that you made a decision 20 years ago (or whatever) then God does everything for you till you die to make sure you go to heaven in spite of yourself has been nuked. He that is born of God keeps HIMSELF. That means YOU are responsible here. Remember, Paul is talking about eternal life here, NOT rewards in heaven.
To punctuate all this at the very end, the most important words are used, as they are again and again and again in the bible...and we are in him that is true, even in his Son Jesus Christ.
I want you to notice the polar opposite word sets being used by babylonian churchianity versus the word of God. Todays so called christianity talks almost exclusively about being "saved" yet they NEVER talk about being and remaining "in him" / "in Christ. The bible is the exact opposite. The bible uses the words "in him" and "in Christ" over and over again, and almost never uses the term "saved." Why is that? Does'nt the phrase "I got saved" imply a "done deal?" That's precisely why the bible DOES'NT use that phrase.
The bible talks about being "in Christ" and REMAINING "in him." So called christianity talks about "getting saved." The difference is night and day.
If you want to KNOW that you have eternal life, then you need to forget the lies that men have told you and read the truths that God is telling you right now. It's right there in front of your eyes in 1 John 5. It's also in John 15 with the discussion of the vine and the branches.
Churchianity talks alot about getting married and almost zero about staying married-as it pertains to salvation. Our salvation is likened to this by Jesus himself. Matt 25 is a parable about virgins and a bridegroom, that's marriage. Remain in me, is a command about STAYING married. This world should teach people something: its easy to get married, its difficult to REMAIN married. Is'nt that a no-brainer?
To talk about belief in Jesus without also talking about remaining without sin is to be willfully deceptive. The bible talks about BOTH. We are told that if we love him (marriage) we will obey his commands. If you say you love him, but don't obey his commands, are'nt you deceiving yourself and everyone else around you? You need to get married (enter into Christ) and remain married (remain "in him").
It's laid out clearly for you in John 15 and 1 John 5. There's no beating around the bush. This is important to think about. If time is short, then people don't have long to "get it right." If people are living in sin today and expect that they "made a decision" years ago so they have nothing to worry about, then they need to wake up.
Why will so FEW be saved? Because (in part-a major part) people have been lied to, and the lie pleased their ears so they held onto and cherished their lie that sin does'nt matter anymore. The cherished the lie that tells them sin won't affect their salvation, but only their rewards in heaven. Born of God means more than just believing, it means KEEPING YOURSELF, and SINNETH NOT.
Men tell you that if you've been "born of God" you can't be 'unborn' of him. I agree, but so what? The angels are all called "sons of god" which means they we're born of God too, and 1/3 of them will be swimming in the lake of fire in the not too distant future. Jesus said "be not deceived."
You can listen to the lies of men, or the word of God, it's your choice. In 1 John 5 we now know what it takes to have eternal life: its belief+keepeth youself+sinneth not. If you believe that Jesus is the Son of God, good, but remember, the devil believes that too. You need to figure out how you will end up in a different place than the devil in the end. Sin will get you killed eternally, be not deceived....
grace and peace
Friday, January 09, 2009
Jerusalem, A Cup of Trembling
Zech 12:2 Behold, I will make Jerusalem a cup of trembling unto all the people round about, when they shall be in the siege both against Judah and against Jerusalem. 3 And in that day will I make Jerusalem a burdensome stone for all people: all that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces, though all the people of the earth be gathered together against it. 4 In that day, saith the LORD, I will smite every horse with astonishment, and his rider with madness: and I will open mine eyes upon the house of Judah, and will smite every horse of the people with blindness. 5 And the governors of Judah shall say in their heart, The inhabitants of Jerusalem shall be my strength in the LORD of hosts their God.
Have you been watching what's been happening over in Israel and the West Bank lately? Today there is a worldwide outcry against Israel for the military operations against Palestinians. There are a number of aspects to what's going on over there that have to be considered. Here are some of them:
1. There is a synagogue of Satan at work in the world today, they call themselves jews. The term "synagogue of Satan" was coined by JESUS, not me. Should the people of the world support the "synagogue of Satan?"
2. There are jews in the world that are not part of the synagogue of Satan, but they are few.
3. Which group above is waging war against the palestinians?
4. The Lord brought to my mind the events of long ago. Could you imagine if there was a global media (newspaper, internet, tv) back in the days of Samuel?
1 Sam 15 Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. 3 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Imagine if "destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass" were done today. We are seeing in todays media what the response would be. The entire world is aligning itself against Israel. This makes sense does'nt it? The Lord said "Jerusalem a burdensome stone for ALL people: ALL that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces."
I cannot remember the last time the entire world was aligned against Israel the way it is today. I'm speaking of OVERT opposition, not the normal eternal hatred that is masked by politics and media manipulation.
When the middle east heats up like it is today, I think its wise to upgrade our preparedness. We must remember the lesson of the virgins in Matt 25. The wise virgins were ready for the bridegroom when he showed up, the foolish ones were not ready. Today is a good time to ask yourself what being ready for Jesus really means. We know from the virgins parable that the wise virgins had oil in their lamps. Oil=Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God is the seal on our lives guaranteeing our inheritance. We should ask ourselves if we are filled with the Spirit of God today? Does a decision I made 20 years ago mean my lamp is full of oil TODAY? Paul told us to TEST OURSELVES to determine if we are still in the faith, when's the last time you tested yourself to determine whether you are "in the faith?"
2 Cor 13 Try your own selves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your own selves. Or know ye not as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you? unless indeed ye be reprobate.
There are people in the babylonian so-called christian church that would tell you that you have no need to "try your own selves" or "prove your own selves" to determine whether ye are in the faith. Those people will tell you that a decision you made 5, 10, 15 years ago is all the proof you need. Which is it? Do you need to test yourself or not? The bible says you do, men say you don't. It's up to you to decide.
The middle east trembling today should mean you are trembling with it. All the end time events that are coming have Israel at their center. Time is short, remain "in Christ", test yourself. You are dearly loved. grace and peace
Have you been watching what's been happening over in Israel and the West Bank lately? Today there is a worldwide outcry against Israel for the military operations against Palestinians. There are a number of aspects to what's going on over there that have to be considered. Here are some of them:
1. There is a synagogue of Satan at work in the world today, they call themselves jews. The term "synagogue of Satan" was coined by JESUS, not me. Should the people of the world support the "synagogue of Satan?"
2. There are jews in the world that are not part of the synagogue of Satan, but they are few.
3. Which group above is waging war against the palestinians?
4. The Lord brought to my mind the events of long ago. Could you imagine if there was a global media (newspaper, internet, tv) back in the days of Samuel?
1 Sam 15 Samuel also said unto Saul, The LORD sent me to anoint thee to be king over his people, over Israel: now therefore hearken thou unto the voice of the words of the LORD. 2 Thus saith the LORD of hosts, I remember that which Amalek did to Israel, how he laid wait for him in the way, when he came up from Egypt. 3 Now go and smite Amalek, and utterly destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass.
