The primary thing that I am very thankful for:
God became a man and gave Himself as a sacrifice to free me from the bondage and penalty of sin.
Christopher
Friday, November 27, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
Suprise Post
Romans Thirteen Ten:
A blog about loving your neighbor as yourself.
Christopher:
The man who finds it really easy to procrastinate and not update his blog.
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47, New King James Version)
A blog about loving your neighbor as yourself.
Christopher:
The man who finds it really easy to procrastinate and not update his blog.
And they continued steadfastly in the apostles’ doctrine and fellowship, in the breaking of bread, and in prayers. Then fear came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were done through the apostles. Now all who believed were together, and had all things in common, and sold their possessions and goods, and divided them among all, as anyone had need.
So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved. (Acts 2:42-47, New King James Version)
Thursday, October 22, 2009
I think that He is trying to tell us something
God created the Universe so that He could love you.
God became a man forever to show you that love.
Go love someone today and let them know that because of God's love they don't have to die but can live forever with the One that gave Himself for them.
Share with them the hope that you have in you.
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. (1 Peter 3:18-22, New King James Version)
God became a man forever to show you that love.
Go love someone today and let them know that because of God's love they don't have to die but can live forever with the One that gave Himself for them.
Share with them the hope that you have in you.
For Christ also suffered once for sins, the just for the unjust, that He might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh but made alive by the Spirit, by whom also He went and preached to the spirits in prison, who formerly were disobedient, when once the Divine longsuffering waited in the days of Noah, while the ark was being prepared, in which a few, that is, eight souls, were saved through water. There is also an antitype which now saves us—baptism (not the removal of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God), through the resurrection of Jesus Christ, who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, angels and authorities and powers having been made subject to Him. (1 Peter 3:18-22, New King James Version)
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Good Fruit, Bad Fruit, No Fruit (By David Guzik)
"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep's
clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know
them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes
or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good
fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear
bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that
does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them." (Matthew 7:15-20)
In the previous passage, Jesus just warned us of a path that leads
to destruction. Now with the words, "Beware of false prophets" He
reminds us that there are many who would try to guide us along the
broad path that leads to destruction. The first step to combating
these false prophets is to simply beware of them.
- We need to beware because not all who claim to speak for God
are true.
- We need to beware because there is truth and there is falsehood,
and the difference is important.
- We need to beware because false prophets never tell us they are
false.
- We need to beware because many false prophets are convinced
they are true prophets.
- We need to beware because the price of following a false prophet
is very high.
Jesus explained one of the great dangers of false prophets: "Who
come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are
ravenous wolves." It is in the nature of these false prophets to
deceive and deny their true character. Often they deceive even
themselves, believing themselves to be sheep when in fact they are
ravenous wolves.
Wolves are not interested in helping sheep; to say it gently, they
are interested in what they can get from the sheep. We could say
that the fundamental problem of the false prophet is self-interest.
That self-interest can be expressed by a desire for gain or an easy
life; or by a desire for prestige; or even the desire to advance one's
own ideas and not God's.
Then Jesus gave us one way to know a false prophet: "You will
know them by their fruits." We guard ourselves against false
prophets by taking heed to their fruits. This means paying attention
to several aspects of their life and ministry.
We should pay attention to the manner of living a teacher shows.
Do they show righteousness, humility and faithfulness in the way
they live?
We should pay attention to the content of their teaching. Is it true
fruit from God's Word, or is it man-centered, appealing to ears that
want to be tickled or amused?
We should pay attention to the effect of their teaching. Are people
growing in Jesus or merely being entertained, and eventually falling
away?
That is what Jesus drew attention to when He said: "Even so,
every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad
fruit." This fruit is the inevitable result of who we are. Eventually -
though it may take a time for the harvest to come - the good or bad
fruit is evident, revealing what sort of "tree" we are.
Notice also that Jesus said that the choices are not only to bear
good fruit or bad fruit. There is a third category, also bad: "Every
tree that does not bear good fruit." This means that to not have
good fruit is in fact to be wrong. Both the one who bears bad fruit
and the one who bears no fruit are judged.
Earlier in the chapter Jesus warned us to judge ourselves first, to
look for the speck in our own eye before turning our attention to the
beam in our neighbor's eye. Therefore before asking it of anyone
else, we should first ask: "Do I bear fruit unto God's glory?" Jesus
brings us to the place of decision.
By David Guzik
For Bible Study resources by David Guzik, go to:
www.enduringword.com/library_commentaries.htm
clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves. You will know
them by their fruits. Do men gather grapes from thornbushes
or figs from thistles? Even so, every good tree bears good
fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. A good tree cannot bear
bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. Every tree that
does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
Therefore by their fruits you will know them." (Matthew 7:15-20)
In the previous passage, Jesus just warned us of a path that leads
to destruction. Now with the words, "Beware of false prophets" He
reminds us that there are many who would try to guide us along the
broad path that leads to destruction. The first step to combating
these false prophets is to simply beware of them.
- We need to beware because not all who claim to speak for God
are true.
- We need to beware because there is truth and there is falsehood,
and the difference is important.
- We need to beware because false prophets never tell us they are
false.
- We need to beware because many false prophets are convinced
they are true prophets.
- We need to beware because the price of following a false prophet
is very high.
Jesus explained one of the great dangers of false prophets: "Who
come to you in sheep's clothing, but inwardly they are
ravenous wolves." It is in the nature of these false prophets to
deceive and deny their true character. Often they deceive even
themselves, believing themselves to be sheep when in fact they are
ravenous wolves.
Wolves are not interested in helping sheep; to say it gently, they
are interested in what they can get from the sheep. We could say
that the fundamental problem of the false prophet is self-interest.
That self-interest can be expressed by a desire for gain or an easy
life; or by a desire for prestige; or even the desire to advance one's
own ideas and not God's.
Then Jesus gave us one way to know a false prophet: "You will
know them by their fruits." We guard ourselves against false
prophets by taking heed to their fruits. This means paying attention
to several aspects of their life and ministry.
We should pay attention to the manner of living a teacher shows.
Do they show righteousness, humility and faithfulness in the way
they live?
We should pay attention to the content of their teaching. Is it true
fruit from God's Word, or is it man-centered, appealing to ears that
want to be tickled or amused?
We should pay attention to the effect of their teaching. Are people
growing in Jesus or merely being entertained, and eventually falling
away?
That is what Jesus drew attention to when He said: "Even so,
every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad
fruit." This fruit is the inevitable result of who we are. Eventually -
though it may take a time for the harvest to come - the good or bad
fruit is evident, revealing what sort of "tree" we are.
Notice also that Jesus said that the choices are not only to bear
good fruit or bad fruit. There is a third category, also bad: "Every
tree that does not bear good fruit." This means that to not have
good fruit is in fact to be wrong. Both the one who bears bad fruit
and the one who bears no fruit are judged.
Earlier in the chapter Jesus warned us to judge ourselves first, to
look for the speck in our own eye before turning our attention to the
beam in our neighbor's eye. Therefore before asking it of anyone
else, we should first ask: "Do I bear fruit unto God's glory?" Jesus
brings us to the place of decision.
By David Guzik
For Bible Study resources by David Guzik, go to:
www.enduringword.com/library_commentaries.htm
Monday, October 12, 2009
Please, forgive me.
This blog is suffering because I am having various and sundry medical problems right now and the desire to post daily is there but the pain distracts me; I am not the Apostle Paul - Go look up what HE had to deal with and still he wrote three-quarters of the New Testament.
At this point in time I have two constant readers that I know of and I feel that I am letting them down because of my lack of posts. I want to share the Word and be a blessing to those that take the time to stop here.
I will post as I can and when I can, soon.
Yours in Christ,
Christopher
At this point in time I have two constant readers that I know of and I feel that I am letting them down because of my lack of posts. I want to share the Word and be a blessing to those that take the time to stop here.
I will post as I can and when I can, soon.
Yours in Christ,
Christopher
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
World views - Part Two
The World:
Man is getting better and more civilized so one day we will not have hatred, war, violence.
This is not True. With Sin in the world and Satan in control of the kingdoms of this world then there will not be any change in our behavior or the root cause of our actions. Only when the Messiah is on the throne will the world have a chance to see what Peace is but even then Sin will still be present. For the Christian the penalty of sin has been paid for and the power of sin is broken. I sin daily but all God sees is His Son in me. I will have to answer to to the Lord for my actions in and out of the Body but not my sin.
Religious tolerance is what is needed to bring all faiths together as one faith and to unite the world in love.
Religion has never saved anyone. Religion is mans attempt to relink himself to a Righteous and Holy God by his own works and power. I have no tolerance for any Religion because God does not have a part in any of them. True Christianity it is not a religion but a relationship with a person: Jesus (God).
There are many ways to God and everyone has to find his or her own way.
