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God is faithfull

I retired in 2012 but my wife wasn"t ready to and after a couple of months I got tired of solo domestic duties so I figured I better find an excuse so I started looking around. I applied for a position that would have been better suited for someone looking for a challenge then forgot about it. Couple months later and I'm at it.

We are in training and the Lord knows how to do it. I guess I still am on easy street perhaps you are further along and ready for the next hurtle.

God bless

God has placed gifts in everybody's lives. Whether they use them for the glory of God or not, they are there. He does not remove gifts because somebody isn't living necessarily good. This is how there is able to be false anointed ones at the endtime

May I add to that Mt.5:45

"...for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust."

 

 

 

Matthew 25

13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Is that the second coming or the rapture to you?

 

The parable of the 10 virgins with the catching away of His bride to the marriage supper.

I suppose that is the one we want to be ready for after that it is 'ready or not'.

 

We know for sure that the Bridegroom in the Parable of the Ten Virgins is Jesus Christ.There is alot of debate over the significance of the parable and if it is regarding the rapture or the second coming.

 

Do you care to state your position as to its application?

 

Matthew 25

13 Watch therefore, for you know neither the day nor the hour in which the Son of Man is coming.

Is that the second coming or the rapture to you?

 

The parable of the 10 virgins with the catching away of His bride to the marriage supper.

I suppose that is the one we want to be ready for after that it is 'ready or not'.

 

In reference to the three of the knowlege of good and evil, what you have is a  figure of speech known as a merism.  A merism expresses totality in terms of polarity.  When some says that they "searched high and low" they mean they searched everywhere.  The phrase "good and evil"  means "everything."  The tree of the knowledge of everything, both good and evil.

 

The tree wasn't evil. God can't create moral evil because God, is light and there is no darkness in him at all according to 1 John.  So God creates only that which is perfect.  Sin corrupted God's creation but there is no basis in the Bible for making God  the creator of evil is not necessary for knowing or understanding God's character, much less applying God's communicable attributes to our own lives.  If it were a necessary ingredient, God would have engineered moral evil and its consequences (death, pain, suffering disease) into HIs creation, but He didn't. 

Question then: Was sin intentional on God's part? In other words did God create Adam and Eve knowing He would need to send His Son to die for the sins of mankind?

 

William Branham has said that in God were attributes such as creator, love, to be a God the father, a savior, healer etc and so to express these attributes we have space, time and that which is in it.

Albert Einstein had said: As cold is the absence of heat and darkness is the absence of light so is evil the absence of God.

Although Einstein would not have considered himself a Christian he did say we live in an 'intelligent universe'. 

Heard the story about the young lady walking down the street carrying a bible?

An infidel says to her. What are you doing carrying that bible? Do you really believe that stuff?

Every word of it, she says.

Even that old fable about Jonah and the whale?

Absolutely.

I suppose when you get to heaven you're going to ask him how he did it?

I might.

What if he is not there. He says.

Then you will have to ask him.

I appreciate all the replies above:"brother Omegaman,i use to think so much about that very verse,matt" 12:31' the only sin i think is unforgiveable in the bible,if actually the comment Jesus made is in common with the above verse in that very chapter,i wonder what will happen on judgment day,if seeing somebody casting out demon in the Name of Jesus,by the power of the Holy spirit,and someone boldly says that this man is doing this by satanic power,that means the person is giving glory to devil,i believed that was exactly what happen that make Jesus to said that a blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is unforgiveable,i know there are many fake prophet and pastors,like wise genuine prophet and pastors,some time i get worried the way people,my follow christian speak against,prophet TB Joshua,I have not been to his church before iam not a member of his church,but i enjoy is programme ,He is the founder of" SCOAN " A well known International man of God,i watch his preaching and miracle healing service through christian channel@ Emmanuel TV, unusual miracle use to happen there,but because of the manner some christian use negatively against him,by saying that his power is not from God,that was why i posted this thread,i hate to see the glory of God been giving to devil,this man heal all kind of infirmity by the power of the holy spirit,the word of God been preach, HIV positive turn negative,many ladies been deliver from spiritual husband,deaf people hear,blind people received their sight, barren woman conceived and put to birth,yet many people in my country give the glory to satan,is it not what Jesus mean by blaspheming against the Holy Spirit,I believe the bible says we should not Judge, do you think this is also the reason why the scripture said that: Judgment will start in the House of God'

Hello brother Jerry

In reading your post I would like to comment.