Imagine if "destroy all that they have, and spare them not; but slay both man and woman, infant and suckling, ox and sheep, camel and ass" were done today. We are seeing in todays media what the response would be. The entire world is aligning itself against Israel. This makes sense does'nt it? The Lord said "Jerusalem a burdensome stone for ALL people: ALL that burden themselves with it shall be cut in pieces."
I cannot remember the last time the entire world was aligned against Israel the way it is today. I'm speaking of OVERT opposition, not the normal eternal hatred that is masked by politics and media manipulation.
When the middle east heats up like it is today, I think its wise to upgrade our preparedness. We must remember the lesson of the virgins in Matt 25. The wise virgins were ready for the bridegroom when he showed up, the foolish ones were not ready. Today is a good time to ask yourself what being ready for Jesus really means. We know from the virgins parable that the wise virgins had oil in their lamps. Oil=Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God is the seal on our lives guaranteeing our inheritance. We should ask ourselves if we are filled with the Spirit of God today? Does a decision I made 20 years ago mean my lamp is full of oil TODAY? Paul told us to TEST OURSELVES to determine if we are still in the faith, when's the last time you tested yourself to determine whether you are "in the faith?"
2 Cor 13 Try your own selves, whether ye are in the faith; prove your own selves. Or know ye not as to your own selves, that Jesus Christ is in you? unless indeed ye be reprobate.
There are people in the babylonian so-called christian church that would tell you that you have no need to "try your own selves" or "prove your own selves" to determine whether ye are in the faith. Those people will tell you that a decision you made 5, 10, 15 years ago is all the proof you need. Which is it? Do you need to test yourself or not? The bible says you do, men say you don't. It's up to you to decide.
The middle east trembling today should mean you are trembling with it. All the end time events that are coming have Israel at their center. Time is short, remain "in Christ", test yourself. You are dearly loved. grace and peace
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Fear is a Weapon
You don't have to lose your job, or be homeless, or be hungry to be just as much of a victim of what's going on today as those who have lost their job, house, food. FEAR can take those things away from you even while you seemingly still have them!
Your body reacts to things you fear just as if they are already happening to you. If you have'nt lost your job, but you live in fear that you will, you have just as much bodily and mental stress as you would have if you actually lost your job. In fact, you are worse off because since you are in a state of fear that has no imminent basis in reality, you cant act to remedy anything since nothing has actually happened which makes you feel even WORSE.
The people of the world are being played like a violin. Barak (Hebrew:lightning) Obama is a man hugely favored by this world right now, who is poised in a moment of crisis, to implement the New World Order. Obama may or may not be "the" man of sin, he may just be "a" man of sin. The right person is in place (Obama) at the right time in history (global crisis) to put in place a GLOBAL SOLUTION, also known as the new world order.
Now, back to fear...if you trust in Christ, if he's "got your back" then what are you worrying for? If you are not in Christ, you have reason to worry. What's coming is hell on earth, but ITS NOT HERE YET. For those who are orchestrating the current fear fest, keeping you in fear until the anti-christ is unveiled IS the objective. If you stay in fear, they have you where they want you.
Your answer is "in Christ." Jesus is the "fixer." The world will still be crumbling around you, but you can have peace that makes this world irrelevant. We are in the world, but not of it. While we are here, this worlds affairs are not our concern, our Lord's business is out concern. We are soldiers serving a captain whose kingdom is COMING, but not here yet. Do not be troubled, our King has already overcome this world, and greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world.
There is still an escape coming (luke 21:36), there is a promise to be kept from the hour of trial coming on this whole world. Focus your mind on the promises not the problems :-)
grace and peace
Your body reacts to things you fear just as if they are already happening to you. If you have'nt lost your job, but you live in fear that you will, you have just as much bodily and mental stress as you would have if you actually lost your job. In fact, you are worse off because since you are in a state of fear that has no imminent basis in reality, you cant act to remedy anything since nothing has actually happened which makes you feel even WORSE.
The people of the world are being played like a violin. Barak (Hebrew:lightning) Obama is a man hugely favored by this world right now, who is poised in a moment of crisis, to implement the New World Order. Obama may or may not be "the" man of sin, he may just be "a" man of sin. The right person is in place (Obama) at the right time in history (global crisis) to put in place a GLOBAL SOLUTION, also known as the new world order.
Now, back to fear...if you trust in Christ, if he's "got your back" then what are you worrying for? If you are not in Christ, you have reason to worry. What's coming is hell on earth, but ITS NOT HERE YET. For those who are orchestrating the current fear fest, keeping you in fear until the anti-christ is unveiled IS the objective. If you stay in fear, they have you where they want you.
Your answer is "in Christ." Jesus is the "fixer." The world will still be crumbling around you, but you can have peace that makes this world irrelevant. We are in the world, but not of it. While we are here, this worlds affairs are not our concern, our Lord's business is out concern. We are soldiers serving a captain whose kingdom is COMING, but not here yet. Do not be troubled, our King has already overcome this world, and greater is he who is in us than he who is in the world.
There is still an escape coming (luke 21:36), there is a promise to be kept from the hour of trial coming on this whole world. Focus your mind on the promises not the problems :-)
grace and peace
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
This is an Opportunity, Not a Crisis, New World Order
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD3BqK-9ZiU
Bang, here it is, proof positive of what's been going on. In this video you have Kissinger saying that what we have today is not a crisis, its an OPPORTUNITY....for what? To implement the NEW WORLD ORDER. Asked what Obama can do to define his administration, Kissinger said Obamas world wide acceptance and appeal mean right NOW is the opportunity for the New World Order to make its move.
I just posted on this very topic this morning. The crisis we find ourselves in is a manufactured crisis, designed to birth the anti-christ and his aquarian kingdom, also known as the New World Order. The only thing standing between the unveiling of anti-christ and today is the escape (Luke 21:36). The timing of all these things is pretty coincidental I'd say. The crisis is peaking just at the time that a man with world wide appeal is about to take control of the most powerful government in the world. This June will be exactly 3.5 years away from Dec , 2012 when supposedly the world as we know it ends. Does that correspond with the second half of the tribulation, when the GREAT tribulation starts? Will this summer be the beginning of the tribulation and we only have a few months left before the escape and revelation of anti-christ for who he really is?
I think we'll discover the answers to these questions sooner rather than later.
Jesus is our refuge and our king. He alone can provide peace in the midst of the storms of life. Get out of the boat and walk with him out on the water in faith today. Remain in Christ, time is shorter than you think.
grace and peace
Bang, here it is, proof positive of what's been going on. In this video you have Kissinger saying that what we have today is not a crisis, its an OPPORTUNITY....for what? To implement the NEW WORLD ORDER. Asked what Obama can do to define his administration, Kissinger said Obamas world wide acceptance and appeal mean right NOW is the opportunity for the New World Order to make its move.