See the above answer
Global warming is caused by man and we are killing the planet.
During the middle of the day go outside and look up. That big flaming thing in the sky is the cause of global warming and cooling. Solar output, solar flares and cosmic rays are what cause the earth to heat and cool in cycles. Long cycles: the weather behavior this year has its roots in solar cycles of five hundred years past. Not me.
Zombie Apocalypse (This is a catchall for any Nut-job, Scientific or Educated theory that claims that the "End of the World" is going to happen on specific date in the near/distant/Next Friday future and that we have to start planning now if we want to survive.)
If any of what you hear or see going on in the world today worries you, then you need to make sure that you have made adequate preparation for the future.
This is an enigmatic statement that does not answer the above argument. Personally, I think having a weeks worth of food per person stored is a great idea that every American should look into. Civil unrest, anarchy, and chaos could be around the corner for our nation and then again they could not.
The bible goes into great detail about the events at the end of the age and tells what is to be expected before the return of Christ to the earth to rule: Meteors, Return of the Nephalim, Nuclear War and Famine are just some of the things to be expected in the future. But, should these things consume us with fear and anxiety? No. If you are in Christ, then it matters not one bit what the future holds for this world: He is in control and the wrath to come is the 'Wrath of the Lamb' (The bible says so.)
Pray for our Nation and pray for Israel: Let God handle the details; its His Kingdom and His Judgments are Righteous and True.
(Part Three onThursday Friday)
Man is getting better and more civilized so one day we will not have hatred, war, violence.
This is not True. With Sin in the world and Satan in control of the kingdoms of this world then there will not be any change in our behavior or the root cause of our actions. Only when the Messiah is on the throne will the world have a chance to see what Peace is but even then Sin will still be present. For the Christian the penalty of sin has been paid for and the power of sin is broken. I sin daily but all God sees is His Son in me. I will have to answer to to the Lord for my actions in and out of the Body but not my sin.
Religious tolerance is what is needed to bring all faiths together as one faith and to unite the world in love.
Religion has never saved anyone. Religion is mans attempt to relink himself to a Righteous and Holy God by his own works and power. I have no tolerance for any Religion because God does not have a part in any of them. True Christianity it is not a religion but a relationship with a person: Jesus (God).
There are many ways to God and everyone has to find his or her own way.
See the above answer
Global warming is caused by man and we are killing the planet.
During the middle of the day go outside and look up. That big flaming thing in the sky is the cause of global warming and cooling. Solar output, solar flares and cosmic rays are what cause the earth to heat and cool in cycles. Long cycles: the weather behavior this year has its roots in solar cycles of five hundred years past. Not me.
Zombie Apocalypse (This is a catchall for any Nut-job, Scientific or Educated theory that claims that the "End of the World" is going to happen on specific date in the near/distant/Next Friday future and that we have to start planning now if we want to survive.)
If any of what you hear or see going on in the world today worries you, then you need to make sure that you have made adequate preparation for the future.
This is an enigmatic statement that does not answer the above argument. Personally, I think having a weeks worth of food per person stored is a great idea that every American should look into. Civil unrest, anarchy, and chaos could be around the corner for our nation and then again they could not.
The bible goes into great detail about the events at the end of the age and tells what is to be expected before the return of Christ to the earth to rule: Meteors, Return of the Nephalim, Nuclear War and Famine are just some of the things to be expected in the future. But, should these things consume us with fear and anxiety? No. If you are in Christ, then it matters not one bit what the future holds for this world: He is in control and the wrath to come is the 'Wrath of the Lamb' (The bible says so.)
Pray for our Nation and pray for Israel: Let God handle the details; its His Kingdom and His Judgments are Righteous and True.
(Part Three on
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
World views - Part One
What the world believes and what is real are two different things:
The World:
Man is getting better and more civilized so one day we will not have hatred, war, violence.
Religious tolerance is what is needed to bring all faiths together as one faith and to unite the world in love.
There are many ways to God and everyone has to find his or her own way.
Global warming is caused by man and we are killing the planet.
Zombie Apocalypse (This is a catchall for any Nut-job, Scientific or Educated theory that claims that the "End of the World" is going to happen on specific date in the near/distant/Next Friday future and that we have to start planning now if we want to survive.)
The World:
Man is getting better and more civilized so one day we will not have hatred, war, violence.
Religious tolerance is what is needed to bring all faiths together as one faith and to unite the world in love.
There are many ways to God and everyone has to find his or her own way.
Global warming is caused by man and we are killing the planet.
Zombie Apocalypse (This is a catchall for any Nut-job, Scientific or Educated theory that claims that the "End of the World" is going to happen on specific date in the near/distant/Next Friday future and that we have to start planning now if we want to survive.)
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Matthew Twenty-four and Twenty-five
1And Jesus went out, and departed from the temple: and his disciples came to him for to shew him the buildings of the temple. 2And Jesus said unto them, See ye not all these things? verily I say unto you, There shall not be left here one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. 3And as he sat upon the mount of Olives, the disciples came unto him privately, saying, Tell us, when shall these things be? and what shall be the sign of thy coming, and of the end of the world? 4And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. 5For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. 6And 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. 7For nation shall rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences, and earthquakes, in divers places. 8All these are the beginning of sorrows. 9Then 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. 10And then shall many be offended, and shall betray one another, and shall hate one another. 11And many false prophets shall rise, and shall deceive many. 12And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. 13But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved. 14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come. 15When ye therefore shall see the abomination of desolation, spoken of by Daniel the prophet, stand in the holy place, (whoso readeth, let him understand:) 16Then let them which be in Judaea flee into the mountains: 17Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house: 18Neither let him which is in the field return back to take his clothes. 19And woe unto them that are with child, and to them that give suck in those days! 20But pray ye that your flight be not in the winter, neither on the sabbath day: 21For then shall be great tribulation, such as was not since the beginning of the world to this time, no, nor ever shall be. 22And except those days should be shortened, there should no flesh be saved: but for the elect's sake those days shall be shortened. 23Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. 24For 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. 25Behold, I have told you before. 26Wherefore if they shall say unto you, Behold, he is in the desert; go not forth: behold, he is in the secret chambers; believe it not. 27For as the lightning cometh out of the east, and shineth even unto the west; so shall also the coming of the Son of man be. 28For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together. 29Immediately after the tribulation of those days shall the sun be darkened, and the moon shall not give her light, and the stars shall fall from heaven, and the powers of the heavens shall be shaken: 30And then shall appear the sign of the Son of man in heaven: and then shall all the tribes of the earth mourn, and they shall see the Son of man coming in the clouds of heaven with power and great glory. (Matthew 24-25, King James Version)
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Life driven purpose
That ye may be mindful of the words which were spoken before by the holy prophets, and of the commandment of us the apostles of the Lord and Saviour: Knowing this first, that there shall come in the last days scoffers, walking after their own lusts, And saying, Where is the promise of his coming? for since the fathers fell asleep, all things continue as they were from the beginning of the creation. For this they willingly are ignorant of, that by the word of God the heavens were of old, and the earth standing out of the water and in the water: (2 Peter 3:2-5, King James Version)
The bible wars us to not be 'willingly ignorant' about the return of Jesus to the earth. Or as we in Oklahoma might say. "Dumb on purpose." in regards to God's overall plan for Israel, The Church and the Earth dwellers. Maranatha!
The bible wars us to not be 'willingly ignorant' about the return of Jesus to the earth. Or as we in Oklahoma might say. "Dumb on purpose." in regards to God's overall plan for Israel, The Church and the Earth dwellers. Maranatha!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Back from my Sabbatical and I am sad
I have it from a reliable source that The Local Malcontent has decided to discontinue his blogging and this makes me sad: I have enjoyed the posts of my friend's thoughts and I will miss reading them. There needs to be more Malcontents in this world. Farewell Ron, Leticia and Dillon.
Some of the things I learned from The Local Malcontent:
Groucho Marx is cool
Red State Update
Mark Levin
Michael Anthony Tanner
Southeast Oklahoma is THE coolest place in the USA to live
Revelation Twelve
1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth.
3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. 4 His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born. 5 She bore a male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up to God and His throne. 6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
7 And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. 12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”
13 Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. 14 But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. 15 So the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood. 16 But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood which the dragon had spewed out of his mouth. 17 And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Revelation 12, New King James Version)
Some of the things I learned from The Local Malcontent:
Groucho Marx is cool
Red State Update
Mark Levin
Michael Anthony Tanner
Southeast Oklahoma is THE coolest place in the USA to live
Revelation Twelve
1 Now a great sign appeared in heaven: a woman clothed with the sun, with the moon under her feet, and on her head a garland of twelve stars. 2 Then being with child, she cried out in labor and in pain to give birth.
