The study Bible I have has a neat feature in the back of it. It has a section for the "Titles of Jesus". I'd like to share that section on here.
He is...
Adam (1 Corinthians 15:45)
Advocate (1 John 2:1)
Almighty (Revelation 1:8)
Alpha and Omega (Revelation 1:8, 1:11, 22:13)
Amen (Revelation 3:14)
Ancient of days (Daniel 7:22)
Angel (Genesis 48:16, Zechariah 1:12)
Angel of God's presence (Isaiah 63:9)
Anointed above His fellows (Psalm 45:7)
Anointed with the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:38)
Apostle of our profession (Hebrews 3:1)
Apple Tree (Song of Solomon 2:3)
Arm of the Lord (Isaiah 51:9-10)
Author and Finisher of our Faith (Hebrews 12:2)
Author of Salvation (Hebrews 2:10)
Babe (Luke 2:12, 2:16)
Beginning and End (Revelation 22:13)
Beginning of the Creation of God (Revelation 3:14)
Begotten of the Father (John 1:14)
Beloved (Song of Solomon 5:16, Ephesians 1:6)
Beloved Son (Matthew 3:17, Mark 1:11, 2 Peter 1:17)
Blessed and Only Potentate (1 Timothy 6:15)
BRANCH (Zechariah 3:8)
Branch of Righteousness (Jeremiah 33:15)
Bread from Heaven (John 6:51)
Bread of Life (John 6:48)
Bridegroom (Matthew 9:15, 25:1, 25:10)
Bright and Morning Star (Revelation 22:16)
Brother (Mark 3:35, Hebrews 2:11)
Builder (Zechariah 6:13)
Captain (Joshua 5:14)
Carpenter (Mark 6:3)
Carpenter's Son (Matthew 13:55)
Chief Corner Stone (Matthew 21:42)
Chief Shepherd (1 Peter 5:4)
Child (Isaiah 9:6)
Chosen of God (Matthew 12:18)
Christ (Matthew 1:16, 2:4, 16:20, Mark 8:29, 14:61, John 1:41)
Christ a King (Luke 23:2)
Christ Jesus (Romans 3:24, 8:1, 1 Corinthians 1:2, 1:30)
Christ Jesus Our Lord (Romans 8:39, 1 Timothy 1:12)
Christ of God (Luke 9:20)
Christ the Lord (Luke 2:11)
Christ the Power of God (1 Corinthians 1:24)
Christ the Wisdom of God (1 Corinthians 1:24)
Christ, Son of the Blessed One (Mark 14:61)
Commander (Isaiah 55:4)
Consolation of Israel (Luke 2:25)
Corner Stone (Ephesians 2:20, 1 Peter 2:6)
Covenant of the People (Isaiah 42:6)
Creator of Israel (Isaiah 43:15)
David their King (Jeremiah 30:9,Ezekiel 37:24-25, Hosea 3:5)
Deliverer (Romans 11:26)
Dew (Hosea 14:5)
Door of the sheep (John 10:7, 10:9)
Eliakim (Isaiah 22:20)
Eternal Life (1 John 5:20)
Everlasting Father (Isaiah 9:6)
Faithful Witness (Revelation 1:5, 3:14)
First-begotten from the dead (Revelation 1:5)
First-born (Psalm 89:27, Hebrews 1:6)
First-born among many brethren (Romans 8:29)
First-born from the dead (Colossians 1:18)
First-born of every creature (Colossians 1:15)
First Fruits (1 Corinthians 15:20, 15:23)
First and Last (Revelation 2:8, 22:13)
Fountain for sin (Zechariah 13:1)
Forerunner (Hebrews 6:20)
Friend (Song of Solomon 5:16)
Friend of sinners (Matthew 11:19)
Gift of God (John 4:10)
Glory of God (Isaiah 40:5)
Glory of Israel (Luke 2:32)
God (John 1:1, Romans 9:5, 2 Peter 1:1, 1 John 5:20)
God of Israel, Savior (Isaiah 45:15)
God of all the earth (Isaiah 54:5)
God our Savior (1 Timothy 2:3)
God with us (Matthew 1:23)
Golden Altar (Revelation 8:3)
Good Teacher (Mark 10:17)
Great Shepherd of the sheep (Hebrews 13:20)
Head (Ephesians 4:15, Colossians 2:19)
Head of the church (Ephesians 5:23, Colossians 1:18)
Head of every man (1 Corinthians 11:3)
Head over all things (Ephesians 1:22)
Heir of all things (Hebrews 1:2)
Heir of the world (Romans 4:13
Heritage (Isaiah 58:14)
High Priest (Hebrews 3:1, 6:20, 7:26)
Holy, harmless, and undefiled (Hebrews 7:26)
Holy One of God (Mark 1:24)
Holy Servant Jesus (Acts 4:27, 4:30)
Holy Thing (Luke 1:35)
Hope (1 Timothy 1:1)
Hope of glory (Colossians 1:27)
Horn of Salvation (Luke 1:69)
Husband (Isaiah 54:5, 2 Corinthians 11:2)
I AM (John 8:58)
Image of the invisible God (Colossians 1:15)
Immortal (1 Timothy 1:17)
Invisible (1 Timothy 1:17)
Israel (Isaiah 49:3)
Jesus (Matthew 1:21, 1 Thessalonians 1:10)
Jesus Christ (Matthew 1:1, John 1:17, 17:3, Acts 2:38)
Jesus Christ our Lord (1 Corinthians 1:9)
Jesus Christ our Saviour (Titus 3:6)
Jesus of Nazareth (Mark 1:24)
Jesus, the Son of God (Hebrews 4:14)
Jesus, the son of Joseph (John 6:42)
Judge of Israel (Micah 5:1)
Judge of the quick and the dead (Acts 10:42)
Just Man (Matthew 27:19)
Just One (Acts 7:52, 22:14)
King (Matthew 21:5)
King of Glory (Psalm 24:7-10)
King of Israel (John 1:49)
King of kings (Revelation 17:14, 19:16)
King of the Jews (Matthew 2:2, 27:37, Mark 15:26, Luke 23:38)
King of saints (Revelation 15:3)
King of Zion (Psalm 2:6, Zechariah 9:9, John 12:15)
King over all the earth (Zechariah 14:9)
Lamb (Revelation 5:6, 13:8)
Lamb of God (John 1:29, 1:36
Lawgiver (Isaiah 33:22)
Leader and Commander (Isaiah 55:4)
Life (John 14:6, Colossians 3:4)
Light (John 12:46)
Light, everlasting (Isaiah 60:20)
Light, True (John 1:9)
Light of the world (John 8:12, 9:5)
Light of the Gentiles (Isaiah 42:6)
Lily of the valleys (Song of Solomon 2:1)
Lion of the tribe of Judah (Revelation 5:5)
Living Bread (John 6:51)
Living Stone (1 Peter 2:4)
Lord Christ (Colossians 3:24)
Lord God Almighty (Revelation 15:3)
Lord Jesus (Acts 7:59, 16:31, Colossians 3:17, 1 Thessalonians 4:2)
Lord Jesus Christ (Acts 11:17, 20:21, Romans 5:1, 16:18)
Lord and Savior Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:11, 3:18)
Lord of all (Acts 10:36)
Lord of the dead and the living (Romans 14:9)
Lord of glory (1 Corinthians 2:8)
Lord of Hosts (Isaiah 54:5)
Lord of lords (Revelation 17:14, 19:16)
Lord of the Sabbath (Mark 2:28, Luke 6:5)
Lord of our righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6, 33:16)
Lord, your Holy One (Isaiah 43:15)
Lord, your Redeemer (Isaiah 43:14)
Lord strong and mighty (Psalm 24:8)
Lord's Christ (Luke 2:26)
Man (Acts 2:22, 17:31)
Man Christ Jesus (1 Timothy 2:5)
Man of God's right hand (Psalm 80:17)
Man of Sorrows (Isaiah 53:3)
Mediator (1 Timothy 2:5, Hebrews 9:15)
Melchizedek (Genesis 14:18, Hebrews 7:1)
Merciful and Faithful (Hebrews 2:17)
Messenger of the covenant (Malachi 3:1)
Messiah (John 1:41, 4:25)
Mighty God (Isaiah 9:6)
Mighty One of Jacob (Isaiah 49:26)
Mighty to Save (Isaiah 63:1)
Minister of the Sanctuary (Hebrews 8:2)
Minister of the Tabernacle (Hebrews 8:2)
Morning Star (2 Peter 1:19, Revelation 22:16)
Nazarene (Matthew 2:23)
Offspring of David (Revelation 22:16)
Only Begotten (John 1:14)
Only wise God, our Savior (Jude 25)
Peace, our (Ephesians 2:14)
Pearl of great price (Matthew 13:46)
Physician (Matthew 9:12)
Power of God (1 Corinthians 1:24)
Precious Corner Stone (1 Peter 2:7)
Priest (Hebrews 5:6, 7:17, 7:21)
The Prince (Daniel 9:25)
Prince and Savior (Acts 5:31)
Prince of Life (Acts 3:15)
Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6)
Prince of the kings of the earth (Revelation 1:5)
Prophet (Luke 24:19, Acts 3:22-23)
Propitiation (1 John 2:2, 4:10)
Rabbi (Matthew 26:25, 26:49, Mark 9:5, 11:21, John 1:38, 1:49)
Rabboni (John 20:16)
Rain and showers (Psalm 72:6)
Ransom for all (1 Timothy 2:6)
Redeemer (Job 19:25, Isaiah 59:20, 60:16)
Redemption (1 Corinthians 1:30)
Resurrection and the Life (John 11:25)
Righteous Branch (Jeremiah 23:5)
Righteous Judge (2 Timothy 4:8)
Righteous servant (Isaiah 53:11)
Righteousness (Jeremiah 23:6)
Rock (Isaiah 32:2)
Rock of offense (1 Peter 2:8)
Root of David (Revelation 5:5, 22:16)
Root of Jesse (Isaiah 11:10, Romans 15:12)
Rose of Sharon (Song of Solomon 2:1)
Ruler in Israel (Micah 5:2)
Sacrifice (Ephesians 5:2)
Salvation (Luke 2:30)
Sanctification (1 Corinthians 1:30)
Sanctuary (Isaiah 8:14)
Savior (Isaiah 19:20, Luke 2:11, Acts 5:31, 13:23, Philippians 3:20)
Savior, Jesus Christ (2 Peter 1:1)
Savior, God our (1 Timothy 2:3-7)
Savior of the body (Ephesians 5:23)
Savior of the world (John 4:42, 1 John 4:14)
Scepter out of Israel (Numbers 24:17)
Second Man (1 Corinthians 15:47)
Seed of the woman (Genesis 3:15)
Servant (Isaiah 42:1, 42:19, Matthew 12:18)
Servant of rulers (Isaiah 49:7)
Sharp sword (Isaiah 49:2)
Shepherd of Israel (Psalm 80:1)
Shepherd of souls (1 Peter 2:25)
Shiloh (Genesis 49:10)
Son of the Blessed (Mark 14:61)
Son of David (Matthew 9:27, 12:23, Mark 10:47-48, Luke 18:38)
Son of the Father (2 John 3)
Son of God (Daniel 3:25, Matthew 4:3, 8:29)
Son of Man (Matthew 8:20)
Son of Mary (Mark 6:3)
Son of the Most High (Luke 1:32)
Spiritual Drink (1 Corinthians 10:4)
Spiritual Meat (1 Corinthians 10:3)
Spiritual Rock (1 Corinthians 10:4)
Star out of Israel (Numbers 24:17)
Stone of stumbling (1 Peter 2:8)
Sun of righteousness (Malachi 4:2)
Teacher come from God (John 3:2)
Tried stone (Isaiah 28:16)
True Light (John 1:9, 1 John 2:8)
True God (1 John 5:20)
True Vine (John 15:1)
Truth (John 14:6)
Vine (John 15:5)
Wall of Fire (Zechariah 2:5)
Way (John 14:6)
Wedding Garment (Matthew 22:12)
Well of Living Water (Song of Solomon 4:15)