I just posted on this very topic this morning. The crisis we find ourselves in is a manufactured crisis, designed to birth the anti-christ and his aquarian kingdom, also known as the New World Order. The only thing standing between the unveiling of anti-christ and today is the escape (Luke 21:36). The timing of all these things is pretty coincidental I'd say. The crisis is peaking just at the time that a man with world wide appeal is about to take control of the most powerful government in the world. This June will be exactly 3.5 years away from Dec , 2012 when supposedly the world as we know it ends. Does that correspond with the second half of the tribulation, when the GREAT tribulation starts? Will this summer be the beginning of the tribulation and we only have a few months left before the escape and revelation of anti-christ for who he really is?
I think we'll discover the answers to these questions sooner rather than later.
Jesus is our refuge and our king. He alone can provide peace in the midst of the storms of life. Get out of the boat and walk with him out on the water in faith today. Remain in Christ, time is shorter than you think.
grace and peace
"Believe" and the Coming of Anti-Christ
I posted last week about seeing the word "Believe" in various places that looked out of place. I did'nt even take the above into consideration...
I've seen the word "Believe" written in script across shopping mall bags where normally you would see "JC Penny" or "Macy's" written. Now apparently somebody wants you to "Believe," question is, in what?
The ongoing campaign waged by the media to keep people wound up tight is proving effective. Instead of acting like human beings who can think and reason for themselves, people are choosing to "follow the herd" like a bunch of cattle. The bible tells us that "the herd" is headed in the wrong direction. The path to life follows a narrow road, and goes through a small gate (Matt 7:14). The broad path with the herd on it leads to destruction.
In the midst of the psycological onslaught, there is also a spiritual war. The darkness decending on this world isn't just a figment of your imagination, it's real. As light is removed, darkness moves in instantly. Here's the thing, you personally don't have to live in darkness like the rest of the herd. Jesus Christ can still be found today. In him there is no darkness at all. The light he can give you shines from within, no man can give it to you. There are many benefits to being "in Christ" ranging from eternity in heaven to peace on earth right now. The peace on earth I speak of is peace within YOU, not the world. This world has a destiny with the sword, death and hell. The day of the Lord approaches and its a day of vengance.
Fear is a real weapon, its the weapon of choice for the enemy. Fear works to kill steal and destroy you. The media machine is working overtime to keep you in fear. I recently heard a definition of fear:
F-alse
e-vidence
a-ppearing
r-eal
What people fear may never materialize, but the impact on their internal life is the same as if the object of fear was real.
The bible gives us practical solutions to the problems of this world. Seek first the kingdom of God. If you are seeking the kingdom of God, guess where you focus is? The kingdom of God. If you are focused on Christ, and not the world, guess what that's going to do for your peace? Whatever you focus on you get more of. Focus on peace, you get more peace, focus on fear, you get more fear. This world is on a mission right now to keep you strung so tight that you almost break. The purpose behind keeping people wound tight is to prepare the way for the man of sin. When the anti-christ shows up with all the answers to todays problems, the emotional swing from where people are now, to where they'll be when the answers show up will be huge.
You have to ask yourself why the media machine is not spinning things more positively. They can report on whatever they want to, yet they choose to reinforce the negative. Nothing is accidental.
Our God controls when the anti-christ will appear. Our gathering together with Jesus is the control. When we leave this earth, destruction comes, just like it did when Noah went into the ark and Lot left Sodom. How much time before the Lord pulls us out of this place? Only he knows. The thing to remember is that while we wait, you don't have to be a member of the masses on the broad path that leads to destruction. One of the fruits of the Spirit of God is PEACE...inside you. What price would people pay today to have a taste of true inner peace? How much is it worth to be calm in the midst of any storm? Men chase after the world at the expense of their own souls. It does'nt have to be that way. Seek the kingdom that is not of this world and find a peace that is not of this world.
There's a price for that peace. We must be faithful and obedient servants. We must remain "in Christ." We have to have pure hearts. There is no peace for the wicked. How can anything in this world compare with an eternity in heaven and peace for our hearts while we are on earth?
Yea, we will have tribulations on this earth, that is to say, problems, but so do the wicked, the difference is, we have a peace that passes all understanding while we are going through our troubles.
Keep the faith, be pure just as he is pure. Time is short, grace and peace
Monday, January 05, 2009
Happy Is The Man
Psalm 32:2 Happy is the man in whom the Lord sees no evil, and in whose spirit there is no deceit.
It's all about remaining "in Christ." We want to be branches "in the vine" that are NOT cutoff, because they are fruitful (John 15). How can we "remain in Christ?" In part, we can be people in whom the Lord sees no evil. Who is responsible for ensuring the Lord sees no evil in you? Who makes the decision of what to allow into the heart? You do. Who is responsible for ensuring there is no deceit in your spirit? You are. We each choose what to entertain in our minds and what to boot out. What is harbored in the mind, makes its way into the heart. You choose.
6. For this cause let every saint make his prayer to you at a time when you are near: then the overflowing of the great waters will not overtake him.
7 You are my safe and secret place; you will keep me from trouble; you will put songs of salvation on the lips of those who are round me. (Selah.)
8 I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
9 Do not be like the horse or the ass, without sense; ...
10 The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.
11 Be glad in the Lord with joy, you upright men; give cries of joy, all you whose hearts are true.
We need to make our prayers to him today, at a time when he is near. HE..JESUS is our safe and secret place. People today need a safe and secret place to hide from the calamities that are befalling the world, Jesus Christ is it.
Luke 17 And as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the day of the Son of man. 27 They were feasting and taking wives and getting married, till the day of the overflowing of the waters, when Noah went into the ark, and they all came to destruction. 28 In the same way, in the days of Lot; they were feasting and trading, they were planting and building; 29 But on the day when Lot went out of Sodom, fire came down from heaven and destruction came on them all. 30 So will it be in the day of the revelation of the Son of man. 31 On that day, if anyone is on the roof of the house, and his goods are in the house, let him not go down to take them away; and let him who is in the field not go back to his house. 32 Keep in mind Lot's wife. 33 If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it. 34 I say to you, In that night there will be two men sleeping in one bed, and one will be taken away and the other let go. 35 Two women will be crushing grain together; one will be taken away and the other let go. 36 37 And they, answering him, said, Where, Lord? And he said to them, Where the body is, there will the eagles come together.
The day of destruction that's coming will coincide with a departure. The day Noah entered the ark, destruction came, the day Lot left Sodom, destruction came, the day the true church "escapes" (Luke 21:36) destruction comes.
Today is a day to be pregnant with the promises of God concerning our future. If our God told us there would be an escape from all that's about to happen, then there WILL be an escape from all that's about to happen. If our God promised that a weak church that held onto his word would be kept from the hour of trial coming on the entire world, then that church WILL be kept from the trial. That's not opinion, its fact. Our God does not lie.
Luke 21:34 'And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you, 35 for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land, 36 watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.'
