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The following prophetic Scriptures speak about a coming greater Exodus of the Children of Israel (all 12 tribes) from among all the nations of the Earth. God will gather all his children (Israel) from among all the nations where we have been scattered and will return us to the Land of Israel. Passover and The Second Exodus The Greater Exodus deel 1-2-3 video Greater exodus part 2 Eddie Chummney To the Church in Philadelphia 10 Since you have kept my command to endure patiently, I will also keep you from the hour of trial that is going to come on the whole world to test the inhabitants of the earth. To the Church in Laodicea, This church will go through the tribulation 14 “To the angel of the church in Laodicea write:These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. 15 I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were either one or the other! 16 So, because you are lukewarm—neither hot nor cold—I am about to spit you out of my mouth. Prophetic Regathering of Israel (Biblical/Jewish perspective): Many biblical prophets, particularly in the Old Testament, speak of a future, even greater, regathering of the scattered people of Israel from "all nations" where they have been dispersed due to sin. This is distinct from the return from Babylonian exile, as the prophecies often refer to a worldwide dispersion. This "second exodus" or "greater exodus" involves the reunification of all twelve tribes, including the "lost" ten tribes of the northern kingdom, and their return to the land of Israel. This event is often tied to the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God's kingdom on Earth. The Second Exodus This expansion weaves the foundational promise of the physical return to the Land (the gathering from the four corners of the earth) into the diagnostic structure. It contrasts the prophetic reality of a literal, physical return to the soil of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob with the spiritualized, hands-off view that treats the Promised Land as a mere metaphor. 📋 The "Gathered from the Nations" Return Test Instructions: Answer these 4 simple questions to see if your vision of the final restoration matches the physical, literal return promised by the prophets, or if you are looking at the land through a filtered, allegorical lens. Question 1: The Literal Soil of the Promise In Amos 9:15, Yehovah makes an uncompromising declaration: "I will plant them in their land, and no longer shall they be pulled up from the land I have given them." When you read about the land given to Abraham's seed, what does that space mean to you? A) You see it as literal, physical soil—the specific geography on the mountains of Israel where the King will physically rule and where His gathered people will build houses and plant vineyards. B) You spiritualize the Land away, treating it as a metaphor for "heaven," an internal state of mind, or a generic religious concept that requires no physical connection to the Middle East. Question 2: The Purpose of the Exile's End When the Father promises to "bring back the captives of My people Israel" and gather them out of the nations where they were sifted (Amos 9:14, Jeremiah 31:33), what is the primary indicator that a person has been spiritually prepared for that physical return? A) They have already returned to the laws of the Land. Before their feet ever touch the dirt of Israel, their hearts have submitted to the King’s calendar, His diet, and His Seventh-Day Sabbath. B) They want the benefits of the inheritance without the rules of the household, assuming they can be gathered into the holy Land while stubbornly clinging to the pagan traditions and lawless lifestyles of the nations. Question 3: Building the Waste Cities vs. Modern Comfort The prophet states that when they return, "They shall build the waste cities and inhabit them; they shall also make gardens and eat fruit from them" (Amos 9:14). How does this call to physical restoration intersect with your daily focus? A) You view your current life as a training ground, learning the agricultural, dietary, and covenant patterns of the Torah today so you are ready to be a productive citizen of the restored Kingdom tomorrow. B) You are fully invested in building and securing your own comfort within the modern Babylonian system, giving little thought to the literal restoration of the desolate places of Israel. Question 4: The Voice That Gathers The text concludes with the absolute authority of the Caller: "'Says the LORD your God'" (Amos 9:15). When the final trumpet sounds to gather the scattered remnants of Israel back to the borders of the Promise, what kind of flock will answer the call? A) A unified, clean flock that recognizes the voice of the One Shepherd because they have spent their lives practicing His walk (1 John 2:6) and obeying His statutes. B) A confused, mixed multitude that gets left behind because they spent their lives arguing that the Shepherd's voice, His Torah, and His physical Land were obsolete relics of the past. The Sovereign Verdict: Review your final selections. If your checkboxes continue to look for excuses (B), the mirror provides one last warning. Our Father is not looking for spiritual tourists to inhabit a metaphorical kingdom; He is gathering a physical, cleansed nation back to a literal, covenant Land. You cannot truly pray for the return of Israel if you are actively rejecting the very Torah, Sabbath, and identity that defines her. The "Throne of David & The Remnant" Test Instructions: Answer these 4 final questions to determine if your heart is truly prepared to submit to the literal, resurrected King David and the physical restoration of the Tribes of Israel, or if you are clinging to a sanitized, comfortable version of the future. Question 5: The Literal Prince Forever In Ezekiel 37:24–25, Yehovah makes a clear, physical promise: "David My servant shall be king over them... and My servant David shall be their prince forever." When you read this plain scriptural text, how do you handle the literal reality of David’s future resurrected authority? A) You take the Father at His Word. You accept that the historical King David will literally be resurrected to rule on this physical earth as the prince and under-shepherd beneath the Messiah, maintaining perfect order according to the Torah. B) You spiritualize or gloss over the passage because a literal, resurrected David ruling over a physical, Torah-keeping nation doesn't fit into your modern, hands-off view of "heaven in the clouds." Question 6: The Gathering of the Lost Identity The prophets declare that the Father will gather the outcasts of Israel and the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth (Amos 9:9, Ezekiel 37:22). When you look at your own ancestry and identity, where do you place your loyalty? A) You realize that through the blood of Christ, you have been brought near to the Commonwealth of Israel. Your primary identity is no longer your Gentile nationality or Western church culture; you are an incorporated citizen of the literal Tribes of Israel, bound to her laws. B) You view yourself proudly as a "Gentile Christian" who is separate from Israel, treating the gathering of the literal twelve tribes as a side-project that has nothing to do with your personal walk, lifestyle, or diet. Question 7: The Standard of the Royal Court King David wrote extensively in Psalm 119 about his deep, burning love for the Law: "Oh, how I love Your law! It is my meditation all the day... Your word is a lamp to my feet." If you expect to dwell in a Kingdom where David is the Prince forever, how does your current view of the Torah compare to his? A) You share David's heart. You look at the Sabbaths, the clean dietary laws, and the statutes as a beautiful delight, actively practicing them now so you are in harmony with the royal court of the Kingdom. B) You view the very Law that David loved as a "dead burden" or "legalism," creating a bizarre scenario where you expect to inherit a Kingdom ruled by a Prince whose entire life, passion, and government are based on instructions you reject. Question 8: The Sieve of the Nations In Amos 9:9, the Father states that He will sift the house of Israel among all nations "as grain is sifted in a sieve; yet not the smallest grain shall fall to the ground." As the world plunges deeper into lawlessness, how is this sifting manifesting in your life today? A) You are being separated out of the world. The sifting is stripping away the pagan holidays, the lawless lifestyle, and the human traditions you inherited, leaving you as pure grain aligned with the Word of God. B) You are slipping straight through the mesh of the sieve, blending seamlessly into the culture around you because you look, eat, rest, and celebrate exactly like the rest of the world. The Sovereign Verdict: Look back over the entire diagnostic check. If your answers consistently chose B, the mirror has delivered its final, sobering reality check. Our Father is not staging a metaphorical rescue for a lukewarm, lawless church that ignores His instructions. He is executing an iron-clad covenant promise to gather a physical, cleansed, twelve-tribe nation back to literal soil—to be ruled by one Shepherd and governed by a resurrected King David who loves the Torah. You cannot truly say you love the King if you are actively spending your life resisting the very laws, the very King, and the very nation He is coming to establish forever. " Behold, the eyes of the Lord GOD are on the sinful kingdom, And I will destroy it from the face of the earth, yet I will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob," Says the LORD. " For I will surely command, And will sift the house of Israel among all nations, As grain is sifted in a sieve; Yet not the smallest grain shall fall to the ground. Who Is Involved in the Greater Exodus? All of God’s people—both Jews and Gentiles who are grafted in through faith (see Romans 11)—are seen as participants. Many believe it includes a physical return to the Land of Israel and a spiritual return to God’s covenant ways. The Greater Exodus De volgende profetische geschriften spreken over een komende grotere exodus van de kinderen van Israël (alle 12 stammen) uit alle naties van de aarde. God zal al zijn kinderen (Israël) verzamelen uit alle naties waar we verstrooid zijn en zal ons terugbrengen naar het land Israël waar we onder zijn heerschappij zullen leven. Deze Exodus is de 2e Exodus, en groter dan de eerste, omdat Zijn volk een enkele natie verliet in de 1e Exodus, maar alle naties van de aarde zal verlaten in de 2e Exodus. God vertelt ons zelfs in Jeremia 16:14 dat de 2e Exodus de eerste zal overschaduwen. (Vreugde van Thora) (14) Daarom, zie, de dagen komen, spreekt de HEERE, dat niet meer gezegd zal worden: De HEERE leeft, die de kinderen Israëls uit het land Egypte heeft opgevoerd; (15) Maar de HERE leeft, die de Israëlieten heeft doen optrekken uit het land van het noorden en uit alle landen waarheen hij hen had verdreven: en ik zal hen terugbrengen naar hun land dat ik aan hun vaderen heb gegeven. Jeremiah 16:11-21 (37) Zie, Ik zal ze verzamelen uit alle landen waarheen Ik ze heb gedreven in Mijn toorn, en in Mijn woede, en in grote toorn; en Ik zal ze weer naar deze plaats brengen, en Ik zal ze veilig doen wonen: Jeremia 32:37-42 (NBG) (13) En Ik zal ze uit de mensen leiden en ze uit de landen verzamelen, en zal breng ze naar hun eigen land, Ezechiël 34:1314 (NBG) Want Ik zal u uit de heidenen halen, en u uit alle landen verzamelen, en zal u naar uw eigen land brengen. (Ezechiël 36:19-32 (NBG)(24) (pagina 34) Zie, Ik zal de kinderen van Israël uit het midden van de heidenen halen, waarheen zij zijn gegaan, en zal hen verzamelen van alle kanten en hen in hun eigen land brengen: Ezechiël 37:16-28 ( KJV) (12) En hij zal een banier oprichten voor de volken en zal de verdrevenen van Israël bijeenbrengen, en de verdrevenen van Juda verzamelen van de vier hoeken van de aarde. Jesaja 11:11-12 Jeremia 31:7-11. Zie, ik zal ze verzamelen uit alle landen waarheen ik ze in mijn toorn en mijn toorn en in grote verontwaardiging heb gedreven. Ik zal ze naar deze plek terugbrengen en ze veilig laten wonen. Jeremia 32:37 Jesaja 11:11-12 Op die dag zal het geschieden dat de Heer voor de tweede keer Zijn hand zal aanwenden om het overblijfsel van Zijn volk dat is overgebleven terug te winnen , Van Assyrië en Egypte, van Pathos en Cush, van Elam en Sinear van Hamath en de eilanden van de zee. Hij zal een banier oprichten voor de volken, en de verdrevenen van Israël bijeenbrengen, En verzamel de verstrooiden van Juda uit de vier hoeken van de aarde. Jesaja 2:2-4 Jeremia 30:7-11 Helaas! Want die dag is groot, zodat er geen is zoals hij; En het is de tijd van Jacobs benauwdheid, maar hij zal eruit gered worden. 'Want op die dag zal het geschieden', Zegt de HERE der heerscharen: 'Dat Ik zijn juk van uw nek zal breken en uw banden zal verbreken; Buitenlanders zullen hen niet langer tot slaaf maken. Maar zij zullen de HERE, hun God, dienen, en David, hun koning, die Ik voor hen zal verwekken. 