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Wednesday, July 8, 2015

The Rapture. . Chuck Missler


Our Blessed Hope lies all in Christ Jesus. His Word tells us we are not appointed for His Wrath during the Tribulation Period.



Tuesday, June 30, 2015

God's Holy WORD

Here is my Bible lesson today from Bible Pathway Ministries which I found to be inspiring and I just wanted to share this with others who loves God's WORD.

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Bible Pathway Devotionals

Through the Bible in one year in 15 minutes a day, from Bible Pathway Ministries

Read Psalms 31 – 35

Let me not be ashamed, O LORD; for I have called upon thee: let the wicked be ashamed, and let them be silent in the grave (Ps. 31:17).

Those who belong to Christ have no reason to be ashamed. There is nothing greater that can happen to an individual than to have the redemptive power of Jesus Christ touch their life. Nothing could be better or more positive than knowing you have been saved by the grace of the Son of God. There is no better feeling than knowing your eternal home has been bought and paid for by the blood of the Lamb. Praise God! How much more shall the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered Himself without spot to God, purge your conscience from dead works to serve the living God? (Heb. 9:14).

That may all sound a bit like preaching. As believers in Christ, we should find it hard not to want to tell it to the entire world. We are truly the most blessed people in the world. Why shouldn't we say that?

What condition does today's verse set for not being ashamed? Those who have called on the name of the Lord. That includes all of us who have had our sins erased by the forgiveness of Jesus. 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 (Rev. 1:5).

The wondrous miracle of having our sins forgiven can only come from God. There is no other way to have our past mistakes erased. With Jesus, we get a fresh start and a new life. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us (Ps. 103:12). Therefore we are buried with Him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life (Rom. 6:4).

Today's verse also clearly tells who should be ashamed. The psalmist records that the wicked should be ashamed. The wicked rely on their own devices to get themselves through life. Although at times their plans may seem to work, it is only temporary. The day is going to come when the frailty of relying on anything but God will be exposed for what it is. That it is a flawed plan that can only take them to death, the grave and finally to hell. In hell they will wish they had trusted God. He could have carried them into eternity.

That as sin hath reigned unto death, even so might grace reign through righteousness unto eternal life by Jesus Christ our Lord (Rom. 5:21).

Thought for Today:

Can you say with David, I will bless the Lord at all times, His praise shall continually be in my mouth (Ps 34:1).

Sunday, April 19, 2015

A Lesson for America

If ever there was a Bible lesson that all of America should have to set through, this is it..
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Bible Pathway Devotionals (Through the Bible in one year in 15 minutes a day, from Bible Pathway Ministries)

April 19
Read 2 Samuel 21-21

Then there was a famine in the days of David three years, year after year; and David enquired of the Lord. And the Lord answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites (2 Samuel 21:1).

Chapter 21 of today's reading can at times be hard for modern readers to understand. A quick read through can leave us with the impression that God was holding the children and grandchildren of Saul responsible for Saul's sins, something that God's WORD clearly states that He will never do.
The soul that sinneth, it shall die. The son shall not bear the iniquity of the father, neither shall the father bear the iniquity of the son: the righteousness of the righteous shall be upon him, and the wickedness of the wicked shall be upon him (Ezekiel 18:20). However, if we take the time to carefully and prayerfully study the text, we will discern a totally different explanation for the events.
To begin with, God's punishment in this passage - the only one He hands down - is the famine that lasts three years. When David inquired of the LORD as to what sins had been committed to bring about the famine, the Lord answered, It is for Saul, and for his bloody house, because he slew the Gibeonites. Although the actions had been carried out by Saul and his sons, the entire nation of Israel was affected because the entire nation had shared in the guilt of the broken treaty that Joshua and the tribe leaders had made with the Gibeonites. And Joshua made peace with them, and made a league with them, to let them live: and the princes of the congregation sware unto them (Joshua 9:15).
What happens next was done at the hands of man, not by the express command of God. David sought to repair the treaty with the remaining Gibeonites, so that the oath that had been sworn before the LORD could be restored. The Gibeonites refused to accept traditional payments, and they also refused to allow innocent blood to be spilled. What they demanded of David to restore the treaty was seven men from the bloodline of Saul. David acquiesced to their demands, sending two of Saul's sons (born of one of Saul's concubines) and five of his grandson's (the children of Saul's daughter, Mereb and her husband Adriel, but raised by David's wife Michal) We do not know why David chose these seven. Saul had always gone to battle with his sons, so there is a very good chance that, as young men, they may have ridden with Saul when he fought with the Gibeonites. Regardless, David knew that the Gibeonites had to be satisfied so that the treaty could be restored. Only then would he be able to pray to the LORD for the famine to be lifted.

If we needed to shrink down the lesson in this chapter to one sentence, it would be this: Sin always has consequences. Saul had broken a treaty sworn in God's name and had lived out his life believing that he had gotten away with it; yet, in the end, his family suffered terribly from his actions.
When we sin and make no attempt to repent and make reparations for our actions, then we have set into motion a series of events that will inevitably hurt other people. The repercussions they will suffer will be because of the earthly consequences of our actions; our guilt before God is a separate matter entirely.
Whosoever committeth sin transgresseth also the law: for sin is the transgression of the law (1 John 3:4).

