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Matthew 1:18, 2:1; Luke 1:24, 2:11, 24:6;
John 19:19;
​ Titus 2:13;
Revelation 19:11
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Bible Character Misconceptions: Links to Blog Posts

2/16/2017

 

Links to November 2016 Misconception Series

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Scripture for Today: 11-16-16,  Misconception Series #1: Adam & Eve: Which Tree? Adam and Eve were expelled from the Garden of Eden not because they ate the forbidden fruit of the tree of knowledge of good and evil. It was to prevent them FROM eating from the TREE OF LIFE that caused their expulsion. There were TWO trees were in the midst ...

Scripture for Today, 11-17-16 - Misconceptions #2: Jonah & the Big Fish We all know the tale of Jonah and the 'whale' … but how well do we know it? Jonah wasn’t swallowed
 
Scripture for Today: 11-19-16 - Series Misconception #3: Wise Men Visit Baby Jesus Scripture records that Men carrying three gifts

Scripture for Today, 11-18-16 - Misconception Series #4: Samson's Hair Was Cut But Not By Delilah We learn of Samson’s long hair being cut destroying his strength; the misconception is that Delilah did the dirty deed, but in fact, it was her man servant who did it. See: Judges 16:1 "Then went Samson to Gaza, and saw there ...
Scripture for Today, 11-20-16 - Misconception Series #5 [final] Moses Statue With Horns ​Michaelangelo carved a statue of Moses with horns on his head. The misconception is from the Roman Catholic Vulgate [Exodus 34:29] interpretation [figurative language?]. Some speculate that ...

Scripture for Today, 2-9-17

2/8/2017

 

Two Witnesses

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Who Are God's Two Witnesses?

“These (speaking of the two witnesses) ARE the two olive 
trees, and the two candlesticks standing before 
the God of the earth.” Revelation 11:4
 
WHAT TWO OLIVE TREES?


Israel being the natural olive tree and Gentiles who became Christians were considered or called a wild olive tree being grafted into the natural olive tree, which represented Israel. We should view the two witnesses which ARE the two olive trees as two GROUPS of people rather than just two individual people. 
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The ONLY TWO WITNESSES in all the earth who stand for the
only almighty God are the TWO WITNESSES of Revelation:

 
            #1 the true believers in Christ Jesus the Son of God, otherwise known as Christians or formally known as the WILD OLIVE TREE
            #2 ISRAEL, which is the NATURAL OLIVE TREE
 
To confirm and backup this view:
 
-  we see two different victory songs are sung; they can't be sung by ONE individual or one group of people. The children of Israel were brought to victory by Moses being delivered from Egypt through the Red Sea. And Christians are brought to victory through the blood of the Lamb when Messiah Jesus was crucified and rose from death; each has a song to sing: Revelation 15:3 "they sang the song of Moses the servant of God AND the song of the Lamb."

 
- The New Jerusalem, the City of God Revelation 21:12-14 “And had a great wall and high, and had TWELVE gates, and at the twelve gates twelve angels, and the NAMES of the TWELVE TRIBES of the children of ISRAEL...And the wall of the city had TWELVE foundations and in them the NAMES of the TWELVE APOSTLES of the LAMB.”

  • The twelve foundations with the names of the twelve apostles obviously represent the church, or true believers in Christ Jesus, the Lamb of God.
  • The twelve gates with the names of the twelve tribes of Israel in turn signify the children of Israel, the Jews.
 
- We see in Ezekiel that the stick of Judah represents the church, or spiritual Israel and the stick of Joseph or Ephraim represents the Jews, or natural Israel.
Ezekiel  37:16-22: "Thou son of man, take thee one stick, and write upon it, For Judah, and for the children of Israel his companions: then take another stick, and write upon it, For Joseph, the stick of Ephraim and for all the house of Israel his companions:  And join them one to another into one stick; and they shall become one in thine hand. …, Thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I will take the stick of Joseph, which is in the hand of Ephraim, and the tribes of Israel his fellows, and will put them with him, even with the stick of Judah, and make them one stick, and they shall be one in mine hand."

