King James Daily Bible Study: Creation & The Fall of Man
Date: January 01, 2011
Chapters: Genesis 1-3
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Details of Today's Reading: God creates, heaven, earth, and everything on it in six days, God rests on the seventh day, God makes a help meet for man, the fall of man, the serpent cursed, and the promised Seed.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Happy New Year! The Bible says, “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made.” - John 1:1-3. God created everything, everything that is made by man is made from something God created, whether it is wood, plastic, metal, or fluid, all things are made from something that God created.
The Book of Genesis is the first book of the Old Testament, contains fifty chapters, and the time line is approximately between 4004 – 1689 BC. The author of the book was Moses and it was first written to the people of Israel. The purpose of the book was to preserve the historical background of Israel and the record of creation, sin, redemption, and God's first dealings with man. What we are to learn from the book is that God is the creator of all things, and that His plan from the beginning included all nations, not just Israel. “And God made the beast of the earth after his kind, and cattle after their kind, and every thing that creepeth upon the earth after his kind: and God saw that it was good. And God said, Let us make man in our image, after our likeness: and let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth, and over every creeping thing that creepeth upon the earth.” - Genesis 1:25,26.
God created heaven, earth and everything on them in six days, “In the beginning God created the heaven and the earth. And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters...And God blessed them, and God said unto them, Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth, and subdue it: and have dominion over the fish of the sea, and over the fowl of the air, and over every living thing that moveth upon the earth. And God said, Behold, I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat. And to every beast of the earth, and to every fowl of the air, and to every thing that creepeth upon the earth, wherein there is life, I have given every green herb for meat: and it was so. And God saw every thing that he had made, and, behold, it was very good. And the evening and the morning were the sixth day.” - Genesis 1:1,2,28-31.
So many people try to claim that God did not create the earth and everything on it in six days, but the truth is He did, six twenty-four hour days. “Jesus answered, Are there not twelve hours in the day? If any man walk in the day, he stumbleth not, because he seeth the light of this world. But if a man walk in the night, he stumbleth, because there is no light in him.” - John 11:9,10. That makes the earth approximately 6015 years old, not the six billion plus like scientist claim. How can we know? There is no proven records showing that there was life on earth anytime before that, the ice age, the dinosaur age, and even so called cavemen days were all within the 6000 year span. All those machines used to calculate the age of the earth, dinosaurs, etc, are doctored to make the scientist look as though they know what they are talking about. “Because that, when they knew God, they glorified him not as God, neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things.” -Romans 1:21-23.
Every person, every animal, and every plant, is unique and created in it's own image, that means that it can in no way resemble or be made from one another. It is the ignorance and corruptible imaginations of so called wise men that try to convince the world that they came from some animal or plant. Now, God did form man out of earth, but He formed us in His own image and made us a living soul. “These are the generations of the heavens and of the earth when they were created, in the day that the LORD God made the earth and the heavens,..And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.” - Genesis 2:4,7.
God breathed into the nostrils of a lifeless piece of clay and in an instant life was given to man, but it did not take long before that life was taken away from him, the life of the soul that is. Even in paradise the devil wormed his way into separating God from His people and life to our souls. “And the serpent said unto the woman, Ye shall not surely die: For God doth know that in the day ye eat thereof, then your eyes shall be opened, and ye shall be as gods, knowing good and evil. And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. And the eyes of them both were opened, and they knew that they were naked; and they sewed fig leaves together, and made themselves aprons. And they heard the voice of the LORD God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid themselves from the presence of the LORD God amongst the trees of the garden.” - Genesis 3:4-8
One simple act of disobedience caused a division between God and man and a death sentence upon every living soul, the only way now to avoid that sentence and be reconciled with man was to send a Redeemer. “And the LORD God said unto the serpent, Because thou hast done this, thou art cursed above all cattle, and above every beast of the field; upon thy belly shalt thou go, and dust shalt thou eat all the days of thy life: And I will put enmity between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; it shall bruise thy head, and thou shalt bruise his heel.” - Genesis 3:14,15. Satan did not reveal himself to Eve as the enemy of God nor a wicked deceiver with the intent on destroying every enjoyment of mankind. His intent was, and still is, to prevent man from obeying God.
War is proclaimed between the Seed of the woman and the seed of the serpent. It is the fruit of this enmity, that there is a continual warfare between grace and corruption, in the hearts of God's people. A gracious promise is made of Christ, as the Deliverer of fallen man from the power of Satan. It speaks great encouragement to sinners, that their Savior is the Seed of the woman, His sufferings and death point to Satan's bruising His heel, but by His death He gave a fatal blow to the devil's kingdom, a wound to the head of this serpent that cannot be healed. As the Gospel gains, Satan falls. “But now in Christ Jesus ye who sometimes were far off are made nigh by the blood of Christ. For he is our peace, who hath made both one, and hath broken down the middle wall of partition between us; Having abolished in his flesh the enmity, even the law of commandments contained in ordinances; for to make in himself of twain one new man, so making peace;” -Ephesians 2:13-15. Praise God!
Jesus Christ Revealed: In Chapter 1 as the Creator, “And he is before all things, and by him all things consist.” - Colossians 1:17. And in Chapter 3 as the Seed of the woman, “But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,” - Galatians 4:4.
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Christina
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Saturday, January 1, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
King James Daily Bible Study: A New Heaven & Earth
King James Daily Bible Study: A New Heaven & Earth
Date: Friday December 31, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 21-22
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Details of Today's Chapters: A new heaven, and new earth, the new Jerusalem where God dwells, God's people, in the presence of God and the Lamb, the throne of God and the Lamb, A description of the heavenly state, the invitation, and wrath upon this who change God's Word.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As Christians, when we are facing trials it can be a little trying on our faith, especially when we are doing everything right and it seems we never get anywhere. We can get frustrated, discouraged, depressed, sometimes get a little angry with God and question Him as to why He is allowing it to happen. However, no matter what we are going through God is with us, He uses every situation to strengthen us, grow us, bring us closer to Him, and to show us that with His Son leading the way, nothing is impossible. The Bible says, “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?” - I John 5:4,5.
