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So why do we honor the Sabbath on Sunday the first day of the week and not Saturday the 7th day of the week?

Debbie, Christ was DEAD, laying in the grave awaiting HIS resurrection by HIS Father. Christ is the BODY of HIS FATHER.

Christ has from the beginning been the BODY of the Father, and all the glory that implies.

He laid down all his glory, and became (sinful) flesh, born of a woman and died on the cross.

It was this body of (sinful) flesh that died, His FATHER (LIFE AND TRUTH) did not die.

Christ said into thy hands (Father) I (the body) commend my spirit (it's the Fathers spirit that gives LIFE, to the BODY).

Christ body lay in the grave three days, then A NEW BODY AROSE, by the LIFE and POWER of the FATHER.

That new BODY is MANKIND, the dwelling place of THE FATHER, and the son at his right hand.

Colossians 1:27 ....this MYSTERY ....CHRIST IN YOU.....

1 Corinthians 15:38 But God giveth it (his creation) a body (Christ is the BODY OF THE FATHER) as it has pleased him, and to every SEED HIS (CHRIST) own body.

YOU ARE THE BODY OF CHRIST, through the workings of CHRIST RESURRECTION.

Revelation 20:6 Bless and Holy is he that has his part in the FIRST RESURRECTION: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be Priest of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.

GBU

Amen Suze great post i knew you wd catch that about lil Samuel being a Levite simply b/c lil Samuel did all the services in the temple even tho God told them only a levite cd wear the linen Ephod and go into the most Holy Place etc.

When God spoke of that New Covenant in Jeremiah 31 : 31 kjv ..He said it wd not be as the Old Covenant..He said they will no more teach their neighbors know the lord for they shall ALL know me from the least to the greatest....I will KNOW them ALL ETC and Isaiah said knowledge shall cover the earth as the waters cover the seas...And this intimacy with humanity is gonna result in a birth of Christ in everybody..As Jeremiah saw all men in travail and Birth pains Jeremiah 30 : 6..Why do i see all men in travail and birth pains as woman in Child birth. Its a time of Jacobs troubles....Simply b/c the Child is the H.G that Israel of God...That is gonna be born in humanity...As the field is the world where that good seed is gonna be sown...The wheat is the H.G that Child of Promise...That Israel of God..Simply b/c the sower of that GOOD SEED is the Bridegroom...thus there is a baby Christ in our future.

....When Paul spoke of that New Born babe desiring the sincere milk of the world thats the H.G.the Child of Promise that is gona be born in us sinners....And the beautiful part is its gona be as the stars of heaven in multitude...So shall thy seed be..The Promise.

....Thats y he always refers to himself as the SON of MAN....Mankind is gonna bring forth fruit unto God...Which is the Child of Promise the H.G....An Israel of God..

I love what Angela said 3/14/15...that fear is over rated and backs us up in a corner and make us not believe in God. I can relate holding onto fear in my walk in Christ...somethings I believed and in others I did not . I only realized It was fear when I hesitated to give that specific scenario to God. Now I realize with her comment that I did get backed up in a corner with that fear- but I am out of there in the name of Christ Jesus!!!

Hi Velma ...Velma when we are bornagain. We birth a Spritual Child which is the H.G. that Child of Promise...As Jesus said unless you be converted and become as a lil Child you will in no wise enter there in...She brought forth a manchild that is gona rule all nations...Jesus is the bridegroom thus there is a Child in our future...Thats y the sower will go forth to sow his precious seed in our hearts that we might birth a baby Christ which is the H.G. that Child of Promise...Thus we are twice a Child once in the flesh and once in the spirit as Jesus said that which is born of the spirit is spirit which is the H.G. the Child of Promise.

.....Multiplication of Christ was that GREAT PROMISE...And God swore by his very self...Thats y the sower of that good seed wants to sow his precious Seed in our hearts...That it might form Christ in us via his seed...Thats y he has to know us....Thus there is a heavenly Child in our future...Thats y Jesus said unless you receive the Kingdom of God as a lil Child you will in no wise enter there in...So we are gona be a Child a second time...As there is NO SALVATION outside of the new Birth via his seed THE Living WORD...That New Covenant..The book in the Fathers right hand that is sealed for now.

