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Friday, December 24, 2010
Celebrate The Birth Of the Lord Jesus Christ.
The Gospel According to St. Luke Chapter 2 Verses 1-20:
1.And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke Chapter 2 : 815 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Merry Christmas & may God Bless Everyone who reads this.
Friday, December 3, 2010
The First Week Of Advent.
Isaiah Chapter 2 (King James Bible).
1 The word that Isaiah the son of Amoz saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem.
2 And it shall come to pass in the last days, [that] the mountain of the LORD'S house shall be established in the top of the mountains, and shall be exalted above the hills; and all nations shall flow unto it.
3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.
4 And he shall judge among the nations, and shall rebuke many people: and they shall beat their swords into plowshares, and their spears into pruninghooks: nation shall not lift up sword against nation, neither shall they learn war any more.
5 O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD.
May Yahweh (God) Bless ALL who view this Blog.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
The Catholic Church's teachings about Mary the mother of Jesus.
What the Catholic Church teaches about Mary!
To discuss the dogmas of the Catholic Church regarding Mary, we must first understand some theological background. No other Church holds Mary in the esteem we Catholics do. Why? Because no other understands her enormous role in God’s plan of salvation for man as we. The Catholic Church is the only church that can claim God for its founder (Jesus is both God and man) and, therefore, it has a fullness of revelation in Jesus as no other, for He comes directly from the Father and speaks and does only what the Father wills. Jesus also gives His Church the protection of His own Holy Spirit to unfold the mystery of God’s Revelation and to protect it from error. No other church has a divine founder and protector, for no other can trace itself back to the apostles and Jesus, Who founded this Church on the rock, Peter, our first Pope. There were no divisions in the Christian Church the first 1,000 years, none until Martin Luther, who correctly opposed some errors that had come into the Church but sadly broke the unity of the Church by starting his own church. With that division he brought his own errors, which led others to do the same. Jesus’ prayer at the Last Supper was that there would be but one flock and one shepherd. He alone is the heavenly ordained, Good Shepherd Who lays down His life for His sheep. He is the new Passover Lamb slain for our sins who sits at the right hand of God.
With Christ as our Head, it is no surprise that we have an understanding of Mary, His Mother, like no other. Protestants often “accuse’ Catholics of worshipping Mary over Jesus. That is not true, as only God can be worshipped. We venerate Mary in imitation of God Himself, for no one can come near to honoring Mary as much as God Himself has.
When God created man, he was in perfect harmony with God until Eve, mother of all the living in the natural order, gave in to temptation and coaxed Adam into her sin of pride and disobedience. Sin was passed on through Adam, not Eve, for in God’s plan, all headship in the human family is with the father of the family. Original sin hardened the hearts of man, filled him with concupiscence (weakness of the flesh and self-centeredness) and darkened his intellect. It brought suffering and death and closed the gates of heaven to mankind. In His mercy and omniscience (eternal knowledge) God also planned man’s salvation by willing to send His only begotten Son into the world, to take flesh, live and die for us, and be raised from the dead so the reign of sin and death would be overturned. The gates of heaven would be reopened to man and God’s Holy Spirit would be poured out on man with the promise of man’s own resurrection if he would believe in The Christ, The Anointed One, Jesus, our Savior and Lord. There is no other Savior or Mediator for man before the throne of the Father but Jesus!
God’s promise of the Messiah and all blessing throughout the Old Testament was passed on through the firstborn son all the way to Jesus, who is called the firstborn of God and the firstborn of Mary, precisely to show the passage of God’s blessing in Him (not to question whether there were other children). Infinite justice required the God-Man, for, since man sinned against God, only one who could fully represent man ( be a man), and also represent God ( be a God), could make perfect satisfaction for the offense. For God to become man, He would need a human mother and father and a human family in concrete human history. The chosen people was formed for that purpose and Mary was destined to give her flesh to the Son of God, to become the Mother of Jesus, the Divine Humanity. Since Jesus is a divine person, and remains so even when he takes on our human nature, she is mother of the person, therefore the Mother of God as well as of Jesus the man. Since Jesus cannot be 2 persons but is 1 person with 2 natures, divine and human, and has God for his Father by divine generation and does not become a human person, he does not need a human father by way of human generation, only a legal father who would care for Him and His mother for God’s purpose. Hence, Joseph, too, was chosen for this exalted role, foster father -- to stand in the place of God the Father over Jesus in his infancy and hidden life, until the time of his public mission. It is assumed Joseph dies just prior to Jesus’ public ministry around age 30. Mary alone then walks all the way to the cross with Jesus, sharing His Passion as no other. Because Mary and Joseph were given such exalted missions for man’s salvation, unlike any others, acting as co-redeemers with Christ, God also bestowed on them singular privilege, grace, unlike any others. Next to Jesus, Mary and Joseph are the most important and exalted human beings in the history of man. They are the Holy Family, the earthly trinity, God’s paradise on earth. (See Our Lady of America)
For Mary to become the mother of God, the infinitely All Holy One, she, too, must be holy, untouched by sin to be a fitting tabernacle in the flesh, the new Ark of the Covenant in flesh, to carry the Infinite Beloved Son in her very womb. To prepare her for her divine motherhood, God gave her the singular privilege (no other has it) of the Immaculate Conception. This privilege was in anticipation of Christ’s death, which merits cleansing from original sin for the rest of us in Baptism. Not the slightest sin can come into the presence of God (hence our belief in purgatory). Mary would live in God’s presence from the moment of her conception in Anne’s womb, for she was filled with the Holy Spirit, the fullness of grace. Hence, the Angel Gabriel greeted her at the Annunciation: “Hail Mary, full of grace.”
All of Mary’s other singular privileges depend on and flow from this first, her divine maternity, the center of all Marian devotion. It was because of and for Mary’s divine maternity that she was conceived immaculate, ever-virgin, and assumed into heaven to be crowned Queen of heaven and earth. In being Mother of the Son of God, she becomes Mother of His Church whom He weds to Himself as a Bride; hence, she is mother of the physical Christ and the spiritual Christ, the Church, his living Body, all Who are one with Him, all who are baptized into Him, the new chosen race, the family of God. Since Christ participated in our humanity, Mary becomes mother, too, of all humanity, the whole Christ. By her humility and obedience to God’s will (fiat – be it done unto me according to thy word), she undoes the evil that Eve passed on to us through pride and disobedience and Mary is now the mother of all the living, the new Eve, our Mother in the order of grace, a higher order than nature.
So what is a dogma? What dogma does the Church bind us to believe about Mary?
Dogmas are defined when error or heresy is prevalent. They are clear statements by the Pope and his Council regarding our beliefs and are binding upon us as a matter of faith. In Jesus, God spoke his full and final Word; Jesus is the Word of God, the Logos through whom all things were made. (John 1). His revelation of God ended with his death and Ascension back into heaven. There is no new revelation until Jesus comes again in His glory; this is called the “deposit of Faith” – the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecy in Jesus, the Messiah who was promised from the beginning of time for the redemption from sin. However, our understanding of that Revelation unfolds through the centuries. Constant reflection on the Word, in union with the Holy Spirit, is the mission of the teaching magisterium of the Church and leads to clearer definition of our doctrine and the refuting of heresy. When doctrine held by the Church is under attack, the Church, through prayer and reflection on the Scriptures and Tradition, our 2 sources of divine revelation, acting in her magisterial (teaching authority from Christ) and in union with the Holy Spirit (papal infallibility) will define doctrine in dogmatic statements. We have 4 dogmas on Mary and a 5th in the making.
Dogma 1: the Divine Maternity of Mary and her Spiritual Motherhood of the Church, Us
In 431 A.D. the Church Council of Ephesus was convened to refute the heresy of Nestorian who denied the divinity of Jesus and his true humanity, which would also deny Mary’s true motherhood of the man Jesus and of the divine person of Jesus as the Son of God, Second Person of the Holy Trinity. The Council stated: “If anyone does not confess that the Emmanuel (Christ – God with us) in truth is God and that on this accord the Holy Virgin is the Mother of God (Theotokos = God-bearer) since according to the flesh she brought forth the Word of God made flesh – let him be anathema.” Councils in 148, 218 and 290 A.D. also confirmed this belief in Mary’s divine motherhood. Mary is a real mother who contributed her flesh to the body of Jesus. She is the mother of God because she bore the Second Person of the Trinity, not according to his divine nature but according to his assumed human nature. As the Mother of God, Mary transcends in dignity all created persons, angels and men, because dignity of the creature is the greater the nearer one is to God. Having born the Second Person of the Trinity in her very flesh, Mary is nearest the Triune God than any other and sits at the right hand of the Son of God upon his heavenly throne. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, pg 125)
(Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, Dr. Ludwig Ott, pgs. 196-199)
Dogma 2: the Immaculate Conception of Mary
On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX in his Bull “Ineffabilis” promulgated the dogma of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, stating: The Most Holy Virgin Mary was, in the first moment of her conception, by a unique gift of grace and privilege of Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of mankind, preserved free from all stain of original sin. This freedom from original sin was an exception to the law and was a singular gift, not given to any other creature. This means Mary is redeemed in a more exalted fashion and received every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. The Father chose her in Christ before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before Him in love. Not only was she free of original sin from the moment of her conception but she was free also of any personal sin her whole life long.
This singular privilege, this fullness of grace, of the Holy Spirit, from the moment of conception was bestowed on her precisely because she was chosen to be the Mother of the Son of God, the Word made Flesh and must be the most holy receptacle to carry the living God into our world. (Fundamentals, pgs. 199-203) ( Catechism, pgs. 123-124)
Dogma 3: Mary’s Perpetual Virginity – Before, during and after the Birth of Jesus
In 649, under Pope Martin I, the Lateran Synod stressed the threefold character of Mary’s virginity, teaching of the “blessed ever-virginal and immaculate Mary, that she conceived without seed (of man) but by the Holy Spirit, generated without injury (to her virginity – the miraculous conception and (birth?) of Jesus), and her virginity continued unimpaired during and after the birth.” The Church has believed Mary, full of the Spirit in the womb, was enlightened to take a permanent vow of virginity in her tender youth. Her parents had consecrated her to God and sent her to live at the temple at age 3. Mary’s virginity then includes a constant virginal disposition, freedom from inordinate motions of sexual desire, and physical integrity. It is why she questioned the angel Gabriel when he announced she was to give birth to a son, “How can this be, as I do not know man?” He who was to be born of her would be conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. All things are possible to God. His ways transcend nature. Because Mary was to be the Mother of the Son of God, she would also be totally consecrated to God for His purpose – divine motherhood. Many holy people are so set aside for God alone by consecration and vow.
Mary remained a virgin during the birth of Christ as He passed through Mary without opening or destroying in anyway Mary’s physical virginity.
(Fundamentals, pgs.203-207) (Cathechism, pgs. 125-128)
Dogma 4: The Bodily Assumption of Mary into Heaven
On November 1, 1950 Pope Pius XII promulgated the Apostolic Constitution “Munificentissimus Deus” stating: “Mary, the immaculate perpetually Virgin Mother of God, after the completion of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into the glory of Heaven.” This means, since Mary was free from original sin, she was also free from its curses and the decay of the body. Some question whether that would mean freedom from death itself. The Greek Orthodox Church speak of Mary’s falling asleep (Dormition) before being taken to heaven. Our Roman Tradition generally believes Mary died to share in Jesus’ triumph over death but was immediately assumed into heaven to share in the Resurrection of Her Son.
(Fundamentals, pgs 207-210)
Dogma 5: Mary, Mediatrix and Co-Redeemer
Christ is the only Mediator between God and man since He alone, by His death on the Cross, fully reconciled mankind with God. This does not exclude a secondary mediatorship, subordinate to Christ, more of an intercessory role, co-redeemer in the sense of cooperating with most intimately, not in the sense of being equal to. The Church has always regarded Mary as such a Mediatrix of the grace Christ won for us, but has never defined it as dogma. For some years now there has been a movement toward defining that dogma. Fear of curtailing the ecumenical movement with our Protestant brethren has delayed this dogma. Many believe it must happen soon, for Jesus Himself has indicated Mary’s intercessory role in the New Testament and it has been prefigured in the Old Testament. Mary cooperated most fully in the Incarnation of the Word made Flesh and walked the road to Calvary as no other. Jesus presented Mary to us at the foot of the cross and us to Mary in the person of John. Approved visions speak of Jesus’ desire that we come to Him through her who is most pleasing to Him. When we honor the Mother, we honor the Son.
This Motherhood of Mary in the order of grace continues uninterruptedly from the consent that she loyally gave at the Annunciation and that she sustained without waivering beneath the cross, until the eternal fulfillment of the elect. Taken up to heaven she did not lay aside this saving office but by her manifold intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation. Therefore, the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the church under the titles Advocate, Helper, Benefactress and Mediatrix. (Catechism, pg. 252)
Considering the role of Mary in our salvation -- by God’s design,-- it would behoove all of us to foster great devotion to her. Mary will be at His side. He can refuse her nothing as seen at the wedding feast of Cana. What a comfort for us if we have her pleading for us with Jesus at that awesome and fearful moment of judgment.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen
To Jesus through Mary!
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http://www.unitypublishing.com/OLAindex.html ;
and is being used for a reason which IS permitted by the United States Copyright Act according to Fair Use Rationale.
