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  1. The message is so true,its so strange to see this done by A.I.,we're living in spiritual warfare,the choice to follow Jesus is ours but I'm afraid many will fall from the truth at the moment as deception is rampant ,the time now until Judgment will happen on this earth is very short, I think it already started.How did you make this video?There's so much deception,I'm shocked how fast the world is changing,the enemy knows his time is short.. As a rule I'm trying not to watch anything done by A.I. we know it will be used by the A.C.
  2. Do you have a link about that study? ( I never heard of it..
  3. I don't know who Ray Stedmans is but I do know that its written for the last days,we see it happening right in front of our eyes,don't you think?
  4. I posted a couple of other studies from him as well...
  5. Stormy,I agree with you that this is written for the endtimes,I'm listening lately to the prophets again and its amazing to see how much is getting fulfilled! I didn't think I live to see these days.. This preacher is a very good Messianic preacher ,I often listen to him ..
  6. How I long to breathe the air of Heaven Where pain is gone and mercy fills the streets To look upon the One who bled to save me And walk with Him for all eternity There will be a day when all will bow before Him There will be a day when death will be no more Standing face to face with He who died and rose again Holy, holy is the Lord And every prayer we prayed in desperation The songs of faith we sang through doubt and fear In the end, we'll see that it was worth it When He returns to wipe away our tears Oh, there will be a day when all will bow before Him There will be a day when death will be no more Standing face to face with He who died and rose again Holy, holy is the Lord And on that day, we join the resurrection And stand beside the heroes of the faith With one voice, a thousand generations Sing, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain" And on that day, we join the resurrection And stand beside the heroes of the faith With one voice, a thousand generations Sing, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain" "Forever He shall reign" So let it be today we shout the hymn of Heaven With angels and the saints, we raise a mighty roar Glory to our God who gave us life beyond the grave Holy, holy is the Lord So let it be today we shout the hymn of Heaven With angels and the saints, we raise a mighty roar Glory to our God who gave us life beyond the grave Holy, holy is the Lord Holy, holy is the Lord Holy, holy is the Lord
  7. Holy is the Lord,love the song!
  8. When it comes to Israel, we live in an upside-down world. One would think that after the atrocities committed against its people on October 7, 2023, the world would fully support their efforts to destroy the terrorist organization behind the attack, but such is not the case. Although many polls show that the so-called Palestinians overwhelmingly approve of Hamas’ barbaric attack, the prevailing world sentiment favors their cause. Many world leaders, including the Biden administration, are urging Israel to step back from its efforts to bring the Hamas terrorists to justice and prevent future attacks. Why does the world so strongly oppose Israel? Satan Hates Israel Satan is the culprit behind the current hatred of the nations for the Jewish people. He is “the prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:1), and his dominance over the affairs of the nations is becoming more apparent with each passing day. The devil possesses a deep hatred for God and for all those that He loves. With Israel, however, it’s also a matter of preventing Jesus’ future reign over the nations. If he can wipe out the Jewish people, then the Lord cannot fulfill Bible prophecy by returning to a repentant remnant who will welcome Him into Jerusalem with shouts of “blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord” (Matthew 23:37-39). When tempted, Jesus rejected Satan’s offer of “all the kingdoms of the world and their glory” (Matthew 4:7-10). Rather than accept this offer, Jesus chose to obey His Father, endure the cross for our sake, and receive the nations in the future as His inheritance (Psalm 2:8). In a vain attempt to stop this transfer of power to the Lord, Satan is now seeking to eliminate the Jewish people, along with destroying all humanity… He will fail, of course, but he will continue to do great damage until the Lord takes the world’s kingdoms away from him during the Tribulation period. It Fulfills Biblical Prophecy, Thus Demonstrating God’s Sovereignty Over All Things The Bible long ago predicted that this day would arrive. God controls humans and will accomplish His purposes through the world’s hatred for Israel. We see His sovereignty over history in the well-known Gog-Magog prophecy in Ezekiel 38-39. From these chapters, we learn that God will bring these forces to the borders of the nation so that He alone might destroy them and receive all the glory for Himself. Some nations will protest the motives for the invasion of the Land, but Israel will stand alone. No other country will defend the nation. Given the current hatred for Israel, it’s easy to imagine a scenario in which the nation stands alone. We already see what the Lord spoke to the prophet Joel concerning the last days through the efforts of the nations to divide the Land God promised to Israel (Joel 3:1-3). The goal of Satan is to eliminate the nation; however, the Lord will use his ploys to destroy both his forces and the antichrist. At the end of the Tribulation, God “will gather all the nations and bring them down to the Valley of Jehoshaphat. And