.....When Isaiah saw the Kingdom coming he said unto us a Child is born unto us a son is given...Which is the H.G. that Child of Promise....As the H.G is the Kingdom..

Dear Marke,

I do think that abortionists and their assistants do know that they are taking a human life. In second trimester abortions (and third) the aborted baby parts need to be inventoried in order to assure that all have been evacuated from the uterus to avoid infection. They see that intake baby that has been pulled out of the uterus with forceps with the head crushed and the body burned from chemicals used to end its life. They see the arms, legs, heads, and torsos of babies that have been cut apart and then vacuumed out.

Thank you for your prayer request! may God's favor and loving care surround you.

Thank you for your prayer request. May God's peace be in your heart! Try not to worry! Take comfort in God's loving care for your husband. Prayers are being offered for you and your husband.

Daniel,

It is true that there is plenty fo "lukewarmness" in the church today, along with a high dose of worldliness. I saw the changes you mentioned taking place in the late 70's-early 80's and it has continued on a landslide scale through the 90's up to today. multisensory, self-centered, experience grounded "worship" has replaced that which is centered on God Himself and the truth of the Word. I do not have a problem with the changes in worship music, per se, but after contemporary music became the dominant form in the late 90's, "worship" very soon gave way to entertainment "worship". Instead of the visual of the lyrics displayed so all could see without looking down at a hymnbook, large monitors soon were used to display the "worship leaders doing their "thing" on stage. This is about when all the jumping around and such began on the "altar" which now was a stage. As you say, these soon began to resemble a rock concert as churches adopted the peculiar aspects of what is done in today's secular performances. I have visited churches that do this and it makes my heart sick.

This is all disturbing to me. The last time I went to a well known Christian concert I was first of all upset that he had large initials for his name on the stage, not Jesus' name and all of the strobe light just gave me a big headache. It was sensory overload. I had to put my jacket over my head and plug my ears to escape and spend time thinking clearly about the LORD. I could not leave, since I was with a group. That was the last time I went to such an event and don't plan to go again.

I have heard people say they do this "to be relevant" to the unchurched. But I do not think that we can hope to address people's spiritual needs by going through the flesh. "Flesh gives birth to flesh, but spirit gives birth to spirit" (Can't remember the verse that speaks of this.)

Along with this worldly style of worship, giant heresies have crept up within churches and are eagerly embraced.

How sad.

Thank you for your prayer request. Stay encouraged! Keep hope in your hurt, and don't give up in this situation. Seek outside help to get guidance and support for women who are going through similar situations with a partner. I pray for God's continued protection and help for you and your son. I pray God will heal your health. Matthews 11:28 Then Jesus said, Come unto me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.

Hi Naomi,

There was just a discussion related to this:

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I'm sure there's been many others in the past too if you do an advanced search for it.

The Bible says when we die we will enter a state to await Jesus's return then will face judgment all together. It's called judgment day. Matthew 12:36, Hebrews 9:27. There's no verse saying you get to skip this, and nothing saying you go to heaven then go back to earth into your body, only to go back to judgment after you've already been in heaven.

Daniel 12:2

Job 14:12

1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

1 Corinthians 15:18-20

Matthew 9:24

Those who believe in instant heaven involves misinterpreting 2 key verses: 1. Misquoting Paul when he said he'd "rather" be in heaven (those sleeping in the grave haven't necessarily departed from their old bodies yet anyway), 2. Thief on cross when Jesus said that day he'd be in "paradise". Most ignore all the other verses above saying we will await Jesus's return, then have a day of judgment. God bless.

From reading your entry I can sense that you are hurting, I pray that God will give you peace in the midst of all you are going through, God loves you, and Our Savior, you are not facing this alone! be assured that prayers are going for your concerns. Thank you for your prayer request.

The gospel is for all, but God doesn't give rewards to those who hate and reject Him as you assume. Jesus even predicted this exact scenario of someone assuming they were entitled to deserve heaven. On this contrary this is what Jesus said about that: Matthew 7:21. I believe Jesus's truth over man's falsehoods. The self-entitled who act deserving and like to shortcut and distort God's word may God have mercy on their soul: Revelation 22:19. "...God shall take away his part out of the book of life." This is very serious stuff. God is a fair judge.

