If only all those who claim the love of Christ would only study to show themselves approved unto God . . . His words in the Bible would come alive to them all in ways of never before.
“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.” [Hebrews 11:6]
Because God cannot lie, all that He says is true. Even though I am very poor, hungry, naked, sick, and in a prison of life. . . .God has already rewarded me with inner peace, unwavering faith, and the ability to . . . “Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: keep her; for she is thy life.” [Proverbs 4:13]
I have become very much disliked by many for simply stating many truths that the prideful mind refuses to hear, even though the words of Paul say “Prove all things; hold fast that which is good.” 1 Thessalonians [5:21]
Because soon the day will arrive that money will be useless, my daily prayers of the greatest importance are . . .
“That He would grant you according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by His Spirit in the inner man; And to know the love of Christ which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.” [Ephesians 3:16, 19]
If today’s Christians worldwide would only take just six verses of God’s truth to heart, their lives would be forever changed.
1) “It is written, That man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word of God.” [Luke 4:4 Matthew 4:4 Deuteronomy 8:3]
2) “And being made perfect, He became the author of eternal salvation unto all them that obey Him.”
3) “For to this you have been called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His steps.” [1 Peter 2:21]
4) “In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ; Who shall be punished with everlasting destruction from the presence of the Lord, and from the glory of His power.”
[2 Thessalonians 1:8-9]
5) “Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye
not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates?”
[2 Corinthians 13:5] A reprobate is one who fails to meet God’s test. Unworthy
6) “These were more noble than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the
word with all readiness of mind, and searched the scriptures daily, whether
those things were so.” [Acts 17:11]
In the 1600’s, the Catholic’s changed God’s Holy Sabbath from Saturday to Sunday, the first day of the week, and they even openly admitted that there is no scripture to back up or to justify their change of God’s Holy Day. All that one needs to do is take it upon his own self to search scriptures with prayers and fasting while placing his own self within the words of Psalms 91 as the times of troubles grows closer each day.
When one’s life totally revolves around God, that particular individual becomes a student of God that is always learning and therefore seeing all things differently from a spiritual level that the normal human mind cannot comprehend.
Even though I am very poor, and live just day to day on faith while being fully devoted to God, this verse below describes very well what I see myself as through faith and God’s own promises.
“He raises up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord’s, and He hath set the world upon them. He will keep the feet of His saints, and the wicked shall be silent in darkness; for by strength shall no man prevail.
[1 Samuel 2:8-9]
So, because of my faith and 18 years of studying the Word of God with no church involved, I can simply see what is true according to prophecies that were written for today thousands of years ago. The only way that there is to avoid confusion, is to take every word of God as truth and education. Read what’s below in faith. And when you have that, read Deuteronomy 28 and Leviticus 26. God gave His promised blessings to the USA, and has been removing them for the past sixty years. We have now reached the end of man ruling man for the past 6000 years. Only God can teach you what you desire to fully understand, and it is my prayer for you and all who love our Lord, that God draws you. [John 6:44]
Revelation 12:9 This verse directly states that Satan the devil—who does exist—“deceives the whole world.”
As “prince of the power of the air” (Eph. 2:2), Satan has influenced, guided, controlled and completely deceived the unsuspecting masses.
The Bible also calls the devil the “god of this world”—another shocking revelation! This is what II Corinthians 4:4 states: “In whom the god of this world has blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel…should shine unto them.”
In John 12:31, 14:30 and 16:11, Christ refers to Satan as “the prince of this world.” These verses state that the devil will one day be judged. John 12:31 parallels the judgment of this world with Satan’s judgment. Why? Because this world is his! Paul’s inspired statement reveals that he is literally its “god.”
As the god of a completely deceived world, which must, therefore, include all the differing forms of Christianity and other religions, Satan has his own agents. He uses these agents to unwittingly spread his false doctrines. Yes, he has been able to achieve this almost universal success because he HAS HIS OWN MINISTERS! Of course, his agents—his ministers—are themselves deceived into believing that they are God's ministers. Some teach a few aspects of God’s truth, but virtually none of His most important truths!
Now notice II Corinthians 11:13-15. The apostle Paul warned of the cunning with which Satan’s ministers successfully deceive: “For such are false apostles, deceitful workers, transforming themselves into the apostles of Christ. And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an angel of light. Therefore it is no great thing if his ministers also be transformed as the ministers of righteousness; whose end shall be according to their works.”
This is a blunt, stunning scripture. Yet, it is true that Satan’s ministers appear to be the ministers of God. Grasp this! Satan does not talk directly to human beings. He works through his servants—his ministers!
And here is the greatest deception of these false ministers: The devil uses them as instruments for spreading a false gospel about the Person of Jesus Christ—instead of His Message of the kingdom of God, the one that Christ brought. The most vital truth that the ministers, theologians and religionists of this world deny is the incredible potential that each human being carries.
The following verses continue Paul’s description of the work of false ministers. They reveal the ongoing danger of Satan’s agents seeking to penetrate the true Church to blind God’s true servants a second time to the wonderful truth of the gospel and return them to darkness. Notice: “But I fear, lest by any means, as the serpent beguiled Eve through his subtlety, so your [the Corinthian brethren] minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ. For if he that comes [speaking of false preachers] preaches another Jesus…or if you receive another spirit…or another gospel, which you have not accepted…” (11:3-4).
Paul warned of “another” spirit even entering the true Church. This very different spirit perverted both the truth about the gospel and the real Christ of the Bible. Historically, the counterfeit Christianity of today first appeared almost immediately after Christ’s death and resurrection.
