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Coming Kingdom of Christ

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Tracy K

The Lord Jesus Christ, who is the Seed of David, will restore his kingdom on this earth. In Matthew 1 we learn about the genealogy of Jesus and how he was the descendant of King David. In Luke 1:31-33, Mary was told that she would bring forth a son and that he would reign over the house of Jacob forever. The text reads, “And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.He shall be great, and shall be called the Son of the Highest: and the Lord God shall give unto him the throne of his father David:And he shall reign over the house of Jacob for ever; and of his kingdom there shall be no end.”

In Jesus ancestry line, we know that Jesus was a descendant of Abraham, Jacob and later David. Matthew Chapter 1 says, “Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob.” We know that God changed Jacob’s name to Israel (Genesis 32:28). This is why Israel is considered the Holy land of Christ. We know that this land was promised to the children of God when they escaped Pharoah and the land of Egypt (Exodus 3:8).

The prophet Daniel saw visions regarding the Lord’s kingdom in the last days. Daniel 7:13,14 says, “I saw in the night visions, and, behold, one like the Son of man came with the clouds of heaven, and came to the Ancient of days, and they brought him near before him.And there was given him dominion, and glory, and a kingdom, that all people, nations, and languages, should serve him: his dominion is an everlasting dominion, which shall not pass away, and his kingdom that which shall not be destroyed.”

When Jesus was born, the Scribes and Pharisees, the religious leaders were willing to have a king if that did not involve repentance and a change of heart. Actually they were ungodly and wicked; they were Jews outwardly but not inwardly. When Jesus pressed continually the command to repent and denounced their hypocrisy, they began to hate Him and rejected him as the Saviour. They began to seek council to destroy him (Matthew 12:14). They led him to Pilate to be judged and then condemned to die. Pilate asked him if he was the King of Jews. Jesus said that now his kingdom was not of this world, meaning that it would soon be. John 18:36, “Jesus answered, My kingdom is not of this world: if my kingdom were of this world, then would my servants fight, that I should not be delivered to the Jews: but now is my kingdom not from hence.” Matthew 6:10 says that the Lord’s kingdom is in Heaven but will one day be on this earth. “Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.”

God tells us through his word in Revelation 20:4 that the “saints” or the children of God will reign with Christ for a thousand years. In Daniel 7:18,22, the Bible says, “But the saints of the most High shall take the kingdom, and possess the kingdom for ever, even for ever and ever. Until the Ancient of days came, and judgment was given to the saints of the most High; and the time came that the saints possessed the kingdom.”

God tells us that we, as saints, should look for his return and to prepare our hearts and minds to remain in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). 1 Corinthians 6:2 says,”Do ye not know that the saints shall judge the world? and if the world shall be judged by you, are ye unworthy to judge the smallest matters?” 2 Peter 1:10,11 says, “Wherefore the rather, brethren, give diligence to make your calling and election sure: for if ye do these things, ye shall never fall: For so an entrance shall be ministered unto you abundantly into the everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.”

To prepare our hearts and minds for his return, we should practice godliness, and to crucify our flesh, by living righteously. Titus 2:12,13 says, “Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world;Looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” 1 Timothy 6:11,12 says, “But thou, O man of God, flee these things; and follow after righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, meekness.Fight the good fight of faith, lay hold on eternal life, whereunto thou art also called, and hast professed a good profession before many witnesses.”

Related scriptures:

Revelation 11:15- And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever.

Daniel 7:26,27- But the judgment shall sit, and they shall take away his dominion, to consume and to destroy it unto the end. And the kingdom and dominion, and the greatness of the kingdom under the whole heaven, shall be given to the people of the saints of the most High, whose kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and all dominions shall serve and obey him.

Obadiah 1:15,17-For the day of the Lord is near upon all the heathen: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee: thy reward shall return upon thine own head. But upon mount Zion shall be deliverance, and there shall be holiness; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.

⁸Therefore wait ye upon me, saith the Lord, until the day that I rise up to the prey: for my determination is to gather the nations, that I may assemble the kingdoms, to pour upon them mine indignation, even all my fierce anger: for all the earth shall be devoured with the fire of my jealousy.

