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Thanks, Mountain Preacher, for sharing your testimony. That and this scripture is exactly what I needed to read this morning. Still not sure how long this unworthy feeling will last though...I feel horribly when I fall into sin, especially since I thought I was delivered, free, and would never do it again.

For consideration when I think the Spirit is Talking there's three categories it must fit. A. Gives God Glory B. Builds up or edifies body of Christ. c. Benefits the giver. Phil. 4:8

Emperor wanted an agreement done between all religious sects and beliefs at that time to compromise and they mixed paganism and christianity then it Got really confusing. Known as Creed of nicea. There's a lot more detail to this. Look up Historically.

Mishael,

Thank you for the things you share. Your heart is pure for the Lord, and your concern for the lost is quite evident, and it can only come from Him. I just read through your post and I too share your concern. I'm not sure if you ever heard Johnny Cash sing a song called Matthew 24, but that song just came to mind as I was reading your post. " Matthew 24 is knocking at the door....and there can't be too much more come to pass!" (Johnny Cash).

You are indeed a blessing to many who come here. The Lord is using you in great ways. Thank you again for everything you share!

Misheal,

Sixth trumpet Jesus has given us the season, and the time of day that anti-christ will attack Israel. (thief)

Seventh trumpet Jesus no one knows, but anti-christ only has 1260-1335 days. (Messiah)

What does 1988 say for the rapturists?

The next event you should be looking for is ( Revelation 6:14), the sixth seal is going to crack backwards from vs 14 - vs 12.

Look how these 2 end-time scriptures intertwine, like most all can. The description of Babylon sounds like a familiar nation, arrogant nation. The plagues initiate from the attack, and result in uncontrollable, open air, perpetuating diseases. Dead, burnt, rotting bodies will be a problem.

( Revelation 18:7) How much she hath glorified herself, and lived deliciously, so much torment and sorrow give her: for she saith in her heart, I sit a queen, and am no widow, and shall see no sorrow.

( Isaiah 47:9) But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.

( Revelation 18:8) Therefore shall her plagues come in one day, death, and mourning, and famine; and she shall be utterly burned with fire: for strong is the Lord God who judgeth her.

Hello Keith. It would be difficult to find a portion to fit exactly to what you're seeking, but Proverbs chapter 31 comes to mind, of a woman (& mother) who had an exemplary testimony before her family & others. The woman mentioned (the mother of Solomon, also called Lemuel by her) hadn't passed on, but was found worthy of mention in this Book by her son.

From verses 10 to 31 we find a lot of details about this woman, but if you're seeking this information to put to writing or to speak about a departed mother, then within those verses one can find some relevant qualities worth sharing. She would not only have been a "virtuous woman of great worth" but also "one that feared the Lord" (vv 10 & 30). And to give further expression of those preeminent qualities, Solomon describes his mother as follows:

Her husband has full trust in her (v11,12); she works hard, even through the night (vv 15-19, 27); she is mindful of the needy around her (v 20); her words are of kindness & wisdom (v 26); she loves & cares so well for her family that both her husband & children call her "blessed" & praise her (vv 27,28). Of course, all these qualities would be shared in the past tense.

I hope you can glean some useful words/phrases that you can use as biblical support of a life well lived & for the Glory of God. Every blessing.

Hey Richard I'll be the first to admit not perfect far from it but I am forgiven also we all occasionally are hypocritical that's part of our nature. Have a nice day

Ronald Thanks for the insight, 2 Timothy 2:15

Oseas Look at Gospel of John 3:16+17 God so Loved the world that he gave. Next Not To Condemn but for those who believe to be saved. WORD OF GOD.

Leon I agree Our God want loved by free will and gave us love by His free will His Son

Word of God ok

Richard What is your definition of sin?

CARLTON BANKS

The Word is GOD.

The two witnesses are not the 144K, neither Elijah, nor Moses, nor Enoch, as have been invented by the spirit of man.

He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the Churches.

Nevertheless when the Son of man cometh, shall he find faith on the earth? Luke 18:v.8

For every one shall be salted with fire, and every sacrifice shall be salted with salt. Mark 9:v.49

Matthew 24:36 - But of that day and hour knoweth no man, no, not the angels of heaven, but my Father only.