'Vrees daarom niet, Mijn dienaar Jakob', zegt de HERE, 'wees niet ontzet, Israël! Want zie, Ik zal u verlossen van verre, en uw zaad uit het land van hun ballingschap. Jacob zal terugkeren, rusten en stil zijn, en niemand zal hem bang maken. Want Ik ben met u, zegt de HERE, om u te redden; Hoewel ik een volledig einde maak aan alle naties waarheen ik je heb verstrooid, toch zal ik niet een volledig einde aan jou maken. Maar ik zal je een onrechtvaardigheid corrigeren, en ik zal je niet helemaal ongestraft laten gaan Ezechiël 36:24-29 Ik zal u uit de volken halen, u uit alle landen verzamelen en u naar uw eigen land brengen. Dan zal ik schoon water op je sprenkelen, en je zult rein zijn; Ik zal je reinigen van al je vuilheid en van al je afgoden. Ik zal je een nieuw hart geven en een nieuwe geest in je binnenste geven; Ik zal het hart van steen uit je vlees halen en je een hart van vlees geven. Ik zal Mijn Geest in je binnenste geven en ervoor zorgen dat je in Mijn inzettingen wandelt, en je zult Mijn verordeningen houden en ze doen. Dan zult u wonen in het land dat Ik aan uw vaderen heb gegeven; u zult Mijn volk zijn en Ik zal uw God zijn. Ik zal je verlossen van al je onreinheden. I will call for the grain and multiply it and bring no famine upon you. _cc781905 -5cde-3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ _cc781905-5cde -3194-bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Amos 9:11-15 “ Op die dag zal Ik de ingestorte tabernakel van David oprichten en de schade herstellen; _cc781905-5cde-3194 -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_ Ik zal zijn puinhopen oprichten en herbouwen zoals in de dagen van weleer; opdat zij het overblijfsel van Edom mogen bezitten, en alle heidenen die naar mijn naam zijn genoemd', Zegt de HEER wie dit doet. Zie, de dagen komen,' zegt de HEER, ' Wanneer de ploeger de maaier zal inhalen, en de druivenoogst hem die zaait; De bergen zullen druipen van zoete wijn, en alle heuvels zullen meevloeien. Ik zal de gevangenen van Mijn volk Israël terugbrengen; Zij zullen de verwoeste steden bouwen en bewonen; Zij zullen wijngaarden planten en er wijn van drinken; Ook zullen zij tuinen aanleggen en daarvan vruchten eten. Ik zal ze in hun land planten, en ze zullen niet meer worden weggerukt uit het land dat Ik ze heb gegeven', zegt de HEER, je God. Jeremia 31:31-34 "Zie, de dagen komen, spreekt de HEER, dat Ik een nieuw verbond zal sluiten met het huis van Israël en met het huis van Juda - niet volgens het verbond dat Ik met hun vaderen sloot op de dag dat Ik hen bij de hand nam om hen uit het land Egypte te leiden, Mijn verbond dat zij verbroken hebben, hoewel Ik een echtgenoot voor hen was, spreekt de HEERE. Maar dit is het verbond dat Na die dagen zal Ik het met het huis van Israël maken, spreekt de HEERE: Ik zal Mijn wet in hun gedachten geven en die in hun hart schrijven, en Ik zal hun God zijn, en zij zullen Mijn volk zijn. leert de mens zijn naaste en ieder zijn broeder door te zeggen: "Ken de HERE", want zij zullen Mij allen kennen, van hun kleinste tot hun grootste toe, spreekt de HERE. Want Ik zal hun ongerechtigheid en hun ongerechtigheid vergeven. zonde zal ik me niet meer herinneren." Jesaja 27:12-13 En het zal geschieden op die dag dat de HERE zal dorsen, (pagina 28) Van het kanaal van de rivier tot de beek van Egypte; En je zult één voor één worden verzameld, O jullie kinderen van Israël. Zo zal het zijn op die dag: de grote bazuin zal worden geblazen; Zij zullen komen, die op het punt staan om te komen in het land Assyrië, en zij die verdreven zijn in het land Egypte, en zullen de HERE aanbidden op de heilige berg te Jeruzalem. Jeremiah 16:14-15 “Therefore behold, the days are coming,” says the HEER, "dat er niet meer zal worden gezegd: 'De HEER leeft, die de kinderen van Israël uit het land Egypte heeft opgevoerd', maar: 'De HEER leeft, die de kinderen van Israël heeft opgevoerd uit het land van het noorden en uit alle landen waarheen Hij hen had verdreven.' Want Ik zal ze terugbrengen naar hun land dat Ik aan hun vaderen heb gegeven. Ezechiël 11:17-20 Zeg daarom: "Zo zegt de Here HERE: "Ik zal u bijeenbrengen uit de volken, u bijeenbrengen uit de landen waarheen u verstrooid bent, en Ik zal u het land Israël geven." En zij zullen daarheen gaan, en zij zullen neem al zijn verfoeilijkheden en al zijn gruwelen van daar weg, dan zal Ik ze één hart geven en een nieuwe geest in hun binnenste geven, en het hart van steen uit hun vlees halen, en hun een hart van vlees geven, dat zij mogen in mijn inzettingen wandelen en mijn verordeningen houden en ze uitvoeren; en zij zullen mijn volk zijn en ik zal hun God zijn (pagina 36) Ezechiël 37:22-28en Ik zal hen tot één volk maken in het land, op de bergen van Israël; en één koning zal koning over hen allen zijn; ze zullen niet langer twee naties zijn, noch zullen ze ooit weer in twee koninkrijken worden verdeeld. Zij zullen zich niet meer verontreinigen met hun afgoden, noch met hun walgelijke dingen, noch met al hun overtredingen, maar Ik zal hen verlossen uit al hun woonplaatsen waarin zij gezondigd hebben en zal hen reinigen. Dan zullen zij Mijn volk zijn en Ik zal hun God zijn. “Mijn dienaar David zal koning over hen zijn, en zij zullen allen één herder hebben; zij zullen ook in Mijn verordeningen wandelen en Mijn inzettingen onderhouden en ze doen. Dan zullen zij wonen in het land dat Ik aan Mijn dienaar Jakob heb gegeven, waar uw vaderen woonden; en zij zullen wonen daar, zij, hun kinderen en de kinderen van hun kinderen, voor altijd; en Mijn dienaar David zal zijn hun prins voor altijd. Bovendien zal ik een vredesverbond met hen sluiten, en het zal een eeuwig verbond met hen; Ik zal ze vestigen en vermenigvuldigen, en Ik zal Mijn voor eeuwig een toevluchtsoord in hun midden. Mijn tabernakel zal ook bij hen zijn; inderdaad, Ik zal hun God zijn, en zij zullen Mijn volk zijn. De naties zullen ook weten dat Ik, de HEER, Israël heilig wanneer Mijn heiligdom voor altijd in hun midden zal zijn.”'” Amos 9:8-9 "Zie, de ogen van de Here HERE zijn gericht op het zondige koninkrijk, en Ik zal het van de aardbodem vernietigen, maar Ik zal het huis van Jakob niet volkomen vernietigen", zegt de HERE. "Want Ik zal zeker bevelen, en zal het huis van Israël onder alle volken ziften, zoals koren wordt gezeefd in een zeef; toch zal niet het kleinste graan op de grond vallen. -bb3b-136bad5cf58d_
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SAcrifice will resume WILL HUMANITY SURVIVE? We are living in humanity’s grand experiment in governing itself without God. Can the 193 United Nations member states ever find the way to world peace? History should make the answer plain! The twentieth century brought two world wars responsible for the deaths of tens of millions and violent tyrannies that killed millions of innocent civilians. It brought humanity to the brink of nuclear self-annihilation. Even today, biological, chemical, nuclear, and other threats keep our planet on the brink of disaster and destruction. So, will planet Earth survive at all? Is there any hope for world peace? Many do not know that the Bible predicts specific events leading up to the end of this age. We read, “For then there will be great tribulation, such as has not been since the beginning of the world until this time, no, nor ever shall be. And unless those days were shortened, no flesh would be saved; but for the elect’s sake those days will be shortened” (Matthew 24:21–22 ). But who will shorten those days to save us? Your Bible reveals that Christ will return to this earth to prevent total cosmocide. Danger is ahead, but Scripture also shares the awesome good news of a coming world government under the King of kings. Until He comes, what should we do? Many try to “live for today” and enjoy all they can, avoiding the sobering reality of what is to come. But Christ wants us to be different. He admonishes us to “take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man” (Luke 21:34–36 ). This article will examine seven trends or signs for which we should be watching. As we watch, we will know that we are approaching that wonderful day when Jesus Christ will return and the seventh trumpet will sound. “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever!’” (Revelation 11:15 ). Will you be ready to meet Him when He comes? You will, if you follow His commands as you prepare. So, look for these seven signs! 1. GROWING DANGER OF NUCLEAR WAR Despite many treaties meant to control the proliferation of nuclear weapons, experts are worried. One agency reports that, since 2016, “there has been significant backsliding on the standards related to arms control and risk reduction” (“Assessing Progress on Nuclear Nonproliferation and Disarmament,” Arms Control Association, July 2019, p. v). In addition to the known nuclear nations—Russia, the United States, France, China, the United Kingdom, Israel, India, Pakistan, and North Korea—the report looked at Iran and Syria, where biological and other forms of deadly weaponry are also being researched, and found “evidence that Iran, North Korea, and Syria all engaged in illicit trafficking of dual-use [weapon and non-weapon] materials and technologies” (p. vi). Will Russia detonate one of its estimated 6,850 nuclear weapons in a coming war? Will the United States detonate one of its 6,550? We should remember that mankind’s pattern is not to let technology sit unused. Last January, the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists reminded us of this danger: “The current situation—in which intersecting nuclear, climate, and information warfare threats all go insufficiently recognized and addressed, when they are not simply ignored or denied—is unsustainable. The longer world leaders and citizens carelessly inhabit this new and abnormal reality, the more likely the world is to experience a catastrophe of historic proportions.” The Bulletin called our present situation “a new abnormal” (“A new abnormal: It is still 2 minutes to midnight,” Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, 2019). Sadly, your Bible confirms that humanity is not finished with war. Scripture foretells World War III, when a huge army will move west across the Euphrates River. Now the number of the army of the horsemen was two hundred million; I heard the number of them. And thus I saw the horses in the vision: those who sat on them had breastplates of fiery red, hyacinth blue, and sulfur yellow; and the heads of the horses were like the heads of lions; and out of their mouths came fire, smoke, and brimstone. By these three plagues a third of mankind was killed—by the fire and the smoke and the brimstone which came out of their mouths (Revelation 9:16–18 ). As shocking as it may seem, one-third of all human beings will die in a future world war! Watch for the development of nuclear capabilities on the world scene. 2. EARTHQUAKES AND OTHER NATURAL DISASTERS As we saw above, floods and fires continue to ravage our planet and seem to be increasing. Consider the following comments by this magazine’s Editor in Chief, Evangelist Gerald E. Weston, in his eye-opening booklet Acts of God: Why Natural Disasters? : Hawaii is a very popular tourist destination, as are the islands of the South Pacific. These beautiful volcanic islands are the stuff of songs and musicals. But as we know, volcanoes can be very dangerous to anyone living too close to them. Thousands of people perished in Pompeii and the surrounding area when Mount Vesuvius erupted in 79 A.D. Fifty-seven people died when Mount St. Helens erupted May 18, 1980…. There were warning signs of a catastrophe in the making, just as there had been before Mt. Vesuvius erupted. The north side of St. Helens bulged some 300 feet and was growing five to six feet a day. Warnings to evacuate the area were given, but as is often the case, people do not heed such warnings: “A prudent man foresees evil and hides himself; the simple pass on and are punished” (Proverbs 27:12 ). As we saw earlier, natural disasters cause both human and financial devastation. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) reported in late 2019 that since 1980, the U.S. had suffered over $1.7 trillion in financial losses as a result of 254 major weather events that each cost the nation more than $1 billion. Last year was the fifth consecutive year in which the U.S. suffered ten or more separate billion-dollar disaster events (“Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters: Overview,” NCDC.NOAA.gov, October 8, 2019). Altogether, natural disasters conservatively cost the United States $91 billion in 2018, according to the NOAA, while several insurance companies such as Munich Re present even higher estimates. And these figures are just for U.S. losses. One single event in 2011—the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that damaged Japan’s Fukushima nuclear power plant—has been tied to more than 20,000 deaths and $360 billion in economic damage. This compares to “just” $250 billion in damage and additional economic impact in the U.S. from Hurricane Katrina in 2005. We could go on listing these events and lamenting the suffering they cause, yet your Bible reveals that today’s worst disasters pale in comparison to what will happen before Christ returns at the end of this age. The book of Revelation explains: “And there were noises and thunderings and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such a mighty and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth” (16:18). Scripture reveals that terrible times are ahead, before Christ’s return . “For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places. All these are the beginning of sorrows” (Matthew 24:7–8 ). Of course, preparing for the occasional emergency or natural disaster is prudent. But while “doomsday preppers” stockpile vast amounts of food, water, and resources, the only preparation that will ultimately protect you from what is coming on the whole world is to stay close to your Savior and do what He tells you to do! 3. A UNITED EUROPE SEEKS GLOBAL PRIMACY The European Union has experienced the challenge of “Brexit”—the controversy surrounding British voters’ choice to leave the European Union and the consequences of that vote. The EU is also struggling with problems caused by massive flows of refugees and other immigrants, some of whom bring to their new countries the very different values of the countries they left behind. Smaller and weaker EU nations chafe as Germany strives to exert a leadership role proportionate to its economic strength, while all are left unnerved by the uncertain nature of the United States’ commitment to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Many perceive that only a strong and charismatic power can bring unity to the struggling EU. In fact, your Bible prophesies that such a leader is coming, symbolized as a beast with seven heads and ten horns. God reveals the meaning of this symbol: “The ten horns which you saw are ten kings who have received no kingdom as yet, but they receive authority for one hour as kings with the beast. These are of one mind, and they will give their power and authority to the beast” (Revelation 17:12–13 ). Ten kings or kingdoms will support this charismatic leader, producing a powerful, unified force. Currently, the European Union is not so unified, but watch for international events that will spur a future combination of nations in Europe to fulfill a final revival of the historic Roman Empire, which will dominate the world politically and militarily. Notice the description of its power: “And all the world marveled and followed the beast… and they worshiped the beast, saying, ‘Who is like the beast? Who is able to make war with him?’” (Revelation 13:3–4 ). The world power structure will change dramatically over the coming years. Watch developments in Europe as an ascendant European Union seeks and ultimately achieves global primacy. 