tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post4738005506892339092..comments2024-03-18T20:11:50.757-05:00Comments on UNSEALED - World News | Christian News | Prophecy Updates: Hanukkah ApproachesGaryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03907296435997404954noreply@blogger.comBlogger134125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-2400305746166482452019-03-09T15:55:40.320-06:002019-03-09T15:55:40.320-06:00Are Some Books of the Bible not for the Church? - ...Are Some Books of the Bible not for the Church? - https://kingdomgospel.wordpress.com/2018/11/27/are-some-books-of-the-bible-not-for-the-church/Domahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01384837659216267027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-53933981918561443902018-12-14T21:55:26.352-06:002018-12-14T21:55:26.352-06:00If you take a good look at the 2017 World in Revie...If you take a good look at the 2017 World in Review cover of "The Economist" magazine you will note that "The Hermit" portion of the cover page includes a globe atlas of the earth. And on that globe is shown the UK and France joined as one body AND you will see that France is fated to lose its provine of Alsace Lorraine...the cspital of which is none other than Strasbourg...the seat of the EU Parliament.<br /><br />The yellow vests are intended to shake and spread across the entire planet. They are in no way an organic phenomena. They are a mechanism to sieze dictatorial control by the powers that be. izaates bar monobazeushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14714928988872298847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-88738455245122600502018-12-13T15:34:08.606-06:002018-12-13T15:34:08.606-06:00Typo city!
I am continuing this topic at Gary'...Typo city!<br /><br />I am continuing this topic at Gary's post, <a href="https://www.unsealed.org/2018/12/breaking-was-covenant-with-many-just.html" rel="nofollow">BREAKING: Was The Covenant With Many Just Made?</a><br /><br />Look for more there!Pastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-67112053414179557912018-12-13T15:28:46.315-06:002018-12-13T15:28:46.315-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-13168561945287647892018-12-12T13:50:21.187-06:002018-12-12T13:50:21.187-06:00Thank you, Richard. Part 2 was just published! (Wh...Thank you, Richard. Part 2 was just published! (Whew!) Please read at least Part 1 (and preferably the Overview also) before Part 2. <br /><br />Here is a link to the series for all who value truth more than comfort. Just copy and paste this URL<br />https://thelordiswithus.com/resurrection-rapture-judgment-and-millennium/<br />Thank you, and love in Christ to you all,<br />Your sister DeannaAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745320042304201889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-44230692198280591462018-12-11T19:34:40.202-06:002018-12-11T19:34:40.202-06:00Thank you Deanna, I've just started reading th...Thank you Deanna, I've just started reading through your blog and your response above!<br /><br />Blessings, <br /><br />PRPastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-19914787357101246312018-12-11T18:41:53.152-06:002018-12-11T18:41:53.152-06:00Hello, Richard! Both Gary and Sparky (I believe th...Hello, Richard! Both Gary and Sparky (I believe that was his/her name) referred to something they call a PR or partial rapture “theory”. <br />The Lord has had me sharing the following with Brad and Gary and Jeff and Hillary via email for a while now, and since you were prompted to aks, today is the day I am to share the following introductory paragraphs with you and all other dear siblings in Christ here from an in-depth Bible study just written last week on the blog I steward, TheLordIsWithUs.com :<br /><br />Just as the Scriptures teach that salvation is by grace through faith and not by works and IS eternal, they also teach that all men will be held accountable for our deeds, and will be rewarded OR punished accordingly (e.g. Gal. 6:7-8; 2 Cor. 5:9-10; Col. 3:23-25, Rev. 2:23). This series, “Resurrection, Rapture, Judgment, and Millennium,” addresses how God reconciles these two seemingly (but not actually) conflicting truths regarding faith and deeds for believers (the old “faith without works” vs. “faith and deeds” controversy) BEFORE the last day when the old order of things will pass away and the New Jerusalem appears, with every believer a mature part of it (see Rev. 20:11 - 21:5; Eph. 4:11-13).