I will enter into judgment with them there” (Joel 3:2; see also Revelation 19:17-21). Although this decisive battle, which we call “Armageddon,” does not happen until at least another seven years or longer, we already see the devil stirring up the hatred of the world that will later lead to it. God will use our adversary to bring about the conflict that will forever end his power over the nations. His sovereignty will trump Satan’s hatred for Israel. I don’t know what will happen next in the current war. Some say that an all-out war between Israel and Hezbollah is imminent, which could rapidly expand to a regional war with grave consequences for the entire world. The Bible says that Damacus will experience total destruction (Isaiah 17:1), but this has never happened. Could we see the fulfillment of this prophecy as a consequence of the predicted expansion of current hostilities? It’s possible. We know two things for sure. First, the continual warfare will make Israel all the more eager to make a future deal with the antichrist, which the prophet Isaiah referred to as the “covenant with death” (Isaiah 28:14-18; see also Daniel 9:27). By the time the man of lawlessness arrives on the scene, Israel’s leaders will readily accept his terms, believing he can assure them of enduring peace. Second, the murderous opposition of the antichrist during the second half of the Tribulation, along with the Day of Lord judgments experienced worldwide, will cause the Jews that remain alive to repent and welcome their Messiah into Jerusalem (Zechariah 12:10-13:1; Matthew 23:37-39). Satan can never thwart God’s purposes: Not for Israel. Not for us. The increased loathing of the world for Israel tells us that the time of Jesus’ appearing to take us home to glory is ever so close. Jonathan Brentner is an author, writer, and Bible Teacher with a passion for encouraging believers with a sound biblical worldview and the nearness of Jesus’ appearing./harbingersdaily.com
  9. Daniel 9:27 27 And he shall confirm the covenant with many for one week: and in the midst of the week he shall cause the sacrifice and the oblation to cease, and for the overspreading of abominations he shall make it desolate, even until the consummation, and that determined shall be poured upon the desolate. This could happen any day now,there is so much misunderstanding of who the "he" is who will make a covenant with Israel. Who do you think it it? (I post my understanding later..
  10. God will fight for Israel,we know the ending!
  11. You really need to read the O.T. to understand what is going on in the Middle East..
  12. Does Heaven Actually Exist? 7–9 minutes The Bible teaches that death is not the cessation of our existence Everyone has been made to exist eternally. Those who follow God's provision will spend eternity in His presence. This will be their final state. The hope of the believer is to be with God in a place called heaven. Sky Overhead The primary meaning of the word translated "heaven" is the sky overhead. This is the meaning of the Hebrew shamaim. It from shami "the high." The word came to mean not only the vast space overhead, but the unseen mysterious world where the Creator resides. The Greek word ouranos has the same idea. Sometimes ouranos is used in the singular but there does not seem to be any real difference between the singular and plural. Used In A Number Of Ways The word translated "heaven" in the Bible is used in a number of ways. 1. The Universe The word heaven is used with the word earth to mean the universe. The first verse of the Bible reads. In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth (Genesis 1:1). Thus, in the beginning, God created the universe. Since the Hebrews did not have a specific word for universe, when they wanted to express this concept they said, "heaven and earth." 2. Synonymous For God Heaven is sometimes used as a synonym for God. Before Jesus fed the five thousand, the Bible says. He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looking up to heaven, He blessed and broke them (Luke 9:16). In this case, looking up to heaven is the same as saying looking to God. The wayward son said. I will arise and go to my father, and will say to him, 'Father I have sinned against heaven and before you' (Luke 15:18). Sinning against heaven means to sin against God. 3. Actual Place And A State The term heaven is also used in Scripture of an actual place. It is more than just a state a mind. Jesus spoke of the rooms that He has prepared. In My Father's house are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you (John 14:2). Jesus ascended to an actual place. After He said this, He was taken up before their very eyes, and a cloud hid Him from their sight. They were looking intently up into the sky as He was going, when suddenly two men dressed in white stood beside them. "Men of Galilee," they said, "why do you stand here looking into the sky? This same Jesus, who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen Him go into heaven" (Acts 1:9-11). A State Although heaven is an actual place, it also refers to being in the presence of God. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Now the dwelling of God is with humanity, and He will live with them. They will be His people, and God Himself will be with them and be their God (Revelation 21:3). What Is Heaven Like? The Bible, in both testaments, gives us an idea of what heaven is all about. Old Testament In the Old Testament, we are told the following about heaven. Seat Of God's Throne Heaven is the seat of God's throne. The LORD has established His throne in heaven, and His kingdom rules over all (Psalm 103:19). Where God Rules God rules in both heaven and earth. As soon as we heard it, our hearts melted, and there was no courage left in any of us because of you. The LORD your God is indeed God in heaven above and on earth below (Joshua 2:11). Where God Speaks It is from heaven that God speaks to His people. Out of heaven He let you hear His voice that He might instruct you (Deuteronomy 4:36). Surrounded By Spiritual Beings In heaven God is surrounded by a host of spiritual beings. I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host of heaven standing by, on His right hand and on His left (1 Kings 22:19). Where Sins On Earth Reach The sins and injustices on the earth reach into heaven. But a prophet of the LORD was there, whose name was Oded; he went out to meet the army that came to Samaria, and said to them, "Because the LORD, the God of your ancestors, was angry with Judah, He gave them into your hand, but you have killed them in a rage that has reached up to heaven (2 Chronicles 28:9). New Testament The New Testament adds to our knowledge of heaven. From it we learn the following. Names Of Believers Written In Heaven The names of believers are written in heaven. Jesus said. Nevertheless do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rather rejoice because your names are written in heaven (Luke 10:20). Treasure Of Believers Resides Heaven is where the believers have their treasure. Jesus said. But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, whether neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal (Matthew 6:20). To the rich young ruler, Jesus commanded. One thing you lack; go your way, sell whatever you have and give it to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven (Mark 10:21). Direction Of Prayer Heaven is where we direct our prayers. After Jesus had spoken these words, He looked up to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify Your Son so that the Son may glorify You" (John 17:1). The Presence Of God Heaven is where the presence of God resides in a unique way. John wrote of heaven. But I saw no temple in it, for the Lord God Almighty and the lamb are its temple (Revelation 21:22). Described In A Variety Of Ways Heaven is described in a variety of ways in the Bible. It is the everlasting inheritance of the believers. Those who are called may receive the promise of the eternal inheritance (Hebrews 9:15). Temple Heaven is also symbolically referred to as a temple. In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried to my God. He heard my voice from His temple, and my cry entered His ears (2 Samuel 22:7). City And Country Heaven is also compared to a country and a city. But as it is, they desire a better country, that is, a heavenly one. Therefore God is not ashamed to be called their God; indeed, He has prepared a city for them (Hebrews 11:14-16). In this heavenly country, the writer to the Hebrews says that God has prepared a city for His people. God's Kingdom-More Than Heaven Believers will spend eternity in God's presence but this is not limited to heaven. Not only will heaven be the home of believers, so will the new earth. God's kingdom involves everything there is, the heavens and the earth - the entire universe. Summary From the Bible we find our the following about heaven. 1. Heaven is a genuine place. It is also the state of being in God's presence. 2. In Scripture, it is often synonymous for God. 3. We find, in both testaments, a number of descriptions of heaven. From these descriptions, we discover that heaven is the place where God's presence resides, surrounded by a number of spiritual beings. 4.In heaven, God rules the universe and hears our prayers. 5.Heaven, is described as a better country, a place that those who have trusted the promises of God can look forward to spending eternity. God's kingdom involves more than heaven, it includes the entire universe.https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_147.cfm
  13. Will the Unbelieving Dead Become Non-Existent? (Annihilationism) 12–15 minutes Annihilationism is a popular belief, even among Christians, and it has been growing more popular in recent years. Those who hold the position of annihilationism believe that the wicked dead are annihilated, or destroyed - they lose all consciousness forever. Annihilationists deny that there is an eternal place of torment known as hell. When the Bible speaks of hell it means the annihilation of the individual - not everlasting punishment. The wicked are reduced to nothing or non-existence. There is no such thing as the eternal existence and punishment for the wicked. Different Forms The idea that the wicked will be annihilated takes on different forms. 1. Conditional Immortality There is a form or annihilationism known as conditional immortality. According to this view, humans are by nature mortal. Death is the end of all existence. Those however who trust Christ are then given immortality, the others are annihilated. 2. Restorationism This theory teaches that the wicked are restored to life to be given a chance to believe in the afterlife. Those rejecting Christ are then annihilated. 3. Limited Suffering There is another position that says suffering in hell will be for a limited duration. After the suffering is complete the wicked are then annihilated. Whatever the particular form, annihilationism teaches that some human beings will not exist eternally. The only ones who will live forever are those who have trusted God's promises. Arguments For Annihilation There are a number of reasons why people embrace the idea of the annihilation of the wicked. Some reasons are emotional, some philosophical, and some are biblical. 