4. A POWERFUL LEADER UNITES BILLIONS IN A RELIGIOUS REVIVAL We’ve seen the prophecy that a great superpower will ascend on the world scene, but notice that there’s another world figure also described as a beast. This symbolic beast has two horns like a lamb. Then I saw another beast coming up out of the earth, and he had two horns like a lamb and spoke like a dragon. And he exercises all the authority of the first beast in his presence, and causes the earth and those who dwell in it to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. He performs great signs, so that he even makes fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men. And he deceives those who dwell on the earth by those signs which he was granted to do in the sight of the beast, telling those who dwell on the earth to make an image to the beast who was wounded by the sword and lived (Revelation 13:11–14 ). Jesus Christ is called the Lamb of God. By contrast, this religious imposter will appear Christian while speaking like a dragon. You need to watch for an internationally respected religious figure who will influence a European political and military superpower. You must not let him deceive you, though his miracle-working deceptions will cause billions to follow him and his false religion. Notice: “The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power, signs, and lying wonders” (2 Thessalonians 2:9 ). One of the false prophet’s lying wonders will be to call down fire from heaven, as we saw in Revelation 13:13 . The Apostle Paul emphasizes that this false prophet will be a servant of Satan, not of God, and will be judged at the coming of the King of kings, Jesus Christ: “And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord will consume with the breath of His mouth and destroy with the brightness of His coming” (2 Thessalonians 2:8 ). Watch religious trends in Europe, where a great religious revival will draw billions to a false and lawless religion. 5. THE ABOMINATION OF DESOLATION Jesus gave us a vital warning sign: “‘Therefore when you see the “abomination of desolation,” spoken of by Daniel the prophet, standing in the holy place’ (whoever reads, let him understand), ‘then let those who are in Judea flee to the mountains’” (Matthew 24:15–16 ). If you’ve read the books of Daniel and Matthew in your Bible, you may have been puzzled by the mysterious “abomination of desolation.” What is it, and what does it mean in end-time prophecy? Clearly, this is an important sign to understand. It signals when God’s people are to flee and escape the final three-and-a-half-year sequence of end-time prophetic devastations. Historically, the Greek ruler Antiochus Epiphanes issued a decree in 167 BC that prohibited the Jews from making temple sacrifices. We read, “And forces shall be mustered by him, and they shall defile the sanctuary fortress; then they shall take away the daily sacrifices, and place there the abomination of desolation” (Daniel 11:31 ). Antiochus not only stopped the daily sacrifices, but also erected in the temple a statue of Jupiter Olympus and directed everyone to worship it. This event, also described in Daniel 8, prefigured a prophesied end-time milestone. “And from the time that the daily sacrifice is taken away, and the abomination of desolation is set up, there shall be one thousand two hundred and ninety days” (Daniel 12:11 ). Yes, 1,290 days before Jesus Christ’s Second Coming, animal sacrifices will again be stopped! Jesus warns Christians to be alert to an end-time abomination of desolation! Just as Antiochus Epiphanes profaned the Temple and cut off the sacrifices in 167 BC, so will a profane authority cut off Jewish sacrifices in the future! You need to watch for developments in Israel that will lead to the restoration of animal sacrifices by religious Jews, and for developments leading to an international treaty allowing these sacrifices. 6. THE GOSPEL OF THE KINGDOM OF GOD PREACHED TO ALL NATIONS Jesus gave this sign signifying the end of man’s failed attempts to produce world peace: “And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come” (Matthew 24:14 ). You’ve been reading that Gospel in this magazine, which proclaims tomorrow’s world and the Kingdom of God on Earth. Yes, the world-ruling Kingdom of God will bring peace and prosperity to all nations of the earth. It will be ruled by the King of kings and Lord of Lords, Jesus Christ. In fact, Jesus came preaching that Gospel or good news: “Now after John was put in prison, Jesus came to Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God, and saying, ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel’” (Mark 1:14–15 ). The prophet Isaiah reveals an inspiring promise of the Messiah’s world-ruling kingdom of peace: “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end, upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order it and establish it with judgment and justice from that time forward, even forever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this” (Isaiah 9:6–7 ). Today’s world of conflicts, oppression, and wars will be replaced by the Kingdom of God—the government of God. “Then the seventh angel sounded: And there were loud voices in heaven, saying, ‘The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord and of His Christ, and He shall reign forever and ever’” (Revelation 11:15 ). 7. HEAVENLY SIGNS AND THE DAY OF THE LORD Many who watch world news and study Bible prophecy know that a cosmic disturbance in the heavens will shock everyone on earth. Some Bibles include a header above Revelation 6:12 , calling attention to this disturbance: “Sixth Seal: Cosmic Disturbances”—but what does that refer to? Does it mean the recent “blood moon” lunar eclipses that captured so much attention? We read the following: I looked when He opened the sixth seal, and behold, there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became like blood. And the stars of heaven fell to the earth, as a fig tree drops its late figs when it is shaken by a mighty wind. Then the sky receded as a scroll when it is rolled up, and every mountain and island was moved out of its place. And the kings of the earth, the great men, the rich men, the commanders, the mighty men, every slave and every free man, hid themselves in the caves and in the rocks of the mountains, and said to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of Him who sits on the throne and from the wrath of the Lamb! For the great day of His wrath has come, and who is able to stand?” (vv. 12–17). So-called “blood moon” eclipses certainly remind us of this prophesied event, but the real thing will be far, far more impressive—even terrifying—and will not be explainable by the positions of the Earth, Sun, and Moon. These prophesied cosmic disturbances will herald the Day of the Lord, the “great day of His [Christ’s] wrath.” Through Scripture, God warns us in advance of future judgments. The Moon will be turned to the color of blood and the Sun will become dark. Thousands of meteors will light up the sky. Yes, judgment is coming on all nations of planet Earth. How can you escape the Great Tribulation and the Day of the Lord? Our Savior admonishes us to “take heed to yourselves, lest your hearts be weighed down with carousing, drunkenness, and cares of this life, and that Day come on you unexpectedly. For it will come as a snare on all those who dwell on the face of the whole earth. Watch therefore, and pray always that you may be counted worthy to escape all these things that will come to pass, and to stand before the Son of Man” (Luke 21:34–36 ). WATCH AND PREPARE FOR CHRIST’S RETURN! Some preachers misleadingly teach that we cannot understand prophecy and that Jesus Christ may return at any moment. On the contrary, as we have seen from the Bible, and as you can know from other Tomorrow’s World publications, there is a specific prophetic framework in which you can have confidence. But what about you, personally? You may die at any time and wake up to the resurrection of the saints, or to a resurrection of judgment. You cannot afford to delay in responding to your Savior! We look forward to the return of Jesus Christ, the Messiah, to rule all nations and establish the Kingdom of God on Earth for a thousand years. What is your greatest goal? Your Bible gives us the most important and vital goal we could ever set: “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you” (Matthew 6:33 ). Watch for these seven signs of Christ’s return, prepare, and pray, “Your kingdom come” (Matthew 6:10 ). For more on this subject, order our free booklet, “Fourteen Signs Announcing Christ’s Return.”
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Yehovah is saying my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. He is warning us that it our responsibility to give them warning from Him, about the coming wrath that is coming on this earth. Our Father repeated these few verses, He wants us to understand that He is serious. Heading 6 Watchman’s Message In the message in Hosea, Yehovah is saying my people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. He is warning us that it is our responsibility to give them warning from Him, about the coming wrath that is coming on this earth. Our Father repeated these few verses, He wants us to understand that He is serious, and will hold us accountable if we don't warn them (“son of man" denotes mankind generally) Hebrew people, This diagnostic test is built on the warnings given to the prophets and the "son of man" (Ben Adam) regarding the role of a watchman. It directly contrasts the heavy responsibility of sounding the alarm about coming judgment with the comfortable, silent isolation that many modern believers prefer. 📋 The "Blood on Your Hands" Watchman Test Instructions: Evaluate your own habits, conversations, and daily priorities against the direct warnings of the prophets regarding the responsibility to sound the alarm. Question 1: The Duty of the Watchman In Ezekiel 33:6, Yehovah states: "But if the watchman sees the sword coming and does not blow the trumpet, and the people are not warned... his blood I will require at the watchman’s hand." When you see the world slipping into lawlessness and heading toward His wrath, what do you do? A) You actively open your mouth, wave the flag of truth, and warn people to repent and return to the Father's instructions, regardless of the social cost. B) You keep the truth to yourself to protect your reputation, staying silent so you don't offend anyone or cause friction in your relationships. Question 2: The Root of Destruction In Hosea 4:6, the Father warns: "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge. Because you have rejected knowledge, I also will reject you from being priest for Me; because you have forgotten the law of your God, I also will forget your children." How do you handle the true knowledge of God's Law? A) You study the Torah diligently, align your life with it, and actively pass that concrete scriptural knowledge down to your children and grandchildren. B) You accept a watered-down, emotional version of faith that ignores the Law, leaving the people around you in a state of spiritual ignorance. Question 3: The Accountability for the Wicked According to Ezekiel 3:18, if Yehovah says to a wicked person, "You shall surely die," and you give him no warning to save his life, that wicked man will die in his iniquity, but his blood will be required from your hand. How seriously do you take this personal accountability? A) You realize that "son of man" applies to all of mankind, making it your direct, personal responsibility to warn people that a lifestyle of sin leads to judgment. B) You tell yourself that it is "none of your business," assuming that everyone's path is between them and God and that you aren't responsible for their ignorance. Question 4: The Sound of the Trumpet When the Biblical Feasts, the Sabbaths, and the clear lifestyle of Yeshua are ignored by the people around you, what kind of sound is your life making? A) A clear, unmistakable trumpet blast. Your lifestyle, diet, calendar, and speech are an obvious warning and an invitation for others to turn back to the covenant. B) An uncertain, muffled sound. You blend in so perfectly with modern cultural traditions that no one around you even realizes they are missing the critical knowledge needed to survive the coming wrath. The Bitter Truth: If the answers point toward silence and comfort (B), the mirror reveals a terrifying reality. To stay silent while a neighbor walks blindly toward judgment isn't "love" or "tolerance"—according to the prophets, it is a failure of the watchman's duty that leaves blood on the hands of the one who knew the truth but refused to speak it. Ezekiel 33:7 "Now as for you, son of man, I have appointed you a watchman for the house of Israel; so, you will hear a message from My mouth and give them warning from Me. 8 "When I say to the wicked, 'A wicked man, you will surely die,' and you do not speak to warn the wicked from his way, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require from your hand. 9 "But if you on your part warn a wicked man to turn from his way and he does not turn from his way, he will die in his iniquity, but you have delivered your life.