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There is no hope for anyone that fails to accept Jesus Christ. As a child of God I have no fear. I don't envy anybody that is foolish enough deny Jesus Christ....that makes them Anti-christ . They are my enemy but I sure don't hate them. I hate seeing anybody going to hell. You have no idea how much our Father loved his Son. This world is about Jesus Christ and Jesus Christ alone. My Father is merciful. When they pierced our Lord Jesus Christ's side that is where forgiveness and repentence meet. Almighty God did that for all mankind. Matthew 27:25 NIV

In a house of the world I'm sure there is plenty of vulgarness. But in the house of the Lord nobody should be using racial slurs. If your offended by some word or phrase it shouldn't matter who it comes from. You should still be offended. Ephesians 5:4 NIV

Sin brings wrath. Almighty God put the line in the sand over 2000 years ago and said your with my Son or your not with my Son. This world has been condemned and Jesus came to save us. Period. Most of the middle east hate Jesus Christ including Israel. John 19:30 NIV

This place is pure entertainment for me. I said according to scripture. It sounds to me like that scripture matches up with you all. 1The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth It sounded to me like your ordering folks to abstain from certain foods. Is that correct or not? ACCORDING TO SCRIPTURE people that do this are taught by demons. As a child of God I will never tell anybody to abstain from certain foods. I'm trying to figure out Why you feel it is necessary to tell folks to abstain from certain foods. And still nobody has replied to what Peter was to kill and eat....is it gentiles we are suppose to eat? And you better believe I judge. I judge where I'm going, whom I'm going to be around, what I'm doing, How I'm doing it. I'm constantly on guard...because I fell for traps and snares all my life..nobody is draggin this boy into bondage...or anything displeasing to God... I hate to see anybody go to hell...or live in a life of bondage...because of their actions, attitudes, or behaviors.. I really don't care what you or anybody eats...I just thank God for food...

I wonder which part of the following scripture is symbolic. Colossians 2 NIV 16Therefore do not let anyone judge you by what you eat or drink, or with regard to a religious festival, a New Moon celebration or a Sabbath day. 17These are a shadow of the things that were to come; the reality, however, is found in Christ. 18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. 19He has lost connection with the Head, from whom the whole body, supported and held together by its ligaments and sinews, grows as God causes it to grow. 20Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though you still belonged to it, do you submit to its rules: 21"Do not handle! Do not taste! Do not touch!"? 22These are all destined to perish with use, because they are based on human commands and teachings. 23Such regulations indeed have an appearance of wisdom, with their self-imposed worship, their false humility and their harsh treatment of the body, but they lack any value in restraining sensual indulgence. 1 Timothy 4 NIV 1The Spirit clearly says that in later times some will abandon the faith and follow deceiving spirits and things taught by demons. 2Such teachings come through hypocritical liars, whose consciences have been seared as with a hot iron. 3They forbid people to marry and order them to abstain from certain foods, which God created to be received with thanksgiving by those who believe and who know the truth. 4For everything God created is good, and nothing is to be rejected if it is received with thanksgiving, 5because it is consecrated by the word of God and prayer. 6If you point these things out to the brothers, you will be a good minister of Christ Jesus, brought up in the truths of the faith and of the good teaching that you have followed. 7Have nothing to do with godless myths and old wives' tales; rather, train yourself to be godly. 8For physical training is of some value, but godliness has value for all things, holding promise for both the present life and the life to come. I'm still confused when they told Peter to get up, kill and eat....what was he suppose to kill....the gentiles? It sounds like some folks on this board follow deceiving spirits according to scripture..

Romans 5:10 NIV

2000 and some years ago...Almighty God did shield us...with his Son Jesus Christ...Thank you Father...

I just don't see how Jesus can be any more clear on marriage than this. Jesus explains what pleases Almighty God, He explains y moses permitted divorce.

we are to love our enemies..but my family will never endorse or support the homosexual behavior...love does not delight in evil... I saw a clip of Rosie and her friends on a cruise...beautiful cruise...strictly for homosexuals and lesbians with children...that to me is why I serve Almighty God...it is a perfect example of mercy= holding back punishment where punishment is due...I was happy for those people.....it displays God's love and mercy.....let them enjoy themselves in the Lords world...the sad part is it will be so temporary compared to eternity...but they can't say God was unmerciful...or unjust...Justice will be served in God's time and God's time only.... And if you set back and watch....evil always destroys evil...but Jesus is always waiting with open arms and eternal life...for all mankind

I've seen some interesting shows on TV the last few months about Heaven....especially one on a Barbara Walters special a few weeks back......what really bothered me was not one individual mentioned the Lambs Book of Life including Christian Ministers or Preachers...after viewing these shows, I get this sense that everybody thinks they are going to heaven...with or without Jesus and his way...and I use to fall for that trap....it is a very dangerous trap...and after viewing these shows it is getting worse and worse.... What is the real tragedy? Was it 911....Trina the hurricane.....or all the other worldly tragedies we have seen or faced.... The real tragedy....is...all those people who were not ready to die....who took their salvation and gift of eternal life from Almighty God thru his Son Jesus Christ for granted...and they thought they had one more day to get right with the Lord...and they failed to get their names written in the Lamb's Book of Life or decided it wasnt worth living a life pleasing to Almighty God and they got their name blotted out or that Jesus was nothing but a fairytale.....I get the feeling after these tragedies because they are devastating tragedies that people believe everybody that dies in a tragedy goes to heaven...God assures us only those who name is written in the Lamb's Book of Life will see Heaven...

