"This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and gave his Son as an antoning sacrifice for our sins."
1 John 4:10
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Windows of Joy,From the Cross to Victory Hebrews 12:2-12:2
Vensters van Vreugde, van het Kruis aan Overwinning. De deur Jesus om op het Kruis van Het gebruik van Vreugde te blijven Vensters van Vreugde, van het Kruis aan Overwinning Hebreeërs 12:212:2 Vensters van Vreugde, van het Kruis aan Overwinning. Hebreeërs 12:2, die unto Jesus, de auteur en finnisher van ons geloof kijken, dat voor de Vreugde die vóór hem werd geplaatst verdroeg het Kruis, dat de schande despiseing, en bij de rechterkant van de troon van God wordt opgetekend. Vele Christenen bekijken dit vers en zijn, wat de Vreugde? was benieuwd, wat joyfull over Jesus, die hangt op het kruis zou kunnen zijn? Kunnen wij als christenen om het even wat in ons leven zien, die toen wij onder extreempreasure waren die joyfull was? Kunnen wij welke Jesus begrijpen voelde en wat over de schrijver van Hebreeërs, hij wist wat Jesus voelde? De BIJBEL vertelt ons, die scriptures aan mensen door insperation van God gaven. Zo Hebreeërs 12:2, middelen precies welk het, s zegt. Dat wat zegt het? VOOR de vreugde die vóór hem werd geplaatst, de vreugde die vóór hem werd geplaatst was, de V.S.. De god had een venster voor Jesus om opengesteld te zien, massa's geredde individuen, die zijn pijn laten aan vreugde in zijn hart draaien. De god liet hem u en me in kerken rond de wereld zien die, wordt geleverd die van bondage van zonde die, wordt vrijgegeven tot gezamenlijke erfgenaam met hem in het koninkrijk van hemel, die in leven wordt gemaakt is toen wij eens doden waren. Een dergelijk wonderfullgezicht voor Jesus u, HOE kunt u kent dit, hoe kunt waar het zijn vragen? WIJ kunnen vele instanties van vreugde in het hart van Christus, LUKE 10:21 zien. In dat uur verheugde Jesus zich in sprit..., Matthew 4:11Then de duivel, leaveth hem, en, behold, de engelen kwam en diende unto toe hem. WONDERFULL, de het TOEDIENEN HOEKEN VAN GOD Altijd daar, klaar om Jesus te helpen. Bij tempation, bij de tuin en bij het kruis. Jesus, de auteur, het woordenboek zegt, Auteur, oorzaak, belangrijkste leider, bekijken fonder. afwerker, Rijpheid, volledigheid. Jesus de oorzaak en manutity van ons geloof dat ons een te volgen voorbeeld geeft. Jesus zag verloren, degenen zonder hoop. Het venster dat de God het geven van hem had was het Venster aan de toekomst. Jesus gaf hoop aan Hopeloos, strenght aan de week, KNowledge aan onwetend, vrede aan degenen die geen vrede, en redding aan de wereld hadden. Een Venster mijn frends, ja en veel meer, dan een venster, een toekomst van redding. De spijkers hielden hem nooit daar, het wasnt roman soliders en het wasnt hoge preist, het was de vreugde van een venster. Bekijk Psalmen voor een mintue PS 42; 9, zal ik untogod zeggen mijn rots, waarom hast thou me forsaken? waarom ga het mouring van I wegens opression van de vijand? Jesus had gedacht dat zijn Vader hem had vergeten. Wij zijn niet dat verschillend van Jesus, wij soms, onder druk zegt en het zelfde ding, waarom van, de God, u heeft geleverd me unto de vijand voelt? Wat I verkeerd, Welke zonde heeft ik commited dat ik van het kan spien hebben heeft gedaan? Wij als christains over het algemeen, wanneer iets in onze lifes,we verkeerd gaat zoeken altijd iemand aan blane en u kennen het, beschuldigen wij altijd God. Jesus werd een venster gegeven om hem op het kruis te houden en de betekenisgod is geen respector van presons, dont denkt u dat hij het zelfde voor ons zal doen. HET ANTWOORD IS, JA. Scriptures verklaren dat, zonder een visie, mijn mensen omkomen. Mijn Interpretatie van dit vers is, zonder een Prophetic inzicht, wij aangezien de christenen restaint afdanken, wij zonder een visie of het venster aan de toekomst, vergeet wie wij dienen. Onze visie hier of venster zijn Jesus, HEbrews 12:2., vertellen ons die om te bekijken, Jesus. Hij plaatste explample voor te volgen ons. U kunt financieel probleem, ziekte, dood in de familie, vijanden hebben of wat er ook maar u nog een venster om hebt door te kijken. U hebt een visie, een droom, een prophetic te lezen vers, zegt Jesus didnt het leven gemakkelijk ging zijn, zegt hij didnt die ging een bed van rozen is zijn,zei hij, ik werd gehaat en zo u, door de wereld? zal, ja, maar ook door de tegenstander, hij romes over het streven van naar wie hij kan vernietigen. Sommige kerken en pastors maken de fout om hun congregaties te vertellen, dat, zijn een christen gemakkelijk zal zijn, dat al uw problemen zullen zijn over wanneer u uw leven aan Christus geeft. Droevig, wont gebeurt het, is becomeing van een christen vrij, maar decipleship zal u alles kosten. Als Satan tryed om Jesus te vernietigen, zal hij proberen om u te vernietigen. Het beste ding over het zijn een christen is dat Jesus altijd met u zal zijn. Welke God doesnt u van, zullen hij houd u throu houden. Jesus had zijn venster en wij hebben van ons. Herinner me enkel, is de Vreugde van Lord mijn sterkte. A.R.Smith
Between Hevan and Hell. pt 1.
John 3:14-15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. The most difficult thing in this life is to get the world to believe that all things concerning this life is between Hevan and Hell. No one forces anyone to believe in the Bible. Our mission is to convince others that there must come a time in their lives that they must choose, between eternal life with Jesus or eternal life with Satan. The Brazen serpent that Moses raised up was not a comparison between Jesus and a figure [The figure of the Serpent did not represent a type of Christ] but of a decision that had to be made then and now. A decision between good and evil, between righteousness and unrighteousness and between salvation and damnation a decision between life and death.
(Barnes)There is no evidence that this was intended to be a type of the Messiah, but it is used by Jesus as strikingly illustrating his work. Men are sinners. There is no cure by human means for the maladies of the soul; and as the people who were bitten might look on the image of the serpent and be healed, so may sinners look to the Saviour and be cured of the moral maladies of our nature.
The madness of man has come full circle from Sodom and Gomorrha to today with devision between nation and nation, peoples and peoples and Governments and Governments. Lets look at an exampel from Gen 19:14. And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, “Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city.” But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
This is the madness of mankind today, they see the signs, they smell the fear but still, as with the sons in law of Lot, they mock those that try to warn them of the impending destruction of every thing they know of. Existence between Hevan and Hell is a place of indecision, a place that will soon no longer exist. Heb 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. As you can see in the scriptures, when men of God were warned of impending desaster, they, “moved with fear”, not fear of their own lives but of a reverent fear of God, which mankind today has none of.
Gen 19:13 For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it. Gen 19:28 And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace. Luk 17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 2Pe 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; Do you actually believe that as this world is today compaired to Sodom and Gomorrah, that God will allow mankind to continue much longer or has the day of the gentiles been fulfilled? There are many today, with increaseing numbers, that declare that the Bible is not true and they refuse to believe in things that they cannot see.
Since the transfiguration and assention of Jesus, man has lost sight of the truth of this life and the fear or wonder of the next. What is our life on this earth? Is it designed to be lived only once and then discarded , as many believe, never to be remembered? If so then why would man even consider try to make something of his life, would not man run rampant, enjoying his life as long as it exists? I don't believe they understand or maby they do understand the eternal nature of the soul, and are just denighing the fact that one day they will have to give an account of their actions. Either way, they are destined to live the life they choose and die without hope.
Luke 21:25-26. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Christ judgments of the nations upon the earth, great and terrible. Christ is not returning to ask men to repent but to give all men what they have chosen in this life. Each and every day man has made a choice, some choose Hevan and others have chosen Hell. What are some of the signs of the times?