<br /><br />Part 1 of the series (URL provided below; just copy and paste) studies what God’s word teaches primarily about the first resurrection, which precedes the New Jerusalem and the main resurrection of believers in Jesus Christ by one thousand years. This is a prize rewarded for deeds prompted and empowered by the Holy Spirit - the only deeds that will endure the baptism of fire that all believers will encounter at Christ’s Bema seat on Judgment Day. The timing of the harvesting/rapturing of those believers living at the time of the first resurrection, Paul’s goal that he suffered martyrdom for, and some OT examples we are exhorted to learn from are also addressed.<br /><br />Understanding this matter is urgent because Jesus is coming VERY SOON, and, as He prophesied, much of our end-times Church is not prepared for the coming judgment. Most Christians are unknowingly deluded, lulled to complacency - worse yet, sleep - by believing false teachings. It’s high time to renew our minds. Praise God, His word is omnipotent, and false doctrines crumble as truth is wholeheartedly sought, studied, and apprehended by those with eyes to see, ears to hear, and hearts to understand!<br /><br />http://thelordiswithus.com/2018/12/05/part-1-the-prize-of-the-first-resurrection/<br /><br />Love in Christ,<br />your sister deanna <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745320042304201889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-46632309929848591972018-12-11T18:21:15.815-06:002018-12-11T18:21:15.815-06:00Just curious Deanna, what's the PR theory?Just curious Deanna, what's the PR theory?Pastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-68071114749229383452018-12-09T14:43:40.038-06:002018-12-09T14:43:40.038-06:00Michael means 'Who is like God?'
It's...Michael means 'Who is like God?'<br /><br />It's not a statement, it's a challenge.little dynamohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11380746207592226835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-3180626222655066862018-12-08T22:07:05.669-06:002018-12-08T22:07:05.669-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745320042304201889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-28172653498501221242018-12-08T22:04:22.421-06:002018-12-08T22:04:22.421-06:00Sparky and Gary: Actual study of the Scriptures th...Sparky and Gary: Actual study of the Scriptures themselves reveals many truths pertaining to the “faith without works” and “faith and deeds” controversy (e.g. our Lord’s words in John 6:40 vs. His words in Matt. 7:22, or Paul’s often quoted words in Eph. 2:8-9 and James 2:14-26) AND what you call the PR theory that you are not apprehending. If you value truth more than comfort, dig in! <br />http://thelordiswithus.com/2018/12/05/part-1-the-prize-of-the-first-resurrection/Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09745320042304201889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-10489647783784367182018-12-06T15:38:52.171-06:002018-12-06T15:38:52.171-06:00I'm finding errors in my original post that mu...I'm finding errors in my original post that must be fixed. An updated version will be posted shortly. Pastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-33105148088347102592018-12-06T13:27:25.168-06:002018-12-06T13:27:25.168-06:00Pastor Richard, just felt compelled to run the min...Pastor Richard, just felt compelled to run the minute count on the TLE in Washington, DC and it sums to 311 minutes 33 seconds. H311 is 'ochar = after and pointing to Daniel 7:24 from 'ochoran. H311 is a putting off or delay. Acts 25:17 - judgement with no delay against Paul. Totality is 6158 - Hebrew 'oreb - raven (Isaiah 34:11) Very interesting. This one seems all Hebrew to me. The day counts are also very interesting indeed. Blessings - SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197687276985673583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-11317246269937199182018-12-06T12:00:26.544-06:002018-12-06T12:00:26.544-06:00FURTHER DETAIL
The evening of Monday, January 20,...FURTHER DETAIL<br /><br />The evening of Monday, January 20, 2019 and morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2019 fall 486-days after the beginning of the Great Sign on Saturday, September 23, 2017. That drew my attention to the Psalms and the Great Sign.<br /><br />We all know that the Great Sign begins (Revelation 12:1) and pictures a woman. Verse two tells us, <br /><br />2 She was pregnant and was crying<br />out in birth pains and the agony<br />of giving birth.<br /> <br /><br />Now check-out (Psalm 48:6 ESV), <br /><br />6 Trembling took hold of them there,<br />anguish as of a woman in labor.<br /><br />Pastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-43725458767272852742018-12-06T11:39:26.886-06:002018-12-06T11:39:26.886-06:00This comment has been removed by the author.Pastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-22383753206287301362018-12-05T21:24:07.493-06:002018-12-05T21:24:07.493-06:00THANK YOU GARY!