Rev 3:10 'Because thou didst keep the word of my endurance, I also will keep thee from the hour of the trial that is about to come upon all the world, to try those dwelling upon the earth.
Let these promises grow within you today. The Lord's promises have never failed to do what they promised to do in the past and I do not expect they will fail in the future. What you believe will happen (or not) may just be your reality in the future. If you do not expect to "escape ALL" as promised in Luke 21:36, then you most likely won't. If you do not have faith to be kept from the hour of trial in Rev 3:10, then you probably won't be kept from the hour of trial. According to your FAITH things are done unto you,
Matt 9: 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
so you need to carefully examine what you really believe. Men of all walks of life, all religions etc have observed that what people believe tends to determine what shows up in their life.
I believe in the near future the wise virgins will be separated from the foolish virgins (Matt 25). The wise have oil in their lamps today, which means they are full of the Spirit of Jesus, which means they are "in the vine" John 15, which means they are "in Christ." Remain in him today, believe that what our Lord said would happen, will happen for you. Our God is no respector of persons, but he IS a respector of faith (Matt 9:28-29).
grace and peace
It's all about remaining "in Christ." We want to be branches "in the vine" that are NOT cutoff, because they are fruitful (John 15). How can we "remain in Christ?" In part, we can be people in whom the Lord sees no evil. Who is responsible for ensuring the Lord sees no evil in you? Who makes the decision of what to allow into the heart? You do. Who is responsible for ensuring there is no deceit in your spirit? You are. We each choose what to entertain in our minds and what to boot out. What is harbored in the mind, makes its way into the heart. You choose.
6. For this cause let every saint make his prayer to you at a time when you are near: then the overflowing of the great waters will not overtake him.
7 You are my safe and secret place; you will keep me from trouble; you will put songs of salvation on the lips of those who are round me. (Selah.)
8 I will give you knowledge, teaching you the way to go; my eye will be your guide.
9 Do not be like the horse or the ass, without sense; ...
10 The sinner will be full of trouble; but mercy will be round the man who has faith in the Lord.
11 Be glad in the Lord with joy, you upright men; give cries of joy, all you whose hearts are true.
We need to make our prayers to him today, at a time when he is near. HE..JESUS is our safe and secret place. People today need a safe and secret place to hide from the calamities that are befalling the world, Jesus Christ is it.
Luke 17 And as it was in the days of Noah, so will it be in the day of the Son of man. 27 They were feasting and taking wives and getting married, till the day of the overflowing of the waters, when Noah went into the ark, and they all came to destruction. 28 In the same way, in the days of Lot; they were feasting and trading, they were planting and building; 29 But on the day when Lot went out of Sodom, fire came down from heaven and destruction came on them all. 30 So will it be in the day of the revelation of the Son of man. 31 On that day, if anyone is on the roof of the house, and his goods are in the house, let him not go down to take them away; and let him who is in the field not go back to his house. 32 Keep in mind Lot's wife. 33 If anyone makes an attempt to keep his life, it will be taken from him, but if anyone gives up his life, he will keep it. 34 I say to you, In that night there will be two men sleeping in one bed, and one will be taken away and the other let go. 35 Two women will be crushing grain together; one will be taken away and the other let go. 36 37 And they, answering him, said, Where, Lord? And he said to them, Where the body is, there will the eagles come together.
The day of destruction that's coming will coincide with a departure. The day Noah entered the ark, destruction came, the day Lot left Sodom, destruction came, the day the true church "escapes" (Luke 21:36) destruction comes.
Today is a day to be pregnant with the promises of God concerning our future. If our God told us there would be an escape from all that's about to happen, then there WILL be an escape from all that's about to happen. If our God promised that a weak church that held onto his word would be kept from the hour of trial coming on the entire world, then that church WILL be kept from the trial. That's not opinion, its fact. Our God does not lie.
Luke 21:34 'And take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts may be weighed down with surfeiting, and drunkenness, and anxieties of life, and suddenly that day may come on you, 35 for as a snare it shall come on all those dwelling on the face of all the land, 36 watch ye, then, in every season, praying that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that are about to come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man.'
Rev 3:10 'Because thou didst keep the word of my endurance, I also will keep thee from the hour of the trial that is about to come upon all the world, to try those dwelling upon the earth.
Let these promises grow within you today. The Lord's promises have never failed to do what they promised to do in the past and I do not expect they will fail in the future. What you believe will happen (or not) may just be your reality in the future. If you do not expect to "escape ALL" as promised in Luke 21:36, then you most likely won't. If you do not have faith to be kept from the hour of trial in Rev 3:10, then you probably won't be kept from the hour of trial. According to your FAITH things are done unto you,
Matt 9: 28 And when he was come into the house, the blind men came to him: and Jesus saith unto them, Believe ye that I am able to do this? They said unto him, Yea, Lord. 29 Then touched he their eyes, saying, According to your faith be it unto you.
so you need to carefully examine what you really believe. Men of all walks of life, all religions etc have observed that what people believe tends to determine what shows up in their life.
I believe in the near future the wise virgins will be separated from the foolish virgins (Matt 25). The wise have oil in their lamps today, which means they are full of the Spirit of Jesus, which means they are "in the vine" John 15, which means they are "in Christ." Remain in him today, believe that what our Lord said would happen, will happen for you. Our God is no respector of persons, but he IS a respector of faith (Matt 9:28-29).
grace and peace
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Innovating Apostasy
During the time of the end...which is to say..today, there will be increasingly diverse deceptions, that will go so far, and be so good, that if it were possible, even the elect will be deceived by them. Last night, I saw a not so new, but called new, movement called "the prayer movement." Right away, as soon as you see that word "movement" you KNOW we're talking about some new apostasy, some new form of satanic skullduggery.
The people in this movement seem to think its some "new" thing that the Holy Spirit is doing at the end of the age to bring in more souls for Jesus. Isn't that what every so called "new" movement says their going to do?
These 'revolutionaries' say their 'movement' is about
1. prayer (continually)
and
2. Intimacy with God
Are those supposed to be new things? These are the things these men are forming a 'movement' around? The bible has been telling us this for thousands of years now and they are forming a 'movement' around it today?
Once you do a little digging, you see and smell some of the satanic rot they have thrown in to hook and reel in the apostate fish. Some of the key words that form the backbone of their movement are PLEASURE, FEELING, happiness, and joy. The best lies always have some truth to them. Our joy comes from the Holy Spirit in us, and is a result of our right-standing with Jesus, also known as "righteousness." The two words that set off the rot bell are "pleasure" and "feeling." They say it was the fact that God was so self absorbed that made him so effective. WHAT? Our feelings are TRAITORS. My flesh makes sure that my feelings are almost always traitors to my spiritual development. There's a reason we are called to a life of self control and discipline, because what we "feel like" doing is many times counter productive to what we should be doing.
