Sermon Text and Outlines
3/19/2023
John 8:36 Why Do We Have Free Will?
Intro:Can you imagine life without choices? That would not be living. That would be existing. Even a slave has free will. Free to think. Free to plan. Free to dream. Free to pray. John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. 1:00
- Free will Is Why God created Man
Free will is the guiding principle of God’s creation of man. He did not create robots. Even though He is sovereign…. He did not script out each detail of their lives. He created man for fellowship and partnership. Man is made in God’s image of love, justice, intelligence and free will.
Fellowship….Genesis 3:8 And they heard the voice of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the Lord God amongst the trees of the garden. God longs to walk with us in the garden of our lives. 1 Corinthians 1:9 God is faithful, by whom ye were called unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord. We have fellowship with Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from all sin. That’s why we have fellowship with other believers. We feel a special connection with each other because of the fellowship we have with Jesus Christ.
Partnership….Man through the woman have children. In a sense man is partnering with God in creation. Man has dominion over the earth. We are stewards of God’s creation. Angels in heaven are astounded at the creation of woman and wives. Nothing like this ever happened. All the hosts of heaven are male. Until Eve….how curious the angels must have been. God created man….and woman to procreate the planet earth themselves without God’s intervention. Amazing!! God created man to have dominion over the earth himself without God’s continuous intervention. Again…. Amazing to the angels.
This is man and God’s partnership and fellowship. God made man in His image of life, love, dominion and free will. John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed 7:00
- Free will Is Why God created Man 2. Free Will Means Free in Everyway with Limits…
**“Why didn’t God stop that terrible murder from happening?”
If I don’t have the right to do wrong then I don’t have free Will. Therefore a person has the freewill to choose to do harm to……. you!
Free will is that others have the right to do wrong to me. Freewill is the rule of the universe. I can’t control what happens in a fallen world. God can intervene and He does at times….. but He takes the bad and always turns it into good for those who trust in Him. I can’t control the actions of others free will …..over what I think they should do.
**“Why didn’t God stop that awful car wreck or that dreadful disease from happening?”
When bad things happen to me I have to realize that’s what happens in a world with freewill creatures on a fallen, cursed and sinful planet. I can’t control how someone else drives. I can’t control the timing of the universe. The universe is also under free will so to speak. It rains indescriminently on whomever it wants to. Cancer comes to whomever the situation calls for. The sun shines on whomever it wants to and for whom the situation calls for. Remember God cursed the ground in Genesis…..so that opens the door for storms, disasters and accidents. But Romans 8:28 is in play here also. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose. ALL Things….
Freewill is limited by God’s sovereignty. God has a general plan and desire for humanity and we cannot get out of that circle. So our free will is limited By God’s sovereignty….but that’s for our protection and for our good. For instance God is not going to allow me to start a world war. God is not going to let me stop another’s freedoms to choose. We have limits….for our own good. Children can go outside and play but not in the street. Limits increase freedom. If a child plays in the street it could get hurt and be laid up in a hospital bed and lose all freedoms to make any choices. If we didn’t have limits we would lose our freedom of choice. You can’t just go to your neighbors and take what you want. And we cannot limit others freedom to choose over our freedom to choose. If we limit others freedoms then we are limiting our own also. Freedom is being free to choose and free to live with others choices also. Your spouse chose you! John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed 13:00
- Free will Is Why God created Man 2. Free Will Means Free in Everyway with Limits…
- The choice is Yours
Choose ye this day…..Joshua 24:15And if it seem evil unto you to serve the Lord, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. We have freedom to choose who we want to serve and who we want to love.
Choice….freedom gives us a choice. That’s why they want to take away your freedom and freewill to choose. They want to do what even God does not do….take away our choices and freewill. They want to be God. Not the God of choice, love and freewill but the god of control, submission, power and hate.
Whosoever Will…..A loving God does not force Himself on His beloved. He want us to choose to love Him. If you force someone to marry you is that real love? NO! If you realize that someone loves you by their freewill and choice then that is true love. That’s what God wants from us. How could we not love the one who loved us first and is so gracious to us despite the evil, fallen world? He has given us a choice of salvation and eternal life of joy, peace and purpose that begins the moment we put our faith and trust in Him on this earth.
Our relationship with Jesus Christ won’t be consummated until we die or are raptured and go to be with Him physically. Until then physical life is incomplete in this sinful fallen world we are in. Trouble comes and also blessings in this fallen world.
You love your girlfriend or boyfriend before the marriage. You can’t be together all the time. You are apart physically. It frustrating at times. You feel times of pain and hurt. You feel incomplete without the one you love. You look forward to the day when you can be together forever. We consummate that relationship when we are married and living together physically and the pain and hurt of separation is gone.
Like the Christian. We long to be with Jesus but we can’t yet. It’s frustrating. It’s times of pain and hurt while on earth. We are incomplete physically without Jesus. But one day we will be with Him forever and the pain and hurt will be gone!
The kicker…..Romans 8:28 is always is in play for God’s People with regard to free will
Remember the great man Joseph…..They meant it for evil but God turned it into God. People’s choice may be to do evil to you but God turns it into good…for those who trust in Him.
Bad things don’t happen to good people. Good things happen to bad people.
Natural order of things……There is a natural order of creation even in a fallen state that we have to go along with. Creation has order. Like rythim. The Earth has seasons. Genesis 8:22. Life has order. We are young we get old. We live we die. We build and we tear down. We are born and we die. We mourn and we rejoice. We plant and we harvest.
The law of the harvest. You reap what you sow. You don’t always get what you deserve..…. but you always reap what you sow. Most of the time you reap more than you sow. Good and bad.
Blessings…..Somethings go beyond the natural order of things but do not usurp the natural order. Blessings….when God intervenes and does things beyond what we expect or deserve. God blesses those who give. God blesses those who bless Israel. God blesses those who trust in Him. God blesses those who pray with greater faith. God blesses those who read His word with knowledge and wisdom and more faith.
Blessings include healings, miracles and wonders. God sometimes does healings, miracles and wonders. He does these in response to prayers and pleadings of His people or just because it is His sovereign will. He does healings, miracles and wonders for His glory and our greater good. He doesn’t always do healings, miracles and wonders….but when He does it is according to His own purposes for our lives. A miracle is part of God’s will for us. A lack of miracles is also part of God’s will for us. We don’t know when or why they will occur, but we are commanded to ask God for anything and everything we need or desire that is good. Miracle or not….every time we ask in faith we receive a blessing from God. It may not be what we asked for, but it will be good. Maybe we don’t see it at the time but later we will understand.
Prayer….God always answers the prayers of His children. Yes, no and later… Prayer does change the expected outcome of things…… but does not change the natural order of the universe or the law of the harvest. Prayer does not change God’s sovereignty, but displays it to the world. He can choose where and when He wants to intervene for His purposes and glory and our greater good.
Liberty…. Another word we use a lot. It means that we have freedom to make our own choices, go our own way and live our lives the way we see fit. Our liberty ends at someone else’s liberties. We always respect the liberty and rights of others. Liberty is the ability to make choices for ourselves. Liberty is free will. The Bible talks about our liberty from the power of sin to dominate our lives. We are free from the power of sin and have been given liberty…freedom from sin’s power to control us and to seal our destiny. Now we are free to live for God, walk with God and follow Jesus Christ.
Thy will be done…… Why should we always ask that God’s will be done first and foremost? We may beg God for an innocent child to be spared from death but not realizing what God knows that later on that child would grow up and would suffer something far worse, maybe drug addiction, sex trafficking, etc and may never accept Jesus Christ as their Savior.
We don’t know the future. I’ve seen parents spared from certain death by cancer due to the prayers of people only to live to see their adult child die in an accident. Be careful what you ask for. Always ask for what you want but always make sure you tell God “thy will be done even in my worst circumstance.”
Hezekiah prayed in desperation for his life after God told him to put his house in order. God gave Him 15 more years. Evil Mannessah was born to Hezekiah during that time. The worst king Judah ever had! And He reigned 55 years!!! Be careful what you ask for….27:00
- Free will Is Why God created Man 2. Free Will Means Free in Everyway with Limits…
- The choice is Yours
Free Indeed
John 8:36 If the Son therefore shall make you free, ye shall be free indeed. The goodness of God is perfect. He made everything perfect and orderly and perfectly suited for mankind and his life with others. And when the Son of God has made you free. What other freedoms could you want. The only freedom comes from knowing Jesus Christ. Free from the penalty of sin. Free from the power of sin. Free from the curse of sin. Free to follow Jesus and have a victorious life of joy in every circumstance and in every part of life. We have to make some hard choices sometimes. It’s hard to make decisions sometimes. But we have the Lord to guide and direct us. And when we make wrong choices He guides us back to where we need to be and softens the blow for us. Free indeed….28:04
3/19/2023
Galatians 1:11-20 Did Jesus Teach Paul?
Intro: The Apostle Paul was one who was brought to be an apostle “born out of due time.” In other words called after the ascension of Jesus. An Apostle is one who was called directly by the living Lord. Paul encountered Jesus on the Damascus Road. Paul was the most Jewish of all the Jews. Taught by the great Gamaliel. He knew the Jewish scriptures by heart. He was totally dedicated to God and the law. No wonder God called a man who was zealous for the law to reach the Gentiles with the GRACE of God. 1:00
- Jesus Christ Taught Paul
Galatians 1:11 But I certify you, brethren, that the gospel which was preached of me is not after man. Let me tell you, my friends, that the gospel I preach is not of human origin. For I want you to know, believers, that the gospel which was preached by me is not man’s gospel. it is not a human invention, patterned after any human concept. Paul was defending his apostleship by emphasizing that no man could have invented the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Galatians 1:12 For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. I did not receive it from any human being, nor did anyone teach it to me. It was Jesus Christ himself who revealed it to me. For indeed I did not receive it from man, nor was I taught it, but I received it through a [direct] revelation of Jesus Christ. No man handed it down to Him from God nor did any man teach it to him as a messenger of God. It came directly from the Lord Jesus Christ Himself! This was quite a statement to make. Paul would go on to prove it. 5:00
- Jesus Christ Taught Paul 2. Paul Before His Conversion
Galatians 1:13 For ye have heard of my conversation in time past in the Jews’ religion, how that beyond measure I persecuted the church of God, and wasted it: You have been told how I used to live when I was devoted to the Jewish religion, how I persecuted without mercy the church of God and did my best to destroy it. You have heard of my career and former manner of life in Judaism, how I used to hunt down and persecute the church of God extensively and [with fanatical zeal] tried [my best] to destroy it.
Paul goes over his past zealous persecution of the church and how he did great damage to the cause of Christ.
Galatians 1:14 And profited in the Jews’ religion above many my equals in mine own nation, being more exceedingly zealous of the traditions of my fathers. I was ahead of most other Jews of my age in my practice of the Jewish religion, and was much more devoted to the traditions of our ancestors. And [you have heard how] I surpassed many of my contemporaries among my countrymen in [my advanced study of the laws of] Judaism, as I was extremely loyal to the traditions of my ancestors. Paul was the most Jewish of all Jews. He was taught all the Jewish law and traditions. He was zealous for the Jewish faith more than any other Jew ever!! 10:00
- Jesus Christ Taught Paul 2. Paul Before His Conversion 3. Paul’s After His Conversion
Galatians 1:15 But when it pleased God, who separated me from my mother’s womb, and called me by his grace, But God in his grace chose me even before I was born, and called me to serve him. And when he decided, when God was pleased to…the one who had chosen me and set me apart before I was born, and called me through His grace. Paul claims God called him and chose him even before he was born for this ministry. It is by God’s grace not by Paul’s efforts or Paul’s goodness. Paul was anything but good. He was mean and vindictive and vengeful.
Galatians 1:16 To reveal his Son in me, …. to reveal his Son to me, to reveal His Son in me and the Son was revealed to him on the Damascus road. Paul was to reveal Jesus Christ to the gentile world.
Galatians 1:16…that I might preach him among the heathen; so that I might preach the Good News about him to the Gentiles, so that I might preach Him among the Gentiles [as the good news—the way of salvation. Only God could take ONE man and let him preach ONE message and change the world. So Paul’s work had to be of God.
Galatians 1:16…..immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood: I did not go to anyone for advice, I did not immediately consult with [e]anyone [for guidance regarding God’s call and His revelation to me. To prove Paul’s call and the reason for his effectiveness is that he did NOT get advice from any man or apostle. It is obvious why he was led not to….. Paul had already seen the Lord Jesus on the Damascus Road had to know the truth and could not be convinced by anyone other than the Lord Jesus…. And the enemies of the gospel could not say that the apostles conspired with Paul to start a new sect.
The conclusion of Paul’s conversion story is that after his conversion he did not consult any man or “flesh and blood.” When Peter affirmed that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God, Jesus replied, “Blessed are you, Simon son of Jonah, for this was not revealed to you by flesh and blood, but by my Father in heaven” (Mt 16:17). Paul claims that his revelation is from God.
Galatians 1:17 Neither went I up to Jerusalem to them which were apostles before me. nor did I go to Jerusalem to see those who were apostles before me. Nor did I [even] go up to Jerusalem to those who were apostles before me. He didn’t even go to Jerusalem. The headquarters of the church at that time. This seems odd but God led him in another direction for the purpose to put all preconceived ideas and all prejudices out of his mind and heart. He would be influenced only by the Lord Jesus Christ.
Instead of visiting the original apostles in Jerusalem after his conversion, Paul went immediately into Arabia and later returned to Damascus. It seems clear from the context that Paul is setting up a contrast between going to Jerusalem to receive teaching from the apostles and going to Arabia.
Galatians 1:17…..but I went into Arabia, and returned again unto Damascus. Instead, I went at once to Arabia, and then I returned to Damascus. but I went to Arabia and stayed awhile, and afterward returned once more to Damascus. Arabia is the desert. John the Baptist came from the wilderness desert area. After Jesus baptism, “the Spirit drove him forth into the wilderness,” To prepare Him. Paul was told to “Rise, and enter into the city, and it shall be told thee what thou must do” (Acts 9:6). Paul’s cry was, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?”
During his time in Arabia did he received teaching from the Lord? Many commentators have thought so, and it seems a reasonable to draw that conclusion from the context. But we must admit that Paul does not disclose what happened during the time in Arabia. Those were hidden years, at least hidden from any public, historical record.
Paul traveled to Arabia. He was taught in Arabia. Why did Paul go to Arabia? What was there? What was the purpose of this trip? How long was he there? Why doesn’t Luke report it? To understand Paul’s motivation for this trip, we have to understand a bit about Paul’s character, and first-century Jewish heroes in general.
In our day, when celebrities are converted, the religious media rush to publicize their conversions for the widest possible audience. Put them on TV; feature them in prime-time talk shows. But this immediate publicity can be dangerous to the spiritual health of new converts. They need time, as we all do, in order to grow and deepen in their faith. Hidden years seem to be part of God’s plan for his servants. Moses spent forty years in the desert before his day of fame in Pharaoh’s court.
God himself revealed his Son in Paul and Paul did not consult with the church after his conversion. Paul’s argument is designed to show that he is not dependent on any other church leaders for his authority to preach his gospel to the Gentiles. His authority is derived from the gospel that had been revealed to him by Jesus Christ. Therefore, when the Galatians turn away from the gospel preached by Paul, they are turning away from God. He was not a product of any conspiracy of the Apostles. He was taught separately so that no one could say that their was a conspiracy. But when Paul came back his teaching was exactly the same as the apostles.
Galatians 1:18 Then after three years I went up to Jerusalem to see Peter, and abode with him fifteen days. It was three years later that I went to Jerusalem to obtain information from Peter, and I stayed with him for two weeks. Then three years later I did go up to Jerusalem to get acquainted with Cephas (Peter), and I stayed with him fifteen days.
After Arabia and we don’t know for sure how long he actually was in Arabia…. he traveled to Damascus all within the three years. He was in Arabia and Damascus a total of three years. His travels from Damascus to Jerusalem began after three years. It’s three years after his conversion that he first meets with the apostle Peter.
So he goes to see Peter in Jerusalem and stays with Peter 15 days. What did they talk about? What a wonderful meeting this must have been. Can you imagine Peter and Paul in the same room discussing the things of the faith? The Book of Acts portrays a very interesting relationship between Peter and Paul. While Peter is prominent in the first part of Acts, Paul clearly dominates the latter portion of the book. Peter is to Paul in Acts what John the Baptist is to Jesus in the Gospels. As John the Baptist said, “He must increase, but I must decrease” (John 3:30).
Paul laid out what Jesus had taught him. Peter saw that Paul’s teaching matched what the Lord Jesus had taught them. Peter had to be convinced that Paul was genuine and that Paul would teach the same things the Lord Jesus taught them. This was very important. And also the fact the Paul was not going to go off and start another sect but would be working with and teaching as Peter and the other apostles had taught. This was a very important meeting indeed!!
Peter said this about Paul in 2 Peter 3:14-16 14 Therefore, beloved, since you look for these things, be diligent to be found by Him in peace, spotless and blameless, 15 and regard the patience of our Lord to be salvation; just as also our beloved brother Paul, according to the wisdom given him, wrote to you, 16 as also in all his letters, speaking in them of these things, in which are some things hard to understand, which the untaught and unstable distort, as they do also the rest of the Scriptures, to their own destruction.
Paul was the perfect counterpart to Peter and the other apostles. Peter and the other disciples were Galileans. Paul was a well-travelled man of the world, a man who knew more than one language or culture. Peter and the others were “untrained and ignorant men” (Acts 4:13), while Paul was a man of great learning. So great was his learning that Festus said, “Paul, you are out of your mind! Your great learning is driving you mad” (Acts 26:24).
Galatians 1:19 But other of the apostles saw I none, save James the Lord’s brother. I did not see any other apostle except James, the Lord’s brother. But I did not see any other apostle except James, the [half] brother of the Lord.
He mentions only seeing James the Lord’s brother, the one who wrote the book of James. Why did he not see the others? They were not available or he wanted to push on. After all he has spent three years with Christ and 15 days with Peter…he was ready to hit the ground running.
Galatians 1:20 Now the things which I write unto you, behold, before God, I lie not. What I write is true. God knows that I am not lying! (Now in what I am writing to you, I assure you as if I were standing before God that I am not lying.)
Paul tells the incredible story that Jesus Christ taught him that was backed up by his teaching, his miracles, his results, his testimony and his life. There is no doubt about the ministry of the apostle Paul. He truly had been with Jesus! 27:00
- Jesus Christ Taught Paul 2. Paul Before His Conversion 3. Paul’s After His Conversion
Did Jesus Teach Paul?
Jesus and Paul
Paul’s life is forever linked with His encounter with Jesus Christ. How is your life linked with Jesus Christ? Is He your Savior? Is He your adversary? He is either one or the other. He is calling you to Himself. He is reaching out to you in love and salvation. You need Jesus. You need a Savior.