Unforgivable sin: If a person witnesses the acts of the Holy Spirit and calls it the devil what he is doing is rejecting the Holy Spirit and thereby cutting themselves off. The Holy Spirit is as a gentleman and if we turn our back on Him how can He help us?

(A person can be a real good christian by appearances and still be a unbeliever.)

We know that only God can heal, no man - and Satan does not cast out Satan.

Jesus said 'I can if you believe' & 'He did not do many works because of their unbelief'.

Faith is a law established by God and those people are actually believing that they are touching God.

Of course receiving from God be it healing or spirit/natural blessings does not necessarily mean salvation. 

I believe scripture teaches.

There is such a thing as 'the' permissive will but if we look at examples in scripture where saints have gone down that road it was filled with regret.

The guidelines for a legitimate union is a woman who has no living husband and a man who is single or justifiably so.

Marrying an unbeliever is not a sin in itself but it would seem the Christian is not living high enough to overcome the circumstances they find themselves in.

(It's a bad choice that often leads to personal destruction - but I trust God's mercy will keep His children from it. 'the footsteps of the righteous')

In a union where one member then responds to the Word and the non-believing spouse is still pleased to remain with the believer the non-believing spouse may actually reap the rewards at the judgement.

The Word tell us that we all fall short.

It also tells us to be perfect as He is perfect. Then the only way that this is possible is for us to be in Him - redeemed through the atonement.

Read posts on: Is this or that sin?

I believe that the Word teaches that the only real sin is to be in a condition of unbelief.

If we are believers we don't transgress willfully but fall due to our weakness, after which we seek reconciliation.

A chuckle from a local paper.

1. On a Septic Tank Truck: Yesterday's Meals on Wheels.

2. At a Optometrist's Office: If you don't see what you're looking for, you've come to the right place.

3. On a Plumber's Truck: We repair what your husband fixed.

4. At a Towing company: We don't charge an arm and a leg. We want tows.

5. On a Maternity Room Door: Push. Push. Push.

6. At a Car Dealership: The best way to get back on your feet - miss a car payment.

7. Outside a Muffler Shop: No appointment necessary. We hear you coming.

8. At the Electric Company: We would be delighted if you send in your payment. However, if you don't, you will be.

9. In a Restaurant window: Don't stand there and be hungry; come in and get fed up.

10. In the Front Yard of a Funeral Home: Drive carefully. We'll wait.

11. Sign on the back of another Septic Tank Truck: Caution - This Truck is full of Political Promises.

12. And don't forget the sign at a Chicago Radiator Shop: Best place in town to take a leak.

 

Ephesians 4:30

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

 

To reject the Holy Spirit is to take the mark.

 

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Then why do we continue to buy and sell if these others have this mark, for they are the ones who can buy and sell.  Having the mark of the beast allows one to buy and sell.  What gives?

 

In Christ

Montana Marv

 

Hello Marv

We are not yet in the fullness of time. We still live in a condition of freedom of worship.

As time progresses and conditions develop the spirits will manifest themselves.

There will be a squeeze on God's people (to their good), greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world, so all is well.

When the restrainer (Holy Spirit) is withdrawn from the scene then the beast will be able to exercise power and what you are referring to will be realized.

God bless

Ephesians 4:30

And grieve not the holy Spirit of God, whereby ye are sealed unto the day of redemption.

To reject the Holy Spirit is to take the mark.

 

 

This is a double fulfillment prophecy. The first is certainly Lk 1:16-17.

The second is alluded to Mal 4:5b

before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

KJV

As we know Jesus' first advent was of Grace and does not match

this description but does of tribulation period!

 

This does give support as the one of two witnesses of the tribulation period

that are slain in the streets...  Love, Steven

 

Hello brother Steven

I'm with you on John the Baptist but I believe the second Elijah commission would parallel it, one of restoration.

It seems the commission of the two witnesses in Revelation appear to be that of pronouncing judgement.

God bless

 

 

John the Baptist preached, to repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand.

 

While we have had a period of time since Jesus where we are to share the gospel, in the future, just before Jesus is to return, it will be the last call to repentance, pending judgement. Many will die during this judgement.  

 

That plus, the Jewish people will be looking for Elijah who is to preceed and announce the Messiah. Elijah in the OT, did forewarn of coming judgement.

 

Hello Q

What do you see as the defining features of the 'last call'?

This is a double fulfillment prophecy. The first is certainly Lk 1:16-17.