Wisdom of God (Luke 11:49, 1 Corinthians 1:24)
Witness (Revelation 1:5, 3:14)
Wonderful (Isaiah 9:6)
Word (John 1:1, 1:14)
Word of God (Hebrews 11:3)
Word of life (1 John 1:1)
Worthy to receive power (Revelation 5:12)
That's all for now! I may update this as I study more.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth - 2 Cor 13:8
Friday, December 23, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Preface : KJV Doubters
Let me put how I feel in regards to the KJV right at the beginning of this :
I (reverently) stand on the KJV as my final authority from God in English. I believe every word of the Authorized Version is perfect, placed properly, and punctuated correctly. I believe God inspired this book. I do not believe in teaching, preaching, sharing, evangelizing, or studying any other English version.
It's not just because of the church I go to is a King James Bible only church. I've listened to lessons on how we got the Authorized 1611, listened to research on how the bible got to me, and listened to studies on why I do not use a modern version.
I've even done a study of my own (based on a few I've heard and some I have researched myself). If you don't believe me, I've got several other versions in a bookshelf in my room which I have found examples in them of why I do not use them. They are :
New King James Version
New International Version
Contemporary English Version
Today's English Version
New Living Translation
Amplified Version
New American Standard Version
New World Translation
All these are part of a study I called "Why Not The KJV?"
My question to you is : Have you ever done a comparison between the one you "prefer" and the KJV? I did. I used to carry an NIV with me and didn't know a thing about the differences of all the versions. I'm not going to go into all the discussion about versions and why, but if there is any interest, I will open a new email address for those who truly want to know the difference between the one you have and the AV 1611 (not promising I can answer every question, but I can present you with some studies I listened to and some things I have learned).
Do you think God could get you a perfect Bible? I believe he did (for English speakers) with the precious KJV.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth - 2 Cor 13:8
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Preface : A look at "Christian Music"
The preface on this post is not to show you anything that has to do with the music I will be looking at in the main post. It is to show the readers where I came from, musically. With my musical background,you will see why I, myself, believe that the music you expose yourself to can affect everything from your day-to-day actions, your testimony, and your Christian joy.
My background with music is different than all (that have told me) of my friends who are part of the wonderful "Saved By Grace" crowd. I know we all had vices and a lot of us would admit that music was one. It definitely was one for me.
I used to be the guitarist for a "death metal" band. Puts a whole different perspective in your mind of the writer than just that of who was just listening to beer-promoting country, fornication-promoting rap, or "good times" promoting classic rock, doesn't it? It wasn't until recently that I noticed that when we played in front of my high school in 2005 that I had 2 upside-down crosses painted on my face. We practiced many times and even recorded 2 songs that will not be named on CD.
"Saved By Grace" is a title that I am truly thankful of now. In 2006, God was working in my heart to start getting that junk out of me. I know this because I asked one of the guys I worked with "does God beat us up for stuff every now and then?" and by the time he got the words "He chastises us.." out of his mouth, I had to go outside and I was in tears for about 10 minutes. Ended up with me quitting the group then and there.
With all this being said, some people think that I was only in one of those "lets just play as heavy as possible" groups that just acted like fools. I took a look at some of the music I used to play and then at some of the covers I had wanted us as a group to do. Let some of these examples (I HIGHLY suggest NOT trying to find the videos/audio for these songs) show you of how thankful I am that God cleaned a lot of this music out of my system.
2nd warning - I will NOT post audio/video to any of these and I suggest that you do not go looking for them.
Example #1 - "Shed" by Meshuggah
While there are only 3 lines of lyrics total to the entire song that are repeated over and over, the disturbing part of it is in the video. I'm not going to look it up again for reference, but taking the songs overall "tone" & coupling it with the end of the video swirling around a graveyard of crosses, I do not want to know whatever deeper meaning there is to it.
Example #2 - "Five Finger Crawl" by Danzig
All I have to say to warn you to keep away from certain tastes of music is this - I didn't have to look up the lyrics to this one, the title of the CD is "Satan's Child 6:66"
Example #3 - "The Grand Conjuration" by Opeth
Possibly one of the worst influences for me (I modeled my vocals while in the band entirely from this song). The entire song can be read as a prayer to satan or as a story of someone giving their life to satan. The lyrics "The eyes of the devil ; Fixed on his sinners" "The hands of Satan ; Assembling his flock ;The pale horse rider ; Searching the earth" should be more than enough to deter you.
God only knows why I have wrote this post. Maybe he will use it to show someone that there is hope in living for Christ after the world has run you down. Not sure if I will keep this post up or I may delete it later on.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth - 2 Cor 13:8
My background with music is different than all (that have told me) of my friends who are part of the wonderful "Saved By Grace" crowd. I know we all had vices and a lot of us would admit that music was one. It definitely was one for me.
I used to be the guitarist for a "death metal" band. Puts a whole different perspective in your mind of the writer than just that of who was just listening to beer-promoting country, fornication-promoting rap, or "good times" promoting classic rock, doesn't it? It wasn't until recently that I noticed that when we played in front of my high school in 2005 that I had 2 upside-down crosses painted on my face. We practiced many times and even recorded 2 songs that will not be named on CD.
"Saved By Grace" is a title that I am truly thankful of now. In 2006, God was working in my heart to start getting that junk out of me. I know this because I asked one of the guys I worked with "does God beat us up for stuff every now and then?" and by the time he got the words "He chastises us.." out of his mouth, I had to go outside and I was in tears for about 10 minutes. Ended up with me quitting the group then and there.
With all this being said, some people think that I was only in one of those "lets just play as heavy as possible" groups that just acted like fools. I took a look at some of the music I used to play and then at some of the covers I had wanted us as a group to do. Let some of these examples (I HIGHLY suggest NOT trying to find the videos/audio for these songs) show you of how thankful I am that God cleaned a lot of this music out of my system.
2nd warning - I will NOT post audio/video to any of these and I suggest that you do not go looking for them.
Example #1 - "Shed" by Meshuggah
While there are only 3 lines of lyrics total to the entire song that are repeated over and over, the disturbing part of it is in the video. I'm not going to look it up again for reference, but taking the songs overall "tone" & coupling it with the end of the video swirling around a graveyard of crosses, I do not want to know whatever deeper meaning there is to it.
Example #2 - "Five Finger Crawl" by Danzig
All I have to say to warn you to keep away from certain tastes of music is this - I didn't have to look up the lyrics to this one, the title of the CD is "Satan's Child 6:66"
Example #3 - "The Grand Conjuration" by Opeth
Possibly one of the worst influences for me (I modeled my vocals while in the band entirely from this song). The entire song can be read as a prayer to satan or as a story of someone giving their life to satan. The lyrics "The eyes of the devil ; Fixed on his sinners" "The hands of Satan ; Assembling his flock ;The pale horse rider ; Searching the earth" should be more than enough to deter you.