Christian….Is He your life? Or is He your acquaintance? Is He Lord or is He ignored? He will not take second place in your life. He loves you. He is for you. He knows you. He wants to give you purpose and joy and peace in your heart and life. Come to Him today. Then it can be Jesus and (insert your name.) 28:04
3/12/2023
Acts 3:22-26 More Than A Prophet
Intro: More than meets the eye. We hear that sometimes. This is something like the tip of an iceberg. You see the tip but most of it is hidden. Jesus is hidden in plain sight. The word of God tells us exactly who He is. The Jews thought He was just a prophet. Islam and other religions believe Him to be a prophet. But is that all He is? Of course not. Peter great sermon tells us exactly who He is….1:00
- A Jewish Prophet You Must Hear
Acts 3:22 For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. For Moses said, ‘The Lord your God will send you a prophet, just as he sent me,[a] and he will be one of your own people. You are to obey everything that he tells you to do. Moses said, ‘The Lord God will raise up for you a Prophet [b]like me from your countrymen; you shall listen to Him and obey everything He tells you.
The Jews expected a prophet and the Messiah—two difference persons John 1:20-21 And he confessed, and denied not; but confessed, I am not the Christ. 21 And they asked him, What then? Art thou Elias? And he saith, I am not. Art thou that prophet? And he answered, No. John the Baptist was not the messiah. He was a prophet. He was not Elijah. John 7:40-41 Many of the people therefore, when they heard this saying, said, Of a truth this is the Prophet. 41 Others said, This is the Christ. But some said, Shall Christ come out of Galilee? Jesus was and is prophet, priest and king.
Deuteronomy 18:15. The Lord thy God will raise up unto thee a Prophet from the midst of thee, of thy brethren, like unto me (Moses); unto him ye shall hearken. Moses was the leader, prophet, and spokesperson and demonstrated the power of God. How is Jesus like Moses? He demonstrated the power of God. He spoke for God. He was a prophetic in His words. He was a leader in that He led a group of twelve disciples and up to 120 followers at times. But Moses was NOT a king and Jesus was NOT a king at that time. But He is greater than Moses as John the Baptist said…He WILL
be KING one day!
The New Testament united the prophet and Messiah into one person Jesus Christ. Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.
Revelation 5:10 And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. We will be priest and kings one day on the earth. While on the earth we are prophets in a sense. We proclaim the gospel and the word of God in our actions and our words.
Acts 3:23 And it shall come to pass, that every soul, which will not hear that prophet, shall be destroyed from among the people. Anyone who does not obey that prophet shall be separated from God’s people and destroyed.’ And it will be that every person that does not listen to and heed that Prophet will be utterly destroyed from among the people. If you don’t listen and obey this prophet you will die. Deuteronomy 18:19 And it shall come to pass, that whosoever will not hearken unto my words which he shall speak in my name, I will require it of him. (require the penalty to be paid by that person.)
Peter saw this as speaking of Jesus Christ. Acts 2:41 Then they that gladly received his word( the word of God about Jesus spoken by Peter) were baptized: and the same day there were added unto them about three thousand souls.
John 3:36 He that believeth on the Son hath everlasting life: and he that believeth not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on him. If you don’t believe, trust in Jesus Christ and give up your way of salvation you will destroyed eternally. You will experience spiritual death. Eternal death and destruction. I don’t understand that… but I cannot be good in any way, shape or form. 10:00
- A Jewish Prophet You Must Hear 2. These Days Were Announced By Prophets
Acts 3:24 Yea, and all the prophets from Samuel and those that follow after, as many as have spoken, have likewise foretold of these days. And all the prophets who had a message, including Samuel and those who came after him, also announced what has been happening these days. Indeed, all the prophets who have spoken, from Samuel and those who came after him, also announced these days.
Luke 24:27 And beginning at Moses and all the prophets, he expounded unto them in all the scriptures the things concerning himself. Jesus taught that the prophets were talking about Him.
Acts 17:3 Opening and alleging,(From the OT Scriptures) that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach unto you, is Christ. Paul taught that the prophets were talking about Jesus.
Acts 26:22-23 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come: 23 That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentiles. Paul again taught King Agrippa that Jesus was foretold by the OT prophets.
Acts 3:25 Ye are the children of the prophets, and of the covenant which God made with our fathers, saying unto Abraham, And in thy seed shall all the kindreds of the earth be blessed. The promises of God through his prophets are for you, and you share in the covenant which God made with your ancestors. As he said to Abraham, ‘Through your descendants I will bless all the people on earth.’ You are the sons (descendants) of the prophets and [heirs] of the covenant which God made with your fathers, saying to Abraham, ‘And in your seed (descendant) all the families of the earth shall be blessed.’
The Jewish people, Israel had the word of God, were given the word of God by prophets and there is no excuse for missing Jesus! Acts 2:39 For the promise is unto you, and to your children, and to all that are afar off, even as many as the Lord our God shall call( those that hear the gospel and believe). God wanted to save Israel first and then the whole world through their testimony. And He did through the apostles. Romans 9:4 Who are Israelites; to whom pertaineth the adoption, and the glory, and the covenants, and the giving of the law, and the service of God, and the promises. It is through Israel and the law and the prophets that people Know the word of God. Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. The descendants of Abraham, the Jews have blessed the whole world through the prophets who gave us God’s word ultimately ending up with Jesus Christ and the church. God foretold the day of Jesus Christ and His church. The prophets told of this day. 19:00
- A Jewish Prophet You Must Hear 2. These Days Were Announced By Prophets
- Jesus Is That Prophet
Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. And so God chose his Servant and sent him to you first, to bless you by making every one of you turn away from your wicked ways.” It was for you first of all that God raised up His Servant and Son [Jesus], and sent Him to bless you by turning every one of you from your wicked ways.”
The gospel was preached first to the Jews. Acts 13:46 Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles. They turned away from it. Jesus is a Jew. The apostles were all Jews.
Romans 1:16 For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. The gospel of Christ. The good news of Jesus Christ that God will save the world. Whosoever shall call upon the name of Jesus will be saved! Jesus is that prophet..more than a prophet, He is the only Savior. He is the only Lord. He is the only King. He is the only God.
Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus …….Acts 2:24 Whom God hath raised up, having loosed the pains of death: because it was not possible that he should be holden of it. As God death could not hold Him. As the God-man death was necessary to pay our sin debt to God.
Acts 3:26 …..sent him to bless you…..The greatest knowledge is the we know Jesus. The greatest blessing is that Jesus Knows you. What could be greater than that? What task could be greater than telling others the gospel? What purpose could be greater than serving Him? How do we bless others? We can entertain them. We can give them food. We can give them comfort. But all of that is temporary. Only Jesus is an eternal blessing. We are blessed forever in Jesus Christ! Romans 9:5 Whose are the fathers, and of whom as concerning the flesh Christ came, who is over all, God blessed for ever. Amen.
Acts 3:26……. in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. The Lord will not hold our sins against us. They are covered by the blood of Jesus. These are the days where Christians are accused of HATE because we LOVE Jesus and the word of God. The world loves their sins. They love their iniquities. They hate God and love sin.
We love God and hate sin. WE do sin but we don’t love it. We don’t want to sin but we do. We don’t practice sin. We don’t seek out sin. We flee from iniquity. We have changed from loving sin to turning away from sin. Only by the power of Jesus Christ. Romans 4:8 Blessed is the man to whom the Lord will not impute sin. The world wants to go to heaven with sin on their account. That is not possible. God is a holy and righteous God. God is not going to allow sin to continue forever! Sin will reach it’s fullness and God will judge the world for sin and rejection of Jesus Christ. What kind of heaven would it be if sinners were in it and still sinning? It would be no better than we have it today. Sin brings sickness, death, disease, disaster and depression. The soul that sinneth it shall die…. Ye must be born again to see the kingdom of God. The elite think they can live forever in AI. That is a lie of the devil. The soul that sinneth IT SHALL DIE! It’s already set. We have this life to repent and turn to Jesus and after that the judgment. Hebrews 9:27.
Jesus is that prophet that fulfills all the prophecies of the prophets. It’s all about Jesus for Jesus is all about turning us from our iniquities. 27:00
- A Jewish Prophet You Must Hear 2. These Days Were Announced By Prophets
- Jesus Is That Prophet
More than a prophet….
He is everything to us. Is He your everything? He is our life! Is He your life? You see Jesus provided salvation to the world when He died and shed His precious blood for our sins. But each individual must apply the blood to their lives by faith in Jesus Christ. Each family had to apply the blood to the doorposts during the Passover so the death angel would pass over them. Have you applied the blood to your life? 28:04
Daniel 7:23 The New World Order Is Coming No Matter What America Does
Intro: Like a large ship speeding toward the dock….nothing will stop it now. It is too late to do anything but pray and prepare. We have done it too ourselves. We have mocked God. Thumbed our nose at God. Flipped God off and now we ask Where is He? As stated in our “Sign of the Times” We have Aborted and murdered millions of children. We have allowed children to become sex slaves. We have allowed gender to be fluid. We have given over to debase and sick immoral wickedness and we applaud it and parade it down our streets. We have allowed all of this and now we wonder “where is God?” 1:00
- America Will Be Devoured
Daniel 7:23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. This is the explanation I was given: “The fourth beast is a fourth empire that will be on the earth and will be different from all other empires. It will crush the whole earth and trample it down. Thus the angel said, ‘The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which will be different from all other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down, and crush it.
The four kingdoms are described in this chapter… Daniel Chapter seven. I preached on that last year. You can look up my Daniel series on Rumble, Bitchute, and Apple podcasts…..
1st Kingdom that would dominate Israel…..Babylon
2nd Kingdom that will dominate Israel…Medo-Persia
3rd Kingdom that will dominate Israel.…Greece
4th Kingdome that will dominate Israel and the world…Rome…. up to and including the ten kings of the last days new world order leading to the Man of Sin…the Anti-Christ.
This fourth beast will control the whole earth. That has not happened yet.. but It will under the control of the ten kings and the Beast….
The United States is not in Bible prophecy per se. But I think they could be the Babylon of Revelation chapter 18. The commercial Babylon that all the leaders of the world are upset when it is destroyed. But there is no hope for our nation. Russia can destroy us in a war. China can destroy us in a war. The world elites, the globalists, the ten kings or ten elites or ten regions under control of the elites….they want us. they don’t want us destroyed they just want to control us and our vast resources. And of course we have patriots that will fight their nefarious plans.
Patriots are the thorn in their side. We are the stick in their mud. We…..the true patriots and most of true patriots are part of the Christian church…..the true remnant church that understands what is going on. Daniel 12:10 ….and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
America will be devoured under the power mad Beast. One reason he is a beast is because he devours all of the world for his own. America is doomed. You need to understand that. We are never going back to what we were. But remember….. the church will not see the Anti-Christ, the Beast, the Man of sin. We will have departed before the time of Jacob’s trouble. We are not appointed the wrath. 70 weeks of years are appointed for THY people….Israel. The church has been taken out. So rejoice that we will not suffer the wrath of God but we will suffer the wrath of man and many of us are suffering through this right now. But even then this will be limited by God. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. As long as the church is on the earth and the Holy Spirit that leads them (the he who letteth) The full wrath of God cannot be poured out on the earth.
But remember. God is going to catch all the lost people unaware. And the fact that Jesus can come any day will test the faith of the church and reward the faithful who are looking for Him. A bride in a Jewish wedding had no idea when her groom would come for her. She had to be ready. If she were caught by the groom not looking for Him…. she is not fit to be a bride and will be cast away. That is the world.
They should have been looking for Jesus Christ when He comes!
The world will still be building and planting, marrying and giving in marriage, buying and selling until the Lord comes unexpectedly. Which can only be the rapture….not the physical return of Christ. Remember the rapture and physical return of Christ are both the return of Christ and the day of the Lord. First FOR His church and then seven years later WITH His Church! 10:00
- America Will Be Devoured 2. The Little Horn Takes Over The World
Daniel 7:24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. The ten horns are ten kings who will rule the world empire. Then another king will appear; he will be very different from the earlier ones and will overthrow three kings. As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the former ones, and he will subdue the three kings.
Another refers to the little horn of Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. He will be able to back up his words. Horn means power and might.
This king will subdue three others and blaspheme God. Daniel 11:36 And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.; 2 Thess. 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Rev. 13:5, 6 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. 6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
He will claim to be the only god. He wants to be worshiped as well as rule the world. He will defile the new tabernacle or temple. That is why it is called “the Anti-Christ Temple.” Jesus will NOT sit in that Temple. He will blaspheme God and all of His followers in heaven. Claiming probably that they were devils, the unenlightened ones, the real evil people.
He will persecute the saints. Daniel 7:21 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;; Rev. 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. attempt to change times and law, and dominate the saints for a limited time. time and times and half a time: Time can refer to a year, times to two years, and half a time to one half of a year, for a total of three and one-half years.
Some think that the beast will persecute those saved during the tribulation and will kill most of them. Maybe all of them. This will occur some believe in the first half of the tribulation. To take over the world he cannot have believers in Jesus allowed to live and influence others. He cannot touch the 144 thousand witnesses though. But he can kill believers and probably will. 19:00
- America Will Be Devoured 2. The Little Horn Takes Over The World
- The Little Horn Has Limited Time
Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. By this time What is left of America will be under the control of the Beast. The Church is gone and all that are left will be those who have taken the mark or will eventually take the mark of the Beast.
Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High….. He will speak words against the Most High [God] He will speak against the Supreme God He will do a lot of talking. He has no problem attacking God. If God were not God then why would the anti-Christ bother talking against him? That’s because God is God! Why do atheists put down God….why wouldn’t they just ignore Him if He didn’t exists? Because God is God!
Daniel 7:25…. and shall wear out the saints of the most High…. and wear down the saints of the Most High. He will oppress God’s people. It either means he is persecuting Believers in Jesus or the Jews in general. Some feel this is the believing Jews who are left after the slaughter of 2/3 of the Jews. Zechariah 13:8 (I will read later) Or it could be those who accept Christ and suffer greatly and most are killed by the Beast. Saints in the Bible always refer to those who have faith in God. Jews or the Church.
Daniel 7:25…..and think to change times and laws….. He will try to change their religious laws and festivals, and he will intend to change the times and the law; He will try to change the Jewish laws and festivals. It may mean that he will change the basic laws of nature and order. His program may include a revision of the calendar. This was attempted during the French Revolution. But whatever it is he is trying to get rid of the old order of things.
Daniel 7:25….and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. and God’s people will be under his power for three and a half years. and they will be given into his hand for a time, [two] times, and half a time [three and one-half years]. Revelation 12:14 And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
The Jews will flee Israel to the mountains. This could be the last 3 and one half years of the tribulation where the Beast will focus his attention on annihilating the Jews. But God will spare the ones that flee. Evidently not all will flee. Probably one third will flee because that it number of Jews that will survive the Tribulation. Zechariah 13:8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.
The little horn, the Beast has only seven years and 3 and one half years to kill the Jews he can do a lot of damage. But the most damage will be done by God to the world during the tribulation. The last 3 and one half years are the times of the great tribulation. The martyrdom of the two witnesses, the mark of the beast, the trumpet and Bowl judgments and the destruction of Babylon all occurs…… many believe in the last half of the tribulation.
Bottom line…..America is doomed….as is every nation except Israel. Now we know that there must be remnants of the nations in the Millennium and people of those nations are invited to come to Jerusalem by Jesus Christ. Zechariah 14:16-17 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. 17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain. This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
Zechariah 8:22 Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. Perhaps over time in the millennial people will survive in America and other nations and become strong and prosperous again. We will still be America but not like we are now. We will be at peace, have honest leadership, be a moral people and all working together as we worship the Lord Jesus Christ. What a day that will be. All nations will be healed. Maybe that’s what the healing of the nations is all about. Nations have lived with rivalry and war and distrust…will love and trust and work together and celebrate our differences instead of hating each other.
This scene is in heaven I believe…. Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. If This refers to the nations as they are today…..and that’s big “if” we just don’t know…..Our best days are ahead of us as a nation!
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- America Will Be Devoured 2. The Little Horn Takes Over The World
- The Little Horn Has Limited Time
The New World Order Is Coming No Matter What America Does
Will God will finally bless America? Not until Jesus comes. So after He comes…. I hope America and all nations to be blessed. Until then we will see a time of growing despair and destruction that will be only get worse and worse until suddenly there is a full blown chaos and destruction when the church is raptured and the Beast signs a peace treaty with Israel. 28:04
3/3/2023 Morning
Jude 1:24-25 He is……
Intro: People today are searching for love and acceptance and peace in drugs, alcohol, sex, relationships, careers, money, and pleasure. There are lots of these things floating around. Yet more people are unsatisfied, unhappy and unfulfilled than ever before. The more we get the more dissatisfied we are. Matthew 11:29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. A dissatisfied, disillusioned, distressed soul can say….. When I found Jesus I found He is…..and He was and He ever will be…..everything beyond even my imagination! 1:00
- He is Able
Jude: 24 Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling…. Now unto him that is able to keep you from falling,….. Him who is able to keep you from stumbling or falling into sin. 2 Thessalonians
3:3 But the Lord is faithful, who shall stablish you, and keep you from evil. The Lord will keep us or protect from the evil one so that he can only go so far. He only is able. He is able! What does that mean? 2 Timothy 1:12 I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day. We have committed our lives to Christ. He will keep those who trust in Him. Why? Because only He is Able. What does “able” mean? It means He has the strength, the power, and the desire to bring what He decrees to pass. Only God can keep us from falling. You can’t keep yourself. You don’t have the strength, the power or the desire. We are sinners saved by grace. We are saved sinners. Our righteousness is as filthy rags to God. There is none good but one and that is God. 2 Corinthians 2:14 Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ….We have triumphed over the penalty of sin and the power of sin because He is Able!
John 18:9 That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none. Jesus said in the true Lord’s prayer where He won’t lose any. So none of us will fall away and be lost again. It’s not possible for us to do the impossible. We cannot do what God will not allow. So rest in our assurance in Him and He will use you to glorify and lift up His name in this world. He is Able! 10:00
- He is Able 2. He is Going to Present us faultless
Jude 24….and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, and to present you faultless before the presence of his glory with exceeding joy, and to present you unblemished [blameless and faultless] in the presence of His glory with triumphant joy and unspeakable delight.
WE are going to be in His presence one day. We are going to be with Jesus forever and ever! We are the bride of Christ. You don’t get married and see each other on Easter and Christmas do you? I would hope not! We are going to be with Him forever! He will present us….faultless, sinless, no baggage, no guilt, no sin stains on our lives. Revelation 19:7-8 ….for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife (that’s us) hath made herself ready. 8 And to her ( that’s you and me) was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints.
What is the fine linen? The righteousness of the saints. We are made righteous by the grace of God. God accounts us righteous because of Christ who became sin for us! what a Savior we have. Mohommed can’t take my sins. Budda can’t take my sins away. The Mormans can’t take my sins away. The Jehovah Witnesses can’t take my sins away. The government can’t take my sins away. Drugs and alcohol and sex can’t take the guilt of my sin away. ArtificiaI Intelligence can’t take my sins away. Only Jesus Can present me faultless before God.
White is mentioned 17 times in the book of Revelation. God makes us white. White as snow is mentioned 8 times in the Bible. God is pure good and holiness. I hope you look good in white….you’re going to be wearing a lot of it. Brides are dressed in white symbolizing purity. The Lambs wife the church will be dressed in white. Revelation 19:8 And to her was granted that she (that’s us) should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. 19:00
- He is Able 2. He is Going to Present us faultless 3. He Is Glorified
Jude: 25 To the only wise God our Saviour….. To the only God our Savior, through Jesus Christ our Lord. He is the only God. Only wisdom and knowledge is manifested in Jesus Christ our Lord. 1 Corinthians 1:24 Christ the power of God, and the wisdom of God. Isaiah 1:18 Come let us reason together saith the Lord…..though your sins be as scarlet they shall be white as snow. Though they be red like crimson they shall be as wool.
