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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"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
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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:
Sometimes in life the choice between two paths seems almost indistinguishable. It may not be one of your doing but there it is anyway. You may wonder how it came about but wonder as you may it's not going away. You may think because it is not too distinguishable it is of little consequence so your choice is not really going to impact you in the short-term—and you hope in the long term.
The day has come we are faced with such a choice. It is not one of our doing but we all have to make it. But before you do, I ask this one simple question for serious consideration: If you consented to wear the government's and businesses' mask today will you wear their mark tomorrow? For that day surely is coming—sooner than you think. They know the more we go along with the false and illegal choices forced upon us the easier in time it becomes. They've done their studies. It has all been war-gamed out by them. Look it up. (Start with just these 3: 1.2001 - Dark Winter, conducted by Johns Hopkins Center for Civilian Biodefense Strategies, in collaboration with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Analytic Services Institute for Homeland Security, and the Oklahoma National Memorial Institute for the Prevention of Terrorism, 2.2019 - Event 201, conducted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security in partnership with the World Economic Forum and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation & 3.Urban Outbreak 2019, conducted by the Naval War College and some 50+ "experts".)
First, they asked you to wear the mask and many thought, "oh well, it's no big deal; besides, they said it was only for a short time." But it's been well over a year and still over 90% of the population is wearing them even though the overwhelming science has shown that it doesn't provide any benefit. To the contrary, they insomuch admit it but they say, "wear it anyway!" With no pun intended, now they rub it in your face to say just one mask isn't enough. You must wear two, even three, four, and Lord Fauci is saying: well, maybe five might not hurt. Just recently, a study was done of children's masks and what they found when microscopically examined is enough to scare any parent into burning them, immediately—or should.
I am appalled to see how many have been deceived by this lie—grown men and women walking along in the scorching sun with it pulled up to their eyes, driving by themselves at 80 mph down an LA freeway. Jesus forewarned us that many would fall prey to a great deception in the end. Through the many years and throughout my studies I often wondered what would be that "Great Deception" in the last days that would lead astray an entire world. A clue was left for us in His Word. There can be no doubt now. We see it manifested every day as we walk among those who have been--masks, shots, "social distancing", church closures and all the many other anti-human acts they brain-wash the masses with.
The Book of Revelation warns us that big pharma (Greek for sorceries) will be the single greatest avenue by which the earth will be deceived thus setting the stage for the Antichrist to step forward as a "savior". Make no mistake about it, this incremental deception—first the mask, then the shot(s), then...?—asks you to surrender your will to a power other than that of yours or of God. It is satanic. It is the same choice, and great deception, in the beginning with Adam and his wife. You surrender your sovereignty?, your body is no longer yours. Let me ask you here this profound question posed by Jesus Himself: For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it; but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world and forfeits his soul? Or what will a man give in exchange for his soul? (Mt.16:25-26) Never before has this verse had greater meaning. Death all around and they promise life if...if you surrender to their conditions. NO! the Christian must say. NO! I will not surrender my body that has already been given to God as a sacrifice. It is holy. (Rom.12:1-2) It is a sacrilige they ask of you. NO! My body is no longer mine to surrender to your shot.
Turns out, that small choice to wear the mask isn't so small after all. Now they tell you you must have the "shots(s)". The mark surely is not far behind. Don't you see the incremental steps Satan puts before us to ease us into full compliance? They've even told us as much. Study their writings. Study their words. You owe it to yourself and those you love, just say NO! Yes, it will cost you. Already has many, even their life. But they died with their soul intact. They overcame.
When it comes to matters of faith, it is eternally crucial we get these choices right because there may be no coming back from them. But I'm wondering. For many, is it already too late? With well over 50% of Americans now having been "vaccinated", as reported, 80% in some states, enough research has come in to cause many top leading scientists to raise the alarm. The vaccine is killing more than Covid. Consequently, it may be too late for those who have been deceived by corrupt officials and ignorant and Biblically incompetent pastors. But this is only the beginning.
Those same scientists, who have studied at length the design and complications of these "shots"—the vaccine pushers admit they are not vaccines—in increasing numbers are telling us, some without doubt, millions are going to die within the next 2 years. Think about that for a moment. You likely know someone who has already taken the "shot." Or, unfortunately, you may have yourself. If you or your loved one is one of these, seek expert medical help. Many are working tirelessly to discover ways to mitigate the damage, and death, that will come.
At first, Satan's steps for submission and compliance seem innocuous and incremental. For many, the choice is not very certain and some plunge headlong ahead hoping they are making the right one. But again, enough evidence and experience is mounting now that it should become quite apparent to one who keeps an open mind that the choice made, just as with the mask, was the wrong choice. We can actually see no good is coming of it. Each day the tragedies mount. Countries are banning them. Manufacturers are even pulling them. But yet, here in America, it's full steam ahead by the authoritarians—be damned the science. Even President Trump, to my disappointment, continues to vigorously push them—although I do understand his political reason for doing so.
Now they tell us to take their vaccine even though they admit it won't keep us from getting COVID. Take it anyway, they insist. Buying the lie, people don the mask. They stand in long lines to take the shot without even knowing, or caring, what it contains.