God only knows why I have wrote this post. Maybe he will use it to show someone that there is hope in living for Christ after the world has run you down. Not sure if I will keep this post up or I may delete it later on.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
For we can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth - 2 Cor 13:8
Sunday, September 11, 2011
The Rejected Gospel
The first weekend in September I was in Wal Mart and God pressed it on my heart to give a gospel tract out to a group of people in the store. So I walked up to a group of 3 people and asked them if they'd like a gospel tract. After they noticed that the front of it said "This could be your last 5 minutes alive", their mouths dropped open like I was handing them an explosive or something. Needless to say, they all said no quite quickly.
It's not like I am handing them a letter of hatred or evil. That could have verily been their key to heaven and they decided to say no. It could have been the best day of their life and they opted out. I've even had saved people (I don't know the heart, but only know their testimony) accept a tract that will probably pass it on to someone else that is lost.
Matthew 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
Matthew 10:14 And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.
The gospel was presented. They had a chance to have the gospel given to them, straight to the point of salvation, through a gospel tract. But since they said no, their blood will be upon their own hands because they turned away the warning (Ezekiel 33:1-6).
Matthew 10:15 Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for the land of Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgement, than for that city.
It is more tolerable for a city that sinned against God (Genesis 19), who grieved God with their sin, to the point that He destroyed the city with fire and brimstone, than it is for a city (most likely even a person as well) who rejected hearing the simple truths of the glorious gospel. That's pretty strong words for rejecting a presentation of the gospel.
I'm not sure why I was moved to post this. It may be as motivation for those who pass out tracts to see more people saved through passing out tracts, knocking on doors, preaching the word, and etc.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
New Convictions Part 2
After hearing some wonderful messages this week, I have decided that I need to make a few things known about my convictions. Just 2 more to add here, maybe even some more later.
1. She will be very important to me. I know that if I was to find anyone who truly loves Jesus like I do, she is a true gem and will be treated as one.
Reason - Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies
2. If and when I am to get married, it will only be to a lady who truly puts Jesus before me in everything she does. I want her to love Jesus more than me because I also love Christ above all.
Reason - Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Just a few more to add to my list :)
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
1. She will be very important to me. I know that if I was to find anyone who truly loves Jesus like I do, she is a true gem and will be treated as one.
Reason - Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above rubies
2. If and when I am to get married, it will only be to a lady who truly puts Jesus before me in everything she does. I want her to love Jesus more than me because I also love Christ above all.
Reason - Proverbs 18:22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.
Just a few more to add to my list :)
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
What You're Really Saying With A Tattoo
First off, I have to admit to this. I have 1 tattoo and I got it prior to finding all this out. I am going to be looking into having it removed soon possibly but I want to share this as well. I know that many will differ on my view here but I just want to follow the Bible and what it says.
Leviticus 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
"Cuttings in your flesh" and "print any marks upon you". I believe it is clear in the Bible from this one verse that we are not to cut into ourselves, no matter what it is honoring. One thing I've noticed about a good part of the "law" is that anything stated in the law books (notably in the moral code), that is still to be followed.
1 Kings 18:28 And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
"Cut themselves". With this story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal, The form of worship that they employed to try to "awaken" their phony god, was cutting themselves (bloodletting/tattooing).
Since I know their will be quite a few that disagree with me on this, I'd also like to share a link to another article on this. This article gives a more in-depth look at this practice.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/watkins_tattoos/intro.html
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Leviticus 19:28 Ye shall not make any cuttings in your flesh for the dead, nor print any marks upon you: I am the LORD.
"Cuttings in your flesh" and "print any marks upon you". I believe it is clear in the Bible from this one verse that we are not to cut into ourselves, no matter what it is honoring. One thing I've noticed about a good part of the "law" is that anything stated in the law books (notably in the moral code), that is still to be followed.
1 Kings 18:28 And they cried aloud, and cut themselves after their manner with knives and lancets, till the blood gushed out upon them.
"Cut themselves". With this story of Elijah and the prophets of Baal, The form of worship that they employed to try to "awaken" their phony god, was cutting themselves (bloodletting/tattooing).
Since I know their will be quite a few that disagree with me on this, I'd also like to share a link to another article on this. This article gives a more in-depth look at this practice.
http://www.biblebelievers.com/watkins_tattoos/intro.html
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Just To Say
This is a little bit of a personal post for me. But since it's in the Bible, it's alright. I'd like to share something and here's why :
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
This post is so I can confess one of my faults so that everyone can pray for me on this. I have a problem, sometimes, on waiting for God's blessings to "come". I've been working on it, and I've been doing better with it but I would like to ask for prayers from whoever reads this so that I can do better with this fault.
Thank you. :)
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
James 5:16 Confess your faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.
This post is so I can confess one of my faults so that everyone can pray for me on this. I have a problem, sometimes, on waiting for God's blessings to "come". I've been working on it, and I've been doing better with it but I would like to ask for prayers from whoever reads this so that I can do better with this fault.
Thank you. :)
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Sunday, August 21, 2011
New Convictions
I've decided (since me and my now ex-fiance) have decided to split and follow Christ much more closely than before, that if and when I ever date again, there will be some new rules I will follow.
1. The only time we will ever touch, kiss, hold hands (except for prayer), or any other thing close to those, will be wedding day and afterward.
Reason - 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 : Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me. It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
Laugh if you want, but I will follow this. I don't want the slightest chance of slipping into temptation to ever be present.
2. She must understand that Jesus is #1 in my life.
Reason - He is the very reason I exist. He is the one who saved my soul from the pits of hell. He bore my sins upon a cross after being beaten worse than any other man (Isaiah 52:14). It should be obvious why this is important to me.
3. KJV only.
Reason - I don't accept any other version as the true and pure word of God for the English-speaking people. Call me stubborn, but this (along with the others on here) is a must.
4. I am a preacher, it won't always be easy.
Reason - God called me to preach His word, and because of this, I will not always be popular. I don't mind this one bit. At the same time, those who would not try to tear me down will almost always come after her. I will be there to defend against such slander though.
Just a few things that have came to mind. I know there are more than these but this is what I have on my mind right now.
All honor and glory to the Lord.
Amen
1. The only time we will ever touch, kiss, hold hands (except for prayer), or any other thing close to those, will be wedding day and afterward.
Reason - 1 Corinthians 7:1-2 : Now concerning the things whereof ye wrote unto me. It is good for a man not to touch a woman. Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.
Laugh if you want, but I will follow this. I don't want the slightest chance of slipping into temptation to ever be present.
2. She must understand that Jesus is #1 in my life.
Reason - He is the very reason I exist. He is the one who saved my soul from the pits of hell. He bore my sins upon a cross after being beaten worse than any other man (Isaiah 52:14). It should be obvious why this is important to me.
3. KJV only.
Reason - I don't accept any other version as the true and pure word of God for the English-speaking people. Call me stubborn, but this (along with the others on here) is a must.
4. I am a preacher, it won't always be easy.
Reason - God called me to preach His word, and because of this, I will not always be popular. I don't mind this one bit. At the same time, those who would not try to tear me down will almost always come after her. I will be there to defend against such slander though.
Just a few things that have came to mind. I know there are more than these but this is what I have on my mind right now.
All honor and glory to the Lord.
Amen
Tuesday, August 9, 2011
The misunderstood Holy Spirit
Nowadays, with churches slipping farther and farther into apostasy in this Laodicean age that we are in now, there has been a movement now to emphasize "spirit worship" or "spirit teaching" or whatever they call it. This same movement is the one that is putting out the "healing" ministries, the "motivational speaking" movement, and the "ecumenical" movement as well. It's basically a turn from fundamental Bible teaching. It's where people, claiming to be moved by the Holy Spirit of God, are supposedly performing "miracles" in the name of Jesus Christ.
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Not everyone that gets up and claims to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God always is. Just because they can babble an insane conglomerate of "words" does not mean that they're full of the Holy Ghost. Just because someone saw them "heal" someone by smacking them in the forehead and they fall to the ground and act like they're having a seizure and get up and proclaim health means it actually happened.
There seems to be an over-importance in these "miracles" at these gatherings and such nowadays. From that verse I placed up there, you can see that Satan has power as well. To make it look "just right" and appealing enough to get someone sucked into this stuff. He has power, a lot of it. It was the devil that gave the Egyptian magicians power to duplicate what Moses and Aaron did (Exodus 7-9) all the way up to creation (for God is the only creator [John 1:3]).
Another reason people should stay away from these false teachers (if they teach that Christ is not fully God, and all the basic doctrines of the Bible as they are, or don't even open a Bible, claim to have heard a different gospel from an angel [Galatians 1:8-9], or anything that goes against the Bible) is because "miracle working" that is mentioned in Revelation 13:11-15 is what deceived many into worshiping the image because of the miracle that was performed. And because of the miracle, you see their downfall (Revelation 13:16-18).
(See also 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12)
See why I'm concerned? See why I do not agree with any teaching that goes against scripture? There is a way to tell whether or not you are to trust a minister that stands and preaches or teaches. It's one of the reasons God gave you an Authorized King James Bible :
1 John 4:1-3 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Take your Bible and compare it to what they say/preach/teach. If they do not line up with the Bible, they are not to be trusted.
Colossians 2:9 - For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
2 Corinthians 11:13-15 - For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.
Not everyone that gets up and claims to be filled with the Holy Spirit of God always is. Just because they can babble an insane conglomerate of "words" does not mean that they're full of the Holy Ghost. Just because someone saw them "heal" someone by smacking them in the forehead and they fall to the ground and act like they're having a seizure and get up and proclaim health means it actually happened.