To discuss the dogmas of the Catholic Church regarding Mary, we must first understand some theological background. No other Church holds Mary in the esteem we Catholics do. Why? Because no other understands her enormous role in God’s plan of salvation for man as we. The Catholic Church is the only church that can claim God for its founder (Jesus is both God and man) and, therefore, it has a fullness of revelation in Jesus as no other, for He comes directly from the Father and speaks and does only what the Father wills. Jesus also gives His Church the protection of His own Holy Spirit to unfold the mystery of God’s Revelation and to protect it from error. No other church has a divine founder and protector, for no other can trace itself back to the apostles and Jesus, Who founded this Church on the rock, Peter, our first Pope. There were no divisions in the Christian Church the first 1,000 years, none until Martin Luther, who correctly opposed some errors that had come into the Church but sadly broke the unity of the Church by starting his own church. With that division he brought his own errors, which led others to do the same. Jesus’ prayer at the Last Supper was that there would be but one flock and one shepherd. He alone is the heavenly ordained, Good Shepherd Who lays down His life for His sheep. He is the new Passover Lamb slain for our sins who sits at the right hand of God.
With Christ as our Head, it is no surprise that we have an understanding of Mary, His Mother, like no other. Protestants often “accuse’ Catholics of worshipping Mary over Jesus. That is not true, as only God can be worshipped. We venerate Mary in imitation of God Himself, for no one can come near to honoring Mary as much as God Himself has.
When God created man, he was in perfect harmony with God until Eve, mother of all the living in the natural order, gave in to temptation and coaxed Adam into her sin of pride and disobedience. Sin was passed on through Adam, not Eve, for in God’s plan, all headship in the human family is with the father of the family. Original sin hardened the hearts of man, filled him with concupiscence (weakness of the flesh and self-centeredness) and darkened his intellect. It brought suffering and death and closed the gates of heaven to mankind. In His mercy and omniscience (eternal knowledge) God also planned man’s salvation by willing to send His only begotten Son into the world, to take flesh, live and die for us, and be raised from the dead so the reign of sin and death would be overturned. The gates of heaven would be reopened to man and God’s Holy Spirit would be poured out on man with the promise of man’s own resurrection if he would believe in The Christ, The Anointed One, Jesus, our Savior and Lord. There is no other Savior or Mediator for man before the throne of the Father but Jesus!
God’s promise of the Messiah and all blessing throughout the Old Testament was passed on through the firstborn son all the way to Jesus, who is called the firstborn of God and the firstborn of Mary, precisely to show the passage of God’s blessing in Him (not to question whether there were other children). Infinite justice required the God-Man, for, since man sinned against God, only one who could fully represent man ( be a man), and also represent God ( be a God), could make perfect satisfaction for the offense. For God to become man, He would need a human mother and father and a human family in concrete human history. The chosen people was formed for that purpose and Mary was destined to give her flesh to the Son of God, to become the Mother of Jesus, the Divine Humanity. Since Jesus is a divine person, and remains so even when he takes on our human nature, she is mother of the person, therefore the Mother of God as well as of Jesus the man. Since Jesus cannot be 2 persons but is 1 person with 2 natures, divine and human, and has God for his Father by divine generation and does not become a human person, he does not need a human father by way of human generation, only a legal father who would care for Him and His mother for God’s purpose. Hence, Joseph, too, was chosen for this exalted role, foster father -- to stand in the place of God the Father over Jesus in his infancy and hidden life, until the time of his public mission. It is assumed Joseph dies just prior to Jesus’ public ministry around age 30. Mary alone then walks all the way to the cross with Jesus, sharing His Passion as no other. Because Mary and Joseph were given such exalted missions for man’s salvation, unlike any others, acting as co-redeemers with Christ, God also bestowed on them singular privilege, grace, unlike any others. Next to Jesus, Mary and Joseph are the most important and exalted human beings in the history of man. They are the Holy Family, the earthly trinity, God’s paradise on earth. (See Our Lady of America)
For Mary to become the mother of God, the infinitely All Holy One, she, too, must be holy, untouched by sin to be a fitting tabernacle in the flesh, the new Ark of the Covenant in flesh, to carry the Infinite Beloved Son in her very womb. To prepare her for her divine motherhood, God gave her the singular privilege (no other has it) of the Immaculate Conception. This privilege was in anticipation of Christ’s death, which merits cleansing from original sin for the rest of us in Baptism. Not the slightest sin can come into the presence of God (hence our belief in purgatory). Mary would live in God’s presence from the moment of her conception in Anne’s womb, for she was filled with the Holy Spirit, the fullness of grace. Hence, the Angel Gabriel greeted her at the Annunciation: “Hail Mary, full of grace.”
All of Mary’s other singular privileges depend on and flow from this first, her divine maternity, the center of all Marian devotion. It was because of and for Mary’s divine maternity that she was conceived immaculate, ever-virgin, and assumed into heaven to be crowned Queen of heaven and earth. In being Mother of the Son of God, she becomes Mother of His Church whom He weds to Himself as a Bride; hence, she is mother of the physical Christ and the spiritual Christ, the Church, his living Body, all Who are one with Him, all who are baptized into Him, the new chosen race, the family of God. Since Christ participated in our humanity, Mary becomes mother, too, of all humanity, the whole Christ. By her humility and obedience to God’s will (fiat – be it done unto me according to thy word), she undoes the evil that Eve passed on to us through pride and disobedience and Mary is now the mother of all the living, the new Eve, our Mother in the order of grace, a higher order than nature.
So what is a dogma? What dogma does the Church bind us to believe about Mary?
Dogmas are defined when error or heresy is prevalent. They are clear statements by the Pope and his Council regarding our beliefs and are binding upon us as a matter of faith. In Jesus, God spoke his full and final Word; Jesus is the Word of God, the Logos through whom all things were made. (John 1). His revelation of God ended with his death and Ascension back into heaven. There is no new revelation until Jesus comes again in His glory; this is called the “deposit of Faith” – the fulfillment of all Old Testament prophecy in Jesus, the Messiah who was promised from the beginning of time for the redemption from sin. However, our understanding of that Revelation unfolds through the centuries. Constant reflection on the Word, in union with the Holy Spirit, is the mission of the teaching magisterium of the Church and leads to clearer definition of our doctrine and the refuting of heresy. When doctrine held by the Church is under attack, the Church, through prayer and reflection on the Scriptures and Tradition, our 2 sources of divine revelation, acting in her magisterial (teaching authority from Christ) and in union with the Holy Spirit (papal infallibility) will define doctrine in dogmatic statements. We have 4 dogmas on Mary and a 5th in the making.
Dogma 1: the Divine Maternity of Mary and her Spiritual Motherhood of the Church, Us
In 431 A.D. the Church Council of Ephesus was convened to refute the heresy of Nestorian who denied the divinity of Jesus and his true humanity, which would also deny Mary’s true motherhood of the man Jesus and of the divine person of Jesus as the Son of God, Second Person of the Holy Trinity. The Council stated: “If anyone does not confess that the Emmanuel (Christ – God with us) in truth is God and that on this accord the Holy Virgin is the Mother of God (Theotokos = God-bearer) since according to the flesh she brought forth the Word of God made flesh – let him be anathema.” Councils in 148, 218 and 290 A.D. also confirmed this belief in Mary’s divine motherhood. Mary is a real mother who contributed her flesh to the body of Jesus. She is the mother of God because she bore the Second Person of the Trinity, not according to his divine nature but according to his assumed human nature. As the Mother of God, Mary transcends in dignity all created persons, angels and men, because dignity of the creature is the greater the nearer one is to God. Having born the Second Person of the Trinity in her very flesh, Mary is nearest the Triune God than any other and sits at the right hand of the Son of God upon his heavenly throne. (Catechism of the Catholic Church, pg 125)
(Fundamentals of Catholic Dogma, Dr. Ludwig Ott, pgs. 196-199)
Dogma 2: the Immaculate Conception of Mary
On December 8, 1854, Pope Pius IX in his Bull “Ineffabilis” promulgated the dogma of Mary’s Immaculate Conception, stating: The Most Holy Virgin Mary was, in the first moment of her conception, by a unique gift of grace and privilege of Almighty God, in view of the merits of Jesus Christ, the Redeemer of mankind, preserved free from all stain of original sin. This freedom from original sin was an exception to the law and was a singular gift, not given to any other creature. This means Mary is redeemed in a more exalted fashion and received every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places. The Father chose her in Christ before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before Him in love. Not only was she free of original sin from the moment of her conception but she was free also of any personal sin her whole life long.
This singular privilege, this fullness of grace, of the Holy Spirit, from the moment of conception was bestowed on her precisely because she was chosen to be the Mother of the Son of God, the Word made Flesh and must be the most holy receptacle to carry the living God into our world. (Fundamentals, pgs. 199-203) ( Catechism, pgs. 123-124)
Dogma 3: Mary’s Perpetual Virginity – Before, during and after the Birth of Jesus
In 649, under Pope Martin I, the Lateran Synod stressed the threefold character of Mary’s virginity, teaching of the “blessed ever-virginal and immaculate Mary, that she conceived without seed (of man) but by the Holy Spirit, generated without injury (to her virginity – the miraculous conception and (birth?) of Jesus), and her virginity continued unimpaired during and after the birth.” The Church has believed Mary, full of the Spirit in the womb, was enlightened to take a permanent vow of virginity in her tender youth. Her parents had consecrated her to God and sent her to live at the temple at age 3. Mary’s virginity then includes a constant virginal disposition, freedom from inordinate motions of sexual desire, and physical integrity. It is why she questioned the angel Gabriel when he announced she was to give birth to a son, “How can this be, as I do not know man?” He who was to be born of her would be conceived by the power of the Holy Spirit. All things are possible to God. His ways transcend nature. Because Mary was to be the Mother of the Son of God, she would also be totally consecrated to God for His purpose – divine motherhood. Many holy people are so set aside for God alone by consecration and vow.
Mary remained a virgin during the birth of Christ as He passed through Mary without opening or destroying in anyway Mary’s physical virginity.
(Fundamentals, pgs.203-207) (Cathechism, pgs. 125-128)
Dogma 4: The Bodily Assumption of Mary into Heaven
On November 1, 1950 Pope Pius XII promulgated the Apostolic Constitution “Munificentissimus Deus” stating: “Mary, the immaculate perpetually Virgin Mother of God, after the completion of her earthly life, was assumed body and soul into the glory of Heaven.” This means, since Mary was free from original sin, she was also free from its curses and the decay of the body. Some question whether that would mean freedom from death itself. The Greek Orthodox Church speak of Mary’s falling asleep (Dormition) before being taken to heaven. Our Roman Tradition generally believes Mary died to share in Jesus’ triumph over death but was immediately assumed into heaven to share in the Resurrection of Her Son.
(Fundamentals, pgs 207-210)
Dogma 5: Mary, Mediatrix and Co-Redeemer
Christ is the only Mediator between God and man since He alone, by His death on the Cross, fully reconciled mankind with God. This does not exclude a secondary mediatorship, subordinate to Christ, more of an intercessory role, co-redeemer in the sense of cooperating with most intimately, not in the sense of being equal to. The Church has always regarded Mary as such a Mediatrix of the grace Christ won for us, but has never defined it as dogma. For some years now there has been a movement toward defining that dogma. Fear of curtailing the ecumenical movement with our Protestant brethren has delayed this dogma. Many believe it must happen soon, for Jesus Himself has indicated Mary’s intercessory role in the New Testament and it has been prefigured in the Old Testament. Mary cooperated most fully in the Incarnation of the Word made Flesh and walked the road to Calvary as no other. Jesus presented Mary to us at the foot of the cross and us to Mary in the person of John. Approved visions speak of Jesus’ desire that we come to Him through her who is most pleasing to Him. When we honor the Mother, we honor the Son.
This Motherhood of Mary in the order of grace continues uninterruptedly from the consent that she loyally gave at the Annunciation and that she sustained without waivering beneath the cross, until the eternal fulfillment of the elect. Taken up to heaven she did not lay aside this saving office but by her manifold intercession continues to bring us the gifts of eternal salvation. Therefore, the Blessed Virgin is invoked in the church under the titles Advocate, Helper, Benefactress and Mediatrix. (Catechism, pg. 252)
Considering the role of Mary in our salvation -- by God’s design,-- it would behoove all of us to foster great devotion to her. Mary will be at His side. He can refuse her nothing as seen at the wedding feast of Cana. What a comfort for us if we have her pleading for us with Jesus at that awesome and fearful moment of judgment.
Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners
now and at the hour of our death. Amen
To Jesus through Mary!
this article was copied from;
http://www.unitypublishing.com/OLAindex.html ;
and is being used for a reason which IS permitted by the United States Copyright Act according to Fair Use Rationale.
Monday, November 8, 2010
The Banner Of Unity
A Banner Of Unity
Kim Clement
August 12, 2009
Prophesied on July 17, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan:
For the Spirit of God says, "The Spirit of Diablo who speaks to divide has held a vice grip on the communities of this nation. They have ousted the voice of the prophet. The inclination from My people for unity has rapidly increased, has multiplied. The prayer for unity has come before Me as you have joined forces in prayer—with My Son, Jesus Christ.
"Therefore a banner and mantle of unity is being released throughout the earth. In South Africa, where there is great division, a strong spirit of unity is being released. In New Guinea, on the islands, a spirit and a banner of unity is being released. In Haiti, a spirit of unity is being released. I am moving into China. The wicked regime of China is being torn to pieces and the last colonies of communism are being ripped down to the ground."