Zephaniah 3:9-For then will I turn to the people a pure language, that they may all call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one consent.

Zephaniah 3:17,19-The Lord thy God in the midst of thee is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.At that time will I bring you again, even in the time that I gather you: for I will make you a name and a praise among all people of the earth, when I turn back your captivity before your eyes, saith the Lord.

Second Coming of Christ

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Teaching Children Respect

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Tracy K

I remember growing in a time when I respected my parents and did what I was told without question. I knew if I didn’t respect my parents, I got a whipping or had to stand in the corner or had to write sentences. I remember one time having to write one thousand sentences because there was something I didn’t put up in my room. I don’t remember exactly what it was that I forget to put in my room, but the sentence was such: “Everything has a place and everything is to be put in its place. I wasn’t allowed to do anything until the sentences were finished. I remember my fingers hurting and it seemed to take several hours to write them.

The point is that my parents taught me how to respect them and their authority. My dad had been a marine and he believed in respect. I wasn’t able to go outside and play without his permission. I remember once, My sisters and I were down the street playing football with some other kids in the neighborhood; some were boys. My dad walked down the street where we were bringing his belt in hand. Talking about embarrassment and learning to not ever do that again.

Today parents want their children to be their friend but to respect them at the same time. It is not possible for your children to be your friend and respect you because the first time you scold them or punish them, there goes the friendship. Start at an early age and your kids will grow up respecting you. I have two children that have pushed my buttons many times, but I have used some of the same methods that my father used on me.

Right now I have my daughter at the table writing an essay on who she is compared to God. She is fifteen and has everything you can think of, from televisions to a Kindle, clothes, phones, etc… Many times those things have been taken away because I am trying to instill a sense of respect to her. If she can’t respect me, how is she going to respect God or his authority. Parents now is the time to start teaching your children the way they should act, before it is too late. When they are older they will not learn how to respect others if you don’t teach them, therefore dishonoring all authority. Don’t allow them to talk back to you in disrespect. Don’t allow them to tell you no, when you tell them to do something. Most important, take them to church. Respect begins with respecting God and his authority. Don’t neglect them either, listen to them when they are talking to you. Show them love and respect and they will show it back to you. See the following scriptures related to children.

Related scriptures:

Ephesians 6:1-Children, obey your parents in the Lord: for this is right.

Ephesians 6:4-And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.

Proverbs 23:13,14-Withhold not correction from the child: for if thou beatest him with the rod, he shall not die.

¹⁴Thou shalt beat him with the rod, and shalt deliver his soul from hell.

1 Timothy 3:4- One that ruleth well his own house, having his children in subjection with all gravity;

Isaiah 54:13-And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children.

Psalm 132:12-If thy children will keep my covenant and my testimony that I shall teach them, their children shall also sit upon thy throne for evermore.

Psalm 53:2-God looked down from heaven upon the children of men, to see if there were any that did understand, that did seek God.

Exodus 20:12- Honour thy father and thy mother: that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee.

Deuteronomy 11:18-19- Therefore shall ye lay up these my words in your heart and in your soul, and bind them for a sign upon your hand, that they may be as frontlets between your eyes.And ye shall teach them your children, speaking of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, when thou liest down, and when thou risest up.

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Father’s Day 2014

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Tracy K

Father’s Day is June 15, 2014 and is a celebration honoring fathers and celebrating fatherhood and paternal bonds. Many will come together to celebrate and to express gratitude and appreciation to their Fathers for their contribution in their lives. A Father’s role includes supplying their children’s needs and being involved in their upbringing along with being a good disciplinarian and role model; while being sympathetic and lending an ear.

While taking time to honor your Father on this earth, take time to give special honor to your Heavenly Father, God. Not only did he give you life but has an overwhelming love that cannot be measured. He supplies your needs and some of your wants. He has provided you with an earthly father and mother to care and nurture you through your life. God is a good teacher and will discipline his children when needed. He sent his son Jesus Christ as your role model. Thank God for his everlasting love and devotion to you.

