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    September 27

    End of Days.

    End of Days.
    Dear Lord, we know that those that hasten to be by your side, know and the end is near. We know Lord that your name shall last forever.
    The days are growing shorter, and the end is near.
    Please keep your children safe, with power in the Holy Ghost, with faith, hope, and endurance, for the things that will be coming down upon this earth.

    Let every creature that has breath, praise you for your excellent greatness, for as your word states;
    "Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand." In Jesus name we pray. Amen.

    Biblical understanding.

    The end of days are upon us.
    The wicked are doing all manner of wickedness.
    Those that are unsaved, or those that have the spirit of anti-Christ, are calling good, evil, and evil, good.
    They call unrighteousness normal, and acceptable, and the righteousness of believers persecution and bigotry.
    We are who we are by the grace of God.
    We know that Heavens gates are open to all who believe, for they are beautiful, and hell is open to all who refuse to believe in Jesus, as the Christ. Heavens gates, or Hells fury, that is the only choices.
    Let us read and understand.

    Daniel.
    Many shall be purified, and made white(Saved), and tried(put under pressure from the unrighteous.); but the wicked shall do wickedly(Sin will abound.): and none of the wicked shall understand(The truth and results of their actions.); but the wise shall understand.(The saved.)
    And from the time [that] the daily [sacrifice] shall be taken away(A law will be established to stop animal sacrifices.), and the abomination that maketh desolate set up(Statue of the anti-Christ.), [there shall be] a thousand two hundred and ninety days.(The time that the law is established and the statue is put in the Holy place.)

    Blessed [is] he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days.(those that refuse the mark of the beast and those that refuse to worship the anti-Christ.) But go thou thy way till the end [be](Go about your business.): for thou shalt rest(Die in the Lord.), and stand in thy lot(The side of the righteous.) at the end of the days.(Judgment.) 

    The days are full of news that correspond to the prophecy's of the end of time. This news has worried the Christian family, for there are so many that are still lost. We, as believers, have no fear of these changes we see, but rather we are encouraged the more to hold on to our faith, and hope, in the sustaining power of God.

    We hear of changes in the world governments changing attitudes over corrupt doctrine and false gods. They are asking the populace to accept and embrace these anti-Christian doctrines. "There will be peace and safety", they say, but as surly as the Bible states, "They shall say peace and safety, then sudden destruction shall come upon them."

    The spirit of anti-Christ is upon us. He is going about marking those that are in his control.
    "And he saith unto me, Seal not the sayings of the prophecy of this book: for the time is at hand.
    He that is unjust(acting contrary to the standard of right established by the divine law; not equitable; as an unjust man.), let him be unjust still: and he which is filthy( Dirty; foul; unclean; nasty.
     Polluted; defiled by sinful practices; morally impure.), let him be filthy still: and he that is righteous(it denotes one who is holy in heart, and observant of the divine commands in practice; as a righteous man.), let him be righteous still: and he that is holy( We call a man holy,when his heart is conformed in some degree to the image of God, and his life is regulated by the divine precepts. Hence, holy is used as nearly synonymous with good, pious, godly.), let him be holy still. 
    And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward [is] with me, to give every man according as his work shall be."
    Many men are unjust.
    The laws have been changed according, not to righteousness, but rather to popular opinion and public pressure.
    We are seeing many of todays leaders changing the truth of decency into a state where all unrighteous is created equal to the laws of good judgment.

    Many men are filthy.
    The Bible, when using the word man, includes male and female, for there is no difference with God.

    "Without natural affection,
    (Homosexuality is a grave sin.
    This lifestyle(unnatural affection) is an abomination(Extreme hatred; detestation.) to God, and will be recompence to those that embrace it with everlasting torment.
    Leaders cater to the homosexual community, only because they need their support in elections. These men are corrupt, when they support them and say they are Christians.)
    (Homosexuality, Animal Husbandry(having sex with an animal.),

    trucebreakers(as in; "And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week(Seven years.): and in the midst of the week(and from the time [that] the daily [sacrifice] shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, [there shall be] a thousand two hundred and ninety days.)(1095 + 182.5 = 3.5 years.)  he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the over spreading of abominations he shall make [it] desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate."), false accusers(liars.),
    incontinent (Not restraining the passions or appetites, particularly the sexual appetite; indulging lust without restraint or in violation of law; unchaste; lewd.),
    fierce(Vehement in rage; eager of mischief; as a fierce tyrant; a monster fierce for blood.Violent; outrageous; not to be restrained."Cursed be their anger, for it was fierce." Gen 49.), despisers of those that are good(A contemner; a scorner.), Traitors(one who, in breach of trust.),
    heady(Rash; hasty; precipitate; violent; disposed to rush forward in an enterprise without thought or deliberation; hurried on by will or passion; ungovernable.),
    highminded( pride, arrogance.), lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;

    Having a form of godliness(External appearance without the essential qualities; empty show.), but denying the power thereof(Rejecting the true God.): from such turn away.(Have no dealings with, such as is written. ("Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness?;")

    ars.
    Webster,TSK


    Ps 62:12;  Dan 8:26; Dan 12:4; Rev 1:3; Jer 17:10; Jer 32:19; Matt 16:27; Rom 2:6; Rom 14:12; 1Cor 3:8; 2Cor 5:10; Gal 6:5; Rev 2:23 Deut 7:2; 1Cor 5:9; 1Sam 5:1-2; 1Kgs 8:21; 1Cor 10:21; Eph 5:11
    August 18

    “Delayed Punishment.”

    Delayed Punishment.”
    Vanity of the sinner. 

    For he knoweth not that which shall be: for who can tell him when it shall be?

    There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit; neither hath he power in the day of death: and there is no discharge in that war; neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.”


    Death comes to all the wicked and the righteous. As we look threw Ecclesiastes we see that this date of our demise is not known to any man.

    For man, no matter weather he be rich or poor, bond or free, will not delay his death by any means.(There is no man that hath power over the spirit to retain the spirit;) For only God can control death and life. (neither hath he power in the day of death:)

    There is no man that can stop his death,(neither shall wickedness deliver those that are given to it.) for he has no control of it, nor can he say to the Lord, I have been good, so let me not die.(and there is no discharge in that war;)


    Can death then be delayed?

    Yes but only for the righteous as stated in Deuteronomy 4:40.

    Thou shalt keep therefore his statutes, and his commandments, which I command thee this day, that it may go well with thee, and with thy children after thee, and that thou mayest prolong thy days upon the earth, which the LORD thy God giveth thee, for ever.”

    But for the wicked there is no place in this blessing. For they do not keep the commandments of the Lord and neither do they believe in Him.


    All this have I seen, and applied my heart unto every work that is done under the sun: there is a time wherein one man ruleth over another to his own hurt.”

    Mans life comes and goes, his legacy will endure but for a short time, and then he will be forgotten. I have seen this many times, in just my short life time. Mans glory is fleeting and short lived. One day the world loves him and the next the world finds someone else to adore.

    But it shall not be well with the wicked, neither shall he prolong his days, which are as a shadow; because he feareth not before God.”



    Where is mans glory when he enters into the grave? Where is mans power, his riches, and his prominence, when the worms consume the carcase?

    Does the grave say to man, “I remember you. I remember your power, your glory and your prominence upon the earth. What shall you ask me to do?

    Shall I make your death easier, better, shall I make the grave not cold, not so dark, or your stay shortened?

    And so I saw the wicked buried, who had come and gone from the place of the holy, and they were forgotten in the city where they had so done: this is also vanity.”


    The wicked are consumed by themselves, their fall from grace is of their own doing, and there is none to aid them. The Lord has called, and the wicked would not answer, the Lord has ask to save them, but they refused His salvation. Will the sentence against the evil worker be executed speedily? Will the Lords last call for them bring down deserved punishment?

    No, for a man has a time to live, and a time to die.

    His time must be exhausted and then his punishment shall come and will not delay.

    Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil.

    Though a sinner do evil an hundred times, and his days be prolonged, yet surely I know that it shall be well with them that fear God, which fear before him:”


    The wicked may be a bond servant to the righteous and the righteous may be bond servant to the wicked, but the Lord knows who belongs to Him.

    The righteous and the wicked work together, inhabit the same space, breath the same air, eat the same food, and drink the same water.

    The wicked and the righteous share in the same coming of the dawn, and the falling of the night. The sun shines on both, the rain causes both to become wet, and the drought effects both, the stars of the heavens know not which is which, and shine as the Lord commands, but after, this is where the separation comes.

    There is a vanity which is done upon the earth; that there be just men, unto whom it happeneth according to the work of the wicked; again, there be wicked men, to whom it happeneth according to the work of the righteous: I said that this also is vanity.”




    From the wicked comes, all evil done under the sun.

    Rape, murder, theft, incest, and doctrines of devils.

    Not knowing righteousness, nor the Lord.

    Men seek their own and another mans possessions and power.

    They seek only to satisfy themselves without regard to the hurt done to others and no regard to their delayed punishment.

    You say; ”I've done none of these things, why then should I believe in God? Will He, if He exist, punish me also?”

    Without Christ, He will punish, at His time of choosing.

    For without faith it is impossible to please God. You must remember that all unrighteousness is punishable.

    A liar is punished as a murderer, for there is not respect of person with the Lord.

    All unrighteousness is sin, all unbelievers in Christ are included in unrighteousness.




    Then I commended mirth, because a man hath no better thing under the sun, than to eat, and to drink, and to be merry: for that shall abide with him of his labour the days of his life, which God giveth him under the sun.

    When I applied mine heart to know wisdom, and to see the business that is done upon the earth: (for also there is that neither day nor night seeth sleep with his eyes:)

    Then I beheld all the work of God, that a man cannot find out the work that is done under the sun: because though a man labour to seek it out, yet he shall not find it; yea further; though a wise man think to know it, yet shall he not be able to find it.”


    Repentance is the only way to avoid this Delayed Punishment. Ars.

    Webster,TSK. Ecc 8:7- 17

    August 14

    The Fire and The Shadow.

    The Fire and The Shadow.