1. Eternal Suffering Is Abhorrent The idea of eternal suffering is abhorrent to many minds. The God of the Bible is a God of love. The Bible says. Whoever does not love does not know God, because God is love (1 John 4:8). A God of love would not allow anyone to suffer conscious torment forever. Though not everyone deserves to be saved, no one deserves eternal punishment. 2. Wicked Destroyed Some who favor annihilation of the wicked, look to the Bible for support of their view. The psalmist wrote. Indeed, those who are far from You will be destroyed; You put an end to those who are false to You (Psalm 73:27). In the Book of Esther, we read. And so I will go to the king, which is against the law; and if I perish, I perish (Esther 4:16). Jesus said. Enter by the narrow gate; for wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and there are many who go in by it (Matthew 7:13). These passages say that the wicked perish, or are destroyed, which, it is argued, means to be annihilated. 3. Suffering Not Everlasting It is argued that the Greek word aion, translated as "eternal" in Scripture, has the idea of "age long" and not everlasting. In certain contexts it can be shown that Scripture uses aion to refer to something that is not everlasting. The suffering is eternal in its effects, not eternal in time. Therefore the affect would be that the person will never experience God's blessings for eternity, not that the person would suffer eternally. 4. Disproportionate The punishment does not fit the crime. Sin only occurs in time, not eternity. Sins committed in time should not be punished for eternity. Eternal suffering is beyond what justice demands. It is not proportionate to the offense. 5. Evil Would Continue The continuing presence of evil in the universe would mar God's perfection. How could there be a new heavens and new earth with a place of eternal suffering still existing? Everlasting punishment is difficult to reconcile with what the Bible says about the future universe. Paul wrote. To be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment - to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ (Ephesians 1:10). and through Him [Christ] God was pleased to reconcile to himself all things, whether on earth or in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross (Colossians 1:20). 6. Never Ending Torment For Devil Some have argued that the never ending torment is only for the Devil, the beast, and the false prophet. Humans are not specifically said to be tormented eternally as are these evil beings. And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever (Revelation 20:10). These arguments have convinced many that annihilationism is the best way to understand the fate of the wicked. Response To Annihilationism The Scripture is clear that this is not the case. Death is not a cessation of being for either the believer or unbeliever. Jesus said. And these will go away into everlasting punishment, but the righteous to eternal life (Matthew 25:46). A person can exist without being punished but that person cannot be punished without existing. Something must exist to be punished. 1. God Is Righteous While it is true that God is love, He is also righteous. Sin must be judged. The Bible says. Say to them, 'As surely as I live, declares the Sovereign LORD, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that they turn from their ways and live. Turn! Turn from your evil ways! Why will you die, O house of Israel?' (Ezekiel 33:11). There is no pleasure for God for the judgment of the wicked but wickedness must be judged. 2. Spirit Lasts Forever The Book of Genesis gives us the account of the fall of the humanity and the pronouncement of death upon their descendants. All subsequent allusions to death in Scripture shows that it is only the dissolution of the body, not the spirit. The state of the spirit of the unbelieving dead is one of absence from God's holy presence, as well as suffering, but it is never extinction. 3. Destruction Is Not Annihilation The passages appealed to teach annihilation do no such thing. Perish speaks of physical death, not annihilation. The destruction of the unbeliever means to be sent away from the life of the Lord. These shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord and from the glory of His power (2 Thessalonians 1:9). The only implication of these passages, that speak of the wicked as perishing and destroyed, is that the unbelievers are deprived of the presence and fellowship with God. 4. Punished In Time If God has punished people in time, then why is it inconsistent that He punish people in eternity? There is nothing unreasonable that God would punish people. Justice demands punishment. No punishment means no justice. 5. Eternal Is Not Age Long Though the Greek word aion, translated eternal can mean age-long, there is nothing in the context of the passages that speak of the destruction of the wicked that suggests age-long. To the contrary, the natural way of understand the term would be everlasting. This is the usual sense of the term. The Bible says the believer will have everlasting life. This is the bread which came down from heaven - not as your fathers ate the manna, and are dead. He who eats this bread will live forever (John 6:58). So that as sin reigned in death, even so grace might reign through righteousness to eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord (Romans 5:21). This same word, eternal, that describes the state of the righteous also describes the state of the wicked. This speaks of the time of their punishment, not the quality of punishment. 