Jude:25….be glory……To the only wise God our Saviour, be glory… He is glorified. Atheists say that God is a narcisist, glory hound. Demanding worship. I told you guys Wednesday night the illustration of a cat. You are in a sense “god” to your pet. Without you they would live outside and survive on scraps, trash and dead animals. But you have taken them in and have given them food, warmth and love. Your pet worships you. Your pet glorifies you. Do you deserve it? yes. You do everything for them. Do you want their love? Yes. Do you enjoy their affection and worship of you? Yes… it’s the proper order of things. I am the human…. and they are the animal. It’s the balanced and correct order of things.
Do you need their love? No, you can do fine without your pet. You still have your warm house, food and comforts. So the pet is the one who gets all the benefits. So it’s only proper that your pet obeys you, loves you and worships you. You see it’s just natural for humans to obey God, love God and worship God. He doesn’t need us…. we need Him. He is our life. Where would be without Him? He is glorified by us. He deserves glory. He doesn’t need us…we need Him!
It’s not naccissim….it’s proper for us to worship the one who is our God, the one who is our life! For one who is so much higher than us and does everything for us it’s the right thing to do….He is glorified by us and in our love and obedience to Him! We are glorified in Him.
John 17:9-10 pray for them: I pray not for the world, but for them which thou hast given me; for they are thine. 10 And all mine are thine, and thine are mine; and I am glorified in them. Man glorifies God by just our existence. We are fearfully and wonderfully MADE. We are created by God to His glory and credit.
Jude 1:25……and majesty, God not only is glorified, He has majesty….He is our king. Majesty means magnificence, and greatness. Supreme creator and ruler of the universe.
……dominion means all authority…No authority but Him.
…..and power, Might … unmatched strength. All powerful..
….both now and ever. For all time past present and future. Never ending, never changing.
He is glorified. He is glorified in you…..so you have the Spirit of God in you and one day you will glorify Him for all eternity by our presence with Him. The unsearchable riches of God….27:00
- He is Able 2. He is Going to Present us faultless 3. He Is Glorified
He is…..all of this and much more. But He is….what to you? He is my creator. Everyone can say that for He is that. He is my God. Everyone can say that for He is that whether you believe in Him or not. He is my Savior….Only a few can say that. Because only a few will receive Him. He is….what to you?28:04
Daniel 7:23 The New World Order Is Coming No Matter What America Does
Intro: Like a large ship speeding toward the dock….nothing will stop it now. It is too late to do anything but pray and prepare. We have done it too ourselves. We have mocked God. Thumbed our nose at God. Flipped God off and now we ask Where is He? As stated in our “Sign of the Times” We have Aborted and murdered millions of children. We have allowed children to become sex slaves. We have allowed gender to be fluid. We have given over to debase and sick immoral wickedness and we applaud it and parade it down our streets. We have allowed all of this and now we wonder “where is God?” 1:00
- America Will Be Devoured
Daniel 7:23 Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces. This is the explanation I was given: “The fourth beast is a fourth empire that will be on the earth and will be different from all other empires. It will crush the whole earth and trample it down. Thus the angel said, ‘The fourth beast shall be a fourth kingdom on earth, which will be different from all other kingdoms and will devour the whole earth and tread it down, and crush it.
The four kingdoms are described in this chapter… Daniel Chapter seven. I preached on that last year. You can look up my Daniel series on Rumble, Bitchute, and Apple podcasts…..
1st Kingdom that would dominate Israel…..Babylon
2nd Kingdom that will dominate Israel…Medo-Persia
3rd Kingdom that will dominate Israel.…Greece
4th Kingdome that will dominate Israel and the world…Rome…. up to and including the ten kings of the last days new world order leading to the Man of Sin…the Anti-Christ.
This fourth beast will control the whole earth. That has not happened yet.. but It will under the control of the ten kings and the Beast….
The United States is not in Bible prophecy per se. But I think they could be the Babylon of Revelation chapter 18. The commercial Babylon that all the leaders of the world are upset when it is destroyed. But there is no hope for our nation. Russia can destroy us in a war. China can destroy us in a war. The world elites, the globalists, the ten kings or ten elites or ten regions under control of the elites….they want us. they don’t want us destroyed they just want to control us and our vast resources. And of course we have patriots that will fight their nefarious plans.
Patriots are the thorn in their side. We are the stick in their mud. We…..the true patriots and most of true patriots are part of the Christian church…..the true remnant church that understands what is going on. Daniel 12:10 ….and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.
America will be devoured under the power mad Beast. One reason he is a beast is because he devours all of the world for his own. America is doomed. You need to understand that. We are never going back to what we were. But remember….. the church will not see the Anti-Christ, the Beast, the Man of sin. We will have departed before the time of Jacob’s trouble. We are not appointed the wrath. 70 weeks of years are appointed for THY people….Israel. The church has been taken out. So rejoice that we will not suffer the wrath of God but we will suffer the wrath of man and many of us are suffering through this right now. But even then this will be limited by God. 2 Thessalonians 2:7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. As long as the church is on the earth and the Holy Spirit that leads them (the he who letteth) The full wrath of God cannot be poured out on the earth.
But remember. God is going to catch all the lost people unaware. And the fact that Jesus can come any day will test the faith of the church and reward the faithful who are looking for Him. A bride in a Jewish wedding had no idea when her groom would come for her. She had to be ready. If she were caught by the groom not looking for Him…. she is not fit to be a bride and will be cast away. That is the world.
They should have been looking for Jesus Christ when He comes!
The world will still be building and planting, marrying and giving in marriage, buying and selling until the Lord comes unexpectedly. Which can only be the rapture….not the physical return of Christ. Remember the rapture and physical return of Christ are both the return of Christ and the day of the Lord. First FOR His church and then seven years later WITH His Church! 10:00
- America Will Be Devoured 2. The Little Horn Takes Over The World
Daniel 7:24 And the ten horns out of this kingdom are ten kings that shall arise: and another shall rise after them; and he shall be diverse from the first, and he shall subdue three kings. The ten horns are ten kings who will rule the world empire. Then another king will appear; he will be very different from the earlier ones and will overthrow three kings. As for the ten horns, out of this kingdom ten kings will arise; and another will arise after them, and he will be different from the former ones, and he will subdue the three kings.
Another refers to the little horn of Daniel 7:8 I considered the horns, and, behold, there came up among them another little horn, before whom there were three of the first horns plucked up by the roots: and, behold, in this horn were eyes like the eyes of man, and a mouth speaking great things. He will be able to back up his words. Horn means power and might.
This king will subdue three others and blaspheme God. Daniel 11:36 And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done.; 2 Thess. 2:4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, showing himself that he is God. Rev. 13:5, 6 And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. 6And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven.
He will claim to be the only god. He wants to be worshiped as well as rule the world. He will defile the new tabernacle or temple. That is why it is called “the Anti-Christ Temple.” Jesus will NOT sit in that Temple. He will blaspheme God and all of His followers in heaven. Claiming probably that they were devils, the unenlightened ones, the real evil people.
He will persecute the saints. Daniel 7:21 I beheld, and the same horn made war with the saints, and prevailed against them;; Rev. 13:7 And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. attempt to change times and law, and dominate the saints for a limited time. time and times and half a time: Time can refer to a year, times to two years, and half a time to one half of a year, for a total of three and one-half years.
Some think that the beast will persecute those saved during the tribulation and will kill most of them. Maybe all of them. This will occur some believe in the first half of the tribulation. To take over the world he cannot have believers in Jesus allowed to live and influence others. He cannot touch the 144 thousand witnesses though. But he can kill believers and probably will. 19:00
- America Will Be Devoured 2. The Little Horn Takes Over The World
- The Little Horn Has Limited Time
Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High, and shall wear out the saints of the most High, and think to change times and laws: and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. By this time What is left of America will be under the control of the Beast. The Church is gone and all that are left will be those who have taken the mark or will eventually take the mark of the Beast.
Daniel 7:25 And he shall speak great words against the most High….. He will speak words against the Most High [God] He will speak against the Supreme God He will do a lot of talking. He has no problem attacking God. If God were not God then why would the anti-Christ bother talking against him? That’s because God is God! Why do atheists put down God….why wouldn’t they just ignore Him if He didn’t exists? Because God is God!
Daniel 7:25…. and shall wear out the saints of the most High…. and wear down the saints of the Most High. He will oppress God’s people. It either means he is persecuting Believers in Jesus or the Jews in general. Some feel this is the believing Jews who are left after the slaughter of 2/3 of the Jews. Zechariah 13:8 (I will read later) Or it could be those who accept Christ and suffer greatly and most are killed by the Beast. Saints in the Bible always refer to those who have faith in God. Jews or the Church.
Daniel 7:25…..and think to change times and laws….. He will try to change their religious laws and festivals, and he will intend to change the times and the law; He will try to change the Jewish laws and festivals. It may mean that he will change the basic laws of nature and order. His program may include a revision of the calendar. This was attempted during the French Revolution. But whatever it is he is trying to get rid of the old order of things.
Daniel 7:25….and they shall be given into his hand until a time and times and the dividing of time. and God’s people will be under his power for three and a half years. and they will be given into his hand for a time, [two] times, and half a time [three and one-half years]. Revelation 12:14 And to the woman were given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness, into her place, where she is nourished for a time, and times, and half a time, from the face of the serpent.
The Jews will flee Israel to the mountains. This could be the last 3 and one half years of the tribulation where the Beast will focus his attention on annihilating the Jews. But God will spare the ones that flee. Evidently not all will flee. Probably one third will flee because that it number of Jews that will survive the Tribulation. Zechariah 13:8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein.
The little horn, the Beast has only seven years and 3 and one half years to kill the Jews he can do a lot of damage. But the most damage will be done by God to the world during the tribulation. The last 3 and one half years are the times of the great tribulation. The martyrdom of the two witnesses, the mark of the beast, the trumpet and Bowl judgments and the destruction of Babylon all occurs…… many believe in the last half of the tribulation.
Bottom line…..America is doomed….as is every nation except Israel. Now we know that there must be remnants of the nations in the Millennium and people of those nations are invited to come to Jerusalem by Jesus Christ. Zechariah 14:16-17 And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles. 17 And it shall be, that whoso will not come up of all the families of the earth unto Jerusalem to worship the King, the Lord of hosts, even upon them shall be no rain. This shall be the punishment of Egypt, and the punishment of all nations that come not up to keep the feast of tabernacles.
Zechariah 8:22 Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the Lord. Perhaps over time in the millennial people will survive in America and other nations and become strong and prosperous again. We will still be America but not like we are now. We will be at peace, have honest leadership, be a moral people and all working together as we worship the Lord Jesus Christ. What a day that will be. All nations will be healed. Maybe that’s what the healing of the nations is all about. Nations have lived with rivalry and war and distrust…will love and trust and work together and celebrate our differences instead of hating each other.
This scene is in heaven I believe…. Revelation 22:2 In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. If This refers to the nations as they are today…..and that’s big “if” we just don’t know…..Our best days are ahead of us as a nation!
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- America Will Be Devoured 2. The Little Horn Takes Over The World
- The Little Horn Has Limited Time
The New World Order Is Coming No Matter What America Does
Will God will finally bless America? Not until Jesus comes. So after He comes…. I hope America and all nations to be blessed. Until then we will see a time of growing despair and destruction that will be only get worse and worse until suddenly there is a full blown chaos and destruction when the church is raptured and the Beast signs a peace treaty with Israel. 28:04
2/19/2023
2 Peter 3:2-13 Biblical Scoffers
Intro: No one believes in the rapture much anymore. And that makes no sense especially when we are obviously in the last of the last days. But people have been subverted within by the media and by the lack of Biblical preaching to ignorance about the rapture and the end times. We know times are bad but we don’t know WHY times are bad. We know things will get better if we just get the right people in charge. And that would be the leftists and Marxists. Scoffing at the Bible and Bible prophecy is the norm today. I’m glad we are having pockets of revival. I know we have a few consistent and faithful remnant Bible believing and Bible preaching churches in the world today. Who faithfully meet each week and pray together, teach the word and preach the world without any fan fare or media attention. They are faithful without the flare. Scoffers ignore these churches. Biblical scoffers ignore three obvious things to their own peril. 1:00
- Consistency of Creation 1st Sign Of Christs Return
2 Peter 3:3 Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts. First of all, you must understand that in the last days some people will appear whose lives are controlled by their own lusts. First of all, know [without any doubt] that mockers will come in the last days with their mocking, following after their own human desires
2 Peter 3:4 And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. and will ask, “He promised to come, didn’t he? Where is he? Our ancestors have already died, but everything is still the same as it was since the creation of the world!” and saying, “Where is the promise of His coming [what has become of it]? For ever since the fathers fell asleep [in death], all things have continued [exactly] as they did from the beginning of creation.” They will make fun of you.
2 Peter 3:5 For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water. They purposely ignore the fact that long ago God gave a command, and the heavens and earth were created. The earth was formed out of water and by water, For they willingly forget [the fact] that the heavens existed long ago by the word of God, and the earth was formed [a]out of water and by water,
Consistency of Creation is a sign of God’s divine handiwork and divine purposes….. not a sign that He doesn’t exist. And a sign of His great mercy and grace. 5:00
- Consistency of Creation 1st Sign Of Christs Return 2. Flood 2nd Sign Of Christs Return
2 Peter 3:6 Whereby the world that then was, being overflowed with water, perished: and it was also by water, the water of the flood, that the old world was destroyed. through which the world at that time was destroyed by being flooded with water.
Peter 3:7 But the heavens and the earth, which are now, by the same word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against the day of judgment and perdition of ungodly men. But the heavens and the earth that now exist are being preserved by the same command of God, in order to be destroyed by fire. They are being kept for the day when godless people will be judged and destroyed. But by His word the present heavens and earth are being reserved for fire, being kept for the day of judgment and destruction of the ungodly people. When they least expected it the rain began and judgment was poured out.
If God judged the world then He will surely do it now especially after the Bible talks so much about judgment. The Entire book of Joel is about the judgment of the world. Revelation. Daniel and Many of the prophets and Jesus Himself discussed end times events that were all focused on the judgement of the wicked coming upon the world. 9:00
- Consistency of Creation 1st Sign Of Christs Return 2. Flood 2nd Sign Of Christs Return
- Patience of Christ 3rd Sign
- The Lord is waiting for that last person to fill the church
2 Peter 3:8 But, beloved, be not ignorant of this one thing, that one day is with the Lord as a thousand years, and a thousand years as one day. But do not forget one thing, my dear friends! There is no difference in the Lord’s sight between one day and a thousand years; to him the two are the same. Nevertheless, do not let this one fact escape your notice, beloved, that with the Lord one day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years is like one day.
2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promise, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance.
The Lord is not slow to do what he has promised, as some think. Instead, he is patient with you, because he does not want anyone to be destroyed, but wants all to turn away from their sins. The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.
The evil in this world is not a sign that he doesn’t exist but that He does. He is not willing that any should perish due to His divine love. He is patient with us because of His love. While He is patient He gives remedial judgments upon nations and people to remind them that they can only go so far.
Humans have freedom to rebel. All of God’s creation can rebel against Him. But angels cannot repent for they are God’s messengers not made in the image of God. Humans can repent for God has given them choice as freewill agents. God created humans as innocent. Angels were created beings knowing right and wrong. As soon as man sinned He became aware of his sin and therefore was responsible. But God did not destroy Adam and Eve but set out to redeem them and take them from innocence in order to make them aware of Good and Evil….. so that than can be perfect and holy by faith in the second Adam Jesus Christ!
The fact that Jesus has not come yet is a sign of His patience and love for a lost and dying world. He is waiting for that last person to come to Him. This is not a sign that God does not exist but that He does! We know the world is evil. Everyone knows that! Why is God not doing anything about it? He is a God of justice. But a God of mercy also. 15:00
- The Lord Will Come As A thief…Not with An Announcement
2 Peter 3:10 But the day of the Lord will come as a thief in the night; in the which the heavens shall pass away with a great noise, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat, the earth also and the works that are therein shall be burned up. But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. On that Day the heavens will disappear with a shrill noise, the heavenly bodies will burn up and be destroyed, and the earth with everything in it will vanish. But the day of the Lord will come like a thief, and then the heavens will vanish with a [mighty and thunderous] roar, and the [material] elements will be destroyed with intense heat, and the earth and the works that are on it will be [b]burned up.]
First of all, you must understand that in the last days some people will appear whose lives are controlled by their own lusts. They will make fun of you Jesus has told us that He is returning. That’s all we need to know. To be ready for His appearing at all times. The fact that He comes without angels announcing it over the whole earth should terrify us. You see He is looking for those who are always looking for Him. One day the bride groom will come for His bride. Without announcement. Without fanfare. But come suddenly when no one expects it. This to test the bride and her love for her husband.
2 Peter 3:11 Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness….. Since all these things will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people should you be? Your lives should be holy and dedicated to God, Since all these things are to be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be [in the meantime] in holy behavior [that is, in a pattern of daily life that sets you apart as a believer] and in godliness [displaying profound reverence toward our awesome God],
What should we be like? How should we be acting?
2 Peter 3:12 Looking for and hasting unto the coming of the day of God, wherein the heavens being on fire shall be dissolved, and the elements shall melt with fervent heat? as you wait for the Day of God and do your best to make it come soon—the Day when the heavens will burn up and be destroyed, and the heavenly bodies will be melted by the heat. 12 [while you earnestly] look for and await the coming of the day of God. For on this day the heavens will be destroyed by burning, and the [material] elements will melt with intense heat!
Knowing that everything is going to change in this great day of God or the day of the Lord…what should we have to look forward to on this earth? Nothing!
2 Peter 3:13 Nevertheless we, according to his promise, look for new heavens and a new earth, wherein dwelleth righteousness. But we wait for what God has promised: new heavens and a new earth, where righteousness will be at home. But in accordance with His promise we expectantly await new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.
We are looking for Jesus Christ and a new heavens and a new earth that will only have righteousness and no evil. No sickness, no death, no despair, no hatred, and no poor.
So we should be looking forward to the return of Christ. The child and the elderly the same. 21:00
- Consistency of Creation 1st Sign Of Christs Return 2. Flood 2nd Sign Of Christs Return
- Patience of Christ 3rd Sign
Biblical Scoffers. They won’t be scoffing much longer. They won’t be laughing much longer. It is coming. It will get here when we least expect it. I admit I am shocked by the church’s reaction to today’s events. But the Bible says that the church will be in complete apostasy in the last days. Is the revival in Asbury real? I hope so.
Andy Woods Pastor of Sugarland Bible church in Houston Texas had this to say about the Asbury Revival…… Quote…”Am I skeptical? Yes and no. I have a healthy amount of skepticism because of many false revivals in Brownsville and Pennsecola that gave out unbiblical manifestations. Barking and laughing. Led by false teachers who are gravitating toward the revival in Asbury Kentucky. Todd Bentley is traveling there who knocked a woman out with a shoe. Rodney Howard Browne who lead the laughing revival in Florida is there.
What is a revival? It is a soveign work of the Holy spirit that beings with scripture. So let’s let the facts come in as to whether this is of God or not. How do you tell? The role the church plays. Every revival is preceeded by the focus on the scripture alone. Not mystical unbiblical miracles. The Word of God becomes more prominent.