Excellent treatment of a variety ...THANK YOU GARY!<br /><br />Excellent treatment of a variety of topics. <br /><br />You mention much of this has been heavy on your heart. I too have had many of these points on my heart, especially as some in this space have misunderstood some of my comments.<br /><br />The ministry of the Holy Spirit during the Tribulation is of great interest to me and a topic I've started digging on. Some of my earlier comments have reflected that and I believe, been misunderstood. To that end I felt it proper to share that in no way do I believe that we are saved by works. <br /><br />At no time have I ever said that our salvation is based upon our works. At no time have I ever believed it. As a matter of fact the concept of works and the futility of them in light of salvation are what brought me to faith in Christ in the first place. No matter how good you may think you are, no matter how good you may think your deeds to be, one will never meet or exceed the holy righteousness of Jesus Christ.<br /><br />With that said, I do believe in works. Christ Himself gives us these things in red letters and I understand works to be part and parcel to the Greatest Commandment first as well as other of His commands. But these works are a love response, an outpouring and testimony of our intensely personal and intimate relationship with Christ. Such works are a reflection of Jesus and Christ in us and only made effective by the power of the Holy Spirit.<br /><br />Are we required to do good works in order to be saved? No.<br /><br />Are we, for our part, required to do anything in order to be saved? Yes.<br /><br />Works are a product of faith not a pathway to salvation. Works bear testimony to our character and our heart; they in no way secure a place in heaven. Can we be saved having performed no good works in the name of Christ? Yes.<br /><br /><br />WHY AM I SHARING THIS? <br /><br />Much was made about a comment I left in another topic about works. The party which took exception to that comment may not have fully read what I said as there seemed to be a misunderstanding that I was promoting works based salvation.<br /><br />I was not and would never do that.<br /><br />I do, however, believe we are given to do good works according to our faith but as a response to our love of Christ according to the will of G-d. But before this, we are given one task...that if one believes in their heart and confesses with their mouth that Jesus is Lord and that He was raised from the dead they will be saved. <br /><br />What more must one do to be saved?<br /><br />Nothing.<br /><br />"This is the work of God, that you believe in him who he has sent."<br /><br />(John 6:29 ESV)<br /><br /><br />This is the work we are given to do.<br /><br />Believe!<br /><br />All of the Law boils down to one word. LOVE. A four letter word that is best experienced as a verb embodied by a noun.<br /><br />If there was a question about my heart in this matter in anyone's mind; I wanted to clarify these facts. I share this as an encouragement to those who frequent this space with whom I have shared so much over the past couple of years. As busy as this season has been, especially as we are replanting a church and moving to a new location, this has been heavy on my heart. <br /><br />Thank you Lord for giving me the words to speak and the time to share.<br /><br />Blessings, <br /><br /><br />Pastor Rich FaulknerPastor Richhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09311564658668497654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-54446998235378422772018-12-05T00:45:43.114-06:002018-12-05T00:45:43.114-06:00Faith Without Works Is Dead
James 2:12
14 What g...Faith Without Works Is Dead<br /> <br />James 2:12<br />14 What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him?<br /> <br />15 If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? <br /><br />17 So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is dead.<br /><br />18 But someone will say, “You have faith and I have works.” <br />Show me your faith apart from your works, and I will show you my faith by my works. <br />19 You believe that God is one; you do well. Even the demons believe—and shudder!<br /> <br />20 Do you want to be shown, you foolish person, that faith apart from works is useless?<br /> <br />21 Was not Abraham our father justified by works when he offered up his son Isaac on the altar? <br />22 You see that faith was active along with his works, and faith was completed by his works; <br />23 and the Scripture was fulfilled that says, “Abraham believed God, and it was counted to him as righteousness”—and he was called a friend of God.<br /> <br />24 You see that a person is justified by works and not by faith alone.<br /> <br />25 And in the same way was not also Rahab the prostitute justified by works when she received the messengers and sent them out by another way? <br /><br />26 For as the body apart from the spirit is dead, so also faith apart from works is dead."<br /> <br /><br />Jim says: "The Word was crucified in MY place for My sins."