    Many people are walking threw this life not finding pleasure nor an open door of compassion. Many are looking for something that will take away the pain of living. We all, at one time or another have been in this state, but we have found a release from this life of misery and pain, we have found a direction and an open door.



    The Fire;

    Trouble; affliction.

    To set on fire, to kindle; to inflame; to excite violent action.


    I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:”


    This baptism spoken of in Matthew 3;11, is denoting a baptism of the spirit that is able to endure hardships and tribulation. Jesus warned us that we would be hated and tried, that being a follower would not be an easy task but that His yoke is easy and His burdens light.


    The burdens of mankind, without Christ are heavy, this is where we see many people walking threw this life not finding pleasure, nor an open door of compassion. This is a miserable way to live.

    We all, at one time or another have been in this state, but we have found a release from this life of misery and pain, we have found a direction and an open door.


    The burdens that Christ spoke of was the burdens of carrying the Gospel, living what we testify to and walk as we ask others to walk.


    Barnes states of these verses; The Rivers;(High Waters.) This is a general promise, and means that whenever and wherever they should pass through water or fire, he would protect them.

    When thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burnt.”

    When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee.”

    The Fire; This is expressive of calamity and danger in general like passing through fire.


    Gods protection falls upon those that believe in Him and believe upon His Son Jesus. Without protection from the fires and floods, men have no recourse but to endure the best that they can. This is where many will enter into depression and even co-mitt suicide. This world brings many burdens upon mankind, job loss, family disputes, debt, even pressure from government, bosses and every wind and doctrine that others place on them.


    As the Lord states of the unbeliever; Therefore hath he mercy on whom he will have mercy, and whom he will he hardeneth.

    For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion.”


    The Shadow.


    Shadow; To overspread with obscurity. terrible darkness, trouble or death. (Speaking of Sin.)

    Sin is an Inseparable companion to all men at one time or another. Even those who are rich are still a companion and slave to sin ans Satan. Without the Lord, all men live in a shadow, and all men live in the shadow of death, for it will come to all mankind.


    Those of us who have accepted Christ as our savior, have learned, threw Him and the words of the Lord, to walk threw these shadows and even the fires of life. They are nothing but shadows, lies and ghosts of deception.


    The Lord states of these shadows;

    For it is a day of trouble, and of treading down, and of perplexity by the Lord God of hosts in the valley of vision, breaking down the walls, and of crying to the mountains.”


    There is no darkness, nor shadow of death, where the workers of iniquity may hide themselves.”

    Have the gates of death been opened unto thee? or hast thou seen the doors of the shadow of death?”



    Oh that men would praise the LORD for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!

    For he satisfieth the longing soul, and filleth the hungry soul with goodness.

    Such as sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, being bound in affliction and iron;

    Because they rebelled against the words of God, and contemned(To despise; to consider and treat as mean and despicable; to scorn.)

    the counsel of the most High:

    Therefore he brought down their heart with labour; they fell down, and there was none to help.”


    Mankind, even with all his troubles, still rebel against the Lord and His truth. They are prying the gates of Hell open for themselves, so they may enter. They have blinded themselves so they cannot see, and hardened their hearts so they cannot be saved. Their labour is heavy and their pleasures are an abomination. They kill each other with words and guns, not regarding life.

    They despise the righteous and hate the believers.


    Ars

    Webster,TSK



    Mat 3:11 Isa 43.Isa 43:2 Rom 9:18 Rom 9:15 Psa 107:8-12 Job 34:22 Job 38:17 Isa 22:5

    August 05

    The Upper Lower Middle Class.

    The Upper Lower Middle Class.



    Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy;”


    Charge; To lay on, give or communicate, as an order, command or earnest request; to enjoin; to exhort.

    An order, injunction, mandate, command.


    We have seen in this last 100 years that the rich get richer and the poor suffer. The rich have taken to heart their ability to get gain from any source without regard to the hurt they deliver to the poor in this life.


    The Bible is clear on the state of the rich man, and their entrance into Heaven. Then said Jesus unto his disciples, “Verily(Of a Truth.) I say unto you, That a rich man shall hardly(Scarcely; barely; almost not.) enter into the kingdom of heaven. And again I say unto you, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God.

    the eye of a needle.” Being loaded down with earthly wealth disreguarding the will of God, small gate where a camel had to be unloaded to pass, or a rope trying to be threaded threw the needles eye.


    We, as believers, have been given charge to, communicate, mandate, and or command, the rich not to trust in their uncertain riches but to put aside all reliance on their wealth, and seek out the provisioning from God.


    The Bible states that becoming rich in this life is not the intent of God, nor is it Godliness. For those that teach that it is godliness, we are to withdraw from them. The message of salvation is to save those that are lost and not to make them rich, this is a misunderstanding by many.


    But godliness with contentment is great gain.”

    Living a life in the truth of righteousness(godliness) is greater than all riches upon this earth, but with this we also must be content with that which the Lord has delivered unto us, as it states, godliness with contentment.


    This is where the rich have been snared, they are never content with what they have . They always desire more and more, not considering the Lord nor His commandments.

    For as it is written;

    For we brought nothing into [this] world, [and it is] certain we can carry nothing out. And having food and raiment let us be therewith content.”


    Are these my words or my opinion? No. These are the words of God, who knows the heart of all men.

    But they that will be rich fall into temptation and a snare, and [into] many foolish and hurtful lusts, which drown men in destruction and perdition. For the love of money is the root of all evil: which while some coveted after, they have erred from the faith, and pierced themselves through with many sorrows.”


    Can the rich be saved? Yes. But they must rely upon the Lord, and think more of the one that allowed them to prosper than they think of their prosperity. To refuse is to seal their fate.

    Be not thou afraid when one is made rich, when the glory of his house is increased; For when he dieth he shall carry nothing away: his glory shall not descend after him. Though while he lived he blessed his soul: and [men] will praise thee, when thou doest well to thyself. He shall go to the generation of his fathers; they shall never see light. Man [that is] in honour, and understandeth not, is like the beasts [that] perish.”


    Exodus 23:8; Deut 16:19; Prov 15:16; Mark 4:18; Luke 8:14;Prov 15:16; Heb 13:5;Job 1:21; Job 27:19; Ps 49:17, 49:20; Prov 27:26; Ps 55:22; Matt 6:25; 1Pet 5:7;Prov 11:28; Matt 13:22; Jas 5:1; 1st Timothy 1-10 Prov 11:28; Mark 10:23; Luke 18:24;

    July 13

    I Pray to?

    I Pray to?


    For as I passed by, and beheld your devotions, I found an altar with this inscription, To the unknown God. Whom therefore ye ignorantly worship, him declare I unto you.”


    There are many gods in this world today.

    Many say we, as Christians, persecute those that refuse to live as Christ lived, but this isn't so.

    We, as followers of Christ, are set in motion by a commission from the true God, the God of Abraham, Issac and Jacob.

    If you wish to pray to another God, do so, if you wish to be a homosexual, a lesbian, a transsexual, do so, but do not ask me to accept these lifestyles, for they are an abomination to God.


    You can pray to Allah, Buddha, you can pray to Satan, or any other god you desire, but, as for me I will never bow my knee to any other.

    We do not force anyone to serve the Lord and neither does He, for anyone coming to the Lord must first believe that He is, and is a rewarder of those that diligently seek Him.

    Weather you are a democrat, a republican or an independent, don't tell me that you are a democratic Christian, a Republican Christian or an independent Christian, for as we all know there is no politics in the Bible, nor in the faith of Christianity.

    We are all the children of God, we are all His creation and we will all be judged by our works, weather they be good or evil.


    There is no such thing as a political Christian.

    For as man, serves man, they seek out those things that will get them the most votes and nothing else. For we have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.

    I have no idea where Christians have come up with Jesus would have been of one political party or another, for Jesus is full of righteousness and would have us all to follow after Him, putting no trust in man.

    Are we not all believers in Christ, are we not all baptized with the same baptism, are we not all, who believe, of the same family?


    To be political is to ignore the Word of God. We are asked to accept lifestyles that are contrary to scripture, we are told to accept lies that are, so called, the politically correct version. We are asked to believe that everyone will go to Heaven as long as we are kind to one another.

    We are asked to believe that there are many ways to enter into the Kingdom of Heaven. These are all lies and hold no truth nor righteousness.

    What we see today is men calling good evil(Christianity.) and evil good.(False gods and doctrines.)


    Who has divided us, who has taught us, who has counciled the Lord on any matter? Who has segregated us, by race, by color, by national origin? Are we not all children of the Most High, are we not all seen by God, not as black, white, Korean, Egyptian or any other country?

    Are we not all seen by God as in 1st Adam or Last Adam? I see men not as black Christians, nor white Christians, republican, democrat, independent, nor Asian Christians, but simply brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus.


    How dare this world try to separate us from the love of God, how dare they say we are to ignore Gods word and accept all lifestyles as normal, how dare they try to separate us from the truth of the word of God.


    These things remind me of these verses in 1st Corinthians;

    Who shall also confirm you unto the end, that ye may be blameless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.

    God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord.

    Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment.

    For it hath been declared unto me of you, my brethren, by them which are of the house of Chloe, that there are contentions among you.

    Now this I say, that every one of you saith, I am of Paul; and I of Apollos; and I of Cephas; and I of Christ.

    Is Christ divided? was Paul crucified for you? or were ye baptized in the name of Paul?”


    Is there not enough evil in this world today that you must add to it? Can we be as one Church and divide into segregated parts? Can we not all follow after Christ together? Then why would any Christian follow after any man that would separate us and cause divisions, cause strife within the church, follow after any man that co-mitts abominations? Why would we follow after men that call evil good, and good evil, for there is none other Holy except the Lord, no other Lord nor Christ, than Jesus.



    The things that I have heard in these last few months have been disturbing, and should have disturbed the followers of Christ. We cannot follow after any man that condones abortion as a means to population control, nor any man that states we are a problem to world peace, nor would take this country and promote false gods and religion as a means to peaceful relations.



    To the unknown God.”

