Freedom Journey


This blog was created on Saturday March 22, 2014, and is geared to folks whose steadfast aim is freedom through learning, teaching and DOING truth. Incorrect beliefs can prevent constructive forward motions. We cannot afford to allow ignorance, pride and stubbornness to keep us deceived.

Refuse to be prisoners of your perceptions. Cast away nonsense traditions. Freedom resides in authentic and proven truths.

REAL truth is freedom!

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Only GOD is perfect. It's vital to seek the Lord to expose errors. Please ask Him to expose any areas of darkness and for what is necessary to DO to dispossess what's NOT of truth.

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Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Book, "God's Plan for All"

Hi -

Yesterday I posted the topic, "Do Wicked Folks REALLY Go to a Burning Hell?"

The link to that post is below.

Link: http://www.missioneagles.blogspot.com/2014/09/do-wicked-folks-really-go-to-burning.html

Well, today, there's more to seek the Lord about . . .  


I'm reading a book, link below, that I haven't finished yet so I can't say that I agree with the total of it . . . These two paragraphs from the book's "Introduction" struck me:

"The traditional Christian view of hell is such an uncomfortable, illogical and contradictory teaching that currently a significant number of Christians believe that, on the Day of Judgement, God will destroy or annihilate all those who have not believed in Jesus Christ during their earthly lives. In other words, they believe that there is no conscious endless suffering in hell, but total destruction of unbelievers, meaning that they will cease to exist.

"We can empathise with some Christians who cannot accept that God would torture unbelievers forever, and thus have opted to believe in annihilation. However, we also reject this view as unbiblical. What a massive defeat the belief in annihilation represents to God, His purpose, and His love for all people, whom He created in His own image, and for whom His Son Jesus Christ died, if He were to end up destroying the vast majority of them out of existence."

Link to book: http://www.godsplanforall.com/

Monday, September 29, 2014

The True Identity of the Devil

Hi -

In Hebrew, the words devil and satan mean adversary.

In Hebrew, the word angel means messenger.

In Greek, the words devil and satan mean slanderous, false accuser.

In Greek, the word angel means messenger.

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Below is a link to excellent information that comprehensively explains the true meaning of what many of us have long believed to be an actual devil.  The subject article provides proofs from the Bible.

Link: http://www.the-gospel-truth.info/bible-teachings/the-true-identity-of-the-devil-satan/

Below is the link to an excellent YouTube video with comprehensive proof about the true identity of the "devil."

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOPHCxabcoU&feature=youtu.be


Link to a Facebook group discussion that shares more about the meaning of satan:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/829353863753248/

Do Wicked Folks REALLY Go to a Burning Hell?

Hi -

Many have been taught that the wicked go to a burning hell? Is that really true?

Sheol means hell or the grave in Hebrew.

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I've included here comments from Vernetta Levels and Robert M Dickerson -- used by permission:

Sandra Hicks asked, "Do you believe that GOD sends people to hell, Robert?"

Robert responded, "No....I tell people all the time would you send your child to an everlasting punishment because of some thing they did and had hardly no understanding of, yet you gave your wife for your son to live...REALLY?"

Vernetta commented, "The English bible is a translation, and translates that Hell/Hades is a place of eternal punishment in hell-fire---forever and ever! Hell/Hades is the same as the Hebrew word Sheol, and simply means the grave!"

Sandra commented, "What are the benefits/advantages of walking in truth with GOD and abiding in the Lord if there is NO burning hell for the wicked, y'all?"

Vernetta commented, "Rom 6:23 For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Note--- the wages for sin is death, not eternal punishing and torment in Hell."

Robert commented, "Sheol is correct it meant grave..PERIOD in the oldest and most accurate teaching it was said, that when you died, you were dead. PERIOD. Solomon says' the dead know nothing. Done deal, later in history as the Greeks came along they began to expound into the spiritual realm, moving further they added hell as a way of controlling people, especially when the Romans and the catholic church, when the Messiah came it was to give eternal life . The second death in the original way written was -- you were wiped out of Gods memory. Done deal, nothing more nothing less, when Christ came he came to give eternal everlasting to that everlasting, whats the opposite of everlasting life... The benefit was they curtailed bad human behavior"

Robert commented, " BINGO...Not BURNING BUT DEATH.......Now, where does the fire come?... Ms Levels you're onto it...."

