The weight of your cross

 June 24, 2021 4:44 am / 5:44 am

The weight of your cross

  

Mathew 4:9

 

King James Bible

And saith unto him, All I these things will I give thee, if thou wilt fall down and worship me.

 

Matthew 4:9 proves the devil is the prince and god of this world. Only the truth can set you free. See why when anybody tells Christ we did many wonderful works he tells them (I never knew you). Do you stand for the things that be of God or men? Not works but truth. Only the truth can set you free. It is a way of life for the true Christian. See even in Apostle Paul’s day when they had trouble in the body of Christ in Corinth or Galatian or whatever community they were having sexual sins or other sins being committed this was against the body of Christ. It’s not the works but sin manifests and wars against the members/spirit. This is why it’s good to meditate on God‘s word. (Spiritual battle) Ephesians 6:11 Another way that Jesus put it is “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”

 

So you might ask the same as I ask or anyone else who questions that they know that the scriptures are speaking the truth. Satan the fallen angel is real. But why was he given authority to be the prince of the air. The god of this world. The creator must’ve had a reason. There are things not so much revealed to us although we can try to answer those questions. For instants when they see unidentified flying objects those are demonic. Yet man can’t understand because he refuses to understand.  He hates the light and loves darkness. He keeps thinking that they are aliens from another planet. Jesus the son of the living God did not die on any other planet.

 

The Temptation of Jesus

…8 Again, the devil took Him to a very high mountain and showed Him all the kingdoms of the world and their glory. 9. “All this I will give You,” he said, “if You will fall down and worship me.” 10“ Away from Me, Satan!” Jesus declared. “For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.’ ” Christ was able to overcome sin. He also had dedication to fast. He didn’t give in. He’s the master.

 

1 Corinthians 10:20

No, but the sacrifices of pagans are offered to demons, not to God. And I do not want you to be participants with demons.

Demons are real. Fear God. Hell is real. 

 

Matthew 4:10

"Away from Me, Satan!" Jesus declared. "For it is written: 'Worship the Lord your God and serve Him only.”

Why you cannot befriend the world. Friendship with the world will make you GODS enemy. You are to serve only the true GOD. 

 

1 Corinthians 10:20,21

But I say, that the things which the Gentiles sacrifice, they sacrifice to devils, and not to God: and I would not that ye should have fellowship with devils…

 

Jew and Gentile. Through the Jewish people and the Jewish nation came the lamb of God being the word of God. The logos. (Jesus the Jewish Rabbi/messiah). And many prophets. And this is the nation that Satan hates. Remember Jesus said salvation is of the Jew. He said we know what we worship. It was also the Jews that were exiled twice. God is real. What Zachariah or any other true of Gods prophets including Isaiah prophesied came to be. 

 

In respect to Corinthians 4:4 : Not just atheists but many who say they believe but have been deceived and serve another gospel no Angel in heaven preached. The gospel says Angels administered to Christ when he was tempted by the devil when the devil departed him.

 

2 Corinthians 4:4

In whom the god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them.

Many are deceived as the devil deceives the whole world. He is cleaver of course as he is not human. What Christ did on the cross has series implications for the father of lies the devil as well as fallen Angels, unbelievers and deceived people. Daniel 12:2 “And many of them that sleep in the dust of the earth shall awake, some to everlasting life, and some to shame and everlasting contempt.”

 

Jesus saves from hell

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Not in the book of life then cast into the lake of fire

 June 22, 2021 4.40 am

Revelation 20:15

“And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” 

 

To open to paraphrase

“The phrase “absent from the body” is found in 2 Corinthians 5:6-8. Paul states that he is confident in his eternal destiny and longs for the day when he can be “absent from the body” and be present with the Lord he loves and serves. To be “absent” from one’s body simply means to die because, at death, the spirit is separated from the body and moves into its eternal abode—either heaven with the Lord or hell, separated from God for eternity.

In the same way, Christians are always confident, knowing that while we are at home in the body we are absent from the presence of God. For we walk by faith, not by sight. We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. When a born-again believer dies, his soul goes immediately into the presence of the Lord. There, the soul consciously awaits the resurrection of the body. To the church at Philippi Paul wrote from a Roman prison:”

“For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. But if I live on in the flesh, this will mean fruit from my labor; yet what I shall choose I cannot tell. For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. Nevertheless to remain in the flesh is more needful for you” (Philippians 1:21-24). 

“Paul’s desire in life was to glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. If he lived, he could continue to labor for the Lord. If he faced execution, he would depart this life and be with Christ. He desired to be with his Savior, but if he remained on earth, he could continue to minister to others. “

 

You can read the rest credit Got Question https://www.gotquestions.org/absent-from-the-body.html

 

Now that is if you are properly and biblically saved. Then that is a good thing.  