    This is the God I have, and will, introduce to those that are lost. He is know to me, but an unknown God to those that act contrary to sound doctrine. He is know to me, but unknown to those that refuse to heed to a sound doctrine. He is known only threw the introduction from the Holy Spirit and can only be approached by the faith and service of Jesus Christ. Believing upon Him as the Son of God.

    Do you know the Lord and follow Jesus teachings, or have you rewritten every word to suite your needs and desires?



    Just a thought. Ars.


    Act 17:23 1Co 1:8-13 Webster,TSK,

    July 07

    Whosoever will save his life.

    Whosoever will save his life.


    "And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

    For whosoever will save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake and the gospel's, the same shall save it."



    In the end days many shall come before the anti-Christ and make a choice, weather to take his mark(666) or weather to suffer beheading and live for Christ. This decision is being made each and every day around the world. There are many that have become martyrs for their faith in Christ and others save their life denying Jesus as the Son of God.


    We see these things in the Bible, such as these verses,"And when he had opened the fifth seal, I saw under the altar the souls of them that were slain for the word of God, and for the testimony which they held:

    And they cried with a loud voice, saying,

    "How long, O Lord, holy and true, dost thou not judge and avenge our blood on them that dwell on the earth?"

    And white robes were given unto every one of them; and it was said unto them, that they should rest yet for a little season, until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled."


    "their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled."

    God having all wisdom and knowledge, knows that many shall loose their life for the sake of His Son Jesus. Many in this country and others have been killed and are being persecuted for their beliefe in the truth of the Bible.

    These persecutions have come in many forms and from some unlikely sources. When a goverment denis the Biblical truth, this is another sign of the end of days. Many confuse loving one another, with hating sin and opposing all manner of unrightiousness. If we speak not the truth of the Bible, how will any one know of these abominations and sins that will keep them from the love of God and His kingdom.


    Shall the Christian accept Islam as a religion to be converted to? By no means. We are those that live by faith in Christ Jesus. We hold the Bible as the Holy word of God. We cannot convert to any false religion, and will never be partaker of any holiday selebration of them. We can, and must love our enemies as ourselves but we cannot be partaker of their sin. The greatest sin, in my opinion is, unbeliefe. Unbeliefe leads to all manner of religions and useless rituals, that cannot bring salvation nor healing of any type. This country is falling away from the truth of the Bible, and will suffer for its mistakes and unbeliefe. You believe that there is just one God, you do well, but the devils also believe and tremble.


    Mark 8:34-35, is easy to understand. Those that save this body of flesh, because they are unwilling to be led by the spirit of God, shall loose their life(Soul.) in the resurection.

    This is the choice that all, under this troubled and violent world face. Islam is leading a Jehad(holy war.) against all that refuse to convert to their religion. This is where many will save or loose their life. It is a known fact that anyone that tries to convert to christianity from Islam, is under sentance of death. Many say that this is just the responce of religious zellots and not the religion itself, but they are forgetting what the Bible states of the end days of the anti-christ and the one world religion.


    Many do not believe in Biblical prophecy, and with this, they have blinded themselves to the awful truth of Christian martyrdom in these end days.

    Who has shown the greatest hatred of Israel and Christianity, who has doubled their influence in these last twenty years, who is calling for peace talks, while prepairing for war with Israel, Who?


    There are none so blind as those that will not see, nor deaf that will not hear, nor lost that will not believe. In these end days many shall save their lives by loosing them for the sake of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Many a christian have been killed by Muslum, Hindu, satanist and other religions, because they will not sacrifice their souls to retain their mortal lives.

    Many refuse to see the truth being content to be blind, content to be deaf rather to hear so that they might be saved, and ignorant of the truth that they may be healed.


    When will this number be reached according to Revelations 6:11?

    "until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled."

    There is a number that only the Lord knows, when this number of martyrs is reached, then the wrath of God shall be poured out upon this earth. It could be reached at any time, the best thing to do is be prepared.

    ars. Webster,TSK

    Rev 6:9-11 Mar 8:3435

    June 27

    Turn thee unto me.

    Turn thee unto me.


    "Turn thee unto me, and have mercy upon me; for I am desolate and afflicted.

    The troubles of my heart are enlarged: O bring thou me out of my distresses. Look upon mine affliction and my pain; and forgive all my sins.

    Consider mine enemies; for they are many; and they hate me with cruel hatred.

    O keep my soul, and deliver me: let me not be ashamed; for I put my trust in thee. "



    "But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should shew forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light:."

    We are a peculiar people, a people of faith without seeing, hearers without hearing and doers without questioning. We believe because it is indwelled within our hearts.

    The Lord is with us in times of plenty and in the days of fammon.

    He is there, in the fire, wind and even the whirlwind.

    He is our light in the darkest of times, a cool breeze on a hot day, and a covering in the winter of years.


    These are the days of trials and tribulations.

    It seams that there is not enough food, shelter or finances to aid all that are in need. But the Lord knows our afflicitions and desires. He hears our prayers and helps us in a time accepted by Him.

    Our trial of faith goes to a boundry that we are able to bear, and never further.


    We may ask,"Why does the Lord allow famine and pestulance?"

    Its not the Lord, but mankind that has promoted these things, for their rejection of Him.

    We prove this in these verses.

    "But they hearkened not, nor inclined their ear to turn from their wickedness, to burn no incense unto other gods."


    "Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of mine hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand?"


    These troublesome days have been brought upon mankind for their disobediance to Gods will.

    They have violated the first Commandment.

    "Thou shalt have no other gods before me.

    Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth:

    Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the LORD thy God am a jealous God, visiting the iniquity of the fathers upon the children unto the third and fourth generation of them that hate me;

    And shewing mercy unto thousands of them that love me, and keep my commandments."


    Can the Lord show mercy to those that hate Him and despise His Son?

    Can the Lord deliever them from their distress, when they serve other gods? And if the Lord delievers them, these people will give glory to their gods?

    Let their gods deliever them, so saith the Lord God, let their gods answer their prayers, let their gods feed, and cloth them, and if they are not delievered, then let them destroy their false gods, and turn to Him who is able to save and deliever.

    Let them now believe on His Son Jesus, that they might be saved, delievered, and have life, and have it more abundantly.

    And He will show mercy unto thousands of them that love Him, and keep His commandments.


    For those of us who serve the true God, the God of Israel, Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, we are delievered each and every day.

    We are fed according to His will, clothed by His mercy, and saved by His Grace threw faith in the Lord Jesus Christ.

    We are never forsaken, as those that serve other gods, we are never left alone to face trials, troubles or tribulations, as those that pray to idols.


    We bow to no man, no god, nor are we terrified by these things that man desires. We are justified, and glorified by Him that sets upon the Throne in Heavan and in Jerusalem.


    "When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee."


    We see many a hardship upon the Children of the Most High God, but He is there my children, He sees and understands.

    If a man, who does not believe in God, gives good gifts to his children how much more shall the Lord give to them who believe and trust in Him.

    Our affliciations are but for a short time.

    We die daily for our testimony of Christ. Our total provisiuoning comes from the Lord. We are to trust in Him and no other.

    Give us this day our daily bread, an forgive us of our trespasses, as we forgive those that trespass against us, this is true and worthy to be accepted by all who believe upon the Lord.


    ars.

    2Ki 18:35 Exo 20:3-6 webster,TSK.

    Isaiah 43:1-2 -Psalms 25: 16-20 Jer 44:5

    June 15

    ANTI-CHRIST.

    ANTI-CHRIST.


    In the Bible the word; “Anti-Christ” is mentioned 4 times. To understand these days we live in we must understand this spirit and man of anti-Christ.


    The spirit of anti-Christ is AntiChris'tian;

    Pertaining to antichrist; opposite to or opposing the christian religion.

    A follower of antichrist; one opposed to the christian religion.


    Pertaining to antichrist, this Spirit entices, or seduces, the unlearned and unprotected individual, this also includes whole nations and principalities. That which hath power or energy; the quality of any substance which manifest life, activity, or the power of strongly affecting other bodies. This spirit of anti-Christ has power, not over the body, but over the mind of many.


    The copy has not the spirit of the original.” This pertaining to the anti-Christ being a copy of the original spirit that Jesus left with us, to lead us and guide us into all truths. This copy cat spirit has not the interest of man nor of God in mind, but of a tearing down of the truth in the world, in other words, to kill, steal and destroy all that is holy.


    The spirit of man includes;

    The renewed nature of man.

    An immaterial intelligent substance. Spirit is a substance in which thinking, knowing, doubting, and a power of moving do subsist. Hence, An immaterial intelligent being. This being the part of man, that controls the actions of the body and the thoughts of the heart.(Soul.)



    Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.”

    This verse is concerning the spirit of the antichrist, being separate from, but also being equal to, the embodiment of the physical man.

    Before Jesus started to preach the new covenant to all men, this spirit came in opposition to His teachings. The first bold mention of anti-Christ in the New Testament, was at the temptation of Christ.(Matthew 4:1-10.)


    In today's world we have noticed a change from the principles that this country was founded upon and the teachings of God. We have seen many laws, statutes and rhetoric being leveled at the Christian life style and the falling away from the bind that ties Israel and us. We are being told in the media that Israel and Christianity are the two main causes of discord around the world. We have been told by our very leaders that this nation is no longer a Christian Nation, but a multi ethnic, multi religious society, becoming the largest Muslim nation in the world, this is the spirit of anti-Christ, deceiving. This spirit that we can all see, if we are willing to look, is trying to control the minds of men and separate many from the Lord Jesus Christ.



    Who is a liar but he that denieth that Jesus is the Christ? He is antichrist, that denieth the Father and the Son.” We see here that this spirit of anti-Christ denies' both the Father and the Son. He is being led not by the spirit of God but rather, his father, the devil. Many people do not even know that this spirit exist, nor do they comprehend his power over the mind. People today have gone astray from the Godly principles of a good life style and have become indulgent in the pleasing of the flesh, and the pride of life. The spirit of anti-Christ, nor Satan, cares what lie you believe, just so you believe that Jesus doesn't exist.


    And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.”