There are Four revivals in the scriptures…….
- 2 Kings 22-23 Josiah revival. They discovered the neglected law of God. A return to scripture.
- Nehemiah 8-9 An awakening because Ezra taught the word of God line by line verse by verse.
- Jonah. Jonah delivering the word of God to Ninevah. Jonah 3:4-5 Jonah gave the exact message of God’s word.
- Pentecost. Acts 2:41 Those who received His word were baptized. Three thousand souls.……Peter preaching the word of God. No singing. No testimonies. Peter preached from Joel 2, Psalm 16, Psalm 132 and Psalm 110.
We see a lot of singing, emotion and confession and not seeing the prominece of proclamation. Revival is proceeded by proclamation of the word of God. I will not endorse or condemn until we see if it fits the Biblical pattern of Revival.” Andy Woods… end quote.
It is odd that we don’t ever hear who is preaching or anything about the preaching. Just wondering. But I pray also that this is a move of God that is real. But more that that instead of waiting for a revival that we have our own individual revival. Reading the Bible daily. Going to your prayer closet each day. I pray that we here remain faithful to the preaching and teaching of God’s word until Jesus comes. We surely need revival in America and we need preachers of the word of God proclaiming and naming the name of Jesus! Is your life scripture centered and Biblically based? You won’t ever experience God without the word of God in your life. After all it is by the Bible that we know that we must be born again. That we must believe on the Lord Jesus Christ in order to be saved. Do you believe? 28:04
2/26/2023
By Jonathan Brentner
Dare To Be An Enoch
“Enoch walked with God, and he was not, for God took him” (Genesis 5:24).
Enoch is a type of our future departure from the earth at Jesus’ appearing. Hebrews 11:5 tells us this about his sudden disappearance….Hebrews 11:5– “By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God.”
Enoch’s faith pleased God in Hebrews 11:5, but what exactly did he believe? The text does not directly answer that question; it only reveals that he pleased the Lord. Genesis 5:24 simply says that he “walked with God” before he vanished; others saw Enoch’s faith and knew the reason why no one could find him; he wasn’t killed by a wild animal, kidnapped, or lost somewhere. “God took him.” His faith and trust in God was counted to Him for righteousness just like Noah’s and Abraham’s faith saved them.
Jude 14 adds that Enoch also “prophesied, saying, ‘Behold, the Lord comes with ten thousands of his Saints.’” Isn’t it amazing that about six centuries before the Noahic flood, the Lord was already talking to Enoch about His Second Coming?
Enoch’s faith included an understanding of, as well as a belief in, future prophecy.
What does all this have to do with us?
Just as Enoch gained a reputation in the ancient world for his faith despite the rampant wickedness and lawlessness, so our belief in what Scripture says about our future sets us apart from the world.
Enoch lived 365 years before God took him away from the earth. From all that we know about the wickedness and lawlessness of the antediluvian world, that’s a long time to walk faithfully with the Lord.
Like Enoch, we must persevere amid today’s ridicule of our hope, such as the article from CNN mocking the Rapture, as we eagerly await our “blessed hope.” Titus 2:13.
What can help us do that?
KNOW THAT THE RAPTURE IS A BIBLICAL EVENT
Please understand that the Rapture is a biblical event. Consider the following quote from the late Dr. Ed Hindson, a beloved scholar whose insights into biblical prophecy we sorely miss: “If you disagree on the timing of the rapture, please don’t tell people, ‘There’s never going to be a rapture.’ No, there must be a rapture or the Bible is not true. There must be a time when the archangel shouts, when the trumpet sounds, and the dead in Christ are raised and the living are caught up 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. We may differ on the timing of the rapture but not the fact of the rapture.”
As Dr. Hindson alludes to in the above quote, there must be a time when the event, which Paul describes in numerous passages, happens or God’s Word is not true. Our hope in what we today call the “Rapture” rests upon what Scripture says will take place.
It’s a biblical event that cannot be combined with the Second Coming.
(Note: The Rapture will happen before the seven-year Tribulation. I have written many articles to that effect and spend many chapters in my book, The Triumph of the Redeemed, demonstrating why it must happen before this time of God’s wrath upon the earth.)
The Rapture is something we read about in passages such as 1 Thessalonians 4:15-17 – “For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.” Our hope as New Testament saints consists of the following sequence of events that the Bible tells us will happen quickly, almost simultaneously:
Jesus appears; He descends from heaven (1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 1 John 3:2-3Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure. Colossians 1:4Since we heard of your faith in Christ Jesus, and of the love which ye have to all the saints.
There’s a “cry of command” and the shout of the archangel (1 Thessalonians 4:16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel).
The “trumpet of God” sounds (1 Thessalonians 4:16……and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first.
Jesus raises the dead in Christ and joins them with the souls that He brings with Him at His appearing (1
Thessalonians 4:14-16 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep.
1 Corinthians 15:52 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.
Believers living at the time of Jesus’ appearing receive their immortal bodies (1 Thessalonians 4:17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
1 Corinthians 15:50-54 Now this I say, brethren, that flesh and blood cannot inherit the kingdom of God; neither doth corruption inherit incorruption. 51 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed, 52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed. 53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality. 54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory.
Philippians 3:20-21For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: 21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Romans 8:23-25 and not only they, but ourselves also, which have the firstfruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting for the adoption, to wit, the redemption of our body. 24 For we are saved by hope: but hope that is seen is not hope: for what a man seeth, why doth he yet hope for? 25 But if we hope for that we see not, then do we with patience wait for it.
Jesus takes His bride, the church, to the place He’s prepared for them in His Father’s house. John 14:2-3 n my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
John 17:24 Father, I will that they also, whom thou hast given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which thou hast given me: for thou lovedst me before the foundation of the world. Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. We appear with Jesus in glory.
The Rapture is a biblical event. The Lord will catch us up to be with Him someday and just like Enoch, I
believe that most of us will still be alive when this happens.
REMEMBER THAT THE RAPTURE IS OUR GOSPEL HOPE
Unfortunately, many people today divorce the Rapture from the Gospel, but this was not the case in New Testament times.
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 tells us that Paul’s initial proclamation of the Gospel in Thessalonica included the fact of Jesus’ appearing to take believers away from the earth before a future time of wrath, which he later described as the “Day of the Lord:” For they themselves shew of us what manner of entering in we had unto you, and how ye turned to God from idols to serve the living and true God; 10 And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.
Their conversion story consisted not only of turning to God and away from idols, but also that of waiting for Jesus’ appearing (AKA, the Rapture).
Pay close attention to the words in Romans 8:23-24 “And not only the creation, but we ourselves, who have the firstfruits of the Spirit, groan inwardly as we wait eagerly for adoption as sons, the redemption of our bodies. For in this hope we were saved.”
The Rapture is when we will receive our immortal bodies (hence “the redemption of our bodies”). Notice what the apostle says about our anticipation of this event, “For in this hope we were saved.” The Rapture is an essential aspect of our Gospel hope.
Jesus often promised eternal life to those who would believe in Him and talked about His return for us in the Upper Room as He prepared His disciples for life without His physical presence. The apostles, especially Paul, later added more details about our hope under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
The Rapture is either described or clearly alluded to in these New Testament texts: John 14:2-3 In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you.3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
Philippians 3:20-21 For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ:21 Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.
Colossians 3:4 When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory.
1 Corinthians 1:7 So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:, 15:51-57 Behold, I shew you a mystery; We shall not all sleep, but we shall all be changed,52 In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed.53 For this corruptible must put on incorruption, and this mortal must put on immortality.54 So when this corruptible shall have put on incorruption, and this mortal shall have put on immortality, then shall be brought to pass the saying that is written, Death is swallowed up in victory. 55 O death, where is thy sting? O grave, where is thy victory? 56 The sting of death is sin; and the strength of sin is the law. 57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11; But I would not have you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which have no hope. 14 For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him.15 For this we say unto you by the word of the Lord, that we which are alive and remain unto the coming of the Lord shall not prevent them which are asleep. 16 For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first: 17 Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds, to meet the Lord in the air: and so shall we ever be with the Lord. 18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words.
1 Thessalonians 5:1 But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. 2 For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 3 For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape. 4 But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. 5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. 6 Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. 7 For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. 8 But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. 9 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. 11 Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do.
2 Thessalonians 2:1-8 Now we beseech you, brethren, by the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, and by our gathering together unto him, 2 That ye be not soon shaken in mind, or be troubled, neither by spirit, nor by word, nor by letter as from us, as that the day of Christ is at hand. 3 Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; 4 Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. 5 Remember ye not, that, when I was yet with you, I told you these things? 6 And now ye know what withholdeth that he might be revealed in his time. 7 For the mystery of iniquity doth already work: only he who now letteth will let, until he be taken out of the way. 8 And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming:
Titus 2:11-15 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ; 14 Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a peculiar people, zealous of good works. 15 These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
James 5:7-8 Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain. 8 Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.
1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;
1 John 3:2-3 Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. 3 And every man that hath this hope in him purifieth himself, even as he is pure.,
Revelation 3:10-11 Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth. 11 Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 22:12 And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.
Revelation 12:20 He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus..
The Rapture was hardly an afterthought in the minds of the apostles as they proclaimed the Gospel.
HOLD TIGHTLY TO THE LORD FOR STRENGTH
It’s not easy being an Enoch in today’s world. It requires courage to hold on to our beliefs in Jesus’ imminent appearing amid ridicule from the world and from other believers.
CNN recently posted an article that mocks the Rapture by telling someone’s story about the anxiety it caused her. This woman, however, does not understand the Gospel message nor what Scripture says about our hope in Jesus’ appearing.
Of course, if people think their salvation depends on their good behavior and they never hear about the
glories ahead for them in eternity, teachings about a sudden disappearance from all the things they love on earth will scare them. But that is NOT the Gospel nor is it the Gospel hope that we find throughout the New Testament.
One more thought about the CNN hit piece on the Rapture. Perhaps it’s an indication that Satan knows Jesus’ appearing will happen very, very soon and desires to get ahead of the curve by attacking it.
All this fierce opposition to our hope means that we must continually rely on Christ for our strength as we cling to the words of Scripture. The numerous passages I cited above confirm that the Rapture is a biblical event. Don’t lose hope.
I know it’s not easy waiting for the Lord to return for us; I also struggle with the wait at times. I never thought we would remain on the earth so close to the seven-year Tribulation, but here we are.
The longer the wait, the more we need the Lord’s help in order to persevere our hope of Jesus’ soon return. The example of Enoch encourages us to endure amid the opposition to our hope that we encounter at every turn. And, we will not have to wait until we are 365 years old for it to happen.
Furthermore, the Lord will reward our faith despite the seemingly long, long wait.
THERE’S A SURE REWARD FOR LOVING JESUS’ APPEARING
God rewarded Enoch for his faith. He took him long before He judged the ancient world and included his
name in Hebrew 11, a chapter that many regard as the hall of fame for faith. And, he has been with the Lord all these millennia.
For those of us who dare to be like Enoch in our walk of faith, there will be special rewards for maintaining our hope in Jesus’ imminent appearing. In 2 Timothy 4:8, Paul wrote:
2 Timothy 4:8 KJV – “Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” When Jesus comes for His church, He will take all born again saints to His Father’s house in heaven just as He promises us in John 14:2-3. However, in 2 Timothy 4:8, the apostle tells us there will be a special “crown of righteousness” for those who long for or love His appearing, even if they, like Paul, die before the Rapture.
The Lord will reward those who persevere in holding on to their belief in the pre-Tribulation Rapture despite the wait.
I realize that “dare to be an Enoch” doesn’t have quite the same ring to it as does “dare to be a Daniel.” Ithought about “endeavor to be an Enoch” or “emulating Enoch,” but such phrases don’t convey the boldness required to be an Enoch today.
Enoch stood out in the ancient world because of his faith, which included a belief in the Second Coming of Jesus, which still hasn’t happened. We also please the Lord as we hold tightly to the Gospel message of grace and expectantly long for Jesus’ appearing to take us home.
I will close with the words of Romans 1:16-17 – “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; to the Jew first, and also to the Greek. For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.”
Hold tightly to your anticipation of Jesus’ soon appearing. Jesus will come for us very, very soon. He will not disappoint us and He will most certainly reward us for our perseverance and endurance as we eagerly await.
Thank you Jonathan Brentner for this great article on the rapture of the church.
2/12/2023
1 Timothy 2:5-6 One Is The Only Number.
Intro: One Is the lonliest number. A song from the sixties. A song about a lonely life is to be one. What is one? One means I exist. One means life actually. And to know what life is all about we have to figure out where life originated. And there are two camps here. The man centered view and the God centered view. All computer language is a series of One’s and Zeros. That’s interesting. If you don’t have one you have zero. God is “one” according to the Bible. He therefore is the ONE of all things. 1:00
- One True God
1 Timothy 2:5 For there is one God, For there is one God, For there is [only] one God, James 2:19 Thou believest that there is one God; thou doest well: the devils also believe, and tremble. The devils believe in One God and they fear Him. Ephesians 4:5-6 One Lord, one faith, one baptism,6 One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all. One. One Lord Jesus Christ, One faith in one person Jesus Christ. One Baptism into the Lord Jesus Christ. One God and one Father of all things.
Galatians 3:20 Now a mediator is not a mediator of one, but God is one. God is one. One person revealed in Three. The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. These three are one the Bible Says. 1 Corinthians 8:4 As concerning therefore the eating of those things that are offered in sacrifice unto idols, we know that an idol is nothing in the world, and that there is none other God but one. The Bible is clear. There are “gods” little “g’s” that are demonic in origin or human men who think they are gods. But they are no comparison to our God! Malachi 2:10 Have we not all one father? hath not one God created us? Only one creator God. This separates Him from all other so called gods. Only the true God can create something from nothing!
Zechariah 14:9 And the Lord shall be king over all the earth: in that day shall there be one Lord, and his name one. Satan is called the PRINCE of this world three times in John. Being a prince his power is limited by God. He is not the King of hell and He is not the King of the earth….. but the Prince of the world of darkness and that includes the hearts of sinful men on the earth. Interestingly man still has dominion over the earth. That is the animals and all the earth is subject to man’s whims and desires.
But Jesus Christ and Him only and forever shall be the King of the earth! In fact, He already is the King but He hasn’t taken up His earthly throne yet….. but it won’t be long!
Ephesians 2:2 says Satan is the prince of the power of the air. Satan has limited power over the sky and outer space. But as prince it is limited but effective. Satan is the king of nothing! There is only one true God one true King and one true Savior. Jesus Christ the righteous! Jesus Christ the King of Kings and Lord of Lords! 10:00
- One True God 2. One Bridge From Man To God
1 Timothy 2:5…..and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus;
and there is one who brings God and human beings together, the man Christ Jesus and [only] one Mediator between God and mankind, the Man Christ Jesus. Acts 4:12 Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. No other name can save you. They may claim they can. They can claim lots of things. Like advertisers claim they can do this or that. Many make claims but only one can do it all. That is God, our Savior Jesus Christ! He has the power. He is the only one who has defeated death, hell and the grave. Many claim to be the way but they are dead or dying. Jesus Christ lives….at the right hand of God!
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me. If you had ten seconds to tell someone the gospel. I think you have several Bible verses as great choices. You have John 3:16 for God so loved the world….you have Acts 16:31…Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved…. And you have John 14:6 my favorite. It has it all….I am the ONLY way…… the ONLY Truth….The ONLY Life and you cannot come to God or go to heaven without Jesus Christ. That says it all right there.
A bridge takes you over an impassable stream of water way or a deep gorge. Mankind is separated from God by our sin. A great gulf is fixed between man and God called sin. We need a bridge back to God. We need righteousness to be able to get to God. There is none righteous no not even one. So we can’t build the bridge ourselves. God gave us Jesus Christ who is perfect. Without sin to be our bridge. We can only cross over to God by the cross of Jesus Christ! We cross on Jesus righteousness not our own. The gorge, the gulf is too wide for us to build a way. We need Jesus and only He can do it.
Jesus is the only Bridge to God. The mediator. Hebrews 8:6 But now hath he obtained a more excellent ministry, by how much also he is the mediator of a better covenant, which was established upon better promises. The Old Testament or Old Covenant was fulfilled by the new testament or new covenant. The Old Covenant was based on works that we could not complete. That’s why there were 634 Levitical laws. We could never do them all. It was overwhelming at times. God is telling us that we cannot reach Him with the law because we have broken the law. We need Grace. The New Covenant is a covenant of…….I Give unto you. The Old Covenant was based on……If You do….. Huge difference.
God always has saved by grace. The blood of innocent lambs and bulls and goats point to the grace of God allowing the blood of an unblemished lamb, bull or goat to cover sins. Or a sinless lamb can cover sins of others if that sin is applied to the innocent on behalf of the guilty. That is grace! God richness of salvation at Christ’s expending His perfect life for the perfectly guilty. One Bridge. One way. One Lord. One Hope. Jesus Christ! 19:00
- One True God 2. One Bridge From Man To God 3. One Way To God
1 Timothy 2:6 Who gave himself a ransom for all….. who gave himself to redeem the whole human race. who gave Himself as a ransom [a substitutionary sacrifice to atone] for all. Mark 10:25 For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.
The Bible has many descriptions and phrases of our salvation in Christ. Redeemed. Born again. New creatures. Brought from death unto life. Our Hope. But I think “Ransom” is the perfect word to describe what Jesus did for us! We were held captive by sin. We had no way to escape. We needed a Savior to come and rescue us. Jesus is our Savior who have His life in exchange for ours. Isaiah 35:10 And the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads: they shall obtain joy and gladness, and sorrow and sighing shall flee away. We are the ransomed of the Lord. He has brought us from captivity to freedom. What joy we should have! Everlasting joy that begins at the moment of your new birth in Jesus Christ.
1 Timothy 2:6 …..to be testified in due time. That was the proof at the right time that God wants everyone to be saved, the testimony given at the right and proper time. At just the right time in world history God sent His Son. The population of the earth in AD 30 was about 200 million. Today it’s almost 8 Billion! God sent His Son at just the right time. The right time. The right place. The right technology and the right government. Now Jesus can be preached instantaneously to the whole world every minute of every day! What a time to be alive and get the gospel to the whole world. Every church, every ministry can be world wide in it’s reach now. And we have had two thousand years to get ready for this time we live in now!
Romans 5:6 For when we were yet without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. Got Questions.com answers this much better than I could….The requirement for salvation has always been faith in God. The object of one’s faith for salvation has always been Jesus Christ. Genesis 15:6 tells us that Abraham believed God and God credited it to him for righteousness. The Old Testament sacrificial system did not take away sin, as Hebrews 10:1-10 clearly teaches. It did, however, point to the day when the Son of God would shed His blood for the sinful human race.
Prior to Moses, no Scripture was written, but mankind was responsible for what God had revealed. Romans chapter 1. Throughout the Old Testament, believers came to salvation because they believed that God would someday take care of their sin problem. Today, we look back, believing that He has already taken care of our sins on the cross. Hebrews 9:28 So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.
What about believers in Christ’s day, prior to the cross and resurrection? What did they believe? Did they understand the full picture of Christ dying on a cross for their sins? Late in His ministry, “Jesus began to explain to his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things at the hands of the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and on the third day be raised to life” The Disciples didn’t exactly know how He would accomplish that, any more than Adam, Abraham, Moses, or David knew how, but they believed God.