 

So why do I even bother? Because people have taken the doctrine of hell and even claimed that it does not exist and that it is a man made doctrine. Yes it is true that men have misconstrued the doctrine of hell to control people. Certain religions have taken it out of context. At the same time full of abominations resides thereof. 

 

And you know we have the saying don’t put God in a box. That phrase is not used in vain. It is a warning. God is more than you can contemplate. It’s been 2000 years or more since Christ died for the sins of the world. (John 3:16) And of course he is risen and glorified. His words are true. Sure we know and heard about Hades. (See below)  And we know/heard about Gehenna and Sheol.. (See below) There are those people that have misconstrued and looked into the word of God and twisted it. They have concluded universal salvation. And isn’t it strange that countless people that mocked God seen hell in near death experiences. And there are people who doubt. Even doctors who doubted or atheist scientists who doubted. And it’s a doctrine that people reject. How could a loving God be so cruel. He punishes sin. The lord Jesus Christ said it in so many different ways. One of the ways was the example about the tower at Siloam. They perished  just as some other people he referenced to did. Another one was in the book of revelation when he said that the angels at the end of the world will bundle up the tars and cast them into outer darkness. That means hell. That means separation from God. If God is at all merciful then he told you and warned you by his word to repent. Not done in vain. 

The word Hades has a number of different meanings in the New Testament. It basically refers to the grave.  1. The Grave - The Place Of Bodily Decay  2. The Place Of The Punishment For The Wicked  3. Possibly As A General Term For The Unseen Realm Of The Dead 

Reference credit here

The word Gehenna : Jesus used the symbolism of Gehenna to describe the place of everlasting punishment. Gehenna is derived from the Hebrew ge hinnom or the "valley of Hinnom." 

“Sheol is a place from which there is no escape. The gates are locked, the windows are barred, and the prison guard, death, is undefeatable through human effort (Job 10:21; 17:13–16; Isaiah 38:10).” Reference here

 

 

Now there’s only one Bible scholar that I know of who has a way of looking at things that is a little bit or a lot different than other Bible scholars. Do you think of all the scholars that came out of seminary still most look at the doctrine of hell as a real place instead of a man-made doctrine. I mean myself I too would like to suppose that it is not feasible to believe in a physical hell but I know full well that the word of God is truth. Now I know there are a lot of testimonies of people who say they went to hell. Either in near death experiences or in dreams. Sure some of these might be fantasy or just a dream. Many of them could be warnings. We should not just excuse things and pass them off. Why do you think Jesus said if your hand offence thee Cut it off. He said that men will not live on bread and water alone. Example : Simply put stripped of all complications your tongue has the power to send you to hell. God didn’t send you there if you end up there one day. Absent from the body present in torment. Absent from the body present with the Lord. So why do you think some people who had near death experiences and were following the wrong way received a warning and made 100% turnaround. Their lives changed. What will it profit you to gain the whole world and perish. Fear not man that can kill the body and do no more. Fear him that has the power to send you to hell. Hell is a real doctrine. Universal salvation is false. If it were true you would not need preachers to evangelize the word of God nor warn you. God said in his word I put the life and death before you choose life. You know it’s not like he didn’t tell us. He sent us many prophets and he also sent us his lamb/son whom is wonderful, glorified and the risen saviour of the world being the biblical lord Jesus Christ. Wake up!!! 

SEE

I THOUGHT ALL I HAD TO DO WAS "BELIEVE" BUT I DIED AND WENT TO HELL FOR 3 DAYS

Oprah "I Take Full Responsibility for Going to HELL" - R. C. Sproul, John MacArthur, Paul Washer

 

Notes: I have studied the millennium and also hell and pray and contemplated over universal salvation or hell even existing. In the end universal salvation is what the world you cannot see that is wicked would want you to believe. “The World of darkness and spiritual wickedness.” Ephesians 6:12-13 You see God wants you to live by faith and to believe his word. Angels rejoice when one person repents and can you imagine when a person is saved. Jesus saves from what? From hell. From you perishing.

Bible verses about hell here

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That ye resist not evil

10:44 am /2:44 pm Monday, June 21, 2021

 

Anti-lockdown protest in London

Isaiah 5:14

“Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.” 

This has erupted / been happening a lot for a while now. In the United States they have had ongoing rallies, protests, riots and turmoil. Even some other parts of the world but not like America. On top of that there’s been conflicting controversial stories or reporting of masking or not and debate over social distancing. You should not social distance the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Do you know the world when it is sinful reaps what its sows. How many people are concerned with the gospel? How many people are praying and giving glory to the biblical Jewish born and bred Jesus Christ. There is no other name under heaven given to men in which he might find salvation. Jesus is the only door. And in any regard I think Christians should be praying. Obeying the gospel too.

