There are many Christians waiting for the Rapture and Jesus Triumphant Return when the Millennial Reign will begin.
Well, the wait is over! There is no Rapture, and Jesus' Reign began when the Holy Spirit came on Pentecost! The Old Testament was completely passed away in 70 AD, and the fullness of the New has come!
We're the ones that are supposed to be making the world, "On Earth as it is in Heaven." Stop waiting for Jesus to do everything for you! He has given us the power and authority to do it in His Name. He has given us His Spirit with which He empowered us to do it. Get out and do it already!
Steve Jobs said that we're here to put a dent in the universe. I'm not here to put a dent in it, I'm here to remake it!
unchain |ˌənˈ ch ān| verb [ trans. ] remove the chains fastening or securing (someone or something). To set free. To release from bondage.
Sticking A Penny To The Wall By Faith
Unless you've been hiding under a rock, in a mainstream denomination, or
stuck in the Baptist belt of the South, you may have heard a lot of
talk about the phenomena of sticking coins and other objects to the wall
by faith.
There has been a lot of vicious criticism about it, and even accusations that it is all from the devil! (Some people really need to stop worshiping the devil by giving him all the credit for everything! He has no power to do anything anymore, so just stop honoring him for things he can't do!)
I just recently heard about it, and I was curious. I had never tried it, and wasn't sure about whether it was real or not, but I'm a believer, not a doubter. If other Christians could do it, then there is no reason that I couldn't, right? After all, God is no respecter of persons, and if He does it for one then we all qualify.
So, on April 4, 2017, I stuck a penny to the wall by faith!
A few days before that, I tried to do it and it didn't work. (I later found out that the reason that I failed was that I put my hand under it to catch it if the penny didn't stick. You can't try to have faith and act on doubts. Don't be double minded!)
This time, I dropped a penny out of my pants pocket, and I heard Jesus' voice saying, "Stick it to the wall." I thought of my previous failure, and almost didn't do it. But, I did what He said, and it stuck!
I tried it again a few days later, and it didn't work. I asked Him why, and He told me that I was playing games, and trying to put faith in my faith to stick it to the wall. It worked when I listened to Him, not when I decided to just do it to play games.
Faith is believing what the Lord says, and doing it. It is not about parlor tricks or other foolish displays. If He doesn't tell you to do something, either in person, or in His Word, then you may just be acting on presumption, not by faith.
There has been a lot of vicious criticism about it, and even accusations that it is all from the devil! (Some people really need to stop worshiping the devil by giving him all the credit for everything! He has no power to do anything anymore, so just stop honoring him for things he can't do!)
I just recently heard about it, and I was curious. I had never tried it, and wasn't sure about whether it was real or not, but I'm a believer, not a doubter. If other Christians could do it, then there is no reason that I couldn't, right? After all, God is no respecter of persons, and if He does it for one then we all qualify.
So, on April 4, 2017, I stuck a penny to the wall by faith!
A few days before that, I tried to do it and it didn't work. (I later found out that the reason that I failed was that I put my hand under it to catch it if the penny didn't stick. You can't try to have faith and act on doubts. Don't be double minded!)
This time, I dropped a penny out of my pants pocket, and I heard Jesus' voice saying, "Stick it to the wall." I thought of my previous failure, and almost didn't do it. But, I did what He said, and it stuck!
I tried it again a few days later, and it didn't work. I asked Him why, and He told me that I was playing games, and trying to put faith in my faith to stick it to the wall. It worked when I listened to Him, not when I decided to just do it to play games.
Faith is believing what the Lord says, and doing it. It is not about parlor tricks or other foolish displays. If He doesn't tell you to do something, either in person, or in His Word, then you may just be acting on presumption, not by faith.
Loving The World?
One night I was talking with the Lord, and I told Him that I hated this world and all of its problems and junk.
He said that I needed to love the world. I argued with Him about the love of the world being sin, bringing up the scripture in 1 John 2:15 - 17:
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
But, He brought up John 3:16 - 17:
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.
He said that I needed to love if I am to fulfill my call and destiny. The same would hold true for anyone following God's will for their lives. We can't do it without Him and His power, and everything He does is done by Love.
If you think you know your purpose on Earth, and it doesn't involve Love, then you missed it! If it's from God, it will involve Love.
He said that I needed to love the world. I argued with Him about the love of the world being sin, bringing up the scripture in 1 John 2:15 - 17:
15 Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him.
16 For all that is in the world, the lust of the flesh, and the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life, is not of the Father, but is of the world.
17 And the world passeth away, and the lust thereof: but he that doeth the will of God abideth for ever.
But, He brought up John 3:16 - 17:
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.
He said that I needed to love if I am to fulfill my call and destiny. The same would hold true for anyone following God's will for their lives. We can't do it without Him and His power, and everything He does is done by Love.
If you think you know your purpose on Earth, and it doesn't involve Love, then you missed it! If it's from God, it will involve Love.
Did Paul Go To Heaven?