    Would this spirit of anti-Christ have been stopped by Christ? No. The Bible tells us that this spirit, and the man himself, shall be destroyed in the end days, being allowed to fulfill Biblical prophecy. God has given us signs and warnings, that should let every man know when the end of days are here. Many refuse to believe and therefore, this spirit is still with us. So long as this spirit deceives people, he is still strong in his resolve to destroy many souls, and the lives of man.


    For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.”

    These deceivers are false religions, false prophets, and even government leaders, that are deceiving and being deceived by this spirit. When we see any man say that Christianity is a deterrent to peace, this is the spirit being manifested threw him. These deceivers reject the very notion of Christ, the very idea of loving your neighbor as yourself, and the intent of forgiveness of sins, threw the belief in Jesus being the Son of God.


    And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened.

    Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not.

    For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.”


    Many Christians will be called home before they are allowed to fall for this spirit of lies. Many shall be made stronger to withstand this spirit, and will, as Jesus stated, be hated by the world, persecuted and even killed for their testimony of Christ. Many today are calling for the removal of any reference to God, Christ, and even the cross from public display, this also is the spirit of anti-Christ being manifested. Why cannot the populace of this world see these signs?

    They have eyes, and cannot see, they have ears, and refuse to hear, and they have mouths that spout filth, and lies, against the most High God. This also being a fulfillment of Biblical prophecy. Many do not realize that their hatred of Christ is fulfillment of prophecy, for we, believers and unbelievers, are all tied together in this Biblical prophecy.

    Think about it. Ars.

    1Jn 2:18 2Jn 1:7 1Jn 4:3 1Jn 2:22 Mat 24:22-24 Webster,TSK.

    May 08

    Ye Believe in God.

    Ye Believe in God!


    Faith.

    Belief; the assent of the mind to the truth of what is declared by another, resting on his authority and veracity, without other evidence; the judgment that what another states or testifies is the truth.

    We, who believe in God, have no need of physical proof, for His Spirit dwells within us. We see things that others can not see, hear things that others can not hear, and speak things that can only come from the Holy Spirit of God.

    Jesus stated; "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."

    You cannot believe in God without believing in His Christ. For God has declared that Jesus is His only begotten Son, and who has the power to deni Gods will? Who can separate one from the other?


    Many have waited for a Messiah for years, seeking the one who will lead all mankind into peace and prosperity. There are also many that deni the very existence of God, or say that God accepts unrighteous acts, and still others believe that, if they believe in Jesus as being the Son of God, they can live any life style they desire.


    These are not only the foolish heart-ed, but also the enemies of the Cross, as stated by Paul.

    "Nevertheless, whereto we have already attained, let us walk by the same rule, let us mind the same thing.

    Brethren, be followers together of me, and mark them which walk so as ye have us for an ensample.

    (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ:

    Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.)"


    "whose God is their belly", In scripture, belly is used for the heart. Carnal lusts, sensual pleasure.

    We know by the Spirit that, it is not what goes into the mouth that defiles the man, but that which proceeds's out of the mouth. For out of the desires of the heart the mouth speaks. Many say they believe in God and His Christ, but refuse to follow Christ as an example. They refuse to believe in His word, therefore they do not believe in God.


    We have two simple commandments to follow;

    1."let us walk by the same rule",

    2. "let us mind the same thing."


    Rule;

    To govern the movements of things; to conduct; to manage; to control. That God rules the world he has created, is a fundamental article of belief.

    To manage; to conduct, in almost any manner.

    These rules are set by God, as to the conduct and affairs of the Church and the Body of Christ.


    "the same thing." "I will tell you by what authority I do these things."


    Thing;

    An event or action; that which happens or falls out, or that which is done, told or proposed. This is the general signification of the word in the Scriptures; as after these things, that is, events.

    The rules of conduct haven't changed, but mankind seek change. Change that allows many to break commandments, or to change these rules to suite their agenda.


    "let us walk by the same rule",

    In the Book of Acts, the Apostle Paul, by the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, dictates to all churches, these rules of conduct. He tells us who is called to minister, how to minister, and what to minister.

    We are instructed on the differences of administrations and the qualifications of each high position.

    A minister once told me that, I stressed thew rules of conduct to much, and the Love of God too little, but what he failed to realize is that, without obeying the rules set down by the Lord, we have no love of God. He also failed to realize that, without these rules of conduct, we have no church and no salvation threw Jesus Christ, who is the Head of the Church.

    The reason that he objected of my stress on these rules is that, he was committing adultery with another mans wife.



    "Let us Mind the Same Thing."

    There is only true God, one true Messiah, and one true Gospel. We are instructed by this Gospel and our faith is imbedded within its passages.


    "But evil men and seducers shall wax worse and worse, deceiving, and being deceived."

    Men today that do not follow righteous rules of conduct are deceiving the unlearned and unprepared, and being deceived themselves, not knowing God nor Christ.

    Without following the teachings of Christ many have fallen away from the truth and have lost their first love. We cannot be a partaker with the world and its unrighteousness and be followers of Christ.



    "But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them;

    And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus."

    Do we not all read the same scriptures, do we not all have the same things in mind, do we not all understand our place in the Church of the Firstborn, do we not all serve the same God?

    Didn't Christ die for all, and give us an example of a lifestyle that was pleasing to God, did He not teach us correctly?


    We know that we have assurance of the truth of the Gospel. We have a more sure word of prophecy, we know more, we see more, and we understand more, than any other generation in history.


    For as it is written;

    1."All scripture is given by inspiration of God", and

    2. "is profitable for doctrine",

    3. "for reproof,"

    4. "for correction," and

    5. "for instruction in righteousness:"

    That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works."


    Just remember what Jesus stated; "Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me."


    ars

    Webster,TSK

    Joh 14:1 Php 3:16-19 Prov 18:8. 20.30.John 7:38. Rom 16:18. Phil 3:19. The whole man. Titus 1:12. Mat 21, 2Ti 3:13-17

    May 06

    While the World is on Fire, Part 2.

    While the World is on Fire, Part two.

    Luke19:49-19:46


    This world is a tender box, of political, industrial and religious, differences. What is making the world that we call home ,so violent? Religion is the biggest fuel to the coming fire than any other source. More people are dieing today in the name of religion than at any other time in history. Suicide bombers, arsonist and snipers, to kill Mame and destroy. All this in the name of religion. These are some of the causes, now here is the effect, in our coming future, what will you be doing while The world is on Fire?


    Luke 19:49, Jesus said, I am come to send fire on the earth,and what will I, if it already be kindled? Theres a fire coming and you may be part of it. The Lord of that servant will come in a day when he looketh not for him, an at an hour when he is not aware, and will cut him assunder, and will appoint him his portion with the unbelievers.

    Luke 19:46. Can you afford to set back and think that every thing will be O.K., that you'll be alright, Cant you smell the smoke before the fire?Are you going to be among them that don't believe are you in that number that Jesus talked about are you the lost one that hes still looking for to save, well are you?


    Ask yourself, will I be setting around ,lost, when Jesus breaks the eastern sky and takes his children Home, will you say, Jesus, I never had the time to pray. The Bible states that you will, cry out to the rocks and mountains to fall on you to hide you from the face of the Lamb and from the wrath of God. Look at Revelations 16:8, And the fourth angel poured out his vial upon the sun, and power was given unto him to scorch men with fire, and men were scorched with great heat... It doesn't say heat, it says, GREAT HEAT. This is part of the beginning of righteous Judgments of God upon the wicked and evil men upon the earth. Can you hide, can you run, can you survive?


    This is not a question to answer, but to avoid. Today its pretty outside, blue sky, gentile brease, the blue jays and blue birds are eating of the feed that Ive left out for them . The sweet songs of the season are all around, Ive put my babies to bed and life is good, the world is at peace. Whats that noise? This is what people will say the day the earth catches fire, this is the time of great deception, when Satan will tell the world that every thing is fine.


    One moment you'll be basking in the peace of a cool fall or summer day and then, fire and smoke, mingled with blood surrounds you. Rev 16:15, Behold, I come as a thief.... Screaming, wailing and gnashing of teeth. You look around and huddle with fear, not caring any more for the money you used to take so highly, or the home,in flames, that you worked on Sundays not listening to the songs coming from the church, just down the street, the beautiful trees you planted all now ablaze going up with your home.


    Knowing in your heart, the position with the church as a deacon, that you held with growing pride, was just a lie, something to make you look good, knowing that you were just fooling yourself, its all over in a heartbeat. Then you think, Ill run to the sea, it will be safe there, theres nothing there to burn, the water will cool my blisters that cover my flesh, thats what Ill do.


    Revelations 16:3. And the second angel poured out his vial upon the sea, and it became as the blood of a dead man, and every living soul died in the sea. What then, where will you run, the mountains and islands are moved out of their place the grass is even on fire and the sea has turned to blood, what now, where to go, God help us all. You say, why are you telling us these things, why cant you say things that are nice to here? Look at Jude 22 and 23. And of some have compassion, making a difference, and others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire, hateing even the garment spotted by the flesh. Pulling them out of the fire, pulling you, out of the fire, thats our goal.


    Were coming down to the wire, You are just a heart beat away from judgment.

    Don't wait to be put into the hands of the Living God, bent upon wrath and judgment.

    Don't let today slip away and here again the question, What will you be doing, While The World is on Fire.

    A.R.S.

    May 04

    Morality

    Morality;

    The quality of an action which renders it good; the conformity of an act to the divine law, or to the principles of rectitude. This conformity implies that the act must be performed by a free agent, and from a motive of obedience to the divine will. This is the strict theological and scriptural sense of morality.


    Morality cannot be forced on any one, this is contrary to scripture. Mankind has a choice, to live a moral life, or to ignore just, and moral ways, to become just another person in a vast network of unrighteousness. Many hate the Christian lifestyle because we are, (as it is written.) a peculiar people, separated from the lust and pride that envelops this world.


    "Morals are subjective to individuals and should be examined and concluded for themselves." This is true, but with each decision come a responsibility to accept its consequences. To Live in Christ or to die in sin, that is our moral choice.


    Mankind's idea, and concept, of morality falls very short of that delivered in the gospel.