Poem: Heavenly Father

Oh how much you mean to us,

No words can ever express,

We are thankful and want to honor you,

For our soul is at peace and rest.

Father you deserve all the honor and praise,

You are the creator, master and Lord,

There is no other like you.

For no payment can ever afford.

You bestow to us so much each hour.

Calming our fears and our hearts you mend,

From way up above the clouds and blue,

Your forgiveness is no end.

Your overwhelming love is true,

Your presence everywhere we see,

From sky to tree and flowers that bloom,

For Always to Eternity You’ll be.

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Cost of a Man’s Soul

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Tracy K

What does a man’s soul mean to you? How much does your friends and family mean to you? If I told you that more than 33 trillion souls would burn in hell, would it matter to you; would you spread the gospel then? Whether it is 33 trillion or 1, you should feel led to tell others about Jesus Christ before it is too late. Think about the amount of people in the world that could be saved if every Christian stood up and spread the gospel. The amount would be great. One day every man, woman and child will have to give account to God for the things he did and the things he failed to do on this earth. Stop worrying about popularity or what someone will say about you.

A true Christian will try to help others know the truth and spread the gospel of Jesus Christ before it is too late. A person who loves others will do whatever necessary to help bring a sinner to repentance and to the knowledge of Jesus Christ. No man knows the day or the hour of the Lord’s return. No man knows the day or the hour when they will die. Hebrews 9:27 says, “And as it is appointed unto men once to die, but after this the judgment.”

What does a person’s soul mean to you? One day every man will stand before God and “then every one of us shall give account of himself to God” (Romans 14:12). You will have to explain why you didn’t spread the gospel. He will reward those that did share the gospel to others. Revelation 22:12 says, “And, behold, I come quickly; and my reward is with me, to give every man according as his work shall be.” A person who wins souls is wise and can cover a multitude of sins.

Matthew 16:26 says, “For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?” And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell (Matthew 10:28).

Related scriptures:

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.

Revelation 20:12-And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.

Revelation 11:18-And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth.

Psalm 89:48-What man is he that liveth, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah.

Psalm 86:13-For great is thy mercy toward me: and thou hast delivered my soul from the lowest hell.

Psalm 97:10-Ye that love the Lord, hate evil: he preserveth the souls of his saints; he delivereth them out of the hand of the wicked.

Psalm 49:15-But God will redeem my soul from the power of the grave: for he shall receive me. Selah.

1 Peter 1:8,9-Whom having not seen, ye love; in whom, though now ye see him not, yet believing, ye rejoice with joy unspeakable and full of glory:Receiving the end of your faith, even the salvation of your souls.

James 5:20-Let him know, that he which converteth the sinner from the error of his way shall save a soul from death, and shall hide a multitude of sins.

Luke 14:23-And the lord said unto the servant, Go out into the highways and hedges, and compel them to come in, that my house may be filled.

Hell- A Place of Torment

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Second Coming of Christ

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Tracy K

Don’t be fooled, Jesus is coming soon. Don’t let someone tell you that Jesus is not coming because his return is near. Don’t think that you will have time to repent after he comes. You must repent now and by faith, receive Jesus as your Lord and Savior. Jesus can be a Father and friend to you if you will only believe in him. He cares about you like no one ever has. He wants to bless you with eternal life. Why would anyone want to deny Jesus?

It is important to give you this warning that Jesus is coming soon and that you must turn from all your sins— anything that is separating you from the love of God. You may be a Christian but you are living in sin, you must turn from your sin now. Whether you are living in adultery, are a homosexual, commiting fornication, are a liar, thief, or you have any sin that is un-confessed; now is the time to get right with God. Repent and ask for God’s forgiveness. In a moment, in the twinkling of an eye, at the last trump: for the trumpet shall sound, and the dead shall be raised incorruptible, and we shall be changed (1 Corinthians 15:52).

Jesus is coming sooner than you think. Matthew 24:5-13 says, “For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places.All these are the beginning of sorrows.Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake.And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another.And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many.And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved.

