GOD BLESS AND SPREAD THE TRUTH OF SALVATION IN...
First Corinthians 15:1-11
Tuesday, June 6, 2017
WHY I AM NOT A JEHOVAH'S WITNESS BY ROBERT BREAKER
I have spoken with him many times and he has some interesting theories but isn't a prophet but it does make you think and get out of your "comfort zone." In these last days, new revelations and truths of prophecy are coming to light. I've really studied this organization and it strays so far from the Bible, it cannot be right. They deny that Jesus is God and believe He is created and the Archangel Michael. He also claims God is done with the Jews, and only 144,000 JWs will go to Heaven. Jesus Christ is God and that is central to our faith. If you are in this deceptive religious system, please learn the truth. I cannot find anything good about them except members personal f/b pages or their own website. No articles, videos or books uphold this "society." Come out of her and be ye not deceived. There is much occult in the Watchtower Society.
PERRY STONE - THE HIDDEN RAPTURE THEORY
I must preface this by saying that I don't follow Sid Roth but it's just a personal reason. He upholds some beliefs that I do not agree with BUT none are Salvation issues. Also, I'm just not real crazy about the word "supernatural" when referring to YHWY. I always associate that with the occult. I'm one that believes that words matter. It's one thing to make a mistake but to be, God is THE most natural and awesome as well as only Living God ever taught. I don't call him a false prophet and I do like many of his guests and agree with the vast majority of their teachings. As long as they have the right Gospel and right Jesus Christ and we are saved by grace, not the law, we can agree to disagree on some issues. Now, new information is coming to light and I'm finding more credible pre-trib rapture videos for now but tomorrow I plan to search for other POVs. I am not trying to get you to change your beliefs and this is as much for me as for you. I want ALL the info. At this point, I'm a pre-trib believer. However, to be so dogmatic and closed minded to never be open to new truths as they come to light as the end draws near, we may miss out on some amazing things. I haven's screened all the videos. I'm putting them up this way purposefully so I don't add my POV and you decide for yourself. Please no negative comments as this will over all the timings. It will be posted as found. Take no heed to the order. I'm here to learn the truth and I also happen to like Perry Stone. God bless and enjoy.
THE RAPTURE CONTROVERSY (VIDEO)
Plan of Salvation...
First Corinthians 15:1-11
THE NATURE AND PURPOSE OF THE TRIBULATION
I Googled every pastor I've heard of from some in the 20s on up to today and all but one is labeled as a "false prophet." We have to have the right Gospel and know the true Christ Jesus but we can have differing opinions and if you believe in a pre-trib rapture or any other timing, it is not a salvation issue so there's room to disagree. I might be right and you may be wrong but I bet we both are wrong on some issue. Why do we even worry? We are sealed with the Holy Spirit and have nothing to fear. Jesus Christ's return is our hope and joy! I truly believe that so much new revelations has come to light that the pre-trib rapture is by far the most believable. He who withstrains sin must first be removed....if the church is here, how can the Holy Spirit ever leave? He lives in us, we are sealed with Him and He will never leave us. Therefore, how can the church be here during the tribulation? However I am not dogmatic on this and this is what I believe...we have a lot of verses to give us reason to hope this is true. Believing it or not will never change God's timing and plan. Because I also see verses where it seems that 2nd Advent is when we will be raptured. We will be raptured. That is 100% scriptural. We just disagree on the timing. So, hope for a rapture but be ready by studying the Word of God to prevent deception in the end times. I also "feel" we're living in the end but I am not one who will say we are cos I don't know. I do think the Bible has given us enough information that I feel comfortable saying that if we're not, I cannot begin to imagine the pure hell those poor people will endure. For their sake, and ours, I do pray it's time. I think it is but I won't say it for sure. I think we need to be very cautious by making this claim because if it isn't, I fear we'll be doing more damage to God's holy and perfect word. Let's give out the information that God gives and what is being fulfilled today and I think we'll be very effective but if we're wrong, we will lose what little credibility we have. But we can rest assured that God's Word is forever. Jesus Christ said, the heavens and earth will pass away but My Word stands forever. He never lies and has yet to break a promise. If He said it, He meant it and look at the Bible today. It is still THE best-selling book of all times and is always #1. It's approximately 5,000 years old and has never changed and we still trust it today. That is God's grace.