3 And another sign appeared in heaven: behold, a great, fiery red dragon having seven heads and ten horns, and seven diadems on his heads. 4 His tail drew a third of the stars of heaven and threw them to the earth. And the dragon stood before the woman who was ready to give birth, to devour her Child as soon as it was born. 5 She bore a male Child who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron. And her Child was caught up to God and His throne. 6 Then the woman fled into the wilderness, where she has a place prepared by God, that they should feed her there one thousand two hundred and sixty days.
7 And war broke out in heaven: Michael and his angels fought with the dragon; and the dragon and his angels fought, 8 but they did not prevail, nor was a place found for them in heaven any longer. 9 So the great dragon was cast out, that serpent of old, called the Devil and Satan, who deceives the whole world; he was cast to the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
10 Then I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, “Now salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of His Christ have come, for the accuser of our brethren, who accused them before our God day and night, has been cast down. 11 And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death. 12 Therefore rejoice, O heavens, and you who dwell in them! Woe to the inhabitants of the earth and the sea! For the devil has come down to you, having great wrath, because he knows that he has a short time.”
13 Now when the dragon saw that he had been cast to the earth, he persecuted the woman who gave birth to the male Child. 14 But the woman was given two wings of a great eagle, that she might fly into the wilderness to her place, where she is nourished for a time and times and half a time, from the presence of the serpent. 15 So the serpent spewed water out of his mouth like a flood after the woman, that he might cause her to be carried away by the flood. 16 But the earth helped the woman, and the earth opened its mouth and swallowed up the flood which the dragon had spewed out of his mouth. 17 And the dragon was enraged with the woman, and he went to make war with the rest of her offspring, who keep the commandments of God and have the testimony of Jesus Christ. (Revelation 12, New King James Version)
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Finishing John - On Sabbatical until 09/23/2009
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and parts Nineteen through Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #19 - John Chapter Eighteen (19.58MB MP3)
Study #20 - John Chapter Nineteen (17.90MB MP3)
Study #21 - John Chapter Twenty (15.50MB MP3)
Study #22 - John Chapter Twenty-one (15.33MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Study #19 - John Chapter Eighteen (19.58MB MP3)
Study #20 - John Chapter Nineteen (17.90MB MP3)
Study #21 - John Chapter Twenty (15.50MB MP3)
Study #22 - John Chapter Twenty-one (15.33MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Paul: Loud and Clear - Part 1
Romans 12:1-2 (Amplified Bible)
I APPEAL to you therefore, brethren, and beg of you in view of [all] the mercies of God, to make a decisive dedication of your bodies [presenting all your members and faculties] as a living sacrifice, holy (devoted, consecrated) and well pleasing to God, which is your reasonable (rational, intelligent) service and spiritual worship.Do not be conformed to this world (this age), [fashioned after and adapted to its external, superficial customs], but be transformed (changed) by the [entire] renewal of your mind [by its new ideals and its new attitude], so that you may prove [for yourselves] what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God, even the thing which is good and acceptable and perfect [in His sight for you].
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Eighteen of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #18 - John Chapter Seventeen - Part Two (15.71MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
That's What You Get For Jumping On The Bed!
That is what the Doctor said. Poor Monkey. Fell down and broke his head.
Not me: The Monkey.
My head is okay, it is my arm and shoulder that cause me pain.
Back in August of Two-thousand Seven I had the opportunity to go through TASER training while working for security at my current place of employment. And because I have the worst luck when it comes to training related accidents, I not only got the joy of 50,000 volts through my body, I also received a commuted fracture of the ball of my left humerus. Ouch.
It has been two years and I am still dealing with pain from the damage. In the last six months I have been seeing a doctor about more treatment for decreasing the pain and improving the health of the arm. Slow Slow Slow.
I had another MRI done last week and was able to plot yet another step in my journey to recovery: may have to have surgery and I may not. Time will tell.
I tell you all of this, not to evoke sympathy but to remind myself that there is not one thing that we go through in life as Christians that is not Father filtered. Not. One. Thing.
Praise God! He is working in me His will and I will be the better for it, just ask the Apostle Paul:
Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
(2 Corinthians 12:7-10, New King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Seventeen of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #17 - John Chapter Seventeen (14.94MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Not me: The Monkey.
My head is okay, it is my arm and shoulder that cause me pain.
Back in August of Two-thousand Seven I had the opportunity to go through TASER training while working for security at my current place of employment. And because I have the worst luck when it comes to training related accidents, I not only got the joy of 50,000 volts through my body, I also received a commuted fracture of the ball of my left humerus. Ouch.
It has been two years and I am still dealing with pain from the damage. In the last six months I have been seeing a doctor about more treatment for decreasing the pain and improving the health of the arm. Slow Slow Slow.
I had another MRI done last week and was able to plot yet another step in my journey to recovery: may have to have surgery and I may not. Time will tell.
I tell you all of this, not to evoke sympathy but to remind myself that there is not one thing that we go through in life as Christians that is not Father filtered. Not. One. Thing.
Praise God! He is working in me His will and I will be the better for it, just ask the Apostle Paul:
Concerning this thing I pleaded with the Lord three times that it might depart from me. And lest I should be exalted above measure by the abundance of the revelations, a thorn in the flesh was given to me, a messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I be exalted above measure. And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in needs, in persecutions, in distresses, for Christ’s sake. For when I am weak, then I am strong.
(2 Corinthians 12:7-10, New King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Seventeen of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #17 - John Chapter Seventeen (14.94MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Exodus 15:1-19 (The Song of Moses)
Then Moses and the children of Israel sang this song to the LORD, and spoke, saying:
“I will sing to the LORD,
For He has triumphed gloriously!
The horse and its rider
He has thrown into the sea!
“I will sing to the LORD,
For He has triumphed gloriously!
The horse and its rider
He has thrown into the sea!
The LORD is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation;
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
The LORD is a man of war;
The LORD is His name.
Pharaoh’s chariots and his army He has cast into the sea;
His chosen captains also are drowned in the Red Sea.
The depths have covered them;
They sank to the bottom like a stone.
“Your right hand, O LORD, has become glorious in power;
Your right hand, O LORD, has dashed the enemy in pieces.
And in the greatness of Your excellence
You have overthrown those who rose against You;
You sent forth Your wrath;
It consumed them like stubble.
And with the blast of Your nostrils
The waters were gathered together;
The floods stood upright like a heap;
The depths congealed in the heart of the sea.
The enemy said, ‘I will pursue,
I will overtake,
I will divide the spoil;
My desire shall be satisfied on them.
I will draw my sword,
My hand shall destroy them.’
You blew with Your wind,
The sea covered them;
They sank like lead in the mighty waters.
“Who is like You, O LORD, among the gods?
Who is like You, glorious in holiness,
Fearful in praises, doing wonders?
You stretched out Your right hand;
The earth swallowed them.
You in Your mercy have led forth
The people whom You have redeemed;
You have guided them in Your strength
To Your holy habitation.
“The people will hear and be afraid;
Sorrow will take hold of the inhabitants of Philistia.
Then the chiefs of Edom will be dismayed;
The mighty men of Moab,
Trembling will take hold of them;
All the inhabitants of Canaan will melt away.
Fear and dread will fall on them;
By the greatness of Your arm
They will be as still as a stone,
Till Your people pass over, O LORD,
Till the people pass over
Whom You have purchased.
You will bring them in and plant them
In the mountain of Your inheritance,
In the place, O LORD, which You have made
For Your own dwelling,
The sanctuary, O Lord, which Your hands have established.
“The LORD shall reign forever and ever.”
For the horses of Pharaoh went with his chariots and his horsemen into the sea, and the LORD brought back the waters of the sea upon them. But the children of Israel went on dry land in the midst of the sea.
(Exodus 15, New King James Version)Saturday, September 12, 2009
A Song for You
This is my favorite Christian Praise and Worship song. I found this one shortly after I became born-anew and I just love to listen to it over and over again while I sing it to the Lord. I don't know who the lady is that is singing but I think that she has one powerful and beautiful voice.
Have a glorious weekend. I hope that this song helps you start a joy filled week.
Have a glorious weekend. I hope that this song helps you start a joy filled week.
Today's scripture passage is from The Song of Moses:
The LORD is my strength and song,
And He has become my salvation;
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
(Exodus 15:2, New King James Version)
And He has become my salvation;
He is my God, and I will praise Him;
My father’s God, and I will exalt Him.
(Exodus 15:2, New King James Version)
Friday, September 11, 2009
Nine Eleven
Pray for our Nation.
Pray for Israel.
Praise God!
Pray for Israel.
Praise God!
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Sixteen of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #16 - John Chapter Sixteen (16.44MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Times of the Sign II
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Fifteen of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #15 - John Chapter Fifteen (16.16MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Our Lives: Relatives and Absolutes
I absolutely forgot to post yesterday because I was trying to keep up with the lives of my relatives.