1. The Israeli and Palestinian conflict.
2. Russia, China & India sign non agression pact.
3. President Bush said he could consider using force as a last resort to press Iran to give up its nuclear program.
4. A national meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America rejected a proposal Friday that would have allowed gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy.
5. North Korea and Her Nuclear Weapons.
6. Genocide in African Nations.
7. Asian Tsunami Disaster.
8. The Mid East Conflicts worsening.
9. Starvation in Africa.
10. Fears of world wide Pandemic from Bird Flue.
11. Churches barred from 'gay' discrimination.[ie;Telling them the Truth.]
New measure requires religious groups to hire homosexuals.
12. Presbyterian Churches marry same sex couples.
13. ANGLICANS/ EPISCOPALIANS. Church of England bishop supports vicar's planned sex-change.
14. Southern Baptist minister will address Spirit Quest and ordain 15 gay ministers. "TAMPA—A Southern Baptist minister will address a national conference of gay Pentecostals here this week, the Tampa Tribune reported. Spirit Quest 2000, which will run from Oct. 5-8, ...Fifteen gay ministers are to be ordained during the conference. Southern Baptist minister Samuel Kirkland says he'll send a message of love and "leave the judging to God," (Wire Reports, Friday, 6 October 2000)
Not only is the Bible under attack but Jesus. God has stated that His word shall not pass away and He means it. Mankind is trying to find an easier way to Heavan but instead has found a faster way to Hell. Lets read Mat 24:37-39. “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” Mat 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Man is being warned of God of things seen as of now. end Part 1. ars
John 3:14-15 And as Moses lifted up the serpent in the wilderness, even so must the Son of man be lifted up: That whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have eternal life. The most difficult thing in this life is to get the world to believe that all things concerning this life is between Hevan and Hell. No one forces anyone to believe in the Bible. Our mission is to convince others that there must come a time in their lives that they must choose, between eternal life with Jesus or eternal life with Satan. The Brazen serpent that Moses raised up was not a comparison between Jesus and a figure [The figure of the Serpent did not represent a type of Christ] but of a decision that had to be made then and now. A decision between good and evil, between righteousness and unrighteousness and between salvation and damnation a decision between life and death.
(Barnes)There is no evidence that this was intended to be a type of the Messiah, but it is used by Jesus as strikingly illustrating his work. Men are sinners. There is no cure by human means for the maladies of the soul; and as the people who were bitten might look on the image of the serpent and be healed, so may sinners look to the Saviour and be cured of the moral maladies of our nature.
The madness of man has come full circle from Sodom and Gomorrha to today with devision between nation and nation, peoples and peoples and Governments and Governments. Lets look at an exampel from Gen 19:14. And Lot went out, and spake unto his sons in law, which married his daughters, and said, “Up, get you out of this place; for the LORD will destroy this city.” But he seemed as one that mocked unto his sons in law.
This is the madness of mankind today, they see the signs, they smell the fear but still, as with the sons in law of Lot, they mock those that try to warn them of the impending destruction of every thing they know of. Existence between Hevan and Hell is a place of indecision, a place that will soon no longer exist. Heb 11:7 By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith. As you can see in the scriptures, when men of God were warned of impending desaster, they, “moved with fear”, not fear of their own lives but of a reverent fear of God, which mankind today has none of.
Gen 19:13 For we will destroy this place, because the cry of them is waxen great before the face of the LORD; and the LORD hath sent us to destroy it. Gen 19:28 And he looked toward Sodom and Gomorrah, and toward all the land of the plain, and beheld, and, lo, the smoke of the country went up as the smoke of a furnace. Luk 17:29 But the same day that Lot went out of Sodom it rained fire and brimstone from heaven, and destroyed them all. 2Pe 2:6 And turning the cities of Sodom and Gomorrha into ashes condemned them with an overthrow, making them an ensample unto those that after should live ungodly; Do you actually believe that as this world is today compaired to Sodom and Gomorrah, that God will allow mankind to continue much longer or has the day of the gentiles been fulfilled? There are many today, with increaseing numbers, that declare that the Bible is not true and they refuse to believe in things that they cannot see.
Since the transfiguration and assention of Jesus, man has lost sight of the truth of this life and the fear or wonder of the next. What is our life on this earth? Is it designed to be lived only once and then discarded , as many believe, never to be remembered? If so then why would man even consider try to make something of his life, would not man run rampant, enjoying his life as long as it exists? I don't believe they understand or maby they do understand the eternal nature of the soul, and are just denighing the fact that one day they will have to give an account of their actions. Either way, they are destined to live the life they choose and die without hope.
Luke 21:25-26. And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring; Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken. Christ judgments of the nations upon the earth, great and terrible. Christ is not returning to ask men to repent but to give all men what they have chosen in this life. Each and every day man has made a choice, some choose Hevan and others have chosen Hell. What are some of the signs of the times?
1. The Israeli and Palestinian conflict.
2. Russia, China & India sign non agression pact.
3. President Bush said he could consider using force as a last resort to press Iran to give up its nuclear program.
4. A national meeting of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America rejected a proposal Friday that would have allowed gays in committed relationships to serve as clergy.
5. North Korea and Her Nuclear Weapons.
6. Genocide in African Nations.
7. Asian Tsunami Disaster.
8. The Mid East Conflicts worsening.
9. Starvation in Africa.
10. Fears of world wide Pandemic from Bird Flue.
11. Churches barred from 'gay' discrimination.[ie;Telling them the Truth.]
New measure requires religious groups to hire homosexuals.
12. Presbyterian Churches marry same sex couples.
13. ANGLICANS/ EPISCOPALIANS. Church of England bishop supports vicar's planned sex-change.
14. Southern Baptist minister will address Spirit Quest and ordain 15 gay ministers. "TAMPA—A Southern Baptist minister will address a national conference of gay Pentecostals here this week, the Tampa Tribune reported. Spirit Quest 2000, which will run from Oct. 5-8, ...Fifteen gay ministers are to be ordained during the conference. Southern Baptist minister Samuel Kirkland says he'll send a message of love and "leave the judging to God," (Wire Reports, Friday, 6 October 2000)
Not only is the Bible under attack but Jesus. God has stated that His word shall not pass away and He means it. Mankind is trying to find an easier way to Heavan but instead has found a faster way to Hell. Lets read Mat 24:37-39. “But as the days of Noe were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. For as in the days that were before the flood they were eating and drinking, marrying and giving in marriage, until the day that Noe entered into the ark, And knew not until the flood came, and took them all away; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.” Mat 10:34 Think not that I am come to send peace on earth: I came not to send peace, but a sword. Man is being warned of God of things seen as of now. end Part 1. ars
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Between Hevan and Hell. pt 2.