You are a child of God, you have the victory already, you are one of His very own because you believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. He allowed His only sinless Son to take the fault of your sins, He suffered and shed His precious blood to give you life. He defeated death and arose three days later to prove that even death can not defeat the power of God. While we often suffer for things without sin, in the end we always see victory through the power of God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” - I Peter 1:3-5. Praise God!
Best of all, we receive a part of God's inheritance in the Kingdom of God. Jesus reveals to John the victory that we can look forward to after Judgment Day, “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. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” - Revelation 21:1-4.
While God does pour His wrath upon Satan and all who followed him, those who put their faith in Jesus Christ get to look forward to true paradise, a new heaven and earth, one with no more sorrow, suffering, or pain, not even a remembrance of anything or anyone that hurt us over the years. “And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” - Revelation 21:6-8.
The second death would be the death of the soul, when the spirit, the life of the flesh, leaves the body this is the first death, what is left is the soul, if the soul is not saved, it will be cast into the lake of fire, hence, the second death. If the soul is saved it will go to heaven and upon Judgment Day it will be united with it's body, a new body, in fact, to live on the new earth, corrupt free. “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.” - Philippians 3:20,21.
Now, Jesus gives John a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, “And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.” - Revelation 22:1-5.
What a sight! Streets of gold, crystal rivers, walls made from precious stones, trees yielding endless fruit, above all freed from the sin curse that we were all subject to just days after God created the earth. It's not too late, Jesus is inviting all to come and join Him to the wedding feast. “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” - Revelation 22:17-20.
Remember, the bride is the Church, the faithful members who make up the body of Christ. All who believe in and ask Jesus to save them will get to be a part of the new heaven and earth. Praise God! There is a stern warning here to all those whom have taken out or added words to His Word. Every word down to the very last thee and thou is in God's Word for a particular reason, otherwise it would not have been in there. Yes, we can do studies such as these, but these are studies on the book, not rewriting the book it self. God rejoices at the fact that we are discussing and learning about His Word together, He does not rejoice at those who rewrite His Word to suit their own needs. Of course, we can not read the Bible for a year and know everything about God, He did not design it that way. He designed it so we read it year after year and learn something new each time. We are truly blessed to know God's Word, to know His mysteries and to see everything come to pass as prophesied. “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” - I Corinthians 2:9,10. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and Happy New Year!
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Date: Friday December 31, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 21-22
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Details of Today's Chapters: A new heaven, and new earth, the new Jerusalem where God dwells, God's people, in the presence of God and the Lamb, the throne of God and the Lamb, A description of the heavenly state, the invitation, and wrath upon this who change God's Word.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As Christians, when we are facing trials it can be a little trying on our faith, especially when we are doing everything right and it seems we never get anywhere. We can get frustrated, discouraged, depressed, sometimes get a little angry with God and question Him as to why He is allowing it to happen. However, no matter what we are going through God is with us, He uses every situation to strengthen us, grow us, bring us closer to Him, and to show us that with His Son leading the way, nothing is impossible. The Bible says, “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?” - I John 5:4,5.
You are a child of God, you have the victory already, you are one of His very own because you believe in His Son, Jesus Christ. He allowed His only sinless Son to take the fault of your sins, He suffered and shed His precious blood to give you life. He defeated death and arose three days later to prove that even death can not defeat the power of God. While we often suffer for things without sin, in the end we always see victory through the power of God. “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, which according to his abundant mercy hath begotten us again unto a lively hope by the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, To an inheritance incorruptible, and undefiled, and that fadeth not away, reserved in heaven for you, Who are kept by the power of God through faith unto salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.” - I Peter 1:3-5. Praise God!
Best of all, we receive a part of God's inheritance in the Kingdom of God. Jesus reveals to John the victory that we can look forward to after Judgment Day, “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. And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.” - Revelation 21:1-4.
While God does pour His wrath upon Satan and all who followed him, those who put their faith in Jesus Christ get to look forward to true paradise, a new heaven and earth, one with no more sorrow, suffering, or pain, not even a remembrance of anything or anyone that hurt us over the years. “And he said unto me, It is done. I am Alpha and Omega, the beginning and the end. I will give unto him that is athirst of the fountain of the water of life freely. He that overcometh shall inherit all things; and I will be his God, and he shall be my son. But the fearful, and unbelieving, and the abominable, and murderers, and whoremongers, and sorcerers, and idolaters, and all liars, shall have their part in the lake which burneth with fire and brimstone: which is the second death.” - Revelation 21:6-8.
The second death would be the death of the soul, when the spirit, the life of the flesh, leaves the body this is the first death, what is left is the soul, if the soul is not saved, it will be cast into the lake of fire, hence, the second death. If the soul is saved it will go to heaven and upon Judgment Day it will be united with it's body, a new body, in fact, to live on the new earth, corrupt free. “For our conversation is in heaven; from whence also we look for the Saviour, the Lord Jesus Christ: Who shall change our vile body, that it may be fashioned like unto his glorious body, according to the working whereby he is able even to subdue all things unto himself.” - Philippians 3:20,21.
Now, Jesus gives John a glimpse of the Kingdom of God, “And he shewed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb. In the midst of the street of it, and on either side of the river, was there the tree of life, which bare twelve manner of fruits, and yielded her fruit every month: and the leaves of the tree were for the healing of the nations. And there shall be no more curse: but the throne of God and of the Lamb shall be in it; and his servants shall serve him: And they shall see his face; and his name shall be in their foreheads. And there shall be no night there; and they need no candle, neither light of the sun; for the Lord God giveth them light: and they shall reign for ever and ever.” - Revelation 22:1-5.
What a sight! Streets of gold, crystal rivers, walls made from precious stones, trees yielding endless fruit, above all freed from the sin curse that we were all subject to just days after God created the earth. It's not too late, Jesus is inviting all to come and join Him to the wedding feast. “And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come. And let him that is athirst come. And whosoever will, let him take the water of life freely. For I testify unto every man that heareth the words of the prophecy of this book, If any man shall add unto these things, God shall add unto him the plagues that are written in this book: And if any man shall take away from the words of the book of this prophecy, God shall take away his part out of the book of life, and out of the holy city, and from the things which are written in this book. He which testifieth these things saith, Surely I come quickly. Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus.” - Revelation 22:17-20.