This past Monday, my mother went into the hospital because of chest pains: she had all kinds of tests and procedures done and it was determined that it was stress and not her heart; she has a very large heart that is full of Jesus. Prayers were said and Faith was exercised and the Lord is glorified. My mother quit smoking Thirty-two years ago and she has a very good heart for a woman of (Insert mothers age here and she will hurt you). I was concerned for her, but not worried about the outcome; since it was determined that her heart is healthy then it must be stress. My mother flits about between Oklahoma City and Branson, Missouri overseeing the operations of two radio stations that are part of the Oasis Radio Network and her monthly schedule would take a toll on someone half her age. She is very good at what she does and her work ethic is one that has made her well favored by her 'Corporate Masters'. This past Monday may have been a sign that she is moving just a little too fast and maybe she needs to slow down, but knowing her like I do, she will stay in bed for a couple of days and let Dad cater to her and then she will be right back at work on Monday looking for a higher gear to shift into to make up for being off for a week. Mother is just that way.
But wait there's more: I said relatives. As in more than one:
My Grandmother and my aunts made the trip to Oklahoma City on Tuesday to see my Mother while she was in the hospital and to see first-hand that Mother was doing better and on the mend. You are going to love this:
My eldest Aunt, Sharron, while in the room with my mother slipped on a water spill and broke her hip. Yep, that's what I said: she broke her hip while visiting my mother in the hospital. The hospital did a report and my aunt was treated in the ER downstairs and then moved to a room to await the outcome; she is going to have her hip replaced courtesy of the hospital. That sure is nice of them.
And as an added bonus: my brother, David was hit in the head by an automatic door that was activated by a nurse that he and my father were talking to about my mother. He said that both he and my father were looking straight at her when they were talking and that she hit the button and said. "Come on.", and that when he turned to go he ran into the door with his head. David is okay but he said that for a little while he had bad thoughts about the nurse and the door.
My wife and I are very pleased with my mother's prognosis but we are even more pleased that we did not make the trip up there too: there is no telling what would have happened to us had we entered the building.
And they were all amazed, and they glorified God and were filled with fear, saying, “We have seen strange things today!” (Luke 5:26, New King James Version)Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Fourteen of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #14 - John Chapter Fourteen (20.97MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Monday, September 7, 2009
David Willis
My younger and only brother, David, turns Thirty-one today. It is a momentous day for him; he is no longer in his twenty's.
I praise God that he got to grow up.
Take the above link and read my brother's survivor story. I want to be like him when I grow up.
I praise God that he got to grow up.
Take the above link and read my brother's survivor story. I want to be like him when I grow up.
Sunday, September 6, 2009
John Chapter Twenty-one
John 21 (New King James Version)
Breakfast by the Sea
After these things Jesus showed Himself again to the disciples at the Sea of Tiberias, and in this way He showed Himself: Simon Peter, Thomas called the Twin, Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of His disciples were together. Simon Peter said to them, "I am going fishing."
They said to him, "We are going with you also." They went out and immediately got into the boat, and that night they caught nothing. But when the morning had now come, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. Then Jesus said to them, "Children, have you any food?"
They answered Him, "No."
And He said to them, "Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some." So they cast, and now they were not able to draw it in because of the multitude of fish.
Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved said to Peter, "It is the Lord!" Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment (for he had removed it), and plunged into the sea. But the other disciples came in the little boat (for they were not far from land, but about two hundred cubits), dragging the net with fish. Then, as soon as they had come to land, they saw a fire of coals there, and fish laid on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, "Bring some of the fish which you have just caught."
Simon Peter went up and dragged the net to land, full of large fish, one hundred and fifty-three; and although there were so many, the net was not broken. Jesus said to them, "Come and eat breakfast." Yet none of the disciples dared ask Him, "Who are You?"—knowing that it was the Lord. Jesus then came and took the bread and gave it to them, and likewise the fish.
This is now the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead.
Jesus Restores Peter
So when they had eaten breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me more than these?"
He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Feed My lambs."
He said to him again a second time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?"
He said to Him, "Yes, Lord; You know that I love You."
He said to him, "Tend My sheep."
He said to him the third time, "Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?" Peter was grieved because He said to him the third time, "Do you love Me?"
And he said to Him, "Lord, You know all things; You know that I love You."
Jesus said to him, "Feed My sheep. Most assuredly, I say to you, when you were younger, you girded yourself and walked where you wished; but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will gird you and carry you where you do not wish." This He spoke, signifying by what death he would glorify God. And when He had spoken this, He said to him, "Follow Me."
The Beloved Disciple and His Book
Then Peter, turning around, saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following, who also had leaned on His breast at the supper, and said, "Lord, who is the one who betrays You?" Peter, seeing him, said to Jesus, "But Lord, what about this man?"
Jesus said to him, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you? You follow Me."
Then this saying went out among the brethren that this disciple would not die. Yet Jesus did not say to him that he would not die, but, "If I will that he remain till I come, what is that to you?"
This is the disciple who testifies of these things, and wrote these things; and we know that his testimony is true.
And there are also many other things that Jesus did, which if they were written one by one, I suppose that even the world itself could not contain the books that would be written. Amen.
Saturday, September 5, 2009
At the Horizon XLI
Driving along the road, you can't always see the horizon because there are hills and valleys in the way. The horizon is still there, always. There will come a time in our lives when the road ends and we reach the horizon. Who will you meet there?
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. For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved. John 3:16-17 KJV-Bible
Today is my birthday and the horizon is getting closer and closer. Praise GOD, I know who I shall meet then!
Friday, September 4, 2009
Thursday, September 3, 2009
He touched you where?
This post title sounds like a Jerry Springer episode blurb, I know. Well its not and you don't need to be watching that kind of stuff anyway; this is not me being legalistic but just good advice. That stuff will rot your brain and turn your mind to mush.
When I was younger, I had a problem with crowds. Didn't matter if it was church, school or a family reunion for that matter, crowds were not for me. After I came to Christ, that all changed. I now have friends that I have never met. Everyone that I come in contact with on a daily basis that even gives the slightest hint of eye contact gets a nod or a hello or a smile. This is one of the things that happens when Jesus comes in with Love: fear takes a hike.
Please, don't get me wrong, I am not one of those happy, bubbly, perky types. I show my joy and happiness in a way that more fits my personality.
I have yet to meet a stranger that Jesus doesn't love as much as He loves me.
Just something to think on while you are standing in line at the grocery store.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
(1 Corinthians 13:4-7, New King James Version)
When I was younger, I had a problem with crowds. Didn't matter if it was church, school or a family reunion for that matter, crowds were not for me. After I came to Christ, that all changed. I now have friends that I have never met. Everyone that I come in contact with on a daily basis that even gives the slightest hint of eye contact gets a nod or a hello or a smile. This is one of the things that happens when Jesus comes in with Love: fear takes a hike.
Please, don't get me wrong, I am not one of those happy, bubbly, perky types. I show my joy and happiness in a way that more fits my personality.
I have yet to meet a stranger that Jesus doesn't love as much as He loves me.
Just something to think on while you are standing in line at the grocery store.
Love suffers long and is kind; love does not envy; love does not parade itself, is not puffed up; does not behave rudely, does not seek its own, is not provoked, thinks no evil; does not rejoice in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth; bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.
(1 Corinthians 13:4-7, New King James Version)
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Psalm Twenty-two (Mesiac Nagid) Yahousha
My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? why art thou so far from helping me, and from the words of my roaring? O my God, I cry in the day time, but thou hearest not; and in the night season, and am not silent. But thou art holy, O thou that inhabitest the praises of Israel. Our fathers trusted in thee: they trusted, and thou didst deliver them. They cried unto thee, and were delivered: they trusted in thee, and were not confounded. But I am a worm, and no man; a reproach of men, and despised of the people. All they that see me laugh me to scorn: they shoot out the lip, they shake the head, saying, He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. But thou art he that took me out of the womb: thou didst make me hope when I was upon my mother's breasts. I was cast upon thee from the womb: thou art my God from my mother's belly. Be not far from me; for trouble is near; for there is none to help. Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round. They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion. I am poured out like water, and all my bones are out of joint: my heart is like wax; it is melted in the midst of my bowels. My strength is dried up like a potsherd; and my tongue cleaveth to my jaws; and thou hast brought me into the dust of death. For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet. I may tell all my bones: they look and stare upon me. They part my garments among them, and cast lots upon my vesture. But be not thou far from me, O LORD: O my strength, haste thee to help me. Deliver my soul from the sword; my darling from the power of the dog. Save me from the lion's mouth: for thou hast heard me from the horns of the unicorns. I will declare thy name unto my brethren: in the midst of the congregation will I praise thee. Ye that fear the LORD, praise him; all ye the seed of Jacob, glorify him; and fear him, all ye the seed of Israel. For he hath not despised nor abhorred the affliction of the afflicted; neither hath he hid his face from him; but when he cried unto him, he heard. My praise shall be of thee in the great congregation: I will pay my vows before them that fear him. The meek shall eat and be satisfied: they shall praise the LORD that seek him: your heart shall live for ever. All the ends of the world shall remember and turn unto the LORD: and all the kindreds of the nations shall worship before thee. For the kingdom is the LORD's: and he is the governor among the nations. All they that be fat upon earth shall eat and worship: all they that go down to the dust shall bow before him: and none can keep alive his own soul. A seed shall serve him; it shall be accounted to the Lord for a generation. (Psalm 22, King James Version)
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Love will not try to browbeat you if you disagree with it
This post is about one specific thing that love does not do: Love does not try to convince by harsh argument or belittlement what it believes if those beliefs are not the same that are held by you. The body of Christ believes many things that have nothing to do with the Gospel and some of those things are held so fiercely that they cause division in the body when they are allowed to interfere with our primary purpose on this planet.