John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Act 5:38-39 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. [Act_7:51, Act_9:5, Act_23:9; Exo_10:3-7; 2Ki_19:22; Job_15:25-27, Job_40:9-14; Isa_45:9; 1Co_10:22] (Barnes) Ye cannot overthrow it - Because: (1) God has almighty power, and can execute his purposes; (2) Because he is unchanging, and will not be diverted from his plans, Job_23:13-14. The plan which God forms “must” be accomplished. All the devices of man are feebleness when opposed to him, and he can dash them in pieces in an instant. The prediction of Gamaliel has been fulfilled. People have opposed Christianity in every way, but in vain. They have reviled it; have persecuted it; have resorted to argument and to ridicule; to fire, and faggot, and sword; they have called in the aid of science; but all has been in vain. The more it has been crushed, the more it has risen, and it still exists with as much life and power as ever. The “preservation” of this religion amidst so much and so varied opposition proves that it is of God. Job 23:13-15 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. Many are offended by my use of the word of God to discuss all things pertaining to this life, they say, “Why cant you speak for yourself?” But when I speak of Gods word I am speaking for myself, for the word of God is my life, my substance, my very being, without God I am nothing. For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: He is the one that speaks for me when I am unstable in my voice, as was Aaron with Moses. Exo 4:10-12. And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. They are not fighting against Gods Ministers, they are fighting against God. Hung between Heaven and Hell. Act 23:9 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, “We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.” Psa 37:12-15. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. More and more man has gone in the way of their own lust, fighting without gain, worshiping without a God, Lusting without reward. Flesh is Flesh and Spirit is Spirit. Changing the church into a den of thieves and liars, non righteousness and filth have taken over the lives of many because they seem to fight against all truth. When something is killing you wouldn't it be wise to remove yourself from it? The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The New Church, The Upgraded Church, Spiritual Activism, Liberated Christians, The Church of Tomorrow, who gave them the authority to Change the living word? Who gave them the authority to Change the Foundation by which Jesus established His Church. When did God relinquish His authority over the Church or over to man? Job 40:2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. Who among all that declair that Gods word is wrong, that it is flawed, that it needs to be changed, let Him contend with God alone and let He who wins declair all to the world. Let those of the synagogue of Satan stand alone against the Almighty and fight as he would the Great Lion with bare hands and his mind shall the unrightious drag down their children as well, shall they put a curse upon their unborn as with the Pharesses.[Mat 27:25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.] Rev 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Rev 2:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. When you denigh one part of the Bible you have denighed all, for one cannot take away nor add to the word of God. Rom 1:24-32. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. (Barnes)Haters of God - There is no charge which can be brought against people more severe than this. It is the highest possible crime; yet it is a charge which the conduct of people will abundantly justify, and the truth of which all those experience who are brought to see their true character. To an awakened sinner there is often nothing more plain and painful than that he is a hater of God. His heart rises up against Him, and his Law, and his plan of saving people; and he deeply feels that nothing can subdue this but the mighty power of the Holy One. This is a charge which is not unfrequently brought against people in the Bible; [Joh_7:7; Joh_15:18, Joh_15:24-25; Joh_3:19-20.] (Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Surely, if this be the native character of man, then it is “far gone from original righteousness.”) No more striking proof of depravity could be given; and in no creed or confession of faith is there a more painful and humiliating representation given of human wickedness, than in this declaration of an inspired apostle, that people are by nature haters of God. Can you say to others,”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” or do you say ,”I am still between Hevan and Hell.”
John 18:36 Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence. Act 5:38-39 And now I say unto you, Refrain from these men, and let them alone: for if this counsel or this work be of men, it will come to nought: But if it be of God, ye cannot overthrow it; lest haply ye be found even to fight against God. [Act_7:51, Act_9:5, Act_23:9; Exo_10:3-7; 2Ki_19:22; Job_15:25-27, Job_40:9-14; Isa_45:9; 1Co_10:22] (Barnes) Ye cannot overthrow it - Because: (1) God has almighty power, and can execute his purposes; (2) Because he is unchanging, and will not be diverted from his plans, Job_23:13-14. The plan which God forms “must” be accomplished. All the devices of man are feebleness when opposed to him, and he can dash them in pieces in an instant. The prediction of Gamaliel has been fulfilled. People have opposed Christianity in every way, but in vain. They have reviled it; have persecuted it; have resorted to argument and to ridicule; to fire, and faggot, and sword; they have called in the aid of science; but all has been in vain. The more it has been crushed, the more it has risen, and it still exists with as much life and power as ever. The “preservation” of this religion amidst so much and so varied opposition proves that it is of God. Job 23:13-15 But he is in one mind, and who can turn him? and what his soul desireth, even that he doeth. For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: and many such things are with him. Therefore am I troubled at his presence: when I consider, I am afraid of him. Many are offended by my use of the word of God to discuss all things pertaining to this life, they say, “Why cant you speak for yourself?” But when I speak of Gods word I am speaking for myself, for the word of God is my life, my substance, my very being, without God I am nothing. For he performeth the thing that is appointed for me: He is the one that speaks for me when I am unstable in my voice, as was Aaron with Moses. Exo 4:10-12. And Moses said unto the LORD, O my Lord, I am not eloquent, neither heretofore, nor since thou hast spoken unto thy servant: but I am slow of speech, and of a slow tongue. And the LORD said unto him, Who hath made man's mouth? or who maketh the dumb, or deaf, or the seeing, or the blind? have not I the LORD? Now therefore go, and I will be with thy mouth, and teach thee what thou shalt say. They are not fighting against Gods Ministers, they are fighting against God. Hung between Heaven and Hell. Act 23:9 And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, “We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.” Psa 37:12-15. The wicked plotteth against the just, and gnasheth upon him with his teeth. The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The wicked have drawn out the sword, and have bent their bow, to cast down the poor and needy, and to slay such as be of upright conversation. Their sword shall enter into their own heart, and their bows shall be broken. More and more man has gone in the way of their own lust, fighting without gain, worshiping without a God, Lusting without reward. Flesh is Flesh and Spirit is Spirit. Changing the church into a den of thieves and liars, non righteousness and filth have taken over the lives of many because they seem to fight against all truth. When something is killing you wouldn't it be wise to remove yourself from it? The Lord shall laugh at him: for he seeth that his day is coming. The New Church, The Upgraded Church, Spiritual Activism, Liberated Christians, The Church of Tomorrow, who gave them the authority to Change the living word? Who gave them the authority to Change the Foundation by which Jesus established His Church. When did God relinquish His authority over the Church or over to man? Job 40:2 Shall he that contendeth with the Almighty instruct him? he that reproveth God, let him answer it. Who among all that declair that Gods word is wrong, that it is flawed, that it needs to be changed, let Him contend with God alone and let He who wins declair all to the world. Let those of the synagogue of Satan stand alone against the Almighty and fight as he would the Great Lion with bare hands and his mind shall the unrightious drag down their children as well, shall they put a curse upon their unborn as with the Pharesses.[Mat 27:25 Then answered all the people, and said, His blood be on us, and on our children.] Rev 2:9 I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan. Rev 2:13 I know thy works, and where thou dwellest, even where Satan's seat is: and thou holdest fast my name, and hast not denied my faith, even in those days wherein Antipas was my faithful martyr, who was slain among you, where Satan dwelleth. When you denigh one part of the Bible you have denighed all, for one cannot take away nor add to the word of God. Rom 1:24-32. Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient; Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers, Backbiters, haters of God, despiteful, proud, boasters, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents, Without understanding, covenantbreakers, without natural affection, implacable, unmerciful: Who knowing the judgment of God, that they which commit such things are worthy of death, not only do the same, but have pleasure in them that do them. (Barnes)Haters of God - There is no charge which can be brought against people more severe than this. It is the highest possible crime; yet it is a charge which the conduct of people will abundantly justify, and the truth of which all those experience who are brought to see their true character. To an awakened sinner there is often nothing more plain and painful than that he is a hater of God. His heart rises up against Him, and his Law, and his plan of saving people; and he deeply feels that nothing can subdue this but the mighty power of the Holy One. This is a charge which is not unfrequently brought against people in the Bible; [Joh_7:7; Joh_15:18, Joh_15:24-25; Joh_3:19-20.] (Eph 4:14 That we henceforth be no more children, tossed to and fro, and carried about with every wind of doctrine, by the sleight of men, and cunning craftiness, whereby they lie in wait to deceive; Surely, if this be the native character of man, then it is “far gone from original righteousness.”) No more striking proof of depravity could be given; and in no creed or confession of faith is there a more painful and humiliating representation given of human wickedness, than in this declaration of an inspired apostle, that people are by nature haters of God. Can you say to others,”I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith.” or do you say ,”I am still between Hevan and Hell.”
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Between Saint and Sinner. pt 1.
Between Saint and Sinner
Preaching the Gospel is sometimes the most controversial position on Earth. Preaching or Ministering the Gospel is two different things, 1. The Truth of Life and 2. Information. Lets look at the Information side first.
Information has become wide spread in this world but how much of it is the truth? Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Hos 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [Ref; Dan_8:26; Rev_10:4, Rev_22:10 Dan_12:9, Dan_8:17, Dan_10:1, Dan_11:40 Dan_11:33; Isa_11:9, Isa_29:18, Isa_29:19, Isa_30:26, Isa_32:3; Zec_14:6-10; Mat_24:14; Rom_10:18; Rev_14:6, Rev_14:7] John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. How many here are saved today? Are you sure? Have you kept the commandments of Christ? Have you loved your enemies, have you prayed for them, do you know some one that really gets on your nerves and still prayed for them. Are you doing what you are supposed to do and acting like a Christian each and every day or are you just going thru the motions? In scripture, when God demands His prophets to seal up a Book, He means that all words have been said on that subject and no more needs to be written.This is the Amen of each prophecy.