Robert commented, "ALSO HOW CAN YOU BURN FOREVER when his mercy endures forever
"Contradiction of statement mercy vs punishment"

Vernetta commented, "John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

"There are only two choices presented. Believers will receive eternal life, but the unbeliever will perish. Eternal life or eternal death. The wicked will not receive eternal life or eternal punishment, they will die, which means to perish! When you die, you are gone, you no longer exist, not even in some spirit form."

Sandra commented, "So what, in your estimation, Robert M Dickerson, is the deal with the folks who claim to have visited heaven and/or hell?"

Robert commented, "They were visiting realms and other dimensions they had no business being in."

Vernetta commented, "In many places the Bible confirms that death is like a sound sleep. Note that sleep cannot be limited to the mortal body. It is what happens to the conscious mind. When you fall asleep and sleep soundly, you have no knowledge of how long you have slept. You lose track of time and reality. When you awake it is as if only a moment has passed, yet it may have been many hours. Death is exactly the same. Upon your death your thought processes cease, and you sleep in the grave until your resurrection.

"2 Corinthians 5:8 We are confident, I say, and willing rather to be absent from the body, and to be present with the Lord.

"So 2 Cor 5:8 cannot be used to prove instant ascension to heaven, not in view of the many many verses in the Bible that clearly call death a sleep."

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Psalm 106:1 - KJV
. . . his mercy endureth for ever.


Here's a link to more information that sheol means hell or the grave in Hebrew:

Link: http://www.logosapostolic.org/hebrew_word_studies/7585_sheol_hell_grave.htm

Below is a link to a Facebook group discussion about the subject matter:

Link:https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/829422323746402/

Update: Well, today, September 30 2014, there's more to seek the Lord about . . .  

I'm reading a book, link below, that I haven't finished yet so I can't say that I agree with the total of it . . . These two paragraphs from the book's "Introduction" struck me:

"The traditional Christian view of hell is such an uncomfortable, illogical and contradictory teaching that currently a significant number of Christians believe that, on the Day of Judgement, God will destroy or annihilate all those who have not believed in Jesus Christ during their earthly lives. In other words, they believe that there is no conscious endless suffering in hell, but total destruction of unbelievers, meaning that they will cease to exist.

"We can empathise with some Christians who cannot accept that God would torture unbelievers forever, and thus have opted to believe in annihilation. However, we also reject this view as unbiblical. What a massive defeat the belief in annihilation represents to God, His purpose, and His love for all people, whom He created in His own image, and for whom His Son Jesus Christ died, if He were to end up destroying the vast majority of them out of existence."

Link to book: http://www.godsplanforall.com/

Have Folks Really Died and Visited Heaven and/or Hell?

Hi -

The link below leads to a Facebook group discussion about the subject matter.  I don't know how long FB keeps posts in their systems.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/829284007093567/

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Do the Righteous Go to Heaven?

Hi -

When the righteous pass from this life, we are asleep until the resurrection.  No, we don't go to heaven; we inherit the earth.

"Psalms 37:11 - KJV

 But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace."

Psalm 146:4 - KJV


His breath goeth forth, he returneth to his earth; in that very day his thoughts perish.

"Revelation 21:1-3 - KJV

And I saw a new heaven and a new earth: for the first heaven and the first earth were passed away; and there was no more sea. And I John saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down from God out of heaven, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. And I heard a great voice out of heaven saying, Behold, the tabernacle of God is with men, and he will dwell with them, and they shall be his people, and God himself shall be with them, and be their God."


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Below is a link to a Facebook Group discussion as to whether the righteous go to heaven.

If you're inclined, click on the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/827335267288441/

Plant Medicines, etc.