First Corinthians Chapter Thirteen
The following link is to a web site called CARM (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry). The author of the site is Mr. Matt Slick who is a Christian Apologist. I may disagree with Mr. Slick on a couple of points but they have nothing to do with our Salvation, Sanctification or Redemption and Who is responsible for all three. I would encourage you to follow the link and take a look at the Doctrine Grid that Mr. Slick has put together.
I may not know you personally, but I love you because Jesus Christ loves you. I want to love you as much as and just like He does me. Not always going to happen but I try because of Him and what He has done for me.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Nine of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #9 - John Chapter Nine (14.55MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
The following link is to a web site called CARM (Christian Apologetics and Research Ministry). The author of the site is Mr. Matt Slick who is a Christian Apologist. I may disagree with Mr. Slick on a couple of points but they have nothing to do with our Salvation, Sanctification or Redemption and Who is responsible for all three. I would encourage you to follow the link and take a look at the Doctrine Grid that Mr. Slick has put together.
I may not know you personally, but I love you because Jesus Christ loves you. I want to love you as much as and just like He does me. Not always going to happen but I try because of Him and what He has done for me.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Nine of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #9 - John Chapter Nine (14.55MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Doctor Missler's website Koinonia House. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Monday, August 31, 2009
Proofs for the Pretribulation Rapture.
Proof #1: Revelation 19:11-21 doesn't mention a resurrection.
The rapture is a resurrection of those "in Christ" (1 Thess. 4:13-18). Isn't it a little bit odd that in Rev. 19:11-21, which is the clearest picture of the second coming of Christ, there is no mention of a resurrection? The rapture will be the biggest event since the resurrection of Jesus where hundreds of millions of Christians will be resurrected and translated, yet there isn't any mention here. Don't you think it deserves at least one verse? The rapture isn't mentioned because it doesn't happen at the second coming.
Proof #2: Zechariah 14:1-15 doesn't mention a resurrection.
This is an Old Testament picture of Jesus returning to earth at the second coming. Again, no mention of a resurrection.
Proof #3: Two different pictures are painted.
In the Old Testament, there were two different pictures painted of the Messiah—one suffering (Isa. 53:2-10, Ps. 22:6-8, 11-18) and one reigning as King (Ps. 2:6-12, Zech. 14:9,16). As we look back on these scriptures, we see they predicted two separate comings of the Messiah—the 1st coming as a suffering Messiah and the 2nd coming (still future) as a reigning King.
In the New Testament, we have another picture added. Again, we have two pictures painted which don’t look the same. These two different descriptions of Jesus’ coming point to two separate events we call "the rapture" and "the second coming."
Proof #4: The Known Day and the Unknown Day.
Concerning the return of Jesus, the Bible presents a day we can't know and a day we can know. Matthew 25:13 says Jesus will return at an unknown time, while Revelation 12:6 says the Jews will have to wait 1,260 days for the Lord to return. The 1,260 days begins when the Antichrist stands in the Temple and declares himself to be God (Matt. 24:15-21, 2 Thess. 2:4) This event will take place at the mid-point of the seven year Tribulation (Dan 9:27). The Antichrist has authority to rule for 42 months, which is 1,260 days (Rev. 13:4) and will be destroyed by Jesus at His second coming (Rev. 19:20, 2 Thess. 2:8). The known and unknown days must happen at different times, meaning they are two separate events.
Proof #5: A door open in heaven (Revelation 4:1).
The door in heaven is opened to let John into heaven. We believe John's call into heaven is prophetic of the Church being caught up at the rapture (see proof #6). In Revelation 19:11, heaven is opened again, this time to let the armies which are already in heaven out. This is the Church, which has been raptured at a previous time, following Jesus out of heaven at the second coming.
Proof #6: "Come up here." (Revelation 4:1).
A voice called for the apostle John to "Come up here," and immediately he was in heaven. This could be a prophetic reference to the rapture of the Church. The words "Come up here" are spoken to the two witnesses who are killed in the middle of the Tribulation, who are resurrected and ascend into heaven (Rev. 11:12). Therefore, the phrase "Come up here" could mean the Church is raptured in Rev. 4:1. The word "Church" is mentioned 22 times in Rev. 1-3, but is not mentioned again until Rev. 22:17.
Proof #7: The 24 elders have their crowns.
After John is called up into heaven, he sees the 24 elders with their crowns (Rev. 4:4-10). We know that Christians will receive their rewards (crowns) at the rapture (2 Tim. 4:8, 1 Pet. 5:4). We will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (Luke 14:14). The elders couldn't receive their crowns unless the resurrection (rapture) has taken place.
Proof #8: Holy ones are already with Jesus in heaven (Zech. 14:5, Rev. 19:14).
The armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, follow Jesus out of heaven at His second coming (Rev. 19:14, Zech. 14:5, Col. 3:4). These are not angels because Rev. 19:8 tells us the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints. In order to come out of heaven we first have to go in, indicating a previous rapture.
Proof #9: Kept from the hour of testing (Rev. 3:10).
Revelation 3:10 says we will be kept out of the hour of testing which will come upon the whole earth (the Tribulation). Some have wrongly believed "keep" means to keep through, or protect through the Tribulation. Suppose you approach a high voltage area with a sign that says, "Keep Out." Does that mean you can enter and be protected? No, it means you are forbidden from entering the area. But this verse also says He will keep us from the hour of testing. It is not just the testing, but the time period. If a student is excused from a test, he still may have to sit in the class while others take the test. But if he is excused from the hour of testing, he can go home. The Church will be called home before the hour of testing.
Proof #10: Angels don't resurrect people when they gather them for judgment.
When the angels are sent forth to gather the elect at the second coming (Matt. 24:29-31), some have wrongly interpreted this as the rapture. There is one huge problem with this interpretation. If we are resurrected at this time, why would we need angels to gather us? In the resurrection, we will be like the angels (Matt. 22:30), able to travel in the air at will. Obviously, these people who are gathered are not resurrected, therefore it can't be the rapture. No one would claim the wicked are raptured at this time, yet Matthew 13:39-41, 49 says the angels will not only gather the elect, but also the wicked. This gathering is not a resurrection.
Proof #11: Both wicked and righteous both can't be taken first.
First Thessalonians 4:13-17 says the righteous are taken and the wicked are left behind. Matthew 13:30, 49 says the wicked are taken first and righteous are left behind. This points to two separate events, the rapture and the second coming.
Proof #12: Jesus returns from the wedding.
When Jesus returns to earth at the second coming, He will return from a wedding (Luke 12:36). At the rapture, Jesus is married to His bride, the Church. After the wedding, He will return to earth.
Proof #13: Jesus will receive us to Himself, not us to receive Him (John 14:2-3).
Jesus said He would prepare a place for the Church in heaven, then He would come again to receive us to Himself. Why would Jesus prepare a place for us in heaven and then not take us there? At the rapture, He will come to receive us to Himself, "that where I am (heaven), there you may be also." If the rapture occurred at the same time as the second coming, we would go up to the clouds and then immediately come back to earth. That would contradict John 14:2-3.
Proof #14: The one who restrains is taken out of the way.
In 2 Thess. 2:6-7, Paul says "the one who restrains will be taken out of the way" before the Antichrist can be revealed. We believe this refers to the rapture because the Church is clearly the biggest obstacle to the Antichrist becoming a world ruler.
Proof #15: The separation of the sheep and goats (Matt. 25:31-46).
If the rapture occurred at the second coming, why would the sheep and the goats need to be separated immediately after the second coming? A rapture at the second coming would have already separated the sheep and the goats. With a Pre-Tribulation rapture, the people saved after the rapture will need to be separated after the second coming.
Proof #16: Who will populate the Millennium?
