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Is Living In A Sinful World A Reason To Not Believe In God?

16 Nov

2 Timothy 3:1-5, “But mark this: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy,  without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God—  having a form of godliness but denying its power. Have nothing to do with such people.”

Many who have fallen away from the Faith or have never received the Holy Spirit will say, “With so much bad in the world, how can anyone believe in God?” My reply is that the Bible has always predicted troubling times, since the fall of man in the Garden of Eden. Human nature since then has only been exposing its sin and the need for salvation by accepting Jesus Christ as their Savior. We must not forget that even though God (YAH) is supreme the time has not yet come for sin and death to be fully put away (Revelation 21:4).

In these times we should not lose our Faith but be strengthened by it, knowing that the Lord has his hand on us. 1 Peter 5:6 states, “Therefore humble yourselves under the mighty hand of God, that He may exalt you in due time.” We need to remain steadfast in this world being the example of Christ for hope of better times in the new Kingdom Age. Should we lose Faith in the face of evil? No, in knowing the scriptures recorded these circumstances and provided the answer to it in Jesus Christ, Shalom…

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The Power of The Resurrection…

8 Sep

Philippians 3:10-11, “ that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, and the fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death, if, by any means, I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.”

The power of Christ’s resurrection is a very important subject for every believer. In placing our faith in Jesus’ resurrection is to atone for our sins in being made holy in His death and resurrection. This is due to what is stated in 2 Corinthians 5:21, “For He made Him who knew no sin to be sin for us, that we might become the righteousness of God in Him.”

Jesus Christ took the sins of the world with Him to the cross, where He crucified it with him. The resurrection signifies YAH’s acceptance of his sacrifice by raising Jesus from the dead. This grants us power over sin while it still remains in everyone’s we have the  grace from its corruption and death. Understanding this will help everyone in their daily walk, through trials and tribulations knowing the power of the Cross, Shalom…

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Are You Replacing Jesus In Your Life?

11 Aug

1 Timothy 4:1, “Now the Spirit expressly says that in latter times some will depart from the faith, giving heed to deceiving spirits and doctrines of demons.”

As we move closer to the second coming of Jesus, it’s alarming to see how the world has steadily removed Christ as our Lord and Savior. First removing prayer in public schools, work, social gatherings and now by encouraging those lost spiritually to focus on physical self improvement and worldly development. Now instead of finding a Church, individuals are joining gyms, meditation groups or choosing to invest more time into making money and furthering their careers in hope of filling that void.

The enemy looks to replace the finished work of Jesus at the cross with a false gospel. One that will satisfy you for the moment but will not save you from sin. Pain, hurt, anxiety are all the result of the sin nature in us. Working out and meditating on positive things may help for a moment but only Jesus can truly save us. Acts 4:12  “Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.” Jesus Christ died for everything one time so we would not die by it many times. In times of trials we need to stand firm on our faith and in prayer, asking for guidance and direction

The Bible states in James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.” Turn to the Most High when adversity arises and not the world’s alternative. In Jesus, the Holy Spirit will guide your life and decisions for your best interest and YAH’s new world, Shalom…

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Have You Read His Word Today?

18 May

James 4:8, “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”

Daily Bible reading is a necessity for all Believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. Reading the Word of YAH recharges our Spirit and strengthens the relationship we have with the Most High. In a sinful world He wishes us to stay close so that we are not lured away into sin so readily available in this world. Studying scripture gives us the opportunity to learn His divine will, understand what the Cross means to humanity and prepare for the end times. Becoming born again is only the first step in the salvation process, studying and showing ourselves (2 Timothy 2:15) approved is a continuing process until our Lord’s return.

Have you read your Bible today? Did we hear the Word of YAH today? We need to ask ourselves this question each day  for strength, edification and guidance from the Most High, Shalom…

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Scripture Study- Matthew 6:22-24, “The lamp of the body is the eye. If therefore your eye is good, your whole body will be full of light. But if your eye is bad, your whole body will be full of darkness. If therefore the light that is in you is darkness, how great is that darkness!

4 May

The words body and eye spoken of in Matthew 6:22-24, are figuratively used to represent your soul (body) and spirit (eye). Thus saying if your Spirit is good then so is your soul. Jesus here is speaking to the sin nature of man and our dire need to know Jesus Christ as our Savior 

Outside of YAH’s will, there is a corrupt spirit and damned soul, that can be so easily controlled by Satan. It is pertinent that every man and woman receive Jesus Christ, and escape the corruption in us and the world.

John 15:7 states, “If you abide in Me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you,” Shalom…

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Scripture Study- Isaiah 41:13, “For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand,

28 Apr

Isaiah 41:13, speaks to the enduring protection given by YAH for those washed by the blood of Jesus Christ. The right hand signifies a place of honor in the Bible, signifying that the Most High protects and cares for each and everyone of His children. This is very encouraging as we will go through hard times on Earth, knowing that He is always watching over you providing guidance

In Christ we are given access to the Father, the ability to ask boldly for guidance and His protection. This protection covers grief, mental illness, health concerns and a plethora of other concerns while we are here in the flesh. The spiritual presence of YAH is here, and will always be here for those that reflect the image of Jesus Christ.