Comment: Only our Father knows the timing. The angels don't know. Jesus doesn't know.

Why do we think we can figure it out? Where were you in 1988?

Someone set a date. nothing happened. He is not going to allow anyone to call it. Period. Move along.

How about those Four Horsemen? Someone said the other day (radio). That the order of their appearances works backward. That is JESUS on the white horse. To me, that makes more sense.

The four horsemen are described as Satan's army, Conquest, War, Famine and Death.

Four figures in the Book of Revelation who symbolize the evils to come at the end of the world: They are often called the Four horsemen of the Apocalypse:

We've got War, Famine and Death (world-wide pandemics), right now. Any nations in the world do not have enough food. Fact.

We have wars!

We need to pray for rain. My Bible says in the Book of Job, that God controls the storehouses of rain and snow. So why don't we pray for some? Like every day...

Connie,

Jesse is correct in the explanation of Matthew 24-27....God says that anyone who not only hears Gods words and directions but also does them....is likened to a wise man...and has a FIRM foundation in which to build....we all know that the sand of the seas are washed away with every wave of water...or every gust of wind...however the ROCKS...they remain...unaffected by the water or wind....God is that ROCK...and if we chose to build our lives upon the ways of the world and not the ways of God...we will be tossed to and fro...Destroyed...left with nothing but to have to rebuild...BUT GOD...God says it does not have to be like that...we can be WISE men and build our house (lives) upon Gods' Truths

24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

26 And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:

27 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell: and great was the fall of it.

I was thinking the same thing today, brother. And Matthew 24:3-8 was also before me. I realize all those things mentioned (wars, famines, pestilences & earthquakes) have always happened over the centuries, but when we seen them increasing, when we see that even governments can get overwhelmed & going into increasing debt, & when people are getting confused & terrified, that maybe God is sending out further warnings that all is not well with their souls as it is also evident from these disasters.

Two things impress on my mind: are we watching for the increasing & overwhelming signs around the world & the terror in people's hearts as a result, & secondly, are we ready to share that Word of comfort & salvation to those in distress. When things go well for them & their stomachs & security are assured, interest in their spiritual needs & the Lord's salvation holds no attraction. But when distress comes, that which is beyond their control, where can they find answers? Will their hearts open, really open now, to heed the warnings & look heavenward?

I think of when our Lord went to the synagogue one Sabbath & he read from Isaiah 61:1,2: "The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the MEEK; he hath sent me to bind up the BROKENHEARTED, to proclaim liberty to the CAPTIVES, and the opening of the prison to them that are BOUND; To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD." These are the very ones who are needing to hear God's Message, to be touched by His Hand, & to be delivered from fear & bondage. "They that are whole need not a physician; but they that are sick." Many continue to refuse & resist the Gospel - maybe now & in the coming days, they will be earnestly seeking answers - and indeed, we have the very answer for them - the Words of Life & Liberty. But we should indeed be watchful & in prayer, being led of His Spirit to those needy & desperate souls.

Salutations sir,

I'm kinda new on this forum all together and I thank you for the scripture that you provided me. We are getting close to the end but that's why it's imperative for me at least to get more right with God have fellowship. Either way I have to keep letting him lead instead of me falling into feelings of despondency. Please pray for me.

Blessings to you

I would like to thank you so much for the reply and the time that was taken in doing so my brother. As I very well know that the Holy Spirit is the one who really reveals all truth to us. The church I am attending right now is small not big but members are slowly decreasing. And although they are older folk (which I don't mind)I get the sense of spiritual laziness in this church and it hurts me to see this. If we are to take up the shield of faith and listen and obey to what Jesus said we should be concerned genuinely for the brethren. There's no fellowship outside of church and events are very very rare. Service is only on Sunday mornings and then that's it. Sure a brother can say to have lunch after but at the end of that hardly any communication is going throughout the week. One thing I struggle with and I'll admit is the fact that I am lacking in more growth especially with brothers and sisters. I don't want to take the self-righteous approach but I always make the time and effort to see how everyone is doing or what they may have learned. I may get a response here and there but no one checks on me. I may sound very "needy" (insecure) but I just will want that unity that I know one day will be restored. I tell God or even ask at times is something wrong with me that no one checks up on me but I check up on them? Do I have any fruit? Its been a struggle. I ask the Holy Spirit to guide me into a church that has Bible studies, Wednesday and Sunday night service. We need to work more fervently for the Lord. Thank you for your reply.