… Ezekiel 3:17 "Son of man, I have appointed you a watchman to the house of Israel; whenever you hear a word from My mouth, warn them from Me.18 "When I say to the wicked, 'You will surely die,' and you do not warn him or speak out to warn the wicked from his wicked way that he may live, that wicked man shall die in his iniquity, but his blood I will require at your hand.… 2 Corinthians 5:11 Therefore, since we know what it means to fear God, we try to persuade men. What we are is clear to God, and I hope it is clear to your conscience as well. Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the gospel of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things. 1 John 2:27 But you have received the Holy Spirit, and he lives within you, so you don't need anyone to teach you what is true. For the Spirit teaches you everything you need to know, and what he teaches is true--it is not a lie. So just as he has taught you, remain in fellowship with Christ 1 PETER 3:1 But sanctify the Yehovah in your hearts and be ready always to give an answer to every man who asketh you a reason for the hope that is in you, with meekness and fear. Matthew 28:19 Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Mark 16:15 And He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to every creature. Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you shall be witnesses to Me in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the earth.” John 15:16 You did not choose Me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should remain, that whatever you ask the Father in My name He may give you. 17 These things I command you, that you love one another. Romans 10:14 How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? 15 And how shall they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: Matthew 4:19 Then He said to them, “Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men.” 20 They immediately left their nets and followed Him. Titus 2:1 But as for you, speak the things which are proper for sound doctrine: 2 that the older men be sober, reverent, temperate, sound in faith, in love, in patience; 3 the older women likewise, that they are reverent in behavior, not slanderers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things— 2 Timothy 2:3 You therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Yeshua. 2 And the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. I believe we gave you scripture you probably have never seen or heard before. The scripture is beyond a reasonable doubt. It's time to come out of the modern church. And start being obedient to Yehovah. You're not a Christian, but if you are led by the Spirit you are a citizen of Israel, required to keep all Yehovah instructions and laws. You are a spiritual Jew. Babylon is fallen. Revelations 18:4 Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, my people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. 5 For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. 6 Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup.… Hebrews 10:26-27 For if we go on sinning deliberately after receiving the knowledge of the truth, there no longer remains a sacrifice for sins, but a fearful expectation of judgment, and a fury of fire that will consume the adversaries
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The one who belongs listens and responds to Yehovah's words. If you don't listen and respond, it is because you don't belong to Yehovah." John 8:47 True and False Conversations Degene die erbij hoort, luistert en reageert op de woorden van Jehova. Als je niet luistert en reageert , het is omdat je niet bij Jehovah hoort." Johannes 8:47 De decreten van Jehova zijn betrouwbaar, waardoor de eenvoudigen wijs worden. De geboden van Jehovah zijn juist en brengen vreugde in het hart. De geboden van Jehova zijn duidelijk en geven inzicht voor het leven. Eerbied voor Jehovah is puur, eeuwigdurend. De wetten van Jehovah zijn waar; elk is eerlijk. Ze zijn begeerlijker dan goud, zelfs het fijnste goud. Ze zijn zoeter dan honing, zelfs honing die uit de raat druipt. Ze zijn een waarschuwing voor uw dienaar, een grote beloning voor degenen die ze gehoorzamen. Psalm 19:7
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"Abomination of desolation" is a phrase from the Book of Daniel describing the pagan sacrifices with which the 2nd century BCE Greek king Antiochus IV replaced the twice-daily offering in the Jewish temple, or alternatively the altar on which such offerings were made. End times last Generation Timeline Explained Het offer zal hervat worden Heerser zal een verbond sluiten Degenen in Juda vluchten The End of America 144,000 De grotere uittocht De GROTE Hoer Eén wereldgodsdienst Tribulation Two Wittness Revelation’s End-Time Prophecy Zephaniah 2 Prophecy Gaza De kerk is Mystey Ballyon The Dead in Christ will rise and He will return White Throne judgement Revelation’s “End of the World” Timeline Explained De kerk is de grote hoer, zij zal worden achtergelaten New Jerusalem *REVEALED De laatste generatie is nabij. Alle profetieën zijn completed.Nooit in de tijd zijn alle profetieën compleet, Want velen zullen in mijn naam komen en beweren: 'Ik ben de Messias' (Er zijn wereldwijd meer dan 45.000 denominaties.) U zult horen van oorlogen en geruchten van oorlogen (In de twintigste eeuw zijn er in de hele geschiedenis meer mensen omgekomen in oorlogen) Natie zal tegen natie opstaan, en koninkrijk tegen koninkrijk. (Rusland en Oekraïne) oorlogen en geruchten van oorlogen Er zullen hongersnoden zijn (Ethiopië, Somalië, Zuid-Soedan, Jemen en Afghanistan)Hongersnood klopt wereldwijd aan de deur van 41 miljoen mensen, waarschuwt WFP aardbevingen op verschillende plaatsen. (Het jaar 2021 was een zeer actieve periode voor wereldwijde seismiek, met 19 grote aardbevingen, waarvan drie meer dan 8,0, en was ook de seismisch meest actieve sinds 2007. Er waren in totaal 2.476 dodelijke slachtoffers, waarvan de meerderheid door een M 7.2 in Haïti. Mensen zullen heen en weer reizen Reizen (waar gaat iedereen heen vliegtuig, trein, raket en auto's) Kennis zal toenemen (kennis verdubbeld in 1958 en verdubbelt ongeveer elke 3 maanden) Bevolking (er leven meer mensen op deze aarde dan de hele geschiedenis 666 (Biden onderzoekt digitale valuta) (666) Merkteken van het beest Openbaring 13:17-18) Eén wereld Religie is hier Religieuze leiders ontmoetten op Mt Sania om de nieuwe 10 geboden vast te stellen. De Grote Hoer is de kerk. Comparison: Exodus vs. Tribulation You’ll notice some striking similarities between the 10 plagues of the Exodus (which we just discussed for Passover) and the 21 judgments of the Tribulation. This is often seen as a biblical "echo": Water to Blood: In Exodus, it was just the Nile; in the Tribulation (Trumpets and Bowls), it affects all the seas and rivers. Boils/Sores: I n Exodus, this was the 6th plague; in the Tribulation (1st Bowl), it strikes those who have the Mark of the Beast. Darkness: In Exodus, it lasted three days; in the Tribulation (5th Bowl), it plunges the kingdom of the Beast into darkness. Locusts: In Exodus, they were literal insects; in the Tribulation (5th Trumpet), they are described as "demonic" locusts with stings like scorpions. The Key Difference In the Exodus, the 10 plagues were sent to a specific location (Egypt) to free a specific people. In the Tribulation, these 21 judgments are global, intended to lead the world to repentance before the final judgment. Since you've been looking into the Book of Revelation and the Lamb's Book of Life recently, would you like me to find the specific verses where these "Bowl" judgments begin, or perhaps a timeline of how the Seals, Trumpets, and Bowls overlap? To help you visualize how these events unfold in the Book of Revelation, here is a breakdown of the 21 Judgments and how they overlap throughout the Tribulation period. Timeline of the 21 Judgments Most scholars view these judgments as a "telescoping" sequence: the 7th Seal opens the 7 Trumpets, and the 7t h Trumpet opens the 7 Bowls. 1. The 7 Seals (The Beginning of Sorrows) 1st Seal: The White Horse (The Antichrist rises as a false peacemaker). 2nd Seal: The Red Horse (Global war and civil strife). 3rd Seal: The Black Horse (Famine and hyperinflation). 4th Seal: The Pale Horse (Death of one-fourth of the world's population). 5th Seal: The Souls Under the Altar (Martyrdom of those who turn to God). 6th Seal: The Great Earthquake (Sun turns black, moon turns to blood). 7th Seal: Silence in Heaven (The 7 Trumpets are prepared). 2. The 7 Trumpets (Increasing Severity) 1st Trumpet: Hail and fire mixed with blood (1/3 of the earth’s vegetation burned). 2nd Trumpet: A "great mountain" falls into the sea (1/3 of the sea becomes blood). 3rd Trumpet: The star "Wormwood" falls (1/3 of fresh water becomes bitter). 4th Trumpet: 1/3 of the sun, moon, and stars are darkened. 5th Trumpet: Locusts from the Bottomless Pit (5 months of torment). 6th Trumpet: Four angels released from the Euphrates (Death of 1/3 of humanity). 7th Trumpet: The Kingdoms of the World (The 7 Bowls are prepared). 3. The 7 Bowls (The Final Wrath) 1st Bowl: Malignant sores on those with the Mark of the Beast. 2nd Bowl: The entire sea turns to blood (all sea life dies). 3rd Bowl: All rivers and springs turn to blood. 4th Bowl: The sun scorches people with fierce heat. 5th Bowl: Total darkness over the kingdom of the Beast. 6th Bowl: The Euphrates River is dried up (preparing for the Battle of Armageddon). 7th Bowl: "It is Done" (The greatest earthquake in history and 100-lb hailstones). The Parallel to the "First Death" In your recent study of the "Second Death" (Revelation 20:14), these judgments represent the final warnings for the living. While the 10 plagues of Exodus led to the physical freedom of Israel, these 21 judgments lead to the final spiritual separation of those written in the Lamb's Book of Life from those who are not. Since we've looked at the timeline, would you like to see the specific verses in Revelation 16 that describe the final "Bowl" judgments, or perhaps more on how the Mark of the Beast relates to the first Bowl? Since you are focusing on the Bowl Judgments (often called the "Vials of Wrath"), it’s important to see how they differ from the Seals and Trumpets. While the earlier judgments affected one-fourth or one-third of the earth, the Bowls are "full" and affect everything—they are the final strokes before the return of Christ. Here is the breakdown of the specific verses in Revelation 16 where these final plagues begin. The Seven Bowls of God’s Wrath (Revelation 16) 1st Bowl (v. 2): The Grievous Sores "The first angel went and poured out his bowl on the land, and ugly, festering sores broke out on the people who had the mark of the beast and worshiped its image." 2nd Bowl (v. 3): The Sea Turns to Blood "The second angel poured out his bowl on the sea, and it turned into blood like that of a dead person, and every living thing in the sea died." (Unlike the 2nd Trumpet, which hit 1/3, this hits 100% of the ocean). 3rd Bowl (v. 4–7): Fresh Water Turns to Blood "The third angel poured out his bowl on the rivers and springs of water, and they became blood." 4th Bowl (v. 8–9): The Sun Scorches "The fourth angel poured out his bowl on the sun, and the sun was allowed to scorch people with fire." Instead of repenting, the text says they cursed the name of God. 5th Bowl (v. 10–11): Darkness on the Throne "The fifth angel poured out his bowl on the throne of the beast, and its kingdom was plunged into darkness." 6th Bowl (v. 12–16): The Euphrates Dries Up "The sixth angel poured out his bowl on the great river Euphrates, and its water was dried up to prepare the way for the kings from the East." This leads directly to the gathering at Armageddon. 7th Bowl (v. 17–21): "It Is Done" "The seventh angel poured out his bowl into the air... there came a loud voice from the throne, saying, 'It is done!'" This triggers the greatest earthquake in human history and 100-pound hailstones. The Connection to the "Mark of the Beast" The 1st Bowl is specifically targeted at those who have taken the Mark of the Beast (Revelation 13:16-18). In your recent study of the Lamb's Book of Life, this is the "point of no return." Those who receive the mark are excluded from the book and become the primary targets of these final seven plagues. A Biblical Pattern: Passover vs. Revelation Just as the Israelites were protected in the land of Goshen while the 10 plagues hit Egypt, many interpret the Sealing of the 144,000 and the safety of the faithful as a modern "Passover." While the world faces the Bowls of Wrath, those in the Book of Life are seen as "passed over" by the Second Death. Since we are looking at the drying of the Euphrates in the 6th Bowl, would you like to see how that connects to the Battle of Armageddon, or should we look closer at the White T hrone Judgment where the books are finally opened?
