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Everyone must remember that the antichrist comes to the earth to claim that he is JESUS at the 6th trump. JESUS does not return until the 7th trump. The antichrist comes claiming to be CHRIST but is not. The mark of the beast is not a tattoo, microchip or anything like that. The mark of the beast is what is

IN your forehead-you're mind-what you believe.If you believe you will be raptured away you already have the "mark". In Revelation there are 7 seals, 7 trumps and 7 vials. 666 simply means that satan appears ON THE EARTH at the 6th seal, 6th trump and the 6th vial, hence 666. The true JESUS does not arrive ON THE EARTH until 777, the last seal, trump and vial. Do not be deceived, there is no rapture and the earth will NEVER be destroyed. JESUS sets up HIS kingdom on earth. Jerusalem is YHVH's favorite place in the universe and where GOD is, heaven is.Take your Bible studies back to the Greek and Hebrew languages, get a Strongs concordance and look at the words in the original languages. Old Testament in Hebrew, New Testament in Greek. GOD bless everyone in your studies. Ask HIM with an honest heart and HE will open the Scripyures to you Amen and Amen.

Hello Clymer. As you have probably read starting from John 3:1, Jesus was speaking to Nicodemus, a Pharisee, a Jewish religious leader. Firstly, Jesus had explained to him a Truth that he hadn't heard of before & even now, could grasp: that of a spiritual re-birth. So then Nicodemus asks Jesus: "How can these things be?" To which Jesus basically tells him, that even a master of Israel (i.e. one like Nicodemus who was well studied in the Scriptures & the Law) cannot know the things that someone who has a personal experience of such knowledge knows & brings. Nicodemus probably prided himself with scriptural knowledge, but here is Jesus standing before Him Who could illuminate his mind & heart with heavenly things.

And so, Jesus goes on to say in verse 13, 'no one from Earth has ever gone up to Heaven & then returned to bring you such knowledge - it has only been Jesus (the Son of Man now) Who was already in Heaven & now come down to bring such glorious news' (I've transliterated this verse liberally, so you can get a better understanding). So, did Jesus go up from Earth to Heaven & learn God's Truths & then bring them to Earth? Definately, NO. Jesus was already there, being God's Word, given humanity & sent to Earth to bring God's Word & to give His Life for all ( John 1:1-14). So Nicodemus was in a special position now to hear directly this Word of God from Jesus the Son of God, a Word that he could never dig up from the reading of the Old Testament Scriptures, but had to receive it directly from Jesus Who was in Heaven.

And this Nicodemus was one who attended to the dead Body of Jesus by bringing embalming spices for His burial ( John 19:39,40). We can't be sure about Nicodemus' salvation, but this act of love & sorrow certainly leads one to believe that this man's heart was changed & he was prepared to risk his reputation & life for his loving act - a love for the heavenly Master Who told him all he ever wanted to know.

The SIGNS OF THE END are appearing, so now, today is the day of salvation. Read Matthew 24 or Luke 21 if you feel wafflely.

Everybody and my Aunt Ruthy is preaching end times on YouTube .

Actually Greg Laurie has some great end time teachings on YouTube. He's big on facts, not drama. He's my age. We were both street preachers but in different States. Cool

YouTube has free rapture movies on YouTube lol. Too bad we can't all hang together, eat popcorn and see what we can find on the tube.

When you are born again ( John 3), Jesus will send the Holy Spirit to live with you and teach you everything you need to know. This is known as receiving the baptism through the Holy Spirit.

Water baptism is something many people want to do. I did. For me I was leaving my old life in the water and being raised in newness of mind and spirit. In my mind, it was also a statement to the

devil that I wholly belonged to Jesus, now and forever.

Be sensitive to how and what the Holy Spirit is saying to you. His is a still small voice that does never frighten you. I hear his voice in my spirit, but near my right ear. He likes praise music, that's all I can say. Jesus is the joy of my life.

Keep coming back here and we'll pour some love of Jesus all over you. Write me Anytime :)

Hi Ron. Those are two good portions of Scripture you've given for us to consider (btw, I think you meant to write 1 Chronicles 21:1).