 
In Revelation 11 God gives power to His two witnesses as they are already here on earth. Revelation 11:3  “I will GIVE power unto My two witnesses...” And : Acts 1:8 “But you shall receive (be given) POWER after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you, and you shall be WITNESSES unto Me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria and to the uttermost part of the earth (standing before or for God in all the earth).”
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We are now living on the threshold of the greatest glory of God ever.
The Lord of Hosts said:

 
“I will fill this house with glory, the Silver is mine and the Gold
is mine. The glory of this LATTER house (speaking of the church
in the last days) shall be GREATER than the former (the early
church): and in this place will I give PEACE." Haggai 2:7-9
 
Yours in Christ Jesus forever,
Mark
A Matter of Truth

Excerpted and adapted original message here: 
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http://www.amatteroftruth.com/the-two-witnesses-who-are-they

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Aside ... J. H. Allen's 1902 Book
"JUDAH'S SCEPTER AND JOSEPH'S BIRTHRIGHT"
Gives a terrific report about the descendants of Ishmael NOT
receiving the blessing from God - Isaac the son of Abraham & Sarah did.
www.originofnations.org/books,%20papers/JUDAH'S%20SCEPTRE%20AND%20JOSEPH'S%20BIRTHRIGHT%20(J%20H%20Allen).pdf

Scripture for Today, 2-7-17

2/6/2017

 

Fables & Myths Series #6 final:
​God Foretells the whole future - Not in bits and pieces

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In 721BC the Bible's Old Testament prophet Hosea began prophesying at the fall of the Northern Kingdom to tell the soon to be captive Israelites what their long‐term future would be. Israel would disappear into the Gentile nations, but the Lord would not forget them and would save them. Through Hosea, God also told the Ten Tribes what would happen to them during the Christian Era.
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Map: more here

In 606 BC the OT Prophet Daniel began prophesying at the fall of the kingdom of Judah to tell the Jews in captivity (and the Gentile nations who held them) what both their futures would be while Gentiles controlled the Holy Land. Through Daniel, God also told the Jews what would happen to them during the Christian Era.
 
So was the culminating book in the Bible positioned at the beginning of the Christian Era to tell the Church about just the first few years of this era (as Preterists believe)  or about the last few years of this era (as Dispensationalists believe)?
 
If they’re right, then God changed from foretelling the whole future of an era to foretelling just tiny bits of this one. Since “God changes not,” That’s unlikely!
 
It appears that Revelation was penned at the beginning of this era to tell God’s Two Witness (the Jewish people and the Gentile Church) what both their futures would be during this era and warn the unsaved world 
of its impending judgment.

​Conclusion: The rapture of the church does not take place at the beginning of the great tribulation.

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Copy of Lacunza’s original work is in Oxford University Library, Oxford, UK. Documentation for the above is voluminous, however readily accessible sources are:
  • Dave McPherson’s "The Rapture Plot" or "The Great Coverup,"
  • Michael de Semlyen’s "All Roads Lead to Rome?"
Source: http://www.slideshare.net/PulpArk/10-fables-myths
Ellis Skolfield [not to be confused with the late Cyrus Scofield [C.I. Scofield] - August 23, 1927 - April 26, 2015: Nondenominational Biblical conservative preacher and author who in the early 1950s received his formal theological training from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, South Carolina. Fish House has been publishing Skolfield’s studies in Revelation since 1983. Some of his books are already out of print while others are considered standard reference works by many churches. Skolfield’s latest book on Bible prophecy is downloadable from this site, as are several of his essays. Many of his publications are free for download here and link
http://www.fishhouseministries.com/html/02-books-articles.htm
http://www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html

Scripture for Today, 2-6-17

2/5/2017

 

Fables & Myths Series #5: Margaret MacDonald's Dream in 1830 AD

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MARGARET MACDONALD
Fifteen Year Old Girl [1]


A sickly, 15 year old Scottish girl, Christian for only a year, claimed to have a “secret rapture” vision. [Also said to  have  been  in  the  occult, including  a documented levitation!]
 
1831AD, ROBERT NORTON
 
Robert Norton, an Irvingite evangelist, meets Margaret Macdonald. Norton is captivated by her “secret pre tribulation rapture” vision so he spreads it all over England; and that’s how all the doctrinal pieces came together.