There seems to be an over-importance in these "miracles" at these gatherings and such nowadays. From that verse I placed up there, you can see that Satan has power as well. To make it look "just right" and appealing enough to get someone sucked into this stuff. He has power, a lot of it. It was the devil that gave the Egyptian magicians power to duplicate what Moses and Aaron did (Exodus 7-9) all the way up to creation (for God is the only creator [John 1:3]).
Another reason people should stay away from these false teachers (if they teach that Christ is not fully God, and all the basic doctrines of the Bible as they are, or don't even open a Bible, claim to have heard a different gospel from an angel [Galatians 1:8-9], or anything that goes against the Bible) is because "miracle working" that is mentioned in Revelation 13:11-15 is what deceived many into worshiping the image because of the miracle that was performed. And because of the miracle, you see their downfall (Revelation 13:16-18).
(See also 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12)
See why I'm concerned? See why I do not agree with any teaching that goes against scripture? There is a way to tell whether or not you are to trust a minister that stands and preaches or teaches. It's one of the reasons God gave you an Authorized King James Bible :
1 John 4:1-3 - Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world. Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God: And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.
Take your Bible and compare it to what they say/preach/teach. If they do not line up with the Bible, they are not to be trusted.
Colossians 2:9 - For in him dwelleth all the fulness of the Godhead bodily.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Sunday, August 7, 2011
It's not BK, It's the Word of God. You can't just pick and choose.
It seems nowadays that you can have whatever view on the Bible that you want and still say you're fine. Lots of churches are turning liberal and moving away from true Christianity because they have started "downsizing" the importance of the Word of God. It is quite important (Psalm 138:2). As a test, see what you think about these 2 verses :
Leviticus 18:22 - Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination.
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 therero: it is confusion.
If the Bible is your final authority, both of these are abominable sins. The text does not say that one is an abomination and the other is decent and acceptable. From seeing what's going on in America today, it seems that we've went ahead and made it OK to go against verse 22, and that verse 23 is still bad. All of it is still sin according to God who authored the book.
From the Bible point of view, the 2 homosexuals having sex with each other is just as much a sin as someone having sex with an animal. It's what the Bible says, plain and clear. But, like I said in the previous paragraph, it seems everyone now wants to throw the Bible out because of verse 22 and still say verse 23 is bad. They're both sin and that will not change. This type of thinking is an abomination unto God (Proverbs 11:1). It is a false balance to take one verse and say it does not matter out of the entire Bible. It's all or nothing.
Leviticus 18:30 - Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Leviticus 18:22 - Thou shalt not lie with mankind as with womankind: it is abomination.
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 therero: it is confusion.
If the Bible is your final authority, both of these are abominable sins. The text does not say that one is an abomination and the other is decent and acceptable. From seeing what's going on in America today, it seems that we've went ahead and made it OK to go against verse 22, and that verse 23 is still bad. All of it is still sin according to God who authored the book.
From the Bible point of view, the 2 homosexuals having sex with each other is just as much a sin as someone having sex with an animal. It's what the Bible says, plain and clear. But, like I said in the previous paragraph, it seems everyone now wants to throw the Bible out because of verse 22 and still say verse 23 is bad. They're both sin and that will not change. This type of thinking is an abomination unto God (Proverbs 11:1). It is a false balance to take one verse and say it does not matter out of the entire Bible. It's all or nothing.
Leviticus 18:30 - Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
Go ahead, you be the judge
You've heard it before, "Don't judge me" or "You're being judgmental" from someone before. The usual answer from someone when the issue you're discussing is sin and they are backed into a corner and know they're in the wrong. Sometimes the instance is not always an honest biblical discussion on sin and in that case they are correct. But, with the Bible as a final authority, you need to know that there is an honest difference between being judgmental (in a negative sense) and holding to the truth and not moving from it.
First, the scriptures :
[1]1 Timothy 5:20 - Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
[2]2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
[3]Titus 1:13 - This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in faith;
[4]Titus 2:15 - These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
[5]1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
[6]Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
[7]James 2:8 - If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
With all this kept in mind, lets focus on the main idea here. Judging according to self is wrong, you have to stick to biblical principles when dealing with sin. You cannot have personal opinions that are contradictory to scripture. Biblical truths are still biblical truths no matter what the situation is. You are to stick to these biblical truths in all situations.
So, lets establish some guidelines.
*Without love for the brethren[7], you are not to even try to counsel someone who may be dealing with sin[6].
*Sin is a serious issue that has to be dealt with head on[5]. But issues have to be dealt with according to the Bible with a desire to help them[2].
*Sin is not to be condoned, ever[1]. Sometimes it is not always the nicest or easiest thing to do but it must be done [3,4].
I'm not going to go into vast detail here because it is not necessary. I can sum all this up in one statement (not to detract from the Bible) : If you truly love the brethren, you will not condone their sin but you will deal with it according to the Bible. This is done with sincere care and love for the person because you do not want them to fall into a pit that will draw them away from Christ, church, or the work they are doing for God, and start following after things of the world. You are also to take hold of Bible doctrine and stand firm upon it's truth and not be moved from it.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
First, the scriptures :
[1]1 Timothy 5:20 - Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear.
[2]2 Timothy 4:2 - Preach the word; be instant in season, out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort with all longsuffering and doctrine.
[3]Titus 1:13 - This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in faith;
[4]Titus 2:15 - These things speak, and exhort, and rebuke with all authority. Let no man despise thee.
[5]1 Thessalonians 5:21 - Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.
[6]Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not, that ye be not judged. For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again.
[7]James 2:8 - If ye fulfil the royal law according to the scripture, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself, ye do well:
With all this kept in mind, lets focus on the main idea here. Judging according to self is wrong, you have to stick to biblical principles when dealing with sin. You cannot have personal opinions that are contradictory to scripture. Biblical truths are still biblical truths no matter what the situation is. You are to stick to these biblical truths in all situations.
So, lets establish some guidelines.
*Without love for the brethren[7], you are not to even try to counsel someone who may be dealing with sin[6].
*Sin is a serious issue that has to be dealt with head on[5]. But issues have to be dealt with according to the Bible with a desire to help them[2].
*Sin is not to be condoned, ever[1]. Sometimes it is not always the nicest or easiest thing to do but it must be done [3,4].
I'm not going to go into vast detail here because it is not necessary. I can sum all this up in one statement (not to detract from the Bible) : If you truly love the brethren, you will not condone their sin but you will deal with it according to the Bible. This is done with sincere care and love for the person because you do not want them to fall into a pit that will draw them away from Christ, church, or the work they are doing for God, and start following after things of the world. You are also to take hold of Bible doctrine and stand firm upon it's truth and not be moved from it.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Sunday, July 3, 2011
Six Hearts Of The Bible
Recently while listening to a Maze Jackson sermon, I heard him mention the fact that there are 6 hearts of the Bible, parts of scripture that define it as a whole. While I'm not going to mirror what he believed they were to the exact same verse, I do believe there are indeed 6 literal hearts to the Bible.
Old Testament
1: (Pentateuch/Law) - Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.
It was always blood made as an offering that would pay the price for sin. As it says here, "for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul".
2: (Writings - History/Poetry) - Psalm 22:1
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
This psalm prophetically speaks of the crucifixion. It mentions that Christ will literally be forsaken by God his father upon the cross.
3: (Prophecy) - Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
This chapter of Isaiah speaks of the payment of sin that was made upon the cross at Calvary. We were all born sinners, and it says in this very verse that he took the punishment for the sins of the entire world on that cross.
New Testament
4: (Gospels) - John 3:14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
When the people following Moses through the wilderness sinned by complaining (Numbers 21), God sent fiery serpents among them to bite them. Then a serpent of brass was made so that anyone that came by could literally "look and live". When Christ was crucified, he was lifted up on the hill for everyone to see, so that anyone who would "look" could have the chance to eternally live.
5: (Epistles) - 1 Peter 1:19
But with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot.
The blood that Christ shed is the key to redemption from sin. It was that blood that was applied to your heart and covered every sin of your life when you were born again. Nothing but the blood of Christ can ever redeem you from your sins.
6: Revelation - Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Once again, we see the it was the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from our sins. He loved us enough to shed that precious blood.
You see now that the message of the entire Bible is simply this, "Jesus loves you, he died for you, he wants to save you, and his blood is the ONLY way you will get that salvation and go to heaven". That's why I do not like bibles that take out the blood, even once. That's why I do not support any of these "preachers" that preach any other gospel that takes out the blood or says there is more than one way to get to heaven. You cannot be saved by any other "Jesus" that someone preaches. It is only by the one that was begotten of the Father, that took on a robe of flesh, took our sins and nailed them to an old rugged cross, was resurrected on the third day, and went back to heaven to make intercession for us here on earth.
My friend, none other than Jesus was ever given authority (Acts 4:10-12) to grant us this divine salvation. He paid it all and finished the deal (John 19:30) for all sin-debt of the world. Please don't become one of those that believe that what you do will get you to heaven (ex. Matthew 7:22-23), cause you will not make it that way (Matthew 7:24). Jesus is the only way (John 14:6).
1 Corinthians 15:1 - Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Old Testament
1: (Pentateuch/Law) - Leviticus 17:11
For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.
It was always blood made as an offering that would pay the price for sin. As it says here, "for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul".