Remember, the bride is the Church, the faithful members who make up the body of Christ. All who believe in and ask Jesus to save them will get to be a part of the new heaven and earth. Praise God! There is a stern warning here to all those whom have taken out or added words to His Word. Every word down to the very last thee and thou is in God's Word for a particular reason, otherwise it would not have been in there. Yes, we can do studies such as these, but these are studies on the book, not rewriting the book it self. God rejoices at the fact that we are discussing and learning about His Word together, He does not rejoice at those who rewrite His Word to suit their own needs. Of course, we can not read the Bible for a year and know everything about God, He did not design it that way. He designed it so we read it year after year and learn something new each time. We are truly blessed to know God's Word, to know His mysteries and to see everything come to pass as prophesied. “But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him. But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit: for the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God.” - I Corinthians 2:9,10. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and Happy New Year!
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Thursday, December 30, 2010
Bible Study: Judgment Day 12.30.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Judgment Day
For: Thursday December 30, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 19-20
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Details of Today's Chapters: The church in heaven and on earth triumph, and give praise to the Lord for his righteous judgments, A vision of Christ going forth to destroy the beast and his armies, Satan is bound for a thousand years, released then cast into lake of fire. The first, last and general resurrection, and Judgment Day.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Judgment Day is defined as the last day, the end of time, this is incorrect, it might be the end of earth, but it is by far the end of time. The truth is, whether you know Christ or not the soul will spend eternity somewhere, if you know Christ that would be in the Kingdom of God, if you do not know Christ that would be in the lake of fire. Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life...Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” - John 5:24,28,29. There is only one way to escape eternal damnation and that is by receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior.
Jesus reveals what will take place after the battle of Armageddon, first heaven and earth rejoices over His righteous judgment. “And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever...And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” - Revelation 19:1-3,6.
The word Alleluia is an Hebrew word, meaning "Praise ye the Lord". During this, time, known as the millennium, Jews will be converted, all believing Jews and Gentiles will become one church state, and will worship and praise the Lord together. Saying "Alleluia" is an acknowledgment that we are really thanking Him, praising Him, and are satisfied with His arrangements, for the word is a call upon the saints to join together in solemn praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for His righteous judgments on His and His church's enemies. “Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” - II Corinthians 4:14,15.
Jesus reveals to John what will happen during the millennium, “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God...And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” - Revelation 19:11-13,15.
Christ, the glorious Head of the church, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, is arrayed in a type of clothing dipped in His own blood. His name is "The Word of God" a name none fully knows, but Himself, only this we know, that this Word was God in the flesh. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” - John 1:1,14. He will not draw a sword, He will simply speak the Word of God and it will pierce through every false prophet and worker of Satan, “And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.” - Revelation 19:19,20.
Satan too will be judged and cast into the lake of fire, “And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season...And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” - Revelation 20:1-3,9,10.
Then it will be our turn, every man will recollect all his past actions, though he had long forgotten many of them. “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” - Revelation 20:12-15.
By their works men shall be justified or condemned, He will try their principles by their practices. Those justified and acquitted by the Gospel, shall be justified and acquitted by the Judge, and shall enter into eternal life, having nothing more to fear from death, or hell, or wicked men, those who are not justified, will face the second death and eternity in the lake of fire. There is only one way to be justified and that is by our faith in Jesus Christ. “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” - I Corinthians 6:9-11.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: Judgment Day
For: Thursday December 30, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 19-20
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Details of Today's Chapters: The church in heaven and on earth triumph, and give praise to the Lord for his righteous judgments, A vision of Christ going forth to destroy the beast and his armies, Satan is bound for a thousand years, released then cast into lake of fire. The first, last and general resurrection, and Judgment Day.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Judgment Day is defined as the last day, the end of time, this is incorrect, it might be the end of earth, but it is by far the end of time. The truth is, whether you know Christ or not the soul will spend eternity somewhere, if you know Christ that would be in the Kingdom of God, if you do not know Christ that would be in the lake of fire. Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life...Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” - John 5:24,28,29. There is only one way to escape eternal damnation and that is by receiving Jesus Christ as your Savior.
Jesus reveals what will take place after the battle of Armageddon, first heaven and earth rejoices over His righteous judgment. “And after these things I heard a great voice of much people in heaven, saying, Alleluia; Salvation, and glory, and honour, and power, unto the Lord our God: For true and righteous are his judgments: for he hath judged the great whore, which did corrupt the earth with her fornication, and hath avenged the blood of his servants at her hand. And again they said, Alleluia And her smoke rose up for ever and ever...And I heard as it were the voice of a great multitude, and as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of mighty thunderings, saying, Alleluia: for the Lord God omnipotent reigneth.” - Revelation 19:1-3,6.
The word Alleluia is an Hebrew word, meaning "Praise ye the Lord". During this, time, known as the millennium, Jews will be converted, all believing Jews and Gentiles will become one church state, and will worship and praise the Lord together. Saying "Alleluia" is an acknowledgment that we are really thanking Him, praising Him, and are satisfied with His arrangements, for the word is a call upon the saints to join together in solemn praise and thanksgiving to the Lord for His righteous judgments on His and His church's enemies. “Knowing that he which raised up the Lord Jesus shall raise up us also by Jesus, and shall present us with you. For all things are for your sakes, that the abundant grace might through the thanksgiving of many redound to the glory of God.” - II Corinthians 4:14,15.
Jesus reveals to John what will happen during the millennium, “And I saw heaven opened, and behold a white horse; and he that sat upon him was called Faithful and True, and in righteousness he doth judge and make war. His eyes were as a flame of fire, and on his head were many crowns; and he had a name written, that no man knew, but he himself. And he was clothed with a vesture dipped in blood: and his name is called The Word of God...And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treadeth the winepress of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God.” - Revelation 19:11-13,15.
Christ, the glorious Head of the church, the King of kings, and Lord of lords, is arrayed in a type of clothing dipped in His own blood. His name is "The Word of God" a name none fully knows, but Himself, only this we know, that this Word was God in the flesh. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” - John 1:1,14. He will not draw a sword, He will simply speak the Word of God and it will pierce through every false prophet and worker of Satan, “And I saw the beast, and the kings of the earth, and their armies, gathered together to make war against him that sat on the horse, and against his army. And the beast was taken, and with him the false prophet that wrought miracles before him, with which he deceived them that had received the mark of the beast, and them that worshipped his image. These both were cast alive into a lake of fire burning with brimstone.” - Revelation 19:19,20.