Hear the Word of the Lord to the United States of America:
"Chicago, Chicago, Chicago—there's been a gravitational pull towards you by the spirit of Al-Qaeda. Why? Because the wind shall blow in the cities surrounding Chicago. Detroit, Michigan, you've been the focus of attention. Your mobility has become immobile, but for the fact that I saved Ford motor company. For what reason? I will once again take Detroit, Michigan, and it will launch into the entertainment industry. A new energy, a new source of fuel that shall fuel actors will become celebrities.
"This very soil of Michigan shall become a new Hollywood and a new New York. I've immobilized only for the purpose of mobilizing again that you may be the focus of attention of the whole earth. As I not only raise up and move to New York the motor industry, but I'll move New York to Detroit, and I'll move Hollywood to Detroit and become the focus of attention.
"There is a spirit of unity that is coming upon the households of faith. The enemies of the Cross are being exposed. Citizens of the Kingdom are coming forth. The unity shall bring forth a fragrance and an aroma before the Lord, your God, and I shall invite Myself to your house and I will make Myself at home at your house. I will make Myself at home at your house."
Let the Spirit of the Lord continue revealing His secrets, for not only is it being heard within the four walls of this building, but there is an audience watching by internet that are jumping out of their seats in their homes saying, "We want this, we want this. We've heard of the economic crisis. We're sick of hearing from the legislators. We're sick of hearing from the politicians from the synagogues of satan. We're sick and tired of the news media dictating when we'll be free. Let us hear the voice of the prophets throughout the land. Let us hear the voice of the apostles throughout the land."
For God says, "As you release them to run, not to walk but to run, I will speed up your prosperity and I will bring this nation to the greatest revival its ever had, for the miraculous intervention of God is upon you."
Prophesied on July 23, 2009 in New York, New York:
The Spirit of the Lord says to this nation, to the people that have waited and waited, "Your labor has not been in vain. I have just shaken all that I can shake, and believe it or not there has been a shaking that has caused many lights to come on. Lights that have been dimmed are now coming alive."
God says, "The words that people have spoken over the years and even the centuries and they have planted them," now God says, "this is a season for you to reap, for you to reap. I'm giving you a season of reaping," says the Lord. "Your time of war has come to an end. Now is the time of peace. Your time of poverty has come to an end. Now is the time of prosperity. Therefore, rejoice for a mantle has been cast upon you and you shall not say, 'I am weak' anymore," says the Spirit of the Lord, "for the weak shall say, 'I am strong!' The weak shall say, 'I am strong!' The poor shall say, 'I am rich!'"
Prophesied on July 24, 2009 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
The Spirit of the Lord says, "I want to hear one sound. I want to hear unity that I may charge My angels to go—the soil of the nation that cries, for the measure of treasure will come from the measure of their desire." Now God says, "I am measuring your desire for a great move of My Spirit. For I am watching an empty land that is ready to be inhabited. I'm looking at an empty nation that is ready to be inhabited. I did not create America in vain," says the Lord. "I did not create this nation in vain. I formed you to be inhabited with God's sound and God's people."
"Mountains built by men; the mountains that are being built by men to go to a higher place are a sounding board to nothing. For manmade mountains can only reach manmade achievements. I am about to breathe upon the nation again. For out of your need shall come a great deed. Out of your need I will perform a great deed.
Now Prepare Yourself for a Great Inhabitation of a Spectacular Thing
"I have looked to and fro across the earth and men have mocked My prophets as they have said the Lord shall indeed return to Zion. He shall indeed return to Zion. For the redeemed of the Lord shall say so. The redeemed of the Lord shall speak. It shall not be the voice of men, but the voice of My blood that cries out. I am about to breathe once again upon My nation and the nations upon the earth. This wind that shall come shall startle the people and they shall say, 'Has something happened that this would do such injustice to our religion?"
God says, "I'm not impressed with your religion. I am not impressed with manmade policies that are not driven by the Spirit of the Living God. I am about to show you what you were birthed for. I did not create the nations of the earth in vain. I formed you for you to be inhabited. Now prepare yourself for a great inhabitation of a spectacular thing which will be as great and as powerful as the chariot of fire and the horses of fire that suddenly came and appeared to Elijah and Elisha at the same time. So it shall be for you," says the Lord.
The Spirit of God says, "Do not say this will not happen, for in the greatest time of need in Israel, in Jerusalem, the Roman Empire, the Babylonians and Persians, there was great need throughout the earth. The great Jewish leaders said, 'He has forsaken us?' How many times did they say that of Me? Yet walking their streets, touching their lives was the Son of Man and they did not recognize Him."
So God says, "You don't recognize what has already appeared. For it's in your greatest time of need that this is appearing. Where is the God of Elijah? Where is the God of Moses? Where is the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? Where is the God of Daniel? Where is the God of Ruth? Where is the God of Esther? Where is the God of Aaron? Where is the God of Abraham? Where is the God of David? Where is the God of Samuel? Where is the God of Samson? Where is He?"
God says, "If you would call Me to come I would come to you in a heartbeat and I am prepared. For your need is causing Me to bring forth a great deed in this nation and in your lives. One more time, let the Lord hear the sound of unity in this place."
Kim Clement
Kim Clement
August 12, 2009
Prophesied on July 17, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan:
For the Spirit of God says, "The Spirit of Diablo who speaks to divide has held a vice grip on the communities of this nation. They have ousted the voice of the prophet. The inclination from My people for unity has rapidly increased, has multiplied. The prayer for unity has come before Me as you have joined forces in prayer—with My Son, Jesus Christ.
"Therefore a banner and mantle of unity is being released throughout the earth. In South Africa, where there is great division, a strong spirit of unity is being released. In New Guinea, on the islands, a spirit and a banner of unity is being released. In Haiti, a spirit of unity is being released. I am moving into China. The wicked regime of China is being torn to pieces and the last colonies of communism are being ripped down to the ground."
Hear the Word of the Lord to the United States of America:
"Chicago, Chicago, Chicago—there's been a gravitational pull towards you by the spirit of Al-Qaeda. Why? Because the wind shall blow in the cities surrounding Chicago. Detroit, Michigan, you've been the focus of attention. Your mobility has become immobile, but for the fact that I saved Ford motor company. For what reason? I will once again take Detroit, Michigan, and it will launch into the entertainment industry. A new energy, a new source of fuel that shall fuel actors will become celebrities.
"This very soil of Michigan shall become a new Hollywood and a new New York. I've immobilized only for the purpose of mobilizing again that you may be the focus of attention of the whole earth. As I not only raise up and move to New York the motor industry, but I'll move New York to Detroit, and I'll move Hollywood to Detroit and become the focus of attention.
"There is a spirit of unity that is coming upon the households of faith. The enemies of the Cross are being exposed. Citizens of the Kingdom are coming forth. The unity shall bring forth a fragrance and an aroma before the Lord, your God, and I shall invite Myself to your house and I will make Myself at home at your house. I will make Myself at home at your house."
Let the Spirit of the Lord continue revealing His secrets, for not only is it being heard within the four walls of this building, but there is an audience watching by internet that are jumping out of their seats in their homes saying, "We want this, we want this. We've heard of the economic crisis. We're sick of hearing from the legislators. We're sick of hearing from the politicians from the synagogues of satan. We're sick and tired of the news media dictating when we'll be free. Let us hear the voice of the prophets throughout the land. Let us hear the voice of the apostles throughout the land."
For God says, "As you release them to run, not to walk but to run, I will speed up your prosperity and I will bring this nation to the greatest revival its ever had, for the miraculous intervention of God is upon you."
Prophesied on July 23, 2009 in New York, New York:
The Spirit of the Lord says to this nation, to the people that have waited and waited, "Your labor has not been in vain. I have just shaken all that I can shake, and believe it or not there has been a shaking that has caused many lights to come on. Lights that have been dimmed are now coming alive."
God says, "The words that people have spoken over the years and even the centuries and they have planted them," now God says, "this is a season for you to reap, for you to reap. I'm giving you a season of reaping," says the Lord. "Your time of war has come to an end. Now is the time of peace. Your time of poverty has come to an end. Now is the time of prosperity. Therefore, rejoice for a mantle has been cast upon you and you shall not say, 'I am weak' anymore," says the Spirit of the Lord, "for the weak shall say, 'I am strong!' The weak shall say, 'I am strong!' The poor shall say, 'I am rich!'"
Prophesied on July 24, 2009 in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania:
The Spirit of the Lord says, "I want to hear one sound. I want to hear unity that I may charge My angels to go—the soil of the nation that cries, for the measure of treasure will come from the measure of their desire." Now God says, "I am measuring your desire for a great move of My Spirit. For I am watching an empty land that is ready to be inhabited. I'm looking at an empty nation that is ready to be inhabited. I did not create America in vain," says the Lord. "I did not create this nation in vain. I formed you to be inhabited with God's sound and God's people."
"Mountains built by men; the mountains that are being built by men to go to a higher place are a sounding board to nothing. For manmade mountains can only reach manmade achievements. I am about to breathe upon the nation again. For out of your need shall come a great deed. Out of your need I will perform a great deed.
Now Prepare Yourself for a Great Inhabitation of a Spectacular Thing
"I have looked to and fro across the earth and men have mocked My prophets as they have said the Lord shall indeed return to Zion. He shall indeed return to Zion. For the redeemed of the Lord shall say so. The redeemed of the Lord shall speak. It shall not be the voice of men, but the voice of My blood that cries out. I am about to breathe once again upon My nation and the nations upon the earth. This wind that shall come shall startle the people and they shall say, 'Has something happened that this would do such injustice to our religion?"
God says, "I'm not impressed with your religion. I am not impressed with manmade policies that are not driven by the Spirit of the Living God. I am about to show you what you were birthed for. I did not create the nations of the earth in vain. I formed you for you to be inhabited. Now prepare yourself for a great inhabitation of a spectacular thing which will be as great and as powerful as the chariot of fire and the horses of fire that suddenly came and appeared to Elijah and Elisha at the same time. So it shall be for you," says the Lord.
The Spirit of God says, "Do not say this will not happen, for in the greatest time of need in Israel, in Jerusalem, the Roman Empire, the Babylonians and Persians, there was great need throughout the earth. The great Jewish leaders said, 'He has forsaken us?' How many times did they say that of Me? Yet walking their streets, touching their lives was the Son of Man and they did not recognize Him."
So God says, "You don't recognize what has already appeared. For it's in your greatest time of need that this is appearing. Where is the God of Elijah? Where is the God of Moses? Where is the God of Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego? Where is the God of Daniel? Where is the God of Ruth? Where is the God of Esther? Where is the God of Aaron? Where is the God of Abraham? Where is the God of David? Where is the God of Samuel? Where is the God of Samson? Where is He?"
God says, "If you would call Me to come I would come to you in a heartbeat and I am prepared. For your need is causing Me to bring forth a great deed in this nation and in your lives. One more time, let the Lord hear the sound of unity in this place."
Kim Clement
Divine Unity In The City Church
Divine Unity The City Church
Kriston Couchey
April 08, 2010
DREAM - ONE CITY CHURCH
I had a dream in which I was going to church in a city. I was going with some others to this big church and as I was walking to the building a women stopped me and said, "For every great leader there is a denomination!" I realized that this is very true.
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?~Paul~
Paul saw the same tendency of men in his day to form divisions in the body according to the leaders of his day. We have seen the fruit of this error manifest fully in the church. Whether it be a network of churches under and apostle, a fellowship of churches, or a mainline denomination; Many churches associate almost exclusively with a leader or administrative head-quarters that "heads" the group of churches. Most "churches" do not fellowship and relate with all other believers in their location, but according to those who agree with their doctrine or are subject to the same leadership regardless of where it is located.
As the dream continued, we entered into an auditorium in a building that was separate from the "main" church building. After looking again from outside the auditorium, I realized that the building actually adjoined and was part of the one main church, and shared the same stage and pulpit. I then realized that even though it was a different building it still was part of the larger church. As I pondered this it hit me! There was only ONE church in the city.
THE CHANGING CHURCH
One of the great changes coming to the ekklesia in this hour of transition is the changing structure and expression of the church. Those submitting to the cleansing and moving of the Holy Spirit in this hour are going to begin to recognize and walk in a unity of the Spirit not seen since the initial days after Pentecost. Old structures and divisions that have separated and bound people to a single man or movement are going to disappear. It will be important to recognize that the tie that binds us together is the bond of peace found within the Holy Spirit. Any bond with a man or ministry that hinders or undermines the ONE covenant of union in Christ Jesus is going to be seen as divisive and sectarian.
If you are led by the Spirit, you are God's child, and are already in a completed covenant of unity with everyone else in heaven and earth who is one with God. In the One Covenant of "Common union" with God and each other, power will be released so mightily that many people will move beyond their old alliances and allegiances to their own church "communities", denominations, leaders, and organizations. There is coming a move to unity of believers in a city or region. The true church will learn to organize and relate based upon location and not division. You will begin to see and recognize those Father has given authority to be elders of cities or regions.