Hi -

Below you can click on the links for some helpful content relative to health issues.

http://fractalenlightenment.com/32030/spirituality/healing-the-seven-chakras-with-herbs

Dr. Joel Wallach Reverses Type II Diabetes in 2 to 14 days!! Youngevity:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1uQ6lTaCGec&feature=youtu.be

Cinnamon and Honey:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10151878597623962&set=a.10150572766028962.386570.512438961&type=1

Lower Your Blood Pressure without Drugs:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/lower-your-blood-pressure-without-drugs/ (Note: Earlier this site worked when I linked to it but then it went awry.  It may be back up later.) 

Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water:

https://www.facebook.com/healthdigest/photos/a.187939824672351.44283.187938474672486/264260980373568/?type=1

Chemotherapy is a Waste of Money:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdLyMhNdcSc&feature=youtu.be

What the Cancer Industry Doesn't Want You to Know:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7YFS5qlAzgc&feature=youtu.be

Daily Use of Hydrogen Peroxide for Your Health:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OeSb-t38aEI&feature=c4-overview&list=UU-NmN1_1w_YlI5HdldUYtBg

Learn more about Food grade Hydrogen Peroxide from a supplier of it -- also, my friend, Dunamis, uses it and heartily endorses it:

http://www.dhealthstore.com/35-food-grade-hydrogen-peroxide-4-oz.html

Top Ten Foods to Eat When You Have a Sore Throat:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/top-10-foods-to-eat-when-you-have-a-sore-throat/ (Note: Earlier this site worked when I linked to it but then it went awry.  It may be back up later.) 

How Does Onion Help in Hair Growth?:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/how-does-onion-help-in-hair-growth/ (Note: Earlier this site worked when I linked to it but then it went awry.  It may be back up later.) 

Voice of GOD, etc.

Hi -

The message below from Robert struck me strongly.  He gave his permission for me to post it here

"I believe there's a huge difference in the Word of God and vs the voice of God. Voice carries sound and sound carries energy and energy carries life. My sheep know my voice not what is written. I believe what has been transcribed are oral stories of people hearing his voice and writing what they heard, but God is a NOW GOD..................He is always speaking, the problem is many miss it because they are always reading. There are too many different translations with missing books and scriptures to say what is authentic. I have hebrew bibles and American and they are different. I have bibles with missing verses and chapters. Something is fishy. I can point out small contradictions on the word, not saying right or wrong. The real God breathed word is when he speaks and you speak what you heard in your inner man. The letter killeth but the spirit gives life.....What's the spirit? His word. Look that word up it means rhema (Now words) Not logos{Past word or written)"

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Below is a link to a Facebook group discussion that is relative to the post topic here.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/828363800518921/

Friday, September 26, 2014

Mother? What in the World?

Hi -

This is a Facebook group discussion -- one man has said that the Holy Ghost is Mother. Someone disagreed and the two of them are in discussion about it . . .   If you're inclined, the Facebook link is below.

I don't know how long Facebook keeps posts in their systems.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/828027393885895/

Allegory and Metaphor in Bible Content

Hi -

Please share what you believe to be allegory and/or metaphor in the Bible.

Definitions:
- allegory - a story, poem, or picture that can be interpreted to reveal a hidden meaning, typically a moral or political one: --  allegory is also defined as a symbol

- metaphor - 1. a figure of speech in which a word or phrase is applied to an object or action to which it is not literally applicable 2. a thing regarded as representative or symbolic of something else, esp. something abstract

How much of Bible content is allegory and/or metaphor?

Below is a link to a Facebook group discussion about the subject matter.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/828005027221465/

Are the Apostolic Epistles Considered Scriptures?

Hi -

Are the apostolic EPISTLES considered scriptures? The EPISTLES aka as LETTERS from Paul, Peter, James . . .?

I've been reading James Brayshaw and he made some points that struck me.

He expressed that the apostolic EPISTLES shouldn't be considered SCRIPTURES. He did mention that the epistles are invaluable in understanding the life, ministry, and death of Jesus . . . He also mentioned that they are invaluable in understanding faith as compared to that of the first century.