2: (Writings - History/Poetry) - Psalm 22:1
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring?
This psalm prophetically speaks of the crucifixion. It mentions that Christ will literally be forsaken by God his father upon the cross.
3: (Prophecy) - Isaiah 53:5
But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed.
This chapter of Isaiah speaks of the payment of sin that was made upon the cross at Calvary. We were all born sinners, and it says in this very verse that he took the punishment for the sins of the entire world on that cross.
New Testament
4: (Gospels) - John 3:14
And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up:
When the people following Moses through the wilderness sinned by complaining (Numbers 21), God sent fiery serpents among them to bite them. Then a serpent of brass was made so that anyone that came by could literally "look and live". When Christ was crucified, he was lifted up on the hill for everyone to see, so that anyone who would "look" could have the chance to eternally live.
5: (Epistles) - 1 Peter 1:19
But with the precious blood of Christ, as a lamb without blemish and without spot.
The blood that Christ shed is the key to redemption from sin. It was that blood that was applied to your heart and covered every sin of your life when you were born again. Nothing but the blood of Christ can ever redeem you from your sins.
6: Revelation - Revelation 1:5
And from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, and the first begotten of the dead, and the prince of the kings of the earth. Unto him that loved us, and washed us from our sins in his own blood,
Once again, we see the it was the blood of Jesus that cleanses us from our sins. He loved us enough to shed that precious blood.
You see now that the message of the entire Bible is simply this, "Jesus loves you, he died for you, he wants to save you, and his blood is the ONLY way you will get that salvation and go to heaven". That's why I do not like bibles that take out the blood, even once. That's why I do not support any of these "preachers" that preach any other gospel that takes out the blood or says there is more than one way to get to heaven. You cannot be saved by any other "Jesus" that someone preaches. It is only by the one that was begotten of the Father, that took on a robe of flesh, took our sins and nailed them to an old rugged cross, was resurrected on the third day, and went back to heaven to make intercession for us here on earth.
My friend, none other than Jesus was ever given authority (Acts 4:10-12) to grant us this divine salvation. He paid it all and finished the deal (John 19:30) for all sin-debt of the world. Please don't become one of those that believe that what you do will get you to heaven (ex. Matthew 7:22-23), cause you will not make it that way (Matthew 7:24). Jesus is the only way (John 14:6).
1 Corinthians 15:1 - Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand;
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Monday, June 27, 2011
Planned Parenthood...you're kidding me right?
First off, I'm not doing this so I can get any bit of political following (I don't want that anyway). I believe the BIBLE. That's where I stand and I will not be moved from that. It's a saddening thought when we grow up in a society that has literally become so far gone when it comes to things like this. It's even worse that there are those that promote these kind of things.
I also want to say before I even discuss this that I honestly have no hatred toward any person that takes part in anything I'm about to mention. But it breaks my heart to see things like this.
I'm not for abortion, not at all. I never will be. I honestly believe that children are a gift from God. I'm not going to bomb an abortion clinic, or hunt down the doctors that work there, but I will be praying for them.
This group, called Planned Parenthood, is simply not right. I don't know of any word that I can use to explain how un-biblical and wrong what they promote is. First off, they're OK with homosexuality, even though the Bible declares it an abominable sin. Note that I said it's an abominable SIN, I did not say the person them self is an abomination because I do believe that there is a chance that they can be saved and turn from that wicked sin. But I wanted to discuss what the Bible says in regards to abortion.
Jeremiah 1:4-5 - Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Psalm 139:13-16 - For thou has possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
God knew every one on this earth before we were ever thought of by our parents. We were formed in the image of him. We are literally deciding when an abortion is done that "OK, this one shouldn't live long enough to see what God has planned for it". Cold thought isn't it? There is NO EXCUSE for an abortion. Nobody should have the authority to decide if a child lives or dies. Just remember that EVERY LIFE is a gift from God. NOT YOU, from God.
Here's their take on it :
If you're pregnant unplanned (most likely fornicating outside of marriage, which is sin), you've got 3 options. Abortion (NO), adoption (OK), and parenting (OK).
On their list of birth control, waiting until you're married and ready is not on there.
On their description of their methods they indicate that some methods require them to be sure of "fetal demise" before the procedure is complete. I should not have to explain what this means.
Not anywhere on this site did I see anything on here pushing for the rights of the child. At 4 weeks fetal age, the baby has a heartbeat. 6 weeks in you can hear the heartbeat of a little life that should get the chance to live and not become a statistic of what is going on every day around the world. Before you get mad at me and try to make some ridiculous "pro-choice" comment, think of this : What if you were aborted? What if you never got the chance? Sure you would be in heaven, but that wouldn't be the way I would choose to go. I did plan on getting a little rough in this post with those that have abortions just to get out of the pregnancy and get back in bed with someone but I'm not. I'm thankful right now that I am alive, saved, and will be praying that this may just get to someone on the verge of making that call, ending that life, and then having regrets afterward. I'm not being political with this one bit because I honestly believe that children are God's greatest gift outside of salvation from an eternity in hell.
After all, it was God's CHOICE to give LIFE to it in the first place. It doesn't happen every time.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
I also want to say before I even discuss this that I honestly have no hatred toward any person that takes part in anything I'm about to mention. But it breaks my heart to see things like this.
I'm not for abortion, not at all. I never will be. I honestly believe that children are a gift from God. I'm not going to bomb an abortion clinic, or hunt down the doctors that work there, but I will be praying for them.
This group, called Planned Parenthood, is simply not right. I don't know of any word that I can use to explain how un-biblical and wrong what they promote is. First off, they're OK with homosexuality, even though the Bible declares it an abominable sin. Note that I said it's an abominable SIN, I did not say the person them self is an abomination because I do believe that there is a chance that they can be saved and turn from that wicked sin. But I wanted to discuss what the Bible says in regards to abortion.
Jeremiah 1:4-5 - Then the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee, and I ordained thee a prophet unto the nations.
Psalm 139:13-16 - For thou has possessed my reins: thou hast covered me in my mother's womb. I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well. My substance was not hid from thee, when I was made in secret, and curiously wrought in the lowest parts of the earth. Thine eyes did see my substance, yet being imperfect; and in thy book all my members were written, which in continuance were fashioned, when as yet there was none of them.
God knew every one on this earth before we were ever thought of by our parents. We were formed in the image of him. We are literally deciding when an abortion is done that "OK, this one shouldn't live long enough to see what God has planned for it". Cold thought isn't it? There is NO EXCUSE for an abortion. Nobody should have the authority to decide if a child lives or dies. Just remember that EVERY LIFE is a gift from God. NOT YOU, from God.
Here's their take on it :
If you're pregnant unplanned (most likely fornicating outside of marriage, which is sin), you've got 3 options. Abortion (NO), adoption (OK), and parenting (OK).
On their list of birth control, waiting until you're married and ready is not on there.
On their description of their methods they indicate that some methods require them to be sure of "fetal demise" before the procedure is complete. I should not have to explain what this means.
Not anywhere on this site did I see anything on here pushing for the rights of the child. At 4 weeks fetal age, the baby has a heartbeat. 6 weeks in you can hear the heartbeat of a little life that should get the chance to live and not become a statistic of what is going on every day around the world. Before you get mad at me and try to make some ridiculous "pro-choice" comment, think of this : What if you were aborted? What if you never got the chance? Sure you would be in heaven, but that wouldn't be the way I would choose to go. I did plan on getting a little rough in this post with those that have abortions just to get out of the pregnancy and get back in bed with someone but I'm not. I'm thankful right now that I am alive, saved, and will be praying that this may just get to someone on the verge of making that call, ending that life, and then having regrets afterward. I'm not being political with this one bit because I honestly believe that children are God's greatest gift outside of salvation from an eternity in hell.
After all, it was God's CHOICE to give LIFE to it in the first place. It doesn't happen every time.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
The Beautiful Romans Road
When it comes to leading someone to the Lord, many things come to the mind. What to say, where to show them in the Bible, and just what to do in general. If you're led to pray with someone under conviction and they need to be saved, these verses will greatly help you. If you feel led of the Spirit, you can expound on these as you say them.
Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
AND/OR
Romans 10:13 - For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Just a few verses to mark in your bible and hide in your heart!
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Romans 3:23 - For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.
Romans 5:8 - But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
AND/OR
Romans 10:13 - For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.
Just a few verses to mark in your bible and hide in your heart!
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
I'm sorry Carrie, I just don't buy it... yet
First of all, I do NOT have a problem with the song "How Great Thou Art". Second of all, if you put the title of this and what I just said together, you should know what I'm talking about. Thirdly, if you've ever spoke to me on a subject like this (in person), you will understand my point of view much more.
I've listened to it. It was a nicely sung song. But I still don't buy it. Not judging her/her work/her salvation or anything like that (if you're still reading and haven't closed this out) but from an artist like her is to me, almost a slap in the face of God. Yes I just said that and yes I may change my mind on that later. We are talking about the same artist that wrote "Jesus Take The Wheel" in 2005 that was somewhat OK from a Christian standpoint. YES we do need to let Christ have control in our life, I agree 100% with that. But it destroys something important called your "testimony" when you have a song also at the same time called "Before He Cheats". Now, for all her fans who haven't closed out this page, thinking that I'm just lashing out just "because I'm a guy", take notes here. If you are a Christian, do you enjoy/partake/promote anything that has to do with alcohol? Look here:
right now, he's probably buying her some fruity little drink
'cause she can't shoot whiskey...