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God calls homosexuality an abomination, the same abomination he calls eating pork. He calls certain animals unclean and He says don't eat them or touch them. This a sobering truth, you are questioning and refusing to obey commands in which you will be held accountable. Leviticus Food Laws Did Jesus declare all food clean, and abolish the food laws? Nummer 1# voedsel dat je niet mag eten Mogen christenen varkensvlees eten? video What does the Bible say about eating meat? Was Peter's vision really about food? Health Laws Waarom ik geen varkensvlees eet Dieity Laws What food should I avoid? Knowing and loving God Deuteromy 13 1-7 Matthew 24:24 2 Peter 2:1 1 John 4:1 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 other Gods Not Human: God's nature is distinct from 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 ; He is not fallible like humans. Doesn't Lie: He does not speak falsehoods or deceive. Doesn't Change Mind: He doesn't regret or alter His plans or promises. Faithful to His Word: If God speaks or makes a promise, He will certainly act on it and make it good.Numbers 23:19 John 10:35 and scripture cannot be broken. 1 John 2:4, if someone claims to know God but does not keep his commandments, they are considered a liar, and the truth is not in them Leviticus Voedselwetten God noemt homoseksualiteit een gruwel, dezelfde gruwel noemt hij het eten van varkensvlees. Hij noemt bepaalde dieren onrein en zegt dat je ze niet mag eten of aanraken. Dit is een ontnuchterende waarheid, u twijfelt en weigert bevelen op te volgen waarin u verantwoordelijk wordt gehouden. Handelingen: 17:30 “God zag in vroegere tijden de onwetendheid van de mensen over deze dingen over het hoofd, maar nu gebiedt hij iedereen overal zich te bekeren van hun zonden en zich tot hem te wenden. ● Leviticus 11:24 “Hierdoor zult u onrein worden; wie de kadavers van een van hen aanraakt, zal tot de avond onrein zijn; 25 wie een deel van het kadaver van een van hen draagt, zal zijn kleren wassen en onrein zijn tot de avond: ● Jesaja 66: Want door vuur en door Zijn zwaard. De Heer zal alle vlees oordelen; En de verslagenen des Heren zullen talrijk zijn. 17 "Zij die zich heiligen en reinigen, om de tuinen in te gaan, achter een afgod in het midden aan, en varkensvlees en de gruwel en de muis eten, zullen samen verteerd worden", zegt de Heer. Jesaja 65: Ik heb de hele dag Mijn handen uitgestrekt naar een opstandig volk, 2 Die wandelen op een weg die niet goed is, volgens hun eigen gedachten; 3Een volk dat Mij voortdurend tot woede in Mijn aangezicht provoceert; Die offeren in tuinen, en wierook branden op altaren van baksteen; 4 Die tussen de graven zitten en de nacht in de graven doorbrengen; Die varkensvlees eten, en de bouillon van afschuwelijke dingen is in hun vaten; Dus dit volgende vers zegt dat we Jehovah moeten zegenen en de goede voorzieningen die Hij ons gaf. Gebed nadat je hebt gegeten. Deuteronomium 8: 10 Als je genoeg hebt gegeten, prijs dan de HEER, je God, voor het goede land dat hij je heeft gegeven. die ik je vandaag gebied; ... Dit is iets waar je echt over na moet denken, Jehovah gaf ons goed en schoon voedsel om te eten, maar we kiezen ervoor om hem en zijn beperkingen de rug toe te keren. Heb je er ooit over nagedacht waarom Jehovah ons vertelde om bepaalde dieren niet als voedsel te eten? De dieren waarvan Hij zei dat we ze niet moesten eten, zijn aaseters, een vogel of dier dat zich voedt met dode dieren die het niet zelf heeft gedood. 9 Van alle schepselen die in het water van de zeeën en de stromen leven, mag u alles eten dat vinnen en schubben heeft. 10 Maar alle schepselen in de zeeën of stromen die geen vinnen en schubben hebben, zowel onder al het krioelende gedierte als onder alle andere levende wezens in het water, moet u als onrein beschouwen. 11 En aangezien u ze als onrein moet beschouwen, mag u hun vlees niet eten; u moet hun kadavers als onrein beschouwen. 12 Alles wat in het water leeft en geen vinnen en schubben heeft, moet u als onrein beschouwen. Leviticus 11. Hij zal iedereen verantwoordelijk houden The Vision (Acts 10:9–16) Peter was hungry and fell into a trance. He saw a great sheet descending from heaven containing "all kinds of four-footed animals, reptiles, and birds of the air." A voice told him, "Rise, Peter; kill and eat." Peter, being a devout Jew, refused, saying he had never eaten anything "common or unclean." The voice replied: "What God has made clean, do not call common." Peter’s Own Interpretation Initially, Peter was "greatly perplexed" by the vision. However, the meaning became clear when he was immediately invited to the home of Cornelius, a Roman Centurion (a Gentile). According to Jewish tradition at the time, Jews were not supposed to associate with or visit people of other nations because they were considered "unclean." Peter explicitly interprets the dream in Acts 10:28: "He said to them: 'You are well aware that it is against our law for a Jew to associate with or visit a Gentile. But God has shown me that I should not call any person common or unclean.'" Summary of the Meaning The Symbol: The "unclean" animals in the sheet. The Reality: The Gentiles (non-Jewish people). While the animals weren't exactly "thrown up in the air," they were lowered from the sky in a large sheet held by its four corners. After the sheet was lowered and then "taken up" again three times, Peter eventually provided the specific interpretation for what the dream meant. 1. Land Animals For a land animal to be considered food, it had to meet two specific criteria simultaneously: It must have completely split hooves (cloven-footed). It must chew the cud (ruminate). StatusExamples Clean (Food)Cows, Sheep, Goats, Deer, Gazelles. Unclean (Forbidden)Pigs (split hoof, but no cud), Camels (cud, but no hoof), Rabbits (chew, but no hoof). 2. Sea Creatures For creatures living in the water (seas or rivers) to be considered food, they had to have: Fins Scales Anything that lives in the water but lacks both—such as shellfish (shrimp, lobster, crabs), eels, or sharks—was considered an "abomination" (shekets) and was not to be eaten. 3. Birds The Law does not give a specific physical "test" for birds like it does for mammals. Instead, Leviticus 11 lists 20 specific birds that are forbidden. The Rule of Thumb: Generally, birds of prey (eagles, hawks, vultures) and scavengers (ravens) are forbidden. Clean Birds: While not listed by name as "clean," birds like chicken, turkey, duck, and quail have traditionally been accepted because they are not scavengers. 4. Insects Most insects were forbidden, with one notable exception: locusts, crickets, and grasshoppers (insects that have "jointed legs for hopping on the earth"). Why these specific laws? There are three main perspectives on why Yehovah gave these instructions: Holiness and Separation: The primary reason given in the text is to make a distinction between Israel and the surrounding nations. To "belong" to Yehovah (as we discussed in John 8:47) meant even their diet reflected His order. Hygiene/Health: Many "unclean" animals are scavengers that carry parasites or toxins (like pork or shellfish). While the Bible focuses on the spiritual aspect, many see a secondary benefit in health. Symbolism: Some scholars argue that clean animals (like sheep) represent the peaceful nature of God's people, while unclean animals (like predators) represent violence and death. Knowing and loving God Deuteromy 13 1-7 Worshiping other G Not Human: God's nature is distinct from humanity; He is not fallible like humans. Doesn't Lie: He does not speak falsehoods or deceive. Doesn't Change Mind: He doesn't regret or alter His plans or promises. Faithful to His Word: If God speaks or makes a promise, He will certainly act on it and make it good.Numbers 23:19 John 10:35 1 John 2:4, if someone claims to know God but does not keep his commandments, they are considered a liar, and the truth is not in them Land Scavengers (The Pig/Swine) Because pigs are omnivorous scavengers with a very rapid digestive system, they act as a "reservoir" for various biological threats. Pathogens (Living): Trichinella spiralis: A parasitic roundworm that causes Trichinosis. The larvae encyst in the muscle tissue. +1 Yersinia enterocolitica: A bacteria that causes acute gastrointestinal distress, often found in pork products. Taenia solium: Known as the "pork tapeworm." If humans ingest the eggs, it can lead to Cysticercosis, where larvae migrate to the brain or muscles. Toxins (Chemical): High Histamine Levels: Swine have high levels of histamine, which can trigger inflammatory or allergic responses in some humans. Environmental Pollutants: Because pigs store waste in their fat cells due to fast digestion, they carry higher concentrations of pesticides and herbicides found in their feed compared to ruminants. Based on the biological facts we have discussed, here is a concentrated summary of the risks associated specifically with eating pork (swine). These risks stem from the animal's unique anatomy and its role as a scavenger. 1. Parasitic Risks (Living Organisms) Pork is a primary host for several parasites that can migrate from the meat into human tissue. Trichinella spiralis: This roundworm causes Trichinosis. When a human eats infected pork, the larvae mature in the intestines and then travel through the bloodstream to embed themselves in the person's muscle tissue. Taenia solium (Pork Tapeworm): Ingesting the larvae leads to intestinal tapeworms. However, ingesting the eggs (found in contaminated pork environments) causes Cysticercosis, where the larvae form cysts in the brain, which is a leading cause of seizures worldwide. 2. Digestive Efficiency and Toxins The most significant biological difference between "clean" ruminants (like cows) and "unclean" swine is how they process waste. Rapid Metabolism: A pig's digestive system is very simple and fast (roughly 4 hours). Unlike a cow, which has four stomach compartments to ferment and filter out toxins over 24 hours, the pig's system does not effectively neutralize or eliminate many of the poisons it consumes. Storage in Fat: Because toxins are not fully eliminated, they are stored in the animal’s adipose (fat) tissue. Since pork meat is "marbled" (fat is woven through the muscle), these toxins cannot be simply trimmed away. 3. Bacterial Pathogens Pork is a frequent carrier of several bacteria that thrive in the scavenger's environment. Yersinia enterocolitica: This is a common contaminant in pork. It causes fever and abdominal pain that is often mistaken for appendicitis. Listeria monocytogenes: Pork products, especially processed ones, are high-risk for Listeria, which is particularly dangerous for pregnant women and those with weakened immune systems. 4. Viral Risks Pigs are often referred to as "mixing vessels" for viruses because their cells are susceptible to both human and avian (bird) viruses. Hepatitis E: Research has shown that a significant percentage of commercial pork livers carry the Hepatitis E virus, which can cause acute liver inflammation in humans. Fact Check: Does Cooking Fix This? As established, while cooking pork to an internal temperature of 160°F can kill the parasites (like Trichinella), it does not remove the chemical toxins, heavy metals, or viruses that have been biologically integrated into the meat and fat. Natural Marine Biotoxins These are produced by microscopic algae (phytoplankton). Shellfish eat the algae, but the toxins do not hurt them; they just store them in their tissues. +1 Saxitoxins (PSP): Causes Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning. These are among the most poisonous natural substances known. They block nerve signals, leading to numbness, paralysis, and in severe cases, respiratory failure and death. +1 Domoic Acid (ASP): Causes Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning. This toxin can cross into the brain and destroy neurons. Symptoms include vomiting and confusion, and it can lead to permanent short-term memory loss or death. +1 Okadaic Acid (DSP): Causes Diarrhetic Shellfish Poisoning. This results in severe gastrointestinal distress (vomiting, cramps, and diarrhe a). +1 Brevetoxins (NSP): Causes Neurotoxic Shellfish Poisoning. These affect the sodium channels in the nervous system, leading to tingling sensations and loss of coordination. Fact: These biotoxins are heat-stable. This means that unlike bacteria, cooking, steaming, or freezing does not destroy them. If the toxin is in the meat, it remains dangerous no matter how well it is cooked. +2 2. Bacterial and Viral Pathogens Because shellfish are often found in coastal areas where runoff occurs, they concentrate human and animal waste products. Vibrio vulnificus: A bacteria naturally found in warm seawater. It can cause life-threatening blood infections (septicemia), especially in people with liver disease or weakened immune systems. Hepatitis A: A virus that affects the liver. Shellfish harvested from water contaminated by sewage are a major source of this virus. Norovirus: The leading cause of "stomach flu. " Shellfish concentrate this virus from the water, often leading to large outbreaks. 3. Heavy Metals and Pollutants As bottom-feeders, they are in constant contact with the sediment where pollutants settle. Mercury, Lead, and Cadmium: Shellfish can have levels of heavy metals many times higher than the surrounding water. Microplastics: Recent studies show that because they filter so much water, shellfish are one of the primary sources of microplastic ingestion for humans .
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Man has removed the name of the Heavenly Father and His Son from His own book. The Hebrew name Yeshua ( ישוע) is His Son's name. Yeshua means salvation, the name Jesus has no meaning, the English translation is only 400 years old. Yehovah is Gods name His name means He saves Names Matter to God Jesus vs. Yeshua: Are They Really the Same Messiah?? Names matter The Origins of Yahweh - NehemiasWall.com The tradition of saying 'LORD' or Jesus instead is human reverence, not divine order. Claiming 'God authorized the change' adds to His word and misrepresents Them—itself a vain use of Their names. by changing Yeshua to Jesus because of translations Scripture alone is truth." NAMES The deep importance of people's names. In so many ways, a name isn't just a label—it's tied to identity, purpose, and even divine meaning. Just as the Bible shows us time and again (think of how God renamed Abram to Abraham or Jacob to Israel), names carry weight, reflect character, and connect us to something bigger. Your reminder of that made me pause and value names more intentionally. Who has ascended into heaven and descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has wrapped the waters in His garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name or His Son's name? 6. Surely you know. Proverbs 30:4 Many churches are UNFAMILIAR with the NAME of the MESSIAH What is the Sacred Name of God? The name of God discovered in over 1227 manuscripts! Yahweh name doesn't have the same meaning as Yehovah The 3rd Commandment Yeshua of Jezus video The Origins of Yahweh 1,000 Manuscripts with Yehovah Gods naam is niet Jahweh – Bewijs van Joodse rabbijnen How to Pronounce YehoVah How to Pronounce Yeshua? (CORRECTLY) Jesus - Yeshua in Hebrew - Hebrew Word of the Day . No human has the right to change a name given directly by God. why do you call him Jesus? According to the Bible, an angel instructed Joseph to name his son Yeshua. Matthew 5:18 Yes, according to the Gospel of Matthew , an angel appeared to Joseph in a dream and instructed him to name his son Jesus (Yeshua) because he would save his people from their sins. The name "Jesus" is the English translation of the Hebrew name Yeshua, which means "Yahweh saves" or "The LORD is salvation". The Scriptural Checkpoint: "There is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved." — Acts 4:12 Yeshua The Name Audit Are you aware that the letter "J" did not exist in any language until around the 15th-17th century, meaning the Savior could never have been called "Jesus" during His time on earth?[ ] YES [ ] NO. Do you recognize that the Savior was born a Hebrew Israelite from the tribe of Judah, and therefore carried an authentic Hebrew name? [ ] YES [ ] NO Do you know that His original Hebrew name is Yahshua (or Yeshua)—the exact same name shared by Joshua in the Old Testament [ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the name Yahshua literally means "Yahweh is Salvation," directly embedding the Father's personal name (יהוה / Yah) into the Son's name? [ ] YES [ ] NO Do you realize that the English name "Jesus" completely removes this linguistic link, stripping the Father’s name out of the Messiah’s identity?[ ] YES [ ] NO Now that you know the original, covenant name given by the angel from heaven (Matthew 1:21), will you consciously choose to honor it over later altered forms?