So, at this point, we are left with many troubling questions. Where is it going to end for you—when you say they have gone too far? When is it going to end for you? When and what is going to be your choice? Have you already made it? What will be the long-term consequences of your choice? What will be your fate if you go along? What will be your future if you don't resist? These all need to be considered because the choice is grave.
The path ahead is becoming much clearer today than it was just over a year ago. Choose carefully, my friend, for God is not the author of confusion. Seek and know His will for your life in these last troublesome days. Don't fall prey to the Great Lie, the Great Deception. At all cost, keep yourself pure as the Bride of Christ. DO NOT yoke yourself to another.
Finally, as encouragement, see what the Bible says is promised to those who overcome. Think of these when Satan casts his darkness over your soul. This is how you overcome—faith, faith in His promises. Learn them. Know them. For they will strengthen you in those times. And remember, Satan is the Father of Lies!
- Author: Ken Livingston - Monday, June 20, 2020 - Updated June 16, 2021 - Updated June 31, 2022
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It is A Commentary On The Gospel Of John, complete with a background look at the contemporary Jewish groups active in Jesus' day.
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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.
Listen to this young German Christian artist create, in the moment, the composition he later entitiled, "Prayer". (We love his T-shirt. Take a close look. Expand and freeze frame.)
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.
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Genesis 1:1: In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth.
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It is not so much your praise that is the more important as it is His presence. But if it is your praise which brings His presence,
then continually praise Him, so per chance He will abide. How oft have we seen a child hold a parent's presence with their praise at
bedtime, only to exhaust their little minds and be reduced to a plea: "No, Daddy," or, "No, Mommy, please don't go."
The look in their face—desperate sincerity. The tug of their tiny hand—Bold Petitioning Love! A father or mother's heart melts for an
additional moment, at their pleading side. Is our Heavenly Father any less caring when we to Him are sincerely praying?
THIS IS PRAYER!
The Joy To Know He Is Always There, At Your Side, Watching You!
AND SO PRAY:
"Abide Heavenly Father, that I may bask in your presence. Please, Father, do not from my side go. Stay forever.
And should I sleep, run to play, or serve, do not from my side forsake, that I may do so with full assurance you
will be there all the while—In My Presence."
"I pray not that Thou shouldst take them out of the world."
It is a sweet and blessed event which will occur to all believers in God's own time--the going home to be with Jesus. In a few more years the Lord's soldiers, who are now fighting "the good fight of faith" will have done with conflict, and have entered into the joy of their Lord... Read More
But although Christ prays that His people may eventually be with Him where He is, He does not ask that they may be taken at once away from this world to heaven. He wishes them to stay here. Yet how frequently does the wearied pilgrim put up the prayer, "O that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away and be at rest;" but Christ does not pray like that, He leaves us in His Father's hands, until, like shocks of corn fully ripe, we shall each be gathered into our Master's garner. Jesus does not plead for our instant removal by death, for to abide in the flesh is needful for others if not profitable for ourselves. He asks that we may be kept from evil, but He never asks for us to be admitted to the inheritance in glory till we are of full age. Christians often want to die when they have any trouble. Ask them why, and they tell you, "Because we would be with the Lord." We fear it is not so much because they are longing to be with the Lord, as because they desire to get rid of their troubles; else they would feel the same wish to die at other times when not under the pressure of trial. They want to go home, not so much for the Saviour's company, as to be at rest. Now it is quite right to desire to depart if we can do it in the same spirit that Paul did, because to be with Christ is far better, but the wish to escape from trouble is a selfish one. Rather let your care and wish be to glorify God by your life here as long as He pleases, even though it be in the midst of toil, and conflict, and suffering, and leave Him to say when "it is enough."
The Nicene Creed is the most widely accepted and used brief
statements of the Christian Faith. In liturgical churches, it is said every Sunday as part of the Liturgy. It is Common Ground
to East Orthodox, Roman Catholics, Anglicans, Lutherans, Calvinists, and many other Christian groups. Many groups that do not
have a tradition of using it in their services nevertheless are committed to the doctrines it teaches.... Read More
(Someone may ask, "What about the Apostles' Creed?" Traditionally, in the West, the Apostles' Creed is used at Baptisms, and the Nicene Creed at the
Eucharist (aka the Mass, the Liturgy, the Lord's Supper, or the Holy Communion). The East uses only the Nicene Creed.)
I here present the Nicene Creed in two English translations, The first is the traditional one, in use with minor variations since 1549,
The second is a modern version, that of The Interdenominational Committee on Liturgical Texts. Notes and comment by me follow...
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
you... Read More
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.
Seasons of Solitude
Bless the Lord, O my soul, and all that is within me. Bless His Holy name. (Ps.103:1)
Life and its mysterious turns bring with them unexpected seasons of solitude.
I sense the Lord's return, soon. I look up each day and I can almost see Him in the clouds. Listen! Can you not hear even faintly that heavenly choir? My heart yearns for that scene, that moment, to be swept up in great glory. So, while I wait, I watch.
Very much like that vapor God compares our lives to, being blown about by His Spirit. Wherever I go I see Him so much clearer in each new day, in nature, among the people I meet who have momentarily been blown across my path...
...Life is precious, each moment to be lived conscious of Him, led by Him, loved by Him more and more. I find a great contentment, as Paul did, in seeing God in every facet of the moment, every moment, every day, even in the mundane.