Take this from an English perspective. This means that she, herself, drinks whiskey from this point of view.
Do you see what I mean? We have people now following her that will believe that it is OK with God to be a drunk. I'M SORRY, last time I checked, Ephesians 5:18 still says be NOT drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the spirit. Simple as that. And don't give me that little talk about "you have to do what makes money in the industry" junk, YOU DON'T.
Later on :
I don't even know his last name
Oh My momma would be so ashamed
It started off, "hey cutie where you from"
And then it turned into "oh no, what have I done"
And I don't even know his last name
Do we really even have to go into the meaning of this song? Let me put a scriptural reference to how God feels about those who are always "hot and cold" in His work.
Revelation 3:16 - So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
One song : Praise God
Next song : Live like the devil
If there was to be any real "sticking power" to her singing that old gospel song, it would be to turn from all the mess she used to sing about. Even though the chances of her ever seeing this blog are very very slim, I want to challenge her from here to really start living for God through her singing. Stop singing these songs about being a loose drunk and only sing songs to God. Who cares about the money? I've had a happier life serving Christ with less money on hand to waste than when I had enough money to walk into almost any store any day with enough to get almost anything I'd ever want.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
I've listened to it. It was a nicely sung song. But I still don't buy it. Not judging her/her work/her salvation or anything like that (if you're still reading and haven't closed this out) but from an artist like her is to me, almost a slap in the face of God. Yes I just said that and yes I may change my mind on that later. We are talking about the same artist that wrote "Jesus Take The Wheel" in 2005 that was somewhat OK from a Christian standpoint. YES we do need to let Christ have control in our life, I agree 100% with that. But it destroys something important called your "testimony" when you have a song also at the same time called "Before He Cheats". Now, for all her fans who haven't closed out this page, thinking that I'm just lashing out just "because I'm a guy", take notes here. If you are a Christian, do you enjoy/partake/promote anything that has to do with alcohol? Look here:
right now, he's probably buying her some fruity little drink
'cause she can't shoot whiskey...
Take this from an English perspective. This means that she, herself, drinks whiskey from this point of view.
Do you see what I mean? We have people now following her that will believe that it is OK with God to be a drunk. I'M SORRY, last time I checked, Ephesians 5:18 still says be NOT drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the spirit. Simple as that. And don't give me that little talk about "you have to do what makes money in the industry" junk, YOU DON'T.
Later on :
I don't even know his last name
Oh My momma would be so ashamed
It started off, "hey cutie where you from"
And then it turned into "oh no, what have I done"
And I don't even know his last name
Do we really even have to go into the meaning of this song? Let me put a scriptural reference to how God feels about those who are always "hot and cold" in His work.
Revelation 3:16 - So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.
One song : Praise God
Next song : Live like the devil
If there was to be any real "sticking power" to her singing that old gospel song, it would be to turn from all the mess she used to sing about. Even though the chances of her ever seeing this blog are very very slim, I want to challenge her from here to really start living for God through her singing. Stop singing these songs about being a loose drunk and only sing songs to God. Who cares about the money? I've had a happier life serving Christ with less money on hand to waste than when I had enough money to walk into almost any store any day with enough to get almost anything I'd ever want.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Monday, May 2, 2011
First Message
Yesterday I preached my first ever message after answering my call to preach on Easter Sunday. I've never done anything like it before so I was giving a short message to junior church (8-13 year old). My text was based out of the "Spiritual Defense" message I had wrote and I had everything lined up right just as I had planned.
What I didn't realize at the time was that the message I had was a little deep into the Bible and that it's not always easy to preach to younger kids like that cause they're in between the ages of being just little kids and becoming young adults. I also didn't realize that because it was the first time I had ever done this that all my notes and areas I was going to expound somewhat into the word would fly right out the door when it was time to say them.
Nevertheless, I did share what I had and I do believe it will work in their hearts about keeping them from temptation. After all, even though I seemed to be the one that got the most out of my own message, I believe there were a few that will start to study and let the word get into their hearts as well. :)
Mark 16:15 - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
What I didn't realize at the time was that the message I had was a little deep into the Bible and that it's not always easy to preach to younger kids like that cause they're in between the ages of being just little kids and becoming young adults. I also didn't realize that because it was the first time I had ever done this that all my notes and areas I was going to expound somewhat into the word would fly right out the door when it was time to say them.
Nevertheless, I did share what I had and I do believe it will work in their hearts about keeping them from temptation. After all, even though I seemed to be the one that got the most out of my own message, I believe there were a few that will start to study and let the word get into their hearts as well. :)
Mark 16:15 - And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Burdened...
As Christians, we are to keep a burden for sinners. Sometimes it can be someone close to us as well. You want to tell them about Jesus, what he has done for you, what he has brought for you, and most importantly, that he CAN save them. I know it can be tough finding words and verses to tell them that will plant the seed of conviction in them that will eventually lead them to accepting Christ. A good knowledge (some) of the bible is something that can help to no end in situations like this. Romans road is one of the common ways that you can use through scripture to lead someone to accepting Christ. If you want a burden for someone you love, imagine them, and read this verse in the bible :
Luke 16:23 - And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
He closed his eyes in death, and lifted them in hell. If you truly care for someone, and their soul is of your concern, you will be burdened for them when you read this. Around 200,000 people die every day from various causes and surely you don't want your friends, family, people you work with, church family, or anyone else you care for to die and go to hell.
I don't mean to offend anyone with this post, but I want to assure you that hell is a real place that sinners who die without Christ go every single day. I have people on my heart that when I see how they live and how they believe, it pains me to think that they are on the road straight to eternal torment when salvation is a free gift that keeps them from burning.
Hebrews 9:27 - And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement...
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Luke 16:23 - And in hell he lift up his eyes, being in torments, and seeth Abraham afar off, and Lazarus in his bosom.
He closed his eyes in death, and lifted them in hell. If you truly care for someone, and their soul is of your concern, you will be burdened for them when you read this. Around 200,000 people die every day from various causes and surely you don't want your friends, family, people you work with, church family, or anyone else you care for to die and go to hell.
I don't mean to offend anyone with this post, but I want to assure you that hell is a real place that sinners who die without Christ go every single day. I have people on my heart that when I see how they live and how they believe, it pains me to think that they are on the road straight to eternal torment when salvation is a free gift that keeps them from burning.
Hebrews 9:27 - And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgement...
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Spiritual Warfare
Temptation is everywhere. Looking for you, to devour you and destroy your life. The devil is NOT your friend, not at all. When temptation comes, you need to be spiritually ready.
Tempter (Satan) is in italics. Jesus's response is in bold.
Matthew 4:1-11 - Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD. Then the devil taketh him up in the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE CONCERNING THEE: AND IN THEIR HANDS THEY SHALL BEAR THEE UP, LEST AT ANY TIME THOU DASH THY FOOT AGAINST A STONE. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, THOU SHALT NOT TEMPT THE LORD THY GOD. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, THOU SHALT WORSHIP THE LORD THY GOD, AND HIM ONLY SHALT THOU SERVE. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Perfect example. Scripture can easily help you avoid the tempter if you know it. The conversation between the devil and Jesus is a great example of how to use scripture to keep temptation away from you.
Deuteronomy 8:3 - And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. (1st temptation)
Deuteronomy 6:16 - Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah. (2nd temptation)
Deuteronomy 6:13 - Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name (3rd temptation)
All scriptural references that the devil was trying to get Jesus to break. There are many more than that found throughout your bible. A good knowledge of scripture is very handy when temptation is calling due to the fact that you can tell yourself (and the tempter) the verse(s) in which the bible says that you are to avoid that situation. It can save a lot of heartache & hard times in your spiritual life. And, by the way, we can't physically fight the devil ourselves :
Jude 9 - Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Temptation is at every corner. It is waiting to destroy you at a moments notice, take away your joy, destroy your friendships, destroy your ministry, even physically & mentally destroy you. Get in your bible. Study it, and keep yourself from temptation & sin.
Psalm 119:11 - Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Tempter (Satan) is in italics. Jesus's response is in bold.
Matthew 4:1-11 - Then was Jesus led up of the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted of the devil. And when he had fasted forty days and forty nights, he was afterward an hungered. And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread. But he answered and said, It is written, MAN SHALL NOT LIVE BY BREAD ALONE, BUT BY EVERY WORD THAT PROCEEDETH OUT OF THE MOUTH OF GOD. Then the devil taketh him up in the holy city, and setteth him on a pinnacle of the temple, And saith unto him, If thou be the Son of God, cast thyself down: for it is written, HE SHALL GIVE HIS ANGELS CHARGE CONCERNING THEE: AND IN THEIR HANDS THEY SHALL BEAR THEE UP, LEST AT ANY TIME THOU DASH THY FOOT AGAINST A STONE. Jesus said unto him, It is written again, THOU SHALT NOT TEMPT THE LORD THY GOD. Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them; And saith unto him, All these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me. Then saith Jesus unto him, Get thee hence, Satan: for it is written, THOU SHALT WORSHIP THE LORD THY GOD, AND HIM ONLY SHALT THOU SERVE. Then the devil leaveth him, and, behold, angels came and ministered unto him.
Perfect example. Scripture can easily help you avoid the tempter if you know it. The conversation between the devil and Jesus is a great example of how to use scripture to keep temptation away from you.
