God is good and His love endures forever. This is something I have meditated upon quite a bit recently. Forever is a long time. God's love has endured a lot of things over a long period of time and yet His love still continues.
God's love for me has endured through my many failures and sins. Through the many ways in which I have disappointed God. Through the heartache I surely have caused Him. God's love has endured through the outright rebellion in my heart that manifests at times. Yet His love for me continues on and on and on.
Not only does His love for me continue but for all of mankind. It is the love of God that sent Jesus to the cross not only for me but for all the world. John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."
I guess if God's love stopped then there would no longer be God because God is love (1 John 4:8, 16). So love has been as long as God has been and will continue to be as long as God continues to be.
Lamentations 3:22-24 It is of the LORD’S mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. 23They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. 24The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him.
Micah 7:18-19 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy. 19He will turn again, he will have compassion upon us; he will subdue our iniquities; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.
Oh praise the wonderful name of the Lord God Almighty for His great and wondrous love!!!!
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Friday, October 2, 2009
The Example of Daniel
We have a mandate to be lights in the darkness that surrounds us. We may think it is too difficult or it has become too dark or give any number of other excuses. Fortunately we have the example of Daniel.
Daniel was carried off from his homeland of Israel to the pagan land of Babylon. There he was trained in the teachings of that society. In the midst of that training he chose to not defile himself with the meats and wine. (Dan. 1:8) At the conclusion of the training he was found to be ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers of the land. (Dan. 1:20)
Later, as a result of God showing Daniel the king's dream and giving him the interpretation of that dream King Nebuchadnezzar made him ruler over the province and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon. (Dan. 2:48) You might think that the power in addition to living amongst pagans and ruling over those involved in occult practices may corrupt him. But Daniel remained steadfast and continued to walk in wisdom and revelation from the Lord God Almighty.
Even once the Mede and Persians conquered Babylon, Daniel continued in a place of ruler-ship and maintained his relationship with the Lord. King Darius made Daniel the first of three presidents in the land because of his "excellent spirit". Being put in this place of leadership caused others to be jealous and seek to have Daniel killed by making it illegal to pray to anyone but the king. They knew Daniel was so committed to prayer that this would surely get him. Sure enough, even though it was illegal Daniel continued his practice of praying three times a day and ended up in the lions’ den. We all know how that turned out. Daniel was kept safe by the angel of the Lord and the men who had tried to get Daniel killed were eaten by the lions. (Dan. ch. 6)
So we see in the life of Daniel a man that from a very young age stood firmly and let his light shine as a man of God. The result was for kings to acknowledge the living God as the supreme ruler that He is because Daniel remained steadfast in the midst of a pagan land.
Check out these results:
Daniel 2: 47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Daniel 4:37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Daniel 6:25-27 Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. 26I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. 27He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.
Daniel was carried off from his homeland of Israel to the pagan land of Babylon. There he was trained in the teachings of that society. In the midst of that training he chose to not defile himself with the meats and wine. (Dan. 1:8) At the conclusion of the training he was found to be ten times better than all the magicians and astrologers of the land. (Dan. 1:20)
Later, as a result of God showing Daniel the king's dream and giving him the interpretation of that dream King Nebuchadnezzar made him ruler over the province and chief of the governors over all the wise men of Babylon. (Dan. 2:48) You might think that the power in addition to living amongst pagans and ruling over those involved in occult practices may corrupt him. But Daniel remained steadfast and continued to walk in wisdom and revelation from the Lord God Almighty.
Even once the Mede and Persians conquered Babylon, Daniel continued in a place of ruler-ship and maintained his relationship with the Lord. King Darius made Daniel the first of three presidents in the land because of his "excellent spirit". Being put in this place of leadership caused others to be jealous and seek to have Daniel killed by making it illegal to pray to anyone but the king. They knew Daniel was so committed to prayer that this would surely get him. Sure enough, even though it was illegal Daniel continued his practice of praying three times a day and ended up in the lions’ den. We all know how that turned out. Daniel was kept safe by the angel of the Lord and the men who had tried to get Daniel killed were eaten by the lions. (Dan. ch. 6)
So we see in the life of Daniel a man that from a very young age stood firmly and let his light shine as a man of God. The result was for kings to acknowledge the living God as the supreme ruler that He is because Daniel remained steadfast in the midst of a pagan land.