If you watch this video of the current protest in London you will notice that people have what the Bible calls an open grave throat. Jesus said men will not live on bread and water alone but by every idle word. That means hell is waiting patiently for the unrighteous that will descend into it. You see they are calling the police names using toxic swearing words. Jesus is against this. Even though we don’t like what is happening we don’t have the right to call police names. We will be accountable to God. This will only make things worse.

Matthew 5:39 “But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.” 

What happened to righteous protest. What happened peaceful protest. Putting fire on fire will not put the fire out.

 

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Life is a vapour here today and gone tomorrow

       June 20; 2021 1:44 pm  / 2:44 pm      

         

Should people be surprised? Defunding the police and so called democratic socialism will always be a failure. Since George Floyd and particularly the riots in the United States look what’s happened. Is this of God or of the ungodly world? There is a great falling away of morals and even people that once believed including pastors. And I know as a Christian give no place to Satin but the world clearly embraces the works of darkness. What can a person do? Wake up. Turn to the gospel of Jesus Christ. 

The world rejects the light of the true GOD. Are they storing up treasures for heaven or hell. Where you treasure is will be your heart. 

Your life is a vapour here today and gone tomorrow

Do you know what I can add to such. So many people have been indoctrinated in a sea of lies and deception. So many people in the world are daily disobeying the real God. Many do not know HIM. Believe me I do see the talent and joy of certain talented individuals in life. But the words of Christ holds true. Recently I came across or stumbled unto Dennis Wilson and his death as he was said to have drowned. His life style was one of drugs, worldliness and the world loving him. James 4:4 You cannot serve two masters. He lived the beach life. How many people when they go to the beach contemplate sin? It may appear like Fun until daddy takes the T bird away. No pun intended. Bless the street preachers that will save souls even if they have to shock people with signs of aborted babies. People say Dennis spirit is here watching over us in comments. People are deceived. Jesus lives. He is the only mediator between men and GOD. Heaven or hell. It’s your choice. Repent or perish. Men who deceive you cannot save your souls. Only the biblical Jewish bred and born Jesus Christ can do that. God says in his word I put life and death before you so choose life. So many choose death. It’s so easy to be carried away. There are trials and tribulations before us. Where is your faith? Is it in the word of God/Christ’s gospel or in yourselves? 

Do you know we can pick different celebrities like Elvis or Whitney Houston who were Bible believers and it’s not to single one particular person/celebrity out but to show/demonstrate that Jesus told the truth. That is not the way. The real way is a straight and narrow gate. The Bible says to be sober for your adversaries the devil roams looking for somebody he can devour. Here is some data and I heard worst… 

“According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Mr. Wilson, who was 39 years old, was found in about 12 feet of water at the Marina del Rey harbor about 5:45 P.M.

Three days later, on December 28th, Dennis Carl Wilson was dead, his body pulled out of the cold, murky water of nearby Marina Del Rey. Toxicological tests showed Wilson's blood alcohol level to be 0.26 at the time of death — more than twice the legal limit for driving.”

 

In modern times with the trials before us there are reporters that have been threatened or charged as well as Churches. One learns of the difference of the mainstream media verses not. If news reporters could interview people in hell would they learn anything? If they would not listen to Moses and the prophets they will not be persuaded regardless. I never knew you. Away from me you who work iniquity. You see there will be crying and gnashing of teeth. It’s your choice. Either the gospel (John 3:16) or perish. Either the real Jesus (Yeshua) or not.

Jesus said/told the pharisees and perhaps some scribes and Sadducees how can they escape damnation. He was not on the cross yet. Without the shedding of blood of Christ you could not be saved. God has to punish sin. So what makes you think he will spair YOU! Repent or perish. 

Isaiah 5:14

“Therefore hell hath enlarged herself, and opened her mouth without measure: and their glory, and their multitude, and their pomp, and he that rejoiceth, shall descend into it.” 

King James Version (KJV)

Now on the other side of the news I did hear about street preacher Adam lacroix from team Jesus street preacher and the reporting interview listed in the links below. I do think they have misconstrued unfairly what the street preachers were doing.  For example they show clips of people reacting but they don’t show the positive footage that Adam has. They also don’t contemplate or show images or reporting of the people Adam saved that we’re going to abort babies at abortion clinics. Or sinners/people that would’ve turned from their wicked lifestyles because of Adams love for Jesus and the gospel. Do they show street preacher’s when they stop drunk drivers from driving drunk and murdering people?  In due fairness I did watch the clip reported and I believe it’s leaning towards one sidedness. Jesus said I send you out amongst wolves. Adam has dedicated his life to the gospel and to the preaching there-of. I would ask Christians to pray for Adam and his team.