We increase our knowledge each and every day in scripture. Each time the scripture is preached or taught another idea and revelation comes out and we know a little more. But as the Bible states, man has gone after knowledge of a different sort and has left others behind. Many are going after knowledge that they think will make it easier to enter into the kingdom of Heaven and others have come up with knowledge that they believe dictates that there is no God, so no reason to worry about what they do. Some people have gotten so much knowledge that they cannot see the truth. Its like not being able to see the forest for the trees getting in the way. Knowledge is nothing without understanding.
Understanding is what leads us to Christ and the Kingdom. Knowledge without understanding is like a blind man with a road map. Jesus stressed three things in His teachings, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding. One without the other two is next to useless. Lets put it this way, We all have the knowledge of Jesus, even those that dont believe, many of those are in Church today. We all have a some amount of wisdom in Gods word. If you get out on the street and ask everyone that passed, “Who was Noah?” everyone would be able to tell you. But if you ask many in the Church today what was the reason for Jesus to come to the Earth, you would get many different answers, all would probably be correct but without the true meaning of the plan of salvation. How do you know that you are Saved? Look at what Jesus said; “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me:” Lets break this down.
There are three different types of people in Church today.
1.“He that hath my commandments, These are the people that has the wisdom of the Commandments of Jesus. They can amost quote every word that Jesus uttered, but without keeping a single one.The do as I say and not as I do Hypocrites. These people have no reverent fear of God, but believe that their works shall be suficient to be saved.
2.“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them”, These are the people that have the Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge of the Word and keeps it, the Saved. These people have the reverent fear of God, they add works to faith.
3.These are the unbelievers and the hypocrites. 1Co 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha ( “accursed” )., the meaning of the phrase “let him be Anathema Maranatha.”, is, “Our Lord is coming, and he will judge those who have set him at naught.” If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ - If any be an enemy to his person, offices, doctrines, or commands. Mat 25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Heres the proof of what I just said;
Mat 13:27-30; So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. How many today believe that God knows everything? If you answered yes, then you must realize that God knows who belongs to Him and who are still in need of salvation. Salvation is not a game that people play it is of the most urgency to the soul of man. Our ideas, our thoughts, our plans, our interpretation, nor our doctrine of life, has no bearing on Gods word. Many say that it matters what you believe, I say it doesn't matter what you believe, what matters is what Gods word Says. Commandments from God are not written for to be, cut up, surgically removed, changed, altered or debated, they are commandments. Follow them and become saved, ignore them and be lost forever. Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Mat 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. [endureth; As “drawing back unto perdition” hold fast] Heb 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. (JFB)“but he that endureth to the end shall be saved” — a great saying, repeated, in connection with similar warnings, in the prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem (Mat_24:13); and often reiterated by the apostle as a warning against “drawing back unto perdition” (Heb_3:6, Heb_3:13; Heb_6:4-6; Heb_10:23, Heb_10:26-29, Heb_10:38, Heb_10:39, etc.). As “drawing back unto perdition” is merely the palpable evidence of the want of “root” from the first in the Christian profession (Luk_8:13), so “enduring to the end” is just the proper evidence of its reality and solidity. end pt. 1. ars
Between Saint and Sinner
Preaching the Gospel is sometimes the most controversial position on Earth. Preaching or Ministering the Gospel is two different things, 1. The Truth of Life and 2. Information. Lets look at the Information side first.
Information has become wide spread in this world but how much of it is the truth? Dan 12:4 But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased. Hos 4:6 My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee, that thou shalt be no priest to me: seeing thou hast forgotten the law of thy God, I will also forget thy children. [Ref; Dan_8:26; Rev_10:4, Rev_22:10 Dan_12:9, Dan_8:17, Dan_10:1, Dan_11:40 Dan_11:33; Isa_11:9, Isa_29:18, Isa_29:19, Isa_30:26, Isa_32:3; Zec_14:6-10; Mat_24:14; Rom_10:18; Rev_14:6, Rev_14:7] John 14:21 He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me: and he that loveth me shall be loved of my Father, and I will love him, and will manifest myself to him. How many here are saved today? Are you sure? Have you kept the commandments of Christ? Have you loved your enemies, have you prayed for them, do you know some one that really gets on your nerves and still prayed for them. Are you doing what you are supposed to do and acting like a Christian each and every day or are you just going thru the motions? In scripture, when God demands His prophets to seal up a Book, He means that all words have been said on that subject and no more needs to be written.This is the Amen of each prophecy.
We increase our knowledge each and every day in scripture. Each time the scripture is preached or taught another idea and revelation comes out and we know a little more. But as the Bible states, man has gone after knowledge of a different sort and has left others behind. Many are going after knowledge that they think will make it easier to enter into the kingdom of Heaven and others have come up with knowledge that they believe dictates that there is no God, so no reason to worry about what they do. Some people have gotten so much knowledge that they cannot see the truth. Its like not being able to see the forest for the trees getting in the way. Knowledge is nothing without understanding.
Understanding is what leads us to Christ and the Kingdom. Knowledge without understanding is like a blind man with a road map. Jesus stressed three things in His teachings, Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding. One without the other two is next to useless. Lets put it this way, We all have the knowledge of Jesus, even those that dont believe, many of those are in Church today. We all have a some amount of wisdom in Gods word. If you get out on the street and ask everyone that passed, “Who was Noah?” everyone would be able to tell you. But if you ask many in the Church today what was the reason for Jesus to come to the Earth, you would get many different answers, all would probably be correct but without the true meaning of the plan of salvation. How do you know that you are Saved? Look at what Jesus said; “He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them, he it is that loveth me:” Lets break this down.
There are three different types of people in Church today.
1.“He that hath my commandments, These are the people that has the wisdom of the Commandments of Jesus. They can amost quote every word that Jesus uttered, but without keeping a single one.The do as I say and not as I do Hypocrites. These people have no reverent fear of God, but believe that their works shall be suficient to be saved.
2.“He that hath my commandments, and keepeth them”, These are the people that have the Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge of the Word and keeps it, the Saved. These people have the reverent fear of God, they add works to faith.
3.These are the unbelievers and the hypocrites. 1Co 16:22 If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ, let him be Anathema Maranatha ( “accursed” )., the meaning of the phrase “let him be Anathema Maranatha.”, is, “Our Lord is coming, and he will judge those who have set him at naught.” If any man love not the Lord Jesus Christ - If any be an enemy to his person, offices, doctrines, or commands. Mat 25:46 And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.
Heres the proof of what I just said;
Mat 13:27-30; So the servants of the householder came and said unto him, Sir, didst not thou sow good seed in thy field? from whence then hath it tares? He said unto them, An enemy hath done this. The servants said unto him, Wilt thou then that we go and gather them up? But he said, Nay; lest while ye gather up the tares, ye root up also the wheat with them. Let both grow together until the harvest: and in the time of harvest I will say to the reapers, Gather ye together first the tares, and bind them in bundles to burn them: but gather the wheat into my barn. How many today believe that God knows everything? If you answered yes, then you must realize that God knows who belongs to Him and who are still in need of salvation. Salvation is not a game that people play it is of the most urgency to the soul of man. Our ideas, our thoughts, our plans, our interpretation, nor our doctrine of life, has no bearing on Gods word. Many say that it matters what you believe, I say it doesn't matter what you believe, what matters is what Gods word Says. Commandments from God are not written for to be, cut up, surgically removed, changed, altered or debated, they are commandments. Follow them and become saved, ignore them and be lost forever. Rom 8:7 Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. Mat 10:22 And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved. [endureth; As “drawing back unto perdition” hold fast] Heb 3:6 But Christ as a son over his own house; whose house are we, if we hold fast the confidence and the rejoicing of the hope firm unto the end. (JFB)“but he that endureth to the end shall be saved” — a great saying, repeated, in connection with similar warnings, in the prophecy of the destruction of Jerusalem (Mat_24:13); and often reiterated by the apostle as a warning against “drawing back unto perdition” (Heb_3:6, Heb_3:13; Heb_6:4-6; Heb_10:23, Heb_10:26-29, Heb_10:38, Heb_10:39, etc.). As “drawing back unto perdition” is merely the palpable evidence of the want of “root” from the first in the Christian profession (Luk_8:13), so “enduring to the end” is just the proper evidence of its reality and solidity. end pt. 1. ars
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Between Saint and Sinner. pt 2.
Between Saint and Sinner.pt. 2.