    The man being the head of the house is commanded by the Lord to raise up his children in the fear and submission to the Lord, being His creation. A man must know what moral ideas and attributes that his children shall have as they progress into manhood.


    For as it is written; “But I would have you know, that the head of every man is Christ; and the head of the woman is the man; and the head of Christ is God.”

    also;

    (For if a man know not how to rule his own house, how shall he take care of the church of God?)”


    Moral judgments are not the result of being born, but are learned. A man that does not teach what morality is to his family is guilty of withholding vital information. The choice that children make in life are a result of these teachings. Lets take an example; A man doesn't tell a child that stealing to wrong and that child becomes a thief, another, a man doesn't tell a child that homosexuality is an abomination to God, and will never be acceptable to their own family. Are these things a teaching of morals, or just opinions?


    A mans responsibility to his household;

    And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.”

    Morality in scripture is mentioned by the words;”Wisdom and Knowledge.”

    The living, the living, he shall praise thee, as I do this day: the father to the children shall make known thy truth.”


    Let us read the responsibility of truth and morality;

    Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding.

    For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.

    For I was my father's son, tender and only beloved in the sight of my mother.

    He taught me also, and said unto me, Let thine heart retain my words: keep my commandments, and live.

    Get wisdom, get understanding: forget it not; neither decline from the words of my mouth.

    Forsake her not, and she shall preserve thee: love her, and she shall keep thee.


    Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

    Exalt her, and she shall promote thee: she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.

    She shall give to thine head an ornament of grace: a crown of glory shall she deliver to thee.”



    Get wisdom, get understanding, these are the tools for choices in morality. Without these, moral choices will cause grief and discord within the home and within the way a man sees the world, and how the world sees the man.

    she shall bring thee to honour, when thou dost embrace her.” Moral choices are a two edged sword. On the one hand they will(according to scripture.) bring honour to the man, but on the other hand (Ignoring the laws of Good Doctrine.) will bring about shame and dishonour.


    Moral choices by many today in the way they live, has brought about much controversy and hatred to them. Homosexuality and same sex marriage are the two most prominent today.

    These two moral choices have divided many a nation and peoples. These moral choices are an abomination to God, and are listed as lifestyles that will not enter into the kingdom of Heaven. But these are moral choices. If a man desires to choose to live in these manners, he accepts the consequences for his actions.


    The problem lies with, how a man, who adopts children, teaches these children about morality.

    In the Bible a man that does not know the truth, cannot teach the truth, so therefore, the moral choices taught by these men cannot be considered as truths, but as a choice of immorality.


    Can man dictate morality, can man force others to accept moral choices being contrary to what a man believes?

    The answer is simple, No.

    The Bible is clear on these things.

    For as it is written;

    Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn.


    Think about these words when making moral choices. Ars.

    1Co 11:3 1Ti 3:5 Deu 11:19 Isa 38:19 Pro 4:1-9 Mat 13:30 Webster, TSK.

    May 03

    The Significance of Jesus Christ.

    The Significance of Jesus Christ.


    As the breakaway Presbyterian Churches accept homosexuality as a good life style, they are also considering the Significance of Jesus Christ and His word.

    As far as prophecy goes, is this significant, or a look into the future of all churches?

    This is not a message about homosexuality, but rather a study on the end of the righteousness of many churches.


    First we must ask ourselves a few questions and find some definitions.

    1.What is meant by, "The Significance of Jesus Christ?"

    2. Why are many Christians stating that homosexuality is an acceptable lifestyle with God?

    3. Where or what is the future for the end days Church?


    Significance;

    Meaning; import; that which is intended to be expressed.


    Under this definition, we see that many Christians are directing their thoughts away from the very intent or meaning of the preaching of Jesus Christ. We know that the Bible tells us that each man has an interpretation.



    "How is it then, brethren? when ye come together, every one of you hath a psalm, hath a doctrine, hath a tongue, hath a revelation, hath an interpretation. Let all things be done unto edifying."

    "Even so ye, forasmuch as ye are zealous of spiritual gifts, seek that ye may excel to the edifying of the church."


    What is the teaching He intended to be expressed?

    We know that Jesus and God are one, furthermore, neither can be separated from the other. Since the Bible tells us that The Lord never changes, we know that what God has declared to be sin is also the same thing that Jesus also declares.


    When a church member, or the entire church body, becomes involved with, and condones false doctrine, they have backslid on their devotion to God and the truth. And yes, there is such a thing as backsliding, its Biblical.


    The Significance of Jesus Christ, was expressed by Him as He taught, Preached, and Commanded miracles.

    The significants of the saving power of the Cross has not changed, nor diminished. The same teachings and warnings are as true today as they were at the beginning of the beginning.

    We can see a great falling away from the truth of the Gospel, in doctrine and interpretation.

    Many look at the teachings of Christ and are saying,"He really didn't' mean all He said about sin." or They express their condonement of their belief in this manner,"The Old Testament doesn't apply to us since Jesus."


    The mistake that many make is on who's words are written in the Bible.

    Many believe man, but man hasn't the knowledge to write such truths, many believe that the Bibles translations are, and have been diluted, and many also believe that the Bible is so full of errors that we can change

    it to suite our own beliefs.

    None of these excuses will be accepted by God.



    We all have come into the knowledge of sin threw the law.

    "If I had not come and spoken unto them, they had not had sin: but now they have no cloke for their sin.

    He that hateth me hateth my Father also."

    All mankind knew that sin was common among man. They knew what was and was not acceptable with God. Sodom and Gomorrah was an example to man on the wages of sin, along with the flood of Noah.

    For if God destroyed one generation of man for these sins, would He not be unjust allowing another generation to commit acts that were punishable by death to another?


    We must all come to realize that Jesus came not only to deliver to man a new testament, and not only to testify of the truth of Gods word, but to testify that the teachings of the prophets and teachers were also true, for all words came from God. So, if He testified that the Old Testament words were the truth(Making reference to them.) who said that the sins of the Old Testament scriptures are no longer sins?

    This comes from the misinterpretation of scripture, and the arrogance of man.


    "For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen(His power to create.), being understood by the things that are made(man and beast.), even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they(Mankind.) are without excuse:

    Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened.

    Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools,


    And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man(Changed His word to suite what man perceived as righteousness.), and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.(Idols.)

    Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: ("For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections:")

    Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen."


    We see a disturbing trend within the United States and within the churches. We are not to align ourselves with the works(works of darkness.) that refuse to believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, for the Bible states of these people as enemies of the cross.

    We see in Congress an attempt to install a so called fairness doctrine, that would stifle the preaching of the gospel on national airwaves unless an opposing view is also aired. N.P.R. has, starting on May 1st., curtailed all Christian programing.


    Many in government have called Christianity a disrupting and divisive religion.

    Many others are also calling for the division or even the elimination of the Nation of Israel, for so call peaceful relations with the nations of Islam. Do not the people read the Bible, or have they turned their backs on the truth?


    The reason that many churches are condoning homosexuality, along with other abominations is clear, for the members have not been taught the truth by their ministers. For how can a man, being in opposition to Gods word, teach the truth?

    So we see a removal of many passages from the Bible, which would condemn those that are following such teachings.


    We see this here,

    "Thou therefore which teachest another, teachest thou not thyself? thou that preachest a man should not steal, dost thou steal?

    Thou that sayest a man should not commit adultery, dost thou commit adultery? thou that abhorrest idols, dost thou commit sacrilege?

    Thou that makest thy boast of the law, through breaking the law dishonourest thou God?"


    Many church leaders today are compromising the truth for large congregations and national recognition as a progressive minister.

    These so called truths have cut into many unbelievers, not knowing what the truth is, driving them further away from the true church and salvation threw Jesus Christ.

    These false doctrines are not progress but rather are transgressions.


    The future for the end days Church is clearly written. The days will come when they shall endure false doctrine, heeding to fables, and every wind(words or doctrines,contrary to the truth.(fads.))and doctrine.(Man made.)

    When the church marries the world it stops being a church, when a church condones any sin, their message becomes a lie, when a church changes the word of God they are no longer a messenger of Christ, but of the Devil.

    ars.

    1Co 14:12,& 26. Joh 15:22-23 Rom 1:20-25 Rom 2:21-23 Webster, TSK.

    April 22

    The Gay Christian.

    The Gay Christian.


    Many, in these end days, are accusing the Christian community of hate for gay and lesbian couples. This idea is wrong, we do not hate but fear for their souls. Here is the question that many are asking;”Can a gay man, or lesbian woman, be a Christian?” The Bibles answer is no.


    And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb's book of life.”


    Abomination;

    Extreme hatred; detestation.

    The object of detestation, a common signification in scripture.

    The way of the wicked is an abomination to the Lord.”

    Hence, defilement, pollution, in a physical sense, or evil doctrines and practices, which are moral defilement's, idols and idolatry, are called abominations.


    Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind.”

    The sense here is that homosexuality is a defilement, pollution, in a physical sense, and a moral defilement in the eyes of God.

    Many are taking the Bible apart, to justify their lust for the same sex, as was prevalent in Sodom and Gomorrah.


    The congress of the United States is currently considering a law that would make it illegal for ministers of the Gospel to preach against same sex practices, which would include imprisonment for those that follow Gods own word.


    (effeminate)

    Effeminacy

    The softness, delicacy and weakness in men, which are characteristic of the female sex, but which in males are deemed a reproach; unmanly delicacy; womanish softness or weakness.

    Voluptuousness; indulgence in unmanly pleasures; lasciviousness.


    Unrighteousness shall not inherit the kingdom of God, this meaning that, all who co-mitt the acts of sin, no matter what the law of the land states, will be condemned to everlasting torment for their unbelief in Christ and Gods word. The misconception that many people make is that, even if the entire world legalized gay and lesbian marriages, and acts, that does not supersede the word of God. For we will not be judged by mans laws, but the law of the New Testament Covenant, that Jesus made with all mankind.


    Many believe that Jesus never stated that these acts, were sin, nor an abomination in the New Testament, but they are wrong. Here is proof; “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away.”

    When Jesus stated that His words shall never pass away, does this mean that Gods commandments against the abomination of homosexuality will pass away?