Mishael,

The Lord is awesome for offering me life after living through this beauty pagent. I look forward to the 2nd resurrection, and since I'm so tired, sleeping for a thousand years doesn't seem so bad.

Adam, I think with all the country fires, continent floods, volcano eruptions in the Philippines. 9.9 and 7.1 earthquakes, plus a major dam destroyed in the aftermath (deadly flooding IN CHINA; in populated areas.... Russia is burning up. The USA is burning up and flooding. Europe.

People may come in here and not need to see arguments about THE RAPTURE. They're going to want to know how to be SAVED. :)

I'm not scolding you. I hope you know I love you in Jesus. You're my brother!

How about we brush up on how to explain The Birth Pains? Starts off manageable. Transition.

Toe Curling Pain. Transition. Pushing through Pain. (I took notes)

Look at YouTube today! Search disasters. Look at the dates. People are hurting! Their homes are gone. I myself had a fire and lost everything in 2000. Starting over is scary.

Maybe we should find the scriptures to explain what's happening; lead a lost person in a prayer...IN HERE.

This website has a link: 'Become A Christian'. We don't want to soft sell Jesus, and leave out that gnarly sin stuff. We do need a Savior. He can help us live through anything.

LOOK UP EVERY DAY :D Jesus will be coming for us IN THE CLOUDS. Or we may be sleeping... and need to have our lamps full of oil. (JOY)

Everybody read Matthew 24 and Luke 21.

Joy, peace and Love! We'll be going home soon.

Mishael

Dear Trenisha,

The hard truth is--and I'm sure you know this--is the addict must want to seek help, but most of them refuse to even acknowledge they have a problem. And there's nothing you can do but pray. Mark 11:24 24 "Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours." It might not happen overnight or next week or next month or for years, but keep praying and never give up.

1. Pray your son acknowledges his addiction and that he is hurting himself and others around them.

2. Pray that they realize they are worth something and move on to live a gainful life.

3. Pray for the desire to heal.

4. Pray that they will seek help and get properly trained support.



5. Pray that God gives them the strength to break the chains of addiction.

6. That they pray for forgiveness for what they've done. And if they are not born-again, to take Jesus as their Savior.

Let me tell you about my baby sister. She started shooting up heroin and drinking beer while a young adult. She did this for years and years but managed to hide the heroin from our immediate family. After a while, she could no longer control herself. She flew into rages, jumped on people, hid out from the police for as long as she could when that was no longer possible she wailed, "Why me?" And then something happened. I personally don't know what. But God stripped her down to nothing. He may have sent someone to her. I don't know. But she quit the heroin and started serving Jesus. There be your son one day, I pray.

please keep myself and my family in your prayers

Chris,

I've really been in prayer today, as Russia is experiencing drought and fires are decimating the landscape, as it is in USA. Fires reaching to Oregon!

Europe is under massive floods with great loss of life in several countries.

Last week China had a 9.9 quake. China had a 7.1 quake today & destroyed a major dam. It's flooding everywhere also due to a tsunami that hit them too. The pictures on YouTube are mind-boggling. Philippine island have a volcano has erupted 7 TIMES; Named TAAL.

Millions of people have left California the past 1 and half years. Antarctica is breaking up and floating away. They've found earth under it.

I think God is truly WARNING us to get ready. To tell people this is Matthew 24 on the evening news every day.

I'm thinking of making my own tracts and placing them on car windshields at the grocery stores. Anyone can go home and look at those disasters on YouTube;

with a brief mention that all this has been prophesied in the Bible. Birth pains.

I'm wondering how much money governments think they can print up? Could the Abrahamic Accord be the start of the 7 years? Who can step in here right now and say Peace Peace??