This is a spiritual war...the battle for souls...taking place in the heavenly realms...we are a mist here today gone tomorrow...For those who accept Jesus Christ and his way he waits with open arms and eternal life...for all mankind.....Jews, Muslims....everybody...I'm as concerned for the Muslims as I am for the Jews...if they don't accept Jesus Christ..their souls are accepting eternal damnation...right now we have a major spiritual war taking place in the United States...the enemy has slipped in and we are jeopardizing our favor with God by glorifying sin...Jesus was quite clear on people (whether Jews or Gentiles) denied him...he said dust off your feet and move on...Vengence was the Lord's ...the Jews don't want him...the Muslims don't want him.......Jesus came for Isreal and his messages started and blossomed there...they don't want him and they don't love him....they hate him...

He came over 2000 years ago...he wasn't what they expected...or wanted....so they slaughtered him...just as God knew they would....but he didn't stay dead...he came back in his body...now he is with us in spirit...... Then God took a Jewish Christian Hater named Paul...and cleaned him up and converted him...and they didn't believe him...and we've been dying ever since for the precious blood of the lamb.... Jewish folks said Christianity would die out if it was from man...but if from God it would keep going and they would be fighting against God...well 2000 years later...Jesus is alive and kicking...the perfect love...they said it..and they don't believe themselves.. I don't hate anybody...but everybody wants our Blessings from Jesus Christ...but they don't want our God... If your not with us your against us... Since they didn't want his Son....God is going to give them what they wanted....the Anti Christ...and they will welcome him with open arms... The only hate I witness is the tremendous hate for Jesus Christ...so if they hate him...I guess they hate the family of God...which includes me...if they hate my God y do they want our help... ...swallow your pride...admit your wrong..such a simple process.....your forgiven...such a merciful God we serve....and come back to the family of God...can it get any simpler than that...join the family of jesus christ and we will be willing to die for you too...but your dead without him...i'm not dying for dead folks...I have a family to protect..as for me and my family we SERVE the LORD JESUS CHRIST...what a mighty God we serve..

very nicely put posting...thank u......

I've done alot of praying and confirming on Tattoos...the reason that other post escalated so much was some of us have come from a life of filth...and vileness....and selfishness...and most of all rebellion...Sin up to our eyeballs...we become like smokers...after they quit smoking...they can be overbearing at times.... I've had so much sin in my life...when God cleans you up...you become overbearing protecting his house...like he needs anybody protecting his house...God does have it all under control...and I plan on riding with him when he takes back his world...and I know how holy he is...and I get upset when people want to associate anything filthy and vile with him... And he did reveal one thing to me about my thoughts on the manner...there is coming a Mark...a mark from the enemy...and people weak in their faith will take the mark...on their forehead or on their hand... I do believe it will be in my lifetime...read his word...study the world... I know I will never take any mark...so I'm glad I have the attitude I do...that tattoo or mark is eternal consequences... Many will take the mark because of ignorance...and not staying close to the Lord...people will doubt and panic when it comes to eating...and security... My concern is for people that readily accept tattoos will definitely be an easy prey for the enemy. My other concern we are spoiled in this country with food. Most have never been hungary and taking the mark will be easy for them when it comes for food for their family. It will be the ultimate test for the children of God. I plan on making it because no mark will ever touch this body or anybody in my family. The only seal going on this Body will be supernatural tattoo from Almighty God called the Holy Spirit. I will always have a problem with Tattoos...and the people that wear them...it deeply ingrained into my soul...when I see one...my guard goes up...they start bragging about them...it goes way way up...if they ask me my opinion I tell them the same thing I told this board....I want nothing ever again to do with the enemy...God had to do a lot of scrubbing...but I'm Mr. Clean...minus the earring P.S. I hope somebody got a chuckle out of my title...didn't you love that commercial...

HIPPO...and I have another word...HOLINESS...and another word....CONSUMING FIRE.....God Almighty is a consuming fire....People are worried about Global Warming....its a coming....and its not because of the car you drive...its a three letter word called SIN....Grace, Mercy, and Love come from god thru his son Jesus.....to get us to HOLINESS....His will will be done...on earth...as it is in Heaven...what did he do in Heaven...He kicked the enemy to earth...now he is coming back to earth...and complete his word and his work...This is God Almightys creation...and when he lives amongst us...he will clean it up... 1 Peter 4:18 TNIV