Can we as ministers attest to the validity of our calling and election as Ministers? Yes. Can you as the Servants and Children of God attest and testify of your calling and election? Yes. In fact the Scripture has a commandment that you must make your Calling and Election sure.2Pe 1:10-11. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Those that are barren and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ are those that lack, wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding of their place in the Family of God. They have the lack of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity. The doctrine that we preach and must accept is not ours to change nor alter but it is Gods Doctrine. John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.Jesus could no more change the doctrine of Christianity than we could for it was not even His doctrine . Many today are attempting to fight with God over doctrine. Joh 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 1Co 9:2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. (Darby)1Co 9:1-27 - The apostle was exposed to the accusations of false teachers, who asserted that he carried on his evangelisation and his labours from interested motives, and that he took the property of Christians, availing himself of their devotedness. He speaks therefore of his ministry. He declares openly that he is an apostle, an eye-witness of the glory of Christ, having seen the Lord. Moreover, if he was not an apostle to others, doubtless he was to the Corinthians, for he had been the means of their conversion. Now the will of the Lord was that they who preached the gospel should live of the gospel. He had a right to take with him a sister as his wife, even as Peter did, and the brethren of the Lord. Nevertheless he had not used this right. Obliged by the call of the Lord to preach the gospel, woe unto him if he failed to do it! His glory was to do it gratuitously, so as to take away all occasion from those who sought it. For, being free from all, he had made himself the servant of all, that he might win as many as he could. Observe that this was in his service; it was not accommodating himself to the world, in order to escape the offense of the cross. He put this plainly forward (1Co_2:2); but in preaching it, he adapted himself to the religious capacity and to the modes of thought belonging to the one and to the other, in order to gain access for the truth into their minds; and he did the same in his manner of conduct among them. It was the power of charity which denied itself in all things, in order to be the servant of all, and not the selfishness which indulged itself under the pretence of gaining others. He did so in every respect for the sake of the gospel, desiring, as he said, to be a partaker with it, for he personifies it as doing the work of God's love in the world. There are many false teachers, who asserted that their evangelisation and his labors are directed from God and by direction of the Holy Ghost, but do lie because they bring forth a doctrine that was neither approved nor written by God. They take advantage of the good will and trust of those Christians, that are less knowledgeable in the words of God. As so it is with many that say they are Christians and are not. Because they lack the things that Jesus said a follower of His would attain and demonstrait in their life. Mat 7:16-18. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [Mat_7:20, Mat_12:33; 2Pe_2:10-18; Jud_1:10-19, Luk_6:43-45; Jam_3:12] What is a fruit? These are the things that Jesus spoke of; faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity. You can sum up you salvation with a test of these fruits, weather they abide in you or not. Others can also see if you are a true follower of Christ by seeing weather these things abide in you. These fruits are not hidden and they are not to be used as a tool to judge others, but rather to show the true intent of the person claiming Christianity. We all will grow together, Saint and Sinner untill the Great Judge separates in the end. There are examples of Saint and Sinner within the same Church in Scripture here is just one. Jud 1:12-13. These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. So what do we do? Jud 1:22-23. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? Judge yourselves weather you bear the sign of the Master. Here is the best way to find out weather you truely are saved; 2Jo 1:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. Here is the last scriptures that I wanted to share with you; 2Jo 1:10-11; If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Be followers of Christ and not of the world. ars.
Between Saint and Sinner.pt. 2.
Can we as ministers attest to the validity of our calling and election as Ministers? Yes. Can you as the Servants and Children of God attest and testify of your calling and election? Yes. In fact the Scripture has a commandment that you must make your Calling and Election sure.2Pe 1:10-11. Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Those that are barren and unfruitful in the knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ are those that lack, wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding of their place in the Family of God. They have the lack of faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity. The doctrine that we preach and must accept is not ours to change nor alter but it is Gods Doctrine. John 7:16 Jesus answered them, and said, My doctrine is not mine, but his that sent me.Jesus could no more change the doctrine of Christianity than we could for it was not even His doctrine . Many today are attempting to fight with God over doctrine. Joh 10:14 I am the good shepherd, and know my sheep, and am known of mine. 1Co 9:2 If I be not an apostle unto others, yet doubtless I am to you: for the seal of mine apostleship are ye in the Lord. (Darby)1Co 9:1-27 - The apostle was exposed to the accusations of false teachers, who asserted that he carried on his evangelisation and his labours from interested motives, and that he took the property of Christians, availing himself of their devotedness. He speaks therefore of his ministry. He declares openly that he is an apostle, an eye-witness of the glory of Christ, having seen the Lord. Moreover, if he was not an apostle to others, doubtless he was to the Corinthians, for he had been the means of their conversion. Now the will of the Lord was that they who preached the gospel should live of the gospel. He had a right to take with him a sister as his wife, even as Peter did, and the brethren of the Lord. Nevertheless he had not used this right. Obliged by the call of the Lord to preach the gospel, woe unto him if he failed to do it! His glory was to do it gratuitously, so as to take away all occasion from those who sought it. For, being free from all, he had made himself the servant of all, that he might win as many as he could. Observe that this was in his service; it was not accommodating himself to the world, in order to escape the offense of the cross. He put this plainly forward (1Co_2:2); but in preaching it, he adapted himself to the religious capacity and to the modes of thought belonging to the one and to the other, in order to gain access for the truth into their minds; and he did the same in his manner of conduct among them. It was the power of charity which denied itself in all things, in order to be the servant of all, and not the selfishness which indulged itself under the pretence of gaining others. He did so in every respect for the sake of the gospel, desiring, as he said, to be a partaker with it, for he personifies it as doing the work of God's love in the world. There are many false teachers, who asserted that their evangelisation and his labors are directed from God and by direction of the Holy Ghost, but do lie because they bring forth a doctrine that was neither approved nor written by God. They take advantage of the good will and trust of those Christians, that are less knowledgeable in the words of God. As so it is with many that say they are Christians and are not. Because they lack the things that Jesus said a follower of His would attain and demonstrait in their life. Mat 7:16-18. Ye shall know them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes of thorns, or figs of thistles? Even so every good tree bringeth forth good fruit; but a corrupt tree bringeth forth evil fruit. A good tree cannot bring forth evil fruit, neither can a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit. [Mat_7:20, Mat_12:33; 2Pe_2:10-18; Jud_1:10-19, Luk_6:43-45; Jam_3:12] What is a fruit? These are the things that Jesus spoke of; faith, virtue, knowledge, temperance, patience, godliness, brotherly kindness and charity. You can sum up you salvation with a test of these fruits, weather they abide in you or not. Others can also see if you are a true follower of Christ by seeing weather these things abide in you. These fruits are not hidden and they are not to be used as a tool to judge others, but rather to show the true intent of the person claiming Christianity. We all will grow together, Saint and Sinner untill the Great Judge separates in the end. There are examples of Saint and Sinner within the same Church in Scripture here is just one. Jud 1:12-13. These are spots in your feasts of charity, when they feast with you, feeding themselves without fear: clouds they are without water, carried about of winds; trees whose fruit withereth, without fruit, twice dead, plucked up by the roots;Raging waves of the sea, foaming out their own shame; wandering stars, to whom is reserved the blackness of darkness for ever. So what do we do? Jud 1:22-23. And of some have compassion, making a difference: And others save with fear, pulling them out of the fire; hating even the garment spotted by the flesh.1Pe 4:17 For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God: and if it first begin at us, what shall the end be of them that obey not the gospel of God? Judge yourselves weather you bear the sign of the Master. Here is the best way to find out weather you truely are saved; 2Jo 1:9 Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. Here is the last scriptures that I wanted to share with you; 2Jo 1:10-11; If there come any unto you, and bring not this doctrine, receive him not into your house, neither bid him God speed:For he that biddeth him God speed is partaker of his evil deeds. Be followers of Christ and not of the world. ars.
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Stories for Children
Isaiah 14:9-14:16. Stories for Children. Written by Rev.A.R.Smith
The Lamb, The Lion and The Bear.