Check out these results:
Daniel 2: 47 The king answered unto Daniel, and said, Of a truth it is, that your God is a God of gods, and a Lord of kings, and a revealer of secrets, seeing thou couldest reveal this secret.
Daniel 4:37 Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.
Daniel 6:25-27 Then king Darius wrote unto all people, nations, and languages, that dwell in all the earth; Peace be multiplied unto you. 26I make a decree, That in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and stedfast for ever, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed, and his dominion shall be even unto the end. 27He delivereth and rescueth, and he worketh signs and wonders in heaven and in earth, who hath delivered Daniel from the power of the lions.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Light Of the World
Philippians 2:14-16 Do all things without murmurings and disputings: 15That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world; 16Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
We are admonished to shine as lights in the world. In the spiritual darkness that seems to be growing in our nation we as Christians need to let our lights shine to push back the darkness. Light always overcomes darkness.
Several years ago, when I lived near Boston, I was concerned about the spiritual darkness the permeated the region. I knew that many years ago that was not the case. One day as I drove by an old church in a particularly dark area, I asked the Lord why it had become so dark. The immediate answer I heard was that the church had let its light go out. So I began to pray that God would rekindle the fire that had once burned their that the light would shine again.
Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
We are admonished to shine as lights in the world. In the spiritual darkness that seems to be growing in our nation we as Christians need to let our lights shine to push back the darkness. Light always overcomes darkness.
Several years ago, when I lived near Boston, I was concerned about the spiritual darkness the permeated the region. I knew that many years ago that was not the case. One day as I drove by an old church in a particularly dark area, I asked the Lord why it had become so dark. The immediate answer I heard was that the church had let its light go out. So I began to pray that God would rekindle the fire that had once burned their that the light would shine again.
Matthew 5:14-16 Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill cannot be hid. 15Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. 16Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Good or Evil?
When thinking about something like reiki you may be inclined to think that it cannot be all that bad if it is used to heal someone. Again the problem is that with the healing will also come a download of demons and on open door to demonic power into your life. Not good!! In the long run it is quite evil.
It is just like satan to dress something up that is really harmful to us to make it look good. Isn't that what deception is all about?
Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
God had clearly stated that they were not to eat of the fruit of that tree. God knew that although it looked "good" and seemed like it would be harmless, it was far from good or harmless. It was not good at all. Adam and Eve were deceived by the appearance of the thing that had clearly been forbidden.
In thinking about this, I also think about the Lord of the Rings books/movies. I never read the books. But I did see the first movie. I was told it had a good Christian theme to it. I personally had a problem finding the "Christian theme" in it. Some Christians have become quite angry at me for making such a statement. Please let me explain why I say that.
Yes, there was a theme of good versus evil. But Ido not see that as necessarily a Christian theme. Didn't our problems really begin with partaking of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
In the Lord of the Rings the story revolved around a good wizard and a bad/evil wizard. There is no such thing as a "good" wizard. All wizards operate from the same power source. They operate from a satanic power source. Thus they are not "good".
The Bible is very clear that we are to have nothing to do with wizardry or any kind of occult power. God is to be our source for all things.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. 10There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. 12For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
We are living in a day where there is more and more acceptance of things that come from a satanic power source. It is constantly in the media that bombards us. We must be careful to keep our spiritual armor on and be lovers of the truth so that we will not be drawn away into deception.
Ephesians 6:10-18
2 Thessalonians 2:7-15
It is just like satan to dress something up that is really harmful to us to make it look good. Isn't that what deception is all about?
Genesis 3:6 And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat.
God had clearly stated that they were not to eat of the fruit of that tree. God knew that although it looked "good" and seemed like it would be harmless, it was far from good or harmless. It was not good at all. Adam and Eve were deceived by the appearance of the thing that had clearly been forbidden.
In thinking about this, I also think about the Lord of the Rings books/movies. I never read the books. But I did see the first movie. I was told it had a good Christian theme to it. I personally had a problem finding the "Christian theme" in it. Some Christians have become quite angry at me for making such a statement. Please let me explain why I say that.
Yes, there was a theme of good versus evil. But Ido not see that as necessarily a Christian theme. Didn't our problems really begin with partaking of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil?