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How is the enemy going to spread this doctrine throughout the Western Church? In 1909 AD  C.I. SCOFIELD [not to be confused with Ellis Skolfield] accepts Darby’s “Seven Year Tribulation” invention.

Three members of his revision committee resign because it could not be supported by the Bible, nevertheless, Scofield includes the Ribera‐Lacunza‐Macdonald‐Darby creation in the 1909 [and future editions] of the Scofield Bible.

The Scofield group knows true origin of the “seven‐year” and “pre tribulation” rapture views, but since Irvingites were known to be cultish, hide the knowledge from the public as this interpretation had great fund‐raising capability and it increased the sales of the Scofield annotated Bible.

[1] Apparently there's a handwritten report of Margaret's dream here: 
www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html

​Source: http://www.slideshare.net/PulpArk/10-fables-myths
 
Ellis Skolfield [not to be confused with the late Cyrus Scofield [C.I. Scofield] - August 23, 1927 - April 26, 2015: Nondenominational Biblical conservative preacher and author who in the early 1950s received his formal theological training from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, South Carolina. Fish House has been publishing Skolfield’s studies in Revelation since 1983. Some of his books are already out of print while others are considered standard reference works by many churches. Skolfield’s latest book on Bible prophecy is downloadable from this site, as are several of his essays. Many of his publications are free for download here and link
http://www.fishhouseministries.com/html/02-books-articles.htm
http://www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html

Scripture for Today, 2-4-17

2/3/2017

 

Fables & Myths Series #4:
The Irvingites 1827AD

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LaCunza's Book "The Morning Watch" Translated into English by EDWARD IRVING – Founder of the Irvingite Cult
 
In 1870AD, JOHN N. DARBY the founder  of Plymouth Brethren, goes to Irvingite meetings where he heard Lacunza’s views. Darby then falls off his horse and lands on his head. While recovering, Darby decides that Lacunza’s, mini 45‐day tribulation is wrong so he modifies it by adding Daniel’s 70th Week!
 
1.  Darby invents a “Seven‐Year‐Great‐Tribulation” to take place at the end of the Christian era.
2. To make his new concept fit reality, he then theorizes a “2000 year gap” between the 69th and 70th weeks.
 
Both concepts were unsupportable creative theology! But knowing Irvingites to be cultish, the Plymouth Brethren now hide the origin of the view, claiming it to be their own. Darby then traveled to the United States where he met Dr. C. I. Scofield (of Scofield Bible fame).
​[to be cont'd]


Source: http://www.slideshare.net/PulpArk/10-fables-myths
 
[1] Ellis Skolfield [not to be confused with the late Cyrus Scofield [C.I. Scofield] - August 23, 1927 - April 26, 2015: Nondenominational Biblical conservative preacher and author who in the early 1950s received his formal theological training from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, South Carolina. Fish House has been publishing Skolfield’s studies in Revelation since 1983. Some of his books are already out of print while others are considered standard reference works by many churches. Skolfield’s latest book on Bible prophecy is downloadable from this site, as are several of his essays. Many of his publications are free for download here and link
http://www.fishhouseministries.com/html/02-books-articles.htm
http://www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html

Scripture for Today, 2-3-17

2/2/2017

 

Fables & Myths Series #3: 1765 Mini Trib? MANUEL DE LACUNZA Y DIAZ

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The Poisonous Mushroom Grows
1745AD, MANUEL DE LACUNZA Y DIAZ

 
Born in Chile, but sails to Spain to become Jesuit priest. In 1765, because of their cruelty all Jesuits, including Lacunza, were expelled from Spain. Though not implicated, de Lacunza immigrated to Imola, Italy where he then claimed to be a converted Jew named Rabbi Juan Josafat Ben Ezra.
 
Based on the earlier views of Ribera, in 1785 de Lacunza writes “The Coming of Messiah in Glory and Majesty.” From Daniel 12:11-12 "
And from the time that the daily sacrifice shall be taken away, and the abomination that maketh desolate set up, there shall be a thousand two hundred and ninety days. Blessed is he that waiteth, and cometh to the thousand three hundred and five and thirty days."