If the rapture occurs at the second coming and the wicked are cast into hell at that time, who will be left to populate the millennium? Only people in their natural (non-resurrected) bodies will be able to have children (Matt. 22:30). With a Pre-Tribulation rapture, the people saved after the rapture who are alive at the second coming will populate the earth during the Millennium
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Eight of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
The rapture is a resurrection of those "in Christ" (1 Thess. 4:13-18). Isn't it a little bit odd that in Rev. 19:11-21, which is the clearest picture of the second coming of Christ, there is no mention of a resurrection? The rapture will be the biggest event since the resurrection of Jesus where hundreds of millions of Christians will be resurrected and translated, yet there isn't any mention here. Don't you think it deserves at least one verse? The rapture isn't mentioned because it doesn't happen at the second coming.
Proof #2: Zechariah 14:1-15 doesn't mention a resurrection.
This is an Old Testament picture of Jesus returning to earth at the second coming. Again, no mention of a resurrection.
Proof #3: Two different pictures are painted.
In the Old Testament, there were two different pictures painted of the Messiah—one suffering (Isa. 53:2-10, Ps. 22:6-8, 11-18) and one reigning as King (Ps. 2:6-12, Zech. 14:9,16). As we look back on these scriptures, we see they predicted two separate comings of the Messiah—the 1st coming as a suffering Messiah and the 2nd coming (still future) as a reigning King.
In the New Testament, we have another picture added. Again, we have two pictures painted which don’t look the same. These two different descriptions of Jesus’ coming point to two separate events we call "the rapture" and "the second coming."
Proof #4: The Known Day and the Unknown Day.
Concerning the return of Jesus, the Bible presents a day we can't know and a day we can know. Matthew 25:13 says Jesus will return at an unknown time, while Revelation 12:6 says the Jews will have to wait 1,260 days for the Lord to return. The 1,260 days begins when the Antichrist stands in the Temple and declares himself to be God (Matt. 24:15-21, 2 Thess. 2:4) This event will take place at the mid-point of the seven year Tribulation (Dan 9:27). The Antichrist has authority to rule for 42 months, which is 1,260 days (Rev. 13:4) and will be destroyed by Jesus at His second coming (Rev. 19:20, 2 Thess. 2:8). The known and unknown days must happen at different times, meaning they are two separate events.
Proof #5: A door open in heaven (Revelation 4:1).
The door in heaven is opened to let John into heaven. We believe John's call into heaven is prophetic of the Church being caught up at the rapture (see proof #6). In Revelation 19:11, heaven is opened again, this time to let the armies which are already in heaven out. This is the Church, which has been raptured at a previous time, following Jesus out of heaven at the second coming.
Proof #6: "Come up here." (Revelation 4:1).
A voice called for the apostle John to "Come up here," and immediately he was in heaven. This could be a prophetic reference to the rapture of the Church. The words "Come up here" are spoken to the two witnesses who are killed in the middle of the Tribulation, who are resurrected and ascend into heaven (Rev. 11:12). Therefore, the phrase "Come up here" could mean the Church is raptured in Rev. 4:1. The word "Church" is mentioned 22 times in Rev. 1-3, but is not mentioned again until Rev. 22:17.
Proof #7: The 24 elders have their crowns.
After John is called up into heaven, he sees the 24 elders with their crowns (Rev. 4:4-10). We know that Christians will receive their rewards (crowns) at the rapture (2 Tim. 4:8, 1 Pet. 5:4). We will be repaid at the resurrection of the righteous (Luke 14:14). The elders couldn't receive their crowns unless the resurrection (rapture) has taken place.
Proof #8: Holy ones are already with Jesus in heaven (Zech. 14:5, Rev. 19:14).
The armies in heaven, clothed in fine linen, follow Jesus out of heaven at His second coming (Rev. 19:14, Zech. 14:5, Col. 3:4). These are not angels because Rev. 19:8 tells us the fine linen is the righteousness of the saints. In order to come out of heaven we first have to go in, indicating a previous rapture.
Proof #9: Kept from the hour of testing (Rev. 3:10).
Revelation 3:10 says we will be kept out of the hour of testing which will come upon the whole earth (the Tribulation). Some have wrongly believed "keep" means to keep through, or protect through the Tribulation. Suppose you approach a high voltage area with a sign that says, "Keep Out." Does that mean you can enter and be protected? No, it means you are forbidden from entering the area. But this verse also says He will keep us from the hour of testing. It is not just the testing, but the time period. If a student is excused from a test, he still may have to sit in the class while others take the test. But if he is excused from the hour of testing, he can go home. The Church will be called home before the hour of testing.
Proof #10: Angels don't resurrect people when they gather them for judgment.
When the angels are sent forth to gather the elect at the second coming (Matt. 24:29-31), some have wrongly interpreted this as the rapture. There is one huge problem with this interpretation. If we are resurrected at this time, why would we need angels to gather us? In the resurrection, we will be like the angels (Matt. 22:30), able to travel in the air at will. Obviously, these people who are gathered are not resurrected, therefore it can't be the rapture. No one would claim the wicked are raptured at this time, yet Matthew 13:39-41, 49 says the angels will not only gather the elect, but also the wicked. This gathering is not a resurrection.
Proof #11: Both wicked and righteous both can't be taken first.
First Thessalonians 4:13-17 says the righteous are taken and the wicked are left behind. Matthew 13:30, 49 says the wicked are taken first and righteous are left behind. This points to two separate events, the rapture and the second coming.
Proof #12: Jesus returns from the wedding.
When Jesus returns to earth at the second coming, He will return from a wedding (Luke 12:36). At the rapture, Jesus is married to His bride, the Church. After the wedding, He will return to earth.
Proof #13: Jesus will receive us to Himself, not us to receive Him (John 14:2-3).
Jesus said He would prepare a place for the Church in heaven, then He would come again to receive us to Himself. Why would Jesus prepare a place for us in heaven and then not take us there? At the rapture, He will come to receive us to Himself, "that where I am (heaven), there you may be also." If the rapture occurred at the same time as the second coming, we would go up to the clouds and then immediately come back to earth. That would contradict John 14:2-3.
Proof #14: The one who restrains is taken out of the way.
In 2 Thess. 2:6-7, Paul says "the one who restrains will be taken out of the way" before the Antichrist can be revealed. We believe this refers to the rapture because the Church is clearly the biggest obstacle to the Antichrist becoming a world ruler.
Proof #15: The separation of the sheep and goats (Matt. 25:31-46).
If the rapture occurred at the second coming, why would the sheep and the goats need to be separated immediately after the second coming? A rapture at the second coming would have already separated the sheep and the goats. With a Pre-Tribulation rapture, the people saved after the rapture will need to be separated after the second coming.
Proof #16: Who will populate the Millennium?
If the rapture occurs at the second coming and the wicked are cast into hell at that time, who will be left to populate the millennium? Only people in their natural (non-resurrected) bodies will be able to have children (Matt. 22:30). With a Pre-Tribulation rapture, the people saved after the rapture who are alive at the second coming will populate the earth during the Millennium
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Eight of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #8 - John Chapter Eight (19.38MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr.Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
First Thessalonians Five
But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. 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. But ye, brethren, are not in darkness, that that day should overtake you as a thief. Ye are all the children of light, and the children of the day: we are not of the night, nor of darkness. Therefore let us not sleep, as do others; but let us watch and be sober. For they that sleep sleep in the night; and they that be drunken are drunken in the night. But let us, who are of the day, be sober, putting on the breastplate of faith and love; and for an helmet, the hope of salvation. For God hath not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation by our Lord Jesus Christ, Who died for us, that, whether we wake or sleep, we should live together with him. Wherefore comfort yourselves together, and edify one another, even as also ye do. And we beseech you, brethren, to know them which labour among you, and are over you in the Lord, and admonish you; And to esteem them very highly in love for their work's sake. And be at peace among yourselves. Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. Quench not the Spirit. Despise not prophesyings. Prove all things; hold fast that which is good. Abstain from all appearance of evil. And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. Faithful is he that calleth you, who also will do it. Brethren, pray for us. Greet all the brethren with an holy kiss. I charge you by the Lord that this epistle be read unto all the holy brethren. The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you. Amen. (1 Thessalonians 5, King James Version)
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Book of Revelation - Chuck Missler
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and all Twenty-seven sessions of his study in the Book of Revelation.
The Book of Revelation (The Folder size is 396MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1980's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Eschatology and Israelology (Glove meet Hand)
Today's post is just a couple of links to other sites that I thought would be interesting reading to the viewers of this blog.
The first link is to an Omega Letter article authored by Jack Kinsella. This article is about the timing and order of the first part of the book of Revelation. Eschatology is the study of last things or put another way, the End times. Something that I really enjoy.
The second link is to a World News Daily follow up story from the one that I posted on Thursday. It brings to light the errors and false claims that were made and corrects them with facts that are true.