To answer your questions properly, we must first know that God is neither the Author of sin, nor the tempter of mankind to sin. James 1:13-15: "Let no man say when he is tempted, I am tempted of God: for God cannot be tempted with evil, neither tempteth he any man: But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin: and sin, when it is finished, bringeth forth death."

So, to your passages. Clearly in the second passage ( 1 Chronicles 21:1), Satan is said to have "provoked" David to sin by numbering Israel. Yet 2 Samuel 24:1 speaks of the LORD having provoked David. To make sense of this, we can also recall Exodus 7:13,14 (& others verses like it), where "God hardened Pharaoh's heart" refusing to let the Israelites leave Egypt. We can also look at Job 1:9-12, where God gave Satan permission over Job's family & possessions. In both Scriptures, God doesn't incite or cause one to do evil, but brings about a situation where He removes His absolute control. And we can say the same for ourselves: when confronted with a situation to sin, God can either prevent us from committing sin or allow us to determine what we will do with it - we have a mind (& the Holy Spirit, if we're believers), to choose our path.

When we bring those two passages together, we see that God "moved David". God did not force him to do wrong, but steered him in that direction of decision & allow his better judgement to not pursue such sin. Even Joab warned David about doing this & later David realized that he had done wrong, his heart was smitten & he repented (v10). With Job also, Job did nothing wrong, but God allowed Satan license to provoke Job to sin - but unlike David, Job did not. Satan is our enemy to entice us to sin - not God - God allows the tests - we have to choose rightly.

You do as Jesus told Nicodemas in John 3; be born again and receive Jesus as your Savior and Lord.

There is a link on this website named

"Become a Christian". It's right where you clicked to enter this room.

It tells you step by step and even has a prayer you can pray. You receive salvation by the words of your mouth. Jesus will send The Holy Spirit to you. He teaches you everything you need to know about Jesus.

Everybody in this room will become your brothers and sisters in Christ. We'll try to answer all your questions with the love of Christ.

It's such a grand thing to buy your first Bible and write your name in it. Revelation 22:7 Your name is written down in the Book of Life.

From my experience it's easier if you'll find a church that teaches Bible and not philosophy. You can ask the Holy Spirit anything.

Start reading in Matthew and head towards the back of the Bible. I love Romans 7 because Paul asked himself all the questions I was mulling over too :D

Welcome to Gods family!

Enoch walked with God. He was taken to heaven without suffering death.

You're talking about Apocrypha books that we're not allowed into the King James Bible.

Nimrod started a whole snake pit of evil; and the Chaldeans. There is nothing but trouble reading of those things. I was rescued out of the occult, and principalities and the demonic do not need to be studied by Christians! They will try to steal your soul. Leave it alone.

The Book of Enoch is not the Enoch that was taken to heaven.

There's too much other wonders to study in the BIBLE. Next you'll be writing us asking about huge invisible creatures that levitate beds with you in it; and worse.

The wise men of old were diligent to pack up and travel as they did, to see Jesus at his first coming. Contrasting their zeal with Christians today, are we as eager to respond to biblical signs of our Lord's very different second coming event? In his last moments, Jesus pondered this out loud. He asked if he would find faith in anyone: "when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth?" Lk. 18:8. The question was not meant to provoke a brash response, "Of course, I'll have faith!" No instead, we should humbly ask, why does Jesus sound doubtful; why does he vocalize such a question, whether faith would exist in anyone on earth when he returns?

Does the bible clarify why faith will become difficult? First, the bible warns, major lies will sweep masses of people in wrong directions. We are told, faith in God will become somehow counter-cultural, even splitting up families. The bible's warns of a fundamental global change. Physical money will become useless. Imagine if you cannot buy food for your family. Financial exchange will continue everywhere, but soon only digitally. Maybe a public promotion kicks off virtual cash with a large gift of digital currency to each person who joins the system. "Just take the mark". If your family hasn't eaten in weeks, would you take it? Talk about stress, would another of your family members, to stop the suffering hunger? Read Revelation 14:9, it speaks of eternal torment for everyone who takes the mark of the beast. Pressure against believers will be so intense that many Christians the bible says, will turn and take the damning mark. Their decision will be to their own destruction forever

Once again, brother Ronald, your comments are appreciated & vibrates well in both my mind & spirit.