De Lacunza theorized a 45‐day mini‐tribulation to take place at the end of the Christian Era. [He had a book published in Spain in 1821]. [to be cont'd]

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MATHEMATICAL PRECISION OF PROPHECY 
1260 "days" in prophecy and the Muslim Dome of the Rock 
Above chart excerpted - complete ORIGINAL image here:
www.beholdthebeast.com/mathematical_precision_of_prophecy.htm

Mark 13: 
www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=mark+13&version=KJV​
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Source:
http://www.slideshare.net/PulpArk/10-fables-myths
 
[1] Ellis Skolfield [not to be confused with the late Cyrus Scofield] - August 23, 1927 - April 26, 2015: Nondenominational Biblical conservative preacher and author who in the early 1950s received his formal theological training from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, South Carolina. Fish House has been publishing Skolfield’s studies in Revelation since 1983. Some of his books are already out of print while others are considered standard reference works by many churches. Skolfield’s latest book on Bible prophecy is downloadable from this site, as are several of his essays. Many of his publications are free for download here and link
http://www.fishhouseministries.com/html/02-books-articles.htm
http://www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html

Scripture for Today, 2-2-17

2/1/2017

 

Fables & Myths Series #2: Preterists?

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THEN IN 1614 AD: THE PRETERIST View
 
Created for the same reason by Alcazar, another Jesuit, who claimed the Olivet Discourse and the book of Revelation were fulfilled by the fall of Jerusalem in 70AD!

This view is called 'Preterism' and supports 'Replacement Theology' (the idea that God broke covenant with the physical Seed of Abraham after the Cross and the Church is the only Israel of this era).

Despite the evidence of their own eyes (the new nation of Israel chock full of returned Jews), this dubious view is still accepted by many evangelical churches.
 
Both of the above views were initiated by Jesuits to derail the reformation, nevertheless, both views are currently acceptable doctrine by many Protestant churches. Problem is, both go directly against Scripture and history. 
[to be cont'd]

 
Source:
http://www.slideshare.net/PulpArk/10-fables-myths
 
[1] Ellis Skolfield [not to be confused with the late Cyrus Scofield] - August 23, 1927 - April 26, 2015: Nondenominational Biblical conservative preacher and author who in the early 1950s received his formal theological training from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, South Carolina. Fish House has been publishing Skolfield’s studies in Revelation since 1983. Some of his books are already out of print while others are considered standard reference works by many churches. Skolfield’s latest book on Bible prophecy is downloadable from this site, as are several of his essays. Many of his publications are free for download here and link
http://www.fishhouseministries.com/html/02-books-articles.htm
http://www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html



Scripture for Today, 2-1-17

1/31/2017

 

Series #1 Fables & Myths: PreTrib Rapture, New Temple, New Babylon & A Man as THE Anti-Christ

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Priest Rebera, Resume Animal Sacrifices?
Darby, MacDonald & Scolfield


The following is pasted with permission: A widely held end-time view is that a seven-year time of trouble called THE GREAT TRIBULATION will take place at the end of this age after God removes His born again believers by a snatching away [aka the Rapture]. Few know the origin of the doctrine, nonetheless it is generally accepted as an established fact. However, having an interpretation of a few puzzling Bible verses doesn’t mean the explanation is true. It may be an incorrect conclusion as there is no direct scriptural support for it.
Yes, there are verses we interpret as a seven year-tribulation, but not one verse in the Bible says we are going to have such a time. The dogma has a most dubious beginning. 
On October 31, 
1517, in response to the Roman Catholic Pope's proclamation that new fees must be paid by the laity to help build St. Peter's Basilica; an angry Priest - Martin Luther - nailed a sheet of paper with 95 complaints on the chapel door objecting to many manmade dictates.  Until then, the generally accepted view of Bible prophecy was “linear historic,” that Revelation was in the process of being fulfilled throughout the Christian Era. However, in the 16th century, a new view of Bible prophecy was devised beginning with a Jesuit priest.

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Installment #1 of Six
Enter the Jesuits  
 
In the 16th  and 17th  centuries, Reformation leaders were calling the Roman Catholic hierarchy the “Whore of Babylon” the New Testament book of Revelation Chapter 17. In its attempt to put a halt to the true Gospel of Christ, the Roman Catholic Church began a counter‐reformation, during which two Jesuit priests were commissioned to initiate doctrines that would derail the reformation and they almost succeeded. 
Revelation 17:4-5

"The woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication:  And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon The Great, The Mother Of Harlots And Abominations Of The Earth."
 