ONE CITY CHURCH, MANY GATHERINGS
People will gather regularly in cities and regions in groups ranging from small house church groups to church groups in buildings. The difference will be the unity of Spirit in which all the children of God relate. One "head" means all are of the same body, and are the same church. While groups of a region will meet in separate houses or locations, they will all come together from time to time for worship and equipping at city or regional events. Ascension gifted individuals will be brought in to release kingdom realities that affect the whole body, and not just a small part of it. There will be those who travel to the small groups equipping on a smaller scale, but will be part of the team of elders recognized by all. The Lord Himself will orchestrate by the Spirit the equipping for each city/regional church. Cross pollinating of truth and revelation will cause deeper maturity to come to the common believer.
UNITY RELEASING BLESSING
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that runs down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that goes down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, that descends upon the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD commands blessing and eternal life.
The reason the church has not seen the power and presence of God released in a more profound and broader scale is division among brothers. He commands blessing and eternal life where brothers dwell in unity. As the church becomes more and more unified we will see clearly the blessing of God in abundant life flowing in every aspect of kingdom life. There is one kingdom, one church, one head, and one body. When the body is functioning in unity, the glory of God will be released in great measure. As much as this seems unlikely to some right now, it is already beginning to happen, and will be accomplished here on earth as it is in heaven.
In His Love
Kriston Couchey
this article was copied from http://www.etpv.org/
Kriston Couchey
April 08, 2010
DREAM - ONE CITY CHURCH
I had a dream in which I was going to church in a city. I was going with some others to this big church and as I was walking to the building a women stopped me and said, "For every great leader there is a denomination!" I realized that this is very true.
For while one saith, I am of Paul; and another, I am of Apollos; are ye not carnal?~Paul~
Paul saw the same tendency of men in his day to form divisions in the body according to the leaders of his day. We have seen the fruit of this error manifest fully in the church. Whether it be a network of churches under and apostle, a fellowship of churches, or a mainline denomination; Many churches associate almost exclusively with a leader or administrative head-quarters that "heads" the group of churches. Most "churches" do not fellowship and relate with all other believers in their location, but according to those who agree with their doctrine or are subject to the same leadership regardless of where it is located.
As the dream continued, we entered into an auditorium in a building that was separate from the "main" church building. After looking again from outside the auditorium, I realized that the building actually adjoined and was part of the one main church, and shared the same stage and pulpit. I then realized that even though it was a different building it still was part of the larger church. As I pondered this it hit me! There was only ONE church in the city.
THE CHANGING CHURCH
One of the great changes coming to the ekklesia in this hour of transition is the changing structure and expression of the church. Those submitting to the cleansing and moving of the Holy Spirit in this hour are going to begin to recognize and walk in a unity of the Spirit not seen since the initial days after Pentecost. Old structures and divisions that have separated and bound people to a single man or movement are going to disappear. It will be important to recognize that the tie that binds us together is the bond of peace found within the Holy Spirit. Any bond with a man or ministry that hinders or undermines the ONE covenant of union in Christ Jesus is going to be seen as divisive and sectarian.
If you are led by the Spirit, you are God's child, and are already in a completed covenant of unity with everyone else in heaven and earth who is one with God. In the One Covenant of "Common union" with God and each other, power will be released so mightily that many people will move beyond their old alliances and allegiances to their own church "communities", denominations, leaders, and organizations. There is coming a move to unity of believers in a city or region. The true church will learn to organize and relate based upon location and not division. You will begin to see and recognize those Father has given authority to be elders of cities or regions.
ONE CITY CHURCH, MANY GATHERINGS
People will gather regularly in cities and regions in groups ranging from small house church groups to church groups in buildings. The difference will be the unity of Spirit in which all the children of God relate. One "head" means all are of the same body, and are the same church. While groups of a region will meet in separate houses or locations, they will all come together from time to time for worship and equipping at city or regional events. Ascension gifted individuals will be brought in to release kingdom realities that affect the whole body, and not just a small part of it. There will be those who travel to the small groups equipping on a smaller scale, but will be part of the team of elders recognized by all. The Lord Himself will orchestrate by the Spirit the equipping for each city/regional church. Cross pollinating of truth and revelation will cause deeper maturity to come to the common believer.
UNITY RELEASING BLESSING
Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that runs down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard, that goes down to the skirts of his garments; as the dew of Hermon, that descends upon the mountains of Zion; for there the LORD commands blessing and eternal life.
The reason the church has not seen the power and presence of God released in a more profound and broader scale is division among brothers. He commands blessing and eternal life where brothers dwell in unity. As the church becomes more and more unified we will see clearly the blessing of God in abundant life flowing in every aspect of kingdom life. There is one kingdom, one church, one head, and one body. When the body is functioning in unity, the glory of God will be released in great measure. As much as this seems unlikely to some right now, it is already beginning to happen, and will be accomplished here on earth as it is in heaven.
In His Love
Kriston Couchey
this article was copied from http://www.etpv.org/
Friday, November 5, 2010
The Bible Mentions Dinosaurs!
Job Chapter 40;
[15] Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
[16] Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
[17] He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
[18] His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
[19] He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
[20] Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
[21] He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
[22] The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
[23] Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
[24] He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
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Job.41
[1] Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
[2] Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
[3] Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
[4] Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
[5] Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
[6] Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?
[7] Canst thou fill his skin with barbed iron? or his head with fish spears?
[8] Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
[9] Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
[10] None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?
[11] Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.
[12] I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
[13] Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?
[14] Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about.
[15] His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal.
[16] One is so near to another, that no air can come between them.
[17] They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
[18] By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.
[19] Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out.
[20] Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron.
[21] His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.
[22] In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him.
[23] The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.
[24] His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.
[25] When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
[26] The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
[27] He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
[28] The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.
[29] Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
[30] Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.
[31] He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.
[32] He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary.
[33] Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.
[34] He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.
Obviously Job knew what Yahweh (God) was describing because he saw those creatures every day of his life. By the way some people think that those verses were describing animals other then dinosaurs in an effort to make those verses fit in with what we are taught in school regarding the claim that ALL of the dinosaurs were wiped out millions of years ago however mankind and the dinosaurs did in fact co-exist during the last 6,000 or 7,000 years. By the way both mankind and the dinosaurs were created on day 6 of the creation week.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart
that God hath raised Him from the dead,
thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away;
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark and hurting world. We are commanded to go into all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
[15] Behold now behemoth, which I made with thee; he eateth grass as an ox.
[16] Lo now, his strength is in his loins, and his force is in the navel of his belly.
[17] He moveth his tail like a cedar: the sinews of his stones are wrapped together.
[18] His bones are as strong pieces of brass; his bones are like bars of iron.
[19] He is the chief of the ways of God: he that made him can make his sword to approach unto him.
[20] Surely the mountains bring him forth food, where all the beasts of the field play.
[21] He lieth under the shady trees, in the covert of the reed, and fens.
[22] The shady trees cover him with their shadow; the willows of the brook compass him about.
[23] Behold, he drinketh up a river, and hasteth not: he trusteth that he can draw up Jordan into his mouth.
[24] He taketh it with his eyes: his nose pierceth through snares.
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Job.41
[1] Canst thou draw out leviathan with an hook? or his tongue with a cord which thou lettest down?
[2] Canst thou put an hook into his nose? or bore his jaw through with a thorn?
[3] Will he make many supplications unto thee? will he speak soft words unto thee?
[4] Will he make a covenant with thee? wilt thou take him for a servant for ever?
[5] Wilt thou play with him as with a bird? or wilt thou bind him for thy maidens?
[6] Shall the companions make a banquet of him? shall they part him among the merchants?
[7] Canst thou fill his skin with barbed iron? or his head with fish spears?
[8] Lay thine hand upon him, remember the battle, do no more.
[9] Behold, the hope of him is in vain: shall not one be cast down even at the sight of him?
[10] None is so fierce that dare stir him up: who then is able to stand before me?
[11] Who hath prevented me, that I should repay him? whatsoever is under the whole heaven is mine.
[12] I will not conceal his parts, nor his power, nor his comely proportion.
[13] Who can discover the face of his garment? or who can come to him with his double bridle?
[14] Who can open the doors of his face? his teeth are terrible round about.
[15] His scales are his pride, shut up together as with a close seal.
[16] One is so near to another, that no air can come between them.
[17] They are joined one to another, they stick together, that they cannot be sundered.
[18] By his neesings a light doth shine, and his eyes are like the eyelids of the morning.
[19] Out of his mouth go burning lamps, and sparks of fire leap out.
[20] Out of his nostrils goeth smoke, as out of a seething pot or caldron.
[21] His breath kindleth coals, and a flame goeth out of his mouth.
[22] In his neck remaineth strength, and sorrow is turned into joy before him.
[23] The flakes of his flesh are joined together: they are firm in themselves; they cannot be moved.
[24] His heart is as firm as a stone; yea, as hard as a piece of the nether millstone.
[25] When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
[26] The sword of him that layeth at him cannot hold: the spear, the dart, nor the habergeon.
[27] He esteemeth iron as straw, and brass as rotten wood.
[28] The arrow cannot make him flee: slingstones are turned with him into stubble.
[29] Darts are counted as stubble: he laugheth at the shaking of a spear.
[30] Sharp stones are under him: he spreadeth sharp pointed things upon the mire.
[31] He maketh the deep to boil like a pot: he maketh the sea like a pot of ointment.
[32] He maketh a path to shine after him; one would think the deep to be hoary.
[33] Upon earth there is not his like, who is made without fear.
[34] He beholdeth all high things: he is a king over all the children of pride.
Obviously Job knew what Yahweh (God) was describing because he saw those creatures every day of his life. By the way some people think that those verses were describing animals other then dinosaurs in an effort to make those verses fit in with what we are taught in school regarding the claim that ALL of the dinosaurs were wiped out millions of years ago however mankind and the dinosaurs did in fact co-exist during the last 6,000 or 7,000 years. By the way both mankind and the dinosaurs were created on day 6 of the creation week.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart
that God hath raised Him from the dead,
thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away;
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark and hurting world. We are commanded to go into all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Modern day miraculous multiplication of food.
The Gospel According to St. Matthew Chapter 14:
[14] And Jesus went forth, and saw a great multitude, and was moved with compassion toward them, and he healed their sick.
[15] And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.
[16] But Jesus said unto them, They need not depart; give ye them to eat.
[17] And they say unto him, We have here but five loaves, and two fishes.
[18] He said, Bring them hither to me.
[19] And he commanded the multitude to sit down on the grass, and took the five loaves, and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed, and brake, and gave the loaves to his disciples, and the disciples to the multitude.
[20] And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained twelve baskets full.
[21] And they that had eaten were about five thousand men, beside women and children.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and
closeness withyour God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Monday, November 1, 2010
EVEN MORE Proof of a PRE-TRIBULATION Rapture.
Most of you are probably not aware of this however there are groups of so-called Aliens that are expecting there to be a mass-exodus (large scale evacuation) of this planet and needless to say those so-called aliens are actually DEMONS and yet it would seem as though they know that there will be a pre-trib rapture and the best kind of proof that I can find is this; the Ashtar Command (an EVIL New Age group lead by a DEMON)
and other such groups have posted messages in which they claim to be responsible for the upcoming mass evacuation, DO NOT BELIEVE THAT LIE FROM HELL! because in reality it will have been Yeshua (Jesus THE Christ) coming to take his bride (meaning the Church) to Heaven before the seven years of the Great Tribulation. TIME IS RUNNING OUT so PLEASE get SAVED and become a Christian if you are not already following Jesus because:
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today! Like I said TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
and other such groups have posted messages in which they claim to be responsible for the upcoming mass evacuation, DO NOT BELIEVE THAT LIE FROM HELL! because in reality it will have been Yeshua (Jesus THE Christ) coming to take his bride (meaning the Church) to Heaven before the seven years of the Great Tribulation. TIME IS RUNNING OUT so PLEASE get SAVED and become a Christian if you are not already following Jesus because:
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today! Like I said TIME IS RUNNING OUT!!!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Prayers to St. Michael The Archangel
Short Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel
The well-known short version of this prayer follows in English and Latin. The Pope ordered this prayer to be recited daily after Low Mass in all the churches throughout the Catholic world. However this practice was almost completely swept away in the 1960s by liturgical changes made in the wake of Vatican Council II.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in praelio. Contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur. Tuque princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo divina virtute in infernum detrude. Amen.
Dear St. Michael, your name means, "Who is like God?" and it indicates that you remained faithful when others rebelled against God.
Help police officers in our day who strive to stem the rebellion and evil that are rampant on all sides. Keep them faithful to their God as well as to their country and their fellow human beings. Amen.
God, with great wisdom You direct the ministry of Angels and men. Grant that those who always minister to You in heaven may defend us during our life on earth. Amen.
For Protection Against Evil and Danger
Dear St. Michael, the Archangel, protect us, both body and soul from the Evil One, his followers and anyone who would approach us with malicious intent.
Protect us, our bodies, and our cars, as we travel about in our daily activities.
Protect us, our bodies, our home, our property and possessions during times of storm, from all dangers of lightning, high winds, hail and flood waters. Amen.
The Book Of Revelation Chapter 12:
[7] And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
[8] And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
[9] 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.
Of course your SALVATION is the most IMPORTANT thing so even if you never say ANY of those prayers you MUST say the following prayer in order to avoid going to HELL forever, unless you are already SAVED that is.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
The well-known short version of this prayer follows in English and Latin. The Pope ordered this prayer to be recited daily after Low Mass in all the churches throughout the Catholic world. However this practice was almost completely swept away in the 1960s by liturgical changes made in the wake of Vatican Council II.
Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the malice and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan and all evil spirits who wander through the world for the ruin of souls. Amen.
Sancte Michael Archangele, defende nos in praelio. Contra nequitiam et insidias diaboli esto praesidium. Imperet illi Deus, supplices deprecamur. Tuque princeps militiae caelestis, Satanam aliosque spiritus malignos, qui ad perditionem animarum pervagantur in mundo divina virtute in infernum detrude. Amen.
Dear St. Michael, your name means, "Who is like God?" and it indicates that you remained faithful when others rebelled against God.
Help police officers in our day who strive to stem the rebellion and evil that are rampant on all sides. Keep them faithful to their God as well as to their country and their fellow human beings. Amen.
God, with great wisdom You direct the ministry of Angels and men. Grant that those who always minister to You in heaven may defend us during our life on earth. Amen.
For Protection Against Evil and Danger
Dear St. Michael, the Archangel, protect us, both body and soul from the Evil One, his followers and anyone who would approach us with malicious intent.
Protect us, our bodies, and our cars, as we travel about in our daily activities.
Protect us, our bodies, our home, our property and possessions during times of storm, from all dangers of lightning, high winds, hail and flood waters. Amen.
The Book Of Revelation Chapter 12:
[7] And there was war in heaven: Michael and his angels fought against the dragon; and the dragon fought and his angels,
[8] And prevailed not; neither was their place found any more in heaven.
[9] 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.
Of course your SALVATION is the most IMPORTANT thing so even if you never say ANY of those prayers you MUST say the following prayer in order to avoid going to HELL forever, unless you are already SAVED that is.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Friday, October 29, 2010
Prayers For Supernatural Experiences Pt.1
Ask, Imagine, Believe!
By fatherrevivalistmystic
ASK, IMAGINE, BELIEVE!
Mystical Powers
Lord, release the mystical powers of heaven….
» Stigmatize us! Lord I want a stiggy! Give me the five rich red rubies of the stigmata. I want a stiggy that glows! I want a stiggy that grows little golden lilies from my hands – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Levitate us! Lord, we want to float! Release ascension miracles! I want to float like Teresa of Ávila! I want to be so whacked up like the Gaper; the flying friar, St. Joseph of Cupertino. That I would just fly all around with my buddies! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Bilocate us! Lord, we want bilocation miracles! I want to show up in multiple places at once. Make many of me Lord! A clone army…of me! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Bitokate us! Lord, I want a double toke of your Spirit! A double portion of being whacked, all the time! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Elongate our bodies! Body enlongation miracles. Did you know you can supernaturally stretch? I do! Lord, make me strech supernaturally like a rubber man – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Incendium Amoris! The burning fire of love. Lord, heat me up so that I blow the thermometers out! Like Padre Pio and the saints of old, who sizzled when they drank their water! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» We want to talk to animals! Lord, I want to be like Francis of Assisi – Communicating with the wolves, communicating with the bears, communicating with the animals of the forest! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Preserve our bodies! We want to live for hundreds of years! Lord, supernatural incorruption of our bodies! Even when we die, Lord, let our corpuses not decompose for hundreds of years! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» We want to glow! We want to glow with the egixstrato: the shining glistening shekinah glory. Like the face of Moses, like the face of Jesus on the mount of transfiguration. Let fire burn from our bodies, scorch our clothes! We want to glow – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Lactation miracles! Lord, release the miracle of lactation from our bodies! As we nurse from the breast of heaven! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Creative miracles come! We want to see diamonds, gemstones, angel feathers, turn our water into wine – all kinds of crazy stuff! Lord, make it rain in the building. Lord, release money miracles in my pocket! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Incombustibility – Lord, I want to be like Christina the Astonishing who couldn’t even be burned by fire! Make us like the three Hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; unable to be burned or harmed, whatsoever! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Make us invincible! – We want to be clothed in the Spirit of Might; so that bullets bounce off us and we can outrun a freight train! Lord, we know you can do it! You’ve done it before! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Translate us! Translate us in the spirit, we want to have heavenly encounters, we want to dance with the angels, we want to see the throne of heaven…Shing Ding Ding – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Transport us! Lord, let my body go with my sprit, I want to travel to heaven physically. I want to travel geographically; when I open up my door let me just step into Africa. – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Make us walk on water! We want to walk on the ocean, walk across rivers. Lord, Lord, Oh Jesus, we want to walk on water! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Resurrection Power! Lord, we want to raise dead bodies, clear out morgues. Lord we want to raise dead bodies from a skeletal state! You’ve done it before – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
By the way the Stigmata are the five wounds Jesus was given when he was crucified, so you should probably NOT ask for that one, however I will admit that some of the other supernatural gifts are also rather strange. No matter what though there is one thing which is more important to think about then anything else which is where your going to spend eternity so allow me to ask you this one important question.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
By fatherrevivalistmystic
ASK, IMAGINE, BELIEVE!
Mystical Powers
Lord, release the mystical powers of heaven….
» Stigmatize us! Lord I want a stiggy! Give me the five rich red rubies of the stigmata. I want a stiggy that glows! I want a stiggy that grows little golden lilies from my hands – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Levitate us! Lord, we want to float! Release ascension miracles! I want to float like Teresa of Ávila! I want to be so whacked up like the Gaper; the flying friar, St. Joseph of Cupertino. That I would just fly all around with my buddies! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Bilocate us! Lord, we want bilocation miracles! I want to show up in multiple places at once. Make many of me Lord! A clone army…of me! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Bitokate us! Lord, I want a double toke of your Spirit! A double portion of being whacked, all the time! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Elongate our bodies! Body enlongation miracles. Did you know you can supernaturally stretch? I do! Lord, make me strech supernaturally like a rubber man – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Incendium Amoris! The burning fire of love. Lord, heat me up so that I blow the thermometers out! Like Padre Pio and the saints of old, who sizzled when they drank their water! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» We want to talk to animals! Lord, I want to be like Francis of Assisi – Communicating with the wolves, communicating with the bears, communicating with the animals of the forest! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Preserve our bodies! We want to live for hundreds of years! Lord, supernatural incorruption of our bodies! Even when we die, Lord, let our corpuses not decompose for hundreds of years! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» We want to glow! We want to glow with the egixstrato: the shining glistening shekinah glory. Like the face of Moses, like the face of Jesus on the mount of transfiguration. Let fire burn from our bodies, scorch our clothes! We want to glow – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Lactation miracles! Lord, release the miracle of lactation from our bodies! As we nurse from the breast of heaven! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Creative miracles come! We want to see diamonds, gemstones, angel feathers, turn our water into wine – all kinds of crazy stuff! Lord, make it rain in the building. Lord, release money miracles in my pocket! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Incombustibility – Lord, I want to be like Christina the Astonishing who couldn’t even be burned by fire! Make us like the three Hebrew boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego; unable to be burned or harmed, whatsoever! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Make us invincible! – We want to be clothed in the Spirit of Might; so that bullets bounce off us and we can outrun a freight train! Lord, we know you can do it! You’ve done it before! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Translate us! Translate us in the spirit, we want to have heavenly encounters, we want to dance with the angels, we want to see the throne of heaven…Shing Ding Ding – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Transport us! Lord, let my body go with my sprit, I want to travel to heaven physically. I want to travel geographically; when I open up my door let me just step into Africa. – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Make us walk on water! We want to walk on the ocean, walk across rivers. Lord, Lord, Oh Jesus, we want to walk on water! – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
» Resurrection Power! Lord, we want to raise dead bodies, clear out morgues. Lord we want to raise dead bodies from a skeletal state! You’ve done it before – LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYER
By the way the Stigmata are the five wounds Jesus was given when he was crucified, so you should probably NOT ask for that one, however I will admit that some of the other supernatural gifts are also rather strange. No matter what though there is one thing which is more important to think about then anything else which is where your going to spend eternity so allow me to ask you this one important question.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Caught Up Into Paradise: Dr. Richard Eby's sneak peak at Heaven
The below is from Doctor Richard E. Eby's "sneak peek" at Heaven.
From his book; A Physician's Amazing Account of Being "Caught Up
Into Paradise"
....Richard Eby, then in his 60's was lying on a sidewalk
with his skull cracked open from a fall when this happened.
The Sights of Paradise
"Absent from the body; present with the Lord."
In the twinkling of an eye Jesus took me out of this world. I cannot adequately describe the astonishment, the amazement, the sheer shock of this event. One moment in suburban Chicago, the next moment in suburban Heaven. One moment in the miserable humidity of a midwest city, the next moment in the most exquisite place "prepared for you, that where I am ye may be also." One moment with a flesh-restricted mind, the next moment with a heaven-released mind whose speed of function was that of light!
My initial gasp ("Dick, you're dead") was as quickly followed by an overwhelming sense of Peace--peace so complete that I instantly knew it was the promised gift of the Spirit from our Lord. I had no memory about my life on earth at this time. I was enjoying a heavenly "body"; I was totally me. Aside from the complete absence of pain and the total presence of peace (neither of which I had ever known on earth), I looked like me, felt like me, reacted like me. I was me. I simply suddenly had shed the old body and was now living anew in this fantastic cloud-like body!
I was the same size, the same shape, as the person I had seen in the mirror for years. I was clothed in a translucent flowing gown, pure white, but transparent to my gaze. In amazement I could see through my body and note the gorgeously white flowers behind and beneath me. This seemed perfectly normal, yet thrillingly novel.
All this time I was instinctively aware that the Lord of Lords was everywhere about this place, though I did not see Him. Instantly the sense of timelessness made all hurry foolish, so I resumed my anatomy lesson, knowing that He would appear in His own time. It all seemed so normal in this fantastic anteroom of Heaven.
My feet were easy to see. No bifocals needed. I had instantly noted that my eyes were unlimited in range of vision; ten inches or ten miles--the focus was sharp and clear. ("We shall mount up as eagles," said King David--he was alluding to their pinpoint eyesight perhaps!) There were no bones or vessels or organs. No blood. I noted the absence of genitals. (How unneeded when in Heaven there is no marriage nor childbearing--His body of believers being already completed!) The abdomen and chest were organless and transparent to my gaze, though translucent to my peripheral vision. Again my mind which worked here in Heaven with electric-like speed answered my unspoken query: they are not needed; Jesus is the Life here. He is the needed energy. There was no air to breathe, no blood to pump, no food to digest nor eliminate. This was not a carnal body of organs, mortal and temporary!
My gaze riveted the exquisite valley in which I found myself. Forests of symmetrical trees unlike anything on earth covered the foothills on each side. I could see each branch and "leaf" - not a brown spot or dead leaf in the forest. ("No death there" includes the vegetation!). Each tree, tall and graceful, was a duplicate of the others; perfect, unblemished. They resembled somewhat the tall arbor vitae cedars of North America, but I could not identify them. The valley floor was gorgeous. Stately grasses, each blade perfect and erect, were interspersed with ultra-white, four-petalled flowers on stems two feet tall, with a touch of gold at the centers. Each was totally alike! (No two earthly flowers can be identical, nor is anything else since the Genesis curse.)
Having been an amateur botanist as a schoolboy, I immediately decided to pick a bouquet. To my amazement the unexpected happened. My thought (to stoop and pick flowers) became the act! Here in Paradise I discovered that there is no time lag between thought and act. A word, spoken or thought, became fact! (I instantly realized how the heavens and earth were so quickly made from nothing that appeared: God had simply thought what He wanted, and there it was. No sluggish man-invented committees were involved).
I found my hand containing a bouquet of identical blossoms. Their whiteness was exciting. I almost had time to ask myself "why so white" when the answer was already given! "On earth you saw only white light which combined the color spectrum of the sun. Here we have the light of the SON!" My excitement was too great to describe in words: of course, I thought He is the light of the world....in the new Heavens no sun or moon will be needed! Then I sensed a strange new feel to the stems--no moisture! I felt them carefully. Delicately smooth, yet nothing like earthly stems with their cellular watery content. Before I could ask, again I had the answer: earthly water is hydrogen and oxygen for temporary life support; here Jesus is the Living Water. In His presence nothing dies. No need for oxygen and hydrogen. I instinctively looked behind me where I had been standing on dozens of blooms. Not one was bent or bruised. Then I watched my feet as I walked a few more steps upon the grass and flowers; they stood upright inside my feet and legs! We simply passed through one another. (My Lord had passed through closed doors and a heavy stone over the tomb centuries ago--with the same kind of body!)
The illumination fascinated me--not a shadow anywhere. There was no single light source as on earth. I realized that everything seemed to produce its own light. Again the answer coincided with my query: the Heavens declare the glory of God; know ye not that His is the Honor, and Glory, and POWER? He is the Light of the world!
The Sounds of Paradise
I stood overwhelmed with the sights of Paradise. God had shown me incontroversial evidence of His planning and preparing a place just for me, as He had promised. But He had more--it was music.
All this "time" (since there is no sun, there actually was no time reference) I had been aware of the most beautiful, melodious, angelic background music that the ear of man can perceive. I was now ready to concentrate on it. It was truly a new song, such as St. John must have heard from Patmos. Not instrumental, not vocal, not mathematical, not earthly. It originated from no one point--neither from the sky nor the ground. Just as was true of the light, the music emerged apparently from everything and every place. It had no beat--was neither major or minor--and had no tempo. (In eternity, how could it have "time"?) No earthly adjectives describe its angelic quality.. Poets have said "music of the spheres." God has said, "A new song will I give them." I heard it--it had to be His composition--every note. Hallelujah! Music by Jesus. No wonder the cherubims and seraphims and multitudes sing around His throne!