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the name "Jesus" (Iesus) came from the Greek "Iēsous" and later Latin, which changed the original Hebrew pronunciation and meaning?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you recognize that the Apostles and early believers called the Messiah by His Hebrew name, not a later Greco-Roman version?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the Sacred Name Yahshua preserves the direct connection to the Father’s Name Yahweh, as emphasized in Scripture?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you believe that restoring the original name Yahshua is necessary for returning to the pure faith of the early believers?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you aware that the name "Jesus" has no meaning in Hebrew, while Yahshua clearly means "Yahweh saves"?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you understand that it is important to use the Savior’s name as it was originally given in Hebrew rather than later translated and altered forms?[ ] YES [ ] NO Will you make a deliberate effort to use the name Yahshua (or Yeshua) in your prayers, worship, study, and daily life moving forward?[ ] YES [ ] NO Do you reject any name that breaks the connection to Yahweh’s salvation embedded in the true name?[ ] YES [ ] NO Are you committed to using only the original Hebrew name regardless of popularity or custom?[ ] YES [ ] NO Scoring 13–15 Yes: Full alignment with the original truth. 9–12 Yes: Strong recognition but room to fully apply. 0–8 Yes: Still holding to altered forms. Factual Note: The Messiah’s original name was Yeshua (יֵשׁוּעַ), a shortened form of Yehoshua (יְהוֹשׁוּעַ / Joshua). Hebrew etymology: It derives from the root יָשַׁע (yasha — to save, deliver, rescue). The name combines the theophoric prefix Yah (from יהוה / Yahweh) + shua (salvation/cry for help), literally meaning "Yahweh saves" or "Yahweh is salvation." Hebrew Alphabet History: The Hebrew alphabet consists of 22 letters and has never included the letter "J" or the "J" sound. Ancient Hebrew used the yod (י) which produces a "Y" sound (as in "yes"). The Savior’s name in Hebrew letters is ישוע (Yod-Shin-Vav-Ayin), pronounced approximately Yeh-shoo-ah or Yah-shoo-ah. The letter J did not exist in any alphabet until the 15th-17th centuries in European languages WHY are they HIDING GOD'S NAME? | The YESHUA TRUTH the CHURCH won’t TELL YOU The change of these names was not a single event, but a three-stage mechanical breakdown of the original Hebrew Blueprint. It was driven by a combination of linguistic "telephone" and a deliberate effort by the Roman-led Church to distance the faith from its Hebrew roots. To understand why the names, the Sabbath, and the Feasts were changed, you have to look at the Council of Nicaea (325 AD) and the Council of Laodicea (363 AD). This wasn't just a "misunderstanding"; it was a deliberate divorce from the Hebrew Blueprint. The Roman-led Church didn't just want to "add" to the faith; they wanted to kill the root to make the religion acceptable to the Roman Empire. 1. The Greek "Translation" (Stage One) As the message moved into the Roman Empire, the Hebrew names were squeezed into the Greek language, which lacked the proper sounds to support them. Yeshua (ישוע) became Iēsous. Because Greek has no "Sh" sound and requires male names to end in "s," the name was structurally altered. Yochanan became Ioannes (John). Ya'akov became Iakobos (James). 2. The Latin "Standard" (Stage Two) When the Roman Catholic Church took control, they translated the Greek into Latin (the Vulgate). Iēsous became Iesus. The names were further "Latinized" to fit the tongue of Rome, moving them even further away from the original sound and meaning intended by Yehovah. 3. The English "Invention" (Stage Three) This is where the final "addition" occurred. As you noted, the letter "J" is a late addition to the alphabet. The Timeline: For 1,500 years, the name was pronounced with an "I" or "Y" sound. The Change: In the 16th and 17th centuries, English printers began using the "J" to distinguish the consonant sound. Iesus became Jesus. The Result: A carnal world accepted a name that is phonetically disconnected from the Father. By the time you get to "Jesus" or "James," the Hebrew connection to Salvation and Yehovah has been completely erased. WHO IS RESPONSIBLE? While linguists blame "natural evolution," the Truth reveals a more calculated culprit: The Spirit of Rome: The Roman Church sought to create a "Universal" (Catholic) religion. To make it palatable to the pagan world, they stripped away the "Jewishness" of the Savior and His disciples. The Translators: Men like Jerome and later English scholars prioritized the "sound" of their own languages over the Sanctity of the Original Name. The Mechanical Failure By changing the names, they "subtracted" the power of the Hebrew identity and "added" a Western identity. Ya'akov (the name of the Patriarch) was turned into James—a name that didn't even exist in the ancient world. Yeshua (The Father's Salvation) was turned into a generic, 600-year-old English label. The Verdict: If you are following "Jesus and James," you are following a Westernized translation. If you want to walk the Narrow Way, you must return to the Original Blueprint: Yeshua and His disciples who lived and died by the Torah. As the language is read right to left, the letter sequence is . actually HWHY, and means this pictographically: H = ה = hey = behold/reveal/breath W = י = yod = arm/hand/work/deed/worship H = ה = hey = behold/reveal/breath Y = ו = vav = nail/secure/add/and When read pictographically, the word YHWH means, “Behold the hand, behold the nail.” As others have pointed out, this would mean nothing in Judaism. But in Christianity, the hand and nail are direct references to Jesus’ crucifixion, the defining act around which the entire Christian faith revolves. So for some Christians, the name YHWH is God telling humanity how He will save them. Namen zijn belangrijk "Zonde is te weten wat je behoort te doen en het dan niet te doen." Bent u zich ervan bewust dat de Schrift is gewijzigd om Gods naam meer dan 6800 keer in uw bijbel te veranderen? Zijn naam is niet de "De Heer". Het woordenboek van Webster definieert het woord Heer als iemand of iets met macht, autoriteit of invloed; een meester of heerser. het is een achternaam. De mens heeft de naam van de hemelse Vader en zijn Zoon uit zijn eigen boek verwijderd. Misschien zijn namen niet erg belangrijk in de moderne wereld of voor jou, maar in de Schriften kunnen we zien dat ze erg belangrijk zijn. De Hebreeuwse naam Yeshua (ישוע) is de naam van Zijn Zoon. Yeshua betekent redding, de naam Jezus heeft geen betekenis, de Engelse vertaling is slechts 400 jaar oud. Het onrechtmatig gebruik van de naam van Jahweh, uw God, is het overtreden van het derde gebod. Het is godslasterlijk, het is "ijdel gebruiken" van de naam van de God van Israël. Zijn naam Son is ongeveer 900 keer veranderd. Hij heeft een Hebreeuwse naam, hij is een Jood, zijn naam is niet Jezus. Zijn naam is Yeshua, wat redding betekent. De naam van de Messias was nooit "Jezus" en de naam "Jezus" is eigenlijk een uitvinding van de mens. Weet je dat de letter J slechts 400-500 jaar oud is en niet voorkomt in het Hebreeuwse alfabet. Vraag die bij me opkwam is, "Is het ok om Jezus met een andere naam te noemen"? zou je waarschijnlijk nee zeggen. dan zou ik je vragen waarom het ok is om zijn voornaam te veranderen in Jezus? 3 Hieruit blijkt dat de Zoon veel groter is dan de engelen, net zoals de naam die God hem gaf groter is dan hun namen. De volgende verzen leggen uit dat namen belangrijk zijn, Jehova Zelf zal degenen die overwinnen een nieuwe naam geven. Openbaring 2:17 "Wie oren heeft om te horen, moet naar de Geest luisteren en begrijpen wat Hij tegen de gemeenten zegt. Aan iedereen die overwint, zal ik wat van het manna geven dat in de hemel verborgen is. elk een witte steen, en op de steen zal een nieuwe naam worden gegraveerd die niemand begrijpt behalve degene die hem ontvangt. Filippenzen 2:9 Daarom verhief God hem tot de hoogste eer en gaf hem de naam boven alle andere namen, Exodus 20:7 “Gij zult de naam van de HERE, uw God, niet misbruiken, want de HERE zal niemand onschuldig houden die zijn naam misbruikt. Romeinen 10:12 Want er is geen verschil tussen Jood en Griek: (Christen) Dezelfde Heer is Heer van allen, en is rijk voor allen die Hem aanroepen, 13, “Een ieder die de naam van de (JAHWEH) aanroept zal wees gered." 14 Hoe kunnen ze dan Degene aanroepen in wie ze niet hebben geloofd? En hoe kunnen ze geloven in Degene van wie ze niet hebben gehoord? En hoe kunnen ze horen zonder iemand om te prediken? Tenzij je de leugens van je vader wilt voortzetten Jeremia 16:19. "Onze vaders hebben niets anders geërfd dan onwaarheid, nutteloosheid en dingen die geen nut hebben." Kan de mens goden voor zichzelf maken? Toch zijn het geen goden! Webster's woordenboekdefinitie van het woord "ijdel": geen echte substantie, waarde of belangrijkheid hebben; leeg; leegte; waardeloos; onbevredigend. "Uw ijdele excuus.'' ... profaan: behandelen (iets heiligs) met oneerbiedigheid of gebrek aan respect. Heiligschennend God wil niet dat wij zijn naam of de naam van Zijn Zoon op enigerlei wijze veranderen of wijzigen. Het derde gebod is heel duidelijk: "Gij zult de naam van de Jehova uw Elohim niet ijdel gebruiken" De naam van God die het meest gebruikt wordt in de Hebreeuwse Bijbel is YAWEH (,(י ה ו ה JAHWEH wat betekent zal redden. Wie is naar de hemel opgestegen en neergedaald? Wie heeft de wind in Zijn vuisten verzameld? Wie heeft de wateren in Zijn kleed gewikkeld? Wie heeft alle einden van de aarde gevestigd? Wat is Zijn naam of de naam van Zijn Zoon? 6. Je weet het vast wel. Spreuken 30:4
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For he finds fault with them when he says: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will establish a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah, Heb je het Nieuwe Verbond wel eens gelezen? Wat is er nieuw aan het Nieuwe Verbond? (Hebreeën 8) Opgehangen aan Hebreeën Wat is het nieuwe verbond Ben je geënt? Maar hij antwoordde en zei: Ik ben niet gezonden dan naar de verloren schapen van het huis van Israël Mattheüs 15:24 Exodus 24:7 states: "Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it in the hearing of the people. And they said, 'All that the Lord has said we will do, and be obedient.'" The New Covenant Hebrews 8: 10 For this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord. I will put My laws in their minds and inscribe them on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. 11 No longer will each one teach his neighbor or his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ because they will all know Me, from the least of them to the greatest.… Hebreeën 8:8-12 8 Want hij vindt fouten op hen als hij zegt:A ] Zie, de dagen komen, spreekt de Heer, wanneer ik een nieuw verbond sluit met het huis van Israël en met het huis van Juda, 9 niet zoals het verbond dat ik met hun vaders heb gesloten op de dag dat ik ze bij de hand nam om ze uit het land Egypte te leiden. want zij bleven niet in mijn verbond, en dus toonde ik geen zorg voor hen, verklaart de Heer. 10Want dit is het verbond dat Ik zal sluiten met het huis van Israël na die dagen, verklaart de Heer: Ik zal mijn wetten in hun gedachten leggen, en schrijf ze op hun hart, en ik zal hun God zijn, en zij zullen mijn volk zijn. 11En zij zullen niet leren, ieder zijn naaste en ieder zijn broer, zeggende: 'Ken de Heer' want ze zullen me allemaal kennen , van de minste tot de grootste. 12 Want Ik zal barmhartig zijn voor hun ongerechtigheden, en ik zal hun zonden niet meer herinneren.” One in Christ Gentiles Grafted In …12 onthoud dat u in die tijd gescheiden was van Christus, vervreemd van het gemenebest van Israël,en vreemden aan de verbonden van de belofte, zonder hoop en zonder God in de wereld. 13 Maar nu in Christus Yeshua Jij WHO eenmaal waren ver weg zijn gebracht in de buurt van door de bloed van Christus. 14 Want Hijzelf is onze vrede, die de twee tot één heeft gemaakt en de scheidingsmuur van vijandigheid heeft neergehaald... Jeremia 31:31-34 "Zie, er komen dagen", verklaart de Heer, "wanneer Ik een nieuw verbond sluit met het huis van Israël en met het huis van Juda, niet zoals het verbond dat Ik met hun vaderen heb gesloten op de dag dat Ik ze bij de hand nam om ze uit het land Egypte te leiden, Mijn verbond dat ze hebben verbroken, hoewel Ik een echtgenoot voor hen was', verklaart de Heer. "Maar dit is het verbond dat Ik na die dagen met het huis van Israël zal sluiten", spreekt de Heer,“Ik zal Mijn wet in hun binnenste en op hun hart leggen, Ik zal die schrijven, en Ik zal hun God zijn, en zij zullen Mijn mensen The new covenant is a significant concept in the Bible, primarily prophesied in the Old Testament and believed by Christians to be established by Jesus Christ in the New Testament. The most well-known prophecy of this covenant is in the book of Jeremiah 31:31-34, which states: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, ‘Know the Lord,’ for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more.” Key aspects of this new covenant, as described in Jeremiah, include: * Internalization of the Law: U nlike the Mosaic Covenant, which was written on tablets of stone, the new covenant involves God placing His law directly "in their minds" and "on their hearts." This signifies an inward, heartfelt desire to obey God, rather than a forced, external set of rules. * Forgiveness of Sins: A central promise of the new covenant is the complete forgiveness of sins, with God vowing to "remember their sin no more." * A Personal Relationship with God: The prophecy indicates a time when everyone, from the least to the greatest, will "know the Lord," implying a deep and personal relationship with God that doesn't require an intermediary to teach them. In Christianity, the New Testament explains that Jesus' death and resurrection fulfilled this prophecy, establishing the new covenant through his blood (Luke 22:20). This covenant is seen as a fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, but also as something that extends to all who believe, both Jewish and Gentile. I’m The New Testament explains that Christians—both Jewish and Gentile (non-Jewish) believers—are included in the new covenant. This is a central theme in several New Testament books, especially those written by the Apostle Paul. Here are some key passages that explain this: 1. Ephesians 2:11-22 This passage is one of the clearest and most direct explanations. Paul tells the Gentile Christians in Ephesus to remember their past state: > "Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called 'uncircumcised' by those who call themselves 'the circumcision' (which is done in the body by human hands)—remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world." (Ephesians 2:11-12) > He then explains that through Jesus's sacrifice, this has all changed: > "But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. For he himself is our peace, who has made the two groups one and has destroyed the barrier, the dividing wall of hostility... His purpose was to create in himself one new humanity out of the two, thus making peace, and in one body to reconcile both of them to God through the cross..." (Ephesians 2:13-16) > This passage shows that Gentiles, who were once "foreigners to the covenants," are now "fellow citizens with God's people and also members of his household" (Ephesians 2:19), all because of their unity with Christ. 2. Romans 11 In Romans, Paul uses the analogy of an olive tree to explain how Gentile believers are included in God's covenant promises. The olive tree represents God's people, with the root being the patriarchs (Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob) and the natural branches being the Israelites. > "If some of the natural branches have been broken off, and you, a wild olive shoot, have been grafted in among the others and now share in the nourishing sap from the olive root, do not consider yourself to be superior to those other branches." (Romans 11:17-18) > He explains that because some of the natural Jewish branches were "hardened" and rejected Christ, Gentile believers have been grafted in. This doesn't mean the Gentiles have replaced Israel, but that they have been brought into the same covenant blessings through faith. 3. Galatians 3:26-29 Paul teaches that faith in Christ is the key to becoming a part of God's people. > "So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus. If you belong to Christ, then you are Abraham’s seed, and heirs according to the promise." > This passage emphasizes that ethnic or social distinctions are no longer a barrier to being included in God's family. By belonging to Christ, both Jews and Gentiles become "Abraham's seed" and inherit the promises of the covenant.