Today, we have more revelation than the people living before the resurrection of Christ; we know the full picture. Hebrews 1:1-2 God, who at sundry times and in divers manners spake in time past unto the fathers by the prophets, 2 Hath in these last days spoken unto us by his Son, whom he hath appointed heir of all things, by whom also he made the worlds. Our salvation has always been based on the death of Christ, our faith is still the requirement for salvation, and the object of our faith is still God. Today, for us, the content of our faith is that Jesus Christ died for our sins, He was buried, and He rose the third day (1 Corinthians 15:3-4). For those in the past they trusted God in the things they did not see or understand. It’s always been one way. Jesus Christ who died for our sins as a ransom for all. They looked forward to that day. We look back to that day! It’s always been one way. Jesus Christ! Have you gone the one way? The only way through faith and trust in Jesus Christ!
- One True God 2. One Bridge From Man To God 3. One Way To God 28:04
2-12-2023
Revelation 6:9-11 How Long Part Two?
Intro: We know that there will be another Jewish holocaust coming in the second half of the tribulation. When two thirds of the Jewish people will be killed by the Beast, the man of sin, the Anti-Christ in his attempt to destroy the Jews so that Jesus Christ cannot rule over His people Israel during the millennium. Zechariah 13:8-9 8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. 9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God. I believe the events in Revelation chapter six are a summation of events in world history that happen after the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven up to and including the tribulation. But no matter how you believe about Revelation chapter six either way we know that there will be a holocaust of believers up coming. Let Review….
- Slain For Christ
Revelation 6:9 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. Then the Lamb broke open the fifth seal. I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because they had proclaimed God’s word and had been faithful in their witnessing. When He (the Lamb) broke open the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained [out of loyalty to Christ].
Remember…..we are not going to be here when the wrath of God is poured out on this earth. We are already here for the wrath of man. Thousands of Christians are martyred each year in the world. I think this murder of Christians could step up in the next few years and even include Christians in the United States. They have already declared war on the right. That includes Christians. They hate us and want us dead. They declare war on anyone who says something that hurts their feelings. It will get incredibly worse during the tribulation period when the church is raptured before the tribulation the hatred of any who would accept Jesus Christ will be off the charts. Christianity is just not going to be allowed or tolerated at all!
Again, Jesus said if they persecuted me they will persecute you. Why do we think we are better than the brave Christians of China, the middle east and North Korea? Why do we think this won’t happen here? I think we are going to see the true church stand up and stand out in the next few months or even maybe couple of years. We must be ready for anything but live our lives as normally as possible for Jesus Christ. How can we do that? Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
- Slain For Jesus Christ 2. How Long
Revelation 6:10 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? They shouted in a loud voice, “Almighty Lord, holy and true! How long will it be until you judge the people on earth and punish them for killing us?” They cried in a loud voice, saying, “O Lord, holy and true, how long now before You will sit in judgment and avenge our blood on those [unregenerate ones] who dwell on the earth?”
How long? It’s been a long time. Why would they ask that if it’s just been a few months or a few years? It will take seven years. That vengeance won’t take place until Revelation 19:2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. The end of the tribulation God will avenge them and all martyred for Jesus Christ.
- Slain For Jesus Christ 2. How Long……… Now lets look at part three tonight..
- Rest for A Little Season
Revelation 6:11 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. Each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to rest a little while longer, until the complete number of other servants and believers were killed, as they had been. Then they were each given a white robe; and they were told to rest and wait quietly for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed.
God has to complete His work of judgment. He will judge no one before He is ready. He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But there comes a time when it’s over. God will not always strive with man. It’s getting to out of control. Like the flood. Men were violent and corrupt even down to their genes. It’s happening again. God has judged people before and nations all down through history.
But this is not Genesis where He gives corrupted man a chance to remake Himself and replenish the earth and have dominion over the world while having an adversary Satan. This time God is going to remake the earth with redeemed man and Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.
Each martyr is given the white robe of the overcomer. Revelation 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Matthew 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. It says that everyone of them will receive white robe. All have sinned but all in Jesus are made righteous.
Revelation 6:11 …..that they should rest yet for a little season, They are told to rest … until God’s appointed time. Just a little longer…..“Vengeance is mine,” says the Lord Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. ; Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ; The vengeance will come in His perfect timing. Revelation 3:5 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Judgement is coming to all those that have opposed the things of God and His Son Jesus Christ!
Revelation 6:11….until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. One day…and I hope it is soon…the last person will trust in Jesus Christ and make the church complete and then the church will be taken home. One day the last person will be martyred for Christ and then Jesus will return.
The purpose for the tribulation is told to us in Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
To finish the transgresson…..
To make an end of sins……
To reconcile for past sins of Israel…..
Everlasting righteousness……
Seal up all prophecies to fulfill all prophecies……….
To annoit Jesus Christ as King of Kings!
….To finish the transgression, to make an end of sins. While this may refer in a general sense to all Israel’s sinful ways, it specifically refers to the nation’s rejection of the Messiah. At the return of Christ, a one third of Jews will turn to Him in faith and the nation’s transgression and sins will be forgiven. To end sinners control of the world. No more rebellion for Israel. From now on they will serve the Lord in obedience and loyalty. The word in general will pay for their rejection of Jesus Christ and their attempt to undermine God at every turn.
….To make reconciliation for iniquity. The basis for reconciliation was laid at the cross of Christ, but this refers to the time, still future, when the nation of Israel will come into the benefit and enjoyment of the finished work of Christ on the cross. Their sins are paid for by Jesus Christ just like the church before them.
…..To bring in everlasting righteousness. This, too, points forward to the return of Christ and the Millennium, when the King will reign in righteousness. It is everlasting righteousness in the sense that it will continue on into the eternal state.
…..To seal up vision and prophecy. The main body of OT prophecy centers on the glorious Return of Christ to earth, and His subsequent kingdom. Therefore, the bulk of prophecies will be fulfilled at the end of the seventy weeks, the tribulation. And they will all end with the eternal state of the new heaven and the new earth.
…..And to anoint the Most Holy Place. At the beginning of the thousand-year reign, the temple described in Ezekiel chapters 40–44 will be anointed or consecrated in Jerusalem. The glory will return in the Person of the Lord.(Ezek. 43:1–5). What a day that will be!!
Revelation 6:11….until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Thousands die for Christ each year. This year will be no different. Will it increase? I think so. Will there be a holocaust of martyrs? Yes during the tribulation when millions will die for their faith in Christ. Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Revelation 7: 13-14 13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
The clear fact is this…..Don’t wait until the holocaust comes…..Trust in Jesus Christ now. If you know in your heart you want to or intend to become a Christian one day….Now is not the time to wait. Jesus may come for His bride at any time. If you are not ready. If you get left behind because you failed to trust in Jesus Christ. You will have two choices…..accept Jesus Christ and probably die as a martyr or accept the mark of the beast and live for a while and be condemned to the lake of fire forever and ever! To me that is no choice….
- Slain For Christ 2. How Long 3. Rest for A Little Season
Bottom line….things are never going to be the same in our world. The world is in a war.. for the souls of men. Satan knows his time is short. He knows he must win. He must destroy Israel and the Jews. He must take out the church who supports Israel. He thinks he can win. But he lost the war on Calvary. Jesus has the victory already. He will be King. He will judge the wicked and bring in everlasting righteousness. In the meantime we can decide. We have a choice. Follow our own hearts and minds and trust in what we think is best…..or trust in the revealed word of God. Trust that the Bible is the word of God. Bible prophecy is coming true and will be fulfilled. Trust in Jesus Christ. Put your confidence and future in His hands. He will save you and bring you to Himself.
Oh this is all foolish Jack…..I would rather be a fool for Christ than a fool for rejecting Him.
2/5/2023
Colossians 1:9-11 How To Pray For Someone
Intro: We ought always to pray and not to faint. But who do you pray for? How are you praying for them? In these days we live in almost everyone we know is facing a crises. If not they soon will be. We need to pray for others every day. 1:00
- Regularly Pray For Others
Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, For this reason we have always prayed for you, ever since we heard about you. For this reason, since the day we heard about it, we have not stopped praying for you. 1 Samuel 2:23 Moreover as for me, God forbid that I should sin against the Lord in ceasing to pray for you. We all have children, grandchildren, brothers and sisters, family, friends, church family. Pray for them every day. You know there is hardly anyone who doesn’t pray. Who they pray to means everything. We pray to the God of the universe. The creator and sustainer of all things!
Psalm 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plenteous in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. Jeremiah 29:12 Then shall ye call upon me, and ye shall go and pray unto me, and I will hearken unto you. Psalm 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him, and honour him. Call upon the Lord. We must be people of prayer before we can pray for anyone.
God only answers the prayers of HIS people. Proverbs 1:28-29 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the Lord. People who do not know Jesus Christ as their Savior will not have their prayers answered. The only prayer they can pray is Lord save me!! So they are wasting their time praying for something.
But we have access to the throne of God! Hebrews 4:16 Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. This is amazing. That we saved sinners can come to God’s prescence in prayer. And we come to Him we can pray successfully! James 5:16 The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
Pray for others. You can make a difference in their lives forever. Our prayers go on to heaven. Revelation 5:8 And when he had taken the book, the four beasts and four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having every one of them harps, and golden vials full of odours, which are the prayers of saints. Revelation 8:3-4 And another angel came and stood at the altar, having a golden censer; and there was given unto him much incense, that he should offer it with the prayers of all saints upon the golden altar which was before the throne. And the smoke of the incense, which came with the prayers of the saints, ascended up before God out of the angel’s hand.
And you thought your prayers were unimportant? This is probably the most important thing you will do in your life. Your Bible is the most important thing in your Christian life and your prayers are the most important thing you will do in your Christian life. 10:00
- What To Pray For Others
- That they might know God’s will
Colossians 1:9….. and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will….. We ask God to fill you with the knowledge of his will, with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom [with insight into His purposes] Romans 12:2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
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- That they might have wisdom and understanding
Colossians 1:9…..in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
with all the wisdom and understanding that his Spirit gives., asking [specifically] that you may be filled and in understanding [of spiritual things], Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.
Daniel 12:10 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. We are meant to understand Bible prophecy. We are meant to understand the deep things of God. But it all comes with prayer and Bible reading. 1 Corinthians 2:10 But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God. 15:00
- That they might please the Lord
Colossians 1:10 That ye might walk worthy of the Lord unto all pleasing, Then you will be able to live as the Lord wants and will always do what pleases him. So that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord Your lives will produce all kinds of good deeds, and you will grow in your knowledge of God. [displaying admirable character, moral courage, and personal integrity], to [fully] please Him in all things,
Romans 8:8 So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God. You cannot please God if you are not walking in faith and trust in Him. If you are not walking in the word of God and in personal prayer to Him. If you are living for self and what this world can give you then you are in the flesh.
1 Thessalonians 4:1 …..ye ought to walk and to please God, so ye would abound more and more.
1 John 3:22 And whatsoever we ask, we receive of him, because we keep his commandments, and do those things that are pleasing in his sight. Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. 18:00
- That they might be fruitful
Colossians 1:10…….being fruitful in every good work, bearing fruit in every good work. Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. We will be fruitful in every things we do if we are walking in prayer and in faith. 20:00
- That they might increase in knowledge of the Lord
Colossians 1:10…….and increasing in the knowledge of God. And steadily growing in the knowledge of God [with deeper faith, clearer insight and fervent love for His precepts]; Philippians 3:10 That I may know him, and the power of his resurrection. The greatest knowledge is to know Christ…..the greatest gift is that Christ knows me. 22:00
- That they might be strengthened in the Lord
Colossians 1:11 Strengthened with all might, according to his glorious power, May you be made strong with all the strength which comes from his glorious power, We pray that you may be] strengthened and invigorated with all power, according to His glorious might. Philippians 4:13 I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. We have no strength until Christ strengthens us. Psalm 20:7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the Lord our God. You can trust in man’s power and in powerful things in this world, but only God is all powerful and is greater than them all the power of man and nature put together times one million!! 24:00
- That they might have patience and endurance
Colossians 1:11 …..unto all patience (endurance) and longsuffering (stedfastness) with joyfulness; so that you may be able to endure everything with patience and with joy. To attain every kind of endurance and patience with joy. James 1:3-4 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. 4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing. Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience (endurance and persistence) the race that is set before us.
Longsuffering……. 2 Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some men count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish, but that all should come to repentance. The Lord does not delay [as though He were unable to act] and is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is [extraordinarily] patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance. 27:00
How To Pray For Someone
If you love them you will pray for them. If you love people you will pray for people. Do you have a prayer list? Not from memory? Is it written down, or typed or on your phone? Paul had a list. Romans 1:9 For God is my witness, whom I serve with my spirit in the gospel of his Son, that without ceasing I make mention of you always in my prayers;
Ask others to pray for you….2 Thessalonians 3:1 Finally, brethren, pray for us, that the word of the Lord may have free course, and be glorified, even as it is with you
Finally James said in James 5:16 pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much……Who is a righteous man? A saved man, woman, boy or girl who loves Jesus Christ! Prayer is the resource that no other group on earth has. Anyone can pray. But only Christians pray to the God of creation in the name of His Son Jesus Christ! Ephesians 5:20 Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. 28:04
2/5/2023
Revelation 6:9-11 How Long?
Intro: We know that there will be another Jewish holocaust coming in the second half of the tribulation. When two thirds of the Jewish people will be killed by the Beast, the man of sin, the Anti-Christ in his attempt to destroy the Jews so that Jesus Christ cannot rule over His people Israel during the millennium. Zechariah 13:8-9 8 And it shall come to pass, that in all the land, saith the Lord, two parts therein shall be cut off and die; but the third shall be left therein. 9 And I will bring the third part through the fire, and will refine them as silver is refined, and will try them as gold is tried: they shall call on my name, and I will hear them: I will say, It is my people: and they shall say, The Lord is my God. I believe the events in Revelation chapter six are a summation of events in world history that happen after the ascension of Jesus Christ to heaven up to and including the tribulation. But no matter how you believe about Revelation chapter six either way we know that there will be a holocaust of believers up coming. 1:00
- Slain For Christ
Revelation 6:9 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. Then the Lamb broke open the fifth seal. I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been killed because they had proclaimed God’s word and had been faithful in their witnessing. When He (the Lamb) broke open the fifth seal, I saw underneath the altar the souls of those who had been slaughtered because of the word of God, and because of the testimony which they had maintained [out of loyalty to Christ].
Martyrs are those who die for a cause. Our cause is the greatest of them all…the cause of Christ. His glory and His gospel.
Many millions of Christians have been martyred for their faith over the years since Jesus ascended to heaven up until today. But something about this group in verse six seems out of place. It’s not the tribulation martyrs for they are mentioned in Revelation chapter 7:13-14 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Clearly these are the tribulation saints. Are they the same as the martyrs in Revelation chapter six? We don’t know for sure. But it seems to be all those who have died for Christ down through the years.
To me it seems these martyrs are those slain are believers slain between the ascension of Christ and to and including the tribulation except for the mention of the martyrs in Revelation 7:13-14. I think this is Christians of all time. There has been millions of Christian martyred for their faith since the first century AD. Why the ascension of Christ. That’s when He went to heaven. That’s when He appears in Revelation chapters 4-5. Would they be looking for someone to open the seal in a couple of years if Jesus was in heaven at the right hand of God? It doesn’t make sense. I believe Jesus opened the seal after He arrived in heaven in AD 30. The seals are world history up to and when you get to the sixth seal including the end of the tribulation period. So chapter six is a summary of world history including the tribulation period. But Revelation 6:9 seems to be martyrs of the church up to the tribulation period.
Earthquakes in the Bible almost always mean a bodily resurrection is taking place. So you get an earthquake in Revelation 6:12 and then the Lord Jesus comes in Revelation 6:17.
Now remember…..we are not going to be here when the wrath of God is poured out on this earth. We are already here for the wrath of man. Thousands of Christians are martyred each year in the world. I think this murder of Christians could step up in the next few years and even include Christians in the United States. They have already declared war on the right. That includes Christians. They hate us and want us dead. They declare war on anyone who says something that hurts their feelings. It will get incredibly worse during the tribulation period when the church is raptured before the tribulation the hatred of any who would accept Jesus Christ will be off the charts. Christianity is just not going to be allowed or tolerated at all!
Today the elite know they cannot win any fair election and they have election cheating down to a science. So they are pitting one side against the other. You and I are targets of Satan, the left, and the globalists. So even today we are NOT promised by the Lord Jesus that we will not face arrest or even being killed by His enemies. Remember they don’t hate you as much as they hate Jesus and you who represent Him.
Again, Jesus said if they persecuted me they will persecute you. Why do we think we are better than the brave Christians of China, the middle east and North Korea? Why do we think this won’t happen here? I think we are going to see the true church stand up and stand out in the next few months or even maybe couple of years. We must be ready for anything but live our lives as normally as possible for Jesus Christ. How can we do that? Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
What is the armour of God? How do we stand up?
The Breastplate of Righteousness…. Your heart is right with God
The gospel of peace….. You are at peace with God through Jesus Christ
Shield of Faith….. You have faith in God no matter what and your faith is rewarded
Helmet of Salvation….. You know that you are saved and your mind is protected by having the mind of Christ. The Holy Spirit is guiding you into all truth.
Praying always…….You can’t know God with our prayer. You can’t follow Jesus if you don’t know Him intimately.
If you do these things….. then you are walking in and following our Savior Jesus Christ and taking up His cross daily. You will be victorious in everything in every way!!
- Slain For Jesus Chrsit 2. How Long
Revelation 6:10 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? They shouted in a loud voice, “Almighty Lord, holy and true! How long will it be until you judge the people on earth and punish them for killing us?” They cried in a loud voice, saying, “O Lord, holy and true, how long now before You will sit in judgment and avenge our blood on those [unregenerate ones] who dwell on the earth?”
How long? It’s been a long time. Why would they ask that if it’s just been a few months or a few years? It will take seven years. That vengeance won’t take place until Revelation 19:2 For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. The end of the tribulation God will avenge them and all martyred for Jesus Christ.
They want vengeance against the great whore. A belief system that is against Jesus Christ. Revelation 17:1 we meet this great harlot. And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. There is religious Babylon and a commercial Babylon. The great religious whore is the spritiual Babylon that has led the world away from Jesus Christ since time began. It will step up it’s efforts lead by the false prophet to lead people to worship the beast. The embodiment of all false gods of all time. Some say it’s the Catholic church. Some say it’s Islam. I think it’s a combination of both…called today Chrislam. Combined they have led billions into a false religion based on the old religions of paganism and idol worship that has been around since the garden of Eden and the tower of Babel. They will find their peek during the last half of the tribulation. Many millions Jews and Believers in Jesus Christ will be killed for their faith.
So they cry “how long?” for a reason. This false religion has dominated the world for centuries and it’s end is coming soon. Praise God! God will finally destroy this religion and judge them. That’s why the church is gone. The tribulation is a time of judgment for man and the devils he follows. History is a time of God’s grace. Grace for the Jews. Grace for the heathen. Now it’s a time to judge and judgment of God upon mankind and the wicked angels and false gods of all time. Praise the Lord!