Thought for Today: Think before you act, the consequences of sin are far-reaching.

Friday, April 3, 2015

Gospel of John - THE LIFE OF JESUS - full movie


7am Apr. 3, 1994, twenty one years ago today the Holy Spirit whispered in my left ear to lead me to the book "Through the Fire Without Burning," which was authored by Pastor Dumitru Duduman whom God had given the visions of a nuclear attack on America. I ran from His message for two years and nine months not wanting to believe that God would allow this to happen to America. I started praying, Father God, if this is a true prophecy than You must give me the confirmations to confirm this... Within just a few short months I received the two confirmations through a student driver named Dale Ferrari who had an out of body experience of the rapture..
April 2000 I started attending LaGrange Christian Assembly in LaGrange, IL where I learned of a pastor having been there during the 80's who had also been given visions of a nuclear attack on America. This pastor also told me of the visions God had given to Pastor David Wilkerson. I immediately began praying, Father God if these are true warnings for America than You must give me the confirmations to confirm this... Once again the two confirmations were given several months later.. God has never allowed the destruction of a nation or people before first sending His warnings hoping that the hearts of the people might turn to Him and be saved. RFC Newsletter #101

Friday, December 26, 2014

Nearer Then You Think


We each need to determine for ourselves as to whether it is more important that we be focused on fulfilling our own physical and temporary needs and desires or is it that our name is written in God's book of life.
Thousands of prophecies have already been fulfilled just as they were spoken centuries earlier and there is no reason to believe that those prophecies that remain as of yet will not be fulfilled to bringing a close to the age of Grace.

For we are told in Hebrews 9:27 It is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment:

The following is today's lesson from the Bible Pathway Ministries daily guide copied from Christianity.com website.. These monthly daily guides can also be easily purchased through Bible Pathway Ministry

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Bible Pathway Devotionals

Through the Bible in one year in 15 minutes a day, from Bible Pathway Ministries

Highlights:

Fifth and sixth trumpets; angel and the little book; the two witnesses; the seventh trumpet.
And I will give power unto my two witnesses . . . . And when they shall have finished their testimony, the beast that ascendeth out of the bottomless pit shall make war against them, and shall overcome them, and kill them (Rev. 11:3,7).
Who are these witnesses? What is their message? When will they appear? Many have answers. But let us not become so concerned over the identity of these witnesses in this future event that we fail to recognize their significance to us.
The two witnesses are not a self-appointed committee, but they are commissioned by God to face the fierce opposition of those who hate God. These two witnesses will be led by the Lord. And God will empower them. They will be invincible until they shall have finished their testimony. Then and only then will these witnesses for Christ be martyred in the city where also our Lord was crucified (11:8). Only after the time fixed by God for their ministry to be completed will these prophets be given over to the violence of their enemies to become martyrs. Yet the cause which they advocate will not even be weakened; And they heard a great voice from heaven . . . And they ascended up to heaven in a cloud (11:12) in full view of their enemies.
It is wonderful to know that, regardless of all else, our work for the Lord cannot end until He is pleased to promote us into His presence. We know that all things work together for good to them that love God (Rom 8:28). We have this wonderful assurance in life. As long as we live for Christ, His plan is at work in our lives. We don't have to be fearful as to what the day holds. We know who holds the next day in His hands.
There were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and His Christ; and He shall reign for ever and ever (Rev.11:15).
The same voice of God speaks through His Word to each of us who make up His Church today. He calls for a dedication and for a thankful spirit that will count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations (various trials); Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience. But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing (James 1:2-4). He calls for a sense of urgency to prepare us for the tasks He has placed before us. Multitudes are without Jesus and His free pardon of sin. We need to feel the urgency to win souls for Christ.
Jesus said: Ye shall be witnesses unto Me (Acts 1:8). We too are called to live or die as faithful witnesses for Christ.
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord (II Cor. 15:58).
Thought for the Day: A Christlike nature can be seen through the life that is submissive to God's word.
Cross References:
For Rev. 9:2: See Joel 2:10. Rev. 9:4: See Ex. 12:23. Rev. 9:6: See Jer. 8:3. Rev. 9:7: See Joel 2:4. Rev. 9:8: See Joel 1:6. Rev 9:9: See Joel 2:5-7. Rev. 10:6: See Neh. 9:6. Rev. 11:4: See Zech. 4:2-3,11-12,14. Rev. 11:11: See Ezek. 37:5.
Word Studies:
9:11 Abaddon (Apollyon or destroyer), satanic angel and king of the abyss that is reserved for the wicked; 10:6 time no longer, no more delay.
Prayer Needs:
Pray for Staff: Becca Lucio • Country: Liberia (3 million) in West Africa • Major languages: English and more than 20 local languages of the Niger-Congo language group • Religious freedom • 41% ancestor worship and witchcraft; 21% Muslim; 13% Protestant; 2% Roman Catholic • Prayer Suggestion: Ask for your daily needs (Matt. 6:11).
Memory Verse for the Week: Luke 2:11