I know what a life seeking pleasure ends up like. Do a little research on the ancient world, on figures like Caligula, did he turn out to be a "godly" man? I guess, if your god is Satan you could say "yea, he was "godly." There are small pleasures that are natural byproducts of a DISCIPLINED, SELF CONTROLLED LIFE. We do not seek our pleasure, we seek HIS (Jesus') pleasure.
It only takes a very small amount of poison sprinkled over a perfectly good meal to kill a man. 99.9% of the meal might be fine, but that .1% cyanide sprinkled over the the food WILL kill you dead. Satan knows this, most men seem not to know this. Spiritual poison works just as deadly as worldly poison, the results are the same: death.
There is nothing new under the sun. You know you should pray, we don't need a "movement" to help us understand that. We know we should be loving and close to our God, we don't need a "movement" to tell us that either. I expect more "movements" to sprout up out of the bowels of hell as we near the end. Jesus said "be not deceived"
Remain in him, grace and peace
The people in this movement seem to think its some "new" thing that the Holy Spirit is doing at the end of the age to bring in more souls for Jesus. Isn't that what every so called "new" movement says their going to do?
These 'revolutionaries' say their 'movement' is about
1. prayer (continually)
and
2. Intimacy with God
Are those supposed to be new things? These are the things these men are forming a 'movement' around? The bible has been telling us this for thousands of years now and they are forming a 'movement' around it today?
Once you do a little digging, you see and smell some of the satanic rot they have thrown in to hook and reel in the apostate fish. Some of the key words that form the backbone of their movement are PLEASURE, FEELING, happiness, and joy. The best lies always have some truth to them. Our joy comes from the Holy Spirit in us, and is a result of our right-standing with Jesus, also known as "righteousness." The two words that set off the rot bell are "pleasure" and "feeling." They say it was the fact that God was so self absorbed that made him so effective. WHAT? Our feelings are TRAITORS. My flesh makes sure that my feelings are almost always traitors to my spiritual development. There's a reason we are called to a life of self control and discipline, because what we "feel like" doing is many times counter productive to what we should be doing.
I know what a life seeking pleasure ends up like. Do a little research on the ancient world, on figures like Caligula, did he turn out to be a "godly" man? I guess, if your god is Satan you could say "yea, he was "godly." There are small pleasures that are natural byproducts of a DISCIPLINED, SELF CONTROLLED LIFE. We do not seek our pleasure, we seek HIS (Jesus') pleasure.
It only takes a very small amount of poison sprinkled over a perfectly good meal to kill a man. 99.9% of the meal might be fine, but that .1% cyanide sprinkled over the the food WILL kill you dead. Satan knows this, most men seem not to know this. Spiritual poison works just as deadly as worldly poison, the results are the same: death.
There is nothing new under the sun. You know you should pray, we don't need a "movement" to help us understand that. We know we should be loving and close to our God, we don't need a "movement" to tell us that either. I expect more "movements" to sprout up out of the bowels of hell as we near the end. Jesus said "be not deceived"
Remain in him, grace and peace
Saturday, January 03, 2009
Not Easily Shaken
2 Thess 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. 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; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time.
The day of Christ, also known as the day of the Lord will not come until the falling away (apostasy), and the revelation of anti-christ. The falling away (apostasy) is in full blossom today, no more waiting for that, next thing up to enable the day of the Lord to proceed is the unveiling of the anti-christ.
The anti-christ shows up on the world stage NOT making peace pacts, but CONQUERING.
Rev 6 Then I saw the lamb open the first of the seven seals. I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Go!” 2Then I looked, and there was a white horse! Its rider had a bow, and a victor's crown had been given to him. He went out as a conqueror to conquer.
Notice with me that not a word about 'peace' is spoken there when the seal is opened, or any of the seals that follow the first seal.
Just before Paul speaks of the "day of the Lord" and the things that must happen before the day of the Lord, he mentions our gathering together unto Jesus...also known as the rapture.
2 Thess 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 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.
2 entirely different events are pictured here: 1. our gathering together unto him (the escape) and 2. the day of Christ. Paul comforts the thessalonian church by telling them that the escape preceeds the day of the Lord, and the falling away/reveal of anti-christ comes before the day of the Lord. So don't be troubled thinking the day of the Lord is upon you. The same comfort applies to us today. What we are seeing around us is NOT the day of the Lord.....however....the apostasy is full blown, and the revelation of anti-christ could happen in one hour of one day, in other words, NOW, any time now. Which means what? If the escape preceeds the day of the Lord, and the day of the Lord is almost upon us, the escape is imminent.
Picture for a moment what one day in the future might look like:
In the early dark of some morning, POOF those found worthy are gathered to the Lord. The world wakes up to chaos, people missing, and organizational chaos. Then this figure shows up on the world stage CONQUERING. He is marvelously good at war and rapidly defeats those he attacks. This puts us at seals 2-6 of Rev 6, and it can all happen in one day. In the same way that so called christianity supported the wars of George Bush, they will support the wars of anti-christ. You can be sure that he knows how to wave a flag and get you motivated for his causes. Any figure who does show up to make peace in the middle east won't be the anti-christ. When someone can show me a peace deal with Israel in Rev 6 I'll change my mind. There's no peace deal in Daniel 9:27 either when you read the septuagint, the most accurate translation of the old testament.
Dan 9:27 (septuagint) And one week shall establish the covenant with many: and in the midst of the week my sacrifice and drink-offering shall be taken away: and on the temple shall be the abomination of desolations; and at the end of time an end shall be put to the desolation.
I don't see anything about a peace deal with Israel and anti-christ there^^^^^nothing...
Now that we are in a new year, my internal clock has reset to countdown between now and Rosh Hashanah 2009. The Lord could pull us out of here at any moment now, but Rosh Hashanah is the one time of year that has escape written all over it. These are exciting times. We are living out the end of the world that people have wondered about for thousands of years, we are LIVING IT! Its easy to get caught up in the day to day small things and miss the big picture.
Remember the double edged sword we live: 1 side of the sword is the patience to wait for the escape for another 100 years if we need to. The other side of the sword is the readiness to leave this earth TODAY if Jesus should call on us. We have to do both. It's easy to do one or the other , but not both, and become unstable.
Life does'nt go on hold while we expect Jesus to show up. We are servants with talents in our hands today (Matt 25) and we are expected to do something with them. What we are called to do, with what talents we have is a matter for you and the Spirit of God to figure out. No other man can tell you what you are supposed to learn through your relationship with Jesus Christ. No amount of "fee for service" jiffy lube christianity will clue you into what it is the Lord would have you do. Whats in your heart to do for him? What can you do with the little strength that we, the Philadelphia church, has these days? Things that seem little to you, can be very big to someone else. A little seed can grow into a very large tree. One man plants, another waters, but only the LORD makes things grow...
1 Corinthians 3 :6 (YLT) Who, then, is Paul, and who Apollos, but ministrants through whom ye did believe, and to each as the Lord gave? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was giving growth; 7 so that neither is he who is planting anything, nor he who is watering, but He who is giving growth -- God; 8 and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour, 9 for of God we are fellow-workmen; God's tillage, God's building ye are.