In the Lord of the Rings the story revolved around a good wizard and a bad/evil wizard. There is no such thing as a "good" wizard. All wizards operate from the same power source. They operate from a satanic power source. Thus they are not "good".
The Bible is very clear that we are to have nothing to do with wizardry or any kind of occult power. God is to be our source for all things.
Deuteronomy 18:9-12 When thou art come into the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, thou shalt not learn to do after the abominations of those nations. 10There shall not be found among you any one that maketh his son or his daughter to pass through the fire, or that useth divination, or an observer of times, or an enchanter, or a witch, 11Or a charmer, or a consulter with familiar spirits, or a wizard, or a necromancer. 12For all that do these things are an abomination unto the LORD: and because of these abominations the LORD thy God doth drive them out from before thee.
We are living in a day where there is more and more acceptance of things that come from a satanic power source. It is constantly in the media that bombards us. We must be careful to keep our spiritual armor on and be lovers of the truth so that we will not be drawn away into deception.
Ephesians 6:10-18
2 Thessalonians 2:7-15
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
What Is The Power Source???
Last week I listened to an internet broadcast on which they were talking about reiki, which is used to heal by release of spiritual power through the hands. Sound familiar?
Luke 4:40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. (speaking of Jesus Christ)
Mark 6:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (speaking of Christians)
Satan wants to be like God. That is what caused his downfall. He cannot do anything original. But he is great at copying what God does. Satan is a great counterfeiter.
I have encountered reiki on three occasions. Two of the times were in situations where I was receiving treatment on my back--chiropractor and osteopath. Unfortunately at the chiropractor I was not forceful enough in my objections and there was an attempt to perform this on me. I prayed against it as the reiki master tried to release her power and I prayed and renounced it and repented for having let them even attempt. I also prayed for the release from every demon that may have gotten access to me through this. The osteopath tried it without telling me what he was doing, but I recognized it and began to pray against it. Again I prayed later for a complete release from anything demonic, pleading the blood of Jesus over my life
My other encounter with reiki was during a break in a meeting I was at. One of the ladies attending it mentioned that she was trained in reiki. So the leader the meeting was trying to get me to try to let this woman heal me. I refused. She asked if I just did not want to be well. My response was that I wanted to be well, but my problem with reiki was the source of the power behind it. She did not press it any further. I was surprised she did not ask me what I meant.
The source behind reiki is demonic power. Anyone who opens themselves up to this form of healing will also be opening themselves up to demonic spirits. If you have ever opened yourself up to reiki, please renounce it and repent in Jesus name. You may want to ask someone who has an understanding of these things to also pray with you for the full release from any demonic spirits that may have come in through this and for a closing of any open doorways where demonic powers have had access into you.
Luke 4:40 Now when the sun was setting, all they that had any sick with divers diseases brought them unto him; and he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them. (speaking of Jesus Christ)
Mark 6:18 They shall take up serpents; and if they drink any deadly thing, it shall not hurt them; they shall lay hands on the sick, and they shall recover. (speaking of Christians)
Satan wants to be like God. That is what caused his downfall. He cannot do anything original. But he is great at copying what God does. Satan is a great counterfeiter.
I have encountered reiki on three occasions. Two of the times were in situations where I was receiving treatment on my back--chiropractor and osteopath. Unfortunately at the chiropractor I was not forceful enough in my objections and there was an attempt to perform this on me. I prayed against it as the reiki master tried to release her power and I prayed and renounced it and repented for having let them even attempt. I also prayed for the release from every demon that may have gotten access to me through this. The osteopath tried it without telling me what he was doing, but I recognized it and began to pray against it. Again I prayed later for a complete release from anything demonic, pleading the blood of Jesus over my life
My other encounter with reiki was during a break in a meeting I was at. One of the ladies attending it mentioned that she was trained in reiki. So the leader the meeting was trying to get me to try to let this woman heal me. I refused. She asked if I just did not want to be well. My response was that I wanted to be well, but my problem with reiki was the source of the power behind it. She did not press it any further. I was surprised she did not ask me what I meant.
The source behind reiki is demonic power. Anyone who opens themselves up to this form of healing will also be opening themselves up to demonic spirits. If you have ever opened yourself up to reiki, please renounce it and repent in Jesus name. You may want to ask someone who has an understanding of these things to also pray with you for the full release from any demonic spirits that may have come in through this and for a closing of any open doorways where demonic powers have had access into you.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Spectators or Participants?