Satan too will be judged and cast into the lake of fire, “And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand. And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years, And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season...And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them. And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet are, and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.” - Revelation 20:1-3,9,10.
Then it will be our turn, every man will recollect all his past actions, though he had long forgotten many of them. “And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is the book of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works. And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works. And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.” - Revelation 20:12-15.
By their works men shall be justified or condemned, He will try their principles by their practices. Those justified and acquitted by the Gospel, shall be justified and acquitted by the Judge, and shall enter into eternal life, having nothing more to fear from death, or hell, or wicked men, those who are not justified, will face the second death and eternity in the lake of fire. There is only one way to be justified and that is by our faith in Jesus Christ. “Know ye not that the unrighteous shall not inherit the kingdom of God? Be not deceived: neither fornicators, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor effeminate, nor abusers of themselves with mankind, Nor thieves, nor covetous, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor extortioners, shall inherit the kingdom of God. And such were some of you: but ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus, and by the Spirit of our God.” - I Corinthians 6:9-11.
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Christina
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Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Bible Study: The Antichrist 12.29.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: The Antichrist
For: Wednesday December 29, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 17-18
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Details of Today's Chapters: Babylon, the mother of all abominations, the prediction of the doom of Babylon, the fall of Babylon, the King of kings, the Church called upon to rejoice in her utter ruin.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
The antichrist is a false Christ like figure who will come to reign over the world before Christ returns. Believe it or not, we do have antichrists walking around right now, preachers, churches, religions are all over the world pretending that they know Christ, but deceiving many with worldly temptations, talks of peace, and an end to suffering. The Bible says, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.” - I John 2:15-18.
While many want to ignore the truth, we are closer than ever to Christ returning, we can not associate ourselves with people, churches, and religions that allow the world to come in, Of course, we want people to come to know Christ and everyone is invited to know the truth, but we must stand firm in the foundation of the truth and never let anyone compromise that truth to fit in with the world. Jesus said, “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” - Matthew 24:23,24. The antichrist is going to deceive many, true Christians as well, therefore, it is important that we never loose sight of the truth nor be afraid to tell it to others.
Rome is one of the most religious countries, proclaiming that Roman Catholics represent Christianity. The Roman Catholic church is the most deceitful religion there is, full of idolatry and the worship of the virgin Mary, among other things. They know just enough of the Bible to proclaim they know the truth, but Jesus reveals otherwise, the Roman Catholic church will face judgment as well as every other false church, known as Babylon. “And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.” - Revelation 17:1-5.
We first heard of Babylon in the Old Testament, it was the most magnificent capital city of the ancient world, and its king, Nebuchadnezzar, controlled the world. During his conquests, he destroyed the kingdom of Judah, as well as the Temple of God and the city of Jerusalem. BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS illustrates the God-defying forces in politics and religion that will soon control the world. This apostate federation of churches and world religions will give full support to the one-world political and economic system which will be ruled by the Antichrist. The scarlet colored beast represents the close alliance that exists between the world government and Babylon, who pretends to be the true Church. Eventually, this false super church will fiercely oppose the true Christ, “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” - II Corinthians 11:13,14.
Once the Antichrist has made a mess of things, the true Christ will return, “And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful...For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.” - Revelation 17:12-14. Christ will reign and put all enemies under his feet. He is the King of kings, the Lord of lords. He has supreme dominion and power over all things, all the powers of earth and hell are subject to His control. His followers are called to this warfare, are fitted for it, and will be faithful in it.
When Christ returns in His glory, vengeance is His and on every person who caused His people to be deceived by them. “And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.” - Revelation 18:1-6.
God's people shall be called out of Babylon while those that partake with wicked men in their sins, must receive of their plagues. As we consider these events which will surely come to pass, we need to set our hearts and minds on things above, knowing that the Lord is able to sustain all who put their trust in Him. It's pretty scary to read these chapters and realize just how much this book is becoming a reality. However, we can be at peace knowing that in the midst of it all Jesus is with us and All who accept Him into their lives will be saved from all this destruction. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:13.
So many of these prophecies are coming to pass as we speak, there are mega churches popping up all over the world, so called non-denominational churches bringing every religious background together as one. While many will tell you that Christ will save you they do not they do not tell you how He saves you. I attended a mega church for two years, hundreds of people would go up to the altar to get saved, but some of those same people were going up there the next week. There is only one way to eternal life and that is by asking Christ personally to save you. He died once, therefore you only have to ask Him once. “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” - Hebrews 9:28.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: The Antichrist
For: Wednesday December 29, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 17-18
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Details of Today's Chapters: Babylon, the mother of all abominations, the prediction of the doom of Babylon, the fall of Babylon, the King of kings, the Church called upon to rejoice in her utter ruin.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
The antichrist is a false Christ like figure who will come to reign over the world before Christ returns. Believe it or not, we do have antichrists walking around right now, preachers, churches, religions are all over the world pretending that they know Christ, but deceiving many with worldly temptations, talks of peace, and an end to suffering. The Bible says, “Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him. For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world. And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever. Little children, it is the last time: and as ye have heard that antichrist shall come, even now are there many antichrists; whereby we know that it is the last time.” - I John 2:15-18.
While many want to ignore the truth, we are closer than ever to Christ returning, we can not associate ourselves with people, churches, and religions that allow the world to come in, Of course, we want people to come to know Christ and everyone is invited to know the truth, but we must stand firm in the foundation of the truth and never let anyone compromise that truth to fit in with the world. Jesus said, “Then if any man shall say unto you, Lo, here is Christ, or there; believe it not. For there shall arise false Christs, and false prophets, and shall shew great signs and wonders; insomuch that, if it were possible, they shall deceive the very elect.” - Matthew 24:23,24. The antichrist is going to deceive many, true Christians as well, therefore, it is important that we never loose sight of the truth nor be afraid to tell it to others.