    By no means, God has stated that His word will be from everlasting to everlasting. With Christ announcement that He and The Father were one, signifies that all words spoken by one, are the words spoken by both. We cannot separate Jesus from the father or the Father from Christ.


    Think not that I am come to destroy the law, or the prophets: I am not come to destroy, but to fulfil.

    For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”


    Jesus mentions that fornication is sin in Matthew 5:32,

    Fornication; To commit lewdness, as an unmarried man or woman, or as a married man with an unmarried woman.

    Licentiousness of opinion and practice; an unrestrained indulgence of lust; debauchery; The practice of unlawful sexual commerce; habitual or customary lewdness of males or females.


    In the book of Revelations, as it is written, “But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers (Whoremaster; One who practices lewdness.),and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars,(These include those that have fought against the word of God concerning morality, in essence, calling God a liar.) shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.”

    The book of Revelations is not the Revelation of John, but the Testimony of Christ, “The Revelation of Christ to John.”


    The abominable, (Those which co-mitt abominations.)shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.

    You must ask yourself,”Did God change His word because He desired all men to be saved in Jesus Christ?: The answer is simple, no. Jesus came to offer salvation to all men that would believe on Him, for the Bible clearly states that, “Salvation is of the Jews.”


    one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled.”

    Till all be fulfilled, is explaining that Gods word shall be in force, old testament abominations included, until the end of time. The path to salvation shall not pass away, but the method will be changed, no longer after the end of time shall men be allowed to co-mitt such things but all will live to be one hundred years old(This all according to the Bible, and at the end of these years all men shall be given a choice, to worship God or be cast into the lake of fire. (There shall be no more thence an infant of days, nor an old man that hath not filled his days: for the child shall die an hundred years old; but the sinner being an hundred years old shall be accursed.)


    And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.

    And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.”

    ars.

    Isa 66:23-24 Rev 21:27 Prov 15.1Co 6:9 Mat 5:17 Mat 5:18 Mat 24:35 Rev 21:8 Isa 65:20 Webster,TSK

    April 04

    The Same Afflictions.

    In these end days, we are seeing the prophecies being fulfilled. There are many afflictions that are being manifested throughout the world. Floods, famine, petulance, wars, rumors of wars, fighting among different religions, infighting among families, mothers aborting their babies, churches forbidding ministers to marry, and the rich are being devastated by financial crises.
     
    I have received many letter from our brothers and sisters around the world that are reporting the same afflictions in their own countries. The blessing that I have received is that instead of asking for help from me, they are turning to brothers and sisters of like faith to join with them in prayer to the Lord for assistance. I join with them and together we can accomplish much. To be a Christian, we must all, honestly, believe in the Power of God to deliver us from temptations and troubles brought on because of sin and unrighteousness.
     
    The Lord has told us that He will never leave us nor forsake us in our times of trouble. He will provide our daily bread if we believe. We all must join together in prayer for one another. The time of being separated by race, color or national origin is over, we are all the same in the sight of God and therefore we are all brothers, and sisters, from the same family. God bless His Children. Let us read; “Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.”
     
     Casting all your care. Casting;Throwing, Sending. Our afflictions are difficult at times. We are unable to handle all our problems. The Lord has created all things and by Him all things were created, and nothing was created, that was not created, by Him. These words are a great comfort in the times of troubles. When the Lord made wheat, He created it for the use of mankind. Our troubles must be cast to the Lord. We show our faith in His deliverance and in His promises, when we throw our cares to Him. The Bible tells us that, Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Care; Concern; anxiety; solicitude; nothing some degree of pain in the mind, from apprehension of evil. God is not tempted and neither does He tempt any man.
     
    These afflictions are not a response to something that a Christian, or the Church, has done but, as I have said before, a fulfillment of the Prophetic word of the end days. God will listen if you speak to Him in honesty and servitude, knowing that these afflictions are light to the Lord and He will redeem the believers, and will deliver them out of these afflictions. Hear the words of affliction, and the faith in the Lord. “Oh that my words were now written! oh that they were printed in a book! That they were graven with an iron pen and lead in the rock for ever! For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth: And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:”
     
    Be Sober. Regular; calm; not under the influence of passion; as sober judgment; a man in his sober senses. In these times of trouble, we must all rest in the arms of God. We cannot allow our human passions direct our actions. Our passions can result in the removal of our faith and cause us to do and say things that will cause harm to ourselves and especially to the Ministry of Jesus Christ. The Bible states clearly; “We then, as workers together with him, beseech you also that ye receive not the grace of God in vain. (For he saith, I have heard thee in a time accepted, and in the day of salvation have I succoured thee: behold, now is the accepted time; behold, now is the day of salvation.) Giving no offence in any thing, that the ministry be not blamed:” “But in all things approving ourselves as the ministers of God, in much patience, in afflictions, in necessities, in distresses, In stripes, in imprisonments, in tumults, in labours, in watchings, in fastings; By pureness, by knowledge, by longsuffering, by kindness, by the Holy Ghost, by love unfeigned, By the word of truth, by the power of God, by the armour of righteousness on the right hand and on the left,”
     
     “By honour and dishonour, by evil report and good report: as deceivers, and yet true; As unknown, and yet well known; as dying, and, behold, we live; as chastened, and not killed; As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”
     
    Be Vigilant. Watchful; circumspect; attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provide for safety. Our vigilance is extremely important. We must all be aware of the Biblical prophecies and pay heed to them. We are not as those that have no hope, but we are a people with wisdom and knowledge of the things that have, and will come, upon the earth. Are you surprised by these events? You shouldn't be, for it is all written down for your knowledge. As a watchful servant, we know that earthquakes, wars, and even famine will come upon the earth. We are instructed to be sober and vigilant for the day is short, and the wrath of God will soon be poured out upon the unrighteous. We are to be watchful for the signs of the second coming of the Lord, be not fooled by false religions, and false prophecies, but watch the true signs.
     
     
    Resist Stedfast. Literally, to stand against; to withstand; hence, to act in opposition, or to oppose. To strive against; to endeavor to counteract, defeat or frustrate. We as believers are to frustrate the devil by the word of God. We are to remain stedfast against all temptation to fall away from the Gospel. Our faith will carry us threw all things, for what the Lord doesn't keep us from,(Afflictions) He will keep us threw. He will keep us from all things that would cause us to fall, weather it be famine, sickness, disease, war and persecution. “Ye do always resist the Holy Spirit.” Those that refuse to believe in the prophecies are resisting the teachings of the Holy Spirit.
     
     
    Many have refused to believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and therefore, are not under the protection of the Lord. These people have come up with their own religions, their own interpretations, and their own doctrines. The lord states that when these people are in dire striates, they are to call upon their god and ask him for aid. There will be no answer, no aid, no deliverance, and no salvation from the things to come. Why do you believe that famine and war are prevalent in this world? Could it be because of their refusal to believe in Jesus, could it be because of their worship of false gods, and the worshiping of devils? Could it be because of their own actions and way of life? I shall see God. If I believe in Jesus, I shall see God. If I am steadfast in my faith, I shall see God. If I am pure in Heart, I shall see God. If I resist temptation, I shall see God. If I am delivered by Grace threw Faith, I shall see God. If I am covered by the Blood of Christ, I shall see God. If I walketh uprightly, and worketh righteousness, and speaketh the truth in my own heart, I shall see God. These words come, not as a rebuke, but as encouragement to hold fast to your profession of faith. We shall all see God.
     
    Ars. Dedicated to Brother Thomas.
     
    1Pe 5:6- 11 Job 19:23-26 2Co 6:1- 10 Acts 7, Webster,TSK
    March 30

    Power and The End Days Church.

    Power and the End Days Church.


    Power is something that we all have been used to living with. For electrical power to reach the out most homes we use a booster, for as the electricity flows further from its source of origin it gets weaker, the same thing happens to water pressure. This is the way of transferring power from one source to another.


    Many people ask the same question over and over again, Why can't we do, or why can't we see, the power of God working in our lives, why can't we do the things that Jesus told us we can do?

    The answer is two fold. 1. many of the things that we are able to do are not taught in the Church, for many believe that the gifts were only for the disciples of Christ and 2. The lack of faith.


    Lets read a little;

    And he ordained twelve, that they should be with him, and that he might send them forth to preach,

    And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:”


    The part of this verse I want to look at is this; “And to have power to heal sicknesses, and to cast out devils:” Were the disciples the only one to be ordained to act as ambassadors of Christ, or were all men given to opportunity to have these gifts? Some tried to buy these, but were rebuked and scolded, for as the Bible instructs, these gifts are free to all who desire them.


    Its the power that we are lacking in these end days. As the church fades farther away from the source of power, the gifts start to fail, and the seducing spirits start getting stronger. As it was with the Children of Israel, with the miracles that God had done for them in their exodus, the same thing is happening today.


    As the memory of Christ fades from the church, the church becomes weaker, and the teachings of Christ are being questioned. Many churches are seeking proof from science that the things that Christ did were possible. Is this really true, of course it is. The gifts that were free are now being ignored and the things that Christ did for us, has become a tedious task for many. They are going to church by habit instead of love.


    Many deny the trinity because they don't understand it, many wonder if a virgin can have a baby, if a man can heal the sick, raise the dead, feed multitudes by asking and if there really is a resurrection. This is all part of Biblical prophecy, these things were meant to happen.


    Here is your proof;

    Now the Spirit speaketh expressly,(Plainly; expressly; without duplicity; without disguise or reservation of meaning; not by inference or implication.) that in the latter times(The end of Days.) some shall depart(Leave.) from the faith(Gospel.), giving heed(To mind; to regard with care; to take notice of; to attend to; to observe.)

    to seducing spirits(To draw aside or entice from the path of rectitude and duty in any manner, by flattery, promises, bribes or otherwise; to tempt and lead to iniquity; to corrupt; to deprave.),

    and doctrines of devils(a principle or position in any science; whatever is laid down as true by an instructor or master.);

    Speaking lies(Untruths.) in hypocrisy( simulation, or the assuming of a false appearance of virtue or religion; a deceitful show of a good character, in morals or religion; a counterfeiting of religion.)