Have a good weekend. Remember to give praise always in all things. Even when the bathtub is broke and your puppy poops in the house.
16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Seven of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
The first link is to an Omega Letter article authored by Jack Kinsella. This article is about the timing and order of the first part of the book of Revelation. Eschatology is the study of last things or put another way, the End times. Something that I really enjoy.
The second link is to a World News Daily follow up story from the one that I posted on Thursday. It brings to light the errors and false claims that were made and corrects them with facts that are true.
Have a good weekend. Remember to give praise always in all things. Even when the bathtub is broke and your puppy poops in the house.
16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Seven of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #7 - John Chapter Seven (18.66MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr.Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
"Jews have no history in Jerusalem" (JP News Story)
The Palestinian Authority's chief Islamic judge, Sheikh Tayseer Rajab Tamimi, said on Wednesday that there was no evidence to back up claims that Jews had ever lived in Jerusalem or that the Temple ever existed.
Tamimi claimed that Israeli archaeologists had "admitted" that Jerusalem was never inhabited by Jews.
Tamimi's announcement came in response to statements made earlier this week by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu, who said that Jerusalem "is not a settlement," and that "the Jews built it 3,000 years ago."
"Netanyahu's claims are baseless and untrue," said Tamimi, the highest religious authority in the PA. "Jerusalem is an Arab and Islamic city and it always has been so."
Tamimi claimed that all excavation work conducted by Israel after 1967 have "failed to prove that Jews had a history or presence in Jerusalem or that their ostensible temple had ever existed."
He condemned Netanyahu and "all Jewish rabbis and extremist organizations" as liars because of their assertion that Jerusalem was a Jewish city.
Tamimi accused Israel of distorting the facts and forging history "with the aim of erasing the Arab and Islamic character of Jerusalem." He also accused Israel of launching an "ethnic cleansing" campaign to squeeze Arabs out of the city.
"By desecrating its holy sites, expelling its Arab residents and demolishing their homes and confiscating their lands and building settlements in Jerusalem, Israel is seeking, through the use of weapons, to turn it into a Jewish city," he said. "This is a flagrant violation of all religious, legal, moral and human values." (Jerusalem Post News Article)
The above news article makes me very angry for a reason that is not obvious in the content: The learned judge did not say these untrue things because he believes what he is saying but that he knows that the bulk of his audience will believe anything that he tells them because of his position and his office.
We as Christians need to remember to pray for Israel and to continue to support her in word and deed. Here is Love: We need to also pray for those that are being deceived to further hate and evil against Israel. Remember: JHVH G-D calls Israel His Inheritance. (For the Lord's portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. (Deuteronomy 32:9, King James Version)
See this link from Wikipedia about the History of Jerusalem.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Six of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #6 - John Chapter Six (21.18MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Technology Post - Geexbox
Do you have an old computer or a laptop/net book sitting around just gathering dust? If so then I have an entertaining suggestion for you: Geexbox.
Geexbox is a fully standalone media player that loads from system boot on a flash drive to play movies, music and pictures. Check out the site for all of the details.
I have an Acer Aspire One that I keep beside the bed to watch movies on and to listen to audio as I go to sleep. This past week I have gotten strung out on a show from *HULU called 'Daybreak' - it is a cross between '24' and 'Groundhog Day'. Daybreak aired for half of a season in 2006/2007. I Watched all thirteen episodes twice. I have Geexbox loaded on one of my 4GB flash drives and since the program itself only use 23MB, that leaves a lot of room for movies and music.
When I get ready for bed I fire up the net book and press F12 to to bring up the boot menu so I can select the drive and let Geexbox do the rest. The Geexbox menu system is very easy to use and navigate through.
I usually have bible teaching going as I sleep and this lets the Word of God slip into my unconscious mind. It does make for some interesting dreams.
Any questions that you might have about Geexbox can be sent via the blog comments section; I am happy to share this cool application with you.
The next thing that I want to do is build a small PC with good HD video out and plenty of RAM so I can hook it up to my HDTV in the living room for instant access to our video collection that I could rip and store to the Hard Drive and even stream content over the household wireless network.
4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (Romans 12:4-5, King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Five of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Geexbox is a fully standalone media player that loads from system boot on a flash drive to play movies, music and pictures. Check out the site for all of the details.
I have an Acer Aspire One that I keep beside the bed to watch movies on and to listen to audio as I go to sleep. This past week I have gotten strung out on a show from *HULU called 'Daybreak' - it is a cross between '24' and 'Groundhog Day'. Daybreak aired for half of a season in 2006/2007. I Watched all thirteen episodes twice. I have Geexbox loaded on one of my 4GB flash drives and since the program itself only use 23MB, that leaves a lot of room for movies and music.
When I get ready for bed I fire up the net book and press F12 to to bring up the boot menu so I can select the drive and let Geexbox do the rest. The Geexbox menu system is very easy to use and navigate through.
I usually have bible teaching going as I sleep and this lets the Word of God slip into my unconscious mind. It does make for some interesting dreams.
Any questions that you might have about Geexbox can be sent via the blog comments section; I am happy to share this cool application with you.
The next thing that I want to do is build a small PC with good HD video out and plenty of RAM so I can hook it up to my HDTV in the living room for instant access to our video collection that I could rip and store to the Hard Drive and even stream content over the household wireless network.
4For as we have many members in one body, and all members have not the same office: 5So we, being many, are one body in Christ, and every one members one of another. (Romans 12:4-5, King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Five of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #5 - John Chapter Five (15.80MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Tuesday, August 25, 2009
Of Daughters and Fathers
My Twenty year old daughter, Krysta, lives on her own (with a boyfriend) out in New Mexico. She called last night to ask for my advice on finding a job. I gave her what advice that I could and told her that with the national economy what it is right now that it is going to be difficult for an undereducated twenty something to find any kind of gainful employment; employers, now, have larger applicant pools to hire from and they can pick and choose their new hires to suit their companies needs, also they are going to hire a more mature person over someone who has not had time to develop a stronger work-ethic. This is the way of the world.
What is a father to do? The daddy-voice in my head says to tell her to come home and live under my roof and not worry about this now and come be safe. But. The daddy-voice knows that the daughter is not going to do that and since she has been on her own since she was Seventeen and it knows that she would not give up the freedom willingly; no matter what the circumstances are now.
I am very proud of my daughter.
I love my daughter and want what is best for her but I know that I can not live her life for her. What I can do is pray for her and take my concern for her to the throne room of the universe and bring them before my Heavenly Father.
Our Heavenly Father knows the end from the beginning and His will controls the outcome of every interaction of our lives. When we pray to Him with our requests, He hears them and we always get an answer. Always. Remember that 'No' is an answer too. Our prayer is an action of coming into alignment with His will. His will in action in our lives is what we want most.
I will pray for my daughter and let the Lord work out the details. What I can also do is send her a little money to help her out with gas and necessities or whatever she needs most and remind her to pray too.
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Four of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
What is a father to do? The daddy-voice in my head says to tell her to come home and live under my roof and not worry about this now and come be safe. But. The daddy-voice knows that the daughter is not going to do that and since she has been on her own since she was Seventeen and it knows that she would not give up the freedom willingly; no matter what the circumstances are now.
I am very proud of my daughter.
I love my daughter and want what is best for her but I know that I can not live her life for her. What I can do is pray for her and take my concern for her to the throne room of the universe and bring them before my Heavenly Father.
Our Heavenly Father knows the end from the beginning and His will controls the outcome of every interaction of our lives. When we pray to Him with our requests, He hears them and we always get an answer. Always. Remember that 'No' is an answer too. Our prayer is an action of coming into alignment with His will. His will in action in our lives is what we want most.
I will pray for my daughter and let the Lord work out the details. What I can also do is send her a little money to help her out with gas and necessities or whatever she needs most and remind her to pray too.
14Now we exhort you, brethren, warn them that are unruly, comfort the feebleminded, support the weak, be patient toward all men. 15See that none render evil for evil unto any man; but ever follow that which is good, both among yourselves, and to all men. 16Rejoice evermore. 17Pray without ceasing. 18In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you. (1 Thessalonians 5:14-18, King James Version)
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Four of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #4 - John Chapter Four (14.18MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Monday, August 24, 2009
John Chapter Three - Chuck Missler
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Three of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #3 - John Chapter Three (19.48MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Saturday, August 22, 2009
Revelation Four and Five
After these things I looked, and behold, a door standing open in heaven. And the first voice which I heard was like a trumpet speaking with me, saying, “Come up here, and I will show you things which must take place after this.”
Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:
“ Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come!”
Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
“ You are worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.” And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it.
So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.”
And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.
Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying:
“ You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
And have made us kings and priests to our God;
And we shall reign on the earth.”
