I am the vine, ye are the branches: He that abideth in me, and I in him, the same bringeth forth much fruit: for without me ye can do nothing. - John 15:5
And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. - Mark 4:35
...weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. - Psalms 30:5b
...strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and few there be that find it. - Matthew 7:14
...And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters. - Genesis 1:2b
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. - Psalms 23:1-2
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Excerpt from: In His Presence.
"A self surrendered in the silence of His presence is a soul at peace in Him who reclaimed it! The earth and its burdens no
longer bind you and you are free to walk the stars, revel in His glory, bathed in His love. Time affects only the earthly,
but your spirit is free to soar the heavenlies -- and the hours pass quickly, while In His Presence!
To journey where no mortal may go: This Is Prayer!"
Excerpt from: Proofs of Growing In Grace. 1. Less temptation to focus on troubles or talk about them to others... 2. Less temptation to resent and retaliate when insulted or abused... 3. Joy under crosses, disappointment, and severe pain...
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Shocking Finding: Two-thirds (67%) of pre-teen parents claim to be Christian, but only 2% of all pre-teen parents actually possess a biblical worldview...
American Values Personal Survey
Poll: American Majority Wants Congress to Pass Pro-Life Protections
Downward Trend Who Say Same-Sex Relations Morally Acceptable
Satan, The Father Of Lies
Battle For America's Soul
Ligonier Ministries' Biennial Study of The State Of American Theology
Among the Shocking findings are -
1. "31% of adults say it is very important for their religious faith to influence every dimension of their life."
2. "49% accept reincarnation as a possibility after they die."
Just one question: If, if this is true then why do our politicians and those who do their bidding in the media possess the spirit of antichrist—an anti-Christian spirit that treats others with such hostility, disrespect and mean-spirited? Why is the state of our country so godless and in an advanced state of decay and decline?
Something is grossly immoral and amiss!
Consider this from 3 of our founding fathers:
Benjamin Franklin - Man will ultimately be governed by God or by tyrants.
Jedidiah Morse - Whenever the pillars of Christianity shall be overthrown, our present republican forms of government - and all blessings which flow from them - must fall with them.
John Adams - Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other.
This may help to answer some of your questions as to our current national state of affairs. The honest student of history knows this to be true. Also read:
Original post: 11/30/2020. Reposted: 8/27/2021 (post FDA vaccine approval)
The time for choosing has come. As it pertains to the coming COVID-19 forced innoculations/vaccinations, the following is offered for the discerning Christian's consideration in choosing to comply:
Injecting a foreign substance into one's body against their will is in violation of the Nuremberg Code. Study it. There are 10 salient points.
But more importantly, the Christian's body is the Temple of God. It is sanctified. It is holy. It is sovereign. It is wholly God's.
When one comes to Christ they are yet in their sin. Their life and body belong to Satan. When Christ forgives their sin He sets them free from both — their sin and from Satan (Matthew 12:29). Neither no longer have dominion over that person. He sanctifies and sets them apart for His exclusive heavenly possession and holy divine purpose. In addition, we are to present our bodies to God as a living sacrifice. As such, we do not have the right/authority any longer to alter that sacrifice in any way. (I Corinthians 6:11; II Timothy 2:21; Hebrews 10:10; I Corinthians 3:16-17; II Corinthians 6:16; Romans 12:1-2) For a Christian to permit any entity other than God to take possession for any purpose sets that person over and against God's will. To allow anyone to inject into their body a foreign substance that has been determined to intentionally alter one's human genetic code, or the cellular structure of that body/Temple, is in violation of God's will. Therefore, one should consider very carefully their eternal standing with their Creator and Redeemer (Hebrews 10:29). We are at the precipice of having to choose whether we submit our bodies to be altered for our freedom, our very survival--to buy and sell as the Bible warns us about — and there is no going back. Some, in fact, already are being forced to do so. Already industries and businesses are requiring those who wish to utilize their services or enter their businesses the people must wear masks and some now are requiring the COVID vaccination. Revelation's mark is just behind the vail of tomorrow. Christ's return is imminent. The latest so-called medical pandemic has been an exercise in conditioning the world's population to willing accept for survival what they otherwise would reject with prejudice. The mass of the population is relinquishing their freedoms for the illusion of safety. They will never get them back. Incremental surrender will ensnare many if not guarded against by denying the first imposition upon your God-given human rights. Are you prepared to make the hard choices for your spiritual well-being? Christ said we are not to fear those who can destroy our bodies, rather we are to fear Him who can destroy both body and soul in hell (Matthew 10:28). The choice is clear for the Christian. For any Christian who remains uncertain as to whether they should allow the injection of a foreign substance into their body for any purpose they are strongly advised to seek immediate counsel from their credible spiritual advisor.