I will be pointing out obvious false prophets like the Jehovah's Witnesses, the RCC, these new wealth teachings, and especially sowing seeds of faith. Do NOT do that. It is a scam and abusing your faith and making a joke of the Word of God. However, even if this video has something wrong, they're human and how do we know they're wrong? I cannot be your Spiritual baby-sittter. Listen and use discernment and God's Word. Mistakes or differing opinions doesn't make someone a false prophet.
This is from the Lion and the Lamb Ministries. I've always found them credible. If you hear something radically veering from scripture, PLEASE make it known. Thanks and enjoy.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL AND SHARE THE GOSPEL WITH THE WORLD!
First Corinthians 15:1-11
DISPENSATIONS: SERMON BY DR. J. VERNON McGEE
Dispensations...Enjoy, share and spread the Gospel of Salvation in First Corinthians 15:1-11. Salvation is by grace through faith alone.
God Bless You All and Much Love in Christ Jesus!
Death + Burial + Resurrection in Body = SALVATION
THROUGH THE BIBLE WITH J. VERNON McGEE
Enjoy learning the Word of God! We are through with the Gospel of Luke so now we're going to start on the Gospel of Matthew
Genesis
The Gospel of Matthew
Revelation
GOD BLESS AND SHARE THE GOSPEL OF SALVATION BY GRACE!
First Corinthians 15:1-11
WHEN MY FAITH IS FRAIL
 | When My Faith is Frailby sue a allen |
I’m feeling terrible—I couldn’t feel worse!
Get me on my feet again. You promised, remember?
When I told my story, you responded;
train me well in your deep wisdom.
Help me understand these things inside and out
so I can ponder your miracle-wonders.
My sad life’s dilapidated, a falling-down barn;
build me up again by your Word.
Barricade the road that goes Nowhere;
grace me with your clear revelation.
I choose the true road to Somewhere,
I post your road signs at every curve and corner.
I grasp and cling to whatever you tell me;
God, don’t let me down!
I’ll run the course you lay out for me
if you’ll just show me how.
Psalm 119:30-32 MSG
It is a fight to believe in an invisible, seemingly far-away God who you cannot physically touch, see, or smell. It often sounds absurd that we would believe in God and heaven and hell. But possibly even more absurd is not only believing that God is real...but actually living like it. To live like God is real and has a purpose for us in each day. Now that sounds more like a challenge.
But in our everyday, run-of-the-mill kind of life, there come days when we just can't see it. We can't see the purpose through the thick clouds, or find our way through the redwood forest. We don't know how God is possibly working things together for our good because what we see doesn't look good in any way, shape, or fashion. To be honest, what we see seems quite the opposite. It's horrific. Depressing. Downright bad. How could God possibly be involved in it? It is during days like this that the fight to believe gets real.
No more messing around.
It is time to take our faith out for a spin.
I have sat right here a time or two. And most likely, you have as well. A place where discontentment comes lurking as you find yourself choking to catch a breath. The bills are stacking high on the kitchen counter or you feel the pain of rejection. Your kids are constantly quarreling or you cannot muster the strength to keep going. You can't get along with your spouse, or maybe it's you boss who is giving you fits. Don't matter what you current predicament may be...the truth is that it isn't fun.
During times like this, I am confronted with the fact that I have kept a piece of my life off-limits to God. I have put up a barrier, telling God, “You can do whatever you want with my life…EXCEPT THAT, of course, would be too much for me.” I fail to forget that God has given me everything. The clothes on my back, the roof over my head, and even the children who bear my image.
God constructs our lives whether we give him permission or not. He doesn’t wait around for our okay. He does as He pleases…and He also does it for our own good. If we believe the Bible, we must believe that the heart of our sovereign, unpredictable, powerful, and omniscient God is good. He is always good. It is our fight for control that gets us in trouble. It is the same fight that began long ago with Adam and Eve in the garden. They wanted to do things their way rather than listen to God. They wanted to be the ones holding the control button.
We try to manipulate, twist and turn, and get cozy and comfortable because somewhere deep down within we are afraid of what might happen if we let go. Somewhere deep down we are afraid to say “yes” to God. We are afraid He may send us to Siberia or the uttermost ends of the earth or cause us to take an oath of poverty. We worry He might cause us to get deathly ill, or be scoffed at by others for being a “Jesus freak.” We think that God will do the most terrible things to us, rather than living a life of ease. But I have to ask you a question…What are you most afraid of? What are you afraid of being stripped of? What do you think God will make you do? Do you really think you are better than God at making decisions for your life?