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Whoever denies all scripture denies God. Whoever says the old testmate was for the Jews is a false prophet. The entire bible is connected and It would be impossible for the Old Testament and the New Testament not to be only one Testmate. Jordan Peterson: "The Bible is the World's First Hyperlink Text" All Scripture is God-breathed Torah the first books in the Bible The first five books of the Bible are Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy. They are known as the Torah God's instructions of Love The all new Testmante books is founded on the Torah 2 Timothy 3:16 states, "All Scripture is God-breathed and is useful for instruction, for conviction, for correction, and for training in righteousness". This verse is often used to support the idea that God inspired the Bible. These men wrote the new testament Peter who were fishermen in Galilee Fishermen James and John: Brothers who were fishermen in Galilee Tax collector Matthew: he was a tax collector for the Roman EmpireTax Luke does not directly identify his profession. Tradition has it that he was a first-century physician. Mark ? Whoever denies all scripture denies God. Whoever says the old testament was for the Jews is a false prophet. 63,779 Cross-References I’d like to share with you one of the most amazing and awe-inspiring images I have ever seen. Period. Professor Jordan Peterson recently and brilliantly described the Bible as the first “hyperlinked text,” that is, the first text that complexly references itself throughout the entirety of its structure in a vast series of internal interconnections. Think of Wikipedia, in which the articles all reference and interlink to one another in a vast web of knowledge. The Bible is hyperlinked in the same way but for ancient stories and repositories of ancient myths, insights, narratives, wisdom, mystical poetry, and ethical theories. The difference was that instead of clicking, ancient readers would have to flip through the pages like a Choose Your Own Adventure Book. Advertisements Report this ad What does this amazing image show, you may wonder? It is truly mind-blowing when you fully grasp it. Consider this staggering fact: Every single one of the lines on the bottom of the image is a Biblical verse. The length of each line is proportionate to the number of times that verse is referred to in some way by some other verse in the Bible. In other words, this image is a map. It shows the 63,779 cross-references in the Bible, this massive sweeping text written over thousands of years by hundreds of people from a wide variety of different backgrounds in three different languages: Greek, Latin, and Aramaic. Starting at any one verse, imagine how many pathways you could take through all the interlinked verses through the text! There are nearly endless permutations and combinations and every verse and phrase is dependent on nearly every other verse and phrase to get the “full” meaning of what this sweeping collection of many books within a book says on any one subject… Christopher Harisson offers even deeper insight into this amazing diagram he created when he says that it “…started as a collaboration between Christoph Römhild and myself. Christoph, a Lutheran Pastor, first emailed me in October of 2007. He described a data set he was putting together that defined textual cross references found in the Bible. He had already done considerable work visualizing the data before contacting me. Together, we struggled to find an elegant solution to render the data, more than 63,000 cross references in total. As the work progressed, it became clear that an interactive visualization would be needed to properly explore the data, where users could zoom in and prune down the information to manageable levels. However, this was less interesting to us, as several Bible-exploration programs existed that offered similar functionality and much more. Instead we set our sights on the other end of the spectrum –- something more beautiful than functional. At the same time, we wanted something that honored and revealed the complexity of the data at every level –- as one leans in, smaller details should become visible. This ultimately led us to the multi-colored arc diagram you see below. The bar graph that runs along the bottom represents all of the chapters in the Bible. Books alternate in color between white and light gray. The length of each bar denotes the number of verses in the chapter. Each of the 63,779 cross references found in the Bible is depicted by a single arc – the color corresponds to the distance between the two chapters, creating a rainbow-like effect.” In short, the Bible is an important book. Indeed, it is one of the most foundational texts on which our culture was built, the massive powerhouse that inspired some of our most-exquisite literature, films, music, poetry, philosophers, and theologians, influences the lives of millions upon millions of people, a text for which countless people were paradoxically both baptized at birth and killed in the name of, and which represented the very deepest insights that human beings were able to come up with over thousands of years, many powerful insights of which still have something to say to us this day. And this point remains true even if we don’t read the Bible in a fundamentalist-literalist way, but rather take the majority of it as metaphorical and mythical with some intrusions of history throughout and a whole lot of cultural context infused into its nearly inexhaustible depths. It’s a really amazing and awe-inspiring book, to be sure, and with an amazing version like the Cultural Backgrounds Study Bible , which sheds light on the ancient cultures and contexts that inform its verses, can be a really fascinating and inspiring read.
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12 Tribes of Israel Are you a Christian ?? What did Jesus do Are you a Real Christian Counterfit Christian Churches Who Teach Us to Keep Sunday Admit It’s NOT the Sabbath of the Bible Follow your own heart NOT Spiritual Blindness The spiritually blind hear the truth, but they cannot see what it means. They cannot see the “big picture” of salvation, and they are unable to see how it applies to their own life. They have trouble confessing the truth because they have difficulty believing what they cannot see. John 3:13. ESV No one has ascended into heaven except he who descended from heaven, the Son of Man. NIV No one has ever gone into heaven except the one who came from heaven—the Son of Man. Profile of a fake Christian The Christianity of the new testament doesn't exist Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Do you not realize that Christ Jesus is in you—unless, of course, you fail the test? 2 Corinthians 13:5 The Messiah is the only person in history who never sinned. He showed us how to love God and our neighbor by walking out the Torah perfectly—keeping the Sabbath, eating clean, and honoring the Appointed Days. He explicitly commanded us to walk exactly as He walked. When a person claims to be a Christian and a follower yet lives in total opposition to His steps, they are betraying Him—pretending to be His friend while actively working against His commandments. 1 John 2:6 If you love Me, you will keep My commandments. John 14:15 If anyone says, “I know Him, but does not keep His commandments, he is a liar, and the truth is not in him. 1 John 2:4 Teaching against obedience to God’s commandments is a betrayal of His Word because it directly undermines His authority in four ways: It Erases the Definition of Sin: Scripture explicitly defines sin as "the transgression of the law" (1 John 3:4). If you throw out the Law, you destroy the only boundary that defines right from wrong. It Defies Yeshua’s Direct Warning: The Messiah specifically warned that anyone who breaks the commandments and teaches others to do so will be called the least in the Kingdom (Matthew 5:19). It Replaces Divine Truth with Human Tradition: Bypassing God's Feasts, dietary laws, and Sabbath always leads to a common substitution—making the Word of God "of none effect" through human traditions (Mark 7:13). It Separates Faith from True Loyalty: Scripture states, "This is the love of God, that we keep his commandments" (1 John 5:3). Teaching against obedience strips believers of the concrete actions required to show true covenant loyalty. The Bottom Line: Telling people they are free to ignore the Father's instructions mimics the very first deception in the Garden: "Yea, hath God said...?" It doesn't just misinterpret Scripture; it actively trains people to live in comfortable transgression. Christianity, the most lawless religion on earth People cant separate their emotions from the truth What makes 90% of Christians Christians they say they are Israel Sin is the transgression of all God's Laws But you are not in the flesh but in the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God dwells in you. you will not practice sinning. The creator's name is Yehovah His name means He saves He calls many but chooses few He has a son His name is Yeshua His name means salvation All salvation has to go through him Anyone who doesn't obey the Son will never experience eternal life but remain under God's angry judgment 1 John 2:6 Whoever claims to live in him must live as Jesus did. Last but not least is The Holy Spirit God gives only to those who obey them. Having the Holy Spirit in us is our prof we are saved. God called His chosen Israel consisting of twelve of Israel In His kingdom there are only 12 gates with the names of the 12 tribes no other ways into the kingdom. Any affection or feeling or emotion stirred up by error or false doctrine is worthless. The true worshipers shall worship the Father in spirit and in truth, for the Father seeketh such to worship Barns Group survey. "Believers don't care what the truth Is, or care what Yehovah desires from us. We are afraid of looking into, it because it will draw a line in the sand, we know we don't want to make those decisions because at the end of the day, we want what we want, we are comfortable with our lives we are comfortable out traditions that are man-made. But you have a thought that pops into your head that's not what it means to me. The issue is it doesn't matter to you it matters to Yehovah He is the one being worshiped." The problem facing the church is not that people lack a complete set of beliefs the problem is that have a full state of beliefs in mind, which they think are consistent with biblical teachings, and they are neither open to being proven wrong nor learning new insights. The bottom line is among both clergy and laity was indifference toward their acknowledged lack of evaluation" Barrna Profile of a Fake Christian They disobey God's commandments they don't keep the Sabbath, They eat unclean, and they refuse to keep God's appointed times. They refuse to live as Yeshua did. They live as a gentile keeping pagan holidays and eating pork. They don't care what the truth Is or what Yehovah desires from us. They are afraid of looking into, it because it will draw a line in the sand, They know they don't want to make those decisions because at the end of the day, They want what they want, they are comfortable with their lives, they are comfortable out traditions that are man-made. They have a thought that pops into your head that's not what it means to me. The issue is it doesn't matter to you it matters to Yehovah He is the one being worshiped." Barna survey with 54,000 different dominations. 7 Questions to Ask to Spot a Fake Christian 1. Are they controlled by the Holy Spirit? When you received Christ, the Holy Spirit came and began living inside you. Walking in the flesh instead of the Spirit can be a tell-tale sign of something fishy (Galatians 5:16-18) . We are witnesses of these things, and so is the Holy Spirit, whom God has given to those who obey him.”Acts 5:32 2. Do they have a new nature? When you are born again, you become a new creation with new desires, a new mind, and a new heart. If there isn’t evidence of any of these then, “Houston, we’ve got a problem!” 3. Do they have Christ’s agape love for others? By this, all will know that you are my disciples if you have a love for one another. John 13:35 The Bottom Line: No love, no Christ, yes love, yes Christ… 4. Do they obey God’s Commandments? Now by this, we know that we know Him if we keep His commandments. -1 John 2:3 Christians Can and will stop practicing sinning because they have the Holy Spirit inside them. 5. Is their fruit in their life? The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control (Galatians 5:22- 23 ). True Christians will have these spiritual fruits in their lives. 6. Are they becoming more like Jesus? The true markings of a Christian is that he or she is becoming like their Master. If someone isn’t becoming more like Jesus, then chances are they are not a follower of Jesus. 7. Have they put their trust in Jesus for their salvation? Ask someone one of these questions to see who or what they are trusting in for their salvation. If it ain’t Yeshua, then they ain’t saved. Beware, there are many fake Christians 1. Matthew 15:8 These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 2. Isaiah 29:13 And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. the process of learning something by repetition, rather than by really understanding it: 3. James 1:26 If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless. 4 1 John 2:9 Those who say that they are in the light but hate other believers are still in the dark. 5. Titus 1:16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by what they do. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good. Bible verses about fake Christians Sadly many false believers will be expecting to go to Heaven and will be denied entrance. The best way to avoid being one is to make sure you have truly put your trust in Christ alone for salvation. When you have repented and put your faith in Christ that will lead to a change of life. Follow God and educate yourself with his Word. Many people follow false teachings from the Bible given by false preachers or they just refuse to obey instructions from God and follow their own minds. There are many people who throw on the Christian name tag and think by just going to church they will be granted Heaven , which is false. You know there are people like that in your church and especially in the youth today. You know there are people still having sex outside of marriage, still going to clubs , and they still have a continuous willful potty mouth. Hell will be worse for these people than atheists . They are just Sunday Christians and they don’t care about Christ. Am I saying that a Christian is perfect? No. Can a Christian backslide? no, but there will be growth and maturity in a true believer's life because it is God working in them. They won’t just remain in darkness if they are the Lord’s sheep because God will discipline them and also His sheep hear His voice. Fake Christians quote Laurence J Peter – “Going to church doesn’t make you a Christian any more than going to the garage makes you a car.” “Don’t let your lips and your lives preach two different messages.” “Your most powerful testimony is how you treat others after the church service is over.” “What a heartbreak it would be to live an “almost” Christian life, then “almost” get into heaven.” Beware, there are many fake Christians 1. Matthew 15:8 These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 2. Isaiah 29:13 And so the Lord says, “These people say they are mine. They honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. And their worship of me is nothing but man-made rules learned by rote. 3. James 1:26 If a person thinks that he is religious but can’t control his tongue, he is fooling himself. That person’s religion is worthless. 