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My comments:

In the New Testament, SCRIPTURES are referred to as what is in the OLD Testament. Some examples are below.

Jesus didn't say, "Ye do err, not knowing THE EPISTLES." He said what's shown directly below in Matthew 22:29, "Ye do err, not knowing THE SCRIPTURES . . ."

The EPISTLES weren't in existence when Jesus was here in the flesh . . .  The New Testament Gospels, Acts -- writings weren't in existence when Jesus was here in the flesh . . .

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"Matthew 22:29
Jesus answered and said unto them, Ye do err, not knowing the scriptures, nor the power of God."

"Acts 17:2
And Paul, as his manner was, went in unto them, and three sabbath days reasoned with them out of the scriptures,"

"Acts 17:11
These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether those things were so."

"2 Timothy 3:16
All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness:"

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Alert -- Please Don't Read This Particular Post Unless You're SURE THAT THE LORD DESIRES THAT YOU DO SO

Hi -

About a week ago, the Lord led me and another Christ dweller that I know of -- to some information that is revolutionary. I'm still seeking the Holy Spirit about it, researching, studying, examining, etc. using the Bible and other resources, such as YouTube videos and Blog Talk Radio broadcasts.

I'm NOT prepared to FULLY endorse what James Brayshaw is sharing and teaching -- neither am I rejecting what I've been exposed to of his.  I'm in examining, researching mode . . .

Below are some resources relative to James Brayshaw, who is a fireman in Canada . . .

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jrbrayshaw/2009/09/02/where-do-the-dead-go-on-the-imagine-theres-no-satan-show

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jrbrayshaw/2009/09/18/where-do-the-dead-go-part-2-on-the-imagine-theres-no-satan-show

Here's the link to all of his Blog Talk Radio programs:

 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jrbrayshaw

I'm now reading two of his books, Satan, Christianity's Other God.  The other one is titled, Imagine There's No Satan.  The content of both books is compelling, provocative and logical in MANY instances . . .  Again -- I'm NOT endorsing or rejecting the content.  I'm in examining mode.  But I am sure that the Holy Spirit led me to these resources of James Brayshaw's.

Brayshaw offers one of his e-books free.  You can contact him to request it via his e-mail jrbrayshaw@shaw.ca

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Here are two VERY brief videos from his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNn-Vc-cCPo&list=UUKqsYzauWwWLs0xB6gxgOzg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pr18Pyis04&list=UUKqsYzauWwWLs0xB6gxgOzg

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Here's a lengthy video (an interview that he did to share his testimony, etc.) from his YouTube channel:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cnDkcyzIgc&list=UUKqsYzauWwWLs0xB6gxgOzg

Here's a link to Brayshaw's website:
www.imaginenosatan.com

Alert -- Please Don't Read This Particular Post Unless You're SURE the LORD DESIRES THAT YOU DO SO. SO.

Hi -

About a week ago, the Lord led me and another Christ dweller that I know of -- to some information that is revolutionary. I'm still seeking the Holy Spirit about it, researching, studying, examining, etc. using the Bible and other resources, such as YouTube videos and Blog Talk Radio broadcasts.

I'm NOT prepared to FULLY endorse what James Brayshaw is sharing and teaching -- neither am I rejecting what I've been exposed to of his.  I'm in examining, researching mode . . .

Below are some resources relative to James Brayshaw, who is a fireman in Canada . . .

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jrbrayshaw/2009/09/02/where-do-the-dead-go-on-the-imagine-theres-no-satan-show

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jrbrayshaw/2009/09/18/where-do-the-dead-go-part-2-on-the-imagine-theres-no-satan-show

Here's the link to all of his Blog Talk Radio programs:

 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/jrbrayshaw

I'm now reading two of his books, Satan, Christianity's Other God.  The other one is titled, Imagine There's No Satan.  The content of both books is compelling, provocative and logical in MANY instances . . .  Again -- I'm NOT endorsing or rejecting the content.  I'm in examining mode.  But I am sure that the Holy Spirit led me to these resources of James Brayshaw's.