- Slain For Jesus Christ 2. How Long 3. Rest for A Little Season
Revelation 6:11 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. Each of them was given a white robe, and they were told to rest a little while longer, until the complete number of other servants and believers were killed, as they had been. Then they were each given a white robe; and they were told to rest and wait quietly for a little while longer, until the number of their fellow servants and their brothers and sisters who were to be killed even as they had been, would be completed.
God has to complete His work of judgment. He will judge no one before He is ready. He is not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance. But there comes a time when it’s over. God will not always strive with man. It’s getting to out of control. Like the flood. Men were violent and corrupt even down to their genes. It’s happening again. God has judged people before and nations all down through history.
But this is not Genesis where He gives corrupted man a chance to remake Himself and replenish the earth and have dominion over the world while having an adversary Satan. This time God is going to remake the earth with redeemed man and Jesus Christ as the King of Kings.
Each martyr is given the white robe of the overcomer. Revelation 7:14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb. Matthew 28:3 His countenance was like lightning, and his raiment white as snow. It says that everyone of them will receive white robe. All have sinned but all in Jesus are made righteous.
Revelation 6:11 …..that they should rest yet for a little season, They are told to rest … until God’s appointed time. Just a little longer…..“Vengeance is mine,” says the Lord Deuteronomy 32:35 To me belongeth vengeance and recompence; their foot shall slide in due time: for the day of their calamity is at hand, and the things that shall come upon them make haste. ; Romans 12:19 Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord. ; The vengeance will come in His perfect timing. Revelation 3:5 And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters. Judgement is coming to all those that have opposed the things of God and His Son Jesus Christ!
Revelation 6:11….until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. One day…and I hope it is soon…the last person will trust in Jesus Christ and make the church complete and then the church will be taken home. One day the last person will be martyred for Christ and then Jesus will return.
The purpose for the tribulation is told to us in Daniel 9:24 Seventy weeks are determined upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up the vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most Holy.
To finish the transgresson…..
To make an end of sins……
To reconcile for past sins of Israel…..
Everlasting righteousness……
Seal up all prophecies to fulfill all prophecies……….
To annoit Jesus Christ as King of Kings!
….To finish the transgression, to make an end of sins. While this may refer in a general sense to all Israel’s sinful ways, it specifically refers to the nation’s rejection of the Messiah. At the return of Christ, a one third of Jews will turn to Him in faith and the nation’s transgression and sins will be forgiven. To end sinners control of the world. No more rebellion for Israel. From now on they will serve the Lord in obedience and loyalty. The word in general will pay for their rejection of Jesus Christ and their attempt to undermine God at every turn.
….To make reconciliation for iniquity. The basis for reconciliation was laid at the cross of Christ, but this refers to the time, still future, when the nation of Israel will come into the benefit and enjoyment of the finished work of Christ on the cross. Their sins are paid for by Jesus Christ just like the church before them.
…..To bring in everlasting righteousness. This, too, points forward to the return of Christ and the Millennium, when the King will reign in righteousness. It is everlasting righteousness in the sense that it will continue on into the eternal state.
…..To seal up vision and prophecy. The main body of OT prophecy centers on the glorious Return of Christ to earth, and His subsequent kingdom. Therefore, the bulk of prophecies will be fulfilled at the end of the seventy weeks, the tribulation. And they will all end with the eternal state of the new heaven and the new earth.
…..And to anoint the Most Holy Place. At the beginning of the thousand-year reign, the temple described in Ezekiel chapters 40–44 will be anointed or consecrated in Jerusalem. The glory will return in the Person of the Lord.(Ezek. 43:1–5). What a day that will be!!
Revelation 6:11….until their fellowservants also and their brethren, that should be killed as they were, should be fulfilled. Thousands die for Christ each year. This year will be no different. Will it increase? I think so. Will there be a holocaust of martyrs? Yes during the tribulation when millions will die for their faith in Christ. Revelation 7:9 After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; Revelation 7: 13-14 13 And one of the elders answered, saying unto me, What are these which are arrayed in white robes? and whence came they? 14 And I said unto him, Sir, thou knowest. And he said to me, These are they which came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
The clear fact is this…..Don’t wait until the holocaust comes…..Trust in Jesus Christ now. If you know in your heart you want to or intend to become a Christian one day….Now is not the time to wait. Jesus may come for His bride at any time. If you are not ready. If you get left behind because you failed to trust in Jesus Christ. You will have two choices…..accept Jesus Christ and probably die as a martyr or accept the mark of the beast and live for a while and be condemned to the lake of fire forever and ever! To me that is no choice….
- Slain For Christ 2. How Long 3. Rest for A Little Season
Bottom line….things are never going to be the same in our world. The world is in a war.. for the souls of men. Satan knows his time is short. He knows he must win. He must destroy Israel and the Jews. He must take out the church who supports Israel. He thinks he can win. But he lost the war on Calvary. Jesus has the victory already. He will be King. He will judge the wicked and bring in everlasting righteousness. In the meantime we can decide. We have a choice. Follow our own hearts and minds and trust in what we think is best…..or trust in the revealed word of God. Trust that the Bible is the word of God. Bible prophecy is coming true and will be fulfilled. Trust in Jesus Christ. Put your confidence and future in His hands. He will save you and bring you to Himself.
Oh this is all foolish Jack…..I would rather be a fool for Christ than a fool for rejecting Him.
1/29/23
Philippians 3:13-14 Finish Stong
Intro: So many people start out well and fizzle at the finish. In sports how many times has a team jumped out to a big lead only to be beaten in the last few minutes of the game. A fire starts roaring but if it is not stirred and kept up it will fizzile out quickly. That’s life you don’t want to flame out from over heating the engine. You want a good start of course but a stronger finish. It’s not all about how you start but it’s always how you finish. 1:00
- Forget The Past
Philippians 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: Of course, my friends, I really do not think that I have already arrived; Brothers and sisters, I do not consider that I have made it my own yet; The great apostle Paul was always learning and growing in the Lord. If you are growing and learning and progressing in Christ you cannot spend time worrying about what you did 40 years ago. We all did and will continue to do stupid things. Forget it. But is it the devil or God that is reminding me of theses things? God never brings up your past sins. Hebrews 10:17 And their sins and iniquities will I remember no more. You can’t help remember your past some times but it is not God who is condemning you. If you have asked Him to forgive you….. it is forgiven and cast into the depths of the sea. Micah 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Even Paul could not obliterate the past from his memory. 1 Corinthians 15:9 For I am the least of the apostles, that am not meet to be called an apostle, because I persecuted the church of God. Paul reminded his churches of the great work of grace God did in his life. Yes he persecuted Christians but he is not that man anymore. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. “A prostitute saw a former client who she did not know that now was a gospel preacher. She yelled at him. He would not answer her. She stopped him. Hey…. don’t you remember me? Yes…He said. The old man remembers you……..but the new man that I now am does not.”
You can’t finish strong if you let you past failures continue to weigh you down. Drop the things that slow you down and run the race to the finish line for Christ. More about that with the next point….10:00
- Forget The Past 2. The Only Thing That Really Matters
Philippians 3:13……but this one thing I do, the one thing I do, but one thing I do: You know why a lion tamer uses a chair to keep the lions at bay. The lion can’t concentrate. He sees four legs of the chair and he can’t focus. A lion has an instinctive ability to focus on one thing and that’s why they are great hunters. Hebrews 12:1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set before us. We need to put down everything that takes our focus off of Christ. Of course you have many things you do all day long. But your main focus, your main purpose for living is Christ. For me to live is Christ….. Only Christ who is our life can help us finish strong….
Philippians 3:13…..forgetting those things which are behind, however, is to forget what is behind me forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead. He refused to let his past obstruct his progress toward his goal. He wanted to forget his self-righteous past. By using the present tense for forgetting Paul was indicating that it is an ongoing process. He might even be implying that he wanted to forget everything so that he would not rest on his past successes in Christ, or be cast down over past evil that he did to the church…..
So many people are destroyed by guilt over the past. The devil won’t ever let up on you about this. As long as you let him. If he can get you down and defeated by your past then he will do it all day every day. As I said before God has forgotten your sins. He has cast them away as far as the east is from the west and the to the depths of the sea. Your past is brought up by the devil….. not by God. The next time the devil brings up your past remind him of his future! I don’t know if that’s good theology but it sure makes you feel good!
What if people bring up your past sins? Tell them yes that is true but I’m not that person any more. I am born again by the grace of God. If I have hurt you I’m sorry. Jesus told the Pharisees He that is without sin cast the first stone. NO one cast as stone. We all have sinned. None of us are righteous. We all have skeletons in the closet.
NO I’m wrong. Those who have Jesus Christ as their Savior have NO skeletons in the closet because that closet is in the depths of the sea! God has said to you…” I don’t see any closets, any sins. All I see is the blood of Jesus Christ when I see you.” 1 John 1:7 But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son cleanseth us from ALL sin.
1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from ALL unrighteousness.
I see only one closet mentioned in the Bible. The prayer closet. Replace the skeleton closet of your past with the closet of prayer. Matthew 6:6 But thou, when thou prayest, enter into thy closet, and when thou hast shut thy door, pray to thy Father which is in secret; and thy Father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly. When thou prayest…not if thou prayest. God expects His children to pray and He expects to reward or answer your prayers! Wow!
Philippians 3:13…..and reaching forth unto those things which are before, and do my best to reach what is ahead. Forget the past and continue to look ahead for the Lord. I press on toward the goal who is Christ Jesus. Our goal is not rewards but Jesus Christ. We are going where He is because He is our Savior, our Lord, our Master, our friend, and our God. He is the goal. If you are following Jesus Christ and taking up your cross daily you will get everything. You will lack nothing in this life and the life to come. Jesus Christ is all that matters. Matthew 6:33 Seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you…. You will only find ALL these things in Christ Jesus.
The devil wants to destroy you. Slow you down. Discourage you. The devil’s greatest tool is discouragement to a Christian. It’s easy to get discouraged today. But you were born for this time. This is your time to shine for Christ. Time is short. Be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 19:00
- Forget The Past 2. The Only Thing That Really Matters 3. Press On
Philippians 3:14 I press toward the mark So I run straight toward the goal in order to win the prize. Press means to press on, Keep on, don’t stop, don’t give up and don’t quit.
Mark: This word specifically refers to the marker at the end of a race on which runners intently fix their eyes. We fix our eyes on Christ. We focus on the finish in a race. Don’t take your eyes off of the finish line. Why do so many people falter at the finish of their lives. They give up to soon. There is never a time to give up living for Jesus!! Now we need to give up and quit doing things that are harmful to our walk with Christ. We quit sinful habits. We quit things that are ungodly and the ungodly that do them. Jude verse 15 To execute judgment upon all, and to convince all that are ungodly among them of all their ungodly deeds which they have ungodly committed, and of all their hard speeches which ungodly sinners have spoken against him. The ungodly are those that do not give one care what God thinks about anything they do.
The Bible mentioned some that quit on Christ. Some where believers……2 Timothy 4:10 For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica. Hebrews 6:4-6 For it is impossible for those who were once enlightened, and have tasted of the heavenly gift, and were made partakers of the Holy Ghost, 5 And have tasted the good word of God, and the powers of the world to come….
Some were pretenders……6 If they shall fall away, to renew them again unto repentance. 1 John 2:19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would no doubt have continued with us: but they went out, that they might be made manifest that they were not all of us.
But we who truly know Christ should not ever quit on Christ. In fact we should be growing stronger in our faith as we get closer to the end. A runner who nears the end of the race has a last “kick” they call it. He uses his last bit of strength to make sure he finishes the race strong. I think we are in a time today for the last “kick” for Christ in our lives. It is never too late to start living for Jesus. Get back in church. Get back in to your Bible reading. Get back in your prayer closet.
Philippians 3:14…….for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus. which is God’s call through Christ Jesus to the life above. The goal is to win the [heavenly] prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.
The prize is the reward for victory. Paul evidently takes to heart what he teaches in 1 Cor. 9:24 Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
We are looking for the prize of Christ. This is reward for your faithfulness. Be faithful unto death Revelation 2:10….be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life. This is usually referred to as the reward for the martyr. But I think it’s for every Christian who dies faithful to Christ to the end of their life. We are rewarded only for faithfulness according to the Bible. Matthew 25:33 Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.
High Calling…In the New Testament this speaks of the divine call to complete salvation. It may refer to the judgment seat of Christ, the place of reward. Paul does not say that he is pressing on for the call of God but rather for the prize of that call. He is not working for his salvation but rather for a reward of his salvation when he sees Jesus Christ and gets to heaven with all the others who have labored for Christ.
The highest calling in life is not to be a mother, a father or a president of the US or congressman or a teacher or a doctor or even a missionary. The highest calling is to be a Committed Christian. Bringing the light of Christ to this sinful wicked world. Bring glory to the name of Christ with your life. Whether you are a king or a ditch digger press on my brothers and sisters and you will finish strong until the end. 27:00
- Forget The Past 2. The Only Thing That Really Matters 3. Press On
Finish Strong By becoming weak. When I am weak only then is He strong in my life. When I am totally depending on Christ can I become strong in Him. Quit trying to be a better Christian….be a better follower of Christ. My sheep hear my voice and I know them and they follow me. Keep your focus on Christ and you WILL finish Strong for Christ. 28:04
1-29-2023
Leviticus 18:23-28 Leviticus 20:22-23 How To Get Kicked Out of a Land
Intro: We have been given a great land. The land of the free and the home of the brave. The land of wonderful beauty and plenty. The land of lakes, and forests, and rivers and streams. Of great mountains and luscious valleys. That is America. Israel could be described in the same way 2500 years ago.
People had lived in the land of Israel before. The people that were in Canaan before the Hebrews had over 400 years to repent of the sins they committed. Basic laws of God’s created order in nature and human decency were not to be committed ever!! When a nation gets into these things it is doomed as a nation and will be kicked out of their land. There is no excuse for committing laws against the nature of God and decent human nature.
Leviticus chapter 18 God tells the Israelites how to get kicked out of this new land….If you as a people group do things against nature itself or approve of them…..things against all common decency you will get kicked out. Here are the four things….If you don’t like these things….get mad at God not at me. I’m just the messenger….
- You’re Out Of Here Number 1—Leviticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Leviticus 18:24 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: Romans 1:26-28 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Pretty obvious here. I have seen this agenda just about take over our nation. We so afraid to speak up about this. These people need help. They also need condemnation for their actions. We cannot tip toe around this sin. We need to tell it as it is. It is an abomination. God said that not me. It is heinous to God. A Shame and a reproach to any person and family. We must emphasize absolutely that we love these people but hate their sin.
This sin is so bad because it is against the Nature of God’s created order. I am glad that God condemned my sin. I am glad that God told me what I am. I am glad that God told me what my life is like to Him. I am glad that God tells it like it is in the Bible. Isaiah 64:6 and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. I am not offended I am thankful. Grateful to God for telling me what I am and what I need to do. My feelings aren’t hurt. I am rejoicing that someone tells it the way it really is. I want truth over my feelings. I want truth over my desires!
Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. This is why God tells us the truth. He is not willing that anyone go to the lake of fire. If we fail to turn from our sin and turn to Jesus Christ in faith we will surely go there. You don’t believe that? Are you willing to stake your life and your eternity that hell is not real? That’s a big risk when the Bible has proven it is the word of God by fulfilled prophecy and by the bill board of the Bible….the people and the land of Israel!
- You’re Out Of Here Number 2—Leviticus 18:6 None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord. Leviticus 18: 10 The nakedness of thy son’s daughter, or of thy daughter’s daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness.
11 The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. You are not supposed to have sex with children of your children. We will see the day that this wickedness going to be legalized. Many say that the child sex trafficking going on at the open border is unbelievable. Children are being groomed as sex objects by adults. Drag queen story hour should be called deviant endoctrination hour. And people are cheered on for this stuff. People bring their kids to this wicked display of sexual deviancy.
This is so bad because it is another sin of God’s created order.
Matthew 10:26 for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. One day everything shall be revealed. Every sin that is not covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ will be revealed to all! This should make people quiver in their socks! But they won’t because they don’t believe it will happen to them.
These are obviously the hardest people to love of all these awful sexual sins. Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. This is pretty severe punishment. How terrifying to be cast into the sea. Never to be rescued. Trapped forever in the darkness and terror. Forgotten and cast away forever!
I see this sin being legalized if the Lord tarries. That’s how far we have fallen as a nation from our moral decency and fallen from the faith of our founders. This is the gates of hell opening for our nation. But take heart….Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. This wickedness will not overcome the church. So I would say we will be out of here before this is legalized. But make no mistake it’s coming! Evil men shall wax worse and worse!
- You’re Out Of Here Number 3– Leviticus 18:23 Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. Leviticus 18:23Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. This sin is illegal in many countries. It is not legal in America. But who is going to tattle on these people? If a nation practices other sexual deviancy you can be sure that bestiality is going on at a high level. I can’t even imagine what kind of depraved mind would do such a thing. It’ just totally against nature itself. This against God’s created Order.
How embarrassing to have this sin revealed. How depraved. How sick? Remember we love these people but hate their sin.
4 You’re Out Of Here Number 4–Leviticus 18:21 And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. We are Killing our children through sex trafficking and abortion. It’s as terrible time to be a child today in this world. You are not safe. Parents I will tell you again and again..…..keep your children off of face book and social media. Child predators number one asset is facebook!
This so bad because it is the fourth sin against the nature of God’s created order. Murdering your children is heniouis and God hates this. Not even animals kill their children. Sometimes cats will eat their children for some reason that only cats know but that is not common. Animals take care of their young at all costs and sacrifice even their own lives.
There were once people who cast their live children to the fires of the false god Molech. Molech is still alive today. He is not a god but a devil that has been around since before the fall. He hates women and children. You know that the two things that the hosts of heaven cannot stand is women and children. Why? They never have gotten to experience this. The heavenly host is all male. So God creates woman…. For the man and God allows man to procreate his own progenies. The angels that fell can’t stand this. They are jealous and want to destroy women and children any way they can.
2 Kings 17:17 And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger. Sins against women and children provoke the Lord to anger. That is not going to turn out good in any way shape or form for these wicked people. Notice that people, the doctors, the politicians who push this and the media agenda who promote abortion are also are sold out to the divination and enchantments. This is the DEVIL!!! They are influenced to believe ungodly wicked explanations and excuses and ungodly influence to do promote and push abortions and sex trafficking.
- You’re SAFE!!!
In baseball it four balls and you get safely to first base. And three strikes you are out. In God’s rules it’s One strike and you are out…. If you break all the rules then you are thrown out of a baseball game and your team forfiets. If you break ALL of these rules you are thrown out of a land.
The nations before the Jews were not required to follow the Levitical laws of God but the nature of God that everyone knows in their hearts and in their minds. Romans 1:20-21 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 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. So these things are basic laws of human nature that God has put in each heart that we are not to break. No one gets a pass on these things. Jew or not. But God especially didn’t want His own people to commit these sins.
This is why nations gets kicked out of their land, lose their political power and are replaced. Leviticus 18:24 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you. Leviticus 18:25 And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants.
Here’s how you can be safe and not be cast out…..
Leviticus 18:26 Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:
Don’t be like the wicked. Don’t commit abominations of God’s laws of nature. Don’t do or support the four sins against God’s created order of things we mentioned here tonight.
WHY? It defiles a land. I curses a nation. It removes blessings.
Leviticus 18:27 (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;)
You will be replaced or removed like Israel was and all those people that proceeded Israel.