The time for choosing has arrived. Christ warned us of this time. We must look carefully at what He said and consider each part of it. Nearing His earthly end Jesus cautiously forewarned us of the signs of the end of the age. Using the backdrop of the magnificent new Temple nearing the completion of its construction under King Herod, Jesus foretold its coming destruction. Having their interest keenly aroused, His disciples questioned Him about the signs He knew would appear at His return and the end of the world. Listen to them carefully.
Matthew 24: 4-13
And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you.
For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.
And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.
For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.
All these are the beginning of sorrows.
Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name's sake.
And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.
And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.
And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.
But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.
Without going into each event specifically pay specific attention to the very first thing He warned of--deception. As you read you will see this deception is on a massive scale. Jump to the end—many offended, betrayal, large scale hatred of each other, iniquity rampant and, with hatred fore front, the love of many as cold as an unlit stove. He concludes repeating there will be massive deception. People will comply with what sounds reasonable they are asked to do. This is a trap. It means to enslave you, to arrest you, to rob you of your freedoms and finally your freewill. The Russian dissident under the communist Soviet Union spoke to the incremental choices that lead one down a fatal path:
The following is taken from the Book, Adam2: A Guide For The Walk Home, written by our founder.
It is A Commentary On The Gospel Of John, complete with a background look at the contemporary Jewish groups active in Jesus' day.
It includes a summary of each chapter, a redacted study of each disciple, a brief study of Gnosticism of the time, pertinent timelines,
and much more. Each chapter of study includes extensive Biblical references to the notes on the chapter.
A chronological excerpt of each section will be posted here at the beginning of each month. You can access free of charge at any time
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Turning from the Preface last month to the Introduction to the book: Adam2.
Although it is not necessary in order to experience and appreciate the depth of God's transforming love through His Son Jesus, it is, on the other hand, both rewarding and at the same time stimulating to know of the people and events in the history of the life and times of our Lord Jesus Christ. A wealth of this information
awaits the Bible student who wishes to delve into this wonderful yet tragic and diverse period. For our study, however, we are limited in what can be incorporated for an overall understanding of the setting of John's gospel. But when we do have a working grasp of these times, people, and events, names on pages explode into full
dimensional personalities. Standing as a spectator before their lives as they unfold upon the page, afresh to them then, yet seen in total by ourselves today, we can all but sense their presence, hear their voices, perceive their appearances, and discern their spirit. Aided by the Holy Spirit, we catch a glimpse back in time into
their hopes, fears, motives, aspirations, and all the other complexities common to people of every generation, even ours today, thus making our reading relevant to our own personal lives. We are transformed by what we learn, never to be the same once having read it. Make no mistake, God intends and without respect or failure, does touch one who opens and reads His Word. Of this, be assured! (Isaiah 55:11) Our darkness becomes brighter, our eyes clearer, our understanding
greater, our hope strengthened, our faith stronger, and our link to the chain of the continuity of Christ's Church since He walked the earth, more visible. And, when He begins doing His work through it, you will discover a profound love for Him unimaginable, only to grow the more you feed!
Therefore, it is hoped that included in the text of this limited study of John's gospel will be enough information written in such a way that it will bring these times, people, and events to life for this illuminating process to occur within each reader. It is also hoped that before anything is read of this writer the reader will
first prayerfully immerse him or herself in the words of the Holy Scripture for His illumination process to begin. To read these words alone, yes, one may learn, but illumination essential for personal spiritual growth comes only through His Word.
Though there were many groups present in Jesus' day, both political and religious, and each was not isolated from the context of the whole, only those major Jewish groups thought to be more germane to the scriptural setting are here considered. The order in which these Jewish groups are chosen to be examined is done to allow a
natural development of the material as to their probable chronological appearance in history. In each group, we will look at its name and possible origins, trace its development and activities, identify its nature and some beliefs, compare or contrast its relation to other groups, and conclude with their role, if any, in Christ's death.