There is nothing that is preventing the return of Christ. There have been so many signs in these last days that point directly to the return of Christ. There are multiple earthquakes that have taken place. Many have been deceived and are deceiving others into believing a lie. They may say that Jesus is not the only way to Heaven. They tell you that you can live anyway you want and God will forgive you. Abortions are performed in great numbers. Rumors of wars are heard on a daily basis today. Many are offended for hearing that they have sinned. Government, schools, public officials are telling people they can’t sing Christian songs, speak about Jesus, or tell people they are sinning. Christians are called terrorist by the government for preaching that sin is sin. Christians are hated for telling the truth to the unbeliever. Some are arrested and thrown in prison for standing for what is right.

I urge you to come to Jesus Christ and ask him to be your Lord and Savior before it is too late. Behold today is the day, behold now is the time of Salvation. That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved (Romans 10:9).

Related Scriptures:

Daniel 12:4-But thou, O Daniel, shut up the words, and seal the book, even to the time of the end: many shall run to and fro, and knowledge shall be increased.

Matthew 26:64-Jesus saith unto him, Thou hast said: nevertheless I say unto you, Hereafter shall ye see the Son of man sitting on the right hand of power, and coming in the clouds of heaven.

1 Thessalonians 4:16-For the Lord himself shall descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of the archangel, and with the trump of God: and the dead in Christ shall rise first:

2 Timothy 3:1-7-This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come.For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good,Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God;Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts,Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

Worshipping the Image of the Beast

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Tracy K

Over the last few months, prophecy has been fulfilled before our eyes. I hate to tell you that there is coming a day that Satan will convince men into believing a lie – believing in worshipping a false image, known as the image of the beast. Satan has blinded the eyes of many already into believing that there is more than one way to Heaven. Some have bought tickets to Heaven on the internet, others think they can ride a comet to Heaven. Some may think that this belief system is crazy but many believe in these delusions. The evil forces and powers of this world is creating an illusion, a lie that has deceived many. An illusion that everything is fine and there is no need to repent. A lie that Satan is actually here for peace; a lie that you can worship him and/or earthy kings without consequence; a lie that we can rebuild this earth into a beautiful planet and we can live here forever without God.

There is a One World coalition of religious and political powers aligning up under the leadership of the Antichrist beast to cast the world into a deception, that all can believe in one god and have “unity” and “peace”. The idea of unity and peace sounds good until you look at the real picture. Someone will be cut out of the equation. They will say that Jesus Christ is not the only way to Heaven, as they are saying now.

People left on the earth during the tribulation will be divided into one of two groups. One group will worship the beast and the other group will worship the true God and Creator. Everyone will have to make a choice regarding whom they will worship. Prophecy of the Bible predicts a time when the beast will gain immense political influence. From this position of authority, he will force people to worship him. Those who refuse will not be able to buy or sell anything, including food, and eventually sentenced to death. The Bible tells us about this beast in Revelation 13, “And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name” (Revelation 13:15-17).

Whether you worship a person, a false god, an image, a deity, or object, it is considered an “idol”. Worshipping anything other than God is an abomination. The Bible says in 2 Kings 17:12, that they served idols, whereof the Lord had said unto us, Ye shall not do this thing. Exodus 20:3-5 says, “Thou shalt have no other gods before me.Thou shalt not make unto thee any graven image, or any likeness of any thing that is in heaven above, or that is in the earth beneath, or that is in the water under the earth.Thou shalt not bow down thyself to them, nor serve them: for I the Lord thy God am a jealous God……”

God will protect his people during these last days, judgment will not come upon them. But those that take the mark of the Beast during this time will receive the judgment of God and will be thrown into the lake of fire. Why would you try to present God as something corruptible or something that can be destroyed; God cannot be destroyed. Romans 1:23 says, “And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.”

In Daniel Chapter 3 we learn of three men that stood up against a king. King Nebuchadnezzar commanded the people that everyone was to fall down and worship the golden image that he made, when they heard music. Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego refused to bow down and worship the golden idol. So King Nebuchadnezzar instructed his men to heat a fiery furnace seven times more than it was ever heated. The Kings’ men threw Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego into the furnace but the Lord protected them and they didn’t die.