Remain "in Christ", be pure in heart, time is short, grace and peace
The day of Christ, also known as the day of the Lord will not come until the falling away (apostasy), and the revelation of anti-christ. The falling away (apostasy) is in full blossom today, no more waiting for that, next thing up to enable the day of the Lord to proceed is the unveiling of the anti-christ.
The anti-christ shows up on the world stage NOT making peace pacts, but CONQUERING.
Rev 6 Then I saw the lamb open the first of the seven seals. I heard one of the four living creatures say with a voice like thunder, “Go!” 2Then I looked, and there was a white horse! Its rider had a bow, and a victor's crown had been given to him. He went out as a conqueror to conquer.
Notice with me that not a word about 'peace' is spoken there when the seal is opened, or any of the seals that follow the first seal.
Just before Paul speaks of the "day of the Lord" and the things that must happen before the day of the Lord, he mentions our gathering together unto Jesus...also known as the rapture.
2 Thess 2:1 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 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.
2 entirely different events are pictured here: 1. our gathering together unto him (the escape) and 2. the day of Christ. Paul comforts the thessalonian church by telling them that the escape preceeds the day of the Lord, and the falling away/reveal of anti-christ comes before the day of the Lord. So don't be troubled thinking the day of the Lord is upon you. The same comfort applies to us today. What we are seeing around us is NOT the day of the Lord.....however....the apostasy is full blown, and the revelation of anti-christ could happen in one hour of one day, in other words, NOW, any time now. Which means what? If the escape preceeds the day of the Lord, and the day of the Lord is almost upon us, the escape is imminent.
Picture for a moment what one day in the future might look like:
In the early dark of some morning, POOF those found worthy are gathered to the Lord. The world wakes up to chaos, people missing, and organizational chaos. Then this figure shows up on the world stage CONQUERING. He is marvelously good at war and rapidly defeats those he attacks. This puts us at seals 2-6 of Rev 6, and it can all happen in one day. In the same way that so called christianity supported the wars of George Bush, they will support the wars of anti-christ. You can be sure that he knows how to wave a flag and get you motivated for his causes. Any figure who does show up to make peace in the middle east won't be the anti-christ. When someone can show me a peace deal with Israel in Rev 6 I'll change my mind. There's no peace deal in Daniel 9:27 either when you read the septuagint, the most accurate translation of the old testament.
Dan 9:27 (septuagint) And one week shall establish the covenant with many: and in the midst of the week my sacrifice and drink-offering shall be taken away: and on the temple shall be the abomination of desolations; and at the end of time an end shall be put to the desolation.
I don't see anything about a peace deal with Israel and anti-christ there^^^^^nothing...
Now that we are in a new year, my internal clock has reset to countdown between now and Rosh Hashanah 2009. The Lord could pull us out of here at any moment now, but Rosh Hashanah is the one time of year that has escape written all over it. These are exciting times. We are living out the end of the world that people have wondered about for thousands of years, we are LIVING IT! Its easy to get caught up in the day to day small things and miss the big picture.
Remember the double edged sword we live: 1 side of the sword is the patience to wait for the escape for another 100 years if we need to. The other side of the sword is the readiness to leave this earth TODAY if Jesus should call on us. We have to do both. It's easy to do one or the other , but not both, and become unstable.
Life does'nt go on hold while we expect Jesus to show up. We are servants with talents in our hands today (Matt 25) and we are expected to do something with them. What we are called to do, with what talents we have is a matter for you and the Spirit of God to figure out. No other man can tell you what you are supposed to learn through your relationship with Jesus Christ. No amount of "fee for service" jiffy lube christianity will clue you into what it is the Lord would have you do. Whats in your heart to do for him? What can you do with the little strength that we, the Philadelphia church, has these days? Things that seem little to you, can be very big to someone else. A little seed can grow into a very large tree. One man plants, another waters, but only the LORD makes things grow...
1 Corinthians 3 :6 (YLT) Who, then, is Paul, and who Apollos, but ministrants through whom ye did believe, and to each as the Lord gave? 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God was giving growth; 7 so that neither is he who is planting anything, nor he who is watering, but He who is giving growth -- God; 8 and he who is planting and he who is watering are one, and each his own reward shall receive, according to his own labour, 9 for of God we are fellow-workmen; God's tillage, God's building ye are.
Remain "in Christ", be pure in heart, time is short, grace and peace
Friday, January 02, 2009
Preparing For the Worst in 2009
I've read things written by people who call themselves christians that tell you you should be buying survival equipment and building a bunker in your backyard for what's coming on the world. Coincidentally many of the people telling you to buy and build these things also SELL the very things they say you should buy...go figure.
I've asked the Lord many times what we should be doing to get ready for what's coming, and I can tell you that I draw an absolute blank when it comes to survival equipment. I think its probably prudent to do some small things for natural disaster preparation, but what can you actually do to prepare for the end of the world as we know it?
Here's an example the Lord gave me, that I now pass on to you of "preparation" for what's about to happen to this world:
Rev 12: 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
Our bibles tell us that GOD, not Israel, has prepared a place in the wilderness for this time that's coming. Likewise we know that Jesus coming will be like what happened with Noah and Lot (Matt 24, Luke 17). Noah was given exact specifications and instructions to build and ark. Lot was escorted out of Sodom by angels. Noah took refuge "in the ark" we take refuge "in Christ."
Luke 21:36 tells us there is an escape coming. Matt 25 tells us we have to be ready if we expect to go into the wedding feast. Rev 3:10 tells us that a weak church that has held onto the Word will be kept from the hour of trial that is to come on the entire world. We are in 2009 now, it's time to take our readiness to a higher level. The virgins counted worthy of the wedding had oil in their lamps, that is, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, which means they are "in Christ."
Be not deceived. Read Luke 21:36 again..here it is:
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
What I want you to pay attention to is "accounted worthy" and "stand before the Son of man."
Next, remember this? Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
and
Psalm 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.'
When you stand before the Son of man, you will be seeing God. Matt 5:8 and Psalm 24 point out to us that those who are PURE IN HEART will see God. So, at a minimum, being "accounted worthy" of the escape includes being PURE IN HEART.
Contrast that to the so called christian teachers who tell you that homosexuals and people who "sin all the time" will be raptured. I don't want to pick on any one sin in particular, I want to point out the peril of all sin. If you are not pure in heart, and you expect to see God, are'nt you deceived? I did'nt say the pure in heart will see God...JESUS DID.
This is another reason why Matt 7:14, Matt 7:21 and Rev 2-3 were written. Few will be saved. Why? Love of deception rather than love of the truth. Matt 7:21 tells us many who call themselves christian will be called evildoers and told to go away. Rev 2-3 tells us that 1 out of 7 churches of Revelation gets to be kept from the hour of trial coming on the entire world.