2 Thessalonians 3:3, “But the Lord is faithful, who will establish you and guard you from the evil one.” In times of hardship take solace in the right hand of YAH, for protection and strength in order to endure, Shalom.

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Scripture Study- 1 Sam 15:22, “Has the LORD as great delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices, As in obeying the voice of the LORD? Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, And to heed than the fat of rams.

11 Apr

To obey is better than sacrifice is the statement made here by YAH. In short, being obedient is always better than to sin and repent later. Saul in chapter 15 of 1 Samuel was given direct orders from the Most High to destroy not only King Agag but the entirety of the Amalek’s, instead choosing to spare the King and the best of the livestock for their own use (1 Sam 15:7-9). 

This teaching moment is important for us today as well. For when the Lord gives us direct instructions, which can be to distance ourselves from a job, friends, or loved ones at times due to them hindering our spiritual growth. Not to leave the door cracked but to close it completely. We never want to only partly obey YAH as it is His will we are bringing to this world and not our own (Matthew 6:9).

Why is obedience such a big deal in the eyes of the Lord? This is due to Him wanting us to honor His authority, trusting Him with our lives and living totally by Faith in Jesus Christ. I pray we fully trust him today and not have to repent for disobedience tomorrow, Shalom…

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Scripture Study- Galatians 13:20, “I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me.“

28 Mar

The Apostle Paul is addressing in this passage,  his new life in Jesus Christ. A totally redeemed version of himself fully submitted to the will of YAH. The same refers to us, when we repent and accept Jesus into our lives, the death of Jesus is symbolic of our old life and being born again as a new person spiritually with His resurrection. We live now to function as YAH’s conduit here in the Earth, spreading love, truth and the Gospel of Christ.

The new life that we live now was bought with a price (1 Corinthians 6:20), and the high wage could and only can be paid by the finish work of the Cross. We now cling to the Cross in Faith, knowing that Jesus Christ is our Lord and redeemer, Shalom…

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Living For Yah In Today’s World…

24 Mar

Romans 12:1-2, I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

How do we stand for Christ today? This question is asked so often in the Christian community with the answer always being the same, to stand on sound Bible doctrine. Though it many seem more anti-Christ agendas are popping up more and more, this is due to the increase in how information can travel today. 

Noah dealt with this same environment in Genesis 6:5, “The Lord saw how great the wickedness of the human race had become on the earth, and that every inclination of the thoughts of the human heart was only evil all the time.” Our Lord  said these days would return in Matthew 24:27, “But as the days of Noah were, so shall also the coming of the Son of man be.“

Living for YAH today means to proclaim the truth in the face of lies an adversity. In 2 Timothy 4:2 Apostle Paul wrote, “Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching.” In Mark 16:15 we are charged to proclaim the Gospel to the world regardless.

Though persecution will come at times, know that the Lord will provide a way for us. Hebrews 13:5-6, “Let your conversation be without covetousness; and be content with such things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The Lord is my helper, and I will not fear what man shall do unto me,” Shalom…

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The Heretic Christian…

17 Mar

Galatians 1:8-9, “But even if we, or an angel from heaven, preach any other gospel to you than what we have preached to you, let him be accursed. As we have said before, so now I say again, if anyone preaches any other gospel to you than what you have received, let him be accursed.”

The Heretic Christian is one of the single most destructive forces in the Church today. Heresy is defined as, “any belief or theory that is strongly at variance with established beliefs or customs, in particular the accepted beliefs of a church or religious organization.” Heretics pick and choose which parts of the Gospel they preach in order to cover their sins or the sins of others to win them to Christ but instead leads them to their destruction.

For example, the once saved, always saved doctrine is heretical as it conflicts with 2 Peter :20-22, “For if, after they have escaped the pollutions of the world through the knowledge of the Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, they are again entangled in them and overcome, the latter end is worse for them than the beginning. For it would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness, than having known it, to turn from the holy commandment delivered to them.”

Only those who repent are truly saved by the grace of YAH (Ephesians 2:8-9) for when we do sin we can be given mercy (Acts 3:19). The same can be said for homosexuality which is condemned in the Old (Lev 18:22) and New Testaments (Romans 1:27) some condone the sin, in order to save those entrapped by it. 

Whereas heretics turn from the truth we as Disciples of Jesus Christ need to embrace it! John 8:32 reads,“And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” That truth is standing on sound Biblical doctrine as the only way to be saved. 

There is an abundance of false teachings that dilutes the scriptures found in the Holy Bible. We need to be aware of these lies and if needed correct in love and allow the truth to set us free from sin, Shalom…

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