Brayshaw offers one of his e-books free.  You can contact him to request it via his e-mail jrbrayshaw@shaw.ca

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Here are two VERY brief videos from his YouTube channel:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eNn-Vc-cCPo&list=UUKqsYzauWwWLs0xB6gxgOzg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pr18Pyis04&list=UUKqsYzauWwWLs0xB6gxgOzg

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Here's a lengthy video (an interview that he did to share his testimony, etc.) from his YouTube channel:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cnDkcyzIgc&list=UUKqsYzauWwWLs0xB6gxgOzg

Here's a link to Brayshaw's website:
www.imaginenosatan.com

Monday, September 22, 2014

Friday, September 19, 2014

Revelation


Hi -

Many folks question how Christ dwellers can abide in the Lord without undue dependence on Bible content or people.  Many wonder how Christ dwellers regularly read the Bible yet don’t worship it. Christ dwellers worship God/Jesus/Holy Spirit -- not the Bible or people.

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Bibliolatry (from the Greek, biblion, "book," + latria, "worship") is the practice, within Christianity, of worshipping the Bible in the place of God. (Source: RationalWiki)

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Genesis 1:1 - KJV says, “In the beginning God”   -- not in the beginning, the Bible.  John 1:1 - KJV says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.”   

Jesus Christ is the Word of God.  The Holy Spirit is a witness, teacher, comforter and more. 

Revelation from GOD is how Christ dwellers and some others KNOW.  Certainly, He uses Bible content to teach, but without revelation and choices to walk in truth with GOD -- what exists are words -- without GOD’s SPIRIT.   GOD uses an assortment of ways to reveal what He deems people need to know.  He uses a variation of resources, including the Bible and people.  

Revelation is key.   

Scriptures below, from the King James Bible, express more about revelation knowledge provided by the Lord.

Galatians 2:2
And I went up by revelation, and communicated unto them that gospel which I preach . . .

Galatians 1:12
For I neither received it of man, neither was I taught it, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ.

Galatians 1:16
To reveal his Son in me, that I might preach him among the heathen; immediately I conferred not with flesh and blood:

Ephesians 1:17
That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of him:

Matthew 16:17
And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed it unto thee, by my Father which is in heaven.

Romans 8:18
For I reckon that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which shall be revealed in us.

1 Corinthians 2:10
But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.

1 Peter 4:13
But rejoice, inasmuch as ye are partakers of Christ’s sufferings; that, when his glory shall be revealed, ye may be glad also with exceeding joy.

1 Peter 5:1
The Elders which are among you I exhort, who am also an elder, and a witness of the sufferings of Christ, and also a partaker of the glory that shall be revealed.

Luke 2:26
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, . . .

More relevant scriptures:

Romans 2:5
Romans 16: 25, 26  
1 Corinthians 14:6
1 Corinthians 14:26
Ephesians 3:3
1 Peter 1:13
Revelation 1:1
2 Corinthians 12:1
2 Corinthians 12:7
Matthew 10:26
Luke 2:35
John 12:38
Romans 1:17, 18
1 Corinthians 3:13
Galatians 3:23
Ephesians 3:5
1 Peter 1:12


Christ dwellers, and some others KNOW by REVELATION provided by GOD, the SOURCE of ALL resources.

Monday, September 15, 2014

Saturday, September 13, 2014

The Apocrypha, etc.

Hi -

The question on the floor is . . .

This post is inspired by Kenneth Watkins II. For those who don't believe that the Apocrypha is of the Lord, how do you explain that Joshua 10:13 - KJV and 2 Samuel 1:18 - KJV mention the Book of Jasher, which is considered one of the books of the Apocrypha?