    ; having their conscience(knowledge of our own actions or thought.)

    seared(Burnt on the surface; cauterized; hardened;)

    with a hot iron;”



    Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God.”

    We must know the power of God, being His children. The power of God flowed threw Christ, and it must flow threw us. These seducing spirits have a hold on many in these end days, causing some to forget the power that was given to them from the time of their salvation. The Baptism of the Holy Ghost gave us this power, without limit, only to those that would accept it. The power we have, comes from God, but as the Church seeks out an easer way of doing things, the power becomes weaker, getting away from the Lords teachings causes this. There is no booster or an extra power adapter that can help us.


    If we choose to get away from the source of this power, we do it on our own free will. As the church becomes weaker, the spirits of anti-Christ, starts taking control of the minds of men, and many different doctrines come about. No one is saved just because they were born into a religious family, this is a lie and a misconception. The Bible expressly states that a man must repent of his sins and accept Jesus Christ as the Son of God, without this confession and repentance, there can be no salvation, the power is absent.


    Do they not understand the teachings of Christ, or are they ignoring them?

    But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach;

    That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

    For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.”


    Man has begun getting away from the power source, these false doctrines put many into a dire situation. Why are men questioning God, why are men denying Gods word, why, O why, are many falling away? Many have received the power, but as with electricity and water, we can turn off the lights and not use the water, this is why many are sitting in the dark and have nothing to drink. Jesus paid all the cost for this power and we are turning away from it and turning to false doctrines and lies, prophecy is being fulfilled.

    Just a thought. Ars.


    1Ti 4:1-3 Act 1:8 Mar 3:14-15 Mat 22:29 Rom 10:8-10

    Webster,TSK.


    March 23

    What I have done.

    What I have done.

    The Bible tells us that Jesus is the door, and no man enters except threw, and by Him. He is the one that opens the door and who then shuts the Door, Christ. When the door is shut, what manner of man can open it? No one can, for only Jesus has the power to open a shut door.


    We are not saved by our works but only by grace, threw faith. What I have done cannot open a shut door. Many enjoy a good Christian singer, sometimes they bring about inspiration and sometimes, even bring about tears to those that hear. When the singing is done, there are some that will come up to this singer and tell him how wonderful they are, how beautiful they sing, and how they inspire all who listen. There is no problem with this unless the singer gives the incorrect response.


    Their response should not be, yes, look what I have done, look how wonderful I am, look at how I inspire and bring tears to the audience. The answer should be, yes the Lord is good, He is the one who inspires men threw the gift He has given me, and the Holy Spirit surly did bring tears to the audience. I have never done anything that the Lord didn't ordain.


    Lets read and understand these scriptures.



    And he spake a parable unto them, saying, “The ground of a certain rich man brought forth plentifully:

    And he thought within himself, saying, What shall I do, because I have no room where to bestow “my fruits”?

    And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

    And I will say to my soul, Soul, thou hast much goods laid up for many years; take thine ease, eat, drink, and be merry.

    But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?”


    Also;

    How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!

    For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:

    I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.

    Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.”


    The man that says,”I am”; has forgotten that at one time was, “Nothing.” I have done nothing, that wasn't already ordained by God. I am a fine preacher, because of the Lord, I am a fine singer, because of the Lord, I have plenty because of the Lord, I am, what I am, by the grace of God. We are the creation of the Lord, we are His possession and are subject to His will.



    Wars will come and go, fighting, famine, petulance, and conflicts are inevitable, but all in all, God is in control. Man brings these things upon himself because of unrighteousness and sin, both being the same. Many say,”Why does God allow killing and war? Why did God allow the Israelites to kill hundreds of thousands in the Davinich wars? “Why?”


    Those that ask these questions have not, and do not, understand who God is. They are in need of understanding and wisdom. God is who He is. He created all things visible and unvisitable, He needs no one to exist, no one to council Him and no one to question His authority. We belong to the Lord. Those that were killed in these wars, were those that were unrighteous and unwilling to accept God as Lord of all. They were not acceptable to rules or restrictions, that believing in God brings. Thou shalt not steal, thou shall not co mitt adultery, thou shall not.


    They were living as “I will”.


    In the end of days many shall come to God and say,”Look what I have done, I have preached in your name, I have sung to your Glory and I have cast out demons by the Name of your Son Jesus, I have earned, and bought plenty of oil for my lamp, I am ready, I am good, I am here.”


    And the door will be shut. Why, you have oil and have done many works for Christ and the Father, why can I not enter?

    Because of, “I”.

    Wherefore by their fruits ye shall know them.

    Not 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.

    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?

    And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.”


    Its the “I” factor, the fruits that many are bringing forth, in the name of the Lord, are moth eaten, cankered, and rotten. They were manifested by “I” and not by faith. Faith without works are dead, being alone, not sustained by eatable fruit, not being planted by the word of God, not being in a garden that was filled by the soil of faith and watered by the spirit.

    Just a thought. Ars.





    TSK. Luke 12:16-20 Isa 14:12-15 Mat 7:20- 23



    March 17

    Whosoever therefore Resisteth the Power.

     


    Sin is a wheel that starts, at the center with unbelief. If you look at a wheel, you will always see a center, no matter what type of wheel you are looking at. As this wheel of sin, expands out, we can see on all sides, lifestyles that all are interconnected to the center. On one side, adultery, on the other, lies, on the other we see homosexuality and so on and so on. At the ends of these spokes we see sharp barbs that cut and tear at the very fabric of humanity. Each of these sins kill and rip each person apart until there is nothing left, and all because of unbelief.


    Why is sin so prevalent in a world created by God, for His good pleasure? Because men have resisted the powers that are. Lets read and understand.

    Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is no power but of God: the powers that be are ordained of God.”

    A man that preaches the Gospel, must be ordained by God and not as many say, that are confused, ordained by man.


    Men can ordain a minister, but unless that man was called by God to deliver the message, that ordination will not be fruitful, nor multiply. Not to be misunderstood, there are many in this world that have great followings, but there is no power without Gods presents. For God is the Power, Jesus is the Sacrifice and the Holy Spirit is the Teacher. For even the Bible states that Satan can appear as an angel of light.


    Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”

    When a man is told the truth and he resists the power behind it, this is a matter of grave importance, for each and every minister of God, has been given power, as it is written of Gods ministers;

    But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.”


    By resisting the minister, you have resisted the Power behind the minister. God is all in all, sees all, knows all, and is either a rewarder or a revenger to those that believe or resist.

    When a minister says that a couple is committing adultery, a thief, a lier, a whoremonger and effeminate, he is saying truths, not from himself, but from God. And where is God in all of this, Hes in the word that the minister reads from. When a minister pronounces and delivers what sin is, it is not his evaluation but the word of God.


    For we have all sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. Even the ordained ministers of God, had to repent of their sins and be saved. We all have a past that, at times, comes back to haunt us, but those that are saved, God does not remember their past sins. These forgiven sins are a help, when it comes to warning others of what not to do. We can use our past, not as an antagonism but rather a teaching tool. When a minister says that there will be no adulterers, lairs, homosexuals, thieves or any other sins that will inter into the kingdom of Heaven, he knows that many of these things were at once in his life and can tell what these sins did to destroy him.


    Paul states of this;

    Among whom also we all had our conversation in times past in the lusts of our flesh, fulfilling the desires of the flesh and of the mind; and were by nature the children of wrath, even as others.” So if a man says that he has no sin, he has lied, if a man says that he has never sinned, he has called God a lier.


    For rulers are not a terror to good works, but to the evil. Wilt thou then not be afraid of the power? do that which is good, and thou shalt have praise of the same:

    For he is the minister of God to thee for good.”


    kick against the pricks.” prick; To spur; to goad; to incite, To affect with sharp pain; to sting with remorse.


    And when we were all fallen to the earth, I heard a voice speaking unto me, and saying in the Hebrew tongue, Saul, Saul, why persecutest thou me? it is hard for thee to kick against the pricks.

    And I said, Who art thou, Lord? And he said, I am Jesus whom thou persecutest.”


    Many a minister in todays world are hated and despised because of their testimony of Christ and the word of God. Many are even hated by their own families. Jesus stated that it is hard to kick against the truth(pricks), even thou one might believe that they are doing God service, even thou one may believe that he has no sin or is righteous in his own way. Many hate and despise the ministers because they tell what the Lord says instead of telling them what they want to hear. A minister of God is and will continue to be held accountable for his delivery of the message of God. We cannot alter the truth in any manner, even if it hurts(pricks) our own family. The truth shall set you free, but a lie will cause a man to enter into eternal damnation.


    Whosoever therefore resisteth the power, resisteth the ordinance of God: and they that resist shall receive to themselves damnation.”


    Ordinance; A rule established by authority; a permanent rule of action. An ordinance may be a law or statute of sovereign power. In this sense it is often used in the Scriptures. Exo 15. Num 10. Ezra 3.


    We having the spirit and mind of Christ, we speak as He spoke, taught as He taught and condemned sin in the flesh, as He also condemned sin. “We having the same spirit of faith, according as it is written, I believed, and therefore have I spoken; we also believe, and therefore speak;”

    Just a thought. Ars. Rom 13:1-4 Eph 2:3 Act 26:14-15 2Co 4:13 Webster,TSK

    March 09

    A Son.

     

     


    A man has a son, from the womb of the mother. He has great expectations for him. He and his mother try to give, to him, better than they had, the best education, clothing, food, comfort and love. When this son reaches adult hood, he has the right to choose weather to live a life according to his teaching or to choose to go his own way. Many times in this day we live in, many a son chooses to go into the world with his eyes closed to all the hardness that this world is made of. He chooses the wrong path, and takes the teachings and advantages that was given to him from his parents, and throws them to the wind. The parents are then heart broken and at a loss for words at the way their son has changed.


    Sanctify;

    To cleanse from corruption; to purify from sin; to make holy be detaching the affections from the world and its defilements, and exalting them to a supreme love to God.