The Perfume of Paradise
I was not prepared for the sweetest revelation of all: the all-pervading aroma of Heaven. No one on earth, minister or Bible teacher, had mentioned to me this heady perfume! Like the sight and the sounds, it was everywhere. I bent again and smelled the flowers--yes it was there. The grasses also. The air was just the same. A perfume so exotic, so refreshing, so superior, that it was fit only for a King! Even the special formula given by Jehovah to his priests in the wilderness could not have matched this "sweet savor". Earthly ingredients would fall short of perfection. I simply stood quietly and let it bathe my being.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
From his book; A Physician's Amazing Account of Being "Caught Up
Into Paradise"
....Richard Eby, then in his 60's was lying on a sidewalk
with his skull cracked open from a fall when this happened.
The Sights of Paradise
"Absent from the body; present with the Lord."
In the twinkling of an eye Jesus took me out of this world. I cannot adequately describe the astonishment, the amazement, the sheer shock of this event. One moment in suburban Chicago, the next moment in suburban Heaven. One moment in the miserable humidity of a midwest city, the next moment in the most exquisite place "prepared for you, that where I am ye may be also." One moment with a flesh-restricted mind, the next moment with a heaven-released mind whose speed of function was that of light!
My initial gasp ("Dick, you're dead") was as quickly followed by an overwhelming sense of Peace--peace so complete that I instantly knew it was the promised gift of the Spirit from our Lord. I had no memory about my life on earth at this time. I was enjoying a heavenly "body"; I was totally me. Aside from the complete absence of pain and the total presence of peace (neither of which I had ever known on earth), I looked like me, felt like me, reacted like me. I was me. I simply suddenly had shed the old body and was now living anew in this fantastic cloud-like body!
I was the same size, the same shape, as the person I had seen in the mirror for years. I was clothed in a translucent flowing gown, pure white, but transparent to my gaze. In amazement I could see through my body and note the gorgeously white flowers behind and beneath me. This seemed perfectly normal, yet thrillingly novel.
All this time I was instinctively aware that the Lord of Lords was everywhere about this place, though I did not see Him. Instantly the sense of timelessness made all hurry foolish, so I resumed my anatomy lesson, knowing that He would appear in His own time. It all seemed so normal in this fantastic anteroom of Heaven.
My feet were easy to see. No bifocals needed. I had instantly noted that my eyes were unlimited in range of vision; ten inches or ten miles--the focus was sharp and clear. ("We shall mount up as eagles," said King David--he was alluding to their pinpoint eyesight perhaps!) There were no bones or vessels or organs. No blood. I noted the absence of genitals. (How unneeded when in Heaven there is no marriage nor childbearing--His body of believers being already completed!) The abdomen and chest were organless and transparent to my gaze, though translucent to my peripheral vision. Again my mind which worked here in Heaven with electric-like speed answered my unspoken query: they are not needed; Jesus is the Life here. He is the needed energy. There was no air to breathe, no blood to pump, no food to digest nor eliminate. This was not a carnal body of organs, mortal and temporary!
My gaze riveted the exquisite valley in which I found myself. Forests of symmetrical trees unlike anything on earth covered the foothills on each side. I could see each branch and "leaf" - not a brown spot or dead leaf in the forest. ("No death there" includes the vegetation!). Each tree, tall and graceful, was a duplicate of the others; perfect, unblemished. They resembled somewhat the tall arbor vitae cedars of North America, but I could not identify them. The valley floor was gorgeous. Stately grasses, each blade perfect and erect, were interspersed with ultra-white, four-petalled flowers on stems two feet tall, with a touch of gold at the centers. Each was totally alike! (No two earthly flowers can be identical, nor is anything else since the Genesis curse.)
Having been an amateur botanist as a schoolboy, I immediately decided to pick a bouquet. To my amazement the unexpected happened. My thought (to stoop and pick flowers) became the act! Here in Paradise I discovered that there is no time lag between thought and act. A word, spoken or thought, became fact! (I instantly realized how the heavens and earth were so quickly made from nothing that appeared: God had simply thought what He wanted, and there it was. No sluggish man-invented committees were involved).
I found my hand containing a bouquet of identical blossoms. Their whiteness was exciting. I almost had time to ask myself "why so white" when the answer was already given! "On earth you saw only white light which combined the color spectrum of the sun. Here we have the light of the SON!" My excitement was too great to describe in words: of course, I thought He is the light of the world....in the new Heavens no sun or moon will be needed! Then I sensed a strange new feel to the stems--no moisture! I felt them carefully. Delicately smooth, yet nothing like earthly stems with their cellular watery content. Before I could ask, again I had the answer: earthly water is hydrogen and oxygen for temporary life support; here Jesus is the Living Water. In His presence nothing dies. No need for oxygen and hydrogen. I instinctively looked behind me where I had been standing on dozens of blooms. Not one was bent or bruised. Then I watched my feet as I walked a few more steps upon the grass and flowers; they stood upright inside my feet and legs! We simply passed through one another. (My Lord had passed through closed doors and a heavy stone over the tomb centuries ago--with the same kind of body!)
The illumination fascinated me--not a shadow anywhere. There was no single light source as on earth. I realized that everything seemed to produce its own light. Again the answer coincided with my query: the Heavens declare the glory of God; know ye not that His is the Honor, and Glory, and POWER? He is the Light of the world!
The Sounds of Paradise
I stood overwhelmed with the sights of Paradise. God had shown me incontroversial evidence of His planning and preparing a place just for me, as He had promised. But He had more--it was music.
All this "time" (since there is no sun, there actually was no time reference) I had been aware of the most beautiful, melodious, angelic background music that the ear of man can perceive. I was now ready to concentrate on it. It was truly a new song, such as St. John must have heard from Patmos. Not instrumental, not vocal, not mathematical, not earthly. It originated from no one point--neither from the sky nor the ground. Just as was true of the light, the music emerged apparently from everything and every place. It had no beat--was neither major or minor--and had no tempo. (In eternity, how could it have "time"?) No earthly adjectives describe its angelic quality.. Poets have said "music of the spheres." God has said, "A new song will I give them." I heard it--it had to be His composition--every note. Hallelujah! Music by Jesus. No wonder the cherubims and seraphims and multitudes sing around His throne!
The Perfume of Paradise
I was not prepared for the sweetest revelation of all: the all-pervading aroma of Heaven. No one on earth, minister or Bible teacher, had mentioned to me this heady perfume! Like the sight and the sounds, it was everywhere. I bent again and smelled the flowers--yes it was there. The grasses also. The air was just the same. A perfume so exotic, so refreshing, so superior, that it was fit only for a King! Even the special formula given by Jehovah to his priests in the wilderness could not have matched this "sweet savor". Earthly ingredients would fall short of perfection. I simply stood quietly and let it bathe my being.
My friend, eternity is a very, very long time.
If YOU Died TONIGHT, would you go to Heaven?
NOT SURE?
LET ME QUICKLY SHARE WHAT THE BIBLE READS:
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Thursday, October 28, 2010
The Glory Of Heaven: The Abode Of God and the Eternal Home of the Redeemed.
Close Encounters of the God kind by Jesse Duplantis
Jesse Duplantis, Harrison House Publishers.
Home Theological views of Heaven Personal accounts of Heaven
On the back cover: "In this book, Jesse Duplantis shares several events that have happened to him in his relationship with God--events he calls close encounters of the God kind. One of these events is his trip to heaven in 1988. He tells of the wonderful things the Lord has in store for us, both in heaven and on earth... As you read this book, you will discover the depth of the compassion and love God has for you... It is God's desire that everyone spends eternity in heaven. So enjoy these close encounters of the God kind and join Jesse Duplantis in spreading the wonderful message that Jesus is coming again soon!"
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Excerpts from Chapters 6 and 7
"Looking around me, I realized that God has with Him in heaven some of the things He created on the earth. I was surrounded by lush, gorgeous valleys, lots of mountains and streams of water. I even saw snow, yet it wasn't cold. I was amazed.
"There were flowers in heaven that I have never seen before in my life and fragrances I have never smelled. I have never seen colors quite like those I saw there, either. There were reds, greens, purples, blues, yellows. The gold looked gold, yet it was transparent like crystal...
"I had always thought that everybody who went to heaven was grown up. But I saw children too. I also noticed horses, dogs and large cats like lions.
"Everybody seemed headed towards God's Throne in the Holy City, which I could see way off in the distance. His Throne was high and lifted up, and it could be seen from every direction...
"All of a sudden, I heard kids singing and praising God. Then I saw them. They were carrying little harps.
"I thought, Now what are these kids doing here? As I mentioned earlier, theologically I had been taught that there were no kids in heaven. So I asked the angel, 'Where did all these children come from?'
"'These are children that the earth did not want,' he said. 'God brought them here.'
"'But I thought people went to heaven because they chose to go.'
"'No, Jesse, children must be taught the oracles of God.'
"I saw that many people were teaching those kids, so I realized that God was using people as well as angels to teach others in heaven about Him.
"Then I asked, 'Are you talking about abortions?'
"He said, 'Yes. These children can't wait to see their mothers.'
"The ages of the children I saw seemed to be from about three to ten years. Babies were off in another place...
"The people had been shouting joyfully and those little children were playing beautiful songs on their harps and singing. They were all excited. Then I heard a whispering. The people in gowns were looking toward the city. People around me began saying, 'He's coming! He's coming! He's coming!'
"I asked the angel, 'Who's coming?'
"'You shall see the Holy One,' he said.
"All of a sudden, I saw a Light coming out of the city, but it was far from me. The children ran toward the Light. I knew then that it was Jesus!
"I couldn't see His face because I was too far away. All I could see were His hands reaching out to the kids as they played and sang and hugged Him. Those kids adored Him. Then I heard Him say, 'Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God.' (Mark 10:14)
Chapter 10
"I saw people of many different races there. Then I noticed a group of Oriental children being taught the oracles of God by a lady. I asked, 'Are their parents here?'
"'Some are,' David said, 'but most of them are not. They come to an age when they have to accept or reject God. The parents may reject God and go the other way, but the great God is merciful; He doesn't reject their children. Sometimes children pass away at an early age, so we teach them and they grow.'
"I knew parents who had recently lost a baby would be happy to know that they would meet their child here. Their child will be taught the oracles of God."
My Glimpse of Eternity
Betty Malz, published by Spire Books.
About the book and her "near-death" experience, the inside cover reads: "We all wonder what life after death will be like. Upon occasion God breaks into human lives to give us a glimpse of what lies ahead for us. In My Glimpse of Eternity, Betty Malz describes her experiences on the other side of that dividing line we call 'death.' Her vivid account is good news for all of us haunted by our own mortality, for it provides an emphatic, 'Yes, there is life after death.' But it is also the story of how God worked through Betty Malz's life, 'death' and new life to bring her closer to Him."
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"It must have been sometime around 5:00 A.M. when my body functions apparently stopped, much as they had earlier in the day. Only this time there was no one at my bedside to call for the emergency equipment.
"The transition was serene and peaceful. I was walking up a beautiful green hill. It was steep, but my leg motion was effortless and a deep ecstasy flooded my body. Despite three incisions in my body from the operations, I stood erect without pain, enjoying my tallness, free from inhibitions about it. I looked down. I seemed to be barefoot, but the complete outer shape of my body was a blur and colorless. Yet I was walking on grass, the most vivid shade of green I had ever seen. Each blade was perhaps one inch long, the texture like fine velvet.; every blade was vibrant and moving. As the bottoms of my feet touched the grass, something alive in the grass was transmitted up through my whole body with each step I took.
"'Can this be death?' I wondered. If so, I certainly had nothing to fear. There was no darkness, no uncertainty, only a change in location and a total sense of well-being....
"...I saw no sun--but light was everywhere. Off to the left there were multicolored flowers blooming. Also trees, shrubs. On the right was a low stone wall...
"...We [she was traveling with an angel] came upon a magnificent, silver structure. It was like a palace except there were no towers. As we walked toward it, I heard voices. They were melodious, harmonious, blending in chorus and I heard the word, "Jesus." There were more than four parts to their harmony. I not only heard the singing and felt the singing but I joined the singing... After a while the music softened, then the unseen voices picked up a new chorus. The voices not only burst forth in more than four parts, but they were in different languages. I was awed by the richness and perfect blending of the words--and I could understand them! I do not know why this was possible except that I was part of a universal experience.
"While the angel and I walked together I sensed we could go wherever we willed ourselves to go and be there instantly. Communication between us was through the projection of thoughts. The words sung in all the different languages were understandable, but I don't know how or why. We all seemed to be on some universal wave length..
"The angel stepped forward and put the palm of his hand upon a gate which I had not noticed before. About twelve feet high, the gate was a solid sheet of pearl, with no handles and some lovely scroll work at the top of its Gothic structure. The pearl was translucent so that I could almost, but not quite, see inside. The atmosphere was somehow filtered through. My feeling was of ecstatic joy and anticipation at the thought of going inside.
"When the angel stepped forward, pressing his palm on the gate, an opening appeared in the center of the pearl panel and slowly widened and deepened as though the translucent material was dissolving. Inside I saw what appeared to be a street of golden color with an overlay of glass or water. The yellow light that appeared was dazzling. There was no way to describe it. I saw no figure, yet I was conscious of a Person. Suddenly I knew that the light was Jesus, the Person was Jesus... I felt bathed by the rays of a powerful, penetrating, loving energy.