These things written to you today are to remind you of what God said, not to beat you down. Our minds need to be continually renewed so we do not conform to this world.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Prepare your minds and hearts for whats coming. We live in this world but we are not of this world. Be ready for the escape, the FACT is, ITS COMING. We are closer today than we ever have been to it. We have been patiently waiting for it, and its almost here. We have to have the patience to enable us to wait years into the future and the prayerful readiness that will enable us to leave here today. It's a double edged sword. If you are ready today but lack patience, you'll fall into the "cry wolf" trap and tomorrow fall away from your readiness. If you are patient, expecting the escape years in the future, but do not have the readiness today to leave today, you may fall into the "foolish virgin" trap of Matt 25. You need both, patience, and readiness. Test yourself today to determine if you are "in the faith" as Paul said. I'm not the one told to test you, YOU are told to test you. Your test today is to determine if you are pure in heart, because only the pure in heart will see God.
You are dearly dearly unimaginably loved. Time is very short, grace and peace
I've asked the Lord many times what we should be doing to get ready for what's coming, and I can tell you that I draw an absolute blank when it comes to survival equipment. I think its probably prudent to do some small things for natural disaster preparation, but what can you actually do to prepare for the end of the world as we know it?
Here's an example the Lord gave me, that I now pass on to you of "preparation" for what's about to happen to this world:
Rev 12: 6 And the woman fled into the wilderness, where she hath a place prepared of God, that they should feed her there a thousand two hundred and threescore days.
Our bibles tell us that GOD, not Israel, has prepared a place in the wilderness for this time that's coming. Likewise we know that Jesus coming will be like what happened with Noah and Lot (Matt 24, Luke 17). Noah was given exact specifications and instructions to build and ark. Lot was escorted out of Sodom by angels. Noah took refuge "in the ark" we take refuge "in Christ."
Luke 21:36 tells us there is an escape coming. Matt 25 tells us we have to be ready if we expect to go into the wedding feast. Rev 3:10 tells us that a weak church that has held onto the Word will be kept from the hour of trial that is to come on the entire world. We are in 2009 now, it's time to take our readiness to a higher level. The virgins counted worthy of the wedding had oil in their lamps, that is, they were filled with the Holy Spirit, which means they are "in Christ."
Be not deceived. Read Luke 21:36 again..here it is:
Luke 21:36 Watch ye therefore, and pray always, that ye may be accounted worthy to escape all these things that shall come to pass, and to stand before the Son of man.
What I want you to pay attention to is "accounted worthy" and "stand before the Son of man."
Next, remember this? Matthew 5:8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
and
Psalm 24:3 Who shall ascend into the hill of the LORD? or who shall stand in his holy place?
4 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully.'
When you stand before the Son of man, you will be seeing God. Matt 5:8 and Psalm 24 point out to us that those who are PURE IN HEART will see God. So, at a minimum, being "accounted worthy" of the escape includes being PURE IN HEART.
Contrast that to the so called christian teachers who tell you that homosexuals and people who "sin all the time" will be raptured. I don't want to pick on any one sin in particular, I want to point out the peril of all sin. If you are not pure in heart, and you expect to see God, are'nt you deceived? I did'nt say the pure in heart will see God...JESUS DID.
This is another reason why Matt 7:14, Matt 7:21 and Rev 2-3 were written. Few will be saved. Why? Love of deception rather than love of the truth. Matt 7:21 tells us many who call themselves christian will be called evildoers and told to go away. Rev 2-3 tells us that 1 out of 7 churches of Revelation gets to be kept from the hour of trial coming on the entire world.
These things written to you today are to remind you of what God said, not to beat you down. Our minds need to be continually renewed so we do not conform to this world.
Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Prepare your minds and hearts for whats coming. We live in this world but we are not of this world. Be ready for the escape, the FACT is, ITS COMING. We are closer today than we ever have been to it. We have been patiently waiting for it, and its almost here. We have to have the patience to enable us to wait years into the future and the prayerful readiness that will enable us to leave here today. It's a double edged sword. If you are ready today but lack patience, you'll fall into the "cry wolf" trap and tomorrow fall away from your readiness. If you are patient, expecting the escape years in the future, but do not have the readiness today to leave today, you may fall into the "foolish virgin" trap of Matt 25. You need both, patience, and readiness. Test yourself today to determine if you are "in the faith" as Paul said. I'm not the one told to test you, YOU are told to test you. Your test today is to determine if you are pure in heart, because only the pure in heart will see God.
You are dearly dearly unimaginably loved. Time is very short, grace and peace
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Happy New Year and Stop Worrying
Well, we made it to 2009. If the the train we are riding on keeps heading for a brick wall like it is now, 2009 should be a terrible year for the heathen. You however, have been spoken to by the King of Kings and it would be wise to recall some of the words spoken to you:
Matt 6 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Foreclosures and economic calamity have no power in the kingdom of God. We eat from the kings table not the worlds table. This is not hard stuff to grasp, seek first the kingdom of God...that's it..do that and stop worrying. I look forward to this year. The day the escape happens will be more joyous than any lottery a person could win or any other worldly good fortune. Happiness and joy are INTERNAL events, they take place INSIDE OF YOU not out in the world. Where is the kingdom of God? Inside of you..
Luke 17:21 Nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or, 'There
... They can't say, 'Here it is!' or 'There it is!' You see, the kingdom of God is within you." ... or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
When you pray, your focus shifts onto the kingdom of God instead of the world. The destruction of this world does not sadden me in the least, I rejoice over it. As a member of a kingdom that is not of this world, I want our Father's kingdom to come. There are no crooked politicians or wall street bankers in our Fathers kingdom to rape and pillage away our treasure. When our Lord, Jesus Christ comes to rule, he will do it with a rod of iron, and there will be no more (s)elections to see who gets to exploit the poor next, there will only be a righteous judge and his servants. What's not to look forward to? This world makes me sick, in a nausea kind of way. The wickedness and greed and evil and selfishness and intrigues and backstabbing and arrogance and hautiness etc etc etc who wants more of that? Apparently many do. In fact, tv show ratings tell us that the shows with the most elements I listed above will get the best ratings, what does that tell you about people today?
I look forward to being around real christians instead of christians in name only. I look forward to all the lies and fraud perpetrated in the name of God being exposed and destroyed along with every thief who perpetrates it today.
Matt 5
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
If you look at the words I highlighted above and look at todays babylonian form of christianity, you can see how different they are like night and day. Todays churchianity preaches and teaches and adovates through its organizational SYSTEM everything that is opposite of the highlighted words above. Blessed are the peacemakers yet churchianity was the largest advocate of George Bush's wars. Blessed are the merciful yet churchianity has advocated violence toward those at abortion clinincs, yea the abortions are wrong, so you take out a gun and shoot the mother and thats right? Men shall revile you and persecute you and say all manner of bad things against you when you speak the truth, yet todays churchianity gets along quite well in the world. In fact, "Americas pastor" Rick Warren will be blessing Obama here shortly, that shows you just how "reviled and hated" he is...(not). Warren and all those who participate in the babylonian form of jiffy lube christianity today are the problem. They are more guilty than the world or satan for mens souls because the are supposed to represent the way of truth but instead they are a den of vipers, satans children.