FIRST, IN 1591 AD: THE FUTURIST VIEW developed and popularized by Jesuit priest Fr. Ribera who claimed that Revelation would not be fulfilled until the end of the Christian Era. He taught there would be a:
  • rebuilt Babylon
  • rebuilt temple in Jerusalem
  • restoration of animal sacrifices
  • and a future person - Antichrist
 
Sound familiar? It should, Ribera is the father of dispensational eschatology.
A new temple in Jerusalem? That's man's plan, but it's not going to happen.
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Source: 
http://www.slideshare.net/PulpArk/10-fables-myths
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More:www.preteristarchive.com/dEmEnTiA/1975_macpherson_incredible-coverup.html
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[1] Ellis Skolfield [not to be confused with the late Cyrus Scofield] - August 23, 1927 - April 26, 2015: Nondenominational Biblical conservative preacher and author who in the early 1950s received his formal theological training from Columbia Bible College, Columbia, South Carolina.
Fish House has been publishing Skolfield’s studies on Revelation since 1983. Some of his books are out of print; others are considered standard reference works by many churches. His book THE FALSE PROPHET about Islam is downloadable as are many of his publications all at no cost here.

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    2-25-21, Who should we fear? Him that can send us to hell. Matthew 10:28
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    2-24-21 Fret not evil doers. Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10
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    2-12-21, Apostle Paul spoke of the end of all things. 1 Peter 4:7; See Mark 13:30, 37
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    2-19-21, God is our Refuge and Strength. Psalm 46:1
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    2-18-21, Whatever man plans is inconsequential as ONLY God's plans will prevail. Proverbs 19:21
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    2-17-21, God's word tells us the steps to know we're forgiven and in God's forever family. John 3:17-18; 1 John 5:13
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    2-16-21 Meteors firey hailstones? Revelation 16:21
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    2-13-21, Do you claim to be a born again follower of the Lord Jesus yet deliberately & repeatedly disobey Him with no remorse? You are a liar. 1 John 2:4
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    2-12-21, When we look at the truth of God and His requirement for salvation we realize there's only two 'religions.' WORKS or FAITH': Whether it be Catholicism, Judaism, Islam, Mormonism that all preach doing certain 'works' to achieve forgiveness and eternal life with God; OR FAITH: repentance and trust in the finish work of Jesus living for Him. Ephesians 2:8-10, John 3:36.
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    2-3-21, Jesus said He'd come again. John 14:1-3
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    2-2-21, The more you pray, the more peace you'll feel. Phil 4:7
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    1-31-21, The Lord Jesus cannot lie; He said He'd come again and He will. John 14:3
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    1-30-21, Lord & King Jesus' appearance is described in Revelation 1:13-16
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    1-29-21, Seriously, the 'deadly' Covid virus has 95+% recovery rate, children don't spread it; masks don't work, Joe Biden is a horrible candidate - ALL DELUSION! 2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Romans 1:28-32
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    1-26-21, The 'Gospel' of Christ is GOOD NEWS that Jesus came to save sinners. 1 Corinthians 15:1, 3-4
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    1-9-21, The USA is no longer blessed because The Lord Jesus is not our God - SATAN is the 'god' of the USA.
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    1-25-21, Jesus and the Father are ONE. John 10:30, 14:9
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    1-9-20, WHEN God's faithful obey THEN He will heal our land. 2 Chronicles 7:14; Exodus 19:3; 35:29
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    12-2-20, Jesus' re-appearing; our 'Blessed Hope' Titus 2:13
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    12-26-20, The 'conclusion' of the matter: We must fear and obey God. Ecclesiastes 12:13-14
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    12-8-20, Be at peace, trust God. 2 Corinthians 12:10; Luke 1:51
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    11-6-20, Because of God's endless love, He warns us to repent to be saved. Luke 13:3
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    11-5-20, The Lord Jesus will return in like manner He returned to Heaven. Acts 1:11
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    11-2-20, We don't know day or hour, but when He's at the doors. John 10:7-10 The Lord Jesus said to: "PRAY & WATCH" Mark 13:33, 37
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    10-16-20, This confirmation and validation of ancient cities and Kings of Israel surely reinforces our faith and confidence in the Savior Jesus Christ. John 14:6