You wrote of "In the beginning". Of course, this strongly suggests that there was a beginning, or commencement to this Word, yet we know & accept that God Himself had no beginning (in time). From eternity to eternity He will ever be God. If then God is eternal & His Word & Spirit must always co-exist within Him & with Him, we can then only question the meaning of "In the beginning". So, it's always been natural to interpret that to mean 'From eternity' because of God's Nature, but as you suggest, it's beyond us, how else could we interpret this phrase & still make it fit Who God is?

As much as I understand that you don't deny Christ's divinity, there is still the belief that divinity came upon Him at some other point: whether in His Birth, Life or ministry. So, even though we cannot be clear to "In the beginning", we can be clear that God's Word, immaterial, yet in God's Essence, emanated from Him, God choosing that Word to be made flesh. He could have chosen His Spirit to take on humanity instead, but that thought would lead us nowhere. Whereas, the Scriptures that have been cited in other posts, give us clear evidence that Jesus understood His Presence with God, having been graced with God's Glory pre-creation ( John 17:5). And in Colossians 1:16 which you quoted: He was not only in the beginning of creation, but as the verse tells us, He was the Creator (I can only understand this as the Creator God & His Word were joint Authors of all creation).

All these show us Christ's Divinity before His coming in Humanity. That He was the Son of God by virtue of His Birth & not by His pre-existence. And indeed, the demons called Him the Son of God, because that's Who He was & to Whom they were addressing. The point is, does a reference to Jesus' Sonship negate His Deity & intrinsic connection to the Father in eternity? Thank you again & may His blessings be yours always.

Pray for my son n family n our financial will change

My son is sick n I'm lol worry but I just got done read Luck 8 n I forgot but my prayer is my son for a healing of his mind and his body n spirit to be healed n our financial will change for da good n me n all my sons n my only daughter get back in church n feed our souls with his word n stand strong in our Lord Jesus Christ our savior thank you

Let's start with scripture.

2 Esdras 6:47-52 your reference

Genesis 1:20-22 * one translation of the Bible I recently read: instead of "whales" says "Monster/s" , Jerusalem Bible translation says"great serpents", NIV says "great creatures " , Jubilee Bible 2000 translation says "And GOD created the great dragons" several other translations say "great sea creatures". = (Huge water creatures.)

My 1st thought is the " dinosaur" namely "Brachiosaurus" & "Brontosaurus" [quotes- for names today?]

Job 40:15 , Job 40:15-24,

Job 41:1-10 Leviathan

Bel and the Dragon 1:23-28

Genesis 5:24, Jude 1:14, Hebrews 11:5,

Linage to CHRIST Luke 3:37

Opinion : Is Enoch symbolism for Huge in The Faith?

explanation of John 3:13

Good Evening Faithful Brothers and Sisters,

I would love to start coming on here because I do believe as many should that we ought to be strengthened together in unity as Jesus Christ wants us to be. I have a few concerns in regards to things i've experienced and ever wonder if anyone still experiences this so here it goes. I have been a christian for going on three years but it wasn't until recently that I felt the power of the Holy Spirit more and understand my purpose in life. In my journey with the Lord he is giving me more boldness, strength, and braveness. I don't really know how to speak to people and I was very insecure since being a child but it truly is remarkable as to how God can use anyone. My question is that is it normal to see brothers and sisters that you have fellowship once a Sunday to not show so much enthusiasm (being on fire) for the Lord ? I find myself when I meet a Christian brother and sister I want to talk about Christ and keep on but no one really wants to with me. Just a few things here and there but I just feel like the things that are very important to me may not be important. Is it normal to feel like this ? Is it normal to open up to your pastor but not get any encouragement or calls to see how you are doing ? Shouldn't the pastor guide and feed the sheep ? I am not one to say just because this happens I will lose my faith. God has shown me through prayer and thanksgiving that he loves me and know that I have a purpose in life and that's to do his will. I may not have the most wisdom but right now I am trying to understand more of his grace and love so I can be made perfect in his love. John 4 says there will be a time where the true believers will worship God in spirit and in truth . So are we at that point now a days ? Has the salt really left ? I mean I know I am not the only one that feels like this or am I ? Would love to get some insight on this. God Bless you my friends.