Jesus did'nt bad mouth the prostitutes and tax collectors while on earth, he told them to stop sinning. Jesus only bad mouthed ONE GROUP...religious people. Organizational religion had Jesus crucified then and they'd do it again today if they got half the chance. If Jesus walked into 95% of todays so called churches he'd be escorted out the door by ushers or security within minutes. Do you think todays hireling pastors would tolerate some man telling them to dismantle their self glorifying buildings and power? No way. Todays hireling pastor/tax exempt CEO's are just fine with jiffy lube style, so called christian "services" for a fee a couple times a week.
These men make MERCHANDISE out of you...
2 Peter 2:3 And in their greed they will exploit you with FALSE
... And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you:whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth
You are nothing but a shrink wrapped commodity on a store shelf to these men. Yea, they are good speakers and yea..they seem to care...all good con men can do these things. Todays hireling CEO/pastors want your money, now more than ever. Tell one of these guys that you are giving to God by putting every cent you give directly into the mouths of the hungry and homless and you'll see a pastor get red faced mad. That should tell you something. God's word is real food, your pastor does'nt "feed you" God's word does, don't let them lie to you anymore. If you have a bible you can be fed by God's word. The Holy Spirit will teach you, what do you need a hireling con man for?
1 John 2:27
...and you, the anointing that ye did receive from him, in you it doth remain, and ye have no need that any one may teach you, but as the same anointing doth teach you concerning all, and is true, and is not a lie, and even as was taught you, ye shall remain in him.
There it is again, and I was'nt even looking for it REMAIN IN HIM....in Christ in Christ in Christ..two most important words in the Bible.
May the Lord bless you and keep you this year, may his face shine upon you and may he grant you peace. Remain in him...
Matt 6 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? 27 Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? 28 And why take ye thought for raiment? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not, neither do they spin: 29 And yet I say unto you, That even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Wherefore, if God so clothe the grass of the field, which to day is, and to morrow is cast into the oven, shall he not much more clothe you, O ye of little faith? 31 Therefore take no thought, saying, What shall we eat? or, What shall we drink? or, Wherewithal shall we be clothed? 32 (For after all these things do the Gentiles seek:) for your heavenly Father knoweth that ye have need of all these things. 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.
34 Take therefore no thought for the morrow: for the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof.
Foreclosures and economic calamity have no power in the kingdom of God. We eat from the kings table not the worlds table. This is not hard stuff to grasp, seek first the kingdom of God...that's it..do that and stop worrying. I look forward to this year. The day the escape happens will be more joyous than any lottery a person could win or any other worldly good fortune. Happiness and joy are INTERNAL events, they take place INSIDE OF YOU not out in the world. Where is the kingdom of God? Inside of you..
Luke 17:21 Nor will they say, 'Look, here it is!' or, 'There
... They can't say, 'Here it is!' or 'There it is!' You see, the kingdom of God is within you." ... or, lo there! for, behold, the kingdom of God is within you.
When you pray, your focus shifts onto the kingdom of God instead of the world. The destruction of this world does not sadden me in the least, I rejoice over it. As a member of a kingdom that is not of this world, I want our Father's kingdom to come. There are no crooked politicians or wall street bankers in our Fathers kingdom to rape and pillage away our treasure. When our Lord, Jesus Christ comes to rule, he will do it with a rod of iron, and there will be no more (s)elections to see who gets to exploit the poor next, there will only be a righteous judge and his servants. What's not to look forward to? This world makes me sick, in a nausea kind of way. The wickedness and greed and evil and selfishness and intrigues and backstabbing and arrogance and hautiness etc etc etc who wants more of that? Apparently many do. In fact, tv show ratings tell us that the shows with the most elements I listed above will get the best ratings, what does that tell you about people today?
I look forward to being around real christians instead of christians in name only. I look forward to all the lies and fraud perpetrated in the name of God being exposed and destroyed along with every thief who perpetrates it today.
Matt 5
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10 Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
If you look at the words I highlighted above and look at todays babylonian form of christianity, you can see how different they are like night and day. Todays churchianity preaches and teaches and adovates through its organizational SYSTEM everything that is opposite of the highlighted words above. Blessed are the peacemakers yet churchianity was the largest advocate of George Bush's wars. Blessed are the merciful yet churchianity has advocated violence toward those at abortion clinincs, yea the abortions are wrong, so you take out a gun and shoot the mother and thats right? Men shall revile you and persecute you and say all manner of bad things against you when you speak the truth, yet todays churchianity gets along quite well in the world. In fact, "Americas pastor" Rick Warren will be blessing Obama here shortly, that shows you just how "reviled and hated" he is...(not). Warren and all those who participate in the babylonian form of jiffy lube christianity today are the problem. They are more guilty than the world or satan for mens souls because the are supposed to represent the way of truth but instead they are a den of vipers, satans children.
Jesus did'nt bad mouth the prostitutes and tax collectors while on earth, he told them to stop sinning. Jesus only bad mouthed ONE GROUP...religious people. Organizational religion had Jesus crucified then and they'd do it again today if they got half the chance. If Jesus walked into 95% of todays so called churches he'd be escorted out the door by ushers or security within minutes. Do you think todays hireling pastors would tolerate some man telling them to dismantle their self glorifying buildings and power? No way. Todays hireling pastor/tax exempt CEO's are just fine with jiffy lube style, so called christian "services" for a fee a couple times a week.
These men make MERCHANDISE out of you...
2 Peter 2:3 And in their greed they will exploit you with FALSE
... And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you:whose judgment now of a long time lingereth not, and their damnation slumbereth
You are nothing but a shrink wrapped commodity on a store shelf to these men. Yea, they are good speakers and yea..they seem to care...all good con men can do these things. Todays hireling CEO/pastors want your money, now more than ever. Tell one of these guys that you are giving to God by putting every cent you give directly into the mouths of the hungry and homless and you'll see a pastor get red faced mad. That should tell you something. God's word is real food, your pastor does'nt "feed you" God's word does, don't let them lie to you anymore. If you have a bible you can be fed by God's word. The Holy Spirit will teach you, what do you need a hireling con man for?
1 John 2:27
...and you, the anointing that ye did receive from him, in you it doth remain, and ye have no need that any one may teach you, but as the same anointing doth teach you concerning all, and is true, and is not a lie, and even as was taught you, ye shall remain in him.
There it is again, and I was'nt even looking for it REMAIN IN HIM....in Christ in Christ in Christ..two most important words in the Bible.
May the Lord bless you and keep you this year, may his face shine upon you and may he grant you peace. Remain in him...
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