Rome is one of the most religious countries, proclaiming that Roman Catholics represent Christianity. The Roman Catholic church is the most deceitful religion there is, full of idolatry and the worship of the virgin Mary, among other things. They know just enough of the Bible to proclaim they know the truth, but Jesus reveals otherwise, the Roman Catholic church will face judgment as well as every other false church, known as Babylon. “And there came one of the seven angels which had the seven vials, and talked with me, saying unto me, Come hither; I will shew unto thee the judgment of the great whore that sitteth upon many waters: With whom the kings of the earth have committed fornication, and the inhabitants of the earth have been made drunk with the wine of her fornication. So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns. And the woman was arrayed in purple and scarlet colour, and decked with gold and precious stones and pearls, having a golden cup in her hand full of abominations and filthiness of her fornication: And upon her forehead was a name written, MYSTERY, BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS AND ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH.” - Revelation 17:1-5.
We first heard of Babylon in the Old Testament, it was the most magnificent capital city of the ancient world, and its king, Nebuchadnezzar, controlled the world. During his conquests, he destroyed the kingdom of Judah, as well as the Temple of God and the city of Jerusalem. BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF HARLOTS illustrates the God-defying forces in politics and religion that will soon control the world. This apostate federation of churches and world religions will give full support to the one-world political and economic system which will be ruled by the Antichrist. The scarlet colored beast represents the close alliance that exists between the world government and Babylon, who pretends to be the true Church. Eventually, this false super church will fiercely oppose the true Christ, “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light.” - II Corinthians 11:13,14.
Once the Antichrist has made a mess of things, the true Christ will return, “And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast. These have one mind, and shall give their power and strength unto the beast. These shall make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb shall overcome them: for he is Lord of lords, and King of kings: and they that are with him are called, and chosen, and faithful...For God hath put in their hearts to fulfil his will, and to agree, and give their kingdom unto the beast, until the words of God shall be fulfilled.” - Revelation 17:12-14. Christ will reign and put all enemies under his feet. He is the King of kings, the Lord of lords. He has supreme dominion and power over all things, all the powers of earth and hell are subject to His control. His followers are called to this warfare, are fitted for it, and will be faithful in it.
When Christ returns in His glory, vengeance is His and on every person who caused His people to be deceived by them. “And after these things I saw another angel come down from heaven, having great power; and the earth was lightened with his glory. And he cried mightily with a strong voice, saying, Babylon the great is fallen, is fallen, and is become the habitation of devils, and the hold of every foul spirit, and a cage of every unclean and hateful bird. For all nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her fornication, and the kings of the earth have committed fornication with her, and the merchants of the earth are waxed rich through the abundance of her delicacies. And I heard another voice from heaven, saying, Come out of her, my people, that ye be not partakers of her sins, and that ye receive not of her plagues. For her sins have reached unto heaven, and God hath remembered her iniquities. Reward her even as she rewarded you, and double unto her double according to her works: in the cup which she hath filled fill to her double.” - Revelation 18:1-6.
God's people shall be called out of Babylon while those that partake with wicked men in their sins, must receive of their plagues. As we consider these events which will surely come to pass, we need to set our hearts and minds on things above, knowing that the Lord is able to sustain all who put their trust in Him. It's pretty scary to read these chapters and realize just how much this book is becoming a reality. However, we can be at peace knowing that in the midst of it all Jesus is with us and All who accept Him into their lives will be saved from all this destruction. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:13.
So many of these prophecies are coming to pass as we speak, there are mega churches popping up all over the world, so called non-denominational churches bringing every religious background together as one. While many will tell you that Christ will save you they do not they do not tell you how He saves you. I attended a mega church for two years, hundreds of people would go up to the altar to get saved, but some of those same people were going up there the next week. There is only one way to eternal life and that is by asking Christ personally to save you. He died once, therefore you only have to ask Him once. “So Christ was once offered to bear the sins of many; and unto them that look for him shall he appear the second time without sin unto salvation.” - Hebrews 9:28.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Bible Study: Break Free 12.28.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Break Free
For: Tuesday December 28, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 14-16
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Details of Today's Chapters: Those faithful to Christ celebrate the praises of God, three angels, one proclaiming the everlasting gospel, another, the downfall of Babylon, and a third, the dreadful wrath of God on who worship the beast. A song of praise sung by the Church, and the seven angels pouring the seven plagues upon the earth.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
An amazing thing happens the second a person calls on Jesus Christ to save them, regardless of who they are or what they have done, they receive eternal life and are apart of the kingdom of God. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:13. Just because someone gets saved that does not mean that he will change his life and allow Christ to live in it. The majority of people who receive Christ will never acknowledge Him past the day they get saved until the day they die or something tragic happens. While it does not seem fair that they too get to be a part of the Kingdom of God, can I tell you that they had to face far more trials than those who chose to allow Him in their lives do. Why? The further a saved person runs from God the more trials they face until they acknowledge Him, the more they run, the harder the trials. “My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” - Proverbs 11,12.
Everything that God does and allows in our lives are used to strengthen, grow, and prepare us in this life for His glory. One way or another He is going to get us to see that He is always in control, no matter how many people try to ignore or deny Him. If you have not received Christ the time to do it is now, because you never know when your last minute on the earth will be. Jesus reveals to John what is about to happen when He returns, first, He brings along 144,000 men to search out the last remnant of those who escaped the tribulation and have not yet accepted Him as their Savior. “And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” - Revelation 14:1-3.
The 144,000 having God's name written on their foreheads, who were the Jews to be sealed during the Great Tribulation. These were undefiled virgins of the flesh as well as the spirit. They were chosen by God to be apart of His ministry in the midst of all the chaos. While most of us here on earth can not vogue for being undefiled virgins, God knows those who are His and He knows just exactly where you stand with Him. While He may have never marked you for ministry, if you have come to Jesus and asked Him to save you then you will join the multitudes written in the Book of life. “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; ” - Revelation 7:9.
Jesus is going to have one tough job to do when He returns, He is going to have to find the very few people left on the earth that escaped the tribulation and have not turned to Satan, remember in chapter 13 we read about the mark of the beast. All who have the mark will be destroyed, but the remnant will be saved. “And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.” - Revelation 14:14-16.
Jesus needs our help too before He returns, “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.” - John 4:34-36. It is important that we talk to family, friends, and anyone else who needs to be saved before it is too late. God blesses both the saved and the one who led the saved. Praise God! When Jesus has gathered up all His people that is when God will pour His wrath upon all those who have the mark of the beast. “And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.” - Revelation 15:6-8.