Leviticus 18:28 That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you.
If you don’t keep ALL the laws of God…ALL of his rulings and DO them. You will lose. Baseball has rules so the game can have order for the purpose of enjoying the game. It is a game where two teams are competing against each other. In life there is God and His enemies in a battle. God is going to win. He has already won because of Jesus Christ. But Satan is still trying to win as many as he can. So in order to win you have to play by the rules. God has rules. He used to have a lot of rules. Called laws. If you bread the laws you are penalized. If you break the rules in a game you are penalized.
If you go too far in baseball and reject the basic rules of behavior. Cursing and arguing and violence….you will be thrown out of the game. The Jews had to keep all of the laws. They failed sometimes. But that is not what got them cast out. It was breaking the laws of God created order that got them cast out.
How to be safe……Leviticus 20:22 Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out. There were basically ten rules and they branched out into about 632 sub laws. Now we have one rule one law. The law of Christ. Follow Jesus Christ who has kept the rules, the laws of God. But if we break the laws of God without Jesus Christ as our Savior we will pay the penalty in this life and the life to come. But if you break the laws of God’s created order you will be kicked out of your land in this life!!! And may not have a chance to repent in this life!!! That would be horrible! God turns us over to our sin. Romans 1:28 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient. Leviticus 20:23 And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.
Be safe in Christ. Turn from your wicked ways and turn to Jesus Christ for Salvation. It’s an old warning. It’s never going to get old and never going to change. People don’t like it but it’s truth. Turn to Christ today!!
1/22/23 Morning
Colossians 1:13-14 The Kingdom Of Darkness
Intro: Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. We are in a war. The kingdom of God vs the kingdom of darkness. There are rulers in the kingdom of darkness. There is only wickedness there. Nothing good…all horrible. Spritual warfare is real. And you are in the battle whether you like it or not. But we can win and we only will win if we are following Jesus Christ! This kingdom of darkness is real and really powerful. We need to understand our enemy. 1:00
1 The Power of Darkness
Colossians 1:Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness……
For He has rescued us and has drawn us to Himself from the dominion of darkness. He rescued us from the power of darkness. Delivered … rescued: God has liberated believers from the dominion of darkness. The apostle uses the common symbolism of light and darkness for good and evil, for God’s kingdom and Satan’s kingdom, that is found throughout the New Testament. Acts 26:18 To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness to light, and from the power of Satan unto God.
Satan has power. We cannot overcome him on our own. We are in a fallen state. So we are like him in a way. Liars, thieves, and murderers. He is the father of sin. John 8:44 Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
The kingdom from which believers have been rescued is the kingdom of darkness. John 1:4–9 4 In him was life; and the life was the light of men. 5And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not. 6There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7The same came for a witness, to bear witness of the Light, that all men through him might believe. 8He was not that Light, but was sent to bear witness of that Light. 9That was the true Light, which lighteth every man that cometh into the world.
Hell is a place of darkness. Matthew 25:30 And cast ye the unprofitable servant into outer darkness: there shall be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Satan’s world is darkness. Before we accepted Christ we were in unbelief, confusion, and spiritual blindness. Eph. 5:8 For ye were sometimes darkness, but now are ye light in the Lord: walk as children of light. My dad used to say nothing good happens after midnite. Under the cover darkness the enemies work. So their greatest power is darkness so that they can work without being discovered. Our enemy the devil works is darkness so that we cannot see what is behind the evil that we do and the things we are tempted to do. The truth is hidden in darkness and in secret places. That is the power of darkness. But it is always overcome by the light of Jesus Christ! 10:00
1 The Power of Darkness 2 He Has Translated Us
Colossians 1:13…..and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son. and has transferred us to the kingdom of His beloved Son. and brought us safe into the kingdom of his dear Son, 1 Thess. 5:5 Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. We have been transformed, transferred and born again into the Light of Jesus Christ!!
1 Pet. 2:9 But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people; that ye should show forth the praises of him who hath called you out of darkness into his marvellous light. It is marvellous to be in the light of God in Jesus Christ. How blessed we are. That word marvellous means Extraordinary, great wonder, splendid. Beyond expectations. 1 Corinthians 2:9 But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.
1 John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him is no darkness at all. God is light. God is love. Evil is the absence of God. It is not a thing. It is the absence of good. You cannot create evil. Evil is the absence of good. You don’t create darkness. It is absence of light. God created light. Jesus Christ is our light and our life. No amount of darkness can overcome the weakest light. Even black holes are where the light cannot escape. So they surmise that inside a black hole there is great light
He hath translated us. Translated has another meaning for us. Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him: for before his translation he had this testimony, that he pleased God. One day we who alive and remain will be changed…translated into a new resurrection body and into the presence of Jesus Christ our Lord.
He has translated us spiritually when we are born again and He WILL translate us physically when He comes for us. 19:00
1 The Power of Darkness 2 He Has Translated Us 3. He has Given Us Redemption and Forgiveness
Colossians 1:14 In whom we have redemption through his blood, in whom we have redemption [because of His sacrifice, resulting in] the forgiveness of our sins [and by whom we are set free. 1 Peter 1:18-19 Forasmuch as ye know that ye were not redeemed with corruptible things, as silver and gold, from your vain conversation received by tradition from your fathers. 19 But with the precious blood of Christ, as of a lamb without blemish and without spot. Precious blood Christ!! Without blemish or spot of darkness! Blood makes us whiter than snow. Bright white. Blinding white. In other words….Light. Psalm 51:7 …..wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow. What is whiter than snow? Light!
Colossians 1:14….. even the forgiveness of sins: the cancellation of sins’ penalty. that is, our sins are forgiven. Micah 7:19 He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea. The bottom of the sea is a place where nothing gets to. Light cannot even penetrate to the bottom of the sea. NO human can go to the bottom of the sea. It is impossible to do.
Psalm 103:12 As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.
The sun sets in the west and rises in the east. You cannot measure the distance from east to west. You can go east forever around and around the world. But you can go south and eventually you will go around the world and be heading north. God removes our sins from being discovered forever!!!
You can hide your sins. Bury them in the ground. Burn them up. Throw them in the River. Put them in your garage or your Corvette and someone is going to find them. They will come to the light. Let God hide your sins under the blood of Jesus Christ forever and ever. Actually you are hidden by God is Christ.
God not only hides our sins but He makes them as though they never existed. 1 John 3:5 And ye know that he was manifested to take away our sins; and in him is no sin. If Jesus takes them away who is going to find them? In Him is NO sin. In us there is NO sin because He has taken our sins away. 27:00
1 The Power of Darkness 2 He Has Translated Us 3. He has Given Us Redemption and Forgiveness
The Kingdom of Darkness
It is a kingdom. You are already in this kingdom. You were born destined to be in the kingdom of darkness. And when you reach the age of accountability you are fully in. But you don’t have to stay there. You can leave this kingdom. How? By trusting in Jesus Christ as your Savior. Let Him SAVE you from this kingdom you are in. You are not trapped you can be free today! Will you trust in Jesus? Will you come to the light of God through faith in Jesus Christ? 28:04
1/22-2022
Leviticus 18:23-28 Leviticus 20:22-23 How To Get Kicked Out of a Land
Intro: We have been given a great land. The land of the free and the home of the brave. The land of wonderful beauty and plenty. The land of lakes, and forests, and rivers and streams. Of great mountains and luscious valleys. That is America. Israel could be described in the same way 2500 years ago.
People had lived in the land of Israel before. The people that were in Canaan before the Hebrews had over 400 years to repent of the sins they committed. Basic laws of God’s created order in nature and human decency were not to be committed ever!! When a nation gets into these things it is doomed as a nation and will be kicked out of their land. There is no excuse for committing laws against the nature of God and decent human nature.
Leviticus chapter 18 God tells the Israelites how to get kicked out of this new land….If you as a people group do things against nature itself or approve of them…..things against all common decency you will get kicked out. Here are the four things….If you don’t like these things….get mad at God not at me. I’m just the messenger….
- You’re Out Of Here Number 1—Leviticus 18:22 Thou shalt not lie with mankind, as with womankind: it is abomination. Leviticus 18:24 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you: Romans 1:26-28 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature:27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;
Pretty obvious here. I have seen this agenda just about take over our nation. We so afraid to speak up about this. These people need help. They also need condemnation for their actions. We cannot tip toe around this sin. We need to tell it as it is. It is an abomination. God said that not me. It is heinous to God. A Shame and a reproach to any person and family. We must emphasize absolutely that we love these people but hate their sin.
This sin is so bad because it is against the Nature of God’s created order. I am glad that God condemned my sin. I am glad that God told me what I am. I am glad that God told me what my life is like to Him. I am glad that God tells it like it is in the Bible. Isaiah 64:6 and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away. I am not offended I am thankful. Grateful to God for telling me what I am and what I need to do. My feelings aren’t hurt. I am rejoicing that someone tells it the way it really is. I want truth over my feelings. I want truth over my desires!
Revelation 20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever. This is why God tells us the truth. He is not willing that anyone go to the lake of fire. If we fail to turn from our sin and turn to Jesus Christ in faith we will surely go there. You don’t believe that? Are you willing to stake your life and your eternity that hell is not real? That’s a big risk when the Bible has proven it is the word of God by fulfilled prophecy and by the bill board of the Bible….the people and the land of Israel!
- You’re Out Of Here Number 2—Leviticus 18:6 None of you shall approach to any that is near of kin to him, to uncover their nakedness: I am the Lord. Leviticus 18: 10 The nakedness of thy son’s daughter, or of thy daughter’s daughter, even their nakedness thou shalt not uncover: for theirs is thine own nakedness.
11 The nakedness of thy father’s wife’s daughter, begotten of thy father, she is thy sister, thou shalt not uncover her nakedness. You are not supposed to have sex with children of your children. We will see the day that this wickedness going to be legalized. Many say that the child sex trafficking going on at the open border is unbelievable. Children are being groomed as sex objects by adults. Drag queen story hour should be called deviant endoctrination hour. And people are cheered on for this stuff. People bring their kids to this wicked display of sexual deviancy.
This is so bad because it is another sin of God’s created order.
Matthew 10:26 for there is nothing covered, that shall not be revealed; and hid, that shall not be known. One day everything shall be revealed. Every sin that is not covered by the Blood of Jesus Christ will be revealed to all! This should make people quiver in their socks! But they won’t because they don’t believe it will happen to them.
These are obviously the hardest people to love of all these awful sexual sins. Matthew 18:6 But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea. This is pretty severe punishment. How terrifying to be cast into the sea. Never to be rescued. Trapped forever in the darkness and terror. Forgotten and cast away forever!
I see this sin being legalized if the Lord tarries. That’s how far we have fallen as a nation from our moral decency and fallen from the faith of our founders. This is the gates of hell opening for our nation. But take heart….Matthew 16:18 And I say also unto thee, That thou art Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church; and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. This wickedness will not overcome the church. So I would say we will be out of here before this is legalized. But make no mistake it’s coming! Evil men shall wax worse and worse!
- You’re Out Of Here Number 3– Leviticus 18:23 Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. Leviticus 18:23Neither shalt thou lie with any beast to defile thyself therewith: neither shall any woman stand before a beast to lie down thereto: it is confusion. This sin is illegal in many countries. It is not legal in America. But who is going to tattle on these people? If a nation practices other sexual deviancy you can be sure that bestiality is going on at a high level. I can’t even imagine what kind of depraved mind would do such a thing. It’ just totally against nature itself. This against God’s created Order.
How embarrassing to have this sin revealed. How depraved. How sick? Remember we love these people but hate their sin.
4 You’re Out Of Here Number 4–Leviticus 18:21 And thou shalt not let any of thy seed pass through the fire to Molech, neither shalt thou profane the name of thy God: I am the Lord. We are Killing our children through sex trafficking and abortion. It’s as terrible time to be a child today in this world. You are not safe. Parents I will tell you again and again..…..keep your children off of face book and social media. Child predators number one asset is facebook!
This so bad because it is the fourth sin against the nature of God’s created order. Murdering your children is heniouis and God hates this. Not even animals kill their children. Sometimes cats will eat their children for some reason that only cats know but that is not common. Animals take care of their young at all costs and sacrifice even their own lives.
There were once people who cast their live children to the fires of the false god Molech. Molech is still alive today. He is not a god but a devil that has been around since before the fall. He hates women and children. You know that the two things that the hosts of heaven cannot stand is women and children. Why? They never have gotten to experience this. The heavenly host is all male. So God creates woman…. For the man and God allows man to procreate his own progenies. The angels that fell can’t stand this. They are jealous and want to destroy women and children any way they can.
2 Kings 17:17 And they caused their sons and their daughters to pass through the fire, and used divination and enchantments, and sold themselves to do evil in the sight of the Lord, to provoke him to anger. Sins against women and children provoke the Lord to anger. That is not going to turn out good in any way shape or form for these wicked people. Notice that people, the doctors, the politicians who push this and the media agenda who promote abortion are also are sold out to the divination and enchantments. This is the DEVIL!!! They are influenced to believe ungodly wicked explanations and excuses and ungodly influence to do promote and push abortions and sex trafficking.
- You’re SAFE!!!
In baseball it four balls and you get safely to first base. And three strikes you are out. In God’s rules it’s One strike and you are out…. If you break all the rules then you are thrown out of a baseball game and your team forfiets. If you break ALL of these rules you are thrown out of a land.
The nations before the Jews were not required to follow the Levitical laws of God but the nature of God that everyone knows in their hearts and in their minds. Romans 1:20-21 Because that which may be known of God is manifest in them; for God hath shewed it unto them. 20 For the invisible things of him from the creation of the world are clearly seen, being understood by the things that are made, even his eternal power and Godhead; so that they are without excuse: 21 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. So these things are basic laws of human nature that God has put in each heart that we are not to break. No one gets a pass on these things. Jew or not. But God especially didn’t want His own people to commit these sins.
This is why nations gets kicked out of their land, lose their political power and are replaced. Leviticus 18:24 Defile not ye yourselves in any of these things: for in all these the nations are defiled which I cast out before you. Leviticus 18:25 And the land is defiled: therefore I do visit the iniquity thereof upon it, and the land itself vomiteth out her inhabitants.
Here’s how you can be safe and not be cast out…..
Leviticus 18:26 Ye shall therefore keep my statutes and my judgments, and shall not commit any of these abominations; neither any of your own nation, nor any stranger that sojourneth among you:
Don’t be like the wicked. Don’t commit abominations of God’s laws of nature. Don’t do or support the four sins against God’s created order of things we mentioned here tonight.
WHY? It defiles a land. I curses a nation. It removes blessings.
Leviticus 18:27 (For all these abominations have the men of the land done, which were before you, and the land is defiled;)
You will be replaced or removed like Israel was and all those people that proceeded Israel.
Leviticus 18:28 That the land spue not you out also, when ye defile it, as it spued out the nations that were before you.
If you don’t keep ALL the laws of God…ALL of his rulings and DO them. You will lose. Baseball has rules so the game can have order for the purpose of enjoying the game. It is a game where two teams are competing against each other. In life there is God and His enemies in a battle. God is going to win. He has already won because of Jesus Christ. But Satan is still trying to win as many as he can. So in order to win you have to play by the rules. God has rules. He used to have a lot of rules. Called laws. If you bread the laws you are penalized. If you break the rules in a game you are penalized.
If you go too far in baseball and reject the basic rules of behavior. Cursing and arguing and violence….you will be thrown out of the game. The Jews had to keep all of the laws. They failed sometimes. But that is not what got them cast out. It was breaking the laws of God created order that got them cast out.
How to be safe……Leviticus 20:22 Ye shall therefore keep all my statutes, and all my judgments, and do them: that the land, whither I bring you to dwell therein, spue you not out. There were basically ten rules and they branched out into about 632 sub laws. Now we have one rule one law. The law of Christ. Follow Jesus Christ who has kept the rules, the laws of God. But if we break the laws of God without Jesus Christ as our Savior we will pay the penalty in this life and the life to come. But if you break the laws of God’s created order you will be kicked out of your land in this life!!! And may not have a chance to repent in this life!!! That would be horrible! God turns us over to our sin. Romans 1:28 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient. Leviticus 20:23 And ye shall not walk in the manners of the nation, which I cast out before you: for they committed all these things, and therefore I abhorred them.
Be safe in Christ. Turn from your wicked ways and turn to Jesus Christ for Salvation. It’s an old warning. It’s never going to get old and never going to change. People don’t like it but it’s truth. Turn to Christ today!!
Sunday Morning 1-15-2023
1 Corinthians 5:6-8 What Will You Tolerate?
Intro: We used to tolerate people who believe in the Bible and Biblical standards. But not any more. The enemies of truth call for tolerance but actually try to silence and destroy the truth. They call for tolerance for what they believe but try to silence all criticism of it. And they can’t take any criticism at all! They fall apart and or get raging mad! They are indeed snowflakes that melt with the least bit of heat. The Bible talks about Leaven or yeast that makes the dough rise. It doesn’t take much leaven to make the batter rise when baked. People will tolerate a little sin but don’t realize it soon turns into a big problem. COPD is due to a little cigarette. Sudden deaths happening all over the world due to a little jab. A little leaven leaveneth the whole loaf. 1:00
- A Little Leaven
1 Corinthians 5:6 Your glorying is not good. It is not right for you to be proud! Your boasting [over the supposed spirituality of your church] is not good [indeed, it is vulgar and inappropriate]. Your boasting [over the supposed spirituality of your church] is not good. Pride month. Pride is the sin God hates the most I believe. It means we lift up ourselves instead of our creator. God can’t bless you if you bless yourself! God can’t bless a people that want the approval of the world! Churches are boasting that they are tolerant and loving. God is a loving God but we forget about Him being Holy and Just! We tolerate people who are full of themselves. Proverbs 16:18 Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall. 1 John 2:16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. We tolerate pride and boasting. God does not tolerate this pride of man.
1 Corinthains 5:6…..Know ye not that a little leaven leaveneth the whole lump. You know the saying, “A little bit of yeast makes the whole batch of dough rise.” [c]Do you not know that [just] a little leaven ferments the whole batch [of dough, just as a little sin corrupts a person or an entire church]?
Sexual sin was the problem with this church. Not all of them but even if they were against it they tolerated it. People are saying to Homosexuality, transgenderism and all this what we used to call deviant behavior. Sodomites is what they are….but peope just say Oh well. Now I know there isn’t much we can do about it for sure. But it should grieve our hearts tremendously and we can call it for what it is. We need to be loving and kind to people trapped in this sin. Hate the sin but love the people. Love people but we don’t have to tolerate their sinful actions.
Levitcus 6:17It shall not be baken with leaven. I have given it unto them for their portion of my offerings made by fire; it is most holy, as is the sin offering, and as the trespass offering. Leaven is used in baking. A little leaven makes the bread rise. It is a chemical reaction that causes the leaven to spread through the dough. Sin is that way. We commit a little bit of sin and expect no repercussions. We commit a little bit of adultery, a little bit of murder, a little bit of lying, a little bit of cheating, a little bit of drugs, a little bit of pornography and we expect it to go away and have no affect on us. If you tolerate a little bit of sin you will soon find you are accepting and participating in the sin you tolerate.