Related scriptures:
Revelation 13:14- And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live.

Revelation 19:20 -And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.

Daniel 12:8-10- And I heard, but I understood not: then said I, O my Lord, what shall be the end of these things? And he said, Go thy way, Daniel: for the words are closed up and sealed till the time of the end. Many shall be purified, and made white, and tried; but the wicked shall do wickedly: and none of the wicked shall understand; but the wise shall understand.

Daniel 8:23-25-And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.And through his policy also he shall cause craft to prosper in his hand; and he shall magnify himself in his heart, and by peace shall destroy many: he shall also stand up against the Prince of princes; but he shall be broken without hand.

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Rooted and Grounded in Christ Jesus

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Tracy K

Are you rooted in Christ Jesus? Do you have the faith you need to remain faithful through tribulation, trials, or through persecution? There has never been a time as it is now, that Christians should stand up for their faith in Jesus Christ. Christians are persecuted, prayers are stopped, Christian symbols are hidden and it is hard to find sound doctrine. Where are the faithful?

Colossians 2:7 says, “As ye have therefore received Christ Jesus the Lord, so walk ye in him: Rooted and built up in him, and stablished in the faith, as ye have been taught, abounding therein with thanksgiving.” Ephesians 3:17-19 says, “That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fulness of God.”

In these last days, we will be tried and pushed to the test. Can your faith hold through trials and tribulations that come against you? Hebrews 10 tells us that we should keep our faith with a true heart, keeping our heart pure from an evil conscience, holding the profession of our faith without wavering, because there are some that have no conscience of what sins they are committing. They are blinded by the lust of their own eyes. They will be led away with different lust and not be able to come to the knowledge of the truth (2 Timothy 3:7). James 1:6 says, that a person who wavers their beliefs is like a wave of the sea driven with the wind and tossed back and forth. They will become confused and it will be difficult to remain faithful to Christ.

Christians should remain holy so that they will have boldness to enter into the presence of God, because it is by the blood of Jesus that are sins are covered. There is no other way, Jesus is the way the truth, the life, no man cometh into the Father, except by him. 2 Timothy 3:15-17 says, “And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, thoroughly furnished unto all good works.” This shows that God gave us instructions in his word to help us understand truth so we can be righteous before him and live godly.

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Hebrews 10:22-24- Let us draw near with a true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water. Let us hold fast the profession of our faith without wavering; (for he is faithful that promised;) And let us consider one another to provoke unto love and to good works:

2 Timothy 3:1-7- This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, Without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, Traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away. For of this sort are they which creep into houses, and lead captive silly women laden with sins, led away with divers lusts, Ever learning, and never able to come to the knowledge of the truth.

2 Timothy 3:12 -Yea, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.

Colossians 1:23 -If ye continue in the faith grounded and settled, and be not moved away from the hope of the gospel, which ye have heard, and which was preached to every creature which is under heaven; whereof I Paul am made a minister;

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Faith Opens the Door

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Tracy K

Faith is believing in something you haven’t seen or heard, but see Faith is believing in something greater than man can ever imagine. God is a spirit and those that seek him must seek him in spirit and in truth. (John 4:24).

An example of Faith. When you go to the wall and flip the switch, you believe that the light will come on. The same applies to faith in God. God is there but you must seek him to find him. Hebrews 11:6 says, “But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.”
Take a leap of faith and believe in God and you will never be sorry. He loves you and wants to reveal himself to you today. Accept his son Jesus and you will have eternal life.

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https://godlywitnesses.wordpress.com/2014/01/07/justified-by-faith-not-by-works/

https://godlywitnesses.wordpress.com/2013/08/30/let-faith-be-your-guide/

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Faith Opens the Door

TODAY’S SCRIPTURE
“Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.”
(Hebrews 11:1, KJV)

TODAY’S WORD from Joel and Victoria
Do you desire to see more of God’s favor in your life today? Faith is what opens the door to favor. The Scripture tells us that faith pleases God. It also gives substance to the things we hope for and makes them tangible.