Being saved does not exempt us from facing judgment, if any persist in being subject to the beast, and in promoting his cause, they must expect to be for ever miserable in body and soul, even if they do not realize what they are doing. No none has to suffer needlessly, no one has to go through life miserable looking for one escape after another. If you are struggling, it's time to man up, get right with God, and stop wallowing in your sorrows. God wants to help you, but you must acknowledge Him and allow Him to work in your life. I have been there, I spent several years away from Him and faced many trials, but it was only when I sought Him that He was able to break me from being captive to Satan. He will do the same for you too. “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” - II Timothy 2:24-26.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: Break Free
For: Tuesday December 28, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 14-16
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Details of Today's Chapters: Those faithful to Christ celebrate the praises of God, three angels, one proclaiming the everlasting gospel, another, the downfall of Babylon, and a third, the dreadful wrath of God on who worship the beast. A song of praise sung by the Church, and the seven angels pouring the seven plagues upon the earth.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
An amazing thing happens the second a person calls on Jesus Christ to save them, regardless of who they are or what they have done, they receive eternal life and are apart of the kingdom of God. “For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved.” - Romans 10:13. Just because someone gets saved that does not mean that he will change his life and allow Christ to live in it. The majority of people who receive Christ will never acknowledge Him past the day they get saved until the day they die or something tragic happens. While it does not seem fair that they too get to be a part of the Kingdom of God, can I tell you that they had to face far more trials than those who chose to allow Him in their lives do. Why? The further a saved person runs from God the more trials they face until they acknowledge Him, the more they run, the harder the trials. “My son, despise not the chastening of the LORD; neither be weary of his correction: For whom the LORD loveth he correcteth; even as a father the son in whom he delighteth.” - Proverbs 11,12.
Everything that God does and allows in our lives are used to strengthen, grow, and prepare us in this life for His glory. One way or another He is going to get us to see that He is always in control, no matter how many people try to ignore or deny Him. If you have not received Christ the time to do it is now, because you never know when your last minute on the earth will be. Jesus reveals to John what is about to happen when He returns, first, He brings along 144,000 men to search out the last remnant of those who escaped the tribulation and have not yet accepted Him as their Savior. “And I looked, and, lo, a Lamb stood on the mount Sion, and with him an hundred forty and four thousand, having his Father's name written in their foreheads. And I heard a voice from heaven, as the voice of many waters, and as the voice of a great thunder: and I heard the voice of harpers harping with their harps: And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.” - Revelation 14:1-3.
The 144,000 having God's name written on their foreheads, who were the Jews to be sealed during the Great Tribulation. These were undefiled virgins of the flesh as well as the spirit. They were chosen by God to be apart of His ministry in the midst of all the chaos. While most of us here on earth can not vogue for being undefiled virgins, God knows those who are His and He knows just exactly where you stand with Him. While He may have never marked you for ministry, if you have come to Jesus and asked Him to save you then you will join the multitudes written in the Book of life. “After this I beheld, and, lo, a great multitude, which no man could number, of all nations, and kindreds, and people, and tongues, stood before the throne, and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palms in their hands; ” - Revelation 7:9.
Jesus is going to have one tough job to do when He returns, He is going to have to find the very few people left on the earth that escaped the tribulation and have not turned to Satan, remember in chapter 13 we read about the mark of the beast. All who have the mark will be destroyed, but the remnant will be saved. “And I looked, and behold a white cloud, and upon the cloud one sat like unto the Son of man, having on his head a golden crown, and in his hand a sharp sickle. And another angel came out of the temple, crying with a loud voice to him that sat on the cloud, Thrust in thy sickle, and reap: for the time is come for thee to reap; for the harvest of the earth is ripe. And he that sat on the cloud thrust in his sickle on the earth; and the earth was reaped.” - Revelation 14:14-16.
Jesus needs our help too before He returns, “Jesus saith unto them, My meat is to do the will of him that sent me, and to finish his work. Say not ye, There are yet four months, and then cometh harvest? behold, I say unto you, Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest. And he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal: that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.” - John 4:34-36. It is important that we talk to family, friends, and anyone else who needs to be saved before it is too late. God blesses both the saved and the one who led the saved. Praise God! When Jesus has gathered up all His people that is when God will pour His wrath upon all those who have the mark of the beast. “And the seven angels came out of the temple, having the seven plagues, clothed in pure and white linen, and having their breasts girded with golden girdles. And one of the four beasts gave unto the seven angels seven golden vials full of the wrath of God, who liveth for ever and ever. And the temple was filled with smoke from the glory of God, and from his power; and no man was able to enter into the temple, till the seven plagues of the seven angels were fulfilled.” - Revelation 15:6-8.
Being saved does not exempt us from facing judgment, if any persist in being subject to the beast, and in promoting his cause, they must expect to be for ever miserable in body and soul, even if they do not realize what they are doing. No none has to suffer needlessly, no one has to go through life miserable looking for one escape after another. If you are struggling, it's time to man up, get right with God, and stop wallowing in your sorrows. God wants to help you, but you must acknowledge Him and allow Him to work in your life. I have been there, I spent several years away from Him and faced many trials, but it was only when I sought Him that He was able to break me from being captive to Satan. He will do the same for you too. “And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all men, apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And that they may recover themselves out of the snare of the devil, who are taken captive by him at his will.” - II Timothy 2:24-26.
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Christina
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Monday, December 27, 2010
Bible Study: Reunited With Christ 12.27.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: Reunited With Christ
For: Monday December 27, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 12-13
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Details of Today's Chapters: A great wonder in heaven, a war in heaven, Michael defeats the dragon who is known as Satan, the weapons used to defeat Satan, and the mark of the beast.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Perhaps the most powerful effect Satan has is upon the Church, Christ's Church, also known as the New Testament church. Think about it, Christ is the head of the Church, as Christians we are to all live by one authority, God, through the New Testament of the Bible, that is, we are to follow the doctrine of the Gospel, the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is God's only begotten Son, born of a virgin and is God and His Word made flesh. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” - John 1:1,14. Unfortunately, not everyone lives by this authority, therefore several denominations are a result. Who is the authority of all these separate denominations? Satan. If he is going to start a war, he is going to begin with the Church and he is succeeding at this moment.