I think our comment room needs to lean to the evangelistic comments amongst us. People in many countries may come in here wondering what's going on?

I just can't imagine people trying to act like none of this is happening.

On the other hand... what better time for a leader to be raised up with answers. Someone who says He can fix this. Someone wiser than the free-for-all that runs like a merry-go-round every day in Washington DC.

God is allowing EVERYONE to see what it's going to be like to the 10th Power, the Day After the Rapture

Caught Up

In the Clouds

Darkness: It is also a symbol of ignorance ( Isa. 9:2; 60:2; Matt. 6:23) and of death ( Job 10:21; 17:13), John 1:5; Isaiah 8:21-22

Mishael

What was the time of day when Jesus was baptized?

What was the time of day when Jesus gave up the ghost?

Are these two dates 42 months apart, to the minute?

The course of Earth, according to The Ascended Masters.

The Light may be challenged in The Hearts of Men.

It is not possible, to create Life on Mars.

The Evolution of Men is cosmic and bound by rules.

Unconditional Love, is the only reason why the human race

is currently present on Earth.

Those who think that they can control that what is sacred.

FALL

Thank God for his word , Christendom is in utter confusion ...

Christy Potter,

The "rapture" requires faith outside of Faith, you have to believe in unsanctioned doctrines. Christian's forget that they are perpetual sinners, undeserving of a fictional lifeline. God has structure that we like to forge into our likeness.

If the first resurrection is just for the sealed elect & 24 elders, why would anyone else enter except at the second resurrection when God changes the universe to accommodate?

For people that think they will be transported to heaven BEFORE the sixth trumpet (true rapturist), before the great tribulation, to avoid a death that's been appointed to them.

( Ezekiel 21:2-6) - On the day of the Lord, both the righteous and the wicked die. No "rapture".

2 Son of man, set thy face toward Jerusalem, and drop thy word toward the holy places, and prophesy against the land of Israel,

3 And say to the land of Israel, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I am against thee, and will draw forth my sword out of his sheath, and will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked.

4 Seeing then that I will cut off from thee the righteous and the wicked, therefore shall my sword go forth out of his sheath against all flesh from the south to the north:

5 That all flesh may know that I the LORD have drawn forth my sword out of his sheath: it shall not return any more.

For the people that believe they are firstfruits by virtue of their Christianity, and will be taken up in the clouds to meet Jesus ( 1 Thessalonians 4:17) need to research who the elect are, and why they are so revered.

Brother Arnold. That's a very good question which I'm sure many have thought through or have been likewise affected. If we consider the correct biblical position of the relationship between fellow brothers & sisters, then it's true, we must be vitally connected to each, yet without 'living in each other's shoes', so to speak, & ever be interested & concerned in each other's lives.

Of the early Church we read in Acts 2:41-47, that they continued very regularly in each other's company around the Word, prayers, the Lord's Table & fellowship. They also shared of their goods with each other since many were poor, thus avoiding anyone suffering & maybe losing faith. Their love for man even extended to some selling possessions so others outside the faith may not be in want. So this gives us a fairly good picture of the type of relationship that the believers were having: one of great concern for both those in Christ & those outside Christ.

Fast forward a couple thousand of years & we still see (or, should see) a similar concern for those in need, yet our culture, size of congregations, distance between peoples' homes, heavy family/work commitments, & a whole lot of other reasons, seem to impinge on believers maintaining a special closeness & involvement with each other. And somehow we do manage to keep in touch by phone (which the early believers didn't have & so a regular gathering together was important). Some might feel that the Pastor or his Assistant should be following through with their congregations - & of course, this is correct, but I think you might also be thinking of closer friendships or bonds being formed. In smaller congregations, folk easily keep in touch with each other regularly - not so much in larger ones. If you're sensing this in your Fellowship, do they have events that bring the folk together (e.g. fellowship meals, Bible studies, outreaches, etc.)? These 'extras', really help to bring others closer together & show more care for each other.

Sarah,

Here's the answer:

The Sabbath starts Friday at sundown and ends Saturday at sundown.

In 325 AD Constantine changed the day of worship to Sunday, according to pagan gods. All Christian religious holidays fall on a pagan holiday.