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.

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).

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

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. ...

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.

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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

This is an Opportunity, Not a

"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

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

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