I want to tell you the story of a Lamb, a Lion, and a Bear. As the story goes: A small Lamb once believed that there was nothing that could ever hurt him. He became tired of the same old pasture and seeing the open fields that lay before Him, wanted to claim all that He could for Himself. "Look at me." He said to the other sheep, "Have you ever seen anyone as I?" He was so proud of His white coat of wool and His Legs of strength. A swift little thing he was, jumping higher than any other and seeing, as of the eyes of an eagle, and smart, he was even surprised on how intelligent he was. Being warned not to stray away from the flock, he decided that nothing could hurt him, so he went on a journey on his own. He wanted to see far off places and discover new things that were never discovered before. A couple of days on his own was wonderful, the squirrels and field mice were afraid of him and his, courage and pride, was increasing by the moment. Occasionally he would run into a herd of elder sheep, which warned Him to return to the flock until He grew older and wiser. " I am all that I need." He would reply, as He went on His way. "It’s a beautiful time to be alive", he said to himself. Now on the third morning, as he was rambling thru, this new world that he had found, he ran across a hungry Bear. "I’m not afraid of this creature." He said to himself. "I desire food. Stay still and I will kill you quickly." Said the hungry bear. " I am swift and beautiful and no meal for a bear." The Lamb replied. And as the Bear started to chase the little lamb, the lamb spotted a log, lying across a gully and ran as fast as he could to get across first. On the other side of the gully, the little lamb, turned and kicked the log as hard as he could, for the Bear was already half way across. The log dislodged and fell, carrying the Bear with it to his death. The little Lamb was so proud of himself, he started to dance and sing and boasted on how great he was, "To kill a mighty Bear, I’m so proud, my shiny white wool, and strong legs and how smart I am. There’s nothing that can hurt me." As the little Lamb turned to prance off with His pride, He ran straight into the arms of a waiting Lion, who slew the little lamb and devoured him, straight way.
The Eagle and The Peacock.
In a land far, far away, there was a beautiful mountain. Higher than high, stronger than the strongest, more majestic than man had ever seen. Beautiful white clouds, so white that they appeared to be smoke billowing about the summit surrounded it. Blue sky and shimmering lakes as if they were glass, reflecting the green trees of every type, and at night doubling the moon and stars as if they were painted upon the waters. At the top of the mountain sat an Eagle, a majestic bird of strength and courage, the only one that dared to be at such a height. This was His domain and kingdom. From the perch that He sat upon, He could see all the lands and creatures that lived upon the earth. A great responsibility He had, since an Eagle was a Bird of prey, He had to decide who would live or die at each rising of the sun. A lonely life He had, only wanting to share this kingdom of His, with someone else, who would come to Him in Love and understanding. Wanting a Son, Yes, but wanting more than a Son, He wanted a Family. Now at the bottom of this beautiful mountain was a Peacock, brash and bold. He was always bragging on how colorful He was. He had for sometime looked upon the mountain with envy and desire in His heart to posses it for His own. "I’m as good as the Eagle, why shouldn’t I have part of this mountain for my own."" I will make my nest above the clouds and write my name among the Stars and I will be as the Eagle, making choices of Life and Death to the inferior creatures below." "The Eagle turns away from no one.” said a lamb to the Peacock, its better that you forget your pride and remain as you were created." The Peacock replied;” I will be as the Eagle or better." So the peacock in his ambition started to walk up the mountain, wanting everyone to see His beautiful tail, all spread out and fanning. As He neared the summit, the Eagle looked down upon Him and asked,” Why have you tempted me in such a manor, why have you tried to be something you will never be?" "I will be as you are Eagle, I will make my perch above the clouds and I will write my name among the stars and I will make decisions on who lives and dies below, I am so beautiful, I deserve this for myself." This made the Eagle very angry and wroth with the Peacock. With His talons spread wide and a shadow of His mighty wings covering the sun, He swooped down upon the Peacock and snatched Him up and carried Him beyond the edge of the mountain. "You are full of pride, my friend. To be an Eagle, as I, you must first show all that you can soar as an Eagle." And at this saying the Mighty Eagle released the Peacock and let Him fall. The fall was a great one and the further the Peacock fell the more heat built up in Him as He tried to fly, the heat was so great that he was caught on fire and fell as a burning star from the sky. As the Eagle hovered above, He said to all the creatures below, "I am the Eagle and no one else is like I, and remember what you have learned today, you can’t soar with the Eagles, with a barn yard mentality."
The Old Lady and The Snake.
In a land not so far away from here, lived and old lady, in a cabin, by a lake, by a falls, by a forest of green pines. The weather was always pretty there, by the lake. Swans were always swimming and duck and geese were always happy to be honking all the daylong. Fish would jump and swim and play about the pretty lake, as raccoon and bear and all manner of animals enjoyed being around the old lady, in a cabin, by the lake, by the falls, by the forest of green pines. The old lady often sat on her porch and look up at the mountain, with the snow covering the top, for she had never touched the snow where she lived. As the night fell and all the animals went to sleep, the old lady spotted the first star of the evening and decided to make a wish, thou she had never made a wish before,” I wish, I wish I could touch the snow and play with its white flakes, so soft and fluffy before I die.” Now as the old Lady started to turn in for the night, she peered out her window to see a most unusual sight. Snow, it was snowing, by the cabin, by the lake, by the falls, by the forest of green pines, snowing everywhere! “My wish has come true. I must go and touch this snow and feel its fluffy flakes before it melts and goes away.” So the old Lady dawned her coat and boots and walked out into the cold clear night. Now as she was strolling by the forest of green pines she spied a curious sight, a snake, half frozen in the grass by a large pine tree. “Have pity on me old Lady, for I am so cold and lonely. Please take me into your cabin and let me warm myself by the fire, lest I die all alone in this snow.” Hissed the Snake. “The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.” Quoted the old lady. “A snake doesn’t belong in my cabin.” “I would not even ask you old Lady, except for this snow that came from nowhere and caught me out of my den.” And as the snake stated this, the old Lady remembered that it was she, whom wished the snow to fall, and deciding in herself, that it was her fault that the snake was about to die, she decided to take the snake in to let him warm himself by the fire. So she wrapped the snake up in a blanket of wool and placed him by the fire, haven given him, meat to eat and water to drink, she retired for the night. As the old Lady arose the next morning, she went to check up on the snake to make sure that he was all right. As she reached down to wake him, the snake bit the old Lady. “ You are a poisonest snake and, you repay me this way for helping you?” “It was I who caused the snow to fall, because of my wish, but didn’t I give you my blanket and fire and food and water to help you? I saved your life and now you repay my kindness, by taking mine. Why?” Exclaimed the old Lady. “The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. Silly old Lady, you have no power over the weather to make it snow and you knew that I was a snake before you brought me in.” Hissed the Snake. In a land not so far away from here, there used to live and old lady, in a cabin, by a lake, by a falls, by a forest of green pines.
1. The Lamb, The Lion and The Bear; Reference; Pro. 16:18. 2. The Eagle and The Peacock; Reference; Isa.14: 9 - 16. 3. The Old Lady and The Snake; Reference; Gen 3:1-15. Jesus, used parables to make a point. We see here in this parable that the Lamb represents two different types of people, 1. The proud boaster and, 2. The young Christian, not knowing the ways of the world. Many of you here today need to understand, that the world in scripture represents, not the people, per say, but an attitude, a spirit, a way of thinking and a way of life. Ars.
Isaiah 14:9-14:16. Stories for Children. Written by Rev.A.R.Smith
The Lamb, The Lion and The Bear.
I want to tell you the story of a Lamb, a Lion, and a Bear. As the story goes: A small Lamb once believed that there was nothing that could ever hurt him. He became tired of the same old pasture and seeing the open fields that lay before Him, wanted to claim all that He could for Himself. "Look at me." He said to the other sheep, "Have you ever seen anyone as I?" He was so proud of His white coat of wool and His Legs of strength. A swift little thing he was, jumping higher than any other and seeing, as of the eyes of an eagle, and smart, he was even surprised on how intelligent he was. Being warned not to stray away from the flock, he decided that nothing could hurt him, so he went on a journey on his own. He wanted to see far off places and discover new things that were never discovered before. A couple of days on his own was wonderful, the squirrels and field mice were afraid of him and his, courage and pride, was increasing by the moment. Occasionally he would run into a herd of elder sheep, which warned Him to return to the flock until He grew older and wiser. " I am all that I need." He would reply, as He went on His way. "It’s a beautiful time to be alive", he said to himself. Now on the third morning, as he was rambling thru, this new world that he had found, he ran across a hungry Bear. "I’m not afraid of this creature." He said to himself. "I desire food. Stay still and I will kill you quickly." Said the hungry bear. " I am swift and beautiful and no meal for a bear." The Lamb replied. And as the Bear started to chase the little lamb, the lamb spotted a log, lying across a gully and ran as fast as he could to get across first. On the other side of the gully, the little lamb, turned and kicked the log as hard as he could, for the Bear was already half way across. The log dislodged and fell, carrying the Bear with it to his death. The little Lamb was so proud of himself, he started to dance and sing and boasted on how great he was, "To kill a mighty Bear, I’m so proud, my shiny white wool, and strong legs and how smart I am. There’s nothing that can hurt me." As the little Lamb turned to prance off with His pride, He ran straight into the arms of a waiting Lion, who slew the little lamb and devoured him, straight way.