The second is alluded to Mal 4:5b

before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

KJV

As we know Jesus' first advent was of Grace and does not match

this description but does of tribulation period!

 

This does give support as the one of two witnesses of the tribulation period

that are slain in the streets...  Love, Steven

Hello brother Steven

I'm with you on John the Baptist but I believe the second Elijah commission would parallel it, one of restoration.

It seems the commission of the two witnesses in Revelation appear to be that of pronouncing judgement.

God bless

you meant chapter 4 brother.

Thank you...

Malachi 4:1,5,&6

1.For, behold, the day cometh, that shall burn as an oven; and all the proud, yea, and all that do wickedly, shall be stubble: and the day that cometh shall burn them up, saith the Lord of hosts, that it shall leave them neither root nor branch.

5. Behold, I will send you Elijah the prophet before the coming of the great and dreadful day of the Lord:

6. And he shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers, lest I come and smite the earth with a curse.

If we are closing in on the 'great and dreadful day of the Lord' which shall 'burn as an oven' where is the Elijah that is to turn 'the hearts of the children to their fathers'?

Jesus did identify John the baptist as the Elijah for His day but it appears we are to again expect an Elijah prior to the 'great and dreadful day of the Lord'.

Interesting and good.

I imagine you know I believe God used William Branham. He talks a lot about his encounters with the angel. On one occation he asked if he could wake his son Bill Paul to see. He was granted permission and Billy Paul tells how that now he can identify that presents.

Brings to mind, 'lean not on your own understanding' it can be our greatest enemy.

The footsteps of the righteous are ordered...

Also IQ stays in the ground and even in this journey it can leave us.

All is well that ends well.

Interesting read.

 

 

I always get this confused can someone help me?We are raptured.We spend time in heaven during the tribulation.Then the Millennium the 1000 years reign.Now are we on the New Earth? the New Jerusalem?Is the Earth now the New Jerusalem?Where is heaven at this point?We will have jobs that Jesus has given us and we will rule with Him.Will we travel from Earth to heaven?the New Jerusalem to heaven or their will not longer be a heaven?I am sorry that I have asked so many questions but I seem to need to straighten this out  .Please do not answer if you do not believe in the rapture or this biblical philosophy because it will confuse me even more.

 

 

Hello Bopeep

My understanding.

 

Jesus Christ takes his bride up in the rapture and the nominal church goes through the tribulation. At this time Christ turns again to Israel for the 144 thousand and the appearance of the two witnesses. After the three and a half years the occurrence of the battle of Armageddon.

Then those that were raptured come down to live through the millennium in their glorified bodies, showing that the curse has been broken. During the Millennium Satan is bound by circumstance after which he is loosed again for a short time which then culminates in the battle of Gog and Magog (Rev.20:8) and he is thrown into the lake of fire.

Then the appearance of the new heaven and earth, the new Jerusalem where Christ and his bride will reign. The rest of the dead are raised and Christ and His Bride will separate the sheep from the goats. The sheep receiving everlasting life and are granted to be ministers to Christ and His Bride.

 

This is also typed in scripture with such as Enoch/Noah, Joseph's life and others - Boaz/Ruth etc.

 

Thanks.... but their will be unbelievers in the New Millennium....right?So the Great White Judgment is at the end of the Millennium?I thought it was at the end of the Tribulation before the Millennium starts?

 

Ok...I checked The Great White Throne Judgment is after the Millennium.

 

Their is possibly three Judgments

1.The sheep and goats judgment

2.The Judgment Seat of Christ(Bema) judgment

3.The Great White Throne Judgment

 

If I'm following your thinking.

The bride does not go through the great white throne judgement. She has already been judged 'here' that is why she has been sealed in 'unto the day of her redemption'.

The second resurrection is unto the great white throne where deeds will be judged, sheep/goats.

I always get this confused can someone help me?We are raptured.We spend time in heaven during the tribulation.Then the Millennium the 1000 years reign.Now are we on the New Earth? the New Jerusalem?Is the Earth now the New Jerusalem?Where is heaven at this point?We will have jobs that Jesus has given us and we will rule with Him.Will we travel from Earth to heaven?the New Jerusalem to heaven or their will not longer be a heaven?I am sorry that I have asked so many questions but I seem to need to straighten this out  .Please do not answer if you do not believe in the rapture or this biblical philosophy because it will confuse me even more.

Hello Bopeep

My understanding.