We’ve all been given a measure of faith, but it’s up to each of us to put it into action. Notice today’s verse starts by saying, “Now faith.” It’s not “later” faith or “one day” faith. We have to have faith for today, right now. Do you believe that God has blessings in store for you, right now? Do you believe He wants to pour out His favor on you, today? Don’t go around thinking that the…

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The Lamb’s Book of Life

Posted on June 1, 2014 by Tracy K

Will your name be found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life? Revelation 20:12,15 says, “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” If your name is not written in the Book of Life than you will spend an eternity in Hell.

If you want to go to Heaven and enjoy eternal life with God than your name must be written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Revelation 21:1,2,22,27 says, “And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I saw no temple therein: for the Lord God Almighty and the Lamb are the temple of it. And there shall in no wise enter into it any thing that defileth, neither whatsoever worketh abomination, or maketh a lie: but they which are written in the Lamb’s book of life.”

To go to Heaven one must accept the son of God which was Jesus Christ. Jesus died on a cross for the sins of mankind. Romans 3:23 says, “For all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.” But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us (Romans 5:8). That is why you must accept Christ. He determines who will be found written in the Lamb’s Book of Life. Revelation 3:5 says, “He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.”

Related scriptures:
Revelation 19:7-9- Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready. And to her was granted that she should be arrayed in fine linen, clean and white: for the fine linen is the righteousness of saints. And he saith unto me, Write, Blessed are they which are called unto the marriage supper of the Lamb. And he saith unto me, These are the true sayings of God.

Revelation 3:5 -He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

Philippians 4:3 -And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life.

Daniel 12:1 And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.

John 3:16-For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

John 11:26-And whosoever liveth and believeth in me shall never die.

Exodus 32:32 Yet now, if thou wilt forgive their sin–; and if not, blot me, I pray thee, out of thy book which thou hast written.

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Anti-Christ Here Already

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Tracy K

Could the Anti-Christ be here already? The Anti-Christ is already here and working his power behind an illusion. You might ask, “Who is the Anti-Christ and what are his plans?” The Bible does not give us the name of the Anti-Christ but gives us information to look out for that will help us in the end times. Some don’t know that the end times are here and there are signs all around us. We can see these signs if we know how to look for them. From Christian persecution to a one world religion to an economic collapse, forcing a one world currency: Be aware. 1 John 2:18 says, “Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.”

The Anti-Christ hates god and anyone that goes against him. The Bible tells us in Revelation 13:5-8, “And there was given unto him a mouth speaking great things and blasphemies; and power was given unto him to continue forty and two months. And he opened his mouth in blasphemy against God, to blaspheme his name, and his tabernacle, and them that dwell in heaven. And it was given unto him to make war with the saints, and to overcome them: and power was given him over all kindreds, and tongues, and nations. And all that dwell upon the earth shall worship him, whose names are not written in the book of life of the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world.”

This Anti-Christ is one who the people love, they don’t realize that he is the very pediment and definition of evil itself. Evil doesn’t represent itself as evil but good. Christians believe that evil is derived from Satan, and is the working of things immoral and the direct disobedience of God. Satan is clever and doesn’t want anyone to realize what they do as wrong. For example, the Islam faith believe that there is no concept of absolute evil; things that are perceived as evil or bad are either natural events such as natural disasters or illnesses (Wikipedia). This teaching is used to tell people that their own concept of whether something is good is for them to decide. They are calling it “unity in diversity”. The world is moving toward this view at an alarming rate. Don’t be misled by those that say, “Love everyone the way they are. Whether they commit adultery, homosexuality or murder, we shouldn’t tell them they are committing sin.” See how evil this is; it is in disguise. Yes it sounds good to love people and let people live the way they want, but God said the opposite. We are to love people but not their sin. We are to warn people of their sins. Colossians 1:28 says, “Whom we preach, warning every man, and teaching every man in all wisdom; that we may present every man perfect in Christ Jesus:”

The Anti-Christ is one that has powers to deceive and can bring a delusion that he should be worshipped not God. In 2 Thessalonians 2:3,4,9,10,11,12, it says, “Let no man deceive you by any means: for that day shall not come, except there come a falling away first, and that man of sin be revealed, the son of perdition; Who opposeth and exalteth himself above all that is called God, or that is worshipped; so that he as God sitteth in the temple of God, shewing himself that he is God. And then shall that Wicked be revealed, whom the Lord shall consume with the spirit of his mouth, and shall destroy with the brightness of his coming: Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.”

