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Serpent and Dragon are mere figures of speech, much like when Jesus was called the Lamb of God by John.
Jesus is not a four legged creature that said Baa.
Also... I need prayers so that I can go to bed early, so that I can be productive during the day, also that I can pay all my bills off. And get out of debt, so that I can give generously to deserving ministries... marriage with Rosa (newly weds)! Reconciliation with my daughters. And a good relationship with my Ex.
Dyna that she would be on fire for God! Thank you very much for the prayers... amen... blessings to you!... Andy"
Satan is a destroyer of peace. Start asking God for angelic support in keeping your home safe from spiritual warfare.
Here are your scriptures to stand on.
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 9:10
Philippians 4:7
1 Chronicles 5:20 (2nd half)
Revelation 12:9 And the great dragon was cast out, that OLD SERPENT old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast out into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him.
Is the serpent a mere figure of speech?
Was Eve speaking with a beautiful angel as mentioned in Ezekiel?
Ezekiel Chapter 28:15 Thou [wast] perfect in thy ways from the day that thou wast created, till iniquity was found in thee. (Created, not born)
16 By the multitude of thy merchandise they have filled the midst of thee with VIOLENCE violence, and thou hast sinned: therefore I will cast thee as profane out of the mountain of God: and I will destroy thee, O covering cherub, from the midst of the stones of fire.
(war in heaven Revelation 12:7 And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,)
17 Thine heart was lifted up because of thy BEAUTY beauty, thou hast corrupted thy wisdom by reason of thy BRIGHTNESS brightness: I will cast thee to the ground, I will lay thee before kings, that they may behold thee.
2 Corinthians 11:14 And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of LIGHT light.
I do not lean towards the talking snake thing personally.
Then we which are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them (the dead in Christ) IN THE CLOUDS, to meet the Lord IN THE AIR: and so shall we ever be with the Lord.
Revelation 12:5
And she brought forth a man child (JESUS), who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child (The Son of Man) was caught up unto God, and to his throne.
(Sitting at the right hand of God; where he ever lives to make intercession for the saints) Our Advocate with the Father.
Awaiting the signal that the Church AGE is concluded.
Comment:
Jesus is not going to set foot on the earth during the Caught Up. We meet Him in the clouds. In the blink of an eye: that's fast!
Only the Father knows how much longer we have to survive what's happening on earth.
Mishael
Another scripture spoken by God: says ALL souls belong to me.
Check out those scriptures: healthy bodies, no sickness, no corruption.
Give praise to Jesus, who purchased us with His holy blood.
If you want to follow the Jewish & NT pattern, then entombment or burial is effected, since the burning of the dead was generally done by the heathen. Yet, no instruction has been given to us in this matter, whether by Jesus or the apostles.
Cecil. Lovely comment. Simply Lovely.
Note: verse 17 is another WARNING form GOD to a specific group. In 17 Jehovah /GOD assures this group that the dragon has declared war against them /those which keep the Commandments of God and have the Testimony of Jesus Christ, therefore one must ensure he or she has applied the WORD of GOD as prescribed, example see John 3:16-21. Being in this specific group give one access to the WHOLE ARMOUR of GOD each day of our earthly life thereby we can stand by the STRENGTH of GOD in our daily battles.
In Matthew chapter 4, Jesus withstood the devil's temptations by using scripture. The better we know the Word of God, the greater our ability to stand against the assaults of the tempter.
In John chapter 15 we learn that unless we abide in Jesus Christ, we can do nothing. We wither as a dried branch off the vine.
In Ephesians 6, we are instructed in the proper use of the armour of God and told that our warfare is in the spiritual realm, not against flesh and blood.
1 Peter 5:8-11 "Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour: Whom resist stedfast in the faith, knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren that are in the world. But the God of all grace, who hath called us unto his eternal glory by Christ Jesus, after that ye have suffered a while, make you perfect, stablish, strengthen, settle you. To him be glory and dominion for ever and ever. Amen.
1 John chapter 2 gives us some great instruction on the battles we face with our own nature and the ways of this world.
1 John 5:4-5"For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith. Who is he that overcometh the world, but he that believeth that Jesus is the Son of God?"
Revelation 12:11 "And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of their testimony; and they loved not their lives unto the death."
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Father Jesus forgive our sins and forgive our offenses as we enter into your presence where their is 2 in prayer and believe your promises their is power you are mercifull we pray over this 3 children seeds of life, thruth , of your true word in their hearth so they can have the desire to serve you protect them from this new era trending of earthly tech we pray that this marriage is renew with your presence as it was the first day when they got marry we pray for her need to serve you and spread the word in love to everyone she encounters we pray to deliver Hanna's back and burn every disease in her body from its root bring healing and protect her we pray for Jackie that you can make a miracle and no cancer return but a good news For Rick to serve you with all his hearth and for him to be the head of his house hold and a man who serves humbly we pray in your holy name believing Jesus Christ Amen.
Were Adam and Eve the only people alive at the time of their infraction? Was Lucifer the only Angel in Heaven when he became corrupt? Don't pull all your hair out or tear up your jacket. I am tempted to explain, but I won't. I'll let you steam in your chair for a while.
2. OK.
3. Maybe I misunderstood what Gen 2:9, Songs 2, Revelation 12:9, Lk 10:18, Isa 14, Ez 28:13, 17, Eze 31. The images presented in these verses are of the devil being banished to the earth and more specifically the Garden of Eden. The imagery of Ezk 31 compares the Tree of KGE with Satan. But let me change my position a little. Perhaps, as you pointed out, the Tree was a real tree. However, it represented Satan's corruption. My thinking is the Tree represented Satan's Kingdom, his realm, where he ruled with the other fallen Angels. I am expanding on the imagery. Trees in the Bible are used, as I previously mentioned, to connote empires, governments, great leaders. Because of the nature of the 2 Trees in the Garden, I think the same applies. I think Songs 2 reflects what happened in Eden.
I disagree that anyone or anything can interfere with God's Plan. He is God and His Will stands. You say Satan successfully ruined God's perfect creation, but I don't see that in the Bible. Just the opposite. What can separate us from God? Nothing, Rom 8:35f. Our confidence is that nothing can ruin God's Plan. If a created, being can ruin what God does, we are in big trouble, Dan 4:35, Isa 14:24-27, 2 Chron 20:6 Isa 43:13, "Even from eternity I am He, and none can deliver out of My hand. When I act, who can reverse it?"