There is a man named Russ Dizdar who ministers a lot to people who have been involved in witchcraft or who have suffered Satanic ritual abuse (SRA). In a recent internet broadcast, he mentioned that a coven leader once said to him that their coven meetings are much different than most of the church meetings. The coven leader said that all the people attending the meetings are fully committed to their cause and that all in attendance are fully engaged in the rituals that they are performing. These rituals are done for the purpose of releasing demonic power into areas, which they call "dirtying the air", or against specific individuals.
Unfortunately this coven leader is probably correct. So often people come to church meetings to fulfill their religious duty. How often have I gone to a church service and only been half- heartedly involved? Or how often have I been to a church meeting that is more of a time of "spectatorship" rather than involvement of the people there in truly meeting with God and the release of His kingdom power into the surrounding area? Oh God, please help us as your church, your bride, to fully embrace your kingdom, to fully be about the business of seeing your kingdom come on this earth. We pray the Lord's Prayer saying, "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
(Russ Didizdar's website is http://www.shatterthedarkness.net/
There is a lot there, a lot of programs you can download and listen to. I have learned a lot from Russ in the past year. Please do not be put off by his website. I must admit I was at first because of some of the pictures on it. He does alot of outreach to very demonically bound and deceived people. But there is also much in his teachings that can be learned by the body of Christ. He is teaching and sharing from 30+ years of ministry. The more I listen to him the more respect I have for him. He is sound Biblically in every bit of teaching that I have heard from him. I have also worked my way through his course The Black Awakening and am currently starting through his course titled Confronting the Powers. I highly recommend him and his ministry.)
Unfortunately this coven leader is probably correct. So often people come to church meetings to fulfill their religious duty. How often have I gone to a church service and only been half- heartedly involved? Or how often have I been to a church meeting that is more of a time of "spectatorship" rather than involvement of the people there in truly meeting with God and the release of His kingdom power into the surrounding area? Oh God, please help us as your church, your bride, to fully embrace your kingdom, to fully be about the business of seeing your kingdom come on this earth. We pray the Lord's Prayer saying, "Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven."
(Russ Didizdar's website is http://www.shatterthedarkness.net/
There is a lot there, a lot of programs you can download and listen to. I have learned a lot from Russ in the past year. Please do not be put off by his website. I must admit I was at first because of some of the pictures on it. He does alot of outreach to very demonically bound and deceived people. But there is also much in his teachings that can be learned by the body of Christ. He is teaching and sharing from 30+ years of ministry. The more I listen to him the more respect I have for him. He is sound Biblically in every bit of teaching that I have heard from him. I have also worked my way through his course The Black Awakening and am currently starting through his course titled Confronting the Powers. I highly recommend him and his ministry.)
Saturday, September 5, 2009
Prayer/Intercession
I am going to try to do much better with blogging. I was away, with little internet access, for two weeks and when I got back I just haven't really gotten back to blogging. I started this blog because I felt a need to share some things that are important in these end times.
There is much going on around us daily in the spirit realm that we are often unaware of. It is my prayer that I and you and others will become more and more aware of what is happening around us so that we can do our part to stand against it. It is important to take a stand against the work of the evil one not only for ourselves, but on behalf of others by way of intercession. I have personally been sensing a prodding from the Lord to be more involved in intercessory prayer than I have been in the past few years. I believe we are all called to pray. Some are perhaps called to spend more time in prayer/intercession than others. If Jesus is our pattern for our lives, then prayer is something that has got to be central to our lives. (Mark 1:35, 6:46Luke 5:16) If Jesus, the very son of God, had to spend that much time in prayer, how much more you and I??
I believe it is because of this time spent with the Father that Jesus was able to do what He saw the Father doing. I don't believe He was surprised by the happenings of each day, because He had a clue as to what was coming because of the intimacy with the Father. Jesus certainly was not unaware of the spiritual battle going on around Him all the time.