Also, I became aware today, thanks to Robert, of the following:

Exodus 24:7 - KJV
Book of the Covenent

Numbers 21:14 - KJV
Book of the Wars of the Lord

1 Samuel 10:25 - KJV
The Manner of the Kingdom

1 Chronicles 29:29 - KJV
Book of Nathan
Book of Gad

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None of the content of the above mentioned books is contained in the 66 books of the Bible. Yet they are mentioned IN SCRIPTURES as existing . . .

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For those inclined, here's a link to a Facebook group discussion relative to the subject matter.

Link:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/821947051160596/


Another link on the matter of the Apocrypha:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/spiritleaddiscussion/permalink/822243677797600/

Monday, September 8, 2014

Proof That the Pastoral Office of the Modern Church Isn't Biblical

Hi -

There are folks who are quick to disagree with truths with no legitimate basis for their unbeliefs.  We all have areas of ignorance.  Certainly, it's in our best interest to seek the Lord, in earnest, as to whether what has been expressed is indeed truth.  It can be a disservice to spiritual maturity to outright dismiss what we haven't sought the Lord about -- as well as researched and examined.

For those inclined, the link below leads to an excellent article of proof.

http://planksandnails.hubpages.com/hub/The-Pastoral-Office-is-not-Biblical

Saturday, September 6, 2014

Christian Conferences

Hi -

The link below is from former associate pastor, Frank Coleman's Facebook page.

Link: https://www.facebook.com/notes/frank-coleman/christian-conferences-why/3734169511760

Frank Coleman gave his permission for me to post the following that he expressed:

"I speak as a former "associate pastor" there are precious few authentic ministers of the Gospel in operation today. The counterfeit far outweighs the authentic. When a m
inistry takes in $50 million annually in tithes and offerings and spends less than 10% of that on helping people there's aomething wrong there. Sad it's a minority instead of the standard.

 
"The IC will continue to rape the members as long as the system is being propigated and promoted.

"Conferences are the doorway inviting unsuspecting people into the web of deceit."

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

The Posture of Some Folks Is That GOD Is a Liar

Hi -

The link below leads to another one of my YouTube commentaries.  It's less than fifteen minutes in length.

Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LR0x0LxNkEY

Rebuke Not an Elder

Hi -

If you're inclined, here's the link to my YouTube commentary, "Rebuke Not an Elder."  It's less than five minutes in length.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TXj2sCqqgQ

Do Some "Ministers" Idolize Israel?

Hi -

Scriptures are from the King James Bible.

Have some "ministers" placed Israel on a pedestal?  Is undue honor being given to the nation of Israel as it exists today?  Yesterday, I read an excellent piece that shed some insight that altered my beliefs about current day Israel.  If you're so inclined, here's the link to the subject article titled, "Kiss the Son - Not Israel" http://www.searchingtogether.org/blog/kiss-the-son-not-israel-2/

Here are some scriptures that are helpful relative to Jews and Israel:

John 4:22
Romans 3: 1, 2
John 1:17
Romans 11: 11, 24
Romans 11
Romans 9:4
Romans 9
Romans 9:27
Romans 11:1
Deuteronomy 7:6-9


Context is important.

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Romans 9:6-8
Not as though the word of God hath taken none effect.  For they are not all Israel, which are of Israel:

Neither, because they are the seed of Abraham, are they all children: but in Isaac shall thy seed be called.

That is, They which are the children of the flesh, these are not the children of God: but the children of the promise are counted for the seed.


Romans 9:27
Esaias also crieth concerning Israel, Though the number of the children of Israel be as the sand of the sea, a remnant shall be saved.


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Galatians 6:15, 16
For in Christ Jesus neither is circumcision availeth any thing, nor uncircumcision, but a new creature.

And as many as walk according to this rule, peace be on them, and mercy, and upon the Israel of God.


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The present day nation of Israel has no special "status" given them by the Lord.  Being a new creature in Christ Jesus is what pleases the Lord.

2 Corinthians 5:17
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 

3 John 4
I have no greater joy than to hear that my children walk in truth

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The Lord is to be lifted up -- not Israel -- or anything or anyone -- above the Lord. 

September 3, 2014