The Eagle and The Peacock.
In a land far, far away, there was a beautiful mountain. Higher than high, stronger than the strongest, more majestic than man had ever seen. Beautiful white clouds, so white that they appeared to be smoke billowing about the summit surrounded it. Blue sky and shimmering lakes as if they were glass, reflecting the green trees of every type, and at night doubling the moon and stars as if they were painted upon the waters. At the top of the mountain sat an Eagle, a majestic bird of strength and courage, the only one that dared to be at such a height. This was His domain and kingdom. From the perch that He sat upon, He could see all the lands and creatures that lived upon the earth. A great responsibility He had, since an Eagle was a Bird of prey, He had to decide who would live or die at each rising of the sun. A lonely life He had, only wanting to share this kingdom of His, with someone else, who would come to Him in Love and understanding. Wanting a Son, Yes, but wanting more than a Son, He wanted a Family. Now at the bottom of this beautiful mountain was a Peacock, brash and bold. He was always bragging on how colorful He was. He had for sometime looked upon the mountain with envy and desire in His heart to posses it for His own. "I’m as good as the Eagle, why shouldn’t I have part of this mountain for my own."" I will make my nest above the clouds and write my name among the Stars and I will be as the Eagle, making choices of Life and Death to the inferior creatures below." "The Eagle turns away from no one.” said a lamb to the Peacock, its better that you forget your pride and remain as you were created." The Peacock replied;” I will be as the Eagle or better." So the peacock in his ambition started to walk up the mountain, wanting everyone to see His beautiful tail, all spread out and fanning. As He neared the summit, the Eagle looked down upon Him and asked,” Why have you tempted me in such a manor, why have you tried to be something you will never be?" "I will be as you are Eagle, I will make my perch above the clouds and I will write my name among the stars and I will make decisions on who lives and dies below, I am so beautiful, I deserve this for myself." This made the Eagle very angry and wroth with the Peacock. With His talons spread wide and a shadow of His mighty wings covering the sun, He swooped down upon the Peacock and snatched Him up and carried Him beyond the edge of the mountain. "You are full of pride, my friend. To be an Eagle, as I, you must first show all that you can soar as an Eagle." And at this saying the Mighty Eagle released the Peacock and let Him fall. The fall was a great one and the further the Peacock fell the more heat built up in Him as He tried to fly, the heat was so great that he was caught on fire and fell as a burning star from the sky. As the Eagle hovered above, He said to all the creatures below, "I am the Eagle and no one else is like I, and remember what you have learned today, you can’t soar with the Eagles, with a barn yard mentality."
The Old Lady and The Snake.
In a land not so far away from here, lived and old lady, in a cabin, by a lake, by a falls, by a forest of green pines. The weather was always pretty there, by the lake. Swans were always swimming and duck and geese were always happy to be honking all the daylong. Fish would jump and swim and play about the pretty lake, as raccoon and bear and all manner of animals enjoyed being around the old lady, in a cabin, by the lake, by the falls, by the forest of green pines. The old lady often sat on her porch and look up at the mountain, with the snow covering the top, for she had never touched the snow where she lived. As the night fell and all the animals went to sleep, the old lady spotted the first star of the evening and decided to make a wish, thou she had never made a wish before,” I wish, I wish I could touch the snow and play with its white flakes, so soft and fluffy before I die.” Now as the old Lady started to turn in for the night, she peered out her window to see a most unusual sight. Snow, it was snowing, by the cabin, by the lake, by the falls, by the forest of green pines, snowing everywhere! “My wish has come true. I must go and touch this snow and feel its fluffy flakes before it melts and goes away.” So the old Lady dawned her coat and boots and walked out into the cold clear night. Now as she was strolling by the forest of green pines she spied a curious sight, a snake, half frozen in the grass by a large pine tree. “Have pity on me old Lady, for I am so cold and lonely. Please take me into your cabin and let me warm myself by the fire, lest I die all alone in this snow.” Hissed the Snake. “The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid.” Quoted the old lady. “A snake doesn’t belong in my cabin.” “I would not even ask you old Lady, except for this snow that came from nowhere and caught me out of my den.” And as the snake stated this, the old Lady remembered that it was she, whom wished the snow to fall, and deciding in herself, that it was her fault that the snake was about to die, she decided to take the snake in to let him warm himself by the fire. So she wrapped the snake up in a blanket of wool and placed him by the fire, haven given him, meat to eat and water to drink, she retired for the night. As the old Lady arose the next morning, she went to check up on the snake to make sure that he was all right. As she reached down to wake him, the snake bit the old Lady. “ You are a poisonest snake and, you repay me this way for helping you?” “It was I who caused the snow to fall, because of my wish, but didn’t I give you my blanket and fire and food and water to help you? I saved your life and now you repay my kindness, by taking mine. Why?” Exclaimed the old Lady. “The way of an eagle in the air; the way of a serpent upon a rock; the way of a ship in the midst of the sea; and the way of a man with a maid. Silly old Lady, you have no power over the weather to make it snow and you knew that I was a snake before you brought me in.” Hissed the Snake. In a land not so far away from here, there used to live and old lady, in a cabin, by a lake, by a falls, by a forest of green pines.
1. The Lamb, The Lion and The Bear; Reference; Pro. 16:18. 2. The Eagle and The Peacock; Reference; Isa.14: 9 - 16. 3. The Old Lady and The Snake; Reference; Gen 3:1-15. Jesus, used parables to make a point. We see here in this parable that the Lamb represents two different types of people, 1. The proud boaster and, 2. The young Christian, not knowing the ways of the world. Many of you here today need to understand, that the world in scripture represents, not the people, per say, but an attitude, a spirit, a way of thinking and a way of life. Ars.
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Americas Falling Morality.