When people are full of pride they will tolerate anything except the truth about themselves. 10:00
- A Little Leaven 2. The Old Leaven
1 Corinthians 5:7 Purge out therefore the old leaven…… You must remove the old yeast of sin so that you will be entirely pure. Clean out the old leaven so that you may be a new batch. Repent of sin. Change your life. Get rid of sinful habits that destroy your body, soul and spirit.
The best way to get rid of sin is to get rid of your bloated view of yourself. Humble yourself before God and others. It’s not all about you. Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
It’s okay to think good about yourself…to feel good about yourself but don’t get carried away with it.
Think more of others. Matthew 22:39 ……thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. Love people. Wish the best for others like you do for yourself.
Pray for others. Pray specifically for others….Colossians 1:9 For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding.
Put Jesus First in your life….Colossians 3:4 For Christ who is our life…..
1 Corinthians 5:7…..that ye may be a new lump, as ye are unleavened. Then you will be like a new batch of dough without any yeast, as indeed I know you actually are. just as you are, still unleavened.
We are unleavened because of Jesus Christ. He has made us holy, and righteous in God’s eyes. Legally and positionally we are without sin because Christ has applied His righteousness to us. New lump….
2 Corinthians 5:7 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. God will not tolerate old leaven. He cannot tolerate it. man tolerates all kinds of sins. But even mankind will not tolerate everything. Thieves, murder, and other crimes are not tolerated by society. But they tolerate many sins that God does not tolerate. God will not tolerate any sin…. That should open our eyes.
1 Corinthians 5:7…………For even Christ our passover is sacrificed for us…. For our Passover Festival is ready, now that Christ, our Passover lamb, has been sacrificed. For Christ our Passover Lamb has been sacrificed. The Jews celebrated the Passover of the death angel in Egypt. The blood of the innocent lamb was placed on the doorposts. Today Christ’s blood applied to our lives by faith in Him causes the wrath of God to Passover us. God will not tolerate old leaven. We must become made new by Jesus Christ. 19:00
- A Little Leaven 2. The Old Leaven 3. Unleavened Bread
1 Corinthians 5:8 Therefore let us keep the feast, not with old leaven, Let us celebrate our Passover, then, not with old leaven, not with bread having the old yeast….Put on the new man. Ye must be Born again. We Are a New creature in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5:17.
Let us Keep the Feast….. The feast they are talking about here is the Passover meal. But the Jews had seven feasts to celebrate God’s redemption.
- Feast of Passover
Held: At the beginning of Spring, the first full moon of spring. Usually April—Unleavened bread
Represents: Our salvation in Christ. The crucifixion of Christ.
- 2. Feast of Unleavened Bread
Held: The day after the Passover-Unleavened bread
Represents: The Bread of Life, the Lord Jesus, Burial of Christ.
- Feast of First Fruits
Held: Sunday following Unleavened Bread, usually April
Represents: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
- Feast Of Harvest or Penecost
Held: 50 days after the Feast of First Fruits, late May or early June
Represents: The beginning of the Harvest of souls, the church at Pentecost.
- Feast of Trumpets
Held: The First day of Tishrei, the seventh month of the Jewish calendar. September in our calendar.
Represents: The gathering of the Church at the Rapture.
- Day of Atonement
Held: Tenth day of Tishrei, the seventh month on the Jewish calendar. Also Called Yom Kipper.
Leviticus 23:27-30, Romans 11:26
Represents: Second coming of Christ when Israel and the church will be accepted (atoned) by God.
- Feast Of Tabernacles
Held: 15th day of the seventh month or seventh full moon of the year. September, October in our Calendar.
Represents: The great tabernacle to come, when men will dwell with God in heaven for eternity.
First three feasts are the death burial and resurrection of Christ. Then a short pause and then the church is born at Pentecost. Then a long pause and then the rapture harvest. Another short pause (the tribulation) then the second coming of Christ and then a longer pause (Millennium reign of Christ) and then eternity.
1 Corinthians 5:8…..neither with the leaven of malice and wickedness….., not with bread having the old yeast of sin and wickedness, nor with leaven of vice and malice and wickedness. Wrongs do not make right. We can’t sin more to cover our old sins. We can’t turn over a new leaf. It’s the same leaf. We can’t make ourselves acceptable to God. We have to turn from Sin and turn to Christ. We need to quit living for the world of lies and deceit. We cannot sacrifice anything to God of value. Look at Cain. He offered the fruit of the ground. His efforts. Abel offered the first fruits of his flock and the fat. Means he killed his best animal as a sacrifice to the Lord. Genesis 3:4-5 And in process of time it came to pass, that Cain brought of the fruit of the ground an offering unto the Lord.4 And Abel, he also brought of the firstlings of his flock and of the fat thereof. And the Lord had respect unto Abel and to his offering. God does not respect our efforts to attain salvation. It will never work. He will reject our self efforts. That’s really what Ezekiel 33:31………and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. People go to church act like they love God but in their hearts they really love themselves and not God. People won’t tolerate God’s way. They don’t tolerate the only way Jesus. They want to do it their way!
1 Corinthians 5:8….. but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and truth. but with the bread that has no yeast, the bread of purity and truth. Therefore, let us celebrate the feast but with the unleavened bread of sincerity and [untainted] truth. Purity and truth comes only by faith and trust in Jesus Christ. We have to get rid of the leaven by following Jesus Christ every day. And be true to the Lord Jesus Christ. He is the truth. We cannot be truthful with ourselves until we are truthful with Jesus Christ!!!
This is the truth. The only thing that God will tolerate. The only way to remove our sin is by becoming sinless. That is impossible with mankind. But it is possible with God trough faith in Jesus Christ! 27:00
- A Little Leaven 2. The Old Leaven 3. Unleavened Bread
What Will You Tolerate?
Get rid of the sin in your life. Do not tolerate leaven. A sinful life. Turn from your sins and turn to Jesus Christ in faith.
Get rid of the old leaven. Don’t tolerate that old you anymore. Become unleavened. Righteous. Born again. Make all things new in Jesus Christ. Now you know why we partake of the Lord’s supper with Unleavened bread. Jesus Christ is the bread of life. Unleavened. Without sin. Stop tolerating a little sin. Would you tolerate a little hell? No such thing! That’s like being a little pregnant! Stop tolerating the sinful person you are. The soul that sinneth it shall die. That’s all of us. Trust in Jesus Christ and become unleavened…sin will no longer be held to your account….by faith in Jesus Christ! 28:04
1-8-2023
Popular things In Christianity Today That Jesus Would Not Endorse Psalm 118:8
Intro: Now let’s switch gears a little bit. Last time we talked about things Jesus would never say. Well here are some examples of things in the Christian world that Jesus would not endorse…..This is not an all encompassing list. Just a few things that we all know about and have heard about and wondered about.
We have a problem today in the church….lack of discernment. We are so Biblically weak that we fall for emotional and psychological ploys. We make excuses for Biblical teachers giving us 95 percent Biblical truth and we ignore their 5 percent error. What if the Bible was only 95 percent true? What if your preacher only told 95 percent truth? What if your spouse was only 95 percent faithful? What if your boat was only 95 percent water proof? What if your mail was delivered correctly 95 percent of the time? What if your bank was 95 percent accurate? What if that vaccine is only 95 percent safe? AHA! Got cha!! Could you endorse that? Pray for wisdom and discernment!
Jesus would not endorse The movie “The Chosen” This movie teaches you to lean on yourself, to follow your heart, follow your emotions. Dallas Jenkins is a Mormon. The executive producer is a Catholic. That is a huge RED FLAG!
In the movie “The Chosen” has many subtle errors in who Jesus is. For example…..Jesus tells John that God sent Him to make “A” path to God. That Jesus tells people to follow their heart. That Jesus tells people to believe in themselves. The Biblical Jesus never said those things. Beware of “another Jesus.” Paul warned us about “another Jesus” who was not Jesus at all! 1 Corinthians 11:4 For if he that cometh preacheth another Jesus, whom we have not preached, or if ye receive another spirit, which ye have not received, or another gospel, which ye have not accepted, ye might well bear with him. Mormons teach another Jesus who is not God, not our Savior and is someone who we can become. Their motto is “As Jesus is so we can become.” I will not accept any story about Jesus from group that doesn’t even know the Biblical Jesus.
Jesus would not endorse the New age. Christian Science all based on positive words and name it and claim it. Chanting OHM is the sound of creation and the universe. You can have worldly success if you believe in yourself but you won’t know Jesus. Pyschic development is part of new age. Visions are part of the new age. Third eye is part of new age. It is demonic. I never did believe in myself I always trusted in Jesus for my success. As long as I know Him…..you will be positive. And as long as I have Jesus I have everything I need for righteousness and holiness and peace with God.
Jesus would not endorse the Word-Faith movement. We cannot predict control or change the future. The law of Attraction. We cannot attract what we want through positive thinking. God is not the universe or the architect of the universe. Revelation 22:16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. Jesus is the root of everything, the purpose for everything. Our words are important but they cannot change the future and have no power but in the words themselves. Words can harm, hurt and can damage and words can help and encourage and give Biblical instruction.
Jesus would not endorse Norman Vincent peale. The power of positive thinking. It is false teaching and a bridge to deception and very addicting. Of course we want to be positive. 2 Timothy 4:3 For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears. Itching ears tickled. We must read the whole Bible not cherry pick verses. WE cannot speak things in to existence. God always wills us to be healthy is new age and occultist and cruel and unbiblical. Word of Faith has slipped in to even Baptist churches in our area. Our real problem is sin and disobedience. There is none good no not even one of us!
Paul said even if an angel preached another gospel he should be accursed. All new age products are garbage and need to be destroyed. Women need solid Biblical theology and should refrain from using non-biblical tactics with teaching other women.
Jesus would not endorse The books “Jesus Calling.” They are very addicting and new age teaching. “But the author means well.” “Jesus Calling” is ego stroking positive messages. Author Sarah Young said she didn’t get enough out of the Bible so she wrote about another Jesus that says we are wonderful. And her Jesus changes His mind all of the time with each new addition she writes. She is convinced that Angels are giving her information for her books. She prayed for an inner voice to speak to her and uses automatic writing from angels she said. This is demonic. Galatians 1:8 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed.
Just because something is comforting does not mean it is from God. Getting drunk is comforting but it is a sin. Getting high on Opiods is comforting but it’s a sin. Fornication is comforting but it’s a sin. Winning the Lottery is comforting but it’s trusting in luck other than God. Eating a whole chocolate cake is comforting but it’s gluttony. We cannot endorse unbiblical ideas from Christian authors who have gone off the rail. We cannot endorse comfort and positive messages over Biblical truth.
Jesus in my opinion would not endorse Joyce Meyer, Beth Moore These are the two most popular women preachers but they are very poor theologians. They are wrong on many things Biblical. Matthew 7:15 Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.
What makes a preacher? A preacher proclaims the word of God! A preacher may be incorrect in his tie choice or hair styles but should always be Biblically correct and Biblically sound and use sound doctrine that is Biblical. A real preacher uses the Bible and can be followed in the Bible and can be tested by the Bible. Ephesians 5:6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience.
Jesus would never endorse Yoga or Holy Yoga is being yoked or linked to the cundalini spirit, the life force within you. The Bible says not to be unequally yoked. 2 Corinthians 6:14 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? Yoga means “yoked” with the Cundilini Spirit. That spirit that flows out of the circle of life into all people. It needs to be activated and cultivated.
People try all these things outside of Christianity. Churches sponsor Yoga classes. A former Yoga instructor quit Holy Yoga when they objected to Christians making it “Christian.” It’s not a Christian practice! The devil mixes truth with lies. Yoga may be comforting but it is very deceptive and has no place in the life of a Christian. Yoga cannot be redeemed and made Christian. It gives the allusion that putting a pagan practice with Bible verses makes it Christian. We know that we are not to have any other gods before the true God. We are worshipping the creation instead of the creator.
The Hindu Vida’s is about Yoga and the worshipping the thousands of Hindu gods. The positions of Yoga mimic the positions of Hindu gods. The warrior series precise movements that each pose represents the murderous god Veradadross and you are acting out the murderous scenes of the god Veradadross. You can’t scrub up or redeem Yoga and make it Christian.
“But God knows my heart?” Yes He does and the heart is wicked. “But I know better and will not be influenced by YOGA exercises.” But while you may not……..Another person can be influenced by you to do sinful practices that they cannot handle.
Just stretch… don’t do the Yoga poses. Meditate on the word of God…. not mysticism and emptying your mind. Read the Bible and pray and God will give you wisdom and discernment. The devil will veil the truth from people.
Jesus would not Endorse an Untested, untried experimental medicine on the general public. But Franklin Graham, and many other national preachers and teachers did and claimed that Jesus would take the shot. NO….. He would not! 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own? 20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s. As we are careful what we put ON our bodies we should be careful what we put IN our bodies.
We try to eat right, look presentable and be as healthy as we can. Matthew 6:25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? These preachers who I like a lot…fell for the deception. They pushed the fear and the dread of the unknown the very things we are told not to fear. And they believed the liars…… Romans 8:15 For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father. They are going to be really sorry when they realize that something they endorsed is causing people to have complications and death. And when they realized they endorsed a “clot shot” they will hopefully do a “whoopsie” and repent and move on and continue to do God’s work in this world.
Conclusion:
We must learn not to depend upon ourselves and depend wholly upon Jesus Christ and His wisdom and direction. Ask and it shall be given to you. Seek and ye shall find. Pray for wisdom. Pray about everything…everything! Depend upon God for everything! Yes everything vital to your life and the lives of those you love….. He will give you wisdom, maturity and greater faith. To grow strong we must become weak….Strong in the Lord and weak in ourselves. That is the key to having a great life. Philippians 4:6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. 1 Thessalonians 5:17 Pray without ceasing.
1-8-2023
Romans 8:31-34 How To Have It All
Intro: This is what people want. They want it all…The trouble is they don’t know what ALL is? And they don’t know when they have it. Some people seem to have it all. Nice home, beautiful wife, great kids, nice car, great career. But is that what having it all means? There is so much more than this. God want us have it all and He has given us All things richly to enjoy. How do we know when we have is all and What is it when we have it ALL? 1:00
1 We Have All That We Need
Romans 8:31 “What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? In view of all this, what can we say? If God is for us, who can be against us? What then shall we say to all these things? If God is for us, who can be [successful] against us? They might win a battle but we have the victory. They might inflict a wound upon us but we have the victory. The doctors might tell us we might be sick… but we have the victory! Why? Plainly, simply…If God is for us what can the enemy do to us? We have the victory. 1 Corinthians 15:57 But thanks be to God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. We always have the victory. Every single time! It’s all because Of Jesus Christ! He defeated death, hell and the grave! What more could you want? What more do we need?
We can have it all for ALL is not things but a person. Jesus Christ!
Psalm 118:6 The Lord is on my side; I will not fear: what can man do unto me? What can man do to me? They can torture me. They can starve me. They can arrest me and put me in jail. They can even kill me….. but that’s all they can do. They can do all of that….but they cannot defeat me. I will be resurrected to a new body and new life full of peace and joy and love. I have it all if I have Jesus.
But we must never fear the wrath of man. We know that they are limited with what God will allow. James 1:20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. Man’s anger and wrath is not pleasing to God. He will restrain that wrath and turn it against them many times. Very rarely will anger and wrath turn out to good. The only time is when we are angry and act about the way the innocent are treated. This anger will please God and be righteous. All other anger is unrighteous! Why get angry at anyone for what they do to us…..when we have it all in Jesus Christ?
God is not only for us but He is with us….Matthew 1:23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. We cannot imagine that God is actually with us. So when we have Christ with us what else, who else do we need?
John 14:20 At that day ye shall know that I am in my Father, and ye in me, and I in you. Jesus said that He is in us and with us and will NEVER leave us… Hebrews 13:5 for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. He will never, ever no not ever leave us. We have it all…… all the time.
1 Thessalonians 4:8 God, who hath also given unto us his holy Spirit. He is with us through the power of the Holy Spirit. We are sealed by the Holy Spirit. We are kept by the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit gives us power and wisdom. Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you….The Holy spirit is the power the greeek word dynemas, dynamite of God.
John 14:17 Even the Spirit of truth; whom the world cannot receive, because it seeth him not, neither knoweth him: but ye know him; for he dwelleth with you, and shall be in you. The Holy Spirit is power and wisdom and truth. John 16:13 Howbeit when he, the Spirit of truth, is come, he will guide you into all truth….God is for us and has given us all we could ever need to be victorious in our lives. 10:00
1.We Have All That We Need 2. God Gives Us All Things
Romans 8:32 He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things. Certainly not God, who did not even keep back his own Son, but offered him for us all! He gave us his Son—will he not also freely give us all things? He who did not spare [even] His own Son, but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, graciously give us all things?
Jesus died for sinners. He was raised…delivered up for US ALL. If God spared not His own Son. If God didn’t hold back even His own son for us will He hold back on anything else? The short answer…NO!
2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness… everything we need to live godly lives we have been given. It may not be a trouble free live or a pain free life or a disease free life but it will be a godly life! A life of joy and peace and purpose. That’s all we could ever ask for isn’t it?
To make a difference for Christ in this life whether it’s 18 or 88 years. That all we can ask for. God has given us His Own Son and that is all that we need and all that we desire to make an impact in this world and the world to come. 19:00
1.We Have It All 2. God Gives Us All Things 3. We Are Blameless Of All Things
Romans 8:33 Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth. Who will accuse God’s chosen people? God himself declares them not guilty! Who will bring any charge against God’s elect (His chosen ones)? It is God who justifies us [declaring us blameless and putting us in a right relationship with Himself]. We have all kinds of sins. All kinds of fallacies and failures. But God says ALL of our sins are gone. Legally and completely forever. As far as the east is from the west and cast into the depths of the sin according to the Bible.
Romans 8:34 Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us.” Who, then, will condemn them? Not Christ Jesus, who died, or rather, who was raised to life and is at the right side of God, pleading with him for us! Who is the one who condemns us? Christ Jesus is the One who died [to pay our penalty], and more than that, who was raised [from the dead], and who is at the right hand of God interceding [with the Father] for us.
Christ does not condemn us but makes intercession for us. He pleads our case. He defends us. Why do Christians always go around thinking that they are not good enough? Or such failures? We have Jesus Christ who is defending us and cheering for us and standing for us. Christ STOOD at the right hand of God when Stephen was dying. If I could have anything I would want ALL My sins forgiven forever! WELL that has been done in Christ Jesus!
1 Thessalonians 1:9-10 For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ. 10 Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him.
All of the wrath of God was placed on Jesus NOT on us! He took God’s wrath. Not only now but one day when God pours out His wrath upon this world we will NOT be here for God has already given His wrath for US to Jesus Christ!
All blame is gone! All Wrath is Gone! All judgment is gone! Blameless. Without sin being held against us. NO blame ALL grace! 2 Corinthians 5:21 For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. All of our sin given to the one who had NO sin! All of His righteousness is given to ALL those who trust in Him. 27:00
1.We Have It All 2. God Gives Us All Things 3. We Are Blameless Of All Things
How To Have It All
One name…one person….Jesus Christ. For Christ who is our LIFE! I am come that they might have LIFE and have it more abundantly! LIFE is in a person. We can have it ALL when we have the one who is ALL things. Collossians 1:16 For by him were all things created, that are in heaven, and that are in earth, visible and invisible, whether they be thrones, or dominions, or principalities, or powers: all things were created by him, and for him. 28:04