<br /><br />The Word says: “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow me” (Luke 9:23). <br /><br /> <br />888https://www.blogger.com/profile/03084635597162442519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-71065792116466995202018-12-04T12:18:51.222-06:002018-12-04T12:18:51.222-06:00https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20RnGi35DQwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20RnGi35DQwJimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17062442731780302304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-22728240578067353252018-12-04T10:23:43.613-06:002018-12-04T10:23:43.613-06:002 Timothy 2:15 Study to show yourself approved unt...2 Timothy 2:15 Study to show yourself approved unto God, a workman that needs not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.<br /><br />who accurately handles<br />ὀρθοτομοῦντα (orthotomounta)<br />Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Masculine Singular<br />Strong's Greek 3718: From a compound of orthos and the base of tomoteros, to make a straight cut, i.e. to dissect correctly.<br /><br />It is disingenuous to suggest that correctly dissecting the Word to understand who is speaking, to whom they are speaking, and the context in which they are speaking, somehow changes or challenges the authority of the Word of God. <br /><br />2 Peter 1:20 Knowing this first, that no prophecy of the scripture is of any private interpretation. Simply put we don't get to choose what it means, we are told to study and understand what it means.<br /><br />You mentioned John 1-16 which is probably one of my favorite passages in scripture and you have suggested that I don't know who the Word is so I think it appropriate to challenge that assumption. The Word walked with Adam in the garden and when Adam and Eve sinned, he killed animals to cover them (Genesis 3:21). The Word appeared to Abraham Genesis 15:6 And he believed in the LORD; and he counted it to him for righteousness. The Word appeared to Abraham and provided a ram to be sacrificed in Isaac's place (Genesis 22:13). The Word appeared to Moses and established a sin offering requiring a sacrifice for the sins of the people (Leviticus 4). John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.<br />John 1:29 The next day John seeth Jesus coming unto him, and saith, Behold the Lamb of God, which taketh away the sin of the world. The Word was crucified in MY place for My sins. John 20:31 But these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye might have life through his name.<br /><br />by believing<br />πιστεύοντες (pisteuontes)<br />Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural<br />Strong's Greek 4100: From pistis; to have faith, i.e. Credit; by implication, to entrust.<br /><br />Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him.<br /><br />Matthew 6: 33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.<br /><br />Hebrews 9:22 Indeed, under the law almost everything is purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness of sins.<br /><br />The price of admission is believing in the One whom He sent. The cross of Christ is the price that was paid, our place is to recognize who He is and accept the Gift of Righteousness by faith. Works are great and they have their place but they will not get you to heaven and they cannot keep you out. It has never been about us or anything that we do, it is ALL about HIM. There is no room for discussion or negotiation on the topic of faith vs works because scripture doesn't leave any room, Galatians chapter 1 makes that very clear. I hope to see you there. Maranatha.<br />Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17062442731780302304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-40524236304495855342018-12-04T05:35:57.187-06:002018-12-04T05:35:57.187-06:00Good day Jim
you seem to struggle to understand wh...Good day Jim<br />you seem to struggle to understand what THE WORD is, the Word...is Jesus Christ, the Word that was from the beginning became flesh. Please read the Scripture above again to fully explain this to you, it is from John1:1-16.<br /><br />The Word is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow.<br />The Word does not need to be rightly divided, as it doesn't change, it is always consistent and always speaks the Truth. Why? Because the Word was/is with God, and the Word was/is God.<br /><br />So the Word is the ultimate authority, not to be questioned or compared to any other word. In fact, it is THE measure by which all other words should be measured.<br />If any teaching does not line up with the Word, it is FALSE.<br /><br />So, if the Word says "I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father" and also "Behold, I am coming quickly, and My reward is with Me, to give to each one according to what he has done."