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    10-15-20, We will reap what we sow. Galatians 6:7
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    At Last Trumpet Jesus Will Come, 1 Cor 15:52
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    10-6-20, The eyes of the Lord Jesus are upon us. He sees our every step. Proverb 15:3; Job 31:4; 2 Chronicles 16:9
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    9-25-20, We know not the day & hour of the Lord's return. We must pray and be prepared. Psalm 26:2
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    □□ ✝️ 9-13-20, Jesus will return, He said He would. John 14:3; 1 Thessalonians 5:4; Mark 13:33
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    Revelation 21:4
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    ✝️ 9-6-20, In THAT day - all the world will recognize the King of Kings, Jesus Christ. Philippians 2:9-11
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    Jesus said, Feed My sheep John 21:17
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    ❤️ ✝️ 9-4-20, Genesis 6:9 ❤️
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    2-23-20, As in days of Noah & Lot. Luke 17:20-30
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    ✝️ 9-2-20, The Lord God loves all sinners and only by the Lord Jesus Christ can we be saved. Acts 4:12; John 14.6
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    Luke 13:3; 21:28
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    8-22-20, The Lord is not slow; He's patient. ​Do not abuse His patience with callous disregard for His statutes. Repent and be holy in the sight of the Lord. John 14:15; Romans 2:2-8; Exodus 32:33; Ecclesiastes 8:11; Revelation 3:5
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    John 3:16; Romans 5:8
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    The Lord Jesus shall judge the living and the dead. Acts 10:42, 17:31
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    8-6-20, Now the USA anarchist rioters are burning Bibles. I don't know what burning the Bible has to do with protesting against police brutality. Hatred for God, that's why. James 4:4
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    8-5-20, God protects Israel. Genesis 12:3; Isaiah 41:10-11, 54:15, 17; Zechariah 2:5, 8
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    Proverbs 22:3
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    John 3:18
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    ✝️ 7-3-20, As we see in the Bible's Old Testament all the events where the Hebrews were punished for their disobedience ... why today do we think almighty God is less righteous and will permit His followers to do wickedly without unpleasant consequences? Daniel 9:4-14
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    6-29-20, Jesus said, 'Obey Me!' John 14:15; 1 John 2:3, 3:22 Of course we are forgiven when we sincerely pray for forgiveness turning our lives to the Lord Jesus. We must intend to sin no more ... if we do ... quickly repent as we didn't INTEND to. John 8:11 More here: https://www.gotquestions.org/go-and-sin-no-more.html
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    We must be born again in Jesus. John 3:3,7
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    Jesus said, 'You must be born again." John 3:3, 7
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    Proverbs 24:19-20; Psalm 141:10
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    ✝️ 6-17-20, Many people have the misconception that the Lord's TEN COMMANDMENTS are just suggestions since Jesus came and we're now under the NEW COVENANT. Well, Jesus repeated them in Matthew 19:18-19.
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    ✝️ 6-9-20, The Lord □ Jesus explained to Nicodemus that he must be 'born again' [John 3.3, 7]. In Utah I've heard some LDS people scoff and ridicule believers in Christ who are 'born again.' Those who scorn are lost; Jesus clearly said to 'marvel not that you must be born again'; without Christ we are lost. John 3:17-18
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    ✝️ 6-8-20, Jesus is God; He came to save sinners. “For He [Jesus] Whom God sent speaks the words of God: The Father loves the Son & has given all things into His hand. He that believs on the Son hath everlasting life & they that believes not the Son shall not see life; but the wrath of God abideth on them.” John 3:34-36
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    ✝️ 6-7-20, The Lord □ Jesus spoke from the cross first of forgiveness, salvation then of His Mother's care into John's hands. He spoke of being forsaken & then triumph as His task as human was complete shedding His perfect blood for the forgiveness of sins to all who repent believing in Him. His body was thirsty. And last of His reunion with the Father. Matthew 27:46; Luke 23:34, 43, 46; John 19:26-28, 30; Mark 15:34
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    ✝️ 6-6-20, Another promise from God's word in Psalm 72:1-9; the Lord will annihilate the oppressor while the righteous will prosper and His enemies will lick the dust. Thank You, Lord.
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    Genesis 1:9-10
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    ✝️ 6-5-20, As we watch in horror the evil behaviors of the masses in America; those who are born again in the Lord Jesus should have peace. His peace that passes all understanding. He has our best in His plans. Jeremiah 29:11; Isaiah 55:11-13; Philippians 4:7