Although some of the events and characters seen within this time are inspirational, some, however, are quite disturbing. I tell you these things that you might know that our Lord did not live within a sterile social vacuum. Like all humans, if we are to believe scripture
(Heb.2:16-18;
4:15-16;
5:8-9), He was touched by the surroundings
in which He lived that He might, with full understanding and compassion, reach out to us in our own time and circumstances. This was evidenced time and again in His encounter with hurting people wherever He went. To the blind, He gave sight; to the hungry, He fed by the thousands; to the mourners standing at the side of their deceased
loved ones, He wept and restored life; to a thief who cursed Him in death, he gave the treasures of Paradise; even to those responsible for His physical crucifixion, as we shall see, He offered forgiveness and life.
This is the first in a series of 5 articles addressing the changes in worship and other areas of church life regardless of
its age or size. Without delving into the background of this phenomenon just yet, we will get right to your questions,
questions, as you shall see, indicating you are not alone in having. I know these questions are quite disturbing to you,
as they should be, and are to us as well. Please take your time as you read through the articles. We recommend
reading them in the order given.
Each article is based on a point of discussion as these questions began to come to me. In the fourth and especially
the fifth and final article, we will try and lay out more specifically some things behind your questions and give some
implications we see where this might be headed. Thank you for taking the time to consider this and we pray you will
find at least in part some understanding that evades you just now, and that God will give you a peace about what
you are experiencing...
Is your church emulating and imitating the world more and more? Do you find within your own house of worship a look that mirrors in alarming
similarity the same on Sunday as an arena you sat within on Friday or Saturday at a secular event—a music concert, basketball game, a
stage performance, etc.? Are the sights and sounds surrounding "worship" becoming all to familiar of such places of mass gatherings or media
presentation, complete with its own version of a JumboTron switching scenes down to the calculated second of the average attention span?
Is the music becoming more and more exclusively contemporary in secular sound, repetitive in chorus or extended refrains for emotional excitation,
as though mimicking that of chanting for a favorite team at a sporting event? Is there a conformity by your church to the designs and creations
of modern culture to appeal to greater numbers for increased size, budgets and programs? Is the decision making of your church being centralized
more and more into the hands of a few or one person, with no voice allowed from the people? Is there a design by that leadership for members to
treat certain other members with deference or prejudice, even to ostrasize and marginalize them in fellowship, to be treated in ways other than as Christ
commanded—to love one another as He loved us—all for the purpose of "unity of the church" rather than unity in Christ as He prayed in John 17
and Paul teaches in Galatians 6:10? Is there a move to remove all traditional sights, sounds and symbols of those employed in previous generations
in representation of the appearance of a religious "church" building within the community, even eliminating the use of the word altogether?
We will stop; but these are only a few questions in the rapidly growing list of many the serious worshiper and follower of Christ should consider
in his or her changing church life today, more so than in any previous generation in America, or the world for that matter. Oh, and one other
important question: What is the role and will of the Holy Spirit in all this? (John 3:8) We raise these
questions, not because we are against all change in church polity and practice, especially those that would take us back to our Biblical roots, but
that you may know what is happening right now in church offices all across America and around the world, look to the Bible to answer the questions
for yourself, know where you stand, not be led blindly, and finally, as Jude teaches, we "...
exhort you that ye should earnestly contend for the faith..." (Jude 1:3)
As in Jesus' own day,
the true worshiper who comes to worship in spirit is becoming and will be almost non-existent at the end (Luke 2:25-38). The "house of God", as then,
is now becoming something to "behold." (Mk.13; Lu.21) As we move closer and closer to the time of the end as Jesus foretold, the false, or as is called
the prostitute church of Revelation (chapter 17), will emerge, subtly as it manifests itself in the beginning, as more and more are awakening to this
reality, until it has drawn many away from sound Biblical doctrine, principles, teachings and practices. As a consequence of this allure and worldly
practice, many also will be drawn within her proud campus walls and lulled into a false sense of salvation and security without ever being truly regenerated,
born again (John 3), and expected to submit to a life set apart from worldliness to holiness. Whether intended or not, what is developing across
America, and around the world for that matter, is the sad scene of "church" becoming a spectator sport and attendeesfans of their team.
They can't tell you much about sound doctrine but they can sure tell you how exciting it is to see what awaits them each Sunday, enthusiastic to give
free tickets to friends, family and co-workers for their attendance. Finally, in that end-time of which Jesus spoke, a great confluence
concomitant with the convergence of world political power, there will be the death of many of its followers before she herself is slain by the very
political powers she has sought, and aided, to gain favor and to whom she has aligned...
The following is taken from the Book of New Testament Summaries.
Chapter
(A.D.85?)
[Likely a circular letter written by John to all the Churches in Asia Minor where he ministered,
with his home now in Ephesus since the fall of Jerusalem in A.D.70.