"[As she began to return to her body]..I looked into Terre Haute (Indiana) as the worlds of spirit and time and space began to fuse back together. Ahead of me were many church steeples glistening in the morning sun. I was suddenly aware of God's love for all His churches. It was a sudden bit of knowledge, as if I were being told this on the inside by the Holy Spirit. At that moment I loved all His churches too; and as my prejudices dissolved, I loved all His people."
Within Heaven's Gates
Rebecca Springer, Whitaker House Publishers.
From Author's Preface
"This volume is not a fancy sketch, written to while away the hours. Rather, it is the true, though greatly condensed, record of an experience when my life hung in the balance between time and eternity, with the scales leaning toward the eternity side...
"I must state that this glorious vision of heaven is not necessarily a definitive or exact revelation of what heaven will be like. As I learned, heaven partially consists of those things which make us happiest on earth--wonderfully glorified by the presence of the Master. In this respect, my vision is not everyone's vision...If any of the scenes depicted seem irreverent in view of our Christian training here, I can only say, 'I give it as it came to me.'... I submit this imperfect sketch of a most perfect vision with the hope that it may comfort and uplift those who read it."
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From Chapter Two, My Celestial Home [upon visiting her own celestial home with her brother-in-law, already deceased in the natural]..
"..My first sensation upon entering the room was genuine surprise at the sight of books.
"'Why do we have books in heaven?' I asked.
"'Why not?' asked my brother-in-law. 'What strange ideas we mortals have of the pleasures and duties of this blessed life! We seem to think that death of the body means an entire change to the soul. But that is not the case, by any means. We bring to this life the same tastes, the same desires, and the same knowledge we had before death...
"'If only we all could understand, as I said before, that we are building for eternity during our earthly life! The purer the thoughts, the nobler the ambitions, the loftier the aspirations, the higher the rank we take among the hosts of heaven. The more earnestly we follow the studies and duties in our life of probation, the better prepared we will be to carry them forward, on and on to completion and perfection here.
From Chapter 15, The Celestial Sea [with her vision projecting into the natural's future when her own husband has joined her in heaven].
"..Once I said to Frank [the brother-in-law], 'I have a strange desire to go to the sea, if you think it wise for us to do so.'
"'I am glad that it is your desire to go, as it is mine to have you. I was about to propose that you and my brother take this blessed journey'...
"So we started. We were filled with a holy joy that we could take this special journey together...Eventually we stood mute and motionless before the overwhelming glory of the scene before us.
"From our very feet a golden beach sloped downward toward the shore...This beach caught and radiated the light until it glittered and glimmered like the dust of diamonds and other precious stones.
The wave, as they came and went in ceaseless motion, caught up this sparkling sand and carried it on their crests. And the sea! It spread out before us in a radiance that exceeds description in any language I have ever known.
"Upon its shining bosom we saw, in every direction, boats representing all nations. But their beauty far surpassed anything earth has ever known. They were like great, open pleasure-barges, and they were filled with people looking eagerly toward the shore. Many, in their eagerness, were standing erect and gazing with wistful, expectant eyes into the faces of those on the shore.
"Ah, the people upon the shore! 'Numberless as the sands of the sea,' they stood, far as the eyes could reach, far as stretched the shore of that limitless sea, a great mass of beautiful souls clad in the spotless garments of the redeemed. Many of them had golden harps and various instruments of music. When a boat touched the shore, its passengers were welcomed by the glad voices and tender embraces of their loved ones. Then the harps would be held aloft, all of the golden instruments would sound, and the vast multitude would break forth into the triumphant song of victory over death and the grave.
"'Do these people always stand here, I wonder?' I said softly.
"'Not the same people,' said a radiant being near us who had heard my question. 'But there is always a crowd of people here--those who are expecting friends from the other life, and those who assemble to share in their joy. Some of the heavenly choristers are always here, but not always the same ones...
"He passed onward toward the shore and left us enveloped in awe and wonder...We soon became deeply interested in watching the reunions and found ourselves joining with rapture in the glad songs of rejoicing...
"As one boat of extraordinary strength and beauty came riding gracefully over the waves, we observed the tall figure of a man standing near the front with his arms around a graceful woman who stood by his side. Each shaded their dazzled eyes from the rare splendor and scanned, wistful and searchingly, the faces of the crowd as the boat neared the shore. Suddenly, with a great thrill of joy surging through my being, I cried out, 'It is our precious son and his dear wife! They have come together!'
"In an instant we were swiftly moving through the crowd which parted in ready sympathy to let us pass. And, as the boat touched the shore, they were both beside us--the dear daughter already embracing her happy parents, who were waiting near the water's edge, and our beloved son enfolding us. Soon we were all in each other's embrace. Oh, what a rapturous moment that was! Our life in heaven was complete--no partings forever! As we stood with encircling arms, scarcely realizing the unexpected bliss, the heavenly choir broke into song. With uplifted faces radiant with joy, eyes filled with happy tears, and voices trembling with emotion, we all joined in a glad anthem of praise."
"Glory be unto the Father, and unto the Son!
Glory be unto the ever-blessed Three in one!
No more sorrow, no more parting, no more grief or pain;
Christ has broken death's strong fetters,
And we are free again!
Alleluia! Amen!
If Any of you want to make Heaven your Eternal Home then ALL you have to do is call upon the Lord Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus THE Christ) and here is why;
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Jesse Duplantis, Harrison House Publishers.
Home Theological views of Heaven Personal accounts of Heaven
On the back cover: "In this book, Jesse Duplantis shares several events that have happened to him in his relationship with God--events he calls close encounters of the God kind. One of these events is his trip to heaven in 1988. He tells of the wonderful things the Lord has in store for us, both in heaven and on earth... As you read this book, you will discover the depth of the compassion and love God has for you... It is God's desire that everyone spends eternity in heaven. So enjoy these close encounters of the God kind and join Jesse Duplantis in spreading the wonderful message that Jesus is coming again soon!"
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Excerpts from Chapters 6 and 7
"Looking around me, I realized that God has with Him in heaven some of the things He created on the earth. I was surrounded by lush, gorgeous valleys, lots of mountains and streams of water. I even saw snow, yet it wasn't cold. I was amazed.
"There were flowers in heaven that I have never seen before in my life and fragrances I have never smelled. I have never seen colors quite like those I saw there, either. There were reds, greens, purples, blues, yellows. The gold looked gold, yet it was transparent like crystal...
"I had always thought that everybody who went to heaven was grown up. But I saw children too. I also noticed horses, dogs and large cats like lions.
"Everybody seemed headed towards God's Throne in the Holy City, which I could see way off in the distance. His Throne was high and lifted up, and it could be seen from every direction...
"All of a sudden, I heard kids singing and praising God. Then I saw them. They were carrying little harps.
"I thought, Now what are these kids doing here? As I mentioned earlier, theologically I had been taught that there were no kids in heaven. So I asked the angel, 'Where did all these children come from?'
"'These are children that the earth did not want,' he said. 'God brought them here.'
"'But I thought people went to heaven because they chose to go.'
"'No, Jesse, children must be taught the oracles of God.'
"I saw that many people were teaching those kids, so I realized that God was using people as well as angels to teach others in heaven about Him.
"Then I asked, 'Are you talking about abortions?'
"He said, 'Yes. These children can't wait to see their mothers.'
"The ages of the children I saw seemed to be from about three to ten years. Babies were off in another place...
"The people had been shouting joyfully and those little children were playing beautiful songs on their harps and singing. They were all excited. Then I heard a whispering. The people in gowns were looking toward the city. People around me began saying, 'He's coming! He's coming! He's coming!'
"I asked the angel, 'Who's coming?'
"'You shall see the Holy One,' he said.
"All of a sudden, I saw a Light coming out of the city, but it was far from me. The children ran toward the Light. I knew then that it was Jesus!
"I couldn't see His face because I was too far away. All I could see were His hands reaching out to the kids as they played and sang and hugged Him. Those kids adored Him. Then I heard Him say, 'Suffer the little children to come unto Me...for of such is the kingdom of God.' (Mark 10:14)
Chapter 10
"I saw people of many different races there. Then I noticed a group of Oriental children being taught the oracles of God by a lady. I asked, 'Are their parents here?'
"'Some are,' David said, 'but most of them are not. They come to an age when they have to accept or reject God. The parents may reject God and go the other way, but the great God is merciful; He doesn't reject their children. Sometimes children pass away at an early age, so we teach them and they grow.'
"I knew parents who had recently lost a baby would be happy to know that they would meet their child here. Their child will be taught the oracles of God."
My Glimpse of Eternity
Betty Malz, published by Spire Books.
About the book and her "near-death" experience, the inside cover reads: "We all wonder what life after death will be like. Upon occasion God breaks into human lives to give us a glimpse of what lies ahead for us. In My Glimpse of Eternity, Betty Malz describes her experiences on the other side of that dividing line we call 'death.' Her vivid account is good news for all of us haunted by our own mortality, for it provides an emphatic, 'Yes, there is life after death.' But it is also the story of how God worked through Betty Malz's life, 'death' and new life to bring her closer to Him."
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"It must have been sometime around 5:00 A.M. when my body functions apparently stopped, much as they had earlier in the day. Only this time there was no one at my bedside to call for the emergency equipment.
"The transition was serene and peaceful. I was walking up a beautiful green hill. It was steep, but my leg motion was effortless and a deep ecstasy flooded my body. Despite three incisions in my body from the operations, I stood erect without pain, enjoying my tallness, free from inhibitions about it. I looked down. I seemed to be barefoot, but the complete outer shape of my body was a blur and colorless. Yet I was walking on grass, the most vivid shade of green I had ever seen. Each blade was perhaps one inch long, the texture like fine velvet.; every blade was vibrant and moving. As the bottoms of my feet touched the grass, something alive in the grass was transmitted up through my whole body with each step I took.
"'Can this be death?' I wondered. If so, I certainly had nothing to fear. There was no darkness, no uncertainty, only a change in location and a total sense of well-being....
"...I saw no sun--but light was everywhere. Off to the left there were multicolored flowers blooming. Also trees, shrubs. On the right was a low stone wall...
"...We [she was traveling with an angel] came upon a magnificent, silver structure. It was like a palace except there were no towers. As we walked toward it, I heard voices. They were melodious, harmonious, blending in chorus and I heard the word, "Jesus." There were more than four parts to their harmony. I not only heard the singing and felt the singing but I joined the singing... After a while the music softened, then the unseen voices picked up a new chorus. The voices not only burst forth in more than four parts, but they were in different languages. I was awed by the richness and perfect blending of the words--and I could understand them! I do not know why this was possible except that I was part of a universal experience.
"While the angel and I walked together I sensed we could go wherever we willed ourselves to go and be there instantly. Communication between us was through the projection of thoughts. The words sung in all the different languages were understandable, but I don't know how or why. We all seemed to be on some universal wave length..
"The angel stepped forward and put the palm of his hand upon a gate which I had not noticed before. About twelve feet high, the gate was a solid sheet of pearl, with no handles and some lovely scroll work at the top of its Gothic structure. The pearl was translucent so that I could almost, but not quite, see inside. The atmosphere was somehow filtered through. My feeling was of ecstatic joy and anticipation at the thought of going inside.
"When the angel stepped forward, pressing his palm on the gate, an opening appeared in the center of the pearl panel and slowly widened and deepened as though the translucent material was dissolving. Inside I saw what appeared to be a street of golden color with an overlay of glass or water. The yellow light that appeared was dazzling. There was no way to describe it. I saw no figure, yet I was conscious of a Person. Suddenly I knew that the light was Jesus, the Person was Jesus... I felt bathed by the rays of a powerful, penetrating, loving energy.
"[As she began to return to her body]..I looked into Terre Haute (Indiana) as the worlds of spirit and time and space began to fuse back together. Ahead of me were many church steeples glistening in the morning sun. I was suddenly aware of God's love for all His churches. It was a sudden bit of knowledge, as if I were being told this on the inside by the Holy Spirit. At that moment I loved all His churches too; and as my prejudices dissolved, I loved all His people."
Within Heaven's Gates
Rebecca Springer, Whitaker House Publishers.
From Author's Preface
"This volume is not a fancy sketch, written to while away the hours. Rather, it is the true, though greatly condensed, record of an experience when my life hung in the balance between time and eternity, with the scales leaning toward the eternity side...
"I must state that this glorious vision of heaven is not necessarily a definitive or exact revelation of what heaven will be like. As I learned, heaven partially consists of those things which make us happiest on earth--wonderfully glorified by the presence of the Master. In this respect, my vision is not everyone's vision...If any of the scenes depicted seem irreverent in view of our Christian training here, I can only say, 'I give it as it came to me.'... I submit this imperfect sketch of a most perfect vision with the hope that it may comfort and uplift those who read it."
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From Chapter Two, My Celestial Home [upon visiting her own celestial home with her brother-in-law, already deceased in the natural]..
"..My first sensation upon entering the room was genuine surprise at the sight of books.
"'Why do we have books in heaven?' I asked.
"'Why not?' asked my brother-in-law. 'What strange ideas we mortals have of the pleasures and duties of this blessed life! We seem to think that death of the body means an entire change to the soul. But that is not the case, by any means. We bring to this life the same tastes, the same desires, and the same knowledge we had before death...