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    ✝️ 6-3-20, Interesting the different duties of God's arch angels. Michael is a warrior who will defeat Satan and Gabriel was/is God's messenger appearing to: Prophet Daniel 8:15-17, 9:21-24 ... Zacharias, father of John the Baptist, Luke 1:11-18... Mary, Mother of Jesus, Luke 1:26-31... Joseph, Husband of Mary, Matthew 1:20-24, 2-13
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    ✝️ 6-1-20, The Lord □Jesus had plenty to say about hypocrites. See Matthew 23:2, 5, 16, 12-29
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    Revelation 19:7-8
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    ✝️ 5-30-20, As we watch in horror when Derek killed George in Minneapolis, the riots & mayhem; we know that God is looking down on it all & preparing His judgment. When we add the murder of millions of innocent babies - we know it won't be good. Exodus 20:13; Genesis 4:15, 9:6
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    ✝️ 5-29-20, The Lord □ Jesus wants us to behave in a loving caring way especially to the brethren. Similar as if we were caring for Him. Matthew 25:31-41
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    ✝️ 5-28-20, God's word has many encouraging promises to those who stand fast in their faith of the Lord □ Jesus. We're called 'Overcomers' - 1 John 5:4-5; Revelation 2:7, 3:21. Thank You, Lord.
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    ✝️ 5-31-20, Have you ever noticed that in God's word He repeatedly warns us we are to fear Him? Well, why not? Like □Jesus said, we should fear Him who can cast us into Hell. Luke 12:5; Psalm 103:1-2, 11-15, 17
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    Luke 17:25-27
    2 Thessalonians 2:10-12; Jeremiah 1:5; Galatians 6:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:4
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    Romans 13:11-12
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    ✝️ 5-24-20, A rich ruler asked the Lord □ Jesus about heaven; he didn't like Jesus’ answer. We need to keep reading ... all things are possible with God. Matthew 19:23-26; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30
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    ✝️ 5-23-20, Our eternal destination is determined by each of us individually. We chose Hell when we reject Christ. John 3:17-18, 14:6; Romans 5:2; Ephesians 2:18; Hebrews 10:20
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    ✝️ 5-13-20, What a wonderful vision the Apostle John had of the New Jerusalem. It is 1,500 miles square and 1,500 miles high. Almost the size of the United States. The Lord □ Jesus is the Light. Imagine no more wickedness. No more pain & crying. Revelation 21:1-2, 3-27, 22:1-5
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    ✝️ 5-12-20, Because of God’s love, while we were yet sinners, the Lord Jesus □Christ suffered and died for us. It was God's plan for sinful mankind to repent trusting Him to save them; He could/can because He is God and arose from death. Thank You, Lord. Romans 5:8; Galatians 2:20
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    ✝️ 5-7-20, Sins □ Jesus Harshly Condemns; He said, “God knows our hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God. V9 For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” [Pride] Luke 16:15, 18:9-14; Hebrews 1:8-9
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    ✝️ 5-6-20, In the Bible's book of Proverbs we are instructed that fools bring trouble to their families and evil doers will bow before the Wise. Proverbs 11:29, 14:19.
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    ✝️ 4-30-20, When the Lord □ Jesus Mother told her son that at the Cana wedding celebration there was no wine - I wonder if the Lord did little miracles around the house so Mary knew of His abilities expecting Him to quickly whip up some good wine. And He did! The Lord's first miracle on earth water into wine. John 2:1-11
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    ✝️ 4-28-20, The Lord □ Jesus, in the book of Matthew, lists what’s called the “Beatitudes.” He lists the items in our lives in His 'Sermon on the Mount' that examine our values, vision & habits to wholehearted obedience to God. We seek His forgiveness & acceptance for eternal life with Him; this is the good news 'Gospel.' John 14:6; Matthew 5:1-48, 6:1-34, 7:1-28.
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    ✝️ 4-25-20, □ Jesus gave His apostles some encouraging words about His leaving and preparing a place for them; in His Father's house are many mansions. Let not your heart be troubled. John 14:1-3
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    ✝️ 4-20-20, The Lord □ Jesus said we must obey Him else it's like we built our houses on sand that when rains come they'll be destroyed. Matthew 7:24-27; Luke 6:46-49; James 1:22; Proverbs 10:25 □□
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    ✝️ 4-18-20, As the world deals with the horrible danger of health and financial ruin ... Whom shall we fear? God is the ROCK of our salvation. Trust Him and be at peace. Psalm 62:6; Romans 12:18
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    ✝️ 4-16-20, The next time Jesus Christ comes to earth He will be □ King of Kings □ & Lord of Lords. Hallelujah! Psalm 24:7; Revelation 17:14 □□