6. Figurative Language The terms and phrases cited by those holding to annihilationism are figurative, the language of observation. They explain how things appear to the observer. For example. His spirit departs, he returns to earth; in that very day his plans perish (Psalm 146:4). From Observer's Viewpoint This is how death looks from the point of view of an observer. Whatever your hand finds to do, do with your might; for there is no work or thought or knowledge or wisdom in Sheol, to which you are going (Ecclesiastes 9:10). Those who have died have ceased their existence as far as this earth is concerned. This does not mean the end to all existence. 7. Not Understand Evil Those who support annihilationism do not understand the extent of evil. Sins are committed against God. Who are we to tell God what is fair? He is the One who determines what justice demands. 8. Depth Of Mercy Those who are punished eternally serve as a reminder of the depth of mercy of God to those who are not punished. All of us deserve punishment. The fact that anyone is saved is a tribute to God's amazing grace and mercy. 9. Bible Foretells Resurrection Of Wicked The Bible clearly foretells the resurrection of the wicked, and a second death for them. Paul wrote. I have hope in God, which they themselves also accept, that there will be a resurrection of the dead, both of the just and unjust (Acts 24:15). He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. He who overcomes shall not be hurt by the second death (Revelation 2:11). Why have a second death if people are annihilated when they die? Second Chance? This argument is countered by those who say that the wicked are raised to have a second chance, or in some cases, a first chance to believe. There is, however, no biblical justification for arguing that the unrighteous are raised to have a chance to believe after they had died. 10. Biblical Description Of Afterlife The descriptions in Scripture for the place of departed spirits have, in them, no indication of annihilation or the cessation of consciousness for the wicked. To the contrary, they describe continuous existence. And they shall go forth and look upon the corpses of the people who have transgressed against Me. For their worm does not die, and their fire is not quenched. They shall be an abhorrence to all flesh (Isaiah 66:24). 11. Have No Rest The smoke of the torment of the unbeliever arises forever, they have no rest. And the smoke of their torment ascends forever and ever; and they have no rest day and night, who worship the beast and his image, and whoever receives the mark of his name (Revelation 14:11). It must mean punishment is eternal. 12. Degrees Of Punishment If annihilationism is true, then why does the Bible teach different degrees of punishment? Jesus said. And that servant who knew his master's will, and did not prepare himself or do according to his will, shall be beaten with many stripes. But he who did not know, yet committed things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few. For everyone to whom much is given, from him much shall be required; and to whom much has been committed, of him they will ask the more (Luke 12:47,48). Can there be degrees of annihilation? 13. Saved From Something The Bible says that Christ came to be the Savior of humanity. To be our Savior, we have to be saved from some type of punishment. Extinction is not a form of punishment. We must be saved from something! 14. Judas Jesus said the following about the traitor Judas. The Son of Man goes as it is written of Him, but woe to that one by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been better for that one not to have been born (Matthew 26:24). Why did Jesus say it would have been better if Judas had never been born? If Judas were merely annihilated, why say it the way that He did? 15. Biblical Example A comparison of Revelation 19:20 with 20:10 shows that death is not annihilation. And the beast was captured, and with it the false prophet who had performed in its presence the signs by which he deceived those who had received the mark of the beast and those who worshiped its image. These two were thrown alive into the lake of fire that burns with sulfur (Revelation 19:20). A thousand years after this happens, we read the following. And the devil, who deceived them, was thrown into the lake of burning sulfur, where the beast and the false prophet had been thrown. They will be tormented day and night for ever and ever (Revelation 20:10). After a thousand years in the lake of fire, the beast and the false prophet are still there - they have not been annihilated. Summary We conclude that there is no biblical support whatever for the idea that the wicked will cease to exist after they die. The Bible clearly teaches a conscious life after this one for believers as well as unbelievers.https://www.blueletterbible.org/faq/don_stewart/don_stewart_177.cfm
  14. Thank you George,you spend many hours over all those years fixing the forum, God knows your dedication for the site and to reach people for the Lord in these last days!
  15. Sower,I can read what you're thinking, the comment is to "Go" and preach the gospel .
  16. Interesting,how often do we look at circumstances and then to the Lord? I pray we go directly to the Lord,thank You Lord for always taking care of us in every storm! Don't let the storm overtake us,we have a strong heavenly Father who calms the wind ,what are we looking for in this world?
  17. As we celebrate our Lord’s First Coming, He will bless us with the gift of His Second Coming...
  18. Well anybody? What do you think? I know what I think... https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2023/11/28/japan/science-health/daiichi-sankyo-covid-vaccine/
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    Thanks, I listen later,wonderful project!
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