<br /><br />I you don't believe this, then you don't believe the Word, which is with God, and which is God. <br /><br />Simpler than this I cannot put it.888https://www.blogger.com/profile/03084635597162442519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-40197401340515338602018-12-03T19:57:05.864-06:002018-12-03T19:57:05.864-06:00GARY!! Beautifully stated and Holy Spirit breathe...GARY!! Beautifully stated and Holy Spirit breathed! How do I know? 1) It's scriptural and 2) The Holy Spirit laid EXACTLY this on my heart this past Saturday, Dec 1... EXACTLY (minus the Macron content). God led me to share the rightly dividing discussion, the Hanukkah thoughts, etc. The Lord is speaking mightilyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15894358535852568040noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-73617170684037534642018-12-03T15:05:56.769-06:002018-12-03T15:05:56.769-06:00Great reminder Unknown. The wealth and treasury of...Great reminder Unknown. The wealth and treasury of knowledge which many Christians are completely unaware of because of their unwillingness to "look deeper" into the Hebrew and Greek is astounding. The Church has done more work in looking at the Greek, but until very recently precious little into the Hebrew, present company excepted certainly. When I learned, by God ordained appointment, the things I had never even heard mentioned which added to my own understanding of the truth of Jesus Christ and His own history I literally went through the stages of grief - Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression & Acceptance. The grief was ultimately replaced, as God had intended, with purpose to be a part of resolving the problem rather than to merely accept it. It is a journey which has been more precious than anyone could imagine. A tiny fruit of that journey is in the article I've linked on Hanukkah and its roots, which lead all the way and focus directly on Jesus. I pray you enjoy and are blessed. <a href="https://heavenslibrary.online/2018/12/01/hanukkah/" rel="nofollow">Click Here for Hanukkah!</a><br />Blessings - SherrySherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07197687276985673583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-5245698206819820602018-12-03T13:35:14.874-06:002018-12-03T13:35:14.874-06:00888 I'm starting to feel as if you may be inte...888 I'm starting to feel as if you may be intentionally missing the point. You made no mention of the Scriptural reference because it doesn't fit your belief system but you want to argue over the statement that follows. No, the Word doesn't actually contradict itself... BUT you have to rightly divide it in order to know that. Scripture clearly mentions Grace and works differently in different places and right division is WHY there is no misunderstanding, without it there is confusion. God is not the author of confusion which is why Scripture Itself says you must rightly divide the Word of Truth. Picking a side isn't the answer because there are no sides, just misunderstanding and confusion from failing to rightly divide the Truth. Rather than continue debating salvation by works I think another Scripture from Proverbs 6 may be more appropriate. You can't simply discard the scriptures that you don't like, so if they don't fit together then it is your understanding that is incorrect.<br /><br />16 These six things doth the LORD hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him:<br />17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood,<br />18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief,<br />19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.Jimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17062442731780302304noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-73719603521467882212018-12-03T02:19:14.537-06:002018-12-03T02:19:14.537-06:00"If you don't rightly divide the Word it ..."If you don't rightly divide the Word it will contradict Itself"<br /><br />The WORD never contradicts itself.<br /><br />The Eternal Word<br />1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through Him, and without Him nothing was made that was made. 4 In Him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 And the light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not [a]comprehend it.<br /><br />The Word Becomes Flesh<br />14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth.<br /><br />"I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father."<br /><br />Any word that contradicts, adds or subtracts from THE WORD (Christ), is not of God, whether your name is Paul, John or Ringo...888https://www.blogger.com/profile/03084635597162442519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-923571518579487836.post-77716714668312674972018-12-03T00:56:50.048-06:002018-12-03T00:56:50.048-06:00Thanks Gary! Everything you wrote is just so spot ...Thanks Gary! Everything you wrote is just so spot on! God bless you as you continue writing and sharing what is on your heart. I agree with you that time is short I also think the fig tree parable is key. 1-3 years is all I see too. Looking up as our redemption draws nigh!! I couldn't agree more with you about the English translations. I can speak, read and write Hebrew and we do need to remember with all translations that they are not the original. I have discovered amazing truths by reading my bible in Hebrew. The Holy Spirit is well able to work with us and lead us into all truth, be that English or Hebrew.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05399987866091449241noreply@blogger.com