The Anti-Christ speaks words against God and against Christians. He tries to convince people to believe his lie and he is very convincing. He hates Christians because they tell people about their sins and tell them to believe on the Lord Jesus. He hates this because he wants to be the king. 2 Thessalonians 2:9-12 says, “Even him, whose coming is after the working of Satan with all power and signs and lying wonders, And with all deceivableness of unrighteousness in them that perish; because they received not the love of the truth, that they might be saved. And for this cause God shall send them strong delusion, that they should believe a lie: That they all might be damned who believed not the truth, but had pleasure in unrighteousness.

This Anti-Christ will be work to destroy things that are good. He has a purpose and a plan and he will be able to carry out this plan. Daniel 8:23-24 says, “And in the latter time of their kingdom, when the transgressors are come to the full, a king of fierce countenance, and understanding dark sentences, shall stand up. And his power shall be mighty, but not by his own power: and he shall destroy wonderfully, and shall prosper, and practise, and shall destroy the mighty and the holy people.” Government leaders are calling for a “new world order” which means their agenda is to eventually rule the world through an authoritarian world government.

This Anti-Christ will set limits on those who buy or sell. Revelation 13:17 says, “And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name.” In the last days, one will be required to have his mark. Revelation 13:16-18 says, “And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six.” One might ask how this is possible. Well if our currency is no good and we have to rely on a “one world currency” than it would be very possible. Different countries are calling for this one world global currency now, such as Russia, China, Italy, Iran, etc…

Related Scriptures:
1 John 2:18-Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.

2 John 1:7-For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

Matthew 7:15 -Beware of false prophets, which come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravening wolves.

Matthew 24:24 -For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.

Revelation 16:13-14- And I saw three unclean spirits like frogs come out of the mouth of the dragon, and out of the mouth of the beast, and out of the mouth of the false prophet. For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.

1 John 4:3- And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world.

Daniel 11:36-45-And the king shall do according to his will; and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvellous things against the God of gods, and shall prosper till the indignation be accomplished: for that that is determined shall be done. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all. But in his estate shall he honour the God of forces: and a god whom his fathers knew not shall he honour with gold, and silver, and with precious stones, and pleasant things. Thus shall he do in the most strong holds with a strange god, whom he shall acknowledge and increase with glory: and he shall cause them to rule over many, and shall divide the land for gain. And at the time of the end shall the king of the south push at him: and the king of the north shall come against him like a whirlwind, with chariots, and with horsemen, and with many ships; and he shall enter into the countries, and shall overflow and pass over. He shall enter also into the glorious land, and many countries shall be overthrown: but these shall escape out of his hand, even Edom, and Moab, and the chief of the children of Ammon.
He shall stretch forth his hand also upon the countries: and the land of Egypt shall not escape. But he shall have power over the treasures of gold and of silver, and over all the precious things of Egypt: and the Libyans and the Ethiopians shall be at his steps. But tidings out of the east and out of the north shall trouble him: therefore he shall go forth with great fury to destroy, and utterly to make away many. And he shall plant the tabernacles of his palace between the seas in the glorious holy mountain; yet he shall come to his end, and none shall help him.

1 Thessalonians 5:3 -For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child; and they shall not escape.

Revelation 3:15,16 I know thy works, that thou art neither cold nor hot: I would thou wert cold or hot. So then because thou art lukewarm, and neither cold nor hot, I will spue thee out of my mouth.

Revelation 9:11-And they had a king over them, which is the angel of the bottomless pit, whose name in the Hebrew tongue is Abaddon, but in the Greek tongue hath his name Apollyon.

Daniel 7:20- And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows.

2 Thessalonians 2:13,14- But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ.”

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