    Sanctify them through thy truth; thy word is truth.” As this world goes, also goes many children. Many children cannot be sanctified by their parents, for this generation, as many before, will not listen to the truth. Sanctification comes only threw the adherence to the truth, of the state of the world, the state of the person, and the state of the gospels being preached. What then is the problem with the children? The lack of teaching, from the parents, the schools, and the principles and foundations of the government.


    Lawlessness abounds in this time we live in, many a law and propositions are being introduced in this land of opportunity, and most are unrighteous and hateful. Gods desire for all men is to have them come into the knowledge of the truth and be saved.



    As it is written, There is none righteous, no, not one:

    There is none that understandeth, there is none that seeketh after God.

    They are all gone out of the way, they are together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.

    Their throat is an open sepulchre; with their tongues they have used deceit; the poison of asps is under their lips:”


    There are many reasons for sons, and daughters, for exchanging their rightful teachings and going after the pride of the eyes and the pride of life. Many things come to children after they leave their parents house. If a son is never taught the truth of God and His Christ, he must learn from another source, but this simply adds to their confusion and many reject the truth because of the pressures that this life exerts upon them. Many blame someone else, but where does the blame actually start?



    Lets look here;

    Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”

    Which we have heard and known, and our fathers have told us.

    We will not hide them from their children, shewing to the generation to come the praises of the LORD, and his strength, and his wonderful works that he hath done.

    For he established a testimony in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, which he commanded our fathers, that they should make them known to their children: And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.”



    The gospel is not being taught to this generation, and was not taught to past generations. The reason for so much violence, drug abuse, street gangs, and a total disrespect for the law comes from the hiding of the gospel. Parents in the past and even into this generation, find that science is better at teaching the sons rather than themselves. When we look at the governments creating unrighteous laws and the schools teach evolutions rather than creation, the only place that a child can know the truth, is if the parents pass down the truth of the gospel to them.


    The preaching of the gospel starts at the home, with conversations between parent and child. But there has been a great breaking of the teaching of the truth, generation after generation. Man has lost his fear of God and there is no truth in them. They teach their children of wealth and prosperity, worldly gain and intelligence as a way of being, what they call, a success. Worldly gain is not Godly gain. This teaching should have been taught along with the gospel.


    As the word states; we live in and with, “a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God.”

    Have you not seen, children wearing the symbol of the cross around their necks, going about in sin, murdering, selling dope, robing and causing much violence? I have and its quite disheartening and sad, for they wear the symbol of Christ and do not know Him, for their mouth is full of cursing and bitterness:

    Their feet are swift to shed blood:

    Destruction and misery are in their ways:

    And the way of peace have they not known:

    There is no fear of God before their eyes.”

    Their feet are swift to shed blood, all because they were not loved as a child.


    Does this mean that the parents are accountable for their sins? By no means, but it does mean that, this son could have been spared the misery and defamation, if they had been brought up with a fear of the Lord. When a son grows up, he has the responsibility to make his own decisions. As my own sons grew up, I taught them right from wrong, the rights of other people to own what they had, and taught them the truth of the gospel. They knew about, God, Jesus, the Holy ghost and the way that God expected them to live. After they became self sufficient, their decisions were ones that they had to live with.


    For generation after generation of my own family, the gospel has been taught, we all knew from our parents, parents, and as far back as anyone knew, this was and still is acceptable with God. As it is written; “That the generation to come might know them, even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children:

    That they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments:”

    Generations of sons, sons, have together become unprofitable; there is none that doeth good, no, not one.


    ars




    Rom 3:10-18 Pro 22:6 Pa 78:3-8 Webster,TSK

    March 01

    Salvation is of the Jews.

     

    Ye worship ye know not what: we know what we worship: for salvation is of the Jews.”


    There are many in this world that have called for the destruction of the Jews, its Nation and peoples. We know by Biblical accounts that The Land and People of Israel, are Gods chosen people. So then the question is, why are they rejected at this time and why are the gentile people now a people again chosen by God to be included in the saving grace?


    The Children of Israel had a direct connection to God, for He attempted to talk to them directly.

    And all the people saw the thunderings, and the lightnings, and the noise of the trumpet, and the mountain smoking: and when the people saw it, they removed, and stood afar off.

    And they said unto Moses, Speak thou with us, and we will hear: but let not God speak with us, lest we die.”


    In the beginning, those that worshiped the Lord, worshiped Him, not in spirit but in sacrifices and the traditions that were handed down by the elders. God established a series of laws and statutes to help the people live a life of righteousness. So then, why were the Jews put aside, temporally, and the gentiles accepted into the system of salvation.


    The biggest reason is that, as time went by, God had not received joy or glory from the animal sacrifices. The people, as time went by, forgot what God had done for them and their sacrifices became a regiment of duty instead of a labor of love. As it has become today, much worship has become a habit and not the labor of love it was intended to be.


    We can prove this by the words of Christ.

    Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,

    This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.

    But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

    And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand:

    Not that which goeth into the mouth defileth a man; but that which cometh out of the mouth, this defileth a man.”


    The house of Israel started to worship God as stated; “This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.” God desired His people to worship Him with their heart, but they, as many today, started to practice religion instead of worship.


    The judgment of men started with the judgment concerning works with Adam and Eve, and continued on. The works of the gentiles, were not based on the worship of God but of love of neighbor. We see this here that the gentiles, as time progressed, desired to worship the God of Israel but had no ties with Him, they were unknowingly worshiping devils.

    But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils.”


    Because of the hardheartedness of the hearts of the children of Israel, God grafted them out of the natural branch of salvation. Because of the great desire of the gentiles to worship, they were grafted in, where the Jews were grafted out. Even so, God did not want the gentile race to fall into the same snare, that caused the fall of the Jews, so, in His infinite wisdom, sent Jesus to the Jews first and then to the gentiles with a new testament, to remove the barrier of sacrifice and ritual.


    But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him. God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth. “


    We, as gentiles, are not a people that take the usage of rituals seriously, but we are a people of true spirit. We desire not to wear robes or crowns, but a simple people with lots of heart and a natural curiosity about God.

    When the vail of the temple was rent(torn) from top to bottom, this open up salvation to all men, removing the barriers of the past and all things became new. Salvation is still of the Jews but we all are now covered by the saving grace of God. Ars.


    Joh 4:22-26 Exo 20:18-19 Mat 15:7 -11 1Co 10:20

    February 20

    A Well of Water. The Temporal and The Eternal.

     

     


    Jesus stated of the body; “Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again.”

    We have seen in our natural lives, that this body is very demanding. It desires and is in need of maintenance each and every day. The natural body is what is called temporal. A temporal item is measured or limited by time, or by this life, or this state of things; having limited existence; opposed to eternal.


    As the Bible explanes; “The things which are seen are temporal, but the things which are not seen are eternal.”

    This body has a limited existence, for we shall all pass away, but until that time the body must be cared for. Water is the essential medium for any life to exist, for without water the body would die. Jesus was explaining to the Samaritan woman the difference between temporal and eternal water.




    Jesus answered and said unto her, If thou knewest the gift of God, and who it is that saith to thee, Give me to drink; thou wouldest have asked of him, and he would have given thee living water.

    The woman saith unto him, Sir, thou hast nothing to draw with, and the well is deep: from whence then hast thou that living water?

    Art thou greater than our father Jacob, which gave us the well, and drank thereof himself, and his children, and his cattle?”


    With little understanding of the spiritual side of life, this woman wanted to compare Jesus to Jacob, the physical man and the spiritual man. Many people are like this woman today, not knowing the difference. We are instructed to teach the Gospel to all nations, so that all men will know, and hopefully accept, the things of the spirit, and admonish the things of the flesh.


    Art thou greater than our father Jacob?”

    Many men are held in high esteem, and many times, are held in higher regard than the Lord Himself. This should not be so, those that call others Father, know not what they are speaking.


    Lets read a little from Jesus concerning the temporal and the eternal.


    Verily I say unto you, Among them that are born of women there hath not risen a greater than John the Baptist: notwithstanding he that is least in the kingdom of heaven is greater than he.”


    Jesus stated of John the Baptist, that He(Jesus)was greater, and had a greater testimony than that of John, even though John was the greatest man born of woman, this holds still true today. There are many that are glorified in this world that are, and have a, lesser, testimony that that of John, but are still held in higher praise.

    These men are temporal, they are delivering only what they have received from God.


    These messages are not our own, and are delivered to the masses by the will of God, and not that of man. When a doctrine of man is delivered, it holds no truth, for the Holy Spirit will not testify to its truth. Mans doctrines, according to Scripture, are again, temporal, for all the imaginations of man, their religions, their gods and their self made doctrine, shall all pass away.


    For again Jesus states this fact clearly here;

    For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat?(The man listening to the Gospel.), or he that serveth(The man that delivers the Gospel.) is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.” (And Jesus was Greater than any.)

    Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him.”


    The Bible states that men should fear the Minister,

    For he is the minister of God to thee for good. But if thou do that which is evil, be afraid; for he beareth not the sword in vain: for he is the minister of God, a revenger to execute wrath upon him that doeth evil.

    Wherefore ye must needs be subject, not only for wrath, but also for conscience sake.

    For for this cause pay ye tribute also: for they are God's ministers, attending continually upon this very thing.

    Render therefore to all their dues: tribute to whom tribute is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honour to whom honour.”

    It is not the fear of the temporal man, that Jesus speaks of, but rather the message that is delivered by that man, for that man shall also give testimony of his words, and these words shall give testimony of those that have heard.


    Jesus answered and said unto her, Whosoever drinketh of this water shall thirst again:

    But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.”

    But the hour cometh, and now is, when the true worshippers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth: for the Father seeketh such to worship him.

    God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth.” The true worshipers of God, are those that do not preform rituals, but those that worship in spirit, and with the truth in their hearts. The long flashing robes and head dresses are not things that the Lord is seeking, but its the man that is reborn from the temporal to the spiritual. A rebirth of not the body but the soul. ars



    Joh 4:10-14 Joh 4:22-26 2 Cor 4. Mat 11:11 Joh 13:16 Luk 22:27 Rom 13:4-7 Webster,TSK