Jesus said many times in the book of John he will raise up believers on the LAST day .

Hope this helps .

Dee, may CHRIST IN US grace us with HIS wisdom and HIS understanding.

People SAY God is SOVEREIGN, but they don't BELIEVE IT.

They say the beast in Revelation is stronger than God, and will defeat God, and that most of mankind will go to HELL.

Colossians 1:16 For by him were all things created ......all things were created by him, and FOR HIM. Including SATAN.

This says the BEAST (the sea of HUMANITY) was given a mark by Christ; the ability to buy and sell, and this (ability) is the MARK of (a man) MANKIND. This buy and selling, the works of man's hand; becomes an IDOIL.

More important to man than the kingdom of God.

Romans 8:20 For the creature (the sea of humanity) was made SUBJECT TO VANITY, NOT WILLINGLY ......

1 Corinthians 12:13 God's ONE Baptism for The Body Of CHRIST, Under GRACE/Mystery:

Precious friends, Please Be Encouraged/Edified in This Important "study" of three baptisms:

God's Word Of Truth, Rightly Divided, 'Shows water' is NOT Under God's GRACE, Today:

(1) Prophecy/Law for ISRAEL: The Twelve Were Sent to water baptize!

The TWO Main, of 12 baptisms =

A) water, For remission of sins/induction into Israeli "priesthood!" {separate "study" IF you wish...} ( Matthew 3:5-6) ( Mark 1:4) ( Luke 3:3) ( John 1:31) ( Luke 7:29-30) ( Acts 10:37) ( Matthew 28:19) ( Mark 16:16) ( Acts 2:38) ( Acts 22:16) ( Ezekiel 36:25) ( John 18:35) ( Exodus 19:6) +

B) WITH The Holy Spirit, Poured Out By CHRIST, for power, signs And wonders! ( Isaiah 44:3) ( Matthew 3:11) ( Mark 1:8) ( Mark 16:17-18) ( Luke 24:49) ( Acts 2:17-18) ( Acts 2:38) ( Acts 8:15-17) ( Acts 11:16)

Prophecy/Law

Rightly Divided ( 2 Timothy 2:15) From Things That Differ!:

(2) Mystery/GRACE! = our "apostle to the Gentiles" for The Body Of CHRIST:

Paul Was Not Sent to {water} baptize! Why Not?:

Today: 'Only ONE' Baptism = "BY" The ONE Spirit = God's OPERATION, Spiritually Identifying members In (The ONE Body Of) CHRIST!! ( Ephesians 4:5) ( Colossians 2:12) ( Galatians 3:27) ( Romans 6:3-4) ( 1 Corinthians 12:13) --------------------------------------------------

Thus, This ONE Baptism Is Performed, By God, Today, Under God's GRACE/MYSTERY Program, when the sinner "believes in CHRIST, that He died and rose again, and God saves them" in the twinkling of an eye.

Thus, "water baptism" Is Scriptural, But Dispensationally, "was for the Previous Law/Prophecy Program" of God, For ISRAEL!

Conclusion, water baptism is Scriptural, but, TODAY, is UNdispensational! Amen?

Precious friends, Please be Richly Encouraged, enlightened, exhorted, and edified!"

( 2 Timothy 2:15; Romans 16:25; Ephesians 1:3-9; Ephesians 3:9 = Grace/Mystery 'fellowship,' today?)

God's 'Simple' Will: Link

Hello John. I don't believe that Leviticus 18:12 can be applied to the Noah/Ham matter as that verse is specifically referring to unnatural familial relationships whereas Ham showed disrespect & disregard to his Father by what he did, in spite of Noah's pitiful condition.