When we have a false belief about God, we develop a barrier in our relationship. It is because what we see with our physical eyes seems more real than an invisible God that we cannot see or touch. We allow things like fear, worry, and doubt to creep in, causing us to lose sight of God. God is a God who has laid down His life for us. We must believe that He can be trusted. And even if we have to journey through suffering, we must believe that we will be better because of it.
We must live a life that has more than earth as its focus.
Are you trusting God today? What barriers get in your way (for example, doubt, distractions, and disappointment) and why? What are you holding on to?
HOW KNOWING JUST HALF THE STORY CAN LEAD TO A WHOLE BIG MESS
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June 6, 2017
How Knowing Just Half the Story Can Lead to a Whole Big Mess KAREN EHMAN |
“Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” John 8:31-32 (CSB)
Do you remember your very first job? Your first bona-fide, legit employment gig, complete with a paycheck made out in your name?
In my teens and early 20s, I performed many different tasks to earn some pocket change. I nannied children. Washed dishes. Waited tables. Answered phones. But perhaps my favorite job was when I spent two summers at a nature center teaching classes for 4-year-olds.
I learned how to identify critters in the pond, how to tell a chipmunk from a 13-line ground squirrel, and — of utmost importance — how to spot poison ivy. (Leaves of three? Then, let it be!)
My poison ivy identification skills have come in handy over the years. One time, a friend suspected they had it growing all over their shed. Upon inspection, I discovered they were right. So, her family took care to remove it, wearing long sleeves and gloves for protection.
However, she mentioned a frightening fact to me about their removal process. She said they’d burned all the ivy in a giant bonfire while they stood over it roasting marshmallows!
While my friend knew the danger of touching the ivy itself, it hadn’t occurred to her that burning the plant — emitting smoke that had the plant’s oils mingled in it — would cause a worse reaction than just touching the leaves.
Sure enough, her whole family acquired blistering rashes, especially on their faces, and their eyes became sorely bloodshot and painfully itchy. One son even developed a serious respiratory reaction. All this occurred because she only knew half the truth about poison ivy — touching it is bad. She didn’t know that burning it while standing nearby is even worse.
Just like the Jews in today’s passage, who “had believed” in Jesus, the beginning of our walk with God is only half of the story. We can’t stop there. We must continue to allow God to grow our faith.
John 8:31-32 states, “Then Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, ‘If you continue in my word, you really are my disciples. You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.’” Our faith’s start is crucial, but we need to know and live the rest of the story: We must keep growing in Christ, continually walking in God’s Word in a way that sets us free and keeps sin from poisoning our lives and causing a mighty — even painful — mess.
Continuing in God’s Word by knowing the truth doesn’t mean learning religious concepts in a fuzzy, partial manner. It means experiencing the actual truth of God’s Word in a totally transformational way. In fact, the original Greek word for “know” in this verse doesn’t suggest tucking away ideas in our minds. It constitutes genuine action on our part. It means to “recognize, realize and ascertain” and “to come to properly understand a truth through personal, first-hand experience.”
We do this not just by skimming the Bible, but by intentionally internalizing its truths, applying them to real-life situations and forging our faith solidly as we continually experience Jesus and His saving grace firsthand.
Like the old saying goes, we need to get into God’s Word so His Word can get into us.
Determine today to not only rely on the fact of your salvation experience without forging ahead in your faith. We need the whole truth of the gospel. Jesus saved us (past tense), but he is continually perfecting us, too (present tense) if only we will cooperate.
We can go to the source of truth, rather than just relying on assumptions and stories. And when we really know the truth — in the true biblical sense — we can live out the truth of Scripture in a way that ushers in authentic freedom.
What a glorious thought: We can know the truth. The truth sets us free. How? “If you continue in my word” (>John 8:31b).
Keep on continuing.
Father, help me to not just rest on the fact of my salvation, but also to continue in Your Word through the truth-giving life You offer me through Your son. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
TRUTH FOR TODAY:
Psalm 25:5, “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.” (CSB)
Psalm 25:5, “Guide me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; I wait for you all day long.” (CSB)
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REFLECT AND RESPOND:
Which subjects of Scripture do you feel you might only know partial truths about? Begin to discover more by searching various words and phrases in a concordance, a key word list in the back of your Bible or in an online Bible, to start your deeper study.
Which subjects of Scripture do you feel you might only know partial truths about? Begin to discover more by searching various words and phrases in a concordance, a key word list in the back of your Bible or in an online Bible, to start your deeper study.
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First Corinthians 15:1-11
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Acts 8:37
John 3:16-17
Romans 3:23 and 6:23
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