Jesus shows John how the church got separated from Him, “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.” - Revelation 12:1-5.
The woman represents the Church, she is the bride of Christ, we are guided by the light, who is Christ. The child represents the birth and ascension of Christ, the wilderness represents the desert like moral condition of the world that is ruled by Satan and how he separates the bride from the groom. Satan has been given four designations, the dragon which portrays his monstrous character, the serpent which points out his deceptiveness, the devil who reminds us that he is a slanderer and liar, and Satan which means adversary. This separation caused a war in heaven and Satan to be cast down to earth. “And the great dragon was cast out, that 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. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 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.” - Revelation 12:9-11.
Satan is determined to try and destroy everything that Christ stands for, but in the end the King of kings, Lord of lords is the one who will prevail. Christ prevailed when He died on the cross and arose three days later, those who ask Jesus to save them are a part of the church of Christ. Praise God!
Satan knows his fate and because he knows his fate he is going to try everything to prolong his life and take as many people with him as possible. He is going to deceive many by passing himself off as Jesus. “And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.” - Revelation 13:11-15.
Went we get saved, we are reunited with our Savior Jesus Christ and become apart of His Church. Since Satan is out to deceive us, even those who walk with Christ already are not exempt, it is more important than ever to hold on tight to Christ, get in His Word, learn of Him so you can know the truth, get into a church that follows the authority of the New Testament, there is only one thing that can protect us and that is the whole armor of God. “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” - Ephesians 6:13-17.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and have a great week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: Reunited With Christ
For: Monday December 27, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 12-13
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Details of Today's Chapters: A great wonder in heaven, a war in heaven, Michael defeats the dragon who is known as Satan, the weapons used to defeat Satan, and the mark of the beast.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
Perhaps the most powerful effect Satan has is upon the Church, Christ's Church, also known as the New Testament church. Think about it, Christ is the head of the Church, as Christians we are to all live by one authority, God, through the New Testament of the Bible, that is, we are to follow the doctrine of the Gospel, the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, who is God's only begotten Son, born of a virgin and is God and His Word made flesh. “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God...And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.” - John 1:1,14. Unfortunately, not everyone lives by this authority, therefore several denominations are a result. Who is the authority of all these separate denominations? Satan. If he is going to start a war, he is going to begin with the Church and he is succeeding at this moment.
Jesus shows John how the church got separated from Him, “And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: And she being with child cried, travailing in birth, and pained to be delivered. And there appeared another wonder in heaven; and behold a great red dragon, having seven heads and ten horns, and seven crowns upon his heads. And his tail drew the third part of the stars of heaven, and did cast them to the earth: and the dragon stood before the woman which was ready to be delivered, for to devour her child as soon as it was born. And she brought forth a man child, who was to rule all nations with a rod of iron: and her child was caught up unto God, and to his throne.” - Revelation 12:1-5.
The woman represents the Church, she is the bride of Christ, we are guided by the light, who is Christ. The child represents the birth and ascension of Christ, the wilderness represents the desert like moral condition of the world that is ruled by Satan and how he separates the bride from the groom. Satan has been given four designations, the dragon which portrays his monstrous character, the serpent which points out his deceptiveness, the devil who reminds us that he is a slanderer and liar, and Satan which means adversary. This separation caused a war in heaven and Satan to be cast down to earth. “And the great dragon was cast out, that 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. And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night. 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.” - Revelation 12:9-11.
Satan is determined to try and destroy everything that Christ stands for, but in the end the King of kings, Lord of lords is the one who will prevail. Christ prevailed when He died on the cross and arose three days later, those who ask Jesus to save them are a part of the church of Christ. Praise God!
Satan knows his fate and because he knows his fate he is going to try everything to prolong his life and take as many people with him as possible. He is going to deceive many by passing himself off as Jesus. “And I beheld another beast coming up out of the earth; and he had two horns like a lamb, and he spake as a dragon. And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed.” - Revelation 13:11-15.
Went we get saved, we are reunited with our Savior Jesus Christ and become apart of His Church. Since Satan is out to deceive us, even those who walk with Christ already are not exempt, it is more important than ever to hold on tight to Christ, get in His Word, learn of Him so you can know the truth, get into a church that follows the authority of the New Testament, there is only one thing that can protect us and that is the whole armor of God. “Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God:” - Ephesians 6:13-17.
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and have a great week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Sunday, December 26, 2010
Bible Study: One Great Battle 12.26.10
King James Bible Study Devotional
Message Title: One Great Battle
For: Sunday December 26, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 9-11
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Details of Today's Chapters: The bottomless pit, Satan reigning on earth, the angel and the little book, the return of Christ, and Christ reigning the earth.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As I was reading the chapters for today something came to my attention, the Book of Revelation foretells a one great battle between God and Satan. For thousands of years Satan deceived the earth, destroying so many lives, now, God will come to claim the throne and the lives he took. When you stop and think of the wars that have come and gone and are in the midst of the world today you can imagine all the destruction and lives lost that takes place during and even after. Now, imagine that in every country, state, city, and even street on the planet. Pretty scary stuff, huh? Makes one praise God that they have Jesus in their lives. Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life...For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” - John 5:24,26-29.
Before Christ returns all hell is going to break loose, literally, Jesus reveals to John a key that will open the bottomless pit of hell. “And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.” - Revelation 9:1-5.
Upon sounding the fifth trumpet, a star fell from heaven to the earth. Having ceased to be a minister of Christ, he who is represented by this star becomes the minister of Satan and lets loose the powers of hell against the churches of Christ. On the opening of the bottomless pit, there arose a great smoke. Satan carries on his designs by blinding the eyes of men, by putting out light and knowledge, and promoting ignorance and error. Out of this smoke there came a swarm of locusts. The trees and the grass, the true believers, would be untouched. But a secret poison and infection in the soul, should rob many others of purity, and afterwards of peace. The locusts had no power to hurt those who had the seal of God. God's all-powerful, distinguishing grace will keep His people from this total and final destruction. “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:” - II Corinthians 2:14,15.
Now, Jesus reveals another angel, which held a little book in his hand, “And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices...And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. ” - Revelation 10:1-3,8-11.