quit doing them...dangerous territory...everybody around me seems to have tattoos...I don't have a problem with the sin... I've committed most of them in my rebellion days....I have a problem of Identifying tattoos with Godly behavior...peoples pride will lead many down the road of destruction....gay pride...tattoo pride..we are told to live as wheat among weeds...I've worked with many homosexuals...Love your enemies.....I treat them as I treat everyone in a pleasing manner for my Father in Heaven....but I would never glorify or endorse or even associate with this behavior..the same thing applies to tattoos and your not coming in my father's house glorifying wickedness.....many people commit things that seemth right to themselves but can't comprehend the ways of the Lord Jesus...people that live their lives making bad decisions will not see the kingdom of heaven.. a great passage...but if you read farther...exactly what I'm trying to say.. "Then neither do I condemn you," Jesus declared. "Go now and leave your life of sin." Witchcraft and Pagan lifestyle is where tattoos came from...do your research before you go encouraging tattoos...I could understand getting a tattoo due to ignorance...but heartfelt repentance is needed... Using that Logic is the same as going to the nearest bar and getting drunk to Jesus. Do it in the name of Jesus. Must be OK then...some think being under grace..justifys sinning... That is called mocking God Almighty...denying God is one thing (read about Peter)....betraying God is another (read about Judas)

I thought this was a public board.....after the original question...some folks asked about scripture...regarding tattoos...so scripture was provided...scripture is very clear about the choice...it is a sin...turn from it...the reason you get replys...is because you call yourself a child of God...and you are promoting sin amongst brethren...it is a pagan action derived from witchcraft.....leave it with the world...when God touches you...and you are reborn.....you must allow him to clean you up and prepare you for the gates of heaven...freewill becomes Gods will.....God has never changed.....all the garbage will be left outside the gates and burned up....the human mind can not comprehend the pain and destruction that is coming on this earth because of sin....to fear God is to hate evil...love does not delight in evil......Jesus told us what is wicked and what is good...very clear about it...when he cleaned up folks...he told them...now stop sinning before something worse happens to you...you convinced yourself that tattoos glorify God...Christian Tattoo or Tattoo...still a tattoo...the ironic thing about it is...most of the tattoos come from the Idols people serve....professionaly athletes, movie stars, etc...we live in these tents (bodies)....mortal bodies....some day god will give us our glorified bodies...immortal bodies...you will give an account and be judged how you treated this mortal body..... Matthew 18 6But if anyone causes one of these little ones who believe in me to sin, it would be better for him to have a large millstone hung around his neck and to be drowned in the depths of the sea. 7"Woe to the world because of the things that cause people to sin! Such things must come, but woe to the man through whom they come! So encouraging people to sin...is very dangerous grounds...I'm encouraging people to stay away from anything glorifying the enemy or sin....i've been in the enemys camp...most of my life...I have no desire to grab any of it's filth and drag into the Kingdom of Almighty God...and I don't understand how any reborn child of God has this desire... Man doesn't determine who is worthy enough for the Kingdom of Heaven...none of us are...that is y Jesus must clean us up and prepare us... The problem with a prayer closet is...most people leave God in the Closet....then they go out into the world and live thru their own thoughts, behaviors, actions, and attitudes... Jesus should be with you wherever he takes you...we should be wheat among weeds...we love our enemies....but Godly love does not delights in evil....and we don't accept anything displeasing to Almighty God...Society may have accepted tattoos....the church seems to have accepted it...the only thing that matters is what God says about it...

I do not have a tattoo... Galatians 5 NIV 13You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature ; rather, serve one another in love. 14The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." 15If you keep on biting and devouring each other, watch out or you will be destroyed by each other. Life by the Spirit 16So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. 17For the sinful nature desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the sinful nature. They are in conflict with each other, so that you do not do what you want. 18But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under law. 19The acts of the sinful nature are obvious: sexual immorality, impurity and debauchery; 20idolatry and witchcraft; hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissensions, factions 21and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who live like this will not inherit the kingdom of God. 22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. 24Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the sinful nature with its passions and desires. 25Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. 26Let us not become conceited, provoking and envying each other. That is a good enough warning for me......Tattoos and piercing come from the enemys camp..witchcraft.....it really saddens me that we have glorified something that originated from the enemy...

If I'm having a bad day...and start feeling sorry for myself...and start complaining about my life to God....I flip on Passion of the Christ....by Mel Gibson.....that movie puts life back into perspective for me....Jesus experienced having a bad day...and I realize I've never had a bad day even close to that....thank you Jesus...for mercy and grace.....and such a love..one of my favorite passages....Don't worry about anything and pray about everything....God said we would have troubles...we just need to PRESS FORWARD...

I believe and the bible confirms that you should live a life perfect in God's eyes so you won't face his wrath....because you love and fear Almighty God. Luke 12 NIV 4"I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more. 5But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him. I was destined to hell and I thought because I called out to Jesus at 20 I was protected and going to Heaven. But I lived a live that seemth right to me and I didn't comprehend the ways of the Lord. It took me over 40 years and I thank god I didn't die before I was touched by God. And I thank him every day for Mercy, Grace, and Love. I'm on the straight and narrow and it is a blast. I'm not looking back. I'm living forever. It's a great feeling. Thank you Jesus.