"'If only we all could understand, as I said before, that we are building for eternity during our earthly life! The purer the thoughts, the nobler the ambitions, the loftier the aspirations, the higher the rank we take among the hosts of heaven. The more earnestly we follow the studies and duties in our life of probation, the better prepared we will be to carry them forward, on and on to completion and perfection here.
From Chapter 15, The Celestial Sea [with her vision projecting into the natural's future when her own husband has joined her in heaven].
"..Once I said to Frank [the brother-in-law], 'I have a strange desire to go to the sea, if you think it wise for us to do so.'
"'I am glad that it is your desire to go, as it is mine to have you. I was about to propose that you and my brother take this blessed journey'...
"So we started. We were filled with a holy joy that we could take this special journey together...Eventually we stood mute and motionless before the overwhelming glory of the scene before us.
"From our very feet a golden beach sloped downward toward the shore...This beach caught and radiated the light until it glittered and glimmered like the dust of diamonds and other precious stones.
The wave, as they came and went in ceaseless motion, caught up this sparkling sand and carried it on their crests. And the sea! It spread out before us in a radiance that exceeds description in any language I have ever known.
"Upon its shining bosom we saw, in every direction, boats representing all nations. But their beauty far surpassed anything earth has ever known. They were like great, open pleasure-barges, and they were filled with people looking eagerly toward the shore. Many, in their eagerness, were standing erect and gazing with wistful, expectant eyes into the faces of those on the shore.
"Ah, the people upon the shore! 'Numberless as the sands of the sea,' they stood, far as the eyes could reach, far as stretched the shore of that limitless sea, a great mass of beautiful souls clad in the spotless garments of the redeemed. Many of them had golden harps and various instruments of music. When a boat touched the shore, its passengers were welcomed by the glad voices and tender embraces of their loved ones. Then the harps would be held aloft, all of the golden instruments would sound, and the vast multitude would break forth into the triumphant song of victory over death and the grave.
"'Do these people always stand here, I wonder?' I said softly.
"'Not the same people,' said a radiant being near us who had heard my question. 'But there is always a crowd of people here--those who are expecting friends from the other life, and those who assemble to share in their joy. Some of the heavenly choristers are always here, but not always the same ones...
"He passed onward toward the shore and left us enveloped in awe and wonder...We soon became deeply interested in watching the reunions and found ourselves joining with rapture in the glad songs of rejoicing...
"As one boat of extraordinary strength and beauty came riding gracefully over the waves, we observed the tall figure of a man standing near the front with his arms around a graceful woman who stood by his side. Each shaded their dazzled eyes from the rare splendor and scanned, wistful and searchingly, the faces of the crowd as the boat neared the shore. Suddenly, with a great thrill of joy surging through my being, I cried out, 'It is our precious son and his dear wife! They have come together!'
"In an instant we were swiftly moving through the crowd which parted in ready sympathy to let us pass. And, as the boat touched the shore, they were both beside us--the dear daughter already embracing her happy parents, who were waiting near the water's edge, and our beloved son enfolding us. Soon we were all in each other's embrace. Oh, what a rapturous moment that was! Our life in heaven was complete--no partings forever! As we stood with encircling arms, scarcely realizing the unexpected bliss, the heavenly choir broke into song. With uplifted faces radiant with joy, eyes filled with happy tears, and voices trembling with emotion, we all joined in a glad anthem of praise."
"Glory be unto the Father, and unto the Son!
Glory be unto the ever-blessed Three in one!
No more sorrow, no more parting, no more grief or pain;
Christ has broken death's strong fetters,
And we are free again!
Alleluia! Amen!
If Any of you want to make Heaven your Eternal Home then ALL you have to do is call upon the Lord Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus THE Christ) and here is why;
1. ROMANS 3:23 – “We have all sinned and come short of the glory of God.”
2. ROMANS 6:23 – “The wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life.”
Romans: Chapter 10 verse 9-10-13
That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the
Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that
God hath raised Him from the dead, thou shall be
Saved. For with the heart man believeth unto
righteousness; and with the mouth confession
is made unto Salvation. For whosoever shall call
upon the name of the Lord shall be Saved…….
Eternal Life and your ticket to Heaven is a prayer away,
PRAY THIS PRAYER OUT LOUD TO GOD:
“Heavenly Father, I know that I have broken
your laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
Did you say the prayer from YOUR heart? Then, congratulations YOUR name has been written in Heaven’s Book of Life and YOU are saved from an eternity in The Lake of Fire (Rev: 20:15)! If YOU died today, Heaven would be your new home!
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Christian Unity is absolutely ESSENTIAL!!!!!!!!
I can NOT stress this enough when I say that ALL Christians must work and pray for the
re-unification of every follower of Jesus THE Christ. Satan has kept Christians separated for WAY TOO LONG and it is Way Past Time for the Church to be re-unified and to take America and ALL other countries back from the Illuminati and other demonic organizations through prayer wars (basically people whom spend a lot of time making intercessory prayers are prayer warriors so they could be said to be fighting a prayer war) by the way numbers DO make a difference because the Bible says:
Leviticus Chapter 26 Verses 7-8;
"Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight." By the way that principle shows that even just a few thousand Christians praying in unity could make a significant difference in this world. Of course the ONLY viable option of Christian unity is unity In Diversity which basically means that we must NOT continue to fight about any of the non-essential issues which so many of us keep fighting over. By the way One of the last things which Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus THE Christ) prayed for was that ALL who belive in him would be ONE.
The Gospel according to St. John Chapter 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
[22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
[23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
By the way the ONLY way that Christian Unity can work is Unity In Diversity which basically means that Christians MUST stop Arguing about all of the stuff which is just NOT worth arguing about and realize that we agree on ALL of the essential issues which are the things which make or break someone's SALVATION.
Basically ALL Christians are obligated to pray for and promote unity among Christians.
for more information and to view the Common Creed of ALL Christians please visit: http://christian-unity-in-diversity.ourchur.ch/
re-unification of every follower of Jesus THE Christ. Satan has kept Christians separated for WAY TOO LONG and it is Way Past Time for the Church to be re-unified and to take America and ALL other countries back from the Illuminati and other demonic organizations through prayer wars (basically people whom spend a lot of time making intercessory prayers are prayer warriors so they could be said to be fighting a prayer war) by the way numbers DO make a difference because the Bible says:
Leviticus Chapter 26 Verses 7-8;
"Five of you shall chase a hundred, and a hundred of you shall put ten thousand to flight." By the way that principle shows that even just a few thousand Christians praying in unity could make a significant difference in this world. Of course the ONLY viable option of Christian unity is unity In Diversity which basically means that we must NOT continue to fight about any of the non-essential issues which so many of us keep fighting over. By the way One of the last things which Yeshua Hamashiach (Jesus THE Christ) prayed for was that ALL who belive in him would be ONE.
The Gospel according to St. John Chapter 17:21
That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me.
[22] And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one:
[23] I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.
By the way the ONLY way that Christian Unity can work is Unity In Diversity which basically means that Christians MUST stop Arguing about all of the stuff which is just NOT worth arguing about and realize that we agree on ALL of the essential issues which are the things which make or break someone's SALVATION.
Basically ALL Christians are obligated to pray for and promote unity among Christians.
for more information and to view the Common Creed of ALL Christians please visit: http://christian-unity-in-diversity.ourchur.ch/
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Let's Praise THE Lord! & have Church.
Christians ARE Dead To Sin But Alive Because of Christ.
Rom.6
[1] What shall we say then? Shall we continue in sin, that grace may abound?
[2] God forbid. How shall we, that are dead to sin, live any longer therein?
[3] Know ye not, that so many of us as were baptized into Jesus Christ were baptized into his death?
[4] Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life.
[5] For if we have been planted together in the likeness of his death, we shall be also in the likeness of his resurrection:
[6] Knowing this, that our old man is crucified with him, that the body of sin might be destroyed, that henceforth we should not serve sin.
[7] For he that is dead is freed from sin.
[8] Now if we be dead with Christ, we believe that we shall also live with him:
[9] Knowing that Christ being raised from the dead dieth no more; death hath no more dominion over him.
[10] For in that he died, he died unto sin once: but in that he liveth, he liveth unto God.
[11] Likewise reckon ye also yourselves to be dead indeed unto sin, but alive unto God through Jesus Christ our Lord.
[12] Let not sin therefore reign in your mortal body, that ye should obey it in the lusts thereof.
[13] Neither yield ye your members as instruments of unrighteousness unto sin: but yield yourselves unto God, as those that are alive from the dead, and your members as instruments of righteousness unto God.
[14] For sin shall not have dominion over you: for ye are not under the law, but under grace.
[15] What then? shall we sin, because we are not under the law, but under grace? God forbid.
[16] Know ye not, that to whom ye yield yourselves servants to obey, his servants ye are to whom ye obey; whether of sin unto death, or of obedience unto righteousness?
[17] But God be thanked, that ye were the servants of sin, but ye have obeyed from the heart that form of doctrine which was delivered you.
[18] Being then made free from sin, ye became the servants of righteousness.
[19] I speak after the manner of men because of the infirmity of your flesh: for as ye have yielded your members servants to uncleanness and to iniquity unto iniquity; even so now yield your members servants to righteousness unto holiness.
[20] For when ye were the servants of sin, ye were free from righteousness.
[21] What fruit had ye then in those things whereof ye are now ashamed? for the end of those things is death.
[22] But now being made free from sin, and become servants to God, ye have your fruit unto holiness, and the end everlasting life.
[23] For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Here is a lesson From Marriage For more understanding about the current topic.
[1] Know ye not, brethren, (for I speak to them that know the law,) how that the law hath dominion over a man as long as he liveth?
[2] For the woman which hath an husband is bound by the law to her husband so long as he liveth; but if the husband be dead, she is loosed from the law of her husband.
[3] So then if, while her husband liveth, she be married to another man, she shall be called an adulteress: but if her husband be dead, she is free from that law; so that she is no adulteress, though she be married to another man.
[4] Wherefore, my brethren, ye also are become dead to the law by the body of Christ; that ye should be married to another, even to him who is raised from the dead, that we should bring forth fruit unto God.
[5] For when we were in the flesh, the motions of sins, which were by the law, did work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death.
[6] But now we are delivered from the law, that being dead wherein we were held; that we should serve in newness of spirit, and not in the oldness of the letter.
[7] What shall we say then? Is the law sin? God forbid. Nay, I had not known sin, but by the law: for I had not known lust, except the law had said, Thou shalt not covet.
[8] But sin, taking occasion by the commandment, wrought in me all manner of concupiscence. For without the law sin was dead.
[9] For I was alive without the law once: but when the commandment came, sin revived, and I died.
[10] And the commandment, which was ordained to life, I found to be unto death.
[11] For sin, taking occasion by the commandment, deceived me, and by it slew me.
[12] Wherefore the law is holy, and the commandment holy, and just, and good.
[13] Was then that which is good made death unto me? God forbid. But sin, that it might appear sin, working death in me by that which is good; that sin by the commandment might become exceeding sinful.
[14] For we know that the law is spiritual: but I am carnal, sold under sin.
[15] For that which I do I allow not: for what I would, that do I not; but what I hate, that do I.
[16] If then I do that which I would not, I consent unto the law that it is good.
[17] Now then it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
[18] For I know that in me (that is, in my flesh,) dwelleth no good thing: for to will is present with me; but how to perform that which is good I find not.
[19] For the good that I would I do not: but the evil which I would not, that I do.
[20] Now if I do that I would not, it is no more I that do it, but sin that dwelleth in me.
[21] I find then a law, that, when I would do good, evil is present with me.
[22] For I delight in the law of God after the inward man:
[23] But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members.
[24] O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
[25] I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
May Almighty God Bless ALL who read this and the other posts on this Blog.
Please Realize that time IS RUNNING OUT for anyone who is NOT saved to recieve Yeshua HaMashiach (Jesus THE Christ) before the Rapture occurs and PLEASE pray the following Prayer.
“Father, I know that I have broken your
laws and my sins have separated me
from you. I am truly sorry, and now I want
to turn away from my past sinful life
toward You. Please forgive me, and help
me avoid sinning again. I believe that
Your Son, Jesus Christ died for my sins,
was resurrected from the dead, is alive,
and hears my prayer. I invite Jesus to
become the Lord of my life, to rule and
reign in my heart from this day forward.
Please send your Holy Spirit to help me
obey You, and to do Your will for the rest
of my life. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.”
If you have received Christ into your heart, I
welcome you to the Kingdom of God. All the
angels in Heaven rejoice whenever one soul is
saved. Now, your job as a Christian is to learn
about God, and obey Him. Read your Bible every
day, and you will be like a tree planted by a spring,
never thirsting. You will grow in knowledge and
wisdom, and your relationship and closeness with
your God will become the meaning of your life.
Please, find a good church, and get baptized in
the name of The Father, The Son, and The Holy
Spirit immediately. Learn the teachings of Christ,
and follow Him everyday. Remember, loving God
and loving people is a Christian’s role in this dark
and hurting world. We are commanded to go into
all the world and preach the gospel to save souls.
Do not delay, save today!
SERIOUSLY one day ALL HELL WILL break loose on Planet Earth as the wrath of Yahweh falls onto this world yet the Good News is:
John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
[17] For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.