Deuteronomy 8:3 - And he humbled thee, and suffered thee to hunger, and fed thee with manna, which thou knewest not, neither did thy fathers know; that he might make thee know that man doth not live by bread only, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of the LORD doth man live. (1st temptation)
Deuteronomy 6:16 - Ye shall not tempt the LORD your God, as ye tempted him in Massah. (2nd temptation)
Deuteronomy 6:13 - Thou shalt fear the LORD thy God, and serve him, and shalt swear by his name (3rd temptation)
All scriptural references that the devil was trying to get Jesus to break. There are many more than that found throughout your bible. A good knowledge of scripture is very handy when temptation is calling due to the fact that you can tell yourself (and the tempter) the verse(s) in which the bible says that you are to avoid that situation. It can save a lot of heartache & hard times in your spiritual life. And, by the way, we can't physically fight the devil ourselves :
Jude 9 - Yet Michael the archangel, when contending with the devil he disputed about the body of Moses, durst not bring against him a railing accusation, but said, The Lord rebuke thee.
Temptation is at every corner. It is waiting to destroy you at a moments notice, take away your joy, destroy your friendships, destroy your ministry, even physically & mentally destroy you. Get in your bible. Study it, and keep yourself from temptation & sin.
Psalm 119:11 - Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Monday, March 28, 2011
Have Compassion :)
Haven't posted in a little while. I was working on a message that most people would call "hard preaching". But God did something Sunday morning that I still can't get over. All week our church had been preparing for our 5 year bus anniversary and we had been praying, decorating the church, just trying to follow God's will for these children (and adults).
We had everything planned out perfectly. All the decorations were placed and our GRACE (God Rescuing All Children Everywhere) banner was up, signifying that we were honestly and truly dedicated to getting the help they needed to them.
What we didn't expect is when our guest pastor preached on Me-phib'o-sheth in 2Samuel chapter 9, that God would show up like he did. The invitation was given, and I am still in awe of what happened...
14 KIDS, TEENAGERS, AND EVEN ADULTS GOT SAVED!!!!
Yes you read that number right! Let your mind dwell on that for a minute or two.
That's 14 lives that no longer have fear of death. 14 lives that inherited Revelation 21. 14 lives that Satan wanted to keep trapped and stuck in a life of fear.
Now I mentioned that this is on compassion and I did not lie. That night after several gave testimony, I stood up and said that I STILL could not get over what had happened that morning. I then, opened my bible and read this :
Jude 23-24 : And some have compassion, making a difference. And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire...
14 lives were "pulled out of the fire" on Sunday morning 3/27/2011. I got 2 bibles I'm giving to 2 of them.
I had been reading the book of Jude a lot recently. I never thought that when I prayed that morning that God would show me, out of that same book, exactly what it meant. I have been working on the bus ministry for a few months now and there have been good days, and there has been rough days. I've been on there when we almost had no seats left when we ran our route to the days when we had 3 get on the bus. I've been on routes where I get off the bus and take 2 steps and a parent yells out the door "They aint comin today" or something of the like. I've knocked on doors and seen some of the conditions that these young kids are living in. Thank GOD for Godly COMPASSION. He showed up, and started pulling them out of the fire.
The joy of that day is still running through me. I made a comment referring to a song that one of my friends sings in church with this line in it : "I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup is already full".
I added in a little (with no rhythm whatsoever) :) -
"I've got a straw to the table cause God has filled my cup up so much that it AND my saucer is overflowing".
Even the pastor made mention to it in his message some what like this :
"That will fill your cup up, and your saucer, and your table... AND your living room".
I encourage anyone who reads this to keep the compassion for sinners. Nobody is too good to have no compassion for getting help for sinners and those who will die and burn for eternity in hell.
Nehemiah 8:10(end) - ...for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
We had everything planned out perfectly. All the decorations were placed and our GRACE (God Rescuing All Children Everywhere) banner was up, signifying that we were honestly and truly dedicated to getting the help they needed to them.
What we didn't expect is when our guest pastor preached on Me-phib'o-sheth in 2Samuel chapter 9, that God would show up like he did. The invitation was given, and I am still in awe of what happened...
14 KIDS, TEENAGERS, AND EVEN ADULTS GOT SAVED!!!!
Yes you read that number right! Let your mind dwell on that for a minute or two.
That's 14 lives that no longer have fear of death. 14 lives that inherited Revelation 21. 14 lives that Satan wanted to keep trapped and stuck in a life of fear.
Now I mentioned that this is on compassion and I did not lie. That night after several gave testimony, I stood up and said that I STILL could not get over what had happened that morning. I then, opened my bible and read this :
Jude 23-24 : And some have compassion, making a difference. And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire...
14 lives were "pulled out of the fire" on Sunday morning 3/27/2011. I got 2 bibles I'm giving to 2 of them.
I had been reading the book of Jude a lot recently. I never thought that when I prayed that morning that God would show me, out of that same book, exactly what it meant. I have been working on the bus ministry for a few months now and there have been good days, and there has been rough days. I've been on there when we almost had no seats left when we ran our route to the days when we had 3 get on the bus. I've been on routes where I get off the bus and take 2 steps and a parent yells out the door "They aint comin today" or something of the like. I've knocked on doors and seen some of the conditions that these young kids are living in. Thank GOD for Godly COMPASSION. He showed up, and started pulling them out of the fire.
The joy of that day is still running through me. I made a comment referring to a song that one of my friends sings in church with this line in it : "I'm drinking from my saucer, cause my cup is already full".
I added in a little (with no rhythm whatsoever) :) -
"I've got a straw to the table cause God has filled my cup up so much that it AND my saucer is overflowing".
Even the pastor made mention to it in his message some what like this :
"That will fill your cup up, and your saucer, and your table... AND your living room".
I encourage anyone who reads this to keep the compassion for sinners. Nobody is too good to have no compassion for getting help for sinners and those who will die and burn for eternity in hell.
Nehemiah 8:10(end) - ...for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Even the King...
Jonah 3:6 - For word came unto the king of Nineveh, and he arose from his throne, and he laid his robe from him, and covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes.
Hmmmm, a revival message. I like it.
This revival in Nineveh was the greatest revival ever recorded. All because Jonah (finally) followed God's word and went into the city and cried out to them the message that God gave him (3:3)
Hmmmm, a revival + street preaching message. I like it.
This was no ordinary (even though there really isn't an "ordinary" one) revival. The study bible I have here explains that Nineveh was one of the greatest cities in ancient times. So great that it would take 3 days journey to travel around the metropolitan area (confirmed by modern archaeology, by the way). In going through the entirety of chapter 3, you will notice that the preaching of Jonah stirred the ENTIRE city to revival. Most notably was the king's reaction. Instead of being high and mighty (like many "kings" are today who are too worried about everything), he himself joined in the revival. He told all the inhabitants of the city to cry out mightily unto God and to turn from their evil ways. God noticed this (3:10).
Jonah was sent to cry against the city of Nineveh to God, for their wickedness had come before God (1:2). This revival did delay the wrath that God had for this city. For only about a century after that, the prophet Nahum prophesied the destruction of Nineveh. It was literally taken off the map because the destruction was that great.
It does us well to listen when the word of God is preached. Instead of just saying that all those God-fearing people are crazy, or don't know what they're talking about, listen next time. You're never "too good" or "too smart" or "too strong" to not need God, no matter who you are.
Psalm 85:6 - Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Hmmmm, a revival message. I like it.
This revival in Nineveh was the greatest revival ever recorded. All because Jonah (finally) followed God's word and went into the city and cried out to them the message that God gave him (3:3)
Hmmmm, a revival + street preaching message. I like it.
This was no ordinary (even though there really isn't an "ordinary" one) revival. The study bible I have here explains that Nineveh was one of the greatest cities in ancient times. So great that it would take 3 days journey to travel around the metropolitan area (confirmed by modern archaeology, by the way). In going through the entirety of chapter 3, you will notice that the preaching of Jonah stirred the ENTIRE city to revival. Most notably was the king's reaction. Instead of being high and mighty (like many "kings" are today who are too worried about everything), he himself joined in the revival. He told all the inhabitants of the city to cry out mightily unto God and to turn from their evil ways. God noticed this (3:10).
Jonah was sent to cry against the city of Nineveh to God, for their wickedness had come before God (1:2). This revival did delay the wrath that God had for this city. For only about a century after that, the prophet Nahum prophesied the destruction of Nineveh. It was literally taken off the map because the destruction was that great.
It does us well to listen when the word of God is preached. Instead of just saying that all those God-fearing people are crazy, or don't know what they're talking about, listen next time. You're never "too good" or "too smart" or "too strong" to not need God, no matter who you are.
Psalm 85:6 - Wilt thou not revive us again, that thy people may rejoice in thee?
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Monday, March 21, 2011
Strength in Numbers
I don't like fighting. I don't like arguing. I'm proud I serve a God that can take care of business for his children when he is called upon.
Numbers 10:9 - And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the Lord your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.
It's war out there. Every day there is more and more brought against Christians who stand up for what is right. We are losing our nation, our families, our friends, even our rights. We are sitting back thinking that "everything is OK" and "don't worry, God is in control of everything so we don't have to do anything". He is in control, and he told us to go out and preach the Gospel to every living thing as well (Mark 16:15), not to sit back in our recliners and just let time pass.
I believe that there is no better time than now for all of the Christians that have placed their faith in God to take this verse I just quoted and applied it. Look at it this way : If we were to all sincerely PRAY (blow an alarm with the trumpets), cry out on the Lord to help us in this truly desperate time of need, wouldn't you believe that the same God that promised these people that followed Moses that he would deliver them out from their enemies would save us as well? He's still the same God.