Adams posted video of news recently here 

Example news reports today : Drunk & Killed people here

Other notes : As far as statistics of the fox reported Portland crime rate I would hope that is accurate. And not that other nations and cities around the world may not experience similar realities. We as christians would hope and do pray that people turn away from an unrighteous lifestyle. Jesus died for the sins of the world. J316 / 7:55 am 62-21-21

The man behind the megaphone 

Beachfront businesses deal with impacts of Fort Myers Beach ‘street preachers

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Christ gives men their true characters

8:44 pm June 19, 2021/ 7:44 pm this evening.

 Christ gives men their true characters. 

What are the things that be of GOD?

 

“The gospel (Christ and His salvific work) are "the deep things of God" which are now "revealed by God through His Spirit" to the people of faith. Christ is the embodiment of the wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption," which are the deep things of God.” May 23, 2019

 

“Context

Wisdom from God

…27 But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise; God chose the weak things of the world to shame the strong.  28 He chose the lowly and despised things of the world, and the things that are not, to nullify the things that are”

 

To think that Satin hates God his own maker. There was pride found in the most perfect angel with vanity beyond human comprehension. To even think that fallen angels would also hate/rebel against their maker. That is a reality hard to grasp. But they would follow their master Satin Knowing full well that they are reserved with chains for judgment. What do they get out of this? They must not like God’s plan or ways. In other words they hate the things that be of God and it excites them more those things that be of men. Isn’t that incredible.  Deuteronomy 18:12 Those things men highly esteem are an abomination to GOD.  In the short span of existence of human beings on earth it’s the same way for all human beings. The relationship with God was severed. And Jesus said there is not even one. He is the master. He is the vein and saviour. 

 

So in light of what I had on my heart today there is a scripture that is important. The one about the Gold. 

 

Matthew 23:17

 

“Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?” 

 

Credit: Barnes' Notes on the Bible 

 

“The temple that sanctifieth the gold - To sanctify is to make holy. The gold had no holiness but what it derived from the temple. If in any other place, it would be no more holy than any other gold. It was foolish, then, to suppose that that was more holy than the temple, from which it received all the sanctity which it possessed.”

 

Credit: Pulpit Commentary

Verse 17. - “Ye fools. Jesus adds to "blind" the epithet "fools," which implies not only the irrationality and absurdity of their practice, but also its moral delinquency, the fool in sapiential language being the sinner. The temple that sanctifieth the gold. Our Lord shows the absurdity of this sophistical distinction. It was because the temple was the place of God's presence that what was therein was consecrated. The gold was nothing without the temple; the temple, the originally holy, is superior to the gold, the derivatively holy, and an oath that calls the temple to witness is surely obligatory. “ Matthew 23:17 

 

All liars will have their part in the lake of fire. Revelation 21:8 After reading that above it should shed some extra light why this is so?

 

Credit : Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary

23:13-33 “The scribes and Pharisees were enemies to the gospel of Christ, and therefore to the salvation of the souls of men. It is bad to keep away from Christ ourselves, but worse also to keep others from him. Yet it is no new thing for the show and form of godliness to be made a cloak to the greatest enormities. But dissembled piety will be reckoned double iniquity. They were very busy to turn souls to be of their party. Not for the glory of God and the good of souls, but that they might have the credit and advantage of making converts.”

 

Sounds like prosperity preachers. They want to convert souls to their way of faulty thinking so everybody can get on the bandwagon and be subject to the pyramid schemes of worshiping the Gold above and beyond the temple. John 2:16 

So what else is new. Judas sold out his lord and saviour and Jesus the messiah called him a devil among them. You cannot serve two masters. If it be judged in front of others on judgement day can you imagine the excuses. God knows their hearts. It will be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrah. 

What is more important to you the truth or lies? Or it is the ungodly world of material possessions and all sorts of abominations towards to real God. This is what people harvest. Mans ungodly ways is not the way. Christ’s straight and narrow way is the only door.  (I never knew you) Repent or perish.

 

You have to choose. You can choose true salvation in Christ or you can choose to not repent and perish. Jesus never told the rich young ruler what he wanted to hear. He said people search the scripture for in them they think they have eternal life. You have to freely choose Jesus Christ as lord and saviour. It’s not hard to do. Call out to him. Cry out to him and receive him. Call upon the lord and you shall be saved. 

  

The true God is not forcing you to salvation. He provided grace and sent his only begotten son into the world. John 3:16 That is love. What Jesus Christ the lord did for you and I is above the greatest acts of love. 

 

7:44 pm this evening.

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