I am in extreme financial trouble. I am about to lose my house and the utilities are set for cut off. I don't have money for food or gas and I won't get paid for 2 weeks. I need the Lord's help. I don't know what to do or where to go.

Please God hear Karen prayer request and mine for her mom to have a quality extension of life. All things are possible through You as the Bible states. Please God allow more quality time with her family as testimony for Your Glory I ask in Jesus Christ name

Please Lord Jesus Christ guide Sanaytrah in the Bible for spiritual wisdom. Please Holy Spirit fill her with Your fruits that she has clarity and peace. Please God uplift her out of this pit of adversity that she strengthens by Grace of Jesus Christ I pray in Jesus Christ name

Please consider reflecting on Psalms 23, Psalms 46, Psalms 32, 1 Peter 5:7, 2 Timothy 2:1, Matthew 11:28-30.

Please pray that my husband Mike has a desire to want to work and support his family. Help him to get his act together and to stop drinking.

Does anyone know where Jesus went during his 3 days before he rose again.????

Our pastor states at every funeral that when we die we are instantly in Heaven if we are saved. I can not find this in the Bible. My Bible reads that the dead are sleeping and will raise again when Jesus comes back for his own. Where can I find that we are instantly in Heaven when we draw our last breath.

Amen! You know I remember hearing this said when in congregations years ago:

"We have all different sorts of instructions on this Earth and books/media to tell us what to do. But God's Word is final and God always has first and the last Word on anything."

As GiGi posted Revelation chapter 3:15-17 and there's something to be said about the lukewarm. That's where we are now as a whole in the world. The church has gone completely lukewarm. The church looks much like the world (not all but many): a dark stage, laser/spot lighting similar to a secular stage, worship which resembles 1980's/90's alternative rock, focus on false signs & wonders rather than the simple things of God, no more alter calls, replacement theology, modern bibles (many of which omit important verses or warp them to the point of being non-readable such as MSG)...I could keep going. Then there's that same "christian" which my wife and I see covered in tattoos, swearing with their friends and then with a blush of embarrassment yet still entitlement on a Sunday. One cannot walk with one foot in Hell and the other in Heaven; God won't have it. There's on one of two sides of the grave. You're saved = Heaven; unsaved = eternity in Hell. But that's what we're doing today -- the lukewarm church only wants a passive shoulder Jesus and knows more of the world than they do of God.

I have a prayer, I am struggling with discouragement, I had a talk with my Grandma, I told her about what I was struggling with in spiritual.battle. I am afraid that I will get in a group and I won't follow Jesus anymore and I don't want that, And even when I get older, I am afraid that I will leave the church I don't want to leave the church can you please pray for me. Thank you so much

Thank you for your prayers request. We all have different needs and struggles just know that you are not alone, We can take any need to God and He listens and is always willing to help us overcome! Stay in Faith!

Thank you for your prayer request. God can heal your addiction! Keep turning to The Lord for strength, guidance and direction and take comfort in knowing that prayers are being offered on your behalf.

it has been 8 years. Are you still married to Christ? Your words still ringing true even now, this is the truth when it says it, even so now! The word of God never passes away. What can be said now even after 8 years , is that heaven and earth have never been closer to passing away. The truths of Christ attacked like never before!

Thank you for your prayer request. Your needs are important and have been lifted up in prayer. God is aware of your needs, He loves you! Put your Faith and confidence in Jesus Christ and God our Father to to meet all your needs. God bless you!

What I was thinking.

Thanks

Roman, you are right:

1 Corinthians 15:22 For as in Adam all die, even so in Christ shall all be made alive.

Most problem is they think man has to be saved in this age of grace, when scripture teaches most will be saved in the age of judgement.

Romans 8:19 For the earnest expectation of the creature waiteth (in the grave) for the manifestation of the sons of God.

Romans 8:21 For the creature itself SHALL BE DELIVERED into the glorious liberty of the CHILDREN OF GOD.

This happens when Christ has gathered his elect in this age of grace and returns, in the age of judgement, to judge the world.

Isaiah 26:9 ....when thy judgements are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

GBU

Thanks Earl.

God bless.