Monday, November 17, 2014

Searching For God

 I read several years ago in the Pentecostal Evangel Magazine that it was estimated that only 2% of those that claimed to be born again Christian have ever read through the entire Bible..... This I see as a sad testimony to the faith of our Brothers and Sisters, for here is the very WORD of God contained within sixty-six books which, written by approx. 40 men in three different languages over approx. a 1500 year period of time was actually authored by the Holy Spirit.
The Bible is truly the greatest piece of literature in all of man's history and it's authenticity cannot be denied as it has been seen through hundreds and hundreds of prophecies that have been fulfilled and then there is the evidence found within this Book on the subjects of medicine and science which wasn't confirmed by scientists until 2000-4000 years later.
 
For the curious at heart please check out this link - bibleevidences.com/scientif.htm
 
Satan's goal is to kill, steal and destroy that which God has created and he has thousands of ways to accomplish his goal.  I believe the six most common known methods of achieving his goal are:
1. Convincing you that neither God nor he exist.
2. Convincing you the Bible is full of contradictions.
3. Convincing you that there is no such thing as Creation.
4. Convincing you that there are no absolute truths.
5. Convincing you that there is plenty of time to search for God another day.
6. Convincing you that there is more than one way to get to Heaven.
 
 
The following was taken from Bible Pathway Ministries daily guide.

Bible Pathway Devotionals

Through the Bible in one year in 15 minutes a day, from Bible Pathway Ministries


Read Acts 20
Highlights:
Paul's visit to Macedonia and Greece; Paul seized in the Temple at Jerusalem.
And when he (Paul) would not be persuaded, we ceased, saying, The will of the Lord be done (Acts 21:14).
Paul was in Caesarea on his way to Jerusalem when the prophet Agabus foretold that Paul would be arrested by the Jews and imprisoned by the Romans. His friends pleaded with him not to proceed to Jerusalem. When they failed to persuade him not to go on, they answered, The will of the Lord be done.
It is not God's will for anyone to hate or persecute us, but if they do, we can rest assured that God permitted it, and that every trial can be a means of accomplishing His will in us. We must not always assume the worst. God uses many resources to direct our lives. This includes trials and tribulations. Everything that happens to us in life helps direct our decision making. This means the good things and the bad things. Families will fall apart. People will fall into depression. This may happen as a result of these trials. Remember, we are never outside the reach of God. He may be sending us down a rocky road that is hard to travel. However, it may lead to the greatest blessing of our lives. That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ (I Pet. 1:7).
As we accept this, we can forgive and turn our attention away from the person who caused our difficulty and let others see the love of Christ through us. As people see that we continue to love during our difficult times, it will reveal Christ to them in a special way. Especially if the people being loved have contributed to the difficult times in our lives. But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you (Matt. 5:44).
Whether the trial came because of hatred by an enemy or the disloyalty of a friend, through fault or no fault of our own, our difficulty should bring us to a closer relationship with the Lord. Knowing this, we can give ourselves wholeheartedly to His will with the assurance that He who placed us here can also bring us out of our troubles. Therefore, stand in your time of trouble with confidence. Jesus has proven Himself to be faithful and will do what He says.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who . . . made Himself of no reputation . . . humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross (Phil. 2:5-8).

Thought for Today:
Our “peace” with God is determined by our “trust” in Him.
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The Ministry of Bible Pathway is an absolute miracle. When you think of its very humble beginnings and where it is today, only 40 years later, it is astounding! Today, it is one of the most strategic ministries, placing total emphasis on the power of the whole counsel of God's Word to change lives and to affect the destiny of nations. Bible Pathway's daily devotional content points out the necessity of a right relationship with God and our responsibility to others.
In the fall of 1973, Dr. John A Hash decided to run a small ad in a religious publication offering a free Bible study guide to help people read through the Bible in a year's time. Delighted by the 1,000 responses to his ad, Dr. Hash contacted a printer to begin publishing his new guide, only to find the printer would only run a minimum of 20,000 copies. Dr. Hash responded, " I looked it on as sowing seed for a harvest." In a manner of two years, readership escalated to 50,000.
Requests for Bibles and Bible Pathways poured in from world's mission fields as the ministry was faced with translating the popular study guide in many languages, including those of Third World countries.
From the very beginning of the Ministry, Bible Pathway has fought the good fight of faith. God has done great things through this ministry with a small staff. The ministry has grown through the years often with limited funds.

Dr. John A Hash 
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The Bible Pathway Ministries' Devotional Guide which I have used for the last seventeen years can be ordered through the Bible Pathway Ministries website at Biblepathway.com or you may find each day's devotional online at Christianity.com
To get through this hard head of mine, my method of reading through the King James Version of the Bible each day includes listening to the audio King James Version at the same time and this can also be found online at Biblegateway.com