Morals in America have been on the down-cline in the past 20 years. Today we read of sex scandles from Catholic Priest, one right after another. Presbyterian Churches are considering, embracing gays as Ministers, Episcopalian Church accepts gays as Priest, and will vote on making Bishops out of them, Music has gone down hill with, cursing, vulgariety and even the movies of today are not worth watching. Even some of the news programs have gone the way of more entertainment for adults than actually reporting the news. Childrens books are coming out embraceing the idea that homo-sexuality is good. Television shows being brodcast that show girls trying to find out who the father of their baby is and laughting about it. “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” So what are we surounded by today? Adulteries, Fornications, Murders, Theves, Covetousness, Wickedness, Deceit, Boasters, Pride, Blasphemers, Unthankful, Unholy, Lasciviousness, an Evil eye, & Foolishness. Phi 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. [A cutting off; a false circumcision.People using as few words as possible to give the necessary information, or compressed in order to be brief.] [Ref; Phi 3:2 - of dogs: Pro_26:11; Isa_56:10,Isa_56:11; Mat_7:6, Mat_7:15, Mat_24:10; Gal_5:15; 2Ti_4:14, 2Ti_4:15; 2Pe_2:22; Rev_22:15 evil: Phi_3:19; Psa_119:115; Mat_7:22, Mat_7:23; 2Co_11:13; Gal_5:13; 1Ti_1:19; 2Ti_3:1-6; 2Ti_4:3, 2Ti_4:4; Tit_1:16; 2Pe_2:18-20; Jud_1:4, Jud_1:10-13; Rev_21:8 the: Phi_3:3; Rom_2:28; Gal_2:3, Gal_2:4, Gal_5:1-3, Gal_5:6; Rev_2:9, Rev_3:9] 2Co 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{Satans} ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. These are the false apostles of Christ. [Ref;2Co 11:13 - false: 2Co_11:15, 2Co_2:17, 2Co_4:2; Mat_25:24; Act_15:1, Act_15:24, Act_20:30; Rom_16:18; Gal_1:7, Gal_2:4, Gal_4:17; Gal_6:12; Eph_4:14; Phi_1:15, Phi_1:16; Col_2:4, Col_2:8; 1Ti_1:4-7, 1Ti_4:1-3, 1Ti_6:3-5; 2Ti_2:17-19, 2Ti_3:5-9, 2Ti_4:3, 2Ti_4:4; 2Pe_2:1-3; 1Jo_2:18, 1Jo_4:1; 2Jo_1:7-11; Jud_1:4; Rev_2:2, Rev_2:9, Rev_2:20, Rev_19:20 deceitful: Phi_3:2; Tit_1:10, Tit_1:11] The down fall of ethics and morals must be blamed on our selves, allowing our Government to take away Jesus out of our schools and churches such as these, Some Catholics, Some Presbyterians & Some Episcopalians, for denighing the authority of Gods word, making good evil and evil good. Trying to councel a young man on lifestyles I recieved this letter from Him, ” This is my response to Rev.Anthony R.Smith Sorry you lost me after the first paragraph of your copy and past of the bible.. YAWN!!! Blah, blah, blah going to hell yeah right!! You can pray for me light a candle what ever. The religious right wingers might even have things their way right now, but I see things changing for the better. More and more people are wising up to all this, and are seeing that Homosexuality is neither a sin nor a life style, its just who we are, not what we have CHOSEN TO BE!You might set the bible down and do some reading from PFLAG.” You might be wondering what my answer was to him, this was it, “Weather you believe or not is not the issue, the point is sense you have heard the truth you are now held accountable for it.” These children are learning these things from many so called ministers of God and from television shows. I was unable to turn him around because of these false apostles, enemies of the cross of Christ. Many ministers try to push God on people, this is wrong. After we deliever the message of truth, then it becomes a matter between them and God. Eze 3:11 And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.[Forbear,To cease; to let alone; to be silent.] No wonder we are involved in unwinable wars, children on drugs, gangs becoming normal in our life. Our nations boarders unsafe, anti-christian churches flourishing in our neighborhoods, earthquakes, fires, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes becoming active all over the world, hunger, drought, disease and fear of a pandemic{Epidemic over a wide geographic area and affecting a large proportion of the population.} Phi 3:18-19; (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Those that are changing the word of God into a lie will answer for their deeds. Not only what they have done to themselves but for what they have, are and will do to others that follow after their unrightiousness. The blood is upon their hands. Mat 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Mat 13:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Men today are after what they don't earn, they crave other peoples possessions, they seek noterity and fame. They seek to justify themselves by the amount of money and popularity they have, not worrying about the effect that they are having on others and not caring. 2Ti 4:3-4; “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”
Morals in America have been on the down-cline in the past 20 years. Today we read of sex scandles from Catholic Priest, one right after another. Presbyterian Churches are considering, embracing gays as Ministers, Episcopalian Church accepts gays as Priest, and will vote on making Bishops out of them, Music has gone down hill with, cursing, vulgariety and even the movies of today are not worth watching. Even some of the news programs have gone the way of more entertainment for adults than actually reporting the news. Childrens books are coming out embraceing the idea that homo-sexuality is good. Television shows being brodcast that show girls trying to find out who the father of their baby is and laughting about it. “O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh.” So what are we surounded by today? Adulteries, Fornications, Murders, Theves, Covetousness, Wickedness, Deceit, Boasters, Pride, Blasphemers, Unthankful, Unholy, Lasciviousness, an Evil eye, & Foolishness. Phi 3:2 Beware of dogs, beware of evil workers, beware of the concision. [A cutting off; a false circumcision.People using as few words as possible to give the necessary information, or compressed in order to be brief.] [Ref; Phi 3:2 - of dogs: Pro_26:11; Isa_56:10,Isa_56:11; Mat_7:6, Mat_7:15, Mat_24:10; Gal_5:15; 2Ti_4:14, 2Ti_4:15; 2Pe_2:22; Rev_22:15 evil: Phi_3:19; Psa_119:115; Mat_7:22, Mat_7:23; 2Co_11:13; Gal_5:13; 1Ti_1:19; 2Ti_3:1-6; 2Ti_4:3, 2Ti_4:4; Tit_1:16; 2Pe_2:18-20; Jud_1:4, Jud_1:10-13; Rev_21:8 the: Phi_3:3; Rom_2:28; Gal_2:3, Gal_2:4, Gal_5:1-3, Gal_5:6; Rev_2:9, Rev_3:9] 2Co 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{Satans} ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works. These are the false apostles of Christ. [Ref;2Co 11:13 - false: 2Co_11:15, 2Co_2:17, 2Co_4:2; Mat_25:24; Act_15:1, Act_15:24, Act_20:30; Rom_16:18; Gal_1:7, Gal_2:4, Gal_4:17; Gal_6:12; Eph_4:14; Phi_1:15, Phi_1:16; Col_2:4, Col_2:8; 1Ti_1:4-7, 1Ti_4:1-3, 1Ti_6:3-5; 2Ti_2:17-19, 2Ti_3:5-9, 2Ti_4:3, 2Ti_4:4; 2Pe_2:1-3; 1Jo_2:18, 1Jo_4:1; 2Jo_1:7-11; Jud_1:4; Rev_2:2, Rev_2:9, Rev_2:20, Rev_19:20 deceitful: Phi_3:2; Tit_1:10, Tit_1:11] The down fall of ethics and morals must be blamed on our selves, allowing our Government to take away Jesus out of our schools and churches such as these, Some Catholics, Some Presbyterians & Some Episcopalians, for denighing the authority of Gods word, making good evil and evil good. Trying to councel a young man on lifestyles I recieved this letter from Him, ” This is my response to Rev.Anthony R.Smith Sorry you lost me after the first paragraph of your copy and past of the bible.. YAWN!!! Blah, blah, blah going to hell yeah right!! You can pray for me light a candle what ever. The religious right wingers might even have things their way right now, but I see things changing for the better. More and more people are wising up to all this, and are seeing that Homosexuality is neither a sin nor a life style, its just who we are, not what we have CHOSEN TO BE!You might set the bible down and do some reading from PFLAG.” You might be wondering what my answer was to him, this was it, “Weather you believe or not is not the issue, the point is sense you have heard the truth you are now held accountable for it.” These children are learning these things from many so called ministers of God and from television shows. I was unable to turn him around because of these false apostles, enemies of the cross of Christ. Many ministers try to push God on people, this is wrong. After we deliever the message of truth, then it becomes a matter between them and God. Eze 3:11 And go, get thee to them of the captivity, unto the children of thy people, and speak unto them, and tell them, Thus saith the Lord GOD; whether they will hear, or whether they will forbear.[Forbear,To cease; to let alone; to be silent.] No wonder we are involved in unwinable wars, children on drugs, gangs becoming normal in our life. Our nations boarders unsafe, anti-christian churches flourishing in our neighborhoods, earthquakes, fires, tsunamis, hurricanes, volcanoes becoming active all over the world, hunger, drought, disease and fear of a pandemic{Epidemic over a wide geographic area and affecting a large proportion of the population.} Phi 3:18-19; (For many walk, of whom I have told you often, and now tell you even weeping, that they are the enemies of the cross of Christ: Whose end is destruction, whose God is their belly, and whose glory is in their shame, who mind earthly things.) Those that are changing the word of God into a lie will answer for their deeds. Not only what they have done to themselves but for what they have, are and will do to others that follow after their unrightiousness. The blood is upon their hands. Mat 11:15 He that hath ears to hear, let him hear. Mat 13:15 For this people's heart is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes they have closed; lest at any time they should see with their eyes, and hear with their ears, and should understand with their heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them. Men today are after what they don't earn, they crave other peoples possessions, they seek noterity and fame. They seek to justify themselves by the amount of money and popularity they have, not worrying about the effect that they are having on others and not caring. 2Ti 4:3-4; “For the time will come when they will not endure sound doctrine; but after their own lusts shall they heap to themselves teachers, having itching ears; And they shall turn away their ears from the truth, and shall be turned unto fables.”