Included is praying for others in light of the work of the enemy against them. (Luke 22:31-32; John 17:13-17) We need to cover one another in prayer daily. God please help us to be faithful to do this.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints
There is much going on around us daily in the spirit realm that we are often unaware of. It is my prayer that I and you and others will become more and more aware of what is happening around us so that we can do our part to stand against it. It is important to take a stand against the work of the evil one not only for ourselves, but on behalf of others by way of intercession. I have personally been sensing a prodding from the Lord to be more involved in intercessory prayer than I have been in the past few years. I believe we are all called to pray. Some are perhaps called to spend more time in prayer/intercession than others. If Jesus is our pattern for our lives, then prayer is something that has got to be central to our lives. (Mark 1:35, 6:46Luke 5:16) If Jesus, the very son of God, had to spend that much time in prayer, how much more you and I??
I believe it is because of this time spent with the Father that Jesus was able to do what He saw the Father doing. I don't believe He was surprised by the happenings of each day, because He had a clue as to what was coming because of the intimacy with the Father. Jesus certainly was not unaware of the spiritual battle going on around Him all the time.
Included is praying for others in light of the work of the enemy against them. (Luke 22:31-32; John 17:13-17) We need to cover one another in prayer daily. God please help us to be faithful to do this.
Ephesians 6:18 Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints
Friday, August 28, 2009
Shield Of Faith
The enemy of our souls is called "the prince of the power of the air" in Ephesians 2:2. That means he and his forces are at work in the air all around us all the time. Thus we are constantly in an atmosphere where we have forces that are contrary to us at work all around us. These forces do not like us and will do any thing they can to destroy us. If they cannot destroy us, they will at least try everything they can to try to trip us up or weaken us.
God has made provision for us to be able to stand in the midst of these forces. Later, in Ephesians chapter 6 Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God that we may be able to stand against all the wiles of the devil. One of those pieces of armor that Paul speaks of is the shield of faith by which we can quench ALL the fiery darts of the wicked. Daily we need to make sure our shield of faith is in place. Notice also that this shield will quench ALL the firey darts. Not just some. Not just maybe. But of a certainty will quench those fiery darts that are sure to come our way.
Notice that Paul also said "above all, taking the shield of faith." It seems that this is more important than the other parts of our defensive armor.
Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
God has made provision for us to be able to stand in the midst of these forces. Later, in Ephesians chapter 6 Paul tells us to put on the full armor of God that we may be able to stand against all the wiles of the devil. One of those pieces of armor that Paul speaks of is the shield of faith by which we can quench ALL the fiery darts of the wicked. Daily we need to make sure our shield of faith is in place. Notice also that this shield will quench ALL the firey darts. Not just some. Not just maybe. But of a certainty will quench those fiery darts that are sure to come our way.
Notice that Paul also said "above all, taking the shield of faith." It seems that this is more important than the other parts of our defensive armor.
Ephesians 6:10-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. 11Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. 13Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. 14Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; 15And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; 16Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. 17And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: 18Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;
Friday, August 7, 2009
Chrislam!!!???
Tonight while watching a show an PBS I was shocked. One of the stories they did was about a church in Nigeria where they preach from the Bible and the Koran. They call their religion Chrislam. The people claim to have recieved miracles through prayer at this church. Of course the people on PBS were extolling the virtues of such a church that would combine these two religions. They talked to an "expert" anthropologist who showed her great lack of knowledge as far as I am concerned. She showed that she had no real understanding of the Christian faith.
Here is a link to the clip and an article about it: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2009/05/chrislam_combines_christian_an.html
One of my thoughts about this is that this is just a step toward a One World Religion. In the end of this age, just before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on the earth, the Bible indicates that the world will be under the leadership of the person we call the "Antichrist." This man of lawlessness, son of perdition, beast, etc. as he is referred to in the scriptures, will rule over a One World Government. Working alongside this "antichrist" will be the "false prophet." I believe this false prophet will preside over a One World Religion. There are different "interfaith" organizations in the world working toward bringing all the faiths together.
I know that Christians are often looked upon as intolerant of the other religions or as narrow minded. But the Bible is very clear that there is only ONE way to God the Father and that is through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
A couple of scriptures that come to mind in particular concerning chrislam are the following:
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Galatians 1:8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
I would also have to say that the miracles that the people in that chrislam "church" experienced were lying signs and wonders.
Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Here is a link to the clip and an article about it: http://www.pbs.org/newshour/extra/video/blog/2009/05/chrislam_combines_christian_an.html
One of my thoughts about this is that this is just a step toward a One World Religion. In the end of this age, just before Jesus returns to set up His kingdom on the earth, the Bible indicates that the world will be under the leadership of the person we call the "Antichrist." This man of lawlessness, son of perdition, beast, etc. as he is referred to in the scriptures, will rule over a One World Government. Working alongside this "antichrist" will be the "false prophet." I believe this false prophet will preside over a One World Religion. There are different "interfaith" organizations in the world working toward bringing all the faiths together.
I know that Christians are often looked upon as intolerant of the other religions or as narrow minded. But the Bible is very clear that there is only ONE way to God the Father and that is through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6 Jesus saith unto him, I am the way, the truth, and the life: no man cometh unto the Father, but by me.
A couple of scriptures that come to mind in particular concerning chrislam are the following:
2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Be ye not unequally yoked together with unbelievers: for what fellowship hath righteousness with unrighteousness? and what communion hath light with darkness? 15And what concord hath Christ with Belial? or what part hath he that believeth with an infidel? 16And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols? for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and they shall be my people. 17Wherefore come out from among them, and be ye separate, saith the Lord, and touch not the unclean thing; and I will receive you, 18And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.
Galatians 1:8-9 But though we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel unto you than that which we have preached unto you, let him be accursed. 9As we said before, so say I now again, If any man preach any other gospel unto you than that ye have received, let him be accursed.
I would also have to say that the miracles that the people in that chrislam "church" experienced were lying signs and wonders.
Matthew 24:24 For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.
Sunday, August 2, 2009
They overcame him by.....
Again I apologize for having such a long period of time between posts. And once again it is primarily due to my health. Last Tuesday night my parents were visiting from out of state. In the process of preparing for them to come....cooking, cleaning, etc....I pushed my body far beyond its current limits. Then on Thursday I had some injections in my spine. I am finally starting to recover from overdoing it. Also I am starting to feel some positive effects of the injections. Praise God!!!
What I would like to write about tonight is something I have thought about quite often. I thought about it alot immediately after 9/11. The muslims are quite willing to give their lives for their cause (religion). But I wonder in these United States how many Christians are willing to lay down their lives for our "cause?" People in other countries do it everyday. We have not yet had to face that question here. But I am relatively certain we in this country will have to face that in the not too distant future. I have aske myself the question, "Am I willing to give my life for Jesus Christ?" I am as certain as I can be that the answer is, "Yes."
There is a verse in Revelation 12 that is often quoted. Although generally the last phrase is left off. Here is the quote: "they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." The last phrase is an extremely important part if someone is to be a true disciple, a true overcomer in God's kingdom. Do you know what that missing phrase is? When I have asked this question only about 25% of the people have been able to finish the verse.
Revelation 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
To be a true disciple it is necessary to love not your life unto the death. As a Christian our lives are no longer our own. Jesus told us it was necessary to take up our cross. In that day the cross signified death. As we know Jesus was crucified on a Roman cross. Our death is a daily death to our own will, to our desires and a submission to the will and desire of our God. I tend to believe that if we daily take up our cross we would be willing to pay the ultimate price of martyrdom.
Luke 9:23-25 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
What I would like to write about tonight is something I have thought about quite often. I thought about it alot immediately after 9/11. The muslims are quite willing to give their lives for their cause (religion). But I wonder in these United States how many Christians are willing to lay down their lives for our "cause?" People in other countries do it everyday. We have not yet had to face that question here. But I am relatively certain we in this country will have to face that in the not too distant future. I have aske myself the question, "Am I willing to give my life for Jesus Christ?" I am as certain as I can be that the answer is, "Yes."
There is a verse in Revelation 12 that is often quoted. Although generally the last phrase is left off. Here is the quote: "they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony." The last phrase is an extremely important part if someone is to be a true disciple, a true overcomer in God's kingdom. Do you know what that missing phrase is? When I have asked this question only about 25% of the people have been able to finish the verse.
Revelation 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 11And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death.
To be a true disciple it is necessary to love not your life unto the death. As a Christian our lives are no longer our own. Jesus told us it was necessary to take up our cross. In that day the cross signified death. As we know Jesus was crucified on a Roman cross. Our death is a daily death to our own will, to our desires and a submission to the will and desire of our God. I tend to believe that if we daily take up our cross we would be willing to pay the ultimate price of martyrdom.
Luke 9:23-25 And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. 24For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it. 25For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?
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