The heresy of Gnosticism (denying that Christ came in the flesh while accepting the premise of His teachings)
was beginning to entrench itself as a cult within the Christian community, and whose main proponent,
John's arch enemy in the faith, also resided in Ephesus, now the Christian capital of the world.
John writes to refute such damnable error, 2:21-26.]
It is ludicrous to suggest such fallacy to John, a man of flesh who had been with Jesus of like flesh since being called at
a relatively young age (likely late teens and youngest of the 12) from the fishing trade on Galilee to walk the dusty trails of Canaan,
freeze together in its cold winter nights, bathe together in Jordan, dine together in the upper room, whose head had leaned upon a pulsating
breast at that last table. NO! He would have none of this! These modern day "scholars," these "Johnny-come-lately" preachers were not there
as he and others. They did not see what he saw; they did not touch as he had touched; they did not examine for truthfulness and subsequent
belief and commitment as he had. There is no comparison between these false teachers' witness and testimony and his own. Theirs is hearsay at best,
conjecture most likely, both inadmissible in any court of law, in any day; his was an eyewitness account, and that over three years, not
to mention the confirming ministry and miracles of the Holy Spirit as Jesus promised subsequent to His departure, still evident in the lives
of present day believers! NO! He will have none of this! (Who would you believe?) To John, this man Jesus spoke truth, pure Truth, and in Him
he did not discover, nor detect, one shred of deception, fallacy, error, misrepresentation, inaccuracy: no, not so much as even a blunder,
mistake, misquote, or misspeak! He is that True Light, God's Truth, come to shine in men's darkness, exposing error and sin while illuminating
the way back to God for the sinner; and His Light is greater than men's darkness, incapable of being extinguished (
Jn.1:5,9).
(See summary on James 1. John had reported in a recent similar writing [his gospel] that Jesus Himself said,
"I AM THE LIGHT OF THE WORLD," and "I AM THE WAY, THE TRUTH, AND THE LIFE: NO MAN COMETH UNTO THE FATHER, BUT BY ME."
Jn.8:12;
9:5;
12:46;
14:6.
Ask the Apostle Paul of this Light, Acts 9:3-9; II Co.4:3-7; II Thes.2:3-12.) Knowing this personally to be true,
and its wonderful truth the source of his own great joy, he is confident that when believed by others, it too will explode in their hearts,
producing that same satisfying love and abundant joy. A sinner once blind, now made to see, once lost in darkness, now saved by the Father's own Son.
Who among us could not help but be overcome with such relief, such wonder, such gratefulness, such joy at the absolute certainty of such Truth!
And so he writes...
Knowing that the lust to sin resides in the flesh, and that the flesh is of the world, and as long as the flesh remains alive,
as it has always sinned, it will continue to be predisposed toward. Anyone who denies this knows not the truth of God's Word.
Moreover, since Christ came, He not only paid the price of our past sins, but all sin yet to be committed by the flesh as long
as it remains alive! However, unlike before when we were alien to Him, His Spirit then not living within us, we now have His
abiding presence, power, and forgiveness to overcome as He overcame, if we continue to abide in Him. Therefore, John writes
to so encourage. Sin is the only condition that separates one from His fellowship, but not His love. Because His love
continues, His forgiveness is possible when requested and that fellowship will be restored. So, when one finds himself fallen,
as one on occasion will fall, believe His promise that He will never leave nor forsake, and immediately ask for His forgiveness
which He will not deny. But be forewarned, as Christ was holy, He calls all to be holy. It is impossible to abide in Him who
is holy, if His holiness is not continually clothed upon us (His forgiveness for our sins and His imputed righteousness).
Do not believe and live as the Gnostics who think that the acts of the body do not have an impact upon the condition of the spirit,
themselves living in revelry while maintaining their piety and superiority of spirit and knowledge. This was not Christ's life,
nor should it be His true follower's. As He was anointed, so too are his true disciples. This they have known from the beginning;
so, they are not to be persuaded by these latter day antichrists. It would be shameful to believe them now, denying Jesus' Earthly life,
physical suffering, and victory, to discover your tragic mistake when He appears on the contrary. If He was righteous,
then how can one claim to know Him and willingly remain unrighteous? This is not Christ's way! He not only makes us righteous
through His atoning and anointing work, He gives to us the desire to be righteous as well. If one does not hate the thing that
Christ hates—sin in the sinner or in one's self—then how can he be Christ's?
Having already introduced the dual nature in the argument of knowing if one is in Christ—hating that which He hates
(2:15), and conversely, loving what He loves
(2:10) — John continues on this theme, expanding now on the latter aspect.