The apostle Peter warned of false teachers “among you (the Church).” Notice: “But there were false prophets also among the people, even as there shall be false teachers among you, who privily shall bring in damnable heresies, even denying the Lord that bought them, and bring upon themselves swift destruction. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. And through covetousness shall they with feigned words make merchandise of you” II Pet. 2:1-3
You need to understand God’s Holy days rather than take part in all of the pagan holidays of man.
God's Holy Day Plan
Holy Day Calendar
2009 Holy Days
Passover
April 8 - (observed evening before)
Days of Unleavened Bread
April 9-15
Pentecost
May 31
Feast of Trumpets
September 19
Day of Atonement
September 28
Feast of Tabernacles
October 3 - October 9
Last Great Day
October 10
The seven annual Holy Days are annual Sabbaths. They are holy convocations, or commanded assemblies, of God's people. These days are holy because they are sanctified (set apart) by God. He commands His people to assemble for worship and to learn about Him and His plan. His command goes further than worship only; it includes fellowshipping and rejoicing together (Leviticus 23:1-4; Deuteronomy 14:23-26; Nehemiah 8:1-12).
The New Testament record shows the continuity of observance of these days by Jesus Christ and the Church. Jesus observed these festivals, and we as His followers are told to walk as He walked (John 7:8-14; 1 John 2:6). The New Testament Church began on an annual festival—the Day of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-4). The apostles and disciples of the early Church continued to observe these festivals long after Jesus' death and resurrection (Acts 18:21; 20:16; 27:9; 1 Corinthians 5:8). Paul upholds their observance and presents them as continuing "shadows" or outlines of the great events in God's plan of salvation that are yet to be fulfilled (Colossians 2:16-17). He also instructed the congregation in Corinth, "Let us keep the feast" (1 Corinthians 5:8).
Through the observance of these feasts, God's people focus on and are reminded throughout the year of the work of Jesus the Messiah. It is through preaching the gospel of the Kingdom of God and the divine calling to a new way of life (John 6:44) that we see the building up of the Church as the family of God. Through Christ as our focal point, we begin to understand the special meaning behind the annual feasts.
During the course of the seven annual festivals are seven Holy Days, which are annual Sabbaths. These Holy Days are the first and last days of Unleavened Bread, the Feast of Pentecost, the Feast of Trumpets, the Day of Atonement, the first day of the Feast of Tabernacles and the Last Great Day. Although the Passover is a festival, it is not an annual Sabbath.
The plan of salvation as revealed in the Holy Scriptures is pictured in the meaning of these seven annual festivals.
Passover
The Passover teaches us that Jesus Christ was sinless and, as the true Lamb of God, gave His life so that the sins of humanity could be forgiven and the death penalty removed (1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:18-20; Romans 3:25). Passover, although not observed as a Holy Day, is the first festival of the year.
Feast of Unleavend Bread
The Feast of Unleavened Bread teaches us that we have been called to reject lawlessness and repent of sin. We are to live by every word of God and according to the teachings of Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 5:8; Matthew 4:4). During this festival, leaven symbolizes sin and, as such, is removed from our homes for the seven days of the festival (1 Corinthians 5:7-8; Exodus 12:19). By eating unleavened bread we picture living a life of sincerity and truth, free from sin.
Pentecost
The Feast of Pentecost, or firstfruits, teaches us that Jesus Christ came to build His Church. This festival pictures the coming of the Holy Spirit and the establishment of the Church. The firstfruits are those who will be given salvation at the return of Christ. They have been empowered with the Holy Spirit, which creates in each one a new heart and nature to live by the commandments of God (Exodus 23:16; Acts 2:1-4, 37-39; 5:32; James 1:18).
Feast of Trumpets
The Feast of Trumpets teaches us that Jesus Christ will visibly return to the earth at the end of this age. At that time He will resurrect the saints who are no longer living and instantly change those saints who are still alive to immortal spirit beings (Matthew 24:31; 1 Corinthians 15:52-53; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-17). This festival commemorates the blowing of the trumpets that will precede His return. Seven angels with seven trumpets are described in Revelation 8-10. Christ will return with the blowing of the seventh trumpet (Revelation 11:15).
Day of Atonement
The Day of Atonement teaches us that Jesus Christ gave His life to atone for the sins of all mankind. It also points to the time when Satan will be bound for 1,000 years (Leviticus 16:29-30, 20-22; Revelation 20:1-3). This Holy Day pictures our High Priest, Jesus Christ, making atonement for our sins, which allows us to be reconciled to God and enter into the "holiest of all" (Hebrews 9:8-14; 10:19-20). By fasting on this day, we draw closer to God and picture the reconciliation of mankind to God. Christ is essential in this process as our High Priest (Hebrews 4:14-15; 5:4-5, 10) and as our eternal sacrifice for sin (Hebrews 9:26-28).
Feast of Tabernacles
The Feast of Tabernacles teaches us that when Jesus Christ returns, a new society will be established with Christ as King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Christ, assisted by the resurrected saints, will set up His government on the earth for 1,000 years (Revelation 19:11-16; 20:4; Leviticus 23:39-43; Matthew 17:1-4; Hebrews 11:8-9). Rule under His laws will spread from Jerusalem throughout the world to usher in an unprecedented period of peace and prosperity (Isaiah 2:2-4; Daniel 2:35, 44; 7:13-14).
Last Great Day
The Last Great Day, or eighth day, teaches us that Jesus Christ will complete His harvest of humans by raising from the dead and extending salvation to all human beings who have died in the past and have never been given a full opportunity for salvation (Ezekiel 37:1-14; Romans 11:25-27; Luke 11:31-32; Revelation 20:11-13).
The annual cycle of the celebration of the festivals and Holy Days reminds Christ's disciples that He is working out His plan of extending salvation from sin and death and offering the gift of eternal life in the family of God to all humanity—past, present and future.