Psalm 35:1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Numbers 10:9 - And if ye go to war in your land against the enemy that oppresseth you, then ye shall blow an alarm with the trumpets; and ye shall be remembered before the Lord your God, and ye shall be saved from your enemies.
It's war out there. Every day there is more and more brought against Christians who stand up for what is right. We are losing our nation, our families, our friends, even our rights. We are sitting back thinking that "everything is OK" and "don't worry, God is in control of everything so we don't have to do anything". He is in control, and he told us to go out and preach the Gospel to every living thing as well (Mark 16:15), not to sit back in our recliners and just let time pass.
I believe that there is no better time than now for all of the Christians that have placed their faith in God to take this verse I just quoted and applied it. Look at it this way : If we were to all sincerely PRAY (blow an alarm with the trumpets), cry out on the Lord to help us in this truly desperate time of need, wouldn't you believe that the same God that promised these people that followed Moses that he would deliver them out from their enemies would save us as well? He's still the same God.
Psalm 35:1 Plead my cause, O Lord, with them that strive with me: fight against them that fight against me.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Don't forget me...
Deuteronomy 6:10-12 - And it shall be, when the LORD thy God shall have brought thee into the land which he sware unto thy fathers, to Abraham, to Isaac, and to Jacob, to give thee great and goodly cities, which thou buildedst not, And houses full of all good things, which thou filledst not, and wells digged, which thou diggedst not, vineyards and olive trees, which thou plantedst not; when thou shalt have eaten and be full; Then beware lest thou forget the LORD, which brought thee forth out of the land of Egypt, from the house of bondage.
Always count your blessings we are told. Never forget that when the Lord saved you, he brought you out of a "personal" Egypt. We sometimes forget in this day and age that God works throughout the day in our lives and we should be ever-thankful. Something I see happen often is in people's lives they seem to only cry out to God when it's bad. When you're down and out (I'll even admit of being guilty of this) it's easier to see and realize that you NEED God. It's evident because we can see our lives falling apart everywhere we look. Well can I tell you that we should be as much in prayer to God when things are good? He is the reason we can get up in the morning, go to our job, and are able to do those things on a daily basis.
One step :
Took a breath
Bones didn't break
Heart still pumping blood
Sound mind
Able to talk
Have a loving family
And these are just basic things that most of us have/do on a daily basis. We can never thank God enough for his many blessings but we can remember to let him know that you love him and you thank him every now and again because we are a very blessed people.
Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD
All the honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Always count your blessings we are told. Never forget that when the Lord saved you, he brought you out of a "personal" Egypt. We sometimes forget in this day and age that God works throughout the day in our lives and we should be ever-thankful. Something I see happen often is in people's lives they seem to only cry out to God when it's bad. When you're down and out (I'll even admit of being guilty of this) it's easier to see and realize that you NEED God. It's evident because we can see our lives falling apart everywhere we look. Well can I tell you that we should be as much in prayer to God when things are good? He is the reason we can get up in the morning, go to our job, and are able to do those things on a daily basis.
One step :
Took a breath
Bones didn't break
Heart still pumping blood
Sound mind
Able to talk
Have a loving family
And these are just basic things that most of us have/do on a daily basis. We can never thank God enough for his many blessings but we can remember to let him know that you love him and you thank him every now and again because we are a very blessed people.
Job 1:21 And said, Naked came I out of my mother's womb, and naked shall I return thither: the LORD gave, and the LORD hath taken away; blessed be the name of the LORD
All the honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
I'm NOT sorry
I mean what I say when it comes to talking about the bible. I'm not sorry if it makes someone mad, sometimes that is what leads to repentance of sin and such. Sometimes people need a lesson learned from the bible "the hard way" so that it wakes them up to what they are doing wrong. Paul did this. When he wrote his first letter to the Corinthian church, they were a very carnal (worldly) church that needed to straighten out their act. He wasn't sorry.
2 Corinthians 7:8 - For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.
My point exactly. They needed to straighten up and the first letter to them was for that very reason. But he had a reason.
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
"Godly sorrow" is conviction. It is for a saved person the reminder/feeling/conscious that what we did or are doing is wrong. To a lost person it could very well be God drawing them to confessing their sins and accepting Christ.
Conviction that you are a sinner and NEED Jesus is vital to being saved. If you feel this conviction, please don't ignore it. Being born again is the single most important decision you could ever make.
All the honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
2 Corinthians 7:8 - For though I made you sorry with a letter, I do not repent, though I did repent: for I perceive that the same epistle hath made you sorry, though it were but for a season.
My point exactly. They needed to straighten up and the first letter to them was for that very reason. But he had a reason.
2 Corinthians 7:9 - Now I rejoice, not that ye were made sorry, but that ye sorrowed to repentance: for ye were made sorry after a godly manner, that ye might receive damage by us in nothing.
"Godly sorrow" is conviction. It is for a saved person the reminder/feeling/conscious that what we did or are doing is wrong. To a lost person it could very well be God drawing them to confessing their sins and accepting Christ.
Conviction that you are a sinner and NEED Jesus is vital to being saved. If you feel this conviction, please don't ignore it. Being born again is the single most important decision you could ever make.
All the honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
FOR EVERMORE!
So, I am kind of new to this "blog" thing (as you can tell by the "Test" post) but I feel led to it so I can share my beliefs that I have.
I wanted to start out with something simple, one of my favorite verses of the bible (and pretty much the entire theme of the blog).
Revelation 1:18 - I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
WHAT A WONDERFUL, INSPIRING, SPIRIT-LIFTING VERSE! For those who are saved, this should be encouragement NO MATTER WHAT you are going through.
Allow me to explain (somewhat) :)
I am he that liveth...
This verse, first off, was spoken by Jesus to John while he was in the isle that was called Pat'mos(Rev 1:9). It is a statement of who Christ is. The first part of this verse is a reference to the time that Jesus descended from heaven and became the sacrifice for ALL of our sins. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell us a great deal of his life and time here on earth.
and was dead...
Christ gave up his life OF HIS OWN WILL after 9 hours on the cross. Note that I said that it was of his own will, he was not killed by the cross.
John 10:17-18 - Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Simple as that. Jesus simply said that he has the power over his life.
and, behold, I am alive for evermore...
Three days after he was buried, he rose again.
Matthew 28:5-6 - And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Je'sus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Mark 16:14 - Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
Luke 24:30-31 - And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
John 20:20 - And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
After he had shown himself to the disciples and others, he was taken up in a cloud (Acts 1:9) and sat at the right side of the Father (Mark 16:19)
Amen...
I don't know of anything else to put here other than that after you get a hold of what this verse entails, you probably won't be able to keep yourself from saying AMEN! After all, he just said that he IS ALIVE FOR EVERMORE!
and have the keys of hell and of death.
Simply stated, it means that Christ is in control. When he died, and rose again on the third day, he defeated hell and death.
Truly believing in what Christ did on Calvary, by him dying for our sins and becoming the final sacrifice for sin that will ever be needed, and by confessing him to be Lord is the key to salvation.
Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Je'sus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
I wanted to start out with something simple, one of my favorite verses of the bible (and pretty much the entire theme of the blog).
Revelation 1:18 - I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive for evermore, Amen; and have the keys of hell and of death.
WHAT A WONDERFUL, INSPIRING, SPIRIT-LIFTING VERSE! For those who are saved, this should be encouragement NO MATTER WHAT you are going through.
Allow me to explain (somewhat) :)
I am he that liveth...
This verse, first off, was spoken by Jesus to John while he was in the isle that was called Pat'mos(Rev 1:9). It is a statement of who Christ is. The first part of this verse is a reference to the time that Jesus descended from heaven and became the sacrifice for ALL of our sins. The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John tell us a great deal of his life and time here on earth.
and was dead...
Christ gave up his life OF HIS OWN WILL after 9 hours on the cross. Note that I said that it was of his own will, he was not killed by the cross.
John 10:17-18 - Therefore doth my Father love me, because I lay down my life, that I might take it again. No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.
Simple as that. Jesus simply said that he has the power over his life.
and, behold, I am alive for evermore...
Three days after he was buried, he rose again.
Matthew 28:5-6 - And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Je'sus, which was crucified. He is not here: for he is risen, as he said. come, see the place where the Lord lay.
Mark 16:14 - Afterward he appeared unto the eleven as they sat at meat, and upbraided them with their unbelief and hardness of heart, because they believed not them which had seen him after he was risen.
Luke 24:30-31 - And it came to pass, as he sat at meat with them, he took bread, and blessed it, and brake, and gave to them. And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; and he vanished out of their sight.
John 20:20 - And when he had so said, he shewed unto them his hands and his side. Then were the disciples glad, when they saw the Lord.
After he had shown himself to the disciples and others, he was taken up in a cloud (Acts 1:9) and sat at the right side of the Father (Mark 16:19)
Amen...
I don't know of anything else to put here other than that after you get a hold of what this verse entails, you probably won't be able to keep yourself from saying AMEN! After all, he just said that he IS ALIVE FOR EVERMORE!
and have the keys of hell and of death.
Simply stated, it means that Christ is in control. When he died, and rose again on the third day, he defeated hell and death.
Truly believing in what Christ did on Calvary, by him dying for our sins and becoming the final sacrifice for sin that will ever be needed, and by confessing him to be Lord is the key to salvation.
Romans 10:9 - That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Je'sus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.
All honor and glory to the Lord
Amen
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