4 1 John 2:9 Those who say that they are in the light but hate other believers are still in the dark. 5. Titus 1:16 They claim to know God, but they deny him by what they do. They are detestable, disobedient, and unfit to do anything good. Fake Christians don’t care about God’s Word Fake Christians sin on purpose saying, “I’ll just repent later” and disobeying God’s teachings. Even though we are all sinners and we still struggle with sin, Christians don’t live a lifestyle of willfully and deliberately Practic sining. 6. 1 John 2:4 Whoever says, “I know him,” but does not do what he commands is a liar, and the truth is not in that person. 7. 1 John 3:6 Those who live in Christ don’t go on sinning. Those who go on sinning haven’t seen or known Christ. 8. 1 John 3:8-10 The person who practices sin belongs to the evil one because the Devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason that the Son of God was revealed was to destroy what the Devil had been doing. No one who has been born from God practices sin, because God’s seed abides in him. Indeed, he cannot go on sinning, because he has been born from God. This is how God’s children and the Devil’s children are distinguished. No person who fails to practice righteousness and to love his brother is from God. 9. 3 John 1:11 Dear friend, do not imitate what is evil but what is good. Anyone who does what is good is from God. Anyone who does what is evil has not seen God. 10. Luke 6:46 Why do you call me Lord but don’t do what I tell you? Fake Christians are hypocrites Even though the Bible says we are to lovingly, kindly, and gently go to our brothers and sisters alone to correct them of their sins, how can you do that, but you’re doing the same thing as them just as much or even more than them? People who do things for show such as give to the poor and other acts of kindness to be seen by others are also hypocrites. 15. Matthew 7:3-5 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother’s eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when there is the log in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take the speck out of your brother’s eye. 16. Matthew 6:1-2 Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven. Thus, when you give to the needy, sound no trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may be praised by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward. 17. Matthew 12:34 You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of. In John 14:15, Jesus put this truth plainly to His disciples like this: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” That may seem like a simple, even simplistic, statement, but if we look at it closely, we realize that it teaches us much about what it means to be a true disciple of Jesus. The Holy Spirit is the distinguished mark of a real Christian. whom God has given to those who obey Him.” acts 5:32 "God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth." True Christians love Yeshua and have new desires and affection for Him . 12. John 14:23-24 Jesus replied, “Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them. Whoever does not love me does not keep my word. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father’s who sent me.” 13. 1 John 2:3 We know that we have come to know him if we keep his commands. 14. 2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come. 1 John 3 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know him. 2 Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears,[a ] we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is. 3 All who have this hope in him purify themselves, just as he is pure. 4 Everyone who sins breaks the law; in fact, sin is lawlessness. 5 But you know that he appeared so that he might take away our sins. And in him is no sin. 6 No one who lives in him keeps on sinning. No one who continues to sin has either seen him or known him. 7 Dear children, do not let anyone lead you astray. The one who does what is right is righteous, just as he is righteous. 8 The one who does what is sinful is of the devil because the devil has been sinning from the beginning. The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 9 No one who is born of God will continue to sin, because God’s seed remains in them; they cannot go on sinning, because they have been born of God. 10 This is how we know who the children of God are and who the children of the devil are: Anyone who does not do what is right is not God’s child, nor is anyone who does not love their brother and sister. Barns Group survey. "Believers don't care what the truth Is, or care what Yehovah desires from us. We are afraid of looking into, it because it will draw a line in the sand, we know we don't want to make those decisions because at the end of the day, we want what we want, we are comfortable with our lives we are comfortable out traditions that are man-made. But you have a thought that pops into your head that's not what it means to me. The issue is it doesn't matter to you it matters to Yehovah He is the one being worshiped." The problem facing the church is not that people lack a complete set of beliefs the problem is that have a full state of beliefs in mind, which they think are consistent with biblical teachings, and they are neither open to being proven wrong nor learning new insights. The bottom line is among both clergy and laity was indifference toward their acknowledged lack of evaluation" Barrna Fake are false preachers and false prophets just like the cast of Preachers of LA. 21. 2 Corinthians 11:13-15 For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, disguising themselves as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for even Satan disguises himself as an angel of light. So it is no surprise if his servants, also, disguise themselves as servants of righteousness. Their end will correspond to their deeds. 22. Jude 1:4 For certain people have crept in unnoticed who long ago were designated for this condemnation, ungodly people, who pervert the grace of our God into sensuality and deny our only Master and Lord, Jesus Christ. 23. 2 Peter 2:1 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. 24. Romans 16:18 For they that are such serve, not our Lord Jesus Christ, but their own belly; and by good words and fair speeches deceive the hearts of the simple. Reminders 25. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. If you don’t know the Lord please click here to find out how to be saved . Fritz Chery Apr 17, 2024 Bible Verses About 0 comments Bible verses about fake Christians Sadly there are many false believers who will be expecting to go to Heaven and will be denied entrance. The best way to avoid being one is to make sure you have truly put your trust in Christ alone for salvation. When you have repented and put your faith in Christ that will lead to a change of life. Follow God and educate yourself with his Word. Fake Christians will not enter into heaven. False converts will be denied . 18. Matthew 7:21-23 “Not everyone who says to me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ will enter the kingdom of heaven, but the one who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. On that day many will say to me, ‘Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy in your name, and cast out demons in your name, and do many mighty works in your name?’ And then will I declare to them, ‘I never knew you; depart from me, you workers of lawlessness.’ 19. 1 Corinthians 6:9-10 Or do you not know that the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God? Do not be deceived: neither the sexually immoral, nor idolaters, nor adulterers, nor men who practice homosexuality, nor thieves, nor the greedy, nor drunkards, nor revilers, nor swindlers will inherit the kingdom of God. 20. Revelation 22:15 Outside are the dogs , those who practice magic arts, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
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Nailed To The Cross The New Covenant Bottom of the page The New Covenant The Fulfillment of the Law The New Covenant Nailed to the cross Christ Redeemed Us nailed to the cross the law of the spirit and death is hung on the cross redeeming mankind from the curse of sin and death through his death on the cross. You've perfectly summarized a core doctrine of Christianity: redemption from the curse of sin and death through Jesus' death on the cross. Let's unpack what each part of that statement means in Christian theology: "Redeeming mankind": Redeem means to "buy back " or "pay a price for something lost or forfeited." In ancient times, it could refer to buying a slave's freedom or repurchasing property. In a spiritual sense, mankind was "lost" or "enslaved" to sin and its consequences. Jesus "bought back" humanity's freedom. "From the curse of sin and death": Sin: In Christianity, sin is not merely a mistake but an active rebellion against God's holy nature and perfect will. It's disobedience and a breaking of God's law. Curse of Sin : The Bible teaches that sin brought a curse upon creation and humanity. This curse manifests as: Spiritual Death: Separation from God, which is the ultimate source of life. Physical Death : The eventual cessation of biological life. Spiritual Bondage: The inability to overcome sin's power on one's own. Condemnation : The just judgment and punishment from a holy God. The "curse" also relates to the consequences described in Genesis 3 after the Fall – toil, pain, fractured relationships, and mortality. "Through his death on the cross": This is the means by which redemption is achieved. Atonement: Jesus, being fully God and fully man, lived a perfect, sinless life. His death on the cross is understood as a substitute (vicarious) atonement. He took upon Himself the penalty and punishment for humanity's sins, satisfying the demands of divine justice. Sacrifice: His death is seen as the ultimate sacrifice, the perfect Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. Victory: While appearing to be a defeat, the cross is also understood as the place where Jesus disarmed the powers of darkness, cancelled the legal debt of sin, and ultimately triumphed over sin and death (especially when combined with His resurrection). In essence, because of sin, humanity was under a divine curse leading to death and separation from God. Jesus, by willingly dying on the cross, paid the ultimate price, thereby redeeming those who believe in Galatians 3:12 The law, however, is not based on faith; on the contrary, “The man who does these things will live by them.” 13 Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” 14 He redeemed us in order that the blessing promised to Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit. … COLOSSI ANS 2:13-15 13 You were dead because of your sins and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ, for he forgave all our sins. 14 He canceled the record of the charges against us and took it away by nailing it to the cross. New Covenant The New Covenant is a central concept in Christian theology, representing a fundamental shift in God's relationship with humanity, as promised in the Old Testament and established through Jesus Christ in the New Testament. It stands in contrast to the Old Covenant (or Mosaic Covenant), which was established with Israel through Moses at Mount Sinai, centered on the Law. Here's a breakdown of the New Covenant: 1. Old Testament Prophecies of the New Covenant The idea of a "new covenant" was first prophesied in the Old Testament, most famously in: Jeremiah 31:31-34: "Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and the house of Judah, not like the covenant that I made with their fathers on the day when I took them by the hand to bring them out of the land of Egypt, my covenant that they broke, though I was their husband, declares the Lord. For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the Lord: I will put my law within them, and I will write it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they shall be my people. And no longer shall each one teach his neighbor and each his brother, saying, 'Know the Lord,' for they shall all know me, from the least of them to the greatest, declares the Lord. For I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more." Other prophets like Ezekiel also hint at a new spirit and new heart (e.g., Ezekiel 36:26-27). And I will give you a new heart, and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statutes and be careful to obey my rules. These prophecies highlight the perceived failures of the Old Covenant (people broke it) and hint at a more internal, trans formative covenant. 2. Establishment of the New Covenant in Christ Christians believe the New Covenant was inaugurated by Jesus Christ through His life, death, and resurrection: His Blood: Jesus explicitly links the New Covenant to His blood during the Last Supper: "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins." (Luke 22:20; Matthew 26:28; 1 Corinthians 11:25). His sacrificial death is the basis for this new agreement. His Fulfillment of the Law: Jesus is seen as fulfilling the Old Covenant Law (Matthew 5:17), not abolishing it, but bringing it to its intended goal and perfection. He satisfied its righteous demands. His Resurrection and the Holy Spirit: The New Covenant is made effective through the power of the Holy Spirit, whom Jesus sent after His resurrection and ascension. 3. Key Characteristics of the New Covenant The New Covenant contrasts with the Old Covenant in several significant ways: Internal vs. External: The Law of the Old Covenant was primarily external, written on stone tablets. The New Covenant involves God's Law being written on the heart and mind (Jeremiah 31:33; Hebrews 8:10), implying an internal transformation and desire to obey. Forgiveness of Sins: A central promise of the New Covenant is the forgiveness of sins, where God declares, "I will remember their sin no more" (Jeremiah 31:34; Hebrews 8:12). This forgiveness is achieved through Christ's sacrifice. Direct Access to God: Under the Old Covenant, access to God was mediated through priests and rituals. Under the New Covenant, believers have direct access to God through Christ (Hebrews 4:14-16, 10:19-22). Empowerment by the Holy Spirit: Instead of relying on human effort to keep the Law (which consistently failed), the New Covenant provides the Holy Spirit to empower believers to live righteously and obey God's will (Ezekiel 36:27; Romans 8:3-4). Relationship of Grace and Faith: While the Old Covenant had elements of grace, the New Covenant is overwhelmingly characterized by grace, received through faith in Jesus Christ, rather than through perfect adherence to legalistic rituals or commands (Ephesians 2:8-9; Romans 3:21-26). Universal Scope: While the Old Covenant was primarily with the nation of Israel, the New Covenant extends to all who believe, both Jews and Gentiles, forming a "spiritual Israel" or the Church (Galatians 3:28-29; Romans 10:12). 4. Significance for Christians For Christians, the New Covenant signifies: Salvation : It's the basis for salvation and reconciliation with God. New Life: It inaugurates a new way of life characterized by an internal transformation and empowerment by the Holy Spirit. Fulfillment: I t demonstrates God's faithfulness in fulfilling His ancient promises. Foundation of the Church: It is the foundation upon which the Christian Church is built. In summary, the New Covenant, established through Jesus Christ, is understood as a superior and everlasting covenant that brings forgiveness, internal transformation, direct access to God, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit, all based on God's grace and received through faith. Gods Instructions Gods unchanging laws The Fulfillment of the Law The Fulfillment of the Law 16In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. 17Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets. I have not come to abolish them, but to fulfill them. 18For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until
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