Jesus Christ takes his bride up in the rapture and the nominal church goes through the tribulation. At this time Christ turns again to Israel for the 144 thousand and the appearance of the two witnesses. After the three and a half years the occurrence of the battle of Armageddon.

Then those that were raptured come down to live through the millennium in their glorified bodies, showing that the curse has been broken. During the Millennium Satan is bound by circumstance after which he is loosed again for a short time which then culminates in the battle of Gog and Magog (Rev.20:8) and he is thrown into the lake of fire.

Then the appearance of the new heaven and earth, the new Jerusalem where Christ and his bride will reign. The rest of the dead are raised and Christ and His Bride will separate the sheep from the goats. The sheep receiving everlasting life and are granted to be ministers to Christ and His Bride.

This is also typed in scripture with such as Enoch/Noah, Joseph's life and others - Boaz/Ruth etc.

 

There is this lady in my friend's work place that claimed to be a Christian, being baptized many years ago but seldom goes to church anymore. Just given her the benefit of the doubt that she once shown fruits of the spirit in the past, and now turned aggressive, hostile, controlling, jealousy, insecurity, abusiveness and harassing toward her co-workers for the purpose to discredit and mentally destroy them to serve her own selfish ends.

These evil behaviors no doubt are manifestation of the foul spirits inside this person. One of the victims happens to be my close friend who is a devoted Christian who is now in agony and dismay. It makes more sense since any true Christians in hostile territory would be assaulted by the enemies. Anyway,

Back to the topic, and based from these facts, what do you make of it? Most would probably say she never was a faithful servant to begin with. Think outside the box for a second, could one actually lose the Holy Spirit when the rebellious nature of that person goes beyond a certain threshold ?

That which is born of God will endure to the end... 1 Jn 2:19

19 They went out from us, but they were not of us; for if they had been of us, they would have continued with us; but they went out that they might be made manifest, that none of them were of us.

NKJV

Love, Steven

 

Amen

God is omniscient.

He doesn't do something just to take it back later.

If she is one of His He will bring her back, one way or another.

Read something this morning that tasted real good.

"Joshua said, Gather the Israelites up and down this river here, for you're going to see the Glory of God.

 How are you going to get across the river?

 That's not my business. It's my business to walk down to the river. It's God's business to open it up when I get there. That's right.

 It's your business to testify and claim your healing (say, "I'm healed!"), and it's God's business to take care of it after you testify and proclaim it. That's right. God gave you a dare to try it, so now just take it. Find out whether it's right or not. I like that.

 Any men in the Bible, and any men through the ages that have ever had any get-up about them, have been men who dared to stand there and call black black and white white. That's right.

They took God at His promise and stood there."

William Branham

Of course this doesn't just apply to healing but any promise given to us in His Word.

I look back to times of testing in my life, when there didn't seem any way out 'I was done', now they are just a memory.

God is the way, He knows how to put the house together.

Amen...

 

 

Is there something that would catch this young man's interest and could become productive economically and for personal growth?

 

 

Is it bad for me say " I don't care?" I feel it is not my job anymore to worry about him or his personal growth. As for giving him money. Well, that's how the arguments break out between me and my husband. I say NO NO NO! At less for now he is agreeing with me.

 

We haven't arrived yet we are still a work in progress. I'm with you, sometimes it feels like it is more than a person can bear.

1 Pet.4:12 Beloved, think it not strange concerning the fiery trial which is to try you, as though some strange thing happened unto you.

Of course every situation is unique however I think there is a scriptural principle that may apply. 'Without a vision the people perish.'

I think our day and age is particularly vulnerable due to social/financial instability and the loose personal role definitions.

Apathy in places of employment I think could be a case in point.

It seems if a person can be brought to a sense of ownership where job satisfaction is directly related to performance, it changes things.

If a person can find self worth in employment activity it is almost like a house on fire.

Is there something that would catch this young man's interest and could become productive economically and for personal growth?

Grace to you,

 

I have a question.

 

Let's preface it though.

 

Can we all agree that the devil seeks to rip off what God is doing and that he has never had an original thought of his own?

 

Meaning that everything that he does or will do as the anti-christ will be a warped duplicate of what God is doing or already has done and in complete opposition.

 

With that preface do you suppose that the anti-christ will have a church since he does have a kingdom and if that is true what do you suppose that church will look like?

 

What does the church of the anti-christ look like and what does it stand for?

 

This is my question.

 

I will follow it up with another one if we get sufficient response and discussion.

 

Peace,

Dave

Doesn't it say it would deceive the very elect if it were possible?