John is first given a little book, symbolic of God's Word, once it was digested, he was qualified to tell the world that the little book has a message that is exceedingly sweet to those who receive Christ as Savior. Eating all of it speaks of understanding and appropriating all the Scriptures into our lives. To those who have not received Christ those words would be like a sword piercing in the side. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” - Hebrews 4:12.
Jesus reveals one more trumpet that would bring an end to this great tribulation, His return. “And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, We give thee thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. ” - Revelation 11:15-18.
After all the tribulation Christ comes back the second time as King of kings and Lord of lords, it is then that He begins to reign for ever and ever throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. This reign will bring an end to sin and its originator, Satan, but will also commence the full restoration of the earth. “Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” - I Timothy 6:15-19. Those who receive Christ as their Savior need not fear the wars to come and this great battle between God and Satan, we have a wonderful life awaiting us as we enjoy eternity with our King. Praise God!
Be blessed, enjoy the rest of your day/night and have a great week.
God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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Message Title: One Great Battle
For: Sunday December 26, 2010
Chapters: Revelation 9-11
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Details of Today's Chapters: The bottomless pit, Satan reigning on earth, the angel and the little book, the return of Christ, and Christ reigning the earth.
Hello My Friend/Guest,
As I was reading the chapters for today something came to my attention, the Book of Revelation foretells a one great battle between God and Satan. For thousands of years Satan deceived the earth, destroying so many lives, now, God will come to claim the throne and the lives he took. When you stop and think of the wars that have come and gone and are in the midst of the world today you can imagine all the destruction and lives lost that takes place during and even after. Now, imagine that in every country, state, city, and even street on the planet. Pretty scary stuff, huh? Makes one praise God that they have Jesus in their lives. Jesus said, “Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life...For as the Father hath life in himself; so hath he given to the Son to have life in himself; And hath given him authority to execute judgment also, because he is the Son of man. Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice, And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.” - John 5:24,26-29.
Before Christ returns all hell is going to break loose, literally, Jesus reveals to John a key that will open the bottomless pit of hell. “And the fifth angel sounded, and I saw a star fall from heaven unto the earth: and to him was given the key of the bottomless pit. And he opened the bottomless pit; and there arose a smoke out of the pit, as the smoke of a great furnace; and the sun and the air were darkened by reason of the smoke of the pit. And there came out of the smoke locusts upon the earth: and unto them was given power, as the scorpions of the earth have power. And it was commanded them that they should not hurt the grass of the earth, neither any green thing, neither any tree; but only those men which have not the seal of God in their foreheads. And to them it was given that they should not kill them, but that they should be tormented five months: and their torment was as the torment of a scorpion, when he striketh a man.” - Revelation 9:1-5.
Upon sounding the fifth trumpet, a star fell from heaven to the earth. Having ceased to be a minister of Christ, he who is represented by this star becomes the minister of Satan and lets loose the powers of hell against the churches of Christ. On the opening of the bottomless pit, there arose a great smoke. Satan carries on his designs by blinding the eyes of men, by putting out light and knowledge, and promoting ignorance and error. Out of this smoke there came a swarm of locusts. The trees and the grass, the true believers, would be untouched. But a secret poison and infection in the soul, should rob many others of purity, and afterwards of peace. The locusts had no power to hurt those who had the seal of God. God's all-powerful, distinguishing grace will keep His people from this total and final destruction. “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place. For we are unto God a sweet savour of Christ, in them that are saved, and in them that perish:” - II Corinthians 2:14,15.
Now, Jesus reveals another angel, which held a little book in his hand, “And I saw another mighty angel come down from heaven, clothed with a cloud: and a rainbow was upon his head, and his face was as it were the sun, and his feet as pillars of fire: And he had in his hand a little book open: and he set his right foot upon the sea, and his left foot on the earth, And cried with a loud voice, as when a lion roareth: and when he had cried, seven thunders uttered their voices...And the voice which I heard from heaven spake unto me again, and said, Go and take the little book which is open in the hand of the angel which standeth upon the sea and upon the earth. And I went unto the angel, and said unto him, Give me the little book. And he said unto me, Take it, and eat it up; and it shall make thy belly bitter, but it shall be in thy mouth sweet as honey. And I took the little book out of the angel's hand, and ate it up; and it was in my mouth sweet as honey: and as soon as I had eaten it, my belly was bitter. And he said unto me, Thou must prophesy again before many peoples, and nations, and tongues, and kings. ” - Revelation 10:1-3,8-11.
John is first given a little book, symbolic of God's Word, once it was digested, he was qualified to tell the world that the little book has a message that is exceedingly sweet to those who receive Christ as Savior. Eating all of it speaks of understanding and appropriating all the Scriptures into our lives. To those who have not received Christ those words would be like a sword piercing in the side. “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” - Hebrews 4:12.
Jesus reveals one more trumpet that would bring an end to this great tribulation, His return. “And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices in heaven, saying, The kingdoms of this world are become the kingdoms of our Lord, and of his Christ; and he shall reign for ever and ever. And the four and twenty elders, which sat before God on their seats, fell upon their faces, and worshipped God, Saying, We give thee thanks, O LORD God Almighty, which art, and wast, and art to come; because thou hast taken to thee thy great power, and hast reigned. And the nations were angry, and thy wrath is come, and the time of the dead, that they should be judged, and that thou shouldest give reward unto thy servants the prophets, and to the saints, and them that fear thy name, small and great; and shouldest destroy them which destroy the earth. ” - Revelation 11:15-18.
After all the tribulation Christ comes back the second time as King of kings and Lord of lords, it is then that He begins to reign for ever and ever throughout the ceaseless ages of eternity. This reign will bring an end to sin and its originator, Satan, but will also commence the full restoration of the earth. “Which in his times he shall shew, who is the blessed and only Potentate, the King of kings, and Lord of lords; Who only hath immortality, dwelling in the light which no man can approach unto; whom no man hath seen, nor can see: to whom be honour and power everlasting. Amen. Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded, nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us richly all things to enjoy; That they do good, that they be rich in good works, ready to distribute, willing to communicate; Laying up in store for themselves a good foundation against the time to come, that they may lay hold on eternal life.” - I Timothy 6:15-19. Those who receive Christ as their Savior need not fear the wars to come and this great battle between God and Satan, we have a wonderful life awaiting us as we enjoy eternity with our King. Praise God!
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God Bless You, I am praying for you,
Christina
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