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    ❤️ Matthew 28:4 ❤️
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    ❤️ Mark 16:1-6 ❤️
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    ❤️ Revelation 1:18 ❤️
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    Matthew 27:32; Mark 15:21; Luke 23:26 Many believe Simon was a black man; or a Jewish convert from Africa.
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    Luke 10:17-22; Matthew 11:25-30
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    Mark 16:19; 1 Thessalonians 4:17; Acts 1:9-11
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    Mark 3:5; John 2:15; Matthew 23:13, 33
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    Jesus Told Samaritan Woman: 'I AM HE!' John 4:5-26
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    John 14:23; 1 Samuel 3:18; James 4:7
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    Revelation 5:5, 22:16
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    2-28-20, Jesus Calms the Sea: 'What manner of man is this that even the wind and sea obey Him?' Mark 4:35-41; Matthew 8:23-27; Luke 8:22-25
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    John 11:38-44
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    Jesus gave up His life to save us from our sin. Matt 26:53; Mark 15:1-4; John 10:11; Galatians 1:4
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    Romans 8:30-36
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    Proverbs 15:12-13
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    Proverbs 3:5
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    We live by God's Word; not just by bread alone. Matthew 4:4; Luke 4:4; Deuteronomy 8:3
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    Mark 2:16-17
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    Revelation 17:14, 19:16
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    John 14:15-24
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    Isaiah 42:1-4
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    Mark 6:48-50; Matthew 14:28
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    Mark 10:13-16
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    Hebrews 4:15
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    Hebrews 7:25
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    Philippians 2:5-6; 7-9, 10-11
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    The Lord Watches Over Jerusalem Psalm 134:1-3
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    Proverbs 6:6-8
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    Elijah Raptured, Genesis 5:24, 2 Kings 2:11
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    1 John 5:11-13
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    Psalm 33:12
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    Revelation 16:21
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    John 5:17-18; Hebrews 1:8; 2 Peter 1:1
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    Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13; 1 Cor 15:4
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    Romans 10:10
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    Hebrews 11:25
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    1 John 1:7
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    Deuteronomy 11:12
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    Hebrews 6:4, 10:26-31
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    Mark 13:13
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    Wives Obey & Husbands Love 1 Peter 3:1; Ephesians 5:25
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    Romans 5:8
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    Luke 10:20; John 13:34
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    John 17:24
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    Isaiah 53:3-5
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    Luke 16:19-20, 21-31
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    No Jesus, No Heaven John 14:6
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    Marriage Before Sex Hebrews 13:4
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    Ephesians 5:21
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    God's NAME on His kids Numbers 6:27
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    2 Chronicles 14:2-3, 4-5, 6-7
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    Without Jesus, lost already. John 3:17-18
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    God always warns before punishment: Noah, Lot, Jonah and us too. Repent now.
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    Romans 3:23, 5:8, 6:23, 10:9, 10:13, John 15:1-5
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    Jesus had six half brothers & sisters. Matt 13:55; Mark 6:3; Jude 1:1
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    Jesus said, 'Marriage man and woman." ​Matthew 19:5
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    Luke 12:15-21
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    Matthew 6:33
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    Revelation 21:8
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    Psalm 91:3

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