It is not enough to hate sin, but one must be obedient to His only commandment given (
Jn.13:34):
to love the brethren, and not just the brethren, but one's enemy as well (for he too Christ died Mat.5:43-48),
if one can be counted truly in Him. And whatever this one may appear to be at present, it is not known for certain,
but will be revealed when Christ shall return; for both will appear in likeness, clearly of the same origin—the Father in Heaven.
For this cause it is "natural" that he who is of Him now in this life, will do those things He Himself did while among us,
manifesting His love for all men, every manner of sinner. As His works were righteous, the believer's will be as well;
as He was compassionate, he will be likewise—God in him, manifesting Himself still to the world. This is our assurance
that we are in Him, and have unlimited access for life's needs as He has given
(
Jn.15:7).
John now gives clear testimony to the correct identity of the true believer and genuine teacher. There are many spirits in the world,
the Holy Spirit having come at Pentecost being the authentic, but only He will manifest God's love toward all men,
especially to the family of God. That one who denies that Christ came in the flesh for sinful men denies the price
the Father paid in ordaining His only begotten Son to take away man's sin upon the cross through His physical suffering
and death, denying the sacrificial price He paid through His love for His Son, therefore, denying the depth of the Father's
love for man himself. This is the Father's love, so great as to sacrifice His beloved that He might win back us all,
and receive His successful Son again into His glory once His mission of suffering and redemption was completed on Earth. (
Jn.3:16;
17:1-8,26; Heb.2:9-18, key vs.16. This Jesus, who was Christ from birth, was human, from the seed of Abraham!)
This, the spirit of antichrist cannot comprehend, nor is capable of communicating to the heart of man, for the love of God
does not reside within him. If attempted for deception, it is hypocritical, and is clearly transparent to the eye of the
Spirit-filled believer! This is how that false spirit can be identified in man to the true believer; so do not accept a man
for what he says, but what the Spirit shows you. If his "love" is conditional and selectively targeted, especially
toward those who can best benefit him, while ignoring, despising, or hating altogether those who would serve him no good,
this man has not the love of God in him; therefore, his spirit is false. This is how we know who is of kindred spirit,
of the same family in Christ. (Mat.12:46-50; Mat.7:21-23; Rev.22:14-15. Not just having the knowledge of,
but doing as well.) Consequently, it is not enough for one to say that he loves his brother, for we would never have known the
love of the Father had He not shown us through the actions of His Son. Hence, love is only known through the deeds one does
toward the object of one's stated love.
WEF Official Calls for AI to Re-Write the Bible 'Correctly'
"In a few years, there might be religions that are actually correct … just think about a religion whose holy book is written by an AI. That could be a reality in a few years," states WEF advisor Yuval Noah Harari, "a homosexual, Israeli author and historian who holds mostly to atheistic beliefs in spirituality," - Charismamag.com.
Transgender Lutheran pastor on the Bible's clear line of male & female: "It's hard to relate it to modern-day times b/c it wasn't written for 2024. It was written for then. When we read in the scripture that God created man and woman, yes, and god created everyone else, as well." pic.twitter.com/rFIKhlv7OW
To the cast down and disheartened, stop and remember the joy of the beginning of your new birth. Remember, there is no battle you face that He has not already fought and overcome. The victory is yours. Embrace it.
Featured Sermon
The Marvelous Mystery of Man - 3/2/1988
Genesis 1:26: And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.
See The Avenue Of Prayer As Being Littered With Defeated Discarded Distractions And How They Diminish In The Progress Of Your Heavenly Ascent... Read More
In the beginning, your physical senses will be stronger, giving greater access to unwanted distractions, but as you ascend,
your flesh will diminish in its hold on the spirit, and God's heavenly pull will draw you into His Presence. All thoughts of
earthly cares will have vanished, to remain behind, as the spirit is propelled to escape all earth's attractions. Spirit to Spirit,
yours and His, in Holy Communion, as intended from the Beginning! But in time, the body will rise from its slumber, beckon,
and the spirit will return as the senses stir to regain control, bringing you back to the reality of your present earthly state of
being—like returning to your vocation after a well-enjoyed vacation. But there will come another time!
THIS IS PRAYER!
To Steal Away On A Heavenly Holiday! If Only For A Moment, Before The Body Detects You Are Away And Calls You Back Under The Power Of Its Sway.
AND SO PRAY:
"Father, catch me up quickly, as I steal away secretly, before I have to return sadly to wait again for another time."