We have been taught for years that the Apostle Paul went to Heaven (or
the Third Heaven), but did he really go himself, or was he talking about
someone else?
2 Corinthians 12:1-5 says,
1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.
3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
To me, it sounds like he is talking about someone else. Look at verse 5,
Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
He will glory of that man, but not himself? Thar sounds very contradictory to me. Either he was talking about someone else, or he had multiple personality disorder.
I personally believe that he was talking about the Apostle John, when John went to Heaven, and then wrote the Book of Revelation! I know that some futurists want to believe that John was talking about the distant future (our time), but in the light of reality, that fable doesn't make sense (or as they say in the South, "That dog just won't hunt.").
Most of what John was talking about was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. We are in the "Millennial Reign of Christ" right now, and the resurrection and final judgement is still to come.
Everything else that fearful Christians worry about has passed. It's time to start living like the World Overcomers that we are!
2 Corinthians 12:1-5 says,
1 It is not expedient for me doubtless to glory. I will come to visions and revelations of the Lord.
2 I knew a man in Christ above fourteen years ago, (whether in the body, I cannot tell; or whether out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;) such an one caught up to the third heaven.
3 And I knew such a man, (whether in the body, or out of the body, I cannot tell: God knoweth;)
4 How that he was caught up into paradise, and heard unspeakable words, which it is not lawful for a man to utter.
5 Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
To me, it sounds like he is talking about someone else. Look at verse 5,
Of such an one will I glory: yet of myself I will not glory, but in mine infirmities.
He will glory of that man, but not himself? Thar sounds very contradictory to me. Either he was talking about someone else, or he had multiple personality disorder.
I personally believe that he was talking about the Apostle John, when John went to Heaven, and then wrote the Book of Revelation! I know that some futurists want to believe that John was talking about the distant future (our time), but in the light of reality, that fable doesn't make sense (or as they say in the South, "That dog just won't hunt.").
Most of what John was talking about was fulfilled in the destruction of Jerusalem in 70 AD. We are in the "Millennial Reign of Christ" right now, and the resurrection and final judgement is still to come.
Everything else that fearful Christians worry about has passed. It's time to start living like the World Overcomers that we are!
Why Faith?
Why is Faith so important for Christians?
The Bible says in 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.
And in Hebrews 10:38,
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
And in Romans 1:17,
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
These are just a few of the scriptures that talk about living by Faith. There are many, many more from Genesis to Revelation. So, what's the big deal about Faith and Believing?
If you go all the way back to the beginning, with Adam and Eve in the Garden, you'll see that the very first sin, the reason for the fall of mankind, was unbelief! God said that they were made in His image and likeness, but the deceiver got them to doubt what God said, and trust in works of the flesh that went against believing God.
Since the fall was through unbelief, redemption (salvation) is through belief (faith).
All through the Bible, you'll find God looking for people to trust Him and believe what He says. He always showed His favor on those that believed Him. He was trying to show how good He is, and how great His Love is for people. But, even today, the "Faith and Blessing" message is still one of the most hated by satan and the majority of Christians!
Jesus said that God is Good. Satan says that God is punishing people. Who are you going to believe?
In John 10:10, Jesus said:
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
So, if you sing songs quoting Job, singing that the lord gives and takes away, you are calling satan your lord. You are a devil worshiper!
The Bible says in 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.
And in Hebrews 10:38,
Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him.
And in Romans 1:17,
For therein is the righteousness of God revealed from faith to faith: as it is written, The just shall live by faith.
These are just a few of the scriptures that talk about living by Faith. There are many, many more from Genesis to Revelation. So, what's the big deal about Faith and Believing?
If you go all the way back to the beginning, with Adam and Eve in the Garden, you'll see that the very first sin, the reason for the fall of mankind, was unbelief! God said that they were made in His image and likeness, but the deceiver got them to doubt what God said, and trust in works of the flesh that went against believing God.
Since the fall was through unbelief, redemption (salvation) is through belief (faith).
All through the Bible, you'll find God looking for people to trust Him and believe what He says. He always showed His favor on those that believed Him. He was trying to show how good He is, and how great His Love is for people. But, even today, the "Faith and Blessing" message is still one of the most hated by satan and the majority of Christians!
Jesus said that God is Good. Satan says that God is punishing people. Who are you going to believe?
In John 10:10, Jesus said:
The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
So, if you sing songs quoting Job, singing that the lord gives and takes away, you are calling satan your lord. You are a devil worshiper!
Supernatural Power From Satan?
This is a big point of fear and confusion for many Christians: Can satan give supernatural power to his followers?
The short and simple answer: No! He has no power to give!
There was a time when the devil did have power. He was even able to teleport Jesus to various places, but Jesus stripped him of all power and authority. Lucifer had angelic power at one time, as well as the power that was given to mankind after the fall of man. That is how his people were able to copy some of the miracles that God's people did, but they were not able to do greater things than God's people.
Some people wonder where this power originated, and why it isn't being used today. Well, it is being used, but the power source is diminishing. Many of God's people still try to use it, and all New Agers, Wiccans, Satanists, Buddhists, Hindus, etc., are ONLY able to use it. It is the power of the Universe that so many LOA practitioners talk about. It is NOT God, nor is it His power!