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice:
“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying:
“ Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever. (Revelation 4-5, New King James Version)
Immediately I was in the Spirit; and behold, a throne set in heaven, and One sat on the throne. And He who sat there was like a jasper and a sardius stone in appearance; and there was a rainbow around the throne, in appearance like an emerald. Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads. And from the throne proceeded lightnings, thunderings, and voices. Seven lamps of fire were burning before the throne, which are the seven Spirits of God.
Before the throne there was a sea of glass, like crystal. And in the midst of the throne, and around the throne, were four living creatures full of eyes in front and in back. The first living creature was like a lion, the second living creature like a calf, the third living creature had a face like a man, and the fourth living creature was like a flying eagle. The four living creatures, each having six wings, were full of eyes around and within. And they do not rest day or night, saying:
“ Holy, holy, holy,
Lord God Almighty,
Who was and is and is to come!”
Whenever the living creatures give glory and honor and thanks to Him who sits on the throne, who lives forever and ever, the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
“ You are worthy, O Lord,
To receive glory and honor and power;
For You created all things,
And by Your will they exist and were created.” And I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a scroll written inside and on the back, sealed with seven seals. Then I saw a strong angel proclaiming with a loud voice, “Who is worthy to open the scroll and to loose its seals?” And no one in heaven or on the earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll, or to look at it.
So I wept much, because no one was found worthy to open and read the scroll, or to look at it. But one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep. Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has prevailed to open the scroll and to loose its seven seals.”
And I looked, and behold, in the midst of the throne and of the four living creatures, and in the midst of the elders, stood a Lamb as though it had been slain, having seven horns and seven eyes, which are the seven Spirits of God sent out into all the earth. Then He came and took the scroll out of the right hand of Him who sat on the throne.
Now when He had taken the scroll, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each having a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints. And they sang a new song, saying:
“ You are worthy to take the scroll,
And to open its seals;
For You were slain,
And have redeemed us to God by Your blood
Out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation,
And have made us kings and priests to our God;
And we shall reign on the earth.”
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne, the living creatures, and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands, saying with a loud voice:
“ Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
To receive power and riches and wisdom,
And strength and honor and glory and blessing!”
And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying:
“ Blessing and honor and glory and power
Be to Him who sits on the throne,
And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
Then the four living creatures said, “Amen!” And the twenty-four elders fell down and worshiped Him who lives forever and ever. (Revelation 4-5, New King James Version)
I am VERY happy that Romans Eight is in the Bible
The title of today's post says it all. If you are not familiar with Romans chapter Eight then you are in for a blessing that will make your day and calm your mind; the enemy whispers all sorts of things in our ears to make us doubt our salvation and our ability to be or stay saved.
If you have never had these doubts, then I admire your faith, that it can not be shaken. I know that there were times in the past that I felt that I had blown my chance to be saved because I was such a sinner that God had never thought could exist. And that I played some part in the ongoing process.
When I came to the understanding that I am not the one responsible for keeping me saved and that it is God and God alone, I quit worrying. I still blow it so bad sometimes that doubt slips in and that gives the enemy an opportunity to whisper to me, "Are you sure that you are saved? No true born again person would ever do that, knowingly."
That is when I pray and ask for forgiveness for my sin. And then I look to John Ten and I know that the only way for me to loose my salvation is for me to fall out of the Father's hand. That is not possible:
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. (John 10:27-30, King James Version)
When I give the enemy the opportunity to attack me - yes, I still sin - I remember that Romans Eight was penned over nineteen hundred years ago:
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:33-39, King James Version)
These verses seem to make the whispering stop. Thank you Jesus for your love.
I have a Pro MediaFire account that allows almost unlimited bandwidth for the uploading and downloading of files and I want to take full advantage of the service and use this blog to make the Word of God available to all who want it. So then faith (cometh) by hearing and hearing by the word of God - Romans 10:17.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and all Ten sessions of his study in the Book of Romans.
The Book of Romans (The Folder size is 187MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
If you have never had these doubts, then I admire your faith, that it can not be shaken. I know that there were times in the past that I felt that I had blown my chance to be saved because I was such a sinner that God had never thought could exist. And that I played some part in the ongoing process.
When I came to the understanding that I am not the one responsible for keeping me saved and that it is God and God alone, I quit worrying. I still blow it so bad sometimes that doubt slips in and that gives the enemy an opportunity to whisper to me, "Are you sure that you are saved? No true born again person would ever do that, knowingly."
That is when I pray and ask for forgiveness for my sin. And then I look to John Ten and I know that the only way for me to loose my salvation is for me to fall out of the Father's hand. That is not possible:
My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me: And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand. My Father, which gave them me, is greater than all; and no man is able to pluck them out of my Father's hand. I and my Father are one. (John 10:27-30, King James Version)
When I give the enemy the opportunity to attack me - yes, I still sin - I remember that Romans Eight was penned over nineteen hundred years ago:
Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God's elect? It is God that justifieth. Who is he that condemneth? It is Christ that died, yea rather, that is risen again, who is even at the right hand of God, who also maketh intercession for us. Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword? As it is written, For thy sake we are killed all the day long; we are accounted as sheep for the slaughter. Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. (Romans 8:33-39, King James Version)
These verses seem to make the whispering stop. Thank you Jesus for your love.
I have a Pro MediaFire account that allows almost unlimited bandwidth for the uploading and downloading of files and I want to take full advantage of the service and use this blog to make the Word of God available to all who want it. So then faith (cometh) by hearing and hearing by the word of God - Romans 10:17.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and all Ten sessions of his study in the Book of Romans.
The Book of Romans (The Folder size is 187MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Friday, August 21, 2009
Today is a day of Great Expectation and Hope
Constant Reader and Sibling in the Lord, Spitfire, reminded me today of something that I have not considered for a while. When we see Jesus, we will be transformed into beings different than we are at this time and in this place. We will be just like He is now in His risen form; Sin will not be part of our DNA and we will not be constrained to only four dimensions of reality.
My proof texts for this is view is: (Luke 24:36-43), (John 20:26-29) and (1 John 3:2)
(Note: Links open in a new tab/window depending on which web browser you use.( Go Firefox!).
Please forgive today's short post. My current body is tired and wants to go to bed and dream of (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).
Maranatha!
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Two of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
My proof texts for this is view is: (Luke 24:36-43), (John 20:26-29) and (1 John 3:2)
(Note: Links open in a new tab/window depending on which web browser you use.( Go Firefox!).
Please forgive today's short post. My current body is tired and wants to go to bed and dream of (1 Thessalonians 4:16-18).
Maranatha!
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part Two of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #2 - John Chapter Two (17.62MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Today is a day of Song and Sonship
Are you in Christ?
Have you confessed with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and do you believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead? Then you are and will be saved.
8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9That 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. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:8-10, King James Version)
Then, through Christ, by the faith that God has given to you, you have two things that are very special: Righteousness and Salvation. They are both gifts from God that only He, through His Son, could give to you.
So, what do you do when given so special a gift? What you do is say 'Thank You' by Loving and Worshiping Him and giving all of your Devotion to Him. Then at some time in the future do something nice for Him.
Like singing a song to Him (In person):
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. (Revelation 5:9-15, King James Version)
Gentle reader, now is the time to learn this song. You would not want to be the only one not singing when the time comes. It will be okay if you can't carry a tune in a bucket so long as you know the words and they come from the heart.
Trust me, I will be singing loud enough to drown all of you out anyway.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part One of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Have you confessed with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and do you believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead? Then you are and will be saved.
8But what saith it? The word is nigh thee, even in thy mouth, and in thy heart: that is, the word of faith, which we preach; 9That 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. 10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Romans 10:8-10, King James Version)
Then, through Christ, by the faith that God has given to you, you have two things that are very special: Righteousness and Salvation. They are both gifts from God that only He, through His Son, could give to you.
So, what do you do when given so special a gift? What you do is say 'Thank You' by Loving and Worshiping Him and giving all of your Devotion to Him. Then at some time in the future do something nice for Him.
Like singing a song to Him (In person):
And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; And hast made us unto our God kings and priests: and we shall reign on the earth. And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands; Saying with a loud voice, Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honour, and glory, and blessing. And every creature which is in heaven, and on the earth, and under the earth, and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever. And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever. (Revelation 5:9-15, King James Version)
Gentle reader, now is the time to learn this song. You would not want to be the only one not singing when the time comes. It will be okay if you can't carry a tune in a bucket so long as you know the words and they come from the heart.
Trust me, I will be singing loud enough to drown all of you out anyway.
Audio of the day: Dr. Chuck Missler and part One of Twenty-two in his study of the Book of John.
Study #1 - John Chapter One (21.48MB MP3)
This collection of audio is from the 1990's and is not the most recent series of studies in this book. You can find the most recent recordings for sale at Dr. Missler's website Khouse.org. The audio that I am offering can be found at Firefighters For Christ free of charge.
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