Our Lord Jesus is ever giving, and does not for a solitary instant withdraw His hand. As long as there is a vessel of grace not yet full to the brim, the oil shall not be stayed... Read More
He is a sun ever-shining; He is manna always falling round the camp; He is a rock in the desert, ever sending out streams of life from His smitten side; the rain of His grace is always dropping; the river of His bounty is ever-flowing, and the well-spring of His love is constantly overflowing. As the King can never die, so His grace can never fail. Daily we pluck His fruit, and daily His branches bend down to our hand with a fresh store of mercy. There are seven feast-days in His weeks, and as many as are the days, so many are the banquets in His years.
Who has ever returned from His door unblessed? Who has ever risen from His table unsatisfied, or from His bosom un-emparadised? His mercies are new every morning and fresh every evening. Who can know the number of His benefits, or recount the list of His bounties? Every sand which drops from the glass of time is but the tardy follower of a myriad of mercies. The wings of our hours are covered with the silver of His kindness, and with the yellow gold of His affection. The river of time bears from the mountains of eternity the golden sands of His favour. The countless stars are but as the standard bearers of a more innumerable host of blessings. Who can count the dust of the benefits which He bestows on Jacob, or tell the number of the fourth part of His mercies towards Israel? How shall my soul extol Him who daily loadeth us with benefits, and who crowneth us with loving-kindness? O that my praise could be as ceaseless as His bounty! O miserable tongue, how canst thou be silent? Wake up, I pray thee, lest I call thee no more my glory, but my shame.
'Awake, psaltery and harp: I myself will awake right early.'
Concerning separation of church and state, here are
the decisions of the modern United States Supreme Court:... Read More
The First Amendment has erected a wall between church and state. That wall must be kept high and impregnable.
We could not approve the slightest breach.1 Everson v. Board of Education, 1947.
It is unconstitutional to offer verbal prayers in a school, regardless of denominational neutrality and voluntary participation.
Engel v. Vitale, 1962;2 Abington v. Schempp, 1963;3 Commissioner of Education v. School Committee of Leyden, 19714...
Go ahead. Spread your wings. You have them. Speak your heart to Him in prayer. You can do it. He is listening and waiting to make or renew your acquaintance.
Feel Him lift you by His gentle breeze that blows upon you,
lifting you
as you soar high into His presence, taking you from the storm clouds that for this moment surround
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In the first of this chapter Eliphaz, one of Job's 3 friends who came to visit him for encouragement, is now accusing Job and rebuking him for sin he thought Job had committed.
Though wrongfully accusing Job, the words of Eliphaz's counsel seen in the above verses is God's Word and does not violate His teaching in any other scripture
nor is it refuted by Job or God as being unwise in the instruction of His wisdom when it is applicable (all scripture is...profitable...2Ti.3:16).
It is astounding advice and every bit true. I find it to be one of the best summations of Biblical teaching for the healthy state of man, in both
his natural and spiritual life, following close to Jesus' Sermon on the Mount and His teachings on discipleship and
prayer...
The consequences of the magnitude of such a broad scale world-wide implementation of a "new church model" cannot be ignored. It must be examined by the serious Bible student and Christian! It must be looked at in light of Bible prophecy. We must heed the warnings of both Jesus' own words when He walked the earth and those inspired by the Holy Spirit written later for our advantage in alertness of end-time events and trends. Not to do so would be perilous. So, I have prayerfully written 5 articles on this demonic phenonemonen with hopes they will help you to understand how serious this modern attack is on the true church of Christ - Articles on the Modern Church.
World Depopulation
Recently,
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sat down with Peter Koenig to discuss Bill Gates and his Depopulation Agenda. He calls
attention to the
White House petition of April 10
"calling for an investigation for medical malpractice and crimes against humanity." He speaks of the
scenario we find ourselves deeply affected by at present. This was discussed in 2012 in an "imagined
scenario of a new and virulent flu outbreak, becomes the reason for the implementation of a more authoritarian
world."
Speaking of a world pandemic and world depopulation, he states: "At the forefront of this is Bill Gates,
who has publicly stated his interest in 'reducing population growth' by 10-15%, by means of vaccination. Gates,
UNICEF & WHO have already been credibly accused of intentionally sterilizing Kenyan children through the use
of a hidden HCG antigen in tetanus vaccines.
Congress & all other governing bodies are derelict in duty until a thorough and public inquiry is complete."
Read original article @ GlobalResearch.ca.
Watch revealing pandemic videos of Bill Gates. 2015.