English Sacha's graphical retelling of this portion may be closer to the truth than we know, which I had not earlier considered.

Precious Paul, great question. Water WAS for the Jews, one of three requirements for the Nation Of ISRAEL to be "inducted" in the 'priesthood' and forgiveness of sins.

Today, Under GRACE, God Only Has ONE {Spiritual} BAPTISM to place 'members' Into The Body Of CHRIST! Here is my "study":

Link

Hello Judith. Maybe you're confusing tribulation that comes to all of us in all its forms & intensities with the Great Tribulation that is poured out on all sinners who reject God & His Words.

Rather than looking at the sufferings of Daniel, John the Baptist & Jesus, including the many today suffering & dying for not denying their Lord, please consider the judgement & destiny of Noah & the world, or of Lot & Sodom. God's Judgement comes against God-haters, not those now who are IN CHRIST. We have already been judged at the Cross; should we once again fall under God's Hand to be judged & punished with the horrors coming, declared in the Revelation, with the Christ-rejectors?

Please pray for my family on Darnley Island, mum and dad and all my family's and friends, and lord please give me the strength to accept you in my life, teach me love and respect, I also have financial hardship at the moment. Thanks have a bless day :)

I ask for your earnest prayers for healing. My son lies in critical condition, in a ventilator in a MD hospital with Covid19, I can not see him. I can only pray that God will breathe the breath of life into his lungs and surround him with his Holy Spirit. Please pray for Eric

Thank you

Thanks. It's hard to explain to the lambs something as serious as blasphemy. I remember the first time I read, Jesus saying you can curse me, but NOT the Holy Spirit. I almost used borax on my vocabulary.

I have learned to let praise roll out when my mind is wandering. I sing and sound like a frog. :(

Sorry...forgot to paste in the scriptures for my last question about Enoch and Leviathan:

Upon the fifth day thou saidst unto the seventh part, where the waters were gathered that it should bring forth living creatures, fowls and fishes: and so it came to pass.

48For the dumb water and without life brought forth living things at the commandment of God, that all people might praise thy wondrous works.

49Then didst thou ordain two living creatures, the one thou calledst Enoch, and the other Leviathan;

50And didst separate the one from the other: for the seventh part, namely, where the water was gathered together, might not hold them both.

51Unto Enoch thou gavest one part, which was dried up the third day, that he should dwell in the same part, wherein are a thousand hills:

52But unto Leviathan thou gavest the seventh part, namely, the moist; and hast kept him to be devoured of whom thou wilt, and when.

Who are the two "living creatures" God created in the scriptures below? If this "creation" is chronological--as it appears to be, then Adam was created AFTER this Enoch and Leviathan. I think I know who Leviathan is (Lucifer?), but WHO is Enoch?

Thank you "English Sacha". I have always agreed with your interpretation of these events. When I hear a new interpretation of bible facts it seems prudent to apply "Occam's Razor".

How do you get to heaven

Isaiah 1:18

New International Version

18 "Come now, let us settle the matter,"

says the Lord.

"Though your sins are like scarlet,

they shall be as white as snow;

though they are red as crimson,

they shall be like wool.

To Jenny

Sorry, underline Isaiah 18:1

I have to use it often :)

People's Bible Notes for Matthew 12:31-32

The blasphemy [against] the [Holy] Ghost shall not be forgiven. Compare Mark 3:28, Luke 12:10. Much discussion has arisen concerning the nature of sin AGAINST the Holy Spirit, and nothing is plainer. Mark 3:30 explains it. IT IS YOU SAYING Christ's works are through demon power. These works were wrought by the power of the Holy Spirit. See Luke 12:10

Underline Isaiah 18:1 in your Bible

Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.

You need the spiritual covering of a Church. Don't feel like you have a bulls eye on your back. It is the Pastor/or Pastors wife, job to pray with you on issues like this.

Swearing, taking Gods name in vain (cussing) are not death sentences. Keep coming back here so we can be of help and fellowship. I love you in Jesus Name.