The power/energy of the Universe did originate from God, but it became disconnected when man fell. The light energy shifted 180 degrees and was cut off from the Unlimited Power of God.
The Power of God is His Holy Spirit! For a while after the fall of man, the Holy Spirit was still energizing Earth, and people were living long lives. Demonic angels were also able to manifest because of God's Power that was flowing into the planet. These same angels mated with human women and had monsters for children, such as the Nephilim (giants).
The demonic realm using the Holy Spirit's power for evil grieved Him, and God decided to "unplug" the Holy Spirit from the world. The removal of His power brought a huge cataclysm that caused the Flood, and shortened the lifespan of humans to 120 years or less. It also started the decrease of power that humans (or demons working through them) could use.
God was still able to use select individuals to manifest His power at times when He placed the Holy Spirit on them, but He did not have the authority do use many people at once because they no longer belonged to Him.
Now (after the day of Pentecost), that has all changed. We can be filled with the Spirit of God if our old wineskin is made new. Being Born Again makes you a new wineskin. Then you can be filled with the Holy Spirit. (It doesn't usually happen at the same time, contrary to what some denominations teach. Religious devils will always try to get you to stop short of the fullness that God wants. ) Sadly, there are more empty wineskins than filled ones in the Church today.
The good news is that you can be filled by the Holy Spirit (if you are a Christian) just by asking God for it! He isn't holding back. Religion and the doctrines of devils do that.
The short and simple answer: No! He has no power to give!
There was a time when the devil did have power. He was even able to teleport Jesus to various places, but Jesus stripped him of all power and authority. Lucifer had angelic power at one time, as well as the power that was given to mankind after the fall of man. That is how his people were able to copy some of the miracles that God's people did, but they were not able to do greater things than God's people.
Some people wonder where this power originated, and why it isn't being used today. Well, it is being used, but the power source is diminishing. Many of God's people still try to use it, and all New Agers, Wiccans, Satanists, Buddhists, Hindus, etc., are ONLY able to use it. It is the power of the Universe that so many LOA practitioners talk about. It is NOT God, nor is it His power!
The power/energy of the Universe did originate from God, but it became disconnected when man fell. The light energy shifted 180 degrees and was cut off from the Unlimited Power of God.
The Power of God is His Holy Spirit! For a while after the fall of man, the Holy Spirit was still energizing Earth, and people were living long lives. Demonic angels were also able to manifest because of God's Power that was flowing into the planet. These same angels mated with human women and had monsters for children, such as the Nephilim (giants).
The demonic realm using the Holy Spirit's power for evil grieved Him, and God decided to "unplug" the Holy Spirit from the world. The removal of His power brought a huge cataclysm that caused the Flood, and shortened the lifespan of humans to 120 years or less. It also started the decrease of power that humans (or demons working through them) could use.
God was still able to use select individuals to manifest His power at times when He placed the Holy Spirit on them, but He did not have the authority do use many people at once because they no longer belonged to Him.
Now (after the day of Pentecost), that has all changed. We can be filled with the Spirit of God if our old wineskin is made new. Being Born Again makes you a new wineskin. Then you can be filled with the Holy Spirit. (It doesn't usually happen at the same time, contrary to what some denominations teach. Religious devils will always try to get you to stop short of the fullness that God wants. ) Sadly, there are more empty wineskins than filled ones in the Church today.
The good news is that you can be filled by the Holy Spirit (if you are a Christian) just by asking God for it! He isn't holding back. Religion and the doctrines of devils do that.
Stop The Old Covenant Preaching Already!
To all the preachers using the Old Covenant to illustrate how New
Covenant believers are supposed to live . . . Just stop already! We're
not under the old anymore. Ever since 70 AD, the old has been completely
done away with, so stop acting like it is for us today!
And don't preach the depressed whining of Job and Solomon as though they are relevant for us today.
I agree that some of the OT is useful for our instruction (mainly what NOT to do), but we must rightly divide the Word of Truth to know that Jesus has fulfilled it ALL! There is NO MORE of the OT that needs to be done!
Yes, there was a forty year period that was an overlap during which even Paul screwed up and followed OT Jewish traditions, but those days are over! Our Covenant is better, so stop trying to go back into slavery!
We need to quit the doctrines of devils, and move on into the Law of the Spirit that brings Life and Liberty!
And don't preach the depressed whining of Job and Solomon as though they are relevant for us today.
I agree that some of the OT is useful for our instruction (mainly what NOT to do), but we must rightly divide the Word of Truth to know that Jesus has fulfilled it ALL! There is NO MORE of the OT that needs to be done!
Yes, there was a forty year period that was an overlap during which even Paul screwed up and followed OT Jewish traditions, but those days are over! Our Covenant is better, so stop trying to go back into slavery!
We need to quit the doctrines of devils, and move on into the Law of the Spirit that brings Life and Liberty!
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